Learn about a key biblical word or perplexing passage of Scripture through exploring the cultural context and larger biblical story.
Insights
Vocab Insight: Kavod / Glory
The Hebrew word glory ("kavod") describes a physical heaviness or social weightiness.
Vocab Insight: Mishkan / Dwelling Place
Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew word for “dwelling” in key Bible verses.
Vocab Insight: Nissah / Test
The Hebrew word nissah, usually translated as “test,” describes an opportunity to have the truth about yourself revealed.
Vocab Insight: Midbar / Wilderness
The Hebrew word midbar describes a harsh wilderness that is resistant to life.
Vocab Insight: Kopher / Ransom
Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew word for "ransom" or "redemption payment" in the Bible.
Vocab Insight: Ga'al / Redeem
Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew word for "to redeem" in the Bible.
Vocab Insight: ’Avad / Serve, Work
Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew word for “serve” or “worship” used in key Bible verses.
Vocab Insight: Zakar / Remember
Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew word for “remember” used in key Bible verses.
Vocab Insight: ’Ot / Sign
Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew word for “sign” used in key Bible verses.
Vocab Insight: Tse’aqah / Outcry
Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Hebrew words for “outcry” used in key Bible verses.
Passage Insight: Good Tree vs. Bad Tree
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.
Passage Insight: Speck in the Eye
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.
Vocab Insight: Basileia / Kingdom
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.
Passage Insight: Do Not Worry
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.
Vocab Insight: Mammon / Wealth
"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.
Passage Insight: Purpose of Fasting
Watch a short, animated video that explains the purpose of fasting and some examples of fasting in the Bible.
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.
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.
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.
Vocab Insight: Dikaiosune / Righteousness
Watch a short, animated video that explains the meaning of the Greek word for righteousness in the story of the Bible.
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.
Vocab Insight: Dām / Blood
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.
Character Insight: John the Baptizer
John the Baptist calls for repentance through a water baptism, preparing people for a new way of life and announcing Jesus’ arrival.
Vocab Insight: Erets / Land
“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.
Vocab Insight: Tannin / Dragon
Discover the meaning of “tannin” in Hebrew, a leviathan (serpent) who symbolizes death and disorder and is ultimately defeated by God’s power.
Vocab Insight: Tov / Good
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.
Vocab Insight: Ets / Tree
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.
Character Insight: Elijah
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.
Vocab Insight: Shamayim / Skies
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.
Bible Basics: Choosing a Translation
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.
Bible Basics: History of Bible Translations
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.
Bible Basics: Jesus of Nazareth
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.