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

Job 39:1 - 40:24

- God describes His intimate knowledge and care for wild creatures such as mountain goats, deer, wild donkeys, oxen, ostriches, horses, and hawks.

- These examples of divine wisdom and power in creation serve to humble Job and show the limits of human understanding.

Mark 1:15

- Jesus proclaims that the time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand.

- He urges people to repent and believe in the good news.

Luke 4:15

- Jesus begins teaching in the synagogues throughout Galilee.

- Everyone who hears Him speaks well of Him.

John 4:43-54

- A royal official travels from Capernaum to ask Jesus to heal his dying son; Jesus responds by saying the boy will live.

- The man believes the word, returns home, and discovers his son was healed at the very hour Jesus spoke, leading the whole household to faith.

This reading is part of a year-long journey through the Bible in chronological order, following the historical sequence of events in a harmonized format.

Job 37:1 - 38:41

- Elihu finishes speaking, describing God's awesome power shown through thunder, storms, snow, ice, and winds, calling Job to fear and honor the Creator whose wisdom is far beyond human grasp.

- The Lord answers Job from a whirlwind, asking him questions about the creation of the earth, the sea, the stars, weather patterns, and care for wild creatures, highlighting God's unmatched authority and justice.

John 4:18-42

- Jesus discloses the Samaritan woman's history of five husbands and her current relationship, then reveals Himself as the Messiah who gives living water leading to eternal life and teaches about worship in spirit and truth.

- After her encounter, the woman tells the people of her town about Jesus, prompting many Samaritans to come, listen to Him, and believe He is the Savior of the world.

This reading is part of a year-long journey through the Bible in chronological order, following the historical sequence of events in a harmonized format.

Job 35:1 - 36:33

- Elihu challenges Job's claim of innocence, explaining that human righteousness does not benefit God and that God is just in His dealings with people.

- He describes God's greatness in controlling weather, seasons, and natural forces, urging Job to listen and learn from the Creator who acts with perfect wisdom and power.

Matthew 4:12

- After hearing that John the Baptist had been imprisoned, Jesus withdraws from Judea and moves to Galilee to begin His public ministry.

Mark 1:14

- Following John's arrest, Jesus arrives in Galilee proclaiming the good news of God, calling people to repent and believe in the gospel.

Luke 4:14

- Jesus returns to Galilee in the power of the Spirit after His temptation, and news about Him spreads throughout the surrounding region.

John 4:1-17

- Jesus travels through Samaria, meets a woman at Jacob's well, asks her for a drink, and begins revealing her personal life while offering her living water that leads to eternal life.

- The woman questions His identity as a Jew speaking to a Samaritan, and Jesus directs the conversation to true worship and the gift of spiritual water that satisfies forever.