After watching this video I cried and cried and then I accepted Jesus into my life. That was 13 years ago and I’ve never been the same! Beautiful video of Gods fatherly love. Thank you!!
Sometimes I go back to these old Nooma videos. I really wish Rob had stayed true to this kind of preaching. It's the reason his ministry and church grew in the first place.
He has, though. If you find value in this message, you need to embrace it and tell it in your own words to those around you. There's no way one man can tell the whole world, when you are right in the middle of your own community that needs to hear it.
I saw this video in the most difficult time in my life. It was at the Christian book store and I cried like a baby! Because it touch me so much and I knew God was talking to me!
Every time I watch this I cry big time, picturing God with his loving arms holding me close saying "I love you Tiffany, were gonna make it, dad knows the way home, were gonna make it, I love you Tiffany". My top most favorite Nooma videos there is. I also enjoy Matthew, Rhythm, and luggage.
remember watching this in the early 2000's, but could never really afford buying them for our youth club as they were just so expensive here in South Africa. Nice to see it on here for free, I guess its not too late
I always love these. Rain is one of my favorites. Its so beautiful. I feel close to God/Jesus when I watch it. I think of my own children too. :) love you, Rob Bell!
Dear Mr.Bell I just wanted to say I thank you for giving this speech or bible study of 'Rain' It really touched me on how the Story you have given me. I realized that the story with You and Trace going through the hike and when it started to rain, I look back to and how I was lost in the 'Rain' and I didnt know how I was supposed to re act to the situation. If I had been listening to God/ Jesus, I would have been carried by God (the father) through the storm protecting me from satin by the bad deeds and I had to trust you all my heart in order to happen. So I wanted to thank you again for giving this video because i realized and learned so much how God can be this precious to us Thank you for spending your time reading my mini letter to you
It is amazing how quickly we judge people of heresy. Some of these posts are just sad. You would judge someone just because they didn't give the bible chapter and verse that they are referencing? Come on people? Thank you Z for posting up Rain. Thank you Rob Bell for being a great teacher/communicator. No thanks to much of the pettiness, judgmental-ism and frankly, ignorance posted below.
sometimes to reach people you have to simplify,go to where they are ,some dont understand unless you simplify yet are even interested until you bring it out in setting of simplicity,some only know God as complicated and hard to understand but he really isnt, thanks for reaching rob bell
I've begun to question a lot lately about God's involvement in our world. And it seems to me that what we attribute to God, isn't Him. Getting a promotion, narrowly missing a car accident, a cancer patient going into remission; I don't think that's God actively participating in our world. I think He actively participates in our hearts. I think he prepares us for no matter how life will turn out. Some people die when they're 1, some people die when they're 100. I don't think He watches the sun rise on His people and presses the "death/miracle" button. I think He prepares His people for either to happen.
+Queen Rexy Seriously are you kidding? God holds everything in His hand how dare you say He is not in control. You are being deceived by this guy and his teachings, he has all the ear marks as a false teacher. How about Col.1:17 for starters? read your Bible don't take this mans teaching READ READ READ YOUR BIBLE!!!!!!!! HE IS A FALSE TEACHER!!!!!!!!
rick johnson How dare I say? How dare you not question your beliefs. If you've never questioned them and your faith is blind, do you really believe at all?
Well am I to believe your not a believer in the God of the whole Bible? Or do you just believe some of it and reject the rest? If so then that would say to me you are a Deist? What say you. And please dont take to heart my questioning offensively :-)
This guy's gifted... Everyone is a heretic under their own convictions... I will say I haven't seen this guy going around trying to assassinate anyone's character like most heretics tend to do... Christianity is about discipleship, not condemnation... The biggest thing about discipleship is knowing what to build on... Anyone who was spiritual would not be going around calling this man a heretic... Now as for the video, it has helped to align myself with God and for that I am grateful :)
Bell does a great job of leading people to Jesus.Paul tells us if we believe in are hearts and confess with our mouths Jesus as lord in our lives, we will be saved. John said to all who receive him, he (Jesus) gives them the right to become children of God. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8) this is Bell's version of holding his son close and saying "I love you," over and over again. Christ, the lamb of God willing sacrifices himself on our behalf. We escape the judgement of God and are adopted as sons and daughters. Great video!
