The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2024)
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Mar 7, 2024 The podcast discusses God's divine judgement and the refuge He offers to the faithful. It explores the roles of priests and Levites, allocation of offerings, Levitical inheritance laws, cities of refuge, guidelines for warfare, seeking justice in ancient times, and consequences of disobedience.
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Levites' Inheritance
- The Levites, the priestly tribe, did not receive land inheritance like other tribes.
- God himself was their inheritance, and they were supported by tithes from the other tribes.
Cities of Refuge
- Cities of refuge offered protection for unintentional manslayers fleeing avengers.
- This system aimed to prevent revenge killings and ensure justice through due process.
Warfare in Deuteronomy
- In wars against distant cities, Israel could offer peace terms and, if accepted, impose forced labor.
- However, in Canaanite cities, God commanded total destruction as a judgment for their wickedness.