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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

The Lord provides cities for the Levites and cities of refuge for individuals who are accused of accidental killing.

BibleGateway: Numbers 35 ESV Text: Numbers 35 Numbers 35 (Listen) Cities for the Levites 35:1 The LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying, 2 “Command the people of Israel to give to the Levites some of the inheritance of their possession as cities for them to dwell in. And… The Lord provides cities for the Levites and cities of refuge for individuals who are accused of accidental killing.

The wicked prosper and slander the faithful. Even powerful leaders refuse to trust in the Lord. The Lord, however, will not forsake His faithful people.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 37 ESV Text: Psalm 37 Psalm 37 (Listen) He Will Not Forsake His Saints 1 Of David. 37:1   Fret not yourself because of evildoers;    be not envious of wrongdoers!2   For they will soon fade like the… The wicked prosper and slander the faithful. Even powerful leaders refuse to trust in the Lord. The Lord, however, will not forsake His faithful people.

When men close to him have slandered him and have endangered his life, David cries to the Lord for justice and for salvation.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 35 ESV Text: Psalm 35 Psalm 35 (Listen) Great Is the Lord Of David. 35:1   Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;    fight against those who fight against me!2   Take hold of shield and… When men close to him have slandered him and have endangered his life, David cries to the Lord for justice and for salvation.

Solomon encourages his son to remember his teachings of wisdom. Solomon warns his son against the enticement of the adulteress.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 7 ESV Text: Proverbs 7 Proverbs 7 (Listen) Warning Against the Adulteress 7:1   My son, keep my words    and treasure up my commandments with you;2   keep my commandments and live;    keep my teaching as the apple of… Solomon encourages his son to remember his teachings of wisdom. Solomon warns his son against the enticement of the adulteress.

Solomon exhorts his son to trust in the Lord, to honor the Lord, and to receive the discipline of the Lord. Solomon describes the great blessings that come with godly wisdom.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 3 ESV Text: Proverbs 3 Proverbs 3 (Listen) Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart 3:1   My son, do not forget my teaching,    but let your heart keep my commandments,2   for length of days and… Solomon exhorts his son to trust in the Lord, to honor the Lord, and to receive the discipline of the Lord. Solomon describes the great blessings that come with godly wisdom.

Solomon lays out the general theme of Proverbs: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). Solomon warns his son against the temptation of sinners and urges his son to heed the call of wisdom.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 1 ESV Text: Proverbs 1 Proverbs 1 (Listen) The Beginning of Knowledge 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2   To know wisdom and instruction,    to understand words of insight,3   to receive instruction… Solomon lays out the general theme of Proverbs: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). Solomon warns his son against the temptation of sinners and urges his son to heed the call of wisdom.