Day 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@isabellawolgoth9447]

I am a sinner. I was a teacher of epic poetry, but never studied the Bible thanks to the deceiver. Now, via Father Mike, I begin my study. Praise to this shepherd who guides us all.

[@alexandriahall8925]

Amen 🙏 ❤

[@josephj9460]

We are all sinners, its admitting it as a first step to change .We as sinners can walk with Jesus or against him. Stay the course God bless and protect you

[@jdiane44]

Hi I’m in the same boat and have found with Sr. Faustina that the battle is every day and only gets more intense

[@vickigranacher3357]

The Psalms are the most epic of all poetry in my opinion for they reach into the depths of your soul. God bless you on your journey!

[@manicbamboosprout]

what's epic poetry ?

[@481kristen]

Thank you again for putting this on KZbin. As someone with a severe hearing impairment, having closed captioning Fr. Mike’s’ “homilies” is wonderful. I have tried reading the Bible many times in the past but I would give up because I had so many questions and/or didn’t understand what the scriptures was trying to teach me. I have been a faithful Catholic all my life, I am in my 50’s now, and I have gone to Mass every Sunday, but I have never been able to hear and understand the words being spoken in the homilies. So I am so looking forward to doing this every day. Again, thank you for this!❤️

[@aureliomartinez2633]

We should ask for the stregth of the Hoy ghost and a lot of Feith and at any minute our understanding will ope up God bless

[@carolgustafson7745]

The Holy Spirit opens the scriptures for me. I pray for the Holy Spirit to speak to my spirit.

[@JohnShaw]

🙏

[@victoriavendiola5657]

Likewise for me… so i shared this to my friends for them too could have these blessings. This is just like having an one on one tutorial. What a gift !!! Thanks Fr. Mike

[@mariai12]

I fully agree! ☺️ From my personal experience i would advise you to go every now and then to mass during the week. It's a completely different story! We can discover so many hidden unknown passages of scripture, and every day the priest shares about them in the homily. Even the environment is different, since (unfortunately) so many people on Sunday are there just because it's Sunday and we "have to", and not because they want to learn more about God. Going a "not special" day feels so familiar, and it's so beautiful to be there, maybe with just a few people, when Jesus is there every day waiting for us.

[@Turn140]

For years I've been receiving signs from God to come back to the light and open my swollen cold heart to his light and warmth, this morning I decided to act and it was the craziest experience of my life. I started crying and I felt this warmth exploding out of my chest and wash over my body. I felt calm and at peace. Thank you father for this, and thank you God for showing me the light. When I first heard the line today of who told you that you are naked, definitely sounded like a heartbroken disappointed father.

[@dmg-6449]

I have never read the Bible, so I'm excited to participate in this course and develop the relationship with God that I really have never had. Thank you, Father Mike. I cannot imagine the hours it has taken to put this all together!

[@leekflower1]

I pray you are blessed beyond measure through it!

[@priscillaconlon3385]

I also have never read the Bible like this and was excited to begin and now here it is already the 15th day in and I am even more excited for this journey! During the past 15 days, this journey has uncovered deep insights for me that I never expected. I am savoring every moment. I hope you are as well.

[@lydiaregelski1832]

Thank you father Mike, this is incredible and to actually learn the bible and be able to understand it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗

[@magetaaaaaa]

I am generally pessimistic about the internet and its effect on people, but it is impossible to deny the power of having this kind of material available to everyone.

[@Overlord277]

I hope you are doing well and walking with the Lord.

[@GeorgeAlexa]

Two down and 363 more to go! I look forward to growing closer to Christ. I thank Ascension Press, Jeff Cavin, and Father Mike for making this available.

[@This-isGirl]

I felt so choked up by the explanation of the Father's heartbreak. I never thought of it that way 😔

[@atlantica23]

same i almost cried

[@ansond6372]

Here we are again!! Starting year 4 for me. Each year I pick up on something that I missed or didn't quite grasp. Thank you God for your word and the clarification that comes each time. Thank you, too, for all the ppl that make this possible. I'm praying for each of us in this group and that you'll continue sticking with it even though sometimes you'll be scratching your head and saying, " Huh???" 🙏🙏

[@susand3668]

"Only the serpent is cursed." How revealing that is -- and I never saw it until today! Thank you, Fr. Mike!

