Thursday, April 7, 2022

Video - Romans chapter 11

 




Audio script

11/Romans, Chapter Eleven.

Romans Chapter 11


1. 11:1-10 The remnant



11/1, THE REMNANT. Not all Jews rejected Jesus. There was a group like Paul who accepted Jesus as the Messiah/Savior. OT passages are proof of this.

The Jews (circle/line) accepted Jesus (triangle/cross) as

Messiah (crown/triangle/cross).

  

2. 11:11-16 The salvation of the Gentiles



11/2, THE SALVATION OF THE GENTILES. The Jews rejection of Jesus has been providential in that the apostles turned from them to the Gentiles. The Gentiles are not to be proud.

The Jews (circle/line) rejection of Jesus (crown/triangle/cross) resulted in the apostles (cross) turned to the Gentiles (circle). 

 

3. 11:17-24 The olive tree



11/3, THE OLIVE TREE. The Gentiles who have been made members of God’s family are not to look down on the Jews who will some

day accept Jesus as the Messiah/Savior.

The Gentiles (circle) should not look down on the Jews (circle/line) who will someday accept Jesus (crown/triangle/cross) as Messiah/Savior. 

 

4. 11:25-29 Israel to be saved



11/4, ISRAEL TO BE SAVED. Israel’s unbelief is used to help the Gentiles to believe in Jesus. Israel will eventually be saved. In God’s plan mercy is to be shown to all.

The Jews (circle/line) rejection of Jesus (crown/triangle/cross) will eventually accept Jesus (crown/triangle/cross) as Messiah/Savior. 

 

5. 11:30-36 God’s mercy



11/5, GOD’S MERCY. All Jews and Gentiles as a group have been unfaithful to God who uses this infidelity to show to all of them his mercy and to show what kind of God he really is.

The Gentiles (circle) and Jews (circle/line) have been unfaithful to God (crown/triangle/cross) yet God is merciful to them (heart/Gentile/Jew).


Link to Romans Chapter 11 notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11KMwdQ2Wt0lT5k8-LTtBefh-DfJ3vPsn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100932535101609714655&rtpof=true&sd=true

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Video - Romans chapter 10

 


Audio script

10/Romans, Chapter Ten.

Romans Chapter 10


1. 10:1-4 The Jew’s failure



10/1, THE JEWS’ FAILURE. Paul is sad about the failure of the Jews. They missed the real meaning of God’s saving power and thus refused to follow it.

Paul is sad (face) about the Jewish rejection (middle figure) of God’s (triangle) saving power (kneeling figure).

 

 2. 10:5-9 The new way to forgiveness



10/2, THE NEW WAY TO FORGIVENESS. The new way is easy. One only has to believe in his heart and say it with his mouth that Jesus is the Messiah, savior.

One must believe in the heart (heart/crown) and say it with his mouth (crown/face) that Jesus (triangle/cross) is the Messiah (crown).

  

3. 10:10-13 What to believe



10/3, WHAT TO BELIEVE. Jews and Gentiles will be saved if they believe in their heart and confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord, Son of God.

Gentiles and Jews (circle/ circle and line) must believe (heart) and say (face) Jesus is Lord and Son of God (crown/ triangle with cross).

 

 4. 10:14-17 The preaching of the Gospel



10/4, THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL. The word has been preached to the Jews. They have heard it but not all the Jews have accepted the good news.

The gospel (square/cross) was preached to the Jews (circle/line) but some have rejected it (hands up/triangle/cross).

  

5. 10:18-21 Obeying the Gospel


10/5, OBEYING THE GOSPEL. The Gentiles heard, understood and accepted Jesus. The Jews also heard, understood but rejected Jesus as being the Messiah, savior.

The Gentiles (circle) accepted the gospel (square/cross) but the Jews (circle/line) rejected the gospel (square/cross).


Link to Romans Chapter 10 notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dEKOKJnqzLZWt4w3bDaLfL96s_MSCDGJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100932535101609714655&rtpof=true&sd=true

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Video - Romans chapter 9


Audio script

9/Romans, Chapter Nine.

Romans Chapter 9



1. 9:1-5 Paul loves the Jews



9/1, PAUL LOVES THE JEWS. Though the Jews as a s whole rejected Jesus as the Messiah, Paul loves them as a people blessed by God with 7 blessings.

The Jews (circle/line) rejected Jesus (triangle/cross) but Paul (cross) loved them (circle/line).

