Studying the gemstones on the high priest's garments resulted in one of the biggest insights on the book as a whole. They throw a major wrench into critical views of the origin and date of the book of Exodus. Check out what I learned! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQhf... #torahtuesday

Does it matter what the high priest wore? What is an ephod? And what did it signify? Today's #torahtuesday explores Exodus 28:1-14. It's a bit longer than usual because this passage is packed with fascinating details! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Saw...

Today we're exploring the bronze altar where ancient Israel made sacrifices to Yahweh. How did they build it? What are the options? Why does it matter? #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPi9...

YO! @barnesandnoble.com is offering 25% off pre-orders of our new children's book! @nijaykgupta.bsky.social and I wrote 'Fierce & Faithful' for kids ages 8-12 to help them discover 25 Bible women who dared to trust God. Coming this fall! Now is a great time to preorder! barnesandnoble.com

For all those who've been waiting to hear me talk about Jesus & the tabernacle. Today is that day! #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBQk...

How was the tabernacle built? This week's video is on the longer side . . . maybe because I come from a family of builders. Have you ever wondered about the practical side of building the tabernacle? This one's for you. #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rl7...

Have you wondered about the elaborate curtains of the tent of God's sanctuary in Exodus? How were they made? What do we know about the dyes and fibers, the design and logistics? Why do the curtains matter? This week's free 15-minute Bible study: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h-d... #torahtuesday

Today I'm telling you everything I know about the menorah in ancient Israel's sanctuary. What does it symbolize? How was it made? www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz6w... #torahtuesday

It's Torah Tuesday! Are you curious what the table is there for in the tabernacle or how it was made? Join me and thousands of other learners a we work our way paragraph by paragraph through the book of Exodus! #torahtuesday youtu.be/a5VcfUxvhpU

Unveiling the ark of the covenant. How was it made? What did it look like? And what do the cherubim symbolize? www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy5g... #TorahTuesday

The ark of the covenant has spawned legends, documentaries, and now a Torah Tuesday video. What is it really? Why does it matter? I'm no Indiana Jones, but I've been on adventure to understand this box! Check it out: #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3Ou...

The materials for Israel's tabernacle offer surprising insights into the historicity of the book of Exodus! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDXm... #torahtuesday

Did you know that #torahtuesday is BACK? Today we're talking about zones of holiness in the tabernacle, and how the materials teach us about the presence of God. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gJt...

Final Product Review video of the Bible Bricks tabernacle. What are some decisions the designers made that could be interpreted differently? youtu.be/1hWU-cMy87Y #biblebricks #torahtuesday

Part 2 of my Bible Bricks Tabernacle product review. What does this set get wrong? www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcTd... #torahtuesday

Product Review of the new Bible Bricks Tabernacle set. Part 1: What I Like About It. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t78k... After almost a year hiatus from Exodus, the original #torahtuesday returns!!

The venerable Dr. John Perkins has gone into glory. I had the honor of meeting him once, on an elevator. That ride made quite an impression on me. Here's the story: open.substack.com/pub/carmenjo...

Torah Tuesday Bonus: New podcast episode on Becoming God's Family with Matthew Lynch for OnScript: open.spotify.com/episode/5dRh... (Ok, it's been out for two weeks, but I didn't hear about it until this morning because I've been traveling a lot!)

Today I’m highlighting 10 tools that can help you organize your thoughts in a way that takes your writing project from start to finish. youtu.be/aEAoqROAqeQ

Continuing my series on writing tips for students of biblical studies (and theology). Which of these was new to you? Attention professors: share these with your students for smoother grading! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe-4...

Today I'm dropping by with research tips for students in Biblical Studies. Here are the Top Ten Mistakes I've observed, so you can avoid them! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo3p...

My best writing advice—right here at your fingertips. Students, these pro tips will make your papers sing. Even if you’ve published several books already, this advice could help you produce smoother, more engaging writing without a lot of extra work! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmSw...

Thanks so all of you who voted in the Readers' Choice Awards! If you've been waiting for a sale, you now have a 40% discount on winning titles with discount code IVPRCA25! www.ivpress.com/becoming-god...

Would you like to grow as a writer? Here are five simple ways to improve the quality of your writing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEKO...

Time to vote in the final round of the @ivpress.bsky.social Reader's Choice Awards! I'm excited about the finalists in Biblical Studies and Theology. 😊https://ivpress.com/readerschoice Vote by Wednesday night!

I was delighted to talk with Sean McDowell and Scott Rae about why the church still matters. open.spotify.com/episode/4Nxh...

A new series over on my YT channel -- advice for students & writers. I hope these videos help you (or a student you know) get the most out of college! We started a new semester yesterday at @biolau. Such an honor to teach these students! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsHg...

Am I coming to your neck of the woods this year? open.substack.com/pub/carmenjo...

Losing two mentors in one weekend is more than my heart can bear. I don't know another way through the grief other than to write about it. Dan Treier, you made the world a much better place. We'll miss you terribly. open.substack.com/pub/carmenjo...

On the shortest day of the year, we lost a man who had everything to do with who I have become (well, at least all the best parts). He's likely influenced you as well, even if you never met him. Here's why: open.substack.com/pub/carmenjo...