Delve into Jesus' reinterpretation of Torah, contrasts between divine justice and karma, and the intriguing choice to translate 'Kingdom of Heaven' as 'Kingdom of the skies'. Unravel the complexity of divorce teachings, biblical numerical patterns, and the biblical concept of fools. Explore the nuances of righteousness in biblical translation and the transformative power of community support in understanding scriptures.
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Jesus emphasizes heart transformation through Torah laws, surpassing religious leaders' practices.
Using threes in teachings conveys layers of meaning and enhances memorization, seen in biblical literature and modern practices.
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Interpreting Jesus' Teachings Using Case Studies from the Sermon on the Mount
Jesus provides six case studies based on the Torah in the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing a greater way of doing right than the religious leaders of his time. The podcast discusses how Jesus calls for heart and mind transformation through the laws of the Torah, emphasizing disciples' participation in renewing their hearts.
Organizing Principles and Symbolism in Hebrew Bible Literature
Matthew, a scribe, uses the honored literary tradition of structuring teachings in groups of threes. This method, found throughout biblical literature, communicates layers of meaning, patterns, and symmetries. The podcast compares this structuring to common practices like sermon outlines and highlights the memorization benefit of grouping elements in threes.
The Fulfillment of Torah and Prophets with Jesus and Paul's Teachings on the Law
The podcast explores how Jesus and Paul address the fulfillment of the laws of the Torah. Jesus emphasizes the ultimate fulfillment of the law as love for one's neighbor, surpassing mere compliance. Paul extends this by demonstrating that love fulfills the Torah, enabling followers to live faithfully without rigid adherence to specific laws like kosher or Sabbath observance for non-Israelites.
Understanding Direct Language and the Nuances of Translation Choices
The podcast discusses the use of direct language in translations to convey the main ideas effectively. Exploring the choice to translate 'heaven' as 'skies' in the context of the Kingdom of Heaven, aligning with the original plural form 'skies' and prompting deeper reflection on the interconnectedness of heaven and earth in biblical narratives.
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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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.
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