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How to Live Like Jesus is Lord - Letters E3

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

A Living Sacrifice? - Letters E2

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Context is Crucial - Letters E1

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

The Blood Cries Out - Apocalyptic Special Episode

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

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

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 you...

Five Strategies for Reading Revelation - Apocalyptic E6

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

A Walking, Talking Apocalypse – Apocalyptic E5

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 expe...

The Jewish Apocalyptic Imagination - Apocalyptic E4

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our dreams are often filled with strange images. What happens when a prophet, steeped in the Scriptures, receives a dream from God? The resulting imag...

Is the Gospel an Apocalypse? Apocalyptic E3

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Dreams and Visions – Apocalyptic E2

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Apocalypse Please – Apocalyptic E1

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Parables in Context – Parables Q+R

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Finding Meaning in the Parables – Parables E6

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 mean...

Decoding the Parables – Parables E5

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

The Crisis of Decision – Parables E4

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Parables as Subversive Critique – Parables E3

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Jesus and the Parables of the Prophets – Parables E2

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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?...

The Purpose of Parables – Parables E1

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Matt...

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

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

View full show notes and images from this episode → Watch our video on the Tree of Life.Resources:Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis Jewish Apocalyptic an...

Jesus on the Cursed Tree - Tree of Life E9

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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.bibleResourcesR....

Back to the Tree of Life – Tree of Life E8

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

View full show notes from this episode → Watch our Tree of Life video.ResourcesR. T. France, The Gospel of MatthewLeon Morris, The Gospel according...

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

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

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

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 tree...

Dismantling the Tree - Tree of Life E4

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

The Tale of Two Trees - Tree of Life E3

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

View full show notes from this episode →ResourcesHow to Read the Bible: The Books of SolomonMusicDefender Instrumental by TentsShow produced by Dan ...

Trees of the Ancients – Tree of Life E2

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

View full show notes and images from this episode →ResourcesBruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach...

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

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

View full show notes →ResourcesMatthew Sleeth, Reforesting FaithGeorge Lakoff and Mark Johnson, Metaphors We Live ByMusicGreyflood: A Moment, A Memo...

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

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 seven...

Lord of the Sabbath - 7th Day Rest E13

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Hidden Sevens & Practical Sabbath: 7th Day Rest Q&R #2 - 7th Day Rest E12

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tim and Jon Responded to these questions: David from Arizona (2:25)My question is, does the frequent occurrence of the number seven and the seventh d...

Jesus and His Jubilee Mission - 7th Day Rest E11

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

QUOTE"What Jesus is claiming is that the ultimate jubilee that the prophets pointed to has begun. Here it is. I’m doing it. It’s a massive claim."...

Seventy Times Seven - Prophetic Math - 7th Day Rest E10

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

QUOTE“Welcome to a fascinating industry in biblical scholarship. What we know is that every Jewish group that left a literary record, whether it’s...

Rest for the Land - 7th Day Rest E9

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KEY TAKEAWAYS The land is entitled to a Sabbath rest as a part of the Torah commandments.If Israel disobeys the Torah and does not allow the land to ...

Jubilee: The Radical Year of Release - 7th Day Rest E8

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

QUOTE“Since it occurred usually only once a lifetime, an impoverished Israelite would spend most of his life anticipating this event of restoration....

7th Day Rest Q&R #1 - 7th Day Rest E7

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

7th Day Q+R 1Sam from Ohio (1:55): “I've heard you use the phrase that the Hebrew authors are in conversation with their Canaanite neighbors. In the...

The Seven Festivals - 7th Day Rest E6

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

QUOTE“The Holy One, blessed be He, created seven ages, and of them all He chose the seventh age only, the six ages are for the going in and coming o...

The Cathedral in Time - 7th Day Rest E5

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

QUOTE"The Sabbath is to time what the tabernacle and temple are to space: a cathedral in time. On the seventh day, we experience in time what the temp...

Sacred Time & The Feast of Flight - 7th Day Rest E4

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

QUOTE"Another layer of Genesis is that the first, the middle, and last day are all designed to show God creating structures of time. In the timing of ...

Two Kinds of Work - 7th Day Rest E3

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

QUOTE“So once [the fall] happened, we go to Genesis 3, and all of a sudden the ground that was the source of humanity’s life as a gift from God—...

The Significance of 7 - 7th Day Rest E2

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

QUOTE“Genesis 1 isn’t just telling you about what type of world you’re living in; it’s showing you, as a Israelite reader, that your life of w...

The Restless Craving for Rest - 7th Day Rest E1

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

SHOW DESCRIPTIONThe sabbath. Talking about it can be complicated and confusing, yet the biblical authors wrote about it a lot. So what’s it all abou...

Can I Get a Witness?

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The word witness is a key word in the bible, and the theme of “witnessing” is a key theme in the bible that can be used to understand the whole st...

