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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

In the aftermath of his sin with Bathsheba, David pleads to the Lord for a clean heart and a right spirit. This is the fourth of the seven “penitential psalms.”

BibleGateway: Psalm 51 ESV Text: Psalm 51 Psalm 51 (Listen) Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 51:1   Have mercy on me,1 O God,    according to your steadfast love;  according to your abundant mercy    blot out my… In the aftermath of his sin with Bathsheba, David pleads to the Lord for a clean heart and a right spirit. This is the fourth of the seven “penitential psalms.”

The Lord establishes a civil code by which Israelite society was to be governed. The undergirding foundation for this code is the timeless law of “love your neighbor.” May the love of Christ move us to follow the laws of our land. By doing so, we honor God and show love to our neighbor.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 21 ESV Text: Exodus 21 KJV Text: Exodus 21:1-36 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 21:      1 Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them. 2 If thou buy an Hebrew… The Lord establishes a civil code by which Israelite society was to be governed. The undergirding foundation for this code is the timeless law of “love your neighbor.” May the love of Christ move us to follow the laws of our land. By doing so, we honor God and show love to our neighbor.

It was a day of thunder, lightning, smoke, and a shrill trumpet blast! From the mountain the Lord spells out, in no uncertain terms, His holy demands! Mount Sinai fills the sinful heart with terror. Our only hope? Run to Mount Calvary, where is found God’s infinite mercy!

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BibleGateway: Exodus 20 ESV Text: Exodus 20 KJV Text: Exodus 20:1-26 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 20:      1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought… It was a day of thunder, lightning, smoke, and a shrill trumpet blast! From the mountain the Lord spells out, in no uncertain terms, His holy demands! Mount Sinai fills the sinful heart with terror. Our only hope? Run to Mount Calvary, where is found God’s infinite mercy!

“I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” These are words of grace spoken by the Lord before the giving of His Law. We are saved entirely by grace and not in the least by our works. Yet grace produces a desire to walk in the ways of God’s commands.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 19 ESV Text: Exodus 19 KJV Text: Exodus 19:1-25 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 19:      1 In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of… “I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” These are words of grace spoken by the Lord before the giving of His Law. We are saved entirely by grace and not in the least by our works. Yet grace produces a desire to walk in the ways of God’s commands.

Moses’ father-in-law advises him to delegate some of the work. Called workers are saved from burnout when others step up to play an active role in the work of the Church. More importantly, when the talents of God’s people are put to use in service of the Lord, God’s Church is blessed.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 18 ESV Text: Exodus 18 KJV Text: Exodus 18:1-27 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 18:      1 When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father in law, heard of all that God had done… Moses’ father-in-law advises him to delegate some of the work. Called workers are saved from burnout when others step up to play an active role in the work of the Church. More importantly, when the talents of God’s people are put to use in service of the Lord, God’s Church is blessed.

Moses holding up His arms over the battlefield was a way to show how necessary it is to have God’s blessing and help. In whatever endeavor, let us rely on the Lord to see us through. Also, don’t forget to hold up your pastor’s arms. He’s only a man, and your encouragement is invaluable.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 17 ESV Text: Exodus 17 KJV Text: Exodus 17:1-16 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 17:      1 And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their… Moses holding up His arms over the battlefield was a way to show how necessary it is to have God’s blessing and help. In whatever endeavor, let us rely on the Lord to see us through. Also, don’t forget to hold up your pastor’s arms. He’s only a man, and your encouragement is invaluable.

Whenever things get hard for the Israelites, it’s complain, complain, complain. Even so, the Lord, in His mercy, provides for His grumbling people. The Lord never fails to provide for His people. May He replace our complaining, with trusting hearts filled with thanksgiving.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 16 ESV Text: Exodus 16 KJV Text: Exodus 16:1-36 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 16:      1 And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came… Whenever things get hard for the Israelites, it’s complain, complain, complain. Even so, the Lord, in His mercy, provides for His grumbling people. The Lord never fails to provide for His people. May He replace our complaining, with trusting hearts filled with thanksgiving.

The Lord gives a complete victory to Israel over the Egyptians. Through Jesus, He’s given us a full and final victory over sin, death, and Satan. With Israel of old, how can we not sing a song of praise for all the marvelous things the Lord has done for us, and continues to do for us.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 15 ESV Text: Exodus 15 KJV Text: Exodus 15:1-27 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 15:      1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I… The Lord gives a complete victory to Israel over the Egyptians. Through Jesus, He’s given us a full and final victory over sin, death, and Satan. With Israel of old, how can we not sing a song of praise for all the marvelous things the Lord has done for us, and continues to do for us.

“Do not be afraid . . . The LORD will fight for you.” After speaking these words through Moses, the Lord follows through, rescuing His people by the incredible parting of the Red Sea. The Lord always keeps His promises. So don’t be afraid. Sit back and watch the Lord fight for you.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 14 ESV Text: Exodus 14 KJV Text: Exodus 14:1-31 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 14:      1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn… “Do not be afraid . . . The LORD will fight for you.” After speaking these words through Moses, the Lord follows through, rescuing His people by the incredible parting of the Red Sea. The Lord always keeps His promises. So don’t be afraid. Sit back and watch the Lord fight for you.

The Passover is to be a yearly celebration. When future generations ask about its meaning, fathers will tell how the Lord’s mighty hand brought the people out of bondage. Let Christian fathers today earnestly pass down the great and liberating truths of God’s Word to their children.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 13 ESV Text: Exodus 13 KJV Text: Exodus 13:1-22 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 13:      1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the… The Passover is to be a yearly celebration. When future generations ask about its meaning, fathers will tell how the Lord’s mighty hand brought the people out of bondage. Let Christian fathers today earnestly pass down the great and liberating truths of God’s Word to their children.

Lamb’s blood painted on the frame of the door saves the life of the firstborn within that house. As firstborn Egyptians die throughout the land, Pharaoh relents. God’s people are finally free. Yet the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God, has won a far greater freedom for sinful man.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 12 ESV Text: Exodus 12 KJV Text: Exodus 12:1-51 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 12:      1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 This month… Lamb’s blood painted on the frame of the door saves the life of the firstborn within that house. As firstborn Egyptians die throughout the land, Pharaoh relents. God’s people are finally free. Yet the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God, has won a far greater freedom for sinful man.