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Day 88 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 28 March 2024 reflections

Day 88, 28 March 2024



1) Joshua 22 - 24



Joshua 22-24



JOSHUA 22



The Eastern Tribes Return Home



1 Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites,

and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

2 (Jos 1:12-18) He said to them, "You have done everything that Moses

the servant of the Lord commanded you and have obeyed me in everything

that I have commanded you.

3 You have not left your brothers these many days down to this day,

and you have observed the obligations

of the commandment of the Lord your God.

4 (Jos 13:8) Now the Lord your God has given rest to your brothers,

as He had said to them. So now, turn and go to your homes,

to the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the Lord

gave you on the other side of the Jordan.

5 (Dt 6:17; 11:22) Only carefully obey the commandment

and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you:

to love the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, to obey

His commandments, to cling to Him, and to serve Him

with all your heart and soul."

6 (Jos 14:13; Ge 47:7) Joshua blessed them and sent them off,

and they went to their tents.

7 (Jos 17:1-12) Moses had assigned land in Bashan

to half the tribe of Manasseh, and to the other half Joshua

assigned land among their brothers on the west side of the Jordan.

When Joshua sent them also to their homes and blessed them,

8 (Nu 31:27; 1Sa 30:24) he said, "Return home with great wealth,

much livestock, silver, gold, copper, iron, and great quantities of clothing.

Divide the spoil of your enemies among your brothers."

9 (Nu 32:26; 32:29) So the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh

left the children of Israel at Shiloh in the land of Canaan to go

to the land of Gilead, the land of their possession, according to the word

of the Lord through Moses.

10 The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh came

near the Jordan in the land of Canaan and built a very large altar

by the Jordan.

11 (Dt 13:12-14) The children of Israel heard someone say,

"The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh

have built an altar by the land of Canaan by the Jordan

on the Israelite side."

12 When the children of Israel heard this, they assembled

the whole congregation of the children of Israel at Shiloh

to go up against them in war.

13 (Nu 25:7; Ex 6:25) Then the children of Israel sent Phinehas,

son of Eleazar the priest, to the sons of Reuben, to the sons of Gad,

and to the half-tribe of Manasseh, into the land of Gilead,

14 (Nu 1:4) and with him ten chiefs, one chief each for each father's

household of every tribe of Israel; and each one of them was the head

of his father's house among the thousands of Israel.

15 They came to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh

in the land of Gilead and said to them,

16 "The whole congregation of the Lord says,

'What is this trespass you have committed against the God of Israel?

Today you have turned from following the Lord

by building yourselves an altar to rebel against Him!

17 Is the sin of Peor, from which we have still not purified

ourselves even today, not enough for us, which brought a plague upon

the congregation of the Lord

18 (Nu 16:22; Jos 22:16) that today you have turned away

from following the Lord?

" 'If today you are rebelling against the Lord, then tomorrow

He will be angry with the whole congregation of Israel!

19 (Jos 18:1) If indeed your own land is unclean, then cross over

to the land of the Lord where the tabernacle of the Lord stands

and take land among us. Yet do not rebel against the Lord or rebel

against us by building an altar other than the altar of the Lord our God.

20 (Jos 7:1; 7:5) Did not Achan son of Zerah commit a trespass in the things

under the ban, and wrath fall on all the congregation of Israel?

And that man did not perish alone in his iniquity.' "

21 Then the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered

and said to the heads of the Israelite clans,

22 (Dt 10:17; 1Ki 8:39) "The Lord God of gods, the Lord God of gods,

He knows, and may Israel know-if we have acted in rebellion

or disloyalty against the Lord, do not spare us today.

23 (Dt 18:19; 1Sa 20:16) If we have built an altar to turn away

from following the Lord, to offer burnt offerings and grain offerings

or make peace offerings upon it, may the Lord Himself demand an account.

24 (Jos 4:6) "We did this deed because we were worried that in the future

your descendants might say, 'What have you to do with the Lord God of Israel?

25 The Lord made the Jordan a boundary between us and you,

the descendants of Reuben and Gad. You have no share in the Lord!'

In this way your descendants might make our descendants

to stop worshipping the Lord.

26 "So we said to each other, 'Let us build this altar, not for burnt

offering or sacrifice,

27 (Jos 24:27; Ge 31:48) but as a witness for us, for you,

and for the generations after us, that we may perform

the service of the Lord before Him with our burnt offerings,

sacrifices, and peace offerings, and in the future your descendants

will not be able to say to our descendants,

"You have no share in the Lord!" '

28 "Therefore we said, 'In the future, if they say this to us or to our

descendants, we will say, "Look at the replica of the altar of the Lord

that our fathers made, not for burnt offerings or sacrifices,

but as a witness between you and us." '

29 (Dt 12:13-14; Jos 24:16) "God forbid that we should rebel against

the Lord by turning from following the Lord today by building

an altar for burnt offerings, grain offerings, and sacrifices

other than the altar of the Lord God that stands before His tabernacle!"

30 (Jos 22:33) When Phinehas the priest, the leaders of the congregation,

and the heads of the Israelite clans who were with him heard

what the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh said, it pleased them.

31 (Lev 26:11-12; 2Ch 15:2) Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest said

to the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, "Today we know

that the Lord is in our midst because you did not violate your obligations

to the Lord in this matter. Indeed, you have delivered the children of Israel

from the judgment of the Lord."

32 Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned

from meeting the descendants of Reuben and Gad in the land of Gilead

to the children of Israel in the land of Canaan. They brought back a report.

33 (1Ch 29:20; Da 2:19) This report was good in the eyes of the children

of Israel, and the children of Israel blessed God.

They decided not to make war against the descendants

of Reuben and Gad to ruin the land in which they lived.

34 (Jos 22:27) The descendants of Reuben and Gad named the altar Witness,

"For it is a witness between us that the Lord is God."



Joshua 22

[1] Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe

of Manasseh,

[2] And said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD

commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:

[3] Ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have

kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God.

[4] And now the LORD your God hath given rest unto your brethren, as he

promised them: therefore now return ye, and get you unto your tents, and

unto the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave

you on the other side Jordan.

[5] But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses

the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk

in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and

to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.

[6] So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their

tents.

[7] Now to the one half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given possession

in Bashan: but unto the other half thereof gave Joshua among their brethren

on this side Jordan westward. And when Joshua sent them away also unto their

tents, then he blessed them,

[8] And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents,

and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and

with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with

your brethren.

[9] And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of

Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh,

which is in the land of Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, to the

land of their possession, whereof they were possessed, according to the word

of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

[10] And when they came unto the borders of Jordan, that are in the land of

Canaan, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of

Manasseh built there an altar by Jordan, a great altar to see to.

[11] And the children of Israel heard say, Behold, the children of Reuben

and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh have built an altar

over against the land of Canaan, in the borders of Jordan, at the passage of

the children of Israel.

[12] And when the children of Israel heard of it, the whole congregation of

the children of Israel gathered themselves together at Shiloh, to go up to

war against them.

[13] And the children of Israel sent unto the children of Reuben, and to the

children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, into the land of Gilead,

Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest,

[14] And with him ten princes, of each chief house a prince throughout all

the tribes of Israel; and each one was an head of the house of their fathers

among the thousands of Israel.

[15] And they came unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad,

and to the half tribe of Manasseh, unto the land of Gilead, and they spake

with them, saying,

[16] Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this

that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from

following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might

rebel this day against the LORD?

[17] Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are not

cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of

the LORD,

[18] But that ye must turn away this day from following the LORD? and it

will be, seeing ye rebel to day against the LORD, that to morrow he will be

wroth with the whole congregation of Israel.

[19] Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass

ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD's

tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the

LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the

LORD our God.

[20] Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing,

and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not

alone in his iniquity.

[21] Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe

of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel,

[22] The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he

shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD,

(save us not this day,)

[23] That we have built us an altar to turn from following the LORD, or if

to offer thereon burnt offering or meat offering, or if to offer peace

offerings thereon, let the LORD himself require it;

[24] And if we have not rather done it for fear of this thing, saying, In

time to come your children might speak unto our children, saying, What have

ye to do with the LORD God of Israel?

[25] For the LORD hath made Jordan a border between us and you, ye children

of Reuben and children of Gad; ye have no part in the LORD: so shall your

children make our children cease from fearing the LORD.

[26] Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for

burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:

[27] But that it may be a witness between us, and you, and our generations

after us, that we might do the service of the LORD before him with our burnt

offerings, and with our sacrifices, and with our peace offerings; that your

children may not say to our children in time to come, Ye have no part in the

LORD.

[28] Therefore said we, that it shall be, when they should so say to us or

to our generations in time to come, that we may say again, Behold the

pattern of the altar of the LORD, which our fathers made, not for burnt

offerings, nor for sacrifices; but it is a witness between us and you.

[29] God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day

from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat

offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is

before his tabernacle.

[30] And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation and

heads of the thousands of Israel which were with him, heard the words that

the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh

spake, it pleased them.

[31] And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of

Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This

day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed

this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel

out of the hand of the LORD.

[32] And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned

from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land

of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought

them word again.

[33] And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of

Israel blessed God, and did not intend to go up against them in battle, to

destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt.

[34] And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed:

for it shall be a witness between us that the LORD is God.



JOSHUA 23



Joshua's Charge to the Leaders



1 (Jos 13:1; 21:44) A long time later, after the Lord had given Israel rest

from all their enemies around them, Joshua was old and advanced in years.

2 (Jos 24:1; Dt 31:28) Joshua called for all Israel, their elders,

clan heads, judges, and officials, and said to them,

"I am old and advanced in years.

3 (Ex 14:14; Jos 10:14) You have seen all that the Lord your God did to

all these peoples before you, for it is the Lord your God who has waged

war for you.

4 (Jos 13:2; 13:6-7) See, I have allotted to you as an inheritance the land

of these peoples who remain, along with the land of the peoples

whom I defeated, from the Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea in the west.

5 (Ex 33:2; 34:11) The Lord your God will drive them out and dispossess

them from before you, and you will inherit their land,

as the Lord your God told you.

6 (Dt 5:32; 28:14) "Now be very strong to observe and enact all that is

written in the Book of the Law of Moses, so that you do not deviate

from it to the right or the left.

7 (Ex 23:13; Ps 16:4) Do not assimilate with these peoples remaining

among you. Do not invoke the names of their gods, nor swear by, serve,

or worship them.

8 (Dt 10:20; 11:22) Instead, cling to the Lord your God, as you have done

until today.

9 (Dt 11:23; Jos 1:5) "For the Lord has dispossessed before you great

and mighty peoples, and as for you, not a single man has been able

to stand against you until today.

10 (Lev 26:8; Dt 3:22) One man from among you can make a thousand flee,

for it is the Lord your God who wages war for you, as He told you.

11 (Jos 22:5) Now be careful, therefore, to love the Lord your God!

12 (Dt 7:3) "For if you should turn and cling to the remainder

of these peoples who are left with you, and you intermarry

and assimilate with them, and they with you,

13 (Dt 7:16; Ex 23:33; Nu 33:55) know for certain that the Lord your God

will no longer drive out these nations from before you. But they shall

be snares and traps to you, a whip on your sides and thorns in your eyes,

until you perish from off this good ground that the Lord your

God has given you.

14 (1Ki 2:2) "Now, I am going the way of all the earth. You know

in all your hearts and souls that not a single word has failed out

of all the good things that the Lord your God has said concerning

you. All came true for you. Not a single word among them failed.

15 (Dt 28:15-68) So just as every good thing that the Lord your God

said to you came to be, even so the Lord can bring every bad thing

upon you until He has destroyed you from this good land that

the Lord your God gave you.

16 If you break the covenant of the Lord your God that He commanded you,

and go and serve other gods and worship them, the anger of the Lord

will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from

the good land that He gave you."



Joshua 23

[1] And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto

Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and

stricken in age.

[2] And Joshua called for all Israel, and for their elders, and for their

heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said unto them, I

am old and stricken in age:

[3] And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these

nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that hath fought for

you.

[4] Behold, I have divided unto you by lot these nations that remain, to be

an inheritance for your tribes, from Jordan, with all the nations that I

have cut off, even unto the great sea westward.

[5] And the LORD your God, he shall expel them from before you, and drive

them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the LORD

your God hath promised unto you.

[6] Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in

the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right

hand or to the left;

[7] That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you;

neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them,

neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:

[8] But cleave unto the LORD your God, as ye have done unto this day.

[9] For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong:

but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day.

[10] One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is

that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.

[11] Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your

God.

[12] Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these

nations, even these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with

them, and go in unto them, and they to you:

[13] Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out any

of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto

you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish

from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

[14] And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know

in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of

all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are

come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.

[15] Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon

you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you

all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which

the LORD your God hath given you.

[16] When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he

commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to

them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall

perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.



JOSHUA 24



Covenant Renewed at Shechem



1 (Jos 23:2; 1Sa 10:19) Joshua called for all the Israelite tribes

at Shechem and summoned the elders, clan heads, judges,

and officials of Israel. They presented themselves before God.

2 (Ge 31:53; 31:30) Joshua said to all the people, "Thus says the Lord

God of Israel: Long ago your fathers-Terah father of Abraham and Nahor

-lived beyond the Euphrates (Euphrates River). and served other gods.

3 (Ge 12:1-4; 21:2-3) I took your father Abraham from beyond the Euphrates,

(Euphrates River). brought him through all the land of Canaan,

and gave him many descendants. To him I gave Isaac.

4 (Dt 2:5; Ge 36:8) To Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau,

and to Esau I gave Mount Seir for his inheritance,

but Jacob and his descendants went down into Egypt.

5 (Ex 3:10; 7:1-12) "I sent Moses and Aaron, I struck Egypt down

with all I did in their midst, and afterward I brought you out.

6 I brought your fathers out of Egypt, then you came to the sea.

The Egyptians pursued your fathers with chariots and horsemen to the Red Sea.

7 (Ex 14:20; 14:10) Your fathers cried out to the Lord, and He placed darkness

between you and the Egyptians. He made the sea come upon them and cover them.

Your own eyes saw what I did to Egypt, and you lived in the wilderness

a long time.

8 (Nu 21:21-35) "I brought you to the land of the Amorites who lived

on the other side of the Jordan. They waged war against you,

but I gave them into your hand so that you might inherit their land,

and I destroyed them before you.

9 (Jdg 11:25) Then Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and waged

war against Israel. He called for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,

10 but I refused to listen to Balaam. Therefore he blessed you still,

and I delivered you out of his hand.

11 (Jos 3:14-17; 4:10-12) "You crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho.

The leaders of Jericho, along with the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites,

Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites, waged war against you,

but I gave them into your hand.

12 (Ex 23:28; Dt 7:20) I sent the hornet and drove out the two Amorite kings

from before you, but not with your sword or your bow.

13 (Jos 11:13'0 I gave you a land for which you did not work,

and cities that you did not build. You live in them, and you are eating

from the produce of vineyards and olive groves you did not plant.

14 (Jos 24:23; Dt 10:12; 1Sa 12:24) "Now fear the Lord, and serve Him

with sincerity and faithfulness. Put away the gods your fathers

served beyond the River (Euphrates River.) and in Egypt. Serve the Lord.

15 (Jdg 6:10; 1Ki 18:21) If it is displeasing to you to serve the Lord,

then choose today whom you will serve, if it should be the gods

your fathers served beyond the River (Euphrates River.)

or the gods of the Amorites' land where you are now living.

Yet as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

16 The people answered and said, "God forbid that we forsake

the Lord and serve other gods!

17 For it is the Lord our God who brought us and our fathers out from slavery

in the land of Egypt and performed these great signs in our sight and guarded

us all the way that we went and among all the peoples through whom we passed.

18 The Lord drove out before us all the people, even the Amorites,

who lived in the land. So we will indeed serve the Lord, for He is our God."

19 (Ex 20:5; 23:21) Then Joshua said to the people, "You are not able to serve

the Lord, for He is a holy God. He is a jealous God, and He will not forgive

your transgressions nor your sins.

20 (1Ch 28:9; Ac 7:42) If you forsake the Lord and serve foreign gods,

then He will turn, bring disaster upon you, and finish you off,

after having been good to you."

21 The people said to Joshua, "No, we will serve the Lord!"

22 (Ps 119:173) Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses a

gainst yourselves, that you have chosen the Lord, to serve Him."

Then they said, "We are witnesses."

23 (Jos 24:14) "Now then," he said, "put away the foreign gods

in your midst, and stretch out your hearts to the Lord God of Israel!"

24 The people said to Joshua, "It is the Lord our God we will serve,

and His voice that we will obey."

25 (Ex 15:25; 2Ki 11:17) So that day Joshua made a covenant

for the people and established regulations and laws for them at Shechem.

26 (Jdg 9:6; Ge 35:4) Joshua wrote these words in the Book of the Law of God.

He took a large stone and set it up

under the oak by the sanctuary of the Lord.

27 (Jos 22:34; Dt 31:19) Joshua said to all the people, "See, this stone

will be a witness for us, for it has heard all the words of the Lord

that He spoke to us. It will be a witness for us, lest you deny your God."

28 (Jdg 2:6) Then Joshua sent the people away, each man to his inheritance.



Joshua 24

[1] And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for

the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for

their officers; and they presented themselves before God.

[2] And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel,

Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah,

the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.

[3] And I took your father Abraham from the other side of the flood, and led

him throughout all the land of Canaan, and multiplied his seed, and gave him

Isaac.

[4] And I gave unto Isaac Jacob and Esau: and I gave unto Esau mount Seir,

to possess it; but Jacob and his children went down into Egypt.

[5] I sent Moses also and Aaron, and I plagued Egypt, according to that

which I did among them: and afterward I brought you out.

[6] And I brought your fathers out of Egypt: and ye came unto the sea; and

the Egyptians pursued after your fathers with chariots and horsemen unto the

Red sea.

[7] And when they cried unto the LORD, he put darkness between you and the

Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them; and your eyes

have seen what I have done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in the wilderness a long

season.

[8] And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, which dwelt on the

other side Jordan; and they fought with you: and I gave them into your hand,

that ye might possess their land; and I destroyed them from before you.

[9] Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against

Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:

[10] But I would not hearken unto Balaam; therefore he blessed you still: so

I delivered you out of his hand.

[11] And ye went over Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the men of Jericho

fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites,

and the Hittites, and the Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I

delivered them into your hand.

[12] And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you,

even the two kings of the Amorites; but not with thy sword, nor with thy

bow.

[13] And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities

which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards

which ye planted not do ye eat.

[14] Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth:

and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the

flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.

[15] And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day

whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on

the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye

dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

[16] And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the

LORD, to serve other gods;

[17] For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out

of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great

signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and

among all the people through whom we passed:

[18] And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites

which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is

our God.

[19] And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an

holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor

your sins.

[20] If ye forsake the LORD, and serve strange gods, then he will turn and

do you hurt, and consume you, after that he hath done you good.

[21] And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD.

[22] And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves

that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, We are

witnesses.

[23] Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you,

and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.

[24] And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and

his voice will we obey.

[25] So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and set them a

statute and an ordinance in Shechem.

[26] And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God, and took a

great stone, and set it up there under an oak, that was by the sanctuary of

the LORD.

[27] And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a

witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spake

unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your God.

[28] So Joshua let the people depart, every man unto his inheritance.



Joshua's Death and Burial



29 (Jdg 2:8) After these events took place, Joshua son of Nun,

the servant of the Lord, died at the age of one hundred and ten.

30 (Jos 19:50) They buried him in the territory of his inheritance

in Timnath Serah, which is in the hill country of Ephraim

north of Mount Gaash.

31 (Jdg 2:7; Dt 11:2) Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua

and of the elders who outlived Joshua and had known

all the deeds that the Lord had done for Israel.

32 (Ge 33:19; 50:25) They buried the bones of Joseph, which the children

of Israel had brought out of Egypt, in Shechem in the part of the field

that Jacob bought from the descendants of Hamor the father of Shechem

for one hundred pieces of silver.Heb. a hundred kesitahs;

a kesitah was a coin of unknown weight and value.

It became an inheritance of the descendants of Joseph.

33 (Ex 6:25; Jos 22:13) Eleazar son of Aaron died, and they buried him

at Gibeah, the town of Phinehas his son,

which was in the hill country of Ephraim.



[29] And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the

servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old.

[30] And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah,

which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash.

[31] And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of

the elders that overlived Joshua, and which had known all the works of the

LORD, that he had done for Israel.

[32] And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of

Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of

the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and

it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.

[33] And Eleazar the son of Aaron died; and they buried him in a hill that

pertained to Phinehas his son, which was given him in mount Ephraim.



2) Our Daily Bread for 28 March 2024 titled



A New Command to Love




John 13:3-5,12-15,31-35



3 (Jn 8:42; Mt 11:27) Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things

into His hands and that He came from God and was going to God,

4 (Lk 12:37; 22:27) rose from supper, laid aside His garments,

and took a towel and wrapped Himself.

5 (Lk 7:44; Ge 18:4) After that, He poured water into a basin

and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel

with which He was wrapped.



[3] Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and

that he was come from God, and went to God;

[4] He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel,

and girded himself.

[5] After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the

disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.



12 (Jn 13:7) So when He had washed their feet, and put on His garments,

and sat down again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you?

13 (1Co 12:3; Php 2:11) You call Me Teacher and Lord. You speak accurately,

for so I am.

14 (1Pe 5:5) If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet,

you also ought to wash one another's feet.

15 (Mt 11:29) For I have given you an example, that you should do

as I have done to you.



[12] So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was

set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

[13] Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

[14] If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought

to wash one another's feet.

[15] For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to

you.



31 (Jn 7:39; 14:13) When he had gone out, Jesus then said,

"Now is the Son of Man glorified, and in Him God is glorified.

32 (Jn 12:23; 17:1) If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him

in Himself and will immediately glorify Him.

33 (Jn 7:33-34; 1Jn 2:1) "Little children, yet a little while I am with you.

You will seek Me. And as I said to the Jews, so now I tell you,

'Where I am going, you cannot come.'

34 (Lev 19:18; Eph 5:2) "A new commandment I give to you,

that you love one another, even as I have loved you,

that you also love one another.

35 (Jn 17:21) By this all men will know that you are My disciples,

if you have love for one another."



[31] Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world

be cast out.

[32] And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

[33] This he said, signifying what death he should die.

[34] The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ

abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who

is this Son of man?

[35] Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you.

Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that

walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.



In a tradition starting as early as the thirteenth century, members of the

royal family in the United Kingdom give gifts to people in need on Maundy

Thursday, the day before Good Friday. The practice is rooted in the meaning

of the word maundy, which comes from the Latin mandatum, "command."

The command being commemorated is the new one that Jesus gave to His friends

on the night before He died:

"Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another"

(John 13:34).



Jesus was a leader who took on the role of a servant as He washed His friends'

feet (v. 5). He then called them to do the same: "I have set you an example

that you should do as I have done for you" (v. 15). And in an even greater

act of sacrifice, He lay down His life, dying on the cross (19:30).

Out of mercy and love, He gave Himself that we might enjoy the fullness of life.



The tradition of the British royal family serving people in need continues as

a symbol of following Jesus' great example. We may not have been born into a

place of privilege, but when we place our faith in Jesus, we become members

of His family. And we too can show our love by living out His new command.

As we depend on God's Spirit to change us from within, we can reach out

to others with care, affirmation, and grace.



By: Amy Boucher Pye



Reflect & Pray



How have you observed or embodied servant leadership?

In what ways could you "love one another" today?



My great Savior, what a gift of love You give!

Thank You for being the ultimate Servant, laying down Your life for me.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 5 - 1 John 1:9



9 (Ps 32:5; Pr 28:13) If we confess our sins, He is faithful

and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.



9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive

us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.



"If God already knows everything about me, everything I've done,

then why do I need to confess it?" Grant struggled with a common

dilemma for many Christians. Indeed, God, knew all his sin - much

better than Grant did himself. But Grant needed to confess,

not for God's benefit, but for his own. Grant needed to agree with God

that his sin was wrong, and put himself in a position to receive God's

grace in forgiveness.

1 John 1:9 make the process quit clear. We confess,

and God forgives and cleanses. Many of us, however, want to take on

God's part as well. We confess, agreeing with God that our sin is wrong.

But then we proceed to try to 'clean up our act,'bargaining with God,

promising that if he will forgive us just this once,

we won't ever to it again.

The problem is, we can never keep such a promise.

We probably will do it again, and then we are back where we started,

begging for forgiveness, and trying once more to cleanse

ourselves for our unrighteousness.

God offers freedom from such futile performance. He says, "Just confess.

Agree that you sinned. Submit yourself to me. Then I'll take over from there."

God's grace does not give us freedom to keep on sinning, of course - we need

to cooperate with the work of his Spirit in our lives and do all we can

to avoid sin. But we do not have to beg God for forgiveness - forgiveness

is offered to us freely.

