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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 Judgment Day comes, those who have died in the Lord will never be tormented by any punishment or trials, but they will find rest for their souls forever.

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BibleGateway: Revelation 14:6-13 ESV Text: Revelation 14:6-13 KJV Text: Revelation 14:6-13 The section starts at about 0:52 and ends at about 2:35      6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having… When Judgment Day comes, those who have died in the Lord will never be tormented by any punishment or trials, but they will find rest for their souls forever.

After pictures of troubles comes a glorious vision of triumph! The believers, blameless and cleansed through Christ, will join Him in glory singing praises that only Spirit-filled hearts can sing! (144,000 symbolizes the total number saved.)

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BibleGateway: Revelation 14:1-5 ESV Text: Revelation 14:1-5 KJV Text: Revelation 14:1-5 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:1      1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion,… After pictures of troubles comes a glorious vision of triumph! The believers, blameless and cleansed through Christ, will join Him in glory singing praises that only Spirit-filled hearts can sing! (144,000 symbolizes the total number saved.)

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.