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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 Sons of Korah consider the futility of wealth and of worldliness. The Lord, in contrast, delivers His faithful people from death.

BibleGateway: Psalm 49 ESV Text: Psalm 49 Psalm 49 (Listen) Why Should I Fear in Times of Trouble? To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. 49:1   Hear this, all peoples!    Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,2   both low and high,    rich and poor together!3   My mouth shall speak wisdom;    the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.4   I… The Sons of Korah consider the futility of wealth and of worldliness. The Lord, in contrast, delivers His faithful people from death.

Abram and Lot separate so that their great flocks and herds will have room to graze. Lot settles in Sodom, and Abram settles by the oaks of Mamre at Hebron.

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BibleGateway: Genesis 13 ESV Text: Genesis 13 Genesis 13 (Listen) Abram and Lot Separate 13:1 So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the… Abram and Lot separate so that their great flocks and herds will have room to graze. Lot settles in Sodom, and Abram settles by the oaks of Mamre at Hebron.

The Lord calls Abram to leave from his country and to settle in the land of Canaan. The Lord makes the messianic promise to Abram for the first time. Abram, Sarai his wife, and Lot his nephew travel to Canaan. During a time of famine, Abram travels to Egypt, where he passes Sarai off as his sister.

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BibleGateway: Genesis 12 ESV Text: Genesis 12 Genesis 12 (Listen) The Call of Abram 12:1 Now the LORD said1 to Abram, “Go from your country2 and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that… The Lord calls Abram to leave from his country and to settle in the land of Canaan. The Lord makes the messianic promise to Abram for the first time. Abram, Sarai his wife, and Lot his nephew travel to Canaan. During a time of famine, Abram travels to Egypt, where he passes Sarai off as his sister.

The prideful descendants of Noah plan to glorify themselves, banding together to construct a great city with a tower reaching into the heavens. The Lord confuses their language and scatters them over the face of the earth. Moses traces the descendants of Shem down to Abram.

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BibleGateway: Genesis 11 ESV Text: Genesis 11 Genesis 11 (Listen) The Tower of Babel 11:1 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. 2 And as people migrated from the east, they found a… The prideful descendants of Noah plan to glorify themselves, banding together to construct a great city with a tower reaching into the heavens. The Lord confuses their language and scatters them over the face of the earth. Moses traces the descendants of Shem down to Abram.

Moses records the genealogy of the sons of Noah after the flood. From these family lines have come every nation of people on earth today.

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BibleGateway: Genesis 10 ESV Text: Genesis 10 Genesis 10 (Listen) Nations Descended from Noah 10:1 These are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.… Moses records the genealogy of the sons of Noah after the flood. From these family lines have come every nation of people on earth today.

The women find Jesus’ tomb empty on Easter morning. Two angels tell them the good news, “He is not here, but has risen.” Peter also witnesses the empty tomb. Jesus appears to two disciples as they walk to Emmaus. Jesus appears to the disciples gathered in Jerusalem. Jesus ascends into heaven.

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BibleGateway: Luke 24 ESV Text: Luke 24 Luke 24 (Listen) The Resurrection 24:1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And… The women find Jesus’ tomb empty on Easter morning. Two angels tell them the good news, “He is not here, but has risen.” Peter also witnesses the empty tomb. Jesus appears to two disciples as they walk to Emmaus. Jesus appears to the disciples gathered in Jerusalem. Jesus ascends into heaven.

Paul instructs the faithful to set aside regular offerings for the work of the church, in proportion to their incomes. Paul intends to visit Corinth during his travels. Paul closes his letter with instructions and with greetings.

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BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 16 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 16 1 Corinthians 16 (Listen) The Collection for the Saints 16:1 Now concerning1 the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also… Paul instructs the faithful to set aside regular offerings for the work of the church, in proportion to their incomes. Paul intends to visit Corinth during his travels. Paul closes his letter with instructions and with greetings.

Tongue-speaking has become a problem in Corinth. Paul teaches that without someone who is able to interpret, the tongue-speaking cannot edify the body of Christ. Instead of speaking in tongues, believers strive to prophesy, that is, to proclaim the Word of the Lord.

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BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 14 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 14 1 Corinthians 14 (Listen) Prophecy and Tongues 14:1 Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 2 For one who speaks in a… Tongue-speaking has become a problem in Corinth. Paul teaches that without someone who is able to interpret, the tongue-speaking cannot edify the body of Christ. Instead of speaking in tongues, believers strive to prophesy, that is, to proclaim the Word of the Lord.

Paul describes love beautifully. Faith will give way to sight as we see and experience fully that which we now anticipate by faith. Hope will give way to possession as we receive that which we now expect in Christ. Love, however, never ends.

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BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 13 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 13 (Listen) The Way of Love 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a… Paul describes love beautifully. Faith will give way to sight as we see and experience fully that which we now anticipate by faith. Hope will give way to possession as we receive that which we now expect in Christ. Love, however, never ends.

Paul encourages the Corinthians to apply their varied spiritual gifts faithfully. The Church of Christ is like the human body. Each member plays a unique role for the good of the body.

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BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 12 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 12 1 Corinthians 12 (Listen) Spiritual Gifts 12:1 Now concerning1 spiritual gifts,2 brothers,3 I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans… Paul encourages the Corinthians to apply their varied spiritual gifts faithfully. The Church of Christ is like the human body. Each member plays a unique role for the good of the body.

By faith in Jesus Christ we overcome the world. Our faith shows itself in obedience to every command of the Lord. Our faith prevents us from willfully continuing to live in sin.

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BibleGateway: 1 John 5 ESV Text: 1 John 5 1 John 5 (Listen) Overcoming the World 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father… By faith in Jesus Christ we overcome the world. Our faith shows itself in obedience to every command of the Lord. Our faith prevents us from willfully continuing to live in sin.