In 1898, archaeologist Victor Loret made a stunning discovery deep in an Egyptian tomb that powerfully correlated with the Exodus story in the Bible. Join Joel as he tells the story of what Loret found and why it is so important!
Genre: Undervisning
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Tomb of the Exodus Pharaoh: What Was Found & Why You Don’t Know About It!
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Where Jesus Was Crucified: The archaeological evidence!
The Bible tells us that Jesus was crucified outside of the city walls of Jerusalem, at Golgotha, “the place of the skull.” Christians who lived in Jerusalem after his death knew exactly where that place was. But today, can we know with certainty the spot where Jesus was crucified? What does archaeology tell us?
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Hope
In the Bible people who have hope are very different from optimists! In this video, we’ll explore how biblical hope looks to God’s character alone as a basis for trusting that the future will be better than the present.
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Joy
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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Agape – Love
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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Character in Biblical Narrative
Most of us think of characters in the Bible as either sinners or saints, good or bad. At least that’s how Bible stories are presented to children. In this video, we’ll explore the ways biblical authors present characters as more complex and morally compromised than we usually imagine.
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Setting in Biblical Narrative
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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Sin Is Not Rule-Breaking
The word “sin” is one of the most common bad words in the Bible, but what does it really mean? In this video, we’ll explore the concept of “moral failure” that underlies this important biblical word. Get ready to discover a profound and realistic portrait of the human condition.
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Design Patterns in Biblical Narrative
Design patterns are one of the key ways the biblical authors have unified the storyline of the Bible. Individual stories across the Old and New Testaments have been coordinated through repeated words and parallel themes. These patterns highlight core themes of the biblical story and show how it all leads to Jesus.
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Transgression
“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.
