Why God Tests Your Faith

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[@pizzaparkerhotdogmaguire3225]

God tests humans but that doesn't mean Bible is the only Truth and the correct representation of this test.

[@timothyasberry3470]

First of all.. coming out the gate..God "Tests" no one, cuz he don't have to, he can read their thoughts.. to know what they'll do and what they won't do, a person always thinks before he does something.. he thinks about it first, secondly.. the word "Test" is a mistranslation, in the manuscript the word used is "Proved" he proved Abraham, got it 😑🕊️

[@GregFessia]

Mainstream Christianity has no idea what persecution really feels like, try being a member of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints and having to put up with Roman Catholic Zealots, Eastern Orthodox Pharisees and Reformationist Protestantism Sadduccees. Try having to put up with the many closed-minded closed canon dogmatic fools of LAMESTREAM Christianity who put all their eggs in the basket of an impure Bible that excludes all other civilizations of the world save the ancient Hebrews alone. What unholy, xenophobic and racist gatekeepers so-called Christians are!

[@beauperkins6736]

@@timothyasberry3470 What does that mean when God "proved Abraham"? Like he proved Abraham something?

[@RandyDaGamer]

The art in this video is satisfyingly great! Also the voice over! God bless you guys more!

[@Мирич-з4е]

Heavenly Father, I pray for all the people who are reading this, to pass all of their tests successfully, in Jesus name. Amen!

[@viggoGodisgreat]

Amen

[@jaygo4088]

Amen

[@TheLittleEmoji]

What that "test" ?

[@JWILLIAMSII]

Amen

[@JWILLIAMSII]

@@nunya3097I pray that life works out in the name of the holy sprit! 🙏🏾

[@yoyoneel45]

The animator who made this is a genius. I love how he depicted the door of God's test surrounded by flames and the one of Satan as a Deep forest. In general, we might think that the Deep forest looks more peaceful and the flames are more attributed to the Devil. However, in this scenario, (from my point of view) God's door with the flames represents the difficulty, the challenges of this test that might burn us at some point but at the end, these flames will become God's glory/holy spirit overwhelming us. On the other hand, Satan's door, which might look easier like a green forest (nothing harmful) is actually the most dangerous one. It shows that the devil has the appearance of being less painful but in reality, that deep forest will cause loss, terror, and despair among those who will enter.

[@lovelymariii]

Well said!👏🏾

[@mr.bidnessman2469]

Trust in God is paramount. Like you the fiery doorway is representing a overall theme of the Bible and Gods plan. Easy and wide is the way to damnation while difficult and narrow is the way to salvation. God does not test us for his purposes but our own so that we may grow and benefit from his glory. He has endless souls to use and he chose you to go through with this turmoil.

[@niiokaikoiamarfio2082]

Thank you

[@nickcormier8571]

Metal is tested in fire.

[@ianvlnva]

That imagery and your point just shows the amount of delusion you get into from indoctrination. That you will challenge your proper perception, well being, and safety (as well as others') just for self righteousness and moral superiority. Religious fanatics will go at any lengths to justify their own truth, and that's why there are extremist violent jihad, the crusades, genocide, ethnic cleansing, and religiously justified racial and social hate and divide all over the world. To add, the psychology of how God needs to test subjects and creations are testimony to how superficial and self-gratifying the nature of the Abrahamic God is. Even just in organizational development that's a show of weak and toxic leadership. What more for a God, that makes the deity sound quite pathetic, insecure, and self-serving.

[@Ka_Go]

In a garden we fell. In a garden He prayed, “not My will, but Yours be done.”

[@JamesRichardWiley]

Yeshua was talking to himself.

[@MattJackson314]

@@JamesRichardWiley Jehovas Witness are an absolute scourge on this earth

[@nicolasribeiro7914]

@jojaku Don’t say it that way. Everyone has failed the test, only in Jesus we can pass through it

[@nicolasribeiro7914]

@@JamesRichardWiley In a way, someone could say God was talking to himself (because Jesus is God, and The Father is God), but you could also say the Son was talking to The Father. They are distinct AND one, in a way that transcends our view of reality and invites us to be part of this love community. I recommend the video of title “God.” from this same channel to you James and y’all in general if you want to know more :). Peace bros

[@aaronmichael2619]

@@JamesRichardWiley if he was talking to himself why would he say, not my will but your will be done? how could you have different wills if hes the same person? that doesnt make any sense. He was talking to his father in heaven. Jesus was just as human as the rest of us. He was trying to ask his father to come up with a different way, but, in his faith followed what God the father wanted Him to do.

[@dennisgahm]

I constantly have battles and tests going on in my mind because I have schizophrenia. Grace and peace to those who are also going through tests.

[@dominicsey3032]

Same brother, it's a struggle

[@dennisgahm]

@@nunya3097 it may

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

😔🤗 Psalm 34:18,19 God Jesus bless you Brother.✝

[@bestthingjesus]

same here, sometimes i dont know if i am wrong or i am just sick or the enemy is fighting me. It feels all the same. Shizophrenia is kind of really painful, cause you cant trust yourself. But in the end, its a good opertunity to leave it all behind and trust in Bible, Gods words and his Goodness. May all be blessed who struggle with this. The cure is Christ!

[@dominicsey3032]

@@bestthingjesus well said

[@Jephthah_1990]

I like how trusting God always seems to be dangerous and unattractive in this video, because that's how it usually seems and feels.

[@ooshi1]

Yes well said.

[@laurabertrand2252]

It's so true sin can seem so attractive at first. The deception!

[@biboka123]

Yes, puzzled why filled with fire like hellish... and pleasantly soothing for the other side. Deceptive image, but maybe what you said is making sense.

[@TheThriftQueen]

This video was excellent. It really touched me

[@cccarter9858]

Doesn't have to be. I guess it depends on the person and the values one holds and what that person deems as happiness. Example: Some want to party and do drugs... some don't want to party and do drugs.

