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The Bible in a Year – Day 199 – Times for War

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God’s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today’s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 200 – Egypt, Assyria, and Israel

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord’s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today’s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 201 – Keys to the Kingdom

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his ‘al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today’s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 209 – God Comforts His People

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness. Today’s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 210 – Speaking God’s Word

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today’s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 212 – God’s Instrument

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God’s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today’s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 213 – The Redeemer

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel’s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel’s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus’ death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 214 – The Hidden Glory of God

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah’s prophecies in 49-50, point to the immediate reality of God’s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the Temple, and how God’s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today’s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20.

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