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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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The Bible in a Year – Day 100 – This Is My Body
Today we read about Jesus’ powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today’s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 102 – The Death of Lazarus
Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we’ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today’s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 105 – It is Finished
In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today’s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22.
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