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The Bible in a Year – Day 76 – War Against Midian
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Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel’s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today’s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116.
The Bible in a Year – Day 86 – The Real Presence of God
Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 87 – God Keeps His Promises
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 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 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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The Bible in a Year – Day 99 – The Word Became Flesh
Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus’ divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah.
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