Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times ST90: "Blessed Are Those Who Mourn" (A Beatitudes Series)
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Dec 28, 2025 Explore the profound meaning behind Jesus' Beatitude 'Blessed Are Those Who Mourn.' Delve into the distinction between passive and active Beatitudes, and reflect on uncontrollable suffering in life. Discover how early church readings contrast with Luke's warnings and how they connect to Isaiah 61's message of comfort. Discuss the struggle of modern churches to embrace mourning and the importance of creating communal spaces for grief. The hosts also emphasize God as the ultimate comforter and the human significance of tears.
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Passive Vs Active Beatitudes
- The Beatitudes' first four items describe conditions that happen to people while the last four are actions people cultivate.
- Frederick Dale Brunner highlights this passive/active structure to show Jesus speaks both about received states and chosen practices.
Read Matthew And Luke Together
- Matthew's Beatitudes promise future comfort while Luke's version issues warnings to the privileged who cause sorrow.
- Reading Matthew 5 and Luke 6 together reveals Jesus addresses both victims and perpetrators of injustice.
Beatitudes Echo Isaiah's Promise
- The Beatitudes echo Isaiah 61's promise to bind up the brokenhearted and comfort those who mourn.
- This link frames Jesus' ministry as overturning societal wrongs and inaugurating restoration.
