Who does God regularly choose instead of the firstborn?
In the story of the Bible, we consistently see God choosing the second-born or latecomer to receive his blessing. God disrupts cultural norms by overturning human power systems and lifting up the ones without authority or status. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
The Hebrew word for iniquity describes distorted behavior and its crooked consequences.
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
Good News for the Poor • Luke-Acts Ep. 3
In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the first six chapters of the gospel of Luke. Luke stands out among the other gospels because it is all about Jesus’ message being first for the poor and outcasts. This made the religious leaders of the day mad, and Jesus’ ministry was totally revolutionary in a culture that was all about status and wealth. Luke’s gospel is constantly calling back to the Hebrew Scriptures, and it emphasizes, again and again, that Jesus is the Messiah that the prophets talked about.
The Biggest, Baddest City in the Bible • The City Ep. 4
You may have heard that Babylon was the biggest, baddest city in the Bible, but where did that reputation come from? Who founded the city, and what made it so detestable to God? In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they explore the story of the half-human, half-god Nimrod and the city he founded.
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.