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Sermon on the Mount E7 – What will it cost us to live like Jesus in our world? In the third and final triad of the Beatitudes, Jesus declares that the good life belongs to the peacemakers. But making peace Jesus-style will mean conflict, pain, difficulty, and even persecution. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and others explore the cultural tensions surrounding Jesus, his audience, and the four ancient groups who tried to make peace and how Jesus’ teachings created conflict with all of these groups.

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Timestamps 

• Chapter 1: The Meaning of Peacemaking (0:00-7:18)
• Chapter 2: The Four Kinds of People in Jesus’ Audience (7:18-18:14)
• Chapter 3: Jesus Makes Peace Differently (18:14-21:12)
• Chapter 4: Why Peacemaking Leads to Persecution (21:12-24:27)
• Chapter 5: Investing in the New Creation (24:27-37:52)
• Chapter 6: A Musical Summary of the Beatitudes (37:52-44:10)

Referenced Resources

• Check out Tim’s library here.
• You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music 

• Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Dan Gummel is the Creative Producer for today’s show. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; and Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our audio editor and engineer, and he provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Ben Tertin and Rose Mayer. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.

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Arnie and Fred complete their discussion on what the Bible says about what Christians pray for in this episode. Paul noted that persecuted Christians were in need of the prayers of their brethren. We talk about the fact that this is still necessary today. We move on to what Jesus said about praying for our enemies. Jesus and Stephen both provide us with the example to follow. Paul talked about the danger of some taking personal vengeance. We note why this is not a good thing to do. There are always opportunities to pray for those who are sick and afflicted with various diseases. We look at what Paul and James said about this. James also discusses the need to pray for one another, which we look at. Jesus said that most people would be lost. We discuss the need to pray for them to have an opportunity to be saved. Our children always need our prayers, and we look at how Job handled that. We complete this episode by noting several passages that teach us that we need to pray for ourselves.  Take about 30-minutes to listen in on our discussion. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying. There is a transcript of this Buzzsprout episode provided for your convenience.

Matthew 5:10-12 ESV

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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1. Christians can expect persecution.

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2 Timothy 3:16 ESV

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

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John 15:18 ESV

18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.

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John 16:33 ESV

33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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2. Persecution comes with a double blessing.

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Matthew 5:10-12 ESV

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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Acts 5:41 ESV

41 Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.

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Romans 5:3-5 ESV

3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

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Application:

Don’t be afraid of persecution. Live expectantly that following Jesus will result in some form of suffering and also great reward!

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Supporting Texts:

• 2 Timothy 3:16
• John 15:18
• John 16:33
• Acts 5:41
• Romans 5:3-5

Prepare to step back in time as we navigate the early days of the Christian church during intense persecution. We're taking you through a riveting journey of faith, unfolding the narrative of Acts chapter 8, featuring Philip's missionary journey to Samaria and his encounter with an Ethiopian official that shattered racial barriers. 

We promise a close look into Simon the Sorcerer's transformation from a man of enchantment to an adherer to the Gospel. The tale doesn't end there. We'll also shed light on how Christianity morphed from a Jewish sect to a faith that crossed borders, reaching as far as Ethiopia and Antioch. We'll tackle the tricky transition of the disciples from their deep-rooted Jewish conventions and Peter's justification for inducting non-Jews into the church. Prepare for a fascinating exploration into the early Christian church's evolving identity and the challenges it overcame. You're in for a treat!

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From Skepticism to Trust: Testimony to the Reality of the Resurrection

Did the Resurrection of Jesus really happen? What are the implications and evidence of Jesus' resurrection? On this episode of theFormed.life, Dr. Craig Blomberg, a renowned New Testament scholar joins our host, Bill Gorman to discuss the unique differences in the Gospel of John, the skepticism surrounding the resurrection story, and the impact the resurrection has had on culture and society throughout history. 

Despite myths and misunderstandings, Dr. Blomberg asserts that the resurrection was a real, historical event that has transformed the lives of millions of people. Join this conversation with Dr. Blomberg for a fascinating discussion on this central concept of Christianity as we explore the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. 

THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Join us in this conversation about the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.

1. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central and transformative belief in Christianity that has impacted the lives of millions of people throughout history.
2. The Gospel of John offers unique insights into the events surrounding Jesus' resurrection and contains independent material compared to the other gospels.
3. While some argue that the story of Jesus' resurrection is a myth, there are significant differences between the cultural and religious beliefs throughout history and the story of Jesus' resurrection, making it a singular event in history.

#resurrection #thegospel #seminary #jesusisalive #truthormyth #women 

KEYWORDS:
sacrifice, Christians, world history, reality, resurrection, impact, Dr. Blomberg, New Testament studies, John's Gospel,, Mary Magdalene, tomb, gardener, recognition, Peter, John, testimony, Bible readers, skepticism, Campus Crusade for Christ, explanations, myth, mythology, Grecoroman, parallels, Jewish culture, Paul, sins, tomb, angels, messianic pretenders, followers, transformed lives, social outcasts, persecuted, atheism, Crusades, worship, Sunday, crucifixion, Craig Blomberg, Denver Seminary, parables, Luke, Acts, Gospel of John, Hebrew scriptures

GUEST BIO: 

Dr. Blomberg completed his PhD in New Testament, specializing in the parables and the writings of Luke-Acts, at Aberdeen University in Scotland. He received an MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a BA from Augustana College. Before joining the faculty of Denver Seminary, he taught at Palm Beach Atlantic College and was a research fellow in Cambridge, England with Tyndale House.

