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Day 235: Lying Prophets (2026)
Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on Jeremiah's lament over Judah's desolation and Ezekiel's vision of the Lord's glory returning to the temple, emphasizing the dangers of false prophecy and the importance of seeking God's truth.
Listen on the show ↗Key takeaways
- 💧The severe drought in Judah symbolizes the spiritual desolation caused by the people's unfaithfulness.01:00
- ⚖️God's judgment on Judah is a direct consequence of their persistent disobedience and idolatry.02:08
- 🗣️False prophets who promise peace and safety, contrary to God's warnings, will face severe consequences.02:50
- 😢Jeremiah's personal anguish reflects the pain of a true prophet witnessing his people's destruction.06:18
- 🙏God's reassurance to Jeremiah highlights His faithfulness to His true prophets amidst widespread unfaithfulness.07:35
- ✨Ezekiel's vision of the Lord's glory returning to the temple signifies a renewed covenant and God's enduring presence.08:19
Chapters
- 0:00Day 235: Lying Prophets
- 0:55Jeremiah 14: The Great Drought
- 7:15Jeremiah 15: Anguish and Terror Fortold
- 13:32Ezekiel 43: The Glory of the Lord Entering the Temple
- 20:19Ezekiel 44: The Closed Gate
- 28:38Proverbs 15:13-16
The digest
Fr. Mike Schmitz begins Day 235 of the Bible in a Year podcast by guiding listeners through Jeremiah chapters 14 and 15, Ezekiel chapters 43 and 44, and Proverbs chapter 15, verses 13-16. He emphasizes the profound messages within these readings, particularly the warnings against false prophets and the enduring power of God's truth.
Jeremiah's Lament: A Land in Despair
Jeremiah chapter 14 opens with a vivid description of a severe drought plaguing Judah. The land mourns, gates languish, and people lament. Even the nobles, sending servants for water, find none, returning with empty vessels, ashamed and confounded. Farmers are disgraced, and wild animals suffer, forsaking their young due to lack of grass. This physical desolation mirrors the spiritual state of the people.
Jeremiah acknowledges the iniquities of Judah, confessing their backsliding and sins. He appeals to God, the “hope of Israel,” asking why the Lord seems like a stranger or a confused man unable to save. Jeremiah pleads with God not to abandon them, reminding Him that they are called by His name. This lament highlights the deep distress and confusion among the people, who, despite their suffering, still cling to a hope in God.
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- God's Judgment and Denunciation of False Prophets
- Anguish and Terror Foretold
- Jeremiah's Plea and God's Reassurance
- Ezekiel's Vision: The Glory Returns
- The Altar and Priestly Ordinances
- The Closed Gate and Priestly Conduct
- Reflection on Truth and Falsehood
- The Spirit's Return and Our Temple
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