The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 202: God's Judgment (2024)
Jul 20, 2024
Today's podcast delves into the prophecies and judgments against coastal cities like Tyre, emphasizing God's judgment and righteousness. The chapters explore Tyre's downfall and restoration, as well as the woes from Habakkuk warning of consequences of unjust economics and idolatry.
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Understanding Prophetic Language
- The book of Isaiah contains oracles, like the one concerning Tyre, and words of condemnation.
- These prophetic messages can be challenging to understand due to their cloaked language and historical context.
Tyre's Rise and Fall
- Tyre, a wealthy coastal town, forgot its creator due to its prosperity.
- God, through Isaiah, warns of Tyre's impending destruction and eventual restoration, but also its return to valuing wealth.
God's Judgment and Reign
- God's judgment, as described in Isaiah 24, will be complete and touch everything.
- Despite judgment and condemnation for those who rebel, God's reign will ultimately be established in Jerusalem.