Ways to Read the Bible
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- čas přidán 11. 01. 2016
- Maybe you used to read the Bible for inspiration, for its great stories, or for answers to the big questions in life. But now, it sits on your nightstand gathering dust. Perhaps you gave up reading it because it seemed irrelevant to your everyday life or because it became too hard to follow. If so, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers several reasons for you to pick up your Bible again, see it with new eyes, and allow it to transform your life.
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I’m Eastern Orthodox, but love my Catholic brothers and sisters
And we love our Orthodox brothers and sisters. ☦️✝️
U should convert!!
Pray, brother/sister, that this schism will end. If God wills it, within our lifetime.
DrPoetry1 Amén
This is so cute! We love u guys too!
The biggest problem for a lot of Catholics (and I say this as a LIFE LONG Catholic, fully Catholic educated from Kindergarten to college [Fordham U], and current PRACTICING Catholic) is that we have been failed by our Church to not know God through scripture and His ACTUAL word. I used to envy my Protestant friends who knew the Bible inside and out. Who could quote scripture and apply the Word of God to everyday life and situations. It wasn't until I explored other sects of Christianity (mainly within the black church) that I started to read and study the Bible too. And it has enriched my faith SOOOO much. To know God SO intimately by studying HIS word. And, to do it alongside the Catechism, my gosh, it's like Catholocism on fire. I really encourage Catholics to READ the Bible. How could you scoff at that too? It's THE BASIS OF OUR FAITH! So just do it. Pick it up, read it. Read the Catechism. And... Check out online resources that can help deepen the meaning through discussion of interpretation, etc. This will help you think further beyond what's written on the page, and truly open your heart to your spirituality in SUCH a deeper way.
"We use our brains when we read because someone used their brains when they wrote it." That is the most useful thing I've ever heard when it comes to how to read Scripture. Thanks!
you cannot add to the bible by human understanding or works.
I am protestant. Much love to my Catholic brothers and sisters. I love the way you teach
What would be the "Catholic style" of teaching?
@@l.elmo.di.scipioThe full Gospel
I know you don't read these, but I wanted to say, that I enjoy these pod cast . I am going to become, God willing, a Deacon, within the Catholic Church. I am at St. Anthony's Shelter for Renewal, Bronx, N.Y. I love these Brothers and Fathers.
Sir, I greatly respect our decision to go into the consecrated life. God bless you!
Thank you so very much ! God Bless you. also .
SHAUN CAMPBELL God Bless you!
go for it
God bless you and guide you always
This Grandma has been looking for someone to help me get back to my Catholic teachings, faith, and inspiration. Thank you Father Mike.
Better late than never! God bless ❤
I learned alot about the Bible from the protestants..mainly nondenominational...but the bible didnt completely make sence to me until the Catholics explained it to me...it all made sence and fit together with church history...all the questions i had were answered in a way that made sence
I'm sorry you were in a bad church that didn't teach good theology. Honestly, you can't mix Roman Catholicism and scripture. Too many contradictions. I went to Catholic seminary to be a priest. The struggle I had was that there were too many doctrines of the Catholic church that radically opposed scripture. Visit www.romancatholicism.com to learn more.
Same here plus I never new that the KJV Bible doesn’t have all the books which I now question the Protestant Religion because if you’re half putting a book together with missing books then your religion & it’s teaching can’t be 100% right so I’m glad that I’m Catholic now .
@@michaelknapp8074
Hi. Did you know that the Bible came from the Catholic Church?
God bless you and the Holy Family keep you
@@_Gaby_950 Actually, the 66 books of the BIble were accepted and in circulation by 100 ad about 300 years before the catholics corrupted it.
Enjoy the way you present
The Catholic church needs people like you
Thank you
pray for vocations
What they need is Jesus, His Word.
Absolutely whole hearily agree.
@@dav1djac0b That’s exactly what we have :)
@@letsbehonest6869 Jesus is the Word in the flesh. Catholics do not accept the Word as the Word of God. They believe it’s man’s word and then they believe what the pope tells them along w additional doctrine.
