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BibleProjectLessons From the Wilderness for the Garden LandThe Wilderness E5 — After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, Moses and the second generation of Israelites stand at the border of the promised land. What does Moses say about the purpose of their time in the wilderness, and what do they need to remember about it when they’re in the garden land? In this episode, Jon and Tim look at Deuteronomy 8 and the hard lessons of the wilderness that can help the people flourish in the promised land.CHAPTERSSummary and Recap of Theme (0:00-11:26)Why Adam and Eve Can’t Stay in the Garden...
2025-09-291h 05BibleProjectHow Do People End Up in the Wilderness?The Wilderness E3 — In the Bible, the wilderness is a hostile, dangerous place where humans can’t survive. Because of this, the wilderness also reminds us that we all live on the precipice of life and death, and our survival depends on the one who is greater than us. The Bible’s earliest wilderness stories depict humans finding themselves in this setting due to their own foolish choices or the foolish choices of others. In this episode, Jon and Tim look at the wilderness stories of Adam and Eve, Hagar, and Moses, highlighting how God responds with surprising compassion.C...
2025-09-151h 08BibleProjectThe Worst, Best Place to Be in the BibleThe Wilderness E1 — This year, we are looking at themes that play a prominent role in the Exodus story. And today, we’re starting a new series on the theme of the wilderness. The wilderness is a setting that shows up constantly in the Bible, and it mainly represents a hostile, barren place where humans can’t survive. So why does God repeatedly lead his people through it? In this episode, Jon and Tim introduce the theme and discuss how the biblical authors portray the wilderness as a place of testing, character formation, and even an Eden-like refuge.CHAP...
2025-09-0147 minBibleProjectDid Jesus’ Death Have to Be a Gruesome Crucifixion?Redemption Q+R (E12) — Is deliverance from evil spirits a redemption from the evil one over to God’s possession? Was God demanding a redemption payment through Jesus’ death? And are salvation and redemption basically the same thing? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our Redemption series. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode!View all of our resources for Redemption →CHAPTERSRevisiting the Conversation of Redemption and Tackling Your Questions! (0:00-2:50)How does payment relate to redemption, and why does God demand a payment...
2025-08-2555 minBibleProjectIf the Bible Was Written by Humans, Does that Change Its Reliability?How the Bible Was Formed Q+R (E5) — What is the relationship between the written word of the Bible and Jesus as the Word at the beginning of creation? How do we reconcile the Bible’s editing process with Scriptures that forbid adding or taking away from God’s word? And what should we do with other writings that closely followed the New Testament? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our How the Bible Was Formed series. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode!CHAPTERSIntro (0:00-1:16...
2025-07-021h 02BibleProjectPentecost and the Expected Unexpected Spirit (Re-Release)The story of Pentecost in Acts 2 is brimming with rich imagery and hyperlinks from the Hebrew Bible. God’s Spirit dramatically fills a house of Jesus’ followers like a wind, and fire burns over the disciples' heads as they begin speaking languages from across the known world! What is happening here, and how is it a fulfillment of God’s promises? In this re-released episode from our 2018 Luke-Acts series, Jon and Tim trace the significance of Pentecost, revealing how God’s presence now dwells within his people and empowers them to advance his Kingdom mission.CHAPTERSFire at...
2025-06-0435 minBibleProjectHow Are the Passover and Yom Kippur Lambs Connected?The Exodus Way Q+R (E14) — What birth imagery do we find in Exodus? Are there hyperlinks elsewhere in the Bible that connect to Pharaoh’s hardened heart? And is the circumcision story with Zipporah and Moses’ son connected to Passover? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our Exodus Way series. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode!View all of our resources for The Exodus Way →CHAPTERSIntro (0:00-2:27)Do the seven women in Exodus mirror the seven women in Genesis? (2:27-11:31)What birth im...
2025-05-051h 07BibleProjectThe Seven Women Who Rescued Moses—and IsraelThe Exodus Way E13 (Bonus Interview) — The exodus from Egypt was a foundational story for ancient Israel, but without a special group of seven often overlooked women, the exodus would have never happened! In this episode, Jon and Tim have a conversation with BibleProject Scholarship Fellow Tamara Knudson about the seven women in Exodus 1-4 who save Moses—and by extension—all of Israel.View all of our resources for The Exodus Way →CHAPTERSIntroducing Tamara and the Seven Women of Exodus 1-4 (0:00-6:29)The Two Midwives and Moses’ Mother (6:29-21:20)Pharaoh’s Daughter and Moses’ S...
2025-04-3054 minBibleProjectN.T. Wright Interview: Baptism and the Exodus StoryThe Exodus Way E12 (Bonus Interview) — If we come to the New Testament without much knowledge of the Hebrew Bible, we may think that baptism is just something that John the Baptist made up and Jesus carried on for new disciples. But there are multiple levels of meaning in this practice, including ritual purification, Israel’s passage through the Red Sea, entry into the promised land, and, most importantly for Jesus, a symbol of his death on our behalf. In this episode, Jon and Tim have a wide-ranging conversation with prolific author and theologian N.T. Wright about the mean...
2025-04-2847 minBibleProjectPaul and the New Exodus PeopleThe Exodus Way E11 — After Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, his followers grew into a movement known simply as “The Way”—a new exodus people delivered from sin and death, following the narrow way of Jesus through the wilderness of our present world and awaiting entry into a promised new creation. The Apostle Paul is a central figure in this movement, commissioned by the risen Jesus to spread the good news of the new exodus to the nations. He planted churches in several Roman cities and wrote letters to congregations of Jewish and Gentile believers. Paul was a Jewish man steepe...
2025-04-2144 minBibleProjectFollowers of “The Way” in ActsThe Exodus Way E10 — The Exodus story was core to the identity of ancient Israel. Inspired by the prophet Isaiah’s words, 1st-century Israelites were awaiting a new exodus, where a new Moses-like figure would deliver them from Roman oppression. The gospels present Jesus as that figure, who saves people from sickness, hunger, spiritual oppression, and even death itself. And following Jesus’ resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit, the early Jesus movement became known as “The Way,” carrying a message of salvation for all nations. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore how the new exodus people in the boo...
2025-04-1445 minBibleProjectJesus’ New Exodus at PassoverThe Exodus Way E9 — All four gospel accounts build anticipation for Jesus to accomplish a new kind of exodus when he arrives in Jerusalem. But later in the gospel narratives, Jesus begins telling his disciples that he will be arrested and killed in Jerusalem before rising on the third day. So Jesus journeys to Jerusalem and confronts the religious establishment—notably only days before Passover! And before his arrest, he shares a Passover meal with his disciples and shockingly reinterprets the bread and wine to be about his coming death. What is Jesus doing, and how is his death rela...
2025-04-0758 minBibleProjectJesus as the New Moses—and Much MoreThe Exodus Way E8 — Before the arrival of Jesus, Israelites already viewed their current circumstances and hopes for God’s salvation through the lens of the Exodus. This is why the gospel authors tell the story of Jesus with language that points back to the main beats of the Exodus story. In this first episode of two on the gospels, Jon and Tim explore the many Exodus hyperlinks found in the stories of Jesus’ birth, his baptism in the Jordan River, his testing in the wilderness, and his public ministry in Galilee. CHAPTERSThe Exodus Way in the...
