3 Ways to Choose to Live in "Babylon" (and Which Jesus Chose)

If followers of Jesus are to give their total allegiance to God’s Kingdom, how should they relate to the governments and power structures of their own day? In this video, we’ll see how the experience of Daniel and his friends in Babylonian exile offers wisdom for navigating this tension. Following Jesus in the 21st century means learning the way of the exile.
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[@antonytebogo1111]

[MATTHEW 19:26] "And Jesus looking upon them Said to them, With Men this is Impossible; But with God all things are Possible". [LUKE 1:37] King James Version 37"For with God nothing shall be Impossible".

[@Super_BeastGirl]

I think this is something we as Christian's in the US need to think really hard about, and learn to balance. Because people take it to the extreme in defending the flag and the borders... we belong to Gods kingdom first and foremost. My allegiance is to him not the US.

[@garmarrod]

Amen to this comment. I believe the same.

[@matthewbateman6487]

I believe this is a great point. Yes, I'm glad to live in America -- but we often confuse 'The American Way' with God's way, even when it often isn't. He doesn't love us more than other nations. Jesus said, 'To whom much is given, much is required'. And we certainly have been given a ton! I don't think we're being the stewards we are called to be.

[@KellyBezz]

As Matthew Bateman so eloquently stated the USA was begun on principles the founding fathers got from the Scriptures. They wanted our country to honor our Creator as we are made in the image of God to rule on His behalf. Like Matthew said, we sure aren’t doing a very good job with what we have been given though. We can do much better. The freedoms we are afforded are indeed a blessing and we need to not take them for granted at all.

[@slossboss]

Even more so, God does not just hold individuals accountable for their sin, but also nations, and a nation that doesn't repent of its sin will always be tormented by it.

[@hummingbird4932]

@steveXracer so was Israel in the Bible. See how well they did... Even if the US is the best country to live in, it still has a lot of issues, and we should not be afraid to point out that idols like money and power are not God. God bless you.

[@Ram-ys8qv]

Amazing. I never knew that we are technically living in Babylon today also

[@transporterIII]

are we bowing down to their gods? last night was Hallow-ween

[@michaelb8067]

@@transporterIII only if you believe it so

[@snailshelly9615]

Not many people have been able to acknowledge that. Glad people understand it more!

[@kevinengel202]

@@transporterIII I dont think most people bow down to or worship Halloween; think of it more of humoring the idea. I would be more concerned about worshiping bigger things like money, alcohol, sports, social media, video games, possessions, self.

[@yes2542]

Kevin Engel Or government leaders

[@jithunder51]

"This World is not my home I'm just a passing through"

[@jovannathebonana5448]

“My treasures are laid up, somewhere beyond the blue.”

[@jithunder51]

@@jovannathebonana5448 one of my favorite hymn.

[@RamLaska]

Watching this at a coffee shop. Trying my best not to start bawling right here and now. SUCH a convicting and life-giving message. You have no idea how much I needed to hear it.

[@daphnea5447]

I Hope you’re doing better now!!!

[@lindatabler]

❤❤❤

[@Rue2love]

Cry don't be shameful of gods glory!!❤❤❤❤ praise Jesus!

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

My mom always says you can be from the world but not of the world

[@judyavril123]

It's also written in the bible...😊

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

judy kamau aw well that makes a lot of sense!

[@KellyBezz]

Moriah Green read John 17 Jesus praying to God and He says that in a round about way. Your Mom is wise and you are wise to remember what your Mom said from the Bible. Be even wiser still and read it for yourself. Use TBP videos, blog, and podcasts to help you understand Scriptures.

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

Kelly Bezz I agree, thanks!

[@RenormalizedAdvait]

Human beings live 30000 days approximately... and then either heaven or the hell depending upon their works and information gathered on the earth. Our life on earth is the Babylon in fact.

[@_gwi]

4:32 "Babylon has become a symbol that describes any institution that demands allegiance to its idolatrous re-definitions of good and evil" powerful statement 🙌🙌 Thanks again TBP team! Love tuning in from New Zealand

[@springflowerblosomnorris9721]

Genezy Ilolahia , Hi New Zeland. I'm from Canada. How is life over there? We are getting closer and closer to Jacob's trouble here, signs are more and more obvious here. The church is going home soon.

