Exodus 39

• 1. For the priests, the craftsmen made beautiful garments of blue, purple, and scarlet cloth--clothing to be worn while ministering in the Holy Place. This same cloth was used for Aaron's sacred garments, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
• 2. The ephod was made from fine linen cloth and embroidered with gold thread and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
• 3. A skilled craftsman made gold thread by beating gold into thin sheets and cutting it into fine strips. He then embroidered it into the linen with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
• 4. They made two shoulder-pieces for the ephod, which were attached to its corners so it could be tied down.
• 5. They also made an elaborate woven sash of the same materials: fine linen cloth; blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; and gold thread, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
• 6. The two onyx stones, attached to the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, were set in gold filigree. The stones were engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel, just as initials are engraved on a seal.
• 7. These stones served as reminders to the LORD concerning the people of Israel. All this was done just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
• 8. The chestpiece was made in the same style as the ephod, crafted from fine linen cloth and embroidered with gold thread and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
• 9. It was doubled over to form a pouch, nine inches square.
• 10. Four rows of gemstones were set across it. In the first row were a red carnelian, a chrysolite, and an emerald.
• 11. In the second row were a turquoise, a sapphire, and a white moonstone.
• 12. In the third row were a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst.
• 13. In the fourth row were a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. Each of these gemstones was set in gold.
• 14. The stones were engraved like a seal, each with the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
• 15. To attach the chestpiece to the ephod, they made braided cords of pure gold.
• 16. They also made two gold rings and attached them to the top corners of the chestpiece.
• 17. The two gold cords were put through the gold rings on the chestpiece,
• 18. and the ends of the cords were tied to the gold settings on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod.
• 19. Two more gold rings were attached to the lower inside corners of the chestpiece next to the ephod.
• 20. Then two gold rings were attached to the ephod near the sash.
• 21. Blue cords were used to attach the bottom rings of the chestpiece to the rings on the ephod. In this way, the chestpiece was held securely to the ephod above the beautiful sash. All this was done just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
• 22. The robe of the ephod was woven entirely of blue yarn,
• 23. with an opening for Aaron's head in the middle of it. The edge of this opening was reinforced with a woven collar, so it would not tear.
• 24. Pomegranates were attached to the bottom edge of the robe. These were finely crafted of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
• 25. Bells of pure gold were placed between the pomegranates along the hem of the robe,
• 26. with bells and pomegranates alternating all around the hem. This robe was to be worn when Aaron ministered to the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
• 27. Tunics were then made for Aaron and his sons from fine linen cloth.
• 28. The turban, the headdresses, and the underclothes were all made of this fine linen.
• 29. The sashes were made of fine linen cloth and embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
• 30. Finally, they made the sacred medallion of pure gold to be worn on the front of the turban. Using the techniques of an engraver, they inscribed it with these words: SET APART AS HOLY TO THE LORD.
• 31. This medallion was tied to the turban with a blue cord, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
• 32. And so at last the Tabernacle was finished. The Israelites had done everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
• 33. And they brought the entire Tabernacle to Moses: the sacred tent with all its furnishings, the clasps, frames, crossbars, posts, and bases;
• 34. the layers of tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather; the inner curtain that enclosed the Most Holy Place;
• 35. the Ark of the Covenant and its carrying poles; the Ark's cover--the place of atonement;
• 36. the table and all its utensils; the Bread of the Presence;
• 37. the gold lampstand and its accessories; the lamp cups and the oil for lighting;
• 38. the gold altar; the anointing oil; the fragrant incense; the curtain for the entrance of the sacred tent;
• 39. the bronze altar; the bronze grating; its poles and utensils; the large washbasin and its pedestal;
• 40. the curtains for the walls of the courtyard and the posts and bases holding them up; the curtain at the courtyard entrance; the cords and tent pegs; all the articles used in the operation of the Tabernacle;
• 41. the beautifully crafted garments to be worn while ministering in the Holy Place--the holy garments for Aaron the priest and for his sons to wear while on duty.
• 42. So the people of Israel followed all of the LORD's instructions to Moses.
• 43. Moses inspected all their work and blessed them because it had been done as the LORD had commanded him.

