The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 335: Run the Race (2024)
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Nov 30, 2024 Paul and Barnabas face both support and fierce opposition while preaching the gospel, showcasing faith and resilience. The discussion highlights the importance of pursuing spiritual goals with the discipline of an athlete. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on moral integrity and the fickleness of human admiration experienced by the apostles. Fr. Mike emphasizes finding strength in community during tribulations and striving toward the eternal rewards of a life devoted to God.
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Healing and Fickleness
- In Lystra, a man crippled from birth was healed by Paul and Barnabas.
- People then tried to worship them as gods, highlighting human fickleness.
Preparing for Tribulations
- Never expect the world to love you if you follow Jesus.
- Prepare for suffering and tribulations as part of the Christian journey.
Suffering and Salvation
- Entering God's kingdom requires going through many tribulations.
- This suffering is necessary and common to all believers.