The Gospel of Matthew
Congratulations on completing the section on the Exile! We now come to our third "Messianic Checkpoint" with the Gospel according to Matthew. Read and reflect on the story of Jesus as we continue to dive into the Bible with Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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1Intro to MatthewJeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique.
Messianic Checkpoint 3: Begin Here39 min
2Day 258: The Kingdom is HereLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry.
Sep 15: Matthew 1-4; Proverbs 18:17-2025 min
3Day 259: Sermon on the MountLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus' teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law.
Sep 16: Matthew 5-7; Proverbs 18:21-2427 min
4Day 260: Carrying the CrossLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus' divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Sep 17: Matthew 8-10; Proverbs 19:1-425 min
5Day 261: Ornate SoulsLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls.
Sep 18: Matthew 11-13; Proverbs 19:5-829 min
6Day 262: Miracle WorkerLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of Jesus's miracles and reinforces that He is truly the Son of God who has power over matter.
Sep 19: Matthew 14-17; Proverbs 19:9-1228 min
7Day 263: Father's GenerosityLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew, such as the parable of the lost sheep and the merciful servant.
Sep 20: Matthew 18-21; Proverbs 19:13-1628 min
8Day 264: PreachingLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, focusing on the dangers of preaching God's Word without practicing it.
Sep 21: Matthew 22-24; Proverbs 19:17-2026 min
9Day 265: Sins of OmissionLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell.
Sep 22: Matthew 25-26; Proverbs 19:21-2426 min
10Day 266: Son of the FatherLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ's passion, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth.
Sep 23: Matthew 27-28; Proverbs 19:25-2923 min