It is comforting to know that the great patriarch, Abraham, had a problem that we are all too familiar with ourselves. He had a hard time waiting on the Lord. He had a hard time trusting that God would be faithful to keep His covenant or His promises. Abraham tried to protect himself. He lied a lot. He tried to enforce his own plans over God's plans with dire results. God's ever-present trees continue to play an important role in His story.Videosthebibleproject.comThe Old Testament Overview: Genesis 12-50The Torah Series: Genesis 12-50Apologetics PressDid God Tempt Abraham? Eric LyonsPodcaststhebibleproject.comThe Family of God Series: Abraham, the Immigrant and CircumcisionScripturesGenesis 16, 17, 18, 20,21 and 22

God chose a man from a pagan family to bring his people forward in history. Like most of God's chosen people, Abram was not without his flaws. We follow him on his journey with his beautiful wife, Sarai. BONUS content today as we sidebar to meet a very important priest and king of Salem, Melchizedek. Who was he and why is he important? Videosthebibleproject.comThe Royal Priest Series: Abraham and Melchizedek (5 min)Old Testament Overview Genesis 12-50 (8 min, printable poster attached)The Torah Series Gen 12-50 (5 min)Podcaststhebibleproject.comThe Royal Priest Series: Who was Melchizedek (44 min)The Royal Priest Series: Why Melchizedek Matters (60 min)ScripturesGenesis 12:6-9Genesis 12:11-17Genesis 13:3-18Genesis 14:13-18Genesis 15:9-21

In this episode, we begin to look specifically at how God uses trees to continue His plan for man! Trees play an important role in the narratives of Noah  and Abram. We will study them and numerous "heroes of faith" as we continue our study of trees in scripture. ScripturesGenesis 3:16Genesis 4Exodus 25:10-11Genesis 5:29Genesis 6:5-7Genesis 6:14-15Genesis 8:20-22Genesis 1:29Genesis 9:2-4Joshua 24:2Genesis 12:1-4Videos: www.bibleproject.comGenesis 1-11 (6 minutes)Genesis 12-50 (5 minutes)Podcasts: www.bibleproject.comThe Genesis Scroll - 9 episodes

Why do we always crave the ONE thing we cannot have? The things that are bad for us. God has provided SO much for us. If something were good for us, wouldn't He tell us to take as much of it as we wish and enjoy it? When we chose to play God and make decisions for ourselves, decisions against God's provision for us, things do not go well. We need to work to stay away from shiny objects so we can live in peace and be trees of blessing to one another. ScripturesGenesis 2:15-17Proverbs 11:30Genesis 5:29Isaiah 14:3Genesis 6:62 Samuel 19:2Ephesians 5:22-25Matthew 20:28Genesis 1:28Song of Songs 7:11Genesis 4:7Genesis 3:17-19Videos: www.bibleproject.com (download the free app!)Royal Priests of Eden - 6 minutesThe Series: Royal Priests of Eden - 6 video seriesBlogpost: www.bibleproject.comWere Adam and Eve Priests in Eden?

Where did the mythology regarding creation come from? You might be surprised to learn that it can all be tied together and easily seen as originating from the same true event. The Tree of Life and other Biblically accurate creation events appear as common concepts in pagan myths developed after the Tower of Babel. We develop a timeline to look at the history of these myths - their rise and fall. ResourcesTimeline per archaeologists 4300 BC The Flood4200 BC The Tower of Babel3000 BC Akkadian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Babylonian creation myths appear2100 BC Gilgamesh (oldest known written literature) 1450-1400 BC Genesis is written by Moses400 BC Alternative creation myths are abandoned 200 BC Dead Sea Scrolls contain some of Genesis in Hebrew3 AD  Two manuscripts combined contain all of Genesis in Greek5 AD Complete manuscript of Genesis in GreekGoogle Searches for photos:"Creation Myths""Temple of Karnak""Hittite tree of life goats""Nimrud tree cherubim"www.thebibleproject.orgVideo The Tree of LifeVideo Series Creation Series (5)Blogpost The Tree of Life Lost But Not Forgotten Podcast series The Tree of Life (10)

In Episode 17 we list 7 ways in which people and trees are comparable in scripture and we quote some of those scriptures. We then turn to The Tree of Life, the most famous tree in the world! What happened there? Was it all bad? Let's take a look. Resources:www.thebibleproject.org - Video The Temple,5 part Video Series, Creation Series10 Episode Podcast, The Tree of Life Blogpost , The Tree if Life, Gone but Not ForgottenGoggle Search-"apostle Paul metamorphosis "Online Article-Christian Metamorphosis by Paul Niesen

