How do God’s people follow his will in situations where there are no explicit rules or laws given? At the... more

Confession of sins, strange water rituals, Nephilim, and Nazarite vows—Numbers 5 and 6 might feel like a confusing mix of... more

The scroll of Numbers can be difficult to make sense of without context, and there’s a reason for that. The... more

Blasphemy, principles of restitution, jubilee, exile, and the mercy and justice of God––it’s all there in the final lines of... more

Are there specific times humans can meet with God in special ways? For ancient Israel, the answer was yes. In... more

Throughout the Leviticus scroll, Yahweh instructs Israel, “Be holy as I am holy.” But what does that actually mean? As... more

At the center of the center of the Torah is the Day of Atonement. What is the significance of this... more

Childbirth, non-kosher food, sex, death, disease—they’re all considered impure in the book of Leviticus. In this episode, join Tim and... more

Why did God say he was going to kill Moses? What exactly was God’s test for Abraham on Mount Moriah... more

In the second movement of Leviticus, Aaron and his sons agree to the terms of their covenant with Yahweh, signing... more

What is the significance of the offerings described in Leviticus? In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they walk... more

A God who wants nothing more than to dwell with humanity, a way forward to a repaired relationship between Heaven... more

Holiness is a word we frequently associate with the Bible, but what does it mean? As we pick up the... more

Did Israel pass or fail God’s test at Mount Sinai? And what did Yahweh mean when he made Israel a... more

In the second movement of Exodus, Moses walks straight into God’s fiery presence on Mount Sinai without fear. But by... more

Why does God seem to care so much about the furniture within the tabernacle? The instructions for the tabernacle furniture... more

You may have heard that God’s holiness keeps him from getting close to sinful humanity, but in the Bible we... more

We often think of the ten commandments as a list of dos and don’ts—the things you need to know to... more

Mount Sinai is the famous spot where Yahweh gives Moses the ten commandments—and the location where most of Exodus, all... more

The nation of Israel seems to go from one life-threatening situation to another in the Exodus scroll. From slavery in... more

Nobody likes tests. But the test is a recurring pattern in the biblical story for how God relates to his... more

The ten plagues––they’re fascinating, they’re famous, and they sometimes seem overly harsh. Where do they fit in the story of... more

The story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt is famous for good reason—a burning bush, a transforming staff, 10 plagues,... more

God is not a name—it’s a title. In fact, the God of the Bible introduces himself by a specific name... more

How is Jesus the first-born of creation and the “second Adam”? Why are the biblical authors so obsessed with the... more

He lays down his life to save a remnant of God’s people, he brings God’s blessing to all nations, he... more

Joseph is one of the Bible’s most famous characters, and in the Genesis scroll, his story is a climactic moment... more

Throughout the story of the Bible, God singles out different people, like Jacob, to be the conduit of his blessing... more

The word “blessing” brings to mind a variety of images for all of us. But what exactly does it mean... more

Today would have been our 287th podcast episode. We haven’t missed a single week in seven years! Unfortunately, we won’t... more

The family of Abraham is chosen by God. But despite God’s promises to them, they continually act out of greed,... more

Blessing, testing, failure, success, God’s plan for the nations—you’ll find all these themes woven through the story of the Bible,... more

When we think of God’s Spirit, judgment is probably not what comes to mind. But the biblical authors saw God’s... more

Why does the author of Genesis make a point to name God’s Spirit in Genesis 1 and 2? In this... more

In the final episode of the year, Tim, Jon, Carissa, and the CEO of BibleProject, Steve, reflect on our journey... more

How do we apply the biblical paradigm to our own Bible reading? It starts with reading the Bible in movements—the... more

How do we teach the Bible to our children? How can a book written by humans be divinely authoritative? Is... more

What do we do with the passages in the Bible that are really difficult? Violence, slavery, the treatment of women—what... more

Are there ways to read the Bible other than a private quiet time? For most of Church history, followers of... more

Have you ever figured out halfway through a conversation that you and another person were on totally different pages? Reading... more

What makes the biblical languages so important? Because the Bible was written in another time and culture, we need to... more

As followers of Jesus, how can we know we are making the “right” choice in situations the Bible doesn’t address?... more

How were the books of the Bible selected? What should we do if we have a hard time reading the... more

The apostle John is the most poetic of the Gospel storytellers, but what is he really communicating with his beautiful,... more

What’s the ideal way to study the Bible? Is it 20 minutes of reading every morning or larger blocks of... more

Is the story of the Bible about humans or God? Because the Bible is about the Messiah—the God who became... more

At first glance, the New Testament can seem wildly different from the Old Testament––but is it? Jesus saw himself as... more

How can a collection of ancient manuscripts written by numerous people over thousands of years tell one unified story? In... more

How does God work in the world and communicate with humanity? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore God’s relationship... more

Have you ever read the Bible and felt like you’re not “getting it” or that you’re not connecting with God?... more

What makes a person worthy to be chosen by God to do his work? In the story of the Bible,... more

