Heart
Different cultures have different conceptions of the human heart, what it is and what it does, and the biblical authors are no exception. In this video, we'll explore the ancient Hebrew words for "heart" as well as the different ideas of what our hearts represent. There is no biblical word that captures better the essence of human thought, feeling, and desire than this rich and wonderful word. #Shema #BibleProject #Heart
How the Bible is Unique as Literature (and Why It Matters)
Episode 4 explores the unique literary style of the Bible that is meant to draw its readers into a lifelong journey of reading and meditation. The Bible is designed as a multi-layered work, offering new levels of insight as you re-read it and allow each part to help you understand every other part. The Bible is the original meditation literature. #Bible #BibleProject #BibleVideo
Love
Let's talk about love, Old Testament style! In this video, we'll explore the various ways the Hebrew authors used the word "love," and how they depicted God as the ultimate source and goal of all human love. #Shema #BibleProject #Love
The Prodigal Son: Luke 9-19
Part three explores the central part of Luke's Gospel. Jesus continues his controversial announcement of good news for the poor during his long road-trip to Jerusalem, which increases conflict with Israel’s religious leaders. This tension provides the setting for the famous parable of the Prodigal Son. *Credits Correction: Storyboard artists for this video are Allan Rosenow and Ryan Rosenow. #ProdigalSon #Jesus #BibleProject
Literary Styles in the Bible
Episode 3 shows how reading the Bible wisely requires that we learn about the ancient literary styles used by the biblical authors. These writers expressed their ideas and claims through a variety of different types of literature, and this video will explore why it's important to tell them apart so we can hear their message on their terms. #Bible #BibleProject #BibleVideo
Overview: Matthew 1-13
Watch our overview video on Matthew 1-13, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Matthew, Jesus brings God’s heavenly kingdom to earth and invites his disciples into a new way of life through his death and resurrection. #Matthew #BibleProject #BibleVideo
Public Reading of Scripture
Reading the Bible aloud with a group of people is an ancient practice. In fact, the origins of the Bible are deeply rooted in the public reading of Scripture. Explore with us the origins and development of this fascinating biblical topic, and how it offers us a model for engaging the Scriptures in our own day. #Bible #BibleProject #Scripture
Yahweh - LORD
Yahweh, Adonai, LORD, Jehovah... God seems to have a lot of names, what exactly am I supposed to call Him? We invite you into the fascinating journey behind all the different names Jews and Christians have referred to their creator throughout the centuries, and more importantly, why! Check out our second installment in a six-part exploration of the ancient biblical prayer called “The Shema.” #Yahweh #BibleProject #Lord
The Story of the Bible • A Short Animated Video Summary
What is the one unified story woven throughout all the books of the Bible? Watch and explore what it's about in this short overview of the main storyline. #Bible #BibleProject #BibleVideo
What Is the Day of the Lord in the Bible?
Does God care about all of the evil humans perpetrate in our world, and if so, what is He doing about it? In this video on the Day of the Lord, we trace the different ways that God confronts human evil and the even deeper spiritual evil that underlies it. Ultimately, we see how Jesus fulfills this storyline and overcomes evil by allowing it to defeat him. #DayoftheLord #BibleProject #BibleVideo