It is common in the Bible for people to "rise up," and it would be easy to pass over the phrase as simply describing a physical action. But in fact it represents an elevation in spiritual state, moving to a more internal frame of mind closer to the Lord. Often it has to do with understanding a new or important idea; we "rise up" to a state of greater perception and enlightenment. Obviously context is crucial to the exact meaning of the phrase in a given passage -- it matters greatly who it is that is rising up, and why.

Title: The First Day of the First Month

Topic: Salvation

Summary: The Bible speaks of new beginnings in connection with the first day of the first month. No matter how far off course our lives in this world may get, there is always an opportunity to repent and start again. (Note the striking invisibility of the reader at minutes 2 and 4 ;-). She reappears at minute 16.)

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
Genesis 8:4, 12-14; 9:13
Exodus 40:1-2, 34
2 Chronicles 29:3, 10, 17, 35
Ezra 7:6
Ezekiel 45:18-20
Philippians 3:12, 15
Psalms 39:4-5; 90