DeepSummary
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses chapters 5 and 6 of the Gospel of Mark, along with Psalm 21. He focuses on Jesus' power to cast out demons, emphasizing that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for souls. Fr. Mike explains that after the fall, the world is under the dominion of Satan, and Jesus' exorcisms represent him taking back the Father's kingdom from the evil one.
Fr. Mike highlights Jesus' compassion for the people, who were like sheep without a shepherd. He also examines the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000, pointing out that Jesus instructs the disciples to give the people something to eat, even when they have little. Fr. Mike encourages listeners to offer what they have to Jesus, who will bless it and enable them to distribute it.
The episode also covers the healing of Jairus' daughter and the woman with a hemorrhage, as well as the beheading of John the Baptist. Fr. Mike emphasizes Jesus' reassurance to "not be afraid" and his power over both the physical and spiritual realms.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Jesus' exorcisms represent him taking back the Father's kingdom from the dominion of Satan.
- The world has been under the dominion of Satan since the fall, and Jesus came to fight against the evil one.
- Jesus had compassion for the people, who were like sheep without a shepherd.
- Although the disciples had little, Jesus instructed them to give the people something to eat, demonstrating his ability to bless and multiply their offerings.
- Jesus encourages his followers to "not be afraid" and to trust in his power and provision.
- Exorcisms have been a part of the Christian tradition since the beginning, and are still practiced in the Catholic Church, including in the rite of baptism.
- Jesus' ministry involved not only preaching and teaching, but also healing and exorcising demons, demonstrating his authority over both the physical and spiritual realms.
- Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of seeing the world through the lens of Scripture and understanding the biblical worldview.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Every single exorcism is Jesus taking back the father's kingdom from the evil one.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
- “And so what has to happen is these exorcisms. In fact, you know, I don't know if you know this, but in the rite of baptism, in the Catholic Church, there is a rite of exorcism.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
- “And it's just so powerful, like to recognize that because they were like sheep without a shepherd and he's the good shepherd.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
- “And Jesus speaks to you today, just like he speaks to me, and he is speaking to me through his word. Do not be afraid.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
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Episode Information
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
6/4/24
As we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today's readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21.
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