The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2025)
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Aug 2, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into Isaiah's prophecies, revealing God's promise of redemption through the lens of Jesus as the Messiah. He reflects on Ezekiel's vision of God's glory departing from the temple, drawing a parallel with the hidden nature of divine presence in our lives. The discussion emphasizes themes of hope, divine commitment, and the resilience of the faithful through suffering. Listeners are urged to recognize God's guidance even amid darkness, while exploring the symbolism of love and transformation in the face of judgment.
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Dual Fulfillment of Isaiah's Servant Song
- Isaiah's servant song applies both to Israel's immediate restoration and the future Messiah, Jesus Christ.
- God's promise to engrave His people on His hands foreshadows Jesus' crucifixion wounds.
Jesus as the Suffering Servant
- The sufferings of the servant in Isaiah 50 point directly to Jesus’ faithful endurance of suffering.
- Jesus setting his face like flint illustrates His determined obedience to God's will in facing crucifixion.
The Hidden Glory of God in Exile
- Ezekiel witnesses God's glory departing the temple as judgment for Israel's sins.
- God's presence becomes hidden during exile, yet He never abandons His people.