# April 20 (Leviticus 24; Psalm 31; Ecclesiastes 7; 2 Timothy 3)

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Podcast: [The M'Cheyne ESV Bible Plan with Kristyn Getty](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-m-cheyne-esv-bible-plan-with-kristyn-getty-6727605)
Published: 2026-04-20T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.esv.org/Leviticus24;Psalm31;Ecclesiastes7;2Timothy3/
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## Resource

A daily scripture reading covering the laws of Leviticus, the laments of the Psalms, the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, and the exhortations of 2 Timothy. The session explores the tension between divine justice, human suffering, and the pursuit of biblical wisdom.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The continuity of God's covenant through ritual and law
- Practical takeaway: Finding refuge in God's faithfulness during times of personal distress
- Failure mode: The danger of pride and the pursuit of hollow wisdom
- Main idea: The value of a good reputation and the weight of mortality
- Practical takeaway: Using sacred writings to build a foundation for righteous living

## Topics

Leviticus, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, 2 Timothy, Biblical Wisdom, Scripture, Covenant, Faithfulness

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Leviticus: Covenant and Justice: Instructions for the continual light and bread offerings, alongside the consequences for blasphemy and the law of retribution.
- 3:30 — Psalm 31: A Prayer for Refuge: A plea for deliverance and protection, entrusting one's spirit to God amidst enemies and grief.
- 5:40 — Psalm 31: God's Abundant Goodness: Reflecting on God's mercy and the preservation of the faithful.
- 7:00 — Ecclesiastes: The Value of Wisdom: Contemplating the reality of death and the superiority of a good name over wealth.
- 8:10 — Ecclesiastes: The Limits of Human Understanding: Warnings against anger and the futility of trying to master all the complexities of God's work.
- 10:50 — 2 Timothy: Facing Difficult Times: An observation on the moral decay of the last days and the emergence of false teachers.
- 12:50 — 2 Timothy: Endurance in the Faith: An exhortation to remain grounded in learned truths and the transformative power of Scripture.

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