Murder. Hate. Insults. None of these were part of God's original intent. Jesus doesn't raise the bar in the Sermon on the Mount. He reminds people that this is where the bar has always been. Matthew 5:21-26
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The Kingdom Present Tense
In this episode, we look at the present tense nature of Jesus' word's of what we call the Beatitudes.
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Even more on why the Beatitudes are important for us today.
The Beatitudes are not just ethical teachings. They give us a glimpse into how Jesus is setting up His kingdom and of how it is different than the kingdom of this world.
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Why the Beatitudes Matter Today
These weren't just words for a good life. These weren't just words that we're good for motivational cards or posters. These were and are characteristics of those who were and would be citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Isaiah 61 - A backdrop for the Beatitudes
Jesus didn't speak out of a vacuum. He regularly referenced the OT. Why? Because the OT pointed to Him and what He would do and say and teach.
Episodes will contain a study of Scripture and what it means for us today.
Ed has over 30 years of ministry experience. He has bachelor's degrees in Christian ministry and psychology. Ed also has a master's degree in Christian apologetics.
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