September 12, 2022 Numbers 17-20 Ask God for His understanding of
Numbers 17-20. Read Numbers 17-20. Let’s journey! In chapter 19, the Lord provides an offering that was to be used if a sin was committed while the Israelites were marching, as they would not always be able to stop and set up the tabernacle. Moses was barred from entering the Promised Land when he
failed to obey the Lord’s instructions. Moses also demonstrated a lack of faith by asking the king of Edom to allow the Israelites to pass through. The reading ends with the death of Aaron and the anointing of a new High Priest. Focus Verses: Numbers 20:7-12 – What was Moses’ act of unbelief? Why was the Lord angry with Moses? Have you ever had moments of unbelief? What was the result? For more information regarding how your financial support can help,
please click here. Plan Overview Join the She Reads Truth community as we read through the entire Bible in a year—one day at a time. Keep track of your progress as you go, share what you're learning in the comments, and connect with others on the journey with the hashtag #365DaysOfTruth. The prophet Isaiah wrote, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." Let's read it—together! Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today's readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Genesis 33:1-20 When Esau arrived, Jacob appeased him with one final gesture-seven profound bows, an honor reserved for a king. His efforts worked, and Esau greeted him with great joy and grace. Bowing deeply is a sign of deference and respect, and the act of bowing holds a prominent place in the liturgy and is encouraged as an act of reverence before receiving the Eucharist; it is the usual sign of adoration of the Real Presence of Christ in the tabernacle. (CCC 1378) Ch 34:1-31 Angered over their sister’s rape by the very man who now asked for her hand in marriage, Jacob’s sons tricked the men of Shechem into getting circumcised and then proceeded to slaughter them while they were immobilized from the pain of the operation. (CCC 2356) Job 23:1-17 Job desired to plead his case before God face to face even though he expressed doubt that God would be swayed by his words. On Mt. Sinai, at some level, Moses beheld the face of God and lived; the blessed in heaven are PRIVILEGED to see God face to face in the BEATIFIC VISION. (CCC 163, 1028, 1045, 2576) Ch 24:1-25 Sinful people in many instances become oblivious to any accountability to God or their actions. This failure to take responsibility constitutes a sin against hope called PRESUMPTION, which along with DESPAIR are among the sins against the theological virtue of HOPE. (CCC 2088-2903) Proverbs 3:13-20 We can see wisdom in the works of creation and, thereby, behold a glimmer of God’s beauty, goodness, and power. Discernment of God’s will depends on the personal desire to give him glory AT ALL TIMES. (CCC 299) (*The Didache Bible RSV-CE Ignatius Edition, 2006)
Prayer by Fr. Mike: "Father in Heaven, we thank you for this day. We thank you for your Word. We thank you for revealing your heart to us. We thank you also, that you have revealed to us that not only are you present when things are good, you are present when things are dark, that even as our friend Job complains and complains rightly in the midst of his suffering. You hear his complaint. You will answer, Lord, even though so often you are quiet. You will answer us. And today you answer us by giving us your Word, proclaiming to us through this incredible technology and so we thank you and we praise your name. We praise your name that is revealed to us through the words of your Bible, through the words of your Church. We thank you this day and every day. Please receive our thanks in Jesus’ name. Amen." |
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