The Raw Reality of Your Favorite Bible Heroes

Some of your favorite Bible characters were... terrible sometimes.

Abraham lied and said Sarah wasn't his wife. Jacob tricked his father into giving him the birthright instead of his brother. And there are plenty of stories that aren't even appropriate enough to make it into a YouTube description.

But what is the Bible? A collection of inspiring fables? Or the real story of humanity and God?

For Fr. Mike, this is good news (and it should be for you too). Our favorite saints were just like us. And we can yes to God in all of our brokenness just like they did.

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[CharlesMartel]

THANK YOU, FATHER!! Because of you, I've returned to the Church and had a reconciliation after MANY YEARS. Please pray for me!

[wonderwoman]

I am on day 83 of BIY. It has been very stressful at times. Thank God, Father Mike is there to explain it. I have learning disabilities and do not understand reading it. I feel so much better after it is explained.

[Bigchilezlife]

I’m doing the Bible in a Year! And I’m on Day 3! And I’m stopping till day 365! 🙏🏻 pray for me

[TruthWillprevail]

Give me strength Heavenly Father, I come to you today asking for your blessings as a single mom. My husband is in heaven with you. I’m raising my children with strength and courage, despite the challenges I face with my sons both being autistic. Lord as I struggle to pay my rent every month and as I struggle to buy groceries for my children. I ask that you bless me with your wisdom and guidance, as I navigate parenthood on my own heal my lupus and heart disease and continue to give me strength to keep going so I may watch my sons grow into men. ❤

[jennifero]

The whole book of Tobit is inspiring! I love it. I hope to be as faithful as Tobit, Sarah and Tobias. Also, Ruth and Boaz!

[Amio_Michele]

Father Mike is a gift from God! He has brought so many people back to God including myself. God bless you father Mike. I always pray for you please pray for me. Thanks ❤

[steelmongoose]

Exactly. The point of God’s chosen (including the apostles) is that He can work wonders with *anyone, * even the schlubs we’re reading about. There’s no excuse for any of us; we’re all called, too.

[bonniec]

I'm on my second year of BIAY. I've learned so much and the way Fr Mike reads the scriptures and comments after has helped me remember what I'm reading.

[exploringwithnelly]

Thank you Father Mike. How timely, doing BIY again and in Genesis we see Abraham twice pass his wife off as his sister, then seems to get paid off by the person he tricks. We are the same imperfect sinful people then and now, but so glad God forgives and still loves us. Keep it up Father Mike!

[madams.]

I think this is my third time around doing BIAY. In a way, I’m glad that the people in the Bible are just people. They are broken just like us and that makes them relatable. I love that. Yet, God was able to use them for his purpose. That means there is hope for us yet. He can still do great things even with us.

[LenaSheppard]

Thank you for sharing this. Most of my siblings & a couple friends & coworkers aren't talking to me, my daughter recently graduated & moved out and I just feel so alone & broken & missing the time when my parents were alive & we were together. Thank you for letting me know that God has not abandoned me 😢.
I appreciate you being here !

[rjam]

1:39-5:15 Ends with these very important words "God does not stay away from us in our brokenness [but comes to us]"

[ruportwillis]

Yes. Jesus. You are my saviour. I live for you. You lead me to the father.

[trolling]

This is such a beautiful thing to hear. Also a reminder that we are all not perfect in nature.

That even our greatest hero’s have made mistakes.

Thank you father Mike for the insight!!

[kgzvxbm]

Comforting knowing I’m not alone.. in brokenness🙏🏻✝️🌹

[DylanGemelliBiohacking]

This was so helpful! I had a battle with covid nearly two weeks and i had the worst attitude and fell back into my impatient attitude and just felt helpless and resentful and while i continued my daily reading and prayers, i was definitely not acting the same whatsoever. As i began to feel better i regretted my attitude and behavior more and more and have spent days apologizing to God yet i found so much benefit from the rest i actually needed and God never became angry with me, He showed me this was necessary to rest and that a lot of positive actually came from it 🙏🙏🙏

[notdonaldst]

Amen Fr. Mike! Amen!
Thank you for posting!
What I love about the Bible is that it is not so much the story of the heroes as it is the story of God. 📖
In parallel with all of the vices of the characters of the Bible we see God’s Goodness.
In parallel with all of the failures of the heroes we see God’s power.
And of course, In contrast with all of the infidelity of the characters of the Bible, we see…
- God’s fidelity
- God’s renewed covenants
- God’s forgiveness ✝️

🙏 We love you God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
Give us true sorrow for our sins.
Renew our faith, hope and love.
Help us to live according to your plan.
We abandon ourselves to you.
Thank you Lord. Thank you Lord. Amen.

[carolhensen]

I’m so broken, I appreciate your snippets of explaining the people in the Bible…..Thank you Father Mike, God does forgive, I need forgiveness from ones I’ve hurt. 2024, will be my next step to healing…

[steelmongoose]

Esau’s a better man than I. I always wanted him to at least greet Jacob with an action movie punch in the head before all the brotherly love stuff started.

[Elijah_Al-Naysaburi]

Thank you very much A.P (( do what ever u like but don't harm any one )) 🥰💕⚘️