2025-03-3151 minBibleProjectPassover Psalms at the Last SupperThe Exodus Way E7 — In Mark 14, we’re told that Jesus and his disciples celebrated Passover and sang a hymn before going out to the garden of Gethsemane. So what hymn did they sing? Rabbinic tradition going back to the time of Jesus records that during Passover, Jewish people sang Psalm 113-118, a collection of songs known as the Passover Hallel. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore these six psalms’ references to the Exodus story and what they might have meant to Jesus on the night of the last supper.CHAPTERSWhat Hymn Did Jesus and Hi...
2025-03-2434 minBibleProjectIsaiah’s Promised New ExodusThe Exodus Way E6 — By the time of the prophet Isaiah, the Assyrian Empire had already exiled the northern kingdom of Israel. Isaiah prophesied that the southern kingdom of Judah would survive Assyrian attack but that a new empire, Babylon, would one day take Judah into exile because of their injustice and idolatry. Within this world of empires, oppressors, and exiles, Isaiah prophesied about a more cosmic, permanent Exodus to come for God’s people. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the narrative beats of Exodus in Isaiah and how his prophetic images inspired the gospel writers.CH...
2025-03-1759 minBibleProjectThe New Pharaohs of Joshua and JudgesThe Exodus Way E5 — By the time we get to the scroll of Joshua, the Israelites are preparing to enter the land of promise. But we quickly discover a reverse Exodus happening in the narrative. The Canaanite kings—who are depicted as new pharaohs—assemble with armies to meet Israel on the other side of the Jordan River. And in the midst of the story, a Canaanite woman in Jericho actually shows more faith than anyone! Then in the following scroll of Judges, the identity of the pharaohs shifts again—this time to the Israelites, who enslave themselves due to their...
2025-03-1049 minBibleProjectIsrael’s Deliverance and the Song of the SeaThe Exodus Way E4 — We’re tracing the narrative theme of Exodus in the Bible, and we’re finally ready to trace it in … Exodus! There are three main beats in this narrative theme: the road out of slavery, the road through the wilderness, and the road into inheritance. These three beats play out in Moses' life before Israel’s Exodus from Egypt even begins. There are also key moments of justice and deliverance in the Exodus story—the Passover and Israel’s crossing through the sea—which become the foundations for the Christian practices of communion and baptism. In this episode...
2025-03-0346 minBibleProjectHow Did Israel End Up in Egypt?The Exodus Way E3 — Before we get to the Exodus story, we must first ask a question: How and why did Israel end up enslaved in Egypt in the first place? Throughout the book of Genesis, the biblical authors seem to imply that Abraham’s descendants land in Egypt because of their patriarch’s failures to trust God and do right by others. In this episode, Jon and Tim highlight the Exodus beats in Abraham’s story, showing how they not only anticipate Israel’s exile in Egypt but also the larger Exodus story found throughout the whole Hebrew Bible.
2025-02-2458 minBibleProjectExodus in the Creation and Flood StoriesThe Exodus Way E2 — The main beats of the Exodus Way are the road out of slavery, the road through the wilderness, and the road into inheritance. These moments become a narrative theme that plays out over and over in the story of the Bible. We even see them show up in Genesis before the events of the Exodus even happen! In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the significance of Exodus imagery in two early stories from Genesis, the creation and flood narratives.CHAPTERSRecapping Exodus as a Narrative Theme (0:00-6:30)Exodus in Creation: Genesis 1:1-1...
2025-02-1745 minBibleProjectAn Exodus-Shaped RealityThe Exodus Way E1 — Most followers of Jesus are familiar with three foundational biblical stories: the story of Jesus in the gospels, the creation story in Genesis, and the Exodus story. These narratives are referred to throughout the whole Bible, but the Exodus story is the most referenced story. Why is this narrative in Exodus so important? In this episode, Jon and Tim start a new series on the narrative theme of Exodus, what we’re calling the “Exodus Way,” showing how this story shapes the Bible’s whole view of reality.CHAPTERSWhat Is the Exodus, an...
2025-02-1045 minBibleProjectHow Can We Live Out the Idea of the Mountain Now?The Mountain Q+R (E14) — Could the Tower of Babel be considered a man-made mountain? How does Yahweh asking Abraham to sacrifice Isaac on the mountain fit with his gracious character? And after Elijah’s failure on Mount Sinai, why is he still regarded as a great prophet? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our series on the theme of the mountain. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode!View all of our resources for The Mountain →ChaptersIntro (0:00-3:52)How can we live out th...
2025-02-031h 00BibleProjectJesus Opens the Way to the Cosmic MountainThe Mountain E12 — If Jesus’ role as the promised mountaintop intercessor was unclear from the mountain stories in the Gospels, the author of the letter to the Hebrews wants to make it explicit. Drawing together imagery of Moses on Mount Sinai, the levitical priesthood, and the Old Testament sacrificial system, Hebrews declares that Jesus is the eternal high priest who can ascend to the holy mountain for the people through the blood of his own sacrifice. In this episode, Jon and Tim wrap up our series on The Mountain by exploring Jesus' ascension to the heavenly cosmic mountain, thereby open...
2025-01-201h 04BibleProjectJesus on Seven Mountains in MatthewThe Mountain E11 — We’ve learned that mountains in the Hebrew Bible often become a space where Heaven and Earth overlap and human beings must choose between self-preservation or surrender and trust in God. The story builds our hope and expectation for a faithful intercessor on the mountain who can mediate God’s blessings to the people below. As we turn to the New Testament, gospel writer Matthew is ready to spotlight who that faithful mountaintop intercessor is. In this episode, Jon and Tim walk through seven stories in the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus prays, teaches, does miracles, and mo...
2025-01-1355 minBibleProjectThe Cosmic Mount Zion in IsaiahThe Mountain E10 — The prophet Isaiah depicts Mount Zion as a cosmic mountain where Heaven and Earth overlap and God’s blessings flow down to all of creation. But Isaiah also lived in the real Jerusalem that had Mount Zion at its center, which was filled with corruption, injustice, and idolatry. So in his prophecies, he balances hope in this future new Eden with warnings of judgment on Jerusalem’s proud and corrupt elites. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the many iterations of the mountain theme in Isaiah 2-4, including how Jesus and his disciples embody the imager...
2025-01-0653 minBibleProjectLooking Back at 2024 (And Celebrating Ten Years!)In our final episode of 2024, Tim, Jon, and BibleProject CEO, Steve Atkinson, reflect on ten years of the project, all the resources we got to make and share this year, and the patrons who made it possible. The guys then give a sneak peek of what’s coming up next for BibleProject in 2025.TimestampsTen Year Anniversary and Our Patron Community (0:00-9:25)Strategic Relationships (9:25-19:49)2024 Engagement With Our Resources (19:49-30:51)Looking Back at a Year in the Sermon on the Mount (30:51-35:41)2025 Podcast Themes (35:41-37:43)Reading the Bible in Community (37:43-41:54)In Space With Astronaut Tracy Ca...
