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Producing a Visual Timeline for Chapters 4–6
MAY 12, 2022Throughout the production of iBIBLE, we will be creating timelines to help paint a visual picture of what order the events of the Bible took place in. Let's take a look at the creation of the timeline for chapters 4–6 of iBIBLE.VIEW MORE -
New iBIBLE Art: The Beginning of Joseph's Story
MAY 05, 2022The iBIBLE line artists have finished their work on the Jacob arc and have moved on to Joseph's story. Today, we are excited to give you a glimpse into the creation of iBIBLE Chapter 20 which begins the well-known story of Joseph. We are thrilled to share with you early work on the art for this beloved story from Genesis.VIEW MORE -
The Impact of Musical Scoring
APR 28, 2022As the iBIBLE chapters featuring Jacob's story continue to be created, we have reached a new exciting milestone in the process: the implementation of musical scoring. Today, we want to share a sample with you so that you can see the impact that quality scoring has on iBIBLE.VIEW MORE -
Pre-Production 3D Modeling
APR 21, 2022As the pre-production elements near completion for the remaining Genesis chapters of iBIBLE, the pre-production team is turning their eyes to what's next: the book of Exodus!VIEW MORE -
Egyptian Arabic and Upper Egyptian
APR 07, 2022We are working diligently to get the story of the Bible out to every part of the world in languages that people from all over can understand. To accomplish this goal, we have already begun translating the first six episodes of iBIBLE into 20 initial languages.VIEW MORE -
Voice Recording
MAR 31, 2022In last week's Behind the Scenes email, we looked at the progress toward finishing the Jacob story arc and the post-production processes that have begun. Now that recording is underway, we want to pull back the curtain and show you a little more about voice recordings for each episode, using Esau as an example.VIEW MORE -
Jacob's Story Arc
MAR 17, 2022As we work to bring all 26 iBIBLE chapters of Genesis to completion, we have identified several story arcs. A story arc is the path that a story follows from beginning, to middle, to end. Within the one grand narrative of Scripture, there are many story arcs. Each one works together and tells the one Divine narrative, the story of God's plan of redemption.VIEW MORE -
Illustrating God
MAR 10, 2022As we bring the first visual and interactive Bible to the whole world, we have an opportunity to share who God is with people who have never heard. With a visual Bible comes an interesting question: How do we illustrate our Creator? Scripture is clear about two things: 1: No man has seen God at any time and lived: "But" [God] said, "you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live." —Exodus 33:20 [ESV] 2: Yet, God has revealed Himself to many people in the Bible in many forms. For example, He appeared to Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden: And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. —Genesis 3:8VIEW MORE -
Take a Look at The Current Production Status for iBIBLE Genesis Chapters
MAR 04, 2022Scroll through to see the most recent updates about each iBIBLE chapter based on the book of Genesis. You will see not only the content that each chapter will cover, but you will also get to see a preview of new iBIBLE artwork and an overview of production status. Please enjoy, and continue to pray with us as we complete this God-sized task of bringing the world's first visual and interactive presentation of the Divine narrative to the world!VIEW MORE -
A Chronological Approach to the New Testament
MAR 03, 2022As you have walked with us through the creation of iBIBLE so far, we have mainly journeyed through the creation of the Old Testament portion of the Divine narrative. Today, we are pulling back the curtains to give you a first look at the process of putting the New Testament into chronological order for iBIBLE. While we are not yet creating New Testament chapters, it is important to prepare an outline of the entire Divine narrative.VIEW MORE -
The Stone Pillow
FEB 24, 2022In last week's email, we shared brand new images from the iBIBLE Chapter 7 animatic. In looking at those images, you may have noticed the odd shape of Abram's pillow as he sat up in bed and received God's call. Join us today as we take a deeper look at this image and some of the interesting things we have learned in the process of creating the first ever complete presentation of God's Divine narrative with iBIBLE.VIEW MORE -
Update on iBIBLE Chapter 7
FEB 17, 2022We are pleased today to update you on the progress of the next episode of iBIBLE: Abram (Part 1): The Call of Abram. The new animatics team continues to undergo training, and we are excited about the quality of art that is being produced by them. Please enjoy this exclusive sneak peek of art from the upcoming iBIBLE Chapter 7 animatic.VIEW MORE -
Five New Pieces of iBIBLE Storybook Art