We do not have to clean up out act before God will accept us; God can make

the necessary changes in our lives. When we confess, submit ourselves to God,

and allow him to work within us, he is able both to forgive us and to cleanse

us from unrighteousness.



Application



a) In what ways have I bartered with God and tried to "Clean up my act"

in order to deserve his forgiveness?



b) What is my part in confession? What is God's response?

Why it is important for me to recognize God's part in my

confession and forgiveness?



c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see

when I lived in darkness?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 12:21



21 "So is he who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."



21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are Impatient



James 5:7-11



Patience and Prayer



7 Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord.

Notice how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth

and is patient with it until he receives the early and late rain.

8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts,

for the coming of the Lord is drawing near.

9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, lest you be condemned.

Look, the Judge is standing at the door.

10 My brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord,

as an example of suffering and patience.

11 Indeed we count them happy who endure.

You have heard of the patience of Job

and have seen the purpose of the Lord,

that the Lord is very gracious and merciful.



7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold,

the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long

patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord

draweth nigh.

9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned:

behold, the judge standeth before the door.

10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord,

for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience

of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful,

and of tender mercy.





Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to Islam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further





Pray for the Turkmen of Iran




Psalms 2:10-11



10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Now then, you kings, be wise;

be admonished, you judges of the earth.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Serve the Lord with fear; tremble with trepidation!



[10]Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

[11] Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling.



At the bus station in Gorgan, the main town of Golestan, we take a taxi to

the settlement area. The taxi driver turns out to be Turkmen. He is very

hospitable and invites us to his home for Iftar - the evening meal for ending

the Ramadan fast. After breaking the fast, we talk about God and the meaning

of faith for Muslims and Christians. It is a conversation with high regard

for each other. It seems this family is meeting people who follow

the Messiah for the first time.



The Turkmen in northeastern Iran live mainly in the Golestan district,

east of the Caspian Sea. You will immediately recognize the Turkmen by their

colourful clothes and their distinct culture. Sadly, they have very few ties

with the Turkmen in next door Turkmenistan. The Turkmen learn Persian

at school, since their own language, Turkmen, is not taught. Therefore,

they can neither read nor write in their mother tongue,

and they often have trouble finding high-paying jobs.





There are no known disciples of Jesus among the approximately 1 million

Turkmen in this province. It is challenging to gain a foothold among them

as a Christian from another culture. To the outside eye, it may seem that

the Turkmen minority of Iran have gone unnoticed. But God sees them

and wants to build His kingdom among them.



How to Pray



Pray that God will speak to village leaders in visions and dreams.



Pray for good spiritual conversations between villagers

and Christ-followers who are passing through their towns.



Ask God that complete villages of people will come to faith in Jesus,

spreading the Good News from town to town,

from the mountain tops to the valleys below.



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 28 of the Month



a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear

and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.



(



John 5:24



24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever

hears My word and believes in Him who sent

Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,

but has passed from death into life."



24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word,

and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life,

and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.



)



b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you

know today . (



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.



For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. "



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to serve the Lord and Keep His covenant.



Pray to the Lord: "My great Savior, what a gift of love You give!

Thank You for being the ultimate Servant, laying down Your life for me."



Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your sins.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be rich before the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and pray for patience to lead the way in your life.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray that God will speak to village leaders in visions and dreams.



Pray for good spiritual conversations between villagers

and Christ-followers who are passing through their towns.



Ask God that complete villages of people will come to faith in Jesus,

spreading the Good News from town to town,

from the mountain tops to the valleys below.



Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear

and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you

know today .



Pray that churches in the United Arab Emirates will continue to faithfully

proclaim the Gospel despite governmental prohibitions.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God

The reason for Maundy Thursday - The Last Supper

Mark 14:1-2, Matthew 26:1-5, Luke 22:1-2, Mark 14:10-11, Matthew 26:14-16,

Luke 22:3-6, Mark 14:12-16, Matthew 26:17-19, Luke 22:7-13, John 13:1-20,

Mark 14:17-26, Matthew 26:20-30, Luke 22:14-30, John 13:18-30, John 13:31-38, Mark 14:27-31, Matthew 26:31-35 , Luke 22:31-38, John 14 , John 15:1-17 ,

John 15:18-27, John 16, John 17





Mark 14:1-2



The Plot to Kill Jesus

Mt 26:1-5; Lk 22:1-2; Jn 11:45-53

1 (Lk 22:1-2; Jn 13:1) Now the feasts of the Passover

and of Unleavened Bread were two days away.

And the chief priests and the scribes looked for a way to seize Him

secretly and kill Him.

2 But they said "Not on the feast day,

lest there will be an uproar among the people."



[1] After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread:

and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by

craft, and put him to death.

[2] But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the

people.



Matthew 26:1-5



The Plot to Kill Jesus

Mk 14:1-2; Lk 22:1-2; Jn 11:45-3



1 When Jesus had finished all these sayings, He said to His disciples,

2 (Mk 14:1-2; Lk 22:1-2) "You know that after two days is the Passover,

and the Son of Man will be betrayed to be crucified."

3 (Jn 18:24; Mt 26:57-58) Then the chief priests, the scribes,

and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest,

who was called Caiaphas,

4 and took counsel that they might take Jesus covertly and kill Him.

5 (Mt 27:24) But they said, "Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar

among the people."



[1] And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said

unto his disciples,

[2] Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of

man is betrayed to be crucified.

[3] Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the

elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called

Caiaphas,

[4] And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

[5] But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the

people.



Luke 22:1-2



The Plot to Kill Jesus

Mt 26:1-5, 14-16; Mk 14:1-2, 10-11; Jn 11:45-53



1 (Mk 14:1-2; Ex 12:6-23) Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread,

which is called the Passover, drew near.

2 And the chief priests and scribes were seeking how to kill Jesus,

for they feared the people.



[1] Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

[2] And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for

they feared the people.



Mark 14:10-11



Judas' Agreement to Betray Jesus

Mt 26:14-18; Lk 22:3-6



10 (Jn 13:2; Mt 26:14-16) Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve,

went to the chief priests to betray Him to them.

11 When they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him silver.

So he looked for how he might conveniently betray Him.



[10] And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to

betray him unto them.

[11] And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money.

And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.



Matthew 26:14-16



Judas' Agreement to Betray Jesus

Mk 14:10-11; Lk 22:3-6



14 (Mt 10:4; Lk 22:3-6) Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas

Iscariot, went to the chief priests

15 (Ex 21:32) and said to them, "What will you give me if I hand Him over

to you?" And they paid him thirty pieces of silver.

16 From that moment he searched for an opportunity to betray Him.



[14] Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief

priests,

[15] And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto

you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

[16] And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.



Luke 22:3-6



3 (Jn 13:2; Mk 14:10-11) Then Satan entered into Judas, called Iscariot,

who was one of the twelve.

4 (Ac 4:1; 5:24) He went and discussed with the chief priests

and captains how he might betray Him to them.

5 They were glad and agreed to give him money.

6 He fully consented and searched for an opportunity to betray Him

to them apart from the crowds.



[3] Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of

the twelve.

[4] And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains,

how he might betray him unto them.

[5] And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

[6] And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the

absence of the multitude.



Mark 14:12-16



The Passover With the Disciples

Mt 26:17-28; Lk 22:7-14, 21-23; Jn 13:21-30



12 (Ex 12:6; 12:8) On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed

the Passover lamb, His disciples said to Him,

"Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?"

13 So He sent two of His disciples and said to them,

"Go into the city, and a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you there.

Follow him.

14 (Jn 11:28) Wherever he enters, say to the owner of the house,

'The Teacher says, Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover

with My disciples?'

15 (Ac 1:13) He will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready.

Make preparations for us there."

16 His disciples went out, and came into the city,

and found it as He had told them. And they prepared the Passover.



[12] And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover,

his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that

thou mayest eat the passover?

[13] And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye

into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water:

follow him.

[14] And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The

Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with

my disciples?

[15] And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there

make ready for us.

[16] And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he

had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.



Matthew 26:17-19



The Passover With the Disciples

Mk 14:12-21; Lk 22:7-14, 21-23; Jn 13:21-30



17 (Ex 12:18-20; 12:6) On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread

the disciples came to Jesus, saying,

"Where will You have us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?"

18 (Jn 7:6; 7:30) He said, "Go into the city to a certain man,

and say to him, 'The Teacher says, My time is at hand.

I will keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.' "

19 The disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared

the Passover.



[17] Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came

to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat

the passover?

[18] And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The

Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with

my disciples.

[19] And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready

the passover.



Luke 22:7-13



The Preparation of the Passover

Mt 26:17-25; Mk 14:12-21; Jn 13:21-30



7 (Ex 12:18) Then the Day of Unleavened Bread came,

when the Passover lamb must be killed.

8 He sent Peter and John, saying,

"Go and prepare the Passover for us to eat it."

9 They said to Him, "Where will You have us prepare it?"

10 He said to them, "Now, as you enter the city, a man carrying a pitcher

of water will meet you there. Follow him into the house which he enters,

11 (Jn 11:28) and say to the owner of the house, 'The Teacher says to you,

"Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?" '

12 (Ac 1:13) He will show you a large furnished upper room. Prepare there."

13 They went and found it as He had told them. So they prepared the Passover.



[7] Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.

[8] And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that

we may eat.

[9] And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?

[10] And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there

shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house

where he entereth in.

[11] And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto

thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my

disciples?

[12] And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

[13] And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready

the passover.



John 13:1-20



Washing the Disciples' Feet



1 (Jn 12:23; 16:28) Now before the Passover Feast, ­Jesus knew that His hour

had come to depart from this world to the Father.

Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.

2 (Ac 5:3) Now supper being concluded, the devil had put into the heart

of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him.

3 (Jn 8:42; Mt 11:27) Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things

into His hands and that He came from God and was going to God,

4 (Lk 12:37; 22:27) rose from supper, laid aside His garments,

and took a towel and wrapped Himself.

5 (Lk 7:44; Ge 18:4) After that, He poured water into a basin

and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel

with which He was wrapped.

6 Then He came to Simon Peter, and Peter said to Him,

"Lord, are You washing my feet?"

7Jn 12:16Jesus answered him, "You do not understand what I am doing now.

But later you will understand."

8 (1Co 6:11; Heb 10:22) Peter said to Him, "You shall never wash my feet!"

Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me."

9 Simon Peter said to Him,

"Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!"

10 (Jn 15:3) Jesus said to him, "He who is bathed needs only to wash

his feet, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you."

11 (Jn 2:25) For He knew who would betray Him. Therefore He said,

"Not all of you are clean."

12 (Jn 13:7) So when He had washed their feet, and put on His garments,

and sat down again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you?

13 (1Co 12:3; Php 2:11) You call Me Teacher and Lord. You speak accurately,

for so I am.

14 (1Pe 5:5) If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet,

you also ought to wash one another's feet.

15 (Mt 11:29) For I have given you an example, that you should do

as I have done to you.

16 (Jn 15:20; Lk 6:40) Truly, truly I say to you, a servant is not greater

than his master, nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him.

17 (Mt 7:24-25; Jas 1:25) If you know these things,

blessed are you if you do them.

18 (Ps 41:9; Mt 26:23) "I do not speak concerning all of you.

I know whom I have chosen, but that the Scripture may be fulfilled,

'He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.' (Ps 41:9.)

19 (Jn 14:29; 16:4) "Now I tell you before it happens,

that when it does happen, you may believe that I am He.

20 (Lk 10:16; Mk 9:37) Truly, truly I say to you, he who receives whomever

I send receives Me. And he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me."



[1] Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was

come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved

his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

[2] And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas

Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;

[3] Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and

that he was come from God, and went to God;

[4] He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel,

and girded himself.

[5] After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the

disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

[6] Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou

wash my feet?

[7] Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but

thou shalt know hereafter.

[8] Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him,

If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.

[9] Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands

and my head.

[10] Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his

feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

[11] For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all

clean.

[12] So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was

set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

[13] Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

[14] If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought

to wash one another's feet.

[15] For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to

you.

[16] Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his

lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

[17] If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

[18] I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the

scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his

heel against me.

[19] Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may

believe that I am he.

[20] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send

receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.



Mark 14:17-26



17 (Lk 22:14) In the evening He came with the twelve.

18 (Ps 41:9; Jn 6:70) As they sat and ate, Jesus said,

"Truly I say to you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me."

19 They began to be sorrowful and to say to Him one by one,

"Is it I?" and another, "Is it I?"

20 (Jn 13:26) He answered them, "It is one of the twelve,

one who is dipping bread in the dish with Me.

21 (Mk 14:49) The Son of Man indeed goes as it is written concerning Him,

but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed!

It would have been good for that man if he had never been born."



[17] And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.

[18] And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of

you which eateth with me shall betray me.

[19] And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it

I? and another said, Is it I?

[20] And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that

dippeth with me in the dish.

[21] The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that

man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had

never been born.



The Lord's Supper

Mt 26:26-30; Lk 22:15-20; 1Co 11:23-25



22 (Mt 26:26-29; 14:19) As they were eating, Jesus took bread,

blessed and broke it, and gave it to them, saying,

"Take and eat it. This is My body."

23 (1Co 10:16) Then He took the cup, and when He had given thanks,

He gave it to them. And they all drank from it.

24 (Ex 24:8; Zec 9:11) He said to them, "This is My blood of the new

covenant, which is shed for many.

25 (Mt 26:29) Truly I say to you, I will drink no more of the fruit

of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God."

26 (Mt 26:30; 21:1) When they had sung a hymn, they went

out to the Mount of Olives.



[22] And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and

gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.

[23] And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them:

and they all drank of it.

[24] And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is

shed for many.

[25] Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine,

until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.

[26] And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.



Matthew 26:20-30



20 (Mk 14:17-21; Jn 13:21) When evening came, He sat down with the twelve.

21 (Jn 13:21; 6:70-71) And as they were eating, He said,

"Truly I say to you, one of you will betray Me."

22 They were very sorrowful, and each of them began saying to Him,

"Lord, is it I?"

23 (Jn 13:18; Ps 41:9) He answered and said, "He who has dipped his hand

with Me in the dish will betray Me.

24 (Mk 9:12; Lk 24:46) The Son of Man goes as it is written of Him,

but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed!

It would have been good for that man if he had not been born."

25 (Mt 26:64; 27:11) Then Judas, who betrayed Him, answered, "Master,

is it I?"

He said to him, "You have said it."



[20] Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

[21] And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you

shall betray me.

[22] And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say

unto him, Lord, is it I?

[23] And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish,

the same shall betray me.

[24] The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by

whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not

been born.

[25] Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He

said unto him, Thou hast said.



The Lord's Supper

Mk 14:22-26; Lk 22:15-20; 1Co 11:23-25



26 (Mt 14:19) As they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed it

and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said,

"Take and eat. This is My body."

27 Then He took the cup, and after He gave thanks, He gave it to them, saying,

"Drink of it, all of you.

28 (Mt 20:28; Ex 24:7-8) For this is My blood of the new covenant,

which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

29 (Mt 13:43; Mk 14:25) I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit

of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you

in My Father's kingdom."

30 (Mt 21:1; Lk 22:39) And when they had sung a hymn,

they went out to the Mount of Olives.



[26] And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake

it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

[27] And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying,

Drink ye all of it;

[28] For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for

the remission of sins.

[29] But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the

vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

[30] And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.



Luke 22:14-30



The Lord's Supper

Mt 26:26-30; Mk 14:22-26; 1Co 11:23-25



14 (Mt 26:20; Mk 14:17) When the hour had come, He and the twelve apostles

with Him sat down.

15 And He said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover

with you before I suffer.

16 (Lk 14:15; Rev 19:9) For I tell you, I will never eat it again

until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

17 And He took the cup and gave thanks and said,

"Take this and divide it among yourselves.

18 (Mt 26:29; Mk 14:25) For I tell you, I will not drink of the fruit

of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."

19 (1Co 10:16; Mt 26:26-28) Then He took the bread, and when He had given

thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying,

"This is My body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me."

20 (Ex 24:8; Zec 9:11) In like manner, He took the cup after supper, saying,

"This cup is the new covenant in My blood which is shed for you.

21 (Ps 41:9; Jn 13:26) But see the hand of him who betrays Me is with Me

at the table.

22 (Ac 2:23) Indeed, the Son of Man goes as it has been determined.

But woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!"

23 They began to inquire among themselves which of them it was who would

do this.



[14] And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with

him.

[15] And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover

with you before I suffer:

[16] For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be

fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

[17] And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide

it among yourselves:

[18] For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until

the kingdom of God shall come.

[19] And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them,

saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of

me.

[20] Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new

testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

[21] But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

[22] And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that

man by whom he is betrayed!

[23] And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that

should do this thing.



The Dispute About Greatness



24 (Mk 9:34; Lk 9:46) There was also rivalry among them concerning which

of them was to be counted the greatest.

25 (Mt 20:25-28) He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise

lordship over them, and those who exercise authority

over them are called benefactors.

26 (Lk 9:48) But you are not so. Instead, let him who is greatest among

you be as the younger, and he who rules as he who serves.

27 (Mt 20:28; Lk 12:37) For who is greater: he who sits at the table,

or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table?

But I am among you as He who serves.

28 (Heb 2:18; 4:15) You are those who have continued with Me in My trials.

29 (2Ti 2:12; Mt 25:34) And I appoint to you a kingdom as My Father

has appointed one to Me,

30 (Mt 19:28; Lk 14:15) so that you may eat and drink at My table

in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel."



[24] And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be

accounted the greatest.

[25] And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over

them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

[26] But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be

as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

[27] For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is

not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

[28] Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

[29] And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

[30] That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones

judging the twelve tribes of Israel.



John 13:18-30



18 (Ps 41:9; Mt 26:23) "I do not speak concerning all of you.

I know whom I have chosen, but that the Scripture may be fulfilled,

'He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.' (Ps 41:9.)

19 (Jn 14:29; 16:4) "Now I tell you before it happens,

that when it does happen, you may believe that I am He.

20 (Lk 10:16; Mk 9:37) Truly, truly I say to you, he who receives whomever

I send receives Me. And he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me."



[18] I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the

scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his

heel against me.

[19] Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may

believe that I am he.

[20] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send

receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.



Jesus Foretells His Betrayal

Mt 26:20-25; Mk 14:17-21; Lk 22:21-23



21 (Mt 26:21; Mk 14:18) When Jesus had said this, He was troubled in spirit,

and testified, "Truly, truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me."

22 (Lk 22:23; Mt 26:22) The disciples looked at one another,

uncertain of whom He spoke.

23 (Jn 19:26; 20:2; 21:7)Now there was leaning against Jesus' bosom

one of His disciples whom Jesus loved.

24 Therefore Simon Peter motioned to him to ask who it was of whom He spoke.

25 (Jn 21:20) Leaning back against Jesus' bosom, he said to Him,

"Lord, who is it?"

26 (Mt 26:23) Jesus answered, "It is he to whom I shall give a piece of bread

when I have dipped it." When He had dipped the bread, He gave it to Judas

Iscariot, the son of Simon.

27 (Lk 22:3; Jn 13:2) After receiving the piece of bread, Satan entered him.

Then Jesus said to him, "What you are going to do, do quickly."

28 But no one at the table knew why He said this to him.

29 (Jn 12:5-6) Since Judas had the moneybox, some thought that Jesus said

to him, "Buy what we need for the feast," or that he should give something

to the poor.

30 Having received the piece of bread, he then left immediately.

And it was night.



[21] When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and

said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

[22] Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.

[23] Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus

loved.

[24] Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should

be of whom he spake.

[25] He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?

[26] Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have

dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the

son of Simon.

[27] And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him,

That thou doest, do quickly.

[28] Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

[29] For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had

said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or,

that he should give something to the poor.

[30] He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.



John 13:31-38



The New Commandment



31 (Jn 7:39; 14:13) When he had gone out, Jesus then said,

"Now is the Son of Man glorified, and in Him God is glorified.

32 (Jn 12:23; 17:1) If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him

in Himself and will immediately glorify Him.

33 (Jn 7:33-34; 1Jn 2:1) "Little children, yet a little while I am with you.

You will seek Me. And as I said to the Jews, so now I tell you,

'Where I am going, you cannot come.'

34 (Lev 19:18; Eph 5:2) "A new commandment I give to you,

that you love one another, even as I have loved you,

that you also love one another.

35 (Jn 17:21) By this all men will know that you are My disciples,

if you have love for one another."



Peter's Denial Foretold

Mt 26:31-35; Mk 14:27-31; Lk 22:31-34



36 (2Pe 1:14; Jn 13:33) Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, where are You going?"

Jesus answered him, "Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now.

But you shall follow Me afterward."

37 Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You now?

I will lay down my life for Your sake."

38 (Mk 14:30) Jesus answered Him, "Will you lay down your life for My sake?

Truly, truly I say to you, the rooster shall not crow until you have denied Me

three times."



[31] Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world

be cast out.

[32] And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

[33] This he said, signifying what death he should die.

[34] The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ

abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who

is this Son of man?

[35] Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you.

Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that

walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

[36] While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children

of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from

them.

[37] But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed

not on him:

[38] That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he

spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the

Lord been revealed?



Mark 14:27-31



Peter's Denial Foretold

Mt 26:31-35; Lk 22:31-34; Jn 13:36-38



27 (Zec 13:7; Mt 26:31) Jesus said to them,

"All of you will fall away on account of Me this night, for it is written:

'I will strike the shepherd,

and the sheep will be scattered.' (Zec 13:7).

28 (Mt 28:16; Mk 16:7) But after I have risen,

I will go before you to Galilee."

29 Peter said to Him, "Even if all fall away, I will not."

30 (Mk 14:66-72; Jn 13:38) Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you that

this day, during the night, before the rooster crows twice,

you will deny Me three times."

31 But he said more vehemently, "If I must die with You, I will not deny You."

They all said the same thing.



[27] And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this

night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be

scattered.

[28] But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.

[29] But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

[30] And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even

in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

[31] But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not

deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.



Matthew 26:31-35



Peter's Denial Foretold

Mk 14:27-31; Lk 22:31-34; Jn 13:36-38



31 (Zec 13:7; Jn 16:32) Then Jesus said to them,

"All of you will fall away on account of Me this night,

for it is written:

'I will strike the shepherd,

and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered.' (Zec 13:7).

32 (Mt 28:10; 28:16) But after I have risen, I will go before you to Galilee."

33 (Lk 22:33) Peter answered, "Though all men will fall away on account

of You, yet I will never fall away."

34 (Jn 13:38; Mt 26:75) Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you, this night,

before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

35 (Jn 13:37) Peter said to Him, "Though I should die with You, yet I will

not deny You." And all the disciples spoke in this manner.



[31] Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this

night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the

flock shall be scattered abroad.

[32] But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

[33] Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended

because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

[34] Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before

the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

[35] Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny

thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.



Luke 22:31-38



Peter's Denial Foretold



31 (Am 9:9; Job 1:6-12) Then the Lord said, "Simon, Simon, listen!

Satan has demanded to have you to sift you as wheat.

32 (Jn 21:15-17; Ro 8:34) But I have prayed for you that your faith

may not fail. And when you have repented, strengthen your brothers."

33 (Mt 26:33-35; Mk 14:29) He said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go

with You to prison and to death."

34 (Mt 26:34; Mk 14:30) He said, "I tell you, Peter, before the rooster

crows today, you will deny three times that you know Me."



[31] And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have

you, that he may sift you as wheat:

[32] But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art

converted, strengthen thy brethren.

[33] And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into

prison, and to death.

[34] And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day,

before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.



Purse, Bag, and Sword



35 (Lk 9:3; Mt 10:9-10) Then He said to them, "When I sent you without purse

or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?"

They said, "Nothing."

36 He said to them, "But now, let him who has a purse take it and also a bag.

And let him who has no sword sell his garment and buy one.

37 (Isa 53:12) For I tell you, what is written must yet be accomplished in Me,

'And He was numbered with the transgressors.'(Isa 53:12.)

Indeed, what is written concerning Me has a fulfillment."

38 They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords."

He said to them, "It is enough."



[35] And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and

shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

[36] Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it,

and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment,

and buy one.

[37] For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished

in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things

concerning me have an end.

[38] And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto

them, It is enough.



John 14



John 14

Jesus the Way to the Father



1 (Jn 12:44; 16:22-23) "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God.

Believe also in Me.

2 (Jn 13:33; 13:36) In My Father's house are many dwelling places. If it were

not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

3 (Jn 12:26; 14:28) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again

and receive you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also.

4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."

5 (Jn 11:16) Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going.

How can we know the way?"

6 (Jn 10:9; 1:14; Ac 4:12) Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,

and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

7 (Jn 8:19) If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.

From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."

8 Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father,

and that is sufficient for us."

9 (Heb 1:3; Jn 12:45; Col 1:15) Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you

such a long time, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen

Me has seen the Father. So how can you say, 'Show us the Father'?

