The Raw Reality of Your Favorite Bible Heroes
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- Some of your favorite Bible characters were... terrible sometimes.
Abraham lied and said Sarah wasn't his wife. Jacob tricked his father into giving him the birthright instead of his brother. And there are plenty of stories that aren't even appropriate enough to make it into a TH-cam description.
But what is the Bible? A collection of inspiring fables? Or the real story of humanity and God?
For Fr. Mike, this is good news (and it should be for you too). Our favorite saints were just like us. And we can yes to God in all of our brokenness just like they did.
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I am on day 83 of BIY. It has been very stressful at times. Thank God, Father Mike is there to explain it. I have learning disabilities and do not understand reading it. I feel so much better after it is explained.
I’m only on day 68. I took a lot of days off.
🙏🙏🙏 You are not alone, it can be difficult to understand. ❤
Who was it that helped you understand? I’ve asked for help repeatedly but have yet to receive any
One day I'll meet you and I'll share how God changed my life through your teachings
I finished it last week. And started it again yesterday. So worth it. We need it and you won’t regret it once you finish. I’ll be praying for you… please pray for me. 🥰
This time I’m doing it with a nice notebook and highlighters and washi tape. I’m making it more “interactive” and diving deeper. Writing my questions and ideas down and highlighting them to look up or come back to. Now that I’ve completed it as a goal… I am doing it again for deep personal enjoyment in the Word.
THANK YOU, FATHER!! Because of you, I've returned to the Church and had a reconciliation after MANY YEARS. Please pray for me!
Amen Charles! Isn’t He wonderful! Isn’t He gracious!
For me (at this point in my life), the Fathers love is most evident when I meditate on the Agony in the Garden. The tremendous love He has for us is so evident in that conversation He has with His very own Son…in what He is asking Him to do for us.
I think about my own sons and try to put myself in The Father’s role…How I am imperfect and He is not…how my sons are imperfect and Jesus was perfect…what the entire passion experience would be like (from betrayal through crucifixion - since they knew what would happen if He said yes)….
I try to revisit that moment in prayer to remind myself of His Love for us; and of Jesus’ love too, of course.
For me, “the choice” (The Agony), is just as significant as the passion that followed. It’s no surprise that Jesus was sweating blood.
Praying for you! "We are citizens of Heaven" Philippians 3:20
I’m doing the Bible in a Year! And I’m on Day 3! And I’m stopping till day 365! 🙏🏻 pray for me
Me too!
Same here! Praying for you!
Same here. God bless you
Give me strength Heavenly Father, I come to you today asking for your blessings as a single mom. My husband is in heaven with you. I’m raising my children with strength and courage, despite the challenges I face with my sons both being autistic. Lord as I struggle to pay my rent every month and as I struggle to buy groceries for my children. I ask that you bless me with your wisdom and guidance, as I navigate parenthood on my own heal my lupus and heart disease and continue to give me strength to keep going so I may watch my sons grow into men. ❤
May God fill your life and your sons’ life with blessings. May you feel his love and compassion every day. Stay focused on Him
The whole book of Tobit is inspiring! I love it. I hope to be as faithful as Tobit, Sarah and Tobias. Also, Ruth and Boaz!
Never knew much, if anything about Ruth before BIY. A fascinating woman.
I'm on my second year of BIAY. I've learned so much and the way Fr Mike reads the scriptures and comments after has helped me remember what I'm reading.
Exactly. The point of God’s chosen (including the apostles) is that He can work wonders with *anyone,* even the schlubs we’re reading about. There’s no excuse for any of us; we’re all called, too.
I think about this constantly when it comes to the apostles. By human ideas and standards, Peter would be the last option for any kind of important role but Jesus chose him anyway.
I think this is my third time around doing BIAY. In a way, I’m glad that the people in the Bible are just people. They are broken just like us and that makes them relatable. I love that. Yet, God was able to use them for his purpose. That means there is hope for us yet. He can still do great things even with us.
Thank you for sharing this. Most of my siblings & a couple friends & coworkers aren't talking to me, my daughter recently graduated & moved out and I just feel so alone & broken & missing the time when my parents were alive & we were together. Thank you for letting me know that God has not abandoned me 😢.
I appreciate you being here !
I'm going to try BIAY this time, heard so much about it
Enjoy your journey
Thank you Father Mike. How timely, doing BIY again and in Genesis we see Abraham twice pass his wife off as his sister, then seems to get paid off by the person he tricks. We are the same imperfect sinful people then and now, but so glad God forgives and still loves us. Keep it up Father Mike!
I'm ashamed to tell you how old I was before I understood this fundamental understanding.
