The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 86: The Real Presence of God (2026)
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Mar 27, 2026 A reflection on feeling God's presence in everyday life and staying encouraged during a spiritual journey. Readings trace the allotment of tribal territories, unsettled Canaanite populations, and the daughters who claim inheritance. A psalm of patient hope and redemption closes the session.
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Caleb's Reward And Aksha's Request
- Caleb rewarded Othniel with his daughter Aksha for capturing Kiriath-sefir.
- When Aksha requested springs of water, Caleb granted her both the upper and lower springs.
Partial Conquest Leads To Canaanites Living Among Israelites
- Some Canaanite groups remained and became laborers rather than being fully expelled.
- Joshua instructs strong tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh to clear forests and confront chariot-equipped Canaanites to possess their allotted hill country.
Christianity Is Grounded In Real History
- Christianity is an historical religion rooted in real people, places, and times, not an abstract idea.
- Fr. Mike points to maps in the Great Adventure Bible to show Joshua's territorial details as tangible history you can see and follow.
