Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 157 - June 6, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.1 Chronicles 3:1 - 5:26- Records the sons of David born in Hebron and Jerusalem along with royal descendants.- Details genealogies of Judah, Simeon, Reuben, Gad, and half-tribe of Manasseh with territorial notes.Luke 22:54-62- Peter follows Jesus to the high priest's house and denies knowing him three times.- The rooster crows, Jesus looks at Peter, and Peter weeps bitterly in remorse.John 18:15-18- Peter and another disciple follow Jesus into the high priest's courtyard.- Peter denies being a disciple when questioned by the doorkeeper and warms himself by the fire.John 18:25-27- Peter stands warming himself and denies knowing Jesus twice more.- A relative of the servant whose ear was cut off challenges him, leading to the third denial and rooster crow.Matthew 27:1- Early morning, chief priests and elders plot against Jesus and bind him for delivery to Pilate.- They confer together to put him to death.Mark 15:1- As soon as morning comes, the chief priests with elders and scribes reach a decision.- They bind Jesus, lead him away, and hand him over to Pilate.Luke 22:66-71- At daybreak the council of elders assembles and questions Jesus if he is the Messiah.- Jesus affirms his identity as Son of Man and Son of God, leading them to declare no further need for testimony.