[@imeldabooysen6191]

My first time to study the Bible thank you Fr Mike 🙏 🙌 from South Africa 🇿🇦 🙏 please pray for our country to.

[@melissacerta4203]

Starting the Bible in a year for the 2nd time.❤

[@56Tyskie]

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world

[@LaurensiaRimanu-nb1fy]

Thank you Father Mike! I finally found this BIAY. Praying for you and everyone here 🙏

[@shimbakatema4026]

This Priest is AMAZING. ....he (and Father Eustace Siame) had helped to really reignite my and my sister's Catholic faith and the way he breaks Theology down....what a great priest.Thanks Lord.God Bless Father Mike

[@aureliomartinez2633]

God bless you and Jesus will be the light in your life

[@JohnShaw]

🙏

[@Whitters40]

I agree. Bishop Robert Barron has also been instrumental in my journey home to the faith.

[@josephreagan9545]

Look up Fulton sheen

[@Fonsemania80]

@@josephreagan9545 I have believe me.I listen to Bishop Barron as well as others who have reference Fulton Sheen.Doesnt take away from how well Father Mike delivers a message

[@CARS63]

The second time around on this journey through the Bible is even better, as more is sinking in. Thank you so very much for making this available again 🙏😊🥰✝️🛐

[@miriamsamaniego3335]

It’s my first time, based from a friend’s recommendation. 😊

[@CARS63]

@@miriamsamaniego3335 Hi Miriam. Welcome to the journey. I hope you enjoy yourself. 😊

[@miriamsamaniego3335]

@@CARS63 thanks so much! I’m really happy to have found this. I’ve had an excellent Catholic upbringing and had fallen away from my roots for a while, and recently I have gotten back to where I should be to be able to continually improve my journey towards salvation. I’ve never been able to sit down and read the Bible. I have ADD badly, and have difficulty the older I get to be able to concentrate and absorb what I’m reading. The language in the Bible does confuse me, and this seems such an easy and important way to understand and complete this. Thanks for the welcome!

[@CARS63]

@@miriamsamaniego3335 How exciting for you to be reading it for the first time. This course was my first time too and I too was raised Catholic so it's been on my mind for decades. I'm thinking God will be extra proud of you to be reading His Bible given your additional reading challenge in having ADD. Perhaps it will help you stay focused by reading the screen during the video? Hats off to you. Buckle in and have fun on the journey. God bless you for reaching out to God in this journey.

[@miriamsamaniego3335]

@@CARS63 thank you so much! You’re just wonderful!

[@alexandriahall8925]

Here we go brothers and sisters! ❤

[@caroltheresemueller]

Father Mike, you portrayed the heartbreak of the Father so well. Thank you for reading to us and teaching us.

[@mariaolaleye3242]

Thank you Fr.Mike . I have been procrastinating long ago to read 📚 a chapter of the Bible every day but failed, here is a great opportunity to follow through with you till the end of the year by the grace and love of Christ our Lord amen.

[@ModestCatholicRose]

❤Blessed to be here for another year for Bible in a year 2024🎉

[@jenc5371]

That moment when Father Mike mentioned God's heartbreak during the first fall is truly eye-opening, revealing how God desires us to belong to Him and to experience the love of His presence. Thank you, Lord, for loving us immensely. Prayers, sisters and brothers in Christ!

[@IntimateWithJesus]

Thank you for your sacrifice for others! I am one who is blessed by it! May God abundantly bless you!

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike & BIY🙏🙏🙏

[@zmhs76]

1-2-2024 restarting BIAY. Thank you Fr Mike and Ascension!

[@csasiong]

2022- day 2. Resolved to stick to daily prayer with you, Fr. Mike. This year, I am going to do it! 🙏🏼

[@marinattysegura5844]

X2

[@Whitters40]

It's still 2022 and I'm also on day 2. 🙃 did you finish?

