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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

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

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 to him, “Up, make us gods who shall go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us… While Moses is on the mountain receiving the Ten Commandments, the people create a golden calf to worship. The Lord chastises His people.

Habakkuk awaits a response from the Lord. The Lord answers that He will judge the wicked in His own good time. Woe to the arrogant and woe to the oppressor.

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BibleGateway: Habakkuk 2 ESV Text: Habakkuk 2 KJV Text: Habakkuk 2:1-20 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 2:      1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see… Habakkuk awaits a response from the Lord. The Lord answers that He will judge the wicked in His own good time. Woe to the arrogant and woe to the oppressor.

Habakkuk bemoans the lack of justice in Judah. The Lord reveals His plan for avenging evil. Habakkuk complains again that the Lord appears to be unconcerned while the wicked thrive.

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BibleGateway: Habakkuk 1 ESV Text: Habakkuk 1 KJV Text: Habakkuk 1:1-17 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 1:      1 The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see. 2 O LORD, how long shall I cry, and… Habakkuk bemoans the lack of justice in Judah. The Lord reveals His plan for avenging evil. Habakkuk complains again that the Lord appears to be unconcerned while the wicked thrive.

Paul gives special instructions to masters. Paul gives final instructions for all believers before closing his letter with final greetings.

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BibleGateway: Colossians 4 ESV Text: Colossians 4 KJV Text: Colossians 4:1-18 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 4:      1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a… Paul gives special instructions to masters. Paul gives final instructions for all believers before closing his letter with final greetings.

Paul exhorts the Colossians to set their minds on heavenly things, putting away all sin, and living in holiness. Paul gives special instructions to wives, husbands, children, fathers, and slaves.

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BibleGateway: Colossians 3 ESV Text: Colossians 3 KJV Text: Colossians 3:1-25 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 3:      1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on… Paul exhorts the Colossians to set their minds on heavenly things, putting away all sin, and living in holiness. Paul gives special instructions to wives, husbands, children, fathers, and slaves.

Paul encourages the Colossians in the faith that they have received through Baptism. Believers in Christ are free from the ceremonial law of the Old Testament and free from human traditions and commands.

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BibleGateway: Colossians 2 ESV Text: Colossians 2 KJV Text: Colossians 2:1-23 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 2:      1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at… Paul encourages the Colossians in the faith that they have received through Baptism. Believers in Christ are free from the ceremonial law of the Old Testament and free from human traditions and commands.

Paul thanks God for the faith of the Colossians and prays for the Colossians. In the words of a hymn, Paul presents Jesus Christ as Creator and Redeemer. We are reconciled to God through the death of Christ. Paul endures suffering for the sake of proclaiming the Gospel.

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BibleGateway: Colossians 1 ESV Text: Colossians 1 KJV Text: Colossians 1:1-29 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 1:      1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 2 To… Paul thanks God for the faith of the Colossians and prays for the Colossians. In the words of a hymn, Paul presents Jesus Christ as Creator and Redeemer. We are reconciled to God through the death of Christ. Paul endures suffering for the sake of proclaiming the Gospel.

The glory of the rebuilt temple cannot compare to the former glory of the temple of Solomon. The Lord promises to provide a temple that will be more glorious than that of Solomon.

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BibleGateway: Haggai 2 ESV Text: Haggai 2 KJV Text: Haggai 2:1-23 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 2:      1 In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of… The glory of the rebuilt temple cannot compare to the former glory of the temple of Solomon. The Lord promises to provide a temple that will be more glorious than that of Solomon.

The Judean exiles have returned home from Babylon and have rebuilt their houses. Through Haggai the Lord commands them to rebuild the temple. The people obey the Lord and rebuild the temple.

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BibleGateway: Haggai 1 ESV Text: Haggai 1 KJV Text: Haggai 1:1-15 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 1:      1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of… The Judean exiles have returned home from Babylon and have rebuilt their houses. Through Haggai the Lord commands them to rebuild the temple. The people obey the Lord and rebuild the temple.