Why Say “Kingdom of the Skies” Instead of “Kingdom of Heaven”? – Sermon on the Mount Q+R 2
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May 6, 2024
Discover the intriguing use of the number three in the Gospel of Matthew and how it enhances the understanding of Jesus' teachings. Delve into the differences between God's justice and karma, revealing a more personal divine involvement. Explore the complexities of divorce, particularly around issues of abuse, and the emphasis on compassion in biblical commandments. Finally, reframe your understanding of the 'kingdom of the skies' versus 'kingdom of heaven', unpacking their deeper implications for community and righteousness.
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Threes in the Sermon on the Mount
Matthew uses groups of threes to organize the Sermon on the Mount, a common Hebrew literary device.
This structure bundles ideas, sets up patterns, and aids memorization.
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Law Adherence: Jesus vs. Paul
Jesus' call for strict law adherence in Matthew targets Israelites within their specific covenant context.
Paul, addressing a different historical moment where non-Jews joined, focuses on love fulfilling the law.
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Calling Someone a Fool
Calling someone a "fool" can be an insult with contemptuous intent, as discussed in Matthew 5.
It can also be a call to accountability against injustice, like Jesus' critique of religious leaders.
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This book examines various symmetrical patterns and devices used in biblical Hebrew narrative to organize and connect literary units. It delves into structures of organization, disjunction, and conjunction, providing insights into scriptural interpretation through literary analysis. Jerome T. Walsh's work invites readers to explore the interpretive dynamics of these patterns in biblical texts.
Four Views on Hell: Second Edition
Counterpoints: Bible and Theology
Robin A. Parry
John G. Stackhouse Jr.
Jerry Walls
Denny Burk
Preston Sprinkle
Four Views on Hell: Second Edition presents a balanced discussion of the doctrine of hell through the perspectives of four leading scholars: Denny Burk on Eternal Conscious Torment, John Stackhouse on Annihilationism, Robin Parry on Universalism, and Jerry Walls on Purgatory. Edited by Preston Sprinkle, this volume encourages readers to engage critically with these diverse theological arguments, providing a historical context with the inclusion of the first edition.
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!
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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.
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