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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[Ram-ysqv]

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

[jithunder]

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

[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.

[dustinshort]

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.

[_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

[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.

[passengerprincesspodcast]

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

[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!!

[bovende]

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.

[beatricekatabarwa]

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.

[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!

[tobiomotayo]

"It's fine to pay taxes to Caesar, give him back his coins". That part got me.

[jeffcurtis]

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.’

[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.

[californialiving]

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!

[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.

[jeithrowagwag]

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

[JuandelaCruz]

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

[rogue]

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!