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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 14 MIN

A Census in the Desert & Mary’s "Yes" to God | Day 73

from The Bible in a Year Podcast with Scott Purcell

Does God care about the details of our lives and our numbers? Today we open the book of Numbers, beginning with a massive census that shows every individual in Israel had a place and a purpose in the camp. We then move to the Gospel of Luke, where the focus shifts from a great nation to a single young woman in Nazareth as the Angel Gabriel announces the most significant birth in human history.Today’s Scripture:📖 Numbers 1–2:9 – God commands a census of the men of Israel as they prepare to move toward the Promised Land. We see the meticulous organization of the tribes and the central importance of the Tabernacle in their camp.📖 Luke 1:26–38 – The Annunciation: Gabriel visits Mary, declaring that she will conceive by the Holy Spirit. We witness Mary's profound faith and submission to God's plan.📖 Psalm 33:12–22 – A reminder that the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, and that our hearts should rejoice in His holy name.RESOURCES & READ-ALONG 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYKi8-_5xHGL_nFAZOthHtZhcb4CqW4ZF 📖 Follow the Text (LEB): https://biblia.com/books/leb/ 🗓️ Download the Full Plan: https://www.biblica.com/resources/reading-plans/CONNECT & SUPPORT 📧 Questions? Reach out to Scott: [email protected] 🎁 Partner with our Ministry: https://huttobible.churchcenter.com/giving/to/go-pastor-support 📩 Get Ministry Updates: https://scott-purcell.epistle.org/subscribeCREDITS & LEGAL The Lexham English Bible is used by permission. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software. Music: "Be The Hero" by Pumpupthemind via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0).Keywords: bible in a year, daily bible reading, Numbers 1, Numbers 2, Luke 1, Psalm 33, The Annunciation, Census of Israel, Gabriel and Mary, Twelve Tribes of Israel, daily devotional, audio bible.

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