Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDay 219: Separation from God (2023)
Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God's part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfait…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Day 218: Each Will Be Judged (2023)
Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezek…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Day 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2023)
Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Day 216: The Suffering Servant (2023)
Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord's suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine th…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Day 215: False Prophets (2023)
Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel's warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Day 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2023)
Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah's prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God's promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messi…
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Day 213: The Redeemer (2023)
Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel's redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel's vision of the t…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Day 212: God's Instrument (2023)
Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too f…
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Day 211: Called by Name (2023)
Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has call…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Day 210: Speaking God's Word (2023)
Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation hi…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago