W. Cleon Skousen

In one of the most exhaustive, scripture based, presentations on the Atonement, respected gospel scholar W. Cleon Skousen opens our understanding of the breadth of the Jesus’ sacrifice and how we can use the Atonement in our lives. This speech, originally recorded on December 18, 1980, was at the invitation of Mission President Orville Matheny to over 200 missionaries at an all-mission conference of the Dallas, Texas mission.

You will hear the master storyteller, Dr. W. Cleon Skousen, and see the Holy Land right in your own home with this exciting production! Imagine, actually being able to see the sites and hear the sounds and story of the land where Jesus and the ancient prophets walked. The setting for this favorite story is on a hillside, known as the Shepherds' Hill, overlooking Bethlehem. You'll even see shepherds tending their sheep today much the same way that it was done on the eve of Christ's birth. Dr, Skousen brings this story to life and gives a special meaning to the real Christmas story.

Explore an archaeological discovery that has been more than interesting to students of the Book of Mormon. You'll learn about the Hebrew writing found in this cave that have been dated 600 B.C. Even the name of the place, Khirbet' Beit Lei, has been carried down for thousands of years and means literally in the Semitic languages, Ruin of the House of Lehi. This film presents a story that will be interesting to anyone who seeks the roots of the Book of Mormon. This find could very well be in the general area where Father Lehi lived before leaving Palestine to come to America.

You will hear the master storyteller, Dr. W. Cleon Skousen, and see the Holy Land right in your own home with this exciting production! Imagine, actually being able to see the sights and hear the sounds and story of the land where Jesus and the ancient prophets walked. From Cana where Jesus performed His first recorded miracle, to the sea of Galilee, where He calmed the storm and walked on the water, you'll see the beauty of the places where these and many other miracles took place. You'll also learn about how Priesthood power controls matter through intelligence.

Some of the most exciting scriptures to Latter-day Saints are those that reveal events about the future. Dr. Skousen will have you completely fascinated as you look out over the Mount of Olives toward the Golden Gate and the Temple Mount and hear the stories about these places. These are the scenes of some of the most exciting prophetic events where the Temple will be rebuilt and where Christ will descend upon the Mount of Olives to save His people, the Jews. These places will become real as you actually see them and then hear about their significance in prophecy.

This DVD will help you to feel the great emotion of Christ's mortal ministry as it draws to a close. You'll see the area in Bethany where Jesus went to visit His beloved friends at the house of Lazarus. You'll hear the story and see the traditional place where He raised Lazarus from the tomb. Visit the ancient gnarled monarch olive trees, and hear Dr. Skousen's moving description of Jesus Christ's great suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane. Some of these ancient trees were probably there during the time of Jesus.

Explore the setting for the greatest event in history. You'll witness the place called the Garden Tomb where Jesus was resurrected and finished the great work of the atonement, and you'll hear the wonderful Easter story told in a way that you'll never forget. Imagine the spirit your family can feel as you discuss the importance of the sacrifice that Jesus made? Elder James E. Talmage in writing Jesus the Christ devoted nearly half of his book to the story of the last days in Christ's ministry. Now, you can have the opportunity to see, as well as hear, this beautiful story that is the center of our hope and faith.