FEB 03, 2022The grand narrative of Scripture continues in storybook form as the iBIBLE Storybook, Volume 2 is underway. From Noah building the ark to the Great Flood to the Tower of Babel, Volume 2 uses the same Bible-based script to reveal God's Word. As we work toward finishing the second iBIBLE Storybook volume, we invite you to take a sneak peek at five never-before-seen images. Featuring images based on the beautiful art found in iBIBLE, the iBIBLE Storybook series is yet another way to help the next generation and the unreached engage with God's Divine narrative.VIEW MORE -
Rachel Weeps for Bethlehem
JAN 27, 2022The Bible reveals the one true story of God's will and work, starting from the very beginning in Genesis and ending with the final Revelation. We want to keep the whole Divine narrative in view as we write, produce, and translate iBIBLE episodes. Today, we invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at how we visually connected an Old Testament passage with the New Testament as an example of how the entire Biblical narrative comes together in iBIBLE.VIEW MORE -
Five New Pieces of iBIBLE Art
JAN 20, 2022As our artists continue to work on new chapters of iBIBLE, new artwork is being finalized. Today, we invite you to check out five new pieces of iBIBLE art that have not yet been released. As you can see, there is a lot to look forward to with upcoming chapters: new characters, new landscapes, and even a war!VIEW MORE -
5 Key Prayer Requests for 2022
JAN 13, 2022Happy New Year! We have so much to be thankful for as we look back on God's work in and through iBIBLE in 2021. 2021 was an especially exciting year because we released the first seven chapters of iBIBLE: the initial six chapters of Genesis, and the fist chapter of Job's story.VIEW MORE -
A Closer Look At Hejazi Arabic
JAN 06, 2022As members of the RevelationMedia family, you are instrumental in helping to bring the one story of Scripture to all tribes, tongues, and nations. You have seen iBIBLE spreading among the English-speaking community, and you have likely seen your kids or grandkids engaging with the Bible as Genesis episodes of iBIBLE have started being released.VIEW MORE -
Watch the Newest Chapter! Job (Part 1): Tribulation
NOV 11, 2021Today, we want to thank you for all of your prayers, and your financial gifts that have made iBIBLE possible. Because of the faithful support of friends like you, we are able to continue our work in researching, scripting, drafting, designing, and producing new chapters of the first ever visual narrative presentation of the entire Bible: iBIBLE.VIEW MORE -
Abram Looks Out Over the Promised Land: Winner of the iBIBLE Colored Art Contest
NOV 04, 2021Last week, we invited you to participate in a vote for the best iBIBLE colored image that our art and animation team created this past month. The winner of this vote will receive a prize. It is a fun way to celebrate the stunning artwork that our Costa Rica team has been creating, and to thank them for their hard work. It is our pleasure to announce the winner of last week's vote and to introduce you to the artists who created it. The winner, with 38% of the vote, is this beautiful image of Abram looking out over the Promised Land.VIEW MORE -
Before and After: The Book of Job
OCT 21, 2021Several years ago, RevelationMedia created a version of Job's story for The Animated Bible Series on DVD. We are thrilled to show you the transformation that this animation has gone through as we update it for iBIBLE. As we work through the process of dating and producing the content and art for these passages of Scripture, you won't have to wait long to see the first Job chapter of iBIBLE, Job (Part 1): Tribulation, because it will be released in the next few weeks!VIEW MORE -
Bringing Light to Dark Places
OCT 14, 2021With the Farsi translation of the first six chapters of iBIBLE now completed and posted on YouTube, a critical part of the iBIBLE mission is underway. This is only the beginning of an exciting journey that the story of Scripture will embark on in this language and many more languages to come as iBIBLE spreads across the world into dark places and meets souls hungry for truth.VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Trailers
OCT 07, 2021RevelationMedia has been given the opportunity to place iBIBLE trailers before an upcoming feature film. We are thrilled to share iBIBLE with theatergoers, so we created six trailers—one for each of the completed episodes of iBIBLE so far. We are excited to share these trailers with you today!VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 11: Share God's Word with Others
SEP 30, 2021iBIBLE is the world's first animated presentation of the entire story of Scripture. With vibrant animation, interactive elements, and a plan to translate the finished product into the 7,000+ languages of the world, iBIBLE will reach the nations with God's Word.VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 10: Turning iBIBLE Into a Book
