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Only a few pages into the story of the Bible, the story starts to get really bleak. Cain kills his brother Abel, Cain’s descendants become famous murderers, and Noah’s youngest son violates his father and mother. And all of it happens because humans decide that power is worth the cost of harming others. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the dark side of human nature and the God who favors the powerless—the people who choose to trust him for blessing and exaltation.

Rivalry Among Brothers • Firstborn Ep. 3

Tim and Jon talk about some of the confusing language in the Bible about heaven.

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It’s not explicitly stated, but the theme of the firstborn first appears in the opening narratives of the Hebrew Bible. In Genesis 1 and 2, Yahweh elevates humans, the latecomers of creation, to rule the land. In Genesis 3, a snake, who is some kind of spiritual being, tricks the humans despite their authority as God’s image bearers. This story is echoed in other accounts of sibling rivalry that continue throughout the Hebrew Bible. Join Tim and Jon as they discuss the land rulers and sky rulers and the theme of the firstborn in Genesis 1-3.

Seizing vs. Receiving Power • Firstborn Ep. 2

How Jesus followers saw themselves as a manifestation of God's presence on earth. How to seek God's Kingdom here on earth. And what happens when I die?

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In ancient Near Eastern societies, firstborn sons were prized above all other children and inherited special privileges and authority simply because of their birth order. In this episode, Tim and Jon start a new theme study covering the theme of the firstborn. Spoiler alert: The God of the Bible opposes lots of human ideas about power, and the privilege of the firstborn is no exception. Again and again, we’ll see Yahweh picking younger siblings and people we wouldn’t expect to be his chosen representatives.

God's Response to Human Power Structures • Firstborn Ep. 1

In this episode we discuss why God's space and our space was torn apart, Cherubim, the prophetic hope for New Creation and how Jesus saw himself as a new temple.

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We shared a lot of firsts together in 2022—from launching our first app, to reading the Torah movement by movement as an international community, to experiencing the Bible through new classes and videos. In our final episode of 2022, Tim, Jon, and BibleProject CEO, Steve, reflect on the year behind us and look forward to the years ahead.

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Who gets to be first? Trace the theme of the firstborn through the story of the Bible and discover how God overturns human systems and redefines power as love. 
 
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Who gets to be first? Trace the theme of the firstborn through the story of the Bible and discover how God overturns human systems and redefines power as love.

Check out The Last Will Be First on our French, Japanese, and Spanish channels as well!
@BibleProjectFrancais 
@BibleProjectJapanese 
@BibleProjectEspanol

The Last Will Be First

How does the Bible talk about where God lives? Tim and Jon walk through the biblical themes of Heaven and Earth in a three part conversation.

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Learn about the Bible and how to read it well: from an introduction to the important differences of the various literary genres compiled within.

How to Read the Bible Overview

In this episode, the guys wrap up their discussion on the Kingdom of God. The biblical story ultimately becomes a clash between God’s Kingdom and human kingdoms. God responds to this rebellion throughout the Old Testament, but the good news of Jesus is that he came to bring the Kingdom again. What does this mean for us as followers of Jesus?

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Join us around the office as we reflect on this past year and share a glimpse of what's ahead in 2023. 
 
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In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Jesus’ authority over heaven and earth and what it means for humans to rule with Jesus. The guys talk about what it will be like for God’s Kingdom to be fully realized. The Bible tells us that God’s Kingdom arrived in Jesus, but the fullness of that Kingdom is yet to come. What went wrong with the establishment of God’s Kingdom, and how does he plan to fix it?

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Which ancient Israelite laws still apply today and which don’t? Should the law be divided into moral, civil, and ceremonial categories? And why did Jesus quote Deuteronomy when Satan tempted him? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to audience questions about the Deuteronomy scroll. Thanks to our incredible audience for your questions.

Which Laws Still Apply? – Deuteronomy Scroll Q+R

In this episode, Tim and Jon look at a key Biblical theme that traces throughout the entire Bible––the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is central to Jesus’ message, but it can be confusing to understand completely. The guys will discuss why Jesus talked about the Kingdom so much and what that should mean to us as Jesus followers. Before they dive into the discussion, Tim will give a brief explanation of the concept of the Kingdom and its introduction into Scripture in Genesis 1.

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Who are Yahweh’s children? For most of the Torah, the answer seems to be all of Israel. But in his final moments, Moses tells Israel that Yahweh’s true children are those who remain faithful to his covenant. In the final episode of our journey through the Torah, join Tim and Jon as they explore a prophetic poem that will set the tone for the rest of the TaNaK.

Moses’ Final Words • Deuteronomy Ep. 9

Tim and Jon discuss the metaphors used by Moses and The Prophets for why humans are incapable of obeying the law and how God plans to fix it. We discuss Jesus' teaching on the law, the Great Command, and how his followers dealt with the law.

The Prophets  • The Law Ep. 2

Moses expected Israel to fail. But God's plan to bless them would not be stopped. Join Tim and Jon as they continue exploring the themes of blessing and curse in the final movement of Deuteronomy. 
 
In this episode, you'll learn … 
 
How Moses gave the opposite of a motivational pep talk in his final speech to Israel. 
How God turned Israel's failure into something good that would one day unite and bless them all. 
How the curses in Deuteronomy have to do with giving Israel exactly what they want. 
Why the human heart needed to be "circumcised." 
How the Apostle Paul picks up on the theme of the circumcision of the heart in his writings. 
How God provided a way for us to be made righteous. 
 
Browse our entire channel for more podcast episodes and animated videos that help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.

Moses expected Israel to fail. But God's plan to bless them would not be stopped. Join Tim and Jon as they continue exploring the themes of blessing and curse in the final movement of Deuteronomy.

In this episode, you'll learn …

How Moses gave the opposite of a motivational pep talk in his final speech to Israel.
How God turned Israel's failure into something good that would one day unite and bless them all.
How the curses in Deuteronomy have to do with giving Israel exactly what they want.
Why the human heart needed to be "circumcised."
How the Apostle Paul picks up on the theme of the circumcision of the heart in his writings.
How God provided a way for us to be made righteous.

Browse our entire channel for more podcast episodes and animated videos that help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.

God's Plan to Bless Israel In Spite of Their Failure • Deuteronomy Ep. 8

Learn how the law was intended to form Israel into people of wisdom, justice, and righteousness. Join Tim and Jon as they start discussing the theme of the law in the second movement of Deuteronomy. 
 
In this episode, you'll learn … 
 
Why Moses gives Israel the law ... again 
The law's connection to righteousness 
How the biblical authors viewed Israel's laws 
How Israel understood the purpose of their laws 
What Yahweh's laws were meant to accomplish 
The meaning of judgment and righteousness in relation to the law 
How a reader of the Torah might practically utilize wisdom from the law to bring about righteousness within a community 
How modern readers can also be formed by the law 
 
Browse our entire channel for more podcast episodes and animated videos that help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.

Learn how the law was intended to form Israel into people of wisdom, justice, and righteousness. Join Tim and Jon as they start discussing the theme of the law in the second movement of Deuteronomy.

In this episode, you'll learn …

Why Moses gives Israel the law ... again
The law's connection to righteousness
How the biblical authors viewed Israel's laws
How Israel understood the purpose of their laws
What Yahweh's laws were meant to accomplish
The meaning of judgment and righteousness in relation to the law
How a reader of the Torah might practically utilize wisdom from the law to bring about righteousness within a community
How modern readers can also be formed by the law

Browse our entire channel for more podcast episodes and animated videos that help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.

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