Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How the Sermon on the Mount radically redefines righteousness, challenges religious legalism, and reshapes the political imagination of the church. In part five of the Sermon on the Mount series, Mike and Tim unpack Matthew 5:17–20—one of the most theologically and politically rich passages in the entire Gospel. What does it mean for Jesus to "fulfill" the law and prophets? Why is he so adamant about not "abolishing" the Torah? And how does this reframe our understanding of justice, righteousness, and political engagement in the kingdom of God? The conversation explores Jesus' use of rabbinic language, corrects popular misunderstandings about the Old Testament, and calls out modern-day examples of misuse of Scripture in political discourse. From culture war Christianity to selective Bible quoting, this episode holds a mirror to the American church and invites a deeper allegiance to the way of Jesus. Key Takeaways: • Jesus as Fulfillment of Torah – Understanding how Jesus reinterprets and embodies the Torah, n