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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.

Worry, worry, worry! It does us no good whatsoever. Lord, help us seek Your kingdom first and foremost, trusting that You will provide whatever we need for this body and life.

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:22-32 ESV Text: Luke 12:22-32 KJV Text: Luke 12:22-32 The section starts at about 2:40 and ends at about 4:9      22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take… Worry, worry, worry! It does us no good whatsoever. Lord, help us seek Your kingdom first and foremost, trusting that You will provide whatever we need for this body and life.

Foolish people make it all about money and possessions. Lord, give repentance to our materialistic hearts. Keep us rich toward God through faith in Jesus!

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:13-21 ESV Text: Luke 12:13-21 KJV Text: Luke 12:13-21 The section starts at about 1:36 and ends at about 2:47      13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my… Foolish people make it all about money and possessions. Lord, give repentance to our materialistic hearts. Keep us rich toward God through faith in Jesus!

God places tremendous value even on little sparrows. How much more value does He place on you, dear child of God! Think of the cost He paid to make you His own!

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:4-9 ESV Text: Luke 12:4-9 KJV Text: Luke 12:4-9 The section starts at about 0:29 and ends at about 1:19 4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them… God places tremendous value even on little sparrows. How much more value does He place on you, dear child of God! Think of the cost He paid to make you His own!

Don’t think you can hide anything from God. He sees and hears every one of our many sins. Thank God He looks upon us as righteous for the sake of His Son.

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:1-3 ESV Text: Luke 12:1-3 KJV Text: Luke 12:1-3 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 0:38      1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude… Don’t think you can hide anything from God. He sees and hears every one of our many sins. Thank God He looks upon us as righteous for the sake of His Son.

For their legalistic and loveless practices, Jesus pronounces six woes on the Pharisees and teachers of the law. Let’s guard against the proud spirit of the Pharisees, and with humbled hearts daily seek God’s forgiveness.

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BibleGateway: Luke 11:37-54 ESV Text: Luke 11:37-54 KJV Text: Luke 11:37-54 The section starts at about 5:10 and ends at about 7:39      37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with… For their legalistic and loveless practices, Jesus pronounces six woes on the Pharisees and teachers of the law. Let’s guard against the proud spirit of the Pharisees, and with humbled hearts daily seek God’s forgiveness.

When Jesus comes down from the mountain, He finds doubting hearts. Jesus’ disciples lack sufficient trust in Him to drive out a demon. A father isn’t sure Jesus can help. But all things are possible for him who believes.

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BibleGateway: Luke 9:28-45 ESV Text: Luke 9:28-45 KJV Text: Luke 9:28-45 The section starts at about 3:35 and ends at about 6:9      28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings,… When Jesus comes down from the mountain, He finds doubting hearts. Jesus’ disciples lack sufficient trust in Him to drive out a demon. A father isn’t sure Jesus can help. But all things are possible for him who believes.

A better translation of v. 47 reads: “Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much.” (CSB) Love for Jesus flows from the forgiving love He has shown to us.

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BibleGateway: Luke 7:36-50 ESV Text: Luke 7:36-50 KJV Text: Luke 7:36-50 The section starts at about 4:38 and ends at about 6:46      36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with… A better translation of v. 47 reads: “Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much.” (CSB) Love for Jesus flows from the forgiving love He has shown to us.

People sick with sin need Doctor Jesus, the only one Who can cure what ails us. Our hearts are filled with the joy of a wedding banquet as we cling in faith to our Doctor, Who is also the Bridegroom of His Church.

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BibleGateway: Luke 5:27-39 ESV Text: Luke 5:27-39 KJV Text: Luke 5:27-39 The section starts at about 3:51 and ends at about 5:36      27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named… People sick with sin need Doctor Jesus, the only one Who can cure what ails us. Our hearts are filled with the joy of a wedding banquet as we cling in faith to our Doctor, Who is also the Bridegroom of His Church.

Jesus takes up work in His Father’s business. We see the boy Jesus keeping the Law for us, and thus already laboring to accomplish our salvation.

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BibleGateway: Luke 2:41-52 ESV Text: Luke 2:41-52 KJV Text: Luke 2:41-52 The section starts at about 4:48 and ends at about 6:16      41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of… Jesus takes up work in His Father’s business. We see the boy Jesus keeping the Law for us, and thus already laboring to accomplish our salvation.

Jesus points back to Old Testament people and events to awaken the current generation to their need for repentance. That generation wanted a sign. Only the sign of Jonah—Jesus’ resurrection— would be given it.

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BibleGateway: Luke 11:29-36 ESV Text: Luke 11:29-36 KJV Text: Luke 11:29-36 The section starts at about 3:47 and ends at about 5:17      29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say,… Jesus points back to Old Testament people and events to awaken the current generation to their need for repentance. That generation wanted a sign. Only the sign of Jonah—Jesus’ resurrection— would be given it.