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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

When Mordecai refuses to pay homage to Haman, Haman furiously convinces the king to decree the destruction of the Jews.

BibleGateway: Esther 3 ESV Text: Esther 3 Esther 3 (Listen) Haman Plots Against the Jews 3:1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the Agagite, the son of Hammedatha, and advanced him and set his throne above all the officials who were with him. 2 And all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate bowed… When Mordecai refuses to pay homage to Haman, Haman furiously convinces the king to decree the destruction of the Jews.

Though Korah has led a rebellion of the Levites, the Lord reaffirms His calling of the Levites, outlining their responsibilities.

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BibleGateway: Numbers 18 ESV Text: Numbers 18 Numbers 18 (Listen) Duties of Priests and Levites 18:1 So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house with you shall bear iniquity connected… Though Korah has led a rebellion of the Levites, the Lord reaffirms His calling of the Levites, outlining their responsibilities.

By a miracle the Lord distinguishes Aaron from among the leaders of the twelve tribes, placing His seal of approval on the Levitical priesthood.

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BibleGateway: Numbers 17 ESV Text: Numbers 17 Numbers 17 (Listen) Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1 1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the people of Israel, and get from them staffs, one for each fathers’… By a miracle the Lord distinguishes Aaron from among the leaders of the twelve tribes, placing His seal of approval on the Levitical priesthood.

The Lord provides laws regarding sacrifice, unintentional sin, punishment for breaking the Sabbath, and tassels on garments.

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BibleGateway: Numbers 15 ESV Text: Numbers 15 Numbers 15 (Listen) Laws About Sacrifices 15:1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land… The Lord provides laws regarding sacrifice, unintentional sin, punishment for breaking the Sabbath, and tassels on garments.

The people grumble against Moses and Aaron. Joshua and Caleb urge the people to trust in the Lord and to take the land, but the people refuse. Moses appeals to God for mercy. The Lord declares that the Israelites will wander forty years in the wilderness and that those who are twenty years old and older will never enter the Land of Promise. Without the blessing of the Lord, the people attempt to enter the land and are defeated by the Amalekites and the Canaanites.

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BibleGateway: Numbers 14 ESV Text: Numbers 14 Numbers 14 (Listen) The People Rebel 14:1 Then all the congregation raised a loud cry, and the people wept that night. 2 And all the people of Israel grumbled against… The people grumble against Moses and Aaron. Joshua and Caleb urge the people to trust in the Lord and to take the land, but the people refuse. Moses appeals to God for mercy. The Lord declares that the Israelites will wander forty years in the wilderness and that those who are twenty years old and older will never enter the Land of Promise. Without the blessing of the Lord, the people attempt to enter the land and are defeated by the Amalekites and the Canaanites.

Moses sends twelve men to spy out the land of Canaan. Most of the spies bring a bad report to the people, causing fear among the people.

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BibleGateway: Numbers 13 ESV Text: Numbers 13 Numbers 13 (Listen) Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the… Moses sends twelve men to spy out the land of Canaan. Most of the spies bring a bad report to the people, causing fear among the people.

Facing violence and betrayal, David turns to the Lord in prayer, confidently entrusting his life and his safety to the Lord. We, too, rely on the mercy of the Lord in the face of danger.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 55 ESV Text: Psalm 55 Psalm 55 (Listen) Cast Your Burden on the Lord To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil1 of David. 55:1   Give ear to my prayer, O God,    and hide not… Facing violence and betrayal, David turns to the Lord in prayer, confidently entrusting his life and his safety to the Lord. We, too, rely on the mercy of the Lord in the face of danger.

David laments betrayal, while expressing thanksgiving and confidence in the deliverance of the Lord. God is our helper and our deliverer in every trouble.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 54 ESV Text: Psalm 54 Psalm 54 (Listen) The Lord Upholds My Life To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil1 of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, “Is not David… David laments betrayal, while expressing thanksgiving and confidence in the deliverance of the Lord. God is our helper and our deliverer in every trouble.

We live among the wicked in this world. All of us are foolish and corrupt by nature. Those who trust in Jesus, however, receive forgiveness, new life, and salvation.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 53 ESV Text: Psalm 53 Psalm 53 (Listen) There Is None Who Does Good To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil1 of David. 53:1   The fool says in his heart, “There is no… We live among the wicked in this world. All of us are foolish and corrupt by nature. Those who trust in Jesus, however, receive forgiveness, new life, and salvation.