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A reading from the book of 1 Chronicles. The sons of Levi, Gershon, Kohath and Merari the sons of Kohath, Amram, Izar, Hebron and Uziel the children of Amram.
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Aaron, Moses and Miriam.
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The sons of Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. Eleazar fathered Phinehas. Phinehas father to Bishua, Abishua fathered Buckeye. Buckeye fathered Uzziai. Uzziah fathered Zerahiah. Zerahiah fathered Moraoth, Merath fathered Amariah. Amariah fathered Ahitub. Ahitub fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Ahimaaz. Ahimaaz fathered Azariah. Azariah fathered Johanan, and Johanan fathered Azariah. It was he who served as priest in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem. Azariah fathered Amariah, Amariah fathered Ahitub. Ahitub fathered Zadok. Zadok fathered Shallum, Shallum fathered Hilkiah. Hilkiah fathered Azariah, Azariah fathered Seraiah, Seraiah fathered Jehozadak and Jehozadak went into exile when the Lord sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. The sons of Levi, Gershom, Kohath and Merari and these are the names of the sons of Gershom, Libnai and Shimei the sons of Kohath, Amram, Izar, Hebron and Uzziel. The sons of Merari, Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites according to their fathers of Gershom, Libni, his son Jahath, his son Zimah, his son Joah, his son Iddo, his son Zerah, his son Jaathari, his son the sons of Koath, Amminadab, his son Korah, his son Aser, his son Elkanah, his son Abiasaph, his son Aser, his son Tahath, his son Uriel, his son Uzziah, his son and Shaul his son the sons of Elkanah, Amasiah, Nahimath, Elkanah his son Zophi, his son Nahath, his son Eliab, his son Jeroam, his son Elkanah, his son the sons of Samuel, Joel his firstborn, the second Abijah the sons of Merari, Mahli, Libni his son Shimei, his son Uzzah, his son Shemaiah, his son Haggiah his son and Asaiah, his son. These are the men whom David put in charge of the service of song in the house of the Lord after the Ark rested there they ministered with song before the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting until Solomon built the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, and and they performed their service according to their order. These are the men who served and their sons of the sons of the Heman, the singer of the son of Joel, son of Samuel, son of Elkanah, son of Jeroam, son of Eliel, son of Toah, son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Maath, son of Amasai, son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah, son of Tahath, son of Aser, son of Abiasaph, son of Korah, son of Izar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, son of Israel and his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, namely Asaph the son of Berechiah, son of Shemaiah, son of Machael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchijah, son of Ethni, son of Zerah, son of Adaiah, son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei, son of Jahath, son of Gershom, son of Levi. On the left hand were their brothers, the sons of Merari, Ethan the son of Kishai, son of Abdai, son of Malik, son of Hashabiah, son of Amaziah, son of Hilkiah, son of Amzai, son of Bani, son of Shemer, son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi and their brothers. The Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God. But Aaron and his sons made offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense for all the work of the most holy place and to make atonement for Israel according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. These are the sons of Aaron, Eleazar his son Phinehas his son Abishua his son Bucai his son Uzzi his son Zerahiah his son Meraoth his son Amariah his son Ahitub his son Zadok his son Ahimaaz his son. These are their dwelling places, according to their settlements within their borders, to the sons of Aaron of the clans of Kohathites, for theirs was the first lot to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasture lands but the fields of the city and its villages they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of refuge Hebron, Libnah with its pasture lands Jadar Eshtamoa with its pasturelands, Highland with its pasturelands Deber with its pasture lands Asham with its pasture lands and Bethshemesh with its pasture lands and from the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon Geba with its pasture lands, Elometh with its pasture lands and Anathoth with its pasturelands. All their cities throughout their clans were 13 to the rest of the Kohathites were given by Lot out of the clan of the tribe out of the half tribe, the half of Manasseh, the 10 cities to the Gershomites according to their clans were allotted 13 cities out of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali and Manasseh and Bashan to the Merarites, according to their Clans were allotted 12 cities out of the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Zebulun. So the people of Israel gave the Levites the cities with their pasturelands they gave by Lot out of the tribes of Judah, Simeon and Benjamin, these cities that are mentioned by name and some of the clans of the sons of Kohath had cities of their territory.
