The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2025)
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Sep 2, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into the last chapter of Daniel, showcasing how he remains faithful in exile. Listeners are reminded of God's unyielding love and new covenant promises, as outlined in Jeremiah. The discussion highlights Daniel's courage against adversity, including his miraculous time in the lion's den. The insights bridge ancient texts to modern faith challenges, emphasizing the importance of community and prayer in navigating life's storms.
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Restoration Includes Forgiveness And Knowledge Of God
- Jeremiah 31 reverses exile's judgment by promising restoration, forgiveness, and that all will know the Lord.
- God vows to forgive iniquity and remember sin no more as part of that restoration.
How Daniel Foiled The Priests Of Bel
- Daniel exposes the priests who fake Bel's eating by sifting ashes in the temple and revealing footprints.
- The king executes the deceitful priests and gives Bel to Daniel to destroy.
Daniel And The Dragon
- Daniel kills a Babylonian dragon by feeding it cakes made of pitch, fat, and hair, causing it to burst.
- The Babylonians conspire against Daniel and pressure the king to hand him over.