Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@Mama-it5db]

I just wanted to say thank you. I am a Protestant and have been homeschooling my kids for the last 2 years. We were running out of solid devotions. Then I found this podcast. Kids are listening and being taught the bible by someone who engages them. They may see the Catholic argument and make other choices. God leads.

[@TrixRN]

Day 8. Praying for everyone involved in this podcast & listening to it. God bless🙏❤️

[@dianefrank3688]

Thanks Theresa 🥰🙏 I am going to do Day 9 shortly as I have a doctor appt. Tuesday. A major wind/rain storm is expected Tuesday, even the schools are going to be closed on Tuesday. Pray that I make it to and back from my appointment without a car incident. Thanks.

[@KB_2161]

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[@Beanie1879]

I've learned a lesson in this video. I am one who tends to "fix" others by offering unsolicited advice because I assume that someone is "broken". But in Job's case, good friends don't try to fix you; good friends listen and share in your pain and offer you comfort. Its a big difference that hits hard.

[@kbc3601]

I agree . 🙏 that I remember this lesson when others suffering lives' trials. I so often default to fix it mode. 🙄

[@ObsessiveFanNumber1]

"Sometimes the people who love us the most understand us the least." I've been a fan of Father Mike for several years, and this isn't the first time that I've felt something cut straight through all the garbage in my life to pierce my heart, but dang. I feel this. Thank you for being a vessel for the Holy Spirit and a servant of the Lord.

[@threejeans6084]

Joining this in 2024, and learning a lot! Thank you for allowing yourself to be used. Remain blessed.

[@RobinBorden]

Father this is my second time around. I am so thankful for you and BIY and CIY. The way you explain scripture and relate it to our lives is so comforting, awesome, and relevant. It makes Job, Abraham, and others feel like they went through the same things we go through today. It is like finding a quiet, refreshing place in this crazy world. Again, thank you and God bless you and all BIY and CIY,

[@nangahndome2145]

I surrender all to Thee Lord. Guide me. I rely on you

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike & BIY 🙏🙏🙏

[@annec988]

Day 8 The Bible in a Year. I am no longer in control. I surrender Lord. In Jesus name. Thank you Fr Mike. Amen.

[@Mary-up1tc]

Amen!God Rules-The Bible tells us God created Everything, including You and me, and He is in charge of Everything. (Genesis 1:1; Revelation 4:11; Colossians 1:16-17) We sinned-We all choose to disobey God. The Bible calls this sin. Sin separates us from God and deserves God’s punishment of death. (Romans 3:23; 6:23) God provided-God sent Jesus, the Perfect solution to our sin problem, to rescue us from the punishment we deserve. It’s something we, as sinners, could never earn on our own. Jesus alone saves us. (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9) Jesus gives-Jesus lived a Perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again. Because Jesus gave up His life for us, we can be welcomed into God’s family for Eternity. This is the Best 🎁 Gift Ever! (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 3:18) We can respond to Jesus. A - Admit -- Admit to God that you are a sinner. Repent, turning away from your sin. B - Believe -- Believe that Jesus Christ is God's Son and accept God's gift of forgiveness from sin. C - Confess -- Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

[@ojie285]

Jesus, I trust in You. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten us.😊

[@chavelasalas9151]

Thanks be to God prayers Father Mike Amen 🙏

[@leeannecontardi5732]

The reading of Job could not have come at a better time for me as I lost a dear friend to cancer, it came to me through all my suffering, that I must trust in GOD, not only during the good times but at the most trying times of our lives! God I trust in you!

[@ha4417]

Amen

[@carmelcollins3865]

So sorry for your loss. Gods Peace be with you until we all meet again. In my house there are many rooms .

[@alexandraanga2834]

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[@aliciahernandez6203]

Amen

[@rachelbuckley4499]

Sorry for your loss ❤

[@chavelasalas9151]

Thank you Lord Jesus Christ. Prayers to all Father Mike Amen 🙏

[@ivyoliveros1795]

Fr Mike my cat Nuggets loves listening to u reading the Bible. He snuggle close to the phone and also place his paws on the Bible.God bless u and I m also praying for u in Adoration. May our Blessed Mother Mary keep u close to her heart

[@ruthortega5822]

This is so cute. Even your cat likes to hear Father Mike's voice. There is something magical in his voice.

