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What Does "Blessed" Mean? (The Beatitudes Pt. 1)
Jan 22, 2024
Tim Mackie, a BibleProject scholar, dives deep into the concept of 'blessed' as introduced in the Sermon on the Mount. He unpacks the Greek term 'makarios' and its Hebrew counterpart 'ashray', revealing their rich meanings. Mackie discusses how Jesus redefines the idea of the good life, emphasizing the value found in spiritual fulfillment over societal norms. He also contrasts God's blessings (barukh) with the state of being blessed, inviting listeners to rethink who truly holds the title of 'blessed' in the eyes of God.
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- Jesus redefines the concept of being blessed using the word 'Ashre' to describe the good life, which challenges societal notions of fortune and privilege.
- The Beatitudes represent an apocalyptic unveiling of the upside-down nature of God's kingdom, where the seemingly powerless and disadvantaged are identified as the privileged ones who will ultimately receive God's blessing and inherit the kingdom of heaven.
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The Concept of Ashre: The Good Life
Jesus redefines the concept of being blessed, using the word 'Ashre' to describe the good life. Ashre is a wisdom word that aims to persuade listeners to see a certain way of life as the ideal state of blessedness. It is a subjective description of a state of happiness, privilege, or fortune that is observed by others. Jesus points to those who are traditionally seen as unfortunate or lacking in the good life and declares them Ashre, highlighting the paradoxical nature of God's kingdom. The blessings Jesus describes in the Sermon on the Mount are meant to challenge societal notions of fortune and privilege.
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