The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 125: Covenant with David (2024)
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May 4, 2024 Fr. Mike discusses God's covenant with David, the importance of the Ark of the Covenant, and how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows Mary as the new Ark. The narrative explores themes of leadership, divine intervention, and the repercussions of disobedience. The chapter delves into David's emotional reactions and his desire to build a temple, setting the stage for significant developments in his life.
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Honest Prayer Holds Joy And Lament
- Psalm 89 models honest prayer that holds praise and lament together in one conversation with God.
- David shows we can bring joy and grief to God without pretending either away.
Bring Your Whole Heart To God
- Fr. Mike invites listeners to approach God honestly in whatever season they are living.
- He urges bringing both triumph and grief to the Father because He is a good, good dad.
Disobedience Illustrated By Uza
- Uza's death shows that disobedience toward God's explicit commands has grave consequences.
- Fr. Mike frames sin as choosing what I want over what God wants, which leads to spiritual death.