[@void9837]

Ezekiel 13:2, Catholics do not match anything in the Bible. It's a sin to call Mike "father". Matthew 23:8. Easter is not in the Bible, Passover is in the Bible. Christians honor Jesus resurrection and Passover and Feast of unleavened bread in the same week. Matthew 22:17.Exodus 12. Forced celibacy of priests and nuns, and forced poverty to give up their worldly possessions is not in the Bible. 1Timothy 3:2. Rosaries are forbidden. Matthew 6:7. You are supposed to use Anointing oil not Holy Water. James 5:14 and Exodus 40:9.

[@callumhaines6874]

@@void9837Let me guess, you belong to one of the 1001 different denominations of protestantism.

[@romelynjoypelaez2449]

"Something had to die for God to be able to love." Oh, Lord! Bless my soul 🕊️ Thank you for this, Father. 💛

[@JohnShaw]

🙏❤️

[@elizabethhunter4525]

Can you imagine being Adam and Eve and hearing God walking towards you , my perception of God is that he is a spirit, but I do like the thought that he was out for a stroll.

[@juliaoaks1379]

Great we can get this on KZbin. So much easier to find and is available early in the morning.

[@londontipton7780]

I love The Bible In A Year. The last time I read the Bible was when I was 9 years old in a refugee camp in Thailand. A priest gave me a children version Bible that came from one of the western countries. I loved it so much that I read it everyday after walking home from attending 6 AM mass with my aunt. Thank you, Fr Mike, for doing this 🎊 🎉🌼🌞

[@motleyminded85]

I understand Adam and Eve hiding from God so well. When I find myself in a state of sin, I hide, too. I no longer feel worthy of prayer; I don't want God to see me in this state. I also don't want to bother Him when I have disappointed Him. I feel unworthy of His presence. So I hide. It's such a difficult mindset to overcome. Probably the greatest challenge of my spiritual life.

[@mariam.9215]

We are in this together ❤. But we can do it, we can choose to trust His forgiveness, because He loves us! ❤

[@journeywithme9554]

Thanks so much for this Father Mike. I have never been able to get through the Bible alone. Having you read the Bible to us with explanations is a blessing. 🙏

[@shekinahglory19]

I have read these readings but never understood it the way Fr. Mike had brought in. I cried throughout the sharing and I'm glad to be on this journey. God bless everyone.

[@MariMVP655]

I’m loving this journey. I’ve never understood the Bible and I’ve been wanting to grow closer to God. ❤ Tank you.

[@abysunny1787]

I've always never understood the beginning of mankind and how we came to be, and also why we think and act the way we do. There was also an instance in the story, where Cain's offering was not accepted by God and that truely had confused me. However, Fr.Mike had explained the reason so well that it makes so much more sense. Thankyou Fr.Mike for taking the time to read and explain the scripture through you're videos. May God bless you and everyone who is present here to learn the word of God! :D

[@JohnShaw]

🙏

[@giarose6493]

Thank you Jesus

[@sunshine8730]

This is my second go around with Bible In a Year- this time I’m just going to listen. I did Catechism in a year last year and feel that going through the Bible again will help me to connect scripture and tradition. The first time with Bible in a year was hard to focus because of so many other distractions but those distractions no longer exist. Here is to the start of a wonderful year! To everyone on this journey with me whether your first or fourth time- we are here for each other, we can get through this together!

[@nalayini1504]

In my 45 years, I have never heard the Bible read like this, and when explained by Fr.Mike it's all finally making sense!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@arlenismendez1611]

the Fall has never sounded so heartbreaking to me before listening to this podcast. I’ve always views the Fall and the events thereafter as angry consequences to our sin and brokenness. I’m so touched by the way you portrayed the heartbreak of the Father. it made me sad to think that we were created by a perfect God, lacking nothing, to belong to him and to be in holy relationship and communion with. and the trap of the enemy and the temptations of sin created a rip in that relationship. but for the first time I can see Gods heartbreak and His rushing to remedy the situation. Even in the midst of brokenness and separation, He’s clothing Adam and Eve, He’s giving them opportunities to be pointed back to the love of God even if it’s thru suffering and sacrifice. He’s still leaving the door open for glimpses of heaven while promising the fullness of an eternity with him. I could go on and on. I’m so grateful for God and happy to be following along with this awesome podcast.

