The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 324: The Name of Jesus (2024)
Nov 19, 2024
Peter’s miraculous healing of a lame man showcases the power of faith in Jesus. The importance of belief, repentance, and divine grace is emphasized through Abraham’s example. The podcast also delves into how suffering plays a significant role in our lives, with God using our trials to restore and transform us. Miracles bridge the gap between faith and healing, revealing the profound love of God that transcends divisions within the early Christian community.
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Lame Beggar Healed At The Temple
- Peter and John encounter a man lame from birth and tell him, "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise and walk."
- The man immediately walks, leaps, and praises God, demonstrating dramatic physical restoration.
Abraham's Faith Precedes Ritual
- Paul points to Abraham as the model: righteousness came by faith before circumcision.
- Faith, not ritual law, guarantees the promise and makes Abraham father of all believers.
Justification Brings Peace And Hope
- Being justified by faith brings peace with God and access to grace through Jesus Christ.
- This justification gives believers hope of sharing in God's glory.