[@rsflores2]

Makes revelation a little bit more understandable. (Babylon)

[@jasonsage1417]

I Pledge Allegiance to the Lies that are the United States of America, and to the Republic, Satan's rulership and Satanists in the Military, One Satan Ruled NAtion, Under The Dark Prince, With Godless Liberty and Fake Justice for ALL.

[@springflowerblosomnorris9721]

Jason Sage You might be surprised you may get your wish come true sooner than you think.

[@BonBonHassan]

Yup and it’s not just a nation, it could be a school, workplace, family, friend group, even a “church”. That’s why we need to study the Word of God

[@dustinshort4781]

I loved that. Thank you all. I live homeless right now and feel alone in the world. Things that I've gone through have changed me drastically in the past six years. This helps.

[@PalmParadise]

Please keep going, I know this is a old comment, but I pray you’re in a better situation now. God can, and will do it 🤍

[@feargodlovegod4476]

How's it going?

[@lilys.2220]

How is it going? You can do this!

[@joyceba2859]

SAME.

[@johnlewis8934]

@@joyceba2859 keep your trust in God. Love others as God loves you. I wish I could do more for you right now, but I don’t have the means to. But just know God loves you. What that means is that God will take care of your needs and worry. He hasn’t forgotten about you. Pray prayers so big that only God can bring then into formation and trust in his word and read his word everyday.

[@slokesville]

The whole bible project has been a huge blessing to me. I have been a Christian for 30 years but am learning and growing so much from the simple method of teaching the bible project uses. Great job guys!!

[@ADejesusProduction]

Very well presented! I'm glad to be a follower of Jesus Christ because without him I have nothing and with him I have EVERYTHING. God bless everyone!

[@jasonsage1417]

You forgot Yehovah, Jesus Father. I'll console my God, his people ignore him. Bible doesn't teach: Praying to Jesus Bible doesn't teach: Worship Jesus Bible doesn't teach: Praise Jesus Bible doesn't teach: Jesus is God Bible Teaches Praying to Yehovah Bible Teaches worshipping only Yehovah Bible Teaches Praise only Yehovah Bible Teaches Yehovah is Jesus Father "This is my son, the beloved, whom I am well pleased" - Yehovah "All Praise goes to the Father of our Lord Jesus" - Saint Paul "I didn't come to glorify myself, but he that hath sent me" - Jesus "NO MAN CAN SEE MY FACE AND YET LIVE" - Yehovah "NO MAN HAS EVER SEEN GOD AT ANYTIME" - Saint John Deny Yehovah, Jesus Father, if you like. Worship Jesus, disregard the first commandment, if you like. Just because a couple people in the bible worshipped Jesus, doesn't mean it was an order, condoned nor requested. In fact, the LAW says THOU SHALL NOT HAVE ANY OTHEr GODS BEFORE ME... And That's Jesus Father Talking. Jesus reiterated the import of listening to his Dad. "Blessed is he that does the will of my Father" Jesus Said. Praise Yehovah, he Resurrected Jesus, and is Who Jesus cried and pleaded to facing death - Jesus sought out Yehovah, why don't you? Heb 5:7 God Raised him up on the Third Day, according to your gospel, it doesn't say Jesus raised himself. Further, Jesus was given all power and authority after he died because he was worthy and Yehovah GAVE HIM THAT POWER AND AUTHORITY Yehovah always had it - he is GOD. Not Jesus. Jesus is the SON of GOD by Yehovah's own lips!

[@oliverzanier8202]

Jason Sage, in John 10:30 Jesus says “I and the Father are one.”

[@jasonsage1417]

