The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024)
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Jan 9, 2024 The podcast discusses the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham's negotiation, Lot's escape, the unconventional conception of Lot's daughters, Job's deep despair, God's justice, and the question of evil in the world.
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Divine Justice in Genesis 18
- The three figures in Genesis 18 may symbolize the Trinity but primarily serve to enact justice, not vengeance.
- Abraham’s negotiation with God highlights divine justice sparing the righteous in a wicked city.
Lot’s Daughters’ Sin and Consequences
- Lot’s daughters committed incest to preserve their family line, resulting in the Moabites and Ammonites.
- The Bible implicitly condemns their action by noting their descendants became Israel's enemies.
Biblical Narratives and Morality
- Biblical presence of a story doesn't imply approval; some events illustrate wrongdoing.
- Even disturbing passages offer lessons beyond immediate moral clarity.