Climbing the Mountain

Reflecting on the Climb | Concluding Thoughts

We finally come to a close on our journey through the Sermon on the Mount with some final questions of reflection for Matt, Tim, Jim and Van.

Light of the World | Salt and Light - Part 3

In Matthew 5:11-16, Jesus expounds upon our outward ministry as partners with God, our role in the world. Where the beatitudes described the blessings of those who see their need for God and choose to identify with Him through repentance, Jesus now makes the general specific: blessed are “you.” We may face persecution on account of our identification with God; but, we serve a vital role in the world. Jesus describes this role through two examples: salt and light. Here, we discuss the richness of His examples in their historical context to shed light on their meaning for us today.

Salt of the Earth | Salt and Light - Part 2

In Matthew 5:11-16, Jesus expounds upon our outward ministry as partners with God, our role in the world. Where the beatitudes described the blessings of those who see their need for God and choose to identify with Him through repentance, Jesus now makes the general specific: blessed are “you.” We may face persecution on account of our identification with God; but, we serve a vital role in the world. Jesus describes this role through two examples: salt and light. Here, we discuss the richness of His examples in their historical context to shed light on their meaning for us today.

Episode 0

This is the intro episode for season 1 of Climbing the Mountain podcast. Our goal with this episode is to explain why we embarked on this deep dive into Jesus's sermon on the mount and how this podcast might differ from others you've heard. We are excited for you to join us on this journey as we learn from one another, wrestle with the scripture, and strive to find practical ways to live out Jesus's teachings.

Great is Your Reward | Salt and Light - Part 1

In Matthew 5:11-16, Jesus expounds upon our outward ministry as partners with God, our role in the world. Where the beatitudes described the blessings of those who see their need for God and choose to identify with Him through repentance, Jesus now makes the general specific: blessed are “you.” We may face persecution on account of our identification with God; but, we serve a vital role in the world. Jesus describes this role through two examples: salt and light. Here, we discuss the richness of His examples in their historical context to shed light on their meaning for us today.