Exile
Congratulations on completing the section on the Divided Kingdom! We turn now to the section on the Exile as we continue to dive into the Bible with Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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1Intro to the ExileWelcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon.Section 8: Begin Here27 min
2Day 184: Hezekiah ReignsToday's readings are: 2 Kings 18; 2 Chronicles 29; Psalm 141Jul 3: 2 Kings 18; 2 Chronicles 29; Psalm 14123 min
3Day 185: Hezekiah's PrayerOur readings are: 2 Kings 19; 2 Chronicles 30; Psalm 143.Jul 4: 2 Kings 19; 2 Chronicles 30; Psalm 14320 min
4Day 186: Self-InterestToday's readings are: 2 Kings 20; 2 Chronicles 31; Psalm 144.Jul 5: 2 Kings 20; 2 Chronicles 31; Psalm 14415 min
5Day 187: Praying for TimeOur readings are: 2 Kings 21; 2 Chronicles 32; Psalm 145.Jul 6: 2 Kings 21; 2 Chronicles 32; Psalm 14520 min
6Day 188: The Book of the LawOur readings are: 2 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 33; Proverbs 7.Jul 7: 2 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 33; Proverbs 718 min
7Day 189: Follow the LordOur readings are: 2 Kings 23; 2 Chr 34; Prov 8:1-21.Jul 8: 2 Kings 23; 2 Chr 34; Prov 8:1-2123 min
8Day 190: Judah is OverrunOur readings are: 2 Kings 24; 2 Chr 35; Prov 8:22-36.Jul 9: 2 Kings 24; 2 Chr 35; Prov 8:22-3617 min
9Day 191: The Babylonian Exile2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, Proverbs 9:1-6.Jul 10: 2 Kings 25; 2 Chr 36; Prov 9:1-618 min
10Day 192: The Prophet IsaiahLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah's ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings; Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, Proverbs 9:7-12.Jul 11: Isaiah 1-2; Tobit 1-2; Proverbs 9:7-1227 min
11Day 193: The Book of TobitLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles; Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, Proverbs 9:13-18.Jul 12: Isaiah 3-4; Tobit 3-4; Proverbs 9:13-1825 min
12Day 194: Holy is the LordLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike emphasizes the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the Mass; Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, Proverbs 10:1-4.Jul 13: Isaiah 5-6; Tobit 5-6; Proverbs 10:1-424 min
13Day 195: Tobias and Sarah PrayLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah's love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple; Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, Proverbs 10:5-8.Jul 14: Isaiah 7-8; Tobit 7-9; Proverbs 10:5-825 min
14Day 196: Destruction of IsraelLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah; Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, Proverbs 10:9-12.Jul 15: Isaiah 9-10; Tobit 10-12; Prov 10:9-1226 min
15Day 197: Woe and Consolation Learn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike reads and reflects on Isaiah 11-13; Tobit 13-14; Prov 10:13-16.Jul 16: Isaiah 11-13; Tobit 13-14; Prov 10:13-1623 min
16Day 198: The Day of the LordOur readings are: Isaiah 14-15; Joel 1-2; Prov 10:17-20.Jul 17: Isaiah 14-15; Joel 1-2; Prov 10:17-2026 min
