The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024)
Jul 8, 2024
Fr. Mike delves into Babylon's conquest of Judah, the importance of wisdom in Proverbs, and the lost state of Israel. Covering readings from 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Proverbs, he highlights the downfall of Judah and Josiah's failed attempt to revive Passover. Reflecting on mourning for Josiah and the personification of wisdom in Proverbs, the podcast explores themes of wisdom, worship, and the fall of Jerusalem.
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Wisdom's Importance
- Wisdom is crucial, connecting right priorities and valuing things correctly.
- Foolishness disconnects from God, while wisdom values Him properly.
Josiah's Passover
- Josiah, valuing the Lord, restored proper worship, celebrating two seven-day Passovers.
- 2 Chronicles 35 details this, along with Josiah's death by Pharaoh Niko.
Judah's Downfall
- Jehoahaz and Zedekiah, Josiah's successors, turned away from faith, leading to Nebuchadnezzar's takeover.
- God allows this due to Manasseh's past sins, starting the exile.