This was so helpful! I had a battle with covid nearly two weeks and i had the worst attitude and fell back into my impatient attitude and just felt helpless and resentful and while i continued my daily reading and prayers, i was definitely not acting the same whatsoever. As i began to feel better i regretted my attitude and behavior more and more and have spent days apologizing to God yet i found so much benefit from the rest i actually needed and God never became angry with me, He showed me this was necessary to rest and that a lot of positive actually came from it 🙏🙏🙏
@@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist5 thank you!!
Amen Fr. Mike! Amen!
Thank you for posting!
What I love about the Bible is that it is not so much the story of the heroes as it is the story of God. 📖
In parallel with all of the vices of the characters of the Bible we see God’s Goodness.
In parallel with all of the failures of the heroes we see God’s power.
And of course, In contrast with all of the infidelity of the characters of the Bible, we see…
- God’s fidelity
- God’s renewed covenants
- God’s forgiveness ✝️
🙏 We love you God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
Give us true sorrow for our sins.
Renew our faith, hope and love.
Help us to live according to your plan.
We abandon ourselves to you.
Thank you Lord. Thank you Lord. Amen.
Father Mike is a gift from God! He has brought so many people back to God including myself. God bless you father Mike. I always pray for you please pray for me. Thanks ❤
Esau’s a better man than I. I always wanted him to at least greet Jacob with an action movie punch in the head before all the brotherly love stuff started.
Thank you Father Mike I’m on year 2 of trying to finish Bible in a year…lol…I persevere
Me too! On day 249. I plan on starting it all over again when I’m done (hopefully not taking two years next time around 😂)
😁😁 I have started again. Karma hits Jacob hard. Thank you
Yes. Jesus. You are my saviour. I live for you. You lead me to the father.
1:39-5:15 Ends with these very important words "God does not stay away from us in our brokenness [but comes to us]"
Comforting knowing I’m not alone.. in brokenness🙏🏻✝️🌹
right here!
I’m so broken, I appreciate your snippets of explaining the people in the Bible…..Thank you Father Mike, God does forgive,I need forgiveness from ones I’ve hurt. 2024,will be my next step to healing…
Same here who needs forgiveness... Not being forgiven really has broken my heart... Now i know that forgiveness really brings peace not only between persons but also within the hearts of each one of us.
This is such a beautiful thing to hear. Also a reminder that we are all not perfect in nature.
That even our greatest hero’s have made mistakes.
Thank you father Mike for the insight!!
My name is Leah, and this always makes me laugh, God Bless you, Father!!!!
Thank you very much A.P (( do what ever u like but don't harm any one )) 🥰💕⚘️
Fr Mike always has an amazing way of putting things.. I never considered how Jacob being tricked by Laban was the wrong he had down to his own father and Esau being done to him. Wow.. And in the Gospels Jesus says “Do unto others as you want done on to you” (Luke 6:31)
God bless you Father Mike and all priests and religious ❤
Saint Micheal protect us love you
Amen and Amen thank you brother Mike❤❤❤
Thank you, father for the teaching. Thank you so much God bless you I pray for you pray for my family father I pray for your family peace be with you. Happy new year.
I love this. I keep coming back, because I find truth.
Thank you Father Mike, you always have those wise words that I really need on my present situations. Thank you for being an instrument by God on delivering those messages. To God be all the Glory😇🙏🤍
Father Mike,you are a great communicator a beautiful gift to all who are struggling Thank you GOD bless…
Thank you Fr.Mike, this is very reassuring
It took me a little while to understand and accept that God truly loves me not "Because of" but "In spite of". Freidrich Nietzsce said, "And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you". The longer we look inward to ourselves w/ clear eyes the more of our own brokenness we will see, and the more we will understand just how imperfect and broken we are and how unworthy we are of The One who is perfect. And yet, He still loves us whole-heartedly. Yes, God loves us because we are his children but even more importantly, he loves us in spite of what we may see gazing back at us when we look into our own spiritual abysses.
This is such a fantastic reminder of God loving us warts & all!!! Thank you. God, for loving me, a sinner.💙😭💙
The characters in the Bible reflect our own stories
Thank you ❤
Thank you beyond words Fr. Mike!
Thank you Father. It's nice to know that those in The Bible are imperfect, and even nicer to know that God still looked for them
Thank you, Father. I needed to hear that bc I have been utterly disappointed with David and cannot seem to get past it! Now, I can!
Thank you, love you, God bless you!
Day 118 BIY
Thank you for bringing this to us with your guidance, respect, and humor 😊
Blessed be God forever 🙏
I needed this
Thank you, I really needed this today
Excellent episode
Thanks!
Thanks Fr 😊
Thank you Lord God for perfecting us.
Thank you father mike. Happy new year. God bless
God bless you Father Mike
I’m on my 4th year - Thank you and Jeff and all the workers‼️❤️
Great wrestler. What a blessing
GRACIAS Father Mike👍💯✌💯
Incredibly said Father MIke! God bless you
I started BiY again this new year! I am so grateful for the podcast! It truly has made a difference in my life!
