# May 6 (Judges 19–21; Psalm 115; 1 Corinthians 8–9)

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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: 2026-05-06T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.esv.org/Judges19–21;Psalm115;1Corinthians8–9/
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## Resource

A deep dive into the violent breakdown of social order in Judges and the subsequent call for Christian liberty to be tempered by love. The reading contrasts the chaos of tribal warfare with the disciplined self-control required of a believer.

## Highlights
- Main idea: True knowledge must be balanced by love to avoid wounding the consciences of others
- Failure mode: Using personal freedom as a justification for causing others to stumble
- Practical takeaway: Discipline your body and desires to ensure you remain qualified for your calling
- Historical tension: The devastating consequences of civil strife and the near-extinction of the tribe of Benjamin
- Theological principle: God's provision extends to all living things, including the oxen that labor in the field

## Topics

Judges, 1 Corinthians, Psalm 115, Christian Liberty, Biblical History, Self-Discipline, Community Ethics, Old Testament Narrative

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Journey to Gibeah: A traveler and his concubine seek hospitality, leading to an encounter with an old man from Ephraim.
- 2:20 — Violence in Benjamin: The arrival at Gibeah and the subsequent assault by the men of the city.
- 5:20 — The Israelite Response: The tribes of Israel assemble to address the atrocities committed in Gibeah.
- 7:00 — The War with Benjamin: The mobilization of Benjaminite forces and the onset of civil war.
- 9:50 — The Defeat of Benjamin: The ambush at Meragiba and the heavy casualties sustained by both sides.
- 13:30 — Restoring the Tribe: The difficult measures taken to provide wives for the remaining Benjaminites.
- 16:20 — Trusting the Lord: A call to find strength and refuge in God, paired with a reading from 1 Corinthians.
- 17:50 — Knowledge vs. Love: Navigating food offered to idols and the responsibility to not stumble weaker brothers.

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