SEP 23, 2021Over past weeks, we have explored the various steps that go into each episode of iBIBLE. Today, we will look at what happens after we have a completed episode in English. As we seek to bring God's Word to the whole world, we do so by using a number of different methods, the newest of which is the iBIBLE Storybook series.VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 9: Translation
SEP 16, 2021As we have looked at the creation of iBIBLE over the past weeks, we have explored the incredible detail that goes into research, artwork, and animation. After finishing the interactive elements of a chapter of iBIBLE, it is finally complete!VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 8: Turning iBIBLE into an Interactive Book
SEP 09, 2021From initial research to line art to special effects, each and every step of the iBIBLE creation process is done with meticulous precision and is covered in prayer. Bringing the entire Divine narrative to life is a huge task, and we are called by Jesus to bring His Word to the world (Matthew 28:19). How does iBIBLE do this? Through making the one true narrative of Scripture not only Biblically accurate and visually beautiful, but also interactive.VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 7: Special Effects
SEP 02, 2021Last week, we looked at at the animation step of the iBIBLE creation process, and discussed how using motion comic animation brings iBIBLE to life in a unique and beautiful way. Today, we will explore the next step in the process: adding special effects.VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 6: Motion Comic and Digital Animation
AUG 27, 2021Over the course of previous weeks, we have explored the various steps that go into the creation of a chapter of iBIBLE: how we make the script, what goes into the research process, which Bible translations are used, how storyboards and animatics are created, the process of finalizing character sheets, detailed sketches, and colored artwork. This week, we will discuss the next step: bringing scenes to life through motion comic and digital animation.VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 5: Colored Art
AUG 19, 2021Last week, we finished exploring the pre-production process of iBIBLE by looking at the steps involved in the creation of an animatic. We discussed setting the tone and mood of each verse of the Bible, along with the rough animations that make up an animatic, but what comes next? How do we move from a basic outline of a scene to a detailed, vivid illustration that is characteristic of iBIBLE?VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 4: Storyboards and Animatics
AUG 12, 2021Over the last three weeks of iBIBLE "Behind the Scenes," we have explored the two earliest pieces of the preproduction process: research (including both historical and archaeological findings) and assembling the script. Today, we explore the next step in the process which includes all of the pieces that go into creating the storyboard and animatic.VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 3: Scripting
AUG 05, 2021Some of the most common questions we are asked about the process of creating iBIBLE have to do with how we write the scripts. Does iBIBLE use a particular Bible version? How do we incorporate cultural relevance and theology? Is iBIBLE in chronological order? Today we take a look at our script process and answer these common questions…VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 2: Archaeological Research
JUL 29, 2021Last week, we took a behind-the-scenes look at the research that goes into creating the script for an episode of iBIBLE. Our team is currently researching the book of Exodus, and we invited you to look with us at the Biblical evidence behind the dating of this epic Bible story.VIEW MORE -
iBIBLE Production Part 1: Research
JUL 23, 2021Over the next several weeks, we are going to lead you through the production of iBIBLE and show you what steps go into bringing the Biblical narrative to life. This week, we will look at where it all begins: research.VIEW MORE -
Dinah Part 5: Come Out From Among Them
JUL 16, 2021The patriarch Jacob was in a precarious situation. In response to Shechem violating his daughter, Dinah, his sons plundered a city and killed all of the men. Although his daughter was delivered safely home, Jacob was concerned that the violent actions of his sons would cause the end of his tribe:VIEW MORE -
Dinah Part 4: Rescue and Revenge
JUL 09, 2021Last week, we saw Hamor and his son Shechem enter into negations with Jacob and his sons. Shechem, the prince of the city bearing his name, had defiled Jacob's daughter Dinah, and then decided he wanted her to be his wife. Jacob's sons communicated a deal with Shechem: if every male in all of the city of Shechem was circumcised, then he could marry their sister. Following this stipulation, Shechem went straight to the city gate to speak to the men of his city, hoping to persuade them that being circumcised would be to their advantage:VIEW MORE -
Dinah Part 3: Good Faith Negotiations?
