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The creators of The Bible Project have in-depth conversations about the Bible, theology, and history. A companion podcast to The Bible Project videos found on youtube.com/thebibleproject

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Saved from God’s Wrath – Ch...

10.26.2020

God demonstrates his wrath by handing his people over to the natural consequences of their own destructive decisions, which ultimately leads to death. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa discuss what it means to be saved from God’s wrath ...

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10.26.2020 Saved from God’s Wrath – Character of God E11 God demonstrates his wrath by handing his people over to the natural consequences of their own destructive decisions, which ultimately leads to death. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa discuss what it means to be saved from God’s wrath ...
10.19.2020 Two Men Named Jesus – Character of God E10 Jesus saw himself as the one who would drink the cup of God’s wrath, which meant dying in Israel’s place at the hand of Rome. Yet the death of Jesus was about more than just Rome. In this episode, Tim, ...
10.12.2020 God’s Wrath in the Teaching of Jesus – Character of God E9 It seems like God gets angry all the time in the Hebrew Bible, but then Jesus arrives on the scene with a message of good news and everything changes! Right? It’s not quite that simple. In this episode, Tim, Jon, ...
10.05.2020 A Cup of Wrath? – Character of God E8 Noses that burn hot? Turning your face away? Drinking a cup of wrath? These unfamiliar phrases are found in biblical passages about God’s anger, but what do they mean? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa explore how God’s anger ...
09.28.2020 The First Time God Gets Angry – Character of God E7 The flood is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, yet this story of judgment seems to be missing something important: God’s anger. In the Bible, God’s anger and judgment are not always associated. Listen in as Tim, ...
09.21.2020 God's Hot Nose – Character of God E6 In Exodus 34, God describes himself as “slow to anger,” but many people are uncomfortable with the portrait of God as an angry or emotional being. How does the Bible talk about anger, and how does this help us understand ...
09.14.2020 Does God Curse Generations? – Character of God E5 Q+R Thank you to our audience for your incredible questions. In this week’s episode, we tackle questions like, “Is God the same in the Old and New Testaments?” “Does the Bible support the idea of generational curses?” “Does Moses convince God ...
09.07.2020 The Uniquely Biblical View of Grace – Character of God E4 Grace is such a familiar word that we often miss the depth of its meaning. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa look at how the Hebrew Bible uses the word grace to communicate one of the core attributes of ...
08.31.2020 The Womb of God? - Character of God E3 God describes himself as “compassionate,” but what does that mean? The answer might surprise you. The Hebrew word for compassion is closely related to the word for womb, and in this episode Tim, Jon, and Carissa discuss the Bible’s depiction ...
08.24.2020 A God of Our Own Making – Character of God E2 The golden calf story from the book of Exodus shows us how all of humanity continually tries to worship God on our own terms. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa examine the narrative context of Exodus 34:6-7 and discover ...
08.17.2020 The Most Quoted Verse in the Bible - Character of God E1 Who does God say he is? In this first episode of a new series, Tim, Jon, and Carissa look at the most referenced passages in the Old Testament—a description of God’s character by God himself.
08.10.2020 How Much Context Do We Really Need? - Letters Q+R #2 This week, we finish our How to Read the Bible podcast series with one final Q+R episode where we answer questions like, “How do we know Paul’s letters are authentic?” and “Are morning devotionals still okay?” Tune in to hear ...
08.03.2020 4 Steps to Argument Tracing - Letters E9 The New Testament letters can be difficult to follow, but the right tools can help us unpack their rich meaning. In this episode, Tim and Jon look at 1st century letter templates, Greco-Roman rhetoric, and argument tracing. Learn more in ...
07.27.2020 Pen, Parchment, and People - Letters E8 Writing a letter in Paul’s day wasn’t as simple as grabbing a pen and paper and placing the finished letter in a mailbox. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the world of 1st century letter writing, including “cosenders,” letter ...
07.23.2020 Which New Testament Commands Should We Obey? Letters Q+R #1 Do we have to follow all the commands in the New Testament? Did Paul know his words were inspired? And why doesn’t the Bible condemn slavery? Tim and Jon respond to these questions and more in this week’s Question and ...
07.20.2020 Did Paul Actually Say That? - Letters E6 Did Paul actually say that? In this week’s podcast episode, Tim and Jon talk about how to wisely read the New Testament letters by asking key questions about Paul’s context. This practice, known as mirror reading, can help us read ...
07.13.2020 The Drama We Don’t Know - Letters E5 The New Testament letters were written to address specific situations among specific groups of people. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how to discern situational context, what to do when information is missing, and how context helps us apply ...
