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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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Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson’s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146.
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Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is a prime example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147.
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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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As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah’s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149.
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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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Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel’s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86.
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As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55.
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Fr. Mike highlights Saul’s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58.
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As we continue to read about Saul’s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God’s own heart. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61.
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