The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 213: The Redeemer (2024)
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Jul 31, 2024 Fr. Mike reflects on the dramatic downfall of Babylon as a stark warning against pride and complacency. He emphasizes God's unwavering promise to redeem Israel despite their disobedience. The discussion also reveals Ezekiel's powerful vision of the temple, serving as a symbol of true worship and foreshadowing the significance of Jesus' sacrifice. The podcast highlights divine justice amidst human weakness and calls attention to the importance of being marked for salvation in times of spiritual decay.
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Judgment and Redemption
- Isaiah prophesies Babylon's humiliation and Israel's judgment.
- God promises to redeem Israel despite their unfaithfulness.
Ezekiel's Vision and "Son of Man"
- Ezekiel sees God's glory in the temple, despite the abominations occurring there.
- The term "Son of Man" in Ezekiel simply means a human being but changes by Daniel 7.
The Tau Mark and Foreshadowing
- Those mourning the temple's abominations receive a tau (cross) mark on their foreheads, sparing their lives.
- This foreshadows Jesus' death on the cross and our baptismal and Ash Wednesday markings.