Couverture de The Weekly Show - Episode 78: Study One: Setting the Stage

The Weekly Show - Episode 78: Study One: Setting the Stage

The Weekly Show - Episode 78: Study One: Setting the Stage

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 Join Tim and John This New Year as they set the stage for the Sermon on the Mount. Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new-beginning and https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/halloween-time Transition Song: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/ 1. The Setting A Sermon Unlike Any Other Matthew 5–7 records the longest continuous sermon of Jesus that we possess. While Jesus preached many times, this sermon stands out for its scope, depth, and clarity. It is the kingdom manifesto—a concentrated look at what life under Jesus’ reign truly looks like. Scholars place this sermon early in Jesus’ three-year ministry, shortly after: His baptism His temptation in the wilderness The calling of His first disciples His early miracles and healings Jesus had just begun turning Galilee upside down, and people were starting to whisper, “Who is this Teacher with real authority?” A Hillside Classroom Matthew tells us that Jesus went up on a mountainside (Matthew 5:1). This is a subtle but meaningful detail—it echoes Moses ascending Mount Sinai to receive and deliver God’s law. But unlike Moses, who brought down tablets, Jesus sits down and speaks with His own authority. He isn’t just quoting God’s Word—He is God’s Word made flesh. Who Was Jesus Talking To? The sermon begins with an intentional audience: Primary audience: His disciples They were the ones who gathered close, ready to learn how to follow Him. But Jesus never stays small for long. A Rapidly Growing Crowd As Jesus taught, people flocked to Him. Matthew 4:23–25 explains why: He healed the sick He cast out demons He taught with authority He drew people from all over Galilee, the Decapolis, Judea, and beyond the Jordan In other words, Jesus had gone “viral” before the internet existed. By the time the Sermon on the Mount hits full stride, the crowd is massive. Picture families, skeptics, fishermen, religious leaders, the curious, the desperate—everyone gathering to hear the Rabbi who spoke like no one else. Honestly, if Jesus preached this sermon today, you’d need: Ushers Orange parking cones A shuttle service A backup shuttle service And you still wouldn’t fit everybody. Why the Crowd Matters This mixture of disciples and curious onlookers is important. It means everything Jesus teaches has a dual edge: Instruction for believers – “This is how you live in My kingdom.” Invitation to the seekers – “This is the life you’re being called into.” Jesus never separates mission from discipleship. He teaches the committed while reaching the curious at the same time. 2. God’s Original Purpose A Blueprint from the Beginning Before the Fall, before the brokenness, before the flood of bad news in human history, God had a clear and beautiful intention for humanity. Scripture opens with this foundational truth: “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule…” — Genesis 1:26 From day one, God designed us for three core callings: 1. We Were Created to Represent Him Human beings were made “in His image”—a royal, relational, and spiritual identity. In the ancient world, kings placed images of themselves in far-off territories as signs of their rule. God did the same—except His “images” breathe, think, love, and make questionable life choices. To be human is to reflect God’s character, His goodness, His creativity, and His love into the world. 2. We Were Created to Rule His World Under His Authority This wasn’t domination—it was stewardship. We were meant to: Tend creation Build culture Develop communities Shape the world with justice, wisdom, and compassion God entrusted His world to humanity—not as owners, but as caretakers carrying His heart. 3. We Were Created to Flourish in Relationship Flourishing wasn’t an optional add-on like leather seats in a minivan—it was central. We thrive when we live: With God — in trust and obedience With one another — in unity, love, and mutual care Within creation — working, resting, producing, and enjoying life as God intended This is biblical flourishing—the life of peace, purpose, and joy God always intended for His people. The Purpose That Refuses to Die Humanity rebelled. Sin entered the world. Everything cracked—our relationships, our desires, our purpose. But here’s the good news: God didn’t shred the blueprint. Even after sin’s damage: God still desires relationship. God still calls us to represent Him. God still invites His people to flourish under His reign. The Old Testament is filled with God patiently pulling humanity back to Himself. By the time Jesus steps onto the scene, people are starving for this restored life. Enter the Sermon on the Mount The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus standing on a hillside and saying: “Here is the life you were made for. Here is the way back to flourishing. Here is My kingdom—and this is what My people look like.” It’s not a list of rules. It’s a portrait of ...
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