The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 199: Times for War (2024)
Jul 17, 2024
Fr. Mike discusses the concept of war in God's plan, emphasizing the need to fight brokenness. The readings cover passages from Isaiah, Joel, and Proverbs, exploring themes of repentance and spiritual warfare. The podcast encourages daily engagement with the Bible and reflection on God's justice.
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Joel's Prophecy and Pentecost
- Joel prophesies about pouring out spirit on all flesh, fulfilled at Pentecost.
- He calls for repentance and envisions a future of abundance after the Day of the Lord.
Times for War
- Joel instructs to prepare for war, contrasting Isaiah's vision of peace.
- This acknowledges the necessity of fighting against brokenness in a fallen world.
God's Justice and Conversion
- God's justice, manifested through prophets like Isaiah, aims at conversion and repentance.
- Suffering can be a wake-up call, prompting people to turn back to God.