Day 263: The Father's Generosity (2026)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 263: The Father's Generosity (2026)

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 20, 202627 min

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today's readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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Hi, my name is Father Mike Schmitz, and you're listening to the Bible In A Year podcast, where we encounter God's voice and live life through the lens of Scripture. The Bible In A Year podcast is brought to you by Ascension. Using the Great Adventure Bible timeline, we'll read all the way from Genesis to Revelation,

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discovering how the story of salvation unfolds and how we fit into that story today. It is day 263. We are reading Matthew chapter 18, 19, 20, and 21, four chapters in Matthew's gospel. also reading Proverbs chapter 19 verses 13 through 16, as always the Bible

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translation I'm reading from is the revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition. I'm using the Great Adventure Bible from Ascension. If you want to download your own Bible in a year reading plan, you can visit ascensionpress.com slash Bible in a year. You can also subscribe to this podcast and receive

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