The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 18: The Heart of Israel (2024)
Jan 18, 2024
The podcast discusses Jacob's expanding family and his journey to Bethel where he receives blessings and a new name. It also covers the birth and death of Rachel, the descendants of Esau, and a conversation about righteousness. The chapter on Proverbs explores God's wisdom and the importance of seeking wisdom for a fulfilling life. Lastly, it reflects on Jacob's mourning and God's faithfulness in brokenness.
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Respond To God's Call By Letting Go
- Remove idols and purify your household when God calls you to return to him.
- Fr. Mike recounts Jacob telling his household to put away foreign gods before going to Bethel.
Rachel's Death And Memorial
- Jacob buries Rachel and sets up a pillar at her tomb as a memorial.
- Fr. Mike highlights Rachel's death and Jacob's mourning on the way to Bethlehem.
The Twelve Sons And Family Complexity
- Jacob's household includes twelve sons born from four women, shaping Israel's future tribes.
- Fr. Mike lists the sons and highlights the family complexity that will unfold in later chapters.