Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 13 - January 13, 2026

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Job 20:1 - 21:34 - Zophar describes the short-lived triumph and inevitable judgment of the wicked, whose pleasure turns to poison and who face God's wrath. - Job counters by observing that the wicked often live long, prosper, grow powerful with families, and die in peace, challenging his friends' view of immediate retribution.John 1:26-27 - John the Baptist tells the priests and Levites that he baptizes with water. - He declares that one greater stands among them unknowingly, whose sandal strap he is unworthy to untie.Matthew 14:4-12 - John the Baptist rebukes Herod Antipas for unlawfully marrying Herodias, his brother's wife. - At Herodias's prompting through her daughter's dance, Herod reluctantly orders John's beheading and presents the head on a platter.Luke 3:19-20 - John rebukes Herod the tetrarch for marrying Herodias and for his many evils. - Herod responds by imprisoning John, adding to his wrongdoing.Matthew 3:13-17 - Jesus comes from Galilee to be baptized by John, who initially objects, feeling unworthy. - Jesus insists to fulfill all righteousness; upon baptism, heavens open, the Spirit descends like a dove, and God's voice declares, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."