Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2026)

The podcast delves into themes of faith, control, and divine dominion through readings from Genesis, Job, and Proverbs. It highlights the story of Abram and Sarai's attempt to control God's promise, contrasting it with the concept of circumcision as an act of surrender to God's will. The reading from Job explores the role of suffering and the desire for God's presence over easy answers. Proverbs emphasizes the importance of heeding wisdom and the consequences of rejecting knowledge. Ultimately, the podcast encourages listeners to trust in God's faithfulness, especially amidst confusion and suffering, and to recognize the value of divine companionship over simple solutions.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Context

Part 2: Genesis, Covenant, Circumcision

Part 3: Job, Proverbs, Wisdom

Part 4: Reflections, Prayer, Conclusion

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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Part 1: Introduction, Context

Introduction to Day 8 of the Bible in a Year Podcast

Part 2: Genesis, Covenant, Circumcision

Genesis 16: Sarai, Abram, and Hagar's Story of Contempt and Divine Intervention

Genesis 16-17: Hagar Bears Ishmael and God's Covenant with Abraham

Genesis 17: Circumcision as a Sign of God's Covenant with Abraham

Genesis 17: God Promises Isaac and Blesses Ishmael

Part 3: Job, Proverbs, Wisdom

Job 5: Eliphaz's Counsel on God's Chastening and Deliverance

Job 5: Eliphaz on the Blessings of Accepting God's Reproof

Job 6: Job's Response to Eliphaz, Expressing His Anguish and Despair

Job 6: Job Laments the Treachery of Friends and Seeks Understanding

Proverbs 1: Wisdom's Call and the Consequences of Rejecting Knowledge

Part 4: Reflections, Prayer, Conclusion

Fr. Mike's Prayer for Truth, Peace, and Confidence in God

Reflections on Abraham, Sarah, and the Meaning of Circumcision

Reflections on Job and the Importance of Presence Over Answers

Closing Prayer and Gratitude for Listeners

Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2026)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Part 1: Introduction, Context

00:03Introduction to Day 8 of the Bible in a Year Podcast

Introduction to Day 8 of the Bible in a Year Podcast

Part 2: Genesis, Covenant, Circumcision

01:22Genesis 16: Sarai, Abram, and Hagar's Story of Contempt and Divine Intervention

Genesis 16: Sarai, Abram, and Hagar's Story of Contempt and Divine Intervention

03:03Genesis 16-17: Hagar Bears Ishmael and God's Covenant with Abraham

Genesis 16-17: Hagar Bears Ishmael and God's Covenant with Abraham

04:29Genesis 17: Circumcision as a Sign of God's Covenant with Abraham

Genesis 17: Circumcision as a Sign of God's Covenant with Abraham

05:52Genesis 17: God Promises Isaac and Blesses Ishmael

Genesis 17: God Promises Isaac and Blesses Ishmael

Part 3: Job, Proverbs, Wisdom

07:00Job 5: Eliphaz's Counsel on God's Chastening and Deliverance

Job 5: Eliphaz's Counsel on God's Chastening and Deliverance

08:15Job 5: Eliphaz on the Blessings of Accepting God's Reproof

Job 5: Eliphaz on the Blessings of Accepting God's Reproof

09:17Job 6: Job's Response to Eliphaz, Expressing His Anguish and Despair

Job 6: Job's Response to Eliphaz, Expressing His Anguish and Despair

10:21Job 6: Job Laments the Treachery of Friends and Seeks Understanding

Job 6: Job Laments the Treachery of Friends and Seeks Understanding

11:49Proverbs 1: Wisdom's Call and the Consequences of Rejecting Knowledge

Proverbs 1: Wisdom's Call and the Consequences of Rejecting Knowledge

Part 4: Reflections, Prayer, Conclusion

13:20Fr. Mike's Prayer for Truth, Peace, and Confidence in God

Fr. Mike's Prayer for Truth, Peace, and Confidence in God

14:16Reflections on Abraham, Sarah, and the Meaning of Circumcision

Reflections on Abraham, Sarah, and the Meaning of Circumcision

16:11Reflections on Job and the Importance of Presence Over Answers

Reflections on Job and the Importance of Presence Over Answers

17:36Closing Prayer and Gratitude for Listeners

Closing Prayer and Gratitude for Listeners