17Day 199: Times for WarLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God's plan, as he reads Isaiah 16-17; Joel 3; Prov 10:21-24.Jul 18: Isaiah 16-17; Joel 3; Prov 10:21-2419 min
18Day 200: Egypt and AssyriaOur readings are: Isaiah 18-20; Nahum 1-2; Prov 10:25-28.Jul 19: Isaiah 18-20; Nahum 1-2; Prov 10:25-2821 min
19Day 201: Keys to the KingdomOur readings are: Isaiah 21-22; Nahum 3; Prov 10:29-32.Jul 20: Isaiah 21-22; Nahum 3; Prov 10:29-3224 min
20Day 202: God's JudgmentToday's readings are: Isaiah 23-24; Habakkuk 1-2; Prov 11:1-4.Jul 21: Isaiah 23-24; Habakkuk 1-2; Prov 11:1-423 min
21Day 203: Rejoice in the LordOur readings are: Isaiah 25-27; Habakkuk 3; Prov 11:5-8.Jul 22: Isaiah 25-27; Habakkuk 3; Prov 11:5-819 min
22Day 204: Zephaniah's Warnings Our readings are: Isaiah 28-29; Zeph 1-2; Prov 11:9-12.Jul 23: Isaiah 28-29; Zeph 1-2; Prov 11:9-1232 min
23Day 205: Promise to ZionOur readings are: Isaiah 30-31; Zeph 3; Prov 11:13-16.Jul 24: Isaiah 30-31; Zeph 3; Prov 11:13-1627 min
24Day 206: The Book of BaruchToday's readings are: Isaiah 32-33; Baruch 1-2; Prov 11:17-20.Jul 25: Isaiah 32-33; Baruch 1-2; Prov 11:17-2025 min
25Day 207: The Lord Will ComeToday's readings are: Isaiah 34-36; Baruch 3-4; Prov 11:21-24.Jul 26: Isaiah 34-36; Baruch 3-4; Prov 11:21-2428 min
26Day 208: The Futility of IdolsLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike highlights the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile as he reads and reflects on Isaiah 37-38; Baruch 5-6; Prov 11:25-28.Jul 27: Isaiah 37-38; Baruch 5-6; Prov 11:25-2826 min
27Day 209: God ComfortsOur readings are: Isaiah 39-40; Ezekiel 1; Prov 11:29-31.Jul 28: Isaiah 39-40; Ezekiel 1; Prov 11:29-3123 min
28Day 210: Speaking God's WordToday's readings are: Isaiah 41-42; Ezekiel 2-3; Prov 12:1-4.Jul 29: Isaiah 41-42; Ezekiel 2-3; Prov 12:1-426 min
29Day 211: Called by NameOur readings are: Isaiah 43-44; Ezekiel 4-5; Prov 12:5-8.Jul 30: Isaiah 43-44; Ezekiel 4-5; Prov 12:5-823 min
30Day 212: God's InstrumentToday's readings are: Isaiah 45-46; Ezekiel 6-7; Prov 12:9-12.Jul 31: Isaiah 45-46; Ezekiel 6-7; Prov 12:9-1223 min
31Day 213: The RedeemerLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel as he reads and reflects on Isaiah 47-48; Ezekiel 8-9; Prov 12:13-16.Aug 1: Isaiah 47-48; Ezekiel 8-9; Prov 12:13-1620 min
32Day 214: God's Hidden GloryLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah's prophecies point to the immediate reality of God's promise of redemption for Israel as he reads and reflects on Isaiah 49-50; Ezek 10-11; Prov 12:17-20.Aug 2: Isaiah 49-50; Ezek 10-11; Prov 12:17-2023 min
33Day 215: False ProphetsLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel's warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel as he reads and reflects on Isaiah 51-52; Ezek 12-13; Prov 12:21-24.Aug 3: Isaiah 51-52; Ezek 12-13; Prov 12:21-2425 min
34Day 216: The Suffering ServantToday's readings are Isaiah 53-54; Ezek 14-15; Prov 12:25-28.Aug 4: Isaiah 53-54; Ezek 14-15; Prov 12:25-2821 min
