Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 156 - June 5, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Psalms 49:1-20- The psalmist calls all people to hear that wealth cannot ransom a soul from death.- Both wise and foolish perish alike yet God will redeem the upright from the grave.Psalms 84:1 - 85:13- Psalm 84 delights in God's dwelling and blesses those who trust Him as strength.- Psalm 85 pleads for restoration, mercy, and revival while celebrating God's faithfulness.Psalms 87:1-7- God loves the foundations of Zion more than any other dwelling place.- Glorious things are spoken of the city where people from many nations are born as citizens.Luke 22:54- The arresting party seizes Jesus and brings him to the high priest's house.- Peter follows from a distance and enters the courtyard.Luke 22:63-65- The guards mock and beat Jesus while blindfolding him and demanding he prophesy.- They heap insults upon him as they hold him in custody.John 18:24- Annas sends the bound Jesus to Caiaphas the high priest.- Jesus is transferred for further questioning before the council.Matthew 26:58- Peter follows Jesus from afar to the high priest's courtyard.- He sits with the servants to see the outcome of the trial.Matthew 26:69-75- Peter denies knowing Jesus three times as servants accuse him by the fire.- He remembers Jesus' words, goes out, and weeps bitterly.Mark 14:66-72- A servant girl and bystanders confront Peter in the courtyard about knowing Jesus.- Peter denies him three times with curses and oaths before the rooster crows.