10 (Jn 5:19; 10:38) Do you not believe that I am in the Father

and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak

on My own authority. But the Father who lives in Me does the works.

11 (Jn 5:36; 10:38) Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father

is in Me. Or else believe Me on account of the works themselves.

12 (Mt 21:21; Jn 14:28) Truly, truly I say to you, he who believes in Me

will do the works that I do also. And he will do greater works than these,

because I am going to My Father.

13 (Mt 7:7; Jn 13:31) I will do whatever you ask in My name, that the Father

may be glorified in the Son.

14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.



[1] Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

[2] In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would

have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

[3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and

receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

[4] And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

[5] Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how

can we know the way?

[6] Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man

cometh unto the Father, but by me.

[7] If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from

henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

[8] Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

[9] Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet

hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the

Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

[10] Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me?

the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father

that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

[11] Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else

believe me for the very works' sake.

[12] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works

that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do;

because I

go unto my Father.

[13] And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father

may be glorified in the Son.

[14] If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.



The Promise of the Spirit



15 (Eph 6:24) "If you love Me, keep My commandments.

16 (Jn 15:26; 14:26; 1Jn 2:1) I will pray the Father, and He will give you

another Counselor, that He may be with you forever:

17 (Jn 15:26; 16:13; 1Co 2:14) the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot

receive, for it does not see Him, neither does it know Him. But you know Him,

for He lives with you, and will be in you.

18 (Jn 14:3) I will not leave you fatherless. I will come to you.

19 (Jn 7:33; 16:16) Yet a little while and the world will see Me no more.

But you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also.

20 (Jn 10:38; 14:10) On that day you will know that I am in My Father,

and you are in Me, and I am in you.

21 (Jn 14:15; 16:27) He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one

who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father. And I will love

him and will reveal Myself to him."

22 (Lk 6:16; Ac 1:13) Then Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, "Lord, how is it

that You will reveal Yourself to us, but not to the world?"

23 (Jn 14:15; 14:21) Jesus answered him, "If a man loves Me, he will keep

My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our home

with him.

24 (Jn 7:16; 14:10) He who does not love Me does not keep My words.

The word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father's who sent Me.

25 "I have spoken these things to you while I am still with you.

26 (Jn 15:26; 16:7) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father

will send in My name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that

I told you.

27 (Jn 16:33; Php 4:7; Col 3:15) Peace I leave with you.

My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.

Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

28 (Jn 14:12; 14:18) "You have heard Me say to you, 'I am going away

and am returning to you.' If you loved Me, you would rejoice

because I said, 'I am going to the Father,' for My Father is greater than I.

29 (Jn 13:19) Now I have told you before it happens so that, when it happens,

you may believe.

30 (Jn 12:31; 2Co 4:4; Heb 4:15) After this I will not speak much with you,

for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over Me.

31 (Jn 10:18; 12:49) But I do as the Father has commanded Me

so that the world may know that I love the Father.

"Rise, let us go from here.



[15] If ye love me, keep my commandments.

[16] And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter,

that he may abide with you for ever;

[17] Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it

seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with

you, and shall be in you.

[18] I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

[19] Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me:

because I live, ye shall live also.

[20] At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I

in you.

[21] He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth

me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him,

and will manifest myself to him.

[22] Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt

manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

[23] Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my

words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our

abode with him.

[24] He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye

hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.

[25] These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.

[26] But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send

in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your

remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

[27] Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world

giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be

afraid.

[28] Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you.

If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for

my Father is greater than I.

[29] And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come

to pass, ye might believe.

[30] Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world

cometh, and hath nothing in me.

[31] But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father

gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.



John 15:1-17



Jesus the True Vine

1 (Isa 5:1-7; 1Co 3:9) "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.

2 (Mt 3:10; 13:12) Every branch in Me that bears no fruit, He takes away.

And every branch that bears fruit, He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

3 (Jn 13:10; 17:17) You are already clean through the word

which I have spoken to you.

4 (1Jn 2:6; Jn 6:56; Gal 2:20) Remain in Me, as I also remain in you.

As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine,

neither can you, unless you remain in Me.

5 (Php 4:13; Jn 15:16) "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who remains

in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit. For without Me you can do nothing.

6 (Mt 13:41; Jn 15:2) If a man does not remain in Me, he is thrown out

as a branch and withers. And they gather them and throw them into the fire,

and they are burned.

7 (Jn 14:13; 15:16) If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you,

you will ask whatever you desire, and it shall be done for you.

8 (Mt 5:16; Jn 8:31) My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit;

so you will be My disciples.

9 (Jn 17:26) "As the Father loved Me, I also loved you. Remain in My love.

10 (Jn 14:15; 8:29; 17:4) If you keep My commandments, you will remain

in My love, even as I have kept My Father's commandments

and remain in His love.

11 (Jn 17:13; 16:24) I have spoken these things to you, that My joy

may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

12 (Jn 13:34; 1Jn 3:23) This is My commandment: that you love one another,

as I have loved you.

13 (Jn 10:11; 10:15) Greater love has no man than this: that a man lay down

his life for his friends.

14 (Mt 12:50; Lk 12:4) You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.

15 (Jn 8:26; 15:20) I no longer call you servants, for a servant does

not know what his master does. But I have called you friends,

for everything that I have heard from My Father have I made known to you.

16 (Jn 13:18; 6:70You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you,

that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain,

that the Father may give you whatever you ask Him in My name.

17 (Jn 15:12) This I command you: that you love one another.



[1] I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.

[2] Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every

branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

[3] Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.

[4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself,

except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

[5] I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him,

the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

[6] If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered;

and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

[7] If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will,

and it shall be done unto you.

[8] Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be

my disciples.

[9] As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

[10] If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have

kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

[11] These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you,

and that your joy might be full.

[12] This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

[13] Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for

his friends.

[14] Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

[15] Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what

his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have

heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

[16] Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye

should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that

whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

[17] These things I command you, that ye love one another.



John 15:18-27



The World's Hatred



18 (1Jn 3:13; Jn 7:7) "If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me

before it hated you.

19 (Jn 15:16) If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own.

But because you are not of the world, since I chose you out of the world,

the world therefore hates you.

20 (Jn 13:16; Mt 10:24) Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant

is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also

persecute you. If they kept My words, they will keep yours also.

21 (Mt 10:22; Jn 16:3) But all these things they will do to you for

My name's sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.

22 (Jn 9:41; Ro 1:20) If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not

have had sin. But now they have no excuse for their sin.

23 He who hates Me hates My Father also.

24 (Jn 5:36; 10:37) If I had not performed among them the works

which no one else did, they would have no sin.

But now have they seen and hated both My Father and Me.

25 (Ps 35:19; 69:4) But that the word which is written in their law might be

fulfilled, 'They hated Me without a cause.' (Ps 35:19; 69:4.)

26 (Jn 14:16-17; 14:26; 16:7) "But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send

to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father,

He will bear witness of Me.

27 (Lk 24:48; Jn 21:24) And you also will bear witness, because you have been

with Me from the beginning.



[18] If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

[19] If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye

are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the

world hateth you.

[20] Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than

his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they

have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

[21] But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because

they know not him that sent me.

[22] If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now

they have no cloke for their sin.

[23] He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

[24] If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they

had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my

Father.

[25] But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is

written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

[26] But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the

Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall

testify of me:

[27] And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the

beginning.



John 16

1 (Mt 11:6) "I have spoken these things to you so that you will not fall away.

2 (Jn 9:22; Ac 26:9-11) They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time

is coming that whoever kills you will think that he is offering

a service to God.

3 (Jn 15:21; 17:25) They will do these things to you, because they have not

known the Father nor Me.

4 (Jn 13:19; Mt 9:15) I have told you these things, so that when the time

comes, you may remember that I told you about them.



[1] These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

[2] They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that

whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

[3] And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the

Father, nor me.

[4] But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may

remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at

the beginning, because I was with you.



The Work of the Spirit



"I did not tell you these things at the beginning, because I was with you.

5 (Jn 13:36; 7:33) But now I am going to Him who sent Me, and none of you

asks Me, 'Where are You going?'

6 (Jn 14:1) Rather, sorrow has filled your heart because I have told you

these things.

7 (Jn 14:26; 15:26; 7:39) Nevertheless I tell you the truth:

It is expedient for you that I go away. For if I do not go away,

the Counselor will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.

8 (Jn 8:46) When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;

10 (Jer 23:5-6; Ac 3:14) of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,

and you will see Me no more;

11 (Jn 12:31; 14:30; 2Co 4:4) and of judgment, because the ruler of this

world stands condemned.

12 (Mk 4:33) "I have yet many things to tell you,

but you cannot bear them now.

13 (Jn 14:17; 14:26; 15:26) But when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide

you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own authority. But He will

speak whatever He hears, and He will tell you things that are to come.

14 (1Jn 4:13-14) He will glorify Me, for He will receive from Me

and will declare it to you.

15 (Jn 17:10) All that the Father has is Mine. Therefore I said that

He will take what is Mine and will declare it to you.



[5] But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me,

Whither goest thou?

[6] But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your

heart.

[7] Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go

away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I

depart, I will send him unto you.

[8] And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of

righteousness, and of judgment:

[9] Of sin, because they believe not on me;

[10] Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

[11] Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

[12] I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

[13] Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into

all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear,

that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

[14] He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it

unto you.

[15] All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he

shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.



Sorrow Will Turn Into Joy



16 (Jn 7:33; 16:17-19) "In a little while you will not see Me. And then after

a little while you will see Me, because I am going to the Father."

17 (Jn 16:5; Mk 9:10) Then some of His disciples said among themselves,

"What is this He is telling us: 'In a little while you will not see Me;

and then after a little while you will see Me,' and, 'because I am going

to the Father'?"

18 Then they said, "What is this He is telling us: 'In a little while'?

We do not know what He is saying."

19 (Jn 2:24-25; 16:30) Then Jesus knew that they wanted to ask Him.

So He said to them, "Do you inquire among yourselves concerning what I said:

'In a little while you will not see Me;

and then after a little while you will see Me'?

20 (Mk 16:10; Mt 5:4) Truly, truly I say to you that you will weep and lament,

but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will

be turned into joy.

21 (1Th 5:3) When a woman is giving birth, she has pain, because her hour

has come. But as soon as she delivers the child, she no longer remembers

the anguish for joy that a child is born into the world.

22 (Jn 16:6; 1Pe 1:8) Therefore you now have sorrow. But I will see you

again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

23 (Jn 16:19; Mt 7:7) On that day you will ask Me nothing. Truly, truly I say

to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you.

24 (Jn 15:11) Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will

receive, that your joy may be full.



[16] A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and

ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.

[17] Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he

saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little

while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?

[18] They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we

cannot tell what he saith.

[19] Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them,

Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall

not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

[20] Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the

world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be

turned into joy.

[21] A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come:

but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the

anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

[22] And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your

heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

[23] And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto

you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

[24] Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive,

that your joy may be full.



I Have Overcome the World



25 (Jn 16:2) "I have told you these things in proverbs. But the time is coming

when I will no longer speak to you in proverbs, for I will speak to you

plainly about the Father.

26 On that day you will ask in My name. I am not saying to you that

I shall ask the Father on your behalf.

27 (Jn 14:21; 14:23) For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved

Me, and have believed that I came from God.

28 (Jn 13:3; 8:14) I came from the Father and have come into the world.

As I said, I am leaving the world and am going to the Father."

29 (Jn 16:25) His disciples said to Him, "Yes! Now You are speaking plainly

and with no figure of speech.

30 (Jn 21:17) Now we know that You know everything and do not need anyone

to question You. By this we believe that You came from God."

31 Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe?

32 (Mt 26:31; Jn 8:29) Listen, the hour is coming. Yes, it has now come that

you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave Me alone.

Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with Me.

33 (Jn 14:27; 1Jn 4:4; Jn 14:1) "I have told you these things so that in Me

you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But be of good

cheer. I have overcome the world."



[25] These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh,

when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you

plainly of the Father.

[26] At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I

will pray the Father for you:

[27] For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have

believed that I came out from God.

[28] I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I

leave the world, and go to the Father.

[29] His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and

speakest no proverb.

[30] Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any

man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

[31] Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?

[32] Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered,

every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone,

because the Father is with me.

[33] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In

the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome

the world.



John 17



The Prayer of Jesus



1 (Jn 11:41; 7:39) When Jesus spoke these words, He lifted His eyes toward

heaven and said:

"Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son,

that Your Son may also glorify You.

2 (Jn 6:37; 6:39) As You have given Him authority over all flesh,

He will give eternal life to all whom You have given Him.

3 (1Jn 5:20; Jn 3:17; 17:25) This is eternal life: that they may know You,

the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

4 (Jn 4:34; 19:30) I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work

You have given Me to do.

5 (Jn 17:24; Php 2:6) And now, O Father, glorify Me in Your own presence

with the glory which I had with You before the world existed.

6 (Jn 17:2; 17:26) "I have revealed Your name to the men whom You have given

Me out of the world. They were Yours, and You gave them to Me, and they have

kept Your word.

7 Now they know that all things You have given Me are from You.

8 (Jn 16:27; 17:14) For I have given them the words which You gave Me.

They have received them and certainly know that I came from You,

and they have believed that You sent Me.

9 (Lk 22:32; Jn 14:16) I pray for them. I do not pray for the world,

but for those whom You have given Me. For they are Yours.

10 (2Th 1:10) All that are Mine are Yours, and all that are Yours are Mine.

And I am glorified in them.

11 (Jn 13:1; 17:21-22) I am to be no longer in the world, though these are

in the world, for I am coming to You. Holy Father, through Your name keep

those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are one.

12 (Jn 13:18; 18:9; 2Th 2:3) While I was with them in the world, I kept them

in Your name. I have kept those whom You have given Me. And none of them

is lost except the son of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.

13 (Jn 3:29; 15:11) "But now I am coming to You, and I say these things

in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.

14 (Jn 8:23; 17:16) I have given them Your word. And the world has hated them

because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world,

but that You should keep them from the evil one.

16 (Jn 17:14) They are not of the world even as I am not of the world.

17 (Jn 15:3; 2Sa 7:28) Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.

18 (Jn 20:21) As You sent Me into the world, so I sent them into the world.

19 (Jn 10:36; 1Co 1:2) For their sakes I sanctify Myself,

that they also may be sanctified by the truth.

20 "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me

through their word,

21 (Jn 10:38; 17:8) that they may all be one, as You, Father, are in Me,

and I in You. May they also be one in Us, that the world may believe that

You have sent Me.

22 (Jn 1:14; 14:20) I have given them the glory which You gave Me, that they

may be one even as We are one:

23 (Jn 16:27; 17:21) I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfect in

unity, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved

them as You have loved Me.

24 (Jn 12:26; 17:5) "Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me,

be with Me where I am, that they may see My glory which You have given Me.

For You loved Me before the creation of the world.

25 (Jn 7:29; 15:21) "O righteous Father, the world has not known You,

but I have known You, and these have known that You sent Me.

26 (Jn 15:9; 17:6) I have declared Your name to them, and will declare it,

that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them."



[1] These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said,

Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify

thee:

[2] As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal

life to as many as thou hast given him.

[3] And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God,

and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

[4] I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou

gavest me to do.

[5] And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory

which I had with thee before the world was.

[6] I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the

world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy

word.

[7] Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of

thee.

[8] For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have

received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they

have believed that thou didst send me.

[9] I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast

given me; for they are thine.

[10] And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

[11] And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I

come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast

given me, that they may be one, as we are.

[12] While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that

thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of

perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

[13] And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that

they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

[14] I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they

are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

[15] I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that

thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

[16] They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

[17] Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

[18] As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into

the world.

[19] And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be

sanctified through the truth.

[20] Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe

on me through their word;

[21] That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee,

that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast

sent me.

[22] And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be

one, even as we are one:

[23] I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and

that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou

hast loved me.

[24] Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me

where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for

thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

[25] O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known

thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.

[26] And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the

love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

Google Gemini explain why Jon Pertwee is popular as the 3rd Doctor

Jon Pertwee's portrayal of the Third Doctor in Doctor Who captured audience

attention for several reasons:



Action Hero Doctor: In contrast to his predecessors, Pertwee brought

a more action-oriented side to the Doctor. He was a skilled martial

artist (Venusian Aikido!), loved car chases in his iconic yellow

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This appealed to viewers who wanted a Doctor who wasn't just a clever

strategist but also a man of action.



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alongside UNIT, a military organization. He commanded respect

and took a strong leadership role, guiding his companions

and allies through dangerous situations. This decisiveness

and authority resonated with viewers who appreciated a take-charge

kind of hero.



Change and Adaptation: Pertwee's era marked the Doctor Who's transition

into color television. The stories also shifted with the Doctor initially

exiled on Earth, forcing him to adapt and work within a new dynamic.

This period of change showcased the Doctor's resourcefulness

and his ability to thrive in diverse situations.



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leaving a lasting impact on the show's history. He introduced iconic

elements like the increased use of the Sonic Screwdriver

and established a more action-adventure tone that continued

to influence future seasons.



Pertwee's portrayal offered a fresh take on the Doctor, a charming

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ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - The Dalek MasterPlan

"Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan" is an epic twelve-part serial from the third season of the original Doctor Who series, broadcast in 1965-1966. It stands out

as one of the longest and most ambitious story arcs of the classic series,

featuring the Doctor and his companions embroiled in a grand struggle against

the Daleks.



At its core, "The Daleks' Master Plan" is a sprawling space opera that spans

various locations and time periods, showcasing the Daleks at their most

cunning and formidable. The story is rich in complexity, featuring multiple

subplots, betrayals, and unexpected twists that keep viewers engaged

throughout its lengthy runtime.



One of the strengths of this serial is its scale and ambition. It offers a

grand adventure that takes the Doctor and his companions from Earth

to distant planets, with each episode introducing new challenges

and adversaries. The serial also serves as a showcase for the Daleks,

presenting them as a relentless force of destruction with far-reaching

ambitions.



Furthermore, "The Daleks' Master Plan" features strong performances

from the cast, including William Hartnell as the First Doctor

and Peter Purves as Steven Taylor. The chemistry between the Doctor

and his companions is palpable, adding depth to their characters

and relationships.



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where the narrative slows down to accommodate various subplots.

Additionally, the serial's conclusion feels somewhat rushed, with certain

plot threads left unresolved.



Overall, "Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan" is a landmark serial in

the history of the series, showcasing the best and worst traits

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for fans of classic Doctor Who.



Rating: 9 out of 10. Despite its flaws, "The Daleks' Master Plan"

remains a classic example of the ambitious storytelling that defined

Doctor Who in its early years.

Day 87 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 27 March 2024 reflections

Day 87, 27 March 2024



1) Joshua 19, Joshua 20, Joshua 21 , 1 Chron 6:54-81



JOSHUA 19



Allotment for Simeon



1 Ch 4:28-33



1 (Jos 19:9) The second lot came out for Simeon, for the tribe of Simeon

according to their clans. Their inheritance was within the inheritance

of the tribe of Judah.

2 (1Ch 4:28-30) Their inheritance was Beersheba, Sheba, Moladah,

3 Hazar Shual, Balah, Ezem,

4 Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

5 Ziklag, Beth Markaboth, Hazar Susah,

6 Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen: thirteen cities and their villages;

7 (Jos 15:42) Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan: four cities

and their villages;

8 and all the villages that were around

these cities as far as Baalath Beer, Ramah of the Negev.

This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon according to their clans.

9 Simeon received a portion of the inheritance of Judah,

for the inheritance of Judah was too large for them,

so Simeon inherited land in the midst of the inheritance of Judah.



[1] And the second lot came forth to Simeon, even for the tribe of the

children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was

within the inheritance of the children of Judah.

[2] And they had in their inheritance Beer-sheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,

[3] And Hazar-shual, and Balah, and Azem,

[4] And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

[5] And Ziklag, and Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susah,

[6] And Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages:

[7] Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages:

[8] And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalath-beer,

Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of

Simeon according to their families.

[9] Out of the portion of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the

children of Simeon: for the part of the children of Judah was too much for

them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the

inheritance of them.



Allotment for Zebulun



10 The third lot came up for Zebulun according to their clans.

Their territory extended to Sarid,

11 (Jos 12:22) and their border ascended westward to Maralah,

reaching Dabbesheth and the valley east of Jokneam.

12 From Sarid the border turned east to the border of Kisloth Tabor,

out to Daberath, and up to Japhia.

13 From there it passes east to Gath Hepher and Eth Kazin.

It turns out to Rimmon and turns toward Neah.

14 The boundary turns north to Hannathon

and extends to the Valley of Iphtah El;

15 (Jos 11:1) and Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah,

and Bethlehem: twelve cities and their villages.

16 This was the inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun

according to their clans: these cities and their villages.



[10] And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to

their families: and the border of their inheritance was unto Sarid:

[11] And their border went up toward the sea, and Maralah, and reached to

Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that is before Jokneam;

[12] And turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the border of

Chisloth-tabor, and then goeth out to daberath, and goeth up to Japhia,

[13] And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittah-hepher, to

Ittah-kazin, and goeth out to Remmon-methoar to Neah;

[14] And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the

outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthah-el:

[15] And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem:

twelve cities with their villages.

[16] This is the inheritance of the children of Zebulun according to their

families, these cities with their villages.



Allotment for Issachar



17 The fourth lot came out for Issachar, for the tribe of Issachar

according to their clans.

18 (1Sa 28:4; 2Ki 4:8) Their territory included Jezreel, Kesulloth, Shunem,

19 Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

20 Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez,

21 Remeth, En Gannim, En Haddah, and Beth Pazzez.

22 (Jdg 4:6) The border touches Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth Shemesh,

then extends to the Jordan: sixteen cities and their villages.

23 This is the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar according

to their clans: the cities and their villages.



[17] And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar

according to their families.

[18] And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem,

[19] And Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath,

[20] And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,

[21] And Remeth, and En-gannim, and En-haddah, and Beth-pazzez;

[22] And the coast reacheth to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Beth-shemesh; and

the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their

villages.

[23] This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar

according to their families, the cities and their villages.



Allotment for Asher



24 The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher according to their clans.

25 Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Akshaph,

26 (1Ki 18:20; 18:42) Allammelek, Amad, and Mishal. On the west their

border touches Carmel and Shihor Libnath.

27 (1Ki 9:13) Then it turns eastward, goes to Beth Dagon, and touches

Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah El northward to Beth Emek and Neiel;

then it continues in the north to Kabul,

28 (Jdg 1:31; Jos 11:8) Abdon, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.

29 (Jdg 1:31; 2Sa 5:11) Then the border turned to Ramah, reaching

the fortified city of Tyre. Then the border turned to Hosah,

and ended at the Mediterranean Sea by the region of Akzib,

30 Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob: twenty-two cities and their villages.

31 This is the inheritance of the tribe of Asher according

to their clans: these cities and their villages.



[24] And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher

according to their families.

[25] And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,

[26] And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward,

and to Shihor-libnath;

[27] And turneth toward the sunrising to Beth-dagon, and reacheth to

Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthah-el toward the north side of

Beth-emek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,

[28] And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon;

[29] And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and

the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from

the coast to Achzib:

[30] Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob: twenty and two cities with their

villages.

[31] This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according

to their families, these cities with their villages.



Allotment for Naphtali



32 The sixth lot came out for the tribe of Naphtali according to their clans.

33 (Jdg 4:11) Their border runs from Heleph, from the oak of Zaanannim,

to Adami Nekeb and Jabneel, as far as Lakkum, and extends to the Jordan.

34 (Dt 33:23) The border turns west to Aznoth Tabor, goes out from there

to Hukkok, and touches Zebulun on the south, Asher on the west, and Judah

at the Jordan on the east.

35 (Jos 11:2; Ge 10:18) Their fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath,

Rakkath, Kinnereth,

36 (Jos 11:1) Adamah, Ramah, Hazor,

37 Kedesh, Edrei, En Hazor,

38 Iron, Migdal El, Horem, Beth Anath, and Beth Shemesh:

nineteen cities and their villages.

39 This is the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali according

to their clans: the cities and their villages.



[32] The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, even for the

children of Naphtali according to their families.

[33] And their coast was from Heleph, from Allon to Zaanannim, and Adami,

Nekeb, and Jabneel, unto Lakum; and the outgoings thereof were at Jordan:

[34] And then the coast turneth westward to Aznoth-tabor, and goeth out from

thence to Hukkok, and reacheth to Zebulun on the south side, and reacheth to

Asher on the west side, and to Judah upon Jordan toward the sunrising.

[35] And the fenced cities are Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and

Chinnereth,

[36] And Adamah, and Ramah, and Hazor,

[37] And Kedesh, and Edrei, and En-hazor,

[38] And Iron, and Migdal-el, Horem, and Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh;

nineteen cities with their villages.

[39] This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali

according to their families, the cities and their villages.