JUL 02, 2021Hamor, the ruler of the city of Shechem, had a problem. His son Shechem took Dinah, the daughter of the peaceful tribe living outside of their city and forced himself on her. Now, his son informed him that he wanted to take Dinah as a wife: So Shechem spoke to his father Hamor, saying, "Get me this girl for my wife." —Gen. 34:4 [ESV]VIEW MORE -
Dinah Part 2: Dina's Trouble
JUN 25, 2021Last week, we looked at the archeology and the design of the city of Shechem for iBIBLE. Shechem serves as the backdrop for the story of Dinah. The entire story of what happens to Jacob's daughter, Dinah, is told in Genesis Chapter 34. Today, we will look at what happened to her.VIEW MORE -
Dinah Part 1: Building Shechem
JUN 18, 2021As Jacob returned to the Promised Land, something horrific happened to his daughter Dinah. Because the purpose of iBIBLE is to illustrate the entire narrative of Scripture, we must also include the painful events that are revealed in God's Word alongside the Bible stories that are popular and easier to read. In iBIBLE Chapter 21, we see the violence against Dinah and how the sons of Jacob retaliated. As we begin to explore this story, we first look at the animation of the city of Shechem—the backdrop of the story of Dinah.VIEW MORE -
Announcing the First iBIBLE Storybook
JUN 11, 2021We are excited to announce that the iBIBLE storybook containing the first three chapters of iBIBLE has entered the typesetting phase. Featuring the same beautiful art found within iBIBLE, the storybook includes the Bible-based script used in iBIBLE and conveys the Biblical narrative in a beautiful and engaging format. When all of the volumes are complete, they will contain the entire Divine narrative of Scripture.VIEW MORE -
Reuben and the Sons of Jacob (Part 3)
JUN 03, 2021Last week, we looked at the story of Reuben and how he stopped his brothers from killing Joseph, but ultimately was faced with a choice: would he turn his brothers in, or would he deceive his father along with them? Today, we will see the culmination of the story of the brothers and Joseph, and ultimately how Reuben finally experiences the consequences for his actions earlier in life when he slept with his father's concubine.VIEW MORE -
Reuben and the Sons of Jacob (Part 2)
MAY 27, 2021Last week, we looked at the first part of the life of Reuben and the sons of Jacob. They grew up watching their father navigate difficult situations: escaping from Haran, handling complicated family matters, and resettling in the Promised Land. Today, we pick up where we left off. Reuben did something that would cost him his place as the leader of the sons of Jacob. He slept with his father's concubine.VIEW MORE -
Reuben and the Sons of Jacob (Part 1)
MAY 21, 2021This week we continue our "deep dive" into the family of Jacob. In the past few weeks, we looked at his two main wives: Leah and Rachel. Today, we take a look at Jacob's sons, especially his firstborn Reuben.VIEW MORE -
Jumping Ahead: Jesus Washes Peter's Feet
MAY 17, 2021There are so many iconic Bible passages and events—the ones you tend to visualize and certainly would never forget. For example: David killing Goliath, Elijah being taken to Heaven in a chariot of fire, or Jesus and the Last Supper.VIEW MORE -
Enhancing the Story of Job
MAY 06, 2021This week, we take a closer look at how the story of Job has been enhanced by new animation and a commitment to the story presented in Scripture.VIEW MORE -
Experience the First Six Chapters of iBIBLE
APR 29, 2021iBIBLE is the first of its kind. When completed, iBIBLE will reveal the entire Biblical narrative in chronological order in one cohesive story. Today, we are excited for you to see God's Word come to life like never before. Be blessed by the first six chapters of the most important story in all of history: God's Divine narrative.VIEW MORE -
"Give Me Children, or I Shall Die"
APR 27, 2021Last week, we discussed the story of Jacob's first wife, Leah, and how God blessed her even though she was unloved by her husband. This week, we take a closer look at Jacob's second wife, Rachel. Rachel was the woman he loved and worked for 14 years in order to marry.VIEW MORE -
Bittersweet or Blessing: A Closer Look at Leah
APR 15, 2021As we produce and illustrate iBIBLE, we have the privilege to take a deeper look at characters from the Bible, their stories, and important lessons that they teach us. Today, let's take a look at Jacob's first wife, Leah.VIEW MORE -
Chapter 1 Video Sample -"Creation"
APR 08, 2021Today, we are happy to share the sixth prerelease of iBIBLE with you. In past weeks, we have shown you "The Great Flood (Parts 1 and 2)," "The Fall," "The Tower of Babel," and "Cain and Abel." This time, we go back all the way to the beginning with Chapter 1.VIEW MORE -
The Biblical Timeline
APR 01, 2021Have you ever wondered how the timeline of different events in the Bible could impact the narrative? In the Scriptures, a few verses may represent moments in time, days, years, or even decades! To understand the true narrative, it is imperative that we consider the timeline of events that occur in the Bible.VIEW MORE -
