What Happened at Pentecost and Why It's Important
The book of Acts shows how God fulfilled His ancient promises to restore His blessing to all the nations through the offspring of Abraham: Jesus of Nazareth. In this video, we'll explore how Jesus and the Spirit renew the people of Israel and prepare them to announce good news to the nations. #Acts #Pentecost #BibleProject
The Art of Biblical Poetry
Did you know that a third of the Bible is ancient Israelite poetry? Poetry is a rich and artistic form of human communication, but often the most difficult to read. In this video we’ll explore the unique characteristics of biblical poetry, so you can discover its beauty and power for yourself. #Poetry #BibleProject #BibleVideo
Transgression
"Transgression" is one of those Bible words that seems clear until you have to explain it to somebody. In this video, we'll explore the fascinating and sophisticated meaning of this biblical "bad word." Get ready for a sobering reflection on human nature. #Transgression #BibleVideo #BibleProject
Exile
Exile is one of the core, yet often overlooked, themes underlying the entire Biblical storyline. In this video, we'll see how Israel's exile to Babylon is a picture of all humanity's exile from Eden. As you might guess, Jesus is the one to open the way back home. #Exile #BibleProject #BibleVideo
Overview: TaNaK / Old Testament
Watch our overview video on the Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, or the TaNaK. This video breaks down the literary design of the entire Old Testament and its flow of thought. #OldTestament #TaNaK #BibleVideo #BibleProject
Design Patterns in Biblical Narrative
Design patterns are one of the key ways the biblical authors have unified the storyline of the Bible. Individual stories across the Old and New Testaments have been coordinated through repeated words and parallel themes. These patterns highlight core themes of the biblical story and show how it all leads to Jesus. #Bible #BibleProject #BibleVideo
BTS: Exile Series on the BibleProject Podcast
In this video, Tim and Jon discuss the inception of The Bible Project podcast and touch on why Exile is such a critical, yet often overlooked, theme in the Bible. You can catch up on all of our podcasts here: thebibleproject.com/podcasts/
Sin
The word “sin” is one of the most common bad words in the Bible, but what does it really mean? In this video, we’ll explore the concept of “moral failure” that underlies this important biblical word. Get ready to discover a profound and realistic portrait of the human condition. #Sin #BibleVideo #BibleProject
Setting in Biblical Narrative
Every story has to take place somewhere, and very often locations have a special meaning or significance evoked by events that already took place there. In this video, we explore how biblical authors use settings in the narrative to meet the reader's expectations or mess with them. Paying attention to locations and time in biblical stories unlocks deeper layers of meaning. #Bible #BibleProject #BibleVideo
Strength
What does it mean to love God "with all of your strength"? In this final installment of our videos on the Shema, we explore the Hebrew word underneath this phrase. And spoiler alert: "strength" is only one of many ways this rich word could be translated. #Strength #BibleProject #Shema