The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2025)
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Aug 30, 2025 In a thought-provoking discussion, the role of King Nebuchadnezzar is explored, revealing how God’s divine plan can unfold through even the most unlikely rulers. The podcast delves into Jeremiah's urgent calls for repentance and the societal struggles he faced. Listeners are drawn into the mysteries of prophecy through Daniel's visions, highlighting the tension between human authority and divine sovereignty. A powerful prayer for mercy underscores the themes of sinfulness and hope for restoration, reminding everyone of the timeless nature of God's guidance.
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Seventy Weeks Point To A Timeline
- Daniel's 'seventy weeks' prophecy sets a timeline connected to Jerusalem's restoration and an anointed one.
- Interpreters see this as pointing toward a coming Messiah and a defined divine timetable.
Stay Humble And Follow God's Direction
- Do remain humble and open to God's guidance because human plans require divine direction.
- Fr. Mike urges daily humility before God's voice so our steps follow his will.
Jeremiah Faces Death, Then Is Defended
- Jeremiah was threatened with death for preaching repentance but was defended by princes and elders.
- The crowd remembered Micah's earlier prophecy and spared Jeremiah because a past repentance had led to God's mercy.