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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

Nehemiah lists priests and Levites who have come to Jerusalem, beginning with those who arrived with Zerubbabel and Jeshua about a century earlier (compare Ezra 2). The Judeans dedicate the wall of Jerusalem and organize the men who are to serve at the temple.

BibleGateway: Nehemiah 12 ESV Text: Nehemiah 12 Nehemiah 12 (Listen) Priests and Levites 12:1 These are the priests and the Levites who came up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, 2 Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, 3 Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, 4 Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah, 5 Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, 6 Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah, 7 Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were… 

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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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 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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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.…