The Hebrew Bible contains one story of human failure after another, leaving us with no doubt in our minds: humanity... more

A stubborn prophet, a wicked nation, a giant fish––the story of Jonah is frequently translated into the popular imagination through... more

Does God hold children responsible for their parents’ sins? In the fifth installment of our most-listened-to podcast episodes, join Tim,... more

The word “gospel” has acquired many meanings since the biblical authors first used it. What does it really mean? In... more

Earn it, lose it, take it, spend it, save it––we talk about time like currency. The Sabbath can be confusing... more

Humans are like trees. While this thought might not have been at the top of your mind this week, it... more

God’s law––it can be an intimidating topic. Why are there over 600 laws? What do we do with them? We’re... more

Are Genesis 1 and 2 literal? What’s up with the differing timelines in those chapters? Where are the dinosaurs in... more

Did humans originate by intelligent design or the process of evolution? This question has been debated by the scientific community... more

It’s easy to recognize the psalms as beautiful poems. But how do we understand their deeper meaning? How psalms are... more

How compatible is the Bible with science? And why does the creation story look different between Genesis 1 and 2?... more

What does it mean that the biblical authors expected the return of Eden? The prophets anticipated waters of life from... more

Are there two creation stories in Genesis? How do Genesis 1 and 2 fit together and into the rest of... more

The biblical authors often use creation imagery that clearly didn’t come from Genesis 1. Did they borrow from the creation... more

What is existence? What existed before humans did? Ancient people groups asked the same questions we do today, with totally... more

What does the Bible really say about the origins of the universe? The biblical authors had a completely different framework... more

Who was at the beginning of the cosmos with God? God’s Spirit? God’s word? Or Lady Wisdom? Rich with creation... more

Of all the people in the Hebrew Bible, why is Melchizedek so crucial for understanding Jesus? In this episode, join... more

Jesus is our priest, our atoning sacrifice––and our brother? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest the Rev.... more

Thanks to our audience for all your incredible questions! In this week’s episode, we tackle questions like: How could God... more

After Jesus’ disciples receive the Holy Spirit, they become God’s temple and the physical embodiment of Jesus on earth. This... more

What does it mean for Jesus to be humanity’s cosmic priest? It means he intercedes on behalf of humanity––and so... more

Why were the Levitical priests always getting mad at Jesus? Jesus identified himself as another of God’s anointed priests––except he... more

What will God do with the continually failing Levitical priesthood? God announces that he will elect his own faithful priest... more

The origins of Israel’s royal priesthood are anything but glamorous. From Moses rejecting God five times to Aaron creating an... more

What do Abraham, Melchizedek, and David all have in common? They’re part of the unfolding theme of the royal priesthood... more

In the story of the Bible, all the main players are prophets, priests, or kings. While it might seem foreign... more

A coming king and a bunch of crying babies? Psalm 8 can seem kind of confusing. But when we look... more

How can the book of Ephesians contribute to conversations surrounding modern race and justice issues? Tim and Jon interview New... more

From biblical deconstruction to the responsibility of Jesus followers in government and social justice, we’re looking at what the Bible... more

Thank you to our audience for your incredible questions. In this week’s episode, we tackle questions like, did Adam represent... more

God’s plan has always been to bring all of humanity into one diverse and connected family. Jesus carried forward this... more

In the book of Romans, Paul talks about humanity being justified by faith, but what does this have to do... more

God wants people from all nations to be a part of his family, but Jesus’ mission was focused on Israel.... more

Who did Jesus come for? Throughout the Gospel accounts, Jesus is laser-focused on Israel. Yet his ministry and even his... more

In this special year-end episode, Tim and Jon reflect on 2020, share stories from our listeners, and look ahead to... more

Why do God’s chosen people have just as many moral failings as anyone else in the Bible? In this week’s... more

What does divine election have to do with God’s blessing for all nations? In this week’s episode, we’re picking up... more

What was so bad about the Tower of Babel? In this episode, Tim and Jon examine the cycle of division... more

What is God’s picture of an ideal humanity? In this podcast episode, Tim and Jon look at Genesis 1-2 and... more

Jesus unites his followers across cultural and ethnic lines as members of his global family. But that doesn’t mean cultural... more

Sometimes the Bible seems to contradict itself––God is slow to anger, except for the times he appears to get mad... more

Are we called to have blind trust in God? Not exactly. People in the Bible trusted God because he had... more

Despite generations of rebellion and sin, God continues to pursue his people with his promise-keeping loyalty and generosity. In this... more

God demonstrates his wrath by handing his people over to the natural consequences of their own destructive decisions, which ultimately... more

Jesus saw himself as the one who would drink the cup of God’s wrath, which meant dying in Israel’s place... more

It seems like God gets angry all the time in the Hebrew Bible, but then Jesus arrives on the scene... more

Noses that burn hot? Turning your face away? Drinking a cup of wrath? These unfamiliar phrases are found in biblical... more

The flood is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, yet this story of judgment seems to be... more