When modern-day readers of the Bible read of the day when Jesus said, “On this rock I will build my church,” most have no idea that the rock within sight of the disciples was known as the “Gates of Hades.” No wonder Jesus insisted that “the Gates of Hades will not prevail against us!”

Here’s a virtual journey from Capernaum by the Sea of Galilee all the way to the northern-most tip of Israel. You’ll find the beginnings of the Jordan River at Caesarea Philippi, and see the “Temple of Omrit” on the way. When Jesus and his disciples passed this key intersection, they were looking at one of the first temples built anywhere in the world to honor Caesar as if he were god! Just three miles later, Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do you say I am?” By that time, Simon Peter was ready to set the record straight on which man in the Roman Empire was the Son of God!

When your audience sees the undeniable evidence of the archeological finds associated with this passage, they’ll see more than a new look at an old Bible story. Suddenly, they’ll have a brand-new look at the modern-day church. It is this realization that makes this Bible study so important. Has the church of today fulfilled the task Jesus gave us at Caesarea Philippi?

We believe this question is so important, we’ve elected to make this presentation a free download for you. You can use this ready-to-go presentation at your next Bible study!

“Upon this Rock” includes your choice of either a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation. If you have a regular PC, you’ll want the PowerPoint presentation. If you have a Mac, you’ll want the Keynote presentation.

You’ll find all you need to prepare your own sermon or lesson already included in this package. You’ll have preparation notes, links to instructional videos, presentation notes and even Bible study handouts. You can change the PowerPoint or Keynote presentations to suit your needs. You can edit the Bible study handouts or create your own with the extra photos we’ve provided.

It’s all here, ready for you to “bring Israel” to your audience!