5. A Kingdom of Blessing [Matthew] - Tim Mackie (The Bible Project)

EXPLORING THE FIRST GOSPEL

[@erminiapinckard4628]

Thank you for putting the teachings of Jesus in a way that this sick, old, Christian woman, finds a deeper understanding, a comfort, and a renewed purpose. Thank you that I can sit, and watch your teaching in a way that I can share with my grandchildren, and they don't turn away, they understand, ponder, and want to hear more. God bless you, and God bless the Bible Project.

[@ninjason57]

I have paraphrased the last several minutes of Tim's sermon for myself to remember and I wanted to share it: Who's picture do you see in the stained glass window? Nine pieces of colored glass that make up a portrait; the nine blessings; nine characteristics. Who do you see? Can you think of somebody who came from poor insignificant circumstances? Who mourned and grieved over the state of his world and over the people that he met? Who was extremely important but did not think of himself as important? Who longed to see God's world set right and so, with small acts of mercy to hurting individuals, he showed pure devotion to the cause of the Kingdom? Who inserted himself into dangerous situations between people who hated each other, got persecuted and, in fact, was killed for it? The death of Jesus, who is the perfect embodiment of these blessings, is actually the way that he epitomizes the values of the kingdom by setting aside his status and as the representative for us all, dying in our place, taking into himself the consequences and God's own justice on the screwed up ways of what we have done to each other and God's world. In his resurrection from the dead Jesus' commitment to the goodness of our world, and to redeeming it, he offers hope and forgiveness and life to those who will grab onto him in faith. Jesus is the epitome of these blessings and that is good news for unimportant insignificant hurting people like us.

[@valerievorster1124]

For the first time in my life I have understood this teaching. I almost didn't listen because it has always been viewed as a virtue in one's life and it scared me. Thank you, Tim. Your teachings are greatly appreciated. All the way from South Africa.

[@norainwheelz5342]

This hits home as a disabled believer..im almost in tears..thanks for sharing your passion for the bible and Jesus..means more then I could ever put into words ❤

[@missrkl]

This has been the most profound thing that I have received so far regarding the bible. Mind blown 🤯

[@abrahamstagi6766]

All that comes out are tears... I never quite understood until now... i thought i was doomed until i heard the truth today... i thank God for you are blessed

[@uiPublic]

I can't more expect a frank reply so am adapting it for mine: All that go out are fears... one Parable captures essence of it all, for fear of Master as his harsh rules he hid it underground, if it means the fear of laws is beginning of wizardry in a Wretched world's of Spiritless slavery; I never quite understood like it then...

[@uiPublic]

A formula to find favours from God's is like a Preamble as we the people if not also His followers after driven from Worship centres to Mountain plains to hear God's love for me so I too am able to live through Him; I thought i was doomed until heard of others falsity... it must be that God's sent His son only for true to self souls not self conceited to be asking Who're you foolish Galileans led by a Nazarene teaching us Top of class at J'salem temple echelons;

[@uiPublic]

i thank God for you are blessed of this nation... Please note contexts significant as Jesus's went through motions of outcasts to the cross as bearing burden off mine unlike a few before chose isolation as purists or quixotic in caves v. puritans quakers

[@gtdadof10]

@@uiPublic What?!

[@dustinsosebee]

Wow one of the best sermon/teachings I’ve heard in my life

[@kingdomcitizenship5613]

Thank you Tim Mackie for not being religious and teaching the only gospel that Jesus told us to preach

[@sethchristeverlastinggodki3819]

How have I seen the bible project but never known about Tim Mackie. Great sermons. So easy to understand. Thanks Tim.

[@giliemomsquared]

This teaching is a BLESSING!!! Thank you, Tim! This is a great accompaniment to the hallmark book on HUMILITY by Andrew Murray… and our need to die to self, following the humility of Jesus!

[@MatthewMorizio]

Wow! Terrific message. Thank you for faithfully handling this text... raising our eyes to Jesus... perking our ears to the Father.

[@mrdraynay]

This is a critical lesson of Jesus's that Tim Mackie summarizes so we'll. It's worth constantly refering back to for reference.

[@mannsdan]

this message ought to have millions and millions of views - it's just so beautiful. Thank you Tim!

[@gregthomas3137]

That was incredible! Thank you for posting. The historical context and Hebrew words that you offer completely open Scripture up. Again, thank you

[@tjzraick6035]

I’m so grateful for your teaching being available years after it was originally taught. My small group is being blessed by it now as we read through Matthew together

[@PandasAreTheBomb]

Tim, you are anointed! I have no other words for the incredible nature of your ministry. Beyond grateful for your messages & biblical education and the way it has pushed me to Christ. Blessings to you.

