Bread of Life - - A Daily Devotion from The Lutheran Spokesman.

“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,…

Finally Paul sets sail in what turns out to be a perilous voyage. As the storm rages on, Paul shows himself to be a calming force, speaking to his fellow shipmates of God’s promise to spare all their lives. What comfort we bring when we share the promises of God!

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June 27, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 27:1-26 ESV Text: Acts 27:1-26 KJV Text: Acts 27:1-26 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:26 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy,…

When Paul again testifies to God’s grace, Festus accuses Paul of being out of his mind. But Paul explains that what he has said is a matter of verifiable record. Regardless, if one is said to be out of his mind, let it be said he’s out of his mind for Christ.

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June 25, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 26:19-32 ESV Text: Acts 26:19-32 KJV Text: Acts 26:19-32 The section starts at about 2:36 and ends at about 4:31 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly…

Paul explains his Christ-given mission to both the Jews and the Gentiles: “So that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”

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June 24, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 26:1-18 ESV Text: Acts 26:1-18 KJV Text: Acts 26:1-18 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:45 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for…

In discussing Paul’s case with King Agrippa, Festus admits that he is clueless as to what charge can be brought against Paul. Let it always be said of God’s people that when they suffer, it is for doing good.

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June 23, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 25:13-27 ESV Text: Acts 25:13-27 KJV Text: Acts 25:13-27 The section starts at about 1:38 and ends at about 4:1 13 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea…

Knowing he wouldn’t get a fair trial in Jerusalem, Paul appeals his case to Caesar. God had told Paul that he would take the Gospel to Rome. Off to Rome he will go for still more opportunities to bring Christ to lost sinners.

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June 22, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 25:1-12 ESV Text: Acts 25:1-12 KJV Text: Acts 25:1-12 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:47 1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days…

While some may consider having to stand trial before a powerful man like Felix to be a setback, Paul sees it as an opportunity to proclaim Christ. Help us, Lord, to see even difficult situations as opportunities to serve our dear Savior.

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June 21, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 24:1-27 ESV Text: Acts 24:1-27 KJV Text: Acts 24:1-27 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:47 1 And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders,…

The Lord works through a nephew and a Roman commander to safeguard Paul’s life. The Lord works in countless ways to protect His children. May we have eyes to see His protecting love!

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June 20, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 23:12-35 ESV Text: Acts 23:12-35 KJV Text: Acts 23:12-35 The section starts at about 1:43 and ends at about 5:8 12 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and…

Paul’s trial before the Sanhedrin ends in a verbal fight between the Pharisees (the legalists) and the Saduccees (the liberals). More importantly, the Lord calls Paul to take courage, as He intends for the apostle to take the Gospel to Rome!

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June 18, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 22:22-23:11 ESV Text: Acts 22:22-23:11 KJV Text: Acts 22:22-30 The section starts at about 2:53 and ends at about 4:22 22 And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up…

Paul stands before the crowd, giving testimony to the grace and power of Christ to save a wretched sinner such as himself. Every Christian has his own story, but, when all is said and done, all of our stories are testimonies to the love of a forgiving Savior.

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June 17, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 21:37-22:21 ESV Text: Acts 21:37-22:21 KJV Text: Acts 21:37-40 The section starts at about 5:8 and ends at about 5:54 37 And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he…

Once again Paul is viciously attacked by the haters of Christ. Hadn’t Jesus said that His followers would be hated and persecuted by the world? May God give His people strength and joy to suffer for the One Who endured so much for us.

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June 16, 2022March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Acts 21:26-36 ESV Text: Acts 21:26-36 KJV Text: Acts 21:26-36 The section starts at about 3:30 and ends at about 5:15 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself…

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