God begins to teach us an analogy between humans and trees on the very first page of His Word.  Trees are miraculous sustainers of human life on earth and a very good example of God's care and provision for us. Preachers and writers in the 1800s found this a fine topic to expound upon, but it has fallen out of favor these days. Why? Scriptures: Genesis Chapter 1 and 2Books: Reforesting Faith, What Do Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love for Us"  by Matthew SleethPodcasts: Breakpoint: What Trees Tell Us About the Nature of God with Matthew SleethUnhurriedliving: Podcast 157, Reforesting Faith with Matthew SleethBronchogram available online at www.healthline.com. Search for 3D TracheaPoetry: Trees by Joyce KilmerWoodman, Spare That Tree by George Pope MorrisChildren 's Fiction based upon Bible truths:At The Back of the North Wind  by George McDonaldThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Hobbit and Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienOnline sermons on the Bible and trees from the 1800sAll by Charles Spurgeon: The Leafless TreeThe Apple Tree in the WoodThe Sound in the Mulberry TreeThe Tree in God's Court

Every Bible author carried the theme of trees throughout scripture. Did you know this fact?  Have you seen this theme beyond Jesus as the sprout, the root, the branch or the tree? With this episode, we begin a new and very important Bible theme: TREES!Scripture Genesis Ch. 1 and 2, Exodus 3, Psalm 1, John 15, Matthew 13, Acts 5:30, 10:39, 13:29Video: www.bibleproject.com  - The Tree of LifePodcasts: www.bibleproject.com - 10 episodes of The Tree of Life podcast

Think of all the well encounters you can remember from scripture. There are many. Did you know they form a pattern? Do you know how God uses wells to accomplish His will for man? In this episode we will explore God's use of wells leading up to one specific pivotal encounter at a well.

There are some surprising nuggets of scripture in this episode.  God controls all water and all weather. Let's look at how He uses different forms of water to bring blessings as well as curses to His people in Bible history. He often used weather to help His people in times of warfare and even keeps His own armory for just such occasions!

God's Word describes a time when no one could simply turn a handle and access clean, pure, water as most of us do today.  God uses water and water metaphors to bless His people, help His people in times of trouble and encourage His people towards obedience. ScripturesDeuteronomy 8:7, Deuteronomy 10:17, Numbers 33:33, Psalm 74:15,16 Psalm 65:9, 1 Kings 17:3-6, Isaiah 32:5, 29, Proverbs 18:4, Job 6:14-17, Isaiah 34:9=10, Joel 23:10, Psalm 126:4, Isaiah 59:18-20, Isaiah 32:2, Isaiah 66:12, Isaiah 32:2, Joshua 15:19, 1 Kings 17,18, 2 Kings 3:19, Genesis 7:11, Psalm 74:15, Psalm 104:10-14, Psalm 114:8, Hosea 13:15, Isaiah 51:36,37, Isaiah 41:17,18, Joel 3:17,18, Isaiah 58:11, Psalm 36:9, Jeremiah 2:13, Isaiah 35:6,7, Zechariah 13:1, Proverbs 10:1, 13:14, 16:22, 18:4, 14:27

Physically, symbolically and spiritually the river of life began in Eden. In this episode we follow that life giving stream and take a look at how God uses rivers and streams in His story of His relationship with man. Bible Project Podcasts"The Mountain Garden and the Human Ideal""Rivers Flowing Upward"ScripturesGenesis 2:10-14, 13:10, 11:1-4, 45:18,20; Genesis 2:11-12, Genesis 16:7, 25:18, Exodus 16:33, Numbers 11:7, Exodus 25:7, 28:9, Genesis 10:6-7, 2Chronicles 32:30, 33:14, 1Kings 1:33,38,45; Psalm 46:4, Ezekiel 47:9, Revelation 21:10, 22:1; Genesis 13:10, Genesis 32:23-30, Hosea 12:4, Deuteronomy 21:1-9, 2 Kings 5:1-14, Matthew 3:5-11, Job 20:17, Exodus 7:14-23, Exodus 14:22-31, Psalm 74, 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 16:30, Isaiah 8:5-8, Genesis 2: 11-14, Numbers 24:6, Psalm 36:7-10, Psalm 46:4, Isaiah 48:18-22, Amos 5:24, Isaiah 48:22, 52:7, 53:5, 54:10,13, 55:12, 57:2,19,21, 59:8, 60:7, 66:12, Isaiah 33:20-22, Ezekiel 47:1-9, Joel 3:18, Zechariah 14:8, Revelation 22:1-2

We begin our new Bible theme study of WATER with this episode. God uses water both symbolically and physically in His story of man. Quick, what examples can you remember?Bible Project Videos - 15 minutes"Water of Life," and "The Temple"Bible Project Podcasts - 1 hour +/-"Episode 21: Chaotic Waters," "Episode 15: Crossing Chaotic Waters," "Chaotic Waters and Baptism"ScripturesGenesis 1:2,3, Psalm 24:12,  Psalm 135:5-6,  Exodus 20:4, Psalm 104:5, Psalm 75:2-3, 1Samuel2:8, Genesis 2:15