Allotment for Dan



40 The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan according to their clans.

41 The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir Shemesh,

42 (Jdg 1:35) Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

43 (Ge 38:12) Elon, Timnah, Ekron,

44 Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

45 (Jos 21:24) Jehud, Bene Berak, Gath Rimmon,

46 (Jnh 1:3) Me Jarkon, and Rakkon, along with the territory near Joppa.

47 (Jdg 1:34-35) Yet the tribe of Dan lost their territory, so they went up

to wage war against Leshem and captured it. They attacked it

with the edge of the sword, took possession of it, and settled there.

They called Leshem Dan after the name of Dan their father.

48 This is the inheritance of the tribe of Dan according to their clans:

these cities and their villages.



[40] And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan

according to their families.

[41] And the coast of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and

Ir-shemesh,

[42] And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,

[43] And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron,

[44] And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

[45] And Jehud, and Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon,

[46] And Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho.

[47] And the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for them:

therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it,

and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt

therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.

[48] This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Dan according

to their families, these cities with their villages.



The Allotment for Joshua



49 When they had finished allotting the land according to its boundaries,

the children of Israel gave an inheritance among them to Joshua son of Nun.

50 (Jos 24:30; Jdg 2:9) According to the word of the Lord, they gave him

the city for which he asked: Timnath Serah in the hill country of Ephraim.

He built up the city and lived in it.

51 (Jos 14:1; 18:10) These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest,

Joshua son of Nun, and the family leaders of the Israelite tribes assigned

by lot in Shiloh before the Lord at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

So they completed dividing the land.



[49] When they had made an end of dividing the land for inheritance by their

coasts, the children of Israel gave an inheritance to Joshua the son of Nun

among them:

[50] According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he

asked, even Timnath-serah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt

therein.

[51] These are the inheritances which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son

of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of

Israel, divided for an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the

door of the tabernacle of the congregation. So they made an end of dividing

the country.



JOSHUA 20



Cities of Refuge



Nu 35:9-34; Dt 4:41-43; 19:1-14



1 Then the Lord said to Joshua,

2 (Nu 35:6; Dt 4:41-43) "Say to the children of Israel,

'Choose refuge cities, as I told you through Moses,

3 so that anyone who kills a person without intent

and unknowingly may flee there. They shall be your refuge

from the avenger of blood.

4 (Jer 38:7; Ru 4:1-2) " 'The refugee can flee to one of these cities

then stand at the entrance of the city gate and tell his case

to the city elders. They will take him into the city

and give him a place to stay, and he will live with them.

5 (Nu 35:12) When the avenger of blood comes after him,

they shall not hand over the manslayer to him,

for he struck down his neighbor unintentionally

with no premeditated malice.

6 (Nu 35:12; 35:24-25) He shall live in that city

until he stands before the congregation for judgment,

until the death of the high priest serving at that time.

Then the manslayer may return to his home

and to his city from which he had fled.'"

7 (Jos 21:11; 21:32; 1Ch 6:76) They selected Kedesh in Galilee in the hill

country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim,

and Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah.

8 (Jos 21:36; 1Ch 6:78) Across the Jordan east of Jericho, theyselected

Bezer in the wilderness plain from the tribe of Reuben,

Ramoth in Gilead from thetribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan

from the tribe of Manasseh.

9 (Nu 35:15) These were the cities designated for all the children

of Israel and resident foreigners living among them,

to which anyone who killed someone inadvertently could flee

and not die at the hand of the avenger of blood

until he stood before the congregation.



Joshua 20

[1] The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying,

[2] Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of

refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:

[3] That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may

flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.

[4] And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the

entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of

the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and

give him a place, that he may dwell among them.

[5] And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not

deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour

unwittingly, and hated him not beforetime.

[6] And he shall dwell in that city, until he stand before the congregation

for judgment, and until the death of the high priest that shall be in those

days: then shall the slayer return, and come unto his own city, and unto his

own house, unto the city from whence he fled.

[7] And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in

mount Ephraim, and Kirjath-arba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah.

[8] And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in

the wilderness upon the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in

Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of

Manasseh.

[9] These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for

the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person

at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of

blood, until he stood before the congregation.



JOSHUA 21



Cities for the Levites



(1Ch 6:54-80)



1 (Jos 14:1; 17:4) The family leaders of the Levites approached Eleazar

the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the family leaders of the Israelite tribes.

2 (Jos 18:1) At Shiloh in the land of Canaan they said to them,

"Through Moses the Lord commanded that we be given cities

in which to live and grazing lands for our livestock."

3 So according to the word of the Lord, out of their inheritance

the children of Israel gave the Levites these cities and their grazing lands.

4 The lot came out for the clans of the Kohathites,

so the Levites who were descendants of Aaron received an allotment

of thirteen cities from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

5 (Jos 21:20-26) The remaining descendants of Kohath received an allotment

of ten cities from the clans of the tribes of Ephraim, Dan,

and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

6 (Jos 21:27-33) The descendants of Gershon received an allotment of thirteen

cities from the clans of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali,

and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan.

7 (Jos 21:34-40) Descendants of Merari by their clans received an allotment

of twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

8 (Jos 21:3) The children of Israel allotted the Levites these cities

and their grazing lands, as the Lord commanded through Moses.

9 From the tribes of Judah and Simeon they assigned

the following cities with these names.

10 (Jos 21:4) They were assigned to the descendants of Aaron,

to the clans of the Kohathites of the tribe of Levi,

for theirs was the first lot.

11 (1Ch 6:55; Lk 1:39) They assigned them Kiriath Arba

(Arba was the father of Anak), which is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah,

and the grazing lands around it.

12(Now they had assigned the city's fields and its surrounding villages

to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his property.)

13 (Jos 15:42; 10:29) So to the descendants of Aaron the priest they assigned

Hebron (a refuge city for people who committed manslaughter),

Libnah with its pastures,

14 (Jos 15:48; 15:50) Jattir, Eshtemoa,

15 (Jos 15:49; 15:51) Holon, Debir,

16 (Jos 15:10; 15:55) Ain, Juttah, and Beth Shemesh, together with the grazing

lands of each: nine cities from these two tribes.

17 (Jos 9:3; 18:24-25) From the tribe of Benjamin they assigned Gibeon, Geba,

18 Anathoth, and Almon, together with the grazing lands of each: four cities.

19 Altogether the descendants of Aaron received thirteen cities

and their grazing lands.

20 (1Ch 6:66) The rest of the Levites from the clans of the descendants

of Kohath received cities allotted from the tribe of Ephraim.

21 (Jos 20:7) They assigned them Shechem (a refuge city for people

who committed manslaughter) in the hill country of Ephraim, Gezer,

22 Kibzaim, and Beth Horon, together with the grazing lands

of each: four cities.

23 From the tribe of Dan they assigned Eltekeh, Gibbethon,

24 Aijalon, and Gath Rimmon, together with the grazing lands

of each: four cities.

25 From the half-tribe of Manasseh they assigned Taanach and Gath Rimmon,

together with the grazing lands of each: two cities.

26 Altogether the rest of the clans of the descendants of Kohath

received ten cities and their grazing lands.

27 (1Ch 6:71) From the half-tribe of Manasseh they assigned

to the descendants of Gershon (one of the Levite clans):

Golan in Bashan (a refuge city for people who committed manslaughter)

and Be Eshterah, together with the grazing lands of each: two cities.

28 From the tribe of Issachar they assigned Kishion, Daberath,

29 Jarmuth, and En Gannim, together with the grazing lands

of each: four cities.

30 From the tribe of Asher they assigned Mishal, Abdon,

31 Helkath, and Rehob, together with the grazing lands of each: four cities.

32 (Jos 20:7; 1Ch 6:76) From the tribe of Naphtali they assigned Kedesh

in Galilee (a refuge city for people who committed manslaughter),

Hammoth Dor, and Kartan, together with the grazing lands

of each: three cities.

33 Altogether the Gershonites according to their clans received

thirteen cities and their grazing lands.

34 (1Ch 6:77) From the tribe of Zebulun they assigned to the descendants

of Merari (the remaining Levites): Jokneam, Kartah,

35 Dimnah, and Nahalal, together with the grazing lands of each: four cities.

36 (Jos 20:8; Dt 4:43) From the tribe of Reuben they assigned Bezer, Jahaz,

37 Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with the grazing lands

of each: four cities.

38 (Ge 32:2) From the tribe of Gad they assigned Ramoth in Gilead

(a refuge city for people who committed manslaughter), Mahanaim,

39 Heshbon, and Jazer, together with the grazing lands

of each: four cities in all.

40 So twelve cities were allotted for the descendants of Merari

according to their clans (the remaining Levite clans).

41 Altogether the Levites received 48 cities and their grazing lands

within the possessions of the children of Israel.

42 Each of these cities had grazing lands surrounding them.

It was this way with all these cities.

43 (Ge 13:15; 28:4) The Lord gave Israel all the land that He swore

to give to their fathers. They took possession of it and lived in it.

44 (Jos 11:23) The Lord gave them rest all around, according to all

that He swore to their fathers. Not a man among their enemies stood

before them, and the Lord delivered all their enemies into their hands.

45 (Jos 23:14-15; 1Ki 8:56) Not a single word of all the good things

that the Lord had spoken to the children of Israel failed.

They all came to pass.



Joshua 21

[1] Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites unto Eleazar the

priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the heads of the fathers of

the tribes of the children of Israel;

[2] And they spake unto them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan, saying, The

LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to give us cities to dwell in, with the

suburbs thereof for our cattle.

[3] And the children of Israel gave unto the Levites out of their

inheritance, at the commandment of the LORD, these cities and their suburbs.

[4] And the lot came out for the families of the Kohathites: and the

children of Aaron the priest, which were of the Levites, had by lot out of

the tribe of Judah, and out of the tribe of Simeon, and out of the tribe of

Benjamin, thirteen cities.

[5] And the rest of the children of Kohath had by lot out of the families of

the tribe of Ephraim, and out of the tribe of Dan, and out of the half tribe

of Manasseh, ten cities.

[6] And the children of Gershon had by lot out of the families of the tribe

of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of

Naphtali, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.

[7] The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of Reuben,

and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.

[8] And the children of Israel gave by lot unto the Levites these cities

with their suburbs, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

[9] And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the

tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by

name,

[10] Which the children of Aaron, being of the families of the Kohathites,

who were of the children of Levi, had: for theirs was the first lot.

[11] And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is

Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about

it.

[12] But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, gave they to

Caleb the son of Jephunneh for his possession.

[13] Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with her

suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with her suburbs,

[14] And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs,

[15] And Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs,

[16] And Ain with her suburbs, and Juttah with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh

with her suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes.

[17] And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with

her suburbs,

[18] Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.

[19] All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen

cities with their suburbs.

[20] And the families of the children of Kohath, the Levites which remained

of the children of Kohath, even they had the cities of their lot out of the

tribe of Ephraim.

[21] For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, to be a

city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her suburbs,

[22] And Kibzaim with her suburbs, and Beth-horon with her suburbs; four

cities.

[23] And out of the tribe of Dan, Eltekeh with her suburbs, Gibbethon with

her suburbs,

[24] Aijalon with her suburbs, Gath-rimmon with her suburbs; four cities.

[25] And out of the half tribe of Manasseh, Tanach with her suburbs, and

Gath-rimmon with her suburbs; two cities.

[26] All the cities were ten with their suburbs for the families of the

children of Kohath that remained.

[27] And unto the children of Gershon, of the families of the Levites, out

of the other half tribe of Manasseh they gave Golan in Bashan with her

suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Beesh-terah with her

suburbs; two cities.

[28] And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with her suburbs, Dabareh with

her suburbs,

[29] Jarmuth with her suburbs, En-gannim with her suburbs; four cities.

[30] And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her

suburbs,

[31] Helkath with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs; four cities.

[32] And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs,

to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammoth-dor with her suburbs, and

Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.

[33] All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families were

thirteen cities with their suburbs.

[34] And unto the families of the children of Merari, the rest of the

Levites, out of the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with her suburbs, and Kartah

with her suburbs,

[35] Dimnah with her suburbs, Nahalal with her suburbs; four cities.

[36] And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and Jahazah

with her suburbs,

[37] Kedemoth with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs; four cities.

[38] And out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, to be a

city of refuge for the slayer; and Mahanaim with her suburbs,

[39] Heshbon with her suburbs, Jazer with her suburbs; four cities in all.

[40] So all the cities for the children of Merari by their families, which

were remaining of the families of the Levites, were by their lot twelve

cities.

[41] All the cities of the Levites within the possession of the children of

Israel were forty and eight cities with their suburbs.

[42] These cities were every one with their suburbs round about them: thus

were all these cities.

[43] And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto

their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.

[44] And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware

unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before

them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.

[45] There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto

the house of Israel; all came to pass.



1 Chron 6:54-81



54 (Ge 25:16) And these are their dwelling places according to their walled

settlements in their territory, for they were given to them, namely

to the sons of Aaron and to the families of the Kohathites, by lot.

55 (Jos 14:13) They gave them Hebron in the land of Judah,

and its surrounding outlands.

56 (Jos 15:13) But the open fields of the city, and its villages,

they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

57 (Jos 15:48; 21:13-14) To the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah

with the cities of refuge: Hebron and Libnah with its outlands,

Jattir and Esh-temoa with their outlands,

58 (Jos 10:3) Hilen with its outlands, Debir with its outlands,

59 (Jos 21:16; 15:42) Ashan with its outlands, and Beth Shemesh

with its outlands.

60 (Jer 1:1) From the tribe of Benjamin, they gave Geba with its outlands,

Alemeth with its outlands, and Anathoth with its outlands.

All their cities throughout their families were thirteen.

61 To the sons of Kohath, those remaining from the family of that tribe,

they gave ten cities by lot from half the tribe of Manasseh.

62 To the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, they gave

from the tribe of Issachar, from the tribe of Asher, from the tribe

of Naphtali, and from the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities in all.

63 (Jos 21:7; 21:34-40) To the sons of Merari, throughout their families,

they gave by lot from the tribe of Reuben, from the tribe of Gad,

and from the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities in all.

64 (Jos 21:41-42; 21:3) Thus, the sons of Israel gave cities with their

outlands to the Levites.

65 They gave by lot from the tribe of the sons of Judah,

and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon,

and from the tribe of the sons of Benjamin,

these cities, which are called by their names.

66 Then some from the families of the sons of Kohath

received cities for their territory from the tribe of Ephraim.

67 (Jos 21:21) They gave to them with the cities of refuge:

Shechem in the mountains of Ephraim with its outlands,

Gezer with its outlands,

68 Jokmeam with its outlands, Beth Horon with its outlands,

69 (Jos 10:12) Aijalon with its outlands, and Gath Rimmon with its outlands.

70 Also the half-tribe of Manasseh gave Aner with its outlands

and Bileam with its outlands for the remaining family of the sons of Kohath.

71 (Jos 21:27; 9:10) To the sons of Gershom, the family of the half-tribe

of Manasseh gave Golan in Bashan with its outlands and Ashtaroth

with its outlands.

72 From the tribe of Issachar, they received Kedesh

with its outlands, Daberath with its outlands,

73 Ramoth with its outlands, and Anem with its outlands.

74 From the tribe of Asher, they received Mashal with its outlands,

Abdon with its outlands,

75 Hukok with its outlands, and Rehob with its outlands.

76 (Jos 21:32) From the tribe of Naphtali, they received Kedesh in Galilee

with its outlands, Hammon with its outlands, and Kiriathaim with its outlands.

77 (Jos 21:34-35) To the remaining sons of Merari, the tribe of Zebulun gave

Rimmono with its outlands and Tabor with its outlands.

78 (Jos 20:8) Then on the other side of the Jordan opposite Jericho,

to the east of the Jordan, from the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer

in the wilderness with its outlands, Jahzah with its outlands,

79 Kedemoth with its outlands, and Mephaath with its outlands.

80 (Ge 32:2; 2Ki 9:1) And from the tribe of Gad, they received Ramoth

in Gilead with its outlands, Mahanaim with its outlands,

81 (Jos 21:39) Heshbon with its outlands, and Jazer with its outlands.



54 Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their

coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for their's

was the lot.

55 And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof

round about it.

56 But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb

the son of Jephunneh.

57 And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, namely, Hebron,

the city of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa,

with their suburbs,

58 and Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,

59 and Ashan with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with her suburbs:

60 and out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth

with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs.

All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.

61 And unto the sons of Kohath, which were left of the family of that tribe,

were cities given out of the half tribe, namely,

out of the half tribe of Manasseh, by lot, ten cities.

62 And to the sons of Gershom throughout their families out of the tribe

of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali,

and out of the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.

63 Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families,

out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the

tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.

64 And the children of Israel gave to the Levites these cities

with their suburbs.

65 And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of Judah,

and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of the tribe of

the children of Benjamin, these cities, which are called by their names.

66 And the residue of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of

their coasts out of the tribe of Ephraim.

67 And they gave unto them, of the cities of refuge, Shechem in mount

Ephraim with her suburbs; they gave also Gezer with her suburbs,

68 and Jokmeam with her suburbs, and Beth-horon with her suburbs,

69 and Aijalon with her suburbs, and Gath-rimmon with her suburbs:

70 and out of the half tribe of Manasseh; Aner with her suburbs,

and Bileam with her suburbs, for the family of the remnant

of the sons of Kohath.

71 Unto the sons of Gershom were given out of the family of the half tribe

of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, and Ashtaroth with her suburbs:

72 and out of the tribe of Issachar; Kedesh with her suburbs,

Daberath with her suburbs,

73 and Ramoth with her suburbs, and Anem with her suburbs:

74 and out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs,

and Abdon with her suburbs,

75 and Hukok with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs:

76 and out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs,

and Hammon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her suburbs.

77 Unto the rest of the children of Merari were given out of the tribe

of Zebulun, Rimmon with her suburbs, Tabor with her suburbs:

78 and on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan,

were given them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with

her suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs,

79 Kedemoth also with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs:

80 and out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs,

and Mahanaim with her suburbs,

81 and Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs.



[The preistly line of Israel]



2) Our Daily Bread for 27 March 2024 titled



Fruitful Believers in Christ




Mark 11:12-20



Mark 11:12-14



The Cursing of the Fig Tree

Mt 21:18-19



12 (Mt 4:2; 21:18-22) On the next day when they had returned from Bethany,

He was hungry.

13 (Lk 13:6-9) Seeing from afar a fig tree with leaves, He went to see

if perhaps He might find anything on it. When He came to it,

He found nothing except leaves, for it was not the season for figs.

14 (Mt 21:19) Jesus said to it, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again."

And His disciples heard it.



[12] And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:

[13] And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he

might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but

leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.

[14] And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter

for ever. And his disciples heard it.



Mark 11:15-19



The Cleansing of the Temple

Mt 21:12-17; Lk 19:45-48; Jn 2:13-22



15 (Mt 21:12-16) And they came to Jerusalem. Jesus went into the temple

and began to drive out those who sold and bought in the temple, and He

overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the seats of those who sold

doves.

16 And He would not allow anyone to carry any vessel through the temple.

17 (Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11) And He taught them, and said, "Is it not written,

'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations'

(Isa 56:7.)? But you have made it a 'den of thieves.'(Jer 7:11). "

18 (Mt 7:28; Mk 12:12) The scribes and chief priests heard it

and looked for a way to kill Him. For they feared Him,

because all the people were astonished at His teaching.

19 (Lk 21:37; Mk 11:11) When evening came, He went out of the city.



[15] And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began

to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the

tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;

[16] And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the

temple.

[17] And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be

called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of

thieves.

[18] And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might

destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at

his doctrine.

[19] And when even was come, he went out of the city.



Mark 11:20



The Lesson From the Fig Tree

Mt 21:20-22



20 In the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered

from the roots.



[20] And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up

from the roots.



Cindy was excited for her new job in a nonprofit company. What an opportunity

to make a difference! She soon discovered her coworkers didn't share her

enthusiasm. They mocked the company's mission and made excuses for their poor

performance as they looked elsewhere for more lucrative positions. Cindy

wished she'd never applied for this job. What looked great from afar

was disappointing up close.



This was Jesus' problem with the fig tree mentioned in today's story

(Mark 11:13). It was early in the season, yet the tree's leaves signaled it

might have early figs. Nope. The tree had sprouted leaves, but it hadn't yet

produced fruit. Disappointed, Jesus cursed the tree, "May no one ever eat

fruit from you again" (v. 14). By the next morning the tree had

entirely withered (v. 20).



Christ once fasted fourty days, so He knew how to go without food.

Cursing the fig tree was not about His appetite. It was an object lesson.

The tree represented Israel, which had the trappings of true religion

but had lost the point. They were about to kill their Messiah,

the Son of God. How more barren could they be?



We may look good from afar, but Jesus comes near, looking for fruit that

only His Spirit can produce. Our fruit need not be spectacular. But it must

be supernatural, such as love, joy, and peace in hard times (Galatians 5:22).

Relying on the Spirit, we can bear fruit even then for Jesus.



By: Mike Wittmer



Reflect & Pray



What fruit do others see in you? How might you be more fruitful?



Holy Spirit, prune me so I might bear more fruit.





3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 4 - freedom from Fear



Psalms 27:1



The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?



The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?



Marcy was afraid of the dark. As a child she slept with a nightlight on,

and even she matured, she still had a fear of dark places.

When she was at home alone, she kept all the lights on,

and a small lamp at her bedside glowed through the night.

The psalmist David reflects that common fear of darkness when he says

"The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?"

David does not say, "The Lord brings light," but "The Lord is my light".

God is the source of understanding and security in our lives.

He is the One who can expose and deal with our fears.

When we are afraid - afraid of losing a job or a loved one,

afraid of making mistakes, afraid of being hurt, afraid of what others may

say about us - we can turn to the Lord who can handle our fears.

He is a "stronghold", a fortress of protection around us,

and in him we are safe.

Often we turn to other places for our security - to the bank account,

to a spouse or loved one, to the approval of the world.

We mistakenly think that these sources can provide a foundation of defence

against uncertainty of life. But when we find that people disappoint us, money

loses its value, and the praise of others is fleeting,

we must turn again to the true source of security, God alone.



Application



a) What sources of security have I trusted in besides God?

What was the result of that trust?



b) In what ways have I depended upon God for my security?



c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see

when I lived in darkness?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Proverbs 22:7



7 The rich rules over the poor,

and the borrower is servant to the lender.



7 The rich ruleth over the poor,

And the borrower is servant to the lender.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are Saddened by Loss



John 14:1 - 7



1 "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God. Believe also in Me.

2 In My Father's house are many dwelling places.

If it were not so, I would have told you.

I am going to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again

and receive you to Myself,

that where I am, you may be also.

4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."

5 Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know

where You are going. How can we know the way?"

6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,

and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

7 If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.

From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."



1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so,

I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,

and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest;

and how can we know the way?

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also:

and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to Islam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further





Pray for Earthquake Victims in Turkey & Syria




Psalm 103:2-4



2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and forget not all His benefits,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) who forgives all your iniquities,

who heals all your diseases,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who redeems your life from the pit,

who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,



[2] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

[3] Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

[4] Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with

lovingkindness and tender mercies;



The destructive earthquakes of early 2023 were traumatic for many people in

both Turkey and Syria. In Turkey, there were at least 50783 deaths

and 107204 injuries recorded. In Syria, there were over 8000 deaths

and over 5000 injuries. Adding to this tragedy, millions of Turks and Syrians

lost their homes, as hundreds of thousands of buildings, clinics,

and hospitals were destroyed.



The survivors are still suffering from the implications of the trauma they

experienced. Many have lost their hope for the future, in addition to homes

and loved ones. Particularly in Syria, where hardly any help arrived and

people in need were helpless in the face of massive destruction.



Yet even in this chaos, God has been working. Christians in Syria and Turkey

opened their hearts and offered refuge to the homeless survivors

in monasteries and churches. And stories of miraculous rescues spread far

and wide.



Sahin, the first follower of Christ in his family, was despised by his family

and friends because of his faith. But when he and his family lost their home

in the earthquake, Sahin's Christian friends helped to organize tents for him

and his relatives, friends, and neighbors. Their helpfulness impressed

Sahin's family and friends and opened their hearts to the message of Jesus.



How to Pray



Pray that those affected by the earthquake will receive the help

they need including new infrastructure and homes, and physical

and mental healing.



Pray for God to continue to pour out comfort, grace,

and care on victims in Turkey and Syria.



Pray that churches will be a testimony of love, mercy,

and goodness and that people will become open to the gospel

as a result of their love and testimony.





My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 27 of the Month



a) Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to

hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.



(



2 Cor 10:4-5



4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,

but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,

5 casting down imaginations and every high thing

that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,

bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,



4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,

but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

5casting down imaginations, and every high thing

that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God,

and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;



)



b) Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who

are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and ask Him how you can be used for His glory.



