Transforming Our Lives In Christ

Explanation of the verses regarding John’s disciples, the movement of John, and the disciples coming to faith in Christ.

Last commentary on the raising of the widow’s son of Nain and introduction to section 18-35 concerning St. John the Forerunner’s disciples and Christ.

The story of the raising of the widow of Nain’s son.

Conclusion of the story of the Centurion and his servant and introduction to the raising of the widow of Nain’s son.

The story of the Centurion's faith.

Conclusion of the Sermon on the Plain and Introduction to Chapter 7.

Last section of chapter 6 on hypocrisy.

On mercy and the refusal to judge one’s neighbor.

The Sermon on the Plain.

A walk through each verse and its meaning.

The last beatitudes and the woes.

Second beatitude in the Sermon on the Plain.

Concluding introductory remarks on the Sermon on the Mount, explanation of the first beatitude.

The calling of the 12 and an introduction to the Sermon on the Plain.

The calling of the 12.

Last discussion of the Sabbath controversy and an introduction of verses 12-16, the call of the 12 apostles.

Part 2 of verses 1-5, and part 1 of verses 6-11.

Controversy of the Sabbath, Disciples eating heads of grain.

Last discussion on chapter 5 and opening remarks on chapter 6.

Fr. Evan discusses the final section of chapter 5 where Jesus offers a teaching on fasting and a last parable.