Chapter 3 Video Sample -"Cain and Abel"
MAR 25, 2021Welcome to our fifth prerelease of iBIBLE. Previously, we have shown you "The Great Flood (Parts 1 and 2)," "The Fall," and "The Tower of Babel." Today, we present Chapter 3: "Cain and Abel." In this story, we see the events leading up to the murder of Abel by his brother Cain, and the events that followed.VIEW MORE -
Creating a Chronological Narrative
MAR 18, 2021If you have read much of the Bible, you are probably aware that it is not always presented in chronological order. Sometimes this is obvious, and other times it can be less clear. The goal of iBIBLE is to reveal the one true narrative of Scripture from Genesis to the final Revelation. Today, let's explore how the narrative of Scripture comes together in iBIBLE.VIEW MORE -
Chapter 5 Video Sample -"The Great Flood (Part 2)"
MAR 11, 2021At the end of Chapter 4, Noah, his family, and all the animals were floating safely on the ark. Nearly a year passed before God called Noah out of the ark and established a covenant with him, all of mankind, and all of creation. God also gave His people new direction, instilled fear of mankind into all wild animals, and set his bow in the sky as a reminder of His covenant.VIEW MORE -
Seventy Times Seven: A Look at Lamech
MAR 04, 2021While illustrating iBIBLE, we have the privilege of taking a closer look at some of the more unusual passages of Scripture, and we get the opportunity to reflect on aspects that we may not have considered before.VIEW MORE -
Chapter 6 Video Sample -"The Tower of Babel"
FEB 24, 2021After the flood, God instructed the people to scatter about the earth (Gen. 9:1, and again in Gen. 9:7). However, in Genesis 11, they defied God's clear instruction to fill the earth and instead stayed together in one place. At the Tower of Babel, they united to make a name for themselves.VIEW MORE -
Chapter 2 Video Sample -"The Fall"
FEB 11, 2021In this chapter, we show the events of the Fall, when sin entered into the world through Adam and Eve. This event instantly altered the relationship that humans and God shared. It is no understatement to say that this event changed absolutely everything! As you watch this special prerelease, you can see the stunning artwork that helps bring God's Word to life.VIEW MORE -
From the Daughters of Lot to King David
FEB 04, 2021When we look at the entire Biblical narrative, we see how many of these seemingly unrelated events fit together. We also see how God can still use His people to accomplish His purposes despite their sinful and immoral acts. One such event involved the daughters of Lot, their offspring, and the lineage of David.VIEW MORE -
Chapter 4 Video Sample -"The Great Flood (Part 1)"
JAN 28, 2021Last Sunday, we shared our prerelease edit of iBIBLE Chapter 4: "The Great Flood (Part 1)." We are excited to now include it in our Behind the Scenes updates. The version below will be used online, with video projection, and on DVD. The version for the phone app will also include the ability for the user to turn each page at their own pace as they engage with God's Word.VIEW MORE -
The Great Flood (Part 1)
JAN 28, 2021You can see the beautiful artwork that helps bring God's Word to life! What you cannot see is that the script follows the Scriptures as closely as possible in a narrative format.VIEW MORE -
Sister or Wife?
JAN 21, 2021As we make our way through the entire Divine narrative, illustrating the iBIBLE, there are some unusual events that must be animated. For example, two times in Scripture, Abram said that his wife Sarai was his sister. And later, his son, Isaac, did the same with his own wife. Let's look at why they conceived of such ruses, and what happened next. The first time this happened was after Abram left Haran at 75 years old. Abram, his wife Sarai, and their tribe traveled around Canaan, pitched their tents, fed their flocks, and journeyed on. While traveling, they received a promise from God that He would give this land to Abram's descendants. But then, trouble came: Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was severe in the land.—Gen. 12:10 [ESV] As they approached the formidable empire of Egypt, Abram turned to his wife with an unusual request: When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife, "I know that you are a woman beautiful in appearance, and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.' Then they will kill me, but they will let you live. Say you are my sister, that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared for your sake. —Gen. 12:11–13VIEW MORE -
Esau and Jacob (Part 2: The Elder Shall Serve the Younger)
JAN 14, 2021After Esau sold his birthright to Jacob, years went by, and many events happened: Isaac's tribe traveled, settled in various places, and Esau even married two local women. As time went by, Isaac was so old that he became nearly blind. He began to get his affairs in order, and it was time for him to pass on his blessing. Blessings would be given to each of his children, but the most important blessing was always given to the firstborn.VIEW MORE -