What is the role of the Spirit of God in Revelation? What role did Jesus give to the Holy Spirit? What role does the Spirit play today? Does it reside in you? In your church family? Do you see the book of Revelation as a book of consolation and hope? if not, perhaps you will after this episode. Scriptures:Revelation 11:11 , 1:10, 4:2, 19:9-10, 2:7,11,17,29, 3:6,13,22, John 14:15-18, Revelation 22:16-17, 1:4, 16:14-16, 5:13, 7:10, 1:4-5, Matthew 28:18-20, John 14:26, Revelation 3:1, 4:5, Zechariah 4:2, Revelation 5:6, 22:17-20Other Resources:Articles - Apologetics Press - apologeticspress.org - has many articles about then Holy Spirit. Specifically, I recommend the article by Kyle Butts, "The Trinity."Videos:thebibleproject.com or their free ap - 2 short videosRevelation 1-11 and Revelation 12-22Podcasts:thebibleproject.com -2 on the Book of Revelation: "Revelation and Jesus in Modern Politics" and "Five Strategies for Reading Revelation"8 on Apocalyptic Literature -"Apocalypse Please," "Dreams and Visions," "Is the Gospel and Apocalypse?" "The Jewish Apocalypse Imagination," " A Walking, Talking Apocalypse,""Fice Strategies for Reading Revelation," "Does the Bible Predict the End of the World?" "The Blood Cries Out."

Some think the Spirit, or Holy Spirit, does not appear in the book of Revelation. You won 't find the words, "Holy Spirit," but The Spirit appears throughout the Revelation of Jesus! The Spirit appears complete as the perfect Seven Spirits. Are these Seven Spirits seen elsewhere in scripture? Have you ever thought of the Holy Spirit as seven Spirits combined? Scriptures: Revelation 1:4, 22:17, 1:10, 4:2, 1:10, 4:2, 17:3, 21:10, Zechariah 4:1-14, 5:6, 3:12, Isaiah 11:2-3, Proverbs 15:3, Revelation 5:12,13, Revelation Chapters 4 and 5Other Resources:Video: thebibleproject.com - "Apocalyptic Literature"Podcasts: thebibleproject.com - 8 episodes - "Apocalyptic Literature"Article: apologetics press.org - "The Trinity" by Kyle Butt

This episode mines Paul's letters to see what the Holy Spirit looks like when it is in us, and what our lives look like without it.  Jesus leaves His peace and The Holy Spirit with us but it is a conditional gift. We must do our part to attain the gift. Scriptures: Romans 8:11, Ephesians 6:10-18; Romans 8:23,28; 1Corinthians 12; Acts 2:4-14; Galatians 5:16-25; John 14:16,17,27

We examine The Spirit of God as it works mightily in the New Testament to fulfill God's plans by bringing Jesus to earth and preparing Him and others for His important message of the gospel.Scriptures: Matthew 1:18; Luke 3:21-22; Luke 4:1-2; Luke 10:17,21; Romans 1:3-4; John 20:21-22; Acts 2:11-2, 5, 13; Acts 13:2; Acts 16:6-7; 2 Corinthians 13:10www.bibleproject.com. Videos: Pentecost, Paul's Missionary Journeyswww.bibleproject.com Podcast: Pentecost and the Expected Unexpected Spirit, Podcast Episode 21: Jesus and God's Spirit

We examine the Old Testament scriptures identifying examples of God's Spirit empowering a variety of people enabling them to work His plan for man. ScripturesExodus 3:12, Numbers 11:16-25, Genesis 39:21-23,  Genesis 6:14-16, Exodus 31:1-3, Deuteronomy 34:9, 1Samuel 10:6-10, 1Samuel 16:1-14, Psalm 51:11, 1Kings3:12, 1Kings 4:29, Judges3:10; 6:34; 11:29; 14:6, Esther, Micah 3:8, Ezekiel 36:24-27, Ezekiel 37:9 and 14, Isaiah 11:1-2www.bibleproject.com Video: The Holy Spirit and videos on any book listed above

Do the Spirit of God and the Holy Spirit differ? Let's take a look. Man and  creatures share the same humble beginnings, both originate from the dirt. What is the difference in being "created" and being "formed?' Scripture ReferencesGenesis 1: - 3:24Acts 2: 1-13Psalm 104Acts 17: 24-28Additional Referencesthebibleproject.comVideo - Pentecost: Acts 1-7

The intersection of science and theology has often been a contentious one. Much to man's dismay, some things, like God and the source of His tremendous creation power, cannot be found scientifically. We look at some of the misleading experiments and theories of the 50s and 60s that have since been disproven and also reveal a secret kept by a famous and very intelligent scientist. Additional resourcesScriptures: Genesis 1:1-3, Jeremiah 4:23Is Atheism Dead?  by Eric MetaxasThe Creation Series videos on thebibleproject.comThe Genesis Scroll podcasts on thebibleproject.comYouTube: "Einstein's Biggest Blunder"