The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2024)
Aug 4, 2024
Dive into the themes of inclusion and divine mercy in today’s readings from Isaiah and Ezekiel. Explore how God welcomes all, including the marginalized, into His everlasting covenant. Discover the poetic invitations of Isaiah and the significance of aligning with divine teachings. Reflect on Israel’s journey as an unfaithful bride and the promise of restoration that highlights God’s limitless love. Embrace the joy and peace that come from seeking righteousness and obedience to His commands.
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Inclusion in God's House
- God's house is a house of prayer for all peoples.
- Foreigners and eunuchs, often considered second-class, are welcomed and given an everlasting name.
Return to the Lord
- Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts.
- Return to the Lord for mercy and abundant pardon.
God's Higher Ways
- God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours.
- Reading the Bible helps us align our perspective with God's.