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

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 wit ...