Day 5: Tower of Babel - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@MomHarper]

Thank you Ascension and Fr Mike. Day 5/2025 is done

[@bkp409]

THANK YOU! I wake up at 4:00 am and the first thing I do is listen to the current day in the Bible. I have never read the Bible from the beginning because it was too confusing for me, but you make it so interesting! I grew up as a Baptist and converted to Catholicism when I was twenty-two years old. God kept calling me to be a Catholic and so answered Him and I have been grateful for my deep Catholic Faith ever since. I LOVE my mornings with you, Father Schmitz. Thank you, for this nourishment.

[@joesmom6127]

I wish Fr Mike would address “years” they lived. Obviously not the same number of days in a year as now.

[@joesmom6127]

“Make me a saint” what are a hard thing to aspire to!

[@Andytaker7]

@@joesmom6127 ,z

[@Andytaker7]

Z,zzz

[@indykkowalski9366]

Could you explain that to me?

[@reniltr69]

I completed todays chapter :5/1/2025Thank you Lord 🙏🏼I wish to continue all year 🙏🏼

[@n8i8c8k8i8]

Thank you for doing this Bible in a year! If you're curious, I know why we think of Nimrod as an insult. Bugs Bunny sarcastically called Elmer Fudd "Nimrod", and people didn't understand the reference, so it became an insult.

[@steveo3757]

Father Mike...I am 51 years young and was just baptized this summer while in the hospital. I had great people praying for me, many I don't know, I love our Lord and thank you for guiding me on this journey.

[@mememcd4885]

Welcome home. :-)

[@Yolduranduran]

Praise God!

[@shieldmaidensofarda]

Jesus, make me a saint. And make me a great one!

[@ladylovesteadreads]

I tend to skip the genealogies when I read my Bible, but hearing you read it with correct pronunciations was kind of musical and lovely.

[@AbiBrown-q9k]

this is my third year listening to the bible in a year with Fr Mike

[@StacieBussey]

Team replay. Year 3

[@LILCg-j8y]

Thanks im 13 learning about bible

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

I always start my day with this bible journey! Praise Jesus Christ and Father Mike! Praise to everyone who reads this🙏🏻🙏🏻 I am praying for you Father Mike and everyone! You are truly amazing!!! 💜💜💜

[@oeautobody3586]

Good morning have a blessed day 🙏

[@dudleyboy]

I'm a Baptist but listening to this has been absolutely phenomenal! So much has already been cleared up for me in just a few short days. God bless!!!

[@scottmahoney1230]

Thank you for your appreciation of fr. Mike schmitz bible in a year study, may I suggest Fr. Mike schmitz Catechism of the Catholic church study in a year to fill in the deposit of Faith Jesus gave us in His Church. Both in a written letter and orally. Praise be Jesus and His Holy Name.

[@scottmahoney1230]

I myself have been doing both studies as a deep dive for this year

[@pastorrandycfrench8019]

Day 5 of Bible in a Year (BIY) ❤I absolutely love this. Father Mike is awesome too. Praise Jesus Christ for this wonderful podcast. 🙏 ❤

[@oeautobody3586]

Good morning have a blessed day 🙏

[@elizabethhunter4525]

" Blessed are all those who take refuge in him" Psalm 2 Amen to that.

[@VanillaEarth744]

Day 5 complete 🙏🏾✝️😇

[@virginialake5080]

🙏❤️🙏

[@roknrone]

Wow, once again how quickly we in our brokenness want to be like God, without him. Lord let us learn that you are the way, truth and live 🙏..

[@faymckinley8546]

Thanks Fr. Mike for this beautiful teaching on Chs 10/11 today. Good insights n learning more of the story. Thanks also to Cynthia n Michael for their reflection on the same. God bless you all.

[@jenc5371]

"Be who you are, and be that well." Thank you, Fr. Mike, for this reminder. Dear Lord, may we see ourselves the way you see us, and may we have the courage to be the persons you are calling us to be. In Jesus' name. Amen.

