The Upside-Down Kingdom is a three-part podcast series exploring Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Together, we look at how Jesus redefines blessing, power, and righteousness—calling his followers into a way of life shaped not by success or control, but by mercy, integrity, trust, and love.

Show Notes
- David Roth Sermon: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e0eb87f
- Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle: https://shorturl.at/T4J2Z

Discussion Questions
1. When you hear the word blessed, what images or assumptions come to mind?
2. Which Beatitude feels hardest to accept as truly “blessed”?
3. How does Jesus’ definition of blessing challenge cultural ideas of success?
4. Where in your life might God be closer than you expected — precisely because of weakness or loss?
5. What would change if you believed blessing was about nearness to God rather than comfort?