The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024)
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Mar 19, 2024 Exploring the boundaries of Canaan in Numbers and the tangible nature of the Promised Land. Delving into the Psalms of Ascent and the significance of pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Highlighting blessings on tribal leaders and themes of protection and gratitude in Psalm 120.
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Canaan's Boundaries
- The Promised Land, Canaan, is a real, tangible place with defined boundaries.
- This emphasizes the historical reality of the Jewish people's journey and the importance of place in faith.
Faith, History, and Materiality
- The boundaries of Canaan remind us that faith is rooted in real-world history and geography.
- Just as humans are both matter and spirit, the Judeo-Christian faith intertwines the spiritual and material.
Moses' Uneven Blessings
- Moses' final blessing in Deuteronomy reveals varying levels of blessing for different tribes.
- Reuben's blessing to simply "live and not die" contrasts with more powerful blessings given to other tribes.