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How Jesus Responded to the Divorce Debate Mar 25, 2024

Show notes

Sermon on the Mount E13 – In Matthew 5:31-32, Jesus offers a quote from the Torah about when it is lawful to divorce, and then he shares his perspective. But what is the context of these words, and how would Jesus’ original audience have heard them? It’s easy for modern readers to miss, but Jesus is entering a longstanding debate concerning a passage about divorce in Deuteronomy 24—and his take is surprising. In this episode, Jon, Tim, and special guest Jeannine Brown discuss the story surrounding divorce in ancient Israel, the Bible’s ideal of covenant loyalty, and the wisdom we can find in Scripture to navigate divorce in our culture today.

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: The Context of Jesus’ Words on Divorce (00:00-11:51)
Chapter 2: Divorce in Ancient Jewish Culture (11:51-23:06)
Chapter 3: Divorce Compared to the Genesis 1-2 Ideal (23:06-42:49)

Referenced Resources

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series) by Joel B. Green, Jeannine K. Brown, Nicholas Perrin
The Gospel of Matthew (New International Commentary on the New Testament) by R.T. France
The Gospel of Matthew (New International Greek Testament Commentary) by John Nolland
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You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

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. 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 Olse 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. Special thanks to Jeannine Brown. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.

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Jesus' Vision for Sex and Desire Mar 18, 2024

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Sermon on the Mount E12 – In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus references the Torah’s command to not commit adultery (Exod. 20:14), going on to say that any man who lusts (or “goes on looking”) at a woman commits adultery with her in his heart. So what is his solution to avoid lust? Cut off a hand and gouge out an eye! Whoa—what is Jesus talking about? In this episode, Jon, Tim, and special guest Lucy Peppiatt discuss the meaning and impact of lust, the Bible’s original ideal for men and women, and Jesus’ countercultural vision for sex and marriage in the Kingdom of the skies.

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: The Impact of Lust and a Solution to the Problem (0:00-24:40)
Chapter 2: The Genesis 1 Ideal for Men and Women and How It Falls Apart (24:40-34:30)
Chapter 3: The Revolutionary Christian Vision for Marriage and Sex (34:30-47:39)

Referenced Resources

Check out Tim’s library here.
If you’d like to learn more from our guest Lucy Peppiatt, you can take her 1 Corinthians Class in BibleProject Classroom.
You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

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 and Frank Garza are our audio editors, and Tyler Bailey also provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Lucy Peppiatt. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.

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Why Do the Beatitudes Matter for the Overworked and Hopeless? – Sermon on the Mount Q+R 1 Mar 11, 2024

Show notes

Why do we not find the Sermon on the Mount in the gospels of Mark or John? Why is “blessed” not a good translation of the word makarios? And if Jesus says that mourning, powerlessness, and poverty are the key to the good life, should we pursue those things? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from the first seven episodes of the Sermon on the Mount series. Thank you to our audience for your incredible questions!

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Timestamps

Why do we not find the Sermon on the Mount in the gospels of Mark or John? (1:05)
Why is “blessed" not a good translation of makarios? (9:43)
Why does Matthew 5:3 matter to people who feel overworked, crushed, oppressed, domesticated, complacent, powerless, and hopeless? (19:25)
Should we pursue mourning, powerlessness, and poverty if that is the good life? (27:34)
Is there something I should be doing to attain the blessings in the Beatitudes? (27:58)
How can we “bless the Lord?” (37:27)
Isn’t there more to righteousness than right relationships with others? (46:18)
Is the meekness Jesus describes the same as Moses’ meekness in Numbers 12:3? (52:24)
Are there techniques early Christians used that could help us today to remember and reflect on the sermon? (60:17)

Referenced Resources

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You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

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 audio engineer and editor, and he provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s host is Jon Collins.

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How Is Anger the Same as Murder? Mar 04, 2024

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Sermon on the Mount E10 – In Matthew 5:21-48, Jesus reveals the divine wisdom of Israel’s Old Testament laws through six case studies. In the first case study, he expounds on one of the Ten Commandments, “Do not murder” (Exod. 20:13). After acknowledging this command, Jesus takes it further by saying that anyone who is angry with his brother or publicly shames someone is also guilty of murder. What does he mean? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Matthew 5:21-32, exploring key concepts—such as murder, contempt, and divine justice—and what they tell us about the value of human beings.

