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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

Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Jesus invites the children to Himself. Jesus convicts the rich ruler and warns against prioritizing worldly wealth. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. Jesus heals a blind beggar near Jericho.

BibleGateway: Luke 18 ESV Text: Luke 18 Luke 18 (Listen) The Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3 And there was… Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Jesus invites the children to Himself. Jesus convicts the rich ruler and warns against prioritizing worldly wealth. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. Jesus heals a blind beggar near Jericho.

The Lord calls His people to repentance for their unfaithfulness to the required tithes and contributions. The Lord challenges His people to live faithfully and promises to bless them.

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BibleGateway: Malachi 3 ESV Text: Malachi 3 Malachi 3 (Listen) 3:1 “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple;… The Lord calls His people to repentance for their unfaithfulness to the required tithes and contributions. The Lord challenges His people to live faithfully and promises to bless them.

Malachi condemns the priests for having failed to instruct the people in truth. The people are guilty of having married foreign women, guilty of marital unfaithfulness, and guilty of divorce.

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BibleGateway: Malachi 2 ESV Text: Malachi 2 Malachi 2 (Listen) The Lord Rebukes the Priests 2:1 “And now, O priests, this command is for you. 2 If you will not listen, if you will not take it… Malachi condemns the priests for having failed to instruct the people in truth. The people are guilty of having married foreign women, guilty of marital unfaithfulness, and guilty of divorce.

The Lord has shown love to His people and has provided for them as a Father, but the people have been unfaithful. Malachi condemns the priests for having offered unfaithful sacrifices.

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BibleGateway: Malachi 1 ESV Text: Malachi 1 Malachi 1 (Listen) 1:1 The oracle of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.1 The Lord’s Love for Israel 2 “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But… The Lord has shown love to His people and has provided for them as a Father, but the people have been unfaithful. Malachi condemns the priests for having offered unfaithful sacrifices.

Obadiah condemns the abuses of Edom against fugitive Judeans; Edom will be humbled. He also announcesthat the people of the Lord will be restored.

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BibleGateway: Obadiah ESV Text: Obadiah Obadiah (Listen) 1:1 The vision of Obadiah. Edom Will Be Humbled   Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom:  We have heard a report from the LORD,    and a messenger has been sent among… Obadiah condemns the abuses of Edom against fugitive Judeans; Edom will be humbled. He also announcesthat the people of the Lord will be restored.

A widow gives a most generous offering. Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, wars, persecution, the destruction of Jerusalem, and His own second coming. Jesus warns us to be prepared.

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BibleGateway: Luke 21 ESV Text: Luke 21 Luke 21 (Listen) The Widow’s Offering 21:1 Jesus1 looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box, 2 and he saw a poor widow put in… A widow gives a most generous offering. Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, wars, persecution, the destruction of Jerusalem, and His own second coming. Jesus warns us to be prepared.

Some, deceived by the teaching of demons, will renounce the faith. Paul encourages Timothy to persevere as a faithful servant of Christ, teaching the truth and setting a godly example.

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BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 4 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 4 1 Timothy 4 (Listen) Some Will Depart from the Faith 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by… Some, deceived by the teaching of demons, will renounce the faith. Paul encourages Timothy to persevere as a faithful servant of Christ, teaching the truth and setting a godly example.

Paul lays out the qualifications for one who would serve as a pastor or as a deacon in the church. Paul confesses the true faith in Christ through what appears to be an early creed or hymn.

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BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 3 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 3 1 Timothy 3 (Listen) Qualifications for Overseers 3:1 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an… Paul lays out the qualifications for one who would serve as a pastor or as a deacon in the church. Paul confesses the true faith in Christ through what appears to be an early creed or hymn.

Paul encourages Timothy to maintain proper order in the public services of the local congregations. This proper order includes the prohibition of women exercising authority over men.

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BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 2 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2 (Listen) Pray for All People 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for… Paul encourages Timothy to maintain proper order in the public services of the local congregations. This proper order includes the prohibition of women exercising authority over men.

Paul urges Timothy to oppose false teachers, reminds him of the power of the Gospel, and encourages him to continue fighting for the truth.

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BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 1 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 1 1 Timothy 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy, my… Paul urges Timothy to oppose false teachers, reminds him of the power of the Gospel, and encourages him to continue fighting for the truth.