This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Deuteronomy 14:1 - 16:8Israelites must avoid pagan mourning practices and eat only clean animals as God's holy people.

Tithes and offerings support worship, the needy, and annual festivals including Passover and Unleavened Bread.

Luke 15:1-32Jesus tells parables of the lost sheep and lost coin to show heaven's joy over one repentant sinner.

The prodigal son story illustrates a father's forgiving welcome and the older brother's resentful attitude.