logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2025
22m 36s

Day 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025)

ASCENSION
About this episode

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses' call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today's readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46.

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)

Up next
Today
Day 191: The Babylonian Exile (2025)
As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of Israel's history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it's not the end of their story. Today's r ... Show More
18m 27s
Yesterday
Day 190: Judah Is Overrun (2025)
As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon's conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs and revisits the sons of Josiah to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today ... Show More
17m 47s
Jul 8
Day 189: Follow the Lord (2025)
Fr. Mike explains why it's important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today's readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 3 ... Show More
22m 40s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
Zipporah and Aaron - The Book of Exodus
In this Bible Story, Moses and Aaron are united under the call of God to free Israel from slavery. God gives them signs through Moses, and the two begin to win the hearts of the people. This story is inspired by Exodus 4:19-30 & 18:2. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in ... Show More
11m 19s
Feb 2024
Returning to Egypt - The Book of Genesis
In this Bible Story, Joseph waits patiently in prison interpreting dreams, which eventually promoted him to be second in command. Putting him in charge of preparing for the coming famine.This story is inspired by Genesis 41. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. T ... Show More
20m 46s
Feb 2024
A Conversation with Fire - The Book of Exodus
In this Bible Story, Moses encounters God through a burning bush calling him to lead his people out of Egypt. This story is inspired by Exodus 3-4:18. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Exodus 3:2 from the King James Version. Episode 33: ... Show More
16m 52s
Feb 2024
Plague by Plague - The Book of Exodus
In this Bible Story, Pharaoh is at war against God and refuses to let Israel go. Pharaoh sees himself as God’s equal, and does not budge despite numerous plagues. This story is inspired by Exodus 7:8-9:35. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse ... Show More
16m 53s
Apr 17
Israel's Return to God - The Book of 1 Samuel
In this Bible Story, Israel, God’s chosen people, shout and beg for a king to rule over them. Despite Samuel’s warnings, Israel's demands for a king to reign over them completely and protect them from their enemies. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 7-8. Go to BibleinaYear.com a ... Show More
13m 17s
Feb 2025
Day 39: The Father Almighty (2025)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts u ... Show More
20m 12s
Jan 2025
God Testing Abraham - The Book of Genesis
In this Bible Story, Abraham shows his true devotion to God by testing him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham with anguish and sorrow, obeys, but the Lord provided a ram instead and blesses Abraham for his obedience. This story is inspired by Genesis 22. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn ... Show More
16m 29s
Apr 16
Passover & Arrest
Do you worship a weak God? Is your God a victim? A prisoner? How you view God will say a lot about how you view yourself. Jesus enjoys a few tender moments with his disciples during Passover. In the Garden of Gethsemane, the Lamb of God gives himself up to wolves, but not without ... Show More
33m 41s
Nov 2024
Moses, the Intercessor on Mount Sinai
The Mountain E5 — Moses has a complicated identity. He's an Israelite, but he was raised in the house of Pharaoh. He was born in Egypt, but he flees to live in the wilderness with the Midianites. And there in the wilderness, he meets God on two separate occasions on Mount Sinai. ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2024
Galatians Part 1
We have had several requests for the book of Galatians! There will be two parts to cover the entire book. Paul visited Galatia when he traveled, sharing about Jesus. Now he is writing to the church there about several topics, including circumcision and the true source of salvatio ... Show More
32m 58s