[@cowboykhai3217]

THE IMAGERY IS GENIUUSS. the choice for fire in one door and greenery in the other is absolutely beautiful and so smart

[@patternsmagazinepodcast9660]

Ah yes i thought the same our God is a consuming fire to refine us. I love it

[@patternsmagazinepodcast9660]

@@GinaSono dear sis ask the Holy Spirit in all matters God constantly reveals himself as a consuming fire that’s why so many will not be able to stand in his presence the imagery is simply to show the way of the lord may not be pleasing to our flesh but the wrong way will look good. It is a test this life he wants obedience/ he who ensures to the end will be saved. Study more !!

[@patternsmagazinepodcast9660]

@김도원 amen he is so loving and just wants us to trust him. HalleluYAH and blessing to you as well ❤️

[@rainsofhealing]

Hebrews 12:29 kjv “ For our God is a consuming fire.” Deuteronomy 4:24 kjv “For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.”

[@matthew8720]

And at that end when she turns back so she has to pass the fake Eden door first.

[@Stbsfa]

Y’all I’m so in love with our God I can barley handle it sometimes. I’m so overwhelmed by His love and mercy. 😩😩😩😭😭😭💜💜💜

[@mathiusr218]

thats good sister praise God

[@Damstraight68]

You should've seen it when I defeated Lucifer, his generals, and all those who fell from heaven with him.

[@agathabeatrice186]

@@Damstraight68 it's not you that defeated them, but Him

[@chrissonofpear1384]

Well... I also don't exactly call that a defeat. I mean - were they even disarmed, significantly, and spiritually? And which planet were they, exiled to... Whilst also, why would, unhappiness, or suicidal pride... even arise, in... heaven... at all? Or any attraction to, or seed, of them. And I also wonder... how tested he was... before he even got some ability to make... generals.@@Damstraight68

[@emmanuelisvalidfr1510]

@@Damstraight68Jesus loves you

[@manqobashongwe1301]

I can't begin to describe how desperately I needed to hear this message. In the middle of the greatest test I've ever faced. Count it all joy, brothers and sisters.

[@ianjones935]

Right there with you. May our tests better us as people and bring us closer to God.

[@cathykyra]

I just realized that adam and eve failed the test in the garden and Jesus passed the test in the garden

[@KatieLee235]

thank you for pointing this out.

[@abiutomwen1601]

Wow! That's such a great connection! I never thought of it like that.

[@Jaisha26]

Oh my goodness..... my Lord....

[@daniellewardd]

@Lucas Weatherby I got confused as well. I suppose she’s talking about the night Jesus was praying and crying in the garden.

[@jgil1966]

Mind blown

[@corbinbarron1261]

“The difference is whether the one testing you has your best interest in mind!” 🔥🔥🔥

[@jesmat2006]

The tester wants you to pass. The tempter wants you to fail.

[@mjolnir9855]

@@jesmat2006 very VERY well put!

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is the Original Semitic Text, You REALLY NEED To Read This YaH The Heavenly FATHER was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@mjolnir9855]

@@Praise___YaH Something incredible stood out to my that you said. He was crucified on an almond tree? That's of great significance as well, because the Menorah is made after the flowers and cups of the almond tree. 7 branches, that also give light. But how do we know that Deuteronomy 21:22 is describing an Almond tree, specifically?

[@Praise___YaH]

@@mjolnir9855 The “Almond Tree”, was to symbol, forgiveness, for the beginning of sin, the “TREE of Life” sin of Adam, thus the forgiveness of the “Fall of Man”. The “Almond Tree”, blossoms the most “Precious Fruit”, and for those we shared YaH with, allows your tree to bare fruit. Do you see YaH now? It’s been YaH all along, that’s the Parable, that’s the Riddle Praise YaH

[@necdetbak3986]

I was born a Muslim but I continue my life as a Christian God gave me such a big test that I am still on that test but I believe that I will pass this test with my prayers and your prayers

[@SlayerRiley]

God bless you dear brother, I'm so glad you came home to Jesus, praying for peace, prosperity and fruitfulness in your live! :)

[@taresada3629]

Amen

[@owaissheraz]

How many rakats in wudu

[@jerryjohn3815]

Praying for you

[@Claudiugh10]

Amen bro

[@ubanicorn]

“A test can be an opportunity or a trap. And the difference is whether the one testing you has your best interest in mind”. Profound. 😮♥️

[@chromebull884]

The only one who could pass God's test was God. The whole story is to show just how awesome our God is!

[@JamesRichardWiley]

How old are you?

[@chromebull884]

@@JamesRichardWiley 23

[@MRakshay-fb2mu]

@@JamesRichardWiley well hello there😎

[@MRakshay-fb2mu]

@esli slav do ya want an explanation or what??

[@calebshepherd8435]

@esli slav we can pass God’s tests, but only with His help. It’s when we turn away from Him that we fail. We were made to live with God, kind of like a marriage, or as sons to a Father. Stepping outside of that is where we find hurt and sorrow, bc those things can only exist away from Him.

[@yaminatoday1151]

"A test could be an opportunity or a trap; the difference is whether the one testing you has your best interest in mind." Love that. Love it!!!!

[@ANGELKENAPH]

Yes, a trap, both way's.

[@godswill2260]

@@ANGELKENAPH please do explain

[@ANGELKENAPH]

Yes. The one testing. But Yahuah The Father and Son, Yahushua always have our best interests at ❤️, the fallen one satan does not have best interests for anyone, thank you.

[@ChristEnlightenment]

​@ANGELKENAPH but really satan is deceived because thru his temptations etc we grow closer to God when we resist it, satan has fumbled on his own plan.

[@ironrose888]

As a teacher, I gave many tests but I tried to make it as easy as possible at first and then the tests became more difficult and complex. I told my students that they needed to learn how to think, analyze and reason.

[@heydiq2143]

I'm loving the graphics. Better than the limited amount of graphics I saw as a kid. Because of the technology of this era, I believe children have a much better chance of understanding the Bible. I did not begin to understand the Bible until I became an adult. But you know what, we understand and walk with God at any age. God bless 🙏🏿

[@wh4tevercomest0mind41]

Yeah I'm watching this in 4k ultra settings and getting a locked 120fps. Only using 6gb of vram and my GPU is at about %80 usage.

