Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 168 - June 17, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Psalms 107:1-43- The psalmist calls the redeemed to thank God for His steadfast love and deliverance from distress.- It recounts four examples of God's rescue from wandering, imprisonment, sickness, and storms.2 Samuel 5:11 - 6:23- Hiram of Tyre sends cedar and craftsmen to build David a palace in Jerusalem.- David brings the ark to Jerusalem with rejoicing but Michal despises his dancing before the Lord.Matthew 27:61-66- Mary Magdalene and the other Mary sit opposite the tomb watching after burial.- Chief priests and Pharisees secure the tomb with a seal and guard to prevent theft of the body.Luke 23:55-56- The women from Galilee follow Joseph to the tomb and see where Jesus is laid.- They prepare spices and ointments then rest on the Sabbath according to the commandment.Mark 15:47- Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses observe where Jesus is laid.- The women note the location of the tomb carefully.Matthew 28:1-10- Mary Magdalene and the other Mary go to the tomb at dawn and witness an angel roll away the stone.- The angel announces Jesus' resurrection and they meet the risen Jesus who sends them to tell the disciples.