Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 174 - June 23, 2026

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 174 - June 23, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 105:1-45 - Calls Israel to praise God, remember His covenant with Abraham, and proclaim His deeds. - Recounts the plagues on Egypt, the exodus, wilderness miracles, and inheritance of the promised land. Psalms 132:1-18 - Remembers David's zeal for the ark and God's sworn oath to David. - God chooses Zion as His resting place and promises to bless it with a powerful descendant. Matthew 28:16-20 - The eleven disciples worship the risen Jesus on a Galilean mountain. - Jesus commissions them to make disciples of all nations through baptism and teaching, assuring his constant presence. Mark 16:15-18 - Jesus sends the disciples to preach the gospel to all creation with baptism for believers. - Signs like exorcism, tongues, protection from harm, and healing will follow them. Luke 24:44-49 - Jesus explains how the scriptures foretold his suffering, resurrection, and global mission. - He commissions the disciples as witnesses and promises the Father's power from on high. Mark 16:19-20 - After speaking, Jesus ascends to heaven and sits at God's right hand. - The disciples preach everywhere with the Lord confirming their words through signs.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 173 - June 22, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 89:1-52 - The psalmist praises God's steadfast love and covenant with David while recounting His faithfulness. - Yet he laments the apparent rejection of the king and pleads for restoration of the throne. Psalms 96:1-13 - All the earth is called to sing a new song to the Lord and declare His glory among nations. - The psalm proclaims God as creator and coming judge who will establish righteousness. Psalms 100:1 - 101:8 - Psalm 100 invites all lands to shout joyfully and serve the Lord with gladness as His people. - Psalm 101 vows integrity in personal conduct and commitment to justice in the king's house. John 20:19 - 21:25 - Jesus appears to the disciples behind locked doors, shows his wounds, breathes the Holy Spirit, and commissions them. - He restores Peter after breakfast by the sea and the Gospel affirms the truth of these eyewitness events.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 172 - June 21, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 68:1-35 - God arises and scatters his enemies while the righteous rejoice in his presence and victory. - The psalm recounts God's triumphant procession, ascension, and call for all kingdoms to praise him. Mark 16:14 - Jesus appears to the eleven disciples as they eat and rebukes their unbelief and hardness of heart. - He scolds them for not believing those who had seen him risen. Luke 24:36-43 - Jesus suddenly stands among the disciples saying peace and shows his hands and feet to prove it is him. - They give him broiled fish and he eats it in their presence to demonstrate he is not a ghost.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 171 - June 20, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 1:1 - 2:12 - Psalm 1 contrasts the blessed way of the righteous who delight in God's law with the perishing wicked. - Psalm 2 warns nations against plotting against the Lord's anointed king whom God installs on Zion. Psalms 15:1-5 - The psalm asks who may dwell in God's holy tent and describes the person of integrity. - Such a one speaks truth, honors others, avoids harm, and remains steadfast in commitments. Psalms 23:1 - 24:10 - Psalm 23 portrays the Lord as shepherd providing rest, guidance, and protection even in death's shadow. - Psalm 24 celebrates God's ownership of the earth and calls for pure worship as the King of glory enters. Psalms 47:1-9 - All peoples are called to clap and shout joyfully as God ascends amid shouts of triumph. - God reigns over the nations from his holy throne and the shields of the earth belong to him. Luke 24:13-35 - Two disciples discuss recent events on the road to Emmaus when the unrecognized Jesus joins them. - Jesus explains the scriptures concerning himself then is revealed at the breaking of bread before vanishing.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 170 - June 19, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Chronicles 16:1-43 - David places the ark in the tent, offers sacrifices, and appoints Levites to minister with music and praise. - He delivers a psalm of thanksgiving to the Lord and appoints Asaph and others for ongoing worship. John 20:1-10 - Mary Magdalene finds the empty tomb early and runs to tell Peter and the beloved disciple. - They race to the tomb, see the linen cloths, and the beloved disciple believes while they return home. Mark 16:9-11 - Jesus appears first to Mary Magdalene after rising and she reports to the mourning disciples. - They refuse to believe her report of seeing him alive. John 20:11-18 - Mary weeps at the tomb, sees two angels then Jesus whom she mistakes for the gardener. - Jesus calls her name, reveals himself, and sends her to tell the disciples he is ascending. Matthew 28:9-15 - The risen Jesus meets the women who worship him and instructs them to tell the brothers to go to Galilee. - Chief priests bribe soldiers to spread the false story that disciples stole the body while they slept. Mark 16:12-13 - Jesus appears in a different form to two disciples walking in the country. - They report back but the others still do not believe.