2 spiritual masterpieces I recommend

There are many ways to tell an important story.

And the story of historical, rampant and institutional anti-Semitism within the church is told brilliantly in two very different ways – both of them compelling, eye-opening and urgently needed wake-up calls to Christians today.

I've told you before about Joel Richardson's amazing new book, "When a Jew Rules the World." I just love it. I can't say enough good things about it. I think it is must-reading for serious Christians.

He deals principally with two important issues:

• The reality of the coming Millennial Kingdom in which Jesus-Yeshua will reign over the entire world from Jerusalem and what that will be like. I simply have never seen a better treatment of this subject by anyone;
• And the heartbreaking, breathtaking reality of how Christians obliterated the roots of their faith over the last 2,000 years by hijacking it from its very Jewish origins.

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It's a story not one in 100 believers have heard – certainly not in the depth and with the passion Richardson presents it.

As I said, I can't say enough about "When a Jew Rules the World," so I implore you to read it – and I'll leave it there for now.

Watch the book trailer:

Then there is another gem, by Derek Frank, called "Let the Lion Roar." It's a unique package and makes a great gift for people you'd like to let in on the deep dark secrets of church history and the anti-Semitic sins of the past that still haunt us today.

The package includes an ambitious movie of the same name – both in DVD format and Blu-ray – as well as a book called "Escaping the Great Deception," which provides a chance to review more of the historical insights offered in the movie, almost in a study-guide format.

As the marketing materials suggest: "The 'Let the Lion Roar' movie allows the viewer to travel across 2,000 years on a visually stunning and high-octane journey that has the potential to change your life forever, causing you to grow closer to God and to embrace your destiny as a believer." The movie delivers an engaging, entertaining punch.

Watch the trailer:

It also offers a star-studded cast in its exploration of the historical writings of Martin Luther and John Calvin in dramatic re-enactment fashion and surprisingly impressive production values. You'll see some of your favorite actors and performers, mixed in with experts on theology.

Luther is played by Jason Burkey ("Mom's Night Out"), Calvin by Kevin Sorbo ("God's Not Dead"), Augustine of Hippo by Eric Roberts, an Academy Award nominee for "Runaway Train," Bishop Hilary by John Schneider of "Season of Miracles." And Ambrose of Milan is played by comedian Brad Stine.

You're probably wondering why you haven't heard of this movie with that kind of heavyweight acting talent.

But it doesn't end there. The cast also includes: Stephen Baldwin ("I'm in Love With a Church Girl"); Michael Joiner ("The Grace Card"); Jeff Rose ("In Gramps' Shoes"); Ben Davies ("Courageous"); Shannen Fields ("Facing the Giants"); Jaci Velasquez ("Jerusalem Countdown"); Jamie Grace ("Grace Unplugged"); and Jenn Gotzon ("Alone Yet Not Alone"), alongside Jeff Owen of Tenth Avenue North, Kerrie Roberts, Dani Johnson, Don Finto, Sid Roth, James Goll, Chuck Pierce, Paul Wilbur, Mark Biltz, Jonathan Bernis, Bodie Thoene and Derek Frank. It also features original music by Grammy-nominated Jaci Velasquez and Grammy-nominated Tim Rushlow.

But the real star of this production is the content itself – Derek Frank's own personal, spiritual journey of discovery.

I'm not alone in my admiration for what he has accomplished here. TV host Jonathan Bernis calls the movie "an incredible piece of work that's not only entertaining, but will help Christians to fulfill their destiny."

Bottom line: Don't talk to me, again, until you've read "When a Jew Rules the World" and seen "Let the Lion Roar."

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