Episode 047 The Canon

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!Welcome back to our continuing series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this sixth episode, Bryan discusses one of Jesus' most challenging teachings—His words about adultery, lust, and the condition of the human heart.Jesus takes a commandment that most people would consider a matter of outward behavior and brings it much closer to home. He reminds us that sin isn't simply about what we do with our bodies; it's also about what we entertain in our minds and cultivate in our hearts.In a culture that often minimizes lust, celebrates sexual temptation, and confuses freedom with the absence of restraint, Jesus offers a radically different perspective. He calls His followers to a purity that goes far deeper than appearances.And His language is unmistakably strong. What does Jesus mean when He tells us to take drastic action against the things that cause us to stumble? How seriously should we take the battle against sin? And what does it look like to pursue genuine holiness in a world filled with temptation?These aren't easy questions, but they're essential ones. Because ultimately, Jesus isn't just interested in changing our behavior. He's interested in transforming our hearts.Let's take a closer look at Matthew 5:27–30.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!Welcome back to Project 1:8 and our continuing series through the Sermon on the Mount.In our last episode in this series, we looked at Jesus' relationship to the Law and the Prophets. Jesus made it clear that He didn't come to abolish God's law, but to fulfill it. And He challenged His listeners with a startling statement: unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.But what exactly does that kind of righteousness look like?As we move into Matthew chapter 5, verses 21 through 26, Jesus begins to unpack that question. He takes familiar commandments, things His listeners had heard their entire lives, and reveals something much deeper beneath them.You've heard it said, "You shall not murder." But Jesus takes the conversation beyond the physical act and addresses the anger, contempt, and bitterness that can take root in the human heart.He's teaching us that God's concern isn't simply with what we do on the outside. It's with who we are on the inside.Let's open our Bibles to Matthew 5 and take a closer look at what Jesus teaches about anger, reconciliation, and the condition of the human heart.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!Welcome back to the podcast from Georgetown Bible Church!Today, we’re tackling a question that gets right to the foundation of our faith: How did we get the Bible we have today?We call the Bible the Word of God, but have you ever wondered how the sixty-six books of Scripture came to be recognized as the Bible? Who decided which books belonged and which didn’t? Why do we accept Matthew, John, and Paul’s letters as Scripture, but not other ancient writings that claim to offer spiritual insight? And does the fact that the church recognized the canon mean the church actually determined what was—and wasn’t—the Word of God?These are important questions, especially in a world where people increasingly challenge the Bible’s authority, its reliability, and even the process by which it came together.In this episode, we’ll explore the formation of the biblical canon, the historical evidence behind the books we have today, the role of the early church, and the difference between recognizing God’s Word and deciding what God’s Word should be.Our goal isn’t simply to defend a list of books. It’s to better understand why Christians have confidence that the Scriptures we hold in our hands are the authoritative Word of God.So, how did we get the Bible—and why should we trust it?Let’s get into it.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!Welcome back to the Sermon on the Mount podcast from Georgetown Bible Church.In our last episode, we explored Jesus’ words about persecution, the call to rejoice even when following Him brings opposition, and His declaration that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Jesus makes it clear that His followers are called to live differently—and that our lives should point people toward our Father in heaven.But that raises an important question: What does that different kind of life actually look like?In Matthew 5, beginning in verse 17, Jesus addresses something that would have been especially important to His original audience: the Law and the Prophets. Did Jesus come to do away with the Old Testament? Was He introducing a new way of relating to God? And what does He mean when He says that our righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees?These are important questions, because they get to the heart of what it means to follow Jesus. Is righteousness simply about keeping the rules and looking religious, or is God after something much deeper?Today, we’ll look at what Jesus meant when He said He came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it—and how that changes the way we understand Scripture, obedience, and the kind of life God calls us to live.Let’s get started.