{"podcast":{"title":"Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry","slug":"through-the-esv-bible-in-a-year-with-jackie-hill-perry-6726996","podcast_index_feed_id":6726996,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/throughthebibleinayearwithjackiehillperry","website_url":"https://www.crossway.org/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/355ed150-9aa6-11ee-9717-cfd0ae5b814c/image/Podcast_-_ESV_Reading_Plans_-_2024..jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Crossway","episode_count":30,"summary":"Starting January 1st, listen to the ESV Bible in 365 days with bestselling author Jackie Hill Perry. Each daily podcast includes one Old Testament reading, one New Testament reading, and one reading from the Psalms. Over the course of a year, you’ll hear the Old Testament once and the New Testament and Psalms twice.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:17:05.196628+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/through-the-esv-bible-in-a-year-with-jackie-hill-perry-6726996"},"episode":{"title":"May 1 (Judges 9; Psalm 110; Romans 16)","slug":"may-1-judges-9-psalm-110-romans-16","published_at":"2026-05-01T13:29:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/through-the-esv-bible-in-a-year-with-jackie-hill-perry-6726996/may-1-judges-9-psalm-110-romans-16","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/through-the-esv-bible-in-a-year-with-jackie-hill-perry-6726996","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CXW1370174768.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CXW1370174768.mp3","summary":"A reading of Judges 9, Psalm 110, and Romans 16 exploring the violent rise and fall of Abimelech and the communal nature of the early church. The text contrasts the destructive ambition of a self-appointed king with the faithful, interconnected greetings of Paul's fellow workers.","meta_description":"Explore the biblical narratives of Abimelech's tyranny in Judges, the messianic sovereignty in Psalm 110, and the diverse community in Romans 16.","key_points":["Main idea: The parable of the trees illustrates how seeking power for its own sake leads to instability and destruction","Failure mode: Abimelech's reliance on 'worthless and reckless fellows' and violence ultimately results in his own demise","Practical takeaway: The greetings in Romans 16 highlight the vital importance of supporting and recognizing fellow workers in the faith","Thematic tension: The contrast between the chaotic, fratricidal politics of Shechem and the orderly, Christ-centered community of the early church","Main idea: Psalm 110 affirms the eternal authority and victory of the Lord over all enemies"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":80000,"title":"The Parable of the Trees","summary":"The trees seek a king, rejecting the fruitful olive, fig, and vine in favor of the unproductive bramble."},{"start_ms":160000,"title":"The Rise of Abimelech","summary":"Abimelech secures power in Shechem through bribery and the violent elimination of his brothers."},{"start_ms":200000,"title":"Rebellion and Ambush","summary":"Gaal challenges Abimelech's authority, leading to a strategic ambush and renewed conflict in Shechem."},{"start_ms":370000,"title":"The Fall of Shechem","summary":"Abimelech conquers the city through fire and force, meeting his end through a spear thrust from his armor bearer."},{"start_ms":490000,"title":"The Sovereignty of the Lord","summary":"A reading of Psalm 110 regarding the Lord's authority and the subjection of all enemies."},{"start_ms":540000,"title":"Commendations in Rome","summary":"Paul offers personal greetings to Phoebe, Priscilla, Aquila, and various laborers in the early Christian community."},{"start_ms":640000,"title":"A Call to Wisdom","summary":"Final exhortations to be wise in good works and a doxology to the eternal God."}],"topics":["Judges","Psalm 110","Romans 16","Abimelech","Early Church","Biblical Narrative","Jotham's Curse","Pauline Epistles"],"duration_seconds":719,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/through-the-esv-bible-in-a-year-with-jackie-hill-perry-6726996/episodes/may-1-judges-9-psalm-110-romans-16/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/through-the-esv-bible-in-a-year-with-jackie-hill-perry-6726996/may-1-judges-9-psalm-110-romans-16.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}