Exploring Jesus, the Law, and Righteousness

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The righteousness of God emphasizes the importance of loving God with all one's heart and loving the neighbor as oneself, going beyond mere outward rituals. Jesus goes beyond the external observances of the law by focusing on the intentions and attitudes of the heart. He clarifies that righteousness is about the whole heart, not just outward actions. While it may be impossible to fulfill the law perfectly, Jesus underscores that practicing it is achievable. Jesus is not portrayed as a gentler version of Moses but as someone who sharpens the law to penetrate deeper into the hearts of individuals, emphasizing the essential commands of loving God and loving one's neighbor as the core of the law.

The story of the Bible is a story of mountains. From the Garden-temple of Eden to Ararat, Horeb, Sinai, and Zion—mountains play an important role in the story of the Bible. Time and time again, God chooses mountains as the place of special communion with his people. In this episode, Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, Bob Hiller, and Justin Holcomb survey the biblical mounts and consider the unique role that Christ’s Sermon on the Mount plays in the biblical story.

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