Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 143 - May 23, 2026

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 147 - May 27, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 28:1 - 31:13 - Saul consults a medium at Endor to summon Samuel, who foretells his defeat and death. - Philistines defeat Israel; Saul and his sons are killed, and their bodies are desecrated. John 15:1-17 - Jesus declares himself the true vine and urges disciples to abide in him to bear fruit. - He commands them to love one another as he has loved them and calls them his friends.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 146 - May 26, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 17:1-15 - David pleads for God to hear his righteous cause and vindicate him, affirming his integrity under divine examination. - He asks for protection from enemies like the apple of God's eye and looks forward to beholding God's face in satisfaction upon awakening. Psalms 35:1-28 - David calls on God to fight and contend against his pursuers, praying for their shame and downfall while trusting in divine rescue. - He recalls his past kindness to enemies who now repay evil for good, yet praises God for deliverance and justice. Psalms 54:1-7 - David urgently seeks God's salvation and vindication by His name against ruthless attackers who ignore God. - He declares God as his helper who sustains life, vows to sacrifice and praise, confident in seeing enemies defeated. Psalms 63:1-11 - In a dry wilderness, David thirsts for God, praises His love above life, and finds satisfaction in remembering Him at night. - He clings to God for protection, rejoices in the king and the faithful, while the wicked face ruin. John 14:1-31 - Jesus comforts troubled disciples with promises of heaven's rooms, His return, and being the only way to the Father. - He reveals oneness with the Father, promises the Holy Spirit as Helper, and links love for Him with obedience and peace.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 145 - May 25, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 26:1 - 27:12 - The Ziphites betray David's location again; Saul pursues him with 3000 men, but David and Abishai sneak into the camp at night and take Saul's spear and water jar without harming the king. - David confronts Saul from afar, spares him once more as the Lord's anointed, then flees to Philistine territory under Achish for safety, settling in Ziklag. John 13:31-38 - After Judas leaves, Jesus speaks of his glorification and gives a new commandment for disciples to love one another as he has loved them, by which all will recognize them. - Peter boldly claims he will follow Jesus anywhere and lay down his life, but Jesus predicts Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows. Matthew 26:26-29 - During the meal Jesus takes bread, blesses and breaks it, giving it to the disciples as his body, and instructs them to eat. - He takes a cup, gives thanks, and declares it his blood of the covenant poured out for many for forgiveness of sins, vowing not to drink again until the kingdom. Mark 14:22-25 - As they eat, Jesus blesses and breaks bread, saying it is his body, and gives it to them. - He shares the cup as his blood of the covenant poured out for many and states he will not drink of the fruit of the vine again until in God's kingdom. Luke 22:17-20 - Jesus takes a cup, gives thanks, and shares it, saying he will not drink of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. - He breaks bread as his body given for them in remembrance, and later the cup as the new covenant in his blood poured out for them.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 144 - May 24, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 25:1-44 - Samuel dies and is buried; David moves to the wilderness of Paran and requests food from wealthy Nabal for his men who had protected Nabal's shepherds. - Nabal rudely refuses; Abigail wisely brings provisions to appease David, preventing bloodshed, then Nabal dies and David marries Abigail. Matthew 26:31-35 - Jesus warns the disciples they will all fall away that night as foretold in Scripture, but he will rise and meet them in Galilee. - Peter insists he will never deny Jesus even if it means death; Jesus predicts Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows. Mark 14:27-31 - Jesus foretells the disciples will stumble and scatter like sheep when the shepherd is struck, yet he will go ahead to Galilee after rising. - Peter vows loyalty unto death; Jesus replies that Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows twice. Luke 22:31-38 - Jesus tells Peter that Satan has asked to sift him like wheat, but Jesus has prayed for his faith to endure and strengthen his brothers. - Peter claims readiness for prison or death; Jesus predicts his triple denial before dawn, then instructs the disciples to prepare with swords as his arrest nears.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 143 - May 23, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 34:1-22 - David praises the Lord continually and invites the afflicted to glorify God together. - The Lord delivers the righteous who fear him, while evil slays the wicked. Psalms 52:1-9 - The psalm condemns the boastful evildoer whose deceitful tongue plots destruction. - God will uproot the wicked, but the righteous will trust in God's steadfast love. Psalms 56:1-13 - David cries for mercy amid relentless pursuit by proud enemies who twist his words. - He trusts in God without fear, knowing God records his tears and delivers him from death. Psalms 120:1-7 - In distress, the psalmist calls on the Lord for deliverance from lying lips and deceit. - He laments living among hostile people who seek war despite his peaceful words. Psalms 140:1 - 142:7 - David prays for protection from violent evildoers who set traps and stir war. - He pours out his complaint to God in a cave, declaring the Lord as his refuge amid faint spirit and snares. Matthew 26:21-25 - Jesus announces one of the disciples eating with him will betray him. - Judas asks if it is him, and Jesus confirms it is the one who dipped bread with him. Mark 14:18-21 - While eating, Jesus declares one of the twelve eating with him will betray the Son of Man. - Woe is pronounced on the betrayer, for whom it would have been better not to be born. Luke 22:21-23 - Jesus states the betrayer's hand is on the table with his during the meal. - The Son of Man goes as decreed, but woe to the one who betrays him as the disciples question among themselves. John 13:21-30 - Troubled, Jesus reveals one disciple will betray him, prompting confusion among them. - He identifies Judas by giving him dipped bread, after which Satan enters him and Judas leaves into the night.