The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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We found 10 episodes of The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) with the tag “old testament”.
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Day 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025)
March 10th, 2025 | 26 mins 34 secs
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Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God's laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today's readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102.
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Day 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025)
March 9th, 2025 | 25 mins 17 secs
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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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Day 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025)
March 4th, 2025 | 22 mins 30 secs
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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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Day 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025)
March 1st, 2025 | 21 mins 15 secs
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Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today's readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10.
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Day 59: Obligations to God (2025)
February 28th, 2025 | 20 mins 26 secs
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As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness.
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Day 58: A Chosen People (2025)
February 27th, 2025 | 25 mins 48 secs
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Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God's chosen people because they have a key mission. Today's readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92.
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Day 57: Hear, O Israel (2025)
February 26th, 2025 | 20 mins 55 secs
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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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Day 56: Jealous Husbands (2025)
February 25th, 2025 | 22 mins 48 secs
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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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Day 55: Obedience to God (2025)
February 24th, 2025 | 24 mins 58 secs
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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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Introduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
February 21st, 2025 | 31 mins 14 secs
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Congratulations, you've completed the Egypt & Exodus period and you've arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel's rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity.