The Bible in a Year – Day 227 – The Towering Cedar

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel’s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah’s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God’s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 228 – The Watchman’s Duty

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God’s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it’s hard. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 229 – Shepherds of Israel

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are , to face the truth, and also sacrifice for his sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28

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The Bible in a Year – Day 230 – A New Heart

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites’ hearts from today’s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God’s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 231 – The Valley of Dry Bones

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God’s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35.

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