The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024)
Sep 15, 2024
Explore the profound teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus redefines righteousness through the Beatitudes. Discover how meekness, mercy, and spiritual values shape our lives and relationships. Delve into the transformative power of true friendship and the call to be 'salt' and 'light' in this world. Learn about the new Law that emphasizes heart transformation and sincere faith over mere appearance. Ultimately, understand that living in God's perfect will is the secret to holiness.
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The New Law
- Jesus, like Moses, ascended a mountain to deliver a new law, fulfilling the old.
- This new law focuses on the heart, diagnosing sin's root cause and offering Jesus as the remedy.
Fulfillment, Not Abolition
- Jesus' teachings are not a break from Judaism, but a fulfillment.
- Christianity stems from God's covenant with the Jewish people, inheriting their heritage.
The Heart of the Matter
- Jesus addresses the heart's desires as the root of sin, going beyond mere actions.
- He offers himself as the remedy, conforming our hearts to his love and abnormal way of living.