The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2022)
Aug 30, 2022
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God Uses Evil for Good
- God uses Nebuchadnezzar, despite his evil actions, as a tool to bring his people back to him.
- Jeremiah's unpopular prophecy was to surrender to Nebuchadnezzar for the people's own good.
Daniel's Vision
- Daniel's vision of the ram and goat represents the Medo-Persian and Greek empires, respectively.
- The imagery is shrouded in mystery, signifying deeper meanings beyond the surface.
Prophecy's Double Meaning
- Prophecy has both literal and deeper meanings, often containing imagery that suggests more than what's on the surface.
- Daniel's prophecy includes a timeline, hinting at the coming of an anointed one, potentially Jesus, and a kingdom without end.