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The Bible in a Year – Day 73
The Bible in a Year – Day 74
The Bible in a Year – Day 75
The Bible in a Year – Day 76 – War Against Midian
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Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel’s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today’s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116.
The Bible in a Year – Day 77 – God is Faithful
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Fr. Mike points out why it’s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agreed to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117.
The Bible in a Year – Day 78 – The Song of Moses
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In today’s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 118.
The Bible in a Year – Day 79 – Psalms of Ascent
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Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120.
The Bible in a Year – Day 80 – Cities of Refuge
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As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today’s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121.
The Bible in a Year – Day 81 – Israel Crosses the Jordan
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As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God’s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today’s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.