When one truly accepts Jesus and His gift of salvation they do not live in fear attempting to earn it or prove that they’re worthy-they’d already have it and know they’re saved. This is when the Holy Spirit enters and one experiences a death and sense of being born again a new creature in Christ. The Holy Spirit guides and helps to understand His Word when needed.
When one accepts Christ they do not feel He is too far or too busy to hear them. If He gave His life how could this be possible? If He is God He knows what you need before you even know your own needs.
When one is born again, they do not exalt or pray or have any pseudo-relationship w any others as they would God.
You are so in love with the Lord and that is so AWESOME!
I love the Lord
If that we’re true he wouldn’t exalt Mary/angels/saints/himself as “father”.
@Satanic Hugs Satan hates you & he always will because you are made in the image of God.
@Satanic Hugs unobservable, indemonstrable, contradictions to scientific laws? doesn’t sound like the scientific method to me. Sounds like you’re placing your faith in the mere words written by men who believe their logic is nothing but a concoction of chemicals that evolved from rocks 😂😂😂 but no you’re not religious lol
Satanic Hugs you said you were made by a complex series of chemical reactions. I replied “unobservable, indemonstrable contradictions to scientific law?” Not only have you not observed these chemical reactions take place to follow the scientific method but they contradict established scientific law. Which makes them mere words of men written in a book that you have placed your faith in. I can’t break science, faith or logic down any further for you.
im planning to read the bible, im a muslim.
That's wonderful! Do it! I recommend John chapter 3 in the New Testament
YES! read the new testament for sure but you will also need to read the old testament! there is SO MUCH in the old testament that is fulfilled by Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. really getting to know Jesus' "past life" in the old testament will really explain the things that happen to him and his people in the new testament.
DeirCallMatter it's an amazing book my love 💙 it is
Basic
Instructions
Before
Leaving
Earth
It's kind of difficult to summarize this beautiful book that has changed the lives of many but I do suggest you read it 💙
Word of advice, compare the Old Testament of the bible to the Qur'an until the book of Abraham and see the plagiarism of the Qur'an until Muhammad went insane.
well done my friend
I was raised Christian (protestant) but I became agnostic when I was a young teenager because a.) I stopped believing in god and b.) I am strongly opposed to organised religion. However I enjoy watching these videos very much. Father Schmitz is very eloquent and is clearly passionate about what he preaches. Very interesting to see the Catholic point of view on things.
+Alexander Naylor Come on over to the Church. I wonder if a lot of the reason you became opposed to organized religion, was because you saw the many inconsistencies in the Protestant denominations, and became frustrated. There are many answers to be found in the Catholic Church. Keep watching and listening and if you are truly seeking truth you will find it. I will pray for you, that you might have strength and comfort in your search.
This doesn't really explain why you because atheist? 🤔🤔
cindybin2001 You need to learn more history of Christianity, of Joseph Smith, and of the Mormon church. For 1, Joseph Smith was a proven con man and liar. The Mormon church believes our God is a god of this planet and was once human on another planet. That he was a perfect mormon and became our God and that perfect human mormon men will become gods of their own planets and will have many wives. That Jesus and lucifer are literally brothers. Can you show me any of that in the bible? That's just for starters. Speaking of bibles, why does the Mormon church use Martin Luther's bible? The bible was canonized in the 4th century with 7 more books than yours. Martin Luther removed 7 books in the 16th century. Why do you use that corrupted bible? But your church says that the true early Church u apostatized very early, how early? If before the 4th century before the Catholic Church said that all the books from Genesis-Revelations should make up scripture, why do you believe in the bible at all. Why trust the Catholic Church's declaration that these books are the word of God if the Catholic Church can't be trusted since it supposedly apostatized?
The Mormon church was founded by Joseph Smith, The Catholic Church was founded by the Son of God. My friends, whom do you trust more?
the catholic church was founded by Christ who was not just a man but who was also God made man.
