Bread of Life - - A Daily Devotion from The Lutheran Spokesman.

“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

Prophets of the Lord call the people of Judah to resume the reconstruction of the temple. Tattenai the governor asks King Darius in a letter to determine whether or not Cyrus has decreed that the temple be rebuilt.

BibleGateway: Ezra 5 ESV Text: Ezra 5 Ezra 5 (Listen) Rebuilding Begins Anew 5:1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 2 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son…

Bezalel and Oholiab and other craftsmen construct the tabernacle and its furnishings.

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April 9, 2025March 21, 2025

BibleGateway: Exodus 36 ESV Text: Exodus 36 Exodus 36 (Listen) 36:1 “Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the LORD has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction…

Moses instructs the people concerning Sabbath day regulations. Moses directs the people to take a contribution for the construction of the tabernacle. The Lord calls certain men to construct the tabernacle and its furnishings.

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April 8, 2025March 21, 2025

BibleGateway: Exodus 35 ESV Text: Exodus 35 Exodus 35 (Listen) Sabbath Regulations 35:1 Moses assembled all the congregation of the people of Israel and said to them, “These are the things that the LORD has commanded…

The Lord commands Moses to cut two new tablets of stone on which the Lord will write the Ten Commandments. The Lord renews His covenant with His people. Moses wears a veil over his face because the shining of his face frightens the people.

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April 7, 2025March 21, 2025

BibleGateway: Exodus 34 ESV Text: Exodus 34 Exodus 34 (Listen) Moses Makes New Tablets 34:1 The LORD said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and I will write on the…

The chief priests, scribes, and elders challenge the authority of Jesus. Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants. Jesus answers a trick question about paying taxes to Caesar. In response to another trick question from the Sadducees, Jesus teaches about the resurrection from the dead. Jesus asks His opponents how the Christ can be the son of David. Jesus warns the people to beware of the hypocritical scribes.

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April 5, 2025April 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Luke 20 ESV Text: Luke 20 Luke 20 (Listen) The Authority of Jesus Challenged 20:1 One day, as Jesus1 was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the…

Jesus stays at the house of Zacchaeus. Jesus tells the parable of the ten minas. Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem. Jesus cleanses the temple.

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April 4, 2025March 21, 2025

BibleGateway: Luke 19 ESV Text: Luke 19 Luke 19 (Listen) Jesus and Zacchaeus 19:1 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and…

Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Jesus invites the children to Himself. Jesus convicts the rich ruler and warns against prioritizing worldly wealth. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. Jesus heals a blind beggar near Jericho.

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April 3, 2025March 21, 2025

BibleGateway: Luke 18 ESV Text: Luke 18 Luke 18 (Listen) The Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.…

The Lord commands Moses to lead the people away from Sinai. The Lord speaks to Moses face to face in the tent of meeting. Moses intercedes on behalf of the people. Moses asks the Lord to show him His glory.

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April 2, 2025March 21, 2025

BibleGateway: Exodus 33 ESV Text: Exodus 33 Exodus 33 (Listen) The Command to Leave Sinai 33:1 The LORD said to Moses, “Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out…

While Moses is on the mountain receiving the Ten Commandments, the people create a golden calf to worship. The Lord chastises His people.

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April 1, 2025March 21, 2025

BibleGateway: Exodus 32 ESV Text: Exodus 32 Exodus 32 (Listen) The Golden Calf 32:1 When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron and said…

The Lord blesses Bezalel, Oholiab, and others with the knowledge and the skill necessary to craft precious metal, wood, oil, garments, and all the furnishings necessary for the tabernacle. The Lord commands His people to keep the Sabbath.

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March 31, 2025March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Exodus 31 ESV Text: Exodus 31 Exodus 31 (Listen) Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe…

Jesus tells the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost coin, and of the prodigal son.

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March 29, 2025March 11, 2025

BibleGateway: Luke 15 ESV Text: Luke 15 Luke 15 (Listen) The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes…

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