Thank you for this explanation. We are all broken, aren’t we? Wish I weren't, but I admit I am. Glad to know that some of the people in the Bible were too.
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Amen father!
Thank you Fr Mike, this was something I have always thought about when people say that God in the Old Testament is more ruthless than the New Testament, but I always saw God as the same because both Old and New always shared similar characteristics of God's character, He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. All the people that I read in the Old Testament always did something bad or there is always something horrifying that happened which was caused by human actions, and how God was so loving each time that He kept loving, forgiving, staying, being patient and guided humans even though at one point He regretted creating humans when Earth was roaming with evil and sins, that is until He gave us His grace through the story of Noah's Ark, how He washed away our sins with the flood, renewing the Earth and humanity. Thank you for this video, it helps me to understand that God's love is fierce, and He doesn't give up on us as easily as we think or know.
yessss Karma does exist!!!!! Unless you ask for forgiveness.
I'm convinced that one day he will be referred to as Saint Mike the Podcaster.
I am starting BIY and CIY this 2024. May i finished both of them. ❤ Please pray for me also!!
This year I’m doing both biy and ciy using the Ascension app. Tried doing it in the car and missed too much. The app should keep me on target as I’ll be doing them in sync.
I did read the entire Bible once. Tried to do it a second time and got stopped. Someone mentioned everyone gets stopped at X. Checked my Bible and the marker was in that book!
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Jesus loves you
the genealogy of Jesus picks women with brokenness. Tamar. Rahab. Ruth from child sacrifice Moabites; not sure of that detail. Bathsheba. Wow. You explained it well. God is so full of compassion.
My most favourite people from the Bible The Virgin Mary, Her parents, San Juan Bautista / Saint John Baptist, Job, San Jose. Those are the ones I consider to be Holy... everyone else doesn't surprise me or take my breath away. Deo gratia 😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏
My bible is the Revised Standard version, second Catholic Edition. May I use it to follow BIY? 🇨🇦🙏🤔🇨🇦
I read the Bible but I can't really remember all the people and all the things that they did id love if you could explain more like u did here father Mike please
Thankyou
Thank you! I started “Bible in a Year” or should I say, I think in my case I will be lucky if it is, Bible in a Year and a Half …if not a bit more. Anyway, I was thinking about some of the early things that were done in the Bible (Old Testament) which makes me look like a saint compared to them 😂 However, you put it all in perspective for me. Thank you!
You came equipped with both guns blazing
BIYP is really helping me understand the humanity and epic story of it all. Honestly reading it that way feels more like Game of Thrones than it does a story book as many people think of.
Hi Father,
Didn't know where to leave this information for you so picked this most recent TH-cam. On Day 5 in BIY you mention how Nimrod came to mean something almost the opposite of its biblical meaning. Found the following explanation that I thought you'd find interesting.
In a 1940 cartoon, Bugs sarcastically refers to the hunter Elmer Fudd as "Nimrod," sarcastically comparing him to the biblical figure known for his hunting prowess. Over time, the term "nimrod" became associated with foolishness or ineptitude due to this popular cultural reference.Jan 9, 2019
Very good Fr. Mike I have often wonder about concubines, temple prostitutes, David & Bathsheba,& on & on
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Father can you please do video when it’s too late to become priest/friar?
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Thank you for wearing your Black as you do these.
Used to be a Catholic until I watched the great debate with Patrick Madrid(prominent Catholic figure) on youtube.
Christ wants you back!
I wonder who he thinks is the chose people of God?
Ephesians 2:4 KJV "But GOD, who is rich in mercy, for HIS great love wherewith HE loved us, 5 even when we were dead in sins, has quickened us (made us alive) together with Christ, by grace you are saved; 6 and has raised us up together, and made us (true believers) sit together in heavenly places in CHRIST JESUS: 7 that in the ages to come HE might show the exceeding riches of HIS grace in HIS kindness toward us through CHRIST JESUS. 8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of GOD: 9 not of works, lest any man should boast."
Amen! What point are you making?
How can you not love Noah?
This comment didnt work the first time. One day I'll meet you and tell you how God changed my life through you and this video
As a fellow stutterer Moses was a great comfort. Why dont actors who.plsy Moses stutter????!!!!!!!!!
This guy looks like john hamm
where is BIAY ?
Bible In A Year.
@@steelmongoose4956 where ?
@@oliverkent8429 Good Fr Mike Schmitz Bible in a Year. It’s a free series of videos
It’s on TH-cam. Search for it
Nice. However, the Bible is different from other stories, media, and information. At least for me, the Bible generally makes me feel good. It is more than words. Other areas are a mixed bag, whether that is a story, or what is on social media, where a few people / stories are uplifting, but a lot more are the opposite. There is nothing wrong with protecting yourself from situations & people that don't make you feel good, whatever the reason. I am learning that myself.
