In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 5 & 6. We talk about the original roots of jubilee in the Old Testament, if the Israelites actually observed the jubilee, and how the Dead Sea Scrolls are relevant to jubilee. We also reflect on the importance of prophetic voices, the need to prepare for Sabbath, and why having an open heart allows the Lord to exceed our expectations.

Heather’s One Thing - Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls Video Series with Dr. John Bergsma and Fr. Dave Pivonka

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - How Change Occurs Series Part 1 and Part 2 from Restore the Glory Podcast

Michelle’s One Thing - The House of David (Trailer)

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Journal Questions:

What areas are the smallest and weakest in my life that God wants to magnify in the Jubilee?
What are the laws and rituals of the Catholic Faith that I ignore or overlook?
How did the Lord design you to rest?
Where are the parts of my life where I say “this is as good as it’s gonna get?”
When in my life has God exceeded my expectations?

Discussion Questions:

How are you putting the Jubilee into practice?
How can I prepare my heart and my life for deeper rest?
When are you tempted to offer something up that the Lord didn’t ask you to offer up?
Who are the prophetic voices of hope and repentance in your life?

Quote to Ponder:

“Jeremiah decreed that the land would rest seventy years – one for each missed Sabbath year – before the Lord would fulfill his promises, provided Israel repented and had an obedient heart.” (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bersgma, Page 57)

Scripture for Lectio:

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. Because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. To proclaim the year of God’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn.” (Isaiah 61:1-2)

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Timestamps:

00:00 - The Inspired Living

01:00 - Intro

01:52 - Welcome

02:32 - Scripture Verse

03:08 - Our Roots in the Old Testament

05:20 - Did the Jews Practice the Jubilee Year?

06:42 - Times and Places of Grace

08:16 - You Prepare for Sabbath

10:03 - Come Back to Your First Love

12:42 - Settling for Bondage

13:32 - Prophetic Voices

16:14 - The Dead Sea Scrolls

18:45 - Letting Go of Our Expectations

22:17 - One Things