[@Hwlloacjjsic14319]

Awwww

[@Ytvzoey]

I love this! And I love the name snuggles! My dog Bucket lays on his belly and waits for me to scratch his belly when I start my morning readings :) It’s his way of focusing :)

[@brianne8186]

“Let it go and give it to God.”

[@maryannagibson5838]

I can't quit following you Father Mike! This is my first year and glad I found it!

[@CK-wc8ow]

Wow, this is my second year and this is good, last year it was more about the commitment, this year the story is starting to make more sense....Thank you Jesus.

[@bettyallen4121]

I am late starting this and as an elderly woman who has read the Bible my whole life i am loving this.

[@The.Rosco.Mothership]

Continuing my journey, Team Replay 💚🙏🏼😊

[@nightyew2160]

What I really want is for God to take my pain away.

[@margaretswartz6267]

Thank you Fr Mike for such great inspiration. This truly increases my Faith, Hope Love for God. Today I felt so down and rejected, because all I praying for is a job, Its a need not a want. Please pray for me to understand God's will for me and never to give up on the Great Love of God. I pray this in Jesus name Amen.

[@hlobend2111]

Blessed 2023 Ash Wednesday for me , Father, Son and Holy Sprit.

[@Justjudypeaceout]

Lord I surrender all, help me stay in this position of surrender all the days of my life.

[@hannahwangerin1984]

I like how we get to interoperate The Bible with Fr. Mike. It’s more enjoyable when you get to hear and understand what’s happening. Thank you Fr. Mike!!

[@tonyl3762]

Jesus is the answer to the mystery of suffering/evil. His answer is: "I am here with you. I suffer with you. The Father did not spare me either, but He will raise you and glorify you, as He did me, if you will trust Him as I trust Him."

[@giarose6493]

God turn my disgrace into grace let no one take my place save me a safe place make it though heaven gate 🙏❤️☘️🌹i appreciate remove my hate give me more faith

[@_eemjee_]

It is my 2nd time reading the bible, I read it fast for the first time as I wanted to know the content 'til Revelation, but now I am reading it with Fr. Schmitz, slowly and carefully ❤❤

[@carmelcollins3865]

God bless you Father Mike and everyone that's Following the Precious Word of God. Father Mike I love that you said ,rather than wanting answers from God sometimes, that actually just sitting with God in God's presence is sufficient. This is what I do . Oh How blessed we truly are. God is so good. All praise and honour to Our Father God .

[@princesswithinnerbeauty4407]

Thank you so much for the explanations after the readings. It is so helpful 🙏🏻

[@marcihf217]

Thank you Father for this Bible study. I am learning so much.

[@michellemorrissey4235]

Thank you, Fr. Mike! So grateful for you leading us through! May God Bless you too!!❤️

[@judithtellechea4891]

Again Thank you very much Father Mike, Im very exited to continue this journey with you, I already learned a lot, things that I didn’t pay attention before. So Thank you very very much. May God keep you safe and blessed.

[@patriciazander2072]

Thank you Father for giving us this tool that is critical for those of us who have attempted to 'read the Bible' many times. I am now looking forward to this every morning once I finish my breakfast. God bless this ministry. Last night a random group of Catholics prayed the rosary in the center of Lisbon, Portugal. Please pray for this once great Catholic country. We are witnessing many sacrilegious images against important saints (St. Anthony and the unborn) in the public square.

[@peggybowen512]

Thank you so much for this, love your voice and so happy to make the Bible readings the first part of my day! The best part is your explanation of the readings, so helpful! Thank you Father!

[@garlicgirl3149]

Calming

[@lilianawebb8687]

Amen

[@pambothma310]

Father, thank you. This deeper insight and prayer is soooo encouraging. The time and energy you are putting into helping us is much appreciated.

[@prakashrebello6322]

Very profound, When we take measures in our own hand nothing good comes of it. Always surrender to the Lord, We need God to be with us in my confusion, sometimes who love us the most understand the least. We always need not have answers just be present in their time of grief. Thank you Father!

[@robehrgonzales77494]

PaDrE Mike - Blessings to the clouds, in Jesus name 🙏 a m e n

[@i_am_jude5596]

Thank you and God Bless you Fr. Michael

[@giarose6493]

Blessings I’m doing it again my friend 😂😂😂🙏❤️☘️🌹

[@fashionforwardmom8008]

Lord, Even when we don’t understand your ways or have all the answers, may we surrender to your embrace in our pain and confusion. 🙏🏻 You alone are our healer and comforter.

