Day 240: Remaining Humble (2026)

Today, Father Mike Schmitz guides listeners through Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. He begins by expressing gratitude for the community that supports the Bible in a Year podcast, highlighting its mission to bring God's word to as many people as possible. He announces that the podcast will continue beyond the end of the year, with efforts to expand its reach through YouTube and translations into different languages. Father Mike emphasizes that this expansion relies on the generous contributions of listeners to cover the significant investment required to keep the content free of charge.

Jeremiah 23: Good Shepherds and Righteous Branches

Father Mike delves into Jeremiah 23, which opens with a stern warning to the shepherds (leaders) who have scattered and destroyed God's flock. The Lord promises to gather the remnant of His flock from all the countries where they have been driven and bring them back to their fold. He will set good shepherds over them who will care for them, ensuring they will no longer fear or be dismayed. This chapter also introduces the prophecy of a "righteous branch" from the line of David, who will reign as king, deal wisely, and execute justice and righteousness. In his days, Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. This righteous branch will be called "The Lord is our righteousness." The prophecy further states that in the latter days, people will no longer remember the exodus from Egypt as the primary act of God's deliverance, but rather the gathering of the descendants of Israel from the north country and all the countries where they had been driven.