July 6 (1 Chronicles 7; Psalm 5; Matthew 7)

Summary

Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry

Episode: July 6, 2025

Readings: 1 Chronicles 7; Psalm 5; Matthew 7
Host/Author: Crossway

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Overview

In this episode of "Through the ESV Bible in a Year," hosted by Crossway and featuring renowned author Jackie Hill Perry, listeners embark on a comprehensive journey through the Scriptures. The July 6 episode delves into a detailed genealogy from 1 Chronicles 7, a heartfelt supplication in Psalm 5, and profound teachings from Matthew 7. This episode offers a blend of historical context, poetic reflection, and practical wisdom, providing listeners with a multifaceted understanding of faith and devotion.

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1 Chronicles 7: The Lineage of Issachar and Benjamin

Timestamp: [00:01] - [04:36]

The episode begins with a meticulous recitation from 1 Chronicles 7, which outlines the genealogies of the tribes of Issachar and Benjamin. This chapter emphasizes the strength and organization of these tribes, highlighting their roles as mighty warriors and leaders.

• Issachar’s Warriors: The tribe of Issachar is portrayed as formidable, with detailed listings of their leaders and warriors. For instance, Tola, Pua, Jashub, and Shimron are noted as heads of their respective houses, each contributing to the tribe's military prowess.

  "Their number in the days of David being 22,600 the son of Uzziah, Izrahiah..." ([00:02])

• Benjamin’s Mighty Fighters: Similarly, the tribe of Benjamin is documented with its own impressive number of warriors, showcasing their commitment to defense and valor.

  "Their number enrolled by genealogies for service in war, was 26,000 men." ([04:36])

• Historical Significance: The genealogies serve not only as historical records but also underscore the importance of lineage and legacy within the Israelite tribes. They reflect the societal structure and the emphasis on preparedness and loyalty during King David’s reign.

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Psalm 5: A Morning Prayer for Guidance

Timestamp: [04:36] - [06:06]

Transitioning from the Old Testament narratives, the podcast reads Psalm 5, attributed to David. This Psalm is a poignant morning prayer seeking God's guidance and protection.

• Invocation for Attention: David begins by earnestly appealing to the Lord to listen to his pleas and consider his groaning.

  "Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry." ([04:42])

• Righteousness and Protection: The Psalm emphasizes God's disdain for wickedness and deceit, contrasting it with His steadfast love towards the righteous.

  "You hate all evildoers. You destroy those who speak lies." ([05:23])

• Commitment and Worship: David pledges his commitment to enter God's house with reverence, highlighting the importance of worship rooted in genuine faith.

  "But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house." ([05:21])

• Divine Guidance: The latter part of the Psalm is a plea for God to lead David in righteousness, protect him from enemies, and bless those who take refuge in Him.

  "Let all who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them ever sing for joy and spread your protection over them." ([05:23])

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Matthew 7: Teachings on Judgment, Prayer, and Discernment

Timestamp: [06:06] - [08:50]

The New Testament reading focuses on Matthew 7, where Jesus imparts essential teachings during the Sermon on the Mount. This section is a blend of ethical instruction, spiritual guidance, and practical wisdom.

• Judgment and Self-Reflection: Jesus warns against hypocritical judgment, urging individuals to first address their own flaws before critiquing others.

  "Judge not, that you be not judged...why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" ([06:06] - [06:25])

• The Golden Rule: A cornerstone of Christian ethics, Jesus emphasizes treating others as one would like to be treated.

  "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the law and the prophets." ([06:56])

• Narrow vs. Wide Gates: He contrasts the easy, broad path leading to destruction with the narrow, challenging path that leads to life, highlighting the importance of deliberate choice in one's spiritual journey.

  "For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction... the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." ([06:56])

• Discernment of False Prophets: Jesus instructs believers to identify false prophets by their fruits, stressing the importance of actions aligning with professed beliefs.

  "Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves." ([07:00])

• Wise and Foolish Builders: The chapter concludes with a parable comparing those who hear and act on Jesus' words to a wise man building on rock, and those who do not to a foolish man building on sand.

  "Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand." ([08:23] - [08:48])

• Authority in Teaching: The episode notes the impact of Jesus' authoritative teaching style, which astonished the crowds.

  "For he was teaching them as one who had authority and not as their scribes." ([08:50])

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Conclusion

This episode weaves together historical genealogies, heartfelt prayers, and profound teachings, offering listeners a rich tapestry of biblical wisdom. From the organized strength of Israel's tribes in 1 Chronicles 7, through the intimate supplications of Psalm 5, to the transformative lessons of Matthew 7, Jackie Hill Perry guides listeners through a day of spiritual nourishment and reflection.

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Notable Quotes

1. 1 Chronicles 7 - Mighty Warriors Enumeration

   "Their number enrolled by genealogies for service in war, was 26,000 men."
   [04:36]

2. Psalm 5 - Plea for Divine Attention

   "Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my groaning."
   [04:42]

3. Matthew 7 - On Judgment

   "Judge not, that you be not judged..."
   [06:06]

4. Matthew 7 - The Golden Rule

   "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them..."
   [06:56]

5. Matthew 7 - Wise and Foolish Builders

   "Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand."
   [08:23]

6. Matthew 7 - Authority of Teaching

   "For he was teaching them as one who had authority and not as their scribes."
   [08:50]

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This comprehensive summary encapsulates the essence of the July 6 episode, providing listeners and readers alike with a clear understanding of the day's biblical passages and their significance within the broader tapestry of faith.

Transcript

[Narrator]

A reading from The Book of One.