2024-12-3047 minBibleProjectWho May Dwell on God’s Holy Mountain?The Mountain E9 — The mountain theme shows up again and again in biblical narrative, but it’s also prominent in the Psalms. Particularly in Psalms 15-24, the biblical authors reflect on the traits of the one who can ascend and dwell on God’s holy mountain. At first, this question focuses on King David and his royal successors as they endure suffering, despair, and ultimately vindication, which leads to blessing for Israel and the nations. But eventually, it’s not just the Davidic king but a whole community of the faithful ascending the mountain! In this episode, Jon and Tim surv...
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Proyecto BibliaJob Parte 3: Eliú confronta a JobSabiduría E7 – En este episodio, Tim y Jon abordan algunas de las preguntas evidentes que surgen de la historia de Job. Hablan sobre el amigo sorpresa, Eliú, que aparece de la nada hacia el final de la historia. Eliú reafirma que Dios es justo, pero también muestra una comprensión más completa de esa justicia. Afirma que Dios es capaz de disciplinar a alguien para evitar un sufrimiento futuro.Tim y Jon también dedican tiempo a analizar el discurso de Job del capítulo 28. Job habla sobre los seres humanos como creativos e ingeniosos...
2024-12-1653 minBibleProjectElijah’s Contrasting Mountain TestsThe Mountain E8 — On two different mountains, we witness mountain tests with two very different Elijahs. On Mount Carmel, he partners with God in challenging the false prophets of Baal, leading to the people’s repentance and renewal of trust in God. But then only a chapter later, Elijah is on Mount Sinai accusing the people and loathing his prophetic calling. Why the sudden shift? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the contrasting mountain test stories of 1 Kings 18-19, reflecting on the human tendency toward fear, condemnation, and false narratives—even after great success.View more resour...
2024-12-1655 minBibleProjectWhat Went Wrong With Solomon on Mount Zion?The Mountain E7 — After King David's failures, we hope that his son Solomon will fare better on the cosmic mountain of Mount Zion. And initially, he does! In a cosmic mountain moment when God offers to give him anything he wants, he humbly asks only for wisdom to discern good from bad. In response, God gives him wisdom plus material blessing, leading to an era of unparalleled abundance and peace in the cosmic mountain city of Jerusalem. During this time, the king builds a splendorous temple on Mount Zion. But with no limits on his power or resources, Solomon so...
2024-12-0953 minBibleProjectDavid, the Failed Intercessor on Mount ZionThe Mountain E6 — In 2 Samuel, David is crowned king of a unified Israel, and after choosing Jerusalem as his capital city, he brings the ark of the covenant to Mount Zion. It seems like things are going great—a priestly king has unified the tribes and all of Israel’s enemies are subdued! But it doesn’t last. After committing adultery and murder, David also foolishly calls for a census of his army (which according to the Law, no Israelite leader was supposed to do). And things just get worse. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the failures of David...
2024-12-0251 minBibleProjectMoses, the Intercessor on Mount SinaiThe Mountain E5 — Moses has a complicated identity. He's an Israelite, but he was raised in the house of Pharaoh. He was born in Egypt, but he flees to live in the wilderness with the Midianites. And there in the wilderness, he meets God on two separate occasions on Mount Sinai. The first time, God commissions Moses to deliver the Israelites from slavery. And the second time, while Moses is up on the mountain with God, the recently freed people down below are already breaking the covenant by worshiping a gold calf. Will Moses stand in the gap for th...
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Proyecto BibliaEclesiastés Parte 1: Lo que Proverbios no nos dijoSabiduría E3 – En este episodio, Tim y Jon comienzan su conversación sobre el libro de Eclesiastés. Es un libro interesante en las Escrituras, y el autor se esfuerza incansablemente para hacer que el lector reconsidere su mentalidad simplista. Leerlo puede resultar un poco deprimente, y no nos deja un sentimiento positivo como lo hace el libro de Proverbios. Tim y Jon exploran lo que Eclesiastés busca enseñarnos y lo que el autor entiende por una vida buena y piadosa.En el libro encontramos dos voces: la del autor y la del maestro o predi...
2024-11-1848 minBibleProjectNoah and Abraham Surrender on the MountainThe Mountain E4 — After the exile from the first cosmic mountain of Eden, humanity spirals into depravity and violence. God chooses to expedite their inevitable destruction through a catastrophic flood, but he preserves the family of Noah. Coming out of the ark on Mount Ararat, Noah offers the life of a precious animal—an act that deeply pleases God. And then Abraham, one of Noah’s descendants, offers an even more precious sacrifice on Mount Moriah. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Noah as the Bible’s first mountaintop intercessor and how his story sets a pattern that then pla...
2024-11-1855 minBibleProjectHow Can We Discern Who Is a True or False Prophet?Sermon on the Mount Q+R 5 (E39) – Should we judge abusive behavior in others? Do we need faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit to be righteous? And how can we discern who is a true or false prophet? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 30-38 in the Sermon on the Mount series, where we explored Matthew 7:1-27. Plus, we share more of the Lord’s Prayer song submissions. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode!View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter...
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Proyecto BibliaProverbiosSabiduría E2 – En este episodio, Tim y Jon hablan sobre la sabiduría antigua que se encuentra en el libro de Proverbios. El autor de Proverbios es un maestro increíble que ofrece enseñanzas para casi todas las situaciones que los seres humanos pueden encontrar en la vida, pero ¿es solo un libro de dichos sabios que podemos memorizar y pegar en la pared? Tim y Jon nos explican que la sabiduría, el concepto hebreo de jojmá, es mucho más que eso.Dios usa la jojmá para diseñar todo el universo y los seres hu...
2024-11-1141 minBibleProjectIs the Garden of Eden on a Mountain?The Mountain E3 — The biblical authors portray Eden as a cosmic mountain—an overlapping Heaven and Earth space in God’s presence. Humans are placed on the Eden mountain and given a choice: Will they trust God’s voice and wisdom, or will they seize the knowledge of good and bad on their own terms? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the drama that plays out on the first cosmic mountain and how it becomes the pattern for every future mountaintop story in the Bible.View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter 1: Recap of Wh...
2024-11-1158 min
Proyecto BibliaIntroducción a la literatura sapiencialSabiduría E1 – En este episodio, Tim y Jon comienzan su conversación sobre el libro de Eclesiastés. Es un libro interesante en las Escrituras, y el autor se esfuerza incansablemente para hacer que el lector reconsidere su mentalidad simplista. Leerlo puede resultar un poco deprimente, y no nos deja un sentimiento positivo como lo hace el libro de Proverbios. Tim y Jon exploran lo que Eclesiastés busca enseñarnos y lo que el autor entiende por una vida buena y piadosa.En el libro encontramos dos voces: la del autor y la del maestro o predi...
