Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of the Nativity experience: to have observed the events as they happened? Imagine witnessing Mary's visit by Gabriel, being part of the group that traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem; kneeling with the shepherds as they worshipped the Christ child; joining Simeon as he rejoiced to see his Messiah; escaping to Egypt and returning to Nazareth . . . and, finally, to be someone who watched Jesus grow up and begin to show himself as Messiah . . . the God/man chosen before time to be the salvation of all human kind.

Dr. Mueller takes...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a member of the group that witnessed Jesus' suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension? What would have been your response as you stood in the Garden of Gethsemane when the soldiers arrived; as you observed the trials that condemned your Master; listened to the echo of nails piercing his body; watched him hang from that cross and die? Then walk with Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John to witness the empty tomb. Experience the feelings of unbelief, hope, assurance, and finally the ecstasy, the joy beyond description, as you talk with, touch,...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have been present during the period following Pentecost? Imagine being one of those who believed and was baptized on that Festive Day. Then join Peter and John as they face the wrath of the Sanhedrin. Be part of the first communion service. Witness the selection of the seven deacons. Describe the terror the hypocrites in the congregation felt after observing a pronouncement of death to Ananias and Sapphira. Ride with Philip as he interprets Isaiah for an Ethiopian official. Become, with Paul, awestruck when Jesus appears as a blinding light and...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to accompany St. Paul as he declared the Good News of salvation to thousands who lived in the Mediterranean region? Imagine your satisfaction when the council in Jerusalem mandates limited obligation to the Mosaic Law; and your frustration when the message of this freedom results in defamation and threats of death. Rejoice with Paul as the Roman Consul Gallio declares he is free to teach Jesus as Messiah. Follow Paul into the Antonia Fortress when assaulted by enraged Jews. Listen to his defense before Felix and Festus. Endure a life threatening...