Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 139 - May 19, 2026

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 153 - June 2, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Chronicles 1:1-54 - Traces genealogy from Adam through Noah, Shem, and Abraham's line. - Details descendants of Esau and the chiefs of Edom. Mark 14:43-52 - Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss, leading a crowd to arrest him in the garden. - A disciple strikes the high priest's servant; Jesus is seized as others flee. Luke 22:47-53 - Judas approaches to kiss Jesus; Jesus questions the betrayal. - A disciple cuts off the servant's ear; Jesus heals him and rebukes the crowd for their timing.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 152 - June 1, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 14:1-7 - The fool denies God and lives corruptly while the Lord observes humanity's lack of understanding. - The psalmist prays for salvation from the wicked as the Lord restores His people. Psalms 16:1-11 - David seeks refuge in God alone declaring Him as Lord and delighting in the holy ones. - The Lord guides and provides joy with eternal pleasures in His presence. Psalms 19:1-14 - Creation reveals God's glory through the heavens and sun while His law revives the soul. - The psalmist prays for cleansing from hidden faults and pleasing words and thoughts. Psalms 21:1-13 - The king rejoices in God's strength and victories receiving blessings and long life. - God will destroy the king's enemies with His power and wrath. Luke 22:39-46 - Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives asking to avoid the cup yet submitting to God's will. - An angel strengthens Him amid anguish as the disciples sleep from sorrow. John 18:1 - After praying Jesus crosses the Kidron Valley with disciples to a garden. Matthew 26:47-56 - Judas arrives with a crowd and betrays Jesus with a kiss leading to His arrest. - Jesus rebukes the violence and notes the fulfillment of scriptures as disciples flee.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 151 - May 31, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 6:1-10 - David pleads for God's mercy amid physical and soul-deep anguish, asking not to be rebuked in anger. - He expresses confidence that the Lord has heard his weeping and will shame his enemies. Psalms 8:1 - 10:18 - Psalm 8 praises God's majestic name displayed in creation, marveling at humanity's honored yet humble role under divine care. - Psalms 9-10 thank God for defending the oppressed against wicked foes while lamenting their temporary prosperity and calling for justice. Matthew 26:30 - After the Passover meal, Jesus and his disciples sing a hymn together. - They depart for the Mount of Olives. Matthew 26:36-46 - In Gethsemane, Jesus feels overwhelming sorrow and prays alone for the cup of suffering to pass, submitting to the Father's will. - He returns three times to find the disciples sleeping and urges them to watch and pray as betrayal nears. Mark 14:26 - Following the supper, Jesus and the disciples sing a hymn. - They go out to the Mount of Olives. Mark 14:32-42 - At Gethsemane, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John, expresses deep distress, and prays for the hour to pass if possible. - He finds them sleeping repeatedly, reaffirms submission to God's will, and announces the betrayer's arrival.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 150 - May 30, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 2 Samuel 3:1 - 4:12 - David’s forces steadily grew stronger while Saul’s house weakened; Abner defected from Ish-Bosheth after a dispute and negotiated peace with David. - Joab murdered Abner in revenge; David mourned him publicly and later Ish-Bosheth was assassinated, with David punishing the killers. John 17:1-26 - Jesus prayed for his own glorification through the cross and for the Father to glorify him as he had completed his work on earth. - He interceded for his disciples’ protection, sanctification in truth, and unity, extending the prayer to all future believers so the world would believe.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 149 - May 29, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 2 Samuel 1:1 - 2:32 - An Amalekite reports Saul and Jonathan's deaths to David, claiming he killed Saul; David mourns deeply and executes the messenger for harming the Lord's anointed. - David is anointed king over Judah in Hebron while Ish-bosheth rules Israel, leading to ongoing conflict between their forces. John 16:16-33 - Jesus foretells his short absence and return, promising the Holy Spirit as Counselor who will guide disciples into truth and convict the world. - He assures peace amid tribulation, encourages prayer in his name, and declares victory over the world through faith.