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

Paul stands on trial before Felix. Felix declines to pass judgment, but keeps Paul in prison.

BibleGateway: Acts 24 ESV Text: Acts 24 Acts 24 (Listen) Paul Before Felix at Caesarea 24:1 And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul. 2 And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: “Since…

God showers His dear children with blessings.

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March 17, 2017

BibleGateway: Genesis 22:15-19 ESV Text: Genesis 22:15-19 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:25 and ends at about 3:14 15 And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second…

It is hard to look at the ram in the thicket without thinking of Jesus who became the sacrifice in place of us.

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March 16, 2017

BibleGateway: Genesis 22:6-14 ESV Text: Genesis 22:6-14 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:54 and ends at about 2:32 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac…

This may seem a surprising way for God to strengthen Abraham’s faith, but that was at the heart of what God was doing.

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March 15, 2017

BibleGateway: Genesis 22:1-5 ESV Text: Genesis 22:1-5 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:3 1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and…

Our difficult times last only a little while and then they are replaced with joy—finally with joy everlasting!

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March 14, 2017

BibleGateway: John 16:17-33 ESV Text: John 16:17-33 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:53 and ends at about 4:34 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith…

After His ascension, Jesus would not see His disciples face to face, but the Spirit would guide them by the word of Christ.

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March 13, 2017

BibleGateway: John 16:5-16 ESV Text: John 16:5-16 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:30 and ends at about 2:0 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of…

We see so many go astray and fall from the faith. Jesus earnestly preaches to you and sends the Spirit to keep you strong.

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March 11, 2017

BibleGateway: John 16:1-4 ESV Text: John 16:1-4 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 0:39 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2…

It comes as no surprise that Jesus’ followers are persecuted by the world, but they are also supported by the Holy Spirit Himself.

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March 10, 2017

BibleGateway: John 15:18-27 ESV Text: John 15:18-27 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:10 and ends at about 3:43 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated…

The highest expression of love is to lay down your life for another. This Jesus did for you. Now you can bear fruit that will last.

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March 9, 2017

BibleGateway: John 15:9-17 ESV Text: John 15:9-17 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:2 and ends at about 2:17 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in…

Without Jesus, we are nothing but branches for the fire. So don’t drop off the vine, but remain in His word.

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March 8, 2017

BibleGateway: John 15:1-8 ESV Text: John 15:1-8 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:11 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch…

Since He has brought us to Himself, we give thanks and pray that we grow in knowledge and faith.

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March 7, 2017

BibleGateway: Ephesians 1:15-23 ESV Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:46 and ends at about 3:2 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and…

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