BibleProject This Isn’t the End
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Sep 23, 2024 The discussion revolves around the lasting impact of the Sermon on the Mount and its powerful themes. The speakers reflect on their personal journeys and how Jesus' words have guided their spiritual growth. Unique insights into conflict resolution through empathy take center stage, emphasizing the importance of understanding others. Listeners are encouraged to revisit and meditate on these teachings, exploring deeper connections that foster humility and community. The transformative power of prayer and personal reflection serves as a motivating force in their exploration.
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Emphasis on Astonishment
- Matthew emphasizes Jesus's authority by highlighting the crowd's astonishment at his teaching.
- This reaction sets the Sermon on the Mount apart from other speeches in Matthew's Gospel.
The Significance of "Finished"
- The word "finished" in Matthew's Gospel connects to broader biblical themes of completion and new beginnings.
- Jesus's "it is finished" on the cross, mirrors God's declaration after creation, highlighting a sense of fulfillment.
Astonishment as Disorientation
- The Greek word for "astonished" (ekpleiso) means to be struck out of one's normal state of mind.
- Jesus's teachings challenged his listeners' worldview and forced them to reconsider their understanding of reality.