Esau and Jacob (Part 1: Birth of Two Nations)
JAN 07, 2021In our last iBIBLE "Behind the Scenes," we looked at the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. We know that Rebekah was unable to bear children, so Isaac cried out to God for help. After nearly 20 years of marriage, by the grace of God, Rebekah became pregnant with twins. However, the children struggled in Rebekah's womb. She said, "If it is thus, why is this happening to me?" (Gen. 25:22, ESV) and went to the Lord in prayer. And the Lord said to her: "Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the older shall serve the younger." —Gen. 25:23VIEW MORE -
The Life of Isaac (Part Four)
DEC 29, 2020Isaac was 37 years old and without a wife when his mother Sarah passed away. After her death, Isaac's father Abraham sought to obtain a wife for him. Abraham did not want Isaac to marry one of the Canaanites (they were not God's chosen people), but wanted him to take a wife from his father's family that had remained in Haran instead.VIEW MORE -
The Life of Isaac (Part Three: God Will Provide)
DEC 17, 2020God had referred to Isaac as Abraham's "only son, whom you love." He knew how hard this command to sacrifice his son would be to carry out. Now the time had come. As Abraham and Isaac arrived at the mountains of Moriah, Abraham instructed the men who were traveling with them to remain behind, and asked Isaac to carry the firewood for the burnt offering. Isaac and Abraham began climbing the mountain together.VIEW MORE -
The Life of Isaac (Part Two: The Sacrifice)
DEC 10, 2020Abraham had waited 25 years for God's promise of a son to be fulfilled. Sarah, Abraham's wife, miraculously gave birth to Isaac at 99 years old! God had promised that Abraham's descendants would be like the stars of the sky and sands of the sea. How could this test from God possibly make sense to Abraham? Wouldn't it contradict all that God had previously promised if he were to obey and sacrifice his son? However, Abraham knew God's voice well, so he proceeded without delay to carry out the task that God had asked him to complete. He had total trust in his Creator.VIEW MORE -
The Life of Isaac (Part One)
DEC 03, 202025 years after God gave Abraham the promise, it was fulfilled! Abraham was 100 years old when his wife Sarah, age 90, gave birth to a son: The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him. Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. —Gen. 21:1–5 [ESV]VIEW MORE -
Hagar: The Egyptian Servant (Part Two)
NOV 24, 2020Last week, we introduced the story of Hagar, the Egyptian servant of Sarai. Sarai had given Hagar to her husband Abram to serve as a surrogate mother. Once pregnant with Abram's child, she began to treat Sarai with contempt. This led to a conflict between Sarai and Hagar, and resulted in Hagar fleeing into the wilderness. There, an angel of the Lord spoke to her: "Return to your mistress and submit to her…I will surely multiply your offspring so that they cannot be numbered for multitude…Behold, you are pregnant and shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, because the Lord has listened to your affliction." —Gen. 16:9–11 [ESV] excerptedVIEW MORE -
Hagar: The Egyptian Servant (Part One)
NOV 19, 2020It's hard not to wonder what went through the minds of Abram and Sarai while they waited, year after year, for the son God had promised. How would God fulfill this promise? Every year Sarai advances in age, making it (humanly) less likely, or even impossible to bear a child. We know that at a certain point Sarai goes to Abram with a solution: she offers her servant Hagar as a surrogate mother: Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar. And Sarai said to Abram, "Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children by her." And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. So, after Abram had lived ten years in the land of Canaan, Sarai, Abram's wife, took Hagar the Egyptian, her servant, and gave her to Abram her husband as a wife. And he went into Hagar, and she conceived. —Gen. 16:1–4 [ESV]VIEW MORE -
The Son of the Promise
NOV 13, 2020To faithfully illustrate the promise of God to provide Abram with a son, we begin by mapping out a 25-year timeline. The first indication of the promise is when God calls Abram out of Mesopotamia. Abram is 75 years old at this time: Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." —Gen. 12:1–4 [ESV]VIEW MORE -
A Tale of Two Kings
NOV 05, 2020As Abram returned from the attack, he was met by two kings: the king of Sodom, and the king of Salem. The king of Salem, Melchizedek, was called a priest of God Most High. Not much is known about Melchizedek, though he is mentioned a few times in Scripture. Most notably, he uniquely serves as both a king AND a priest.VIEW MORE -
Noah's Vineyard
OCT 29, 2020After emerging from the ark and receiving the new covenant from God, Noah settles down and begins to work the land. In iBIBLE Chapter 4, we see this event come to fruition. Though Noah is most famously known for the story of Noah's Ark, there is another part of his story that is often not told. He is also the subject of the first story of intoxication.VIEW MORE -