[@susancain6136]

So good to be going through this again. Not only does it help me keep the Word in my consciousness , it also fills in those important points I have forgotten or breezed over the first time. I know God is guiding me and I pray that we all offer Him our first fruits.

[@moniqueruiz90]

Being with God is no sacrifice. No pain. No obligation. But joy. It’s not in anyway a burden to be with God.

[@The.Rosco.Mothership]

Continuing my journey, Team Replay 💚🙏🏼😊

[@lauramcclure4763]

Thank you for putting this on youtube. I find it so easy to follow

[@saviolobo998]

Same here it was difficult to keep up on podcast KZbin seems quite a movie storyline thanks Assension for this initiative

[@void9837]

Catholics do not match anything in the Bible. Ezekiel 13:2, It's a sin to call Mike "father". Matthew 23:8. Easter is not in the Bible, Passover is in the Bible. Christians honor Jesus resurrection and Passover and Feast of unleavened bread in the same week. Matthew 22:17.Exodus 12. Forced celibacy of priests and nuns, and forced poverty to give up their worldly possessions is not in the Bible. 1Timothy 3:2. Rosaries are forbidden. Matthew 6:7. You are supposed to use Anointing oil not Holy Water. James 5:14 and Exodus 40:9.

[@michaelkennedy2190]

Thanks be to GOD! Father Mike is a blessing. What a wonderful Priest. The Bible is very hard to understand . Father Mike's commentary is amazing. Thank you Father Mike,Jeff Cavin and Ascension. For putting this on KZbin. Thanks be to GOD! FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT. 🙏

[@marinebulldog0309]

I love the way God doesn't want for us to just believe in him but BELONG to him. I need to get to confession because I have not trusted in God's love. I hate Satan and I will forever look forward to our Mother Mary crushing his head. God is good and didn't want to destroy his creation, glad my queen will kill Satan.

[@drcrunch9561]

I thought Jesus was going to do that

[@rm-paradise]

Be strong and of good courage. 1/2/2024

[@anavillarosa6024]

Insights gained -We can choose not to sin; we are dust and to dust we shall return

[@lorettafrantz2308]

Thank you Rev.Mike. For spending your time Reading and explaining the Word of God for us.

[@ritibiam5452]

I came here after finishing the Catechism in a year podcast 😍

[@17CW68fNv]

Third time with the BIY for me. This time I'm not taking notes...just listening. I think I will understand and remember more...at least that is my hope. Praying for you Fr Mike, thank you for your teaching. God Bless. Claire.

[@dianefrank3688]

Also my 3rd time and I am listening only.

[@lillye7099]

What a realization! To give God our first fruits of our day!

[@vickyvillanueva824]

I want to pray for my friend Michelle to heal her to get better and get her strength back from a car accident that she just had and I keep her in my prayers that she gets better soon in the name of Jesus Amen

God is good.

[@dalmagaceleze445]

Thank you Fr Mike for this podcast, I read Genesis before but when I listened to you on the 1st day I felt something changed I welled up I realized just how much God loves us, I loved the 2nd day and your explanations. I will continue listening to the podcast Bible in a year. God Bless you Fr.

[@dorothyswol6979]

This is my second time around in the daily bible, I am also doing the catholic catechism in a day, this is day 54 for me in the catechism. I cannot thank you enough for doing this for me, us. GOD BLESS! Everyone in the whole world is in my daily thoughts and prayers as well as unity and world peace.

[@barbaragraver]

Thank you Fr. Mike!! This is the first time God rejecting Cain's offering ever made sense to me! Love the comparison of first fruits to our prayer life 😊

[@WashingtonDC99]

So beautiful. Praise to You Lord creator of heaven and earth. Thank you Father Mike Schmitz. God bless you.

[@JohnShaw]

🙏❤️

[@angelorumtarot]

Who is doing this in 2023? I'm doing this AND the Daily Audio Bible with Brian Hardin. Guess I can't get enough of God's Word!!

[@christinawysockiart1521]

Second time through, second day! So glad this is on KZbin. Last year i followed Google podcast. I like seeing the words along with it

[@oceansidechm]

Finally someone agrees with my opinion that Adam and Eve didn't got cursed but the pain or curse was actually needed for them to learn love.

