A kopher, meaning ransom or redemption payment, describes something valuable given to ensure someone’s well-being, or even save their life.
But the Bible warns that offering a kopher does not fix everything.
Join Tim, Jon, and the BibleProject team as they take you behind the scenes and share stories of how people worldwide are experiencing the Bible in new and beautiful ways—all because of the generosity, enthusiasm, and encouragement of a community of patrons and supporters.
To learn more and find additional resources from the annual Backstage With BibleProject supporter gathering, visit bibleproject.com/patron-event.
In our theme video, The Wilderness, our studio used a swirling, movement-filled space as a visual device to communicate that God meets people where they are—even in the wilderness.
Biblical authors use settings to draw out emotions and build expectations. When we read a story, we naturally connect each scene to similar stories we’ve encountered before.
Watch our overview video on the book of James, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, James combines the wisdom of his brother Jesus with the book of Proverbs in his own challenging call to live a life wholly devoted to God.
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This session is from the BibleProject Classroom class Adam to Noah, taught by Dr. Tim Mackie. The entire class is available for free on the BibleProject app at https://classroom-beta.bibleproject.com/adam-to-noah.
Does God actually assign heightened physical pain to women in labor in Genesis 3:16? You may be surprised by the meaning of key Hebrew words in this passage and God's description of how the man and woman will work together outside of the garden. Study this section of Genesis to better understand the consequences of humanity's choices and what they reveal about God's character.
Watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of Isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Isaiah announces that God’s judgment will purify Israel and prepare his people for the coming messianic king and the new Jerusalem.
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Step into Luke's Gospel in BibleProject's first VR Short. Follow Jesus as he enters Jerusalem, confronts money lenders in the temple courts, and shares the Passover meal with his followers.
YouTube VR Experience Instructions (check out the YouTube VR help page for more help):
- Make sure the video is set to the highest resolution for the best experience.
- Phone Version: Enjoy this 360-degree video by moving the phone around to watch as if you’re in the video.
- Web Version: Drag your cursor around the video to move the camera window.
- VR Headset: For the full immersive experience, watch this video through YouTube VR app
You can also download this experience at BibleProject.com/VR.
The wisest king of Israel, King Solomon, is associated with three books of the Bible: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs. Each book offers a unique perspective on how humans can rule with wisdom and the fear of the Lord. In this video, we briefly explore how the message of each book fits into the overall story of the Bible.
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