[@robertgregory1927]

This is so great..thank you Father Mike! I’m a “recovering” Catholic on this end.

[@Nelson.C.L]

BiY Round 2. I've heard about this aspect of St. Maximilian Kolbe's life in Fr. Michael Gaitley's 33 Days to Morning Glory book. May we all aspire not just to be saints, but be the greatest saint we can be, with Mother Mary's help. ❤❤❤❤

[@run4cmt]

Father Mike this is just day 5, but already such a blessing to me. The messages are so full of wisdom. Thank you for your excellence and using your gifts for the Lord's work!

[@iononcantomascrivo]

I was introduced to your podcast by two ladies that I met at random. of course, we know how the Lord works, nothing is ever random. I've been away from God for so long and was living an extremely sinful lifestyle. I've been loving this podcast ever since. A little personal background: a friend of mine witnessed to me and helped me repent and once again accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I don't read my romance novels anymore. I don't swear. I don't tell off color jokes. I don't share any questionable or inappropriate memes. I've given up most social media except the bare minimum for networking purposes. I recently bought a new Bible that is a version of one that I had years ago and I can't wait to get back into it. Until then, I have this podcast and the King James Version in audiobook form on my phone. Thank you again. Praise God!

[@maryelizabethcalais9180]

What a Blessing for your beautiful soul!!! We're all Human and battle demons constantly :( I will pray for you lo non canto and I thank you to pray for me. Perhaps you might download into your phone this Bible that Fr Mike is using...... you might enjoy it :)

[@Choccymilkman]

I don’t see what’s wrong with reading romance novels. I’d assume you’re implying that you were reading novels that don’t exactly glorify God.

[@PennysMindFiles]

I remember the name Nimrod being used as a pejorative and intended to say that someone was stupid. As you were explaining these two chapters, I realized that the slang came from a truth. Didn't the tower of Babel fall? If Nimrod was pursuing power and fame which is opposed to God's wishes for us, and the tower he built fell as a result, it was a 'stupid' path - wasn't it? It seems to me that perhaps calling someone a Nimrod could have been a warning that if they stayed on their current path they would experience ultimate failure. 🤔🤷‍♀ I am really enjoying these Bible study sessions with you and am looking forward to learning more!! Thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@charmainedsouza9527]

Thank you, Fr Mike. The insights you give us are really great. My husband and I listen in together. I'm praying for the willingness to let God change me into what he wants me to be. Today, your teaching on excellence was beautiful. God bless you and your ministry!

[@lauraingeorgia5052]

I LOVE THIS! I am constantly on the go, and now I can "read" the Bible while driving, doing chores, etc., only this way I will understand and learn so much more! Win-Win!

[@abiodunabimbola3746]

Same here!

[@masonwelch8766]

This is the best part of my day

[@pshanthini]

Father, you simply awesome and so captivating. Pray for us that we do God's will and not ours and our name.🙏

[@heathsavage4852]

I have ADD and find study difficult. This makes it so easy, and it's so exciting to be immersed in The Word. Thank you Father Mike and the team.

[@KB_2161]

Thanks Father! You are awesome! For the intentions of Pope Francis, Fr Mike and all priests and religious that they proclaim the Gospel in Truth!!! Prayers for all of our brothers and sisters in need of prayer especially those in need of purgatorial prayer through Christ our Lord Amen ❤❤❤

[@TrixRN]

🙏❤️

[@Roselinejilu]

Beautiful fr mike

[@LaurensiaRimanu-nb1fy]

Thank you Father Mike! Praying for you and everyone here 🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

Thank you! ❤🙏

[@TrixRN]

🙏❤️

[@francesrichardson6710]

Thank you Fr Mike ! Really enjoying and learning so much in this bible study .

[@HarleyRiderMC]

I am totally confused, do not comprehend all of this genealogy and love and violence from God. I’ll continue listening in hope the light will come on.