[@laluz191]

Well Jehovah did sent his son Jesus and suffer. JOHN 20:17 Jesus said to her: “Stop clinging to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to MY FATHER and your Father and to MY GOD and your God.’

[@JamesRichardWiley]

When I became an adult 50 years ago I began to realize that the Bible is a history of barbarism.genocide, slavery and contradictions. I don't understand what happened in your case.

[@laluz191]

@@JamesRichardWiley Thats what satan wants you to believe, The Creator brings justice for all abomination of his creation, he shows a way for salvation but humans cant follow a straight line. All of the destruction in the past was agaisnt people who worship demons and angels and all other things in darkness, or worshipping the nations is like worshiping Satan because he is the governon of this system until his appointed time.

[@jasperbrisbon654]

Hi

[@blottedcenter4348]

That’s why being with God is not for the weak like the world thinks but the strong ☝🏽

[@kath_the_great]

Oh I disagree - it’s absolutely for the weak! He calls the despised things of this world, after all.

[@gracemawulikatakiti2300]

Well said 👍

[@YianniS2002_]

Mashallah

[@warriorofthelord4142]

@@kath_the_greatHe calls all. The rich, the weak and the poor. And this walk is indeed is not for the weak who will get offended on every step

[@Abi-or6hn]

Honestly 😂

[@mishadf3298]

The Chinese word for "crisis" is composed of two characters, one which means "danger" and the other which means "opportunity." In a crisis (or test) there is both danger and opportunity. Thank you for depicting this so beautifully!

[@배달의기수-w7e]

危機(crisis) : 危(danger) + 機(opportunity)

[@nikkingman]

Go back to China 😂

[@ANGELKENAPH]

Wonderful

[@r.e2391]

Learn something new everyday! Thanks!

[@IsraelCountryCube]

​@@배달의기수-w7eKACHUCHEN amen! In Jesus name.

[@juris1827]

My eyes are tearing up everytime I hear about what Jesus did for us! 😭 God really loves us His creations. Because He always gives us chance to pass His test for our good.

[@retired-s5h]

There are people suffering far worse torture in Guantanamo and middle East. Crucifixion is a cakewalk compared to months long prolonged torture.

[@clark987878]

@@retired-s5h its cake walk compared to what Jesus endured too. Let's not pretend that's all he did.

[@TbspOfRice]

@@clark987878 well said

[@mushroom11g55]

@@retired-s5h those people in Guantanamo or wherever, would quickly sacrifice YOU to trade places with them. Jesus would eat the punishment, he would take THEIR punishment by choice. The people in those situations are there because of sin. Because they, their parents or their leaders they voted for/allow to stay in power, are not following Christ. If they followed Christ, they wouldn't be suffering. Kids also pay for the sins of their parents. Their parents should have left the evil regime country before they had kids. They probably had kids out of wedlock.

[@baronreed8131]

@vivek p Those you speak of deserve their punishment and suffering. Jesus did absolutely nothing wrong, but endured torture for you and me.

[@dgaztec1977]

I highly appreciated these stories and the graphics. My 4 year old son absolutely loves them. He refers to them all as God stories. "Daddy, can I watch a story about God?"...thanks to everyone involved in the bible project!

[@thatoneduck3875]

that's great but isn't he a bit young for some of the topics

[@badkarma5408]

Good stuff and probably the only thing worthy to teach kids about life...GODS LOVE

[@Hello-hn9kq]

@@thatoneduck3875 you’re never too young for the truth

[@CodyCLI]

Would you gut him too if god asked?

[@apurplegoldenfaith7]

Aww! ❤️ HalleluYAH🙏

[@gunnsmoke357]

The “tests” in my life as a believer cost me my marriage. Not blaming God. Just acknowledging that God has walked with me through it all and that I’m still a believer today to testify His faithfulness.

[@viibesmanga3503]

He has a perfect plan for your life :)

[@iubalum2013]

I am sorry, gunnsmoke. I pray that your faithfulness perseveres.

[@SundayVibesmusic]

2020 has been a test for so many. Pray God continues to give us grace and strength so we may glorify Him and represent him in an honorable way in hopes that we not only grow closer to Him but so that others may see God and glorify Him as well🙏🏽❤️

[@KydLives]

Yes

[@DonCornelius366]

there is no "test" ... only the Christian who KNOWS Prophecy and who WATCHES (as commanded), and therefor EXPECTS these things ... or the person who claims to be "Christian" but doens't even know the basics of Prophecy.

[@JamesRichardWiley]

Yahweh is a baby killer and supporter of slavery. Why would I worship such a monster?

[@postfre8569]

@@JamesRichardWiley your getting the wrong person the devil is the one who supports slavery and baby’s getting killed

[@natashamudford4011]

@@DonCornelius366 Masking seems like a test, to me. In my opinion, those who mask have failed the test. Of course, others think just the opposite.

[@tjcoolk]

The image of the woman grabbing Jesus' hand was absolutely beautiful. Well done BibleProject! Just imagining Jesus' punctured hand reaching out to me is enough to keep me going. Love you all

[@tubulartopher]

I broke down in response to it.

[@Omosalewa.F]

i felt my heart skip a beat. the picture spoke a million words to me. Thank you @BibleProject

[@ahoyitzame]

That is sooo true 😢

[@justright_]

Yes. Specially when she’s in doubt, but then she just close her eyes. It’s the ultimate picture of trust. You close your eyes and just trust. Choosing to live by faith and not by sight.

[@Brianna-yh7iy]

Agreed!

[@Gen3HemiBuilder1964]

Just think, he’s coming back soon. No more hurt, no more pain, no more ugly, no more sickness.

[@garmarrod]

¡AMÉN!

[@candyluna2929]

Prepare for tribulation

[@iamthepeppapig8877]

amen

[@LOUSEXO]

No he’s not 😂🤷‍♂️💯

[@iamthepeppapig8877]

@@LOUSEXO he is coming back

[@nadinebelongstojesuschrist2319]

Help me Lord to pass the test everytime

[@mickobuenaventura4590]

Can we just stop and appreciate the talent that God gave the animator to come up with such an amazing job?!

