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Sermon on the Mount E4 – What does Jesus mean when he calls people “blessed” in the first section of the Sermon on the Mount? The Greek word translated as “blessed” is makarios , and its Hebrew equivalent is ashrey , which means “the good life.” But there’s another Hebrew word for blessing, barukh, which refers to blessings from God. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and guests unpack what it means to be blessed according to Jesus’ counterintuitive message as he ushers in the kingdom of the skies. View more resources on our website → Timestamps Chapter 1: What Jesus Means by “Blessed” (00:00-13:24) Chapter 2: The Meaning of Ashrey in Other Hebrew Literature (13:24-17:55) Chapter 3: What Is the Good Life? (17:55-21:06) Chapter 4: Jesus Reframes the Good Life (21:06-33:33) Referenced Resources The Wisdom of Ben-Sira (Ecclesiasticus) by Yeshua Ben Sirach Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProj ....