The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 216: The Suffering Servant (2022)
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Aug 4, 2022 Isaiah’s vivid portrait of the suffering servant leads into promises of comfort and restoration. The readings also turn to Ezekiel’s warnings about idolatry, judgment, and the image of a vine that bears no fruit, alongside a brief passage from Proverbs.
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Isaiah 54: Mercy and Comfort
- Isaiah 54 offers comfort and mercy, assuring us that God will not abandon us to shame.
- He is our maker and husband, redeeming us with everlasting mercy.
Ezekiel's Message to the Exiles
- Ezekiel reminds the exiled Israelites of their continued idolatry, condemning false prophets.
- God promises a new heart and spirit in Ezekiel 11:19-20.
The Useless Vine
- Without God, we are like a useless vine, good for nothing, as described in Ezekiel 15.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz urges prayer for those who have not yet found God.