Introduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2026
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Introduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2026

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 24, 202629 min
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Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites' return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus' ministry. 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...

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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, discovering how the story of

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salvation unfolds and how we fit into that story today. Speaking of the Great Adventure Bible timeline, once again, we are blessed as we go into the next time period of the Great Great Adventure Bible Timeline to have the creator of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline.

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Jeff Caven's with us once again. Gosh, we're excited he was just with us, maybe, gosh, a little over a week ago as we were introduced to Matthew, the Gospel of Matthew.

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