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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 of Israel anoint David as their king. The Lord gives David victory over the Philistines.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 5 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 5 2 Samuel 5 (Listen) David Anointed King of Israel 5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. 2 In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought… The people of Israel anoint David as their king. The Lord gives David victory over the Philistines.

David may have written this prayer while King Saul was trying to kill him. When any physical or spiritual enemy terrifies us, we may join David in praying this beautiful prayer to the Lord.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 17 ESV Text: Psalm 17 Psalm 17 (Listen) In the Shadow of Your Wings A Prayer of David. 17:1   Hear a just cause, O LORD; attend to my cry!    Give ear to my prayer from… David may have written this prayer while King Saul was trying to kill him. When any physical or spiritual enemy terrifies us, we may join David in praying this beautiful prayer to the Lord.

Only a righteous man may stand in the presence of the Lord. We will stand in the presence of the Lord by the righteousness of Christ, which the Lord has imputed to us.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 15 ESV Text: Psalm 15 Psalm 15 (Listen) Who Shall Dwell on Your Holy Hill? A Psalm of David. 15:1   O LORD, who shall sojourn in your tent?    Who shall dwell on your holy hill?… Only a righteous man may stand in the presence of the Lord. We will stand in the presence of the Lord by the righteousness of Christ, which the Lord has imputed to us.

The same Lord Who pronounces judgment against all wickedness also accomplishes salvation for His people. The Lord promises new heavens and a new earth for His faithful people.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 65 ESV Text: Isaiah 65 Isaiah 65 (Listen) Judgment and Salvation 65:1   I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me;    I was ready to be found by those who… The same Lord Who pronounces judgment against all wickedness also accomplishes salvation for His people. The Lord promises new heavens and a new earth for His faithful people.

The Jewish leaders bring Jesus before Pilate. Judas realizes his guilt and hangs himself in despair. Pilate finds no guilt in Jesus, but the crowd chooses to release Barabbas and to crucify Jesus. Pilate delivers Jesus to be crucified. Roman soldiers mock Jesus before leading Him away and crucifying Him between two criminals. Jesus dies. Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus. Pilate gives the chief priests and the Pharisees a guard of soldiers, and the chief priests and the Pharisees secure the tomb of Jesus.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 27 ESV Text: Matthew 27 Matthew 27 (Listen) Jesus Delivered to Pilate 27:1 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to… The Jewish leaders bring Jesus before Pilate. Judas realizes his guilt and hangs himself in despair. Pilate finds no guilt in Jesus, but the crowd chooses to release Barabbas and to crucify Jesus. Pilate delivers Jesus to be crucified. Roman soldiers mock Jesus before leading Him away and crucifying Him between two criminals. Jesus dies. Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus. Pilate gives the chief priests and the Pharisees a guard of soldiers, and the chief priests and the Pharisees secure the tomb of Jesus.

Jesus predicts His death. The chief priests and the elders plot to kill Jesus. A woman anoints Jesus at Bethany. Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. While celebrating the Passover with His disciples, Jesus predicts that one of them will betray Him. During the celebration, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper. Jesus foretells the denial of Peter. Jesus prays in Gethsemane. Jesus is betrayed and arrested. Jesus is brought before Caiaphas the high priest and the council of the scribes and the elders. Peter denies Jesus.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 26 ESV Text: Matthew 26 Matthew 26 (Listen) The Plot to Kill Jesus 26:1 When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover… Jesus predicts His death. The chief priests and the elders plot to kill Jesus. A woman anoints Jesus at Bethany. Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. While celebrating the Passover with His disciples, Jesus predicts that one of them will betray Him. During the celebration, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper. Jesus foretells the denial of Peter. Jesus prays in Gethsemane. Jesus is betrayed and arrested. Jesus is brought before Caiaphas the high priest and the council of the scribes and the elders. Peter denies Jesus.

Pilate has Jesus flogged. The Roman soldiers mock Jesus. Pilate delivers Jesus to be crucified. Roman soldiers lead Jesus away and crucify Him between two criminals. The soldiers divide Jesus’ garments among them. Jesus dies. When a soldier pierces Jesus’ side with a spear, blood and water flow from the wound. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus bury Jesus.

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BibleGateway: John 19 ESV Text: John 19 John 19 (Listen) Jesus Delivered to Be Crucified 19:1 Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged him. 2 And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on… Pilate has Jesus flogged. The Roman soldiers mock Jesus. Pilate delivers Jesus to be crucified. Roman soldiers lead Jesus away and crucify Him between two criminals. The soldiers divide Jesus’ garments among them. Jesus dies. When a soldier pierces Jesus’ side with a spear, blood and water flow from the wound. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus bury Jesus.

Craftsmen weave priestly garments from blue and purple and scarlet yarn for Aaron. They craft the ephod, the breastpiece, the robe of the ephod, the linen coats, and the plate of the holy crown. The tabernacle is finished.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 39 ESV Text: Exodus 39 Exodus 39 (Listen) Making the Priestly Garments 39:1 From the blue and purple and scarlet yarns they made finely woven garments,1 for ministering in the Holy Place. They made… Craftsmen weave priestly garments from blue and purple and scarlet yarn for Aaron. They craft the ephod, the breastpiece, the robe of the ephod, the linen coats, and the plate of the holy crown. The tabernacle is finished.

The Jewish leaders bring Jesus before Pilate. Pilate finds no guilt in Jesus and sends Him to Herod. Herod returns Jesus to Pilate. Pilate delivers Jesus to be crucified. Roman soldiers lead Jesus away and crucify Him between two criminals. Jesus dies. Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus.

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BibleGateway: Luke 23 ESV Text: Luke 23 Luke 23 (Listen) Jesus Before Pilate 23:1 Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We found this… The Jewish leaders bring Jesus before Pilate. Pilate finds no guilt in Jesus and sends Him to Herod. Herod returns Jesus to Pilate. Pilate delivers Jesus to be crucified. Roman soldiers lead Jesus away and crucify Him between two criminals. Jesus dies. Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus.