Do Jesus’ Teachings Conflict With Old Testament Violence? - Sermon on the Mount Q+R 3
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Jun 17, 2024
Explore what it truly means to enter God's Kingdom and whether the Beatitudes can be realized today. Delve into Jesus' teachings on nonviolence and how they challenge the violence found in the Old Testament. Reflect on the call for disciples to strive for perfection and what that means in the context of human imperfection. Join a discussion on the transformative power of community rooted in divine values, while addressing moral ambiguities present in biblical narratives. This engaging conversation weaves together faith, behavior, and the hope for a better future.
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Entering the Kingdom
"Entering the Kingdom of God" isn't just about going to heaven when you die.
It's about aligning your life with God's rule now and in the future.
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Kingdom Now and Future
The Kingdom of God is both present and future; we experience it now through community.
Creative communal practices help bring future Kingdom ideals into the present.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Early Church Economics
In Acts, the early church in Jerusalem redistributed resources to support widows.
This demonstrated a practical application of the Kingdom's economic principles.
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In 'The Great Divorce', C.S. Lewis presents an allegorical narrative where souls from a gray, dreary town (representing hell) are given the opportunity to visit heaven. The story follows the narrator and various ghosts as they encounter spirits in heaven, engaging in dialogues that reveal the nature of their choices and the reasons they remain in hell. The book emphasizes that hell is a self-imposed state, and individuals choose to remain there due to their inability to let go of their earthly attachments and sins. Through these encounters, Lewis explores themes of redemption, the afterlife, and the importance of spiritual choices, underscoring that true joy and salvation are available to those who seek them sincerely.
Flood and Fury, Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God
Flood and Fury, Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God
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Matthew J. Lynch
The Violence of the Biblical God
L. Daniel Hawk
This book by L. Daniel Hawk provides a nuanced framework for interpreting violence in the Bible, emphasizing God's involvement in human systems as part of a redemptive process. Hawk argues that God's actions in the Old Testament are not capricious but rather part of a complex narrative aimed at restoring creation. The book encourages dialogue among Christians with diverse perspectives on violence and faith.
Sermon on the Mount Q+R 3 (E25) – What does Jesus mean when he describes people entering the Kingdom of the skies? Are the promises in the Beatitudes possible now, or do we need to wait for the new creation? How did Jesus respond to other perspectives on how to treat our enemies? How do we reconcile Jesus’ teachings on creative nonviolence with violence in the Old Testament narratives? Why does Jesus tell his followers to be perfect when the Bible repeatedly mentions that all humans fail? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 15-22 in the Sermon on the Mount series. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful questions!
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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. Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and also provided our sound design and mix. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Christopher Maier compiles our audience questions.
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