- Genesis 31:1-55: Laban's household grows resentful of Jacob's success; God tells him to return home. Jacob flees with his family, Laban pursues, but they part peacefully after a covenant witnessed by God.

- Matthew 12:9-14 / Mark 3:1-6 / Luke 6:6-11: In the synagogue on the Sabbath, Jesus heals a man with a withered hand after challenging the Pharisees' legalism. They become furious and begin plotting to destroy him.

- Genesis 29:1 - 30:43: Jacob reaches Haran, meets Rachel, and serves Laban seven years to marry her but is tricked into marrying Leah first. He fathers children with Leah, Rachel, and their servants while building wealth through clever livestock breeding.

- Matthew 12:1-8 / Mark 2:23-28 / Luke 6:1-5: Disciples pick grain on the Sabbath, leading Pharisees to accuse them. Jesus cites David's precedent and states the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath, prioritizing mercy over strict rules.

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

Genesis 27:1 - 28:22

- Isaac, old and blind, intends to bless Esau, but Rebekah overhears and helps Jacob deceive him by disguising Jacob as Esau to receive the blessing of prosperity and lordship over his brother.

- Esau discovers the deception and plans to kill Jacob, so Rebekah urges Jacob to flee to her brother Laban; Isaac sends Jacob away with a blessing, and on the way Jacob dreams of a ladder to heaven with God's promise of land, descendants, and protection.

John 5:19-47

- Jesus explains his unity with the Father, stating the Son does only what the Father does, has authority to give life and judge, and that believing in him brings eternal life while rejecting him leads to judgment.

- He cites witnesses to his identity: John the Baptist, his miraculous works, the Father's testimony, and the Scriptures (including Moses), which testify about him, yet the religious leaders refuse to believe.

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Genesis 25:1 - 26:35

- Abraham marries Keturah and has more children; he dies at 175, buried by Isaac and Ishmael; Ishmael's descendants are listed as twelve princes.

- Isaac's wife Rebekah bears twins Jacob and Esau after prayer; Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for stew, showing disregard for his inheritance.

John 5:1-18

- Jesus heals a man paralyzed for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath, commanding him to rise, take his bed, and walk.

- Jewish leaders persecute Jesus for healing and instructing work on the Sabbath; Jesus defends his actions by saying his Father works continually, and he works likewise, claiming equality with God.

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- Genesis 24:1-67

Abraham sends his servant to his homeland to find a wife for Isaac from his kindred.

The servant prays for a sign, meets Rebekah, and brings her back to marry Isaac.

- Luke 5:27-32

Jesus calls tax collector Levi, who immediately follows him.

Jesus eats with sinners, saying he came to call sinners to repentance, not the righteous.

- Matthew 9:14-17

John's disciples ask why Jesus' followers do not fast.

Jesus uses bridegroom, new cloth, and new wine parables to show his new teaching.

- Mark 2:18-22

People question why Jesus' disciples do not fast.

Jesus replies with bridegroom joy and parables of new cloth and new wine.

- Luke 5:33-39

Critics note Jesus' disciples do not fast like John's and the Pharisees'.

Jesus gives bridegroom analogy, new cloth and wine parables, and says some prefer old wine.

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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.

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Genesis 19:1 - 20:18

- Angels rescue Lot from Sodom's destruction; his wife turns to salt.

- Abraham deceives Abimelech about Sarah, but God intervenes.

Luke 5:12-16

- Jesus heals a leper, who spreads the news despite instructions.

- Jesus withdraws to pray amid growing crowds.

Matthew 9:1-8

- Jesus forgives and heals a paralytic in Capernaum.

- Scribes accuse blasphemy; crowd glorifies God.

Mark 2:1-12

- Friends lower paralytic through roof to Jesus for healing.

- Jesus forgives sins, then commands walking to prove authority.

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Genesis 17:15 - 18:33

- God renames Sarai to Sarah, promises her a son; Abraham laughs at the idea.

- Three visitors announce Isaac's birth; Abraham intercedes for Sodom's righteous.

Matthew 4:23-25

- Jesus teaches in synagogues, heals diseases across Galilee.

- Large crowds from various regions follow him.

Mark 1:35-39

- Jesus prays alone early morning, then continues preaching in Galilee.

- He casts out demons, focusing on proclaiming the message.

Luke 4:42-44

- Crowds seek Jesus, but he leaves to preach in other towns.

- He emphasizes his mission to spread God's kingdom.

Matthew 8:1-4

- Jesus heals a leper by touch, instructing secrecy.

- Leper is told to show himself to priests as testimony.

Mark 1:40-45

- Leper begs Jesus for healing, receives it by compassionate touch.

- Despite warning, leper spreads news, limiting Jesus' movements.