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“For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
John 6:33

Today’s Bible Reading

Nebuchadnezzar creates an idol of gold and commands all the people to worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego choose the fiery furnace over false worship. The Lord delivers the three men from harm, and they receive a promotion.

BibleGateway: Daniel 3 ESV Text: Daniel 3 Daniel 3 (Listen) Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image 3:1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits1 and its breadth six cubits. He set it up on the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent to gather the satraps, the prefects, and… Nebuchadnezzar creates an idol of gold and commands all the people to worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego choose the fiery furnace over false worship. The Lord delivers the three men from harm, and they receive a promotion.

Nebuchadnezzar creates an idol of gold and commands all the people to worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego choose the fiery furnace over false worship. The Lord delivers the three men from harm, and they receive a promotion.

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BibleGateway: Daniel 3 ESV Text: Daniel 3 Daniel 3 (Listen) Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image 3:1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits1 and its breadth six cubits. He set it up on… Nebuchadnezzar creates an idol of gold and commands all the people to worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego choose the fiery furnace over false worship. The Lord delivers the three men from harm, and they receive a promotion.

The wise men of Babylon are unable to interpret the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, but the Lord enables Daniel to interpret the dream. Daniel receives a major promotion.

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BibleGateway: Daniel 2 ESV Text: Daniel 2 Daniel 2 (Listen) Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream 2:1 In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his spirit was troubled, and his sleep left him. 2 Then the… The wise men of Babylon are unable to interpret the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, but the Lord enables Daniel to interpret the dream. Daniel receives a major promotion.

Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, attacks Jerusalem and brings some of the Israelites, including Daniel, to Babylon. Daniel and his companions refuse to eat the food of the king.

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BibleGateway: Daniel 1 ESV Text: Daniel 1 Daniel 1 (Listen) Daniel Taken to Babylon 1:1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged… Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, attacks Jerusalem and brings some of the Israelites, including Daniel, to Babylon. Daniel and his companions refuse to eat the food of the king.

Ahab listens to the false prophecy of false prophets, but Micaiah, a true prophet of the Lord, prophesies against Ahab. Ahab dies in battle. Jehoshaphat reigns over Judah, and Ahaziah reigns over Israel.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 22 ESV Text: 1 Kings 22 1 Kings 22 (Listen) Ahab and the False Prophets 22:1 For three years Syria and Israel continued without war. 2 But in the third year Jehoshaphat the king… Ahab listens to the false prophecy of false prophets, but Micaiah, a true prophet of the Lord, prophesies against Ahab. Ahab dies in battle. Jehoshaphat reigns over Judah, and Ahaziah reigns over Israel.

Often one sin leads to another, like so many dominoes in a line. The coveting of a vineyard gives way to false witness, murder, and theft. The Lord condemns the sins of Ahab, and Ahab repents.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 21 ESV Text: 1 Kings 21 1 Kings 21 (Listen) Naboth’s Vineyard 21:1 Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard in Jezreel, beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2 And after this… Often one sin leads to another, like so many dominoes in a line. The coveting of a vineyard gives way to false witness, murder, and theft. The Lord condemns the sins of Ahab, and Ahab repents.

Ben-hadad, king of Syria, attacks Samaria. Ahab defeats him twice. The Lord condemns the decision of Ahab to release Ben-hadad.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 20 ESV Text: 1 Kings 20 1 Kings 20 (Listen) Ahab’s Wars with Syria 20:1 Ben-hadad the king of Syria gathered all his army together. Thirty-two kings were with him, and horses and… Ben-hadad, king of Syria, attacks Samaria. Ahab defeats him twice. The Lord condemns the decision of Ahab to release Ben-hadad.

The oracle of King Lemuel provides three pieces of advice for kings. Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem about the ideal woman.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 31 ESV Text: Proverbs 31 Proverbs 31 (Listen) The Words of King Lemuel 31:1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: 2   What are you doing, my son?1 What are… The oracle of King Lemuel provides three pieces of advice for kings. Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem about the ideal woman.

It is our great blessing and our solemn responsibility to pass all the truths of Scripture on to the next generation.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 78 ESV Text: Psalm 78 Psalm 78 (Listen) Tell the Coming Generation A Maskil1 of Asaph. 78:1   Give ear, O my people, to my teaching;    incline your ears to the words of my mouth!2   I will… It is our great blessing and our solemn responsibility to pass all the truths of Scripture on to the next generation.