2024-11-0431 minBibleProjectA Mountain Rising From the Chaos WatersThe Mountain E2 — Ancient Israel’s neighbors believed that the world originated as a mountain rising up out of the chaos waters. The gods ruled from this great cosmic mountain, fighting battles with nature and issuing decrees that kept the world in order. So how did this surrounding culture impact the cosmology of the Bible? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss what the cosmic mountain meant in the Ancient Near Eastern context and how the biblical authors adapted and subverted this symbol in surprising ways.View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter 1: Recap a...
2024-11-0438 minBibleProjectWhat Do Mountains Represent in the Bible?The Mountain E1 — What comes to mind when you think of mountains? Is it a strenuous climb or a feeling of smallness as you gaze on the majesty of nature? The biblical authors had similar connotations with mountains, presenting them as sublime, in-between spaces—that are also treacherous! This tension between majesty and danger led ancient Israel and their surrounding neighbors to connect real mountains to “The Mountain,” a cosmic place where Heaven and Earth overlap and the divine and human realms become one. In this episode, Jon and Tim introduce our new theme series, The Mountain.View mor...
2024-10-2840 minBibleProjectJesus as the Ultimate Gift (Re-Release)How is God’s generosity meant to change us? In the Bible, God’s gifts are intended to bring about transformation in our lives. This generosity challenges our natural tendencies toward selfishness, calling us to live in a community that freely shares and truly loves one another. In this re-released episode from 2019, Tim and Jon explore the teachings of Jesus and the apostles on generosity and ponder the centrality of generosity to the Gospel itself.View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter 1: Indiscriminate Gifting (0:00-16:32)Chapter 2: Give to Your Enemies (16:32-33:35)Chapter 3: Grace and Gif...
2024-10-2156 minBibleProjectThe Abraham Experiment (Re-Release)What happens when humans misuse the gifts God gives them? From Eve’s attitude toward the births of Cain and Seth, to the Tower of Babel, to Abraham’s response to the promised land, the stories in Genesis reveal a tension between God’s abundant generosity and humanity’s selfish responses. This tension continues when the people of Israel reside in the promised land—a gift they repeatedly misuse. In this re-released episode from 2019, Tim and Jon trace the theme of generosity and scarcity from Genesis to Deuteronomy, uncovering what it means for us today.View more resources...
2024-10-141h 02BibleProjectGod as the Generous Host (Re-Release)The Bible begins with a portrait of God as an amazing and generous host to humanity, an image that is on full display in the Genesis creation narrative. But the humans ruin the party in Eden by believing the lies that God is stingy and withholding. In this re-released episode from 2019, Jon and Tim start at the beginning of the Bible, where God seeks to be generous and gracious, and where humans respond with suspicion, greed, jealousy, and murder.View more resources on our website →TimestampsChapter 1: Always One Horrible Choice From Ruining the Pa...
2024-10-0739 minBibleProjectAbundance or Scarcity (Re-Release)What comes to mind when you think of generosity? Is it sharing your money, resources, or even time with others? For the biblical authors, generosity is much more than an act of kindness—it’s a reality woven into the universe, starting with the generous Creator. In this re-released of our 2019 series on generosity, Jon and Tim start by exploring Jesus’ perspective on resources and the Hebrew Bible’s portrayal of God’s gracious abundance.View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter 1: The Theme of Generosity in the Bible (00:00-7:58)Chapter 2: Generosity for the Poor, Anx...
2024-09-301h 07BibleProjectThis Isn’t the EndSermon on the Mount E38 – When Jesus finishes the Sermon on the Mount, his first audience responds with astonishment. What will our response be? And where will that response lead us? In this episode, Tim, Jon, Michelle, and members of our audience reflect on their journeys through the sermon. Listen to how meditating on Matthew 5-7 has changed them and how these words of Jesus are guiding them to seek God’s wisdom moving forward. TimestampsChapter 1: How Jesus' First Listeners Responded to the Sermon on the Mount (00:00-24:10)Chapter 2: A Lifetime of Meditating (24:10-33:59)Chapter 3: Jon a...
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Proyecto BibliaApocalipsis y Jesús en la política modernaDía del Señor E6 — Este es nuestro último episodio en nuestra serie sobre el día del Señor. En esta conversación, Tim y Jon hablan sobre el libro de Apocalipsis, que tal vez es lo primero que la gente piensa cuando se habla de un futuro "día del Señor".Tim y Jon analizan en detalle algunas de las imágenes más difíciles de Apocalipsis. También hacen una pregunta crucial: ¿Cuándo regresará Jesús? Les anticipamos la respuesta: nadie lo sabe.En los primeros diez minutos de esta conversaci...
2024-09-1642 minBibleProjectA House on Rock and a House on SandSermon on the Mount E37 – The final teaching of the Sermon on the Mount addresses the most important aspect of the choice Jesus presents to his listeners. Where does the path that we choose lead us? Jesus describes two builders—a foolish man who builds his house on sand and a wise man who builds his house on rock. When the storm comes, the house on sand is destroyed, while the house on rock remains standing. This seems straightforward, but unpacking the biblical themes of houses, cities, and floodwaters reveals deeper implications for Jesus followers in every generation. Listen in as...
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Proyecto BibliaJesús y la guerra contra el malDía del Señor E5 — En este episodio Tim y Jon finalmente hablan de Jesús. El antiguo Israel ha sido ocupado por el Imperio romano, una potencia militar despiadada que usó la violencia y la guerra para conseguir la "Pax Romana". Pero el Israel de la antigüedad tiene esperanza: hace mucho tiempo esperan al Mesías prometido. Alguien que venga y los libere de la opresión y les dé una libertad verdadera. Jesús de Nazaret llega y comienza a hacer milagros y a hablar de un nuevo reino, el reino de Dios. Muchas personas creen que é...
2024-09-0947 minBibleProjectTrue and False ProphetsSermon on the Mount E36 – In the second part of the final section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasizes the tension present in the choice between two paths. How do we know if someone is leading us toward the path to life, and whose voice should we listen to? Jesus uses the images of a sheep in wolf’s clothing and trees bearing fruit to emphasize the wisdom needed to identify those who truly represent him. In this episode, Tim and Jon wrestle with the challenge of discerning God's words and recognizing the true destination of someone's path...
2024-09-0943 minBibleProjectIf We Don’t Forgive Others, Will God Not Forgive Us?Sermon on the Mount Q+R 4 (E35) – Can Jesus’ riddle about the good eye and the bad eye also apply to Genesis 3? Does the Bible offer conflicting views on the topic of testing? What is the connection between asking God for our daily bread and Jesus calling himself the “Bread of Heaven?” Does God forgive us only after we forgive others? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 22-28 in the Sermon on the Mount series and share some of the Lord’s Prayer song submissions. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributi...
2024-09-021h 04BibleProjectThe Narrow and Wide GatesSermon on the Mount E34 – Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount by presenting his listeners with a choice, illustrated in three parts. He first describes two gates and two paths. The narrow gate is difficult to enter, but it opens up the way to life. The wide gate is easy to navigate, but it leads to ruin. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the choice we all must make after listening to Jesus’ words and how the decision to live out our true calling as humans is challenged daily by paths that appear easier.TimestampsCh...
