Why God’s Commands Are Like Blessings BibleProject 2026-09-21 | Why God’s Commands Are Like Blessings
Jesus Said “Do Not Judge.” What Do We Do Instead? BibleProject 2024-10-07 | Join us for the ninth episode exploring the most well-known collection of Jesus’ teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. In this video, you’ll learn:- About a potential trap for those that study God’s wisdom in Scripture- What Jesus invites us to do with our instinct to judge others- Why Jesus said to first take the beam out of your own eye before pointing out the speck in another’s eye- What Jesus meant when he said “don’t throw your pearls in front of pigs”- Why Jesus encouraged us to “ask, seek, and knock”- Where healthy relationships start00:00 Introduction00:25 Do Not Judge01:12 The Beam in Your Eye02:03 Don’t Throw Your Pearls to Pigs02:55 Ask, Seek, Knock03:29 The Golden Rule04:07 CreditsWatch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNefD9pHcnyRivKRGpYGc2yfBSubscribe to our channel for more explainer videos about the Bible: youtube.com/@bibleprojectVisit our website for more resources to experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus: bibleproject.com
Basileia = Kingdom 🏰 (which includes people, land, and king or queen who rules) BibleProject 2024-10-03 | Instead of hoarding wealth and possessions, Jesus tells his followers to seek God’s basileia, which challenges all imposter kingdoms.
What Is Gehenna? BibleProject 2024-10-02 | Gehenna comes from the Hebrew phrase “gey’-hinnom,” meaning “valley of wailing.” It refers to a valley on the southwest side of Jerusalem where some of Israel’s ancient kings sacrificed children to other gods.
Do not worry. BibleProject 2024-09-26 | In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his followers not to worry and instead pay attention to the created world. God has abundantly provided for the birds and the flowers, and he will do the same for us.
Why does Jesus use the word “mammon?” BibleProject 2024-09-19 | In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses “mammon” to describe wealth as something that lures us into a sense of false security. 💰
If we dont forgive others, will God not forgive us? BibleProject 2024-09-18 | We respond to this question and more in our fourth Question and Response episode in our Sermon on the Mount series. Tune in for some special bonus content from our listeners. (Hint: 🎵).
How can we experience moments when Heaven and Earth overlap? BibleProject 2024-09-09 | Jesus teaches that we can experience God's heavenly Kingdom now when we love God and love our neighbor.
Explaining Jesus’ Perspective on Wealth and Possessions BibleProject 2024-09-02 | Join us for the eighth episode exploring the most well-known collection of Jesus’ teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. In this video, you’ll learn:- What Jesus meant by the word “treasures”- Why Jesus said not to store up treasures on the land- What “treasures in Heaven” are- How to store up “treasures in Heaven”- The meaning of “the eye is the lamp of the body”- The danger of focusing on wealth and possessions- What Jesus says about meeting our needsWatch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNefD9pHcnyRivKRGpYGc2yfBSubscribe to our channel for more explainer videos about the Bible: youtube.com/@bibleprojectVisit our website for more resources to experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus: bibleproject.com
How is forgiveness like breathing? BibleProject 2024-08-26 | In his prayer, Jesus teaches his followers that in order to receive forgiveness, we must offer forgiveness. What goes in, must go out.
What does “holy” mean? BibleProject 2024-08-22 | In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus asks for God’s name to be recognized as holy, meaning unique and honored.
We Break Down the Lord’s Prayer Verse By Verse BibleProject 2024-08-21 | Watch this Visual Commentary video on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 6 as we explain the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer line by line. In this video, we cover ...- The significance of the location of the Lord’s Prayer in the Sermon on the Mount- Why Jesus begins the prayer with “our Father”- The three requests Jesus makes for God to act in our world- What it means to ask for “daily bread”- What “debts” are and how they’re tied to forgiveness- Why we ask God to spare us from tests00:00 The Location of the Lord’s Prayer01:00 Our Father Who Is in the Skies01:45 May Your Name Be Recognized as Holy02:32 May Your Kingdom Come03:11 Our Daily Bread03:52 Forgive Us Our Debts04:23 Don’t Lead Us Into the Test05:08 Seven Requests05:44 Credits
Why Does Jesus Pray About Bread? BibleProject 2024-08-13 | Jesus’ first audience was filled with people who often didn’t have enough to eat. And the Lord’s Prayer invites those hungry people, and all of his followers, to trust God to provide everything that we need—just as he did for the Israelites in the wilderness.🥖
Can We Enter God’s Kingdom Now? BibleProject 2024-08-06 | Jesus prays for the reunion of Heaven and Earth. But he also teaches his followers how to enter God’s Kingdom now through loving God and neighbor.
