The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 207: The Lord Will Come (2024)
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Jul 25, 2024 The podcast discusses passages highlighting God's coming and prompts reflection on our response. It covers readings from Isaiah, Baruch, and Proverbs, exploring themes of divine wrath, judgment, and salvation. The chapter emphasizes the importance of heeding God's word globally and challenges faced by Judah amidst Assyrian threats. There is a focus on historical wrongs, current challenges, and the need for wisdom and adherence to God's laws. The podcast concludes with a message of hope, salvation, and the importance of repentance for feeling hope and excitement instead of dread and fear.
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God's Judgment on Edom
- Isaiah 34 discusses God's wrath upon Edom, not Israel, offering encouragement even in condemnation.
- This highlights God's protection of His people and judgment on their enemies.
Responding to God's Coming
- God's coming brings hope and excitement to the faithful, not dread.
- Our reaction to His coming depends on our image of God and how we live.
Sennacherib's Threats
- Isaiah 36 retells Sennacherib's threats against Jerusalem, a story previously heard in Kings and Chronicles.
- Fr. Mike expresses excitement at revisiting this familiar narrative.