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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.

Again we see that our God is the Lord of Hosts (that is, Lord of Armies), for again He causes Ahab to win a victory over Ben-Hadad, even though Ahab’s advisors didn’t believe it could be done with such a small fighting force.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 20:23-30 ESV Text: 1 Kings 20:23-30 KJV Text: 1Kings 20:23-30 The section starts at about 3:34 and ends at about 5:13 23 And the servants of the king of Syria said unto… Again we see that our God is the Lord of Hosts (that is, Lord of Armies), for again He causes Ahab to win a victory over Ben-Hadad, even though Ahab’s advisors didn’t believe it could be done with such a small fighting force.

God showed He was in control of the armies of nations and used Ahab’s victory over Ben-Hadad to show that He was the true God, the Lord. Your God too is the Lord!

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 20:1-22 ESV Text: 1 Kings 20:1-22 KJV Text: 1Kings 20:1-22 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:43      1 And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his host… God showed He was in control of the armies of nations and used Ahab’s victory over Ben-Hadad to show that He was the true God, the Lord. Your God too is the Lord!

It’s very sad that Israel would come to an end because of her sins, but we can also be glad that God hates evil and does not let it prevail in the end. Can you spot the Lord’s merciful invitation to Israel in these verses too?

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BibleGateway: Amos 5:1-15 ESV Text: Amos 5:1-15 KJV Text: Amos 5:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:18      1 Hear ye this word which I take up against you, even a… It’s very sad that Israel would come to an end because of her sins, but we can also be glad that God hates evil and does not let it prevail in the end. Can you spot the Lord’s merciful invitation to Israel in these verses too?

At first this might sound like a picture of the birth of Jesus, but Christ had already come. The woman symbolizes believers throughout the world (cf. Isaiah 54:5-6) and the faithful who come after them will be kept safe from Satan.

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BibleGateway: Revelation 12:1-6 ESV Text: Revelation 12:1-6 KJV Text: Revelation 12:1-6 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:3      1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with… At first this might sound like a picture of the birth of Jesus, but Christ had already come. The woman symbolizes believers throughout the world (cf. Isaiah 54:5-6) and the faithful who come after them will be kept safe from Satan.

Elijah had been despairing, but God still very much had the upper hand over His enemies! Not only were there a number of believers left, but another prophet would follow Elijah to keep on preaching the Word.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 19:19-21 ESV Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21 KJV Text: 1Kings 19:19-21 The section starts at about 3:17 and ends at about 4:7      19 So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of… Elijah had been despairing, but God still very much had the upper hand over His enemies! Not only were there a number of believers left, but another prophet would follow Elijah to keep on preaching the Word.

There are times when the Lord sends us hardship to correct us and make us see the folly of our sins more clearly. Sadly, Israel ignored His chastisement. When our sins get us into trouble, let’s turn to the Lord.

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BibleGateway: Amos 4:4-13 ESV Text: Amos 4:4-13 KJV Text: Amos 4:4-13 The section starts at about 0:30 and ends at about 2:38 4 Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your… There are times when the Lord sends us hardship to correct us and make us see the folly of our sins more clearly. Sadly, Israel ignored His chastisement. When our sins get us into trouble, let’s turn to the Lord.

What a merciful God we have! Elijah was ready to give up, but God did not give up comforting him and convincing him that he was not alone. We have a Savior, Jesus Christ, who does the same.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 19:1-18 ESV Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18 KJV Text: 1Kings 19:1-18 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:26      1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and… What a merciful God we have! Elijah was ready to give up, but God did not give up comforting him and convincing him that he was not alone. We have a Savior, Jesus Christ, who does the same.

The Lord’s enemies and the enemies of His Christ are strong, but they will not prevail. Christ will reign forever and ever! Hallelujah!

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BibleGateway: Revelation 11:14-19 ESV Text: Revelation 11:14-19 KJV Text: Revelation 11:14-19 The section starts at about 2:11 and ends at about 3:21      14 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.… The Lord’s enemies and the enemies of His Christ are strong, but they will not prevail. Christ will reign forever and ever! Hallelujah!

“The Word they still shall let remain . . .” Although heresy would make strong attacks against Christianity, there would be those who would proclaim the Gospel faithfully in the midst of it.

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BibleGateway: Revelation 11:1-13 ESV Text: Revelation 11:1-13 KJV Text: Revelation 11:1-13 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:20      1 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and… “The Word they still shall let remain . . .” Although heresy would make strong attacks against Christianity, there would be those who would proclaim the Gospel faithfully in the midst of it.

Obadiah worked for wicked King Ahab, but secretly helped the Lord’s prophets. How does God still use well-positioned workers to carry out His will and help His people?

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 18:1-15 ESV Text: 1 Kings 18:1-15 KJV Text: 1Kings 18:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:21      1 And it came to pass after many days, that the… Obadiah worked for wicked King Ahab, but secretly helped the Lord’s prophets. How does God still use well-positioned workers to carry out His will and help His people?