The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025)
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Mar 24, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the complexities of covenant relationships, highlighting the Gibeonites' clever trickery to secure a treaty out of fear. The discussion reveals deeper themes of faith and ethical dilemmas faced by leaders like Joshua. The exploration of Israel's strategic conquest of Ai underscores the tension between divine commands and human decision-making. It's an insightful reflection on the nature of commitments and the longing for spiritual belonging.
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Gibeonite Deception and Covenant
- The Gibeonites tricked the Israelites into a covenant to avoid destruction.
- This highlights how people sometimes enter relationships with God out of fear rather than love.
Covenant without Counsel
- The Israelites made a covenant without consulting God.
- Covenants establish strong, unbreakable bonds, like family.
Motivation for Faith
- Examine your motivations for following God.
- Seek a relationship based on love, not just fear of hell.