The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2025)
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Sep 16, 2025 Fr. Mike explores the dynamic teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, revealing how Jesus fulfills the old testament law. He emphasizes that the heart's intentions are the true source of our actions, linking internal purity with moral integrity. The discussion also highlights the transformative power of scripture and the profound value of genuine friendship. Ultimately, listeners are invited to engage with the message of mercy and community, discovering that Jesus is the remedy for our sins and the secret to holiness.
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Value Rare Faithful Friends
- Fr. Mike recalls the painful but invaluable lesson that some friends are only for a season.
- He urges gratitude when you find a rare, faithful friend who 'sticks closer than a brother.'
Jesus Fulfills The Law
- Jesus presents the Sermon on the Mount as the fulfillment, not abolition, of the law and prophets.
- Christianity completes Jewish covenantal hope rather than replacing its heritage.
Sin Starts In The Heart
- Jesus diagnoses sin at the level of the heart, not merely the external act.
- The deeper problem is a broken heart that makes sinful actions an option.