Who protects the "erets"?
In the Hebrew imagination, the "erets," or land, borders two cosmic realms, the heavens and the dark chaotic waters. God protects the land from the dark waters so that life can flourish.
Where does the rebellious creature in Genesis 3 go after the garden?
The Bible offers subtle clues that this creature continues working behind the scenes to drag creation back into darkness and disorder. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
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What gives you hope?
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Who were the Nephilim, and why didn't ancient readers find them strange?
The ancient Israelites believed that their neighboring kingdoms were founded by giant warrior kings who were part-god and part-human.The Bible explains that the reason these kings spread violence is because they were captive to spiritual evil. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
Who can defeat the tannin?
The sea monster, or dragon, was an ancient symbol of death and disorder. We first confront the "tannin" in Genesis 1, and, while it is dangerous, it still doesn't rival God's power. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
Christ is a title, not a name.
"Christ" means “anointed one.” And Christians are people marked by God's Spirit—anointed ones who follow the anointed one. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
What is the focus of the Bible's story?
The biblical story focuses on reuniting Heaven and Earth so that God's space and human space overlap again. #shorts #BibleProject #bible #biblevideo
What happens when humans join the rebellious creature in Genesis 3?
The creature in Genesis 3 is in a state of rebellion against God. And when humans join with the creature, they are dragged back into disorder, chaos, and death. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible