DeepSummary
The episode begins with Fr. Mike Schmitz introducing the day's readings from 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. He then delves into the story of King Ahab's desire for Naboth's vineyard, which leads to Naboth's wrongful murder orchestrated by Jezebel. Fr. Mike condemns Ahab and Jezebel's wickedness but also criticizes the elders and nobles who went along with the plan.
Fr. Mike then shifts to the story of Jehoshaphat's son Jehoram, who becomes king of Judah. Jehoram follows the example of his wife, the daughter of Ahab, and engages in evil practices such as killing his brothers and leading the people away from God. The prophet Elijah warns Jehoram of God's impending punishment.
After Jehoram's death, his son Ahaziah continues the wickedness of his father and grandmother. Eventually, Athaliah, Ahaziah's mother and Ahab's daughter, seizes the throne and tries to kill the entire royal family of Judah. However, one of Jehoram's daughters hides Joash, Ahaziah's son, for six years, preserving the Davidic line.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The wickedness and unfaithfulness of kings such as Ahab, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, as well as their wives Jezebel and Athaliah, led to severe consequences and endangered the spiritual and physical well-being of their people.
- The elders and nobles who went along with Jezebel's plan to have Naboth murdered are criticized for their inaction in the face of evil.
- Despite the attempts of Athaliah to destroy the Davidic line, one of Jehoram's daughters hid Joash, preserving the line of succession.
- The generational impact of wickedness is highlighted, with Athaliah following in the footsteps of her parents Ahab and Jezebel.
- Fr. Mike sets up the cliffhanger for the next episode, building anticipation for the resolution of Athaliah's attempted destruction of the Davidic line.
- The importance of standing up against evil and remaining faithful to God is emphasized throughout the episode.
- The consequences of unfaithfulness are not limited to spiritual danger but can also put people in physical danger.
- God's promise to establish David's throne forever is a central theme, despite the attempts of wicked rulers to undermine it.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “For evil to triumph, all it takes is good men who do nothing.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
- “So Jehoram not only places himself, he's spiritually in danger and places his people spiritually in danger but he also places the people in physical danger as well by not attending to the Lord and being unfaithful.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
- “And now here is Attaliah, the daughter of Ahab, king of the north in Israel thinking that she's going to kill every single member of the royal family of the house of Judah.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
- “Apple does not fall far from the tree here Athaliah rises up and she destroys the entire royal family of the house of Judah.“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
- “And what we're gonna find out next is what happens when this young boy Joash is then revealed and what happens with Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab, the wife of Johoram and the mother of Ahaziah and the grandmother of Joash what happens to her when Joash comes back on the scene?“ by Fr. Mike Schmitz
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Episode Information
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
6/16/24
Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today's readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7.
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