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

Exodus 14:1 - 15:27

- Pharaoh pursues Israel to the sea; God parts the waters so Israel crosses on dry ground.

- The Egyptians drown when waters return; Israel sings victory, then travels to Marah where bitter water is healed.

Matthew 13:1-30

- From a boat, Jesus tells the parable of the sower and explains different responses to the word.

- He adds the parable of weeds sown among wheat by an enemy, to be separated at the end of the age.