Basileia = Kingdom ???? (which includes people, land, and king or queen who rules)
What Is Gehenna?
Gehenna comes from the Hebrew phrase “gey’-hinnom,” meaning “valley of wailing.” It refers to a valley on the southwest side of Jerusalem where some of Israel’s ancient kings sacrificed children to other gods.
Coming Soon: Sermon on the Mount Episode 9
What must we do before offering wisdom to others? Join us Monday, October 7 for episode 9 in the 10-part Sermon on the Mount series.
Where Wisdom for Healthy Relationships Begins
Join us for the ninth episode exploring the most well-known collection of Jesus’ teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. In this video, you’ll learn: - About a potential trap for those that study God’s wisdom in Scripture - What Jesus invites us to do with our instinct to judge others - Why Jesus said to first take the beam out of your own eye before pointing out the speck in another’s eye - What Jesus meant when he said “don’t throw your pearls in front of pigs” - Why Jesus encouraged us to “ask, seek, and knock” - Where healthy relationships start
Do not worry.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his followers not to worry and instead pay attention to the created world. God has abundantly provided for the birds and the flowers, and he will do the same for us.
Why does Jesus use the word “mammon?”
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses “mammon” to describe wealth as something that lures us into a sense of false security. ????
"If we don't forgive others, will God not forgive us?"
We respond to this question and more in our fourth Question and Response episode in our Sermon on the Mount series. Tune in for some special bonus content from our listeners. (Hint: ????).
How can we experience moments when Heaven and Earth overlap?
Jesus teaches that we can experience God's heavenly Kingdom now when we love God and love our neighbor.
Coming Soon: Sermon on the Mount Episode 8
How does Jesus talk about how we relate to our stuff? Join us Monday, September 2 for the eighth episode in the 10-part Sermon on the Mount series.
How is forgiveness like breathing?
In his prayer, Jesus teaches his followers that in order to receive forgiveness, we must offer forgiveness. What goes in, must go out.
What does “holy” mean?
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus asks for God’s name to be recognized as holy, meaning unique and honored.