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

Old Testament

Judges 16:1 - 17:13

- Samson visits harlot, carries Gaza gates, falls for Delilah who betrays his secret.

- Philistines capture blind Samson; he pulls down temple killing more in death than life, then Micah sets up idolatrous shrine.

New Testament

Mark 12:28-34

- Scribe asks greatest commandment; Jesus gives love God and neighbor.

- Scribe agrees wisely; Jesus says he is not far from kingdom.

Matthew 22:41-46

- Jesus questions Pharisees on Messiah as David's son yet Lord.

- They cannot answer; no one dares question him further.

Mark 12:35-37

- Jesus teaches Messiah is David's son yet called Lord by David in Psalms.

- Crowds listen gladly while leaders silent.