The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2025)

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Aug 8, 2025
Fr. Mike beautifully connects the prophecy in Isaiah 61 to its fulfillment by Jesus in Luke 4. He delves into the significance of the Sabbath as a covenant sign with God, highlighting its importance for worship and community. The discussion on divine justice in Ezekiel reveals the balance of God's wrath and mercy, with a hopeful promise of restoration. Through rich imagery, listeners are encouraged to embrace themes of comfort, renewal, and the joyful blessings found in faith, even amid suffering.
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Jesus Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy

  • Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus when he reads it in the synagogue in Luke 4, announcing his mission to bring good news to the afflicted.
  • This passage promises healing, liberty, justice, and an everlasting covenant from God.
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God’s Love for Jerusalem

  • Isaiah 62 emphasizes God's relentless commitment to restore and glorify Jerusalem, no longer calling it forsaken or desolate.
  • God rejoices over Jerusalem like a bridegroom over a bride, symbolizing a renewed covenant and joy.
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Sabbath as Covenant Sign

  • Ezekiel 20 recounts Israel's repeated rebellion and profaning of the Sabbath, despite God's covenant and statutes.
  • The Sabbath is presented as a vital sign of God's covenant, meant for sanctification and rest.
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