In Genesis It Says the Man And Woman Become One flesh in Marriage. It's Symbolic. Two being One doesn't mean same person. No Precedent - just bad interpretation that conflicts with the REST of the Bible. You Ignore a TON of Scriptures as Useless to Push Catholic Teachings that have been passed to Mainstream Christianity - Narrow Road Remember? Look at all the Scriptue YOU IGNORE that conflicts with your World View in your own bible you Cherry pick. I'm wasting Time citing Scripture -You Ignore God's Own Mouth. "But you may not look directly at my face, for no one may see me and live." - Jehovah said To Moses "No Man hath ever seen God at anytime" - Saint John 1:18 "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth." - Psalms 83:18 - KJV Who Raised Jesus From the Dead? Who Gets all the PRAISE? Jehovah. "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation," - Saint Peter 1:3 "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort." 2 Cor 1:3 - Saint Paul Who Did Jesus Cry To? Plead To to? Beg that Cup be passed from before him? Who gave Jesus all power and Authority over HEaven and Earth? His Father gave it to him. WAKE UP BRO - Right House - wrong God. You worship the #2 LAMB if you think Jesus is God and that's against the first Commandment. WHO SAVED JESUS FROM DEATH? The Only one who COULD Save him from being Dead. Another - for raising yourself, you aren't dead, are ya? Bible Defines death: In that day, he returns to his earth, his breath returns to God, and indeed his thoughts do persish" - Pslams Heb 5:7 - During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Jehovah God is Jesus Father, Jehovah God Raised Jesus From the Dead. Jehovah God Created him before all other creations - then Jehovah Made Everything thru Jesus for Jesus. Col 1:15 - "Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him" Try to work within the Scriptures - One Scripture must coexist with the others. They all fit unless you toss in Catholic DOGMA like Trinity and then the bible doesn't work anymore - TRUTH Sets you Free. Research my cited Scriptures. I have more - but it's a waste of my time if you ignore a ton of scriptures to hang onto an interpretation that conflicts with scripture... Check My work. Jehovah is Jesus Father, Jesus is God's Son... Father son is everywhere in the bible - it takes a Catholic or a Born again or Protestant to insist Father and Son mean nothing - they are one GOD. It's takes a Catholic or Protestant or Evangelical to read scripture and say "nope" when its convenient. "No man can see my face and Live" - Jehovah God - You deny. "No man has seen God at any time" - You Know Better than a 100% Ordained SAINT John? "All praise goes to God, Father of our Lord Jesu" - Saint Paul and Saint Peter "Blessed is he that does the will of my Father" - Jesus own lips, yet you deny he has a father? Hebrew 5:7 - During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. So, Jesus prays to himself you think? After Readin Hebrews 5:7 - If you still don't See Jehovah is the One who saved Jesus From Death I Can't Help ya - to blinded. I did my homework - You need more scriptures to back you up, they shouldn't conflict with one another. The Way you Read John 1:1 and John 1:18 Literally - they conflict. When it's symbolic, Jesus and his Father are one in Agreement and purpose, a team, it works fine. Insisting Jesus is GOD is like Insisting the Quoran Is Inspired after it says "the Sun sets in a hot lake of Mud if you go far enough west." Sometimes - you need to Keep Researching Bro like the Berean Jews. Acts 17:11 - Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. You have to Deny Jehovah's Lips, Jesus Lips, Saint John, Saint Paul and Saint Peter to Insist Jesus is GOD. I Just Proved it to you.

[@TiaraWordsfromGod]

Amen, God Bless You!

[@18bovende]

I was a very subversive person and desperately wanted (to provide, even) a way out of Babylon. I couldn't function anymore. I was hopeless and became sick and resentful. I am so thankful to God that i've found peace in Jesus and confidence in his victory over Babylon. I believe he is the only way to stay sane and healthy in Babylon, and simultaneously escape it, after having seen that you actually do live in Babylon. He saved me.

[@MeanOldLady]

Well said.

[@pursuingpeas8236]

I wish I could tell this to the hoards of people who allow their minds to dwell in conspiracy theories The fact is that we live in an evil world and various groups of people conspire to harm others in our neighborhoods and workplaces and families and churches or local governments and worldwide The Bible does not instruct us to think about such things daily we are to follow Philippians and also pray without ceasing and teach the next generation God’s truth and help each other while we also spread the gospel How successful can we be if we allow ourselves to be consumed with the evil in the world? God give us peace

[@jasonsage1417]

@@pursuingpeas8236 So I Presume you go out and preach on the street and door to door like Actual Saints Did? (claps) Teaching Next Gen? You Are? Hats off to you - most people talk about it and never do it.

[@AngelEndeavor]

18bovende Amen !

[@jamieglaspie1317]

@@pursuingpeas8236 amen well said exactly! Feed his kingdom more, trust him and His plan and not focus too much on being so shaken and fearful of man's attempted corrupted plans of destroying us and His children. He has the Victory always and we do too in Jesus Name🙏💗

[@beatricekatabarwa7659]

The Way of Exiles video has been so encouraging for me. Clearly we have a 3rd option. Daniel and Jesus demonstrate it for us. I must now quieten my longing for my True Home. As long as I am still here, I will let the Holy Spirit lead me on how to live in Babylon. Thank you Tim, John and your entire team.