[@-JaggedGrace-]

I'm appreciating the skill the animator worked to obtain

[@VamsiKrishna-je2yj]

Yes, we better stop bro. Enough of fake dramas

[@saniainez]

Appreciate the skill that God has made possible for the animator to reach~

[@foxdavani4091]

can you shut up and not salt this creators hard work by saying God gave him the talent. You fucking moron.

[@unnecessaryedits2818]

Great detail with God’s path being portrayed with fire while false path looks gentle and calm, showing how the devil tries to fool us into following what appears to be the better road, but in fact is the one that leads to fire and destruction. While God’s path, which often seems and might be more painful and destructive at times, leads to a better place.

[@timmydoulos]

This was the part of the video which was most striking for me.

[@CherryCloverBlossom]

Yes!

[@courtr1588]

That part confused me for a moment but your comment made it so clear. Wow. Thank you!

[@ahoyitzame]

It's us going through hard times in our lives! It's all a test until we give everything to God, who helps us overcome everything and gives peace and strength!

[@CherryCloverBlossom]

@@ahoyitzame yes!!

[@marlafrange8106]

I love how the door of God is like a furnace--He refines us then puts us forth like gold, but the enemy's is an attractive and lush garden--which is in fact a wilderness we eventually get lost in. Stay strong, guys!! God is with us in that fire.

[@heart755]

53 likes and no replies? Lemme change that.

[@marlafrange8106]

@@heart755 Aw, you have my thanks, my dude 😌🤍

[@heart755]

@marlafrange8106 no problem ❤️ please pray for me

[@marlafrange8106]

@@heart755 Of course 🫂🤍 May the Lord continue to strengthen and uphold you

[@brittanyjackson6432]

Beautifully said!

[@Medical101]

AMEN. Thank you, JESUS, for passing the TEST for us and being an example for us. Be thou glorified ❤✝️

[@erynnels]

"There would be no loyalty if there isn't an option to be disloyal."

[@gloryoguegbu]

Absolutely. There would be no honesty, if there isn’t an option to be dishonest. Likewise our faith must be tested. That’s when we really know whose side we are on.

[@alyssal.4672]

Yes

[@Dan2yefa]

That’s not a good argument

[@lunalibo]

@@Dan2yefa how come? Can you elaborate pls?

[@Dan2yefa]

@@lunalibo ones existence does not depend on the other. For example if disloyalty did not exist we would simply all be loyal by definition,. It’s not dependent on the opposing concept for existence

[@bl3601]

I was crying about a certain situation in my life right now- and this video popped up out of nowhere. I’m taking this as a sign from God ❤

[@lord_voldemort44]

im sure the people that made the algorithm that literally presented you with this video appreciate that

[@izak5775]

@@lord_voldemort44who made the people who made the algorithm? Exactly

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

That's awesome!

[@garryrichardson4572]

I’m seeing this 2 years after it was posted 😮.

[@donnalambs9578]

This whole things about God.

[@mountofoliveschannel3469]

“Opportunities to trust and partner with God” - beautiful - the message and portrayal. Thank you!

[@AndreaJennifer-y1p]

Sometimes I feel helpless when I faced some problems and test in my life and because of that, I choose the wrong decision. Then from watching this video I realize that sometimes, I rely on myself too much instead of relying to God. Praise God.

[@donnalambs9578]

Oh man. Well how are you suppose to know. Lucky you won't get thrown in hell though

[@EthanA-zs1cx]

Amen to that brother

[@seretamage4547]

The last image had me in tears because some decisions in life are difficult and trusting our Lord God to carry us through it can be painful. But once you choose to trust and come out the other side in victory... you can do nothing but praise him and use your victory to bless others.

[@aee6509]

That was extremely well said.

[@sharonchepkorir3571]

Amen

[@loobylouboti]

I seriously love this comment. I agree, with the other comment.. Extremely well said. It at once made me feel super emotional, because the image at the end of the video hit me too. In a conviction kind of way. I have SO many tests happening all at the same time ATM, and I am struggling with it all more and more. I'm also a baby Christian, so trying to trust in Jesus right now is all the more difficult for me. I'm just like, "What else?!" Your comment(as well as OFC the video,) has really helped. TY and God bless.

[@laurahinojosa2973]

Well Jehovah did sent his son Jesus and suffer. JOHN 20:17 Jesus said to her: “Stop clinging to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to MY FATHER and your Father and to MY GOD and your God.’

[@jeffreyfaunicaldejon8887]

Then be the survive will be the truth in your trials then which is still god and who em i tl you and you is IAM to me I'm not perfect and strong but in what is,feel my heart if you will and you will feel open my eyes and we ears to you so you could be mine and not to be not respect for what i do is not my want but there is something i hope you could do something about it if you made me an example why my need to be heal and be like the things tthat other can do i hope i can too in both situation tell me im wrong if my need is bad then I'm to sin

[@shalompanna]

"But you, O Lord , know me; you see me, and test my heart toward you..." Jeremiah 12:3 ESV

[@ritawilliams7218]

Currently going through a test right now that I keep failing. Thanks for the encouragement. I really needed this.

[@kylekotula7266]

How are you doing?

[@OscarANM]

You will pass it. Trust God.

[@leonel2184]

Pray to He who will strengthen you throughout you’re trials. God bless my friend

[@jjlatinopedia]

What are you being tested on? Promiscuity?

[@abjectmadness1111]

@@jjlatinopedia Literally why would you say that? That sounds so judgmental and unloving

[@praise-godmichael5842]

This is lovely I'm going through a test now and you know how blinded, hurt and alone it can make you feel but seeing this video has strengthen my faith and encouraged me. Thank you Bible project ❤

[@juriyashi4507]

When you're in the middle a of test it's really hard to not follow the one that feels good in your eyes or one that you think is right. But I learned that when you're going through a test, God is always with you and He can hear you. You can always talk to Him and seek for His guidance. Say to the Lord "Lord help me to do what is right in Your eyes"

[@ongito29]

I do that and he never answer my prayers, its like I'm being completely ignored and im forced to fight with my own strength

[@Benthing.]

