The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 240: Remaining Humble (2025)
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Aug 28, 2025 Fr. Mike explores the profound lesson of humility in serving the Lord, emphasizing the dangers of pride. He contrasts the true guidance of divine prophecy with the falsehood of deceitful leaders. Through the stories of King Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, the podcast highlights the repercussions of arrogance and the importance of acknowledging God's authority. The significance of unity in prayer and commitment to God serves as a reminder for believers to stay grounded in their faith.
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Nebuchadnezzar's Humbling Dream
- Fr. Mike recounts Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a great tree and Daniel's interpretation that the king would be humbled.
- The story shows God strips pride to teach rulers that the Most High rules over human kingdoms.
Pride Is Corrected To Reveal God’s Sovereignty
- Nebuchadnezzar's pride led to loss of reason and status until he acknowledged God's sovereignty.
- Humbling isn't punishment alone but a means to teach that the Most High rules, Fr. Mike states.
Handwriting On The Wall At Belshazzar's Feast
- Fr. Mike retells Belshazzar's feast where using temple vessels and idolatry provoked God's judgment written on the wall.
- Daniel interprets Mene, Tekel, Parsin and that very night Belshazzar falls and Darius takes the kingdom.
