Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 10 - January 10, 2026

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.