Pray to the Lord and Thank Him for He is order.



Pray to the Lord: "Holy Spirit, prune me so I might bear more fruit."



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him for He is Your strength and Salvation.



Pray to the Lord and pray to neither be borrower nor lender.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord is preparing a place for

you in Heaven.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray that those affected by the earthquake will receive the help

they need including new infrastructure and homes, and physical

and mental healing.



Pray for God to continue to pour out comfort, grace,

and care on victims in Turkey and Syria.



Pray that churches will be a testimony of love, mercy,

and goodness and that people will become open to the gospel

as a result of their love and testimony.



Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to

hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.



Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who

are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.



Pray that believers in the Maldives at risk of imprisonment or expulsion

for following Christ will be wise and courageous witnesses.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God

Google Gemini explain why Patrick Troughton is popular as the 2nd Doctor

Patrick Troughton's portrayal of the Second Doctor in Doctor Who is popular for a

for a few key reasons:



Distinct personality:



Troughton brought a completely different energy to the Doctor

than William Hartnell. The Second Doctor was more light-hearted,

goofy, and even mischievous compared to the grumpy

and authoritarian First Doctor. This shift helped solidify

the concept of regeneration, where the Doctor's essence

remains but their personality changes drastically.



Versatility and depth: Troughton's acting experience allowed

him to portray the Doctor as both a bumbling fool and a cunning

manipulator. He could be silly and playful with his companions,

but when the situation demanded, he could be ruthless and strategic.

This complexity made the character much more engaging for viewers.



Paving the way for future Doctors: The success of Troughton's Second

Doctor proved that audiences could accept a completely different Doctor.

This paved the way for the show's long-term survival by allowing

for actor changes and character evolution.



Legacy and influence: Troughton's Doctor is fondly remembered by fans,

and his portrayal continues to influence future incarnations of the

Doctor. He helped define the Doctor as a character who is both alien

and relatable, goofy and wise.



While some fans may have preferred other Doctors, there's no doubt that

Troughton's unique take on the role was a major turning point for Doctor

Who, and a big reason for the show's enduring success.

ChatGPT review Doctor Who - The Myth Makers

"Doctor Who: The Myth Makers" is a classic serial from the third season

of the original Doctor Who series, originally aired in 1965. Set during

the era of ancient Greek mythology, the Doctor and his companions find

themselves embroiled in the events surrounding the Trojan War.



The story arc takes a departure from the usual science fiction themes

of Doctor Who and delves into historical and mythological narratives.

This change of setting provides an intriguing backdrop for the Doctor's

adventures, allowing for exploration of themes such as heroism, fate,

and the clash of cultures.



One of the standout aspects of "The Myth Makers" is its witty

and clever dialogue, characteristic of the era of Doctor Who.

The interactions between the characters, especially the Doctor

and his companions, are sharp and entertaining, adding depth

to the narrative.



Moreover, the serial boasts strong performances from the cast,

particularly William Hartnell as the First Doctor. His portrayal captures

the eccentricity and intellect of the Doctor while infusing the character

with a sense of gravitas befitting his status as a Time Lord.



The production design and costume work also deserve praise for effectively

bringing ancient Greece to life on screen. From the grandeur of the Trojan

court to the simplicity of the Greek camp, the sets and costumes help to

immerse viewers in the historical setting.



However, "The Myth Makers" is not without its flaws. Some viewers may find

fault with the pacing, as the story can feel slow at times, particularly

in its four-episode length. Additionally, the serial's portrayal of ancient

Greek culture may not be entirely accurate, with some elements being

exaggerated or simplified for dramatic effect.



Overall, "Doctor Who: The Myth Makers" is a charming and imaginative

addition to the series, offering a unique blend of science fiction

and historical adventure. While it may not be considered among

the greatest Doctor Who stories, it remains a beloved classic

for its creativity, humor, and exploration of timeless themes.



Taking all aspects into account,

I would rate "Doctor Who: The Myth Makers" an 8 out of 10.

It's a charming and imaginative addition to the Doctor Who canon,

showcasing the versatility and depth of the series.

Day 86 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 26 March 2024 reflections

Day 86, 26 March 2024



1) Joshua 16 , Joshua 17, Joshua 18



JOSHUA 16



Allotment for Ephraim and Manasseh



1 (Jos 8:15; 18:12) The allotment of land for the descendants of Joseph

was from the Jordan by Jericho then east into the wilderness,

rising from Jericho to the hill country of Bethel.

2 (Jos 18:13; Ge 28:19) It goes out from Bethel to Luz and passes

to the border of Arkite territory at Ataroth.

3 (Jos 10:33; 18:13) It goes down westward to the territory

of the Japhletites, to the border of lower Beth Horon and Gezer,

and then goes out to the sea.

4 (Jos 17:14) So the descendants of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim,

took their inheritance.

5 (Jos 18:13) The territory of the Ephraimites, according to their clans,

was as follows. The border of their inheritance on the east was Ataroth

Addar as far as upper Beth Horon.

6 (Jos 17:7) The border goes out toward the sea with Mikmethath

on the north. It turns eastward toward Taanath Shiloh and passes it

on the east toward Janoah.

7 (1Ch 7:28) It descends from Janoah to Ataroth and to Naarah,

touches Jericho, and extends to the Jordan.

8 (Jos 17:8-9) From Tappuah the border goes west to the Kanah Ravine

and out to the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the Ephraimites

according to their clans.

9 The other cities for the Ephraimites were in the middle of the inheritance

of the descendants of Manasseh, all the cities and their villages.

10 (Jdg 1:29; 1Ki 9:16) They did not drive out the Canaanites who lived

in Gezer, so the Canaanites live in the midst of Ephraim until this day

performing heavy labor as slaves.



Joshua 16

[1] And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto

the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from

Jericho throughout mount Bethel,

[2] And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of

Archi to Ataroth,

[3] And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of

Beth-horon the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the

sea.

[4] So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.

[5] And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families

was thus: even the border of their inheritance on the east side was

Ataroth-addar, unto Beth-horon the upper;

[6] And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side;

and the border went about eastward unto Taanath-shiloh, and passed by it on

the east to Janohah;

[7] And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to

Jericho, and went out at Jordan.

[8] The border went out from Tappuah westward unto the river Kanah; and the

goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of

the children of Ephraim by their families.

[9] And the separate cities for the children of Ephraim were among the

inheritance of the children of Manasseh, all the cities with their villages.

[10] And they drave not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the

Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under

tribute.



JOSHUA 17



1 (Ge 41:51; Nu 26:29) Then allotment was made to the tribe of Manasseh,

for he was the firstborn of Joseph. To Makir the firstborn of Manasseh,

the father of Gilead, were allotted Gilead and Bashan,

because he was a warrior.

2 (Nu 26:29-32; 1Ch 7:18) And allotments were made

to the rest of the tribe of Manasseh, according to their families:

Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida;

these were the male descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, according

to their families.

3 (Nu 26:33; 27:1) Yet Zelophehad, son of Hepher, son of Gilead,

son of Makir, son of Manasseh had no sons, only daughters.

These were his daughters' names: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah.

4 (Jos 14:1) They approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun,

and the leaders, saying, "The Lord commanded Moses to give us an inheritance

among our relatives." So Joshua gave them an inheritance among their fathers'

relatives according to the word of the Lord.

5 Therefore Manasseh received ten regions, apart from the lands of Gilead

and Bashan on the east side of the Jordan,

6 because the daughters of Manasseh

received an inheritance among his sons, and the rest of the people of Manasseh

received the land of Gilead.

7 (Jos 21:21) The boundary of Manasseh was from Asher to Mikmethath

east of Shechem, and it runs south toward the inhabitants of En Tappuah.

8 (Jos 16:8) Now Manasseh owned the land of Tappuah, but Tappuah

on the border of Manasseh belonged to the Ephraimites.

9 Then the border descended to the Kanah Ravine, southward to the brook.

These cities of Ephraim are among the cities of Manasseh.

The border of Manasseh was on the north side of the brook,

and it ended at the sea.

10 The land belonging to Ephraim was to the south,

and the land belonging to Manasseh to the north.

The Mediterranean Sea was the boundary of this territory,

which bordered Asher in the north and Issachar in the east.

11 (1Ch 7:29; Jos 12:23) In Issachar and Asher, Manasseh was

assigned districts: Beth Shan, Ibleam, Dor, Endor, Taanach,

Megiddo, Naphoth, and their respective villages.

12 (Jdg 1:27-28) Yet the sons of Manasseh could not take possession

of those cities, because the Canaanites were determined to live in that land.

13 (Jos 16:10) But when the children of Israel became strong, they put

the Canaanites to hard labor as slaves,

but they did not actually drive them out.

14 (Ge 48:19; 48:22) The descendants of Joseph said to Joshua,

"Why have you assigned us a single allotment, a single portion?

We are a numerous people, as the Lord has blessed us."

15 (Ge 14:5) Joshua said to them, "If you are a numerous people,

go up to the forests and clear out a place there for yourselves

in the land of the Perizzites and the giants,

since the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you."

16 (Jdg 1:19; 4:3) The descendants of Joseph said,

"The hill country is not enough for us, and all the Canaanites

living in the plains have iron chariots, both those

in Beth Shan and the Jezreel Valley."

17 Joshua said to Ephraim and Manasseh, the descendants of Joseph,

"You are a numerous people who have great strength. There will not

be only one allotment for you.

18 The hill country shall be yours. Although it is a forest you shall

clear it and own it to its borders. You shall drive out the Canaanites,

even though they have iron chariots and are strong."



Joshua 17

[1] There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn

of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of

Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.

[2] There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their

families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and

for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the

children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male

children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.

[3] But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir,

the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of

his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

[4] And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son

of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us

an inheritance among our brethren. Therefore according to the commandment of

the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father.

[5] And there fell ten portions to Manasseh, beside the land of Gilead and

Bashan, which were on the other side Jordan;

[6] Because the daughters of Manasseh had an inheritance among his sons: and

the rest of Manasseh's sons had the land of Gilead.

[7] And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth

before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the

inhabitants of En-tappuah.

[8] Now Manasseh had the land of Tappuah: but Tappuah on the border of

Manasseh belonged to the children of Ephraim;

[9] And the coast descended unto the river Kanah, southward of the river:

these cities of Ephraim are among the cities of Manasseh: the coast of

Manasseh also was on the north side of the river, and the outgoings of it

were at the sea:

[10] Southward it was Ephraim's, and northward it was Manasseh's, and the

sea is his border; and they met together in Asher on the north, and in

Issachar on the east.

[11] And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher Beth-shean and her towns, and

Ibleam and her towns, and the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, and the

inhabitants of Endor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Taanach and her

towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns, even three countries.

[12] Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out the inhabitants of

those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

[13] Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxen strong,

that they put the Canaanites to tribute; but did not utterly drive them out.

[14] And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou

given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people,

forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?

[15] And Joshua answered them, If thou be a great people, then get thee up

to the wood country, and cut down for thyself there in the land of the

Perizzites and of the giants, if mount Ephraim be too narrow for thee.

[16] And the children of Joseph said, The hill is not enough for us: and all

the Canaanites that dwell in the land of the valley have chariots of iron,

both they who are of Beth-shean and her towns, and they who are of the

valley of Jezreel.

[17] And Joshua spake unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to

Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great power: thou shalt

not have one lot only:

[18] But the mountain shall be thine; for it is a wood, and thou shalt cut

it down: and the outgoings of it shall be thine: for thou shalt drive out

the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots, and though they be strong.



JOSHUA 18



Dividing the Rest of the Land



1 (Jos 19:51; 21:2) The whole congregation of the children of Israel

assembled at Shiloh and set up the tent of meeting there.

The land was subdued before them.

2 Yet seven tribes among the children of Israel remained

who had not yet received their inheritance.

3 (Jdg 18:9) So Joshua said to the children of Israel, "How long will you

delay going in to possess the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers,

has given you?

4 Select three men from each tribe, and I will send them out;

and they will rise and go throughout the land, and describe it

according to their inheritance, and they will come back to me.

5 They shall divide it into seven portions. Judah will stay in their

territory in the south, and the house of Joseph will stay in their

territory in the north.

6 (Jos 14:2; 18:10) So describe the land in seven portions and return to me.

Then I will cast lots for you here before the Lord our God.

7 (Jos 13:33; Nu 18:20) Yet there is no portion for the Levites among you,

for the priesthood of the Lord is their inheritance. Gad, Reuben,

and the half-tribe of Manasseh have acquired their inheritance

on the east side of the Jordan,

which Moses the servant of the Lord gave them."

8 So the men got up and left. Joshua commanded those who were

leaving to survey the land, saying, "Go and walk back and forth

throughout the land. Write a description of it, then return to me.

Here in Shiloh I will cast lots for you before the Lord."

9 The men went and passed through the land. In a book they wrote

a description of it by cities in seven portions, and they came back to Joshua

at the Shiloh settlement.

10 (Jos 18:6) Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the Lord.

There Joshua apportioned the land for the children of Israel

according to their divisions.



[1] And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together

at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land

was subdued before them.

[2] And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had

not yet received their inheritance.

[3] And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go

to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?

[4] Give out from among you three men for each tribe: and I will send them,

and they shall rise, and go through the land, and describe it according to

the inheritance of them; and they shall come again to me.

[5] And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their

coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on

the north.

[6] Ye shall therefore describe the land into seven parts, and bring the

description hither to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD

our God.

[7] But the Levites have no part among you; for the priesthood of the LORD

is their inheritance: and Gad, and Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh,

have received their inheritance beyond Jordan on the east, which Moses the

servant of the LORD gave them.

[8] And the men arose, and went away: and Joshua charged them that went to

describe the land, saying, Go and walk through the land, and describe it,

and come again to me, that I may here cast lots for you before the LORD in

Shiloh.

[9] And the men went and passed through the land, and described it by cities

into seven parts in a book, and came again to Joshua to the host at Shiloh.

[10] And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and there

Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their

divisions.



The Allotment for Benjamin

11 The lot of the tribe of Benjamin, according to their clans, came up.

The territory allotted to it fell between Judah and Joseph.

12 (Jos 16:1; 7:2) Their northern border goes from the Jordan up

the northern slope of Jericho. It runs westward into the hill country

and extends to the wilderness of Beth Aven.

13 (Ge 28:19; Jos 16:2-3) The border passes from there southward

toward Luz, to the slope of Luz (that is, Bethel), and descends to Ataroth

Addar on the hill south of lower Beth Horon.

14 (Jos 15:9) On the western side, the border turns south from the hill

that lies to the south near Beth Horon, and it extends to Kiriath Baal

(that is, Kiriath Jearim), a city belonging to Judah.

This is the western border.

15 (Jos 15:9) The southern border starts from Kiriath Jearim

and goes out westward to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah.

16 (2Ki 23:10; Jos 15:7-8) The border then descends to the foot

of the mountain that lies by the Valley of Ben Hinnom, which is

at the north end of the Valley of Rephaim. It descends from

the Hinnom Valley to the slope of the Jebusites, then down to En Rogel.

17 (Jos 15:6) The border runs north and goes out to En Shemesh and Geliloth,

which is opposite the Ascent of Adummim,

and descends to the Stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.

18 (Jos 15:6) It passes toward the slope north of the Beth Arabah

and descends to the Arabah.

19 (Ge 14:3; Jos 15:2) The border passes north of the slope of Beth Hoglah,

and it runs out to the northern tip of the Dead Sea at the southern

end of the Jordan. This is the southern border.

20 The Jordan forms the eastern boundary.

This is the inheritance of the tribe of Benjamin,

according to their clans, by its boundaries all around.

21 (Jos 18:12) The cities belonging to the tribe of Benjamin,

according to their clans, were Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz,

22 Beth Arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,

23 Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,

24 (Ezr 2:26) Kephar Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba: twelve cities

with their villages.

25 (Jos 9:17) Also there were Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth,

26 Mizpah, Kephirah, Mozah,

27 Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

28 (Jos 15:8; 2Sa 21:14) Zelah, Haeleph, the Jebusite city

(that is, Jerusalem),

Gibeah, and Kiriath: fourteen cities with their villages.

This is the inheritance of the tribe of Benjamin

according to their clans.



[11] And the lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin came up according

to their families: and the coast of their lot came forth between the

children of Judah and the children of Joseph.

[12] And their border on the north side was from Jordan; and the border went

up to the side of Jericho on the north side, and went up through the

mountains westward; and the goings out thereof were at the wilderness of

Beth-aven.

[13] And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz,

which is Bethel, southward; and the border descended to Ataroth-adar, near

the hill that lieth on the south side of the nether Beth-horon.

[14] And the border was drawn thence, and compassed the corner of the sea

southward, from the hill that lieth before Beth-horon southward; and the

goings out thereof were at Kirjath-baal, which is Kirjath-jearim, a city of

the children of Judah: this was the west quarter.

[15] And the south quarter was from the end of Kirjath-jearim, and the

border went out on the west, and went out to the well of waters of Nephtoah:

[16] And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before

the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on

the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on

the south, and descended to En-rogel,

[17] And was drawn from the north, and went forth to En-shemesh, and went

forth toward Geliloth, which is over against the going up of Adummim, and

descended to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben,

[18] And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and

went down unto Arabah:

[19] And the border passed along to the side of Beth-hoglah northward: and

the outgoings of the border were at the north bay of the salt sea at the

south end of Jordan: this was the south coast.

[20] And Jordan was the border of it on the east side. This was the

inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the coasts thereof round about,

according to their families.

[21] Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to

their families were Jericho, and Beth-hoglah, and the valley of Keziz,

[22] And Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel,

[23] And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,

[24] And Chephar-haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their

villages:

[25] Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,

[26] And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,

[27] And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,

[28] And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kirjath;

fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children

of Benjamin according to their families.



2) Our Daily Bread for 26 March 2024 titled



Missing the Basics




Matthew 22:23-33



The Question About the Resurrection

Mk 12:18-27; Lk 20:27-40



23 (Mt 3:7; Ac 4:1) The same day the Sadducees, who say that there

is no resurrection, came to Him and asked Him,

24 "Teacher, Moses said, 'If a man dies having no children,

his brother must marry his wife and raise up children for his brother.'

(Dt 25:5.)

25 Now there were seven brothers with us. The first died after he married

and, having no children, left his wife to his brother.

26 Likewise the second and third, on to the seventh.

27 Last of all, the woman died also.

28 Therefore, in the resurrection, whose wife shall she be of the seven?

For they all had her."

29 (Jn 20:9) Jesus answered, "You err, not knowing the Scriptures

nor the power of God.

30 (Ps 103:20; Mt 18:10) For in the resurrection they neither marry

nor are given in marriage, but are like the angels of God in heaven.

31 (Mt 21:16) But concerning the resurrection of the dead,

have you not read what was spoken to you by God,

32 (Ex 3:6; Ac 7:32) 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac,

and the God of Jacob' (Ex 3:6.) ?

God is not the God of the dead, but of the living."

33 When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.



[23] The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no

resurrection, and asked him,

[24] Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his

brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

[25] Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had

married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his

brother:

[26] Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

[27] And last of all the woman died also.

[28] Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for

they all had her.

[29] Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the

scriptures, nor the power of God.

[30] For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage,

but are as the angels of God in heaven.

[31] But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that

which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

[32] I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

[33] And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his

doctrine.



For decades, McDonald's ruled fast food with their Quarter Pounder burger.

In the 1980s, a rival chain cooked up an idea to dethrone the company

with the golden arches. A&W offered the Third Pound Burger-larger than

McDonald's-and sold it for the same price. Even more, A&W's burger won

numerous blind taste tests. But the burger bombed. Nobody bought it.

Eventually, they dropped it from the menu. Research revealed that

consumers misunderstood the math and thought the Third Pound Burger

was smaller than the Quarter Pounder. A grand idea failed

because people missed the basics.



Jesus warned of how easy it is to miss the basics. Religious leaders,

scheming to trap and discredit Him during the week He was crucified,

posed a strange, hypothetical scenario about a woman who was widowed

seven times (Matthew 22:23-28). Jesus responded, insisting that this

knotty dilemma wasn't a problem at all. Rather, their problem was

how they didn't "know the Scriptures or the power of God" (v. 29).

The Scriptures, Jesus insisted, aren't first intended to answer logical

or philosophical puzzles. Rather, their primary aim is to lead us to know

and love Jesus and to "have eternal life" in Him (John 5:39).

These are the basics the leaders missed.



We often miss the basics too. The Bible's main aim is an encounter

with the living Jesus. It would be heartbreaking to miss it.



By: Winn Collier



Reflect & Pray



How do you miss Scripture's basics?

How can you return to the basics . . . to Jesus?



Dear God, sometimes I get lost even amid good things. Please help me.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 3 - From Darkness to Light



Col 1:13-14



13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and has transferred us

into the kingdom of His dear Son,

14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.



[13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated

us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

[14] In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of

sins:



Most of us have no real concept of darkness. We live in a world illuminated

not only by sun, moon and start, bit by streetlights and electric lamps and,

when the power goes off, flashlights and candles. We resist the darkness

For the sighted, being in absolute darkness is a frightening experience.

The dark blots out everything; we can see nothing, not even our own bodies,

and we may become disoriented. The dark seems to press in upon us,

with an almost physical weight that oppresses.

Spiritual darkness is like that. Spiritual darkness,

the absence of light in Christ, is oppressive, weighing us down,

distorting our perceptions of realty.

We cannot judge clearly, for we cannot see at all.

Yet God breaks into our darkness, bringing his light - Jesus Christ,

The Light of the World. When the awareness of Christ invades our lives,

our eyes are opened and we can see for the first time. We see our sin,

God's grace, and the Way he has provided for escape from the dark.

And as we continue to walk in his light, we see even more - the need

for changes in our lives, and God's power to work those changes.

Discernment and wisdom come through his light,

and we understand spiritual truths we could never see before.

Paul says that God has 'rescued' us from darkness and brought us

into the light. We cannot, on our own, accomplish this rescue,

but god through Christ's sacrifice brings it about in us.

He is the light who illuminates our darkness.



Application



a) Many different kinds of spiritual darkness invade our lives

and keep us blind to the truth - sin, lack of understanding,

resistance to the Holy Spirit. What kinds of spiritual darkness

have I experienced?



b) What changes took place in me when I first 'came into the light'?



c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see

when I lived in darkness?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Proverbs 10:22



22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it.



22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are Saddened by Loss



1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57



35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?

With what body do they come?"

36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.

37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,

perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.

38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.



51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed.

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,

for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption,

and this mortal will put on immortality.

54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,

and this mortal will have put on immortality,

then the saying that is written shall come to pass:

"Death is swallowed up in victory."

55 "O death, where is your sting?

O grave, where is your victory?"

56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ!



35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?

and with what body do they come?

36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,

but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him,

and to every seed his own body.



51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed,

52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:

for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,

and this mortal must put on immortality.

54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,

and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought

to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to Islam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further





Pray for Bosniaks




John 3:16-17



16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18) "For God so loved the world

that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in

Him should not perish, but have eternal life.

17 (1Jn 4:14; Lk 19:10) For God did not send His Son into

the world to condemn the world, but that the world

through Him might be saved."



16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;

but that the world through him might be saved.



During a meal in the living room of a Muslim family in central Bosnia,

someone asks five-year-old Namik why his father does not pray in the mosque

like others. The little boy replies, innocently, that he doesn't go to

the mosque because his dad is a Christian. This causes an uproar with many

questions being asked of Namik's father. They are outraged but also intrigued

by Namik's faith.



Bosniaks are an unreached ethnic group living in the southeastern part of

Europe whose members identify themselves with Bosnia and Herzegovina as their

ethnic state. Ethnic cleansing during the last war has changed their ethnic

structure and geographic distribution. Of the 3 million Bosniaks,

about 1 million live outside Bosnia and Herzegovina; the largest number is

found in the Sandzak region of Montenegro and Serbia, particularly

in the city of Novi Pazar in Serbia. Many have also settled in countries

such as Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Sweden, Turkey,

and the United States, with more are arriving every year.



Even though in Serbia most people are orthodox Christians, the Bosniaks

hardly know anything about the Gospel. Most Bosniaks are Sunni Muslims,

although Sufism has historically played an important role among them.

Only about 0.03% are evangelical Christians. For many Bosniaks, Islamic

identity has more to do with cultural roots than religious beliefs.

They see Islam as the foundation of their culture.



How to Pray



Pray for healing of the wounds inflicted by the war in the 1990s

and for reconciliation with other ethnic groups in the region.



Pray that Bosniaks who work and live in Western Europe

and know Jesus, will have a concern for the area.



Pray that God would soften the hearts of Bosniaks toward Christians

so that they would be receptive to the Gospel.



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 26 of the Month



a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary

work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16



16 Let your light so shine before men that they may

see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.



16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your

good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.



