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

Job 17:1–19:29

- Job expresses deep despair, feeling his spirit broken, mocked by others, and nearing death, while pleading for God to vindicate him against his friends' accusations.

- In response to his friends, Job laments his isolation and suffering but declares strong faith in his living Redeemer and future resurrection to see God.

Mark 1:2–8

- John the Baptist appears in the wilderness as the prophesied messenger, dressed in camel's hair, preaching a baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.

- John proclaims one mightier than himself coming, whose sandals he is unworthy to untie, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 3:3–18

- John preaches repentance and baptism near the Jordan, warning cr ...