BuddyWalk with Jesus
Are you curious about how the timeless wisdom of the Bible applies to your daily life? Come join us as we embark on a journey to discover the true essence of having an active, personal relationship with God through Jesus, and delve deep into the intimate reality of God's present Kingdom through honest conversations. Our goal is to engage in authentic discussions about the relevance and richness of Scripture, as if we were chatting at a cozy coffee shop. Through BWWJ, we hope to emphasize the significance of taking a moment to slow down and reflect on the words of the Bible, to experience the closeness of God in a profound and meaningful way.
BuddyWalk with Jesus
The Kingdom on Foot: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit (5:3)
In Episode 2 of our slow-and-deep journey through the Sermon on the Mount, we linger over the first Beatitude: Matthew 5:3 — “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does “blessed” (makarioi) actually mean? What kind of “poverty” is Jesus talking about (ptōchoi)—and why does He begin His kingdom teaching here? We explore the Greek language, Old Testament echoes, and the spiritual posture Jesus calls the doorway into kingdom life: open hands, honest need, and surrender. This episode isn’t about self-hatred or spiritual performance—it’s about the freedom of dependence and the surprising promise that the Kingdom belongs to those who stop pretending they can earn it.
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