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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 15 MIN

Carrying the Holy Things & The Birth of John the Baptist | Day 75

from The Bible in a Year Podcast with Scott Purcell

What happens when God finally breaks His silence? Today in Numbers, we see the meticulous care required to move the most holy objects of the Tabernacle—tasks so sacred they were assigned by name. In the New Testament, we witness a different kind of "holy task" as Zechariah regains his voice at the birth of his son, John, and delivers a stunning prophecy about the "Daybreak from on high" that is about to visit us.Today’s Scripture:📖 Numbers 4–5:10 – The specific duties of the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites. We learn about the "burden" of the service of the Tabernacle and the importance of maintaining purity within the camp.📖 Luke 1:57–80 – The birth of John the Baptist. Neighbors marvel as Zechariah confirms the child's name, and the Holy Spirit prompts the Benedictus—a song of redemption and preparation for the Lord.📖 Psalm 34:11–22 – A call to the "fear of the Lord" and the promise that He is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.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 4, Luke 1, Psalm 34, Birth of John the Baptist, Zechariah's Prophecy, Benedictus, Levite duties, Tabernacle service, daily devotional, audio bible.

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