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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.

The Lord is exalted because He listens to His people! What other gods listen and save those who call on them in faith? The enemies of the Lord will learn the hard way that there are none.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 21 ESV Text: Psalm 21 KJV Text: Psalms 21:1-13 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 21:      1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD;… The Lord is exalted because He listens to His people! What other gods listen and save those who call on them in faith? The enemies of the Lord will learn the hard way that there are none.

John the Baptist had a great job! He helped lead people to love and appreciate the Lord Jesus and the forgiveness of their sins. Pastors today have the same great job!

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BibleGateway: Luke 1:57-80 ESV Text: Luke 1:57-80 KJV Text: Luke 1:57-80 The section starts at about 6:25 and ends at about 8:59      57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she… John the Baptist had a great job! He helped lead people to love and appreciate the Lord Jesus and the forgiveness of their sins. Pastors today have the same great job!

Mary was waiting for the coming Savior and when the wait was over she believed it! No quiet time here, but instead a hymn of praise: “My soul magnifies the Lord!”

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BibleGateway: Luke 1:26-56 ESV Text: Luke 1:26-56 KJV Text: Luke 1:26-56 The section starts at about 3:10 and ends at about 6:32      26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God… Mary was waiting for the coming Savior and when the wait was over she believed it! No quiet time here, but instead a hymn of praise: “My soul magnifies the Lord!”

Zechariah was waiting for the coming Savior, but when the wait was over he couldn’t believe it! A little quiet time would remind him the Lord’s Word is always true.

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BibleGateway: Luke 1:1-25 ESV Text: Luke 1:1-25 KJV Text: Luke 1:1-25 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:19      1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order… Zechariah was waiting for the coming Savior, but when the wait was over he couldn’t believe it! A little quiet time would remind him the Lord’s Word is always true.

When it appeared Esau would receive Jacob’s blessing (Ge 25:23) Rebekah took matters into her own hands. Will we ever learn to let God take care of His promises?

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BibleGateway: Genesis 27:1-45 ESV Text: Genesis 27:1-45 KJV Text: Genesis 27:1-45 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 6:31      1 And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his… When it appeared Esau would receive Jacob’s blessing (Ge 25:23) Rebekah took matters into her own hands. Will we ever learn to let God take care of His promises?

Both Rebekah and Isaac realized that their marriage was from the Lord. Would that all married couples recognize that! (cf. Mt 19:6).

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BibleGateway: Genesis 24:28-67 ESV Text: Genesis 24:28-67 KJV Text: Genesis 24:28-67 The section starts at about 4:3 and ends at about 9:53 28 And the damsel ran, and told them of her mother’s house these… Both Rebekah and Isaac realized that their marriage was from the Lord. Would that all married couples recognize that! (cf. Mt 19:6).

Teaching sound doctrine includes teaching how to live in a way that glorifies the salvation that has appeared to all people in Christ.

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BibleGateway: Titus 2:1-15 ESV Text: Titus 2:1-15 KJV Text: Titus 2:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:57      1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the… Teaching sound doctrine includes teaching how to live in a way that glorifies the salvation that has appeared to all people in Christ.

The hope of eternal life is revealed in God’s Son Jesus Christ. Titus was left in Crete to protect that hope by rebuking with sound doctrine those who opposed it.

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BibleGateway: Titus 1:1-16 ESV Text: Titus 1:1-16 KJV Text: Titus 1:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:22      1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according… The hope of eternal life is revealed in God’s Son Jesus Christ. Titus was left in Crete to protect that hope by rebuking with sound doctrine those who opposed it.