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

Numbers 19:1 - 20:29

• God commands the red heifer ritual for purifying those unclean from touching the dead.
• Miriam dies; the people complain over lack of water; Moses strikes the rock and is barred from the Promised Land; Aaron dies.

John 8:31-59

• Jesus teaches that abiding in his word makes true disciples who know the truth that sets them free.
• He declares his preexistence before Abraham, leading the Jews to attempt to stone him.