What Is Oppression, and What Does the Bible Say About It?

Oppression is what happens when people grow their own sense of power, comfort, and security at the expense of others. It's the use of violence, coercion, and corruption that makes life easier for some and harder for others. And it's one of the main problems addressed in the Bible, from beginning to end.

This video gives a high-level look at the problem of oppression in the Bible, and how the authors of the New Testament thought it could be solved.

[GossomerPenguin]

“They kill Him but Jesus does not cooperate.” I laughed out loud on that one! I really am glad you’re doing these lessons, making Bible study enjoyable.

[annabelle]

This was absolutely wonderful! So detailed and informative. God bless your ministry!

[JeSuSpEAkKiNGnowrNWiLL]

This vid got you my subscription. Don’t let me down. Remember to keep speaking truth. Your A great scholar & teacher.

[KJVCafe]

Very informative and helpful video. Enjoy the way you put the concept of oppression in biblical historical context. Sharing this with our congregation. Keep up the good work!

[williamcallaway]

Newbie here, soaking it up like a sponge. God bless you Jeffrey!

[rasheedfraser]

As a African American Thank u so much for this, this made me cry #God bless #onerace #humanrace

[beaudavie]

Jeffrey, God truly gave you this amazing gift 🎁 to explain the Bible and topics relating to it the way you do it. You are a A+ teacher. I learned so much from you. I read your book yesterday (rainy Sunday in Germany) . Better 10$ you can not spend. I had the same feeling, as after watching a really good movie. I am not done, and will be watching more of your videos, and reading the Bible in future will be like reading it through a new glass. God’s blessings to you.

[JPC]

Thank you. I really appreciate this and look forward to studying this topic further!

[afm]

Hmmm. I agree, to some degree but oppression also is unwanted thoughts, etc.

[chrissyjones]

Awesome job on how you broke this down!

[miograaf]

I know it’s pretty long time since you uploaded this video, but I’m in need of help man. So point blank period my house is haunted. I live in the bottom floor by myself. My big brother used to live here with me but he has moved out. Im believing Christian and my name is Mio. I don’t wanna use the word believe, because I know god exists. Along with several different unexplainable experiences in my childhood there’s one in particular which removed all the fog surrounding faith. A few years ago I was having these minor incidents in my room (the room I’m in right now actually), it could be a jacket falling of the hanger, decoration falling out of nowhere. And I started noticing these things tend to happen when I payed attention to it, or when I was frightened. One night I was all alone, my family was a sleep and my brother wasn’t at home. I was trying to sleep but something kept me awake. Visions, dark unexplainable visions, popped up in my head, a HEAVY pressure was on top of my blanket, even tho there was nothing there. I was shaking out of fear, not knowing what to do. I started praying but it wasn’t doing it, I still had the voice of doubt in my head “I sin, why should god help me”. I started feeling pressure now being put on my body, now as If someone or something was pushing me against the wall. I hid under my blanket and prayed, prayed on my bare knees for the lords help. All of the sudden, something snapped. I saw the brightest light I had ever seen, coming down to me, shining, stronger than any flashlight. Visions of Mary, Angels and just “holiness” if it was depicted on a moving-like drawing. This incredible vision, angel or energy of god, saved me. And all of the fear was gone, completely gone. The pressure on the blanket was gone, no fear, I felt like laughing at the ghost/demon and I viewed it as a weak coward. I believe I stopped experiencing things for at least a few months. But things have now gotten worse, in the same room. I have constant nightmare, senasations of someone tapping or grabbing me all the time when I’m in this room. Fear, self-doubt, hopelessness and just every negative feeling u can imagine. It’s like, whenever u enter this room, I instantly fall down a negative spiral of negativity.
Now, what do I do about this. I’ve asked my strongly believing and experienced grandparents, but neither of their advice has really clicked for me or worked when I need it the most. I read the bible everyday, and pray for holy protection and so on. But I still have this judo gong voice saying god won’t help me because of my past sins etc. but I also have these visions of god, knowing he wants to help me. I just feel lost right now, scared, alone. And I would really need some help. Also, whenever I’m in spiritual warfare, my left ear tends to ring, extremely loudly. And as soon as it’s over, and I feel fine again, it’s gone.

[matthewharwell]

Yo bro your videos help me out so much please don’t stop making videos god is good my brother ❤️❤️

[richardr.notice]

You are divinely anointed to teach! 🙏🏽 Thank you.

[ffilipe]

Why not on Spotify? You should create a podcast there with these videos in audio form.

[JudithBurd-wl]

Thank you....
GOD gave us liberty through his son JESUS. 2 cor. 21 and 22. ❤❤. His love gave us strength through him to get out of oppression ❤😊 .

[Unwavering]

Thank you for telling me what I need to understand. Just wanted to know what your level of misunderstanding leaves you thinking you know more than the next person.

[CLASSCHC]

Jesus has always been alive and within you!

[jessicavarnes]

Is this under copy right I would love to use your information to make a video for my bible study class

[pheehatumelo]

Why have I been oppressed mentally?
Why have I been implicated?
Why have other people been implicated through my name?
Why have other people been insulted through my name?
What did I do so wrong to make you oppress me so hard n not only me but other people also?

[candacechatman]

Soooo good. Thank you!! I love your videos.