Mark

Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew word for “serve” or “worship” used in key Bible verses.

Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew word for “remember” used in key Bible verses.

Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew word for “sign” used in key Bible verses.

Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew words for “outcry” used in key Bible verses.

Watch a short video that explains the Hebrew meaning of the name for Passover and the story behind one of the Bible’s most important festivals.

Discover the meaning of the two metaphors Jesus uses to identify false prophets—the wolves in sheep’s clothing and the good tree versus bad tree.

Watch a video and learn what Jesus means in Matthew 7:3-5 when he says to take the plank out of your own eye before taking the speck out of another’s.

Watch a short animated video that defines the Greek word “basileia” in its biblical context and explains how it relates to God, humanity, and creation.

Watch a short animated video that explains what Jesus means in Matthew 6:25-34 when he says not to worry, and discover the solution he offers.

"You are not able to serve both God and mammon." Watch a short video that explains what Jesus meant by the word "mammon" in Matthew 6:24.

Watch a short, animated video that explains the purpose of fasting and some examples of fasting in the Bible.

Watch a short, animated video that explains what the Greek word “teleios” means in Matthew 5:48 and throughout the biblical story.

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.

Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Greek word for hell (gehenna) in the story of the Bible.

Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Greek word for righteousness in the story of the Bible.

What does the Hebrew word “torah” mean in the Bible? Explore the many ways this word is used and how it connects to Jesus.

Discover the meaning of the Hebrew word “dām” in the Bible, which refers to blood, life, humanity, and the connection between human life and the ground.

John the Baptist calls for repentance through a water baptism, preparing people for a new way of life and announcing Jesus’ arrival.

“Erets,” the Hebrew word for land or earth, appears throughout the Bible as the realm that exists between the heavens above and the chaotic waters below.

Discover the meaning of “tannin” in Hebrew, a leviathan (serpent) who symbolizes death and disorder and is ultimately defeated by God’s power.

Discover the Hebrew meaning of “tov,” a word used to describe God’s beautiful, thriving harmony among plants, trees, and animals that reflects what is morally good in the world.

Discover the Hebrew meaning of “ets,” a term used to describe large trees, firewood, bushes, or vines in the Bible, including the tree of life.

Learn about Elijah, whose name means “my God is Yahweh,” and see how God empowers him to revive a widow’s son and guide Israel back to Yahweh.

Discover the meaning of “shamayim,” the Hebrew term for heavens. In the biblical imagination, this is the realm above Earth where God’s throne exists.

There are so many translations of the Bible, but which one is best? Check out our latest Bible Basics video to understand how to approach choosing a translation.

Have you ever wondered about the earliest translations of the Bible? Get a quick introduction to the history of biblical translations with our latest Bible Basics video.

Who was Jesus and what was his message of God’s Kingdom really about? In this Bible Basics video, we take a quick look at the person of Jesus.

Mark’s gospel account shows Jesus as an unexpected Messiah who came not as a political ruler but as a servant. Religious leaders, crowds, and even his disciples questioned Jesus’ authority as Jesus focused on establishing God’s Kingdom on earth.

What does a restored world look like? The words of Isaiah 61 describe a new creation filled with abundance and ordered by right relationships. In this video, we reflect on the prophet's vision of a new Eden and how it reaffirms God's promises to the people who never lost hope.

Psalm 1 describes the path to a good life and the path to ruin. There are two ways of being human, and what we choose to meditate on makes all the difference.