Your enthusiasm for God and the Bible is so contagious ❤️❤️❤️
The way you interpreted how God used the Apostles through the holy spirit is really eye opening father. Thank you, you have blessed me today.
Fr. Mike, what an amazing gift of communication you have to reach out to young people. Thank you from the bottom of my soul for your YES to the priesthood.
The Bible has certainly changed my life
Man, Father Mike cracks me up. I love his teaching and his energy. He wears me out, in a good way. I could easily be his mother, feed him Italian food & coffee, and be proud to watch him minister to our young ones!!!!
Cute!
Thank you God for using Fr Mike ' s talks to help us so much. It has helped me enormously. Please bless this wonderful faithful servant of God, Fr Mike abundantly. Keep him safe and protect him and all our beloved priests from any attacks from the evil one. May his priesthood sanctified.
Thank YOU Father Mike for a better understanding of the Bible. I felt this was the last thing God was teaching me but I couldn't understand what I was reading. But then I watched the Chosen like hundreds of times, I begin to understand when I listen.
I am beyond grateful to coming back full circle at 57 years old.
Good distinction between historically and literally true, thanks for making that point.
S.O.A.P Method
-Scripture
-Observation
-Application
-Prayer
Wow
Discovering this channel is so refreshing. I’ve been grown as a catholic but my family never really practiced and I’ve never done some meaningful catechism in order to properly get to know the facts of my religion. Now that I’m almost 20 I feel the urge of getting closer to God, but with no points of references I felt kinda lost. Thank you for doing this. It’s helpful.
Father I’ve been watching your videos from California 💗 they’ve been really helpful to understand many questions I’ve had through out my life.... Thank you
*reads geometry book*
"This is the worst poetry I've ever read, it doesn't even rhyme!"
The best line in the video, makes me laugh every time. Maybe because I'm a math student 😂
I NEED SOMEONE TO SAY A WEE PRAYER FOR MYSELF, I'm in a mess, though I'm fine.., tKS
Done
@@jeffreyehlers1605 bless you Jeff xx
Although this comment was a long time ago, I will say a prayer for you now
@@2010gtoner can i get a blessing?😂😂
Fr Mike how do you stay so happy, you bring me a joyous day from ur funny and hyper personality. TY
Wow, that was profound. The more we live through truth, the more truth is presented to us and manifests. Love you all.
Thank you Father Mike. That was awesome. Continue being on fire for GOD!!!!!!
this was awesome! Thank you Fr. Mike -- just what I wanted -- especially the last part about how we can be used by the holy spirit to be stories, inspirations, answers -- words -- gospels -- for others. Thank you!
What a dynamic speaker, truly Father Mike has a gift to inspire you to the word of God!
This is a great catechetical tool for my freshman students. This is just what we're discussing...plus you add a practical takeaway. Thank you so much!
Thank you for blessing the world with his love. We all learn from one another. Amen
The energy and enthusiasm really helped me with this idea. It reminded me to be excited myself.
I think I’m catholic now.
TheRealConservative welcome home
@Satanic Hugs stop spreading hate
@Ulysses Hildebrandt That's literally a very small portion of Catholic priests and every single group has bad people in it. You can't judge one whole group of people based on the worst people in the group.
@Satanic Hugs Cheap shot
thanks Fr. Mike, this is sooo relatable. I went through all those phases you mentioned!
great presence, good tone of voice, natural and welcoming.
Fr. U r a great gift of God to us continue to do such thing to please the Lord n inspire lots of people 🙏🙏🙏🙏
God bless you Fr. Mike for your sharing 👍
This help a lot, thank you!! just want to started my bible journey and i pray to God to ask for guidance, and thisss!! I pass by this vid without even typing it. All glory to God!!
Hi Father. Do I have to bless my bible to a priest?
Very helpful and inspirational! This one needs to be posted every month, thank you father Mike Schmidt!