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: What Jesus Is Doing in These Case Studies (0:00-8:45)
Chapter 2: Overview of Matthew 5:21-32 (8:45-18:09)
Chapter 3: Insults, Contempt, and the Value of Human Beings (18:09-26:11)
Chapter 4: The Paradox of the Crime and the Punishment (26:11-32:07)
Chapter 5: The Meaning of the Word Gehenna (32:07-56:15)

Referenced Resources

The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing by Jonathan T. Pennington
The Gospel of Matthew (New International Commentary on the New Testament) by R.T. France
The Geography of Hell in the Teaching of Jesus by Kim Papaioannou
The Fate of the Dead by Richard Bauckham
Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

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 is our audio engineer and editor, and he provided the 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.

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What Does Jesus Think of Old Testament Laws? Feb 26, 2024

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Sermon on the Mount E9 – What did Jesus mean when he said he came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets? In Jesus’ day, the laws from the Torah were over a thousand years old. And the Jewish people under Roman occupation weren’t able to follow all of the laws perfectly, leading to countless interpretations of how the people could observe the Torah. So what made this rabbi from Nazareth’s approach to the law any different? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Matthew 5:17-20, unpacking its historical context, most perplexing phrases, and the greater righteousness that Jesus is introducing to his listeners.

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: Short Recap of the Sermon So Far (0:00-3:03)
Chapter 2: Interpreting the Torah in Jesus’ Day (3:03-16:03)
Chapter 3: The Sky and Land, the Least and the Greatest (16:03-28:14)
Chapter 4: Jesus Differs from the Pharisees on Righteousness (28:14-34:27)
Chapter 5: Righteousness in Matthew’s Gospel Compared to Paul’s Letters (34:27-40:17)
Chapter 6: Introducing Jesus’ Idea of the Greater Righteousness (40:17-47:18)

Referenced Resources

Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Dan Gummel 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 and Aaron Olsen are our audio editors. Tyler Bailey is also our audio engineer, and he provided the 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.

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The Salt of the Land and the Light of the World Feb 19, 2024

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Sermon on the Mount E8 – Why does Jesus call his followers salt and light? In the Hebrew Bible, salt is a metaphor for God’s long-lasting covenant with Israel, connected to priestly sacrifices, ritual purity, and social bonds. And the Hebrew word for light, or, shares a wordplay with torah, meaning God’s wise instruction. God’s wisdom given in the Torah is a light for Israel that they are called to share with the nations. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the meanings of salt and light, showing how Jesus applies these covenant words to his new community of followers.

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: The Meaning of Salt and Light in the Bible (0:00-9:29)
Chapter 2: A Key Hebrew Wordplay Between “Light” and “Instruction” (9:29-11:49)
Chapter 3: Light and God’s Torah in the Book of Isaiah (11:49-29:21)
Chapter 4: Salt and Light as Metaphors for the Covenant (29:21-46:29)

Referenced Resources

Matthew 1-7: Volume 1 (International Critical Commentary) by W.D Davies, Dale C. Allison Jr., and Christopher M. Tuckett
The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary by Jonathan T. Pennington
Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Dan Gummel 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 editor and engineer, and he provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Jonathan Penngington. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.

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What Does It Mean to Make Peace? (The Beatitudes Pt. 4) Feb 12, 2024

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Sermon on the Mount E7 – What will it cost us to live like Jesus in our world? In the third and final triad of the Beatitudes, Jesus declares that the good life belongs to the peacemakers. But making peace Jesus-style will mean conflict, pain, difficulty, and even persecution. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and others explore the cultural tensions surrounding Jesus, his audience, and the four ancient groups who tried to make peace and how Jesus’ teachings created conflict with all of these groups.

