The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 82: Jesus and the Law (2025)
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Mar 23, 2025 Dive into the fascinating relationship between Jesus and the Old Testament Law. Discover how he is the Author who fulfills rather than abolishes the Law, offering a transformative interpretation. Explore the distinctions between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws, and how Jesus' teachings extend beyond actions to thoughts and intentions. This discussion reveals the profound impact of understanding Jesus’ role on our moral conduct and relationship with the scriptures.
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Jesus and the Law
- Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament law, providing the definitive interpretation.
- He didn't abolish the law but elevated it.
Types of Laws
- Old Testament laws are categorized into temple, kingdom, and moral laws.
- Some laws, like temple laws, are no longer applicable because the context has changed.
Speed Limit Analogy
- Fr. Mike uses a speed limit analogy to explain how laws can cease to exist.
- If a governing body falls, the laws it enacted become irrelevant.