07.06.2020 Honor-Shame Culture and the Gospel - Letters E4 Paul wrote his letters in the shadow of Rome. His words stood in stark contrast to Roman rule and its honor-shame culture. Join Tim and Jon in exploring the cultural context of the New Testament letters and the questions we ...
06.29.2020 How to Live Like Jesus is Lord - Letters E3 The New Testament letters all share a core conviction that shapes how the apostles taught followers of Jesus to live in the first century. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss the focus of the New Testament letters and how ...
06.22.2020 A Living Sacrifice? - Letters E2 How do the New Testament letters fit with the rest of the biblical story? In this second part of a live recording in Dallas, Texas, Tim and Jon talk about how the apostles saw themselves as fulfilling God’s promise to ...
06.15.2020 Context is Crucial - Letters E1 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 ...
06.10.2020 The Blood Cries Out - Apocalyptic Special Episode 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 ...
06.08.2020 Does the Bible Predict the End of the World? - Apocalyptic Q+R 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.
06.01.2020 Five Strategies for Reading Revelation - Apocalyptic E6 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 ...
05.25.2020 A Walking, Talking Apocalypse – Apocalyptic E5 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 ...
05.18.2020 The Jewish Apocalyptic Imagination - Apocalyptic E4 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 ...
05.11.2020 Is the Gospel an Apocalypse? Apocalyptic E3 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.
05.04.2020 Dreams and Visions – Apocalyptic E2 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 ...
05.02.2020 Church at Home by BibleProject Looking for Bible studies for your small group, church or house church? Check out this free small group Bible study from BibleProject™. https://tbp.xyz/cahpod
04.27.2020 Apocalypse Please – Apocalyptic E1 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.
04.23.2020 Parables in Context – Parables Q+R 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.
04.20.2020 Finding Meaning in the Parables – Parables E6 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.
04.13.2020 Decoding the Parables – Parables E5 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 ...
04.06.2020 The Crisis of Decision – Parables E4 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 ...
03.30.2020 Parables as Subversive Critique – Parables E3 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 ...
03.23.2020 Jesus and the Parables of the Prophets – Parables E2 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 ...
03.19.2020 Taking God’s Name in Vain? - feat. Dr. Carmen Imes 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 ...
03.16.2020 The Purpose of Parables – Parables E1 Parables are a common tool, even today, for teaching morals through short stories. But is this how Jesus used them? In this first episode of a new series, Tim and Jon talk about what parables are and how Jesus used ...
03.09.2020 Is the Tree of Life Practical? Tree Q+R 2 We are concluding our Tree of Life series with a question and response episode. In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to audience questions on the theme of the Tree of Life in the Bible. Thank you to everyone that ...
03.02.2020 Jesus on the Cursed Tree - Tree of Life E9 In this final episode of the Tree of Life series, Tim and Jon talk about the death of Jesus upon a tree on a high place. Jesus begins his final week on earth by cursing a tree. He faces his ...
02.24.2020 Back to the Tree of Life – Tree of Life E8 Jesus often talks about the Kingdom of God like a garden. And in this Kingdom, Jesus saw himself as the tree at the center. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss the life and parables of Jesus, as well as ...
02.17.2020 David, Isaiah, and New Eden – Tree of Life E7 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? ...
02.10.2020 Moses, Israel, & The S’neh Tree – Tree of Life E6 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 ...
02.03.2020 Are Humans Naturally Immortal? Tree of Life Q+R #1 – Tree of Life E5 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? ...
01.27.2020 Dismantling the Tree - Tree of Life E4 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 ...
01.20.2020 The Tale of Two Trees - Tree of Life E3 On the first pages of the Bible, God places humans in a lush garden to rule with him. There are two trees in the garden, and humanity is presented with a choice: trust God and enjoy his good gifts or ...
01.13.2020 Trees of the Ancients – Tree of Life E2 The tree of life represents God’s own life given as a gift to humanity. This image echoes across ancient Near Eastern cultures, and even today, people long for the peace and security symbolized in the tree of life. Listen in ...
01.06.2020 Humans are... Trees? - Tree of Life E1 Humans are like trees. This might seem strange to us until we see how the Hebrew Bible ties them together with the same keywords, images, and scenes. Humans and trees are found together at most of the hinge points in ...
12.31.2019 Happy New Year and What's Ahead for The Bible Project Thank you to all our listeners and supporters for joining us in 2019. We're so grateful to be on this journey to experience the Bible with you!
12.30.2019 Hebrews: The Quest for Final Rest - 7th Day Rest E14 Has the ultimate seventh-day rest already happened? Learn what the book of Hebrews has to say about this question, and discover why there were seven stories of rebellion when the Israelites wandered in the wilderness.