[@enoladmello6662]

Thanks Fr excellent teaching

[@ginaokolo2745]

Amen. Thank you Fr. Mike for your teachings. I pray that God will continue to bless you with more wisdom and anointing in Jesus name 🙏❤️🎚️🙌❤️🙏

[@marymorris1933]

Wonderful interpretation. All honour, glory and worship to Jesus alone.

[@mememcd4885]

this is so helpful. I can never pronounce all the big names here :-)

[@OliviaCortis]

Yes I like to listen not read those big hard names❣️🙏🏻💕

[@rbs0648]

Thanks! > I like the word "broken" how its used to describe families and individuals. As it still gives an opportunity to be repaired.

[@judithwilson5830]

I am happy to report that it is just as wonderful walking with Fr. Mike and all of you this year as it was when I made the journey last year. The blessings are too many to count. I have been an internet "follower" of Fr. Mike since I found his Masses, podcasts, archived homilies and speaker events during our Covid lock down, so am very familiar with his speech patterns. Pay attention to every "gosh" and "man o man", because you will be about to hear something that really resonates with Fr. Mike. And, yes, Fr. Mike ~ I will pray for you and all those with whom I am walking. I know you will be praying for us.

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike & BIY 🙏🙏🙏

[@TrixRN]

🙏❤️

[@carmelcollins3865]

Hi all I am so grateful to start studying the Bible in a year with the lovely father Mike. I started last year and stopped along the way. So please God this year I will complete. God bless you all. God is good.

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

You’re a gift to the whole World, stand proud...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Mayormyk123]

Lord help me to be the saint you made me to be.

[@leona1351]

It is interesting that the Tower of Babel in the Bible was mentioned briefly, yet so many books and videos were published about it. One video I found interesting was when God scattered the people, they tried to recreate the tower again; we can find these remnants of ancient towers from around the world, most notably the Inca, Aztecs, and Egyptians.

[@erbe-k6t]

Happy new year❤❤❤

[@melbabraithwaite6767]

Amen God be the glory

[@cherylregis434]

Thank you very much for the explanations and for bringing to us the Bible in a year. So far I have been keeping up. Blessings to you and all who have made this possible 🙏

[@mariekeoghseo2938]

This does not seem relevant to todays reading but this is what the Lord ministered to me as I listened: Today I was reminded of a scripture that was read to me many years ago, that God can turn all things for good" I was outraged when I heard this because I thought how can he take the terrible abuse I experienced and turn it for good. As I listened today I was remined of that and my heart was deeply moved as I look back over the years and see how God Jesus Holy Spirit helped me overcome the abuse, it no longer hurts me, I was crippled by its affects but I am not any more, God has allowed me the prilivege to minister to others out of my experience. What was meant to destroy me, and it nearly did, God has truly taken it and turned it for good. The other thing I got from today was that I have desired to be a great Saint for a long time but I as I listened I realised that a lot of the motivation was that I would be considered great (my glory) I used to feel so bad about that but Jesus revelaed to me today that the motivation was a deep desire in me to feel significant, this is Gods mercy - he lets me see my sin - my desire to be great, but he lets me see that the desire to feel significant (something abuse takes away from you) can go away because I am significent to Jesus and that sort of significant satisfies the very soul in me so I lay that down now Lord, I confess it as sin and I pray the desire to be great would only glorify you. Please show me how to be great in and for your name Jesus. I am bursting with Joy at the moment. Thank you Fr. Mike for all you do I iwll pray for your protection as you evangelise and give life to a jaded people and church. The spirit of God is working throught you. You are great, God Bless you

[@WKGamesMain]

