What human power system does God consistently overturn in the Bible?
In many cultures, inheritance and authority are passed down to the firstborn child. And the story of the Bible unfolds in an ancient culture that prized the right of the firstborn, yet we see God consistently overturning this cultural norm. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
A Symptom of Human Violence • The City Ep. 3
As the story of the Bible unfolds, humanity grows more and more violent. Cain is more violent than his parents, and his descendants are more violent than him. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Lemek, Cain’s far more murderous descendant, and humanity’s escalating violence that prompts God to flood the earth.
What happens when something that's supposed to be level or even gets bent out of shape?
The word “iniquity” comes from the Hebrew word “avon,” which means bent or crooked. The Hebrew prophets use this image of crookedness as a powerful way of talking about people's behavior. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
The ancient recipe for anointing oil does not include … pine sap.
Tim and Jon discuss the ancient recipe for anointing oil which includes spices and myrrh, a substance extracted from the gum of trees. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
An Overview of Luke • Luke Ep. 2
Following up on part one of their discussion on the gospel of Luke, Tim and Jon continue to unpack the main themes of Luke’s unique account of Jesus’ life. The book of Luke makes clear that Jesus’ story is the continuation of the hope of the Hebrew Scriptures. Luke wants the reader to see how Jesus’ mission is for the outsiders, the poor, and the marginalized. As Jesus went around preaching about the Kingdom of God, he left behind people who were changed by him, and he called these people to live radically new lives of justice and peace.
Why Cain Builds a City • The City Ep. 2
In the story of the Bible, cities are a bad thing. They’re a symptom of humanity’s violence and attempts to protect themselves instead of trusting God. In fact, in the second chapter of Genesis, God “builds” something for humanity’s protection. And it’s not a city—it’s a woman. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the theme of the city and the first thing God builds.
Who will rebuild creation?
Isaiah 61 talks about a group of people who will rebuild creation and bring restoration—they’re called the anointed ones. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
An Intro to Reading the Gospels • Luke Ep. 1
In this episode, the guys give an introduction to the gospel of Luke. What does it mean for Luke, and all of the gospels, to be historical accounts? All history is interpretation, and all of the gospel accounts have different a different focus as they tell the story of Jesus’ life and ministry. But how do we make sense of all of this information? If you’ve ever wrestled with being able to trust the gospels, then this dialogue is for you.
Job Vs. Elihu • Wisdom Ep. 7
In this episode, Tim and Jon try to tackle some of the glaring questions about the story of Job. They talk about the surprise friend, Elihu, who seems to show up out of nowhere towards the end of the story. They also spend some time discussing Job’s speech in chapter 28. There’s a lot to unpack in that chapter, and understanding it may give us clues as to what this book is all about. Finally the guys look at Job’s final showdown with God and how God responds to Job’s accusations of being unjust and unfair.
The Surprise of the City • The City Ep. 1
The theme of the city in the Bible is a surprising one. When cities are introduced in the story, they’re depicted as “bad”—a human response to increasing violence and the need for self-protection—and gardens are depicted as humanity’s ideal setting. However, in the book of Revelation, the new creation Jesus brings is a city. What’s going on here? Join Tim and Jon as they start exploring the biblical theme of the city.