# April 25 (Joshua 23–24; Psalm 106:1–23; Romans 5–6)

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Podcast: [Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/through-the-esv-bible-in-a-year-with-jackie-hill-perry-6726996)
Published: 2026-04-25T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.esv.org/Joshua23–24;Psalm106:1–23;Romans5–6/
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## Resource

A deep dive into the tension between Israel's historical covenant faithfulness and the transformative power of grace. The reading moves from Joshua's warning against idolatry to Paul's declaration of freedom from the dominion of sin.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The necessity of clinging to God's covenant to avoid the snares of worldly compromise
- Failure mode: The tendency of humanity to forget God's past deliverances and succumb to wandering in the wilderness
- Practical takeaway: Presenting oneself as an instrument for righteousness rather than a slave to sin
- Theological tension: The difficulty of serving a holy and jealous God versus the abundance of grace through Jesus Christ
- Core lesson: True freedom is found not in lawlessness, but in being set free from sin to become a servant of God

## Topics

Covenant Theology, Biblical History, Grace vs Law, Repentance, Christian Sanctification, Old Testament Narratives, New Testament Epistles, Faithfulness

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Joshua's Final Warning: Joshua exhorts the Israelites to remain strong in the Law and avoid the spiritual traps of surrounding nations.
- 2:30 — The Covenant at Shechem: Joshua recounts God's historical faithfulness in Egypt and the conquest of Canaan to call the people to service.
- 3:40 — A Testimony of Deliverance: A reflection on the miracles of the Jordan and the conquest of the Amorites as evidence of God's power.
- 5:30 — The Difficulty of Service: Joshua warns that the people cannot easily serve a holy God, prompting a renewed commitment to the covenant.
- 8:40 — Psalm 106: Remembering Mercy: A lament and praise regarding Israel's rebellion in the wilderness and God's enduring steadfast love.
- 10:00 — Romans: Justification and Grace: An exploration of how justification by faith brings peace with God and access to His grace.
- 13:30 — Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ: The theological shift from being enslaved to sin to being presented as instruments of righteousness under grace.

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