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: The Meaning of Peacemaking (0:00-7:18)
Chapter 2: The Four Kinds of People in Jesus’ Audience (7:18-18:14)
Chapter 3: Jesus Makes Peace Differently (18:14-21:12)
Chapter 4: Why Peacemaking Leads to Persecution (21:12-24:27)
Chapter 5: Investing in the New Creation (24:27-37:52)
Chapter 6: A Musical Summary of the Beatitudes (37:52-44:10)

Referenced Resources

Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Dan Gummel is the Creative Producer for today’s show. 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 editor and engineer, and he provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Ben Tertin and Rose Mayer. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.

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The Type of People God Is Forming (The Beatitudes Pt. 3) Feb 05, 2024

Show notes

Sermon on the Mount E6 – What does it look like to have our desires and actions completely aligned with God’s will? In the second triad of the Beatitudes, Jesus paints a picture of the kind of people God is forming in the Kingdom of the Skies. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and guests break down the biblical words for righteousness, justice, mercy, and purity throughout the Bible, leading up to Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness (0:00-6:32)
Chapter 2: Right Relationships, Justice, and Equity (6:32-13:18)
Chapter 3: Righteousness and Trust in God (13:18-24:17)
Chapter 4: What Jesus Means by Mercy (24:17-32:53)
Chapter 5: The Challenge of a Pure Heart (32:53-42:18)
Chapter 6: Portraying Purity of Heart in Art (42:18-46:47)

Referenced Resources

Matthew 1-7: Volume 1 (International Critical Commentary), W.D Davies, Dale C. Allison Jr., and Christopher M. Tuckett
Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Dan Gummel is the Creative Producer for today’s show. Tim Mackie is our 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 and Yanii Evans 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. Special thanks to Ben Tertin. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.

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The Powerless, Grieving, and Unimportant (The Beatitudes Pt. 2) Jan 29, 2024

Show notes

Sermon the Mount E5 – What does it mean to be poor in spirit, mourning, and meek? Jesus uses these words in the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, and the guys examine them in biblical Greek and Hebrew, finding that a better translation may be “powerless,” “grieving,” and “unimportant.” These are the people that Jesus believes will have the “good life.” How can that be? In this episode, Jon, Tim, and guests explore the first triad of the Beatitudes, shedding light on how those at the bottom of society are actually better prepared to receive the kingdom of the skies.

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: A Kingdom for the Powerless (01:25-13:50)
Chapter 2: Comfort for the Grieving (13:50-21:07
Chapter 3: Making Space for Grief (21:07-24:15)
Chapter 4: An Inheritance for the Unimportant (24:15-35:19)
Chapter 5: Portraying a Jesus-Style Revolution (35:19-40:40)

Referenced Resources

A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel According to Saint Matthew (The International Critical Commentary, Vol. 1) by Dale C. Allison Jr., Christopher M. Tuckett, Graham I. Davies
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You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen

Show Credits
Dan Gummel is the Creative Producer for today’s show. 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 and Yanii Evans 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. Special thanks to Ben Tertin, Josh Espasandin, Rose Mayer, and Nyssa Oru. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.

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What Does "Blessed" Mean? (The Beatitudes Pt. 1) Jan 22, 2024

Show notes

Sermon on the Mount E4 – What does Jesus mean when he calls people “blessed” in the first section of the Sermon on the Mount? The Greek word translated as “blessed” is makarios, and its Hebrew equivalent is ashrey, which means “the good life.” But there’s another Hebrew word for blessing, barukh, which refers to blessings from God. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and guests unpack what it means to be blessed according to Jesus’ counterintuitive message as he ushers in the kingdom of the skies.

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: What Jesus Means by “Blessed” (00:00-13:24)
Chapter 2: The Meaning of Ashrey in Other Hebrew Literature (13:24-17:55)
Chapter 3: What Is the Good Life? (17:55-21:06)
Chapter 4: Jesus Reframes the Good Life (21:06-33:33)

Referenced Resources

The Wisdom of Ben-Sira (Ecclesiasticus) by Yeshua Ben Sirach
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You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Dan Gummel is the Creative Producer for today’s show. 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 and Yanii Evans 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. Special thanks to Ben Tertin, Breon Gummel, and Rick McKinley. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.

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