What Did Jesus Pray for? Here’s What He Taught His Followers. BibleProject 2024-07-29 | Join us for the seventh episode exploring the most well-known collection of Jesus’ teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. In this video, you’ll learn:- Where the Lord’s Prayer is located in the Sermon on the Mount- Why Jesus refers to God as “our Father”- Why God’s name is to be recognized as “holy”- What it means for God’s Kingdom to come to Earth as it is in Heaven- What “daily bread” refers to- Why we ask to receive and give out forgiveness- What kind of temptation we are asking to be delivered fromWatch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNefD9pHcnyRivKRGpYGc2yfB
The Hebrew word “heimin” means to consider someone trustworthy or to trust. BibleProject 2024-07-25 | Abraham trusted God to fulfill his promises and open a way forward.
Tim and Jon discuss divine violence in the Hebrew Bible. BibleProject 2024-07-24 | Explore the tension between Jesus’ command to love our enemies and the violence we see in Old Testament narratives in our newest Q+R episode.
Instead of Giving a Rule About Prayer, Jesus Offers This Wisdom BibleProject 2024-07-10 | Prayer is about spending time with God. And the Bible describes Jesus praying alone and with his followers. But Jesus instructs his followers to pray to God in secret if praying in front of others leads to hypocrisy.
How can we make sure our generosity is done out of love? BibleProject 2024-07-03 | Jesus doesn’t describe one right way to give generously. Instead, he encourages his followers to cultivate a close relationship with God and do right for the right reasons.
Teleios = something that has fulfilled its purpose💫 BibleProject 2024-06-26 | The biblical Greek word teleios is often translated “perfect.” More specifically, it refers to something that has fulfilled its purpose or accomplished the goal for which it was made.
Why Jesus Warns Us About Giving, Praying, and Fasting Publicly BibleProject 2024-06-22 | Join us for the sixth episode exploring the most well-known collection of Jesus’ teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. In this video, you’ll learn:- What Jesus taught about where the “good life” comes from- Why Jesus warns about showing your devotion to God publicly- What Jesus meant when he called people hypocrites- How to check your motives for giving, praying, and fasting00:00 Introduction00:44 Doing Righteousness in Front of People01:31 Giving Privately03:00 Praying Privately04:23 Fasting PrivatelyWatch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNefD9pHcnyRivKRGpYGc2yfBSubscribe to our channel for more explainer videos about the Bible: youtube.com/@bibleprojectVisit our website for more resources to experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus: bibleproject.com
Jesus exposes injustice through generosity in this shocking teaching. 🧥👕 BibleProject 2024-06-10 | Jesus provokes his listeners by offering a creative and unexpected response to unjust treatment.
How does Jesus unpack an ancient law of retaliation and take its wisdom to a new level? 👁️ 🦷 BibleProject 2024-06-04 | "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" is a famous line from ancient law, intended to protect people from disproportionate retaliation. But Jesus urges his followers to refrain from any kind of retaliation and value peace more than vengeance.
Where Is There Idolatry in Modern Culture? BibleProject 2024-06-03 | The first chapter of Ezekiel presents readers with a question: Why is the Temple Presence of Yahweh appearing to a guy by a river in Babylon? This class session explores how the answer to that question begins to unfold in chapter 8. Ezekiel's "nightmare tour" presents an inversion of Eden imagery resulting from the idolatry of the people.This chapter challenges readers to consider how we give our allegiance to things of our own creation. Start this session and explore what the vision of an ancient prophet can say to our modern world. Check out the full class on our website or app! bibleproject.com/classroom/ezekiel
Why Say “Kingdom of the Skies” Instead of “Kingdom of Heaven?” ☁️ BibleProject 2024-06-03 | Our BibleProject translation uses the phrase “kingdom of the skies” instead of kingdom of heaven.” Discover why in our newest Q+R podcast episode.
New Ezekiel class BibleProject 2024-05-29 | 💫The Ezekiel class is now available on desktop and the app. Start studying with us today.
What does avoiding oaths have to do with peacemaking? ✋ BibleProject 2024-05-28 | Jesus teaches that peacemaking begins with a radical commitment to honesty and integrity. He tells his followers to honor others by keeping their word.
How Does God’s Spirit at Pentecost Offer Us Hope? BibleProject 2024-05-20 | The story of the Bible points to a new world filled with God's life-giving Spirit.