[@robehrgonzales77494]

Day 8❤ Amen You are in our prayers Father MiKe 🙏❤️😇

[@cheraybisaya]

found these just last week and now playing 5-10 clips a day, learning so much, thanks a lot Father Mike!

[@vanessamay3689]

The same for me but maybe two a day atm. I have to do my own private time as well.

[@cheraybisaya]

@@vanessamay3689 i failed to watch some days and struggling to even watch a clip a day, God bless us all!

[@vanessamay3689]

I have been travelling so and also play when I do my walks morning or evening. I find them easy to listen to. I’m not a Catholic but I love the Word of God. It is our sword in the spiritual battle.

[@kinggeorgethefirst]

God bless you our lady keep you

[@TM-jl1yb]

Thank you!

[@filomena5622]

Gid bless you Fr.Mike. please pray for my daughters to get closer to God

[@17CW68fNv]

My second year and I'm learning more. I'm paying attention more and taking notes as well. Thank you, Fr Mike. God Bless. Claire.

[@rc3088]

Thank you, I plan to do 7 per day to be done before Ash Wednesday. I did this everyday last year. But repeating to add to memory. I plan to do this every year.

[@lauragaulin5080]

Thank you Father Mike. I found you in 2020 during the world shut down due to Covid19. I was looking for a Sunday mass to watch and found you and loved your sermon, loved your energy.. Just found you again through this Bible in a year pod cast. God is always working. His will, His way. I am grateful for you. Praying for you and your beautiful heart and soul. God's blessings always 🙏🏻 Amen.

[@juanitagonzalez4022]

Thank you Fr Mike for your prayers, I keep you in my prayers too.

[@0peratico]

Those who withhold kindness from a friend forsake the fear of the Almighty. a message from Job to really take to heart. proverbs is full of wisdom. im thinking its my favourite book so far. Timeless.

[@dawnmireles2912]

February 1, 2023 Round Two #catchingup #prayforSoulsinPurgatory #SaintFaustinasDiaryinaYear #MarianPressPodcast

[@Jupiter1423]

Man this was a good analysis. Father mike god bless.

[@judywebb4612]

4:18 I need to start this from the beginning and don’t know how to do it. I guess I’ll keep working on it.

[@giarose6493]

Praying for you Father Mike 🙏❤️☘️🌹

[@wreloise1]

Even in the midst of our own doing ..we can turn to the Lord…for He forgiving… “Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:7-8‬ ‭

[@ha4417]

Thank you Father. God bless you 🙏🙏

[@BlindFaith777]

I’m a bit behind as it is September 4 and I’m only on day 8... but boy oh boy am I enjoying this. My plan it to do 4 days a day until I catch up. Thank you Fr. Mike, you are so inspiring. I just love your kind spirit. 🕊🙏🏼🌹

[@andrewkelly2028]

I'm also catching up now. Hopefully we can catch up by the end!

[@merseabless8305]

I am bingeing on Fr. MIKES PODCAST. AMAZING! And also catching up.

[@johns8620]

I'm not sure there's a need to catch up. The beauty of this format is you can start anytime. It's mid November as I'm starting this. I miss some days. Some days get split in two, but either way the lessons await me. Looking forward to this year!

[@andrewkelly2028]

@@johns8620 Yeah it is wonderful to be able to pick it up when we are able to do so.

[@lilianawebb8687]

Today April 2 I have started. Strength my Jesús...

[@joannmathews8267]

My second time, too🙌i My understanding is/will continue to grow in God’s word! Thank you, Father Mike.

[@faustinanickel7570]

Beautiful message today. Forever grateful.

[@MrDarshD]

The change from Abram to Abraham and Sarai to Sarah being in the Covenant with God teaches us a lot. We need to submit ourselves to God and not try to control things beyond our control. The theme relates to Job's part of the story and the Proverbs. The people who love us the most, know us the least and sometimes people in our lives don't want an answer but just our presence. These two are some important learnings from Job & friends. Thank you, Fr. Mike and Team Ascension! I'm praying for you. God bless you!

[@bettyallen4121]

Thank you God bless you!!❤

[@JEDS0782]

Such a beautiful reflection Father. Very true and so touching, we need our loved ones to be present with us, more than seeking answers and justifications. Exodus 33:4 Thank You Lord Your presence goes with us, and You give us rest today.Amen 💐❤✝️🙌✨🙏🏻

[@robehrgonzales77494]

DaY 8 , present my LorD, Shalom

[@rbs0648]

Thanks!

