Bruce and Justin begin their series on the Sermon of the Mount. The SOTM is Jesus's declaration of what it means and looks like to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven.

The SOTM starts in Matthew 5 and this episode is dedicated to the first 12 verses that are often referred to as The Beatitudes.

Matthew 5:1-12

1 When He saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain, and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He began to teach them, saying:

The Beatitudes
3 “The poor in spirit are blessed,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
4 Those who mourn are blessed,
for they will be comforted.
5 The gentle are blessed,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed,
for they will be filled.
7 The merciful are blessed,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 The pure in heart are blessed,
for they will see God.
9 The peacemakers are blessed,
for they will be called sons of God.
10 Those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

11 “You are blessed when they insult and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of Me. 12 Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Shout out to The Vox Podcast with Mike Erre for their influence and invitation to call Christians up to a place in which they are committed to living within a Kingdom politic.

My Book:
Three Commands by Bruce Pagano II