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January 1, 2017 Matthew 5:7 ESV Primary Sources: DA Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

December 11, 2016 Matthew 5:6 ESV Primary Sources: DA Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

December 4, 2016 Matthew 5:5 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background CommentaryDietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship David Brooks, talk at The Gathering, 2014 David Brooks, The Road to Character Robert Dabney, quotes from brainyquote.com Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive CS Lewis, Mere Christianity Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount Tim McGraw, ‘Always Stay Humble and Kind’ (song) Saturday Night Live, ‘Penelope’ skit John Stott, Lessons in the Sermon on the Mount Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

November 27, 2016 Matthew 5:4 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship Leonard Cohen, ‘Hallelujuah” Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive CS Lewis, A Grief Observed CS Lewis, Mere Christianity CS Lewis, The Problem of Pain Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount Rebecca Pippert, Hope Has Its Reasons Shadowlands, film John Steinbeck, Flight John Stott, Lessons in the Sermon on the Mount Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

Guest Scott Sauls discusses the importance of humility and self-awareness in the first Beatitude, contrasting arrogance with true blessedness. The podcast explores the transformative power of the gospel in shaping one's self-perception through examples of Paul's humility and Isaiah's devotion to God's grace.

Delving into the challenges and blessings of living by the Sermon on the Mount focusing on aspects like poverty in spirit and persecution. Reflecting on preparing to preach and finding peace in God's unchanging nature. Discussing surrendering control in Christian discipleship amidst political changes, exploring Jesus as a refugee and his humble birth. Challenging societal norms through the Beatitudes, emphasizing the radical nature of following Jesus. Reflecting on unconditional love and sacrifice, urging listeners to see Jesus as a sacrificial figure.

October 23, 2016 Luke 10:25-37 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Timothy Keller, Generous Justice Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive Henry David Thoreau, Walden & Civil Disobedience NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

October 13, 2016 Matthew 5:13-16 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive Timothy Keller, The Reason for God Madeleine L’Engle, Walk on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art Ray Ortlund, How to build a gospel culture in your church at TGC Mother Teresa, quotes at brainyquote.com Anne Rice, Called Out of Darkness NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

October 2, 2016 Luke 10:1-3, 16-21 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES David Brooks, The Road to Character Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary James Davidson Hunter, To Change the World Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive John Wesley, Covenant Prayer NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

September 25, 2016 John 13:33-38, 15:12-27 ESV PRIMARY RESOURCES: Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive CS Lewis, The Four Loves Eugene Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction Jean Paul Sartre, Being and Nothingness Thomas Wolfe, God’s Lonely Man NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries