In this live episode, Tim and Jon interact with an audience in Dallas, Texas for the launch of a new series on how to read the New Testament letters. Letters make up much of the New Testament, and knowing how to view and interpret them is essential for seeing the story of Jesus woven through the New Testament. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part one (0:00–35:45) Part two (35:45–end) Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Memory Gospel by Moby Show produced by Dan Gummel a...
Jun 15, 2020•55 min•Ep. 201
In this special mid-week podcast episode, Tim and Jon address recent events in light of The Revelation. Listen in as they discuss the use of “word and testimony,” the meaning of Babylon, and the exposure of slavery in the book of Revelation. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part 1 (0:13:30) Part 2 (13:30-28:30) Part 3 (28:30-39:30) Part 4 (39:30-47:00) Part 5 (47:00-end) Additional Resources Richard Bauckham, “ The Economic Critique of Rome in Revelation 18 ,” p. 370-371. Bibl...
Jun 10, 2020•52 min•Ep. 200
Are these the end times? Why does the Bible use language of fiery judgment? And what is the mark of the beast? In this episode, Tim and Jon answer your questions about how to read apocalyptic literature. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Does the Bible Predict the End of the World? (1:30) Are There Personal Apocalypses? (16:28) How Can You Tell a True Apocalypse? (24:20) Has Every Follower of Jesus had an Apocalypse? (30:14) Is There a Link Between Apocalyptic and Test Narrativ...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 199
The book of Revelation is full of symbols and images that are confusing when we remove them from the context of the Hebrew Bible. But if we understand the context, community, and nature of apocalyptic literature, the text can reshape the way we see the world. In this final episode of our series How to Read Apocalyptic Literature, Tim and Jon look at the book of Revelation. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Michael Gorman, Reading Revelation Responsibly , p. 64. Melody...
Jun 01, 2020•54 min•Ep. 198
The opening pages of the Bible show us God’s good plan to rule with humanity as his image in heaven and on earth. Later characters in the story experience apocalyptic moments where they glimpse this ideal world and gain perspective to bring comfort and challenge to the world. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss how this all points us to Jesus. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Heaven and Earth Podcast Series More on the divine counsel in podcast episode Spiritual Warfare...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 197
Our dreams are often filled with strange images. What happens when a prophet, steeped in the Scriptures, receives a dream from God? The resulting imagery is packed with hyperlinks to the Hebrew Bible. In this episode, Tim and Jon begin discussing Revelation and tracing these visions through the rest of the Bible. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Richard Bauckham, The Theology of the Book of Revelation Our video Temple Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Memorie...
May 18, 2020•38 min•Ep. 196
Are the Gospel accounts apocalyptic? In this episode, Tim and Jon break down the use of the word apocalypse in the ancient Jewish world and highlight examples from the Gospel accounts and the life of Paul. View full show notes from this episode → Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents White Oak by dryhope My Room Becomes the Sea by Sleepy Fish Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
May 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 195
The Bible is filled with key moments that hinge on dreams. How did people in the Bible understand these moments, and what can we learn from them? In this episode, Tim and Jon have a fascinating conversation about the nature of apocalyptic dreams and visions in the Bible. View full show notes from this episode → Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents After Dark by Sugi.wa My Room Becomes the Sea by Sleepy Fish Cold Weather Kids by Aerocity Show produced by Dan Gummel Powered and distributed by...
May 04, 2020•53 min•Ep. 194
Is this the apocalypse? Tim and Jon begin a new series, How to Read Apocalyptic Literature. They’ll be talking about the COVID-19 pandemic and how the Bible opens our eyes and changes us in our present moment. Want to share how you're experiencing this present crisis as an apocalypse? Send us an email at support@bibleproject.com. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Son of Man Podcast Series Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Snacks by No Spirit Yesterday on Repea...
