Tim Mackie, an expert in biblical studies, dives deep into how the Hebrew Bible influences the Sermon on the Mount. He explores the concept of repentance and its transformative power in Jesus' teachings. Mackie discusses the significance of the Kingdom of God in first-century Judaism and how Jesus reinterprets the Torah. The connections between the two texts reveal a rich narrative, showcasing Jesus’ unique teaching style and his fulfillment of prophetic hope. The podcast even takes a field trip to examine a Torah scroll to enhance understanding.
43:54
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
Jesus's Core Message
Jesus's core message is to turn around and change your direction.
This change is necessary because the kingdom of heaven has arrived.
insights INSIGHT
Meaning of Repent
"Repent" means to turn around or change your thinking.
It's a call to action due to the kingdom of heaven's arrival.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Sermon on the Mount Title
Amy Jill Levine initially skipped the Sermon on the Mount because she didn't like sermons.
The title "good news of the kingdom" is more appealing than "Sermon on the Mount".
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
In this book, William Hendriksen offers a detailed commentary on the Sermon on the Mount, a key section of the New Testament. The work provides theological and exegetical analysis, helping readers understand the historical and spiritual context of Jesus' teachings. Originally published in 1934, it remains a valuable resource for biblical studies.
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.
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. 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.
BibleProject 