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Saved from God’s Wrath – Character of God E11

Two Men Named Jesus – Character of God E10

God’s Wrath in the Teaching of Jesus – Character of God E9

A Cup of Wrath? – Character of God E8

The First Time God Gets Angry – Character of God E7

God's Hot Nose – Character of God E6

Does God Curse Generations? – Character of God E5 Q+R

The Uniquely Biblical View of Grace – Character of God E4

The Womb of God? - Character of God E3

A God of Our Own Making – Character of God E2

The Most Quoted Verse in the Bible - Character of God E1

How Much Context Do We Really Need? - Letters Q+R #2

4 Steps to Argument Tracing - Letters E9

Pen, Parchment, and People - Letters E8

Which New Testament Commands Should We Obey? Letters Q+R #1

Did Paul Actually Say That? - Letters E6

The Drama We Don’t Know - Letters E5

Honor-Shame Culture and the Gospel - Letters E4

How to Live Like Jesus is Lord - Letters E3

A Living Sacrifice? - Letters E2

Context is Crucial - Letters E1

The Blood Cries Out - Apocalyptic Special Episode

Does the Bible Predict the End of the World? - Apocalyptic Q+R

Five Strategies for Reading Revelation - Apocalyptic E6

A Walking, Talking Apocalypse – Apocalyptic E5

The Jewish Apocalyptic Imagination - Apocalyptic E4

Is the Gospel an Apocalypse? Apocalyptic E3

Dreams and Visions – Apocalyptic E2

Church at Home by BibleProject

Apocalypse Please – Apocalyptic E1

Parables in Context – Parables Q+R

Finding Meaning in the Parables – Parables E6

Decoding the Parables – Parables E5

The Crisis of Decision – Parables E4

Parables as Subversive Critique – Parables E3

Jesus and the Parables of the Prophets – Parables E2

Taking God’s Name in Vain? - feat. Dr. Carmen Imes

The Purpose of Parables – Parables E1

Is the Tree of Life Practical? Tree Q+R 2

Jesus on the Cursed Tree - Tree of Life E9

Back to the Tree of Life – Tree of Life E8

David, Isaiah, and New Eden – Tree of Life E7

Moses, Israel, & The S’neh Tree – Tree of Life E6

Are Humans Naturally Immortal? Tree of Life Q+R #1 – Tree of Life E5

Dismantling the Tree - Tree of Life E4

The Tale of Two Trees - Tree of Life E3

Trees of the Ancients – Tree of Life E2

Humans are... Trees? - Tree of Life E1

Happy New Year and What's Ahead for The Bible Project

Hebrews: The Quest for Final Rest - 7th Day Rest E14

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