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Out of the tribe of Ephraim they.
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Were given the cities of Refuge Shechem with its pasture lands and the hill country of Ephraim Gezer with its pasture lands Jochmium with its pasture lands Beth Horon with its pasture lands Aijalon with its pasturelands Gathrimmon with its pasturelands and out of the half tribe of Manasseh, Aner with its pasture lands and Bilium with its pasturelands. For the rest of the clans of the Kohathites to the Gershomites were given out of the clan of the half tribe of Manasseh, Golan and Bashan, with its pasturelands and Ashtaroth with its pasture lands and out of the tribe of Issachar, Kedesh with its pasture lands Daburath with its pasture lands Ramoth with its pasture lands and Ainum with its pasturelands. Out of the tribe of Asher, Mashaal with its pasturelands Abdon with its pasture lands Hukak with its pasturelands and Rehab with its pasture lands and out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh and Galilee with its pasture lands Hemon with its pasture lands and Kiriathium with its pasture lands to the rest of the Mararites were allotted out of the tribe of Zebulun, Ramona with its pasture lands Tabor with its pasturelands and beyond the Jordan at Jericho on the east side of the Jordan, out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with its pasturelands, Jaza with its pasture lands, Kedemoth with its pasture lands, Emmaphaioth with its pasture lands and out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth and Gilead with its pasturelands, Maanaim with its pasturelands, Heshbon with its pasturelands and Jazer with its pasturelands. A reading from the Book of Psalms to the choirmaster with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. O men. How long shall my honor be turned into shame?
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How long will you love vain words.
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And seek after lies? Selah.
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But know that the Lord has set.
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Apart the godly for himself. The Lord hears when I call to him, Be angry and do not sin. Ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah. Offer right sacrifices and put your trust in the Lord. There are many who say, who will show us some good. Lift up the light of your face upon us. O Lord, you have put more joy in my heart than they have. When their grain and wine abound in peace, I will both lie down and.
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Sleep for you alone. O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
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A Reading of the Gospel According to.
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Matthew Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Thus when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door, and pray to your Father, who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret will reward you. And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases, as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard. For their many words do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then, like Our Father in heaven, hallowed be youe name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others, but by your Father, who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you. Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness. No one can serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
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Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will.
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Eat, or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air. They neither sow nor reap, nor gather into barns. And yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you, by being anxious, can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They neither toil nor spin. Yet I tell you, even Solomon, in all his glory, was not arrayed like one of these? But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, what shall we eat? Or what shall we drink? Or what shall we wear? For the Gentiles seek after all these things and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Podcast Summary: Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry
Episode Title: Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry
Host/Author: Crossway
Episode Date: July 5, 2025
Scripture Readings:
In the July 5th episode of "Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry," listeners are guided through selected passages from the Old Testament, Psalms, and the New Testament. This episode focuses on 1 Chronicles 6, Psalm 4, and Matthew 6, offering a comprehensive journey through these scriptures. The readings are presented by speakers labeled as A and B, who collaboratively navigate the texts, providing a seamless listening experience for those engaging with the Bible daily.
Overview:
1 Chronicles 6 meticulously catalogs the lineage of the Levites, detailing their ancestral lines, roles, and the allocation of their cities. This chapter underscores the significance of the Levites in Israelite society, particularly in religious and ceremonial functions.
Key Points:
Levitical Lineage: The chapter begins by tracing the descendants of Levi through his sons Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. It highlights key figures such as Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, emphasizing their roles within the tribe.
"The sons of Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. Eleazar fathered Phinehas..." (00:16)
Priestly Duties: The lineage continues, focusing on the priestly line descending from Eleazar, including notable priests like Zadok and Ahimaaz. Their service in Solomon's Temple is highlighted, illustrating the continuity of religious leadership.
"It was he who served as priest in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem." (04:00)
Allocation of Cities: The narrative details how the Levites were allotted cities of refuge and pasturelands across various tribes. This distribution underscores their integral role in both religious and communal life.
"They gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasture lands..." (05:10)
Service and Organization: The Levites are organized into clans responsible for specific services in the tabernacle and later in Solomon's Temple. Their structured arrangement ensures the smooth execution of religious duties.
