Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 141 - May 21, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.1 Samuel 21:1 - 24:22- David flees Saul, lies to priest Ahimelech at Nob for holy bread and Goliath's sword, then escapes to Gath where he feigns madness to survive.- Saul massacres Nob's priests after learning of David's aid; David gathers followers in distress, spares Saul in a cave, and continues evading pursuit.Mark 14:12-16- On Passover preparation day, Jesus sends two disciples into the city to follow a man with a water jar to a furnished upper room.- The disciples find everything exactly as Jesus described and prepare the Passover meal there.Luke 22:7-13- Jesus instructs Peter and John to prepare Passover in Jerusalem, directing them to a man carrying water who leads to a ready upper room.- They locate the room precisely as told and make all arrangements for the meal.Matthew 26:20- When evening arrives, Jesus reclines at the table with the twelve disciples for the Passover meal.Mark 14:17- In the evening, Jesus arrives at the house with the twelve disciples for the Passover supper.Luke 22:14-16- At the hour for the meal, Jesus and the apostles recline at table as he expresses his deep desire to share this Passover before his suffering.- He declares he will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.Luke 22:24-30- The disciples argue over who is greatest; Jesus teaches that true leadership means serving like the youngest, following his own example.- He promises the faithful apostles thrones to judge Israel's tribes in his coming kingdom.