00:00We often deceive ourselves into thinking that Jesus was always surrounded by crowds.
00:22that dragged him along. No. Although he was interested in the whole town, his pastoral vision was not
00:29not merely to spread teachings far and wide, but to train the pastors who
00:34They were to tend to, care for, and serve the sheep. Jesus' priority was to finish the process.
00:42He wanted to leave the model perfected for all his disciples.
00:49We would have a frame of reference to guide us in our pastoral work. I, for example,
00:57I consecrate myself to them. I offer the sacrifice so that they too may be consecrated in the
01:03"Truth," he confessed at the Last Supper. Jesus consecrated himself body and soul to mold twelve
01:10that, being like him, they could continue through time and spread his salvific work throughout space.
01:18Because the task of harvesting the grain, already ripe in the fields, was urgent. He knew how to invest
01:25and capitalize on the little time he had. He wasn't interested in serious production, nor in the
01:31It's not the large number of followers, but their quality. Clearly, Jesus had a strategy.
01:38not only to train disciples, but also to empower them to become, in turn,
01:44trainers of new disciples. The preferential option of Jesus' pastoral work was
01:51the formation of disciples. Therefore, any collaboration in establishing and extending
01:59The kingdom must be based on the formation of authentic disciples of Jesus. In the
02:06In the Gospel of Saint Matthew, chapter 28, verses 18 and 20, we see the great commission highlighted.
02:14entrusted by Jesus to his followers. Go and make disciples of all nations. Evangelizing is not
02:23It is not reduced to the communication of a message, not even to talking about Jesus, but it is a
02:30The sculptor's task: to form disciples of Jesus, who in turn will form other disciples. When
02:38Jesus preached, and the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them how
02:44One who has authority, and not like his scribes. Matthew 7:28-29. Author's commentary
02:53The first Gospel reveals how profoundly Christ's teaching impacted the multitudes
03:00when he preached the Sermon on the Mount. And not only that multitude, but also...
03:06Throughout the centuries, generation after generation, has felt the same dramatic impact of this
03:13This teaching remains relevant, even though almost two thousand years have passed since
03:21that was preached. We are not exaggerating when we say that Jesus is a teacher without equal, a source
03:29inexhaustible. These are just some of the teaching principles in the ministry of Christ that have
03:35It has impacted my life and the lives of many others within the wonderful plan He offers us. I encourage you.
03:42so that they don't just listen and see what many observe, but that they get closer to the
03:49person of Jesus. Are you willing? Or do you want to actively help your community grow in
03:58What is this clear and critical purpose for the church? Let us prepare our lives and ask Jesus
04:05May He guide us in this arduous task. See you at our next session. May the peace of Christ abound in your heart.