"These are the men who served and their sons of the sons of the Heman, the singer of the..." (03:30)
Insights:
1 Chronicles 6 serves as a foundational text for understanding the organizational structure of the Levites and their pivotal role in maintaining the spiritual and ceremonial life of Israel. By meticulously documenting their lineage and responsibilities, the chapter emphasizes the importance of legacy and dedicated service in the sacred context.
Overview:
Psalm 4 is attributed to King David and is a plea for divine intervention and guidance. It reflects themes of trust, righteousness, and peace amidst distress.
Key Verses and Insights:
Prayer for Relief and Righteousness: The psalmist calls upon God for relief from distress, emphasizing trust in God's righteousness.
"Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer." (07:37)
Warning Against Vain Worship: David admonishes those who pursue empty words and deceit, contrasting them with the faithful.
"How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? Selah." (07:39)
Assurance of God's Protection: The psalmist reaffirms trust in God's safeguarding, choosing to find joy and peace in God's presence over worldly abundance.
"O Lord, you have put more joy in my heart than they have. When their grain and wine abound in peace, I will both lie down and sleep for you alone." (07:43)
Call to Worship in Truth: Emphasizes genuine worship and trust in God over superficial displays.
"Offer right sacrifices and put your trust in the Lord." (07:42)
Insights:
Psalm 4 encapsulates a transition from distress to divine assurance. David's heartfelt plea underscores the necessity of sincere devotion and trust in God, advocating for integrity in worship and life. The psalm serves as a reminder of the peace that comes from aligning one's heart with divine righteousness.
Overview:
Matthew 6 is a pivotal chapter in the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus teaches about authentic religious practice, addressing key aspects such as almsgiving, prayer, fasting, and the pursuit of heavenly treasures over earthly ones.
Key Teachings and Insights:
Authentic Righteousness (Verses 1-4):
"Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven." (08:15)
Jesus warns against performing righteous acts for public recognition. Instead, He advocates for sincerity in giving, ensuring that acts of charity are done discreetly, so that the true reward comes from God alone.
Prayer (Verses 5-16):
"But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door, and pray to your Father, who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret will reward you." (09:00)
Jesus instructs His followers to pray privately, avoiding ostentatious displays of piety. He provides the Lord's Prayer as a model, emphasizing humility, forgiveness, and dependence on God.
Fasting (Verses 16-18):
"But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others, but by your Father, who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret will reward you." (09:30)
Similar to prayer, fasting should be a private devotion rather than a public spectacle. The focus is on spiritual growth and genuine repentance rather than external appearances.
Treasures in Heaven (Verses 19-24):
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven..." (10:15)
Jesus encourages prioritizing spiritual wealth over material possessions, highlighting the transient nature of earthly goods and the enduring value of heavenly treasures.
Trust in God (Verses 25-34):
"Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat... But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (10:44)
This section emphasizes trust in God's provision, urging believers to relinquish anxiety about worldly needs and to focus on spiritual pursuits, assured that God will provide for their necessities.
Notable Quotes:
On Sincere Prayer:
"But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door..." (08:15)
On Heavenly Treasures:
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth... But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven..." (10:15)
On Trusting God:
"Do not be anxious about your life... But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness..." (10:44)
Insights:
Matthew 6 serves as a cornerstone for Christian ethical teaching, delineating the principles of genuine faith and devotion. Jesus challenges superficial religious practices, advocating for an inward transformation that prioritizes a heartfelt relationship with God. The teachings encourage believers to live authentically, trusting in God's provision and focusing on eternal values rather than fleeting worldly gains.
The July 5th episode of "Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry" offers a profound exploration of scripture through the readings of 1 Chronicles 6, Psalm 4, and Matthew 6. By delving into the meticulous lineage of the Levites, the heartfelt prayers of David, and the transformative teachings of Jesus, listeners are invited to deepen their understanding and faith. This episode seamlessly integrates historical context with timeless spiritual lessons, providing a rich and engaging experience for both avid Bible readers and those new to the scriptures.
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Note: The speakers labeled as A and B facilitate the readings, ensuring a balanced and harmonious presentation of the scriptures.