2024-08-2645 minBibleProjectWhat Makes the Golden Rule the Greatest Command?Sermon on the Mount E33 – The final teaching in the main body of the Sermon on the Mount is commonly known as the Golden Rule: do to others what you would have them do to you. Jesus says that all of the Law and Prophets—everything he has come to fulfill—are contained in this one statement. How? In this episode, Tim and Jon unpack what many consider Jesus’ most famous teaching. Join us as we examine how the Golden Rule fits into the intentional design of the Sermon on the Mount, reinforcing the central theme of how God’s desires...
2024-08-1955 minBibleProjectWhat Does Jesus Mean by Ask, Seek, and Knock?Sermon on the Mount E32 – In his fourth teaching on relationships and conflict in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encourages his listeners to ask God for what they need. Because the three previous teachings don't directly tell us how to respond in specific situations, Jesus emphasizes that the challenges of relationships require wisdom that comes from a deep dependence on God. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Jesus’ invitation for his followers to relate to God as a loving and generous Father who delights in giving us good gifts.TimestampsChapter 1: Ask, Seek, Knock (00:00-19...
2024-08-1254 minBibleProjectWhy Does Jesus Talk About Pearls and Pigs?Sermon on the Mount E31 – Is it possible to evaluate the behavior of others in a healthy way? Jesus offers two parables that illustrate the wisdom needed to evaluate someone else's behavior. The first parable invites us to examine ourselves before others, and the second parable reminds us the necessary discernment for this happens only in a community of faith. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Jesus’ teachings on how and when to speak into the lives of others.TimestampsChapter 1: To Judge or Not to Judge (00:00-10:30)Chapter 2: You, Your Brother, and the Speck (10:29-28...
2024-08-0551 min
Dinner Church PodcastBibleProject’s Tim Mackie and Jon Collins on Eating Like Jesus [Bonus Episode]“Meals were the main venue for the arrival of God's kingdom,” says Tim Mackie, describing the work of Jesus in the books of Luke and Acts.In this unique bonus episode, host Verlon Fosner and producer Chris Morton welcome BibleProject’s Tim Mackie (Bible scholar) and Jon Collins (Explainer and Visual Storyteller) to help us understand why Jesus’ ministry focused so much on meals.BibleProject’s enormously popular animated explainer videos, in-depth podcast, and ever-expanding free library of resources have helped Christians around the world grow in their u...
2024-07-2948 minBibleProjectIs There Ever a Time to Judge Others?Sermon on the Mount E30 – After the four-part section on our relationship to money, Jesus turns to addressing our relationships with each other. He begins with the command to not judge. But judging can mean condemnation—or it can mean evaluation. So when is it acceptable to judge someone? And what does that mean for how we will be judged? In this episode, Tim and Jon unpack a challenging command that calls for a deep understanding of God’s generosity to compel us to respond generously to each other. TimestampsChapter 1: God, Money, and Relationships (00:00-10:47)Chapter...
2024-07-2948 minBibleProjectWhat Does Jesus Say About Anxiety? (Featured Episode)Sermon on the Mount E29 – In Jesus' fourth and final teaching on money, he offers his listeners an antidote to the worry that accompanies life’s daily troubles. Jesus teaches that the path to a peaceful mindset is found in what we pay attention to or seek. And seeking the Kingdom of the skies leads to trusting in God's abundance. In this episode, Jon, Tim, and Michelle explore how communities who understand God's character can live without worry, knowing that even death does not separate us from God’s generosity.View more resources on our website →Timesta...
2024-07-221h 02BibleProjectWhat Does Jesus Say About Anxiety? (Studio Conversation)Sermon on the Mount E29 (Studio Conversation) – In Jesus’ fourth and final teaching on money, he offers his listeners an antidote to the worry that accompanies life’s daily troubles. Jesus teaches that the path to a peaceful mindset is found in what we focus on—or seek. Seeking the Kingdom of the skies leads to investing in what is permanent and trusting in God's abundance. In this uncut episode, join an uninterrupted conversation with Jon and Tim about how understanding God’s character can help us live without worry, knowing that even death does not separate us from God’s gener...
2024-07-221h 11BibleProjectGod and Money (Re-release)What does an obedient follower of Jesus do with their money? In this re-release of one of our most popular episodes, Jon and Tim share the story of John Cortinez and Greg Baumer. Ambitious, driven, and financially successful, John and Greg meet in class at Harvard Business School, confident of the plans they have for their lives. But when a class project gives them a vision for how their money could be part of God's Kingdom here on Earth, everything changes. TimestampsChapter 1: Are You Telling Me We Don't Have to Tithe? (00:00-10:08)Chapter 2: Meet John an...
2024-07-151h 02BibleProjectWhat Does Jesus Say About Money? (Studio Conversation)Sermon on the Mount E28 – In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “mammon,” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we put our trust in our wealth? What does Jesus mean by “unrighteous wealth?” And what can it look like to be free from the love of money? In this uncut episode, join Tim and Jon in a long-form dialogue exploring the Parable of the Shrewd Manager and how we can only have one u...
2024-07-0842 minBibleProjectWhat Does Jesus Say About Money? (Featured Episode)Sermon on the Mount E28 – In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “mammon,” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we put our trust in our wealth? And what can it look like to be free from the love of money? In this episode, Tim and Jon and special guests explore the power we give our possessions and the upside-down wisdom that sharing, not hoarding, gives us the security we’re seeking.
2024-07-081h 01BibleProjectHow Is the Eye the Lamp of the Body?Sermon on the Mount E27 – Jesus continues addressing our relationship to money and possessions with a riddle about the eye being the lamp of the body–a reference to a common cultural metaphor in which “having a bad eye” meant someone was stingy. By saying that the eye is the lamp of the body, Jesus highlights how our relationship to our possessions reflects our true character. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Michelle explore how generosity creates possibility, while clinging tightly to our stuff causes us to lose everything.View more resources on our website →Timestamps...
2024-07-0139 minBibleProjectWhat Kind of Treasure Is in Heaven?Sermon on the Mount E26 – The third section of the Sermon on the Mount's main body opens with a call to examine how we think about our stuff. Jesus makes it clear that how we relate to our money and possessions reveals how we relate to God and neighbor. He urges his listeners to not store up their treasures here on Earth but in the sky. But what is sky treasure? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Michelle explore the differences between our earthly values and the values of God’s Kingdom in the skies. When we sacrifice our pres...
2024-06-2456 minBibleProjectDo Jesus’ Teachings Conflict With Old Testament Violence? - Sermon on the Mount Q+R 3Sermon on the Mount Q+R 3 (E25) – What does Jesus mean when he describes people entering the Kingdom of the skies? Are the promises in the Beatitudes possible now, or do we need to wait for the new creation? How did Jesus respond to other perspectives on how to treat our enemies? How do we reconcile Jesus’ teachings on creative nonviolence with violence in the Old Testament narratives? Why does Jesus tell his followers to be perfect when the Bible repeatedly mentions that all humans fail? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 15-22 in t...
