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

Judges 2:11 - 4:24

• Israel cycles into idolatry, oppression, and cries for deliverance under judges.
• Deborah and Barak defeat Canaanite king Jabin; Jael kills general Sisera with a tent peg.

Matthew 21:23 - 22:14

• Jesus' authority challenged in temple; he tells parables of two sons and wicked tenants.
• Parable of wedding banquet shows many invited but few chosen after rejection.