The Obvious & Extravagant Claim of the Gospel - Gospel E4

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Key Takeaways:All the gospels are essentially saying the same thing. Jesus is the Jewish Messiah and his life, death, and resurrection fulfills the He...

Why are there four accounts of the Gospel? - Gospel E3

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Key takeaways:The four gospels all tell a unique perspective of the same story. They all claim Jesus is the Jewish Messiah who fulfills the Hebrew Scr...

The Gospel is More Than You Think - Gospel E2

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 (0-19:00), Tim and Jon give a brief historical overview of Israel at the time Jesus was born. Israel had been under hundreds of years of mil...

What Does the Word "Gospel" Mean? Feat. N.T. Wright - Gospel E1

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special episode that kicks off our series of How to Read the Gospels. In this episode, Tim sits down with Dr. N.T. Wright to discuss the ...

Generosity Q&R: Overpopulation, Cain's Sacrifice & Manna Hoarding - Generosity E5

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our Q+R for our series on Generosity. Tim and Jon respond on this episode to six questions. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! ...

Jesus as the Ultimate Gift - Generosity E4

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the story of Jesus and how it relates to the theme of generosity. In part 1 (0-16:40), Tim notes that God’s gif...

The Abraham Experiment - Generosity E3

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tim and Jon trace this theme through the Old Testament. In part 1 (0-19:45), the guys briefly recap their discussion so far. Tim note...

God as the Generous Host - Generosity E2

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 (0-15:00), Tim presents God as an amazing and generous host to humanity. Tim then dives into Genesis and re-examines the stories through the...

Abundance or Scarcity - Generosity E1

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this series, Tim and Jon trace the theme of generosity and abundance through the Scriptures. In part 1 (0-7:45), the guys quickly introduce the con...

Wisdom Q&R - Wisdom E7

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wisdom Q+R 
Welcome to our Q+R on the Wisdom Literature in the Bible! 
In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to seven questions. You can read those...

Did Jesus Really Think He Was God? - Feat. Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Crispin points out that in modern academia, it is often assumed that Christ didn’t consider himself divine. Instead, academics consider that Christ’...

Solomon the Cynic & the Job You Never Knew - Wisdom E6

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 (0-24:15), Tim and Jon discuss the book of Ecclesiastes. This book can most easily be described as a portrait of “foolish Solomon,” who ...

Destined for Glory - Feat. Dr. Haley Jacob

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special episode of The Bible Project podcast! In this episode, Tim and Jon sit down with theologian and scholar Dr. Haley Goranson Jac...

Song of Songs: Semi-Erotic Love Poetry - Wisdom E5

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1(0-15:50), the guys discuss the first major question about this book: Is Song of Songs truly wisdom literature? Tim notes that there are mult...

Proverbs: Lady Wisdom & Lady Folly - Wisdom E4

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 (start-17:45), the guys briefly recap the series so far. Jon summarizes by saying that the overarching theme is the human calling to rule, a...

Solomon: The Wisest of the Fools - Wisdom E3

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our third episode discussing the theme of Wisdom in the bible. In this episode, Tim and Jon zoom in on the character Solomon. Was Solomon r...

The Jesus Creed - Feat. Dr. Scot McKnight

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-12:00), the guys discuss Scot’s academic background and writing habits. In part two (12:00-27:10), Tim shares how important Scot’...

The Tree of Knowing Good & Bad - Wisdom E2

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 (0-19:15), Tim and Jon quickly review the last episode. Tim says the entire scriptural canon is to be viewed as “wisdom literature,” but...

The Quest for Wisdom - Wisdom E1

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-15:20), Tim goes over what books are considered wisdom literature: Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Tim says there ar...

Law Q&R - Law E6

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tim and Jon respond to several questions, listed below. Isaiah from Georgia (1:40): Hey Jon and Tim! My name is Isaiah and I am from Lawrenceville, Ge...

Jesus Fulfills the Law - Law E5

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-25:30), the guys discuss the series so far, and Tim dives into the final two perspectives to keep in mind when reading biblical law....

The Law as a Revolution - Law E4

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 (0-17:00), The guys quickly recap their conversation so far. Tim then dives into a third perspective on the Hebrew laws in the Old Testament...

The Emergence of Sin with Dr. Matt Croasmun

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this show, Tim and Jon sit down with Dr. Matthew Croasmun. Dr. Croasmun is Associate Research Scholar and Director of the Life Worth Living Program...

God's Wisdom in the Law - Law E3

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 (0-21:30), the guys recap their conversation so far. Jon says that often the law is the first place people go who look to take issue with th...

The Law as a Covenantal Partnership - Law E2

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 (0-21:00), Tim points out that the laws are not a “law code” but terms of a covenant relationship. The laws are not a “constitutional ...

The Purpose of The Law - Law E1

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first episode looking at laws in the Bible! In part 1 (0-4:00), Tim explains how this set of conversations will be different than the p...

