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The Bible in a Year – Day 89 – Israel’s Cycle of Disobedience
The Bible in a Year – Day 90 – Ruth and Boaz
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Day 90: Ruth and Boaz
Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she’s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we’ve been through, God is always with us. Today’s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134.
The Bible in a Year – Day 91 – Gideon’s Story
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In today’s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon’s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today’s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135.
The Bible in a Year – Day 92 – Jephthah’s Vow
Today’s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 93 – Strengths & Weaknesses
Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson’s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 94 – Samson and Delilah
Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is a prime example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 95 – The Sin of Benjamin
As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when “every man did what was right in his own eyes”. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 96 – Hannah’s Prayer
As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah’s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 97 – Samuel’s Prophesy
Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel’s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150.
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