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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

A Judean travels to Moab where his two sons take Moabite wives, Orpah and Ruth. The man and his two sons die. Orpah returns to her people, but Ruth relocates to Bethlehem with her mother-in-law, Naomi.

BibleGateway: Ruth 1 ESV Text: Ruth 1 Ruth 1 (Listen) Naomi Widowed 1:1 In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of the man was… A Judean travels to Moab where his two sons take Moabite wives, Orpah and Ruth. The man and his two sons die. Orpah returns to her people, but Ruth relocates to Bethlehem with her mother-in-law, Naomi.

Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple and gives signs of the end of the world. Jesus describes His return in glory for judgment. Since no one knows when Jesus will return, Jesus urges His disciples to be prepared at all times.

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BibleGateway: Mark 13 ESV Text: Mark 13 Mark 13 (Listen) Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple 13:1 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful… Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple and gives signs of the end of the world. Jesus describes His return in glory for judgment. Since no one knows when Jesus will return, Jesus urges His disciples to be prepared at all times.

Jesus tells the parable of the tenants to the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. Jesus gives the perfect answer to a trick question regarding paying Roman taxes. Jesus corrects the Sadducees regarding the resurrection. Jesus summarizes the entire law in one word, “love.” Jesus asks how the son of David can be the Lord of David. Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the scribes. A poor widow gives a generous offering.

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BibleGateway: Mark 12 ESV Text: Mark 12 Mark 12 (Listen) The Parable of the Tenants 12:1 And he began to speak to them in parables. “A man planted a vineyard and put a fence around it… Jesus tells the parable of the tenants to the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. Jesus gives the perfect answer to a trick question regarding paying Roman taxes. Jesus corrects the Sadducees regarding the resurrection. Jesus summarizes the entire law in one word, “love.” Jesus asks how the son of David can be the Lord of David. Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the scribes. A poor widow gives a generous offering.

In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus teaches about divorce. Jesus welcomes the children and blesses them. Jesus preaches the law to a rich man. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection. James and John request positions of authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus.

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BibleGateway: Mark 10 ESV Text: Mark 10 Mark 10 (Listen) Teaching About Divorce 10:1 And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan, and crowds gathered to him again. And… In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus teaches about divorce. Jesus welcomes the children and blesses them. Jesus preaches the law to a rich man. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection. James and John request positions of authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus.

The Lord continues to promise restoration for His people, culminating in the raising up of a righteous Branch for David. We have seen through these last several chapters of Jeremiah how the Lord combines His promise to return Israel and Judah to their land with His promise to send the Messiah, who will accomplish salvation for the world.

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BibleGateway: Jeremiah 33 ESV Text: Jeremiah 33 Jeremiah 33 (Listen) The Lord Promises Peace 33:1 The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of… The Lord continues to promise restoration for His people, culminating in the raising up of a righteous Branch for David. We have seen through these last several chapters of Jeremiah how the Lord combines His promise to return Israel and Judah to their land with His promise to send the Messiah, who will accomplish salvation for the world.

During the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, the Lord instructs Jeremiah to purchase a field, as a sign that He will restore His people to their land. Again the Lord promises to establish an everlasting covenant with His people.

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BibleGateway: Jeremiah 32 ESV Text: Jeremiah 32 Jeremiah 32 (Listen) Jeremiah Buys a Field During the Siege 32:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah,… During the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, the Lord instructs Jeremiah to purchase a field, as a sign that He will restore His people to their land. Again the Lord promises to establish an everlasting covenant with His people.

Jeremiah sends a letter to the Judeans who are exiled in Babylon. Through this letter the Lord encourages them to settle in Babylon and to raise families there. The Lord promises to return the people to their land after seventy years. At the same time false prophets, such as Shemaiah, proclaim lies to the people.

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BibleGateway: Jeremiah 29 ESV Text: Jeremiah 29 Jeremiah 29 (Listen) Jeremiah’s Letter to the Exiles 29:1 These are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders of the… Jeremiah sends a letter to the Judeans who are exiled in Babylon. Through this letter the Lord encourages them to settle in Babylon and to raise families there. The Lord promises to return the people to their land after seventy years. At the same time false prophets, such as Shemaiah, proclaim lies to the people.

Paul reminds the Ephesians of their original sinful condition and of the salvation and regeneration that they have received by grace through faith. Paul reminds the Ephesians of the oneness that all believers in Christ share, whether Jew or Gentile.

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BibleGateway: Ephesians 2 ESV Text: Ephesians 2 Ephesians 2 (Listen) By Grace Through Faith 2:1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following… Paul reminds the Ephesians of their original sinful condition and of the salvation and regeneration that they have received by grace through faith. Paul reminds the Ephesians of the oneness that all believers in Christ share, whether Jew or Gentile.