I like that Paul also says, even the non-believers, who decide to love others, are already circumcised in their hearts (Romans, Chapter 2 or 3.). Also, how the House upon a Rock is not adhering to teachings or opinions, but the DO-ing of the words Jesus speaks. To believe in our hearts .... may be mere obedience (see Romans, Chapter 6).
I first saw this when going through a very difficult time in my life. It's long passed, but I have the same reaction to this now that I had then. And that is, "What kind of God would value holding me close over the joy of seeing his child delivered? That would be so selfish. This man doesn't know God well." No parent loves holding their child close while they are wailing more than giving them the thing that would stop what was plaguing them. I know it sounds good, but all arguments cease when God compared his goodness to that of a natural father. He said if they know how to be good, then how much MORE him? When a parent has the ability or insight to help rescue their kid, no parent would hesitate. Even if the child is an adult, they do everything in their power to get them the help they need. Crisis isn't a time when Papa is thinking about intimacy. He's thinking about rescue.
We make God out to be so impractical sometimes. So out of touch. To a hungry man, you give food. To a thirsty man, water. A naked man, clothing. A sick man, health. Not that deep.
I agree with M. Atkins, this here isn't the God we typically speculate about, a God of miracles. Elsewhere in this series, I think Bell himself admits that the miracles seem completely random. If there is a God, He / She / It seems to do more in His absence than in His presence. Nonetheless, rain is beautiful and good, it has its times and seasons. We are sad for a moment, but not forever; we hate the storms, but we love them too. I am hopeful that life or reality, however different than a God who always answers, is morally good, is worth living, and I feel this "Rain" message tries addressing that. We don't learn to fly, at times, unless we are kicked out of the nest. A baby shouldn't remain a baby, and on baby food, forever. We keep learning. Apparently, we learn even as babies. Yet the things M. Atkins just said, I agree with. Such a God isn't afraid of seeing us really suffer. So how could God exist? The answer ... likely doesn't even matter. Love is the answer. We just love. What are your thoughts? Wishing you an okay day!
But he's a heritic. He doesn't talk biblically. Paul said to eat of false teachers which they even had right after Jesus left. Rob Bell is a false teachers leading people astray. Back in my "youth group" days we watched these, of about 70 kids, maybe a dozen are still in the faith, because of this type of teaching. He doesn't line up with scripture.
No one thinks they need to have it all together before they can have a relationship with God! In fact, it's quite the opposite. He knows we are broken!
The House on the Rock is built on DO-ing, not on adopting or inheriting someone else's opinions, I feel. To me, prayer is hearing, doing, and teaching the main commandments. Yet even that can be a terrible struggle. It may be worth it.
Yep, I was introduced to Nooma before I found out Rob Bell was Emergent, and then now off the rocker. This one specifically impacted my 21 year old mind. Later ones you begin to see more Emergent teaching verses pure Biblical, Especially on Peter walking on water =(
@@tlk2348 that is basically saying Rob Bell is right on everything. Go check his interviews for scripture. I've read his books in small groups, and watched his videos. He's poisoning. My friends fled the faith because of people like him and him. He doesn't use scripture he us s experience which is so subjective, but the BIBLE is what we need, to know we need a Savior. When he talks it's not of Christ. He's gone on Oprah saying anything leads to heaven. That's called universalism, not Christianity. Hope you got to the end of my book, praying for the invisible church always! And praying more people open their Bibles instead of watching videos.
I think he may be trying to remember how he worded it when he wrote what he was going to say. I have to do that when I speak if I decide how I'm going to say it prior to saying it.
okay, I'm listening to this. This is an interesting video... The title says Bible study. A Bible study implies that you are reading and studying a book from the Bible. E.G. Psalms, Song of Solomon, or Matthew, or Jude. As I watch this, I observe that this looks more like he is relating a personal story of his, Rob Bells, life and using different stories and parts of The Bible to relate in his story. I ain't going to criticize him, but I don't believe the title of this video should be Bible study, because it doesn't appear that this is what it is... that's all I should say and not be a jerk about it.
