Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 27 - January 27, 2026

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Genesis 21:1 - 23:20- God fulfills promise by giving Abraham and Sarah a son, Isaac; Hagar and Ishmael are sent away but protected by God.- Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech, buys land for Sarah's burial after her death.Luke 5:17-26- Pharisees watch as Jesus forgives and heals a paralyzed man lowered through a roof by friends.- Jesus demonstrates authority to forgive sins, astonishing the crowd with the miracle.Matthew 9:9-13- Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector to follow him, then dines with sinners.- He explains mercy over sacrifice, coming for the sick not the righteous.Mark 2:13-17- Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) from his tax booth to discipleship.- At dinner with outcasts, he defends associating with sinners needing repentance.