)



b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut



I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,

that God's Spirit would influence then to act justly,

serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4



1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge

of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be good stewards in what the Lord gives you.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, sometimes I get lost even amid good things.

Please help me."



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a transformer from darkness to light.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know his Blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to the coming of the Rapture.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray for healing of the wounds inflicted by the war in the 1990s

and for reconciliation with other ethnic groups in the region.



Pray that Bosniaks who work and live in Western Europe

and know Jesus, will have a concern for the area.



Pray that God would soften the hearts of Bosniaks toward Christians

so that they would be receptive to the Gospel.



Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary

work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ.



Pray that Bahraini Christians will receive God's wisdom and anointing

when sharing the "good News" of the Gospel.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God

Google Gemini comments on William Hartnell as the 1st Doctor

William Hartnell, who played the very first Doctor in Doctor Who,

holds a special place in the hearts of fans for a few reasons:



Pioneering the Role: He brought the character to life, establishing

the core traits that would define the Doctor for decades to come.

His grumpy but brilliant demeanor, curiosity, and heroism laid

the groundwork for all the Doctors that followed.



Breaking Type: Hartnell was known for playing gruff military men.

The Doctor allowed him to show a different side, one that resonated

with children, which he grew very fond of.



Laying the groundwork for the Show's Legacy: His portrayal helped

establish the show's core themes of exploration, history,

and challenging societal norms. He also, according to some accounts,

predicted the show's potential for endless regeneration and storytelling.



While some newer fans might find his portrayal a bit gruff compared

to later Doctors, there's no doubt that Hartnell's performance

was crucial to the enduring success of Doctor Who.

ChatGPT review Mission to the Unknown

"Mission to the Unknown" is a single-episode story from the third season

of Doctor Who, originally broadcast in 1965. This unique episode is

a standalone adventure that does not feature the Doctor or his companions

but instead focuses on a group of Space Security Service agents investigating

the Daleks' plans to conquer the galaxy. Let's review this unusual entry

in the Doctor Who canon:



Plot and Concept:

The story follows Marc Cory and his team of agents as they explore the jungle

planet Kembel and uncover the Daleks' plot to create a powerful alliance with

other hostile alien races. The episode serves as a prologue to the epic

twelve-part serial "The Daleks' Master Plan," setting the stage for the

Doctor's later confrontation with the Daleks.

Rating: 8/10



Characters:

While the episode lacks the Doctor and his companions, it introduces

a new set of characters in the form of the Space Security Service agents.

Marc Cory is a compelling protagonist, determined to uncover the Daleks'

plans and prevent their conquest of the galaxy. The supporting characters

are also well-developed, each bringing their own unique skills

and personalities to the mission.

Rating: 7/10



Atmosphere and Tone:

"Mission to the Unknown" effectively creates a sense of tension

and suspense as the agents navigate the dangerous jungle terrain

and encounter various alien threats. The episode's eerie atmosphere

and ominous music enhance the feeling of impending danger, keeping

viewers on the edge of their seats throughout.

Rating: 9/10



Impact and Significance:

As a standalone episode, "Mission to the Unknown" is relatively

self-contained, serving mainly as a setup for the subsequent Dalek epic.

However, it offers valuable insight into the Daleks' plans and motivations,

laying the groundwork for one of the series' most ambitious story arcs.

Its status as a standalone adventure also makes it a unique and memorable

entry in the Doctor Who canon.

Rating: 8/10



Overall Rating: 8/10

"Mission to the Unknown" may be unconventional in its format

and lack of the Doctor, but it remains a compelling and atmospheric

installment of Doctor Who. Its tense storyline, well-drawn characters,

and significant role in setting up future events make it a must-watch

for fans of the classic series. While it may not be as well-known

as some other serials, its impact on the Doctor Who universe is undeniable,

cementing its status as a standout episode in the show's long history.

Day 85 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 25 March 2024 reflections

Day 85, 25 March 2024



1) Joshua 12, Joshua 13, Joshua 14, Joshua 15



JOSHUA 12



The List of Defeated Kings



1 (Dt 3:8-9; Nu 21:13) These are the kings on the east side of the Jordan,

from the River Arnon to Mount Hermon and all the eastern Arabah, whom the

children of Israel struck down to take over their land:

2 (Ge 32:22) Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived at Heshbon and ruled from

Aroer, which is on the bank of River Arnon, and from the middle of the valley

as far as the River Jabbok, which is the border of the Ammonites, that is,

half of Gilead,

3 (Dt 3:17; Jos 11:2; 13:20) and the Arabah to the Sea of Galilee eastward,

and toward Beth Jeshimoth, to the Sea of Arabah, the Dead Sea, southward

below the slopes of Pisgah;

4 (Dt 1:4; Nu 21:33-35) and Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant

of the giants, who lived at Ashtaroth and at Edrei

5 (Dt 3:14; Jos 13:11) and ruled over Mount Hermon, Salekah, and all

of Bashan to the border of the Geshurites and the Maakathites, and

over half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon.

6 (Nu 32:33) Moses the servant of the Lord and the children of Israel

struck them down, and the servant of the Lord Moses gave their land

to Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.



[1] Now these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote,

and possessed their land on the other side Jordan toward the rising of the

sun, from the river Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east:

[2] Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer,

which is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river,

and from half Gilead, even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the

children of Ammon;

[3] And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the

sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Beth-jeshimoth;

and from the south, under Ashdoth-pisgah:

[4] And the coast of Og king of Bashan, which was of the remnant of the

giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

[5] And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, unto the

border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border

of Sihon king of Heshbon.

[6] Them did Moses the servant of the LORD and the children of Israel smite:

and Moses the servant of the LORD gave it for a possession unto the

Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh.



7 (Jos 11:17) These are the kings of the land whom Joshua

and the children of Israel defeated on the west side of the Jordan,

from Baal Gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, that rises

toward Seir. Joshua gave their land to the tribes of Israel according

to their allotted portions as an inheritance,

8 (Jos 11:16; 9:1) in the hill country, in the lowland, in the Arabah,

in the slopes, in the wilderness, and in the Negev -

the land of the Hittites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites,

the Hivites, and the Jebusites:

9 The king of Jericho, one;

the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one;

10 (Jos 10:23) the king of Jerusalem, one;

the king of Hebron, one;

11 the king of Jarmuth, one;

the king of Lachish, one;

12 (Jos 10:33) the king of Eglon, one;

the king of Gezer, one;

13 (Jos 10:38) the king of Debir, one;

the king of Geder, one;

14 (Nu 21:1) the king of Hormah, one;

the king of Arad, one;

15 the king of Libnah, one;

the king of Adullam, one;

16 (Jos 8:17; 10:28) the king of Makkedah, one;

the king of Bethel, one;

17 (1Ki 4:10) the king of Tappuah, one;

the king of Hepher, one;

18 the king of Aphek, one;

the king of Lasharon, one;

19 (Jos 11:1) the king of Madon, one;

the king of Hazor, one;

20 (Jos 11:1) the king of Shimron Meron, one;

the king of Akshaph, one;

21 (Jos 17:11) the king of Taanach, one;

the king of Megiddo, one;

22 (Jos 19:37; 21:32) the king of Kedesh, one;

the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one;

23 (Jos 11:2) the king of Dor in Naphoth Dor, one;

the king of the people in Gilgal, one;

24 the king of Tirzah, one - 31 kings in all.



[7] And these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of

Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baal-gad in the valley of

Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave

unto the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions;

[8] In the mountains, and in the valleys, and in the plains, and in the

springs, and in the wilderness, and in the south country; the Hittites, the

Amorites, and the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the

Jebusites:

[9] The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one;

[10] The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

[11] The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;

[12] The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

[13] The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

[14] The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;

[15] The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;

[16] The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

[17] The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;

[18] The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

[19] The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;

[20] The king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

[21] The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

[22] The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;

[23] The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of

Gilgal, one;

[24] The king of Tirzah, one: all the kings thirty and one.



JOSHUA 13



Land Still to be Taken



1 (Jos 14:10; Dt 31:3) Now Joshua was old and well advanced in years.

The Lord said to him, "You are old and advanced in years, but very much

of the land still remains to be possessed.

2 (Jos 13:11; Jdg 3:1) "This is the land that remains: all the districts of

the Philistines and those of the Geshurites

3 (Dt 2:23; Jdg 3:3) (from the Shihor east of Egypt northward to

the boundary of Ekron, which is counted as Canaanite;

the cities of the five Philistine governors: Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath,

and Ekron), and also the Avvites' lands.

4 (Jos 19:30; Jdg 1:34-36) Also remaining in the south

is all the land of the Canaanites, Arah owned by the Sidonians, as far

as Aphek at the Amorite boundary,

5 (Jos 12:7; 1Ki 5:18) the land of the Gebalites and all Lebanon to the east,

and from Baal Gad at the foot of Mount Hermon to Lebo Hamath.

6 (Jos 11:8; 23:13) "I will drive out from before the children of Israel

all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim

and all the Sidonians. Be sure to divide these lands by lot as an inheritance

for Israel as I have commanded you.

7 So now, divide this land as an inheritance for the nine tribes

and the half-tribe of Manasseh."

Division of the Land East of the Jordan River

8 (Jos 12:6) With the other half-tribe of Manasseh, Reuben and Gad took

their inheritance that Moses gave to them on the east side of the Jordan,

as Moses the servant of the Lord had given them:

9 (Nu 21:30; Jos 13:16) from Aroer on the bank of the River Arnon, the city

in the middle of the valley, all the plain from Medeba to Dibon,

10 all the cities of King Sihon of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon,

and the land up to the Ammonite border. 11Moses had also given them Gilead,

the territory of the Geshurites and Maakathites, all of Mount Hermon,

and all of Bashan as far as Salekah,

12 (Jos 12:4) and in Bashan all the kingdom of Og, one of the last remnant

of the giants, who reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei. Moses struck them down

and took their lands.

13 (Jos 13:11) Yet the children of Israel did not drive out the Geshurites

or the Maakathites, and Geshur and Maakah live among Israel until this day.

14 (Nu 18:20-24; Jos 14:3-4) However Moses did not give an inheritance

to the tribe of Levi. The burnt offerings of the Lord God of Israel

are their inheritance, as He said to them.

15 Moses assigned land to the tribe of the Reubenites

according to their clans.

16 (Jos 13:9; 12:2) Their territory was from Aroer

on the edge of the Arnon Valley, the city in the middle of the valley,

all the plain of Medeba,

17 Heshbon and all its towns in the plain: Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baal Meon,

18 (Nu 21:23) Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,

19 (Nu 32:37-38) Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill of the valley,

20 (Dt 4:46; Jos 12:3) Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth Jeshimoth,

21 (Nu 31:8; Dt 3:10) all the cities of the plain, and the whole kingdom

of King Sihon of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon. Moses struck

him down along with the leaders of Midian, Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur,

and Reba, who were princes of Sihon who lived in the land.

22 (Nu 31:8) The children of Israel killed Balaam son of Beor,

who practiced divination, with the sword along with the rest of the slain.

23 The border of the Reubenites was the banks of the Jordan.

This was the inheritance of the Reubenites according to their clans:

those towns and their settlements.

24 Moses assigned land to the tribe of Gad for the Gadites according

to their clans.

25 (Nu 32:35; Dt 3:11) Their territory was Jazer, all the cities of Gilead,

and half of the Ammonite land as far as Aroer, which is east of Rabbah,

26 (2Sa 17:27; 2:8) from Heshbon to Ramath Mizpah, Betonim,

and from Mahanaim to the territory of Debir.

27 (Ge 33:17; Nu 32:36) In the valley were Beth Haram, Beth Nimrah,

Sukkoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of King Sihon of Heshbon,

the Jordan as its boundary to the lower Sea of Galilee

to the east of the Jordan.

28 This was the inheritance of the Gadites according to their clans:

those towns and their settlements.

29 Moses assigned land to the half-tribe of Manasseh

for the descendants of Manasseh according to their clans.

30 (Jos 13:26) Their territory was from Mahanaim, through all of Bashan,

all the kingdom of King Og of Bashan, all the sixty villages of Jair

that are in Bashan,

31 (Jos 12:4; Nu 32:39-40) half of Gilead, Ashtaroth, and Edrei:

cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan. This was for the descendants

of Makir son of Manasseh, half of the descendants of Makir by their clans.

32 This is the territory Moses assigned in the desert plains of Moab,

on the eastern side of Jericho and the Jordan.

33 (Jos 18:7; 13:14) Yet Moses did not assign land to the tribe of Levi

as an inheritance. The Lord God of Israel was their inheritance,

as He said to them.



Joshua 13

[1] Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him,

Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land

to be possessed.

[2] This is the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the Philistines,

and all Geshuri,

[3] From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron

northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines;

the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the

Ekronites; also the Avites:

[4] From the south, all the land of the Canaanites, and Mearah that is

beside the Sidonians, unto Aphek, to the borders of the Amorites:

[5] And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising,

from Baal-gad under mount Hermon unto the entering into Hamath.

[6] All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon unto

Misrephoth-maim, and all the Sidonians, them will I drive out from before

the children of Israel: only divide thou it by lot unto the Israelites for

an inheritance, as I have commanded thee.

[7] Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the nine tribes,

and the half tribe of Manasseh,

[8] With whom the Reubenites and the Gadites have received their

inheritance, which Moses gave them, beyond Jordan eastward, even as Moses

the servant of the LORD gave them;

[9] From Aroer, that is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that

is in the midst of the river, and all the plain of Medeba unto Dibon;

[10] And all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, which reigned in

Heshbon, unto the border of the children of Ammon;

[11] And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all

mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah;

[12] All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in

Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite,

and cast them out.

[13] Nevertheless the children of Israel expelled not the Geshurites, nor

the Maachathites: but the Geshurites and the Maachathites dwell among the

Israelites until this day.

[14] Only unto the tribe of Levi he gave none inheritance; the sacrifices of

the LORD God of Israel made by fire are their inheritance, as he said unto

them.

[15] And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben inheritance

according to their families.

[16] And their coast was from Aroer, that is on the bank of the river Arnon,

and the city that is in the midst of the river, and all the plain by Medeba;

[17] Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and

Bamoth-baal, and Beth-baal-meon,

[18] And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,

[19] And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-shahar in the mount of the

valley,

[20] And Beth-peor, and Ashdoth-pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,

[21] And all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of

the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, whom Moses smote with the princes of

Midian, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, which were dukes of

Sihon, dwelling in the country.

[22] Balaam also the son of Beor, the soothsayer, did the children of Israel

slay with the sword among them that were slain by them.

[23] And the border of the children of Reuben was Jordan, and the border

thereof. This was the inheritance of the children of Reuben after their

families, the cities and the villages thereof.

[24] And Moses gave inheritance unto the tribe of Gad, even unto the

children of Gad according to their families.

[25] And their coast was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the

land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is before Rabbah;

[26] And from Heshbon unto Ramath-mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim

unto the border of Debir;

[27] And in the valley, Beth-aram, and Beth-nimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon,

the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border,

even unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan

eastward.

[28] This is the inheritance of the children of Gad after their families,

the cities, and their villages.

[29] And Moses gave inheritance unto the half tribe of Manasseh: and this

was the possession of the half tribe of the children of Manasseh by their

families.

[30] And their coast was from Mahanaim, all Bashan, all the kingdom of Og

king of Bashan, and all the towns of Jair, which are in Bashan, threescore

cities:

[31] And half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og

in Bashan, were pertaining unto the children of Machir the son of Manasseh,

even to the one half of the children of Machir by their families.

[32] These are the countries which Moses did distribute for inheritance in

the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, by Jericho, eastward.

[33] But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave not any inheritance: the LORD God

of Israel was their inheritance, as he said unto them.



JOSHUA 14



Division of the Land West of the Jordan



1 (Nu 34:17-29) These are the territories that the children of Israel

inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest,

Joshua son of Nun, and the family leaders of the Israelite

tribes assigned to them.

2 (Nu 33:54; 34:13) Their inheritance fell to them by lot, as the Lord

commanded through Moses, for the nine and a half tribes.

3 (Jos 13:14; 13:8) For Moses had assigned the inheritance of two

and a half tribes on the other side of the Jordan,

but he had not assigned an inheritance among them to the Levites.

4 (Ge 48:5; 1Ch 5:1-2) The descendants of Joseph were two tribes:

Manasseh and Ephraim. They did not give territory to the Levites

in the land, but only towns in which to live, along with the pastures,

livestock, and property.

5 (Jos 21:2) Just as the Lord had commanded Moses, so the children

of Israel did when they divided the land.

Hebron Given to Caleb

6 (Nu 14:30; 13:6) The descendants of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal,

and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him,

"You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God about you

and me at Kadesh Barnea.

7 (Nu 13:6; 13:16-20) I was forty years old when Moses the servant

of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea to spy on the land,

and I brought word back to him as it was in my heart.

8 (Nu 14:24; Dt 1:36) My companions who went up with me made

the hearts of the people melt, but I wholeheartedly followed

after the Lord my God.

9 (Dt 1:36; Jos 1:3) On that day Moses swore an oath,

"The land on which your foot treads shall be your inheritance,

for your descendants perpetually, because you completely followed

after the Lord my God."

10 "Now, the Lord has kept me alive, just as He said, for 45 years,

since the Lord spoke this word to Moses while Israel wandered

in the wilderness. Now, here I am this day, 85 years old.

11 (Dt 34:7; 31:2) I am still just as strong today as I was on the day

that Moses sent me. My strength now is just like my strength then,

both for battle and for going out and returning.

12 (Nu 13:33; 13:28) So now, give me this hill country that the Lord

spoke about on that day. That day you heard that the Anakites

live there in large, fortified cities. Perhaps the Lord will be with me,

and I will drive them out, as the Lord said."

13 (Jos 22:6; Jdg 1:20) Then Joshua blessed him and gave Hebron to Caleb

son of Jephunneh as an inheritance.

14 (Jos 14:8-9) Therefore Hebron became an inheritance of Caleb

son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite until this day because he completely

followed after the Lord, the God of Israel.

15 (Jos 11:23; Ge 23:2) The former name of Hebron was Kiriath Arba.

Arba was the greatest man among the Anakites.

Then the land had rest from war.



Joshua 14

[1] And these are the countries which the children of Israel inherited in

the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and

the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel,

distributed for inheritance to them.

[2] By lot was their inheritance, as the LORD commanded by the hand of

Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half tribe.

[3] For Moses had given the inheritance of two tribes and an half tribe on

the other side Jordan: but unto the Levites he gave none inheritance among

them.

[4] For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim:

therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to

dwell in, with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.

[5] As the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did, and they

divided the land.

[6] Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son

of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the

LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh-barnea.

[7] Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from

Kadesh-barnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was

in mine heart.

[8] Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the

people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

[9] And Moses sware on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon thy feet

have trodden shall be thine inheritance, and thy children's for ever,

because thou hast wholly followed the LORD my God.

[10] And now, behold, the LORD hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty

and five years, even since the LORD spake this word unto Moses, while the

children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day

fourscore and five years old.

[11] As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me:

as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go

out, and to come in.

[12] Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that

day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the

cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I

shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.

[13] And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron

for an inheritance.

[14] Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh

the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of

Israel.

[15] And the name of Hebron before was Kirjath-arba; which Arba was a great

man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.



JOSHUA 15



Allotment for Judah



Jdg 1:11-15



1The allotment for the tribe of Judah, by their clans, stretches southward

to the border of Edom, to the Zin wilderness in the south.

2 Their southern border runs from the southern tip of the Salt Sea,

3 (Nu 34:4; Jdg 1:36) to south of the Ascent of Akrabbim,

crosses to Zin, rises south of Kadesh Barnea, crosses to Hezron,

then rises to Addar, turns toward Karka,

4 (Nu 34:5; Jos 13:3) then crosses to Azmon, goes out to the Brook of Egypt,

and then to the sea. This is your southern border.

5 (Nu 34:12) The eastern border is the Salt Sea up to the mouth of the Jordan.

The northern border runs from the northern extremity of the Dead Sea at the

mouth of the Jordan River,

6 (Jos 18:17) then rises to Beth Hoglah, crosses north of Beth Arabah,

rises to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben,

7 (2Sa 17:17; 1Ki 1:9) and rises to Debir from the Achor Valley,

turns northward to Gilgal opposite the Ascent of Adummim

south of the valley, and crosses to the waters of En Shemesh

and onward to En Rogel.

8 (Jos 18:16; 15:63; 18:28) The border rises to Valley of Ben Hinnom,

to the southern slope of the Jebusites (that is, Jerusalem),

then rises to the top of the hill west of the Valley of Ben Hinnom,

at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim.

9 (1Ch 13:6; Jos 18:15) The border turns from the top of the hill

to the waters of Nephtoah and goes out to the cities of Mount Ephron,

then turns to Baalah (that is, Kiriath Jearim).

10 (Jdg 14:1) The border turns west of Baalah to Mount Seir,

crosses to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Kesalon),

descends to Beth Shemesh, and crosses to Timnah.

11 The border goes out to the northern slope of Ekron, turns to Shikkeron,

crosses to Mount Baalah, goes out to Jabneel, and ends at the sea.

12 (Nu 34:6-7; Jos 15:47) The western border was the coastline

of the Mediterranean Sea.

These were the borders surrounding the tribe of Judah

according to their clans.

13 According to the word of the Lord to Joshua, Caleb son of Jephunneh

was given an allotment among the tribe of Judah:

Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron).

Arba was the father of Anak.

14 (Jdg 1:10; 1:20) Caleb drove out from there three Anakites:

Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, descendants of Anak.

15 (Jos 10:38) He went up from there against the inhabitants of Debir.

Before the name of Debir was Kiriath Sepher.

16 Caleb said, "I will give my daughter Aksah in marriage to whoever

attacks Kiriath Sepher and captures it."

17 (Jdg 1:13; 3:9) Othniel son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, captured it,

so Caleb gave him Aksah his daughter in marriage.

18 When she came to Othniel, she urged him to ask her father for a field.

She dismounted from her donkey, and Caleb said to her, "What can I do for you?"

19 She answered, "Please give me a blessing. Since you have given me land in

the Negev, now give me springs of water." So he gave her the upper

and lower springs.



Joshua 15

[1] This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their

families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the

uttermost part of the south coast.

[2] And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay

that looketh southward:

[3] And it went out to the south side to Maaleh-acrabbim, and passed along

to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadesh-barnea, and passed

along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa:

[4] From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of

Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your

south coast.

[5] And the east border was the salt sea, even unto the end of Jordan. And

their border in the north quarter was from the bay of the sea at the

uttermost part of Jordan:

[6] And the border went up to Beth-hogla, and passed along by the north of

Beth-arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:

[7] And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so

northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim,

which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the

waters of En-shemesh, and the goings out thereof were at En-rogel:

[8] And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south

side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the

top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which

is at the end of the valley of the giants northward:

[9] And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of

the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the

border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjath-jearim:

[10] And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and

passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north

side, and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed on to Timnah:

[11] And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and the

border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out

unto Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.

[12] And the west border was to the great sea, and the coast thereof. This

is the coast of the children of Judah round about according to their

families.

[13] And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children

of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city

of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.

[14] And Caleb drove thence the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and

Talmai, the children of Anak.

[15] And he went up thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of

Debir before was Kirjath-sepher.

[16] And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjath-sepher, and taketh it, to him

will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

[17] And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he

gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

[18] And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of

her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said unto her,

What wouldest thou?

[19] Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land;

give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the

nether springs.



20 This is the inheritance of the tribe of Judah according to their clans.

21 (Ge 35:21) The cities at the southern extremity of the tribe of Judah

toward the border with Edom were Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

22 Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah,

23 Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

24 (1Sa 23:14; 23:19) Ziph, Telem, Bealoth,

25 Hazor Hadattah, Kerioth Hezron (that is, Hazor),

26 (1Ch 4:28) Amam, Shema, Moladah,

27 Hazar Gaddah, Heshmon, Beth Pelet,

28 (Ge 26:33) Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,

29 Baalah, Iyim, Ezem,

30 (Jos 19:4) Eltolad, Kesil, Hormah,

31 (1Sa 27:6; 30:1) Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

32 Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon.

The cities numbered 29 with their villages.

33 (Jdg 13:25; 16:31) In the lowland were Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah,

34 Zanoah, En Gannim, Tappuah, Enam,

35 (1Sa 17:1; 22:1) Jarmuth, Adullam, Sokoh, Azekah,

36 Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah (Gederothaim):

fourteen cities with their villages.

37 Also there were Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal Gad,

38 (2Ki 14:7) Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,

39 (Jos 10:3; 10:31-32; 2Ki 22:1) Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

40 Kabbon, Lahmas, Kitlish,

41 (Jos 10:21) Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah:

sixteen cities with their villages.

