The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 58: A Chosen People (2024)
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Feb 27, 2024 The podcast discusses the purpose of offerings during the tabernacle dedication, emphasizing Israel as God's chosen people with a key mission. It explores guidelines for encountering rival nations, blessings for obedience, and the faithful dedication of the 12 tribes. The chapters highlight the importance of maintaining faith, avoiding alliances, and staying true to their identity as a blessing to the world.
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Equal Contributions
- Each tribe contributed equally to the tabernacle, demonstrating humility.
- Judah brought the same as Manasseh, following God's request.
Holy Objects
- The sons of Kohath carried holy objects on their shoulders.
- These objects were never placed on carts, highlighting their sacredness.
No Mercy
- God commanded Israel to show no mercy to the inhabitants of the promised land.
- This was to preserve Israel's faithfulness and prevent them from abandoning God.