[@isabelcastillo2394]

Thank you so much for BIY and CIY. What a blessing it is to go through these lessons and to listen to your perspective. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

[@teresauwajeh1406]

Thank you fr. So sorry and ashamed of the times I didn't give God the best. It's comforting to know God doesn't want us to die in our brokenness and that's why he guarded the tree of life. Indeed God is love. So sad to have disappointed him. The devil is a deceiver, much bigger, smarter, stronger and dangerous than we usually think . One can't be too careful with him. Thank God for his never ending love for us

[@kellyhill8335]

I'm 63 & have read parts of the Bible, not the whole thing. I've just finished day 2 & goodness, I love it. I'm taking notes about what you say afterward, so I can remember. Sometimes, I lose some, but you make sense. How love requires a sacrifice, even the clothes God made for Adam & Eve. It shows how God loves them in their brokenness & had to kill an animal (sacrifice) to make their clothes.

[@olivematura5027]

Thank you Father Mike for the way you break down the scripture to make understandable, you make it so interesting that you look forward to the next day.

[@amandaborn84]

Father Mike... I grew up catholic but never truly had a solid relationship with God. I have always believed in the lord no matter what but never truly felt close. My friend recommended to listen to your videos. I have now decided to finally read the Bible but through audio. After searching and seeking...I came across your "Bible in a year" and I can't stop listening. Mainly because after each chapter you help me to understand the scripture. Just when I thought I had some questions. .you seem to answer them all. Thank you. I pray for healing also in the process❤

[@dcsmall1]

Day Two of my first year, big thanks to all the team for putting this together! Prayers from Ireland!

[@sharneyjay7210]

Thank you Father Mike for giving me the opportunity to read the Bible and study it with you which I have never read even once, although I had wanted to start from long ago. Thank you for nourishing us with the word of God. May God bless you Father.

[@prakashrebello6322]

after labour love, lesire its the first fruits message in this episode, Thank you Father!

[@242abigail]

Wow! How enlightening. I get teary-eyed finally understanding the underlying messages of the Bible. Wow!

[@teresasis6980]

I just found this and I am loving every second of my journey to be closer to God. Thank you Father Mike.

[@sylviafernandez3649]

Praise God 🙏

[@MrDarshD]

An awesome reminder that God wanted us to be wholesome and holy instead of eating the forbidden fruit and be broken through sin. It wasn't knowledge that the fruit provided but doubt, fear, and a lustful/shameful way of looking at each other. I am sure that God didn't want it to be like it. The sin truly entered the world. However, we see how things improve through Abraham, Seth, Noah, Moses, David, Joseph, and finally, the circle is complete with Jesus. Thank you for this, Fr. Mike and Team Ascension! God bless

[@shieldmaidensofarda]

Jesus, help me to choose love.

[@TheLavonski1]

Thank you for presenting the love of God and His concern for us in these Scriptures. Praying for this ministry that is touching so many.

[@vincentinchoco5625]

My wife have been asking me to listen to this for months finally I said yes and I like it .

[@deniseeee6]

So good, what a great way to start the day ❤

[@LeslieSunshine17]

Day 2 for me. I am a Lutheran and am enjoying this daily Bible study

[@sandradsa1340]

That was so good Fr. Mike....the vital connection between love and sacrifice. Thank you. You are a blessing to me and it's only Day 2....:)

[@joseguzman1051]

Amen 🙏. 12-19-2023

[@sharonb7256]

Divine inspiration, this is. I love hearing the scripture and getting a homily that opens it up. Fr. Mike explains things in such a basic (yet deep), understandable way, it's an amazing gift of grace. I was getting daily readings via e-mail, skipping them more than half the time, but this - this is incredible! Scriptures are opened up, their meaning revealed, it's a gift from God just when I most needed it in my life. I stumbled onto the series at Day 200, then started at Day One. So many issues and problems that I'm having are being addressed, maybe by just one sentence explaining one tiny part of Scripture, but it's touching my heart and soul, helping heal my brokenness. Thank you, God, for everyone at AP, especially for Fr. Mike and his ministry. God bless you all.

