In the ancient world, firstborn sons received inheritance and blessing from their fathers. But throughout the story of the Bible, God takes this cultural norm and turns it upside-down. In this podcast series, Tim and Jon discuss the theme of the firstborn in the Bible and how God overturns human systems and redefines power.
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The Covenants | Themes | The Bible Pr...
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The Meaning and Purpose of Anointing ...
What is the purpose of anointing? Watch our theme video to understand the ritual throughout the Bible and how it relates to Jesus and his followers. In this video, you'll learn... 1. Where the first anointing took place 2. What anointing oil symbolizes 3. Specific examples of anointing in the Bib...
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Blessing and Curse | Themes | The Bib...
\"Blessing\" is a religious-sounding word that we use a lot. We say “Bless you!” after a sneeze, or that we're “so blessed” when life is good. We may even use #blessed when posting a vacation photo. But what does blessing mean in the Bible? In this video, we trace the theme of blessing and curse ...
