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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 commands Moses to take vengeance on a group of Midianites who have seduced Israel to idolatry in the incident of Peor (Numbers 25). The Israelite army destroys and plunders the Midianites.

BibleGateway: Numbers 31 ESV Text: Numbers 31 Numbers 31 (Listen) Vengeance on Midian 31:1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Avenge the people of Israel on the Midianites. Afterward you shall be gathered to your people.” 3 So Moses spoke to the people, saying, “Arm men from among you for the war, that they may go against… The Lord commands Moses to take vengeance on a group of Midianites who have seduced Israel to idolatry in the incident of Peor (Numbers 25). The Israelite army destroys and plunders the Midianites.

Four hundred false prophets vs. one true prophet. Whose word do you think will be right? Remember that just because “everyone” says it that doesn’t make it true. Only God’s Word is always true.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 22:1-28 ESV Text: 1 Kings 22:1-28 KJV Text: 1Kings 22:1-28 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 4:43      1 And they continued three years without war between Syria and… Four hundred false prophets vs. one true prophet. Whose word do you think will be right? Remember that just because “everyone” says it that doesn’t make it true. Only God’s Word is always true.

“There was never anyone like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the eyes of the Lord . . .” Yet when he humbled himself before the Lord, the Lord held off on His immediate judgment. What mercy! You too will find that He is merciful.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 21:1-29 ESV Text: 1 Kings 21:1-29 KJV Text: 1Kings 21:1-29 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 5:16      1 And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth… “There was never anyone like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the eyes of the Lord . . .” Yet when he humbled himself before the Lord, the Lord held off on His immediate judgment. What mercy! You too will find that He is merciful.

After winning a second victory over Ben-Hadad, Ahab disobeyed the Lord by allowing Ben-Hadad to go free when he was supposed to die. God would now bring about Ahab’s death instead.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 20:31-43 ESV Text: 1 Kings 20:31-43 KJV Text: 1Kings 20:31-43 The section starts at about 5:6 and ends at about 7:45      31 And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have… After winning a second victory over Ben-Hadad, Ahab disobeyed the Lord by allowing Ben-Hadad to go free when he was supposed to die. God would now bring about Ahab’s death instead.

The popes of the Roman Church continue their influence as the appearance of the second beast shows. This church appears innocent (like a lamb) but in reality “enslaves” people throughout the world and denies the Gospel of Christ.

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BibleGateway: Revelation 13:11-18 ESV Text: Revelation 13:11-18 KJV Text: Revelation 13:11-18 The section starts at about 1:33 and ends at about 3:6      11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and… The popes of the Roman Church continue their influence as the appearance of the second beast shows. This church appears innocent (like a lamb) but in reality “enslaves” people throughout the world and denies the Gospel of Christ.

These visions are similar to those of Daniel (Daniel 7). The picture of the beast coming out of the sea fits what we know from history about the Roman Empire, including its wicked rulers and the Roman Church (with the papacy).

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BibleGateway: Revelation 13:1-10 ESV Text: Revelation 13:1-10 KJV Text: Revelation 13:1-10 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:42      1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a… These visions are similar to those of Daniel (Daniel 7). The picture of the beast coming out of the sea fits what we know from history about the Roman Empire, including its wicked rulers and the Roman Church (with the papacy).

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! Time and again we despise His blessings. Time and again He forgives us. Time and again He continues to provide for our needs. Amen! Praise the Lord!

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BibleGateway: Psalm 106 ESV Text: Psalm 106 KJV Text: Psalms 106:1-48 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 106:      1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy… Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! Time and again we despise His blessings. Time and again He forgives us. Time and again He continues to provide for our needs. Amen! Praise the Lord!

Satan is beside himself with anger at God’s victory over him, so he will terrorize God’s believing children to the very last. Yet they will escape and be saved.

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BibleGateway: Revelation 12:13-17 ESV Text: Revelation 12:13-17 KJV Text: Revelation 12:13-17 The section starts at about 1:54 and ends at about 2:48 13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth,… Satan is beside himself with anger at God’s victory over him, so he will terrorize God’s believing children to the very last. Yet they will escape and be saved.

Amos interceded for Israel when he saw visions of tragedy coming. The Lord relented, but eventually Israel would be measured to determine its straightness. It would be found to be crooked and judgment would come.

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BibleGateway: Amos 7:1-9 ESV Text: Amos 7:1-9 KJV Text: Amos 7:1-9 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:33      1 Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me; and, behold, he formed… Amos interceded for Israel when he saw visions of tragedy coming. The Lord relented, but eventually Israel would be measured to determine its straightness. It would be found to be crooked and judgment would come.

In spite of God’s warnings, the people of Israel carried on as though their sins were of no concern. We too need to guard against feeling too comfortable when we do wrong. When you sin, repent and look to Christ for forgiveness.

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BibleGateway: Amos 6:1-7 ESV Text: Amos 6:1-7 KJV Text: Amos 6:1-7 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:7      1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in… In spite of God’s warnings, the people of Israel carried on as though their sins were of no concern. We too need to guard against feeling too comfortable when we do wrong. When you sin, repent and look to Christ for forgiveness.

The Lord our God simply does not lose HIs battles! Satan our accuser and his host have been defeated. The death of the Lamb (Jesus) and the Word of God overcome any of his accusations against you! Rejoice, heaven and earth!

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BibleGateway: Revelation 12:7-12 ESV Text: Revelation 12:7-12 KJV Text: Revelation 12:7-12 The section starts at about 0:54 and ends at about 2:1 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against… The Lord our God simply does not lose HIs battles! Satan our accuser and his host have been defeated. The death of the Lamb (Jesus) and the Word of God overcome any of his accusations against you! Rejoice, heaven and earth!