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Fr. Mike Schmitz reads and reflects on the passages from 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. He discusses the tragic story of Amnon raping his sister Tamar and how David did nothing in response despite being angry. Fr. Mike highlights how sin often leads to shame and disgust after initially being desired.
Fr. Mike then examines God's covenant with David in 1 Chronicles 17, promising to establish David's kingdom forever through his offspring. Despite David's failings, God still affirms His choice of David as a man after His own heart.
Fr. Mike prays for wisdom in knowing how to act justly yet mercifully, especially towards those who have been deeply wounded. He assures listeners that no matter their past, God can make them whole and give them a future full of hope.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Sin often leads to shame and disgust after an initial desire for it.
- God keeps his promises and covenants despite human failure.
- No matter one's past wounds or sins, God desires to heal, restore, and give hope for the future.
- Wisdom is needed to balance justice and mercy, especially toward the wounded.
- God can raise up the humble to great purposes despite their origins.
- We should strive to act justly and helpfully toward others, especially the wounded.
- David failed to take action against Amnon's sin despite being angry about it.
- Absalom's hatred of Amnon for his sin against Tamar set up future conflict.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “When King David heard of all these things, he was very angry. But Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon because he had forced his sister.“ by Narrator
- “I will be his father, and he shall be my son. I will not take my merciful love from him as I took it from him who was before you, but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom forever.“ by God
- “Help us to be the kind of people who can help the people around us.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
5/10/24
Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what's in your past - things you've done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35.
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