What Blessed Really Means in the Beatitudes

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Published 2024-01-22

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.

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

Show Credits:
Dan Gummel is the Creative Producer for today’s show. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; and Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey and Yanii Evans 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 Ben Tertin, Breon Gummel, and Rick McKinley. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.

All Comments (21)

@berememberedfortheloveyoug244 4 months ago

Ashra is everyone who gets to listen to this podcast and adhere to the Word of the Lord our God. “Yahweh” All Glory be unto His name, His Son Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
@NancyBeegle 4 months ago

I'm so happy to have found this! My son has been so angry and bitter against Yahweh because I've been disabled and poor for 35 years. I've tried to explain that what he perceives as a blessed life isn't Scriptural, so I'm sending this to him and praying it brings clarity and repentance. Thank you so much!
@nanc2197 4 months ago

So thankful for this ministry and how at 76 years old has given me insight and a deeper understanding of God's Word - thank you from the bottom of my heart -
@MichelleHaley810 2 months ago

I cant say in words the love I have for you guys. You open my mind to the understanding of the Word. I already have ALL the LOVE for Jesus
@seaglass.jen86 1 month ago

Thank you. This helped me gain better understanding of the biblical definition for “blessed” and also gave much clarity on Jesus’s sermon on the mount format/ intention
@projectembrace 4 months ago

This single podcast requires almost 30 years of unlearned to understand
@onlyonmars 4 months ago

Ashweh are those who seek wisdom for they will receive the teaching of the lord
@Jjj53214 1 month ago

You just explained it. Blessed = rejoice and be glad.
@bdebsing 4 months ago

Thank you so much for adding Michelle to the podcast! I fell in love with her when I took a classroom course and I'm so happy to hear her lovely voice and spirit on the podcast. Great series!
@BryanLeeDavidson 4 months ago

I need to listen to this 3 or 4 times.
@joenelson5819 3 months ago

Knowing Jesus is the good life
@paulw316 4 months ago

how happy you all sound , lifts my spirit thankyou all at your wonderful bible project 🥰
@aquint3834 4 months ago

We are so barukh for having you two (Jon's voice, and comments, and Tim's laugh and teachings) !
@fromthewrath2come 4 months ago

Love the laughter!❤
@DawnDayMorning 4 months ago

Learning so much!
@keeshabrown7353 2 months ago

I love and appreciate this episode. A lot to ponder and chew on. Ashrei (Ashre) and Baruch
@TheMetaAnalyst 4 months ago

This is exciting. I am learning a lot. Its true. it's a reversal, Jesus's view on who is ashra - is different from us, like ashra are the ones who are poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of the skies
@Caitness1 4 months ago

What a mind expanding take on the word blessed. I’m a word nerd so I like to understand etymology and the various ways words can be used to express nuances of thought according to the context and intention of the author or speaker.
@isaaczulu3991 4 months ago

Thank you so much for all your do!
@TornSoul88 4 months ago

Thank you for the word! Praying y'all are blessed!