What Mountains Have to Do with Being Close to God

Why do so many stories in the Bible include mountains? It’s not a coincidence—mountains were places of deep symbolism for the biblical authors. Watch our new video, The Mountain, to see how mountains in the Bible are used to show the unique way that God relates to humans.

In this video, you will learn…
- The significance of mountains in the ancient imagination
- Why God put humanity on a mountain in the beginning
- Why humanity was driven from the mountain
- The only way back up to God’s mountain presence

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[bibleproject]

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[felixfaster]

It is rare to see mountains portrayed as verdant; very beautiful artistic touches.

[JerelyAndMikki]

This is beautiful❤ Thank you Lord Jesus for everything in my life and the life of my friends, loved ones and those reading this❤ God bless us all.

[chelebelle]

Thank you, Bible Project, for another beautiful and insightful lesson!

[Chronicle.Origins]

It's great to see a video focusing on the symbolic meaning of mountains in the Bible. I appreciate you exploring this important theme

[Leonard-er]

Great video❤️💫Success depends on the amount of hard work and risk you take. Regardless of so many financial challenges, I thank God for a life transforming occurrence after past struggles.

[LifeofClay]

Thank you very much my beloved brethren for sharing these easy to understand well explained lessons from the Bible. Please keep up the good ministry.

[paulojimenez]

God bless you all, that makes this happen for all of us. Pray for me so I can continue to share a blessing to this ministry.

[redemption-ministries]

This ministry is amazing; the videos sweep you up into the big story of the Bible whilst unveiling the details we need in a way that is soo beautiful! Thank you!

[hyperburns]

I searched “The Mountain” on your app and 15 podcast episodes came up, the 3 outside this Mountain Series are, the Mountain Garden and The Human Ideal (Metaphor E2), Tale of Two Mountains (Hebrews Study E8), and lastly Exile from the Cosmic Mountain (Exile E3)

Thought that might be helpful to someone :)

[Cosmic]

I love yalls videos/animations because it helps me understand parts in the Bible better.

[NeroeDB]

Wherever there’s truth there’s no fear. Living a lie like it’s golden.

[CourtneyShumpert]

Wow! I absoluetly loved the shot of Jesus singled out as He was carrying the cross. It brought tears to my eyes ❤

[vestergaard_julie]

Trust God when you pray it works. He said all we need to do is ask in prayers. My testimony spans from penury to $47, 000 monthly and you stay and doubt that he doesn't answer prayers. make that altar now and spend time there.A change is on the way.Amen

[davidobrosfan]

Wow! Thanks for the Video! It’s Great to learn English and learn about jesus!

[sillythingsme]

You guys are adorkable. May God keep blessing your work!

[hewhomustnotbenamed]

Such an amazing video as always, an eye opener. I do have to add that the bonus content made me realize how one can use the awesomes skills (like programming, video/sound editing, etc) for ministry. It is now my life ambition to do the same, so thank you guys so much for all that you do!

[ME-ksvn]

This is beautiful. Your work highlights the Bible as the literary masterpiece that it is. God the author of existence: no other can compare! 🙌

[deadlyradiation]

I saw this in the theater. It played before "The Chosen - The Last Supper." Your work really speaks to me on a deep level. Helps explain - "the why." I always want to see the big picture even though my perspective is distorted. Why is the world this way? How did we get to this point? And what do I (we) need to do ...

[WMNofGod]

I love how God used mountains in so many diffefent ways😊