[@RG-ds7ob]

I have been blessed by this lecture. Praise God! Thank you.

[@shawn_edwin]

Just me? But does anyone wish they included the closing in a word of prayer?

[@jesusislord9447]

Me tooooooo

[@williamwallace5707]

Always wonder why they don't include the prayer. I thought maybe because the prayers are specific for Tim's church. Who knows

[@gabrielepuopolo9202]

Me tooo

[@NorthCascadeshiker]

Totally. Feel let down every time.

[@rachelh9948]

Fresh Laundry! Acts 11:19 If his blood makes them clean, they are clean. Thank you Tim for being his vessel. Thank you for giving your whole self to him. I value Christ in you. Thank you for always giving him the glory. Because you know it only comes from him and it is very clear you are doing it to bring him glory!

[@mol_old]

cringe

[@puppymax7751]

I mourn what's happening in the world; it pains and saddens me. It frustrates me because there is nothing I can do about it, other than pray to God. I hate all evil, it angers me and makes my skin crawl. I can not forgive what evil does to others, but I can and do forgive what evil does and has done to me personally. Otherwise, again, all I can do is pray to God. I am soooooooooo looking forward to Jesus' return. Amen?

[@craighillcoach]

I can't stop watching your teaching. Hint hint.. I won't! To Yahweh Elohim be the glory!

[@JessieStylz]

Thank you Tim! So happy God has lead you to be a teacher. His gift to you is valuable to me :)

[@Isaac-we2ks]

wow this brought far more depth and context to the beatitudes than I ever previously realized. So thankful for this vid! 🙏

[@narie__b4799]

Blessed are you Brother Tim....thank you so much for the breakdown of this passage of scripture. I was truly edified. All praises to The Most High

[@jamesgordon8548]

#1 means "blessed are those who admit they are evil (because ALL humans are evil) and admit they need to be saved by Jesus and live his way

[@vallianna9]

Amen.

[@jewishbride5010]

Thank you for this explanation which was fun to listen at. I pray to our heavenly father to be part of Gods family as a child of God that I hope to be. Blessed be God almigthy and his glory, in the name and blood of Jesus Christ: amen and hallelujah! Annelies Bakker, the Netherlands.

[@christianburruel7155]

Refreshing to hear this perspective instead of the typical diagnostic western approach. Thank you as this has given me new insight on how to approach my personal studies.

[@vallianna9]

Blessed are those who mourn means to me: that we grieve the old life, a life ruled by our own will and way, so that there may be made room for the new life, a life ruled by His Way and Will.

[@macsam8778]

Amen! Jesus' ideals has always been so simple, if only we can all follow that way, we maybe able to bring more fruit to his kingdom! Help us Lord!

[@ericolander8755]

The interesting thing the Spirit has lead me to see. Is they are concentric states. Those blessed coming acknowledge they are poor in spirit will suddenly find themselves mourning the hardened heart, they must let die. Thus becoming meek yet grounded in the inheritance. Where then your hunger and thirsting for righteousness is sated. Receiving mercy because you are merciful. Thus the pure heart thus recreated can see God.

[@ArizonaWillful]

Tim Mackie is a wonderful teacher. He goes far beyond obvious interpretations and shares with us the great depth in the Bible (if not allowed to be owned by right wing evangelicals and fundamentalists). I could watch him all day.....wait a minute. With KZbin I can watch him all day. He's also wonderful eye candy! Woof! LOL

[@ArizonaWillful]

Saying that a man is handsome is not an insult to his family. It is merely a compliment on KZbin. So when a movie star becomes married with children, we can never comment on his/her appearance ever again?

[@ArizonaWillful]

Seriously, what a prude.

[@ThrivingWithGaylaDGaia]

@arizonawillful Tim Mackey's not a Hollywood Star. That's proper context. He's teaching people on Scriptures about Jesus, not acting, not using his body and looks to seduce his audience with make believe. He's married and his wife is a real person with feelings. I doubt Tim or his wife were offended. They might have chuckled and agreed! I think the point is to honor one another with the ways we're speaking about them and in truth, honor God with how we speak but even more so how we're thinking about others... Hollywood stars or not. It's a Biblical based command that has just loads of solid reasoning behind it. Tim is attractive! It's wonderful to watch him do so well at something he's obviously so good at... and I really appreciate his dedication and command of Scriptures. He's a blessing!