In addition to writing numerous articles in professional journals, multi-author works and dictionaries or encyclopedias, he has authored or edited 20 books, including The Historical Reliability of the Gospels, Interpreting the Parables, commentaries on Matthew, 1 Corinthians and James, Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey, From Pentecost to Patmos: An Introduction to Acts through Revelation, Christians in an Age of Wealth: A Biblical Theology of Stewardship, Neither Poverty nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions, Making Sense of the New Testament: Three Crucial Questions, Preaching the Parables, Contagious Holiness: Jesus’ Meals with Sinners, and Handbook of New Testament Exegesis.

QUOTES:

"We are talking about people who were the least, the last, the lost, the social outcast, the nobodies... And yet when famine and drought and plague and other disasters came, they were pretty much the only ones who risked their own health and lives to care for the suffering."

— Craig Blomberg

"What would have led Jews to abandon or violate transgress, one of the ten fundamental commandments in their religion and change the day of rest and worship unless something very specifically and powerfully transformative could be dated to a Sunday."

— Craig Blomberg

The Canonical accounts of the Resurrection are very restrained: "There's not a single account that actually describes the resurrection...They were so shocked by what happened...how did Jesus get out?"

— Craig Blomberg

RESOURCES:

The Historical Reliability of the Gospels: Book

Jesus and the Gospels: Book

CHAPTERS:

00:02:39 "From Mainline Church to Personal Faith Encounter"

00:03:46 "Transformation through consistent Bible reading practice"

00:08:06 "Independent Account of Mary Magdalene's Encounter"

00:13:23 "Discovering Independent Information in the New Testament"

00:15:38 "Unraveling the Mystery of Jesus' Resurrection"

00:19:25 "The Scientific Impossibility of Resurrections: Myth or Reality?"

00:23:02 "Debunking alleged parallels between Jesus and mythology"

00:27:54 "Richard Carrier's Definition of Resurrection Debunked"

00:29:24 "The Transformative Power of Believing in Jesus"

00:34:31 "Christian Converts Amidst ISIS Beheadings Story"

Faithful Christians will be harassed in this world, but God promises us heaven and that makes harassed Christians happy Christians.

John 16: 4-15 // Andrew Jones

In our sermon today, Jesus is preparing his disciples for him to leave them. He is actually trying to convince them it is to their advantage for him to go. When I leave, the Helper will come to you, Jesus says and Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will come and is better suited to help us than even Jesus. His job is to be with us, everywhere at all times. He’s divine and eternal. He’s not just around us, like Jesus for his followers, but he is actually within us to comfort, strengthen and protect. If you are a follower of Jesus, the Holy Spirit is like a preacher that lives within you and speaks through you. He tries to raise His voice above all the rest and will always point us to Jesus. As followers of Jesus, we often need times of solitude so we can listen intently to what he is quietly preaching directly to our hearts. Are we listening?

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49029792

Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new

23.02.26

In this episode, we discuss the difference between being a victim and being persecuted. Kara opens up about her past trauma and how she’s worked her way through it. One of the key takeaways from this episode is that we can never control how someone treats us but what we can control is how we respond to it. We can take charge of our own lives to get out of the victim mentality and into a place of empowerment.

Resources:

• https://permission-to-be-honest.simplecast.com/episodes/youre-responsible-for-your-own-happiness

Thank you for joining us here at The Persecuted Church, the suffering Church and we are diving straight in to give an update on the Middle East - Syria & Iraq.  You are joining myself Reverend Ben Cooper and Sandra Robson.

Update from Persecuted Church - (#328 Elim)

To have freedom in christ is to know Jesus died for you. Do not let yourselves be burdened by a yoke of slavery.


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Thank you for joining our Podcast today with the Persecuted Church - as we continue to stay in the area of The Middle East also looking at the rescue, restore and rebuild of refugee lives, also as they explore a new Ministry entitled help the persecuted, as Sandra continues to reference ADF International Christians in law, looking also at the cost of following Jesus Christ as a persecuted believer.

Thank you for joining us today on our podcast Persecuted Church - joining myself by Reverend Ben Cooper and Sandra Robson as todays title is "Advocacy" looking at what an advocate is in religion and belief, looking at the law the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ, defending religious freedom and also looking at Christian lawyers in ADF International.

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Please join Reverend Ben Cooper and Sandra Robson as they look at Bible smugglers and refugees, also looking at release international, the Ministry Open Doors and recapping over the top 10 persecuted nations in the World; Afghanistan, North Korea, Somalia, Libya, Yemen, Eritrea, Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran and India.

The disciples probably thought a lot of good things were coming with their citizenship in the Kingdom, but did they anticipate it would come with persecution?  No doubt this is a hard to teaching to hear, but Christ taught that there was blessing there as well.