The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2026)
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Feb 22, 2026 A guided look at the twelve tribes, their marching order, and how the tabernacle shaped Israel’s identity. A recounting of the forty years in the wilderness and why some lands were avoided. A reading of Psalm 85 that frames mercy, forgiveness, and hope. A candid discussion of violence in Scripture and the call to center life on praise and God’s presence.
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Order Shapes Identity
- God arranges Israel's tribes around the tabernacle to make them a people with order and identity.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz says this structure trains former slaves to live as free, responsible members of a community.
A Brief Recap Of The Wilderness
- Moses summarizes the forty years wandering near Mount Seir with a single line: 'you have been going about this mountain country long enough.'
- Fr. Mike Schmitz cites Deuteronomy's concise recap of the 38 years between Kadesh Barnea and the brook Zered.
Praise Goes First
- Judah leads the march and symbolizes praise as the first movement of the people.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz links Judah's primacy to Jesus' lineage and to the spiritual practice of beginning with praise.