@@ongito29 remember job temptation

[@fredrogginson8116]

⁠@@ongito29It may seem like that is the case, but I promise you it’s not. He’s always working behind the scenes of our lives, even if He’s silent, blessings are on their way. God wants you to continue to draw closer with Him to establish a relationship with Him and His son Jesus as well. --> Search up Proverbs 3:5 and Philippians 4:6 ❤ God Bless you!

[@Rangerchips]

​@@ongito29part of your strength is His. He works in mysterious ways that is different to our ways. Do not lose hope, I'm currently living with a financial crisis myself and barely enough to have internet for few weeks andthe journey has been harsh but doable. If it weren't for his power, my mental mind would shatter in a moment of time but that didn't happen because i learned on howto trust in him with my issues

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

@@Rangerchips Lord bless you according to His riches in CHRIST, Amen.✝✝✝ Jesus is God/YHWH is YESHUA - Isaiah 9:6, Jeremiah 1:4-9, John 1:1-18, 8:23,24,58, 14:7-14... Revelation 22:6-16, JOB 42:5, Hebrews 1:8-10, Titus 2:13, Joshua 5:13-15etc.........😏😏😏😏😏😏😏 P.s. I'm in big debts...😔 Hurry up to HELP us - Your sheep o LORD YESHUA🥺🤗 Psalm 70🎯 Maranatha.

[@ArenM1502]

Our tests is to live day by day with a clear heart, while holding on to our integrity to God, regardless of what comes our way.

[@xavi9252]

I’m going through a lot right now but it’s comforting to know that God is ultimately refining me. The pressure will be great but God wouldn’t give me something I couldn’t handle.

[@TheTechSupportGuy]

DERKA DERKA. god sure did refine all those children who were shot in schools this year. DERKA DERKA.

[@xpedro2960]

@@TheTechSupportGuy Derka? (I know you are a troll, but I am curious)

[@TheTechSupportGuy]

@@xpedro2960 derka derka jesus jihad.

[@allymack9246]

If god doesn’t test us beyond what we can cope with, why so many suicides?

[@xpedro2960]

@@TheTechSupportGuy allahu akbar man.

[@MrsAllen-ob7vz]

I love how you made it look like trusting God was the scary, dangerous way, and the tempters looked so attractive . So true. ❤❤❤ thank you for pointing this out so creatively

[@Markph7]

I LOVE the sound of “the test” coming with the whistle like sound, a tribute to the Enio Morricone score for the Clint Eastwood Westerns? This one will be SUPER helpful to young believers and those going through tough trials to see their temptations in light of the story of God and especially the Cross

[@truthseeker9454]

I thought of that too, Mark! Like Jesus facing off against Satan in the desert. The adversary never had a chance. :^D I wonder if there's another film reference to a whistle in a showdown or test I'm not thinking of?

[@laurahinojosa2973]

Well Jehovah did sent his son Jesus and suffer. JOHN 20:17 Jesus said to her: “Stop clinging to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to MY FATHER and your Father and to MY GOD and your God.’

[@carldunson1410]

Wonderful just wonderful I'm here in tears because I'm going through a test myself I asked that anybody who reads this, just pray for me and I'm going to trust in God's wisdom and not my own

[@TheThriftQueen]

I just prayed for you 😇🙏🏽

[@laurahinojosa2973]

Well Jehovah did sent his son Jesus and suffer. JOHN 20:17 Jesus said to her: “Stop clinging to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to MY FATHER and your Father and to MY GOD and your God.’

[@shady10718]

I truly believe that God wants us to pass his test and have opportunities in life🙏👏

[@Wa_Wa_Wes]

Amazing amazing video. May we all face these trials and tribulations in our daily lives and view them as tests from our perfect & good God. May God use these to help us become more like Jesus. Confront these trials and problems with strength from the Lord, and always, always turn to Him for everything. In Jesus name, amen

[@aniyhaforgs8517]

One of the most misunderstood concepts and messages in the Bible. It’s a shame every other religion gets to have nuance and explanation to their texts but the Christianity is judged off first glance. Thank you so much BibleProject for explaining this for Christians and non Christians alike!

[@drosprey]

@steveXracer Interesting, I have never heard this idea before. What evidence do you have that Isaac was a man? When I read the story in genesis it doesn't indicate an age, only saying "some time later" is when the sacrifice of Isaac had happened.

[@JT5555]

To Be Fair,It's Hard NOT To Judge A Religion At First Glance When Far Too Many Of It's Followers Do Things Like Use It For Their Own Agenda (How Can "God Hate Gays" If He Is The Embodiment Of Love? You Can't Embody Love And Hate Something At The Same Time),Try To Use It As A Argument For Debate Without Most Even Reading The Book And Almost Always Depict It's Figures As White Even When They Clearly Were't. When You Got People The Scream About It Like It's A Cult,Then People See That And Judge Based On It: It's ALSO Not Fair That Muslims Are Judged As All Being Terrorists,But It Happens And That's Just The Product Of A Few,Very Select Groups For A Religion That's No Where NEAR As Big As Christianity.

[@drosprey]

@steveXracer Genesis 22:6 seems like a strange defense for why Isaac must be an adult. Children between 10 to 18 can definitely be strong enough to carry a bundle of wood (and the boy in the video looks to me to be between 14 and 16 years old, which is just a guess as it is a cartoon). Is this the only reason you think Isaac was older than a child (older than 20?), as that is quite the conclusion a few steps removed from what the text actually says (based on the assumption that only a person 20 years or older could carry the wood and sticks required for a sacrifice). I am just trying to understand the hermeneutic that leads to the definitive conclusion that Isaac must have been a man in that story (especially when it never shares his age, and the more obvious inference, though unprovable is that he was still an adolescent given his apparent ignorance in the story and how the story is placed between his 8th day circumcision and search for a bride).

