The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024)

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Nov 28, 2024
Today's discussion unveils the miraculous escape of Peter from prison, showcasing divine intervention and the power of faith. Fr. Mike highlights the moral challenges facing the early church, emphasizing accountability and the importance of purity within the community. He contrasts the fates of apostles James and Peter, prompting reflection on suffering and God's mysterious will. The talk wraps up with the theme of redemption, reminding listeners that God's love offers hope and transformation, even in the face of public sins.
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ANECDOTE

James's Death and Peter's Rescue

  • Herod killed James, the brother of John, but an angel rescued Peter from prison.
  • Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on trusting God's plan, even when we don't understand it.
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Trusting God's Path

  • We know our destination is God, but not the path.
  • Sometimes the path involves suffering, other times miracles, so trust in God.
INSIGHT

Corinthians' Immorality

  • Corinthians' behavior was immoral, even by pagan standards.
  • A believer living with his father's wife caused St. Paul horror.
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