[@lordofthered1257]

We must strive to belong to God but also live in this world and the nation we are in. We live in nations and cities and cultures and communities. We need to strive to be Christians inside those and help turn those back to their true purpose which is to honor God.

[@JayMonMan]

That motion that is constantly repeated, the man raising both his hands in submission (laying down his rights), is so immensely powerful and just the perfect way to end the video. Just the thought of such a small motion yet such a huge picture behind it. He’s literally saying in a matter of one two seconds, “I am willing to be bound for my God.” Beautiful new season and i’m excited to see what else is to come.

[@jeffcurtis5460]

Outstanding! Jeremiah 29: 4 “The Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel says to all those he sent into exile to Babylon from Jerusalem, 5 ‘Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters. Find wives for your sons and allow your daughters to get married so that they too can have sons and daughters. Grow in number; do not dwindle away. 7 Work to see that the city where I sent you as exiles enjoys peace and prosperity. Pray to the Lord for it. For as it prospers you will prosper.’

[@jeithrowagwag7129]

Your style of story-telling that is a mix of narration and question and answer coupled with simplistic yet artful animation is truly a surreal yet holistic experience all on its own 🤯 it feels like I'm there in the video, and the story really sticks with me days later

[@californialiving6318]

Best lesson I learned is, love your enemy, live with him, pray for him and his people, but never give up on your belief in Yahweh for other gods! Best lesson!!! 💯💯💯 God never abandons us my brothers and sisters!

[@RJ.MacReady]

“Live in the World, not be of the World.”Thank You for this. Message. I’ve been really hating the world lately. I’m homeless and lost my job to COVID19. I felt like the world should burn because of the way people who I thought were my friends have turned there back on me and cast me out.

[@espenhals8731]

I pray to God that He will provide you with a home! In Jesus name amen! 🙏❤

[@nyeebie]

This world is messed up but I always have hope for it.

[@jenniferboyd2200]

FatherGod You see RJ. What favor I have, let it pass to him. Mercy. Strength. Creativity. Holy intention. Jesus help.

[@themarkyboi3185]

At the end of the day Jesus is still standing by ourside, so dont leave his🙏🏾

[@JeffCaplan313]

I feel ya. ✌️

[@raleshramnand2675]

Thank you for all your amazing work!

[@rogue]

Looooooove this. Living in the world, but not of the world. Seeking the good and success of the rulers of the land, but not compromising on who your Ruler is. Decisions we face as Christians everyday. Thanks for the video!

[@pursuingpeas8236]

Rogue we are unique in history and even in current world that we can choose our representatives and are a part of the government ourselves We are to pray for our leaders too It’s not easy to know how to be in the world but not if it We gotta submit to our God learn more and help each other

[@JuandelaCruz001]

I CAN'T WAIT TO GO HOME with tears in my eyes and a song in my heart!!!

[@analieselmao116]

JuandelaCruz001 😇

[@fruitofthespiritislovepeac4953]

The words of God Almighty, don't say that, we are not really ready. I don't remember the Scripture ,I am only power frasing. 🤔

[@ZombieHitler]

As a Christian Anarchist, this resonated with me deeply. I always equated America with Babylon, but I wanted to serve. We must be free. The Kingdom is nigh!

[@aez378]

careful. Jesus says give to ceaser what is owed to ceaser and give to God what is owed to God. He tells us to serve our slavemasters we need to stay humble

[@dexterwestin3747]

What is a Cristian anarchist? The two are incompatible unless you have a different definition of anarchist (or Christian).

[@DanJan09]

wow, speaking of being in the right place to the right time. (I opened this video in the first minute from the upload)

[@hfyaer]

Spiritual "first"

[@MrTexaspreacher]

Peaceful subversion. A very interesting thought and almost a paradox. But we subvert the nation around us by not being like the nation around us. We live counter to the people and culture around us, not in violence or overt "holier than thou" attitudes, but by, as Paul told Timothy, praying for those in power that we may live godly lives in quietness and dignity. Good stuff as always guys. Keep up the great work

[@EddieDexterStewart]

You should check out their video "The Upside Down Kingdom."

