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Sermon on the Mount Q+R 2 (E19) – How do we reconcile Jesus’ words about the Law with other New Testament teachings? How is God’s justice with gehenna different from karma? And why does the BibleProject translation of the Sermon on the Mount refer to the Kingdom of Heaven as the Kingdom of the skies? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions on the first four case studies about righteousness (episodes 9-14) in the Sermon on the Mount series. Thank you to our audience for your incredible questions! View more resources on our website → [http://bibleproject.com] Timestamps  * Why are there so many sets of threes in the Sermon on the Mount? (1:42-8:06) * How do we reconcile Jesus’ words about the Law with other New Testament teachings? (8:06-18:10) * Does Jesus contradict his teaching in Matthew 5:22 when he calls the Pharisees “blind fools” in Matthew 23:17? (18:10-26:06) * What is the difference between God’s justice with gehenna and the philosophical idea of karma? (26:06-32:19) * Why does Jesus not mention abuse as a legitimate reason for divorce? (32:19-42:12) * Would Jesus say not to legally swear to tell the truth with your hand on the Bible? (42:12-46:14) * Why do you refer to the Kingdom of Heaven as the Kingdom of the skies? (46:19-53:46) Referenced Resources * Style and Structure in Biblical Hebrew Narrative [https://www.amazon.com/Style-Structure-Biblical-Hebrew-Narrative/dp/0814658970/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39K313FSLR2GP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RQsGkAVnPV0jszZEkCfwQJ_xaxtJPhnWukoFDiOU4aU.0nsUKRgOlbPp1h09OQMaBcO2oQu2DlFSJHJOrA_ZhGM&dib_tag=se&keywords=style+and+structure+in+biblical+hebrew+narrative&qid=1713913822&sprefix=style+and+structure+of+hebrew%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-1] by Jerome T. Walsh * Four Views on Hell: Second Edition (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology) [https://a.co/d/2VV0oWy], by Zondervan and edited by Preston Sprinkle * Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. [https://bibleproject.com/tim-mackie/] * You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bibleproject] and iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bibleproject/id1523687027]. Show Music  * Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen  * BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising editor, and Aaron Olsen edited and mixed today’s episode. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Audience questions compiled by Christopher Maier. The hosts of today’s episode are Jon Collins and Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Sermon on the Mount E18 – In Matthew 6, Jesus turns his attention to religious practices of his day, specifically generosity to the poor, prayer, and fasting. But Jesus gives a surprising warning about these practices: if you do religious practices to get praise from people, then you're missing the point. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss these three religious practices and reflect on the pitfalls of making religious devotion about yourself. View more resources on our website → [http://bibleproject.com] Timestamps  * Chapter 1: Honor in Jesus’ Day (00:00-6:32) * Chapter 2: Giving to the Poor (6:32-26:00) * Chapter 3: Prayer (26:00-34:15) * Chapter 4: Fasting (34:15-54:14) Referenced Resources * Fasting: The Ancient Practices [https://a.co/d/95Qr4RE] by Scot McKnight * Christianity's Surprise: A Sure and Certain Hope [https://a.co/d/3fogbWY] by C. Kavin Rowe * Check out Tim’s library here. [https://bibleproject.com/tim-mackie/] * You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bibleproject] and iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bibleproject/id1523687027]. Show Music  * Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen * BibleProject theme song by TENTS * “Descend” by dryhope * “Polaroid” by Ward Wills Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; and Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our audio engineer and editor, and he also provided our sound design and mix. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Sermon on the Mount E17 – In Matthew 6, Jesus transitions from sharing a vision for righteousness that fulfills the Torah and Prophets to talking about how true righteousness impacts religious practices. Religious practices—like prayer, serving the poor, or generosity—are meant to align our hearts with God. But Jesus noticed that many people in his day were doing religious practices to promote their own name and status. He called this behavior hypocrisy, which meant something different to him that it does to us today. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the original meaning of the word “hypocrite” and the differing motivations people can have for doing right by God and others. View more resources on our website → [http://bibleproject.com] Timestamps  * Chapter 1: The Meaning of “Hypocrite” (00:00-10:06) * Chapter 2: Seeking Reward from People or God (10:06-15:38) * Chapter 3: A Reward of Honor (15:38-31:16) Referenced Resources * Check out Tim’s library here. [https://bibleproject.com/tim-mackie/] * You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bibleproject] and iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bibleproject/id1523687027]. Show Music  * Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen * BibleProject theme song by TENTS * “Silk” by El Train * “Brush Strokes” by Blue Wednesday and morningtime Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; and Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our audio engineer and editor, and he also provided our sound design and mix. