The second half of the Lord's Prayer shifts focus to the community of followers and acknowledges three essential requests that address human needs and desires: provision for sustenance, forgiveness among individuals, and deliverance from temptation. The first request emphasizes the basic necessity of food for survival, symbolized creatively through the idea of 'snacks,' highlighting human dependence on God's provision to engage with His kingdom. The second request centers on the importance of mutual forgiveness within the community, urging followers to recognize and rectify their shortcomings in relationships. The final request calls for deliverance from tests and trials, particularly those instigated by evil influences. Each of these requests not only reflects key themes from the Hebrew scriptures but also connects deeply with Jesus's teachings and experiences, particularly those shared during the Sermon on the Mount. This triad of requests provides a lens through which to view the broader biblical narrative and the core values Jesus imparted to his followers.
Sermon on the Mount E22 – The first half of the Lord’s Prayer features three requests on behalf of God and his Kingdom: he is our Father in the skies, whose name we recognize as holy and whose way of life we want to see on the land. The second half of the Lord’s prayer focuses on four personal requests, where we seek to align our needs with God’s wisdom. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the first request of “daily bread” and its connections to stories and wisdom in the Hebrew Bible.
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Timestamps
- Chapter 1: Recap up to This Point (0:00-10:47)
- Chapter 2: The Meaning of “Daily Bread” in Greek (10:47-16:55)
- Chapter 3: “Daily Bread” in Exodus or Abundance in Proverbs? (16:55-34:36)
- Chapter 4: Reorienting Toward Radical Trust and Dependence (34:36-43:52)
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Show Music
- Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohan
- BibleProject theme song by TENTS
- “Flows” by Abnuu
- “Lost Memories (feat. Bastien Brison)” by ØDYSSEE & Ruck P
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. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode, and Tyler Bailey was supervising editor. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. Special thanks to Brian Hall, Liz Vice, and the BibleProject Scholar Team.
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