[@gabriellameattray9778]

Very nicely worded👏🏼

[@emilymenjivar6138]

Wow. My church is in Los Angeles and this is exactly how it feels. Thank you for this. The Lord sees us in our prayer closets even through the hustle of the big city. He is in the quiet. May we continue to seek His face and be loyal while living peaceably with all men. 💕

[@NobleFountainFilms]

This is a beautiful explanation of the way of a follower of Yeshua. Thank you all for serving in this way 🙏🏼🙋🏽‍♀️👍🏼👰🏽📚🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇

[@MatthsK]

Absolutely love it! Don't conform to the standards of the world (Babylon)

[@jasonsage1417]

Exactly - Jesus Isn't GOD for Crying out LOUD - Idiots.

[@daryll3493]

@@jasonsage1417 Jesus is God my friend, whether you like it or not 😊

[@renatinharnc]

This is so genious, everyone in Brazil should watch this!

[@bounakindele401]

You should share it

[@lucasaraujo3860]

We need the subtitles. We have christians that speak english but most of them don't speak

[@renatinharnc]

Lucas, let's try to help them translate, it's possible to help. I have another video to translate before this one, but what do you think?

[@lucasaraujo3860]

@@renatinharnc Perfect. I have some friends of my church that already help me with translation! We are helping to tranlate incredibles ministries, Prayercast and TETELESTAI!!

[@sarahs.1973]

@@lucasaraujo3860 Cool!

[@christenbiggs2559]

Definitely one of the most descriptive and relevant videos you have made. Thank you all so much for allowing the Holy Spirit to work through you and deliver these messages!!!

[@rickytes]

I periodically go through all your videos as part of my daily bible reading plan and given how things are currently in the world, this came at a perfect time. Gives me peace that this place is not my home and that I am an exile longing to be in my heavenly home. ♥

[@ChristOurKing]

Great video guys! We're called to internally resist Babylon, but at the same time we can't physically escape from it. All we can do is trust in the Lord ☝️❤️

[@jasonsage1417]

I know of an Island we could go!

[@good2cu793]

You guys keep getting better. Daniel is one of my favorite books. The prophecies are so amazing and specifically detailed and accurate.

[@jasonsage1417]

Daniel was a hottie. He could walk through Fire. haha

[@sharonharbolt4553]

As a teacher I find The Bible Project to be one of the best tools around to explain the Bible. Full of concrete teaching for all ages. I love it! One small problem is the sound on a few of the

[@alexblankenship5630]

I feel like things have been piling up in my life and stuff is starting to fall apart. My adult kids, home, job…but I’ve been trying to remember that comfort on this earth is not promised. This video made me want to cry because it helped assure me that my home is not here.

[@MrDaantjuh13]

You summarized a very important point in the Bible about how we should be in a society. And I think MLK is a great recent example of that.(In case we find old/new testament stories hard to relate to) He did not create revolts nor did he ignored racial inequality. He peacefully marched, got beaten as well, achieving way more than violence ever did. And what did fellow marchers bring with them? Right American flags, because they still wanted the well being for their country. Do you guys see the similarities? I do! Anyway Selma is a great movie about MLK and his marches. Praise Jesus :) and great video Bible Project!

[@Gaminglord123]

MLK did great things for American society, and his legacy lives on, but he shouldn't be held as a good example of Christianity. Martin Luther King held heretical views and was an adulterer. He was not orthodox in any proper sense. Christians should admire the good work he did, but not uphold the man himself as a paragon of Christian living.

[@pursuingpeas8236]

Daniel you are correct and I wish more people actually took the time to learn about these people we hold in such high esteem within Christendom( as an umbrella term)

[@zeklez1164]

@@Gaminglord123 we are all sinners and that doesnt make us all bad people. He still fought for human rights peacefully and for God and you can't really say ANYONE is a "good example of Christianity" except for Jesus if you believe that people who have sinned can't be examples.

[@Gaminglord123]

@@zeklez1164 We are all sinners, but that isn't an excuse. Frankly, it is a cop-out, and one I only tend to hear from American and European Christians, as though the fact that we're all in need of a saviour negates our duty to speak and live righteously. There is no evidence that MLK ever repented of his sins. In fact, there is evidence to the contrary. Moreover, regardless of his personal morality, he was a heretic. He denied basic tennents of the Christian faith like the virgin birth. If you deny such fundamental truths, you are not Christian, you are a heretic. Like I said, MLK did many good things, but he was not and should not be considered a good example of Christianity because by the standards of the faith as passed down for 2000 years, he wasn't a Christian. You may be upset by this, but it's the truth.