42 (Jos 10:29) Also there were Libnah, Ether, Ashan,

43 Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

44 Keilah, Akzib, and Mareshah: nine cities with their villages.

45 (Jos 13:3) Also there were Ekron, its towns and villages;

46 from Ekron to the sea, all the land near Ashdod and their villages,

47 (Jos 15:4) Ashdod, its towns and villages, Gaza, its towns

and villages, as far as the Brook of Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea

with its coast.

48 In the hill country were Shamir, Jattir, Sokoh,

49 (Jos 15:15) Dannah, Kiriath Sannah (that is, Debir),

50 Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim,

51 (Jos 10:41; 11:16) Goshen, Holon, and Giloh:

eleven cities with their villages.

52 Also there were Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

53 Janim, Beth Tappuah, Aphekah,

54 (Jos 15:13) Humtah, Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron),

and Zior: nine cities with their villages.

55 (Jos 15:24; 1Sa 23:25) Also there were Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah,

56 Jezreel, Jokdeam, Zanoah,

57 (Jos 15:10) Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah: ten cities with their villages.

58 Also there were Halhul, Beth Zur, Gedor,

59 Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon: six cities with their villages.

60 (Jos 18:14) Also there were Kiriath Baal (that is, Kirath Jearim)

and Rabbah: two cities with their villages.

61 (Jos 15:6) In the wilderness were Beth Arabah, Middin, Sekakah,

62 (1Sa 23:29) Nibshan, City of Salt, and En Gedi: six cities

with their villages.

63 (Jdg 1:21; 1:8) The people of Judah were not able to drive out

the Jebusites living in Jerusalem, so the Jebusites live

with the people of Judah in Jerusalem to this day.



[20] This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according

to their families.

[21] And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward

the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

[22] And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,

[23] And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

[24] Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,

[25] And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor,

[26] Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,

[27] And Hazar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-palet,

[28] And Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Bizjothjah,

[29] Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,

[30] And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,

[31] And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

[32] And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are

twenty and nine, with their villages:

[33] And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,

[34] And Zanoah, and En-gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,

[35] Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,

[36] And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen

cities with their villages:

[37] Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdal-gad,

[38] And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

[39] Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

[40] And Cabbon, and Lahmam, and Kithlish,

[41] And Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with

their villages:

[42] Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan,

[43] And Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

[44] And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

[45] Ekron, with her towns and her villages:

[46] From Ekron even unto the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their

villages:

[47] Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her

villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border

thereof:

[48] And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

[49] And Dannah, and Kirjath-sannah, which is Debir,

[50] And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim,

[51] And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:

[52] Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

[53] And Janum, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,

[54] And Humtah, and Kirjath-arba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities

with their villages:

[55] Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,

[56] And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah,

[57] Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:

[58] Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor,

[59] And Maarath, and Beth-anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their

villages:

[60] Kirjath-baal, which is Kirjath-jearim, and Rabbah; two cities with

their villages:

[61] In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

[62] And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their

villages.

[63] As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of

Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of

Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.



2) Our Daily Bread for 25 March 2024 titled



Love God by Loving Others




Matthew 25:31-40



The Judgment of the Nations



31 (Mt 16:27; 19:28) "When the Son of Man comes in His glory,

and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.

32 (Mt 13:49; Mal 3:18) Before Him will be gathered all nations, and He will

separate them one from another

as a shepherd separates his sheep from the goats.

33 (Ps 45:9) He will set the sheep at His right hand,

but the goats at the left.

34 (Jas 2:5; Lk 12:32) "Then the King will say to those at His right hand,

'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you

since the foundation of the world.

35 (Eze 18:7; 18:16) For I was hungry and you gave Me food,

I was thirsty and you gave Me drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in.

36 (Jas 1:27; Heb 10:34) I was naked and you clothed Me,

I was sick and you visited Me, I was in prison and you came to Me.'

37 "Then the righteous will answer Him, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry

and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?

38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You?

39 And when did we see You sick or in prison and come to You?'

40 (Mt 10:42; Pr 19:17) "The King will answer, 'Truly I say to you,

as you have done it for one of the least of these brothers of Mine,

you have done it for Me.'



[31] When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels

with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:

[32] And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate

them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:

[33] And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the

left.

[34] Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed

of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of

the world:

[35] For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave

me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

[36] Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in

prison, and ye came unto me.

[37] Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an

hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

[38] When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed

thee?

[39] Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

[40] And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you,

Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye

have done it unto me.



The Alba family experienced the rare occurrence of birthing two sets of

identical twins just thirteen months apart. How did they juggle their

parental responsibilities as well as their jobs? Their community of friends

and family stepped in. Grandparents on both sides took a set of twins during

the day so the parents could work and pay for health insurance. One company

gave a year's supply of diapers. The couple's coworkers donated their personal

sick days. "We couldn't have done it without our community," they agreed.

In fact, during a live interview, the cohost removed her mic and ran after

one renegade toddler, continuing the communal investment!



In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells a parable to make the point that when we

serve others, we serve God. After listing acts of service, including providing

food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, lodging for the homeless, clothes

for the naked, and healing for the sick (vv. 35-36), Jesus concludes,

"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you,

Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye

have done it unto me." (v. 40).



Imagining Jesus as the ultimate recipient of our kindness is true motivation

to serve in our neighbourhoods, families, churches, and world. When He prompts

us to sacrificially invest in the needs of others, we serve Him.

When we love others, we love God.



By: Elisa Morgan



Reflect & Pray



How might you serve Jesus in your community today?

How can you love God by loving others in your path?



Loving God, please open my eyes to the needs of others

around me so I can help meet them and love You better.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 2 - Alienation and Reconciliation



Col 1:21-22



21 (Eph 2:12) And you, who were formerly alienated

and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled

22 (Ro 7:4; Eph 5:27) in the body of His flesh through death,

to present you holy and blameless and above reproach in His sight,



21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind

by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled

22 in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy

and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight



Some 50 years ago, Orson Welles's radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds

threw the nation into panic; people on the East Coast ran for their lives,

expecting at any moment to be destroyed by alien invaders from outer space.

Today, of course, we are more sophisticated about such matters.

Television and movies have educated us about alien life forms.

Star Wars and Star Trek have taught us that their appearance can be much

different than ours. Sometimes they are unable to exist in our atmosphere

with artificial life-support systems; their physical makeup is often

incompatible with our environment.

God says that we, apart from Christ, are as incompatible with his kingdom

as the 'aliens' of movies are with Earth's environment.

We are at war with God, a true "war of the worlds" that staggers

the imagination.

Yet God has 'reconciled' us to his world. He has made us fit,

made us able to exist in his kingdom. He has made us part of

his world through Christ's death and resurrection.

Now, through Christ, we are 'holy' and 'without blemish' in God's sight.

And that transformation, ironically, make us 'alien' in the world around us.

No longer do we fit in a world of selfishness and greed, a world where Self

is god and everyone does what is right in his own heart.

We belong, instead, in the kingdom of God's righteousness.



Application



a) In what ways am I an 'alien' in this world?



b) How have I been an 'alien' to God's kingdom?



c) How can today's verses help me deal with my sense of 'not fitting'?

to Jesus?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Ps 37:25-26



25 I have been young, and now am old;

yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken,

nor their offspring begging bread.

26 The righteous are gracious and lend,

and their offspring are a source of blessing.



25 I have been young, and now am old;

Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken,

nor his seed begging bread.

26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth;

And his seed is blessed.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are ill or injured



Matthew 8:14-17



The Healing of Many People



Mk 1:29-34; Lk 4:38-41



14 When Jesus entered Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother,

lying sick with a fever.

15 He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she rose and served them.

16 When the evening came, they brought to Him many

who were possessed with demons.

And He cast out the spirits with His word, and healed all who were sick,

17 to fulfill what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet,

"He Himself took our infirmities

and bore our sicknesses."



[14] And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother

laid, and sick of a fever.

[15] And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and

ministered unto them.

[16] When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed

with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that

were sick:

[17] That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet,

saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to Islam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 18 March to 18 April 2023





Pray for Kosovo




Romans 5:1



Results of Justification



1 (Jn 14:27; Ro 4:5) Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,

we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,



[1] Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our

Lord Jesus Christ:



Mother Teresa's parents were born here in Kosovo. In ancient times,

Kosovo was known as the center of the Dardanian kingdom and the Christian

message first arrived here at the time of the Apostle Paul (Roman 15:19).

Yet Kosovo has undergone much change over the centuries.



Kosovo is the country in Europe with the highest percentage of Muslims

(about 95%). Christians are a minority and together (Catholics, Orthodox

and Protestants) make up about 3% of the population. Muslims and Christians

generally live together tolerably, although recent efforts by extremist

groups to re-Islamise Kosovo, especially its young people, has planted

a threatening seed for the future of the country.



The evangelical church experienced growth between 2000 and 2008,

and it is estimated that over 12000 people now profess faith in Jesus Christ.

In 2007, the Protestant community was officially recognized by the state in

the Law on Religious Rights and Freedoms, which means that conversion

and freedom of belief are guaranteed in the constitution. Many Kosovarians

are generally open to the Gospel. However, new believers often experience

great pressure from their families and friends.



How to Pray



Pray for the many young Kosovars who are emigrating to Western Europe.

Pray that they will come to know Jesus on their travels.



Pray for peace in the north of Kosovo where there is growing conflict

between Kosovo and Serbia. Real peace and reconciliation through Jesus

is needed.



Pray for new church plants in Kosovo. There are many states and villages

where there are no churches yet. There are also still too many unreached

people groups in Kosovo, such as Serbs, Bosnians, Turks, and Gorans,

as well as a large part of the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians.



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 25 of the Month



a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



(Acts 2: 41,47b



41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,

and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.



41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:

and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

)



b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.



( Prov 11:1



1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.



1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to win the battle.



Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, please open my eyes to the needs of others

around me so I can help meet them and love You better."



Pray to the Lord and pray to remember the Lord has reconciled you from Sin.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know him as righteousness.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be healed in His Name.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray for the many young Kosovars who are emigrating to Western Europe.

Pray that they will come to know Jesus on their travels.



Pray for peace in the north of Kosovo where there is growing conflict

between Kosovo and Serbia. Real peace and reconciliation through Jesus

is needed.



Pray for new church plants in Kosovo. There are many states and villages

where there are no churches yet. There are also still too many unreached

people groups in Kosovo, such as Serbs, Bosnians, Turks, and Gorans,

as well as a large part of the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians.



Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.



Pray for the families of Kenyan Christians who have been killed

by Muslim militants.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God

ChatGPT reviews Galaxy 4

"Galaxy 4" is a four-part serial from the third season of Doctor Who,

originally broadcast in 1965. In this story, the Doctor, Steven, and Vicki

land on an unnamed planet and encounter two warring factions, the beautiful

Drahvins and the hideous Rills, who are locked in a battle for survival.

Let's review this serial:



Part 1: "Four Hundred Dawns"

The opening episode sets up the premise of the story as the TARDIS crew

explores the barren landscape of the unnamed planet and discovers evidence

of two different civilisations. They encounter the Drahvins, an all-female

warrior race, and the mysterious Rills, who are trapped inside a crashed

spaceship.

Rating: 7/10



Part 2: "Trap of Steel"

As the story unfolds, the travelers become embroiled in the conflict between

the Drahvins and the Rills as they try to uncover the truth behind their war.

Tensions rise as they navigate the treacherous terrain of the planet

and encounter various dangers along the way.

Rating: 6/10



Part 3: "Air Lock"

In this episode, the Doctor and his companions must find a way to escape from

the Drahvins' base and rescue the captured Rills before it's too late. They

face numerous obstacles and challenges as they race against time to prevent

further bloodshed.

Rating: 6/10



Part 4: "The Exploding Planet"

The thrilling conclusion to the serial sees the Doctor and his companions

confronting the true mastermind behind the conflict on the planet

and uncovering the Rills' plan to escape from their doomed world.

Tensions run high as they must use all their wits and courage

to bring about a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

Rating: 7/10



Overall Rating: 6.5/10

"Galaxy 4" is a somewhat forgettable serial from the early days

of Doctor Who. While it features an intriguing premise and some memorable

moments, the story can feel slow-paced at times, and the resolution may

seem rushed. However, the serial still offers plenty of entertainment

value, with creative world-building, interesting alien races,

and thought-provoking themes. Overall, "Galaxy 4" is worth a watch

for fans of classic Doctor Who, but it may not be among the most

memorable serials from the series.

Google Gemini compares Tom Baker and David Tennant

Determining who's definitively more popular, Tom Baker as the 4th Doctor

or David Tennant as the 10th Doctor, is a close call with strong arguments

for each:



Tom Baker's Legacy:



Longer Tenure: Baker held the role for seven seasons,

allowing for deeper connection with viewers.



Established Popularity: He's often considered the quintessential Doctor

by many longtime fans.



Iconic Status: His look with the scarf and hat is instantly recognisable.



David Tennant's Appeal:



Modern Revival Boost: The show's resurgence in popularity during his era

brought in a new generation of fans.



Critical Acclaim: Tennant's performance is often praised for its

emotional depth and range.



Accessibility: The revival era with Tennant is more readily available

for streaming, potentially exposing him to a wider audience.



Here are some additional factors to consider:



Polls: While Tom Baker has lost "Best Doctor" titles to Tennant

in Doctor Who Magazine polls, it doesn't definitively settle popularity.



Fan Discussions: Both Doctors have passionate followings, with online

discussions often showcasing the ongoing debate.



Ultimately, it depends on how you define popularity. Baker might have

a stronger hold on the established fanbase, while Tennant might be more

popular among newer viewers. Both are undeniably iconic figures in

Doctor Who history.

Day 84 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 24 March 2024 reflections

Day 83, 24 March 2024



Today at Calvary Community Church

Pastor Nathan Zeiber spoke on Something Greater: The Search



Acts 8:9-13



Simon the Sorcerer Believes



9 (Ac 5:36; 13:6) Now a man named Simon was previously in the city practicing

sorcery and astonishing the nation of Samaria, saying he was someone great,

10 (Ac 14:11; 28:6) to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest,

saying, "This man is the great power of God."

11 (Gal 3:1) They listened to him, because for a long time he had astonished

them by his sorceries.

12 (Ac 1:3; 2:38) But when they believed Philip preaching about the kingdom

of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.

13 (Ac 8:6-7; 19:11) Even Simon himself believed. And when he was baptized,

he continued with Philip and was amazed as he watched the miracles

and signs which were done.



[9] But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same

city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that

himself was some great one:

[10] To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying,

This man is the great power of God.

[11] And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched

them with sorceries.

[12] But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the

kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men

and women.

[13] Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he

continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which

were done.



Though Simon was known for his Craft, Simon accepted the Good News from

Philip.



Romans 8:37-39



37 (1Co 15:57; Gal 2:20) No, in all these things we are more than

conquerors through Him who loved us.

38 (Eph 1:21; 1Pe 3:22) For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor principalities nor powers, neither things present

nor things to come,

39 (Ro 5:8) neither height nor depth, nor any other created thing,

shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus

our Lord.



[37] Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that

loved us.

[38] For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor

principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

[39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to

separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.



Matthew 11:28-30



28 (Jn 7:37; 6:37) "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened,

and I will give you rest.

29 (Jer 6:16; Jn 13:15) Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me.

For I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

[Jer 6:16. ]

30 (1Jn 5:3) For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”



[28] Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give

you rest.

[29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in

heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

[30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.



1) Joshua 9 , 10, 11



JOSHUA 9



The Gibeonite Deception



1 (Nu 34:6; Ex 3:17) When all the kings west of the Jordan

in the hill country, in the low country, and along all the coast

of the Mediterranean Sea toward Lebanon-the Hittite, the Amorite,

the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite kings

-heard this,

2 they gathered together as one to wage war against Joshua and Israel.

3 (Jos 10:2; 9:17) But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua

had done to Jericho and Ai,

4 they acted craftily, and took old sacks on their donkeys,

and old wineskins, torn and mended,

5 old and patched sandals on their feet, and old garments on themselves.

All the bread of their provision was dry and crumbly.

6 (Jos 5:10) They went to Joshua at the Gilgal settlement and said to him

and the children of Israel, "We have come from a distant land.

Now make a pact with us."

7 (Jos 11:19; Jdg 2:2_ Then the children of Israel said to these Hivites,

"Perhaps you live among us, so how could we make a pact with you?"

8 (Dt 20:11; 2Ki 10:5) Yet they said to Joshua, "We are your slaves."

Joshua said to them, "Who are you, and where do you come from?"

9 (Dt 20:15; Jos 9:24) They said to him, "We, your slaves, have come

from a very distant land because of the name of the Lord your God,

for we heard news of Him and all He did in Egypt

10 (Nu 21:24-35; Dt 1:4) and all that He did to the two Amorite kings

on the other side of the Jordan, King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan

in Ashtaroth.

11 (Est 8:17; Jos 9:8) So our elders and all the inhabitants of our country

said to us, 'Take food provisions for the journey and go to meet them.

Say to them, "We are your slaves. So now, make a pact with us." '

12 This bread of ours was hot as we took it from our homes on the day

we left to come to you, but now, see, it is dry and crumbly.

13 These wineskins that we filled were new, but see, they are ripped open.

These clothes and sandals wore out due to the very long journey."

14 (Nu 27:21) So the men examined some of the food provisions,

but they did not ask the Lord about it.

15 (2Sa 21:2; Jos 11:19) Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant

with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore

an oath to them.

16 Three days after they had made a covenant with them, they heard that

they were neighbors to them and lived among them.

17 (Jos 18:25-28; 1Sa 7:1) So the children of Israel set out

and came to their cities on the third day. Their cities were Gibeon,

Kephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim.

18 (Ps 15:4) Now the children of Israel did not attack them,

for the leaders of the congregation had sworn an oath to them by the Lord,

the God of Israel, so the congregation murmured against the leaders.

19 Yet all the leaders said to the whole congregation,

"We swore to them by the Lord God of Israel, so now we may not harm them.

20 This is what we will do to them. We will let them live so that wrath

will not come upon us due to the oath that we swore to them."

21 (Dt 29:11; Jos 9:23) The leaders of the congregation also said to them,

"Let them live!" So they became woodcutters and water carriers

for the whole congregation, as the leaders told them.

22 (Jos 9:6; 9:16) Joshua met them and said,

"Why did you trick us, saying, 'We are very distant from you,'

but you are living in our midst?

23 (Jos 9:21; 9:27) Therefore now you are cursed, and you will

always be slaves, cutting wood and carrying water for the house of my God."

24 (Dt 7:1-2) They answered Joshua, "It was told to your slaves that the Lord

your God commanded Moses His servant to give you all the land

and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land before you.

So we were very afraid for our lives, and we did this thing.

25 (Ge 16:6) Now here we are, in your hands.

Do to us whatever is good and right in your eyes."

26 Thus he did to them, and delivered them from the hand

of the children of Israel; and they did not kill them.

27 (Dt 12:5) That day he made them woodcutters and water carriers

for the congregation and the altar of the Lord, even to this day,

at the place He would choose.



Joshua 9

[1] And it came to pass, when all the kings which were on this side Jordan,

in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea

over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the

Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard thereof;

[2] That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with

Israel, with one accord.

[3] And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto

Jericho and to Ai,

[4] They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors,

and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and

bound up;

[5] And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them;

and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy.

[6] And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and

to the men of Israel, We be come from a far country: now therefore make ye a

league with us.

[7] And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among

us; and how shall we make a league with you?

[8] And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto

them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?

[9] And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come

because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him,

and all that he did in Egypt,

[10] And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond

Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which was at

Ashtaroth.

[11] Wherefore our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spake to

us, saying, Take victuals with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and

say unto them, We are your servants: therefore now make ye a league with us.

[12] This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the

day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is

mouldy:

[13] And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they

be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of

the very long journey.

[14] And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth

of the LORD.

[15] And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let

them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.

[16] And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a

league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that

they dwelt among them.

[17] And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the

third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and

Kirjath-jearim.

[18] And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the

congregation had sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel. And all the

congregation murmured against the princes.

[19] But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto

them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

[20] This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath be upon

us, because of the oath which we sware unto them.

[21] And the princes said unto them, Let them live; but let them be hewers

of wood and drawers of water unto all the congregation; as the princes had

promised them.

[22] And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore

have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when ye dwell among

us?

[23] Now therefore ye are cursed, and there shall none of you be freed from

being bondmen, and hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my

God.

[24] And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told thy

servants, how that the LORD thy God commanded his servant Moses to give you

all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before

you, therefore we were sore afraid of our lives because of you, and have

done this thing.

[25] And now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right

unto thee to do unto us, do.

[26] And so did he unto them, and delivered them out of the hand of the

children of Israel, that they slew them not.

[27] And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for

the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even unto this day, in the

place which he should choose.



[Make your decisions in prayer being taking action]



JOSHUA 10



The Sun Stands Still



1 (Jos 6:21) Now when King Adoni-Zedek of Jerusalem heard that Joshua

captured Ai and destroyed it, doing to Ai and its king as he had done to

Jericho and its king, and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace

with Israel and were among them,

2 (Ex 15:14-16; Dt 11:25) he and his people were very afraid. Gibeon

was a large city, like one of the royal cities. It was larger than Ai,

and all its men were warriors.

3 (2Ch 11:9; Mic 1:13) So King Adoni-Zedek of Jerusalem sent this message

to King Hoham of Hebron, King Piram of Jarmuth, King Japhia of Lachish,

and King Debir of Eglon:

4 (Jos 9:15; 10:1) "Come and help me! Let us attack Gibeon, for it has made

peace with Joshua and all the children of Israel."

5 So the five kings of the Amorites-the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth,

Lachish, and Eglon-and all their armies gathered, advanced, and camped

against Gibeon. Then they waged war against it.

6 (Jos 5:10; 9:6) The men of Gibeon sent this message to Joshua at the Gilgal

settlement: "Do not abandon your slaves. Come up to us quickly. Save us!

Help us! For all the Amorite kings living in the hill country have gathered

against us."

7 (Jos 8:1) So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with

him, and all the mighty men of valor.

8 (Dt 3:2; Jos 11:6) The Lord said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid of them,

for I have given them into your hand. Not a single man can stand before you."

9 Then Joshua came upon them suddenly, having marched all night from Gilgal.

10 (Jos 16:3; 16:5) The Lord panicked them before Israel. They struck them

with overwhelming force at Gibeon, then Israel pursued them on the road

that rises to Beth Horon and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.

11 (Isa 28:2; Ps 18:12-14) As they fled from Israel on the downslope

from Beth Horon, the Lord hurled large hailstones down upon them from the sky

as far as Azekah. They died, and in fact more died from the hailstones

than the children of Israel killed with the sword.

12 (Hab 3:11; Jdg 12:12) On the day the Lord gave over the Amorites

to the children of Israel, Joshua spoke to the Lord

and said in full view of Israel:

"Sun, stand still over Gibeon;

and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon."

13 (2Sa 1:18; Isa 38:8) So the sun stood still,

and the moon stood in place

until the people brought vengeance on their enemies.

Is this not written in the book of Jashar?

The sun stood still in the middle of the sky and did not set

for about a full day.

14 (Jos 10:42; Dt 1:30) There has not been a day like this either

before or after it, when the Lord obeyed a man,

for the Lord waged war for Israel.

15 (Jos 10:43) Then Joshua, and all Israel with him,

returned to the settlement at Gilgal.



Joshua 10

[1] Now it came to pass, when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;

[2] That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty.

[3] Wherefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,

[4] Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel.

[5] Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the

king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.

[6] And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.

[7] So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour.

[8] And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.

[9] Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all

night.

[10] And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great

slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to

Beth-horon, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.

[11] And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, and were in the

going down to Beth-horon, that the LORD cast down great stones from heaven

upon them unto Azekah, and they died: they were more which died with

hailstones than they whom the children of Israel slew with the sword.

[12] Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the

Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel,

Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.

[13] And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had

avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of

Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go

down about a whole day.

[14] And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the LORD

hearkened unto the voice of a man: for the LORD fought for Israel.

[15] And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal.





The Execution of Five Amorite Kings



16 Yet these five kings fled and hid themselves in the cave at Makkedah.

17 Joshua was told, "The five kings have been found hiding themselves

in the cave at Makkedah."

18 So Joshua said, "Roll large stones over the mouth of the cave,

and station men to stand guard over it.

19 As for you, do not stop pursuing your enemies, but attack them

from behind. Do not let them go back to their cities, for the Lord

your God has given them into your hand."

20 (Jos 8:24) When Joshua and the children of Israel had finished

striking them with overwhelming force until they were completely

defeated, the survivors escaped from them and went back

to their fortified cities.

21 (Ex 11:7) Then all the people returned safely to Joshua at the Makkedah

settlement, and no one spoke against any of the children of Israel.

22 Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out to me those

five kings from the cave."

23 They did this, and they brought out those five kings from the cave:

the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon.

24 (Mal 4:3; Ps 110:1) When they brought out those five kings to Joshua,

he called out to all the men of Israel and the army commanders,

"Come here and place your feet on the necks of these kings."

