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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 inspired author lists the officials of Solomon. In blessing Solomon with wealth, wisdom, and success, the Lord provides a golden age in the history of Israel.

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 4 ESV Text: 1 Kings 4 1 Kings 4 (Listen) Solomon’s Officials 4:1 King Solomon was king over all Israel, 2 and these were his high officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest; 3 Elihoreph and Ahijah the sons of Shisha were secretaries; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 4 Benaiah the son… The inspired author lists the officials of Solomon. In blessing Solomon with wealth, wisdom, and success, the Lord provides a golden age in the history of Israel.

The blood on the door marked God’s covenant (promise) to save the people. Jesus’ blood-stained cross also reminds us of His promise to save us.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 12:21-30 ESV Text: Exodus 12:21-30 KJV Text: The section starts at about 3:20 and ends at about 5:18      21 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw… The blood on the door marked God’s covenant (promise) to save the people. Jesus’ blood-stained cross also reminds us of His promise to save us.

If you had the world’s greatest talents or abilities, but did not use them in acts of loving service, what good would they be? Lord, help us to love.

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BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 0:41      1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and… If you had the world’s greatest talents or abilities, but did not use them in acts of loving service, what good would they be? Lord, help us to love.

There are times when the best thing to do is nothing. In this situation, the Corinthians were urged to remain in whatever place in life the Lord had given them.

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BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 7:12-24 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 7:12-24 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:19 and ends at about 2:59 12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother… There are times when the best thing to do is nothing. In this situation, the Corinthians were urged to remain in whatever place in life the Lord had given them.

Paul begins Scripture’s great chapter on marriage by warning couples against selfishness. Spouses are not their own, but they belong to their partners until death.

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BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 7:1-11 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-11 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:28      1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good… Paul begins Scripture’s great chapter on marriage by warning couples against selfishness. Spouses are not their own, but they belong to their partners until death.