“Conflict in Relationships Is Unavoidable” • Jesus Offers Wisdom for Seeking Peace BibleProject 2024-05-19 | Join us for the fifth episode exploring the most well-known collection of Jesus' teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. In this video, you'll learn:- Why Jesus said not to make oaths to people- How Jesus advocates a nonviolent resistance to evil- What it meant to “turn the other cheek” in the ancient world- Why Jesus said to love your enemies- What it means to “be complete, just as your heavenly Father is complete.”00:00 Finding God’s Wisdom for Relationships00:48 Do Not to Make Oaths at All02:06 Turn the Other Cheek03:55 If Someone Takes Your Shirt, Let Them Have Your Coat Also04:33 Whoever Forces You to Go One Mile, Go With Them Two05:17 Love Your Enemies07:00 CreditsWatch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNefD9pHcnyRivKRGpYGc2yfBSubscribe to our channel for more explainer videos about the Bible: youtube.com/@bibleprojectVisit our website for more resources to experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus: bibleproject.com
Ruakh = Gods personal presence or Spirit BibleProject 2024-05-16 | Many Christian traditions celebrate the birth of the Church on Pentecost Sunday, when God's Spirit, or Ruakh, arrived with a rush of wind and "tongues" of fire.
Why Does Jesus Compare Name-Calling to Murder? BibleProject 2024-04-18 | Jesus is revealing the wisdom underneath the commands of the Torah. Anger, verbal abuse, and murder are all outward behaviors that reflect how much we value someone else’s existence.
Why Jesus Connected Anger with Murder and Lust with Adultery BibleProject 2024-04-14 | Join us for the fourth episode exploring the most well-known collection of Jesus’ teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. In this video, you'll learn:- How we know how to do right by others- How Jesus reveals God’s wisdom underneath the Torah’s commands- How Jesus used hyperbole to make points- How Jesus took aim at our core desires and motivations in the Sermon on the Mount00:00 How to Learn Righteousness00:43 Jesus Addresses the Command to Not Murder02:20 Jesus Addresses the Command to Not Commit Adultery03:36 Jesus Addresses the Command About Divorce06:21 Jesus’ Main Point About the Commands07:09 CreditsWatch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNefD9pHcnyRivKRGpYGc2yfBSubscribe to our channel for more explainer videos about the Bible: youtube.com/@bibleprojectVisit our website for more resources to experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus: bibleproject.com
Generosity BibleProject 2024-04-11 | God’s generous love turns death into life and scarcity into abundance.
Where Does the Word “Righteousness” Come From? BibleProject 2024-04-10 | Righteousness is from the Greek word dikaiosune, which means living in right relationship with God, other people, and all of creation.#shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
What happens when humans choose to redefine good and evil by their own terms? 💔 BibleProject 2024-04-09 | The Bible tells the story of humans choosing to redefine good and evil by their own terms and act as if they are God. The result? Broken relationships and violence.#shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
What Jesus Meant By “I Came to Fulfill the Law and the Prophets.” (Visual Commentary) BibleProject 2024-04-08 | Watch our third visual commentary on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5 and learn Jesus' perspective on the Torah and the Prophets in the Sermon on the Mount.In this video, we cover ...* What the “Torah and the Prophets” are* What Jesus meant by saying he came to “fill-full the Torah and the Prophets”* Why Israel’s leading Bible scholars thought Jesus wanted to do away with the Torah and the Prophets* What it means that there are people who are “least” and people who are “great” in the Kingdom.Watch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNefD9pHcnyRivKRGpYGc2yfB00:00 Introduction00:13 Jesus fills the Torah and the Prophets full01:10 Jesus addresses the skepticism of the Pharisees02:42 Dots and squiggles in the Torah03:15 The least and great in the Kingdom of the skies04:41 A better way than the scribes and Pharisees05:56 CreditsSubscribe to our channel for more explainer videos about the Bible: youtube.com/bibleproject
God Is a Generous Host BibleProject 2024-04-04 | Even with all the gifts we've been given, there are times when we feel they aren't enough. Just like the Israelites, we can forget the Promised Land God has gifted us and begin to live in fear. How do we combat fear and stop living with a mindset of scarcity? See the full video and more related resources here: compassion.com/compassionsunday/bible-project-resources.htm#CompassionSunday #Compassion #Generosity #BibleProject
How does Jesus define power? 💪 BibleProject 2024-03-28 | Jesus says that if you want to be first, you must be last. Real authority belongs to those who serve others.
