The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 78: The Song of Moses (2026)
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Mar 19, 2026 A tour of Israel’s journey through Numbers, tracing each encampment and the march toward Canaan. Close reading of Moses’ powerful song in Deuteronomy, calling creation to witness God’s justice and warning about unfaithfulness. A sober look at divine judgment, vindication, and Moses’ final moments on Mount Nebo. Psalm 118 rounds out themes of trust, deliverance, and the rejected stone becoming cornerstone.
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Numbers 33 Gives Israel's Route Through The Wilderness
- Numbers 33 lists Israel's encampments and tracks their route from Ramses through the wilderness.
- Fr. Mike notes this chapter gives the geographical roadmap explaining why we can map the Exodus journey.
The Song Of Moses Is A Preventive Warning
- Deuteronomy 32 is presented as a harsh prophetic song teaching Israel about future unfaithfulness.
- Fr. Mike frames the song as intended to be repeated so the people would not forget God's warning.
God Lets Us Learn By Experiencing Our Choices
- God allows people to experience the consequences of choosing other gods so they learn how good he is.
- Fr. Mike explains Deuteronomy 32: God will let Israel have what they choose, suffer its brokenness, and then reveal his faithful love.