 

 2. 9:6-13 Israel’s rejection



9/2, ISRAEL’S REJECTION. This does not mean God’s promise has failed. The OT promises were not made to Israel in the sense of physical descent but to the Israel of faith.

God’s (triangle) promises to Israel did not fail (big/ line/circle/line). God (triangle) promises were to the Israel (circle/line) of faith (connected lines).

 

 3. 9:14-24 God as a potter



9/3, GOD AS A POTTER. This example shows God as creator and governor of the universe. It stressed God’s power, dominion and freedom.

God (triangle) is like a potter (vase) who controls (man) the world (circle/lines).

 

4. 9:25-29 Hosea and Isaiah



9/4, HOSEA AND ISAIAH. Hosea’s words (v.25-26) speak about God’s election and his choice of those who were unworthy to be chosen. Isaiah said some Jews (a remnant) chose Jesus.

Some Jews (circle/line) rejected Jesus (circle/line) some Jews (circle/line) accepted Jesus (triangle/cross).

 

 

5. 9:30-33 Conversion of the Gentiles



9/5, CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. The Gentiles were converted because they beloved in Jesus. Most Jews failed to be converted because they failed to believe in Jesus.

Some Jews (circle/line) rejected Jesus (triangle/cross) and some Jews (circle/line) believed Jesus (triangle/cross).


Link to Romans Chapter 9 notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J1vIBDeVHxB_3Wi74TcCoUPKi1B02OdD/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100932535101609714655&rtpof=true&sd=true

Monday, April 4, 2022

Video - Romans chapter 8


 

Audio script
8/Romans, Chapter Eight.

Romans Chapter 8



1. 8:1-4 Living as a Christian



8/1, LIVING AS A CHRISTIAN. Cooperation with the grace of God given at baptism is necessary for one to live a Christian life.

A Christian (cross) with God’s grace (triangle) leads a Christian life (road of life).

 

2. 8:5-13 Flesh and spirit



8/2, FLESH AND SPIRIT. If one lives according to the flesh, that is whose motivation in life is a self-centered interest, will die spiritually. To live by the spirit, one will live spiritually.

The Christian (cross) who’s lives by the flesh will, die spiritually (man in casket). The Christian (cross) with God’s help (triangle) will live spiritually (raised hands).

 

3. 8:14-17 Adopted children of God

 



8/3, ADOPTED CHILDREN OF GOD. The Spirit gives new life and establishes the relationship of an adopted son and heir and taken into the family of God, the Catholic Church.

The Spirit (triangle) makes the Catholic (cross) and adopted child of God (triangle/ cross/two lines) and a member of the Catholic Church (triangle/crosses/ two lines).

 

4. 8:18-27 Created world

 



8/4, THE CREATED WORLD. God, though he cursed the ground because of Adam’s sin, still gave it a hope of sharing in human redemption or liberation.

God (triangle) though cursed the world (line through) the circle (world) gave it (circle) hope of liberation (lines).

 

5. 8:28-39 Love of Christ




8/5, LOVE OF CHRIST. No dangers or troubles of life can make the true Christian forget the love of Christ made known to human beings in his death and resurrection.

No troubles (hammer) can make the Christian (cross) forget the love (heart) of Christ (triangle/cross) because of his death and resurrection (cross/raised hands).


Link to Romans Chapter 8 notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AWFqyh7E44aATCaIiJAiV9glHddxZv7j/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100932535101609714655&rtpof=true&sd=true

Sunday, April 3, 2022

Video - Romans chapter 7


 

Audio script
7/Romans, Chapter Seven.

Romans Chapter 7


1. 7:1-3 The law binds only the living



7/1, THE LAW BINDS ONLY THE LIVING. The Christian who has died “through the body of Christ” is no longer bound to the mosaic law.

The Christian (cross) is no longer bound to the mosaic law (line/two tablets).

 

2. 7:4-6 A wife and her husband



7/2, A WIFE AND HER HUSBAND. A wife is freed by the death of her husband. The law’s obligation ceases when death occurs since the Christian has experienced death. The law has no claim on her.

A married couple (cross) and deceased husband (line) frees the wife (raised hands).

  

3. 7:7-12 The law is holy and good



7/3, THE LAW IS HOLY AND GOOD. Sin used the holy mosaic law as a tool to deceive human beings to sin resulting in their spiritual death.

Sin (square/x) used the mosaic law (two tablets) to deceive humans (line).

  

4. 7:13-20 The conflict in man




7/4, THE CONFLICT IN MAN. The Christian does what he detests. Sin in man is reasonable because of the evil human beings do.

