# April 27 (Judges 2–3; Psalm 107:1–22; Romans 8)

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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: 2026-04-27T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.esv.org/Judges2–3;Psalm107:1–22;Romans8/
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## Resource

A deep dive into the cyclical pattern of Israel's disobedience in Judges and the ultimate security found in Christ in Romans. The reading contrasts the historical failures of a generation that forgot God with the eternal, unshakeable love of God through the Holy Spirit.

## Highlights
- Failure mode: The danger of a new generation forgetting God's past works and falling into spiritual apathy
- Main idea: The repetitive cycle of Israel's oppression, deliverance, and subsequent relapse into idolatry
- Practical takeaway: Finding stability by setting the mind on the Spirit rather than the flesh
- Main idea: God's faithfulness to redeem and deliver those who cry out to Him in distress
- Practical takeaway: The certainty of being more than conquerors through the inseparable love of Christ

## Topics

Judges, Psalms, Romans 8, Biblical Covenant, The Holy Spirit, Redemption, Christian Identity, Scripture Reading

## Chapters
- 1:10 — The Cycle of Judges: An examination of the generation that did not know the Lord and the consequences of breaking the covenant.
- 3:30 — The Rise of the Judges: The emergence of leaders like Caleb and the testing of Israel through remaining nations.
- 5:20 — The Deliverance of Ehud: The dramatic account of Ehud's assassination of King Eglon and the subsequent liberation of Israel.
- 7:30 — A Song of Thanksgiving: A reading from Psalm 107 celebrating God's deliverance from trouble and His steadfast love.
- 9:30 — Life in the Spirit: The transition to Romans 8, discussing the distinction between living according to the flesh and the Spirit.
- 11:10 — Heirs of God: The promise of adoption as sons and the shared glory and suffering with Christ.
- 12:40 — Inseparable Love: The assurance that nothing in all creation can separate the believer from the love of God.

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