Who was Isaiah 61 written to encourage?
Israel had been conquered and driven out of their land. And Isaiah’s words are meant to encourage the small group of Israelites who continue to trust in God's promises even as they mourn. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
The most basic meaning of sin isn't religious at all.
In the Bible, the word “sin” means failing to fulfill a goal. But what's the goal? The goal is to love God and people by treating them with the honor they deserve. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
The Consequences of Original Sin Were Not What You Think
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.
What does a restored world look like?
In Isaiah 61, the prophet shares a vision of a restored world. The land is filled with abundance and ordered by right relationships. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
Jesus’ Anointing Ceremony • The Anointed Ep. 6
“Jesus the anointed one” is the literal translation of the Greek title “Christ,” frequently applied to Jesus. In this podcast episode, Tim and Jon discuss both this title and Jesus’ baptism, which the gospel writers depict as his anointing ceremony. Listen in as we explore the theme of the anointed in the New Testament and how Jesus’ followers become anointed ones too.
Where on Earth is Uz? • Wisdom E6
In this episode, Tim and Jon continue their discussion on Job. How exactly does Job fit in with the other wisdom book of the Bible? It’s kind of a weird book. Job takes place in Uz, a non-Israelite town, and it features non-Israelite people. It seems out of place, but it’s also a book that other biblical authors refer to throughout Scripture. We have to wonder about the differences between Job and the other books of the Bible. Is Job a literal account, or is it a wisdom parable that is intentionally fiction?
What are two ways of being human?
Psalm 1 tells us that every human has a choice between two paths. One path leads to life, while the other path leads to ruin. #shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
The Anointed King in Psalms • The Anointed Ep. 5
David’s life gives us two parallel portrayals of what it means to be God’s anointed one: one is victorious—God’s anointed is the giant feller and the snake crusher. The other one is a suffering servant, waiting patiently in the wilderness for God’s deliverance. In today’s episode, join Tim and Jon in the Psalms, where they’ll explore both David’s victory and his suffering and discuss how Jesus saw himself living out both those roles too.
Suffering Well • Wisdom E5
In this episode, the guys take a bird’s eye view of the book of Job. Job is considered wisdom literature, and it aims to teach the reader about justice, suffering, and the role of God in the lives of humans. The author is intentionally trying to ruffle some feathers. This book is all about calling into question the reader’s views of God and the world.
Isaiah 61 Visual Commentary • A Vision of the New Creation
What does a restored world look like? The words of Isaiah 61 describe a new creation filled with abundance and ordered by right relationships. In this video, we reflect on the prophet's vision of a new Eden and how it reaffirms God's promises to the people who never lost hope.