The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 73: Inheritance of Land (2025)
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Mar 14, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into the importance of the census in the Old Testament and how it reflects Israel's journey towards the Promised Land. He reveals that the Tribe of Levi doesn't receive land but is granted a greater spiritual inheritance. The discussion also touches on the genealogies and the roles of key figures like Aaron and Moses, highlighting themes of lineage and devotion. As the Israelites prepare for battle and land division, listeners are reminded of their own spiritual journeys.
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Instructions for Entering the Promised Land
- After crossing the Jordan, the Israelites were to build an altar of unhewn stones on Mount Ebal and write the law on plastered stones.
- Specific tribes were designated to bless the people from Mount Gerizim and curse from Mount Ebal.
Census and Inheritance
- The Israelites were counted twice in Numbers, once at the beginning and once at the end, after 40 years in the wilderness.
- This census determined land inheritance and fighting men, with God as the Levites' inheritance.