The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 178: Called Back (2024)
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Jun 26, 2024 Fr. Mike discusses Jehu's partial following of God, Amos's prophecy calling for repentance, and the importance of wholehearted devotion. The readings cover political intrigue, divine judgments, prophetic warnings, consequences of unrighteous deeds, and a call to true worship.
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Jehu's Actions
- Jehu eliminated Ahab's 70 sons and all who posed a threat to his rule.
- He deceptively killed Baal worshippers, but didn't restore true worship.
Jehu's Partial Obedience
- Jehu eliminated Baal worship but didn't restore true worship to the Lord God.
- He's considered a bad king because he only partially followed God.
Amos's Prophecies
- Amos prophesied against surrounding nations, Judah, and Israel.
- He called out Judah's false worship and Israel's injustice to the poor.