[@jgvtc559]

Mlk was a gay socialist think again dude was abhorrent to America doesn't believe in Jesus and called himself Pastor

[@kittygrutch532]

Thank you guys so much for speaking into the lives of 1,000,000 people

[@slaveofYAH]

It's The LORD that speaks to the people only through these guys as His vessel to communicate through.

[@madlangtuta3874]

Hi I'm 17 years old but I decided to follow Jesus when I was 15 and now I'm happy in serving Him. This video helped me so much because I have been thinking that my service to God is useless because my family doesn't agree with my faith. Thanks to this video hoping that more people will see this to strengthen their faith and to fight the good fight. Please pray for me also and for the salvation of my family. My name is Ely Cedric from Philippines God Bless you all 😁

[@alejandrovillar9687]

Wedaw Cute Peace and safety to you. May God bless you and your house abundantly in Jesus powerful name. Shalom.

[@necromantis420]

You guys are my favorite channel on YT, you really studied the bible, you connected Daniels story to Jesus. wow. I'll try to donate to you guys! 🙏❤✝🇮🇱🙏

[@TheLakingc]

I cannot help myself from sending links. So sad only one has responded

[@samuelhunter4631]

I have to say: This is one of the best videos you've ever released. Thank you so much!! I've always wondered how I'm supposed to serve God and live in a corrupt, immoral society, navigating through the murky perils of idolatry and submission. We are truly called to be exiles, or the Peculiar people, living in a strange land.

[@Tm-oz1fm]

Very nicely edited 😌

[@JuniorFirexD]

Tanya Malik agreed

[@dianeanka507]

@@JuniorFirexD be my gf

[@karlyost4732]

You are what you watch and listen to, does it lift up and gloryfie God Amen and are you growing in Christ Jesus, I hope you are praying always, he who endures to the end shall be saved amen

[@jodidorothyroberts6696]

14 November 2023: This is so encouraging in this time of war. Our fight isn't against flesh and blood. We are to love our enemies.

[@slaveofYAH]

WOW, this video is anointed of The Holy Spirit with Spiritual Truth. This video reveals one of Gods secrets, that His people live in exile as of now. May The Messiah come soon and His true people live with Him in His Kingdom!!!!!!!

[@isaaclee5123]

I love seeing projects like this that aren’t over zealous or end up being wrong about what they say it’s truly amazing

[@triplea7209]

the Lord Jesus Christ loves you so much He died for your sins❤️🙏🏼 and rose on the third day🙏🏼 if you pray to the Lord Jesus Christ with all your heart He will answer❤️🙏🏼

[@zackgross144]

So glad this part of the exile conversation also got it's own video because it is so important to get this as Jesus's followers.

[@jgil1966]

The holy spirit in me cried while watching this video, good job!

[@larissassm]

I love this in so many levels. Here in Brazil, during the past few weeks, I've been really disappointed with the church's political position, as an institution. This made me understand why i couldn't choose any "sides" about the election. It was all filled with idolatry and I'm happy I refused to bow down. Thanks guys, really. What you're doing here is amazing.

[@stephaniec.2520]

I had a troubled parent who was a non-believer & even when I was an adult wanted me to "bow to her". God and my commitment to God was not on her radar screen & I believe she was jealous & made furious by it. Recently I have been pondering that my struggle in this regard has been truly releasing an idolatry--although an unpleasant idolatry. Thanks for this-same theme. Sorry if name icon comes up 2x. Some sort of computer glitch we don't know how to fix.

[@livingunashamed4869]

Loved this! Lets be Daniels in Babylon! Our kids really are going to have to be like Daniel. The world is much worse than ever before, scary times.

[@hughmann5046]

To every soldier who is serving and who has served, thank you. But always remember, you belong to Jesus. Not a nation.

[@galexiart]

So many revelations just from subscribing to your channel... I do not read scripture the same. One thing I love about God, He always knows how to reach you. I love art and animation but I read the bible just to say that I did, even as a baptized believer. But He led me to your channel & it's like blurred vision that has become crystal clear, high def & in 4K. Thank you guys for what you do. God bless you all.

[@kimfom]

Really powerful teaching here. I wish more people could see this video. All over the world we are living in "Babylon" but we must always like Jesus live in loyalty to God!

[@michelle7890]

Wow i gotta show this to the black lives matter protesters here in Chicago . Glory be to God Jesus Christ ❤🙏❤thanks.