35Day 217: Everlasting CovenantToday's readings are: Isaiah 55-56; Ezek 16; Prov 13:1-4.Aug 5: Isaiah 55-56; Ezek 16; Prov 13:1-426 min
36Day 218: Each Will Be JudgedLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that the people turn away from God as he reads Isaiah 57-58; Ezek 17-18; Prov 13:5-8.Aug 6: Isaiah 57-58; Ezek 17-18; Prov 13:5-828 min
37Day 219: Separation from GodOur readings are: Isaiah 59-60; Ezek 19; Prov 13:9-12.Aug 7: Isaiah 59-60; Ezek 19; Prov 13:9-1221 min
38Day 220: Prophecy FulfilledLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike points out that Isaiah Chapter 61 is the passage that Jesus reads in Luke 4 as he reads and reflects on Isaiah 61-62; Ezek 20; Prov 13:13-16.Aug 8: Isaiah 61-62; Ezek 20; Prov 13:13-1624 min
39Day 221: Walking with Wise MenLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness as he reads Isaiah 63-64; Ezek 21-22; Prov 13:17-20.Aug 9: Isaiah 63-64; Ezek 21-22; Prov 13:17-2026 min
40Day 222: Idolatry and AdulteryLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another in our relationship with God, as he reads Isaiah 65; Ezek 23-24; Prov 13:21-25.Aug 10: Isaiah 65; Ezek 23-24; Prov 13:21-2529 min
41Day 223: Responding WellLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us as he reads Isaiah 66; Ezek 25-26; Prov 14:1-4.Aug 11: Isaiah 66; Ezek 25-26; Prov 14:1-420 min
42Day 224: The Weeping ProphetLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet, as he reads and reflects on Jeremiah 1; Ezek 27; Prov 14:5-8.Aug 12: Jeremiah 1; Ezek 27; Prov 14:5-820 min
43Day 225: Our Will & God's WillOur readings are: Jeremiah 2; Ezek 28; Prov 14:9-12.Aug 13: Jeremiah 2; Ezek 28; Prov 14:9-1225 min
44Day 226: Unfaithful Israel Today's readings are: Jeremiah 3; Ezek 29-30; Prov 14:13-16.Aug 14: Jeremiah 3; Ezek 29-30; Prov 14:13-1623 min
45Day 227: The Towering CedarLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel's flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt as he reads and reflects on Jeremiah 4; Ezek 31-32; Prov 14:17-20.Aug 15: Jeremiah 4; Ezek 31-32; Prov 14:17-2024 min
46Day 228: The Watchman's DutyOur readings are: Jeremiah 5; Ezek 33; Prov 14:21-24.Aug 16: Jeremiah 5; Ezek 33; Prov 14:21-2426 min
47Day 229: Shepherds of IsraelOur readings are: Jeremiah 6; Ezek 34-35; Prov 14:25-28.Aug 17: Jeremiah 6; Ezek 34-35; Prov 14:25-2825 min
48Day 230: A New HeartToday's readings are: Jeremiah 7; Ezek 36; Prov 14:29-32.Aug 18: Jeremiah 7; Ezek 36; Prov 14:29-3226 min
49Day 231: Valley of Dry BonesLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel as he reads and reflects on Jeremiah 8; Ezek 37-38; Prov 14:33-35.Aug 19: Jeremiah 8; Ezek 37-38; Prov 14:33-3524 min
50Day 232: Glory in Knowing GodLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel as he reads Jeremiah 9; Ezek 39; Prov 15:1-4.
Aug 20: Jeremiah 9; Ezek 39; Prov 15:1-421 min
51Day 233: Correct Me, O LordOur readings are: Jeremiah 10-11; Ezek 40; Prov 15:5-8. Aug 21: Jeremiah 10-11; Ezek 40; Prov 15:5-825 min
52Day 234: Jeremiah ComplainsLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations as he reads and reflects on Jeremiah 12-13; Ezek 41-42; Prov 15:9-12.
