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Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God’s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5.
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Today we read about Elijah’s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to “arise and eat” to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6.
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Follow along with the official Bible in a Year Reading Plan: https://tinyurl.com/yht9rheb 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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Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah’s death, Jehoiada’s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today’s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8.
Fr. Mike looks at Joash’s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today’s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69.
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Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today’s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70.
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Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah’s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today’s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72.
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Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today’s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127.
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Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God’s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today’s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101.
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Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God’s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today’s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103.
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