DeepSummary
In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads and comments on chapters from 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and Psalm 36. The 2 Samuel chapter focuses on the intrigue and counsel given during Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. Hushai, a spy for David, gives counsel that appeals to Absalom's vanity, leading Absalom to make a poor decision that allows David to escape. Meanwhile, David prepares for the construction of the temple in Jerusalem, amassing materials and craftsmen for his son Solomon to build it.
Fr. Mike highlights David's insistence on paying for the land instead of receiving it as a gift, noting that a religion that costs nothing will only go so deep. He explains that the temple in Jerusalem will become the centralized location for sacrifice and worship, a significant transition from sacrifices being offered in various places previously. The Psalm contrasts human wickedness with divine goodness and mercy.
Fr. Mike invites listeners to pray for renewal, that they may become worthy temples of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of investing in one's faith and relationship with God, just as David invested in the temple construction.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The importance of investing in one's faith and relationship with God, just as David invested in building the temple.
- The transition from offering sacrifices in various places to the centralized worship in the Jerusalem temple.
- The intrigue and manipulation present during Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David.
- The contrast between human wickedness and divine goodness and mercy, as exemplified in Psalm 36.
- The call to become worthy temples of the Holy Spirit, renewing one's heart and soul.
- David's preparations for the construction of the temple in Jerusalem, amassing materials and craftsmen for his son Solomon.
- The significance of the temple as the only place where sacrifices would be offered, marking a change in worship practices.
- The emphasis on the cost and commitment required for a deep and meaningful faith.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “A religion that doesn't cost us anything. Or Christian following Christ that doesn't cost us anything is only going to go so deep.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
- “You have skin in the game, essentially, is one of the ways people say it.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
- “Remember, your father David is a mighty warrior. His mighty men around him are valiant men. And if you're going to let Ahithophel go and destroy this mighty warrior, this mighty man, that's not the way to go.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz (quoting Hushai)
- “For with you is the fountain of life. In your light do we see light.“ by Psalm 36
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
5/14/24
Fr. Mike explains the events of today's readings, breaking down Hushai's advice to Absalom, David's warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today's episode. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36.
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