Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 141 - May 21, 2026

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.

Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 148 - May 28, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 18:1-50 - David praises God as his rock, fortress, and deliverer who rescued him from deadly enemies through dramatic divine intervention. - God rewards David's righteousness, equips him for victory, and exalts him as king with unfailing love to his descendants. Psalms 121:1-8 - The psalmist looks to the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth, as the source of all help and protection. - God watches over His people constantly, keeping them from harm and preserving their life now and forever. Psalms 123:1 - 125:5 - The people lift eyes to God enthroned in heaven, pleading for mercy amid contempt and ridicule from the arrogant. - God is on Israel's side, delivering them like a bird from a snare; those who trust in Him stand unshakable like Mount Zion. Psalms 128:1 - 130:8 - Those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways enjoy blessings of fruitful family life, prosperity, and peace. - Israel recalls oppression yet affirms God's righteousness and redemption; from the depths, they hope in His unfailing love and full forgiveness. John 15:18 - 16:15 - Jesus warns His followers the world will hate and persecute them just as it hated Him, but they must testify about Him. - The Holy Spirit will come as Counselor to convict the world, guide believers into truth, and glorify Jesus.

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.