Praying with a partner can enhance the effectiveness of one's prayer, as affirming shared faith gives strength to requests made to God. While scripture suggests that asking in faith guarantees a favorable response, the absence of immediate results can lead to self-doubt and scrutiny from others regarding one's faith. It’s crucial to recognize that the interpretation of unanswered prayers shouldn't undercut the genuineness of individual faith or prayer practices. Understanding the context and support within the community can help navigate these spiritual challenges.
Sermon on the Mount E32 – In his fourth teaching on relationships and conflict in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encourages his listeners to ask God for what they need. Because the three previous teachings don't directly tell us how to respond in specific situations, Jesus emphasizes that the challenges of relationships require wisdom that comes from a deep dependence on God. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Jesus’ invitation for his followers to relate to God as a loving and generous Father who delights in giving us good gifts.
Timestamps
- Chapter 1: Ask, Seek, Knock (00:00-19:25)
- Chapter 2: James and the Sermon on the Mount (19:25-34:48)
- Chapter 3: Connecting My World to the Wisdom of Jesus 9 (34:48-54:24)
Referenced Resources
Show Music
- Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
- BibleProject theme song by TENTS
- “Casette” by Ward Willis
- “La Verdure” by Makzo, Guillaume Muschalle
Show Credits
Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; 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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