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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

Jesus heals a man of dropsy on the Sabbath. Jesus tells the parable of the wedding feast and the parable of the great banquet. Jesus teaches the cost of discipleship. Salt that has lost its taste is worthless.

BibleGateway: Luke 14 ESV Text: Luke 14 Luke 14 (Listen) Healing of a Man on the Sabbath 14:1 One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. 2 And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy. 3 And Jesus responded to the lawyers… Jesus heals a man of dropsy on the Sabbath. Jesus tells the parable of the wedding feast and the parable of the great banquet. Jesus teaches the cost of discipleship. Salt that has lost its taste is worthless.

Joel describes a terrible invasion of locusts, destroying all crops. In light of such a catastrophe, Joel calls his people to repentance.

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BibleGateway: Joel 1 ESV Text: Joel 1 Joel 1 (Listen) 1:1 The word of the LORD that came to Joel, the son of Pethuel: An Invasion of Locusts 2   Hear this, you elders;    give ear, all inhabitants of… Joel describes a terrible invasion of locusts, destroying all crops. In light of such a catastrophe, Joel calls his people to repentance.

Often we find that we must wait for the deliverance of the Lord. We wonder when He will answer our prayers. When and how will He finally deliver us from our enemies? Since the Lord has granted us forgiveness and salvation in Christ, we know and believe that He is working all things for our eternal good. Therefore we wait patiently, trusting in Him.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 13 ESV Text: Psalm 13 Psalm 13 (Listen) How Long, O Lord? To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 13:1   How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever?    How long will you hide your… Often we find that we must wait for the deliverance of the Lord. We wonder when He will answer our prayers. When and how will He finally deliver us from our enemies? Since the Lord has granted us forgiveness and salvation in Christ, we know and believe that He is working all things for our eternal good. Therefore we wait patiently, trusting in Him.

Jesus sends the seventy-two to go ahead of Him, to preach, and to heal the sick. The seventy-two return with joy. Jesus rejoices in the will of His Father. Jesus tells the parable of the good Samaritan. Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary.

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BibleGateway: Luke 10 ESV Text: Luke 10 Luke 10 (Listen) Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two1 others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town… Jesus sends the seventy-two to go ahead of Him, to preach, and to heal the sick. The seventy-two return with joy. Jesus rejoices in the will of His Father. Jesus tells the parable of the good Samaritan. Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary.

Jesus sends the twelve apostles to preach, to heal, and to drive out demons. Jesus feeds five thousand. Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ and Jesus predicts His own death. Jesus calls His followers to bear the cross. Peter, John, and James witness Jesus transfigured on the mountain. Jesus heals a boy of an unclean spirit. Jesus teaches His disciples many things.

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BibleGateway: Luke 9 ESV Text: Luke 9 Luke 9 (Listen) Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles 9:1 And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,… Jesus sends the twelve apostles to preach, to heal, and to drive out demons. Jesus feeds five thousand. Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ and Jesus predicts His own death. Jesus calls His followers to bear the cross. Peter, John, and James witness Jesus transfigured on the mountain. Jesus heals a boy of an unclean spirit. Jesus teaches His disciples many things.

The Lord commands Moses to write a song for the people of Israel to learn. The song will serve as a witness for the Lord against them when they turn to false gods and break the covenant of the Lord. The Lord commands Moses to go up Mount Nebo, where he will die.

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BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 32 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 32 KJV Text: Deuteronomy 32:1-52 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 32:      1 Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my… The Lord commands Moses to write a song for the people of Israel to learn. The song will serve as a witness for the Lord against them when they turn to false gods and break the covenant of the Lord. The Lord commands Moses to go up Mount Nebo, where he will die.

Moses prepares Joshua to lead the children of Israel after the death of Moses. Moses commands the priests to read the law to the people of Israel every seven years at the Feast of Booths. The Lord commissions Joshua to lead Israel.

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BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 31 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 31 KJV Text: Deuteronomy 31:1-30 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 31:      1 And Moses went and spake these words unto all Israel. 2 And he said unto them, I… Moses prepares Joshua to lead the children of Israel after the death of Moses. Moses commands the priests to read the law to the people of Israel every seven years at the Feast of Booths. The Lord commissions Joshua to lead Israel.

The Lord promises to forgive His people when they repent. The Lord sets before His people the way of life and the way of death.

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BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 30 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 30 KJV Text: Deuteronomy 30:1-20 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 30:      1 And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee, the blessing and… The Lord promises to forgive His people when they repent. The Lord sets before His people the way of life and the way of death.