[@zepirothhong3160]

Our true home is in Heaven,live with HIM. this earth could be "the modern Babylon" ; where we should be submissive to the government, but faithful only to GOD.

[@wagnervana2000]

Mind blown. This one sailed over my head. I need to watch it a few more times - I think this is hugely important, I don't want to miss it...

[@TheLakingc]

It really is especially after the last few years and then what we see i Ukraine. We could really get on the wrong track if we are not studying, loving, and living Biblically.

[@warnerj.miller7498]

This is SUCH GREAT teaching!! I love the call of the modern Christian 'exile' to live in the tension between LOYALTY and SUBVERSION; blind allegiance and rebellious overthrow of our "Babylons". Great (AND CHALLENGING) charge.

[@liamfbia]

this how it feels to be a christian in philly , but i still believe that the Lord will come for his people one day ❤️

[@holdonguys]

The videos on exile and this one are so rich and thought provoking, illuminating my understanding of these concepts. I appreciate so much how you trace the OT themes to Jesus, the Bible is amazing! I lost count of the number of people I've referred to your channel, keep up the fantastic work!

[@_Keith_]

Moral of the story: 1》 Hold eternal allegiance to what is most good & true. Be at one with God. "The Greatest Commandment." 2》 Have wisdom (& eyes of forgiveness) to see what you love beyond what you hate. "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." "Love your neighbor as yourself." 3》 Give your life to stand for what is righteous. "Take up your cross and follow me." - Jesus Christ.

[@christopherlawson6566]

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength, and love your neighbor as yourself, on this rests all of the law and the prophets.

[@user-ie7jn8mc6c]

An eye opener and a good reminder. Our place is not a geographical place. We belong to God.

[@nazareneoftheway3936]

Exegetically we are actually currently in this form of exile rn as the body of Christ in this world, so the exilic and pre exilic ways of doing things is actually some of the MOST practical and pragmatic examples of how we should live today other than the NT.

[@acrazyeagle1]

This is a great video! A perfect summary of the tension/balance of the Christian life. This was a vivid picture of how we are to live in a world that is not our own. One of your best videos.

[@delciorodrigosambongobapti7440]

Amen. Good afternoon Bible Project. Thank you so much for this video, it helped me to understand the way that we Christians are called to live in this world where we have to have balance, we are called to resist internally against corrupt things and other evil and messed up things but always living to honor God in everything we do and be loyal to him only. We are called to love our enemies, live with them, pray for them and their people, but never give up on your belief in Yahweh for other gods! Best lesson!!! God never abandons us my brothers and sisters! “Live in the World, not be of the World.” This world is messed up but we should always have hope for it. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your families as well.

[@user-gr3dz5pn3c]

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[@Gotfish]

This was beautiful! Gives me strength, hope, and a healthy perspective for living in an idolatrous country right now. God Bless you Bible Project!

[@rickybullock10]

Love the animation and narration of the story it gets better each time you post it on KZbin

[@cwspartan]

This is my rally cry for the riots of 5/29-6/3. Lord thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. John 10:10, Romans 13, Romans 12:19, Matthew 16:4, and Titus 1:6-9 with a spice of Jeremiah 29

[@alexrojas9725]

MY ALLEGIANCE IS TO YOU ALMIGHTY RULER SAVIOR JESUS...amen

[@kaybouie1972]

As follower and a 3 year viewer of this Channel, I have to say this was one of THE best videos to date. Thank you.🙂

[@timmydoulos]

My first thoughts too.

[@daftsky2112]

I love the art style and how you presented the message. I'm glad you make things so great and that tell the truth

[@psalm7171]

Being in the world but not of it also gives us an opportunity to show the Fruits of the Spirit to those around us who are stuck in "Babylon". These are the very attributes of Christ through the Holy Spirit. When you get tired of dealing with the world and it's attitude remember how the Lord brings out the love in you. We have work to do while we're here! Come Lord Yahshua!

[@ramirreyes6414]

A wonderful presentation of a healthy tension of loyalty and subversion. One thing to point out was that the "exile" was a result of their disobedience and therefore if we as a culture continue with our own disobedience too, then we can expect our own version of the "exile".

[@HiLaToya]

Excellent! What a pleasant surprise to end my day. ::sidenote:: I cried like a baby at 2:05. Such a powerful illustration of Christ!

