The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 118: King Saul Despairs (2025)
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Apr 28, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into King Saul's deepening despair and his questionable choices in search of comfort. Amidst his trials, Saul turns to a medium, revealing dark prophecies about his fate. Meanwhile, David, seeking refuge from Saul, cleverly deceives the Philistines. Themes of faith and divine protection emerge as they navigate danger and moral dilemmas. The discussion highlights the spiritual dangers of seeking guidance from forbidden sources, stressing the importance of trusting in God's providence.
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David Wins Philistine Trust
- David lives among the Philistines, Israel's enemies, to escape Saul's pursuit.
- King Akshish trusts David because David pretends to betray Israel.
Desperation Leads to Forbidden Acts
- Saul turns to forbidden practices when God is silent and doesn't answer his prayers.
- Fear and desperation often lead people to do what they know is wrong.
Spiritual World Is Real
- The spiritual world is real, and souls exist separately from their bodies after death.
- Samuel's spirit was genuinely brought up by the medium, revealing necromancy's reality.