The First Instruments
OCT 22, 2020As the descendants of mankind begin to populate the earth, we see creativity and ingenuity come into play. In iBIBLE Chapter 3, we encounter the first musical instruments. Instruments will be a recurring theme in iBIBLE. Many well-known characters in Scripture used instruments in spontaneous praise of God, in daily temple worship, and even in battle.VIEW MORE -
Creating a Single Page of iBIBLE
OCT 16, 2020From script to animatics, from animation to final render, there are many steps that go into a single page of the iBIBLE. Today, we will give you an overview of the workflow and creativity that is necessary to produce one single page spread (left and right hand page).VIEW MORE -
The First Murder Weapon
OCT 08, 2020When we read the story of Cain and Abel, we can't help but feel devastated at the reality of sin—that mankind had fallen so far in just one generation that a murder would occur. The task of the iBIBLE team is to bring this story to life with Biblical accuracy. In this case, not a lot of information about the specifics of the first murder are given. We do know that Cain attacked his brother and killed him, but the question for our team was: how do we depict this in iBIBLE? This is a difficult subject to delve into, but in order to accurately portray the stories in iBIBLE, we have to consider all of the factors that would be shown in the animation carefully.VIEW MORE -
With Bricks and Mortar
SEP 24, 2020When illustrating this narrative for Chapter 5 of iBIBLE, we had to consider these questions: Why was God so opposed to the Tower of Babel? How was it made? And, where was it made?VIEW MORE -
The Restoration of Job
SEP 17, 2020Over the past few weeks, we have looked closer at the tribulation of Job in chapters 6 and 7 of the Behind The Scenes of iBIBLE series. This week is the conclusion to this series. In review, Job's three friends tried to convince Job that he had sinned, and that his sin had resulted in his suffering. They contended that God would never let a righteous man suffer. Elihu comes on the scene and doesn't agree with Job's three friends, stating that Job's failure came when he attributed righteousness to himself, rather than to God, his Creator. It is then that God speaks and challenges Job, who had dared to question God. Job responds to the Lord in repentance.VIEW MORE -
God Responds
SEP 10, 2020In the past weeks, we looked at the conversation between Job and his friends. So many questions, hypotheses, and thoughts are given about why God allowed Job to suffer in this way. In the end, Job actually states that he wants the Almighty to answer him!VIEW MORE -
Elihu
SEP 03, 2020Over the past few weeks, we have presented a behind-the-scenes look at the creation and animation of Job in iBIBLE. This week we will look at Elihu. We do not know very much about Elihu, but we do know that he is younger than the others, and that he is the son of Barachel the Buzite of the family of Ram. We do not know when he arrived to speak to Job, or when he departed, and interestingly, there is no record of him being rebuked by God as Job's other three friends were. Naturally, this brings about many questions: was Elihu a fourth friend of Job? Was he a type of Christ? Was he God's messenger? Or, was he someone else altogether? The best part of producing the Biblical narrative is that we don't necessarily have to answer these questions. We reserve these difficult questions and answers for pastors, teachers, and theologians. Our job in producing iBIBLE is to present the narrative: the events that happened as revealed in Scripture.VIEW MORE -
Job's Friends Part 2: Bildad and Zophar
AUG 27, 2020Job has suffered immensely, and his friends have gathered to support him. We looked first at his friend, Eliphaz who believed that God was punishing Job for his sins. Let's take a look at Job's friends Bildad and Zophar as they also try to understand what happened to Job and argue that suffering is punishment for sin and prosperity is reward for righteousness.VIEW MORE -
Job's Friends Part 1: Eliphaz
AUG 20, 2020Job's friends have seen him suffer horribly, and they gather to try to comfort him. From chapters 4 to 31, Job conversed with his friends about the meaning of suffering. Ultimately the theories of his friends were unsatisfactory and aligned with some of the same theories people often have today.VIEW MORE -
The Tribulations of Job
AUG 13, 2020As the book of Job opens, we see a "blameless and upright man, one who feared God, and turned away from evil." If suffering is intended as a punishment for evil, Job would not be a recipient. The first chapter of Job is not even finished when Job's calamity begins. Within the realm of a single day, all Job had was in ruins and his world thrown upside down. His ten children and most of his servants were dead. His 11,000 head of livestock, gone. Yet, in all of this, Job's integrity did not fail him.VIEW MORE -
Who is in Control?
