Are you called to be a shepherd? In this week's "Know Before You Go" reflection, Father Scott Steinkerchner, OP, joins us from the Catholic Theological Society of America convention in St. Louis to dive deep into the symbolic and theological layers of the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
From Moses on Mount Sinai to Jesus summoning the twelve disciples, we explore how God’s promise of being a "special possession" evolved. Father Scott breaks down the history of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, the significance of the "Lost Tribes," and how Jesus reestablishes a New Israel where no one is excluded.
The message is clear: the harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few. We aren't just looking for guidance in this world; we need shepherds to guide us toward eternal life. Will you heed the call to help gather others and lead them toward heaven?
**In this video, we explore:**
* **Exodus & Covenant:** What it means to be God’s "special treasure."
* **Historical Context:** The fall of the Northern Tribes and the Babylonian exile.
* **Matthew’s Gospel:** Why the number 12 is vital for the restoration of Israel.
* **Apostolization:** The meaning behind being "sent" by Jesus.
* **Theology of St. Paul:** How Christ’s resurrection restores our life for eternity.
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**TIMESTAMPS:**
0:00 - Introduction from St. Louis
0:32 - Exodus: Moses and the Special Possession
1:12 - Psalm: The Sheep of His Flock
1:42 - History: The Dispersal of the Ten Tribes
2:32 - Gospel of Matthew: Pity for the Crowds
3:07 - The Harvest and the Summoning of the Twelve
3:51 - Disciples vs. Apostles: What’s the difference?
4:21 - Symbolism of the 12 Tribes & The New Israel
5:52 - Romans: Christ Dying for the Ungodly
6:42 - Destroying Death, Restoring Life
7:25 - The Need for Shepherds for Heaven
7:45 - The Call: Will you be a shepherd?
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