Long (45-70 mins)
Biblical StudiesOld TestamentNew Testament
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Seizing vs. Receiving Power • Firstborn Ep. 2
Theologian
BibleProject
Duration
67.57
Uploaded to YouTube
9 January 2023
Added to Database
13 November 2025
YouTube description
It’s not explicitly stated, but the theme of the firstborn first appears in the opening narratives of the Hebrew Bible. In Genesis 1 and 2, Yahweh elevates humans, the latecomers of creation, to rule the land. In Genesis 3, a snake, who is some kind of spiritual being, tricks the humans despite their authority as God’s image bearers. This story is echoed in other accounts of sibling rivalry that continue throughout the Hebrew Bible. Join Tim and Jon as they discuss the land rulers and sky rulers and the theme of the firstborn in Genesis 1-3.
