11 episodes
Bridges to the Bible Brian Johnson
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- Religion & Spirituality
The world of the Bible is different than our own. Thousands of miles and years separate us. How can we relate to this foreign world? Our goal is to bridge the gap between their world and ours to help us better understand what it meant to them so we can better apply it to us.
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Introduction to History
One of the core classes we take in school is history. Was this a subject you enjoyed or not? How much of it do you remember? Why is it so important that it is a required subject? What actually is history and how does it help us better understand the Bible?
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Communal Culture: Recap
We hope you've enjoyed this series on communal culture in the Bible. Here is a quick recap of what we've covered.
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Communal Culture Episode 7: Table Fellowship
Who do you eat with? Meals in the ancient world were more than just what was on the table - who was at the table was even more important. Jesus’s controversial choice of dinner guests drew mixed reactions. What does it mean to be invited to eat with Jesus?
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Communal Culture Episode 6: Redemption of the Father's House
What happens when life falls apart? How do you pick up the pieces? One of the ways the lives of people in the Bible were reassembled was by being redeemed. Redemption was not an abstract idea to them. Join us as we explore what redemption meant to them and what that means for us today.
Be sure to view the episode guide to go deeper with notes, discussion questions, and more: https://bridgestothebible.com/2020/11/video-series-communal-culture-episode-6-redemption-for-the-fathers-house/ -
Communal Culture Episode 5: Marriage and Family
Did Jesus promise us a mansion in heaven? Learn about ancient Israelite marriage and family customs to interpret imagery used in the New Testament.
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Communal Culture Episode 4: The Father's House
What is the basic building block of ancient society? How does the Bible use imagery of “the father’s house” to us teach about our relationship with God?
Be sure to view the episode guide to go deeper with notes, discussion questions, and more: https://bridgestothebible.com/2020/10/video-series-communal-culture-episode-4-the-fathers-house/