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Egypt Series (Part 1)

We’re back with an exciting new series as we tour the amazing country of Egypt, home to one of the oldest civilisations in the ancient world!

In this new set of films, Andrew Ollerton guides us to significant sites, connecting us to familiar Bible stories and events from both the Old and New Testaments. We’re going to hear about people like Abraham, Moses, Elijah and Jesus and their unique connection to this land. Join us on our new trek through this remarkable place. 

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Welcome to Egypt! | Egypt Series (Part 1) - 01

Welcome to Egypt! This country is famous for its historic sites, beach resorts, cotton and the great River Nile. But it’s also a hugely significant location in the Bible.

Abraham in Egypt | Egypt Series (Part 1) – 02

Around 2000 BC, Abraham, the great founder of the nation of Israel, came to Egypt to escape the famine in Canaan. Discover the story here in the second part of our Egypt series.

Joseph in Egypt | Egypt Series (Part 1) – 03

The story of Joseph in the Bible is one of the most well known in the Old Testament, not least because of the famous Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat musical.

Moses and The Exodus | Egypt Series (Part 1) – 04

Join Andrew on the River Nile in Egypt as we discover the significance of this location in the early life of Moses.

Solomon and Sons | Egypt Series (Part 1) – 05

In this episode we visit the tomb of Pharoah Shishak and recall the story of Solomon’s marriage alliance with Egypt, told in the book of Kings.

Elijah on Mount Sinai | Egypt Series (Part 1) – 06

Mount Horeb/Sinai, is referenced several times in Scripture, it is the biblical landmark where God met Moses to give him the Ten Commandments.

Jesus' family journey | Egypt Series (Part 1) – 07

Egypt is an important biblical location for many Old Testament stories, but Jesus also lived in Egypt as a child.

Making papyrus | Egypt Series (Part 1) – 08

When we’re not busy scrolling on our phones, we may decide to open a book and start to read, page by page. In antiquity people didn’t have books but scrolls, which could be unrolled before and rolled up after reading.

The Acacia tree | Egypt Series (Part 1) – 09

In Moses’ day, while the Hebrews were on their way from Egypt to the promised land, no temple was available for worship. Instead, the Israelites built a tabernacle

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