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The New Testament contains four ancient biographies of Jesus of Nazareth, and altogether they are called “the Gospel.” Each one tells the story as an announcement of good news that the crucified and risen Jesus is the true ruler of the nations. In this video, we explore why these accounts were written and how you can read them with greater insight.

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“Gospel” is one of the most common words in a Christian’s vocabulary. But what does it mean in the original languages of the Bible? In this video, we’ll discover that “gospel” is a royal announcement about Jesus, who is the crucified and risen King of the world who overcame death with his love.

0:00 What the word gospel means in the Bible
0:41 The gospel in the Old Testament
1:27 Jesus' gospel of God's kingdom
2:51 Jesus' followers spread the gospel

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In Ecclesiastes, we hear the skeptical voice of “the teacher.” He observes that living by the book of Proverbs doesn’t always bring positive results. Sometimes life is hard and defies neat explanations. How do you live with that tension, and still strive for wisdom? Ecclesiastes is the second of the three biblical wisdom books.

00:00 Introduction
00:25 Helpful info for understanding Ecclesiastes
01:18 A person's existence is a blink in time
02:01 Every human is going to die
02:30 Life is random
03:18 Life is like smoke
04:08 The surprising wisdom of Ecclesiastes
05:00 The proper response to the meaning of Ecclesiastes

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What exactly is the role of humans in the story of the Bible? Why does God care so much about us as powerless, created beings, and why are we compared to babbling babies in Psalm 8? In this video, we explore a fascinating biblical poem and discover deep insight into God’s purpose for humanity and all creation.

View more resources on Psalm 8:
-Psalm 8 Study Notes: https://tbp.xyz/psalm8studynotes
-Psalm 8 Script References: https://tbp.xyz/psalm8scriptreferences
-Psalm 8 blog: https://tbp.xyz/psalm8blog
-Psalm 8 podcast: https://tbp.xyz/psalm8podcast

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In the story of the Bible, God is depicted as a generous host who provides for the needs of his guests. However, humans live from a mindset of scarcity and hoard God’s many gifts. In this video on Generosity, we explore God’s plan for overcoming our selfishness by giving the ultimate gift of himself in the person of Jesus.

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In this video, we explore the importance of the ancient laws in the Old Testament. Why are they in the Bible, and what do they say to followers of Jesus? We explore how they fulfilled a strategic purpose in one key phase of the biblical story, leading up to Jesus who fulfilled the law and summarized it in the call to love God and love your neighbor as yourself.

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In Numbers, Israel leaves Mt. Sinai only to rebel against God at every step. God responds with short-term severity and long-term generosity as He leads them into the promised land.

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Watch our overview video on the book of Zephaniah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, Zephaniah announces God’s purifying judgment on Israel. It will remove evil and open up a new future where all people can flourish in peace.

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Watch our overview video on the book of Lamentations, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book itself is a collection of five funeral poems offered on behalf of Jerusalem after its destruction by Babylon.

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The word “love” is one of the sloppiest words in our language, as it primarily refers to a feeling that happens to a person. In the New Testament, “love” or "Agape" refers to a way of treating people that was defined by Jesus himself: seeking the well-being of others regardless of their response.

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What does the Bible really teach about heaven, and what is heaven’s relationship to earth? In this video, we explore the surprising biblical viewpoint that heaven and earth were meant to overlap, and how Jesus is on a mission to bring them together once and for all.

00:00 How to think about heaven and earth
1:00 Heaven and earth in the Garden of Eden
1:37 Where heaven and earth overlap in the biblical world
2:24 Being in God's presence through animal sacrifice
3:16 Heaven and earth overlap in Jesus
4:59 Heaven and earth are being reunited

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The second in a five-part series on the Gospel of Luke. We watch Jesus launch his ministry of good news for the poor and how he brought together people from very diverse backgrounds to live together in peace.

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The Angel of the Lord is one of the most fascinating spiritual beings in the Hebrew Scriptures. Every time this figure appears, he’s depicted as if he is God, but also an angel sent by God. In this video, we explore this paradoxical character and discover how he prepares us for the grand claims that will be made about Jesus in the New Testament.

Special thanks to Dr. Michael S. Heiser, author of “The Unseen Realm,” for script consulting on this series.

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Did you know that Israel’s tabernacle tent was designed as a symbolic garden of Eden? And did you know that Adam and Eve were proto-priests who lived and worked in the sacred space? In this video, we explore God’s plan for humanity to serve as royal priests over all creation and how the story of Jesus brings this priestly drama to its ultimate resolution.

View more resources on Royal Priests of Eden:
-Royal Priests of Eden Study Notes: https://tbp.xyz/priest01studynotes
-Royal Priests of Eden Script References: https://tbp.xyz/priest01scriptreferences
-Royal Priests of Eden blog: https://tbp.xyz/priest01blog
-Royal Priests of Eden podcast: https://tbp.xyz/priest01pod

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In this video, we explore the unique type of joy to which God’s people are called. It’s more than happy mood, but rather a choice to trust that God will fulfill his promises.

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Every story has to take place somewhere, and very often locations have a special meaning or significance evoked by events that already took place there. In this video, we explore how biblical authors use settings in the narrative to meet the reader's expectations or mess with them. Paying attention to locations and time in biblical stories unlocks deeper layers of meaning.

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"Transgression" is one of those Bible words that seems clear until you have to explain it to somebody. In this video, we'll explore the fascinating and sophisticated meaning of this biblical "bad word." Get ready for a sobering reflection on human nature.

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"Justice" is a felt need in our world today and a controversial topic. But what is justice, exactly, and who gets to define it? In this video, we'll explore the biblical theme of Justice and discover how it's deeply rooted in the story-line of the Bible that leads to Jesus.

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Jesus offered people eternal life. But what does that mean? Explore the meaning of a phrase that invites us into God’s life now and in the age to come.

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For more information on Eternal Life, check out the following resources:

-Eternal Life Script References: https://tbp.xyz/eternallifescript
-Eternal Life Blog post: https://tbp.xyz/eternallifeblogpost