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Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount |
An episode introducing the Sermon on the Mount. What's so special about it, and what does it teach us about the Kingdom of God?
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Who's blessed?! Part One
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In this episode, we examine just how far the kingdom extends by taking a close look at the first two beatitudes. We're reading from Matthew 5.1-4.
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Who's blessed?! Part Two
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In this episode, we take a look at three more beatitudes. Each one reflects something of the character of God and the values at the heart of the Kingdom of God. We're reading from Matthew 5.5-7.
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Who's blessed?! Part Three
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In this episode, we look at the last few beatitudes that focus on purity, peacemaking and suffering for the kingdom. We're reading from Matthew 5.8-12. |
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Salt & Light
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In this episode we're looking at Jesus' analogies of his disciples as salt and light, reading from Matthew 5.13-16. |
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Unlocking the Sermon
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In this episode, we examine the very challenging subject of Jesus' relationship to the law. We're reading from Matthew 5.17-20. |
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From war to peace
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In this episode, we uncover how Jesus teaches on the law. His first topic is anger. We're reading from Matthew 5.21-26.
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Sex put right
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In this episode, we take a look at Jesus' teaching on one of our most basic instincts: the sex drive. We're reading from Matthew 5.27-30. |
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To divorce or not to divorce
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In this episode, we make an honest attempt to try and understand Jesus' teaching on divorce. We're reading from Matthew 5.31-32. |
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Mean what you say |
In this episode, we take a look at Jesus' teaching on taking oaths, reading from Matthew 5.33-37. |
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Don't strike back
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In this episode, we try to get to grips with Jesus' radical teaching on non-retaliation. We're reading from Matthew 5.38-42. |
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An otherworldly love
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In this episode, we examine Jesus' extraordinary teaching on loving one's enemies, reading from Matthew 5.43-48. |
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An Audience of One
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In this episode, we take a look at Jesus' teaching on hypocrisy, given in the context of his wisdom on prayer and giving. We're reading from Matthew 6.1-8. |
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The Lord's Prayer - Part One
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In this episode, we examine the first part of the model prayer given by Jesus to his disciples. We're reading from Matthew 6.9-10. |
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The Lord's Prayer - Part Two
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In this episode, we look at the second half of the Lord's Prayer, reading from Matthew 6.11-15.
Music by Tanglefoot. www.tanglefootmusic.com |
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Fast . . . but don't tell! |
In this episode, we examine Jesus' teaching on fasting, given in the context of his guidance on living with our eyes entirely focused upon God. We're reading from Matthew 6.16-18.
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Where's your treasure? |
In this episode, we take a look at Jesus' wonderful teaching on storing up treasures in heaven, reading from Matthew 6.19-24.
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Don't worry . . . you're covered.
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In this episode, we examine Jesus' well-known teaching on dealing with worry, reading from Matthew 6.25-34. |
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