Day 264: Preaching Without Practice (2026)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 264: Preaching Without Practice (2026)

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 21, 202626 min
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Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God's Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he's not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today's readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. 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...

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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 264. You guys, you realize we are 101 days away from our conclusion, but we are deep in it right now.

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Matthew 22, 23, and 24. Also Proverbs 19, verses 17-20. I don't know, hopefully you all enjoy. I just love the fact that we just get to listen and soak in one gospel at a time. Kind of like we did for John and for Mark, just for Matthew. He's one of my favorite gospels. He's one of my top four favorite gospels. And it's just so good to be able to just see Jesus and hear Jesus speak

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