What does it mean to be blessed and who does Jesus say is blessed? In this episode we take a look at the Beatitudes in the Matthew 5.1–12. Your hosts, Noël, Esther and Mark, discuss the context of the sermon and the meaning of the word 'blessed'. We delve deeper into how the Beatitudes challenge societal norms and how Jesus introduces a new value system. We also look at some of the Beatitudes in greater depth, such as 'blessed are those who mourn', the 'pure in heart', 'peacemakers' and 'those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake'.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:25) - Context behind the Sermon on the Mount
- (03:15) - The Beatitudes – Matthew 5.1–12
- (04:31) - Who are the blessed and what does it mean to be blessed?
- (09:00) - Jesus is introducing a new value system
- (11:40) - Blessed are those who mourn
- (16:55) - Blessed are the pure in heart
- (17:28) - Old Testament references behind the beatitudes
- (21:25) - Are we too legalistic?
- (24:34) - What affects your heart?
- (26:39) - Blessed are the peacemakers
- (27:44) - The Hebrew meaning behind 'peace'
- (29:59) - What does it mean to be 'sons of God'?
- (32:14) - The cost of active peacemaking
- (34:04) - Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness
- (38:29) - The persecuted church
- (41:04) - How does this impact us today?
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