Exodus 13:1-16 pslam 78:32-37 proverbs 29:12-14 John 18:2-14 Daily Audio Bible Reading Plan

Exodus 13:1-16
The Lord instructs Moses to consecrate every firstborn male among the Israelites, both human and animal, as they belong to Him. Moses tells the people to commemorate the day they came out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the Lord brought them out with a mighty hand. They are to eat nothing containing yeast during the seven days of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. On the seventh day, they are to hold a festival to the Lord. This practice is to be observed yearly, and the story of their deliverance is to be told to their children as a sign and reminder of God's power. The firstborn of every womb is to be dedicated to the Lord, and a sacrifice is to be made for the redemption of the firstborn sons and animals.

Psalm 78:32-37
Despite all the miracles and wonders God performed, the people continued to sin and did not believe. Their days were consumed in futility, and their years in terror. Whenever God slew them, they would seek Him; they eagerly turned to Him again. They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. But their words were deceitful, and their hearts were not loyal to Him. They were not faithful to His covenant.

Proverbs 29:12-14
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

John 18:2-14
Judas, who betrayed Jesus, knew the place where Jesus often met with His disciples. Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees, carrying torches, lanterns, and weapons. Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to Him, went out and asked, "Who is it you want?" They replied, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said, "I am He," and they drew back and fell to the ground. He asked them again, "Who is it you want?" They replied, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus answered, "I told you that I am He. If you are looking for me, then let these men go." This happened so that the words He had spoken would be fulfilled: "I have not lost one of those you gave me." Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. Jesus commanded Peter, "Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?" Then the detachment of soldiers, with its commander and the Jewish officials, arrested Jesus. They bound Him and brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be good if one man died for the people.