Ian Franklin Wow,Ian, isn't interesting that this is exactly how Jesus taught: the kingdom of God is like a sower that went to sow seed.... or, the kingdom of God is like a sheppard who lost one sheep...... or the lady who lost the coin..... etc. What most of us think of as bible study is theologizing and defining dogma. Jesus simly taught his followers to establish the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven. In other words to passionately and deliberately living the heart of God. I believe what Rob Bell does here is revealing this generous heart of God. Any "bible study" that doesn't gravitate to that purpose is contrary to the reason why Jesus came
Lothar Hoelzel Everytime I heard Rob Bell say the phrase " It's interesting" or used the word "interesting" I took a drink of water. I did the same when I read your reply. Needless to say, I had to use the bathroom afterwards.
@@2700toby you're comparing Rob Bell to Jesus, who atoned your sins you have yet to commit because our hearts are wicked and against God (Proverbs and Ecclesiastes can help understand this)... That was an attack on a comment meant to lead somewhere but you're talking circles. This is the furthest thing from a Bible study, I can agree with that. I learned more of Rob than Jesus or Holy Scripture... That's not a BIBLE study.
It isn't one, I agree. It is perhaps much better than one. First of all, the Sermon on the Mount wasn't much of a Bible study, you think? The problem with most Bible studies is cherry picking--even studies that seem to stay on one passage. At least Bell, here, tries staying on target with this theme of suffering. I apologize for suggesting Bell's message may be better than a Bible study. But there are many studies, I feel, doing the Bible more harm than good.
This is exactly what people love to hear, this except the truth... this my friends is a wolf in ships clothing! Sure it almost sounds good, almost, until you analyze the deceptive method he uses to bring you to error.
Yet we are speculating about God, aren't we? Whoever really knows anything about that mysterious being? As the old, old story of the astronomer goes: He kept his eyes on heaven ... and stumbled into a pit. I myself was wronged by many well-meaning preachers, when I was scared into siding with their views. I consider many an agnostic lucky to escape so much religious pondering. This isn't me saying agnosticism is the way. Love is the way. I hope and think that Bell's words exemplify it.
mopar Mike some how we love labeling people. Makes us feel good and superior. Notice I said WE. Jesus, living the heart of God, didn't do that. He lifted people up and highlighted their best. I have so much to learn
Good point He just said LOVE one another but unfortunately we started to complicate the word with our fabulous multi layered intelligence- with shall I ? Will I, maybe not today! Maybe I won’t go there ! I listened to an incredible preacher Pete Howard Browne talk about following Jesus so closely that His sandals leave dust on one - that’s the same dust that we can leave on others as we bless them with words that speak life over them - give hope & open hearts to see and hear - I live by the motto find the gold in everyone and let them shine in Jesus’s Love @@2700toby
After watching this video I cried and cried and then I accepted Jesus into my life. That was 13 years ago and I’ve never been the same! Beautiful video of Gods fatherly love. Thank you!!
And now this guy's an apostate
I first saw these little videos in prison. They moved me and many other men. Thank you Rob. God bless you for touching so many lives.
Now you believe and he doesn't
Ironically enough, his current and recent teachings are what brought me to Jesus. Guess faith is just different for everybody.
Sometimes I go back to these old Nooma videos. I really wish Rob had stayed true to this kind of preaching. It's the reason his ministry and church grew in the first place.
He has, though. If you find value in this message, you need to embrace it and tell it in your own words to those around you. There's no way one man can tell the whole world, when you are right in the middle of your own community that needs to hear it.
So happy to see the Nooma vids on here! I loved them when they were new, & it's nice to watch them again for a new phase of life 🙂
I saw this video in the most difficult time in my life. It was at the Christian book store and I cried like a baby! Because it touch me so much and I knew God was talking to me!
Every time I watch this I cry big time, picturing God with his loving arms holding me close saying "I love you Tiffany, were gonna make it, dad knows the way home, were gonna make it, I love you Tiffany". My top most favorite Nooma videos there is. I also enjoy Matthew, Rhythm, and luggage.
