This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.
Exodus 18:1 - 20:26
- Jethro advises Moses to appoint judges to share the burden of leading the people.
- At Sinai, God gives the Ten Commandments amid thunder, fire, and smoke, then warns against making idols.
Mark 4:1-34
- Jesus teaches the parable of the sower from a boat and privately explains its meaning to disciples.
- He shares parables of the lamp, growing seed, and mustard seed to reveal kingdom truths.