How Can We Discern Who Is a True or False Prophet?

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Nov 13, 2024

This discussion dives into the balance of judgment and grace, especially in the context of abusive behavior. It poses challenging questions about the difference between true and false prophets, emphasizing community involvement in discernment. The speakers also explore biblical imagery, such as angels at significant moments, and reflect on the tensions in the Sermon on the Mount between inclusivity and moral accountability. Lastly, enjoy a lively conversation about a musical rendition of the Lord's Prayer, bridging tradition and contemporary worship.

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INSIGHT

Welcoming and Challenging

The Beatitudes welcome those feeling marginalized, while the Sermon's conclusion presents a challenge.
This structure highlights the high stakes of following Jesus's teachings and their real-world consequences.

INSIGHT

Judging and Conflict Resolution

Judging others' actions should be done constructively, not to condemn.
Matthew 18 offers a model for conflict resolution within a community.

ADVICE

Peacemaking and Pearls Before Swine

Carefully consider when to address harmful behavior, as both silence and confrontation can have consequences.
There's no easy answer, and wisdom is needed to discern the right approach.

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Sermon on the Mount Q+R 5 (E39) – Should we judge abusive behavior in others? Do we need faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit to be righteous? And how can we discern who is a true or false prophet? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 30-38 in the Sermon on the Mount series, where we explored Matthew 7:1-27. Plus, we share more of the Lord’s Prayer song submissions. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode!

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Timestamps

Chapter 1: “Are the opening and closing of the sermon at odds with each other?” (00:00-12:50)
Chapter 2: “What about judging abusive behavior?” (15:52-27:04)
Chapter 3: “How can we be peacemakers but avoid throwing pearls before swine?” (29:43-33:55)
Chapter 4: “Is there a pattern in the Bible of angels guarding significant doorways?” (33:55-40:37)
Chapter 5: “How can we discern who is a true or false prophet?” (43:40-59:46)
Chapter 6: “How do you think Jesus connects the Spirit’s power with living righteously?” (1:01:41-1:11:44)

Referenced Resources

Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

“The Lord’s Prayer 3” by Poor Bishop Hooper
“Thine Is the Kingdom” by Aryn Michelle
“Creator of the Cosmos” by Andrew Eoff
“The Lord’s Prayer” by Wes Crawford
“Our Father (Lord’s Prayer)” by Middlebrook Music, Andrew Bingham
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; Colin Wilson, producer. Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and also provided our sound design and mix. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app.

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