The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible
In the late 20th century, Derek and Margo are a duo of young archaeologists on a dig somewhere in the Middle East. They are accompanied by their nomadic friend and apparent guide Moki. The group is trapped in a sinking whirlpool of sand. They are somehow transported to a vast chamber which contains relics from an ancient civilization. They find within it a time portal with a strange inscription. Attempting to cross the gate, they are randomly transported to various events and eras depicted in the Bible. Sometimes the trio interact with principal figures of an event, but they are not allowed to make any changes to the course of history. In other cases, they arrive several decades after a specific event and they try to interview surviving witnesses on what they experienced.
- 1985-1992
- 1 season
- Worldvision Enterprises
- Animation, Other, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Documentary, Suspense
- TV-Y
In the late 20th century, Derek and Margo are a duo of young archaeologists on a dig somewhere in the Middle East. They are accompanied by their nomadic friend and apparent guide Moki. The group is trapped in a sinking whirlpool of sand. They are somehow transported to a vast chamber which contains relics from an ancient civilization. They find within it a time portal with a strange inscription. Attempting to cross the gate, they are randomly transported to various events and eras depicted in the Bible. Sometimes the trio interact with principal figures of an event, but they are not allowed to make any changes to the course of history. In other cases, they arrive several decades after a specific event and they try to interview surviving witnesses on what they experienced.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1985 - 1992
Episode 1
The Creation
Sun, Nov 10, 1985 30 mins
The three protagonists listen to a storyteller recount the creation as well as the Fall. At the same time, they learn their own lessons in honesty after tricking a gardener into giving them fruit for free.
Episode 2
Noah's Ark
Sun, Nov 17, 1985 30 mins
Violence and corruption fill the earth. To punish this wickedness, God vows to send a cleansing flood. Only one man - Noah - and his family will be spared because they along honor God's law. God commands him to build an ark and fill it with two of every animal. Once building is under way, Noah and his sons face scorn and sabotage from their sinful neighbors - but they persevere. Noah's faith is vindicated when the heavens erupt with a rainy torrent for 40 days.
Episode 3
Joseph and His Brothers
Sun, Nov 24, 1985 30 mins
The three protagonists first find themselves in the land of Canaan where they meet Joseph who is sold into slavery by his 11 brothers then jump again into future 13 years to Egypt where Joseph has now become the right hand to the Pharaoh.
Episode 4
Moses
Sun, Dec 1, 1985 30 mins
Enslaved by Pharaoh, monarch of ancient Egypt, the HEbrews have little cause for hope until a leader emerges from among them unafraid to confront Pharaoh. He is Moses, a man of enormous faith who, despite Pharaoh's scorn, knows he bears the power of a greater kingdom: God's. Thus begins the titanic struggle between two determined men, with Moses calling down increasingly destructive plagues upon the Egyptians.
Episode 5
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
Sun, Dec 8, 1985 30 mins
The trio find themselves in Canaan mistaken for Israelite spies, Moki is captured and force to work the walls of Jericho. With the help of an Israelite soldier and Rahab, Derek and Margo rescue Moki before the walls fall.
Episode 6
Samson and Delilah
Sun, Dec 15, 1985 30 mins
The trio find themselves in the Valley of Sorek where they befriend Samson. The Philistines have Delilah seduce him into finding the secret of his incredible strength.
Episode 7
David and Goliath
Sun, Dec 22, 1985 30 mins
The kingdom of Israel faces a fearsome threat when the Philistine army marches across its borders. At the forefront of the invaders is a giant warrior Goliath, who issues a challenge: He will take on an Israelite champion in single combat and the tribe of the loser will be enslaved. For 40 days, Goliath repeats the challenge and there are no comers until David, a shepherd boy who is armed with nothing more than his sling...and a faith in God as towering as his mighty foe.
Episode 8
Daniel and the Lion's Den
Sun, Dec 29, 1985 30 mins
The three protagonists find themselves in the Kingdom of Babylon where they befriend Daniel who has became the adviser of the new King Darius.
Episode 9
Queen Esther
Sun, Jan 5, 1986 30 mins
The trio find themselves in Persia in the citadel of Susa ruled by King Xerxes. There they befriend Esther and her Cousin Mordecai in time when the King is in search of a new Queen.
Episode 10
Jonah
30 mins
The trio find themselves in Israel at the ancient port of Joppa. There they meet the Prophet Jonah who is writing his great experiences for the Bible.
Episode 11
The Nativity
Sun, Jan 19, 1986 30 mins
The trio find themselves in Judea where first they journey to Jerusalem where they hear of the coming of Jesus Christ then they travel to Bethlehem to witness the Nativity themselves.
Episode 12
The Miracles of Jesus
Sun, Jan 26, 1986 30 mins
Journey back to the Holy Land in the days of the New Testament and witness the wonder of a people blessed by miracles in their midst. Join Benjamin, the widow's son, brought back to life by Jesus, as he walks the roads Christ Himself walked and recalls wondrous works.
Episode 13
The Easter Story
Sun, Feb 2, 1986 30 mins
The trio find themselves in the garden of Gethsemane outside the city of Jerusalem. There they meet Mark who is writing his Gospel, then he tell's them story Jesus's life there then to his betrayal and resurrection.
