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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… 

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,… 

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… 

God threatens to punish all who sin against these commandments. Therefore, we should fear His wrath and not act contrary to these commandments. But He promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly do what He commands. (Luther’s Small Catechism

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BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 28 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 28 KJV Text: Deuteronomy 28:1-68 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 28:      1 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD…