The Test of Time
Jesus walked this earth a long time ago and uttered things like none other ever did before or since. His teachings had drawn more adherents than any other. But what about today in a scientific post-modern world? Do his teachings make any sense and offer any hope for the desperate problems of our world? This series approaches these vitally important questions by going to some of the most perplexing and challenging situations on our planet today. Host Robert Beckford takes us around the world for what has to be one of history's toughest tests. We peer through the lens of the personal experiences of men and women who have dared to attempt to live out the teachings of Christ, sometimes under seemingly impossible circumstances. Four areas which affect all of us at some level are explored. These are areas where the teachings of Jesus are clear and where they can be put to the test. They are Commitment, Money, Inner Peace, and Forgiveness.
- 2005-2005
- 1 season
Jesus walked this earth a long time ago and uttered things like none other ever did before or since. His teachings had drawn more adherents than any other. But what about today in a scientific post-modern world? Do his teachings make any sense and offer any hope for the desperate problems of our world? This series approaches these vitally important questions by going to some of the most perplexing and challenging situations on our planet today. Host Robert Beckford takes us around the world for what has to be one of history's toughest tests. We peer through the lens of the personal experiences of men and women who have dared to attempt to live out the teachings of Christ, sometimes under seemingly impossible circumstances. Four areas which affect all of us at some level are explored. These are areas where the teachings of Jesus are clear and where they can be put to the test. They are Commitment, Money, Inner Peace, and Forgiveness.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2005
Episode 1
Session 1: Commitment
Tue, Mar 1, 2005 29 mins
Host Robert Beckford takes us around the world for what has to be one of history's toughest tests. We peer through the lens of the personal experiences of men and women who have dared to attempt to live out the teachings of Christ, sometimes under seemingly impossible circumstances. This first session of the four-session series focuses on commitment. Debbe Santiago, once a homeless alcoholic and drug addict on Coney Island, is now a follower of Christ and works among those who are destitute. James Mawdsley was arrested and tortured in Burma for supporting the oppressed. Though eventually released, he felt compelled to go back. Why?
Episode 2
Session 2: Inner Peace
Tue, Mar 1, 2005 29 mins
Host Robert Beckford takes us around the world for what has to be one of history's toughest tests. We peer through the lens of the personal experiences of men and women who have dared to attempt to live out the teachings of Christ, sometimes under seemingly impossible circumstances. This first session of the four-session series focuses on inner peace. Pam White was a British police officer caught in the IRA bombing of Harrod's department store in 1983, in which fellow officers were killed. Emotionally scarred, she turned to drugs and alcohol. Follow Pam's healing experience as she came to discover Jesus. God's Posse is a group of African-Americans living in Boston. They have turned from a life of violent gang activity to follow Christ and help other troubled youth.
Episode 3
Session 3: Money
Tue, Mar 1, 2005 29 mins
Host Robert Beckford takes us around the world for what has to be one of history's toughest tests. We peer through the lens of the personal experiences of men and women who have dared to attempt to live out the teachings of Christ, sometimes under seemingly impossible circumstances. This first session of the four-session series focuses on money. Worldwide Message Tribe, a popular British Christian band, has chosen to take only a modest income and devote the proceeds of their music to help the needy. Why? Opportunity International helps in troubled areas around the globe. We visit them in Honduras and discover how sharing wealth is enabling many people to get on their feet.
Episode 4
Session 4: Forgiveness
Tue, Mar 1, 2005 29 mins
Host Robert Beckford takes us around the world for what has to be one of history's toughest tests. We peer through the lens of the personal experiences of men and women who have dared to attempt to live out the teachings of Christ, sometimes under seemingly impossible circumstances. This first session of the four-session series focuses on forgiveness. Joe Seremane, a living example of the darkest days of apartheid in South Africa, became a follower of Christ and began to look for ways of reconciliation. Americans Peter and Linda Biehl went to South Africa after their daughter Amy was murdered there. They met her murderers and set up a foundation to advance healing instead of hate.