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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

Solomon exhorts his son to trust in the Lord, to honor the Lord, and to receive the discipline of the Lord. Solomon describes the great blessings that come with godly wisdom.

BibleGateway: Proverbs 3 ESV Text: Proverbs 3 Proverbs 3 (Listen) Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart 3:1   My son, do not forget my teaching,    but let your heart keep my commandments,2   for length of days and years of life    and peace they will add to you. 3   Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;    bind them around your… Solomon exhorts his son to trust in the Lord, to honor the Lord, and to receive the discipline of the Lord. Solomon describes the great blessings that come with godly wisdom.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood.” (3:23-24)

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BibleGateway: Romans 3:21-31 ESV Text: Romans 3:21-31 KJV Text: Romans 3:21-31 The section starts at about 2:10 and ends at about 3:34 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being… “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood.” (3:23-24)

“That every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” (3:19-20)

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BibleGateway: Romans 3:1-20 ESV Text: Romans 3:1-20 KJV Text: Romans 3:1-20 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:19      1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of… “That every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” (3:19-20)

“For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.” (2:28-29)

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BibleGateway: Romans 2:17-29 ESV Text: Romans 2:17-29 KJV Text: Romans 2:17-29 The section starts at about 2:0 and ends at about 3:45      17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and… “For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.” (2:28-29)

“Gentiles . . . not having the law, are a law to themselves, who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them.” (2:14-15)

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BibleGateway: Romans 2:1-16 ESV Text: Romans 2:1-16 KJV Text: Romans 2:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:9      1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for… “Gentiles . . . not having the law, are a law to themselves, who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them.” (2:14-15)

“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.” (1:20)

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BibleGateway: Romans 1:18-32 ESV Text: Romans 1:18-32 KJV Text: Romans 1:18-32 The section starts at about 2:18 and ends at about 4:32 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness… “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.” (1:20)

“For in it [the Gospel] the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.'” (1:17)

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BibleGateway: Romans 1:1-17 ESV Text: Romans 1:1-17 KJV Text: Romans 1:1-17 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:27      1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated… “For in it [the Gospel] the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’” (1:17)

Though under house arrest for two years, God enables Paul to carry on a productive Gospel ministry. In whatever situation we find ourselves, God will give us outlets to serve in the interest of our Savior.

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  BibleGateway: Acts 28:17-31 ESV Text: Acts 28:17-31 KJV Text: Acts 28:17-31 The section starts at about 2:11 and ends at about 4:41      17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called… Though under house arrest for two years, God enables Paul to carry on a productive Gospel ministry. In whatever situation we find ourselves, God will give us outlets to serve in the interest of our Savior.

The power of Jesus comes to the island of Malta. Paul suffers no ill effects after being bitten by a venomous snake, and people from all over the island are cured of sicknesses. Most certainly, Paul preaches the Gospel, God’s power for salvation.

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  BibleGateway: Acts 28:1-16 ESV Text: Acts 28:1-16 KJV Text: Acts 28:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:20      1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island… The power of Jesus comes to the island of Malta. Paul suffers no ill effects after being bitten by a venomous snake, and people from all over the island are cured of sicknesses. Most certainly, Paul preaches the Gospel, God’s power for salvation.

It’s a shipwreck, but one in which not one single person aboard is lost. Isn’t that exactly what God, through Paul, had said would happen? Lord, help us trust implicitly all that Your Word says and promises.

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  BibleGateway: Acts 27:27-44 ESV Text: Acts 27:27-44 KJV Text: Acts 27:27-44 The section starts at about 3:17 and ends at about 5:51 27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven… It’s a shipwreck, but one in which not one single person aboard is lost. Isn’t that exactly what God, through Paul, had said would happen? Lord, help us trust implicitly all that Your Word says and promises.

Finally Paul sets sail in what turns out to be a perilous voyage. As the storm rages on, Paul shows himself to be a calming force, speaking to his fellow shipmates of God’s promise to spare all their lives. What comfort we bring when we share the promises of God!

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  BibleGateway: Acts 27:1-26 ESV Text: Acts 27:1-26 KJV Text: Acts 27:1-26 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:26      1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy,… Finally Paul sets sail in what turns out to be a perilous voyage. As the storm rages on, Paul shows himself to be a calming force, speaking to his fellow shipmates of God’s promise to spare all their lives. What comfort we bring when we share the promises of God!