Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 138 - May 18, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.1 Samuel 16:1 - 17:58- God instructs Samuel to anoint David, Jesse's youngest son, as the future king, rejecting outward appearances in favor of the heart.- David slays the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling and stone, trusting in the Lord's name, leading to Israel's victory.Matthew 25:31 - 26:5- Jesus describes the final judgment where the Son of Man separates sheep from goats based on their treatment of the needy, equating service to Him with eternal reward or punishment.- Jesus predicts His betrayal and crucifixion at Passover; chief priests and elders plot to arrest and kill Him secretly to avoid a riot.