Tiffany dawne me too. I feel the same way. Many Blessings to you! ☺
Same here
I had long thought I would be forgotten, left behind. No more, not my Jesus.
remember watching this in the early 2000's, but could never really afford buying them for our youth club as they were just so expensive here in South Africa. Nice to see it on here for free, I guess its not too late
thanks Rob, you are relatable and Rain is amazing
Debbie Bishop it's one of my favorites. ☺
I always love these. Rain is one of my favorites. Its so beautiful. I feel close to God/Jesus when I watch it. I think of my own children too. :) love you, Rob Bell!
Dear Mr.Bell
I just wanted to say I thank you for giving this speech or bible study of 'Rain' It really touched me on how the Story you have given me. I realized that the story with You and Trace going through the hike and when it started to rain, I look back to and how I was lost in the 'Rain' and I didnt know how I was supposed to re act to the situation. If I had been listening to God/ Jesus, I would have been carried by God (the father) through the storm protecting me from satin by the bad deeds and I had to trust you all my heart in order to happen.
So I wanted to thank you again for giving this video because i realized and learned so much how God can be this precious to us
Thank you for spending your time reading my mini letter to you
RedPanda Chang amen! Many blessings!
Maybe next time he won't emphasis so much on how he negligently exposed his child to unnecessary danger.
It is amazing how quickly we judge people of heresy. Some of these posts are just sad. You would judge someone just because they didn't give the bible chapter and verse that they are referencing? Come on people? Thank you Z for posting up Rain. Thank you Rob Bell for being a great teacher/communicator. No thanks to much of the pettiness, judgmental-ism and frankly, ignorance posted below.
Totally agree, Rob is explaining God's love for us and all they see is their hate. That's who they are.
I love rob bell video
I think that is exactly what I needed to hear.
Douglas Johnson amen!
sometimes to reach people you have to simplify,go to where they are ,some dont understand unless you simplify yet are even interested until you bring it out in setting of simplicity,some only know God as complicated and hard to understand but he really isnt, thanks for reaching rob bell
I've begun to question a lot lately about God's involvement in our world. And it seems to me that what we attribute to God, isn't Him. Getting a promotion, narrowly missing a car accident, a cancer patient going into remission; I don't think that's God actively participating in our world. I think He actively participates in our hearts. I think he prepares us for no matter how life will turn out. Some people die when they're 1, some people die when they're 100. I don't think He watches the sun rise on His people and presses the "death/miracle" button. I think He prepares His people for either to happen.
+Queen Rexy Seriously are you kidding? God holds everything in His hand how dare you say He is not in control. You are being deceived by this guy and his teachings, he has all the ear marks as a false teacher. How about Col.1:17 for starters? read your Bible don't take this mans teaching READ READ READ YOUR BIBLE!!!!!!!! HE IS A FALSE TEACHER!!!!!!!!
rick johnson How dare I say? How dare you not question your beliefs. If you've never questioned them and your faith is blind, do you really believe at all?
Ok, then where do you get your opinion of God from? Are you just pulling it out of the thin ? air or do you have some sort of foundation of proof? :)
rick johnson Proof? Where is your proof that He even exists?
Well am I to believe your not a believer in the God of the whole Bible? Or do you just believe some of it and reject the rest? If so then that would say to me you are a Deist? What say you. And please dont take to heart my questioning offensively :-)
Powerful, thank you. Amen
I love you Rob Bell.
This guy's gifted... Everyone is a heretic under their own convictions... I will say I haven't seen this guy going around trying to assassinate anyone's character like most heretics tend to do... Christianity is about discipleship, not condemnation... The biggest thing about discipleship is knowing what to build on... Anyone who was spiritual would not be going around calling this man a heretic...
Now as for the video, it has helped to align myself with God and for that I am grateful :)
these hit me soo hard. ive seen a few of his vids. wow
Bell does a great job of leading people to Jesus.Paul tells us if we believe in are hearts and confess with our mouths Jesus as lord in our lives, we will be saved. John said to all who receive him, he (Jesus) gives them the right to become children of God.
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8) this is Bell's version of holding his son close and saying "I love you," over and over again. Christ, the lamb of God willing sacrifices himself on our behalf. We escape the judgement of God and are adopted as sons and daughters. Great video!
Uber Genie amen to that!
