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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 will destroy Damascus, but will preserve a remnant of faithful people.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 17 ESV Text: Isaiah 17 Isaiah 17 (Listen) An Oracle Concerning Damascus 17:1 An oracle concerning Damascus.   Behold, Damascus will cease to be a city    and will become a heap of ruins.2   The cities of Aroer are deserted;    they will be for flocks,    which will lie down, and none will make them afraid.3   The fortress will disappear from Ephraim,    and… The Lord will destroy Damascus, but will preserve a remnant of faithful people.

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.

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.