Scripting the Flip - The Beatitudes - Part 1

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen kicks off a series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this first part of the Beatitudes, we explore how Jesus introduces a radically different way of life, calling us to "repent"—to change our thinking. Against a backdrop of foreign occupation and religious oppression, Jesus' message challenges his listeners' instincts and the status quo. In today's political and religious climate, ask yourself if you believe His authority, and if so, what is God inviting you to repent of? Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 29, 2024, at 10:15am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome 00:54 Message: A New Way of Thinking 05:37 Understanding Jesus' First Words 09:40 The Kingdom of Heaven Explained 14:57 Life Under Roman Rule 19:55 Jesus' Radical Teachings on Persecution 25:30 Political and Religious Parallels to Modern Times 29:54 The Call to Change Our Thinking