Apr 27, 2020•55 min•Ep. 193
Why didn’t Paul use more parables? Is the parable of the four soils about salvation, or something else? In this episode, Tim and Jon answer these and other excellent audience questions on the parables of Jesus. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Richard Bauckham, “The Rich Man and Lazarus: The Parable and the Parallels,” New Testament Studies 37, no. 2 (1991), 225–246. Tim Mackie, “How We Listen [Parables of the Kingdom],” Blackhawk Church, July 24, 2011. Show Music De...
Apr 23, 2020•52 min•Ep. 192
How do you determine the meaning of a parable? And how should you apply it to your life? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how to identify the meaning and significance of the parables of Jesus. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Craig Blomberg, Interpreting the Parables Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Ocean Patio bu Philanthrope x Dayle Instrumental by Kaleidoscope Jumping off the Porch by Broke in Summer My Room Becomes The Sea by Sleepy Fish doing laundr...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 191
In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about the first of three questions to help us become wise readers of the parables and gain insight from them. What symbols did Jesus weave in the parables—and which did he not? Join Tim and Jon for this fascinating discussion. View full show notes and images from this episode → Additional Resources Klyne Snodgrass, Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus Craig Blomberg, Interpreting the Parables Amy Jill-Levine, Short Stories by Jesus...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 190
The parables of Jesus force a choice for his listeners. Will they embrace the upside-down value system of the Kingdom of God, or will they refuse to participate in the party? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss two additional themes of the parables. View full show notes and images from this episode → Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Late Night Driving by Broke In Summer Morning Station by Tokyo Music Walker Collages by Sleepy Fish Show produced by Dan Gummel Powered and distributed by ...
Apr 06, 2020•53 min•Ep. 189
Jesus often used parables as a means of indirect communication to critique and dismantle his listener’s views of the world in order to show them the true nature of God’s Kingdom. In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about the role of the parables in persuading listeners through subversive critique. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Klyne Snodgrass, Stories with Intent , 8-9. Robert Farrar Capon, Kingdom, Grace, Judgment in the Parables of Jesus , 5-7. Our video, How to R...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 188
Many of Jesus’ parables sound oddly similar to the parables of the prophets. This isn’t coincidence. Jesus saw himself as fulfilling the role of a prophet to Israel’s leaders. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the parables as part of Jesus’ prophetic role to Israel. View full show notes and images from this episode → Additional Resources Craig L. Blomberg, Interpreting the Parables . N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God , 180-181. Show Music Third Floor by Greyflood Conversation by Brok...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 187
In this interview with Dr. Carmen Imes, Tim and Jon discuss the command, “Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” What does this mean? Carmen discusses how many people miss the point of this commandment all about who we are and what we’re called to do. View full show notes and images from this episode → This month, we launched Classroom—free online graduate-level courses from BibleProject. Learn more and sign up for the beta at bibleproject.com/learn Resources Carmen Imes, Bearing Go...
Mar 19, 2020•56 min•Ep. 186
View full show notes and images from this episode → Resources N. T. Wright, Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters , 87-88. Our video on How to Read the Parables of Jesus Show Music: Defender Instrumental by Tents When I Was A Boy by Tokyo Music Walker Oyasumi by Smith the Mister Velocities by Sleepy Fish Show Produced by Dan Gummel. Learn more about BibleProject at bibleproject.com. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 185
View full show notes and images from this episode → Watch our video on the Tree of Life. Resources: Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis Jewish Apocalyptic and Apocalypticism Show Music: Defender Instrumental: Tents Show Produced by Dan Gummel Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 184
View full show notes and images from this episode → Watch our video on the Tree of Life. Take our first class for free at classroom.bible Resources R. Riesner, “Archeology and Geography,” ed. Joel B. Green, Jeannine K. Brown, and Nicholas Perrin, Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels , Second Edition , 55. Music Defender Instrumental: Tents Scream Pilots: Moby Ambedo: Too North Reminiscing: No Spirit Chillhop daydreams 2 Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 183
View full show notes from this episode → Watch our Tree of Life video. Resources R. T. France, The Gospel of Matthew Leon Morris, The Gospel according to Matthew Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Feb 24, 2020•52 min•Ep. 181
King David sets up a new Eden in Jerusalem, but the people continue to set up false Edens in high places. How will God respond, and when will he raise up the seed who will usher in a new Eden? The book of Isaiah brings these themes together and points us to God’s answer. View full show notes and images from this episode → Resources Holiness (theme video) Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Euk's First Race by David Gummel All Night by Unwritten Stories For When It's Warmer by Sleepy Fish Show p...
