The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 36: Manna from Heaven (2026)
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Feb 5, 2026 Triumphant praise after the Red Sea and the Israelites' journey through tests in the wilderness. Stories of murmuring, God’s daily provision of manna, and how that shapes trust and Sabbath practice. An overview of clean and unclean foods and why dietary rules mattered. A prayerful reflection on Psalm 71 as a lifelong plea for protection and witness.
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Song After the Red Sea
- Moses and the Israelites sing a victory song after the Red Sea crossing celebrating God's triumph.
- Miriam leads the women in timbrels and dance, praising God's deliverance.
Provision As Training In Trust
- God uses provision to teach trust rather than only to supply needs.
- The manna's daily limit trains Israel to depend on God's daily faithfulness.
Memorializing Daily Provision
- The manna narrative creates a tangible memorial preserved for future generations.
- Keeping an omer in the ark links daily provision to long-term covenant remembrance.
