The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Introduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
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Nov 17, 2024 
Jeff Cavins, a renowned Catholic Bible scholar and creator of The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, joins Fr. Mike to dive into the Church period of the Bible. They discuss the foundational moments of the early Church, emphasizing the significance of Rome and the martyrs. The duo explores the roles of Paul and Peter in spreading the Gospel, as well as the key themes in Acts and Revelation. Engaging stories illustrate the Holy Spirit's transformative impact and the challenges early Christians faced, urging listeners to deepen their faith.
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Acts As The Church's Mission Blueprint
- The book of Acts is not merely history but the roadmap for the Church's ongoing mission.
- Peter and Paul mirror Christ's work and model how the Church continues Jesus' ministry.
Preaching Against Rome's Narrative
- The apostles preached into a world shaped by Rome's imperial religion and propaganda.
- Declaring Jesus as Lord directly challenged Caesar's claim to divinity and 'good news.'
Structured Expansion In Acts
- Luke structures Acts around two 'super apostles' with parallel patterns of ministry.
- The narrative flows from witness in Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria and then to the ends of the earth.