Wow, it is incredible that we have already reached the end of the Early World period of the Bible! I feel like I have already learned several incredible lessons during this journey and once again I would like to thank you for taking the time to make this podcast. The big takeaway from today's Scripture is that we should pursue excellence rather than power or status. Nimrod and the people of Shinar built the incredible Tower of Babel to cement their names in history as great men rather than for the purpose of achieving excellence. As a result, their pursuits collapsed. I relate to this story because I feel like one of my biggest flaws is pursuing a great reputation rather than excellence. I pray that I can learn to glorify God through works rather than myself. I also found it ironic that the Biblical name Nimrod refers to the first "mighty" man, nimrod was often used as an insult where I grew up as well. However, given the outcome of this story, it is understandable that "nimrod" came to colloquially mean a dummie (not sure if that's the word's origin but it makes sense to me) It makes sense that Psalm 2 is grouped with this story, particularly Verses 10-12 warning the kings that they must "serve the Lord with fear" or risk facing His wrath. I pray that I can become a God-fearing man and serve Him well. Day 5 - 1/5/2022 (Also the 100th Comment on this video at the time of posting :) )

[@MrBrunoUSA]

“What a Nimrod” comes from the Bugs Bunny” cartoons. Elmer Fudd was a hunter who was hunting Bugs Bunny. He never caught him of course. At one point, Bugs says of Elmer Fudd “What a Nimrod!” and that is how the insult started.

[@marylouhendrickson3068]

Fr. Mike, thank you for all that you do. This will be my third time doing BIAY and second time CIAY. I could never have done it alone. Thank you and thanks to all. I don’t know if I’ll be able to do both together but I’m hoping not to miss much. 🙏

[@richardbrough1336]

This is amazing so far 360 days to go ! I’m on psalms 73 from genesis straight through but going through in order and the explanations and breakdowns so much information I didn’t receive just reading it myself without the 20/20 hindsight type of knowledge I guess if that makes sense. Thank you father Mike ! 🙏 I pray for everyone else watching this thanks

[@TrixRN]

I’m finally listening to day 5 @ 1:40 AM Saturday Jan 6. Just let the day get away from me.

[@clementinefernandes1496]

Thankyou Fr.for the Bible in a year. Last year I followed the readings n day after day it enriched me. I faithfully followed the days readings n finished in time. God bless you with good health and happiness always ❤

[@The.Rosco.Mothership]

Continuing my journey, Team Replay 💚🙏🏼😊

[@rusty33393]

My family is broken because of me. The brokenness has transformed me into a new creation. I pray and trust in God's timing to restore my broken family.

[@maribullet9172]

10:32 Something I learned about the current use of Nimrod is that in the cartoon with Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, Bugs calls Elmer “Nimrod” as a way to make fun of him for NOT being a mighty hunter, a sarcastic kind of insult. However, most people didn’t know the reference and assumed Bugs was calling him “stupid”. Thus, the language changed!

[@aleconaco1991]

I listen on Hallow and it's such a blessing. I don't know if you read these comments but I wanted to say is that nimrod became an insult because Buggs Bunny would taunt Elmer Fudd , calling him "Nimrod", ironically since Nimrod was a mighty hunter and Fudd wasn't at ALL. But nobody knew their Biblical characters enough to get the joke, so "nimrod" became an insult.

[@efrainvillagomez3332]

Thanks for that bit of information.

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

Lol thx. I love it.

[@elizabethhunter4525]

The French language always appeals to me, they could be reciting their shopping list for all I know ,but it sounds poetic to me.

[@solomonaster]

Third round and already on day 5. Thank you Lord for the gift of Fr. Mike. I was taouched by the last sentence by Fr. Mike that says “Be who God made you to be, and be that well”. Amen may God help us to be great Saints like Saint Maximilan Kolbe who is my favorite role model.

[@143mschrag]

Thank you Fr. Mike. God Bless you always. 🙏🏻 My continued prayers for all. God Bless. 🙏🏻

[@Yemi927]

The LORD bless, strengthen and keep you Fr. Mike. May you always find joy and favour wherever you go. Amen! May you never be distracted. May the devil never get you. Amen.

[@naomiwelch6715]

Thank you, Fr. Mike and Ascension Press!

