Daily Bread
Aug 21, 2026 (Fri)
LET ALL THE EARTH BE SILENT
Habakkuk 2:9-20
1. The Lord seeks justice. He pronounced woes on those who sought unjust gain at the expense of ruining people. He did so again to those who built cities with bloodshed. And he also pronounced woes to(...)
ReadAug 20, 2026 (Thu)
THE RIGHTEOUS WILL LIVE BY FAITH
Habakkuk 2:1-8
1. Habakkuk was watching for God, and the Lord would not disappoint. He promised to reveal his glory in the matter of his judgment on sin. This world is captive to the power of sin and death. But God(...)
ReadAug 19, 2026 (Wed)
HABAKKUK COMPLAINS TO GOD
Habakkuk 1:1-17
1. Habakkuk was a prophet from Judah, writing just prior to the Babylonian exile. He saw injustice in his land—destruction and violence. But the Lord seemed absent. So, he sought God in prayer. Why di(...)
ReadAug 18, 2026 (Tue)
PETER IS RESCUED
Acts 12:1-17
1. Christians in Jerusalem were persecuted by Herod. He had the Apostle James put to death. He saw that this pleased the Jews, so he arrested Peter. Everyone feared the worst. Peter was the spiritual(...)
ReadAug 17, 2026 (Mon)
THE CHURCH IN ANTIOCH
Acts 11:19-30
1. Many who had been scattered after the death of Stephen became effective witnesses, spreading the message far and wide. Most spoke only to Jews, yet a few from Cyprus and Cyrene went to the Greeks i(...)
ReadAug 16, 2026 (Sun)
PETER REPORTS TO THE CHURCH
Acts 11:1-18
1. The Jewish believers in Jerusalem criticized Peter for going to the home of Gentiles and eating with them. He told the apostles and believers about his vision, and how God had led him to Cornelius'(...)
ReadAug 15, 2026 (Sat)
THE GENTILES HEAR THE GOOD NEWS
Acts 10:36-48
1. The gospel is rooted in fact. Peter reviewed the basic facts. John preached repentance; then, Jesus, anointed by the Holy Spirit, went around doing good and healing. He challenged the devil and set(...)
ReadAug 14, 2026 (Fri)
GOD ACCEPTS THOSE WHO FEAR HIM
Acts 10:17-35
1. While Peter was thinking about the vision, the men Cornelius had sent arrived. Peter was obedient to God'sSpirit. He ignored Jewish tradition, welcomed the Gentiles into his home as his guests, ate(...)
ReadAug 13, 2026 (Thu)
PETER’S VISION
Acts 10:1-16
1. To be a centurion in the Italian regiment would usually mean one would be regarded as an enemy and oppressor of Israel. However, Cornelius was devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in(...)
ReadAug 12, 2026 (Wed)
GOD BLESSES PETER’S MINISTRY
Acts 9:32-43
1. Peter, the good shepherd traveled around taking care of Jesus' flock. Peter spoke to a bedridden man named Aeneas in the name of Jesus. The man was healed by Jesus; he immediately got up. Those who(...)
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