Episode Overview

Podcast: Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry
Episode: January 29 (Exodus 2–3; Psalm 26; Mark 5)
Main Theme:
This episode continues the journey through the ESV Bible with readings from Exodus (the birth and calling of Moses), Psalm 26 (a prayer for vindication and faithfulness), and Mark 5 (Jesus’ miracles of deliverance and healing). The selections highlight God’s compassionate intervention, the faith of His servants, and the power of Jesus’ ministry.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Exodus 2–3: The Birth and Call of Moses

(00:01–06:54)

• Moses’ Early Life and Rescue

  • Moses is born to Levite parents, hidden for three months, then placed in a basket among the reeds. Pharaoh’s daughter discovers him and adopts him, naming him Moses:

    “She named him Moses because she said, I drew him out of the water.” — Narrator (01:36)

• Moses Flees to Midian

  • Moses kills an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew and, when discovered, flees to Midian. He protects the daughters of Reuel (Jethro) and marries Zipporah, with whom he has a son named Gershom, saying:

    “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.” — Moses (02:41)

• God’s Response to Israel’s Suffering

  • The Israelites cry out under Egyptian oppression, and God hears, remembers His covenant, and prepares to act.

    “God saw the people of Israel, and God knew.” — Narrator (02:55)

• The Burning Bush and Divine Commission

  • God appears to Moses in a burning bush at Horeb, declaring the ground holy, revealing Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He calls Moses to deliver His people:

    “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt...and I have come down to deliver them.” — God (03:59)

    • Moses expresses doubt about his calling, but God assures him of His presence:

      “But I will be with you.” — God (04:38)

  • God reveals His divine name:

    “I AM WHO I AM...Say this to the people of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” — God (05:04)

  • God promises deliverance and instructs Moses:

    “I will stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all the wonders that I will do...After that, he will let you go.” — God (06:21)

2. Psalm 26: Prayer for Vindication and Faithfulness

(06:54–07:45)

• David’s Appeal to God

  • David seeks vindication, declaring his integrity and reliance on God’s steadfast love:

    “Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.” — David (06:54)

• Commitment to God’s Ways

  • He distances himself from the wicked, proclaims thanksgiving, and delights in God’s dwelling:

    “O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells.” — David (07:18)

• Praise and Confidence

  • David displays confidence in God’s redemption and closes with praise:

    “My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the Lord.” — David (07:45)

3. Mark 5: Jesus’ Power Over Evil and Suffering

(07:53–12:00 end)

• Healing the Gerasene Demoniac

  • Jesus meets a man possessed by many demons (“Legion”). The demons recognize Jesus as the “Son of the Most High God.” Jesus casts them into pigs, which then drown.

    “‘What is your name?’ He replied, ‘My name is Legion, for we are many.’” — Jesus and the Demoniac (08:42)

    • The delivered man is transformed, and Jesus instructs him:

      “Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” — Jesus (09:43)

• Jairus’ Daughter and the Bleeding Woman

  • Jairus pleads for his dying daughter. On the way, a woman with chronic bleeding touches Jesus’ garment in faith and is healed:

    “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace and be healed of your disease.” — Jesus (11:08)

  • News arrives of Jairus’ daughter’s death, but Jesus encourages belief:

    “Do not fear, only believe.” — Jesus (11:25)

  • Jesus raises the girl, demonstrating His authority over death:

    “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” — Jesus (11:57)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• God’s Assurance of Presence (Exodus):

  “But I will be with you.” — God to Moses (04:38)

• The Divine Name Revealed:

  “I AM WHO I AM...‘I AM has sent me to you.’” — God (05:04)

• David’s Declaration:

  “Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.” — David (06:54)

• Jesus’ Healing Power:

  “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace and be healed of your disease.” — Jesus (11:08)

• Command over Death:

  “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” — Jesus (11:57)

Important Timestamps

• 00:01–06:54: Exodus 2–3: Moses’ birth, exile, call, and God’s promises
• 06:54–07:45: Psalm 26: David’s prayer and proclamation of faith
• 07:53–09:44: Mark 5:1–20: Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac
• 09:44–12:00: Mark 5:21–43: Jairus’ daughter and the woman with a bleeding issue

Summary

This episode powerfully weaves together stories of God’s faithfulness and intervention in the lives of His people—from Moses’ unlikely rise as a deliverer, to David’s heartfelt prayer for integrity, to Jesus’ miraculous power over demons, disease, and death. Through each reading, listeners are reminded of God’s compassion, His commitment to His promises, and the transformative effect of faith.