[@karengallagher4904]

Love Nimrod! My husband is in his late 70’s and he always calls people who do stupid things Nimrod. Even our kids when they were young. This is my second time doing the Bible in a year. I think I am liking it even more this time. Thanks, Fr. Mike! Keep praying for me! 🙏🏼 I’ll pray for you!

[@corriecrazy]

I'm pretty sure that our use of Nimrod as an insult came from Bugs Bunny cartoons. I'm 78 years old and we said it jokingly to each other in high school in the 1960s! So, you can see it's been used as an insult for a very long time. I enjoyed hearing Father Mike refer to it, as I'm sure many of us immediately thought of Bugs Bunny cartoons when we read it. On a serious note, thanks so much, Father Mike, for the wonderful service you're performing for us. I, for one, could not be more grateful. God bless.

[@katiedid8192]

Fr Mike. Thank you for this Bible study. I discovered you late into your readings but I am enjoying each day. I sometimes do more than one day at a time because I just want to know the “rest of the story😃. Love your expertise. You clarify so much. Thank you thank you thank you

[@justjac8028]

Same🥰

[@chavelasalas9151]

Thank you Lord For everything.❤ Amen Amen prayers Father Mike Amen 🙏

[@karenotoole8735]

Love Fr. Mike S. What a great teacher. I'm not a great Catholic- but because of Fr Schmidt's teaching of the bible each day- my heart is changing

[@ojie285]

Day 5. Thank you, Fr. Mike for this Great Adventure. Learning so much, by God's Grace. To have an even deeper understanding of Genesis Chapters 1-11, we can also watch this from The Bible Project: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYC4h2qjjKl8aZYsi=YzlUXGOn8x-QkxuT

[@loqueheidoaprendiendo]

Loving all the videos so far

[@kimutaijoseph6958]

Asante sana Padre Mike

[@lillye7099]

Years ago I tried reading the Bible on my own and when I came to all the genealogy the names just tripped me up. I was stumbling over the pronunciation of the names. It felt like a struggle and I felt defeated. Now listening to Fr. Mike say these names has helped tremendously! Thank you!

[@MultiMharding]

Thank you Father Mike thanks to this bible study you’re clearing up all my confusion along with the Holy Sprit! My only goal is to become holy and a Saint ! Unfortunately my Catholic teachings were not very good through CCD and my family ! So i’m trying to do penances for my past life and i need to pursue excellence for whatever time I have left please prayer for me as I will pray for y’all and you Father Mike!!! ❤❤❤🙏😇

[@Anthony_NG]

My 2nd round in BIY and learnt something new today. Excellence (to Glory of God) vs Ambition (self Glory) Those who built the tower were struck cause of their quest for self glory. St Micheal the ArchAngle guide and protect Fr Mike. Amen.

[@daily_mmswp]

I read the Babel story a lot but this is my first time listening to this kind of preaching: that the problem is not the height of Babel tower, but the ego behind

[@PravinPinto]

Lord Jesus bless us all with wisdom, understanding, discernment and insight. ☦🙏♥️😇

[@robehrgonzales77494]

DaY fiVe❤! Amen Praise GoD, precious saints

[@pax5328]

Glory to God our father.

[@marosariogarcia5228]

THANK YOU, Fr. Mike. I just began your Bible in a Year podcasts, thinking that it would be a review for me as I have formally studied Theology and Scriptures, though that was some decades ago. I also wanted to read the Bible again, but at my own pace and no longer under the pressure of formal study. BUT from you, I'm learning other ways of understanding the stories of the early world period, and hearing other dimensions of those familiar stories. As I am part of some teams for lay formation programs in my home parish and diocese, I feel the need to revisit Scriptures as well as replenishing the well of our shared faith. God bless you.

