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Mentioned in 19 episodes

Matthew 5

Book • 1982
Matthew 5 is the opening chapter of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, one of the most famous and influential sections of the New Testament.

It begins with the Beatitudes, a series of blessings pronounced on the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and others, outlining the values of the Kingdom of Heaven.

The chapter also includes Jesus' teachings on being the 'salt of the earth' and the 'light of the world,' as well as his interpretation of the Law, emphasizing inner righteousness over mere external observance.

The teachings in this chapter are central to Christian ethics and have had a profound impact on Western thought and culture.

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Mentioned in 19 episodes

Mentioned as preferable to the Quran, since it is closer to the time of Jesus.
30 snips
The Rise of Islam in the West with Adam Francisco
Mentioned in the context of Matthew not mentioning that John is Jesus’s cousin and Matthew trying to convince the Jewish people that Jesus is the Messiah.
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The Weight of Dad’s Words + The Love of the Father - Matthew S1E2
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Christian Dawson
, discussing Jesus being led into the wilderness.
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7 Deadly Sins: Gluttony
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Tim Mackie
as the book of the New Testament that talks about the claim that Jesus brought the promises to their fulfillment.
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The Meaning of Hope (Remastered)
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Martyn Lloyd-Jones
when referencing Jesus's teachings and parables about the children of Israel.
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Blessings Become a Curse
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Mitchell Rocklin
as containing Jesus's saying that marriage needs to remain permanent, except in cases of fornication.
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From Trajan to Marcus Aurelius: Rome at its Peak
Mentioned when the speaker quotes it, referring to it as a beautiful section of Scripture from the Sermon on the Mount.
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Holiness
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Brian Hardin
when introducing the scriptures being read for the day.
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DAB January 03 - 2026
Mentioned as one of the four gospels providing a different picture of Jesus, where Jesus is portrayed as the lion.
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Day 8: Luke 23-24
Mentioned as what's often considered to be the most Jewish book of the New Testament.
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The Dawn of a New Era: Christianity and the New Testament

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