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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 people will be tempted to serve false gods. We face the same temptation any time we feel the urge to prioritize anything or anyone above the Lord.

BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 13 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 13 Deuteronomy 13 (Listen) 13:1 “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, 2 and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not… The people will be tempted to serve false gods. We face the same temptation any time we feel the urge to prioritize anything or anyone above the Lord.

Joab urges David to stop mourning his enemy and to accept the victory. David returns to Jerusalem and forgives those who have rebelled against him with Absalom.

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BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 19 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 19 2 Samuel 19 (Listen) Joab Rebukes David 19:1 It was told Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.” 2 So the victory that day was… Joab urges David to stop mourning his enemy and to accept the victory. David returns to Jerusalem and forgives those who have rebelled against him with Absalom.

Ziba bears false witness against his master, Mephibosheth, in order to find favor with David. David bears the cursing of Shimei. Absalom comes to Jerusalem. Hushai pledges loyalty to Absalom in order to serve as a spy for David.

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BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 16 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 16 2 Samuel 16 (Listen) David and Ziba 16:1 When David had passed a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple… Ziba bears false witness against his master, Mephibosheth, in order to find favor with David. David bears the cursing of Shimei. Absalom comes to Jerusalem. Hushai pledges loyalty to Absalom in order to serve as a spy for David.

Amnon, a son of David, rapes Tamar, a daughter of David. Absalom later murders Amnon before fleeing into exile. The Lord is fulfilling His prediction to David, recorded in 2 Samuel 12:11.

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BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 13 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 13 2 Samuel 13 (Listen) Amnon and Tamar 13:1 Now Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son,… Amnon, a son of David, rapes Tamar, a daughter of David. Absalom later murders Amnon before fleeing into exile. The Lord is fulfilling His prediction to David, recorded in 2 Samuel 12:11.

Jesus tells the parable of the dishonest manager, teaches that the law must be upheld, denounces divorce, and tells of the rich man and Lazarus.

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BibleGateway: Luke 16 ESV Text: Luke 16 Luke 16 (Listen) The Parable of the Dishonest Manager 16:1 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought… Jesus tells the parable of the dishonest manager, teaches that the law must be upheld, denounces divorce, and tells of the rich man and Lazarus.

The Lord sends Nathan to rebuke David. David repents of his sin. As a result of the sin of David, the son of David and Bathsheba dies. The Lord blesses David and Bathsheba with the birth of their son, Solomon. David captures Rabbah and other Ammonite cities.

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BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 12 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 12 2 Samuel 12 (Listen) Nathan Rebukes David 12:1 And the LORD sent Nathan to David. He came to him and said to him, “There were two men… The Lord sends Nathan to rebuke David. David repents of his sin. As a result of the sin of David, the son of David and Bathsheba dies. The Lord blesses David and Bathsheba with the birth of their son, Solomon. David captures Rabbah and other Ammonite cities.

Sin spreads like cancer. Sloth gives way to lust. Lust gives way to adultery. Adultery gives way to deception and murder. David’s great fall into sin and shame is tragic especially in light of how gracious the Lord has been toward David. Truly we have much in common with David.

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BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 11 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 11 2 Samuel 11 (Listen) David and Bathsheba 11:1 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his… Sin spreads like cancer. Sloth gives way to lust. Lust gives way to adultery. Adultery gives way to deception and murder. David’s great fall into sin and shame is tragic especially in light of how gracious the Lord has been toward David. Truly we have much in common with David.