{"podcast":{"title":"The M'Cheyne ESV Bible Plan with Kristyn Getty","slug":"the-m-cheyne-esv-bible-plan-with-kristyn-getty-6727605","podcast_index_feed_id":6727605,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/themcheynebibleplanwithkristyngetty","website_url":"https://www.crossway.org/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/060c21cc-9aa7-11ee-9938-9f4b03010055/image/Podcast_-_ESV_Reading_Plans_-_2024.4.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Crossway","episode_count":30,"summary":"Based on the M'Cheyne reading system, this ESV Bible plan features 4 different readings for use in both family and personal devotions. Each day hymn-writer Kristyn Getty reads two passages from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, and one from either the Psalms or the Gospels. Starting January 1st, in one year, you’ll hear the Old Testament once and the New Testament and Psalms twice.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:17:06.256413+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-m-cheyne-esv-bible-plan-with-kristyn-getty-6727605"},"episode":{"title":"April 25 (Numbers 2; Psalm 36; Ecclesiastes 12; Philemon)","slug":"april-25-numbers-2-psalm-36-ecclesiastes-12-philemon","published_at":"2026-04-25T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-m-cheyne-esv-bible-plan-with-kristyn-getty-6727605/april-25-numbers-2-psalm-36-ecclesiastes-12-philemon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-m-cheyne-esv-bible-plan-with-kristyn-getty-6727605","url":"https://www.esv.org/Numbers2;Psalm36;Ecclesiastes12;Philemon/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CXW4483961240.mp3","summary":"A daily scripture reading covering the organized encampments of Israel, the contrast between wickedness and God's steadfast love, and the inevitability of mortality. The session concludes with Paul's personal appeal for reconciliation and brotherhood in the book of Philemon.","meta_description":"Daily Bible reading featuring Numbers 2, Psalm 36, Ecclesiastes 12, and Philemon. Explore themes of divine order, mortality, and Christian fellowship.","key_points":["Main idea: The precise arrangement of the Israelite tribes demonstrates God's order and structure for His people","Main idea: Psalm 36 contrasts the deceit of the wicked with the infinite reach of God's steadfast love","Practical takeaway: Ecclesiastes 12 serves as a reminder to honor your Creator before the decline of old age and death","Failure mode: The preacher warns that excessive study and the pursuit of many books can lead to a weariness of the flesh","Practical takeaway: Paul's letter to Philemon models how to move from a relationship of obligation to one of Christian love and brotherhood"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"The Organization of Israel","summary":"A detailed census and layout of the tribes of Israel, including Judah, Reuben, and Gad, as they prepared to march."},{"start_ms":280000,"title":"The Nature of Wickedness and Love","summary":"A reflection on Psalm 36 regarding the corruption of the heart and the vastness of God's mercy."},{"start_ms":380000,"title":"Remembering the Creator","summary":"An exploration of Ecclesiastes 12, contemplating the frailty of life and the inevitability of death."},{"start_ms":470000,"title":"The Value of Wisdom","summary":"A meditation on the pursuit of truth, the weight of proverbs, and the ultimate duty to fear God."},{"start_ms":520000,"title":"Paul's Appeal to Philemon","summary":"Paul writes from prison to request the restoration of Onesimus, calling for a relationship based on love rather than compulsion."},{"start_ms":670000,"title":"A Call to Fellowship","summary":"Paul concludes his appeal, promising to settle debts and asking for the support of his brothers in Christ."}],"topics":["Old Testament","New Testament","Scripture Reading","Israelite Tribes","Wisdom Literature","Christian Fellowship","Biblical Theology"],"duration_seconds":738,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-m-cheyne-esv-bible-plan-with-kristyn-getty-6727605/episodes/april-25-numbers-2-psalm-36-ecclesiastes-12-philemon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-m-cheyne-esv-bible-plan-with-kristyn-getty-6727605/april-25-numbers-2-psalm-36-ecclesiastes-12-philemon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}