

Day 28: The Burning Bush (2025)
17 snips Jan 28, 2025
The transformative moment when Moses encounters God at the burning bush takes center stage, revealing a divine mission to liberate the Israelites. Insights from Leviticus highlight the significance of worship and sacrifices in the biblical tradition. A poetic reflection on royal majesty celebrates divine favor and trust in a higher power. Throughout, themes of God's presence in suffering and the importance of communal prayer enrich the understanding of salvation history and the identities of biblical figures.
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Moses' Father-in-Law
- Fr. Mike Schmitz addresses a potential confusion regarding Moses' father-in-law, who is called Reuel in Exodus 2 but Jethro in Exodus 3.
- He explains that some scholars believe they are the same person, with two names, which was not uncommon in biblical times.
God's Unseen Blessings
- God cares about the suffering of his people, even when it seems like he isn't answering prayers for deliverance.
- He may be blessing us in other ways, even amidst difficult circumstances.
Freedom for Worship
- God sets his people free not only for freedom's sake, but so they can freely worship him.
- This is a key theme in Exodus.