Thank you for making these videos Fr
Father Mike Schmidt we Love you in Austin Texas🐂🐂
We watch father Mike videos and say he's enthusiasm friendly demeanor and really explain his subjects well done father Mike
U preach so well....
Thanks father mike
The way you began this video was HILARIOUS. Love this channel
Thank you father Mike, GOD Bless!
Love your videos father. Great as always. God bless.
Thank you, brother, for your good biblical explanation
I am not a Catholic but i love watching these videos they are Nice!
Thank you, Father Mike!
It always cracks me up when I remember a girl in school accidently tearing a page in the Bible and freaking out thinking she was gonna be cursed
She won't. God loves both the Good and Evil.
Thank you father Mike Schmitz! Beautifully said 👏 ❤ and may God love you and bless you abundantly. 3 hail Mary to all priests.
I love...your positivity & ambition!!!✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️
TY Father Mike, Appreciate your viewpoint of Our Holy Scriptures.
Blessings
Amen, Father! This is great content! God bless you a lot for this!
Thanks Fr. Mike 🙌🏼
Yes Fr. Mike yes you do make sense. Thank You
This was a great video! Thank you very much. I am understanding the Bible more thanks to you. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me get through the pandemic!
Yes! Father mike thank you!
I'm a methodist started reading the catholic youth bible just finished Genesis I love the extra bits in this bible too these videos are actually quiet relaxing you'd be surprised I don't go to church but read the bible sect at home
God is calling you to his true Church he started 22AD.
33AD correction!
Very likely you or one of your ancestor left the church many years ago. Remember the parable of the Prodigal Son. Our Father eagerly awaits your return.
Thank you Father
Great explanation, Fr. Mike!
This is inspiring. I had to watch this video for school, and I thought it would be boring, but it’s actually very interesting. Thanks for the video.
always a great message and hit the right areas.
It's great. You are so enthusiastic about the bible. Brilliant work Father. 👍 God bless you
I love the Bible I've traveled through the passage ways and pursued further paths in my readings
Isn't he like the cutest father ever.. he made me feel like i wanna be a kid, n have a great bible story teller like him.. hope catholic has more smart n energetic father like him, so people can love God even more too.. God bless u Father Mike, i believe ur videos can influence a lot of people in a good way, keep going Father we need more like u, n tq so much
Just started to read the Bible recently from the start, reading to about 10 pages daily and it’s just feel refreshing after reading couple of pages ☺️
Thank you for this! I’m starting to read the Bible! Thank you so much🤍💜🤍
First when I first heard the Story of Jonah and the Whale I thought it was just a kids story but when my dad read the Book of Jonah I was like wait a second was it true and he told me everything about the Bible and that’s how I became a Catholic
This is awesome. I was trying to explain this to the teens last month. Unfortunately I didn't do it this well but I will definitely revisit this. :) Thank you so much.
I'm really glad to see this video; from my experience a lot of Catholics think that praying and going to Mass are the only things that are required to have a better relationship with Christ, but the Holy Bible is God's Word! And it should be read regularly! It deepens and enriches our faith, and there's no better time to start than the present.
man what Catholics to you talk to??? The bible is read directly in mass three times. And the prayer the priest prays and our responses come from the bible. And we are told to read the three readings before we go to church. Some people say I'm Catholic! really?? Yes my grandmother was Catholic my mom is Catholic. Yes but they don't live the faith. Read The Lamb's Supper Scott Hahn is shows how the mass is rooted in biblical tradition God bless you
Have you ever gone to a Mass? The two letters and a passage of the Gospel is actually read out and the priests then talks about them in his homily to teach us the meaning and how it applies to our lives as Christians. Because unlike Protestants, we don't interpret the passages the way that is convenient.
Reading the Bible with private interpretation would lead u to a wrong way.... U need majestirium
Great video! Thanks Fr. Mike! That's pretty crazy that I've gone through similar phases in reading Scripture. It's a wonderful thing to read and reflect on the Truth of God's Word, in such a multitude of literary genres and styles. As Bishop Barron said about the Bible, it's a library. A library of God's Word, in epic sagas, to poetry, to narrative, law, tragedies, comedies, history, parables, and biographies. Such a wonderful Book the Bible is, reading it from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 is definitely well worth it.
