The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2026)
70 snips
Feb 4, 2026 A look at worship rules in Leviticus that point to God’s holiness. A dramatic retelling of Israel’s escape as the sea parts and Egypt is overcome. Reflections on fear of the Lord as taking God seriously. Readings from Psalm that contrast godlessness with hope for restoration.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
The Red Sea Shows God's Direct Intervention
- Exodus shows God leading, protecting, and defeating enemies to bring salvation.
- The crossing of the Red Sea dramatizes God's direct intervention and care for Israel.
God's Holiness Requires Serious Approach
- Leviticus reveals God's holiness by prescribing exact ways to approach Him.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes that holiness means being set apart and taken seriously in worship.
Consequences Reflect Sacred Order
- Incorrect worship has consequences because God is wholly other and must be approached rightly.
- Fr. Mike connects the deaths in Leviticus to the need for reverence, not capricious punishment.
