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Nephi and the Brass Plates

The Tree of Life

Journey to the Promised Land

Abinadi and King Noah

The Conversion of Alma the Younger

Ammon, Missionary to the Lamanites

Alma and the Zoramites

Helaman's Stripling Warriors

Samuel the Lamanite

The Savior in America

The Brother of Jared

Mormon and Moroni

The Joseph Smith Story

The King is Born

Jesus, The Son of God

John the Baptist

Built Upon the Rock

The Miracles of Jesus

Bread From Heaven

Lord, I Believe

The Good Samartian

The Lost is Found

The Prodigal Son

The Parables of Jesus

Treasures in Heaven

The Righteous Judge

Forgive Us Our Debts

Mortals' greatest fear is the fear of death. Lazarus Lives gives assurance that Jesus has all power over death. Jesus mourns Lazarus' death and His friends witness the deep love He has for His friends. Martha and Mary’s tears of sorrow change to joy when their brother Lazarus’ life is restored and they understand the Savior's promise of eternal life to all who believe in Jesus.

Teaches ~ Faith, Love, Resurrection, Spiritual Power ~ from Matt. 16; Luke 10; John 5, 10–11.

Lazarus Lives

The Kingdom of Heaven

Signs of the Times

The Messiah Comes!

Worthy is the Lamb

He is Risen

The Greatest is the Least

The Lord's Prayer

Saul of Tarsus

The Ministry of Paul

Abraham and Isaac

Joseph in Egypt

Joseph's Reunion

Except for a mother’s desperate plan, the strong will of an Egyptian princess, and the mighty hand of God, Israel’s most honored leader may never have seen his first birthday. This story recounts the early years of Moses’ life, from his dreary days of tending sheep in the Midian desert to his privileged youth in Pharaoh’s household. Watch God’s hand as a tiny baby, found in the bulrushes, is reared to be a powerful Egyptian ruler, yet is called through burning bush to deliver Israel.

Learn the story from Exodus 1–4.

Moses

When the Israelite Naomi and her two Gentile daughters-in-law are left as widows in a foreign land, Naomi begs them to care for themselves by returning to their own people. One agrees—but Ruth declares she will never forsake Naomi and accompanies her back to Israel. Ruth’s faithfulness is rewarded when Naomi’s near kinsman, Boaz, falls in love and marries her. One of the greatest stories in human history is recreated for the entire family to enjoy.

Teaches the Bible story from Ruth 1–4.

Ruth

In keeping with her vow, Hannah dedicates her child to God. From his days as a young boy serving Eli, the high priest, to guiding the ancient Israelites, Samuel the prophet stands as an inspiring example of how we, too, can delight in our relationship with God. This story brings to life several episodes from the life of Samuel and invites all to discover the joy of faithful service to God.

Learn the Bible story from 1 Samuel 1–4, 7.

Samuel

David and Goliath

It was his first major test as king. The eyes of the nation were watching nervously to see if this young leader could measure up to the high standards set by his beloved father, King David. The dilemma was two mothers both laying claim to one baby. Lives depended on Solomon’s excruciating decision. What he decided raised the bar of what it means to judge righteously. This emotional story escorts viewers into the very throne room of King Solomon, one of the wisest men who ever lived.

Learn from 2 Samuel 12; 1 Kings 1–7, 11.

Solomon

The crowd was still and hushed as the words of the great prophet Elijah thundered down from Mount Carmel: “How long will you go back and forth between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow him! If Baal be god, then follow him and be done with it!” From Elijah’s elusion of capture at the hands of King Ahab, to raising the dead son of the widow of Zarephath, to a showdown with the wicked priests of Baal. Elijah’s story shows the power of the true God of Israel.

Learn about this Bible hero from 1 Kings 17–18.

Elijah

As a fiery chariot from heaven took away the great prophet, Elijah, his mantle fell upon his frightened protégé, Elisha. From then on, Elisha would be God’s mouthpiece. This story spotlights Elisha’s ministry of miracles, from healing a soldier’s disease to restoring life to a young boy. Compare Naaman’s trust of Elisha, whose obedience resulted in being healed of leprosy, with Gehazi, who was cursed for seeking riches while doing God’s work. Elisha served God for the remainder of his life.

