{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Beatitudes &amp; the Upside-Down Kingdom","description":"Welcome to the table! In this episode of our series on Matthew: The Way of the Kingdom of Heaven.&amp;nbsp;Julie and Kimberly continue their journey through the Sermon on the Mount, settling into the opening words of Jesus in the Beatitudes. Together, they reflect on how these familiar verses reveal the heart of the kingdom of heaven\u2014an upside-down kingdom built on grace, humility, mercy, and transformation. The conversation explores how the Beatitudes are not separate categories of believers, but a complete portrait of kingdom character that Jesus forms in all His followers. Julie and Kimberly wrestle honestly with past misunderstandings, religious baggage, and the tension of learning to live out the message of Jesus in a world shaped by performance, fear, and self-protection. In This Episode  Why the Beatitudes may be the \u201cnew Ten Commandments\u201d for kingdom living The connection between Jesus on the mountain and Moses on Mount Sinai  Understanding \u201cpoor in spirit\u201d as the starting place of grace Why the Beatitudes build upon one another as a unified picture of discipleship  Wrestling with persecution, suffering, and joy in the kingdom of heaven  Honest reflections on church culture, vulnerability, and creating safe spaces for broken people The importance of confession, authenticity, and spiritual renewal in the church  Personal reflections on which Beatitude resonates most deeply right now   Scripture Discussed   Matthew 5:1\u201312 \u2014 The Beatitudes  Philippians 2 \u2014 The attitude of Christ  Psalms 27 \u2014 Seeking the face of God  Exodus 24 \u2014 Covenant at Mount Sinai   Thanks for listening! We'd love for you to share this episode with a friend. Whether you've been following Jesus for years, are just getting started, or are simply considering it, you're invited to join us at the study table. Subscribe to my Table 2 Newsletter for study reflections, and visit Flourish Ministry for free resources. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jesus. ","author_name":"Flipping Tables","author_url":"https:\/\/flourishministry.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41036930\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201254820"}