What the Sermon on the Mount Is (and Why It’s So Popular)

Most of us have probably heard sayings from Jesus’ famous teaching, commonly called the Sermon on the Mount. It's only 100 verses, but the sermon has created an enduring legacy that has shaped countless lives throughout history. In this first episode of a yearlong series on the Sermon on the Mount, Tim and Jon introduce some new voices and share stories of influential people who were inspired by Jesus’ words. Then the team lays out the basic facts of the Sermon on the Mount and the different ways it’s been interpreted over 2,000 years.

Timestamps:
Chapter 1: Meet the Team and Hear Stories (00:00-18:08)
Chapter 2: The Basics of the Sermon (18:08-32:22)
Chapter 3: Interview with The Chosen Creator, Dallas Jenkins (32:22-44:15)
Chapter 4: Domestication Strategies for the Sermon Throughout History (44:15-56:21)

Show Music:
Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits:
Stephanie Tam is the Lead Producer for today’s show. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Frank Garza and Tyler Bailey are our audio editors. Tyler Bailey is also our audio engineer, and he provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Jonathan Pennington, Dallas Jenkins, and Dan Gummel. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.