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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 provides cities for the Levites and cities of refuge for individuals who are accused of accidental killing.

BibleGateway: Numbers 35 ESV Text: Numbers 35 Numbers 35 (Listen) Cities for the Levites 35:1 The LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying, 2 “Command the people of Israel to give to the Levites some of the inheritance of their possession as cities for them to dwell in. And… The Lord provides cities for the Levites and cities of refuge for individuals who are accused of accidental killing.

Peter explains to the believers in Jerusalem that the Lord intends to call also Gentiles to faith through the Gospel. Barnabas and Saul teach the believers in Antioch for a year.

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BibleGateway: Acts 11 ESV Text: Acts 11 Acts 11 (Listen) Peter Reports to the Church 11:1 Now the apostles and the brothers1 who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of… Peter explains to the believers in Jerusalem that the Lord intends to call also Gentiles to faith through the Gospel. Barnabas and Saul teach the believers in Antioch for a year.

The house of David grows stronger and the house of Saul grows weaker. Abner abandons Ishbosheth and joins David. Joab kills Abner. David mourns.

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BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 3 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 3 2 Samuel 3 (Listen) Abner Joins David 3:1 There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David grew stronger… The house of David grows stronger and the house of Saul grows weaker. Abner abandons Ishbosheth and joins David. Joab kills Abner. David mourns.

The men of Judah anoint David king over Judah. Abner appoints Ishbosheth king over Israel. At Gibeon a battle breaks out between the servants of David and the servants of Ishbosheth.

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BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 2 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 2 2 Samuel 2 (Listen) David Anointed King of Judah 2:1 After this David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of… The men of Judah anoint David king over Judah. Abner appoints Ishbosheth king over Israel. At Gibeon a battle breaks out between the servants of David and the servants of Ishbosheth.

Paul travels to Macedonia and to Greece. While Paul speaks at length, Eutychus falls asleep, falls from the third-floor window, dies, and is raised to life. Paul encourages the elders in Ephesus.

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BibleGateway: Acts 20 ESV Text: Acts 20 Acts 20 (Listen) Paul in Macedonia and Greece 20:1 After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia.… Paul travels to Macedonia and to Greece. While Paul speaks at length, Eutychus falls asleep, falls from the third-floor window, dies, and is raised to life. Paul encourages the elders in Ephesus.

Paul teaches in Ephesus. The sons of Sceva attempt to exorcise an evil spirit. Believers who formerly practiced magic burn their books of witchcraft. Demetrius and the craftsmen oppose the preaching of Paul and incite a riot.

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BibleGateway: Acts 19 ESV Text: Acts 19 Acts 19 (Listen) Paul in Ephesus 19:1 And it happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland1 country and came to Ephesus. There he found… Paul teaches in Ephesus. The sons of Sceva attempt to exorcise an evil spirit. Believers who formerly practiced magic burn their books of witchcraft. Demetrius and the craftsmen oppose the preaching of Paul and incite a riot.

Paul meets Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth. The Jews oppose his teaching, but many of the Corinthians believe and are baptized. Paul spends a year and a half teaching them the Word of God. Priscilla and Aquila travel with Paul. Apollos begins proclaiming Christ at the synagogue in Ephesus. Priscilla and Aquila instruct Apollos.

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BibleGateway: Acts 18 ESV Text: Acts 18 Acts 18 (Listen) Paul in Corinth 18:1 After this Paul1 left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come… Paul meets Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth. The Jews oppose his teaching, but many of the Corinthians believe and are baptized. Paul spends a year and a half teaching them the Word of God. Priscilla and Aquila travel with Paul. Apollos begins proclaiming Christ at the synagogue in Ephesus. Priscilla and Aquila instruct Apollos.