Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 82 - March 23, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Numbers 12:1 - 13:33- Miriam and Aaron criticize Moses for his Cushite wife and challenge his authority; God defends him and strikes Miriam with leprosy, healed after Moses' prayer and seven days outside camp.- At Paran, Moses sends twelve spies into Canaan; they bring back fruit but fear giants and cities, causing division among the people.Matthew 19:1- Jesus leaves Galilee for Judea beyond the Jordan; crowds follow, and He heals their sick.Luke 9:51-56- Jesus sets His face toward Jerusalem and sends messengers to a Samaritan village.- Samaritans refuse Him; James and John suggest fire from heaven, but Jesus rebukes them.John 7:10- Jesus goes up to the Feast of Tabernacles secretly, after His brothers.Matthew 8:18-22- Jesus warns a scribe the Son of Man has no place to rest; another disciple is told to let the dead bury their dead and follow Him.- Jesus emphasizes the cost of discipleship over family obligations.Luke 9:57-62- Jesus tells one follower He has no home; another must proclaim the kingdom instead of burying his father.- A third is warned that looking back after starting makes one unfit for God's kingdom.