[@siok4375]

I think i have finally found a way to digest the bible. I've tried reading it a few times but have struggled and gave up each time and felt guilty after. This format is quite enjoyable however, thank God. An ad from a Jordan Peterson video put me on it and I'm grateful 🙏

[@marylouhendrickson3068]

Fr. Mike, thank you for giving us another year of BIAY. God Bless.

[@Justjudypeaceout]

❤this study is wonderful. You really have a way of simplifying a complex subject. Lord, I want to belong to you, I want to offer you the first fruits of my day. Amen

[@petestone6327]

Wow, I am surprised I've tears in my eyes. All this time I've been misinterpreting words like God being angry and screaming. I realize it's the total opposite. Thank You for the reading Fr. Mike.

[@gingerphelan5728]

God bless Father Mike 🙏❤️ and all who are here !!

[@billgroel4463]

Father Mike thank you for sharing god’s story.

[@delaintimm2476]

Thank you Father Schmitz. So looking forward to another year with you in BIAY and doing the Catechism In A Year with you this year. I pray that this nation will once again be ONE NATION UNDER GOD. Bless you for bring us the Bible and Catechism .

[@ann-163]

May God bless you, Fr Mike Schmitz! Love you and your podcasts. It’s been an amazing faith journey for me, studying the Bible with you & Jeff Cavins. He’s wonderful too. Thank you for making it digestible and accessible for us. Appreciate all the hard work you put into it & ever so thankful to have you as our shepherd. Stay blessed and safe, Father.

[@bruce9635]

I really appreciate the commentary

[@anniemarques460]

I do not have enough hours to thank you for putting this together! I bought a bible and my goal was to start reading, studying, learning the bible. And I did start...the first few pages you can follow the story but honestly, as you get into it you begin to need help. It's hard to follow, trying to figure out the language etc. becomes a real task and you lose interest. This way is GREAT!!!! You read the chapters, followed by the psalm and finally the explanation! I'm so happy... I will actually be able to follow and understand and the Holy Bible finally!!! Again, thank you and may God bless you today and always! 😊

[@theresadavis1834]

Father thank you again for this. I tried reading the bible alone and did not understand a lot of it. I am so glad I found this last year and now can do this one day at a time. Praying for everyone.

[@jesusloverforever5762]

This is so motivational and powerful. Thank God ❤ and Thank you Father Mike for this❤️

[@eileenrich2603]

THANK YOU FATHER MIKE FOR HELPING US BRING OURSELVES CLOSER TO GOD!! LOOKING FORWARD TO SPENDING TIME WITH YOU EVERY DAY!! PRAISE BE TO GOD MY LORD AND SAVIOR! AMEN 🎄 🙏🏻 🎄

[@wendyluckie4537]

Such a joyful message and interpretation Fr. Mike. Thanks for this enlightening session of His word.

[@ruthy757]

Doing alongside the Catechism :)

[@mariannesanders5603]

I have read the Bible but not like you're doing Fr. Mike. You make it understandable and although I just found out about this now, I'm starting it and appreciate all the effort to help so many Catholics who, like me, went to 12 years of Catholic school and never read the Bible. God bless.

[@purdeypaul1974]

So true when we stop trusting God we sin. We rely on our own thinking and things go wrong.

[@despiertacatolico1691]

I so needed to hear this today!!!

[@haleychambers7221]

This has been such an absolute blessing to me! I love the commentary after the readings as it is helping me understand God's love ❤️.

[@miasantos1422]

Thanks Fr.Mike...God bless you It is good that in this time of pandemic, your reading of the Bible is once again available in a form that's not hard visually as I am in my senior years.. .It's again for me a gesture of God's s love...

[@vivianrahman5970]

Thank you Father for Day 2. I bought the Catholic Bible yesterday. When this notification popped up today, I glanced up and saw my Bible was being delivered. It's a great day. God Bless Through Jesus Christ Name.

[@janiceteynor8260]

Thank you Father Mike. I am so grateful to you for helping me understand the Bible. I really need this. Thank you again. 🙏

[@letsstudyukrainian4164]

Thank you! I am really want to go through all year with this videos. God, help me! Give me motivation and desire to do this!

[@lindadaigle3205]

AMEN, Fr Mike 🙏🏻. I look forward to every day and the next reading. 🙏🏻