The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025)
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Mar 26, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into Joshua's leadership during Israel's battles, revealing a deeper message about fighting for one another. The discussion sheds light on the challenges of inheritance in the Promised Land and the moral complexities behind divine commands in warfare. He emphasizes God's longing for unity and reconciliation, urging listeners to embrace harmony over division. This thought-provoking journey encourages spiritual support and understanding amidst the narrative of conquest.
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Reasons for Conquest
- God commands the Israelites to conquer Canaan due to the Canaanites' moral corruption and child sacrifice.
- This war is not God's ideal plan; He desires harmony and unity among all people.
Hyperbole in Destruction
- The command to destroy everyone in Canaan is hyperbolic, not literal.
- This is shown by later mentions of survivors and God's commands against intermarriage and trade.
God's Ultimate Plan
- The war in Canaan is a limited engagement, not a reflection of God's ultimate will.
- God desires peace and reconciliation among all nations, not destruction and division.
