The Mountain E10 — The prophet Isaiah depicts Mount Zion as a cosmic mountain where Heaven and Earth overlap and God’s blessings flow down to all of creation. But Isaiah also lived in the real Jerusalem that had Mount Zion at its center, which was filled with corruption, injustice, and idolatry. So in his prophecies, he balances hope in this future new Eden with warnings of judgment on Jerusalem’s proud and corrupt elites. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the many iterations of the mountain theme in Isaiah 2-4, including how Jesus and his disciples embody the imagery of Isaiah’s anointed servant and the remnant community.

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Timestamps

• Chapter 1: The Ideal and Corrupt Mount Zion, Leading to Judgment (0:00-22:55)
• Chapter 2: A Day of Yahweh Against the Rich, Powerful, and Proud (22:55-32:32)
• Chapter 3: A Holy Remnant on a Renewed Mount Zion (32:32-53:40)

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Referenced Resources

• 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

• “Bimmer M6” by Kreatev
• “Sunlight (feat. Jintonic)” by Kendall Miles
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and also provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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In our final episode of 2024, Tim, Jon, and BibleProject CEO, Steve Atkinson, reflect on ten years of the project, all the resources we got to make and share this year, and the patrons who made it possible. The guys then give a sneak peek of what’s coming up next for BibleProject in 2025.

Timestamps

1. Ten Year Anniversary and Our Patron Community (0:00-9:25)
2. Strategic Relationships (9:25-19:49)
3. 2024 Engagement With Our Resources (19:49-30:51)
4. Looking Back at a Year in the Sermon on the Mount (30:51-35:41)
5. 2025 Podcast Themes (35:41-37:43)
6. Reading the Bible in Community (37:43-41:54)
7. In Space With Astronaut Tracy Caldwell-Dyson (41:54-44:29)
8. Gratitude (44:29-47:39)

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Referenced Resources

• Watch our 2024 end of year video, where Jon and Tim explore “purple dot moments”—experiences of God’s Kingdom here on Earth. Plus, catch a glimpse of what’s coming in 2025.
• 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

• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and also provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Special thanks to our guest, Steve Atkinson.

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The Mountain E9 — The mountain theme shows up again and again in biblical narrative, but it’s also prominent in the Psalms. Particularly in Psalms 15-24, the biblical authors reflect on the traits of the one who can ascend and dwell on God’s holy mountain. At first, this question focuses on King David and his royal successors as they endure suffering, despair, and ultimately vindication, which leads to blessing for Israel and the nations. But eventually, it’s not just the Davidic king but a whole community of the faithful ascending the mountain! In this episode, Jon and Tim survey the mountain theme through the Psalms scroll and reflect on what it takes to be with God there.

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Timestamps

• Chapter 1: Recap of Where We’ve Been (0:00-10:21)
• Chapter 2: Psalm 2: God’s Anointed One on a Mountain (10:21-19:34)
• Chapter 3: Psalms 15-24: The King and His Crew Ascend the Mountain (19:34-51:05)
• Chapter 4: A Hyperlink in Revelation 2 to Psalm 2 (51:05-1:02:39)

Official Episode Transcript

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Referenced Resources

• The Arrival of the King: The Shape and Story of Psalms 15-24 by Carissa Quinn
• 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

• “Sum Sum” by Ben Bada Boom
• “Sunkissed Cycles” by lloom
• “Astér” by Kissamilé
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and also provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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