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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 Lord declares that Babylon will defeat Egypt, but that Egypt will survive. Similarly, the Lord will discipline, but not completely destroy, the Judeans.

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 46 ESV Text: Jeremiah 46 Jeremiah 46 (Listen) Judgment on Egypt 46:1 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations. 2 About Egypt. Concerning the army of Pharaoh Neco, king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates at Carchemish and which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated in the… The Lord declares that Babylon will defeat Egypt, but that Egypt will survive. Similarly, the Lord will discipline, but not completely destroy, the Judeans.

Enemies of Daniel manipulate King Darius into casting Daniel into a den of lions. The Lord delivers Daniel, and Darius praises the Lord.

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BibleGateway: Daniel 6 ESV Text: Daniel 6 Daniel 6 (Listen) Daniel and the Lions’ Den 6:1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom 120 satraps, to be throughout the whole kingdom; 2 and over them three… Enemies of Daniel manipulate King Darius into casting Daniel into a den of lions. The Lord delivers Daniel, and Darius praises the Lord.

King Belshazzar mocks the Lord by toasting to idols from the sacred vessels of the temple of the Lord. The Lord judges Belshazzar with miraculous handwriting on the wall. Belshazzar dies and Darius succeeds him.

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BibleGateway: Daniel 5 ESV Text: Daniel 5 Daniel 5 (Listen) The Handwriting on the Wall 5:1 King Belshazzar made a great feast for a thousand of his lords and drank wine in front of the thousand.… King Belshazzar mocks the Lord by toasting to idols from the sacred vessels of the temple of the Lord. The Lord judges Belshazzar with miraculous handwriting on the wall. Belshazzar dies and Darius succeeds him.

Nebuchadnezzar praises the Lord. Nebuchadnezzar has another dream, and Daniel interprets it. The Lord humbles Nebuchadnezzar.

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BibleGateway: Daniel 4 ESV Text: Daniel 4 Daniel 4 (Listen) Nebuchadnezzar Praises God 4:1 1 King Nebuchadnezzar to all peoples, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you! 2 It has… Nebuchadnezzar praises the Lord. Nebuchadnezzar has another dream, and Daniel interprets it. The Lord humbles Nebuchadnezzar.

Nebuchadnezzar creates an idol of gold and commands all the people to worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego choose the fiery furnace over false worship. The Lord delivers the three men from harm, and they receive a promotion.

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BibleGateway: Daniel 3 ESV Text: Daniel 3 Daniel 3 (Listen) Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image 3:1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits1 and its breadth six cubits. He set it up on… Nebuchadnezzar creates an idol of gold and commands all the people to worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego choose the fiery furnace over false worship. The Lord delivers the three men from harm, and they receive a promotion.

The wise men of Babylon are unable to interpret the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, but the Lord enables Daniel to interpret the dream. Daniel receives a major promotion.

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BibleGateway: Daniel 2 ESV Text: Daniel 2 Daniel 2 (Listen) Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream 2:1 In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his spirit was troubled, and his sleep left him. 2 Then the… The wise men of Babylon are unable to interpret the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, but the Lord enables Daniel to interpret the dream. Daniel receives a major promotion.

Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, attacks Jerusalem and brings some of the Israelites, including Daniel, to Babylon. Daniel and his companions refuse to eat the food of the king.

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BibleGateway: Daniel 1 ESV Text: Daniel 1 Daniel 1 (Listen) Daniel Taken to Babylon 1:1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged… Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, attacks Jerusalem and brings some of the Israelites, including Daniel, to Babylon. Daniel and his companions refuse to eat the food of the king.

Ahab listens to the false prophecy of false prophets, but Micaiah, a true prophet of the Lord, prophesies against Ahab. Ahab dies in battle. Jehoshaphat reigns over Judah, and Ahaziah reigns over Israel.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 22 ESV Text: 1 Kings 22 1 Kings 22 (Listen) Ahab and the False Prophets 22:1 For three years Syria and Israel continued without war. 2 But in the third year Jehoshaphat the king… Ahab listens to the false prophecy of false prophets, but Micaiah, a true prophet of the Lord, prophesies against Ahab. Ahab dies in battle. Jehoshaphat reigns over Judah, and Ahaziah reigns over Israel.

Often one sin leads to another, like so many dominoes in a line. The coveting of a vineyard gives way to false witness, murder, and theft. The Lord condemns the sins of Ahab, and Ahab repents.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 21 ESV Text: 1 Kings 21 1 Kings 21 (Listen) Naboth’s Vineyard 21:1 Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard in Jezreel, beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2 And after this… Often one sin leads to another, like so many dominoes in a line. The coveting of a vineyard gives way to false witness, murder, and theft. The Lord condemns the sins of Ahab, and Ahab repents.

Ben-hadad, king of Syria, attacks Samaria. Ahab defeats him twice. The Lord condemns the decision of Ahab to release Ben-hadad.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 20 ESV Text: 1 Kings 20 1 Kings 20 (Listen) Ahab’s Wars with Syria 20:1 Ben-hadad the king of Syria gathered all his army together. Thirty-two kings were with him, and horses and… Ben-hadad, king of Syria, attacks Samaria. Ahab defeats him twice. The Lord condemns the decision of Ahab to release Ben-hadad.