The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2026)
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Mar 30, 2026 A guide through Judges' harsh cycles of disobedience, partial conquest, and generational forgetting. A look at Israel being tested and the rise of the first judges like Othniel and Ehud. A tender reading of Ruth 1 focusing on loyalty amid loss. A short reflection on Psalm 133 and the blessedness of unity.
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Ehud's Assassination Of King Eglon
- Fr. Mike recounts Ehud's assassination of Eglon: Ehud hides a two-edged sword and kills the fat king in his roof chamber.
- The story ends with 10,000 Moabites killed and Israel enjoying 80 years of rest.
The Judges Cycle Of Disobedience
- Israel repeats a predictable cycle: disobedience leads to distress, repentance brings a redeemer, then temporary renewal.
- Fr. Mike highlights this
Begin Trials With Praise
- When facing trials, let praise (Judah) go first by offering thanksgiving and trust before action.
- Fr. Mike recommends using praise as a spiritual posture before confronting difficulties.
