The Surprise of the City • The City Ep. 1
The theme of the city in the Bible is a surprising one. When cities are introduced in the story, they’re depicted as “bad”—a human response to increasing violence and the need for self-protection—and gardens are depicted as humanity’s ideal setting. However, in the book of Revelation, the new creation Jesus brings is a city. What’s going on here? Join Tim and Jon as they start exploring the biblical theme of the city.
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“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Kokon” by Plusma & Guillaume Muschalle
“Long Lost Friend” by Sam Stewart
“Just a Thought” by Tyler Bailey
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Love these long form videos!
Jacque Elul “the meaning of the city.”
You talk about God taking something flawed humans created, the City, and incorporating his own better version of it into his design with the City of Heaven. Are there other examples of that? I guess if there are, that could be a good theme to explore.
@BibleProject I love your work. I think a natural direction to go with theme studies is the Wilderness. It is also a huge component in prophecy, especially for the Remnant. I have been writing about the 'wilderness' for a couple years (not that you need my help). But I would love BibleProject style illustrations to help bring the wilderness scriptures into a visually immersive teaching tool.
What credentials do you guys have that give you expertise in interpreting the bible, just curious, or are these just your thoughts
thank You Lord for redeeming our broken and messed up world and even ourselves!
Does this tie into the discussion of spiritual warfare, and the importance of understanding dark influence on territories using “culture” as a vehicle?
The city life is "real" so life in the country or small towns aren't real, they're fake? Really not a good start. Your bias is showing.
I really don’t get what you are talking about
Are you saying it’s a sin to build or live in a city?
What are you talking about? Bad comes from sin, not from concentrated settlements.
it wasn't the "City" of Sodom that influenced Lot, it was the sin of the PEOPLE of Sodom……
Babylon the "City" is not evil, it was the PEOPLE of Babylon that were in the wrong, not the concentrated settlement called Babylon.
and as you DID point out, the kingdom of God has a ginormous capital city – New Jerusalem. and there was still the Jerusalem of today who Jesus seemed to love in the gospels.
it had bouncers there hahahaha I can't stop laughing then firewall pun not intended ahhh wonderful discussion
Could put the playlist in order? It is difficult to listen through.
Please help
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I’am sure I missed it – But why the pauses? Is there a written outline or a place where there are questions for us to go deeper on this topic? I love The Bible Project! You are both amazing!
Oooh. This is cool. I see where this is going. What an encouraging picture for first thing in the morning.
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Hey, I'm studying both the Bible and German, the end was such a pleasant suprise
Seems to me that the entire idea of denominationalism is based on the human thought that we can build the city of God. Doctrines become walls to keep out unsavory characters who hold differing opinions. Jesus prayed that believers would be one in the same way that He and the Father are one. Instead, humans have a better idea and build what they believe to be the city of God. Christianity has become a Devisive multitude of walled cities that oppose one another, rather than being a unified body as God intended. We really need to get back to the basics.
Can you please look into the loaves of bread. Its interesting that John the Baptist spoke about stone to children for Abraham and Satan spoke about stone to loaves of bread. Its odd that lots wife was turned into stone because of disobedience which is basically sin. So thoroughly engrossed about loaves of bread.
Since Dr Heiser has passed its good to find a safe space….God bkess you all
Too many ads , makes it hard to listen with soooo many interruptions, thanks snyway
That Tim Keller drop…hits a little differently now…
This is a fascinating video. I was completely captivated by it. I love the ideas. The Bible Project as a whole has been so helpful and really delightful. Taught me to look at the Bible as a whole for the first time in my life. Thank you Jon and Tim.
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