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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 people of Reuben and the people of Gad, who have a large number of livestock, request permission to settle east of the Jordan in the land of Gilead, which is ideal for livestock.

BibleGateway: Numbers 32 ESV Text: Numbers 32 Numbers 32 (Listen) Reuben and Gad Settle in Gilead 32:1 Now the people of Reuben and the people of Gad had a very great number of livestock. And they saw the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead, and behold, the place was a place for livestock. 2 So… The people of Reuben and the people of Gad, who have a large number of livestock, request permission to settle east of the Jordan in the land of Gilead, which is ideal for livestock.

Just as one can’t buy his way into heaven, neither does material poverty assure one of a place in heaven. Rich or poor, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God!

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BibleGateway: Luke 16:19-31 ESV Text: Luke 16:19-31 KJV Text: Luke 16:19-31 The section starts at about 2:36 and ends at about 4:28      19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and… Just as one can’t buy his way into heaven, neither does material poverty assure one of a place in heaven. Rich or poor, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God!

We can never buy our way into heaven. However, the Gospel moves us to use our money to bring the Gospel to others. In eternity we will be welcomed by the beneficiaries of our love offerings.

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BibleGateway: Luke 16:1-15 ESV Text: Luke 16:1-15 KJV Text: Luke 16:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:23      1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich… We can never buy our way into heaven. However, the Gospel moves us to use our money to bring the Gospel to others. In eternity we will be welcomed by the beneficiaries of our love offerings.

One son lost in immoral living. The other lost in self-righteousness. It’s because of the sacrifice of another unmentioned Son that the Father shows unconditional love and compassion for both.

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BibleGateway: Luke 15:11-32 ESV Text: Luke 15:11-32 KJV Text: Luke 15:11-32 The section starts at about 1:10 and ends at about 4:4      11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the… One son lost in immoral living. The other lost in self-righteousness. It’s because of the sacrifice of another unmentioned Son that the Father shows unconditional love and compassion for both.

How fervently would you look for a lost coin or animal? What about your wallet or cell phone? Rejoice! Jesus is consumed with the desire to find lost sinners like you and me!

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BibleGateway: Luke 15:1-10 ESV Text: Luke 15:1-10 KJV Text: Luke 15:1-10 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:19      1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to… How fervently would you look for a lost coin or animal? What about your wallet or cell phone? Rejoice! Jesus is consumed with the desire to find lost sinners like you and me!

Jesus paid the full cost of our salvation. Our cost as His disciples is to let go of our love for the things of the world. May the Savior’s love make us glad to pay that paltry price.

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BibleGateway: Luke 14:25-35 ESV Text: Luke 14:25-35 KJV Text: Luke 14:25-35 The section starts at about 3:8 and ends at about 4:31      25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said… Jesus paid the full cost of our salvation. Our cost as His disciples is to let go of our love for the things of the world. May the Savior’s love make us glad to pay that paltry price.

Our sinful nature always wants to put ourselves before others. Jesus put others before Himself, especially when He went to the cross to save us. Give us grace, Jesus, to put others before ourselves.

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BibleGateway: Luke 14:1-15 ESV Text: Luke 14:1-15 KJV Text: Luke 14:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:8      1 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of… Our sinful nature always wants to put ourselves before others. Jesus put others before Himself, especially when He went to the cross to save us. Give us grace, Jesus, to put others before ourselves.

So many think that the door into heaven is wide, that any religion will get you there. Not so! Narrow is the door, and Jesus Christ alone is the Door.

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BibleGateway: Luke 13:22-30 ESV Text: Luke 13:22-30 KJV Text: Luke 13:22-30 The section starts at about 2:46 and ends at about 4:9 22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward… So many think that the door into heaven is wide, that any religion will get you there. Not so! Narrow is the door, and Jesus Christ alone is the Door.

Jesus rebukes a legalistic synagogue ruler for his misapplied and loveless understanding of Sabbath Day laws. Legalism always gets in the way of true Christ-like love for others.

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BibleGateway: Luke 13:10-17 ESV Text: Luke 13:10-17 KJV Text: Luke 13:10-17 The section starts at about 1:5 and ends at about 2:23      10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.… Jesus rebukes a legalistic synagogue ruler for his misapplied and loveless understanding of Sabbath Day laws. Legalism always gets in the way of true Christ-like love for others.

When others are struck by tragedy, let’s not think of them as more sinful than we are. Rather, let us see our own need of repentance. In His great mercy, the Lord patiently waits for sinners to repent.

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BibleGateway: Luke 13:1-9 ESV Text: Luke 13:1-9 KJV Text: Luke 13:1-9 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:14      1 There were present at that season some that told him of the… When others are struck by tragedy, let’s not think of them as more sinful than we are. Rather, let us see our own need of repentance. In His great mercy, the Lord patiently waits for sinners to repent.

Jesus calls for readiness and faithfulness as we await His Second Coming. We need our Savior’s constant mercy and strength if we are to remain His trustworthy servants.

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:35-48 ESV Text: Luke 12:35-48 KJV Text: Luke 12:35-48 The section starts at about 4:15 and ends at about 6:24 35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; 36 And… Jesus calls for readiness and faithfulness as we await His Second Coming. We need our Savior’s constant mercy and strength if we are to remain His trustworthy servants.