[@bryersheridan815]

So thankful 😇glad I stumbled upon these videos they have been great to a new comer to the Bible

[@justmcclend25]

28:00-31:09 Jesus is simply amazing...

[@gigimeri4084]

justmcclend25 Yes He is! Falling more and more in love with Jesus every day

[@sajanmelcher6610]

Tim Mackie does the Lord's will 🙏

[@gregorybelcher5744]

Today, blessed are the non-essentials ( the least of these)

[@SayThatWell]

Love this teaching! Thank you :)

[@OscarSteve6]

Tim, your teaching is wonderful, passionate, unique and beautiful; thank you so much. May God Bless you in everthing you do.

[@ericolander8755]

Poor in Spirit are all who repent. Are sins are in the flesh. Thus repenting being in the flesh acknowledges one has been poor in spirit, solving life in the world.

[@Willowjoy6]

Just started watching your teachings and thoroughly engaging. You make sense of unpacking the complex layered message with sincerity and humour - always room for a good giggle in all this seriousness. Thank you for providing just what I need right now. Blessings and peace x

[@MaureenKilloranhypnosis]

I like the way you said “Thank you Matthew“ - communion with saints.

[@JESUS555]

What a blessing love all of these teachings

[@jesusislord9447]

What a wonderful God we serve! Heaven and earth adore Him angels bow before Him, wht a wonderful God we serve!!!

[@edgarmorales4476]

Blessed are those with peaceful hearts for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are you when you hunger and thirst for goodness and for contact with the Father within you, because then you will surely be filled up a hundred times over. Blessed are you when you are attacked and robbed because you will see God-in-action when you stand still in perfect trust and see deliverance taking place. Blessed are you when you are caught up in conflict, yet you can still care about your fellow man and be the peace maker. You carry the Love in your heart which is of the Father and you are truly a child of the Father. Blessed are you when you have been deeply wronged by another yet can forgive and can show mercy, abstaining from seeking justice or the means to persecute him. You put yourself directly in harmony with the Love which is God-active-within you and even so will you be spared in times of trouble. Most blessed of all are the pure in heart, for such as these have rid themselves of all anger, hatred, vindictiveness, unkindness, envy, hardness of heart and stand before the world as Love-made-visible. They will know the Reality of God and they will know the Reality is the Father within them.

[@Tryin2Bnice45]

Beautiful message!! So glad I happened upon this

[@ian5491]

This is an eye opener to me.. I have never imagined that I was so wrong in understand what the Lord meant when He said those 9 blessings in Matthew 5. Thank you for your life Tim. May the Lord bless you more. Shalom!

[@John-mo5fn]

“Are you with me”.

[@bjrgstre-mauger5398]

Are you tracking 😊

[@TheLakingc]

Blessed are we who have heard this message! Second time through I watched not just listened. Loved those paintings...of perception! I was thinking about the community of the Dead Sea Scrolls...how our area has had communities that feel the same way. They move here to ride out the end times or to prepare to force it so Jesus will return. It is pretty amazing how our perceptions determine so much just as you said. It is truly stunning.

[@deborahd2936]

Intensely good, Tim. Thanks for teaching me once again. I know about Jesus a little bit better now.

[@SAMiNBA]

Really impressed❤😢

[@J.roachpresentshopehood]

Wow. Wow. Wow.

[@AlanMcalexander-vr6zm]

Best thing since slice bread

[@grandavepermaculture]

Thank You

[@julienjeanmuller]

Thank You Lord Jesus. Thank you 😭

[@liviaevangelista1561]

So beautiful!

[@serenasztein5065]

Thank you, God bless and keep you.

[@JESUS555]

You are truly a blessing to the body of Christ !!!

[@LikeFrankWhite]

Wow, thanks again Mackie. So good 😊

[@urdaal12]

Awesome !! , Thank you.

[@alexpluijmen7153]

Tim, may God bless you most abundantly. I would love that your talks could be on a cd or streaming so that people in remote parts of Africa would hear your simple messages explained without the glitter and glamour of the false prphets that are misleadingand abusing Jesus’s flock. Thank you for the love of Jesus that radiates from you.... like a modern day Paul. More anointing and insight so that I may continue to grow spiritually in leaps and bounds.... you truely have no idea how fresh and profound, and “close” you make the bible for others. God bless youand the Bible Project team. Please do a series for 4 to 79 year olds, and a series for young teenagers who live in Godless countries. Thank you.

[@nicole_schaller]

Look for Exploring My Strange Bible Podcast by Tim Mackie

[@gabrielepuopolo9202]

Just amazing!!! Thank you so much! (Delia)

[@themetronorthtraveler7772]

AMENN

[@ericolander8755]

The Beatitudes aren't formula. It is the staircase back to the Tree of Life, that is always present remedy in any falling away.