2024-06-1753 minBibleProjectDoes God Lead Us Into Temptation? (The Lord’s Prayer Pt. 5)Sermon on the Mount E24 – Many of us first learned the King James translation of the final, personal request in the Lord’s Prayer: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” But does God actually lead us into temptation? In a motif that weaves throughout the Hebrew Bible, we see God allowing tests to strengthen his partnership with humans. When this motif picks up in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is the one experiencing testing. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Michelle explore the theme of testing and temptation throughout the Bible and in the life of Jesus...
2024-06-1056 minBibleProjectWhat Forgiveness Is and Isn't (The Lord's Prayer Pt. 4)Sermon on the Mount E23 – The second half of the Lord’s prayer contains four requests on behalf of the person praying. The second personal request is for God to forgive us. But forgiveness is not just a transaction between individuals or between God and humans. Forgiveness plays a central role in the arrival of God’s Kingdom. In this episode, Jon, Tim, and Michelle explore what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and what it looks like to set each other free. View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter 1: A Conversation on Release, Repair, an...
2024-06-031h 05BibleProjectWhat Does Jesus Mean by “Daily Bread”? (The Lord’s Prayer Pt. 3)Sermon on the Mount E22 – The first half of the Lord’s Prayer features three requests on behalf of God and his Kingdom: he is our Father in the skies, whose name we recognize as holy and whose way of life we want to see on the land. The second half of the Lord’s prayer focuses on four personal requests, where we seek to align our needs with God’s wisdom. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the first request of “daily bread” and its connections to stories and wisdom in the Hebrew Bible. View more resources...
2024-05-2743 minBibleProjectWhat Does “Hallowed Be Thy Name” Mean? (The Lord’s Prayer Pt. 2)Sermon on the Mount E21 – Prayer is at the center of the center of the Sermon on the Mount. And it’s in this section of teaching that Jesus gives us a simple prayer that we can participate in. It’s only 12 lines long, but it contains a universe of ideas that center us with God. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the first half of the prayer: “Our Father who is in the skies, may your name be recognized as holy. May your Kingdom come and your will be done as it is in the skies so also on...
2024-05-2040 minBibleProjectHow Does Jesus Teach Us to Pray? (The Lord’s Prayer Pt. 1)Sermon on the Mount E20 – We are now halfway through studying Jesus' most famous sermon, which brings us to the Lord’s Prayer. What’s the significance of a prayer being right here at the center? And what’s the purpose of regularly reciting a short prayer like this one? In this episode, Jon, Tim, and others kick off a five-part series on the Lord’s Prayer, exploring its structure, core ideas, and historical background. For more information about writing and sharing your own Lord's Prayer song, visit our website here.View more resources on our website →Timestam...
2024-05-1359 minBibleProjectWhy Say “Kingdom of the Skies” Instead of “Kingdom of Heaven”? – Sermon on the Mount Q+R 2Sermon on the Mount Q+R 2 (E19) – How do we reconcile Jesus’ words about the Law with other New Testament teachings? How is God’s justice with gehenna different from karma? And why does the BibleProject translation of the Sermon on the Mount refer to the Kingdom of Heaven as the Kingdom of the skies? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions on the first four case studies about righteousness (episodes 9-14) in the Sermon on the Mount series. Thank you to our audience for your incredible questions!View more resources on our website →Tim...
2024-05-0656 minBibleProjectJesus’ Surprising Warning About Religious PracticesSermon on the Mount E18 – In Matthew 6, Jesus turns his attention to religious practices of his day, specifically generosity to the poor, prayer, and fasting. But Jesus gives a surprising warning about these practices: if you do religious practices to get praise from people, then you're missing the point. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss these three religious practices and reflect on the pitfalls of making religious devotion about yourself.View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter 1: Honor in Jesus’ Day (00:00-6:32)Chapter 2: Giving to the Poor (6:32-26:00)Chapter 3: Prayer (26:00-34:15)Chapter 4: Fasting...
2024-04-2954 minBibleProjectWhat "Hypocrite" Means to JesusSermon on the Mount E17 – In Matthew 6, Jesus transitions from sharing a vision for righteousness that fulfills the Torah and Prophets to talking about how true righteousness impacts religious practices. Religious practices—like prayer, serving the poor, or generosity—are meant to align our hearts with God. But Jesus noticed that many people in his day were doing religious practices to promote their own name and status. He called this behavior hypocrisy, which meant something different to him that it does to us today. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the original meaning of the word “hypocrite” and the differ...
2024-04-2231 minBibleProjectWhy Does Jesus Want Us to Love Our Enemies?Sermon on the Mount E16 – In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus shares his sixth and final case study based on the wisdom of the Torah, and it may be the most challenging one yet. The first three case studies focused on treating others as sacred image-bearers of God. The fourth and fifth case studies offered guidance on how to handle conflict. And in the final case study, Jesus concludes with wisdom on how to respond to people who not only dislike us but even desire our harm. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss one of Jesus’ most famous teachings: “Love your e...
2024-04-1551 minBibleProjectWhat Jesus Means by “Turn the Other Cheek”Sermon on the Mount E15 – In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus offers wisdom from the Torah about retaliation, justice, and nonviolent resistance to injustice. He references a series of laws in Exodus 21, Leviticus 24, and Deuteronomy 19, all of which contain the familiar language of “eye for eye, tooth for tooth.” Jesus reveals the surprising wisdom within these laws, using real-life scenarios that would have been familiar to oppressed Israelites living under Roman occupation: turning the other cheek, giving your cloak, and going the extra mile. In this episode, Jon, Tim, and Michelle discuss how these actions can open up our imaginations for boldly...
2024-04-081h 01BibleProjectWhy Does Jesus Say Not to Swear Oaths?Sermon on the Mount E14 – In Matthew 5:33-48, Jesus offers three case studies about how people can work together in spite of conflict. The first case study focuses on the ancient practice of oath keeping. By the time of Jesus, ancient Israelites no longer spoke the divine name of Yahweh out of respect, but they would still swear oaths by things closely related to God—like the sky, land, temple, etc. Some people used these oaths as a loophole because they felt less serious to break (“I only swore by the temple!”). In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Jesus’ t...
2024-04-0146 min
Proyecto BibliaEl contexto en la narrativa bíblica — Cómo leer la Biblia E12En este espisodio, Tim y Jon analizan la importancia de comprender el "contexto" de las historias bíblicas. Veremos que en la Biblia, el contexto y los lugares donde se desarrollan las historias son muy importantes. Aportan claves de interpretación y significado que van adquiriendo fuerza y evocan situaciones pasadas donde se repiten circunstancias y motivos literarios de suma importancia. Además es fundamental que le prestemos atención al uso del "tiempo". Al leer una historia, puede haber un proceso de aceleración o ralentización del tiempo para enfocarse en un momento de interés para la hist...
