Bread of Life - - A Daily Devotion from The Lutheran Spokesman.

“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 Judeans confess their sin and receive mercy from the Lord.

BibleGateway: Nehemiah 9 ESV Text: Nehemiah 9 Nehemiah 9 (Listen) The People of Israel Confess Their Sin 9:1 Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the people of Israel were assembled with fasting and in sackcloth, and with earth on their heads. 2 And the Israelites1 separated themselves from all foreigners and stood and confessed their…

Here is a church that had become spiritually dead. They went through the motions, but did not give real evidence of their faith in their lives. They needed to wake up and be alert to the gospel again.

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September 28, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Revelation 3:1-6 ESV Text: Revelation 3:1-6 KJV Text: Revelation 3:1-6 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:9 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things…

It’s striking that in these chapters of warning and judgment against Israel the gospel is still woven throughout. Here it’s in verses 4, 5, and 14. Always God provides promises capable of bringing back the erring and encouraging the faithful.

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September 26, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Hosea 13:1-16 ESV Text: Hosea 13:1-16 KJV Text: Hosea 13:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:34 1 When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he…

Jacob once wrestled for God’s blessings, but his descendants had lost the desire to cling to the Lord. Yet God still invited them to hold onto Him and put their hope in Him.

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September 25, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Hosea 11:12-12:14 ESV Text: Hosea 11:12-12:14 KJV Text: Hosea 11:12-12 The section starts at about 1:39 and ends at about 1:55 12 Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with…

Here we see God’s beautiful and loving heart, a heart that does not want any soul to be lost. It’s a window into the heart of Jesus too. “How can I give you up?” Christ says to you. Think of that.

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September 24, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Hosea 11:1-11 ESV Text: Hosea 11:1-11 KJV Text: Hosea 11:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:48 1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my…

The church needed to separate itself from the false prophetess Jezebel, for those who followed her would come under certain and severe judgment. Repent and believe, for the believers will rule with Christ!

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September 23, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Revelation 2:18-29 ESV Text: Revelation 2:18-29 KJV Text: Revelation 2:18-29 The section starts at about 2:56 and ends at about 4:44 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things…

The church in Pergamum had held to the Lord but was tempted by sexual immorality. Jesus urged them to repentance and held the gospel before them: To those who conquer there awaits a heavenly feast.

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September 22, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Revelation 2:12-17 ESV Text: Revelation 2:12-17 KJV Text: Revelation 2:12-17 The section starts at about 1:49 and ends at about 3:3 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things…

The more success Israel had as a nation, the more they relied on themselves and turned from God. It is no different today. Many turn from God when times are good, thinking they don’t need Him.

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September 21, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Hosea 9:17-10:15 ESV Text: Hosea 9:17-10:15 KJV Text: Hosea 9:17-17 The section starts at about 2:39 and ends at about 2:53 17 My God will cast them away, because they did not hearken unto…

A sad end would come to the northern kingdom of Israel. This is what sin does. It destroys and ruins everything. Look to your Savior for safety and healing from sin; and turn away from evil!

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September 19, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Hosea 9:1-16 ESV Text: Hosea 9:1-16 KJV Text: Hosea 9:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:48 1 Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for thou hast…

The nation of Israel would be scattered on account of its idolatry. The Lord was willing to receive them back to Himself, but they continually ignored His calls and worshiped silver and gold.

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September 18, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Hosea 8:1-14 ESV Text: Hosea 8:1-14 KJV Text: Hosea 8:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:9 1 Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle…

Suffering, affliction, and poverty— these things are only for a time. Keep your eyes focused on the end where there is salvation, glory, and life forever with Jesus.

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September 17, 2020March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Revelation 2:8-11 ESV Text: Revelation 2:8-11 KJV Text: Revelation 2:8-11 The section starts at about 1:3 and ends at about 1:56 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things…

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