[@mian1285]

Thank you so much :)

[@kevinkeenan4675]

somewhat explains why I’m an odd hermit that doesn’t fit anywhere even at the church

[@joer5627]

I believe I am going to have to start a new practice-Bible open, pen ready, take notes, lots of notes. Hit back 15 seconds as many times as needed.

[@adrianafalaguasta5490]

Amennnnnn

[@ebuddha5]

Hes the best

[@eve-linebernier8373]

I want a translation of the Psalms by Tim Mackie !!!

[@jesussaves3433]

Wow wow wow

[@jesxkasilag9394]

That's why Jesus asked the young rich man to sell all his possession and follow Him for the sake of the kingdom. Because Jesus himself is the King of that Kingdom. Pls. Enlighten me more of my comments

[@kmsleyang8972]

47:48 (this is a note of where I need to start so I can finish this)

[@robertjohnson3842]

IT IS SOMEWHAT IRONIC THAT, IN WISHING ANOTHER ABUNDANCE, IT WOULD BE EXPRESSED BY A WORD IN WHICH IS [LESS] SUCH AS B[LESS]. NOT TO WORRY, FOR SHOULD I HAVE NO BREAD, I CAN STILL DO "A BUN DANCE".

[@John-mo5fn]

I’m a “Bible Geek”.

[@catoh8700]

so re: stanley's quote, are we not supposed to try to attain these 9 qualities?

[@aaronhusband7733]

Does anyone know precisly where the quote of Stanley Hauerwas came from? I see SH has a Matthew Commentary, but it's not from there.

[@chosenstudentsaz2327]

At 29:38 Tim is reading from a commentator and I tried to pick up the name but I couldn't get it, can anyone lend a hand on the name?

[@littlerascaleventing]

Hoping to maybe help you out. I had a hard time catching it too, but I think it was Stanley Haurwas. Hope that I am right and this helps you!

[@wyattlgrant]

Stanley Hauerwas

[@ilovewanaka]

Hi. I’m loving this series but noticed there are sections in Matthew missing and I think I heard you allude to someone else teaching this series with you? Is that correct. There was mention of someone speaking about the salt and light... where can I find the whole entire series or the messages in between yours please?

[@mauriviris]

At the end of the video there's a website of the Church he is/was a pastor of. You will find the whole series under Sermons>Matthew. You'll have to scroll down some, because this is from years ago :)

[@joshuaperkins2139]

This is the full playlist, including ones not by Tim: kzbin.info/aero/PLfYu1wpb_Oke9degTbPMxLAR3gUD5wcV-

[@bobbiemohler6582]

Question: is there a Matthew episode that covers Matthew 5:12-16? There’s a gap between episode 5 and 6 on you tube. Where can I find these verses? Thsnks

[@christychapin8357]

From what I gather, he was a co-pastor and they alternated weeks ….so perhaps the other fellow taught it?

[@PeacePipeDream]

If Jesus nowhere says that we should try to get ourselves persecuted then what did he mean when he said “pick up your cross and follow me.”?

[@Valthegal04]

He meant to get persecuted on purpose to win "favor" from God

[@lauraontiveros3432]

It means if they persecuted Jesus, they will persecute us too. So endure to the end even unto death as Jesus did.

[@BibleRealLife]

Hi, don’t you think the poor in spirit could also mean people with mental handicaps, autistic,.. who are also on the margins of society? Grtz, thnx for the amazing studies..

[@garlicgirl3149]

I thought Jesus was talking to disciples?

[@klarag7059]

Garlic Girl I think that’s Luke’s account, chapter 5. They may have received this message from Jesus first, before Jesus delivered it to the crowds.

[@garlicgirl3149]

@@klarag7059 Thank you!! 🤗 Will read it.

[@lamaefarnam6619]

It was to his disciples but the crowd could probably hear as well. The crowds were not made up of his disciples. They were following Jesus for healing not because they believed him to be the messiah. I so appreciate Tim’s heart but he went further than the text went, making an assumption. Jesus’ message to repent was a call for people to see their spiritual poverty and mourn over their sin coming to this realization with a meekness and humility as they hunger and thirst for righteousness, the righteousness found only in God. Much more here but it is a state of being as we approach a Holy God. It is so important to read and study for yourself! May God richly bless you and Pastor Tim’s ministry!

[@garlicgirl3149]

@@lamaefarnam6619 😊

[@mol_old]

bruh wtf is this yikesJAM