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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 48: God’s Presence
Fr. Mike reflects on God’s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today’s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 49: The Year of Jubilee
Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the significance of the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81.
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Day 50: Sacrificial Offerings
Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 51: Israel’s Worship of God
As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today’s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 52: Israel Continues to Journey
Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel
Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 54: The Tribe of Levi
Fr. Mike clarifies the relationship between the Tribe of Levi and the priesthood and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 55: Obedience to God
Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 56: Jealous Husbands
Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 57: Hear, O Israel
Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91.
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