2024-03-2537 minBibleProjectJesus' Vision for Sex and DesireSermon on the Mount E12 – In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus references the Torah’s command to not commit adultery (Exod. 20:14), going on to say that any man who lusts (or “goes on looking”) at a woman commits adultery with her in his heart. So what is his solution to avoid lust? Cut off a hand and gouge out an eye! Whoa—what is Jesus talking about? In this episode, Jon, Tim, and special guest Lucy Peppiatt discuss the meaning and impact of lust, the Bible’s original ideal for men and women, and Jesus’ countercultural vision for sex and marriage in the Kingdom...
2024-03-1847 minBibleProjectWhy Do the Beatitudes Matter for the Overworked and Hopeless? – Sermon on the Mount Q+R 1Why do we not find the Sermon on the Mount in the gospels of Mark or John? Why is “blessed” not a good translation of the word makarios? And if Jesus says that mourning, powerlessness, and poverty are the key to the good life, should we pursue those things? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from the first seven episodes of the Sermon on the Mount series. Thank you to our audience for your incredible questions!View more resources on our website →Timestamps Why do we not find the Sermon on the...
2024-03-111h 08BibleProjectHow Is Anger the Same as Murder?Sermon on the Mount E10 – In Matthew 5:21-48, Jesus reveals the divine wisdom of Israel’s Old Testament laws through six case studies. In the first case study, he expounds on one of the Ten Commandments, “Do not murder” (Exod. 20:13). After acknowledging this command, Jesus takes it further by saying that anyone who is angry with his brother or publicly shames someone is also guilty of murder. What does he mean? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Matthew 5:21-32, exploring key concepts—such as murder, contempt, and divine justice—and what they tell us about the value of human beings...
2024-03-0456 minBibleProjectWhat Does Jesus Think of Old Testament Laws?Sermon on the Mount E9 – What did Jesus mean when he said he came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets? In Jesus’ day, the laws from the Torah were over a thousand years old. And the Jewish people under Roman occupation weren’t able to follow all of the laws perfectly, leading to countless interpretations of how the people could observe the Torah. So what made this rabbi from Nazareth’s approach to the law any different? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Matthew 5:17-20, unpacking its historical context, most perplexing phrases, and the greater righteousness that Jesus is...
2024-02-2647 minBibleProjectThe Salt of the Land and the Light of the WorldSermon on the Mount E8 – Why does Jesus call his followers salt and light? In the Hebrew Bible, salt is a metaphor for God’s long-lasting covenant with Israel, connected to priestly sacrifices, ritual purity, and social bonds. And the Hebrew word for light, or, shares a wordplay with torah, meaning God’s wise instruction. God’s wisdom given in the Torah is a light for Israel that they are called to share with the nations. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the meanings of salt and light, showing how Jesus applies these covenant words to his new communit...
2024-02-1946 minBibleProjectThe Type of People God Is Forming (The Beatitudes Pt. 3)Sermon on the Mount E6 – What does it look like to have our desires and actions completely aligned with God’s will? In the second triad of the Beatitudes, Jesus paints a picture of the kind of people God is forming in the Kingdom of the Skies. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and guests break down the biblical words for righteousness, justice, mercy, and purity throughout the Bible, leading up to Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter 1: Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness (0:00-6:32)Chapter 2: Right Rel...
2024-02-0546 min
Proyecto BibliaPoesía, narrativa y discurso en prosa — Cómo leer la Biblia E7Esta es la cuarta parte de nuestra serie "Cómo leer la Biblia". Jon y Tim conversan sobre los diferentes estilos literarios utilizados en la Biblia. (¡No es sólo un libro de historia!)Juntos, veremos ejemplos de historias contadas a través de dos estilos litearios diferentes: la narrativa y la poesía. La misma historia vista a través de diferentes estilos literarios apela a diferentes hemisferios de nuestros cerebros y evocan respuestas muy diferentes. Seguido a esto, podremos analizar el estilo literario más prolífico en el Nuevo Testamento, el discurso en prosa, y veremo...
2023-11-2045 min
Proyecto BibliaLa gloria de Dios — Imagen de Dios E4En este episodio, Tim y Jon hablan de la gloria de Dios y lo que significa que los seres humanos lo glorifiquen. Glorificar a Dios, ¿simplemente significa cantar canciones o actuar de cierta manera? ¿Por qué Dios está tan interesado en su gloria? Todo esto nos conecta nuevamente con la imagen de Dios. La gloria de Dios es uno de esos términos que se utiliza mucho en la cultura cristiana, pero, ¿qué significa en realidad?En la primera parte del episodio, hablamos sobre cómo la imagen de Dios está conectada con la gloria de Dios. ¿Glorificar...
2023-04-0351 minProyecto BibliaEl jardín no era perfecto — Imagen de Dios E3Este es el tercer episodio en el que Tim y Jon hablan sobre la imagen de Dios. Las Escrituras nos dicen que los seres humanos fueron hechos a imagen de Dios, pero, ¿qué significa eso en realidad para nuestras vidas? ¿Existimos simplemente para glorificar a Dios, o acaso ser portadores de la imagen de Dios significa que tenemos una mayor responsabilidad? Como cristianos, tendemos a pensar que tenemos que separar lo secular de lo sagrado, pero Tim y Jon demostrarán que esto no tiene qué ser así y podemos elegir reflejar a Dios y su imagen en todo lo que...
2023-03-271h 06Proyecto BibliaDios y la renovación de la humanidad — Imagen de Dios E2En este episodio, Tim y Jon hablan de lo que significa ser hecho de nuevo a Imagen de Dios. Esta es una narrativa cristiana diferente a lo que generalmente escuchamos, pero está ahí mismo en la Biblia. Los muchachos hablarán sobre la imagen de Dios a través del Nuevo Testamento y sobre cómo el hecho de que los seres humanos reinen en nombre de Dios forma parte del Evangelio.En la primera parte del episodio, ellos confrontan la familiar narrativa cristiana que dice que los seres humanos son terribles y desgraciados y que Dios simpl...
2023-03-2047 minProyecto BibliaLos seres humanos como gestores intermediarios — Imagen de Dios E1¿Qué significa que los seres humanos fueron creados a Imagen de Dios? En este episodio, Tim y Jon hablan de la temática bíblica de la imagen de Dios y sus implicancias para los seguidores de Jesús. Como humanos, somos portadores de la imagen de Dios, pero, ¿cuál es el propósito de esto para nosotros, cuál es el propósito de Dios? La creación de imágenes de los dioses era un concepto bastante familiar en el mundo antiguo, pero representar la imagen de Dios, no a través de una estatua o ídolo, sino a t...
2023-03-1343 minProyecto BibliaPablo en la cárcel — Lucas-Hechos E10En la primera parte (0:00-13:37) Tim y Jon analizan los motivos que tuvo Pablo para ponerse en peligro. Tim dice que la prioridad de Pablo era mostrar un mundo unificado entre los judíos y los gentiles por medio de la creencia en Jesús.Seguido de esto, Tim describe el tiempo que Pablo pasó en Jerusalén y su arresto. Tim señala que hay seis ciclos que comienzan con el arresto de Pablo, luego a Pablo se le da una plataforma para hablar. Sucesivamente, la figura de autoridad dice que Pablo no merece la muerte pero...