[@Window4503]

@steveXracer I think this is just further support for the original post. Other religions have shocking details, but the Bible is held under more scrutiny. It wouldn’t matter what age Isaac was because their hearts will always find another way to accuse God of evil. As long as they are lost, they will refuse to understand. I’ve gotten into enough debates and even backed enough atheists into a logical corner to learn that they actively choose to view the Bible negatively no matter what’s placed before them.

[@drosprey]

@steveXracer I don't read the bible thinking what is the best way to present it so it doesn't look bad, I think the best way to read it is to try and discern what we can actually gather from the story (what is actually communicated). And it doesn't indicate an age (though there are, in my opinion, stronger arguments to say he was a child). I don't think that makes God more or less "bloodthirsty" compared to if we (out of convenience it seems) claim he was a man and that he was in the loop and could at any moment overpower his father. I think a healthy question to ask (for myself as well) is, if there is something in scripture which is hard, should I conform scripture to myself (and make it easier), or should I try to understand why it is uncomfortable and through that process conform myself to God as revealed in scripture. For example, if I think God is blood thirsty if I read a story, perhaps I should look into it more to understand if God is in fact blood thirsty in the story, instead of creating an alternative explanation and saying that is the only way. I really appreciate the Bible Project because I think they do this all the time, look into what the bible is actually saying, and digging deeper into hard parts of the bible. I am not trying to convince you of anything Stevexracer (I'm saying that just because I think textual communication can be missunderstood), I was just honestly very curious if there were any good interpretive reasons that backed up your claim (and maybe there still are).

[@Taylor-lr8dd]

“A test from a good God is an opportunity” Yesssss 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sarahpovey7348]

If You Are Going Through It.. Ask For The Courage To Remain Kind To Yourself And Others. 🙏🏽💖💖💖

[@diariesofagrowingcaramelqu6665]

Please never stop these illustrations! you are helping so many people

[@mingzhang946]

test is to everyone and everywhere, even Jesus Christ faced His Test. we can only survive in the faith from our Lord, who beat death & devil for us!

[@williams33able]

Amen

[@lovekimmy136]

I'm going through many test and I know when god shows me I pray for guidance because I feel lost I'm loosing my mind. please lord show me your mercy forgive me for my sins I trust you! this is a confirmation for me. thank you

[@timsperty7937]

I hear you my friend. The last several years I have felt the same way. May God move upon us and give us strength.

[@lovekimmy136]

yes he will carry us through always repent and ask for forgiveness

[@GlutenCurious]

@5:40 reminds me of Isaiah 41:13, "For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear, I will help you."

[@RetroCody]

Praise the Lord that He doesn’t give up on us and He continues to pursue us. Even in our disobedience

[@obiwanshinobi9368]

The art and story telling of this is incredible

[@MrDaantjuh13]

I am definitely being tested right now. There are so many weird things happening to me that I want answers. So I pray, yet I get no answers, and my doubts grow stronger. So I pray harder, even begging for answers and signs. Even deliberatly looking for signs in anything, till I realise I need to live with the fact that questions will go unanswered and that I simply need to trust God. I say simply, but as an introverted master student, constantly seeking answers of the wonders of the world this is very hard. It's kind of a character flaw of me, the wanting to know it all. It became clear I need to stop worrying and let God take full control and just have faith. This is hard, but my choice is clear, I choose trusting God. I pray for everyone who face similair trails! Keep the faith, trust God!

[@EWHP_enyonam]

I am literally in the same boat. I really want answers but none come. Surrendering all to God is really not easy. It's actually difficult but I have chosen to trust His goodness despite the pains. Thanks for this post. Let's keep the faith together ❤

[@arthuxxnuke97]

Read the book of Job Where god says “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you know so much." It shows us to not question god with knowledge ultimately but yet to have stronger faith :) Patience is hard, but i will pray for you 🌱

[@sandyhellens1266]

Yes I agree with @ArthuxxNuke . The Bible Project video on the Book of the Job (as well as parts from the book itself) are incredible with regards to surviving the tests and hardships of life. I highly recommend both the video and the beginning and final chapters of Job. Always reminds me of the awesome power of God and our tiny knowledge in comparison. Take care of yourself!

[@skyjack8541]

A fucking man.

[@truthseeker9454]

@@skyjack8541 I pray that you would come to your senses and stop trolling the only source of true love and hope you have. If Jesus were only a man you'd be nothing more than a lucky monkey, and your life would have no more significance than one. But Jesus is the God-man, creator and Lord of the universe, and He came to make a way out of sin and despair, and the prospect of everlasting judgment. "18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” John 3:18-21

[@ynnethegardn]

That is why after 40 days of praying and fasting in the wilderness and enduring the cross God says to Jesus his son as his good and faithful servant.

[@jzbman]

Lead us not into temptation. Instead, deliver us, oh God!

[@lauras610]

Beautifully done. I have failed so many tests and pray that God grants His Holy Wisdom so that I do not fail anymore. Thanking Jesus for taking my place on the cross.

[@matthenderson0818]

Amen!

[@alyderuby2480]

I cried, thank God for this trying season. May the Lord strengthen me.

[@adriannecadwell527]

When we have an opportunity to serve God, we will go through the fire but after passing the test we will come out as pure gold.

[@youngrossy7873]

God doesn't give af about us

[@LThafightRYt]

@@youngrossy7873 True, like: Well, son, ima put you in here, you may got sorrow, cancer, and troubles, in the end you will be redeemed for what two people did around +2000 years ago, so- * oh ok god, seems fair * Oh I´ll also forget you can get, disabilities, rabies prion weird insomnia disease, disfuntional home, schizophrenia, childhood trauma, being emotionally manipulated by your own family, and possibly seing one of your parents die early or struggle with alcoholism or another random addiction. * Em it could be worse, now, I wanna go, it can´t be that bad * Lives 14 years F(%ing wants to unalive himself *

[@Defenseoverbounce]

This was powerful! No matter the trials, tests and tribulations we may go through always Choose God, For He is our Savior Amen Lord Amen🙏🏾❤️🙌🏾❤️

[@alyshaeukaliti5263]

Dang I really fell into temptation today! Seeing this video has helped me know the true difference between gods voice and the enemy!

