Ben Turteen, a Bible Project scholar, dives into the historical context of early church views on wealth and its relevance today, exploring Jesus' warnings about the dangers of prioritizing riches over faith. Bishop Hannington Bahemuka shares an inspiring story about how generosity and community spirit helped rebuild his war-torn town in Uganda. Together, they discuss the tension between serving God and 'mammon,' emphasizing that true security comes from sharing rather than hoarding wealth, igniting a powerful conversation on faith and financial stewardship.
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Serving Two Masters
Jesus teaches that you cannot serve both God and money.
One must choose ultimate allegiance, prioritizing either faith or wealth.
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Nuance in Binary Contrasts
Binary contrasts in Jesus's teachings, like love/hate or God/mammon, don't represent simplistic thinking.
They emphasize the need for nuanced understanding and wisdom in navigating the space between extremes.
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Meaning of Mammon
The word "mammon" translates to "that in which you trust".
This highlights money's potential to become an object of misplaced trust, rivaling God.
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This dictionary is a major work of reference that discusses all the gods and demons whose names are found in the Hebrew Bible, Septuagint, Apocrypha, and New Testament. It includes entries on divine names recognized by biblical authors, theophoric toponyms and anthroponyms, secular terms used as divine names in neighboring civilizations, and humans who acquired a semi-divine status in tradition. Each entry provides a discussion of the name, its meaning, religio-historical background, relevant biblical passages, and an up-to-date bibliography. The work is the result of a collaborative effort by over a hundred international scholars from various traditions[3][4][5].
The New Testament and Rabbinic Judaism
David Daube
This book, part of the Jordan Lectures series, delves into the relationship between the New Testament and rabbinic Judaism, examining legal and religious themes that connect these two traditions. Daube's work is known for its meticulous research and innovative insights into ancient texts.
JESUS, A JEWISH GALILEAN: A NEW READING OF THE JESUS-STORY
SEAN FREYNE
In 'Jesus, a Jewish Galilean', Sean Freyne provides a comprehensive analysis of Jesus within the context of ancient Galilee. The book delves into the social, religious, and historical background of Jesus' life, offering insights into his teachings and the Gospels. Freyne's work is a significant contribution to understanding the historical Jesus and his place within Jewish and early Christian history.
Sermon on the Mount E28 – In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “mammon,” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we put our trust in our wealth? And what can it look like to be free from the love of money? In this episode, Tim and Jon and special guests explore the power we give our possessions and the upside-down wisdom that sharing, not hoarding, gives us the security we’re seeking.
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Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
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Show Credits
Stephanie Tam is the lead 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. Aaron Olsen and Tyler Bailey edited today's episode. Tyler Bailey also provided our sound design and mix and served as supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Bishop Bahemuka Hannington. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.
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