Proverbs 7

- A father urges his son to cherish wisdom and insight as close kin, for they protect from the seductive adulterous woman and her flattering words.

- He describes a naive young man lured by a crafty prostitute to her bed while her husband is away, leading him like an animal to slaughter and death.

Psalms 31 - 35

- Psalm 31: David seeks refuge in the Lord amid distress and enemies, committing his spirit to God, trusting in deliverance and praising His unfailing love and protection.

- Psalm 32: Blessedness comes from confessed sin and forgiveness; God protects and instructs the repentant, surrounding them with love and deliverance.

- Psalm 33: Call to praise the faithful Creator whose word formed all things; His plans endure, and He watches over those who fear and hope in Him.

- Psalm 34: David extols constant praise, testifying that God delivers the fearful and righteous from troubles, encamping angels around them and providing every good thing.

- Psalm 35: David pleads for God to fight his unjust enemies, repay their evil, and vindicate him, promising public thanks and praise for salvation.

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

Job 4:1 - 5:27

- Eliphaz speaks to Job, noting how Job once encouraged others in trouble but now struggles with his own suffering, implying that the innocent do not perish while the wicked face consequences.

- Eliphaz urges Job to seek God, describing divine correction as beneficial and promising restoration, peace, and prosperity for the righteous who accept it.

Matthew 1:18-25

- Mary is found pregnant by the Holy Spirit before marrying Joseph, who plans a quiet divorce to avoid shaming her.

- An angel appears to Joseph in a dream, instructing him to take Mary as his wife, name the child Jesus (meaning "he will save his people from their sins"), and fulfilling the prophecy of Immanuel ("God with us").

Proverbs 6

- warnings against guaranteeing another's debt, laziness (like the ant's example), and the destructive ways of the wicked

- seven things the Lord hates: haughty eyes, lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, heart devising wicked plans, feet rushing to evil, false witness, and one who sows discord

- dangers of adultery: it leads to loss of honor, wealth, health, and life, bringing ruin like fire

- command to obey parental teaching and keep wisdom to avoid the adulteress's flattery and deadly path

Psalms 26-30

- Psalm 26: David asks God to examine his integrity and declares trust in the Lord without wavering

- Psalm 27: the Lord is light and salvation, so fear no one; seek to dwell in His house

- Psalm 28: plea for God not to ignore cries, but to punish the wicked and strengthen His people

- Psalm 29: give glory to God for His powerful voice, which controls nature and reigns forever

- Psalm 30: thanksgiving for deliverance from near-death, turning weeping into joyful dancing

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

Job 1:1 - 3:26

- Job, a blameless and upright man who fears God, prospers greatly until Satan challenges his faith, leading God to permit testing.

- Satan afflicts Job by destroying his livestock, servants, and children, then striking him with painful boils, yet Job maintains his integrity and blesses God; overwhelmed by suffering, he curses the day of his birth and laments his existence.

Luke 1:57-80

- Elizabeth gives birth to a son; neighbors rejoice, and on the eighth day, despite family expectations, the child is named John as divinely instructed, restoring Zechariah's speech.

- Filled with the Holy Spirit, Zechariah prophesies praise to God for raising a horn of salvation, fulfilling promises to Abraham and the prophets; he declares John will prepare the way for the Lord, bringing knowledge of salvation, forgiveness, and light to those in darkness.

Proverbs 5

- Stern warning against the seductive adulterous woman whose path leads to death and Sheol

- Exhortation to delight in the wife of your youth and avoid giving your strength to strangers

Psalm 21

- The king rejoices in God's strength and salvation, receiving blessings and life forever

Psalm 22

- Cry of anguish and abandonment by God, yet trust in deliverance amid mocking enemies

Psalm 23

- The Lord as shepherd providing guidance, comfort, and abundance even in dark valleys

Psalm 24

- The earth belongs to the Lord; the pure in heart may ascend His hill and receive blessing

Psalm 25

- Prayer for guidance, forgiveness, and protection, waiting on the Lord who teaches the humble

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

Genesis 10:1 - 11:32

- Lists the descendants of Noah's sons (Japheth, Ham, and Shem), tracing the origins of various nations and peoples that spread across the earth after the flood.