Jesus’ compassion moves him to enter into death itself to rescue us and bring us near to God. BibleProject 2024-03-27 | Human suffering deeply moves Jesus. So much so that he gave his life to rescue us all. See the full video and more related resources here: compassion.com/compassionsunday/bible-project-resources.htm#CompassionSunday #Compassion #BibleProject
What if it feels impossible to experience the good life? BibleProject 2024-03-25 | Tim and Jon answer your questions from the first ten episodes of the Sermon on the Mount podcast series.Listen now: youtube.com/watch?v=gA7Sr53p1wE#shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
Compassion BibleProject 2024-03-21 | In Exodus 34:6, the first word used to describe God is compassionate. To be compassionate, it's not enough to see someone's pain. True compassion is seeing the suffering of others AND taking action to stop it. And that's exactly how God loves us! #CompassionSunday #Compassion #BibleProject
What did the biblical prophets write about? 📖 BibleProject 2024-03-20 | The prophets showed how Israel failed to live by God’s wisdom and follow his laws. But their message is also one of hope. They trusted God’s plan to fulfill his partnership with humans and complete the story. ✅#shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
The Term “Torah” Can Be Used Three Ways BibleProject 2024-03-19 | “Torah” can refer to instruction and teaching, the first five books of the Bible, or the Hebrew Scriptures as a whole.#shorts #BibleProject #biblevideo #bible
How Can You Know What’s Right? Here’s What Jesus Thought. BibleProject 2024-03-10 | Join us for the third episode of the Sermon on the Mount series as we explore the most well-known collection of Jesus’ teachings. In this video, you’ll learn:- What it means to be a righteous person- Where to find God’s wisdom- What it means that Jesus “fulfilled the Law and the Prophets”- What Jesus was offering the world in the Sermon on the Mount00:00 God's Rescue of the World00:44 Knowing What It Means to Do Right01:07 How You Get God’s Wisdom02:18 Finding God’s Wisdom in the Law03:24 Jesus Fulfills the Torah and Prophets05:09 CreditsWatch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNefD9pHcnyRivKRGpYGc2yfB Subscribe to our channel for more explainer videos about the Bible: youtube.com/@bibleprojectVisit our website for more resources to experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus: bibleproject.com
This Is Who Experiences the Good Life (According to Jesus) • Visual Commentary BibleProject 2024-03-04 | Watch our second visual commentary on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5 and learn the meaning of the Beatitudes in the Bible, like "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."In this video, we cover...* Jesus' surprising good news for the powerless, grieving, and unimportant* The character of those who will be most at home in God's Kingdom* The difficult path ahead for those who choose to follow Jesus and enter into God's Kingdom* Why Jesus calls his followers the "salt of the land" and "light of the world"Watch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNefD9pHcnyRivKRGpYGc2yfB00:00 Introduction00:36 Blessed are the poor in spirit01:59 Blessed are those who mourn02:14 Blessed are the meek03:09 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness03:59 Blessed are the merciful04:20 Blessed are the pure in heart05:20 Blessed are the peacemakers05:47 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness06:12 Blessed are you when people insult you06:55 You are the salt of the land08:20 You are the light of the worldSubscribe to our channel for more explainer videos about the Bible: youtube.com/bibleprojectVisit our website for more resources to experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus: bibleproject.com
Explore resources about compassion, generosity, and justice to prepare for Compassion Sunday. BibleProject 2024-02-29 | Compassion International is featuring BibleProject resources to help you and your community prepare for Compassion Sunday on April 28, 2024.compassion.com/compassionsunday/bible-project-resources.htm
Who can you tell about Proyecto Biblia? BibleProject 2024-02-22 | Our Spanish YouTube channel, Proyecto Biblia, has over 200 videos and the latest Spanish podcast episodes.
We Studied Dragons in the Bible (Here’s What We Found) BibleProject 2024-02-19 | Explore how biblical authors use dragon imagery to describe the human and spiritual forces that pull creation into disorder and death. In this video, you'll learn: - When dragons first appear in the Bible- How humans and empires can become like dragons - How dragon slayers can be drawn into the dragon's power - How Jesus resists and defeats the dragon in a surprising way Browse our entire channel for more animated videos and podcast episodes that help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.Click on this link for more information on Dragons in the Bible: bibleproject.com/guides/dragons-in-the-bible
Listen to the BibleProject podcast wherever you find yourself today BibleProject 2024-02-15 | Listen to the BibleProject podcast wherever you find yourself today. 🎧💙 Now exploring Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus describes a new reality that sounds beyond us—but it is starting here and now. BibleProject 2024-02-12 | Jesus claims that Heaven is coming to Earth, starting with the crowd listening to him.
Jesus wants the crowd listening to his sermon to know something important. BibleProject 2024-02-07 | Israel's prophets said that one day, God's heavenly Kingdom would break in, starting with a small group of Israelites. The people listening to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount are part of this legacy.
