The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022)

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Jun 23, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Naaman's Healing Story

  • Naaman, a powerful Syrian general, is a leper facing death despite his worldly success.
  • A captive young Israelite servant girl suggests he seek healing from the prophet Elisha in Israel.
INSIGHT

Baptism's Transformative Power

  • Baptism is a simple yet profound sacrament that transforms lives, analogous to Naaman bathing in the Jordan.
  • Though easy for us, its grace was won by Jesus' sacrifice and deeply changes us.
INSIGHT

Hosea's Life as Symbol

  • Hosea is a prophet called to witness God's love through his actions by marrying an unfaithful wife.
  • His personal experience symbolizes Israel's infidelity and the consequences of turning away from God.
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