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Psalms 11:1-7

- David affirms trust in the Lord as refuge while fleeing danger, rejecting advice to escape like a bird.

- God tests the righteous and hates the wicked; He will rain coals of fire and brimstone on the evil while the upright see His face.

Psalms 59:1-17

- David cries to God for deliverance from bloodthirsty enemies who lie in wait and slander him without cause.

- He praises God as his strength and fortress, asking for judgment on the nations so that the ends of the earth know God rules in Jacob.

John 12:2-8

- At a supper in Bethany, Mary anoints Jesus' feet with expensive perfume and wipes them with her hair, filling the house with fragrance.

- Judas objects claiming concern for the poor, but Jesus defends Mary, saying she has kept it for His burial day and the poor are always present.

Matthew 26:14-16

- Judas Iscariot goes to the chief priests and agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

- From then on, Judas watches for an opportunity to hand Jesus over.

Mark 14:10-11

- Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, approaches the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.

- They promise him money, and he begins seeking a convenient time to deliver Jesus.

Luke 22:3-6

- Satan enters Judas Iscariot, who then confers with the chief priests and officers on how to betray Jesus.

- They agree on a price, and Judas consents, looking for a chance to betray Him away from the crowd.

Matthew 26:17-19

- On the first day of Unleavened Bread, the disciples ask Jesus where to prepare the Passover meal.

- Jesus directs them to a specific man in the city; they follow His instructions and prepare the Passover.

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1 Samuel 18:1 - 20:42

- Jonathan forms a deep covenant friendship with David and gives him his robe and weapons; Saul grows jealous as David succeeds in battle.

- Saul attempts to kill David multiple times, but David escapes with help from Jonathan and Michal, eventually fleeing to Samuel.

Mark 14:1-2

- The chief priests and scribes plot to arrest and kill Jesus by stealth, avoiding the festival crowds to prevent a riot.

- They seek an opportunity during the Passover and Unleavened Bread festival two days away.

Luke 22:1-2

- The Festival of Unleavened Bread draws near, known as Passover, and the chief priests and scribes look for a way to put Jesus to death.

- They fear the people and conspire secretly against Him.

Matthew 26:6-13

- A woman pours expensive perfume on Jesus' head at Simon the leper's house in Bethany, anointing Him.

- Jesus defends her act as preparation for His burial and says her deed will be remembered wherever the gospel is preached.

Mark 14:3-9

- While at Simon the leper's home, a woman breaks an alabaster jar of costly nard ointment and pours it on Jesus' head.

- Jesus praises her for anointing Him ahead of burial and declares her action will be told in memory of her throughout the world.

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1 Samuel 16:1 - 17:58

- God instructs Samuel to anoint David, Jesse's youngest son, as the future king, rejecting outward appearances in favor of the heart.

- David slays the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling and stone, trusting in the Lord's name, leading to Israel's victory.

Matthew 25:31 - 26:5

- Jesus describes the final judgment where the Son of Man separates sheep from goats based on their treatment of the needy, equating service to Him with eternal reward or punishment.

- Jesus predicts His betrayal and crucifixion at Passover; chief priests and elders plot to arrest and kill Him secretly to avoid a riot.

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1 Samuel 14:1 - 15:35

- Jonathan and his armor bearer boldly attack a Philistine garrison, causing panic and leading to Israel's victory with God's help.

- Saul makes a rash oath forbidding food until evening, nearly executes Jonathan for eating honey, then continues battles against enemies.

Matthew 25:1-30

- In the parable of the ten virgins, five wise ones prepare extra oil and enter the wedding feast while the foolish are shut out.

- In the parable of the talents, faithful servants invest and multiply what the master gave them and are rewarded, but the fearful one is cast out.

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1 Samuel 11:1 - 13:23

- The Ammonites threaten Jabesh Gilead; Saul rallies Israel, leads a victory, and is confirmed as king at Gilgal.

- Samuel delivers a farewell address urging faithfulness to God; Saul begins reigning but faces Philistine threats as Jonathan attacks their outpost.

Luke 21:20-36

- Jesus warns of Jerusalem's destruction by armies, great distress, and signs in the heavens before his return.

- He urges believers to watch, pray, and stay alert as the end approaches like a trap for the whole earth.

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1 Samuel 9:1 - 10:27

- Saul, a tall handsome Benjaminite, searches for his father's lost donkeys and encounters Samuel the prophet.

- God reveals Saul as Israel's future king; Samuel anoints him privately then publicly presents him as ruler amid mixed reactions.

Luke 21:5-19

- Jesus predicts the temple's total destruction and warns of coming wars, false messiahs, earthquakes, and famines before the end.

- He foretells persecution of believers by authorities and family but promises divine wisdom and endurance for the faithful.

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1 Samuel 5:1 - 8:22

- The Ark of the Covenant brings plagues and panic to the Philistines in Ashdod, Gath, and Ekron until they return it to Israel with guilt offerings.

- Samuel calls Israel to repentance at Mizpah, defeats the Philistines, and later warns the people of the dangers of demanding a human king like other nations.

Mark 13:1-37

- Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, warns of wars, false christs, persecution, and cosmic signs before his return.

- He urges constant vigilance and readiness, comparing his coming to a master returning unexpectedly to servants.

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1 Samuel 3:1 - 4:22

- God calls the young Samuel at night with a message of judgment on Eli's house for his sons' wickedness; Samuel relays it faithfully.

- Israel suffers defeat by the Philistines, Eli's sons die, the Ark is captured, and Eli falls dead upon hearing the news.

Matthew 24:29-51

- Jesus describes cosmic signs, his visible return in glory, and the gathering of the elect after great tribulation.

- He urges watchfulness like a faithful servant, warning that no one knows the exact day or hour of his coming.

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1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:36

- Elkanah's wife Hannah, barren and mocked by rival Peninnah, prays fervently at Shiloh and vows to dedicate a son to the Lord.

- God grants Samuel's birth; Hannah fulfills her vow by presenting him to Eli, then sings a song of praise while Eli's corrupt sons are warned.

Matthew 24:1-28

- Jesus foretells the temple's destruction and describes signs of the end times including false christs, wars, famines, and persecutions.

- He warns of the abomination of desolation, great tribulation, and urges vigilance against deceivers before his return.

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Ruth 1:1 - 4:22

• Naomi returns to Bethlehem widowed with Moabite daughters-in-law; Ruth pledges loyalty and gleans in Boaz's field.
• Boaz redeems Ruth as kinsman, they marry, and she bears Obed, grandfather of David, in the lineage to Christ.

Luke 20:45-47

• Jesus warns disciples against scribes who parade in long robes, seek best seats, and devour widows' houses with pretense of prayer.
• He declares they will face greater judgment for their actions.

Mark 12:41-44

• Jesus observes rich donors giving large sums to the treasury from abundance.
• He highlights a poor widow's two small coins as greater offering, given from her poverty and all she had to live on.

Luke 21:1-4

• Jesus watches people putting gifts into the temple treasury, noting rich contributions.
• He commends the poor widow who gave two mites as her whole livelihood, more than all others.