I like that Paul also says, even the non-believers, who decide to love others, are already circumcised in their hearts (Romans, Chapter 2 or 3.). Also, how the House upon a Rock is not adhering to teachings or opinions, but the DO-ing of the words Jesus speaks. To believe in our hearts .... may be mere obedience (see Romans, Chapter 6).
I first saw this when going through a very difficult time in my life. It's long passed, but I have the same reaction to this now that I had then. And that is, "What kind of God would value holding me close over the joy of seeing his child delivered? That would be so selfish. This man doesn't know God well."
No parent loves holding their child close while they are wailing more than giving them the thing that would stop what was plaguing them. I know it sounds good, but all arguments cease when God compared his goodness to that of a natural father. He said if they know how to be good, then how much MORE him?
When a parent has the ability or insight to help rescue their kid, no parent would hesitate. Even if the child is an adult, they do everything in their power to get them the help they need. Crisis isn't a time when Papa is thinking about intimacy. He's thinking about rescue.
We make God out to be so impractical sometimes. So out of touch. To a hungry man, you give food. To a thirsty man, water. A naked man, clothing. A sick man, health. Not that deep.
Wow, Erna Atkins completely missed the message of Rain. I guess watering rocky soil is truly vain.
I agree with M. Atkins, this here isn't the God we typically speculate about, a God of miracles. Elsewhere in this series, I think Bell himself admits that the miracles seem completely random. If there is a God, He / She / It seems to do more in His absence than in His presence. Nonetheless, rain is beautiful and good, it has its times and seasons. We are sad for a moment, but not forever; we hate the storms, but we love them too. I am hopeful that life or reality, however different than a God who always answers, is morally good, is worth living, and I feel this "Rain" message tries addressing that. We don't learn to fly, at times, unless we are kicked out of the nest. A baby shouldn't remain a baby, and on baby food, forever. We keep learning. Apparently, we learn even as babies. Yet the things M. Atkins just said, I agree with. Such a God isn't afraid of seeing us really suffer. So how could God exist? The answer ... likely doesn't even matter. Love is the answer. We just love. What are your thoughts? Wishing you an okay day!
Powerful!
Great video!
So for the people don't have something nice to say don't say nothing keep it too your self thank
ya what he said
Exactly!
But he's a heritic. He doesn't talk biblically. Paul said to eat of false teachers which they even had right after Jesus left. Rob Bell is a false teachers leading people astray. Back in my "youth group" days we watched these, of about 70 kids, maybe a dozen are still in the faith, because of this type of teaching. He doesn't line up with scripture.
No one thinks they need to have it all together before they can have a relationship with God! In fact, it's quite the opposite. He knows we are broken!
Some pll actually do think that & they stay away from God out of shame. Which is why we share the truth with them & the freedom it brings 🙂
The House on the Rock is built on DO-ing, not on adopting or inheriting someone else's opinions, I feel. To me, prayer is hearing, doing, and teaching the main commandments. Yet even that can be a terrible struggle. It may be worth it.
Early Nooma... always heard great things about these. It's a shame he's gone a bit cushy regarding the Truth of Scripture as of late. :(
Yep, I was introduced to Nooma before I found out Rob Bell was Emergent, and then now off the rocker. This one specifically impacted my 21 year old mind. Later ones you begin to see more Emergent teaching verses pure Biblical, Especially on Peter walking on water =(
Odid WAR the only person off their rocker is you. You are ignorant in your comments.
Hidy Ho nope, Rob is spot on! You are the one who is crusty.
@@tlk2348 Truth!
@@tlk2348 that is basically saying Rob Bell is right on everything. Go check his interviews for scripture. I've read his books in small groups, and watched his videos. He's poisoning. My friends fled the faith because of people like him and him. He doesn't use scripture he us s experience which is so subjective, but the BIBLE is what we need, to know we need a Savior. When he talks it's not of Christ. He's gone on Oprah saying anything leads to heaven. That's called universalism, not Christianity. Hope you got to the end of my book, praying for the invisible church always! And praying more people open their Bibles instead of watching videos.
I think he may be trying to remember how he worded it when he wrote what he was going to say. I have to do that when I speak if I decide how I'm going to say it prior to saying it.
