The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2026)
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Jan 9, 2026 Fr. Mike delves into the dramatic tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, exploring Abraham's passionate plea for justice. He shares Lot's hospitality amidst chaos and the striking consequences of divine judgment. The discussion shifts to Job's heartfelt lament over suffering, highlighting the struggle between human agony and divine justice. Listeners are encouraged to seek wisdom as a vital path to understanding God. Intriguing reflections on difficult biblical narratives reveal deeper truths about morality and the complexity of human experience.
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Justice, Not Vengeance
- Fr. Mike highlights that God's action toward Sodom and Gomorrah is about justice, not vengeance.
- Abraham's negotiation shows God's willingness to spare the guilty for the sake of the righteous.
Scripture Presents Wrongdoing Without Always Condemning
- The narrative includes morally troubling actions without endorsing them.
- Fr. Mike notes the Bible shows wrongdoing by reporting consequences, not always explicitly labeling it as wrong.
Origins Of Moabites And Ammonites
- Fr. Mike summarizes Lot's daughters getting their father drunk and conceiving Moab and Ammon.
- He connects those births to later enmity between Moabites, Ammonites, and Israel.
