Genesis 13 Psalm 32 Proverbs 15:6, 27 Matthew 14:22-36 Mark 6:45-56 John 6:15-24 Bible Reading Plan

Genesis 13:
In this chapter, Abram (later known as Abraham) and his nephew Lot return to Canaan after their time in Egypt. They both have large flocks and herds, and their possessions become too great to dwell together. Abram suggests that they part ways to avoid conflict between their herdsmen. He gives Lot the choice of which land to take, and Lot chooses the well-watered plain of the Jordan, leaving Abram to dwell in the land of Canaan. God reassures Abram, promising to give him and his descendants all the land he can see. Abram settles near the oaks of Mamre in Hebron and builds an altar to worship God.

Psalm 32:
In Psalm 32, the psalmist expresses gratitude and joy for the forgiveness of sins. They acknowledge the blessing of being forgiven and declare that those who confess their transgressions and seek forgiveness will experience God's mercy and protection. The psalmist encourages others to be faithful and obedient to God, trusting in His unfailing love and guidance.

Proverbs 15:6, 27:
These verses from Proverbs highlight the contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Verse 6 emphasizes that the house of the righteous contains much treasure, indicating blessings and prosperity from God's favor. In contrast, the income of the wicked brings trouble, indicating that ill-gotten gains lead to strife and trouble. Verse 27 emphasizes the importance of avoiding greed and dishonesty. It suggests that those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble to their households, while those who hate bribes will live.

Matthew 14:22-36:
In this passage, Jesus sends His disciples ahead of Him in a boat while He dismisses the crowd after miraculously feeding the five thousand. Jesus goes up to a mountain by Himself to pray. Later, during the fourth watch of the night, Jesus walks on the water towards the disciples' boat, terrifying them, as they think He is a ghost. Jesus reassures them, and Peter asks to come to Him on the water. Peter begins to walk on the water but becomes frightened by the wind and starts to sink. Jesus immediately reaches out His hand and catches him. When they get into the boat, the wind ceases, and the disciples worship Jesus, acknowledging Him as the Son of God.

Mark 6:45-56:
In this passage, after the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus instructs His disciples to go ahead of Him to Bethsaida while He dismisses the crowd. Jesus goes up on a mountainside to pray. Later, in the evening, Jesus sees the disciples straining at the oars because of the wind, so He walks on the water towards them. The disciples are terrified, thinking they see a ghost, but Jesus reassures them. When Jesus gets into the boat, the wind ceases, and they are amazed. They then arrive at Gennesaret, where Jesus heals many who touch the hem of His cloak.

John 6:15-24:
After the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, Jesus perceives that the crowd wants to make Him king by force, so He withdraws to the mountain alone. When evening comes, His disciples get into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum. During the journey, a strong wind arises, and the sea becomes rough. The disciples row for about three or four miles when they see Jesus walking on the water toward them. They are frightened, but Jesus reassures them, and immediately the boat reaches the shore where they were heading. The next day, the crowd realizes that Jesus and His disciples have gone, so they take boats to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.