The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 92: Jephthah's Vow (2026)
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Apr 2, 2026 Ancient power struggles and a violent bid for kingship collide with a tragic, impulsive vow that leads to heartbreaking consequences. A story of redemption and lineage concludes with a surprising marriage that shapes future history. A haunting lament captures the sorrow of exile and the depth of longing for home.
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Ruth Restores Davidic Line
- The Book of Ruth concludes with Boaz redeeming Naomi's land and marrying Ruth, restoring the family line leading to David.
- Fr. Mike reads the genealogy showing Obed as Jesse's father and Boaz as an ancestor of David, highlighting providential continuity.
Psalm 137's Raw Lament
- Psalm 137 expresses raw lament and even violent longing for justice after Jerusalem's destruction.
- Fr. Mike reads the psalm including the shocking line about dashing little ones, underscoring the psalmist's depth of grief.
Judges Cycle Reveals Flawed Deliverers
- The Book of Judges shows recurring cycles where God blesses Israel, they turn away, suffer, repent, and are restored.
- Fr. Mike highlights this pattern across Judges and uses Abimelech and Jephthah to show flawed leaders who both succeed and fail.
