Bread of Life Daily Devotions

Blurb

Bread of Life is a powerful collection of 20 daily devotionals based on 20 Bible passages. The author encourages readers to personally read and reflect on the scriptures, drawing from his deep understanding and love for them. With his deep insights, readers will gain a greater understanding of the context and background of each passage. Bread of Life allows readers to reflect on the Bible’s teachings and apply them to their lives meaningfully. It is a must-read for those seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the Bible. It provides readers with a special chance to explore the Bread of Life. Pick up a copy today and discover how Bread of Life can uplift, encourage, and stimulate your faith.

Editorial Reviews

Jenn Bailey

5/5

I have been looking for a daily devotion that I get a lot out of and feel in my heart. Bread of Life is a daily devotion that does just that. It makes me really reflect on what the devotion of the day is teaching and the meaning behind the scripture. Dr. Koh makes it easy to apply Biblical teachings to daily life; he explains each verse in a way that is so easy to understand such as the parable of the prodigal son. He goes as far as explaining why feeding pig would be such a terrible thing for a Jewish man. He thinks of things many people wouldn’t even think to consider.

Bread of Life is probably the most in-depth daily devotion that I have read, and I absolutely love it. I think more people who are looking for a deeper understanding, a deeper reflection on their spiritual walk need to include this into their daily devotions. Dr. Koh’s reflections bring a whole new perspective on what we are learning in church and outside of it. Most daily devotions when I am finished, I toss them or pass them along, but this is one that I will be keeping and using multiple times because I know I will get something new and different from it each time I read it. I truly feel blessed to be able to read this devotional.

Yvonne Oloo, 5/5

Bread of Life Daily Devotions by Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh is a devotional book that focuses on Jesus – His divine nature, miraculous birth, His teachings and miracles, and the significant role He plays in God’s grand plan for man’s salvation. The book contains 20 devotional verses from the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and supporting scriptures from the Old and New Testaments. Through these scriptures, the author invites the reader to consider Christ’s divine nature, the prophecies fulfilled through Him, and the importance of His birth and death in man’s salvation. Each devotion starts and ends with a prayer connected to the devotion under consideration.

There are several aspects of the book that made the devotional exceptional. The first devotion on ‘Incarnation’ is powerful because the author expounded on the Tabernacle used in ancient Israel (1 Kings 8:27) and how Christ embodied this Tabernacle. The exposition on how Jesus embodied the Tabernacle provides comfort in the knowledge that God has not left man on his own, but through Jesus made the Holy Spirit available so that God and Jesus dwell in those who obey the word. The devotions also deepen an appreciation for Christ’s teachings, particularly the teachings on the lost son and the question of what makes for a neighbor. The commentaries give a new perspective on these teachings through the author’s exposition of the scriptures.

The devotional goes further by quoting scriptures and including commentary that expounds more on the scriptures, which gives clarity to the word. The exposition of how Jesus embodied grace and truth and the direct Hebrew translation of these words (unfailing love and faithfulness, respectively) gave deeper meaning to why He taught in parables and was active in His ministry. One thing that would have added clarity and depth to this devotional is the exposition of what it means to follow Jesus. Apart from this, the content was relevant and succinct, touching on the significant role Christ plays in man’s eternal salvation. I highly recommend this book to current Christians who would like to know more about Jesus’ role in their road to salvation and non-Christians who may wish to understand Jesus’ role in Christianity.

Sudipta Nandi, 4/5

The preface of this book assures that the readers will have the opportunity to “pause, reflect, and insightfully apply” the lessons of the Biblical scriptures. As I go through the “reflection and application” of each of the 20 passages covered here, I feel Koh’s faith and devotion. Although the sequence of “prayer, reflection, and application” seems somewhat monotonous, the analyses of words, and meanings in different languages (Hebrew, Greek) maintain the engaging tone of the book. Contextually, “the word became flesh” analysis and a brief explanation of BC and AD divisions of calendars are significant. Such meaningful analyses lead us to an enriching journey until the end of the book. The applications of John 14:6 (NIV), the Greek word “monogenes”, the Oxymoron Samaritan story, and the prodigal son symbolism are excellent. However, I would like to know more about the root word (Hebrew) used to interpret the word “space-time continuum” in the “incarnation” chapter. The “Samaritan” story and its connection to “good neighbor” remind me of modern-day policies of diversity and inclusion.

Moreover, “the eternal life question” using “Luke 18:18-24” confirms that like power, wealth can be an entity to control our life. Here, I cannot resist quoting Koh’s “Salvation required a spiritual heart transplant”. Such a powerful insight in simple words. Koh continues to offer such powerful insights into the meaning of apokalypsis, imannuel, and the discussion on the “throne of David”, Jesus’ lineage, and the Greek meaning of Jesus. But, I think more explanation was required to analyze “the throne judgment”. The fulfillment of the “700 years old prophecy” and other 300 prophecies indicates the presence of an omnipotent god and the final chapters keep reminding the same. I love the explanation of the “perfect Christmas gift”, the interpretation of the gospels, and the linguistic conflicts of Loctus and Carob pod. Finally, the difference between natural and spiritual birth is discussed with clarity emphasizing faith and confession. Overall, a great read irrespective of religion and is especially recommended to those who think it is time to pause and reflect.

Lekan Ayoola, 4/5

Not just tailored to increasing your faith as a Christian but it also help build character in respective of your religion and culture which was prominent in the second chapter with this been highlighted by me The priest and Levite showed no compassion to one of their own countrymen even though he was in dire straits. Here is the shocking part: a Samaritan showed love and compassion to a Jew. He saw a human being, not a Jew, in need.. It also helps us know clearly some controversial verses like in chapter 18 where he talked about been born of water and spirit Jesus was speaking spiritually but Nicodemus was thinking naturally. To be born of water speaks of natural birth. To be born of the spirit speaks of spiritual birth by the Holy Spirit, John 1:12. No one can be saved by natural birth. Salvation requires a spiritual birth in addition to a natural birth. The kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom and Jesus is the King of all born-again believers but adding a bible verse to the prayer part should have made it more intentional and chapter 8 with the sub heading joy to the world should have been the introductory part of the book where we would have learnt about the prophecy of Jesus before his birth in chapter 7 just a misplacement though. Starting your day with this books will keep you on track and help you and for those who seek salvation in Christ grab a copy and see the glory of Christ prominent in your life