[@Njello09]

Amazing. What a great reminder how amazing Jesus is. He passed the ultimate test on behalf of us all 😭🙌🏽

[@unidentifiedmovingcloud]

dragon ball z seems satanic to me, wasn't there a literal character named "satan"?

[@DraperReacts]

Currently fighting through a skin disorder... I'm calling on you Lord. Please allow me to trust in you, have faith in you, and love you with all my heart. Save me Jesus. Amen. Amazing video Bible Project

[@chib3395]

I will be praying for you, may God continue to bless and watch over you ❤

[@TboneWTF]

I'm gonna say God isn't going to help with your ailment. Yeah...sorry, but there is no God to heal you. Although a professional dermatologist will definitely have a cure. Check your local Yellow Pages. Good luck.

[@florgonzalez1211]

Just prayed for you, hope you're getting better ❤ God bless you 🙏

[@jennifergros6610]

Please help me Lord Jesus Christ to stay with you and have trust in you to pass all these tests in my life Lord you know how hard I have tried and I need you in every moment Lord I know you hear me so please let me know you are working on my behalf Thank You Lord Amen

[@bibleproject]

Why does God test people? Many people think of tests as negative, often because their experience of tests in school was so stressful! But not all tests are bad. In fact, tests are a way to find out what’s true about a person--what they know or what they believe--so that they can see the areas in which they need to grow or change. In the story of the Bible, God wants to rule his world in partnership with his human images. And in the garden of Eden, God presents humanity with its first test. Will the humans trust God to teach them wisdom, or will they do what’s good in their own eyes? The human failure in the garden begins a downward spiral of failed tests through the book of Genesis, leading up to the great test of Abraham. Abraham is faced with an impossible choice-sacrificing the life of his son--but he trusts in the goodness of the one who is testing him and does what God asks. Abraham passes the test, and God intervenes and spares his son’s life. All of this leads to God’s promise that all nations will discover divine blessing through Abraham’s descendants. This cycle gets repeated throughout the story of the Bible. We see God’s covenant people Israel encounter many tests, but unfortunately they repeat the failure of the garden and continually choose their own understanding over God’s wisdom. The story of the Bible builds to the realization that humans will continue to fail these tests. They are in desperate need of someone who can pass the ultimate test and make right the covenant that was broken in the garden. All of this leads us to the story of Jesus. He passes the ultimate test by giving up his life for the sins of his people, and through him, God’s life and blessing goes out to all the nations. So while these tests are rarely easy, they are actually important opportunities for God’s people to grow and change, so that they can become agents of God’s blessing to the world around them. This is how the apostle James summarized this biblical theme: “Consider it an opportunity for joy, my siblings, when you experience different tests, knowing that the testing of your trust produces endurance. And let that endurance produce its final result, so that you may be whole and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:2-3). - Explore The Test: tbp.xyz/explorethetest - The Test Study Notes: tbp.xyz/theteststudynotes - The Test Script References: tbp.xyz/thetestscriptreferences - The Test Blog: tbp.xyz/thetestblog

[@bmanrobinson4532]

Jesus is lord

[@nidia-oregon-541]

Please translate in Spanish soon! Thanks 🙏

[@rodrigoscustodio]

Hi guys! Another great video! Question: How can we have the videos without the narration to dub in Portuguese? Is this possible? Every time I do it, sounds weird without the sound effects and soundtracks. If is not possible please let me know. The videos are helping a lot of people.

[@user-tt7jv5uc7t]

Incredible video

[@cch1586]

Thank you guys and the whole team from the bottom of my heart. All these studies and projects of the Bible that you guys have done through the years has helped me to understand the Bible, our origen and my purpose in life in a deeply level. It has changed the way I see life. God bless your project, God bless each one of your families for the seeds you all are planting in this world to glorify God. Thank you once again 🙏🏾 💖

[@nanc2197]

I am amazed at 75 yrs old how deep my understanding is becoming because of your creative way of explaining. It so touches my heart to be able to share your passion with who ever will listen - including my lucky grandchildren. To understand at such a young age is invaluable- thank you for all you do. God Bless your ministry.

[@melissamiles788]

Thank you Jesus for passing the test for us! Thank you Bible Project for another amazing video. Much love from California!

[@GogakuOtaku]

This video was exactly what I needed right now. God is good.

[@DailyAgape]

I absolutely love the imagery you all used in this! The fact that fire is used to portray God's presence and His Test is amazing. When we look at it, the fire seems dangerous, terrifying, or painful... Yet, when we trust in God it refines, cleanses, and creates life in us! Thank you for all that your team does to spread the Gospel and encourage the saints. The Best Is Yet To Come!

[@leongliyang6946]

I remember my every test in the past and sometimes i will just rejoice the good moment with God mighty hand help me out from this world and traps...sometimes i also will walk into the trap door and see and learning the good and the bad , sorry Abba i just want to take experience about living life so that i won't fall into same mistake, although the good door is a narrow gate way and is true and i try to learn to aim it...i pray that Your Holy Spirit will guide me to the straight path of Yours forever to eternal

[@dramorsantiago]

The art in this was striking and beautiful, and of course the message. Thank you!!!

[@isaacbueckert1979]

you have no idea how profoundly beautiful this is right now. I'm watching this to help stay awake at night while caring for my mom as she is dying. I had this in my watch later list but I have no memory of putting it there.

[@kailathatgirl]

This randomly came on my KZbin and God wanted to speak to me through you !! Thank you God!! and Amen!!❤️🙏

[@mekavio8231]

correction = youtube algoritm NOT celestial dictator that secretly 'guides" you, grow up !

[@iamalextheevilsloth]

@@mekavio8231they have the right to feel and believe what they want. Just because you apparently don’t believe does not mean they the person you are berating should “grow up.”

[@mekavio8231]

@@iamalextheevilsloth and a muslims that goes onto youtube as sees a verse from the koran, is also allah giving a sign to that person, right ??? or a hindu that gets a quote from a wisdom of genesha is also from devine origin ? or wait, it ONLY counts when it comes from YOUR god, all others are the youtube algoritm... please, ALSO grow up !

