Exploring the connection between the Hebrew Bible and the Sermon on the Mount, discussing the concept of repentance and the 'Kingdom of Heaven', the structure of the Hebrew Bible and its connection to the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' Torah revelation in the Sermon on the Mount, and a listener testimonial expressing gratitude for the Bible project.
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The Sermon on the Mount serves as a charter for a new kind of human character, calling people to turn around and change their mindset.
The Sermon on the Mount draws from the Torah, prophets, and wisdom literature in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting Jesus' authority and presenting Him as the revealer of divine wisdom.
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The Sermon on the Mount as the Key Teaching of Jesus
The podcast episode introduces the Sermon on the Mount as the largest and most well-known collection of Jesus' teachings. Jesus introduces the Sermon on the Mount as an announcement of the arrival of the kingdom of the skies. This announcement requires people to turn around and change their mindset. The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' summary of his teaching and serves as a charter for a new kind of human character.
The Connection to the Hebrew Bible
The podcast explores how the Sermon on the Mount relates to the Hebrew Bible. Jesus sees his teaching as a fulfillment of the Torah and the prophets. The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' Torah revelation of God's will for the covenant people of Israel. It calls back to the Torah, the prophetic tradition, and the wisdom literature found in the Hebrew Bible.
The Three Parts of the Hebrew Bible
The podcast discusses the three parts of the Hebrew Bible: the Torah (instruction), the prophets, and the writings (including wisdom literature). The Sermon on the Mount draws from all three parts, reflecting Jesus' authority and wisdom. It calls people to live by the fear of the Lord and presents Jesus as the revealer of divine wisdom.
The Sermon on the Mount as a Renewed Covenant
The Sermon on the Mount is seen as a new covenant, where God writes His law on the hearts of the people. It offers a vision of character formation and a life lived in accordance with the will of God. Jesus uses wisdom and hyperbole to guide people on the path to life and to invite them to participate in God's kingdom.
Sermon on the Mount E2 – As a Jewish rabbi, Jesus was immersed in the Hebrew Bible, or what Christians often call the Old Testament. The Hebrew Bible tells the story of God working with ancient Israel to bring about his Kingdom. And in the New Testament, Jesus claimed that God’s Kingdom was at long last arriving in him. In this episode, Tim and Jon walk through the three parts of the Hebrew Bible, showing how they connect to what Jesus teaches in the Sermon on the Mount. Plus, Michelle, Dan, and Aaron go on a field trip to look at a Torah scroll to better understand how the Hebrew Bible is designed.
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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. Yanii Evans and Tyler Bailey are our audio editors. Tyler Bailey is also our audio engineer and provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Aaron Shaw. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.
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