Aug 22: Jeremiah 12-13; Ezek 41-42; Prov 15:9-1223 min
53Day 235: Lying ProphetsOur readings are: Jer 14-15; Ezek 43-44; Prov 15:13-16.Aug 23: Jer 14-15; Ezek 43-44; Prov 15:13-1627 min
54Day 236: Rich in LoveLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today as he reads and reflects on Jer 16-17; Ezek 45-46; Prov 15:17-20.Aug 24: Jer 16-17; Ezek 45-46; Prov 15:17-2029 min
55Day 237: Water from the TempleLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple as he reads Jer 18-19; Ezek 47-48; Prov 15:21-24.Aug 25: Jer 18-19; Ezek 47-48; Prov 15:21-2427 min
56Day 238: Fall of JerusalemOur readings are: Jer 20-21; Daniel 1-2; Prov 15:25-28.Aug 26: Jer 20-21; Daniel 1-2; Prov 15:25-2829 min
57Day 239: The Fiery FurnaceToday's readings are: Jer 22; Daniel 3; Prov 15:29-33.Aug 27: Jer 22; Daniel 3; Prov 15:29-3329 min
58Day 240: True & False ProphetsToday's readings are Jer 23; Daniel 4-5; Prov 16:1-4.Aug 28: Jer 23; Daniel 4-5; Prov 16:1-427 min
59Day 241: Daniel and the Lions Today’s readings are: Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8.Aug 29: Jer 24-25; Daniel 6-7; Proverbs 16:5-829 min
60Day 242: King NebuchadnezzarToday's readings are: Jeremiah 26-27; Daniel 8-9; Proverbs 16:9-12.Aug 30: Jer 26-27; Daniel 8-9; Proverbs 16:9-1228 min
61Day 243: The Lord's PlansLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike highlights Jeremiah 29: "I know the plans I have for you...to give you a future and a hope." Today's readings are: Jeremiah 28-29; Daniel 10-11; Proverbs 16:13-16.
Aug 31: Jer 28-29; Dan 10-11; Proverbs 16:13-1633 min
62Day 244: Susanna's Righteous Today's readings are: Jeremiah 30; Daniel 12-13; Proverbs 16:17-20. Sep 1: Jer 30; Daniel 12-13; Proverbs 16:17-2027 min
63Day 245: Daniel's FaithToday's readings are: Jeremiah 31; Daniel 14; Proverbs 16:21-24. Sep 2: Jer 31; Daniel 14; Proverbs 16:21-2422 min
64Day 246: Rejoicing in GoodToday's readings are: Jeremiah 32; Judith 1-2; Proverbs 16:25-28. Sep 3: Jer 32; Judith 1-2; Proverbs 16:25-2827 min
65Day 247: True RepentanceToday's readings are: Jeremiah 33-34; Judith 3-5; Proverbs 16:29-33. Sep 4: Jer 33-34; Judith 3-5; Proverbs 16:29-3327 min
66Day 248: Cut to the HeartToday's readings are: Jeremiah 35-36; Judith 6-7; Proverbs 17:1-4. Sep 5: Jer 35-36; Judith 6-7; Proverbs 17:1-429 min
67Day 249: Prayer of JudithToday's readings are: Jeremiah 37-38; Judith 8-9; Proverbs 17:5-8. Sep 6: Jer 37-38; Judith 8-9; Proverbs 17:5-830 min
68Day 250: Final Wave of ExileToday's readings are: Jeremiah 39-40; Judith 10-11; Proverbs 17:9-12. Sep 7: Jer 39-40; Judith 10-11; Prov 17:9-1227 min
69Day 251: Judith and HolofernesToday's readings are: Jeremiah 41-42; Judith 12-14; Proverbs 17:13-16. Sep 8: Jer 41-42; Judith 12-14; Prov 17:13-1627 min
70Day 252: Queen of HeavenJeremiah 43-44; Judith 15-16; Proverbs 17:17-20. Sep 9: Jer 43-44; Judith 15-16; Prov 17:17-2026 min
71Day 253: LamentationsToday's readings are: Jeremiah 45-46; Lamentations 1; Proverbs 17:21-28. Sep 10: Jer 45-46; Lamentations 1; Prov 17:21-2824 min
72Day 254: Judgment of NationsToday's readings are: Jeremiah 47-48; Lamentations 2; Proverbs 18:1-4. Sep 11: Jer 47-48; Lamentations 2; Prov 18:1-421 min
73Day 255: God is GoodLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations.
Sep 12: Jer 49-50; Lamentations 3; Prov 18:5-829 min
74Day 256: Hard SeasonsLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives.Sep 13: Jer 51; Lamentations 4-5; Prov 18:9-1226 min
75Day 257: Choose to LoveLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion.Sep 14: Jer 52; Obadiah 1; Proverbs 18:13-1621 min