[Matthew]

Chronicles the sons of Issachar, Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron 4 the sons of Tola, Uzziai, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jammai, Ibsum, and Shimeel, heads of their fathers houses, namely of Tola, mighty warriors of their generations, their number in the days of David being 22,600 the son of Uzziah, Izrahiah, and the sons of Micael, Obadiah, Joel, and Ishai. All five of them were chief men and along with them by their generations according to their fathers houses were units of the army for war 36,000 for they had many wives and sons. Their kinsmen belonging to all the clans of Issachar were in all 87,000 mighty warriors enrolled by genealogy the sons of Benjamin, Bela, Beker, and Jediel three the sons of Bela, Esbon, Uzziah, Uzziel, Jeremoth, and Irai five heads of fathers houses mighty warriors, and their enrollment by genealogies was 22,034 the sons of Beker, Zamira, Joash, Eleazar, Elohinai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Elimeth. All these were the sons of Beker and their enrollment by genealogies according to their generations as heads of their fathers houses mighty warriors with was 20,200 the son of Jediael, Bilhan, and the sons of Bilhan, Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chanaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar. All these were the sons of Jediel according to the heads of their fathers houses mighty warriors 17,200 able to go to war and Shupim and Upam were the sons of Ur, Husham, the son of Ahur, the sons of Naphtali, Jaziel, Gunai, Jezer, and Shallum, the descendants of Bilhah, the sons of Manasseh, Azrael, whom his army and concubine bore. She bore Machir, the father of Gilead, and Machir took a wife for Hupim in for Shupim. The name of his sister was Maacah, and the name of the second was Zelophehad, and Zelophehad had daughters and Maakah the wife of Machir bore a son and she called his name Peeresh, and the name of his brother was Shresh, and his sons were Ulam and Racum. The son of Ulam, these were the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, son of Manasseh, and his sister Hamoliketh bore Ishdad, Abiezer and Mahlah. The sons of Shemaidah were Ahayan, Shechem, Likai and Anaim. The sons of Ephraim, Shuthalah and Bered, his son Tahath, his son Eleada, his son Tahath, his son Zabad, his son Shuthalah his son and Ezer and Eliad, whom the men of Gath, whom were born in the land killed because they came down to raid their livestock. And Ephraim, their father, mourned many days and his brothers came to comfort him. And Ephraim went in to his wife and she conceived and bore a son. And he called his name Beriah because disaster had befallen his house. His daughter was Shaera, who built both Lower and Upper Beth Horon and Uzan. Shira Repha was his son, Resheath, his son Telah, his son Tahan, his son Ladan, his son Ammihud, his son Elishama, his son Nun his son Joshua his son. Their possessions and settlements were Bethel in its towns and to the east, Naoran and to the west, Gezer in its towns, Shechem in its towns and Aiah in its towns. Also in possession of the Manassites, Beth Shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and the its towns, Dor and its towns. In these lived the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel, the sons of Asher, Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah and their sister Serah the sons of Beriah, Heber and Malchiel, who fathered Berzaoth, Heber, father Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham and their sister Shua, the sons of Japhlet, Pesach, Bimhal, and Ashphath. These are the sons of Japheth, the sons of Shemer, his brother Rogah, Jehubah and Aram the sons of Helam, his brother Zopha, Imnah, Shelesh and Amel. The sons of Zopha, Suahnefer, Shuo, Berai, Imra, Bezer, Hod, Shammah, Shilshah, Ithran and Bearah, the sons of Jether, Jephunneh, Pispah and Arah, the sons of Ulah, Arah, Haniel, and Rizziah. All of these were men of Asher, heads of fathers, houses, approved, mighty warriors, chiefs of the princes. Their number, enrolled by genealogies for service in war, was 26,000 men.

[Narrator]

A reading from the Book of Psalms to the choirmaster for the flutes.

[David]

A Psalm of David.

[Narrator]

Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry. My king and my God. For to you do I pray, O Lord. In the morning you hear my voice. In the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you. And watch. For you are not a God who delights in wickedness. Evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes. You hate all evildoers. You destroy those who speak lies. The Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house. I will bow down toward your holy.

[David]

Temple in the fear of you.

[Narrator]

Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness. Because of my enemies, make your way straight before me. For there is no truth in their mouth. Their inmost self is destruction. Their throat is an open grave. They flatter with their tongue. Make them bear their guilt, O God. Let them fall by their own counsels. Because of the abundance of their transgressions, cast them out, for they have rebelled against you. But let all who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them ever sing for joy and spread your protection over them. That those who love your name may exalt in you. For you bless the righteous, O Lord. You cover him with favor as with a shield. A reading of the Gospel according to Matthew.

[David]

Judge not that you be not judged, for with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

[Matthew]

Why do you see the speck that.

[David]

Is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your.

[Matthew]

Brother, let me take this speck out of your eye, when there is the.

[David]

Log in your own eye?

[Matthew]

You hypocrite, first take the log out.

[David]

Of your own eye, and then you.

[Matthew]

Will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.

[David]

Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. Axe, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds. And to the one who knocks, it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

[Matthew]

Or if he asks for a fish.

[David]

Will give him a serpent? If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven, give good things to those who ask Him. So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the law. And the prophets enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction. And those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorn bushes or figs from thistles. So every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will recognize them by their fruit. Not everyone who says to me, lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day, many will say to me, lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and cast out demons in your name and do many mighty works in your name? And then will I declare to them, I never knew you. Depart from me, you workers of lawlessness. Everyone then, who hears these words of.

[Matthew]

Mine and does them will be like.

[David]

A wise man who built his house on the rock. And and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built.

[Matthew]

His house on the sand.

[David]

And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.

[Matthew]

And when Jesus finished these sayings, the.

[David]

Crowds were astonished at his teaching. For he was teaching them as one who had authority and not as their scribes.