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we slow down over Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Jesus isn’t blessing peace-lovers or peace-keepers—He’s blessing peace-makers: people who do the costly work of moving relationships, communities, and even enemies toward God’s shalom (wholeness, justice, and restored right-order). We explore the original language, why this was a radical statement under an empire that claimed “peace” through dominance, and how peacemaking is often cross-shaped: truth without contempt, accountability without revenge, boundaries without hatred. In a tribalized, algorithm-driven world that profits from conflict, this episode offers practical tools to become un-manipulable disciples—people who pursue repair, protect the vulnerable, and carry the family resemblance of the Father.

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“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” What does “pure” (katharos) really mean—and why does Jesus locate purity in the heart (kardia) rather than just external behavior? We explore the Old Testament background (clean hands/pure heart), the difference between purity and perfectionism, and how purity is best understood as single-heartedness—an undivided inner life that’s honest before God. We also talk about what it means to “see God” now and ultimately, and how distraction, secrecy, and the attention economy can fragment our hearts and blur our spiritual vision. You’ll leave with practical BuddyWalk practices to retrain your attention, bring hidden places into the light, and pursue a clean, integrated heart that can actually recognize God’s presence in everyday life.

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In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we slow down over Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” What does Jesus mean by mercy—and how is it different from being permissive, naïve, or a doormat? We explore the Bible’s language of mercy, the Old Testament heartbeat of God’s steadfast love, and why Jesus places mercy right in the middle of the Beatitudes. In a culture that rewards outrage, shaming, and payback, this episode calls us into a Kingdom way of living where truth and compassion belong together. You’ll also get practical, doable steps for practicing mercy—through your words, your relationships, and even your boundaries—so your life can reflect the heart of the Father.

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In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we slow down over Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Jesus isn’t just calling us to do the right thing—He’s inviting us into a new kind of desire. We unpack the language of hunger and thirst in the Greek, explore what “righteousness” (dikaiosynē) means in Matthew (right relationship, justice, and alignment with God’s will), and confront how our cravings are shaped in a world of endless consumption and algorithm-driven attention. This episode will help you name what you’re really hungry for, recover a holy appetite, and take practical steps to retrain your desires toward Kingdom life—trusting Jesus’ promise that the hungry will be truly filled.

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In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we slow down over Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” In a tribalized world shaped by algorithms, outrage, and echo chambers, Jesus calls His disciples into a strength that doesn’t need to dominate. We unpack what “meek” (praeis) really means—gentleness with backbone, power under control—and why Jesus links it to the promise of inheritance rather than conquest. You’ll hear how this Beatitude echoes Psalm 37, why meekness is a form of resistance against online manipulation, and what it looks like to live with conviction without contempt. We’ll end with simple practices to help you train meekness in your speech, your reactions, and your digital life.

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In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we slow down and sit with one of the tenderest lines Jesus ever spoke: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). We explore what “mourning” really means in the Beatitudes—personal grief, the ache of a broken world, and sorrow that awakens the heart instead of hardening it. This isn’t a call to pretend pain is good or to rush past sorrow with clichés. It’s Jesus’ promise that tears don’t disqualify you—they become a meeting place with God’s presence, strength, and hope. Together, we’ll learn how to mourn as disciples through biblical lament, honest naming of loss, and trusting that the Kingdom is coming even in the valley.

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In Episode 2 of our slow-and-deep journey through the Sermon on the Mount, we linger over the first Beatitude: Matthew 5:3 — “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does “blessed” (makarioi) actually mean? What kind of “poverty” is Jesus talking about (ptōchoi)—and why does He begin His kingdom teaching here? We explore the Greek language, Old Testament echoes, and the spiritual posture Jesus calls the doorway into kingdom life: open hands, honest need, and surrender. This episode isn’t about self-hatred or spiritual performance—it’s about the freedom of dependence and the surprising promise that the Kingdom belongs to those who stop pretending they can earn it.

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Welcome to the beginning of our slow-and-deep journey through Matthew 5–7—the Sermon on the Mount. In this series intro, we step onto the hillside with Jesus and explore what’s really happening in this moment: crowds gathering, disciples leaning in, and the King unveiling life in the Kingdom of God. This isn’t an entrance exam to Christianity—it’s the curriculum for apprentices of Jesus. We’ll talk about why these chapters are essential for understanding our place as Christians, how they reshape our identity (not just our behavior), and how we’re going to walk through them at a pace that allows real transformation. Grab your walking shoes—this is where the Kingdom gets practical.

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