The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 48: God's Presence (2026)
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Feb 17, 2026 A reflection on God's presence with Israel and what that presence makes them — and by extension believers — called to be. Readings explore Moses pleading for God to remain, the Tent of Meeting and Moses' shining face, renewal of the covenant and sacred rituals. The podcast moves through laws on worship, justice, and a Psalm pleading for restoration.
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Restart Rather Than Quit Your Reading
- Do restart your Bible reading when you fall out of rhythm and avoid treating missed days as failure.
- Do set a regular schedule for listening so you stay consistent and attentive to God's Word.
Presence Is Israel's Unique Identity
- God's presence, not Israel's merit, is what makes them distinct among nations.
- Moses argues that if God's presence leaves, Israel would lose its identity and effectively become extinct.
God's Intimacy With Limits
- God proclaims his name and goodness but warns that no one may see his face and live.
- He shows Moses his back after sheltering him in a cleft of the rock, emphasizing both intimacy and transcendence.