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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 people of Israel are to provide generously for one another. At the end of every seventh year, all debts are to be forgiven.

BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 15 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 15 Deuteronomy 15 (Listen) The Sabbatical Year 15:1 “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. 2 And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not exact it of his neighbor, his brother, because… The people of Israel are to provide generously for one another. At the end of every seventh year, all debts are to be forgiven.

Paul encourages the Philippians to live in humility and in love, following the perfect example of Christ. Paul sends Timothy and Epaphroditus to Philippi.

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BibleGateway: Philippians 2 ESV Text: Philippians 2 Philippians 2 (Listen) Christ’s Example of Humility 2:1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,… Paul encourages the Philippians to live in humility and in love, following the perfect example of Christ. Paul sends Timothy and Epaphroditus to Philippi.

The man who lives in wickedness will die for his own sin. The man who lives by faith will be justified. Desiring the salvation of all, the Lord calls His people to repentance.

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BibleGateway: Ezekiel 18 ESV Text: Ezekiel 18 Ezekiel 18 (Listen) The Soul Who Sins Shall Die 18:1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 “What do you1 mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land… The man who lives in wickedness will die for his own sin. The man who lives by faith will be justified. Desiring the salvation of all, the Lord calls His people to repentance.

James warns of the spiritual dangers faced by the rich. James encourages patience in suffering as we await the coming of the Lord. James encourages faithful prayer.

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BibleGateway: James 5 ESV Text: James 5 James 5 (Listen) Warning to the Rich 5:1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your… James warns of the spiritual dangers faced by the rich. James encourages patience in suffering as we await the coming of the Lord. James encourages faithful prayer.

James warns against various forms of worldliness. Believers are not to boast about the future, but are to entrust themselves to the gracious will of the Lord.

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BibleGateway: James 4 ESV Text: James 4 James 4 (Listen) Warning Against Worldliness 4:1 What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions1 are at war within you?2 2 You… James warns against various forms of worldliness. Believers are not to boast about the future, but are to entrust themselves to the gracious will of the Lord.

James encourages believers to tame their tongues because sins of the tongue can cause great harm. James teaches the way of true wisdom.

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BibleGateway: James 3 ESV Text: James 3 James 3 (Listen) Taming the Tongue 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.… James encourages believers to tame their tongues because sins of the tongue can cause great harm. James teaches the way of true wisdom.

Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. James, John, and their mother request for James and John the highest seats of honor and authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus gives the disciples a lesson in humility. Jesus heals two blind men.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 20 ESV Text: Matthew 20 Matthew 20 (Listen) Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire… Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. James, John, and their mother request for James and John the highest seats of honor and authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus gives the disciples a lesson in humility. Jesus heals two blind men.

Paul and Timothy greet the believers of Philippi. Paul expresses his thankfulness for the Philippians and for their support of his mission work. The Lord has used the imprisonment of Paul for the advancement of the Gospel. Even when preachers preach with sinful motives, the Lord blesses the proclamation of His Word. Whether we live or whether we die, it is to our benefit and to the glory of the Lord.

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BibleGateway: Philippians 1 ESV Text: Philippians 1 Philippians 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants1 of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers2 and deacons:3 2 Grace… Paul and Timothy greet the believers of Philippi. Paul expresses his thankfulness for the Philippians and for their support of his mission work. The Lord has used the imprisonment of Paul for the advancement of the Gospel. Even when preachers preach with sinful motives, the Lord blesses the proclamation of His Word. Whether we live or whether we die, it is to our benefit and to the glory of the Lord.

Jesus teaches against divorce, explaining that Moses allowed divorce because of the hardness of heart of the Israelites. Jesus prohibits divorce except in a case of sexual immorality. Jesus welcomes the children. Jesus speaks with a rich young man who thinks he is ready to follow Jesus, but loves his earthly possessions.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 19 ESV Text: Matthew 19 Matthew 19 (Listen) Teaching About Divorce 19:1 Now when Jesus had finished these sayings, he went away from Galilee and entered the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. 2 And… Jesus teaches against divorce, explaining that Moses allowed divorce because of the hardness of heart of the Israelites. Jesus prohibits divorce except in a case of sexual immorality. Jesus welcomes the children. Jesus speaks with a rich young man who thinks he is ready to follow Jesus, but loves his earthly possessions.

James encourages believers to find joy in their trials, to ask the Lord for wisdom, and to remember that all good gifts come from God. James instructs believers not only to hear the Word of God, but also to put it into practice through acts of love.

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BibleGateway: James 1 ESV Text: James 1 James 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 James, a servant1 of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Testing of Your Faith 2 Count… James encourages believers to find joy in their trials, to ask the Lord for wisdom, and to remember that all good gifts come from God. James instructs believers not only to hear the Word of God, but also to put it into practice through acts of love.