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

Genesis 27:1 - 28:22

- Isaac, old and blind, intends to bless Esau, but Rebekah overhears and helps Jacob deceive him by disguising Jacob as Esau to receive the blessing of prosperity and lordship over his brother.

- Esau discovers the deception and plans to kill Jacob, so Rebekah urges Jacob to flee to her brother Laban; Isaac sends Jacob away with a blessing, and on the way Jacob dreams of a ladder to heaven with God's promise of land, descendants, and protection.

John 5:19-47

- Jesus explains his unity with the Father, stating the Son does only what the Father does, has authority to give life and judge, and that believing in him brings eternal life while rejecting him leads to judgment.

- He cites witnesses to his identity: John the Baptist, his miraculous works, the Father's testimony, and the Scriptures (including Moses), which testify about him, yet the religious leaders refuse to believe.

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

Genesis 25:1 - 26:35

- Abraham marries Keturah and has more children; he dies at 175, buried by Isaac and Ishmael; Ishmael's descendants are listed as twelve princes.

- Isaac's wife Rebekah bears twins Jacob and Esau after prayer; Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for stew, showing disregard for his inheritance.

John 5:1-18

- Jesus heals a man paralyzed for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath, commanding him to rise, take his bed, and walk.

- Jewish leaders persecute Jesus for healing and instructing work on the Sabbath; Jesus defends his actions by saying his Father works continually, and he works likewise, claiming equality with God.

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

- Genesis 24:1-67

Abraham sends his servant to his homeland to find a wife for Isaac from his kindred.

The servant prays for a sign, meets Rebekah, and brings her back to marry Isaac.

- Luke 5:27-32

Jesus calls tax collector Levi, who immediately follows him.

Jesus eats with sinners, saying he came to call sinners to repentance, not the righteous.

- Matthew 9:14-17

John's disciples ask why Jesus' followers do not fast.

Jesus uses bridegroom, new cloth, and new wine parables to show his new teaching.

- Mark 2:18-22

People question why Jesus' disciples do not fast.

Jesus replies with bridegroom joy and parables of new cloth and new wine.

- Luke 5:33-39

Critics note Jesus' disciples do not fast like John's and the Pharisees'.

Jesus gives bridegroom analogy, new cloth and wine parables, and says some prefer old wine.