The hosts reflect on their accomplishments of the past year and express their excitement for new projects in 2024. They discuss the themes of trusting in God's generosity and the transformative impact of BibleProject. They highlight the popularity of their podcast and the growth of their platform. They also talk about their upcoming project on the Sermon on the Mount and the importance of understanding its context.

The hosts explore topics like deception in sin, self-deception, and its consequences, the connection between Rahab and the chaotic city of Jericho, and the pronunciation of Hebrew letters. They also discuss making connections in Bible study, the concept of chaos and its symbolism, and the danger of labeling and dehumanizing others. The episode ends with gratitude for questions and a preview of the upcoming series on the Sermon on the Mount.

Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, NASA astronaut, shares her experiences in space and reflects on the cyclic pattern of biblical narrative. They discuss chaos in space, its symbolism in the Bible, and the awe-inspiring view from space. They also explore the concept of chaos and its relation to the vast scale of the universe, reflecting on the fragility and beauty of our world.

Explore the symbolism of the chaos dragon in the book of Revelation. Discuss themes of victory over death, biblical imagery, Jewish literature, and earthly power structures. Analyze symbolism of the woman dressed in sun, moon, and stars and the ongoing conflict with the dragon. Reflect on the fear of death, self-care, and upcoming episodes.

The hosts discuss how the Apostle Paul uses the dragon symbolism to depict death and disorder in his letters. They explore the relevance and symbolism of the sea dragon in the Bible. They delve into the use of dragon and snake imagery by the early apostles, particularly Paul, to personify sin and death as forces of evil. They analyze the metaphor of food as power and God's victory over Satan. They explore the concept of new creation and first fruits in relation to Jesus' resurrection. They discuss the power of death and its connection to cosmic disruption and recreation. They emphasize the symbiotic relationship between ideas and ways of living.

This podcast explores the biblical theme of the Chaos Dragon and how Jesus, the coming king, slays it in an unexpected way. They discuss surrendering to chaos, the significance of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, and the power of God. Jesus reveals Satan's true power and the apostles address the power of death. They also discuss projects, subtitles, and express gratitude to the audience.

Exploring the symbolism of the Chaos Dragon in the Bible and Jesus' power over it. Discussing the presence of dragons and chaos in Scripture. Examining the connection between dragon slaying and the story of Jesus. Analyzing Jesus' tests in the wilderness and instructions for spreading the message. Highlighting Jesus' authority over chaos, evil, and spiritual beings. Exploring Jesus' teachings on resisting worldly powers and entering the kingdom.

Daniel 7 describes a dream where four chaos monsters oppress God's people. Yahweh appears as the ultimate dragon slayer. A human-like figure joins the fight. The hosts explore the sea dragon and the son of man characters, the fiery throne, and the battle between the super duper dragon and the storm god. They discuss corrupt kings aligning with chaos and the backstory of Daniel.

In the story of the Bible, the dragon is a recurring symbol of chaos, death, and destruction. The good news is, Yahweh is the dragon slayer, and he gives humans power over the dragon too. But in the Bible—and in our own lives—we can encounter stories like Job’s. The scroll of Job explores what happens when a righteous person, someone who should be experiencing God's Eden blessing, gets their life co-opted by the dragon instead. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they explore the story of Job.View more resources on our website →Timestamps Part one (00:00-14:13)Part two (14:13-20:05)Part three (20:05-29:56)Part four (29:56-37:55)Part five (37:55-46:28)Part six (46:28-59:31)Referenced ResourcesPiercing Leviathan: God's Defeat of Evil in the Book of Job (New Studies in Biblical Theology, Volume 56), Eric OrtlundPlaying With Dragons: Living With Suffering and God, Andrew R. AngelInterested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTSAdditional sound design by the BibleProject teamShow produced by Cooper Peltz with Associate Producer Lindsey Ponder, Lead Editor Dan Gummel, and Editors Tyler Bailey and Frank Garza. Mixed by Tyler Bailey. Transcript edited by Grace Vang. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by Hannah Woo.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The podcast explores the symbolism of the Chaos Dragon in the Psalms, representing chaos and disorder. It discusses the cosmic battle of creation and Yahweh's role in defending creation. The podcast also explores the concept of Yahweh as the Dragon Slayer and how His power is manifested in the order of creation. It delves into themes of rebellion and cosmic order and reflects on the destruction of the temple. The hosts also discuss Job's encounter with the chaos dragon and the challenge of processing suffering.