Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 144 - May 24, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.1 Samuel 25:1-44- Samuel dies and is buried; David moves to the wilderness of Paran and requests food from wealthy Nabal for his men who had protected Nabal's shepherds.- Nabal rudely refuses; Abigail wisely brings provisions to appease David, preventing bloodshed, then Nabal dies and David marries Abigail.Matthew 26:31-35- Jesus warns the disciples they will all fall away that night as foretold in Scripture, but he will rise and meet them in Galilee.- Peter insists he will never deny Jesus even if it means death; Jesus predicts Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows.Mark 14:27-31- Jesus foretells the disciples will stumble and scatter like sheep when the shepherd is struck, yet he will go ahead to Galilee after rising.- Peter vows loyalty unto death; Jesus replies that Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows twice.Luke 22:31-38- Jesus tells Peter that Satan has asked to sift him like wheat, but Jesus has prayed for his faith to endure and strengthen his brothers.- Peter claims readiness for prison or death; Jesus predicts his triple denial before dawn, then instructs the disciples to prepare with swords as his arrest nears.