Day 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2026)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2026)

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 29, 202627 min
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Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - pare...

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And so Nehemiah is going to be the one telling us the story for these chapters,

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tomorrow. But right now we have Zechariah chapter 12 and 13. We also have Proverbs

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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. Speaking of today, it is day 272. Day 272, it's kind of a palindrome, and we're reading Nehemiah chapter 1 and 2. Ezra was one book. Ezra and Nehemiah were originally one book. Now we're continuing the story,

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but at the same time, it is fascinating to note that Nehemiah is written in the first person. And so Nehemiah is going to be the one telling us the story for these chapters, chapters 1 and 2. Also, Zechariah chapter 12 and 13 will conclude Zechariah, the prophet, tomorrow. But right now we have Zechariah chapter 12 and 13. We also have Proverbs

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