Jesus knew, quoted (Mark 12:29, 30), and affirmed the Shema, the foundational Jewish prayer, when asked about the greatest commandment in the Law. Specifically, He said that loving the One and only God is the first and most significant of all the commandments. And He taught that what God really wants from man is love. […]
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The Book of Obadiah delivers a compelling message about God’s judgment on Edom and the vindication of His people. Obadiah clearly shows that God’s wrath and judgment came upon Edom for mistreating a “brother” nation. It highlights the theme of divine judgment against Edom, a nation descended from Esau, who is emblematic of pride and
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The Biblical Book of James concentrates on questions of daily living in God’s good creation. The Book of James can be divided into two parts. Chapter 1 introduces Jesus and the wisdom He offers. And chapters 2-5 contain twelve teachings and an encouragement for perseverance in prayer. James, in chapter 5 verse 13, advised that
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Psalm 33:6-9 celebrates God’s creative power, sovereignty, and faithfulness. Rather than relying on earthly strength, the Lord’s people can trust in His omnipotent power. This results in collective praise for God and His unfailing love for those who trust and hope in Him. Because God is righteous, just, loving, and all-powerful, all the inhabitants of
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King Saul, Israel’s first king, and his three sons were killed in battle against the Philistines, dying on the slopes of Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 31:1-8). It was the sad ending of a tragic life, concluding the story of a man who came to the throne humble but left it hardened, bitter against both God
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In God’s reassuring message of His grace says He will always be with you. When God is with you, how can people possibly make your circumstances uncomfortable? (Hebrews 13:5, 6) We are covered by His grace. We never need to be anxious about anything we face! Consider the Daily Bread email message sent on 7/11/2022
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Psalm 18:1, 2 teaches us that God is the rock we can stand on. As we walk through our day, He will be our fortress and deliverer. King David faced a crisis in which he felt doomed. King Saul’s forces had hemmed him in, and he was flat on his back (1 Samuel 23:15). But
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Throughout Scripture, the path to understanding God, yourself, His blessings, guidance, and eternal life is immersed in obedience of Jesus’s teachings. To get to know God and ourselves, as we were created by Him, we must obey Him as Jesus taught us. And He will bless us for it, be with us in our lives
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Peace doesn’t always come easy. Our daily lives come with relentless attacks against our peace. Sometimes it starts with difficult news about the health of a loved one. Sometimes it starts with your accidental mistaken action. Sometimes it seems that there are daily occurrences of unexpected events, from financial strain to outbursts from frustrated loved
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Yes, God will deliver His children. But you might not know how. In Peter’s Second Epistle, verses 9 and 10, he teaches that God knows how, and when, the Lord will deliver us. 2nd Peter 2:9 Only God knows what trials lie ahead in each of our lives today, tomorrow, and in the days to
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