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Sermon on the Mount E16 – In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus shares his sixth and final case study based on the wisdom of the Torah, and it may be the most challenging one yet. The first three case studies focused on treating others as sacred image-bearers of God. The fourth and fifth case studies offered guidance on how to handle conflict. And in the final case study, Jesus concludes with wisdom on how to respond to people who not only dislike us but even desire our harm. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss one of Jesus’ most famous teachings: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” View more resources on our website → [http://bibleproject.com] Timestamps  * Chapter 1: Recap of the Sermon so Far (00:00-11:16) * Chapter 2: Unpacking “Love Your Neighbor and Hate Your Enemy” (11:16-20:12) * Chapter 3: Who Is My Neighbor? (20:12-33:47) * Chapter 4: Loving Like God and the Meaning of Teleios (33:47-51:36) Referenced Resources * The Gospel of Matthew (New International Commentary on the New Testament) [https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Matthew-International-Commentary-Testament/dp/080282501X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EYlIOLzJN_H-HGwEHoBrYmlB_tI6yQC4pALKDFdR2qE.y-XWo_IA9G-BGpXXGdDD9TYz_ijihqOMGEhd9G2bKlo&dib_tag=se&keywords=R.+T.+France%2C+The+Gospel+of+Matthew%2C+The+New+International+Commentary+on+the+New+Testament%2C&qid=1711129236&sr=8-1] by R. T. France  * Check out Tim’s library here. [https://bibleproject.com/tim-mackie/] * You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bibleproject] and iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bibleproject/id1523687027]. Show Music  * Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen * BibleProject theme song by TENTS * “Better Days” - Evil Needle * “Inner Glow” - Bao & Packed Rich Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; and Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey, Frank Garza, and Aaron Olsen are our audio editors. Tyler Bailey is also our audio engineer, and he provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Sermon on the Mount E15 – In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus offers wisdom from the Torah about retaliation, justice, and nonviolent resistance to injustice. He references a series of laws in Exodus 21, Leviticus 24, and Deuteronomy 19, all of which contain the familiar language of “eye for eye, tooth for tooth.” Jesus reveals the surprising wisdom within these laws, using real-life scenarios that would have been familiar to oppressed Israelites living under Roman occupation: turning the other cheek, giving your cloak, and going the extra mile. In this episode, Jon, Tim, and Michelle discuss how these actions can open up our imaginations for boldly standing against injustice in creative, nonviolent ways. View more resources on our website → [http://bibleproject.com] Timestamps  * Chapter 1: Cultural Background of “Eye for Eye” (00:00-20:45) * Chapter 2: The Meaning of “Do Not Resist” (20:45-28:13) * Chapter 3: Turn the Other Cheek (28:13-39:20) * Chapter 4: Give Up Your Coat (39:20-45:30) * Chapter 5: Go the Extra Mile (45:30-01:01:00) Referenced Resources * The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary [https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Matthew-Socio-Rhetorical-Commentary/dp/0802864988] by Craig S. Keener * The JPS Torah Commentary: Exodus [https://www.amazon.com/JPS-Torah-Commentary-Exodus/dp/0827603274] by Nahum M. Sarna * Romeo and Juliet [https://www.amazon.com/Romeo-Juliet-Folger-Shakespeare-Library/dp/0743477111/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5BYVOXWDV1Y0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OnvbwIMEBsva5oLoPIxIHFItfMLmydF6GwuybNldOrwH8ylkxmGdxsy28_Kde5pI_k_zdmTlAH1nJE_oBwdLCuW9riWfM9A6FzcpZRHrblvjDWAWWP-n3xBkHlUmq7EDmIrh] by William Shakespeare * Strength to Love [https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Love-Martin-Luther-King/dp/0800697405/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yAMdSLDRou-rxC-FryH4uOR8At2z4SWVq4GLjOwRO80Q12M8Wa7ePbhjkEc5M2-1C4ieVVoRbq7XbtX2sd82VLCCreHAgjeIr8xoz-wtoFnNk0n8Th2NBOib36-kg9qT5rdDSgdVfOiS4IWkS4X5nA.jouxFHm85jBOa7zSMUFygzHEEYexdbk8-k5TRSxOn7Q&qid=1710266255&sr=1-1] by Martin Luther King Jr. * Check out Tim’s library here. [https://bibleproject.com/tim-mackie/] * You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bibleproject] and iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bibleproject/id1523687027]. Show Music  * Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen * BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; and Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey, Frank Garza, and Aaron Olsen are our audio editors. Tyler Bailey is also our audio engineer, and he provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.