Is this supposed to motivate me to read the Bible? I couldn’t be less motivated to do so. Despite my asking repeatedly, I have yet to find anyone who can help me to understand the Bible in the way that I’m supposed to, or direct me to something or someone who can. I’ve come to this roadblock after only 27 days of listening to Bible in a Year. I could read and reread the entire book of Job everyday for the next month and still not understand what is happening. Why should I continue to listen to BIY if I have yet to gain any level of understanding?
BIY is very helpful to me actually. Do you have a commentary? Dr. Scott Hahn does a good job with his OT books and has a great NT study Bible as well.
@@homeofthebrave6369 I do not have a biblical commentary. Does it really make that much of a difference?
@@markantonelli53 yes. For sure. I know how you are feeling. I'm still learning, but I suggest you continue to look for help(TH-cam or books) and the commentaries on top of that will help. Job took me about 5 times by the way. Tough book to follow.
@@homeofthebrave6369 where would I find these commentaries?
Something that may help is that the entire Bible is for us to read but it's not all to us. Most of the Bible was written to & for the Jews, not Gentiles. Paul's epistles Romans thru Philemon are for us, Paul is the apostle to the Gentiles (Galatians 2:9) There are dispensations in the Bible & once you understand this, the Bible makes more sense. Always look at the audience that is being spoken to: Example James 1:1 is speaking to the "twelve tribes" (Israel) Main thing is to pray & ask God for understanding.
Not just mere humans either, and from the start let alone come Jesus’ appearance. I can see it all starting with people struggling to make sense of why God rests on the seventh day. In a world created by God wouldn’t his light in the sky keep perfect time? Why are the phases of the moon not perfectly in line with the sun? The whole story then explains that even the One who created the whole world in six days has the right to rest on the seventh, and so should we as we are not slaves. Or something like that? Why we go to church on Sundays on the Roman week nowadays? God is in the imperfections we see as it’s us who do not see with the perfection of God. Take the log from your own eye before the mote in your fellow’s.
The reflection you've shared touches on profound theological themes and questions that have been contemplated throughout history. In Catholic theology, the understanding of God's rest on the seventh day, as depicted in the creation story, carries deep significance. It speaks to the rhythm of creation and the sanctity of time, inviting us to participate in God's rest and acknowledge His sovereignty over all things.
The imperfections we perceive in the world are indeed part of God's plan, reflecting the mystery of His creation and our limited understanding. Going to church on Sundays, the Lord's Day, is a tradition rooted in the early Christian community's celebration of Christ's resurrection, which occurred on a Sunday. It's a day of worship and rest, mirroring God's rest after creation and signifying our participation in the new creation brought about by Christ's victory over sin and death.
Your reflection also reminds us of the importance of humility and self-awareness, echoed in the Gospel passage you cited. By recognizing our own imperfections and limitations, we open ourselves to God's transformative grace and deepen our relationship with Him.
In essence, your contemplation invites us to embrace the mystery of God's plan, to rest in His presence, and to approach life with humility and trust in His providence.
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Do you believe the Pope or the Bible, read Romans 1, test every teacher if he is of God.
Why do you say this?
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your perspective. As Catholics, we hold the Bible as the inspired Word of God and recognize its authority in matters of faith and morals. We also respect the teachings of the Pope, who serves as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
In reading Romans 1 and other passages of Scripture, we are reminded of the importance of discernment and testing every teaching against the truth revealed in God's Word. This is a principle that Catholics also uphold, as we are called to seek wisdom and understanding from Scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit.
Regarding the role of the Pope, Catholics believe in the teaching authority entrusted to him by Christ Himself, as seen in Matthew 16:18-19 where Jesus gives Peter the keys of the kingdom and the power to bind and loose. The Pope, as the successor of Peter, guides the Church in matters of doctrine and moral teaching, while always remaining in fidelity to the Word of God.
Ultimately, our goal as Catholics is to align ourselves with the teachings of Scripture and the guidance of the Church, under the authority of the Pope, as we seek to grow in faith and live out the Gospel message in our daily lives.
Please stop telling people they are broken. It’s so hurtful.
So lie to them?
@@homeofthebrave6369 People are not broken. Original sin is the lie.
People are human, and they're not perfect. But sin is an ugly concept that detracts from a true appreciation of humanity with its foibles.
@@KestyJoe out of curiosity, where do you derive this view from?
@@homeofthebrave6369 I derive this view from 1) being a person 2) knowing people closely 3) understanding that Christianity is pure myth.
@@KestyJoe so you pick up your phone and jump in a chat telling people they are wrong because it hurts your feelings? I will pray for your broken soul. We all are all broken. God Bless!
Very good Fr. Mike I have often wonder about concubines, temple prostitutes, David & Bathsheba,& on & on