The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 74: Joshua Appointed (2026)
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Mar 15, 2026 A look at how Zelophehad’s daughters changed inheritance laws in ancient Israel. The commissioning of Joshua as Moses’ successor and the symbolic passing of leadership. Clear breakdowns of prescribed daily and festival offerings. A rundown of blessings promised for obedience and harsh consequences for disobedience. A prayerful reflection on Psalm 112’s portrait of the righteous.
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Host Mentions Having A Cold
- Fr. Mike mentions he has a cold and his voice is raspier than usual.
- This brief personal aside humanizes the recording and explains his deeper voice during the episode.
Daily Offerings Are Precisely Defined
- Numbers 28 prescribes continual daily offerings with precise animals and measures.
- The ritual specifies two year-old lambs morning and evening plus exact flour and drink offerings for a pleasing odor to the Lord.
Obedience Comes With Comprehensive Blessings
- Deuteronomy 28 promises sweeping blessings for obedience covering family, agriculture, and national status.
- Promises include prosperity, rain from heaven, lending to nations, and being 'the head and not the tail'.