Conquest & Judges
Congratulations on completing the section on Desert Wanderings! We journey now into Conquest & Judges, as we continue to dive into the Bible with Fr. Mike Schmitz.
19 sessions
1Intro to Conquest & JudgesJoin Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins as they introduce the next section of the Bible: the books of Joshua, Judges, and 1 Samuel.Section 5: Begin Here
2Day 81: Crossing the Jordan Learn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - We begin our next section of the Bible as Fr. Mike reads Joshua 1-4 and Psalm 123.Mar 22: Joshua 1-4, Psalm 123
3Day 82: The Valley of AchorLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel's relationship with God as he reads Joshua 5-7 & Psalm 125.Mar 23: Joshua 5-7, Psalm 125
4Day 83: The Gibeonite TrickeryLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike expands on the importance of a covenant relationship as he reads Joshua 8-9 and Psalm 126.Mar 24: Joshua 8-9, Psalm 126
5Day 84: The Sun Stands StillLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike offers different ways to interpret the story of the sun standing still as he reads Joshua 10-11 and Psalm 128.Mar 25: Joshua 10-11, Psalm 128
6Day 85: Fighting for OthersLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike helps us understand all the destruction God commands as he reads Joshua 12-14 and Psalm 129.Mar 26: Joshua 12-14, Psalm 129
7Day 86: Real Presence of GodLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present at every step of the journey as he reads Joshua 15-18 and Psalm 130.Mar 27: Joshua 15-18, Psalm 130
8Day 87: God Keeps His PromisesLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises - even if it takes a little longer than we thought - as he reads Joshua 19-21 and Psalm 131.Mar 28: Joshua 19-21, Psalm 131
9Day 88: Joshua's Last WordsLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike focuses on the last words of Joshua as he reads Joshua 22-24 and Psalm 132.Mar 29: Joshua 22-24, Psalm 132
10Day 89: Israel's DisobedienceLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Welcome to the Book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges and Ruth as he reads and reflects on Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, Psalm 133.Mar 30: Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, Psalm 133
11Day 90: Ruth and BoazLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth as he reads and reflects on Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134.Mar 31: Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, Psalm 134
12Day 91: Gideon's StoryLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reflects on how Israel began to worship the idol Gideon created instead of God as he reads Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135.Apr 1: Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, Psalm 135
13Day 92: Jephthah's VowLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - We conclude the Book of Ruth as Fr. Mike reads and reflects on Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137.Apr 2: Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, Psalm 137
14Day 93: Strength and WeaknessLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Samson as he reads Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146.Apr 3: Judges 12-15, Psalm 146
15Day 94: Samson and DelilahLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike tells 2 stories of betrayal as he reads and reflects on Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147.Apr 4: Judges 16-18, Psalm 147
16Day 95: The Sin of BenjaminLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - We conclude the Book of Judges as Fr. Mike reads and reflects on Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148.Apr 5: Judges 19-21, Psalm 148
17Day 96: Hannah's PrayerLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Welcome to the Book of Samuel! Fr. Mike reflects on Samuel's miraculous birth as we read 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149.Apr 6: 1 Samuel 1-2, Psalm 149
18Day 97: Samuel's ProphecyLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reflects on Samuel's dramatic prophecy as he reads 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150.Apr 7: 1 Samuel 3-5, Psalm 150
19Day 98: Israel Asks for a KingLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike reflects on Samuel's sons who turned away from God as he reads 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86.Apr 8: 1 Samuel 6-8, Psalm 86