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!What does it really look like to live differently in a world that doesn't always reflect the values of God's Kingdom?In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges our assumptions about what it means to be blessed, righteous, and faithful. His words aren't simply intended to change the way we think, but to transform the way we live.In this second episode of our series from Georgetown Bible Church, we continue exploring the remarkable teachings of Jesus in Matthew chapters 5 through 7. We'll examine how His words challenge conventional wisdom, reveal the character of God's Kingdom, and call His followers to a life that stands apart from the surrounding culture.The Sermon on the Mount isn't just about what we believe. It's about who we're becoming as followers of Jesus.Welcome back to The Sermon on the Mount, a podcast series from Georgetown Bible Church.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!In episode three of our series on the Sermon on the Mount, we explore Matthew 5:11–16, where Jesus challenges His followers to embrace a radically different way of living in the world.Jesus makes it clear that following Him won't always be easy. In fact, persecution, rejection, and opposition may be part of the journey. Yet, remarkably, He calls His followers to rejoice when they suffer for His sake.But Jesus doesn't stop there. He reminds us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world, called to make a difference rather than retreat from a world that may reject us.Join us at Georgetown Bible Church as we explore what it means to remain faithful in the face of persecution, live as salt and light, and reflect the character of Christ in a world that desperately needs Him.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!What does it really mean to live as a follower of Jesus in a world that often embraces values completely opposite of His?In one of the most powerful and challenging teachings ever delivered, Jesus turns conventional wisdom upside down. From the Beatitudes to loving our enemies, from the meaning of true righteousness to the dangers of worry, the Sermon on the Mount reveals what life looks like under the reign and rule of God.In this new podcast series from Georgetown Bible Church, we'll take a closer look at Matthew chapters 5 through 7, exploring the historical context, the deeper meaning of Jesus' words, and their practical implications for our lives today.The Sermon on the Mount isn't simply a collection of good moral advice. It's a radical invitation to a completely different way of living—one that reflects the character of our King and the values of His Kingdom.Join us as we discover what it means to be a people shaped by the teachings of Jesus.Welcome to The Sermon on the Mount, a podcast series from Georgetown Bible Church.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!Stress and anxiety have become a regular part of life for so many people. But what happens when the pressure becomes more than we can handle? And what role can our faith play—not just in coping with stress and anxiety, but in finding genuine health and recovery?In this episode, Scott sits down with Rich, an expert in themental health field, to talk about the very real effects stress and anxiety can have on our mental, emotional, and physical health. Drawing from his experience in community healthcare, Rich shares what he has seen, what healthy recovery can look like, and why addressing these struggles honestly matters.Scott and Rich also explore the role of faith in that process—how trusting God, living in Christian community, and embracing both spiritual and practical help can work together as we pursue wholeness.Whether anxiety is something you personally struggle with or you're walking alongside someone who does, we hope this conversation offers some practical help, biblical encouragement, and hope for the journey toward a healthier life.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!In this episode, Scott sits down with Jason for an honest conversation about his personal journey through years of inner struggle, confusion, and cross-dressing—and the freedom he ultimately found through Jesus Christ.Jason shares openly about the battles that were taking place beneath the surface, what drove him to search for answers, and how God patiently worked in his life to bring truth, healing, and a new understanding of his identity.This is more than a story about leaving something behind. It’s a story about discovering something greater—the grace of God, the transforming power of the gospel, and the freedom that comes from learning to see ourselves through the eyes of Christ.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text!In Part 3 of our series, Aliens, AI, and the Future of the World, Scott and Bryan bring the conversation together by looking ahead. With technology advancing rapidly, questions about artificial intelligence growing, and speculation about extraterrestrial life continuing to capture our culture’s imagination, what should Christians expect—and how should we respond?Rather than approaching the future with fear or getting caught up in speculation, Scripture gives us a firm foundation for understanding where history is headed and where our hope belongs.Join Scott and Bryan as they examine the future of our world through a biblical lens and consider what it looks like for followers of Jesus to live with wisdom, discernment, and confidence in an uncertain age.