[@ParaSuGloria23]

Beautiful video. Amazing truth. High calling. I am surprised the theme was not traced all the way, through Babylon in Revelation, to the ultimate victory of the exiled community in the new heavens and new earth. This would have completed the theme's narrative arc, in my opinion.

[@cmayy8317]

Keep trusting God’s plan he helped me he will help you for sure, keep trusting him🙏🏾❤️

[@nderitupius]

Shout out to all the wonderful pilgrims of the LORD who have not bowed down to this Babylonian system. Salvation is coming soon to us in JESUS NAME.

[@jordanfotsing9567]

I got chills watching this video. Good animation, good explanations, and most importantly good teaching !!

[@HDiveAndSpear]

Yo nice job

[@slfjdiejd]

2 Peter 2:9 Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment.

[@KellyBezz]

All praise and glory to God! Thanks TBP for being the vehicle through which we can understand God’s Word and God’s World more effectively and thereby praise Him with Spirit and Truth!

[@lynlynb7139]

The animation and character design are all beyond wonderful You guys truly are a blessing I applaud your effort and hard work I pray the lord blesses each and one of guys indivually as well as a company. As a artist its so beatiful to see art,hear art and feel the art all on equal levels!! blah you Guys are awsome (times a million)

[@khanti1031]

Congratulations on receiving the "KZbin gold button" God Bless your Team

[@gracealdridge7048]

I didn’t really feel like watching this but Jesus and God spoke to me and said that it is meant for me and he as right as always

[@bounakindele401]

The Spirit of God is speaking with one voice. The body of Christ.. praying for our communities/neighborhoods and speaking out on the injustice and corruption that is in the world. We may look the same only quite peculiar. God bless you all in abundance (as He does).

[@hugolindh3197]

Incredible video, thank you for making it!

[@Musicmonk84]

Always love your videos guys!

[@remadecustoms]

I speak God's Favor, Grace, Mercy and Protection continually wash over all @thebibleproject in floods... may The Blessing you are to each person be returned to each one of you... 100 fold... In The Mighty Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth!!!! BOOM. Thank you for such an amazing job!!! Man God Loves the crap outta y'all!!! I LOVE when He allows the skillset of each person to come together and create such a work of art that is PURE TRUTH... man it is so ispiring when my Daddy allows me to see The Work He's bringing to Life in my Brothers and Sisters... oops... I should also include The Work He is bringing to Life THROUGH my Brothers and Sisters... it truly sparks a Fire within me... actually... it fans the fire that was placed in my heart the moment I gave it to Jesus... So thank you... well done... I am SOOO proud of you!!! Thank you for the well prepared steak dinner served at each episode that feeds this family of 4... God is Good REMADE By His Grace... ...For His Glory.

[@raphaelmaier4594]

For me that's one of the best videos the Bible project produced.

[@alexmacharia8648]

I looove The Bible Project.GOD bless you

[@jumisekoni1470]

Keep up the amazing work! I’m always happy to watch your videos 🙂

[@Betcaligarcia]

My parents are part of the Cuban Exile community (1960 to 1975) in Miami and I can relate to this story in so many ways.

[@vidx03]

Very nice video. Its painful and pushes one beyond their limits. There is a reason why those who live in Babylon, live in Babylon and follow the strict rules of Christ Jesus. Its uncomfortable and painful, and that teaches us to follow the teachings of Jesus correctly and closely. That includes things such as love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. These are commands given by the most high, they are not optional.

[@erased_potential]

I love this animation! You guys should do it a lot more!

[@waltode6]

Well done, my brothers and sisters in Christ!

[@316production6]

This is the best video I have seen on how a true Christian should live and behave. Politics and economics will not save anyone. We. are truly strangers in our Babylon.

[@DJKosloskiTV]

I love my country, but I love God even more. I'm exiled, but soon I'll be home.

[@steff780]

Lovely :)

[@dexonmac]

This was fantastic. I enjoyed it so much that I'm going back to read the whole book of Daniel. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@dexonmac]

Aiming for the Kingdom of Heaven I would love to. Which one? There are a few. What year did it come out? Thank you in advance.

[@Skarlet_Sun]

The way of the exile: Modern Christian in most places in the world. With love & faith in God we'll get through these times together. Much love from the Babylon that is the USA 🇺🇸

[@god563616]

This is exactly what Vod wants is too do in the world today. You live in this world but your not OF this world. Praise Jesus!