The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 91: Gideon's Story (2026)
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Apr 1, 2026 A dramatic retelling of Gideon's call, his unconventional army of 300, and the surprise night attack with jars, torches, and trumpets. A cautionary arc about an ephod turned idol and a people's return to Baal after his death. A tender scene at the threshing floor exploring the kinsman-redeemer motif. Psalm 135 frames the readings with praise and a critique of empty idols.
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God Uses The Least Likely People
- God calls weak, unlikely people to accomplish great things.
- The angel greets Gideon as "mighty man of valor" though Gideon protests he's the least of his family, and God promises to be with him.
God Shrinks Armies To Prevent Boasting
- God intentionally reduces human numbers to prevent boasting.
- Fr. Mike reads how God tells Gideon to send home fearful men and then further select 300 by how they drink, so victory is clearly God's work.
Start Scripture Time With A Short Praise Prayer
- Begin prayer by praising and naming God to invite his presence.
- Fr. Mike opens with a short prayer asking God to be praised and known, modeling a simple way to start listening to Scripture.