The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 68: The Waters of Meribah (2024)
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Mar 8, 2024 Exploring purification rituals with a Red Heifer sacrifice, water miracles in the wilderness, consequences faced by Moses and Aaron, laws on manslaughter, worship, disobedience, family relationships in Deuteronomy, and connecting Jesus' crucifixion to balancing justice and mercy.
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Ceremony of the Red Heifer and Laws Concerning the Dead
- Numbers 19 discusses the ceremony of the Red Heifer and laws concerning the dead.
- These laws foreshadow Jesus's sacrifice and his teachings about inner purity.
Moses Strikes the Rock
- In Numbers 20, Moses' anger leads him to strike the rock instead of speaking to it as God commanded.
- This act, interpreted as striking Christ, prevents Moses from entering the Promised Land.
Edomites Refuse Passage
- The Edomites, descendants of Esau, refuse passage to the Israelites.
- This refusal highlights the lasting impact of the conflict between Esau and Jacob.