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- Shalom / PeaceBiblical peace is about wholeness or completeness, and it was brought to earth in the person of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
- Peace: Wholeness, Completion, and FlourishingThe word "shalom" in the Hebrew Bible means peace, but its meaning goes far beyond the absence of conflict. In this episode, Jon and Tim trace the biblical meaning of peace and show how Advent points to the arrival of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
- What Does It Mean to Make Peace? (The Beatitudes Pt. 4)What will it cost us to live like Jesus in our world? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the cultural tensions surrounding Jesus and what it means to follow him and be peacemakers in a world marked by violent conflict.
- The Brothers Come Together in PeaceIn this session, we continue to explore the theme of a hoped-for unity of the divided nations. We’ll explore Isaiah’s vision for reconciliation and also see the way Paul was driven by this hope.
- The BeatitudesDive into an in-depth exploration of Jesus’ nine beatitudes in Matthew 5. See how these short wisdom statements imagine a new social world grounded in true justice, peace, and love. Discover how this first section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12) connects with the larger biblical story.
- AdventAdvent marks the four weeks approaching Christmas, when Christian communities worldwide remember Jesus’ arrival—his advent—and together celebrate Jesus and his promise to bring peace on Earth.
- The Baptism of Jesus: Luke 3-9Jesus launches his ministry and announces that God's Kingdom is good news for the poor, reversing the expectations for Israel's promised Messiah.
- MalachiWhat is the book of Malachi about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.
- AdventJoin Tim and Jon as they reflect on the Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love and look at how the biblical roots of these themes shape how we wait for the present and coming Messiah.
- Hope: Waiting, Stretching, and TrustingIn this episode, Jon and Tim explore how the biblical story reframes hope as active waiting, a practice that keeps us moving toward God’s promises.
- What Went Wrong With Solomon on Mount Zion?After King David's failures, we hope that his son Solomon will fare better on the cosmic mountain of Mount Zion. And initially, he does! In a cosmic mountain moment when God offers to give him anything he wants, he humbly asks only for wisdom to discern good from bad. In response, God gives him wisdom plus material blessing, leading to an era of unparalleled abundance and peace in the cosmic mountain city of Jerusalem. During this time, the king builds a splendorous temple on Mount Zion. But with no limits on his power or resources, Solomon soon compromises. Slave labor, hundreds of wives, foreign gods—what happened here? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Solomon’s highs and lows, exploring how too much good can corrupt even the wisest of leaders.
- Trees of the AncientsThe tree of life represents God’s own life given as a gift to humanity. This image echoes across ancient Near Eastern cultures, and even today, people long for the peace and security symbolized in the tree of life.
- Jacob’s SilenceWhat happens when God’s covenant of peace is used as a weapon for vengeance? Trace hyperlinks to uncover the inversion of God's justice in the flood story.
- Easter and Holy WeekDive deep into the events that are remembered and celebrated during Easter and Holy Week and discover their meaning and significance to the biblical story.
- The 10 CommandmentsLearn the purpose and importance of the 10 Commandments within the larger story of the Bible, and see how they lead people into Jesus’ loving way of life.
- Holy SpiritExplore a guide to the role of the Holy Spirit in the story of the Bible. Learn about the Spirit’s nature and purpose, and discover answers to frequently asked questions.
- RedemptionDive into our free guide on redemption, and learn about its multi-layered meaning by examining key Old and New Testament stories.
- The Exodus WayDiscover the literary pattern of exodus and explore key movements from Abraham in the Old Testament to the exodus of all creation in the New Testament.
- The MountainExplore mountains in the Bible, and see their significance as sacred places where Heaven and Earth meet.
- Cities in the BibleConsider the deeper meaning and significance of cities in the Bible as a literary theme, including their purpose, their inherent weaknesses and strengths, and their place in God’s ultimate plan to restore the world.
