Verse of the Day – Fear the Lord and Serve Him Faithfully
The Bible in a Year – Day 96 – Hannah’s Prayer
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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The Bible in a Year – Day 97 – Samuel’s Prophesy
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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The Bible in a Year – Day 98 – Israel Asks for a King
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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The Bible in a Year – Day 106 – Saul is Chosen
As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 107 – Samuel’s Speech
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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The Bible in a Year – Day 108 – Saul’s Vanity
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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The Bible in a Year – Day 109 – A Heart of Obedience
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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The Bible in a Year – Day 110 – David and Goliath
Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David’s heroic courage in this battle came from David’s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12.
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