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 Lord moves Cyrus, King of Persia, to send a remnant of Judean exiles back home to Judah.

BibleGateway: Ezra 1 ESV Text: Ezra 1 Ezra 1 (Listen) The Proclamation of Cyrus 1:1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout…

Our confidence is in the LORD, no matter how young or old we are.

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June 12, 2018

BibleGateway: Psalm 71:9-18 ESV Text: Psalm 71:9-18 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:52 and ends at about 2:7 9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when…

Solomon’s heart was not fully devoted to the LORD, but the LORD would still honor the promise He had made, in spite of the king’s unfaithfulness.

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June 11, 2018

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 11:9-13 ESV Text: 1 Kings 11:9-13 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:8 and ends at about 2:6 9 And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned…

We don’t use Christ’s forgiveness as an excuse to sin. Would that be any way to thank Him?

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June 9, 2018

BibleGateway: Galatians 5:13-18 ESV Text: Galatians 5:13-18 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:17 and ends at about 2:15 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an…

If you think you are the greatest, it’s a sure sign that you are not!

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June 8, 2018

BibleGateway: Luke 9:46-48 ESV Text: Luke 9:46-48 KJV Text: The section starts at about 6:2 and ends at about 6:31 46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 47…

Even as troubles beset us daily, so also we have a Savior who daily shoulders those burdens for us.

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June 7, 2018

BibleGateway: Psalm 68:19-20 ESV Text: Psalm 68:19-20 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:19 and ends at about 2:39 19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of…

When Solomon completed the temple (as God had promised he would), he prayed for God’s ever-present mercy and forgiveness.

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June 6, 2018

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 8:20-30 ESV Text: 1 Kings 8:20-30 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:59 and ends at about 5:14 20 And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I…

When the tabernacle and its furnishings were finished, the LORD made His presence known and demonstrated that He would lead His people.

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June 5, 2018

BibleGateway: Exodus 40:34-38 ESV Text: Exodus 40:34-38 KJV Text: The section starts at about 3:50 and ends at about 4:38 34 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the…

We do not gain peace with God by human effort such as observing commandments, customs, or traditions, but through faith—just like Abraham.

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June 4, 2018

BibleGateway: Galatians 3:1-11 ESV Text: Galatians 3:1-11 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:32 1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth,…

Jairus and the bleeding woman both found that those who depend on Christ are not left disappointed.

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June 2, 2018

BibleGateway: Luke 8:40-56 ESV Text: Luke 8:40-56 KJV Text: The section starts at about 5:45 and ends at about 7:57 40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received…

Babylon would conquer Judah, but the victory would not last. God would rescue and restore His people.

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June 1, 2018

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 51:42-50 ESV Text: Jeremiah 51:42-50 KJV Text: The section starts at about 6:53 and ends at about 8:29 42 The sea is come up upon Babylon: she is covered with the multitude of…

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