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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.

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!

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.