Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed.

But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

John 1224

Welcome to today's encouragement from our daily bread.

Our reading, Life and Death in Christ, was written by Kenneth Peterson and read by West Ward.

John chapter 12, verses 20 through 27.

Now, there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival.

They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request.

Sir, they said, we would like to see Jesus. Philip went to tell Andrew. Andrew and Philip in turn told

Jesus. Jesus replied, The hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified.

Very truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains

only a single seed, but if it dies, it produces many seeds.

Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Whoever serves me must follow me.

And where I am, my servant also will be.

My father will honor the one who serves me.

Now, my soul is troubled, and what shall I say?

Father, save me from this hour?

No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.

Life and death in Christ, written by Kenneth Peterson.

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