Recognizing the complexity of discerning divine intentions from personal desires and spiritual temptations is essential. The invocation for divine gentleness in the face of trials reflects a deep understanding of human vulnerability. Emphasizing mercy, the Lord's Prayer invites believers to approach God with humility, seeking protection from evil and acknowledging the potential for tests to become traps if misinterpreted. This perspective underscores a nuanced understanding of desire, emphasizing that while challenges may serve a greater good, vigilance against deceit by one's own cravings is crucial.
Sermon on the Mount Q+R 4 (E35) – Can Jesus’ riddle about the good eye and the bad eye also apply to Genesis 3? Does the Bible offer conflicting views on the topic of testing? What is the connection between asking God for our daily bread and Jesus calling himself the “Bread of Heaven?” Does God forgive us only after we forgive others? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 22-28 in the Sermon on the Mount series and share some of the Lord’s Prayer song submissions. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode!
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Timestamps
- Did Jesus Have Genesis 3 in Mind When He Taught About Good Eyes and Bad Eyes? (00:00-17:45)
- Does the Bible Contradict Itself When it Comes to God Testing Us? (17:45-45:33)
- Is Jesus Himself the “Daily Bread” He Tells Us to Pray For? (45:33-56:06)
- Does God Forgive Us Only After We Forgive Others? (56:06-01:04:42)
Referenced Resources
Show Music
- “The Lord’s Prayer” by Sean Bullo
- “MSG on the Ukulele” by Adalia Socha
- “The Prayer of Jesus” by Chris and Kristen Whiteley
- Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
- BibleProject theme song by TENTS
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. 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. Special thanks to Christopher Maier for his help compiling audience questions.
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