True peace stems from trusting that God will provide, moving beyond material concerns about food, drink, and clothing. This trust encourages a mindset focused on faith rather than anxiety, contrasting the perspectives of those who do not recognize God's character. While divine provision does not equate to magical solutions, and effort is necessary to attain basic needs, the emphasis is on cultivating a deep trust in God’s ability to care for us, as exemplified by the historical context of Israel's liberation from slavery. Thus, understanding God's character should lead to a different approach in life, one free from the anxious worries that plague those unaware of divine support.
Sermon on the Mount E29 (Uncut) – In Jesus’ fourth and final teaching on money, he offers his listeners an antidote to the worry that accompanies life’s daily troubles. Jesus teaches that the path to a peaceful mindset is found in what we focus on—or seek. Seeking the Kingdom of the skies leads to investing in what is permanent and trusting in God's abundance. In this uncut episode, join an uninterrupted conversation with Jon and Tim about how understanding God’s character can help us live without worry, knowing that even death does not separate us from God’s generosity.
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Timestamps
- Chapter 1: With Your Whole Self (00:00-8:00)
- Chapter 2: Your Heavenly Father Knows Your Needs (8:00-36:37)
- Chapter 3: Let Tomorrow Worry About Itself (36:37-50:30)
- Chapter 4: Your Heart’s Treasure (50:30-1:11:04)
Referenced Resources
Show Music
- Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
- BibleProject theme song by TENTS
- “Stay” by Yasper
- “A Bird in the Rain” by Ariel T & Guillaume Muschalle
- “Fountain” by Misha & Jussi Halme
Show Credits
Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by producer Lindsay Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar.
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