Jesus articulates a transformative path towards a 'good life' that emphasizes love and selflessness. He challenges his listeners to embrace his teachings on fulfilling the Torah, implying that failure to do so could lead to personal and collective ruin. The focus shifts from self-absorption to a deeper understanding of love, suggesting that true self-discovery lies in loving others and God, rather than in introspection. The journey is framed as one of learning about love, indicating that knowing what love is enables individuals to genuinely love themselves and others.
Sermon on the Mount E33 – The final teaching in the main body of the Sermon on the Mount is commonly known as the Golden Rule: do to others what you would have them do to you. Jesus says that all of the Law and Prophets—everything he has come to fulfill—are contained in this one statement. How? In this episode, Tim and Jon unpack what many consider Jesus’ most famous teaching. Join us as we examine how the Golden Rule fits into the intentional design of the Sermon on the Mount, reinforcing the central theme of how God’s desires reshape our own.
Timestamps
- Chapter 1: The Golden Rule as a Compass (00:00-9:55)
- Chapter 2: The Complex Motivation of the Human Heart (9:55-36:21)
- Chapter 3: Establishing a Heavenly Kingdom (36:21-50:27)
- Chapter 4: What’s Next? (50:27-55:09)
Referenced Resources
Show Music
- Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
- BibleProject theme song by TENTS
- “Will You Play With Me?” -=by Lalinea
- “Lakes” by sero
- “Ecstasy” by MILANO
Show Credits
Stephanie Tam is the lead producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Tyler Bailey 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. Special thanks to Michael Helmy and to Dan Gummel for supporting and commissioning this episode.
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