For centuries Iran was known as Persia--the greatest empire the world had ever seen. But part of her story is often forgotten. MORE TO EXPLORE: Order the Our Daily Bread Bible Atlas: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/our-daily-bread-bible-atlas.html Explore more lands of the Bible with 4 seasons of "The Holy Land: Connecting the Land With Its Stories" at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPOUA7GLxXIGkhikntfiT4ida1lKbSNNB&si=0dwL07DEHw2xQvRW 00:00-01:21: Introduction 01:21-06:45: The Promise of Global Blessing 06:45-10:30: The Prophecy of a Persian "Messiah" 10:30-14:00: A People in Exile 14:00-16:22: Hope in Exile 16:22-20:44: Words of Rescue 20:44-23:50: The Promise Fulfilled 23:50-26:47: The Blessing 26:47-27:32: Closing Credits Woven together in the Bible are prophecies and accounts of Persian kings, epic battles, and royal decrees that changed the world. And surprisingly to many, the Bible speaks of Persia as being chosen and favored for God's grand purposes. In 'Iran in the Bible,' this remarkable story is told using ancient Persian texts, archaeological discoveries, and insights from scholars. What's revealed is that both Persia and the Jewish people played a strategic role in the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham--the promise that through him God would bless the world. Showing how God is directly involved in history, 'Iran in the Bible' offers comfort to those living in a world of uncertainty. Featured Participants: John W. Lee, Ph.D., professor of history, University of California, Santa Barbara; Sasan Tavassoli, Ph.D., doctorate in Islamic studies from the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom); Rev. Mansour Khajehpour; Edwin Yamauchi, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history, Miami University; and Tremper Longman III, Ph.D., professor of Old Testament, Westmont College © 2016 Our Daily Bread Ministries. All Rights Reserved. #iran #biblebased #biblicalhistory #dayofdiscovery #israel #biblehistory #bibleteaching #prophecy #documentary