The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 175: Knowledge of God (2025)
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Jun 24, 2025 Fr. Mike discusses the crucial importance of knowing God intimately, especially in times of distress. He highlights miraculous events during Elisha's time that showcase divine intervention and hope. The podcast also explores themes of divine judgment and the need for repentance amid Israel's idolatry. Listeners are reminded of God's immense mercy and how fostering a personal relationship with Him can provide strength and encouragement, even in challenging circumstances.
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Elisha's Insight and Protection
- Elisha's prophetic insight empowered him to predict events and protect Israel repeatedly.
- God's active presence through Elisha illustrates divine intervention despite Israel's unfaithfulness.
Elisha's Spiritual Army Vision
- Elisha's servant could not see the spiritual army of horses and chariots protecting them until Elisha prayed for his eyes to open.
- This story shows God's presence is active even when unseen during crises.
Cannibalism During Siege Famine
- During the siege of Samaria, extreme famine drove people to cannibalism, mirroring historical events such as Jerusalem in 70 AD.
- This illustrates the horrific consequences of war and desperation in scripture and history.