{"id":16771,"date":"2026-01-20T22:13:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=16771"},"modified":"2026-01-20T22:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:13:08","slug":"january-20th-chronological-bible-readings-chronological-bible-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=16771","title":{"rendered":"January 20th Chronological Bible Readings \u2013 Chronological Bible Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Job 5:1-7:21<\/strong><\/span><br \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">~ Click here to read today\u2019s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~<\/span><\/em><br \/><span style=\"color: black\"><em>~ Listen to today\u2019s Scripture with <\/em><em>The ESV Bible<\/em><\/span> ~<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">In chapter 6 Job responds to Eliphaz as follows in verse 2 through 6: <em>\u201cIf my sadness could be weighed and my troubles be put on the scales, they would be heavier than all the sands of the sea. That is why I spoke so rashly. For the Almighty has struck me down with his arrows. He has sent his poisoned arrows deep within my spirit. All God\u2019s terrors are arrayed against me. Don\u2019t I have a right to complain? Wild donkeys bray when they find no green grass, and oxen low when they have no food. People complain when there is no salt in their food.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 How do these words of Job\u2019s speak to you?\u00a0 Are these fair words for him to be saying in reply to Eliphaz?\u00a0 Are they fair words for us to consider in our own lives today as well?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Below is a powerful image for Job\u2019s words in chapter 7 verse 11:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Worship Video:<\/strong> Today\u2019s readings in Job reminded me of MercyMe\u2019s song \u201cBring the Rain:\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/span><br \/>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Fw4cxsqp0PQ<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Are you comfortable when the rains come?<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Click here for your shelter in the storm!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: <\/strong><em>\u201cAnyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. \u201d <\/em> Job 6:14 NIV<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Prayer Point:<\/strong> Pray that you will not withhold kindnesses from your friends. Pray that you will never forsake fear of the Almighty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Comments from You:<\/strong> What verses or insights stand out to you in today\u2019s readings?\u00a0 Please post up by clicking on the \u201cComments\u201d link below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">God bless,<br \/>Mike<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">p.s. #2 \u2013 Download a schedule of our Chronological Bible readings for the year in PDF format at this link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">p.s. #3 \u2013 I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Chronological Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. 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