[@BigBangLuv3r]

Thank you so much again Fr. Mike

[@linorlineses461]

Thank you, Father Mike for thisBible Study! I am praying for you!

[@anng.4542]

So Sarai took matters into her own hands, and look where we are today.

[@berryberry2508]

Proverbs 1 : 20 - 33 Wisdom Calls 20 - Listen ! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and marketplaces, 21 - calling loudly at the city gates and wherever people come together. 22 - " Foolish people ! How long do you want to be foolish? How long will you enjoy making fun of knowledge? Will you never learn? 23 - Listen when I reprimand you ; I will give you good advice and share my knowledge with you. 24 - I have been calling you, inviting you to come, but you would not listen. You paid no attention to me. 25 - You have ignored all my advice and have not been willing to let me correct you. 26 - So when you get into trouble, I will laugh at you. I will make fun of you when terror strikes ----- 27 - when it comes on you like a storm, bringing fierce winds of trouble, and you are in pain and misery. 28 - Then you will call for wisdom, but I will not answer. You may look for me everywhere, but you will not find me. 29 - You have never had any use for knowledge and have always refused to obey the Lord. 30 - You have never wanted my advice or paid any attention when I corrected you. 31 - So then, you will get what you deserve, and your actions will make you sick. 32 - Inexperienced people die because they reject wisdom. Stupid people are destroyed by their own lack of concern. 33 - But whoever listens to me will have security. He will be safe, with no reason to be afraid. " The Good News Bible Today's English Version (TEV). 📖🕯✝

[@sepherinaallard7584]

Thank you otra vez. Hasta mañana

[@julieoleary9328]

Just want you to know that I just received my new Great Adventure Bible and I am so pleased with it.

[@ginobaronne7333]

thank you also Father Mike.

[@kellychen1695]

This is just amazing

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

God made souls much more resilient than us sinners now-a-days... these digits are freaky...it’s beguiling...

[@FranksPH]

Thank you, Father Mike, and thank you Father Joe Glab for introducing BIY to me.

[@billgroel4463]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom God Bless

[@nelsonruki9556]

Tq so much, Fr. Mike.

[@marceldsouza9341]

I am just started and loving it so much, thank you and God bless you Fr.Mike.🙏

[@theresadavis1834]

Thank you again for another day of bible study. Praying for everyone and Fr. Mike.

[@BrotherNeilBrendan]

Day 8 Take Two… Prayers and Blessings to you all…🙏

[@manfrey1]

thank you very much, God bless

[@sandramillar9067]

I have re-started this journey and bless you!! This is beyond words special. And, Father Mike your Sharings and explanations after the readings are so precious and helpful. 🙏

[@ethangameren4490]

8 down 357 to go

[@carriehemeon5245]

God I trust in You

[@xuyenbui2346]

Thank❤❤❤

[@lucianpinto7541]

Great indeed our your works o God ☦🙏♥️😇

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Backatcha ...thankful and grateful for you, Father Mike...blessings to you today and always. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kathyesargent9088]

Thank you❤️🙏🏻

[@heathsavage4852]

Once again, wow! Thank you Father Mike.

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Give of yourself to us Dear God...and peace to us, Dear God. 🥰🥰🥰

[@donnapollock]

Thank you Father Mike for today's teaching, I enjoy this so much, It is so easy to understand. God Bless you...

[@chavelasalas9151]

Thank you Amen 🙏

[@snoopy1965]

Another blessed day to hear your utubes thank you and blessings

[@ritarodriguez804]

Father thank you for helping me readying and a better understanding on the Bible!! I love it 😀 😍

[@remintan5721]

Keep up the good work Father Mike wasn't interested in the Bible until I started listening to your program

[@littlehummer]

.....all of us who FINALLY got our 'backordered forever' Great Adventure Bibles are so enjoying beginning our journey thru the Bible!!! Thanks for doing this....day by day, as opposed to Jan 1st, etc!!! :) 🙏

[@heidirivera6228]

Thank you Fr. Mike🙏

[@noelleblouin7907]

Very powerful message. Thank you.

[@ritascappaticci767]

Thank you father

[@LDP-33]

God bless Fr. Mike!

[@giarose6493]

I’m loving 🥰 this