- Describes humanity's unified attempt to build the Tower of Babel, leading to God's confusion of languages and dispersion of people; followed by the genealogy from Shem to Terah and his sons, including Abram.

Luke 1:26-56

- The angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary in Nazareth that she will conceive and bear Jesus, the Son of the Most High, who will reign forever on David's throne; Mary accepts God's will.

- Mary visits her relative Elizabeth (pregnant with John the Baptist); the unborn John leaps in recognition, Elizabeth blesses Mary, and Mary responds with the Magnificat, a song praising God's mercy and fulfillment of promises.

Proverbs 4

- Wisdom is the principal thing; pursue her as treasure and she will promote and honor you.

- Avoid the path of the wicked; guard your heart diligently, for out of it spring the issues of life.

Psalm 16

- The Lord is the psalmist's chosen portion, refuge, and inheritance; in His presence is fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 17

- David pleads for vindication and protection from enemies, seeking to awaken satisfied with beholding God's face in righteousness.

Psalm 18

- David praises the Lord as his strength and deliverer who powerfully rescued him from enemies and rewarded his righteousness.

Psalm 19

- The heavens silently declare God's glory; His perfect law revives the soul, and David prays for cleansing from hidden and presumptuous sins.

Psalm 20

- The psalm prays for the king's deliverance and victory in trouble, trusting in the name of the Lord rather than chariots and horses.

This harmonized reading continues the flood narrative in Genesis and places the early events of Jesus' life from Luke's Gospel here to connect the new beginning of humanity after the flood with the new beginning brought by the Messiah.

Genesis 8:1-9:29

- Describes God remembering Noah, the waters receding, the ark resting on Ararat, Noah sending out birds to test the land, and the family exiting the ark with God's command to multiply.

- Records God's covenant with Noah and all creation (symbolized by the rainbow), never to flood the earth again, Noah's farming, an incident with Ham, and the table of nations descending from Noah's sons.

Luke 1:5-25

- Introduces Zechariah, a righteous priest, and his barren wife Elizabeth; during his temple service, the angel Gabriel announces they will have a son named John who will prepare the way for the Lord.

- Zechariah doubts due to their old age, is struck mute as a sign, completes his service, and Elizabeth conceives, rejoicing that her reproach is removed.

Proverbs 3

- Urges keeping God's commands for long life, peace, and favor; bind mercy and truth around your neck and trust fully in the Lord rather than your own understanding.

- Promises blessings like health and prosperity for honoring God with substance, accepting His discipline, and pursuing wisdom, which is more valuable than silver, gold, or rubies.

Psalms 171-175

- Psalm 171: A prayer for deliverance from enemies, affirming righteousness and calling on God to arise and confront the wicked.

- Psalm 172: Praise for God's lovingkindness; the psalmist seeks refuge under His wings and satisfaction in His presence, contrasting the abundance of the righteous with the destruction of the wicked.

- Psalm 173: A short call for all nations and peoples to praise the Lord for His enduring mercy and truth.

- Psalm 174: Thanksgiving for victory over enemies, attributing triumph to God's strength and mercy while declaring Him as rock, shield, and savior.

- Psalm 175: Praise to God as creator of heavens and earth, who shows steadfast love to Israel, humbles the proud, and provides for all creation.

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

Genesis 5:1-7:24

- Chronicles the genealogy from Adam to Noah through Seth, noting long lifespans, births, and deaths over generations.

- Depicts human wickedness leading to God's regret and plan for a flood, Noah's favor and ark-building instructions, and the flood's beginning that covers the earth.

Luke 3:23-38

- States Jesus was about thirty when starting his ministry, thought to be Joseph's son, then lists his ancestry backward.

- Traces the lineage through David, Abraham, Noah, and Seth to Adam as the son of God.