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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 16 MIN

Organizing the Levites & Mary’s Joyful Prophecy | Day 74

from The Bible in a Year Podcast with Scott Purcell

What does it look like when God’s people are in perfect order? Today in Numbers, we see the specific placement of the tribes and the unique calling of the Levites to serve the Tabernacle. In the Gospel of Luke, the focus remains on the "order" of God's plan as Mary visits Elizabeth, and the unborn John the Baptist leaps for joy—prompting one of the most famous songs of praise in history: the Magnificat.Today’s Scripture:📖 Numbers 2:10–3:51 – The detailed arrangement of the camp continues, followed by the specific duties assigned to the sons of Levi. We learn why the Levites were chosen as a substitute for the firstborn of all Israel.📖 Luke 1:39–56 – Mary visits her relative Elizabeth in the hill country of Judah. Upon her arrival, Mary erupts into a song of praise, declaring how God exalts the humble and fills the hungry with good things.📖 Psalm 34:1–10 – A testimony of God’s deliverance: "I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears."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 2, Numbers 3, Luke 1, Psalm 34, Mary and Elizabeth, The Magnificat, Levites, census of the firstborn, daily devotional, audio bible.

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