The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2024)
Dec 28, 2024
Fr. Mike draws vivid parallels between Revelation's imagery and the early Christians' struggles against the Roman Empire. He highlights the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus, emphasizing its transformative power. The discussion includes insights from Proverbs that celebrate the strength of a virtuous woman, intertwining wisdom with spiritual growth. Ultimately, there's a message of hope, contrasting the eternal priesthood of Jesus with the old covenant, urging believers to remain steadfast in their faith.
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Facing the Future Without Fear
- Emulate the woman in Proverbs 31 who 'laughs at the time to come' by trusting in God and not fearing the future.
- Find strength and dignity in faith like her.
Revelation's Symbolism
- The Book of Revelation uses symbolic language to depict the persecution of early Christians by the Roman Empire.
- The seven heads of the beast in Revelation 17 likely represent the seven hills of Rome and its rulers, signifying the empire's limited but devastating persecution.
Jesus: The Eternal High Priest
- Jesus is presented as the new and eternal high priest in Hebrews, belonging to the order of Melchizedek.
- Unlike the Levitical priesthood, Jesus' priesthood doesn't require daily sacrifices for himself as he is sinless and offered himself once for all.