Tim Mackie, a scholar at BibleProject, dives into the transformative meanings of the Beatitudes, focusing on being 'powerless,' 'grieving,' and 'unimportant.' He reveals how these concepts challenge traditional views of blessedness, suggesting that those marginalized are actually more prepared to receive the kingdom. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing vulnerabilities, comfort in grief, and the redefinition of power in God's kingdom, urging listeners to find hope and empowerment in their struggles.
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Poor in Spirit
"Poor in spirit" means powerless, lacking resources and influence.
This describes those on the margins of society, like the poor and marginalized.
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Those Who Grieve
To mourn/grieve means to experience loss and death, not just personally, but also on a societal level.
The powerless often face grief more directly because they lack distractions.
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Joseph's Mourning
In Genesis 50, Joseph mourns his father for 40 days, then Egyptians mourn 70 days, followed by 7 days upon returning to Canaan.
This shows intentional, extended focus on grief, much longer than modern practices.
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Sermon the Mount E5 – What does it mean to be poor in spirit, mourning, and meek? Jesus uses these words in the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, and the guys examine them in biblical Greek and Hebrew, finding that a better translation may be “powerless,” “grieving,” and “unimportant.” These are the people that Jesus believes will have the “good life.” How can that be? In this episode, Jon, Tim, and guests explore the first triad of the Beatitudes, shedding light on how those at the bottom of society are actually better prepared to receive the kingdom of the skies.
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Show Music
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
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. Tyler Bailey and Yanii Evans are our audio editors. Tyler Bailey is also our audio engineer, and he provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Ben Tertin, Josh Espasandin, Rose Mayer, and Nyssa Oru. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.
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