The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 125: Covenant with David (2026)
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May 5, 2026 A deep dive into David bringing the Ark to Jerusalem, including the shock of Uzzah’s death and the joy of David’s second procession. A look at God’s covenant promising an everlasting line for David and the temple plans for Solomon. Reflections on worship, obedience, genealogies, and the image of Mary as the new Ark of the Covenant.
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What The Ark Actually Contained
- The Ark contained the Ten Commandments, Aaron's staff, and the manna, symbolizing God's word, priesthood, and heavenly provision.
- Fr. Mike emphasizes those items to explain why the Ark represented God's unique presence and holiness.
Uzzah's Death Shows Cost Of Disobedience
- Uzzah touches the Ark to steady it and is struck dead, illustrating severe consequences for disobedience around holy things.
- Fr. Mike connects that event to Levitical rules that only priests may carry the Ark with poles, not a cart.
David's Raw Honesty In Prayer
- David models honest prayer by bringing both triumph and despair to God in Psalm 89.
- Fr. Mike highlights the psalm's shift from praise to lament then resolves with David's final blessing, showing prayer's full emotional range.