The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 118: King Saul Despairs

April 28th, 2021  |  20 mins 15 secs

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Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul's despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God's promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34.

Day 71: The Source of the Law

March 12th, 2021  |  22 mins 45 secs

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Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106.

Day 48: God's Presence

February 17th, 2021  |  24 mins 54 secs

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Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80.

Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament

February 8th, 2021  |  21 mins 35 secs

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Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75.

Day 38: The Ten Commandments

February 7th, 2021  |  25 mins 10 secs

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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.

Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins)

January 27th, 2021  |  21 mins 33 secs

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Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God's law.

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