Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 243 - August 31, 2026

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

1 Kings 19:1 - 20:43

- Elijah flees Jezebel, hears God in a still small voice at Horeb, and calls Elisha to follow him.

- Yahweh gives Ahab two victories over Ben Hadad, then Ahab lets him go and is told his own life will pay for it.

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

- Paul says the dead are raised with a new kind of body, sown perishable and raised imperishable.

- At the last trumpet the mortal puts on immortality, death is swallowed in victory, and work in the Lord is not in vain.

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

1 Kings 17:1 - 18:46

- Elijah says there will be no rain, God feeds him by ravens and a widow at Zarephath, and he raises her son.

- On Mount Carmel Yahweh answers by fire against Baal, the people turn back, and rain returns after the drought.

1 Corinthians 15:12-34

- If the dead are not raised, Christ is not raised and faith is empty, but Christ has been raised as the firstfruits.

- In Adam all die, in Christ all will be made alive. Paul says he dies daily, so do not be deceived.

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

1 Kings 15:25 - 16:34

- A succession of evil kings rules Israel through violence and conspiracy, including Nadab, Baasha, Elah, Zimri, and Omri.

- Ahab becomes king, marries Jezebel, and promotes Baal worship more than all the kings before him.

2 Chronicles 17:1-19

- Jehoshaphat strengthens Judah, seeks the Lord, and sends officials to teach the Law throughout the land.

- He builds a powerful army and receives tribute from surrounding nations because the Lord is with him.

1 Corinthians 14:26 - 15:11

- Paul gives instructions for orderly worship so that everything is done for building up the church.

- He reminds the Corinthians of the core gospel: Christ died for sins, was buried, and rose again, as confirmed by many witnesses.

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

2 Chronicles 13:1 - 16:14

- Abijah defeats Jeroboam in battle by relying on the Lord, then Asa removes idolatry and wins a major victory over the Ethiopians.

- Asa later allies with Syria against Israel, faces rebuke from a prophet, and dies after a long reign marked by both reform and later unfaithfulness.

1 Corinthians 14:1-25

- Paul urges the pursuit of love and spiritual gifts, especially prophecy, which builds up the church more than uninterpreted tongues.

- He explains that tongues without interpretation confuse outsiders while clear prophecy can lead them to worship God.

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

2 Chronicles 10:1 - 12:16

- Rehoboam rejects wise counsel and divides the kingdom, then fortifies cities while Egypt invades Judah under Shishak.

- After humbling himself, Rehoboam receives partial relief from judgment, and the chapter records the rest of his reign and death.

1 Kings 15:1-24

- Abijam reigns briefly in Judah following his father's sins, then Asa becomes king and removes idolatry while strengthening the nation.

- Asa forms an alliance with Syria against Israel and later dies after a long reign marked by reforms and conflict.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

- Paul declares that spiritual gifts without love are worthless and describes the enduring, selfless qualities of true love.

- He concludes that love never fails and remains the greatest virtue, surpassing even faith and hope.

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

1 Kings 13:11 - 14:31

- An old prophet deceives the man of God into disobeying the Lord's command, leading to the man's death by a lion as judgment.

- Ahijah prophesies the downfall of Jeroboam's house because of his idolatry, while Rehoboam's reign in Judah is marked by further sin and conflict with Israel.

1 Corinthians 12:1-31

- Paul teaches that the Holy Spirit distributes various spiritual gifts for the common good of the church.

- He compares the church to a human body where every member has a unique and necessary role, urging unity without division.

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

1 Kings 12:1 - 13:10

- Rehoboam rejects counsel to ease the people's burdens and instead increases them, prompting the northern tribes to revolt and crown Jeroboam as their king.

- A man of God from Judah prophesies against Jeroboam's altar at Bethel, performs a confirming sign, and declines the king's offer of food and reward.

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

- Paul criticizes the Corinthian church for divisions, selfishness, and disorder when they gather to share the Lord's Supper.

- He recounts Jesus' institution of the meal and urges self-examination before partaking so that no one eats and drinks judgment on themselves.

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

2 Chronicles 9:1-31

- The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, tests his wisdom, and is overwhelmed by his wealth and the temple.

- The account details Solomon's vast riches and renown, then records his death and succession by Rehoboam.

Proverbs 30:1 - 31:31

- Agur's sayings emphasize humility, the limits of human knowledge, and numerical observations about the natural and moral world.

- The final chapter praises the virtuous and capable wife whose diligence, wisdom, and fear of the Lord bring honor to her household.

1 Corinthians 11:2-16

- Paul instructs on headship and the practice of head coverings for men and women during prayer and prophecy.

- He appeals to creation order, nature, and church custom to uphold proper distinctions in worship.

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

1 Kings 10:1 - 11:43

- The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, marvels at his wisdom and wealth, and the narrative details his vast riches and international renown.

- Solomon's foreign wives lead him into idolatry, prompting God to raise adversaries against him; Solomon dies and is succeeded by Rehoboam.

1 Corinthians 10:23 - 11:1

- Paul teaches that while all things are lawful, not all are helpful or build up, so believers should seek the good of others and do everything for God's glory.

- He urges the Corinthians to follow his example as he follows the example of Christ.

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

Ecclesiastes 9:1 - 12:14

- The Teacher notes that the same fate comes to all, urges enjoying life and work while opportunity remains, and praises wisdom yet observes its limits.

- He concludes by urging the young to remember their Creator, declaring everything vanity, and summing up that the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep his commandments.

1 Corinthians 10:1-22

- Paul uses Israel's wilderness experiences as warnings against idolatry, craving evil, and testing the Lord.

- He teaches that believers cannot partake of both the Lord's table and the table of demons.