#212: Praying the Bible (Matthew 5:1-12:...

Did you know that the stories of the Old Testament were pointing forward to Jesus? In this episode of Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids, we explore Luke 24:36–49, where the risen Jesus appears to His disciples and helps them understand how the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and ... Show More

What happens after Jesus’ resurrection? In this episode of Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids, we travel to the Sea of Galilee for the unforgettable story of Jesus restoring Peter in John 21:1–19.After fishing all night and catching nothing, Peter and the disciples see a myste ... Show More

In this Praying the Bible Episode, we learn about the second piece of the Armor of God: The Breastplate of Righteousness. The Devil will try to attack us by telling us we have sinned and are too far gone for God to rescue. But the Breastplate of Righteousness reminds us that we s ... Show More

We have had a couple of requests for The Beatitudes which are at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. This is one of Jesus' most famous sermons and I'm thrilled to share this episode. There is a lot to unpack. It includes the Lord's Prayer (I get emotional reading that!) and ... Show More

If you have difficulty falling asleep, relax and fall asleep to this bible story meditation with sounds of rainfall. In this bedtime story, you'll hear the well-known passage of Scripture where Jesus lists eight beatitudes that bring his children peace and joy. Let your body slee ... Show More

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus' teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is li ... Show More

“The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways ... Show More

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus' teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is li ... Show More

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus' teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is li ... Show More

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today's readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult the ... Show More

What do we do the Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount? Jesus ends his manifesto of life in the kingdom of the heavens, not with a pep talk or feel-good story, but with a warning about what happens when we don’t put his teachings into practice. John Mark argues that, in th ... Show More