Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 140 - May 20, 2026

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 165 - June 14, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 103:1 - 104:35 - Psalm 103 calls the soul to bless the Lord for forgiveness, healing, and steadfast love. - Psalm 104 praises God as creator who sustains all life and orders the world with wisdom. 2 Samuel 5:1-10 - All Israel anoints David king over the united tribes at Hebron. - David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and makes it his capital city. John 19:18-27 - Jesus is crucified between two others at Golgotha with a sign proclaiming him King of the Jews. - From the cross, Jesus entrusts his mother to the beloved disciple's care. Matthew 27:45-50 - Darkness covers the land from noon to three as Jesus cries out to God in abandonment. - Jesus utters a loud cry and yields up his spirit after receiving sour wine. Mark 15:33-37 - Darkness falls over the whole land at the sixth hour until the ninth. - Jesus cries out to God and breathes his last with a loud cry.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 164 - June 13, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 102:1-28 - The psalmist pours out affliction before the Lord, feeling life fading like smoke and grass. - He contrasts his distress with God's eternal reign and pleads for Zion's restoration for future generations. Mark 15:24-32 - Soldiers crucify Jesus, divide his garments by lot, and mock him along with passersby and leaders. - The two criminals crucified with him also insult him as he hangs on the cross. Luke 23:33-43 - Jesus is crucified between two criminals; he prays for their forgiveness while soldiers cast lots for his clothes. - One criminal repents and Jesus promises him paradise that very day.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 163 - June 12, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Chronicles 8:1 - 10:14 - Details genealogies of Benjamin, including Saul's family line and descendants. - Records Saul's death in battle against the Philistines along with his sons. Luke 23:26-33 - Simon of Cyrene carries Jesus' cross as women lament; Jesus warns of coming judgment. - Jesus is crucified between two criminals at the place called The Skull. John 19:16-17 - Pilate hands Jesus over to be crucified; soldiers take him away. - Jesus carries his own cross to the place of the Skull called Golgotha. Matthew 27:35-44 - Soldiers crucify Jesus, divide his clothes by casting lots, and mock him with signs. - Passersby, leaders, and criminals taunt Jesus about saving himself from the cross.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 162 - June 11, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Chronicles 7:1-40 - Records genealogies of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher. - Lists warriors, family heads, and notable descendants of these tribes. Matthew 27:27-30 - Roman soldiers strip Jesus, dress him in a scarlet robe, and mock him as king with thorns and a reed. - They spit on him, strike him, and kneel in false worship before leading him away. Mark 15:16-19 - Soldiers take Jesus inside the palace, clothe him in purple, and twist a crown of thorns. - They salute him mockingly as king, strike him with a staff, spit on him, and kneel. Matthew 27:31-34 - After mocking, soldiers remove the robe, put Jesus' clothes back on, and lead him to crucify. - Simon of Cyrene is compelled to carry the cross; Jesus is offered wine mixed with gall but refuses. Mark 15:20-23 - Soldiers finish mocking Jesus, remove the purple robe, dress him in his own clothes, and lead him out. - They compel Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross and offer Jesus wine mixed with myrrh, which he refuses.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 161 - June 10, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 81:1-16 - Call to sing for joy to God and celebrate the festival while remembering deliverance from Egypt. - God laments Israel's disobedience and longs to bless them if only they would listen. Psalms 88:1-18 - The psalmist cries out desperately to God day and night amid overwhelming affliction. - He feels abandoned by God and friends, near death, with darkness as his only companion. Psalms 92:1 - 93:5 - Psalm 92 praises God's steadfast love, faithfulness, and victory over the wicked. - Psalm 93 declares the Lord's eternal reign and majestic power over creation. Luke 23:13-25 - Pilate declares Jesus innocent three times yet yields to the crowd's demands. - He releases Barabbas and hands Jesus over to be crucified to satisfy the people. John 18:39 - 19:16 - Pilate offers to release Jesus per custom but the crowd chooses Barabbas and demands crucifixion. - Pilate has Jesus flogged and presented; the Jews insist on his death for claiming kingship, leading Pilate to hand him over.