[@anthonyalbert3711]

You people really helped in recovering my faith again and create a broader sense of God and his covenant

[@mscmaureen8502]

Thankyou Father God ,thankyou Jesus thankyou Holy Spirit😍🙏❤

[@Wesley__Wesley]

The perspective of an opportunity to partner with GOD, is utterly an encouragement in this journey of faith.

[@matthenderson0818]

Amen!

[@batmanbeatsironman]

fascinating, the image of walking through the door into fire is like shadrach meshach and abednego. I would say that those 3 boys passed the test

[@MaryJohnson777]

So grateful that you 2 are so effectively sharing your God directed mission with us. We are 66 and 70 and all of our Bible studies plus life experience come together in the most beautiful way when we listen to your succinct messages. From the bottom of our hearts (all the way to the top!) - Thank you!

[@samlindsey3707]

Made me cry. This is so beautiful, so informing. Thank God.

[@ianjones935]

I just selected this video out of curiosity, not knowing that it would speak directly to my own personal and very difficult test that I am currently dealing with with. Thank you for this perspective Lord. Amen.

[@knights4eva981]

The art of this video is AMAZING, both aestheticly AND practically.

[@IOIOI5344]

The BEST visuals BP has ever made!! I absolutely love it! Also the slow pace explanation and pauses really makes it cinematic and powerfully sets the message in one's mind. Great work!

[@maxinemakenna1119]

Beautiful rendering of the Word. I love the phrase, “God wants to partner with humans”! Thank you, may you be showered in overflow ofHis goodness.

[@Vekren]

What a beautiful telling and animation. It's true, as an atheist I tried to do things my way to live my life trying to succeed without God and failed time and time again. Now as follower of Christ I am living closer to God through Jesus Christ and following His commandments as best I can but I still feel He tests me and I do fail and stumble from time to time but ask my Lord for forgiveness and admit I am a sinner and repent which means (to turn away) from sin. I understand my true Father in heaven the only one who truly loves me unconditionally on earth, tests me because He wants me to be stronger, so I can be a better man worthy of calling myself a follower of Christ. Amen.

[@НатанаилСталев-ф2р]

Brother "Repent" doesn't mean to turn away from sin, but to change/to turn the other way... there is difference... In the Old Testament GOD in His WORD/HIMSELF repented few times🧐 Guess WHO is the WORD?✝ 😏 ✝ All Glory and Honor to the TRIUNE ADONAI JESUS EL SHADDAI, HalleluYAH.🙌

[@chikinito]

Just in time when I need it the most. Thank you. For everyone else, let's pass The Test together. A blessed day to everyone! We are LOVED.

[@bloodandbonezzz]

This video has been on repeat, it's speaking to me, thank you Bible Project for yet another wonderful explanation of God's word.

[@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe]

You are amazing. As a teacher with a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and 30+ years of classroom teaching, you pass my test for accuracy, access, context, clarity, relevance, and refinement (under 7 minutes!). God bless!

[@c.galindo9639]

Yes. Tests are designed to show your true self that you will accept over anything else. It is to show your worthiness even though you are given and granted great gifts. Your willingness to do right or wrong better shows your true intentions under very serious circumstances

[@barbarian_motors7803]

Please make movies and series and stuff we need you kind of people in that industry man. God bless

[@daughteroflight8624]

😭😭😭 WOW... This is so beautifully done. ★Test from a good God is actually an opportunity.★ This touched my heart.❤️☦️🕊️🙌🏻

[@azuremelanimelover4life301]

Hello Bible Project Team. I want to thank you all for sharing all of these videos with us ❤🙏. This one in particular has helped me to see obstacles in my life more clearly.

[@recoverykonie407]

Agreed!!! Thank you Jesus for this help.

[@kinggeorge111]

Thank you Heavenly Father for all that you have done!!! Jesus is our only savior!!! God loves you! I pray that we can all love him as much as he loves us!!! Glory to God!!! Blessings and miracles to all of you!!!❤❤❤

[@williamb4335]

LORD GOD help me to pass all my tests!! GOD help everyone to pass there tests!! What a mighty GOD we serve!!!!

[@Madd_Player]

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[@delgadopodcast]

C.S. Lewis: “God has not been trying an experiment on my faith or love in order to find out their quality. He knew it already. It was I who didn't. In this trial He makes us occupy the dock, the witness box, and the bench all at once. He always knew that my temple was a house of cards. His only way of making me realize the fact was to knock it down.”

[@bosse641]

"Anyone who does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it." (Matthew 10:38-39) A total surrender is what he wants. Him truly becoming head and lord in our lives. His will ruling, not ours.

[@hititmanify]

well, how u wanna become a bit like god if u cant handle ur animalic greeds, if all humans would strive to help and do good we wouldnt have killed jesus thus him not having to die for thhe sins we would tried to contain ourselves. its more like a chance to prosper by choice, otherwise he could have made some simple robots right?

[@thereaper7682]

@@hititmanify you're delusional. Humans are fragile creatures and vulnerable. But God created us in a special way to inherit his kingdom and we're different from the angels spiritual beings. So as long as we're in this world we will learn to live righteously and trust in Jesus. But in the Spiritual Realm you wouldn't have the same body and consciousness...

[@trashtaggirl]

I really like how you showed how the test/ trap doors Abraham chose to be led through in rebellion open more doors leading into deeper rebellion. When we commit one sin, it leads us on a broken path of committing more sin to try and fix the past errors, but each time was also give an opportunity to choose to trust God’s test to get him back on a righteous path. Thank you and God bless! ❤

[@avaaa]

Thank you so much for this 🥺 this made me cry and uplifted my spirit at the same time. Thank you Heavenly Father.

[@cccarter9858]

Also God told them to fight the Canaanites and take the promised land but they trembled with fear and would not fight them bc they were giants so God left them for 40 years until the last generation of the first slaves. They forgot the power of God to help them. Very valid point as to why they were left in the desert as long as they were.

[@byrnardsalavedra5969]

I love everything on this interpretation. Its deeply studied with very astounding animation and imageries that kept my attention entirely. Wondeful job, bible project!