Feb 17, 2020•53 min•Ep. 180
The story of Moses repeats key themes from the stories of the garden, Noah, and Abraham. Moses and Israel both face tests before trees on high places, and Moses takes the act of sacrifice one step further. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss Moses and the s’neh tree. View full show notes and images from this episode → Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Sundown by Aarbor x Aarigod Daylight by Jay Someday Coniferous by Kupla Show produced by Dan Gummel and Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed b...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 179
Why are moments of testing on high places often accompanied by sacrifice in the Bible? Why does the Eden story seem ambiguous about the number of trees in the garden? Were humans mortal when they were placed in the garden? Tim and Jon respond to these questions and more in this question and response episode. View full show notes and images from this episode → Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...
Feb 03, 2020•37 min•Ep. 178
Noah and Abraham both face important tests before a tree on a high place. Their obedience and sacrifice opens the door for mercy and blessing, and their stories point us to a future hope of one who will overcome the tree of knowing good and bad and restore humanity. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss Noah, Abraham, and their moments of decision at trees on high places. View full show notes and images from this episode → Resources Why Did God Ask Abraham to Sacrifice Isaac? Blog by Andy Patton Musi...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 177
View full show notes from this episode → Resources How to Read the Bible: The Books of Solomon Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jan 20, 2020•50 min•Ep. 176
View full show notes and images from this episode → Resources Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach , 257 William Osborne, Trees and Kings: A Comparative Analysis of Tree Imagery in Israel’s Prophetic Tradition and the Ancient Near East. Terje Stordalen, Echoes of Eden Genesis 2-3 and Symbolism of the Eden Garden in Biblical Hebrew Literature. Charles Taylor, A Secular Age . Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Show produced by Dan Gummel. Power...
Jan 13, 2020•58 min•Ep. 175
View full show notes → Resources Matthew Sleeth, Reforesting Faith George Lakoff and Mark Johnson, Metaphors We Live By Music Greyflood: A Moment, A Memory, A Beginning. John Williams: The Force Kyle McElvoy & Stan Forebee: Bloom KV: Bloc Defender Instrumental by Tents Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 174
Check out all we're up to in 2020 and beyond at www.thebibleproject.com . View our classroom beta at www.classroom.bible . And learn how you can join a growing family of supporters at www.thebibleproject.com/vision Happy New Year! Theme Music: Defender Instrumental by Tents Show Produced By: Dan Gummel Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Dec 31, 2019•18 min•Ep. 173
QUOTE "The design of the wilderness narratives in the Torah are trying to tell us that the arrival in the promised land is an image of the future seventh day rest that is beyond.” KEY TAKEAWAYS The book of Hebrews is written to Messianic Jews who are extremely familiar with the Old Testament. Hebrews 3 is built around a long quote from Psalm 95, which is a psalm reflecting on Israel’s failure to enter into the promised land of rest. Israel rebelled seven times against the Lord in the wilderness....
Dec 30, 2019•58 min•Ep. 172
QUOTE "We're getting into the scandal that Jesus represented—which wasn’t offering an alternative religion; it was saying that he was bringing the whole storyline of the Scriptures to fulfillment." KEY TAKEAWAYS Jesus' claim to be "Lord of the Sabbath" was a key part of his understanding of his own identity. Jesus’ resurrection is literally and metaphorically the first dawning of a new week. He was literally raised on the first rays of a new week, and metaphorically, this represented Jesus and a...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 171