The Christian (cross) has good (square with four lines) and evil (square/x) but chooses evil rather than good (line/square with four lines).

  

5. 7:21-25 The reasoning self and the carnal self



7/5, THE REASONING SELF AND THE CARNAL SELF. The reasoning self obeys God’s law in contrast to the carnal self. The person enslaved to sin needs God’s grace.

The Christian (cross) obeys God’s law (two tablets) but the sinner (square, x) disobeys God’s law (line/two tablets).


Link to Romans Chapter 7 notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XUSmZsYxtfp8wJl6XzQbNdq2X8PQI3Fi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100932535101609714655&rtpof=true&sd=true

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Video - Romans chapter 6

 




Audio script
6/Romans, Chapter Six.

Romans Chapter 6




1. 6:1-4 The effects of baptism


 

6/1, THE EFFECTS OF BAPTISM. Descending into the water is a symbol of our dying to sin. Ascending from the water is a symbol of our new eternal life.

The pagan (circle) descends into the baptismal water and ascends baptized (cross).

  

2. 6:5-11 Freedom from sin



6/2, FREEDOM FROM SIN. At baptism the “old man” under sin dies and the “new man” lives in union with Christ and is liberated through Christ from sin.

The pagan dies (line) and Jesus (triangle/cross) gives the baptized new life (hands raised).

 

 3. 6:12-14 Resist sin



6/3, RESIST SIN. Though the Christian has been baptized and freed from sin, the Christian can be tempted and sin. Christians are to be instruments in God’s service.

The Christian (cross) must resist sin (line/square/x), and serve God (cross).

 

4. 6:15-20 Slaves to God



 

6/4, SLAVES TO GOD. The Christian formerly a slave to sin through baptism has become a slave/servant to God. The Christian is now dedicated to the service of God.

The pagan (circle) was a slave to sin (square/x) is now a Christian (cross) and dedicated to service of God (large cross).

 

5. 6:21-25 Different rewards



 

6/5, DIFFERENT REWARDS. The slave of sin receives physical and spiritual death. The slave/servant of God receives eternal life.

The slave of sin (man holding sin square/x) dies (laying figure) and Christian (cross) has eternal life (hands raised).


Link to Romans Chapter 6 notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10S9FJHkeof0HvG_SvaaoTy_9IeTRA-v2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100932535101609714655&rtpof=true&sd=true

Friday, April 1, 2022

Video - Romans chapter 5


 

Audio script
5/Romans, Chapter Five.

Romans Chapter 5




1. 5:1-5 The effects of justification


 

5/1 THE EFFECTS OF JUSTIFICATION. One has peace with God in place of hostility, hope in the glory of God and the love of God through the Holy Spirit.

The Christian (cross), has peace (heart) and hope of the glory of God (raised hands and lines).

 

2. 5:6-11 Christ’s death for us


 

5/2, CHRIST’s DEATH FOR US.  Christ died for us when we were still sinners. This death proves God’s love for us and saves us from God’s punishment.

The sinner (square/x) through Christ’s death (cross) proves God’s love for us (cross/ raised hands).

 

3. 5: 12-14 Adam and Christ


 

5/3, ADAM AND CHRIST. Sin came into the world through Adam which affected all human beings. Forgiveness (justification) and eternal life came through Christ.

Adam (circle) brought sin (square/x) and Jesus (triangle/cross) brought salvation (cross/raised hands).

  

4. 5:15-18 Christ brings us pardon


 

5/4, CHRIST BRINGS US PARDON. Just as Adam’s sin condemned all, Christ’s death and resurrection brought pardon and eternal life to all.

Adam (circle) brought death (line) to all but Jesus (triangle/cross) brought eternal life to all (cross/raised hands).

 

5. 5:19-21 Adam’s sin and Christ’s obedience


 

5/5, ADAM’SIN AND CHRIST’s OBEDIENCE. Adam’s sin caused all to be separated from God. Christ’s obedience made all righteous, that is their sins were forgiven.


Link to Romans Chapter 5 notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1luVhphldvnu5apOMEBBHg9Q7aInSU9ms/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100932535101609714655&rtpof=true&sd=true

25A Sunday homily (20 September 2026) The parable of the two sons

  26A SUNDAY HOMILY, MATTHEW 21:28-32,  Sept 27, 2026 By Fr. Vincent Cirbelli, MM   1. STORY John wanted to open a small restauran...