Insights
Learn about a key biblical word or perplexing passage of Scripture through exploring the cultural context and larger biblical story.
9 Episodes
Vocab Insight: Dikaiosune / Righteousness
1:00
Vocab Insight: Torah / Instruction
What does the Hebrew word “torah” mean in the Bible? Explore the many ways this word is used and how it connects to Jesus.
1:00
Passage Insight: The Meaning of Fulfill
Watch a short, animated video that explains what Jesus meant when he said he didn't come to abolish the Torah or Prophets but to fulfill them.
1:00
Vocab Insight: Gehenna / Valley of Wailing
Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Greek word for hell (gehenna) in the story of the Bible.
1:00
Passage Insight: Jesus in the Divorce Debate
What are legitimate reasons for divorce according to the Bible? Watch this video and learn the wisdom Jesus teaches while talking with the Pharisees about an ancient Mosaic law.
2:33
Passage Insight: Creative Nonviolence
Watch a short, animated video that explains how Jesus dealt with injustice in the world and examples of how he invites his followers to do the same.
2:05
Vocab Insight: Teleios / Whole
Watch a short, animated video that explains what the Greek word “teleios” means in Matthew 5:48 and throughout the biblical story.
1:00
Passage Insight: Jesus and Short Prayers
Watch a short, animated video that explains why Jesus told his disciples not to use vain repetitions in prayer in Matthew 6:7-8.
1:27
Passage Insight: Purpose of Fasting
Watch a short, animated video that explains the purpose of fasting and some examples of fasting in the Bible.
3:15