Dive into a thought-provoking conversation about the treasures we pursue! The hosts discuss Jesus' revolutionary ideas on wealth, emphasizing the importance of genuine intentions over materialism. They explore the contrast between earthly possessions and the spiritual riches of the kingdom of God. With insights into the value of relationships, the true meaning of generosity, and the implications of ancient and modern views on wealth, this engaging dialogue invites listeners to rethink their priorities and invest in what truly matters.
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Evaluate Your Relationship with Possessions
Examine how you relate to your money and possessions.
This reveals how you relate to God and your neighbor, according to Jesus.
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Heavenly vs. Earthly Treasures
Jesus encourages storing up treasures in heaven, not on earth.
Earthly treasures are susceptible to ruin and theft, while heavenly treasures endure.
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Treasures as Stored Wealth
"Treasures" in the Bible doesn't mean pirate booty, but stored-up wealth.
It represents security and savings, rather than just money or possessions.
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The Gospel of Matthew (New International Commentary on the New Testament)
R. T. France
This commentary by R. T. France is part of the New International Commentary on the New Testament series. It is distinguished by its clear focus on what Matthew himself meant to convey about Jesus, rather than delving into the prehistory of the material or detailed Synoptic comparisons. France's approach emphasizes the cultural and historical context of first-century Palestine and provides a user-friendly style that is both scholarly and accessible. The commentary includes France's own English translations at the beginning of each section, using contemporary idioms and prioritizing clarity. It is praised for its solid exegesis, literary insight, and usefulness for both scholars and preachers[1][3][5].
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R.A. Torrey
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is a classic Bible study aid that provides extensive cross-references, parallel passages, and topical references to deepen understanding of the Bible. It serves as a concordance, chain-reference system, topical Bible, and commentary, helping readers explore themes, doctrines, and context within Scripture.
Sermon on the Mount E26 – The third section of the Sermon on the Mount's main body opens with a call to examine how we think about our stuff. Jesus makes it clear that how we relate to our money and possessions reveals how we relate to God and neighbor. He urges his listeners to not store up their treasures here on Earth but in the sky. But what is sky treasure? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Michelle explore the differences between our earthly values and the values of God’s Kingdom in the skies. When we sacrifice our present pleasure and security to better love God and each other, we invest in the coming new creation which contains everything we’ll ever need.
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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; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided our sound design and mix. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.