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Today’s reading was Deuteronomy 24–27. One of the things I’ve learned in reading the Word of God is that when something feels vague or confusing, it’s worth taking the time to dig a little deeper. A quick study tool—whether it’s a Google search, your study Bible notes, or a commentary—can turn confusion into clarity, and even lead you into an opportunity to praise Him, an opportunity that you might have missed otherwise.

One great (and free) resource I often recommend is Blue Letter Bible website (https://www.blueletterbible.org). I mention that today because I came across a verse that had me scratching my head:

“No one shall take a mill or an upper millstone in pledge, for that would be taking a life in pledge.” (Deuteronomy 24:6)

At first glance, I didn’t quite understand. But with a bit of study, it made perfect sense—and stirred my heart to worship. Taking a millstone as collateral may seem like a reasonable guarantee, but in the ancient world, the millstone was essential for living. Bread was the staple of life. Removing someone’s ability to make bread would ultimately be removing their ability to stay alive. 

That made me think of Jesus and what He said in John 6:35,

“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”

And then in verse 40, He continued,

“Everyone who looks on the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life.”

Without Jesus—the true Bread of Life—we are as good as dead. Just as physical bread sustained ancient Israel, Christ alone sustains our souls. To reject Him is to embrace spiritual starvation and eternal separation from God—hell.

This idea of bread as life led me to another conversation I recently had with my friend Marty. We were discussing the Passover meal, and he asked a thoughtful question: "Why do you think the lamb is not the central focus of the meal anymore? There’s a shank bone symbolizing the lamb, but it's not eaten."

That’s another example of how we can get answers and encourage growth—ask questions to your Christian brothers and sisters. I didn’t immediately have an answer for Marty but his question spurred me to think. I believe the answer is twofold:

First, from a Jewish historical perspective, the temple was destroyed in A.D. 70, and with it, the sacrificial system ceased. There was no more sacrifices.

Second, from a Christian perspective, Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice. He fulfilled what the Passover lamb foreshadowed. And He fulfilled what remains central in the Passover meal—and the Christian's communion practice—the bread. (or the afikomen, click here for an understaning of the after dinner bread at a Seder dinner) 

Why is the bread so central? Because Jesus, the Bread of Life, is now the perfect and forever sacrifice. Hebrews 10:12, 14 says:

“But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God… For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.”

Jesus is our life sustainer. Without Him, we have nothing. With Him, we have eternal life.

So today, I’m reminded of the value of slowing down when reading through Scripture, of asking questions, and of letting God’s Word lead us deeper. What started as a confusing verse led to profound worship.

Takeaway: Don’t skim past the hard or confusing parts of Scripture. Dig in. Ask questions. Seek help from others. Because when you go deeper, you often find Jesus waiting there—the true Bread of Life who sustains your soul.