Divided Kingdom
Congratulations on completing the second Messianic Break with the Gospel according to Mark! We turn now to the section on the Divided Kingdom as we continue to dive into the Bible with Fr. Mike Schmitz.
23 sessions
1Intro to Divided KingdomJoin Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins as they talk about the next section of the Bible: the books of 1 and 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Hosea, Amos, Micah, and Song of Solomon.Section 7: Begin Here
2Day 162: Rehobo′am's CounselLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - We begin our next section of the Bible as Fr. Mike reads 1 Kings 12; 2 Chron 10-11; Song 1.Jun 11: 1 Kings 12; 2 Chron 10-11; Song 1
3Day 163: Faith Over SuccessLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo'am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah as he reads and reflects on 1 Kings 13; 2 Chron 12-13; Song 2.Jun 12: 1 Kings 13; 2 Chron 12-13; Song 2
4Day 164: Tearing Down IdolsLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. Our readings are: 1 Kings 14; 2 Chron 14-15; Song 3.Jun 13: 1 Kings 14; 2 Chron 14-15; Song 3
5Day 165: Lover and the BelovedLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike connects today's reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul's Theology of the Body as we read 1 Kings 15-16; 2 Chron 16-17; Song 4.Jun 14: 1 Kings 15-16; 2 Chron 16-17; Song 4
6Day 166: Responding in FaithLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God's invitations with faith. Our readings are: 1 Kings 17-18; 2 Chron 18-19; Song 5.Jun 15: 1 Kings 17-18; 2 Chron 18-19; Song 5
7Day 167: ViaticumLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel as Fr. Mike reads and reflects on 1 Kings 19-20; 2 Chron 20; Song 6.Jun 16: 1 Kings 19-20; 2 Chron 20; Song 6
8Day 168: Wicked KingsLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah as he reads and reflects on 1 Kings 21; 2 Chron 21-22; Song 7.Jun 17: 1 Kings 21; 2 Chron 21-22; Song 7
9Day 169: Joash Is CrownedLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains what had to take place to restore the temple as he reads and reflects on 1 Kings 22; 2 Chron 23; Song 8.Jun 18: 1 Kings 22; 2 Chron 23; Song 8
10Day 170: Joash's DownfallLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike looks at Joash's downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida as he reads and reflects on 2 Kings 1; 2 Chron 24; Psalm 69.Jun 19: 2 Kings 1; 2 Chron 24; Psalm 69
11Day 171: Elijah and ElishaLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring as he reads and reflects on 2 Kings 2; 2 Chron 25; Psalm 70.Jun 20: 2 Kings 2; 2 Chron 25; Psalm 70
12Day 172: Uzziah's PrideLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah's prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death as he reads and reflects on 2 Kings 3; 2 Chron 26-27; Psalm 72.Jun 21: 2 Kings 3; 2 Chron 26-27; Psalm 72
13Day 173: Confidence in GodLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today: 2 Kings 4; 2 Chron 28; Psalm 127.Jun 22: 2 Kings 4; 2 Chron 28; Psalm 127
14Day 174: The Prophet HoseaLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Today we learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God's words, but to his actions as well, as Fr. Mike reads and reflects on 2 Kings 5; Hosea 1-3; Psalm 101.Jun 23: 2 Kings 5; Hosea 1-3; Psalm 101
15Day 175: Knowledge of GodLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as he reads and reflects on 2 Kings 6-7; Hosea 4-7; Psalm 103.Jun 24: 2 Kings 6-7; Hosea 4-7; Psalm 103
16Day 176: Choosing Eternal LifeLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament as he reads and reflects on 2 Kings 8; Hosea 8-10; Psalm 108.Jun 25: 2 Kings 8; Hosea 8-10; Psalm 108
17Day 177: Return, O IsraelLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike touches on David's prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people as he reads and reflects on 2 Kings 9; Hosea 11-14; Psalm 109.Jun 26: 2 Kings 9; Hosea 11-14; Psalm 109
18Day 178: Called BackLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike points out how God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts as he reads and reflects on 2 Kings 10; Amos 1-3; Psalm 110.Jun 27: 2 Kings 10; Amos 1-3; Psalm 110
19Day 179: Blinded by ComfortLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Fr. Mike points out how Amos' warning can be especially relevant to us today as he reads and reflects on 2 Kings 11-12; Amos 4-6; Psalm 122.Jun 28: 2 Kings 11-12; Amos 4-6; Psalm 122
20Day 180: Giving Time to GodLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God. Today's readings are: 2 Kings 13-14; Amos 7-9; Psalm 124.Jun 29: 2 Kings 13-14; Amos 7-9; Psalm 124
21Day 181: Jonah and the WhaleLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. Today's readings are: 2 Kings 15; Jonah 1-4; Psalm 138.Jun 30: 2 Kings 15; Jonah 1-4; Psalm 138
22Day 182: The Inescapable GodLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Congratulations, you've made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz's unfaithfulness and are introduced to the prophet Micah.Jul 1: 2 Kings 16; Micah 1-4; Psalm 139
23Day 183: Israel FallsLearn more at: https://ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear - Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations.Jul 2: 2 Kings 17; Micah 5-7; Psalm 140