The Bible in a Year – Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (with Jeff Cavins)
You’ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn’t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is.
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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 101 – Signs and Wonders
Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today’s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23.
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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 103 – Judas’ Secret
Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas’ life and highlights Jesus’ words of conviction to the disciples before his death. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation and to not hide our hearts from him as Judas did. Today’s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11
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The Bible in a Year – Day 104 – The Priestly Prayer of Jesus
Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ’s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today’s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15.
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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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The Bible in a Year – Day 355 – The Things of This World
Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,” we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today’s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23.
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