Lesson 5: Resurrections Before the Cross

How far would you go to follow God's call? Andrew Gonzalez gave up his business to build bulletproof homes in Mozambique. Marco Topete, a former addict, found himself knocking on doors with a message of hope. Together, they prove God can use anyone, anywhere, to change lives.

We have a Promised Land to look forward to with hope. What can the study of the earthly land of promise teach us about seeking the heavenly Canaan? What challenges can we expect to face? This week we will see how lessons learned from earthly the Canaan can lead us to the heavenly Canaan.

How does the life and ministry of Joshua point forward to the ministry of Messiah? This week's lesson will explore the concept of "type and antitype" in scripture. How was Joshua a type of Jesus? What did Jesus accomplish that Joshua was unable to do?

What if gratitude grows from the unlikeliest places? Nelson Quijano, who survived a gang ready to kill him, and Marco Topete, who faced prison after a DUI manslaughter, show that true gratitude comes not just from blessings but from God’s grace in our darkest moments.