The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 305: The Defender (2024)
Oct 31, 2024
In this engaging discussion, the uprising of Judas Maccabeus showcases faith and leadership against adversity. Themes of divine presence, mercy, and justice unfold, emphasizing that God is our ultimate defender. The importance of wisdom in leadership is highlighted, reminding us that true authority derives from the Most High. Listeners are encouraged to trust in divine guidance during struggles, reinforcing the idea that genuine wisdom leads to a deeper relationship with the divine.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Trust God's Active Presence
- Judas Maccabeus assured his followers that God had helped their ancestors and was now merciful to them.
- This reflects their trust in God's active presence in their current struggles.
God as True Defender
- The Jews are called invulnerable because they follow God's laws, not any human laws.
- This highlights that true defense is from God, the ultimate defender.
Desire for Wisdom Leads to God
- The beginning of wisdom is a genuine desire and love for instruction, which leads to keeping God's laws.
- Following wisdom’s laws assures immortality and draws one near to God.