Job 27 Psalm 22:22-26 Proverbs 24:12 Matthew 12:33-50 Mark 3:31-35 Luke 8:19-21 Bible Audio Reading

Job continues his discourse, maintaining his innocence and righteousness. He vows to hold on to his integrity despite his suffering and the accusations from his friends. Job asserts that the wicked will ultimately face God's judgment and describes the fate of the wicked as one of destruction and loss, emphasizing that their apparent prosperity is fleeting. He concludes by reaffirming his commitment to righteousness and his belief in divine justice.

Psalm 22:22-26
I will declare Your name to my people; in the assembly, I will praise You. You who fear the Lord, praise Him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor Him! Revere Him, all you descendants of Israel! For He has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; He has not hidden His face from him but has listened to his cry for help. From You comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear You, I will fulfill my vows. The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise Him—may your hearts live forever!

Proverbs 24:12
If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not He who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not He who guards your life know it? Will He not repay everyone according to what they have done?

Matthew 12:33-50
A Tree and Its Fruit
Jesus teaches that a tree is recognized by its fruit. He calls the Pharisees a brood of vipers and emphasizes that good people bring good things out of the good stored up in them, while evil people bring evil things out of the evil stored up in them. Every word and deed will be accounted for on the day of judgment.

The Sign of Jonah
The Pharisees and teachers of the law ask Jesus for a sign. Jesus responds that the only sign given will be the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth. The people of Nineveh and the Queen of the South will rise at the judgment and condemn this generation for not repenting and recognizing something greater than Jonah and Solomon is here.

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowd, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. Someone told Him, and He replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” Pointing to His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers. For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

Mark 3:31-35
Jesus’ mother and brothers arrive and send someone to call Him. The crowd sitting around Him informs Jesus that His family is outside looking for Him. Jesus responds by asking, “Who are My mother and My brothers?” He looks at those seated around Him and says, “Here are My mother and My brothers! Whoever does God’s will is My brother and sister and mother.”

Luke 8:19-21
Jesus’ mother and brothers come to see Him, but they are unable to get near Him because of the crowd. Someone tells Jesus that His mother and brothers are standing outside wanting to see Him. Jesus replies, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”