What Does Jesus Mean When He Says to Some, “I Do Not Know You”?

Archdiocese of Washington ^ | 01-19-15 | Msgr. Charles Pope

[defconw]

I would argue that Jesus “knows” us in the most intimate of ways through the Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist.

[editor-surveyor]

It means that you have never been one of his disciples.

You haven’t kept his commandments.

You haven’t fed his sheep.

You haven’t given yourself to him.

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[defconw]

I found it. That sly old Monsignor was singing a relatively new song.

Here it is.

I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are mine; I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are mine. Seek the face of the Lord and long for him: he will bring you his light and his peace. (Refrain)

Seek the face of the Lord and long for him: he will bring you his joy and his hope. (Refrain)

Seek the face of the Lord and long for him: he will bring you his care and his love. (Refrain)

Paraphrase of 1 Jeremiah 31:3, Psalm 24:3

[GilesB]

I agree, there is a lot in the Old Testament; that is exactly what “often” means.

But “a lot” or even “a LOT” does not necessarily mean “usually”.

“Usually” means most of the time, and I am not certain that it would be accurate to say that it is used in that way most of the time.

[Grateful2God]

How are you doing? Hope everything’s ok; even a fender-bender can be a nuisance...

[editor-surveyor]

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>> “usually meant sexual intercourse.” <<

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But definitely not in the case of Matthew 7:23

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[Biggirl]

I think it is based on the Prophet Jeremiah.

[Grateful2God]

"There’s a LOT in the old testament;"

Pun intended?

Just kidding, pardon me! God bless you!

[OneWingedShark]

But definitely not in the case of Matthew 7:23

Yes, that was my point — what I was replying to was the phrase To “know,” in biblical terms.

He said it more richly describes knowing through personal experience — but, again, in biblical terms usually meant sexual intercourse.

[defconw]

You and your puns! ;) That’s a good one! LOL.

[defconw]

Yes. I figured it was old because Monsignor was very old and quite blind and towards the end he just winged it and we followed along as best we could. Some songs he sang were really old and or the lyrics had been changed but it didn’t matter. :)

[Grateful2God]

The man Msgr. refers to reminds me of the rich man who followed the Commandments, but couldn't deal with the idea of selling all his goods, giving to the poor and following Jesus. He makes me sad. When it came down to brass tacks, the poor fellow couldn't bring himself to do it. Jesus asked him in Person, but does He not ask the same of each of us?

Msgr.'s parishioner missed the boat in the same kind of way, and I hope that incident helps him find his God. His parents and grandparents passed down the money and the name, but maybe not necessarily what the Faith was all about. I pray he gets it, and I give Msgr. credit for being so frank.

[chesley]

He meant Rev. Wright, Rev Jackson, Rev. Sharpton, and others of that ilk, and their followers. Among others.

[Grateful2God]

"That’s a good one! LOL."

Doesn't seem as if Lot's father put much thought into naming him, does it? ; )

[defconw]

LOL, maybe he had a Lot of kids?

[Salvation]

You can read the Monsignor’s mind?

[Grateful2God]

One more comment, if I may:

Sometimes people who may attend do get offended when a priest they may often see does not acknowledge them. We need to keep something in mind as Catholics: we have no idea of the Mystery which takes place on the Altar, especially during the Consecration. "Thou art a priest forever, avoiding to the Order of Melchizedek:" time and eternity, God and man, and the prayers of the Communion of Saints come together at that moment: one can only imagine the feelings of the priest at that moment...

St.Pio of Pietrelcina Celebrating Mass

[ealgeone]

And he called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, 30and after he brought them out, he said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" 31They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."…Acts 16:29-31

Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...Acts 2:37-38

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. Eph 2:8-9

[ealgeone]

To “know,” in biblical terms, usually meant sexual intercourse.

Not necessarily....context is your key in knowing what "know" means in a passage.

[Grateful2God]

Lol! Poor Lot! Good one! : )