This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.
Genesis 25:1 - 26:35
- Abraham marries Keturah and has more children; he dies at 175, buried by Isaac and Ishmael; Ishmael's descendants are listed as twelve princes.
- Isaac's wife Rebekah bears twins Jacob and Esau after prayer; Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for stew, showing disregard for his inheritance.
John 5:1-18
- Jesus heals a man paralyzed for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath, commanding him to rise, take his bed, and walk.
- Jewish leaders persecute Jesus for healing and instructing work on the Sabbath; Jesus defends his actions by saying his Father works continually, and he works likewise, claiming equality with God.
