Daily Gospel Exegesis

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850pLuke 9: 43b-45 - 'They were afraid to ask him what he meant.'Got a Bible question? Send an email to logicalbiblestudy@gmail.com, and it will be answered in an upcoming episode!

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850pLuke 9: 18-22 - 'You are the Christ of God.'Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraphs:- 2600 (in 'Jesus prays') - The Gospel according to St. Luke emphasizes the action of the Holy Spirit and the meaning of prayer in Christ's ministry. Jesus prays before the decisive moments of his mission: before his Father's witness to him during his baptism and Transfiguration, and before his own fulfillment of the Father's plan of love by his Passion. He also prays before the decisive moments involving the mission of his apostles: at his election and call of the Twelve, before Peter's confession of him as "the Christ of God," and again that the faith of the chief of the Apostles may not fail when tempted. Jesus' prayer before the events of salvation that the Father has asked him to fulfill is a humble and trusting commitment of his human will to the loving will of the Father.Got a Bible question? Send an email to logicalbiblestudy@gmail.com, and it will be answered in an upcoming episode!

Delve into the intriguing perception of Jesus through the eyes of Herod Antipas. Explore why some believed Jesus was John the Baptist returned and the cultural implications behind this belief. Examine expectations surrounding figures like Elijah and the prophets. Discover Herod's troubled reaction to John’s death and his curiosity about Jesus. The discussion also touches on scholarly interpretations of Jesus' avoidance of Herod and their eventual meeting at the trial. A thought-provoking analysis of identity and reputation unfolds!

The discussion dives into Luke 9:1-6, where Jesus empowers the Twelve with authority to heal and preach the kingdom of God. Listeners learn about the significance of taking nothing for their journey, emphasizing reliance on God. The hosts analyze specific restrictions on travel items, reinforcing the call for minimalism. They explore the idea of housing, encouraging hospitality, and explain the act of shaking dust off as a symbolic judgment for those who reject their message. The session also connects this history to current apostolic authority and evangelization.

Discover the thought-provoking insights on the meaning of family in Luke 8:19-21. The discussion dives into the context of Jesus' teachings, emphasizing that true kinship lies in hearing and acting upon God's word. Explore the portrayal of Mary and her role as a model disciple, while unraveling the definition of 'brothers' in a spiritual sense. Gain a deeper understanding of how Jesus redefined relationships beyond bloodlines, inviting listeners to rethink their connection with faith and community.

Illuminate your understanding of Jesus' riveting lamp metaphor! Discover the significance of sharing the Gospel message and why unintentional neglect can carry serious consequences. Dive into the deeper meanings behind having faith and the promise of abundance for those who embrace the light. Tune in for a thought-provoking take on these profound teachings from Luke.

To support the ministry and get access to exclusive content, go to: http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudyLuke 16: 1-13 - 'You cannot be the slave of both God and money.'Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraphs:- 952 (In 'Communion in Spiritual Goods') - “They had everything in common.” “Everything the true Christian has is to be regarded as a good possessed in common with everyone else. All Christians should be ready and eager to come to the help of the needy . . . and of their neighbors in want.” A Christian is a steward of the Lord’s goods.- 2424 (In 'The Social Doctrine of the Church') - A theory that makes profit the exclusive norm and ultimate end of economic activity is morally unacceptable. The disordered desire for money cannot but produce perverse effects. It is one of the causes of the many conflicts which disturb the social order.Got a Bible question? Send an email to logicalbiblestudy@gmail.com, and it will be answered in an upcoming episode!

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudyFor complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850pMatthew 9: 9-13 - 'It is not the healthy who need the doctor, but the sick.'Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraphs:- 581 (in 'Jesus and the Law') - The Jewish people and their spiritual leaders viewed Jesus as a rabbi. He often argued within the framework of rabbinical interpretation of the Law. Yet Jesus could not help but offend the teachers of the Law, for he was not content to propose his interpretation alongside theirs but taught the people "as one who had authority, and not as their scribes" In Jesus, the same Word of God that had resounded on Mount Sinai to give the written Law to Moses, made itself heard anew on the Mount of the Beatitudes. Jesus did not abolish the Law but fulfilled it by giving its ultimate interpretation in a divine way: "You have heard that it was said to the men of old. . . But I say to you. . ."With this same divine authority, he disavowed certain human traditions of the Pharisees that were "making void the word of God"- 589 (in 'Jesus and Israel's faith in the one God and Saviour') - Jesus gave scandal above all when he identified his merciful conduct toward sinners with God's own attitude toward them. He went so far as to hint that by sharing the table of sinners he was admitting them to the messianic banquet (abbreviated).- 2100 (in 'Sacrifice') - Outward sacrifice, to be genuine, must be the expression of spiritual sacrifice: "The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit...." The prophets of the Old Covenant often denounced sacrifices that were not from the heart or not coupled with love of neighbor. Jesus recalls the words of the prophet Hosea: "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice" (abbreviated).Got a Bible question? Send an email to logicalbiblestudy@gmail.com, and it will be answered in an upcoming episode!

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850pLuke 8: 4-15 - 'The parable of the sower.'Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraphs:- 2731 (in 'Facing Difficulties in Prayer') - Another difficulty, especially for those who sincerely want to pray, is dryness. Dryness belongs to contemplative prayer when the heart is separated from God, with no taste for thoughts, memories, and feelings, even spiritual ones. This is the moment of sheer faith clinging faithfully to Jesus in his agony and in his tomb. "Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if dies, it bears much fruit." If dryness is due to the lack of roots, because the word has fallen on rocky soil, the battle requires conversion.- 1151 (in 'Signs and Symbols') - Signs taken up by Christ. In his preaching the Lord Jesus often makes use of the signs of creation to make known the mysteries of the Kingdom of God (abbreviated).- 2847 (in 'And Lead us not into Temptation') - The Holy Spirit makes us discern between trials, which are necessary for the growth of the inner man, and temptation, which leads to sin and death. We must also discern between being tempted and consenting to temptation. Finally, discernment unmasks the lie of temptation, whose object appears to be good, a "delight to the eyes" and desirable, when in reality its fruit is death. God does not want to impose the good, but wants free beings.... There is a certain usefulness to temptation. No one but God knows what our soul has received from him, not even we ourselves. But temptation reveals it in order to teach us to know ourselves, and in this way we discover our evil inclinations and are obliged to give thanks for the goods that temptation has revealed to us.- 368 (in 'Body and Soul but Truly One') - The spiritual tradition of the Church also emphasizes the heart, in the biblical sense of the depths of one's being, where the person decides for or against God.- 2668 (in 'Prayer to Jesus') - The invocation of the holy name of Jesus is the simplest way of praying always. When the holy name is repeated often by a humbly attentive heart, the prayer is not lost by heaping up empty phrases, but holds fast to the word and "brings forth fruit with patience." This prayer is possible "at all times" because it is not one occupation among others but the only occupation: that of loving God, which animates and transfigures every action in Christ Jesus.Got a Bible question? Send an email to logicalbiblestudy@gmail.com, and it will be answered in an upcoming episode!

The podcast delves into Luke 8:1-3, highlighting the influential women supporting Jesus' ministry, including Mary Magdalene and Joanna. It explores the social implications of their inclusion, challenging norms of the time. The discussion underscores the importance of these women's roles in spreading the Kingdom message and reflects on the impact on apostleship. The host provides insightful context about Jesus' Galilean ministry and how it reshaped perceptions about gender in faith leadership.