Moses, in Deuteronomy, emphasizes the significance of following God's commands to ensure life and prosperity in the promised land. He reflects on the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, highlighting that hardships were intended to humble and test them. The focus is on spiritual sustenance derived from God's word rather than mere physical nourishment. This insight underscores the notion that true life is sustained by the divine guidance and commandments given by God, a principle echoed by Jesus during his own trials, reinforcing the idea that faith and obedience are essential for fulfillment.
Sermon on the Mount E24 – Many of us first learned the King James translation of the final, personal request in the Lord’s Prayer: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” But does God actually lead us into temptation? In a motif that weaves throughout the Hebrew Bible, we see God allowing tests to strengthen his partnership with humans. When this motif picks up in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is the one experiencing testing. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Michelle explore the theme of testing and temptation throughout the Bible and in the life of Jesus. From his own experience, Jesus teaches us to pray for protection from temptation and for rescue when it comes.
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Timestamps
- Chapter 1: (00:00-24:17)
- Chapter 2: (24:17-32:48)
- Chapter 3: (32:48-56:55)
Referenced Resources
Show Music
- 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. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen 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. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. Special thanks to Brian Hall and Liz Vice.
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