The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 7: God’s Covenant with Abram
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The Bible in a Year – Day 7 – God’s Covenant with Abram
The Bible in a Year – Day 38 – The Ten Commandments
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 38: The Ten Commandments
Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today’s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 43 – The Ark of the Covenant
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 43: The Ark of the Covenant
Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 83 – The Gibeonite Trickery
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Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today’s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126.
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 217 – The Everlasting Covenant
Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 280 – The People of the Covenant
Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation. Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 363 – The New Covenant Priesthood
Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25.
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