AUG 06, 2020Setting the stage for the story of Job that is about to unfold, we see a scene that challenges our understanding: an exchange between God and Satan; with the fate of a man in the balance. The Scripture sets the stage: the angels present themselves before the Lord. One thing is immediately clear. God is taking an active and involved role in specific situations on earth.VIEW MORE -
Honoring Job's Wife
JUL 30, 2020As the story of Job unfolds, we clearly see a man that suffered at the hands of Satan. The extent of his affliction includes losing his wealth, his children, his reputation, and even his health. But what of Job's wife? Some who recall the story have assumed she dies along with their children, or that she was angry and defiant to God.VIEW MORE -
Tar Pits
JUL 23, 2020As the story comes to life in iBIBLE chapter 9, we see a compelling scene playout: a battle between many different armies in a rich valley surrounded by hills ... with tar/bitumen pits.VIEW MORE -
Lineage of Jesus
JUL 16, 2020When reading the genealogy of Jesus, truth be told, many of us see a puzzling list. It's easy to skim over it searching for the real story of Jesus's grandness to begin. We know the names were people, but perhaps we don't know about their lives or even struggle to pronounce their names. The story of Jesus, though, doesn't begin with the nativity. It begins in Genesis—and understanding the grandeur, grace, and greatness of our God comes in knowing the story that has unfolded throughout the Old Testament.VIEW MORE -
Warrior Chieftain
JUL 09, 2020In Genesis chapter 14 we read of the war of nine Kings, in which Sodom is defeated. After their defeat, the city was looted, and the inhabitants were taken away to be slaves. One of those inhabitants was Abram's nephew Lot.VIEW MORE -
Remember Lot's Wife
JUL 02, 2020As Jesus spoke of the cataclysmic events that would take place in the end times, he brought to our attention the destruction of a city destroyed in the book of Genesis: Sodom. Specifically, he called on his disciples to "remember Lot's wife" who was transformed into a pillar of salt when she looked back at the destruction befalling Sodom.VIEW MORE -
Sitting at the Gate
JUN 25, 2020A strange declaration by the inhabitants of Sodom. Was Lot a judge in Sodom, or was this just their way of saying "you think you're better than us"? This is a question the team asked as we animated iBIBLE chapters 9 and 10.VIEW MORE -
The Lay of the Land
JUN 18, 2020Abraham walked, talked, sacrificed, fought, rescued, prayed, defended, and forged his faith throughout his journeys nearly 40 centuries ago. In iBIBLE chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11, we travel with Abraham, and we cover a lot of ground!VIEW MORE -
Crossing the Euphrates
JUN 11, 2020When Jacob left Haran, he was in a hurry. He knew that he needed to get as much distance as possible between himself and Laban. But he was not alone. In Chapter 14 of iBIBLE we had to answer a big question. How did Jacob cross the Euphrates river, with all he brought as he fled from Laban?VIEW MORE -
Walking With God
JUN 04, 2020Abraham's relationship with God was of such intimacy that he thoroughly understood His character and purpose. He knew God, because he had relationship with him. We see this relationship play out in iBIBLE chapters 9 and 10.VIEW MORE -
Behold Now Behemoth
MAY 21, 2020Two great creatures, Behemoth and Leviathan, are described by God in Job. Some commentators have suggested Behemoth was an elephant or hippo, but the description simply doesn't match. In iBIBLE chapter 07 the second half of the book of Job comes to life. How then did we determine the design of the mighty Behemoth?VIEW MORE -
The City of Haran
MAY 14, 2020In the time period of the patriarchs, there are few locations that carry as much of the story as the city of Haran. Terah, Abram's father, passed away and was buried there. Isaac's wife, Rebekah, lived in Haran, and Jacob stayed in Haran for over two decades working under his uncle, Laban.VIEW MORE -
Creating the Well Near Haran
MAY 07, 2020As we bring the iBIBLE to life and animate the story of Jacob, the well is a key component to uncover. What did the wells look like? How did they operate? What was the purpose of the large stone Jacob rolled away? How did a person water their flock at a well? Did the animals drink from a bucket, was there a trough nearby, or was there some part of the well that allowed the animals to drink?VIEW MORE -
Mandrakes in Genesis
MAY 01, 2020The story of Rachel, Leah and Jacob unfolds in Genesis Chapter 29. In their story, we see the importance of bearing children. When Rachel sees Leah has mandrakes, she trades her night with Jacob in exchange for them.VIEW MORE -
The Blade of Job
APR 16, 2020When we read Job's response to his suffering, our hearts marvel at his trust in God and his acceptance of a loss that is so deeply painful, almost unimaginable. The task in front of the iBIBLE team is to bring this to life, with Biblical accuracy, for the people of the world. And the questions we wouldn't think to ask must now be explored.VIEW MORE
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