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After telling how God rested from His work of creation on the seventh day, Moses returns to the sixth day and explains in more detail how God created man, woman, and the blessing of marriage.

BibleGateway: Genesis 2 ESV Text: Genesis 2 Genesis 2 (Listen) The Seventh Day, God Rests 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God… After telling how God rested from His work of creation on the seventh day, Moses returns to the sixth day and explains in more detail how God created man, woman, and the blessing of marriage.

On the night of His betrayal, Jesus washes the feet of His disciples. Jesus tells the disciples that one of them, Judas, will betray Him. Jesus commands the disciples to love one another as He has loved them. Jesus tells Peter that Peter will deny Him three times.

BibleGateway: John 13 ESV Text: John 13 John 13 (Listen) Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this… On the night of His betrayal, Jesus washes the feet of His disciples. Jesus tells the disciples that one of them, Judas, will betray Him. Jesus commands the disciples to love one another as He has loved them. Jesus tells Peter that Peter will deny Him three times.

Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany. The chief priests plot to kill Lazarus in addition to Jesus. Jesus enters Jerusalem in humble triumph. A group of Greeks wishes to see Jesus. Jesus proclaims that He must be lifted up. Though many people continue in unbelief, Jesus has come to provide eternal life for all people.

BibleGateway: John 12 ESV Text: John 12 John 12 (Listen) Mary Anoints Jesus at Bethany 12:1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.… Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany. The chief priests plot to kill Lazarus in addition to Jesus. Jesus enters Jerusalem in humble triumph. A group of Greeks wishes to see Jesus. Jesus proclaims that He must be lifted up. Though many people continue in unbelief, Jesus has come to provide eternal life for all people.

Pilate questions Jesus. At the insistence of the crowd, Pilate releases Barabbas instead of Jesus, and sentences Jesus to crucifixion.

BibleGateway: Mark 15 ESV Text: Mark 15 Mark 15 (Listen) Jesus Delivered to Pilate 15:1 And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole… Pilate questions Jesus. At the insistence of the crowd, Pilate releases Barabbas instead of Jesus, and sentences Jesus to crucifixion.

The chief priests and the scribes plot to kill Jesus. Jesus is anointed with costly ointment at Bethany. Judas plots with the chief priests to betray Jesus in exchange for money. While celebrating the Passover with His disciples, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper. Jesus tells Peter that Peter will deny Him three times. Jesus prays in Gethsemane. Jesus is betrayed and arrested. Jesus stands trial before the Sanhedrin. Peter denies Jesus three times.

BibleGateway: Mark 14 ESV Text: Mark 14 Mark 14 (Listen) The Plot to Kill Jesus 14:1 It was now two days before the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the… The chief priests and the scribes plot to kill Jesus. Jesus is anointed with costly ointment at Bethany. Judas plots with the chief priests to betray Jesus in exchange for money. While celebrating the Passover with His disciples, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper. Jesus tells Peter that Peter will deny Him three times. Jesus prays in Gethsemane. Jesus is betrayed and arrested. Jesus stands trial before the Sanhedrin. Peter denies Jesus three times.

Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple and gives signs of the end of the world. Jesus describes His return in glory for judgment. Since no one knows when Jesus will return, Jesus urges His disciples to be prepared at all times.

BibleGateway: Mark 13 ESV Text: Mark 13 Mark 13 (Listen) Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple 13:1 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful… Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple and gives signs of the end of the world. Jesus describes His return in glory for judgment. Since no one knows when Jesus will return, Jesus urges His disciples to be prepared at all times.

Jesus tells the parable of the tenants to the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. Jesus gives the perfect answer to a trick question regarding paying Roman taxes. Jesus corrects the Sadducees regarding the resurrection. Jesus summarizes the entire law in one word, “love.” Jesus asks how the son of David can be the Lord of David. Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the scribes. A poor widow gives a generous offering.

BibleGateway: Mark 12 ESV Text: Mark 12 Mark 12 (Listen) The Parable of the Tenants 12:1 And he began to speak to them in parables. “A man planted a vineyard and put a fence around it… Jesus tells the parable of the tenants to the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. Jesus gives the perfect answer to a trick question regarding paying Roman taxes. Jesus corrects the Sadducees regarding the resurrection. Jesus summarizes the entire law in one word, “love.” Jesus asks how the son of David can be the Lord of David. Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the scribes. A poor widow gives a generous offering.

In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus teaches about divorce. Jesus welcomes the children and blesses them. Jesus preaches the law to a rich man. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection. James and John request positions of authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus.

BibleGateway: Mark 10 ESV Text: Mark 10 Mark 10 (Listen) Teaching About Divorce 10:1 And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan, and crowds gathered to him again. And… In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus teaches about divorce. Jesus welcomes the children and blesses them. Jesus preaches the law to a rich man. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection. James and John request positions of authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus.

The Lord continues to promise restoration for His people, culminating in the raising up of a righteous Branch for David. We have seen through these last several chapters of Jeremiah how the Lord combines His promise to return Israel and Judah to their land with His promise to send the Messiah, who will accomplish salvation for the world.

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 33 ESV Text: Jeremiah 33 Jeremiah 33 (Listen) The Lord Promises Peace 33:1 The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of… The Lord continues to promise restoration for His people, culminating in the raising up of a righteous Branch for David. We have seen through these last several chapters of Jeremiah how the Lord combines His promise to return Israel and Judah to their land with His promise to send the Messiah, who will accomplish salvation for the world.

During the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, the Lord instructs Jeremiah to purchase a field, as a sign that He will restore His people to their land. Again the Lord promises to establish an everlasting covenant with His people.

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 32 ESV Text: Jeremiah 32 Jeremiah 32 (Listen) Jeremiah Buys a Field During the Siege 32:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah,… During the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, the Lord instructs Jeremiah to purchase a field, as a sign that He will restore His people to their land. Again the Lord promises to establish an everlasting covenant with His people.