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What's the song at 6:43?
i see your question is 7 years old, so you might have gotten the answer, but if not, it is Come Down - Brie Stoner
Quiero escucharlo en español
Rob Bell has hair in this scene
What's the name of the song at 06:38?
Found it. It's "Come Down" by Brie Stone
4:02 baby confirms you screwed up!
Poor baby had to deal with the production crew terrorizing him...
Who are these "religious" people?
i guess bleached hair is a thing again, that's nice.
This man now lives his entire life on the sand. Sad
Go and sin no MORE !
okay, I'm listening to this. This is an interesting video... The title says Bible study. A Bible study implies that you are reading and studying a book from the Bible. E.G. Psalms, Song of Solomon, or Matthew, or Jude. As I watch this, I observe that this looks more like he is relating a personal story of his, Rob Bells, life and using different stories and parts of The Bible to relate in his story. I ain't going to criticize him, but I don't believe the title of this video should be Bible study, because it doesn't appear that this is what it is... that's all I should say and not be a jerk about it.
Ian Franklin Wow,Ian, isn't interesting that this is exactly how Jesus taught: the kingdom of God is like a sower that went to sow seed.... or, the kingdom of God is like a sheppard who lost one sheep...... or the lady who lost the coin..... etc. What most of us think of as bible study is theologizing and defining dogma. Jesus simly taught his followers to establish the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven. In other words to passionately and deliberately living the heart of God. I believe what Rob Bell does here is revealing this generous heart of God. Any "bible study" that doesn't gravitate to that purpose is contrary to the reason why Jesus came
Lothar Hoelzel Everytime I heard Rob Bell say the phrase " It's interesting" or used the word "interesting" I took a drink of water. I did the same when I read your reply. Needless to say, I had to use the bathroom afterwards.
@@2700toby you're comparing Rob Bell to Jesus, who atoned your sins you have yet to commit because our hearts are wicked and against God (Proverbs and Ecclesiastes can help understand this)... That was an attack on a comment meant to lead somewhere but you're talking circles. This is the furthest thing from a Bible study, I can agree with that. I learned more of Rob than Jesus or Holy Scripture... That's not a BIBLE study.
I believe if you buy the videos they come with Bible/group study scriptures and questions. Our small group did these years ago when they were new.
It isn't one, I agree. It is perhaps much better than one. First of all, the Sermon on the Mount wasn't much of a Bible study, you think? The problem with most Bible studies is cherry picking--even studies that seem to stay on one passage. At least Bell, here, tries staying on target with this theme of suffering. I apologize for suggesting Bell's message may be better than a Bible study. But there are many studies, I feel, doing the Bible more harm than good.
This is exactly what people love to hear, this except the truth... this my friends is a wolf in ships clothing! Sure it almost sounds good, almost, until you analyze the deceptive method he uses to bring you to error.
Why don’t you explain the error to us ? Or perhaps you can’t because you’re just a troll
Yet we are speculating about God, aren't we? Whoever really knows anything about that mysterious being? As the old, old story of the astronomer goes: He kept his eyes on heaven ... and stumbled into a pit. I myself was wronged by many well-meaning preachers, when I was scared into siding with their views. I consider many an agnostic lucky to escape so much religious pondering. This isn't me saying agnosticism is the way. Love is the way. I hope and think that Bell's words exemplify it.
I agree! He’s definitely a false teacher…
May I ask why Zondervan is promoting Rob Bell ? A known emergent Church leader and heretic ?
mopar Mike some how we love labeling people. Makes us feel good and superior. Notice I said WE. Jesus, living the heart of God, didn't do that. He lifted people up and highlighted their best. I have so much to learn
Good point He just said LOVE one another but unfortunately we started to complicate the word with our fabulous multi layered intelligence- with shall I ? Will I, maybe not today! Maybe I won’t go there ! I listened to an incredible preacher Pete Howard Browne talk about following Jesus so closely that His sandals leave dust on one - that’s the same dust that we can leave on others as we bless them with words that speak life over them - give hope & open hearts to see and hear - I live by the motto find the gold in everyone and let them shine in Jesus’s Love @@2700toby
Babe this is a little cringe i fear 😢
8:14 "years later if trace is in therapy", if he's indoctrinated into this then it's quite likely he'll end up in therapy, lol.