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

Job 12:1 - 14:22

- Job sarcastically rebukes his friends for their presumed wisdom, asserting that he is not inferior to them and that true wisdom belongs to God alone.

- Job describes God's sovereign power over creation, nations, and individuals, then pleads for relief while lamenting the brevity and hardship of human life.

Luke 2:39-52

- After fulfilling the law's requirements, Jesus' family returns to Nazareth, where he grows in strength, wisdom, and favor with God and people.

- At age twelve during Passover in Jerusalem, Jesus stays behind in the temple, discussing with teachers; when found, he explains he must be in his Father's house, then returns home obediently.

Matthew 3:1

- John the Baptist appears in the wilderness of Judea, preaching repentance because the kingdom of heaven is near.

Mark 1:1-4

- The gospel begins with the prophecy of a messenger preparing the way, fulfilled by John the Baptist.

- John preaches in the wilderness a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

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

Job 9:1-11:20

- Job acknowledges God's immense wisdom and power, noting that no one can contend with Him or be declared righteous before Him.

- Job describes God's control over creation and desires a mediator; Zophar rebukes Job, urging repentance for restoration.

Matthew 2:1-23

- Magi from the east visit Jesus in Bethlehem, bringing gifts, while Herod, fearing a rival king, plots against Him.

- An angel warns Joseph to flee to Egypt; Herod orders the massacre of infants in Bethlehem; the family later returns to Nazareth.

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

Job 6:1 - 8:22

- Job responds to Eliphaz by expressing the overwhelming weight of his suffering, likening God's afflictions to arrows piercing him and wishing for death to end his pain.

- Job criticizes his friends for their unkind words and lack of compassion, then Eliphaz's second friend Bildad speaks, defending God's justice and urging Job to repent, suggesting his children sinned and that God will restore him if he seeks Him.

Luke 2:1-38

- Jesus is born in Bethlehem during the census ordered by Caesar Augustus, laid in a manger, and announced by angels to shepherds who visit and spread the news.

- On the eighth day, Jesus is circumcised and named; later, at the temple for purification, Simeon recognizes Him as the Messiah and prophesies, while the prophetess Anna gives thanks and speaks of Him to those awaiting redemption.