[@TheTishie1]

Well folks. This is my second round of Bible in a Year. The first round for me was a bit of a whirlwind. I felt as though I really didn’t grasp a lot. This time I feel much more confident and am able to start to understand what is going on lol. Thank goodness for Father Mike but also thank goodness for KZbin that allows us to do it over and over again

[@scotty9195]

Thank you Father Mike and thank you Lord for blessing him which such an amazing gift of being able to spread your word in such a relatable and clear way.

[@carolinariley]

Day 5- 3rd year for me. So grateful! I signed up for the retreat- 2nd for me!

[@terricolarusso2639]

I did the first year and skipped the second. I really wish I had not. This year I am doing both Bible in a year as well as the catechism in a year. Even after just 5 days back into BIAY I realized how much I have missed the community of this amazing series.

[@UniqueSilvestersFaithStory]

Lord make me a saint and make me a great saint. Day 5 Done. Praise God.

[@marilougervacio3550]

I am so thankful to a friend of mine who encouraged me to open this in KZbin. I grew up in a Catholic school. I read the Bible stories but do not understand well. When I start listening to you now I understand. Everyday I look forward of listening to you Fr. Mike. God bless you.

[@butterflyinnyc]

I can’t help but see some parallels with the Tower of Babel and the way the World Wide Web gets used in our modern era , especially with the ever growing capabilities of an “all knowing” A.I. plus advancements in quantum computing. Amazing things come from the internet , like being able to enjoy the journey of this very podcast. 🙂❤️ However there are a lot of forms of negativity in social media and what gets promoted in popular worldly matters and a strive for likes. It doesn’t always bring out the best in people. Also emojis often take the place of actual communication. Chapter 11 says “ now the whole world had one language and few words” Sounds very fitting to today. Thank you again! ❤️🙏🏼🦋

[@efrainvillagomez3332]

I like that. Good catch!

[@patriciacharles2443]

I like your quote from Chap. 11. Speaks to where we are today.

[@sunflowermama4297]

Thank you Fr. Mike! This has been such a blessing, and your explanation of what we’ve read makes the Bible more understandable for us all. God bless you!

[@prakashrebello6322]

Beautiful message, Lets pursue ambition for excellence not for Power. Thank you Father Mike!

[@theresagoratakobedi1206]

Thank you Fr. Mike. Only just beginning and most grateful

[@alexaliszcz3899]

LOVE the Daily Bible in a Year Podcast by Mike Schmitz and Biblical Period Introductions with Jeff Cavins. BEST Podcast ever; this is what our world needs more than ever today. This is my 2nd year following and I highly recommend it for everyone.

[@josephinerobertson247]

Father Mike, Thank you for walking us through this beautiful Bible journey. Your way of explaining is amazing. I am in love with the word of the God. Its only 5 days and I already feel so blessed to be able to join this Bible journey. Thank you once again. God bless you always.

[@snoopy1965]

❤ and blessings I appreciate these utubes

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@anadiazuk]

Thank you father Mike am really enjoying your podcasts and learning so much. God bless and you are always on my prayers.

[@nicholaslovesmusic]

It's so wonderful to have more understanding!

[@josiec9235]

I can't thank you enough for this I could never get round to reading the bible but this is a very helpful way of understanding it thank you father and God bless you 🙏

[@anavillarosa6024]

Thank you, Father Mike. I've always wanted to read the Bible but never knew how to get started or go about it. You've made it so much easier.

[@kodamcdonald970]

OMGosh wow, you are awesome with saying all those names!

[@munteanubianca1386]

Thank you so much for helping me to understand this miracle of the love of God because I was so blind this whole time. It's unbelievable how deep this relationship could be. Thanks again and I pray for you and I thank God for the person that you are, Father Mike.

[@KittyM-]

Thank you so much. God bless you and all who listen

[@MinnieGreenie]

Thanks!

[@faithgil1061]

These are just so much encouragement to my faith. Father Mike my husband and I just moved across the country and now are only about 2(?) hours from u. Hope to hear u share God’s word in person soon. Praying for u 😇😇