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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 63: Israel’s Rebellion
In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 64: Consequences of Sin
Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today’s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 65: Revolt Against Moses
Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today’s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship
Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it’s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98.
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Day 67: God’s Justice and Refuge
Fr. Mike breaks down God’s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today’s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99.
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Day 68: The Waters of Meribah
Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