I once read it all within a year, I fell short this last year by finishing the Old Testament before Christmas (which is pretty good, starting on the New Testament, in the season of the New Testament). I always try to read at least one chapter a day. I recommend it! PAX VOBISCUM IN CHRISTUM!
Just wanted to say I am exploring different types of chrstianaty so far I love the catholic teachings the most. I was a babitist but that didn’t feel like worship I want to worship not just listen to a 1hr sermon.
Hi Leslie. The Traditional Latin Mass is just what you need. God bless you.
Eucharistic worship is the true worship... come home to the Catholic Church the only church establish by Christ
Yes Catholicism is historically correct and no plotholes to any of the teachings and the ULTIMATE truth
Dear. The Catholic church is the only true Christianity since it has retained all of the God's teachings.
This is the most calm, discussion in regards to the bible with not one negative mention of it but instead holds accountability of it.
“God used human authors to write the Sacred Scriptures”
You know Fr. Schmitz? Thank you for sharing this.
Its a reminder for me to be humble no matter how I might think I may be successful it life.
As you have said “Watch how you live because your life may be the only Gospel that anyone ever reads”
-I had to stop the video and just shed a little tear.
That line is so humbling at so many levels. Thank you for this constant reminder 🙆🏻♀
♥️ The Holy Ghost is the author.
2 Peter 1 kJV
21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
♥️ Jesus Christ is a perfect author.
Hebrews 5 kJV
9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
♥️ KJV is 7th
Psalms 12 KJV
6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Thanks for a great video
This was a really good video Fr. Mike. :D
His enthusiasm adds such sweetness to the Word.
I just love this man
Lol I opened the bible randomly multiple times and it had exactly the thing I was looking for o.O
Religion reinforces the good thats already in us
As a Catholic Christian I would say Christianity reveals the inherent good which comes with being made in the image of God who is all loving and all powerful. Thus we do have good in us but we don't actually fully realise that until we allow faith in Christ to uncover it
Jesus saves? From what, himself?
@Yeshua OnlySavior religion guides you to Jesus to go to God ;-) Blessings too !
This is wonderful. Thank you
Beautifully said, Father Mike! #Truth
I love the catholic teaching of the bible God bless you.
It is true!! The Bible gives me wisdom and patience! :-) i love God so much.
I'm a methodist I have the catholic youth bible not finished reading it yet this channel is cool to I'm looking to incorporate more catholic elements into my practice including the alter I don't know why but this feels right to me
The bible did change my life thanks for the video ur awesome
A good way of shedding light on how to read the Bible.
My teacher loves your CZcams channel
Yes it made a lot of sense. Amen🙏
I also read the Bible too. It's inspiring too.
This is very enlightening.
Thank you! This was very helpful
Your making religion so much more inspirational..🙏🏾
This explains some stuff... Thank you for the video.
Thank you!
SO good!
God bless you!!!!
I grew up in a non church going, evangelical, charismatic, Protestant household and had a set of the “Mee Too” bible story books as a kid. Now after going through my doubt and rejection phase I’m a 29 year old recent Catholic convert and I’m reading through the Bible for the first time. I read the NT over the past year reading it as a collection of history books, each book from end to end (besides Revelation of course). And now I’m on the Pentateuch which I am reading as the history of my ancestors in true religion, continuous with the Catholic Church today. It’s really cool when I read about the priestly garments made out of “gold, blue and purple and scarlet stuff” or the laver at the entrance of the tent of meeting or the alter of incense. It’s like, “Cool! We still do that.” I’m gonna have to read the gospels again after because I can already tell that there’s a lot of stuff that will make more sense like the doves offered as redemption for Jesus as the first born son.
I can relate to the first way. A very surprisingly adult book! A great way of talking about the bible.