The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2024)
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Feb 21, 2024 Fr. Mike discusses the Israelites' journey with the Lord in Numbers. The readings include counting the tribes, transition through the wilderness, and conquering the promised land. The layout of the camp at Mount Sinai symbolizes God's presence at the center of it all.
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Bible Translation Advice
- Use any Bible translation you'll actually read.
- The best Bible is the one you will use.
Book of Numbers Title
- The Book of Numbers gets its title from the census of Israelites.
- Its Hebrew title, "In the Wilderness," is more dramatic.
Timeline of Events
- The Israelites spent a year at Mount Sinai, with Leviticus covering the last month.
- Deuteronomy summarizes the 40-year wilderness journey recounted in Numbers.