Prophets as Provokers - Prophets E2

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 2 in our series on How to Read the Prophets. In the introduction, Tim says that the books of the prophets can be set up in differen...

What Prophecy is For - Prophets E1

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The books of the prophets are often the most difficult and misunderstood books in the Bible. In part one (0:00-10:00), Tim and Jon briefly go over a f...

N.T. Wright Interview #2: Paul and the Powers

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special episode of our podcast. In this episode, Tim and Jon interview the prolific theologian N.T. (Tom) Wright. They discuss Paul’s p...

To the Ends of the Earth - Acts E7

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1, (0-11:40) Tim notes the ways that Luke has mapped the story of Paul on top of the story of Jesus. He quotes from Charles Talbert. “In Luk...

Paul in Prison - Acts E6

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-13:30), Tim and Jon discuss the motives Paul had for putting himself in harm's way. Tim says that Paul's priority was to show a unif...

Paul's Journey to Jerusalem - Acts E5

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-13:20), Tim and Jon briefly recap the series so far. They discuss Paul’s complex background. Paul was a Jew but was living primari...

Q+R: Son of Man - Son of Man E9

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes: Welcome to our Q+R on the Son of Man! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions. Here are the questions we responded to: Matt from Austr...

Thieves by the Throne - Son of Man E8

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-13:15), Tim and Jon briefly recap the series so far. Then Tim says that there are three different nuances that Jesus uses when descr...

Jesus With Wild Beasts - Son of Man E7

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-19:00), the guys introduce Jesus and the Gospels into the conversation. Tim remarks that there is a whole field of scholarship dedic...

The True Human - Son of Man E6

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-12:00), the guys quickly recap the biblical story leading up to Daniel 7. There are many models of the Son of Man in the Old Testame...

The Beastly King - Son of Man E5

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-6:30), the guys briefly go over the previous conversations from the Son of Man series. Tim explains that in order to fully understan...

Power Over the Snake - Son of Man E4

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-13:10), Tim recaps the series so far. He says the Son of Man title is Christ’s favorite title to use to describe himself, and it o...

The Snake in the Throne Room - Son of Man E3

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 3 of our series on the Son of Man! In this episode, Tim and Jon dive deep into the history, the story, and the ideas surrounding on...

Humans & Animals - Son of Man E2

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode two of our series discussing the biblical theme of the Son of Man. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss humanity's role in relation...

The Empty Throne - Son of Man E1

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one (0:00-19:30), the guys discuss what “son of” means in our current culture. They bring up certain phrases like “Sons of Anarchy,” “...

God Series Recap - God E22

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tim and Jon revisit the different ideas and themes that have been discussed in our podcast series on the identity of God in the Hebre...

Merry Christmas & Thank You from The Bible Project

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to every single one of our podcast listeners. Because of your generous support, we were able to release over 40 episodes this year! We also ...

The Trinity & God's Identity - God 21

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final episode in our series on God! Today Tim and Jon discuss the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. In part one (0:00-31:00), Tim and ...

Jesus' Identity in John's Gospel - God E20

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode continues our series on the portrayal of God as a character in the Bible. Today Tim and Jon dive into the Gospel of John and how it portr...

Jesus and God's Spirit - God E19

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode in our series on God as a character in the Bible! Today, Tim and Jon dive into Paul’s understanding of God, Jesus and the...

Acts E5: N.T. Wright Interview - Getting to Know The Apostle Paul

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very special episode of our podcast. Today Tim and Jon talk with N.T. Wright, a well-known biblical scholar. Wright has heavily influenced m...

Who Did Paul Think Jesus Was? - God E18

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode continues our series on God as a character in the Bible. Today Tim and Jon dive into the writings of Paul in the New Testament. In part o...

Q+R: Your Questions About Jesus' Identity - God E17

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is our fourth Q+R related to our series outlining the character of God in the Bible. Tim and Jon responded to seven questions related to Jesus an...

Who Did Jesus Think He Was? - God E16

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Next week is a Q+R! Get your questions ready and send them to [email protected]. Please keep the audio file to about 20 seconds and let us ...

Is Jesus God? - God E15

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode continues our series examining God as a character in the Bible. Today Tim and Jon dive deep into the story of Jesus of Nazareth. In part ...

Who is the "Son of Man?" - God E14

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is another episode in our series on God’s portrayal as a character in the Bible. In this episode Tim and Jon finally (finally!) begin to talk a...

What is God's Name? Feat. Dr. Michael Heiser - God E13

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode in our series exploring the portrayal of God as a character in the Bible! In this episode, Tim and Jon host a friend of the ...

God, Abraham, Demons, & Giants Q+R - God E12

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is our third Q+R in our God series. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions! Tim and Jon discussed four of the questions we received. Here ar...

God’s Word, Spirit, & Wisdom - God E11

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode continues our series on the development of God as a character in the Bible. This week Tim and Jon have part two of their conversation on ...