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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 returned Judeans begin rebuilding the altar of the Lord so that they may resume offering sacrifices. The Judeans lay the foundation of the new temple. The people shout for joy, but many of the older Judeans weep loudly, remembering the grandeur of the first temple.

BibleGateway: Ezra 3 ESV Text: Ezra 3 Ezra 3 (Listen) Rebuilding the Altar 3:1 When the seventh month came, and the children of Israel were in the towns, the people gathered as one man to Jerusalem. 2 Then arose Jeshua the son of Jozadak, with his fellow priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel with his kinsmen,… 

“Every word of God is pure . . . Do not add to His words.” (30:5-6) Blessed are those who attend a church where every word of the Bible is regarded as pure truth. Treasure the Bible. It points to Jesus, and has everything we need for this life and the life to come.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 30:1-33 ESV Text: Proverbs 30:1-33 Proverbs 30 (Listen) The Words of Agur 30:1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.1   The man declares, I am weary, O God;    I am weary, O God,… 

“Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.” (27:17 ESV) Loving discipline is absolutely necessary in raising godly children. Children who are corrected, while continually assured of both the parents’ and Jesus’ love, will bring delight to their parents. “Oh, blest the house, whate’er befall, Where Jesus Christ is all in all!”

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 29:1-27 ESV Text: Proverbs 29:1-27 Proverbs 29 (Listen) 29:1   He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,    will suddenly be broken beyond healing.2   When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,    but when the wicked rule, the… 

“He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (28:13) Here we have an expression of the sweet, forgiving grace of God. We are all sinners. Let’s admit it, and then turn to our Savior, Who will never drive us away.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 28:1-18 ESV Text: Proverbs 28:1-18 Proverbs 28:1–18 (Listen) 28:1   The wicked flee when no one pursues,    but the righteous are bold as a lion.2   When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,    but with a man of… 

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (27:17 ESV) This verse can remind us of the value of attending Bible class. When we study together we sharpen one another’s understanding of God’s Word. God puts us into a family of believers. How blessed we are when we take advantage of our fellow Christians’ Scriptural insights

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 27:1-28 ESV Text: Proverbs 27:1-28 Proverbs 27 (Listen) 27:1   Do not boast about tomorrow,    for you do not know what a day may bring.2   Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;    a stranger, and not… 

“Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.” (26:20 NIV ’84) If no wood is put on the fire, it dies out. If one refrains from gossip, it’s hard to keep a quarrel burning hot. The Spirit and Word will help us speak words of kindness and love.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 26:1-28 ESV Text: Proverbs 26:1-28 Proverbs 26 (Listen) 26:1   Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,    so honor is not fitting for a fool.2   Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its… 

“Do not say, ‘I will do to him just as he has done to me.’” (24:29) In clear contrast to the prevailing attitude of the world, God’s people are called to do good to their enemies. Our aim is to “walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.” (Ephesians 5:2)

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 24:17-34 ESV Text: Proverbs 24:17-34 Proverbs 24:17–34 (Listen) 17   Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,    and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,18   lest the LORD see it and be displeased,    and turn away… 

“Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” (24:3-4) When wisdom from above builds the house, that house is filled with the “pleasant riches” of the love, forgiveness, and patience of Jesus.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 24:1-16 ESV Text: Proverbs 24:1-16 Proverbs 24:1–16 (Listen) 24:1   Be not envious of evil men,    nor desire to be with them,2   for their hearts devise violence,    and their lips talk of trouble. 3   By wisdom a house is… 

“There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets!” (22:13) Lazy people will dream up the most outrageous reasons to get out of work. Redeemed by the blood of Christ and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, we have every reason to work hard and to do our best to the glory of God.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 22:1-29 ESV Text: Proverbs 22:1-29 Proverbs 22 (Listen) 22:1   A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,    and favor is better than silver or gold.2   The rich and the poor meet together;    the LORD… 

Proverbs speaks of two different types of safety. One leads to true and lasting security, while the other only offers a false security. “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.” (18:11-12)

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 18:1-24 ESV Text: Proverbs 18:1-24 Proverbs 18 (Listen) 18:1   Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;    he breaks out against all sound judgment.2   A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,    but only in expressing his opinion.3   When wickedness… 

“Pride goes before destruction.” (16:18) Unchecked sinful pride leads to eternal destruction. Pray for humble hearts so that we place God’s wisdom above our proud, sin-tainted reason. “God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus.” (Galatians 6:14)

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 16:1-20 ESV Text: Proverbs 16:1-20 Proverbs 16:1–20 (Listen) 16:1   The plans of the heart belong to man,    but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.2   All the ways of a man are pure in…