The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024)
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Sep 20, 2024 Fr. Mike delves into the powerful parables told by Jesus in Jerusalem, stressing the importance of living out God’s Word rather than just preaching it. He confronts the hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees, highlighting their disconnect from true justice and mercy. Themes of civic versus divine responsibility are explored, alongside profound messages about resurrection and vigilance for the end times. Listeners are challenged to reflect on their authenticity in faith and the core teachings of Jesus.
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Parable of the Marriage Feast
- Jesus tells the parable of the marriage feast, where invited guests refuse to attend the king's son's wedding.
- The king then invites everyone, but a man without a wedding garment is expelled, symbolizing the importance of proper dispositions for entering God's kingdom.
Sadducees Question Resurrection
- The Sadducees, who deny resurrection, question Jesus about a woman married to seven brothers.
- Jesus clarifies that there's no marriage in heaven and uses Exodus to prove resurrection, even though the Sadducees only accept the first five books.
Preaching Without Practice
- Jesus advises to follow the scribes' and Pharisees' teachings but not their actions, as they preach but don't practice.
- This applies to all authority figures, urging us to discern between their teachings and their conduct.