# May 5 (Judges 17–18; Psalm 114; 1 Corinthians 6–7)

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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: 2026-05-05T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.esv.org/Judges17–18;Psalm114;1Corinthians6–7/
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## Resource

A study of the spiritual chaos in Judges where personal idols replace true devotion, contrasted with Paul's call to holiness in 1 Corinthians. The reading explores the tension between individual liberty and the pursuit of a life devoted to God.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The breakdown of social and religious order occurs when individuals prioritize personal convenience over God's commands
- Failure mode: Seeking a 'priest' or a 'god' that serves one's own interests rather than submitting to the true Lord
- Practical takeaway: Use personal freedom not as a cover for indulgence, but as an opportunity for disciplined devotion
- Main idea: True identity and worth are found in being 'bought with a price' rather than in social or legal status
- Practical takeaway: Aim for an undivided devotion to the Lord in all life circumstances, whether single or married

## Topics

Judges, 1 Corinthians, Psalm 114, Idolatry, Christian Liberty, Marriage and Singleness, Biblical Ethics, Sanctification

## Chapters
- 1:10 — The Idolatry of Micah: A Levite finds employment as a private priest in Micah's household, establishing a personal shrine with carved images.
- 2:00 — The Tribe of Dan Seeks Land: Spies from the tribe of Dan explore new territories, seeking an inheritance for their people.
- 4:40 — The Theft of the Priests: The Danites encounter Micah's priest and convince him to leave his current post to serve their larger tribe.
- 6:40 — The Majesty of God in Nature: A reading from Psalm 114 celebrates God's power over the elements during the Exodus.
- 7:50 — Resolving Disputes and Pursuing Holiness: Paul rebukes the Corinthian church for taking legal disputes to secular courts and warns against sexual immorality.
- 8:50 — Christian Liberty and the Body: An exploration of how all things are lawful, but not all things are helpful or lead to spiritual bondage.
- 10:00 — Marriage, Singleness, and Devotion: Guidance on marriage, sexual ethics, and maintaining focus on the Lord regardless of one's social station.

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