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

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.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 160 - June 9, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Chronicles 6:1-81 - Lists the Levite genealogies from Levi through Aaron and the priestly line. - Details dwelling places and territories assigned to the Levite clans across Israel. Matthew 27:15-26 - Pilate offers to release Barabbas or Jesus per custom but yields to the crowd's demand. - Pilate washes his hands, declares innocence, and hands Jesus over to be crucified. Mark 15:6-15 - Pilate releases Barabbas and, wishing to satisfy the crowd, has Jesus flogged and delivered for crucifixion. - The chief priests stir the people to choose Barabbas instead of Jesus.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 159 - June 8, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 78:1-72 - The psalmist recounts Israel's history from Egypt through the wilderness, highlighting God's wonders and Israel's repeated rebellion. - Despite provocation, God shows mercy, chooses David, and establishes his sanctuary on Zion. Luke 23:1-7 - The chief priests accuse Jesus before Pilate of misleading the nation and claiming kingship. - Pilate questions Jesus and sends him to Herod upon learning he is Galilean. John 18:28-38 - Jewish leaders bring Jesus to Pilate early morning but avoid entering the palace to stay ceremonially clean. - Pilate questions Jesus about his kingdom; Jesus affirms truth and kingship while Pilate finds no guilt. Luke 23:6-12 - Herod questions Jesus eagerly but receives no answer as the chief priests accuse him. - Herod and soldiers mock Jesus, dress him in a robe, and send him back to Pilate.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 158 - June 7, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 73:1-28 - The psalmist envies the prosperity of the wicked but realizes their ultimate destruction. - He finds refuge in God, who guides him and becomes his eternal portion. Psalms 77:1-20 - The psalmist cries out to God in distress, remembering past troubles and questioning divine favor. - He recalls God's mighty deeds in history, especially the exodus, and finds comfort in His power. Matthew 27:3-10 - Judas regrets betraying Jesus, returns the silver, and hangs himself in despair. - The chief priests use the money to buy a potter's field for burying foreigners, fulfilling prophecy. Matthew 27:2 - The council binds Jesus and leads him away to hand him over to Governor Pilate. - Jesus is delivered into Roman custody for trial. Matthew 27:11-14 - Pilate questions Jesus about being king of the Jews; Jesus affirms it briefly. - Jesus remains silent before further accusations, amazing the governor. Mark 15:1-5 - The chief priests consult and bind Jesus before handing him to Pilate. - Pilate asks if Jesus is king of the Jews; Jesus answers minimally and stays silent amid charges.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 157 - June 6, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Chronicles 3:1 - 5:26 - Records the sons of David born in Hebron and Jerusalem along with royal descendants. - Details genealogies of Judah, Simeon, Reuben, Gad, and half-tribe of Manasseh with territorial notes. Luke 22:54-62 - Peter follows Jesus to the high priest's house and denies knowing him three times. - The rooster crows, Jesus looks at Peter, and Peter weeps bitterly in remorse. John 18:15-18 - Peter and another disciple follow Jesus into the high priest's courtyard. - Peter denies being a disciple when questioned by the doorkeeper and warms himself by the fire. John 18:25-27 - Peter stands warming himself and denies knowing Jesus twice more. - A relative of the servant whose ear was cut off challenges him, leading to the third denial and rooster crow. Matthew 27:1 - Early morning, chief priests and elders plot against Jesus and bind him for delivery to Pilate. - They confer together to put him to death. Mark 15:1 - As soon as morning comes, the chief priests with elders and scribes reach a decision. - They bind Jesus, lead him away, and hand him over to Pilate. Luke 22:66-71 - At daybreak the council of elders assembles and questions Jesus if he is the Messiah. - Jesus affirms his identity as Son of Man and Son of God, leading them to declare no further need for testimony.