The Bible in a Year – Day 120 – David Mourns Saul
Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God’s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 121 – Cycle of Violence
Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn’t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 122 – Abner is Killed
In today’s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 123 – The Death of Ish-bosheth
Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David’s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 124 – King David Rules
Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 125 – Covenant with David
Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David’s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today’s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 126 – David’s Victories
Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David’s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11 is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 127 – Kindness for the House of Saul
Fr. Mike draws our attention to David’s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan’s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today’s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 128 – Mighty Men of Valor
As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel’s battles. Today’s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31.
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