Learn the story from 1 Kings 19; 2 Kings 2–5.

Elisha

Babylonian forces invade Jerusalem and carry away many of the city’s finest young people, including Daniel and his three young friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. In captivity, the youths are in the king’s service and outperform all their rivals— pleasing the king and frustrating their enemies. When Darius, the new king, makes Daniel his first president, Daniel’s enemies plan a trap to have him killed. When Daniel survives being thrown in the lions’ den, he proves that God still rules over the affairs of men.  Learn the scripture story from Daniel 1–6.

Daniel

Would you risk your life to save the lives of your countrymen? That was the deadly dilemma confronting the young Queen Esther, one of the Bible’s most courageous women. The adopted daughter of Mordecai, Esther becomes Queen of Persia because of her beauty. When Haman, chief at the king’s court, learns of Esther’s true birthright, he plots to murder the Jews. Queen Esther’s courage and wisdom helps her to turn a tragedy into a victory that is celebrated today with the feast of Purim.

Learn the Bible from Esther 2–8.

Esther

Praise to the Man

Brigham Young

John Taylor

Wilford Woodruff

Lorenzo Snow

Joseph F. Smith

Born just nine days prior to the death of his father, Heber J. Grant was reared by his mother Rachel. As a child of prophecy, Heber emerged from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman and servant of God. Persistence and dedication were his lifetime mottos, and he worked hard to overcome obstacles set in his path. His incredible abilities and business sense saved the Church from near financial ruin. Upon becoming the seventh President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his charity and foresight were imperative as he oversaw the founding of the Welfare Program.

Heber J. Grant

George Albert Smith

David O. McKay

Joseph Fielding Smith

Harold B. Lee

Spencer W. Kimball

Ezra Taft Benson

Howard W. Hunter

Gordon B. Hinckley: A Giant Among Men

Christopher Columbus

William Bradford

George Washington

High into the stormy sky, a kite with iron points bobs in the wind. Suddenly, lightning cuts through the sky and a spark emits from the key attached to the kite string. As Ben Franklin watched the lightning in Philadelphia’s night sky, he came up with a brilliant discovery—one that would change the world forever.  Now, through this remarkable story, you can join this remarkable scientist, inventor and statesman as he rewrites human history because of his experiments with electricity.

Benjamin Franklin

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Edison

Florence Nightingale

Except for the raw courage of Native American princess, Pocahontas, the English settlers at Jamestown in the early 17th century would have died from starvation and exposure. Her brave intervention saved the settlers’ lives and brought peace between two very different peoples. Recapture all the drama and suspense that filled the early days of America’s colonization. History comes alive as you meet an inquisitive girl who grows into a great ambassador for peace.

Pocahontas

Louis Pasteur

Alexander Graham Bell

Maccabees: The Story of Hanukkah

Harriet Tubman

The Wright Brothers

Helen Keller

Leonardo da Vinci

Joan of Arc

Marco Polo

Today, every child learns that the earth revolves around the sun. Yet in sixteenth century Europe, that belief was considered absolutely false! Galileo was the extraordinary astronomer and inventor who discovered the truth, at the risk of his reputation and freedom. He refused to support an incorrect view of the universe, and spent the last eight years of his life under house arrest. Learn of Galileo’s courage and genius in this revealing story of how his integrity led to a whole new universe of discovery and knowledge.

Galileo

Marie Curie

Trained in the traditional music methods by his father, Beethoven was an accomplished pianist by age 12. By his early twenties, he had performed for Joseph Haydn, who compared him to the great Mozart. Beethoven began to lose his hearing, but he threw himself even more deeply into his music, composing “Fur Elise,” “Sonata Pathetique” and the dramatic “Fifth Symphony.” Years later, audience members heard what he could not and leapt to their feet in appreciation for such passionate music. His creativity gave the world music that stirs the soul.

Beethoven

Animated shows of Mormon faith scriptures &amp; heroes. Children's visuals of uplifting representations of some of the more popular and favorite scriptures.