2022-05-2350 minProyecto BibliaCristianos globales — Lucas-Hechos E7En la primera parte (0-10:15) Tim y Jon hablan brevemente de las otras sectas mesiánicas judías que también formaban parte del mundo antiguo. Jon dice que en su imaginación sólo había dos sectas en el judaísmo: los fariseos y los saduceos. Tim responde diciendo que, en realidad, el judaísmo era extremadamente variado. Había más sectas y movimientos mesiánicos de los que se contemplan explícitamente en la Biblia protestante y el antiguo judaísmo tenía todo un espectro de creencias con seguidores nominales a radicales.En la segunda...
2022-05-0251 minProyecto BibliaEl Pentecostés y el Espíritu esperado inesperado – Lucas-Hechos E6En la primera parte (0-11:15) Tim y Jon conversan sobre la historia del Pentecostés en Hechos 2. Jon resalta lo excepcional que es esa historia. Tim está de acuerdo, pero responde que los judíos habían estado esperando que el Espíritu de Dios se derramara, como había sido prometido. Y la forma en que sucedió, con lenguas de fuego sobre la cabeza de las personas y una violenta ráfaga de viento fue diferente a lo que se esperaba. Jon hace una pregunta sobre la diferencia entre "lengua" y "lenguaje" en el griego original.En la se...
2022-04-2534 minProyecto BibliaJesús, los rebeldes y la resurrección – Lucas-Hechos E4En la cuarta parte de su conversación sobre el Evangelio de Lucas, Tim y Jon hablan de la extraña historia que aparece en Lucas 9 sobre la transformación de Jesús en la montaña. En esta sección de viajes, encontramos muchas parábolas de Jesús, sumadas a los banquetes y las fiestas que frecuentaba. A Jesús le fascinaban las fiestas e incluso las usaba para hablar sobre cómo es el Reino de Dios. Estas historias siguen reforzando que la misión de Jesús era primeramente para los marginados, un mensaje que lo mete en p...
2022-04-111h 01Proyecto BibliaBuenas noticias para los pobres – Lucas-Hechos E3En este episodio, Tim y Jon conversan sobre los primeros seis capítulos del Evangelio de Lucas. Lucas se destaca entre los evangelios porque manifiesta que el mensaje de Jesús es primeramente para los pobres y los marginados. Eso enfureció a los líderes religiosos de la época y el ministerio de Jesús fue totalmente revolucionario en una cultura que valoraba el estatus y la riqueza por sobre todas las cosas. El Evangelio de Lucas se remite constantemente a las Escrituras hebreas y destaca, una y otra vez, que Jesús es el Mesías del que hablaron...
2022-04-1154 minProyecto BibliaIntroducción a la lectura de los evangelios – Lucas-Hechos E1En este episodio, Tim y Jon hacen una introducción al Evangelio de Lucas. ¿Qué significa que Lucas y todos los evangelios sean relatos históricos? Toda la historia es interpretación y todos los relatos del evangelio tienen un enfoque diferente para contar la historia de la vida y del ministerio de Jesús. Pero, ¿cómo hacemos para entender toda esta información? Si alguna vez te ha costado trabajo confiar en los evangelios, esta conversación es perfecta para ti.Tim y Jon dedican la mayor parte del episodio (02:13-42:33) a hablar sobre lo que signif...
2022-04-1143 min
The Bible ResetSetting the Table for Good Bible Reading w/ BibleProject's Tim Mackie & Jon CollinsInteracting with the Bible can be a confusing cross-cultural experience — where should you even start? And how can we overcome some of the conventions in modern-day Bible publication that can obscure the patterns and features of the original text, adding more layers of confusion? In our second episode with BibleProject co-founders Tim Mackie and Jon Collins, we zoom out from their story to talk more generally about the state of Bible engagement as a whole. Listen as they share the most important approaches and ideas they want people to walk away with when it comes to interacting wit...
2021-09-2230 minThe Bible ResetThe Origins of BibleProject w/ Tim Mackie & Jon CollinsBibleProject has become one of the world's most popular resources for learning about the sophisticated literary artistry of the Bible. So how did it get started? What were some of the fundamental questions that led to its creation?Co-founders Tim Mackie and Jon Collins join us to share about their personal history, how BibleProject was born out of their own journeys to make sense of the Bible, and how they hope their work helps others get swept up in the beauty and wisdom of the Scriptures.Learn more about BibleProject: https://bibleproject.com/...
2021-09-0824 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastBest of ChurchLeaders: Tim Mackie and Jon Collins on Why It's Hard to Understand the BibleGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/376033-tim-mackie-jon-collins-bible.html BibleProject's Tim Mackie and Jon Collins say it's not surprising if people find the Bible hard to understand. "Most people," says Tim, "aren’t in the habit of reading ancient texts from across the planet from thousands of years ago, and that’s what the Bible is." ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online! ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, min...
2021-06-1634 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastBest of ChurchLeaders: Tim Mackie and Jon Collins on Why It's Hard to Understand the BibleGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/376033-tim-mackie-jon-collins-bible.html BibleProject's Tim Mackie and Jon Collins say it's not surprising if people find the Bible hard to understand. "Most people," says Tim, "aren't in the habit of reading ancient texts from across the planet from thousands of years ago, and that's what the Bible is." ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online...
2021-06-1634 minThe Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastBest of ChurchLeaders: Tim Mackie and Jon Collins on Why It's Hard to Understand the BibleGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/376033-tim-mackie-jon-collins-bible.html BibleProject's Tim Mackie and Jon Collins say it's not surprising if people find the Bible hard to understand. "Most people," says Tim, "aren't in the habit of reading ancient texts from across the planet from thousands of years ago, and that's what the Bible is." ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online...
2021-06-1634 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastTim Mackie and Jon Collins: This Is Why It's Hard to Understand the BibleGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/376033-tim-mackie-jon-collins-bible.html BibleProject's Tim Mackie and Jon Collins say it's not surprising if people find the Bible hard to understand. "Most people," says Tim, "aren’t in the habit of reading ancient texts from across the planet from thousands of years ago, and that’s what the Bible is." ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online! ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, min...
2020-05-2032 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastTim Mackie and Jon Collins: This Is Why It's Hard to Understand the BibleGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/376033-tim-mackie-jon-collins-bible.html BibleProject's Tim Mackie and Jon Collins say it's not surprising if people find the Bible hard to understand. "Most people," says Tim, "aren't in the habit of reading ancient texts from across the planet from thousands of years ago, and that's what the Bible is." ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online...
2020-05-2032 minThe Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastTim Mackie and Jon Collins: This Is Why It's Hard to Understand the BibleGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/376033-tim-mackie-jon-collins-bible.html BibleProject's Tim Mackie and Jon Collins say it's not surprising if people find the Bible hard to understand. "Most people," says Tim, "aren't in the habit of reading ancient texts from across the planet from thousands of years ago, and that's what the Bible is." ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online...
2020-05-2032 min