The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2024)
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Jul 19, 2024 Fr. Mike delves into Isaiah 22, linking it to the role of the pope. He explores prophetic visions of Persia's march against Babylon and the keys to the kingdom given to Peter by Jesus. The podcast highlights the importance of heeding God's will, contrasting the fate of the righteous with the evildoers.
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Importance of Isaiah 22
- Isaiah 22 is important because it prophesies about Jerusalem and two key figures: Shebna and Eliakim.
- Shebna, the prime minister or "Al-Haba 'it," is rebuked for self-exaltation, foreshadowing a transition of power.
Authority and the Al-Haba 'it
- Shebna's role as "Al-Haba 'it", or "one over the house", signifies his authority in the King's absence.
- This mirrors Peter's role, given the "keys to the kingdom" by Jesus, signifying similar authority.
Origin of "Pope"
- The term "pope" derives from "papa", meaning "father", reflecting the paternal role of the Al-Haba 'it.
- This aligns with Isaiah 22, which describes the Al-Haba 'it as a "father" to the people.