John 19

• 1. Then Pilate had Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip.
• 2. The soldiers made a crown of long, sharp thorns and put it on his head, and they put a royal purple robe on him.
• 3. "Hail! King of the Jews!" they mocked, and they hit him with their fists.
• 4. Pilate went outside again and said to the people, "I am going to bring him out to you now, but understand clearly that I find him not guilty."
• 5. Then Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said, "Here is the man!"
• 6. When they saw him, the leading priests and Temple guards began shouting, "Crucify! Crucify!You crucify him," Pilate said. "I find him not guilty."
• 7. The Jewish leaders replied, "By our laws he ought to die because he called himself the Son of God."
• 8. When Pilate heard this, he was more frightened than ever.
• 9. He took Jesus back into the headquarters again and asked him, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave no answer.
• 10. "You won't talk to me?" Pilate demanded. "Don't you realize that I have the power to release you or to crucify you?"
• 11. Then Jesus said, "You would have no power over me at all unless it were given to you from above. So the one who brought me to you has the greater sin."
• 12. Then Pilate tried to release him, but the Jewish leaders told him, "If you release this man, you are not a friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is a rebel against Caesar."
• 13. When they said this, Pilate brought Jesus out to them again. Then Pilate sat down on the judgment seat on the platform that is called the Stone Pavement (in Hebrew, Gabbatha).
• 14. It was now about noon of the day of preparation for the Passover. And Pilate said to the people, "Here is your king!"
• 15. "Away with him," they yelled. "Away with him--crucify him!What? Crucify your king?" Pilate asked. "We have no king but Caesar," the leading priests shouted back.
• 16. Then Pilate gave Jesus to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led him away.
• 17. Carrying the cross by himself, Jesus went to the place called Skull Hill (in Hebrew, Golgotha).
• 18. There they crucified him. There were two others crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them.
• 19. And Pilate posted a sign over him that read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews."
• 20. The place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and the sign was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek, so that many people could read it.
• 21. Then the leading priests said to Pilate, "Change it from 'The King of the Jews' to 'He said, I am King of the Jews.'"
• 22. Pilate replied, "What I have written, I have written. It stays exactly as it is."
• 23. When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided his clothes among the four of them. They also took his robe, but it was seamless, woven in one piece from the top.
• 24. So they said, "Let's not tear it but throw dice to see who gets it." This fulfilled the Scripture that says, "They divided my clothes among themselves and threw dice for my robe." So that is what they did.
• 25. Standing near the cross were Jesus' mother, and his mother's sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene.
• 26. When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, "Woman, he is your son."
• 27. And he said to this disciple, "She is your mother." And from then on this disciple took her into his home.
• 28. Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures he said, "I am thirsty."
• 29. A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips.
• 30. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, "It is finished!" Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
• 31. The Jewish leaders didn't want the victims hanging there the next day, which was the Sabbath (and a very special Sabbath at that, because it was the Passover), so they asked Pilate to hasten their deaths by ordering that their legs be broken. Then their bodies could be taken down.
• 32. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the two men crucified with Jesus.
• 33. But when they came to Jesus, they saw that he was dead already, so they didn't break his legs.
• 34. One of the soldiers, however, pierced his side with a spear, and blood and water flowed out.
• 35. This report is from an eyewitness giving an accurate account; it is presented so that you also can believe.
• 36. These things happened in fulfillment of the Scriptures that say, "Not one of his bones will be broken,"
• 37. and "They will look on him whom they pierced."
• 38. Afterward Joseph of Arimathea, who had been a secret disciple of Jesus (because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate for permission to take Jesus' body down. When Pilate gave him permission, he came and took the body away.
• 39. Nicodemus, the man who had come to Jesus at night, also came, bringing about seventy-five pounds of embalming ointment made from myrrh and aloes.
• 40. Together they wrapped Jesus' body in a long linen cloth with the spices, as is the Jewish custom of burial.
• 41. The place of crucifixion was near a garden, where there was a new tomb, never used before.
• 42. And so, because it was the day of preparation before the Passover and since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.

Proverbs 16

• 1. We can gather our thoughts, but the LORD gives the right answer.
• 2. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.
• 3. Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.
• 4. The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for punishment.
• 5. The LORD despises pride; be assured that the proud will be punished.
• 6. Unfailing love and faithfulness cover sin; evil is avoided by fear of the LORD.
• 7. When the ways of people please the LORD, he makes even their enemies live at peace with them.
• 8. It is better to be poor and godly than rich and dishonest.
• 9. We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
• 10. The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly.
• 11. The LORD demands fairness in every business deal; he sets the standard.
• 12. A king despises wrongdoing, for his rule depends on his justice.
• 13. The king is pleased with righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
• 14. The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise do what they can to appease it.
• 15. When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a gentle rain.
• 16. How much better to get wisdom than gold, and understanding than silver!
• 17. The path of the upright leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.
• 18. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.
• 19. It is better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
• 20. Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be happy.
• 21. The wise are known for their understanding, and instruction is appreciated if it's well presented.
• 22. Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
• 23. From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
• 24. Kind words are like honey--sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
• 25. There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
• 26. It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on.
• 27. Scoundrels hunt for scandal; their words are a destructive blaze.
• 28. A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
• 29. Violent people deceive their companions, leading them down a harmful path.
• 30. With narrowed eyes, they plot evil; without a word, they plan their mischief.
• 31. Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.
• 32. It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
• 33. We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.

New Living Translation: 88 of 365 days.