So they came near and placed their feet on their necks.

25 (Dt 7:19; 31:6-8) Then Joshua said to them, "Do not be afraid or dismayed.

Be strong and courageous! For this is what the Lord will do to

all your enemies against whom you fight."

26 (Jos 8:29) After that, Joshua struck them down, killed them,

and hung them on five trees. They were hanging on the trees until evening.

27 (Jos 8:29) At sundown Joshua commanded men to take them down from

the trees and throw them into the cave in which they had hidden themselves.

Over the mouth of the cave he placed large stones, which remain to this day.



[16] But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.

[17] And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave

at Makkedah.

[18] And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set

men by it for to keep them:

[19] And stay ye not, but pursue after your enemies, and smite the hindmost

of them; suffer them not to enter into their cities: for the LORD your God

hath delivered them into your hand.

[20] And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an

end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed,

that the rest which remained of them entered into fenced cities.

[21] And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace:

none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel.

[22] Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five

kings unto me out of the cave.

[23] And they did so, and brought forth those five kings unto him out of the

cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the

king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon.

[24] And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua,

that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of

the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks

of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of

them.

[25] And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of

good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye

fight.

[26] And afterward Joshua smote them, and slew them, and hanged them on five

trees: and they were hanging upon the trees until the evening.

[27] And it came to pass at the time of the going down of the sun, that

Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, and cast them into

the cave wherein they had been hid, and laid great stones in the cave's

mouth, which remain until this very day.



Southern Cities Conquered



28 (Jos 6:21) Joshua took Makkedah that day and struck it and its king

with the edge of the sword. He destroyed it and all life within it.

He did not leave any survivors. He did to the king of Makkedah

just as he did to the king of Jericho.

29 (Jos 21:13; 15:42) Then Joshua passed from Makkedah to Libnah

with all of Israel, and they fought against Libnah.

30 The Lord gave Libnah and its king into the hand of Israel,

and they struck all who lived in it with the edge of the sword.

There were no survivors left. They did to its king what they had done

to the king of Jericho.

31 (Jos 10:3) Then Joshua passed from Libnah to Lachish with all of Israel,

camped against it, and waged war against it.

32 The Lord gave Lachish into the hand of Israel. They captured it on the

second day and struck all who lived in it with the edge of the sword,

just as they had done to Libnah.

33( Jos 16:10; Jdg 1:29) King Horam of Gezer came up to help Lachish,

but Joshua attacked him and his people

until he did not have a single survivor left.

34 (Jos 10:3) From Lachish, Joshua and all of Israel passed to Eglon.

They camped against it and waged war against it.

35 They captured it that day and struck it with the edge of the sword.

All who lived in it were destroyed that day,

just as Israel had done to Lachish.

36 (Jdg 1:10; Jos 15:13) Then Joshua and all of Israel went up from Eglon

to Hebron and waged war against it.

37 They captured it and struck its king, and all who lived in it,

and its surrounding towns with the edge of the sword.

No survivor was left. Just as they had done to Eglon, they destroyed it

and all who lived in it.

38 (Jos 15:15) Then Joshua and all of Israel turned to Debir and waged war

against it.

39 They captured it, its king, and all its surrounding towns and struck

them with the edge of the sword. They destroyed all who lived in them,

and no survivor was left. As he had done to Hebron, so he did to Debir

and its king as they had done to Libnah and its king.

40 So Joshua attacked the whole land: the hill country, the Negev,

the lowlands, the mountain slopes, and all their kings. No survivor was left.

He destroyed all who breathed, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded.

41 (Jos 11:16; 15:51) Joshua attacked the land from Kadesh Barnea to Gaza

and the land of Goshen as far as Gibeon.

42 (Jos 10:14) Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign

because the Lord God of Israel waged war for Israel.

43 (Jos 10:15) Then Joshua and all of Israel returned

to the settlement at Gilgal.



[28] And that day Joshua took Makkedah, and smote it with the edge of the

sword, and the king thereof he utterly destroyed, them, and all the souls

that were therein; he let none remain: and he did to the king of Makkedah as

he did unto the king of Jericho.

[29] Then Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, unto Libnah,

and fought against Libnah:

[30] And the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of

Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that

were therein; he let none remain in it; but did unto the king thereof as he

did unto the king of Jericho.

[31] And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish,

and encamped against it, and fought against it:

[32] And the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, which took it

on the second day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the

souls that were therein, according to all that he had done to Libnah.

[33] Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him

and his people, until he had left him none remaining.

[34] And from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon, and all Israel with him; and

they encamped against it, and fought against it:

[35] And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword,

and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according

to all that he had done to Lachish.

[36] And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron;

and they fought against it:

[37] And they took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king

thereof, and all the cities thereof, and all the souls that were therein; he

left none remaining, according to all that he had done to Eglon; but

destroyed it utterly, and all the souls that were therein.

[38] And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought

against it:

[39] And he took it, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof; and

they smote them with the edge of the sword, and utterly destroyed all the

souls that were therein; he left none remaining: as he had done to Hebron,

so he did to Debir, and to the king thereof; as he had done also to Libnah,

and to her king.

[40] So Joshua smote all the country of the hills, and of the south, and of

the vale, and of the springs, and all their kings: he left none remaining,

but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel

commanded.

[41] And Joshua smote them from Kadesh-barnea even unto Gaza, and all the

country of Goshen, even unto Gibeon.

[42] And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because

the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.

[43] And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal.



JOSHUA 11



Northern Kings Defeated



1 (Jos 11:10; Jdg 4:2) When King Jabin of Hazor heard these things,

he sent word to King Jobab of Madon, the king of Shimron, the king of Akshaph,

2 (Jos 12:3; Nu 34:11) and the kings of the northern hill country,

the Arabah south of Kinnereth, the low country, and the heights of Dor

in the west,

3 (Jdg 3:3; Ge 31:49) to the Canaanites in the east and in the west,

the Amorites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites in the hill country,

and the Hivites at Mount Hermon in the land of Mizpah.

4 (Jdg 7:12; 1Sa 13:5) So these kings went out with all their armies,

people as numerous as grains of sand on the seashore,

with a large number of horses and chariots.

5 These kings all met and camped together at the waters of Merom

in order to wage war against Israel.

6 (Jos 10:8; 2Sa 8:4) The Lord said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid of them,

for about this time tomorrow I will make them dead before Israel.

Hamstring their horses and burn their chariots with fire."

7 ( Jos 10:9) So Joshua and all his fighting forces came upon them

by surprise at the waters of Merom and fell upon them.

8 (Jos 13:6; 19:28) The Lord gave them into the hand of Israel.

They struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon,

Misrephoth Maim, and Mizpah Valley to the east. They struck them

down until no survivor remained.

9 (Jos 11:6) Joshua did to them as the Lord had said.

He hamstrung their horses and burned their chariots with fire.

10 (Jos 11:1; Jdg 4:2) At that time Joshua turned, captured Hazor,

and struck down its king with the sword. Hazor was formerly

the head of all these kingdoms.

11 (Jos 10:40) They struck all who lived in them with the edge

of the sword, destroying them. No one who breathed was left,

and he burned Hazor with fire.

12 (Dt 7:2; 20:16-17) Joshua captured all these kings and their towns.

He struck with the edge of the sword, destroying them, as Moses

the servant of the Lord had commanded.

13 However, Israel did not burn any of the cities that stood

on mounds except Hazor. Joshua burned it.

14 The children of Israel plundered all the goods and the livestock

of these cities, but they struck all the people with the edge of the sword

until they destroyed them. They did not spare anyone who breathed.

15 (Jos 1:7; Dt 7:2) As the Lord commanded Moses His servant,

so Moses commanded Joshua, and Joshua did it.

He did not ignore a word of all that the Lord commanded Moses.

16 (Jos 10:41; 11:21) So Joshua took all that land: the hill country,

the Negev, all the land of Goshen, the lowland, the Arabah,

the hill country of Israel and its lowland.

17 (Dt 7:24; Jos 11:3) From Mount Halak to Seir, and as far as Baal Gad

in the Lebanon Valley under Mount Hermon: All their kings he captured,

struck down, and killed.

18 Joshua engaged all those kings in battle for a long time.

19 There was no city that made peace with the children of Israel

except the Hivites living in Gibeon. They conquered all of them

20 (Ex 4:21; Dt 20:16-17) because the Lord hardened their hearts

to engage Israel in battle. They destroyed them without mercy,

to put them to death, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

21 (Dt 9:2; Nu 13:22-23) At that time Joshua came and wiped out the

Anakites from the hill country: from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab,

from all the hill country of Judah, and from all the hill country of Israel.

Joshua utterly destroyed them and their cities.

22 (1Sa 17:4; Jos 15:46) No Anakites were left in the land of the children

of Israel, but they did remain in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod.

23 (Nu 26:52-55; Jos 14:1-15) So Joshua took the whole land according

to all that the Lord had said to Moses.

Joshua gave it to Israel as an inheritance

according to their allotted portions by their tribes.

Then the land rested from war.



Joshua 11

[1] And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things,

that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the

king of Achshaph,

[2] And to the kings that were on the north of the mountains, and of the

plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on

the west,

[3] And to the Canaanite on the east and on the west, and to the Amorite,

and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite in the mountains, and

to the Hivite under Hermon in the land of Mizpeh.

[4] And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even

as the sand that is upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and

chariots very many.

[5] And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched

together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.

[6] And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to

morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou

shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.

[7] So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the

waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them.

[8] And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and

chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephoth-maim, and unto the valley

of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none

remaining.

[9] And Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed their horses,

and burnt their chariots with fire.

[10] And Joshua at that time turned back, and took Hazor, and smote the king

thereof with the sword: for Hazor beforetime was the head of all those

kingdoms.

[11] And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge of the

sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left to breathe: and he

burnt Hazor with fire.

[12] And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, did

Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, and he utterly

destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD commanded.

[13] But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned

none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn.

[14] And all the spoil of these cities, and the cattle, the children of

Israel took for a prey unto themselves; but every man they smote with the

edge of the sword, until they had destroyed them, neither left they any to

breathe.

[15] As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua,

and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD commanded

Moses.

[16] So Joshua took all that land, the hills, and all the south country, and

all the land of Goshen, and the valley, and the plain, and the mountain of

Israel, and the valley of the same;

[17] Even from the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir, even unto Baal-gad in

the valley of Lebanon under mount Hermon: and all their kings he took, and

smote them, and slew them.

[18] Joshua made war a long time with all those kings.

[19] There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save

the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other they took in battle.

[20] For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come

against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, and that they

might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded

Moses.

[21] And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the

mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of

Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua destroyed them utterly

with their cities.

[22] There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children of

Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there remained.

[23] So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said unto

Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their

divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war.



[The Battle belongs to the Lord]



2) Our Daily Bread for 24 March 2024 titled



Renaissance in Jesus




John 12:23-26



23 (Jn 13:31-32) Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man

to be glorified.

24 Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground

and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

25 (Mt 10:39; Lk 14:26) He who loves his life will lose it.

And he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

26 (Jn 14:3; 17:24) If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. Where I am,

there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.



[23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man

should be glorified.

[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the

ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much

fruit.

[25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in

this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

[26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall

also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.



We know Leonardo da Vinci as the renaissance man. His intellectual prowess

led to advances across multiple fields of study and the arts. Yet Leonardo

journaled of "these miserable days of ours" and lamented that we die

"without leaving behind any memory of ourselves in the mind of men."



"While I thought I was learning how to live," said Leonardo, "I was learning

how to die." He was closer to the truth than he may have realised. Learning

how to die is the way to life. After Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem

(what we now celebrate as Palm Sunday; see John 12:12–19), He said,

"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" (v. 24). He spoke

this about His own death but expanded it to include us all:

"Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their

life in this world will keep it for eternal life" (v. 25).



The apostle Paul wrote of being "buried" with Christ "through baptism

into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through

the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. For if we have been

united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united

with him in a resurrection like his" (Romans 6:4-5).



Through His death, Jesus offers us rebirth-the very meaning of renaissance.

He has forged the way to eternal life with His Father.



By: Tim Gustafson



Reflect & Pray



How do you measure the value of your life?

How might you need to change those values?



Dear Father, I can find meaning and purpose nowhere else but in You.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 1 - The Joy of Confessing Christ



Romans 10:9-10



9 (Lk 12:8; Php 2:11)that if you confess with your mouth

Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from

the dead, you will be saved,

10 for with the heart one believes unto righteousness,

and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation



[9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt

believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be

saved.

[10] For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth

confession is made unto salvation.



Teena, a college freshman, has just committed her life to Christ,

but she was apprehensive about telling anyone - until Bill appeared

on the scene. He plunked his coffee cup down on the table and smiled.

"I heard something exciting happened to you yesterday, Teena"

"Yeah", Teena paused and looked around, as if seeking an escape route.

"I , uh, well, I did it"

"Did what?"

"Well, I, ah, gave my life to God."

"That's wonderful!" Bill exclaimed.

He was still talking with Teena and encouraging he in her decision

when Maria walked by.

"Maria!" Bill called. "Teena wants to tell you something!"

Teena gasped , open-mouthed, then stammered,

" I - I committed my life to Christ."

Maria , similarly enthuasiatic, encouraged Teena in her commitment,

and within half an hour Teena was stopping her friends to tell them,

"Guess what? I've become a Christian! I belng to Jesus now!"

Teena had already surrendered her heart to Christ.

But when she confessed her decision aloud to others,

the truth of that transformation was confirmed by her.

Many of us have been raised to believe that 'faith is a private matter',

not to be discussed in polite company. Yet Paul makes clear the connection

between heart commitment and verbal confession. Just as my love for family

and friends deepens as I tell them I love them, so a person's love

for Christ is confirmed and stabilised

by speaking of that commitment to others.



Application



a) Have I been reluctant to tell others of my faith in Christ? Why?



b) What happens within me when I do tell others of my love for the Lord?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Is 55:11



11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.



11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:

it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are ill or injured



James 5:13-16



13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering?

Let him pray. Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.

14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you?

Let him call for the elders of the church,

and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil

in the name of the Lord.

15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save

the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.

And if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.

16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another

and pray for one another, that you may be healed.

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.



13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray.

Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church;

and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

15 and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise

him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another,

that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man

availeth much.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to Islam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further





Pray for Muslims in Norway




Matthew 25:35



35 (Eze 18:7; 18:16) For I was hungry and you gave Me food,

I was thirsty and you gave Me drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in.



[35] For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave

me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:



Mariam put her head down and tried to avoid eye-contact with anyone as she

walked quickly through the streets in Oslo, intent on getting home with the

groceries she had just purchased. Her hijab was woolen, and welcome against

the early winter chill, but it also made her a target for verbal harassment

from passersby.



Mariam had lived in Norway for 5 years since arriving with her husband from

Afghanistan, where they fled from worse harassment and the threat of death.

She had worked hard to learn to speak Norwegian and to adapt to the very

different food and weather. But here in Norway they had not made friends

with anyone outside of their mosque community and Mariam wondered

if they could ever feel truly at home.



Muslims make up only about 4% of the population in Norway but they are a great

concern to many non-Muslim Norwegians. The Muslim population in Norway is made

up almost entirely of first and second generation immigrant families, and they

mostly live in Norway’s urban centres. Many Norwegians living in rural areas

have little contact with Muslims, but surveys have shown there is nevertheless

a significant portion of the native population who are opposed to Muslim

immigration and who avoid contact with Muslims. Predictably, many immigrants

acknowledge that they have experienced prejudice or harassment.



Norway is known as a Christian nation, and it has a strong missionary history.

In earlier centuries, Norway was one of the largest sending nations of

missionaries in the world. Today, however, only a minority of Norwegians

are regular church-attenders.



How to Pray



Pray for Muslims immigrants in Norway as they are adapting

to a totally new way of life.



Pray for Norwegian Christians to revive their missionary heart

and be proactive in reaching out to Muslims in their nation

with the love of Jesus.



Pray for Muslims in Norway to hear about and follow Jesus,

as well as find fellowship with others.



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 24 of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Canadian Society. (



Col 4:3



3 while praying also for us, that God would open to

us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in chains,



3 withal praying also for us, that God would open unto

us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in bonds:



)



b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan



I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,

that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4



1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



)

Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord to know his Gift of Salvation and the relief

he can give you.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him for all the decisions you make.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, I can find meaning

and purpose nowhere else but in You."



Pray to the Lord and pray to confess to belonging to Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that

the Will of the Lord will be accomplished.



Pray to the Lord and pray for healing.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray for Muslims immigrants in Norway as they are adapting

to a totally new way of life.



Pray for Norwegian Christians to revive their missionary heart

and be proactive in reaching out to Muslims in their nation

with the love of Jesus.



Pray for Muslims in Norway to hear about and follow Jesus,

as well as find fellowship with others.



Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Society.



Praise God for Azeri Christians who are faithfully proclaiming the Gospel

despite legal pressure and possible fines.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God

The Story of Palm Sunday

Mark 14:3-9



The Anointing at Bethany

Mt 26:6-13; Jn 12:1-8



3 (Mt 21:17; Lk 7:37-39) While He was in Bethany in the house of Simon

the leper, as He sat at supper, a ­woman came with an alabaster jar

of ointment, a very costly spikenard. She broke the jar and poured

the ointment on His head.

4 There were some with indignation within themselves, saying,

"Why was this ointment wasted?

5 (Jn 13:29) It might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii

(A year's wages.) and given to the poor." And they grumbled against her.

6 Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done

a good work for Me.

7 (Dt 15:11; Mt 26:11) You always have the poor with you, and whenever

you wish, you may do good to them. But you will not always have Me.

8 (2Co 8:12) She has done what she could. She has come beforehand

to anoint My body for burial.

9 (Mk 16:15) Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel will be preached

throughout the whole world, what she has done will also be spoken of

as a memorial to her."



[3] And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat,

there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very

precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.

[4] And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said,

Why was this waste of the ointment made?

[5] For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have

been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

[6] And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a

good work on me.

[7] For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do

them good: but me ye have not always.

[8] She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to

the burying.

[9] Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached

throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of

for a memorial of her.



Matthew 26:6-13



The Anointing at Bethany

Mk 14:3-9; Jn 12:1-8



6 (Mt 21:17) When Jesus was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,

7 a woman came to Him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment

and poured it on His head as He sat at supper.

8 When His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "For what purpose

is this waste?

9 This ointment might have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor."

10 When Jesus perceived it, He said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman?

She has done a good work for Me.

11 (Dt 15:11; Mk 14:7) For you have the poor always with you,

but you do not always have Me.

12 In pouring this ointment on My body, she did it for My burial.

13 (Mt 24:14; Mk 14:9) Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel shall

be preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will be told

in memory of her."



[6] Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

[7] There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious

ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

[8] But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what

purpose is this waste?

[9] For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

[10] When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman?

for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

[11] For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

[12] For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my

burial.

[13] Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the

whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a

memorial of her.



John 12:1-11



John 12



The Anointing at Bethany

Mt 26:6-13; Mk 14:3-9

1 (Jn 11:55; Mt 21:17) Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany,

where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead.

2 (Lk 10:38-42) They prepared a supper for Him there. Martha served,

but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him.

3 (Jn 11:2; Lk 7:37-38) Then Mary took a pint

(Gk. a litra, or half a liter.) of very costly ointment made

from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet

with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.

4 (Mt 10:4) But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son,

who would betray Him, said,

5 "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii

(About a year's wages.) and given to the poor?"

6 (Jn 13:29) He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because

he was a thief. And having the money box, he used to steal what was put in it.

7 But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of My

burial.

8 (Dt 15:11; Mt 26:11) For you always have the poor with you,

but you do not always have Me."



[1] Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus

was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

[2] There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of

them that sat at the table with him.

[3] Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and

anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house

was filled with the odour of the ointment.

[4] Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which

should betray him,

[5] Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the

poor?

[6] This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a

thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

[7] Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she

kept this.

[8] For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.



The Plot Against Lazarus



9 When many of the Jews learned that He was there, they came, not for Jesus'

sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from

the dead.

10 (Lk 16:31) So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death also,

11 (Jn 11:45; 12:18) because on account of him many of the Jews went away

and believed in Jesus.



[9] Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came

not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had

raised from the dead.

[10] But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to

death;

[11] Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed

on Jesus.



Mark 11:1-11



Mark 11



The Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem

Mt 21:1-11; Lk 19:28-40; Jn 12:12-19



1 (Zec 14:4; Mt 21:17) When they drew near Jerusalem and came to Bethphage

and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples

2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you. As soon as you enter

it, you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it

and bring it here.

3 If anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' say 'The Lord has need

of it,' and immediately he will send it here."

4 They went their way and found the colt tied by the door outside

on the street. And they untied it.

5 Some of those who stood there said to them,

"What are you doing untying the colt?"

6 They answered just as Jesus had commanded. And they let them go.

7 (Mt 21:4-5; 21:7-8) They brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments

on it. And He sat upon it.

8 Many spread their garments on the street. And others cut down branches off

the trees and scattered them on the street.

9 (Ps 118:25-26; Mt 23:39) Those who went before

and those who followed cried out, saying:

"Hosanna!

'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'(Ps 118:26.)

10 (Lk 2:14; Ps 148:1) Blessed is the kingdom of our father David

that is coming in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest!"

11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. When He had looked

around at everything, as the hour was now late,

He went out to Bethany with the twelve.



[1] And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the

mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,

[2] And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and

as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never

man sat; loose him, and bring him.

[3] And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath

need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.

[4] And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in

a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

[5] And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing

the colt?

[6] And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them

go.

[7] And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and

he sat upon him.

[8] And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches

off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

[9] And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying,

Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

[10] Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of

the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

[11] And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had

looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went

out unto Bethany with the twelve.



Matthew 21:1-11



The Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem

Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-38; Jn 12:12-19



1 (Mt 24:3; 26:30) When they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage,

on the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

2 saying to them, "Go over into the village opposite you,

and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her.

Untie them and bring them to Me.

3 If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them.'

And he will send them immediately."

4 (Mt 1:22; Jn 12:15) All this was done to fulfill

what was spoken by the prophet, saying:

5 (Isa 62:11; Ge 49:10) "Tell the daughter of Zion,

'Look, your King is coming to you,

humble, and sitting on a donkey,

and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'Zec 9:9."

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them.

7 They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their garments on them,

and He sat on them.

8 (2Ki 9:13) A very large crowd spread their garments on the road.

Others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

9 (Lk 2:14; Mt 23:39) The crowds that went before Him

and that followed Him cried out:

"Hosanna to the Son of David!

'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' (Ps 118:26.)

Hosanna in the highest!"

10 When He entered Jerusalem, the entire city was moved,

saying, "Who is He?"

11 (Lk 7:16; Jn 6:14) The crowds said, "This is Jesus,

the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee."



In Jerusalem



Triumphal Entry



1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto

the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

2 saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway

ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them

unto me.

3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of

them; and straightway he will send them.

4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken

by the prophet, saying,

5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion,

Behold, thy King cometh unto thee,

Meek, and sitting upon an ass,

And a colt the foal of an ass.

6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,

7 and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes,

and they set him thereon.

8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way;

others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying,

Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the

Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying,

Who is this?

11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.



Luke 19:28-40



The Triumphant Entry in Jerusalem

Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Jn 12:12-19



28 (Lk 9:51) When He had said this, He went before them,

ascending up to Jerusalem.

29 (Ac 1:12; Zec 14:4) When He came near to Bethphage and Bethany,

at the mountain called the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples,

30 saying, "Go over into the village opposite you, where, as you enter,

you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat.

Untie it and bring it here.

31 If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' you shall say to him,

'Because the Lord has need of it.' "

32 Those who were sent went and found it just as He had told them.

33 As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them,

"Why are you untying the colt?"

34 They said, "The Lord has need of it."

35 (Mt 21:7; Mk 11:7-8) They brought it to Jesus. And they threw

their garments on the colt, and they set Jesus on it.

36 As He went, they spread their clothes in the street.

37 When He was coming near the descent of the Mount of Olives,

the whole crowd of the disciples began to rejoice

and praise God with loud voices for all the mighty works that they had seen,

38 (Lk 13:35; Mt 21:9) saying:

'Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!'(Ps 118:26.)

Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

39 Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him,

"Teacher, rebuke Your disciples."

40 (Hab 2:11) He answered them, "I tell you, if these should be silent,

the stones would immediately cry out."



[28] And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.

[29] And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at

the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

[30] Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your

entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him,

and bring him hither.

[31] And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto

him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

[32] And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said

unto them.

[33] And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them,

Why loose ye the colt?

[34] And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

[35] And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the

colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

[36] And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.

[37] And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of

Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God

with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

[38] Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace

in heaven, and glory in the highest.

[39] And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him,

Master, rebuke thy disciples.

[40] And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should

hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.



John 12:12-19



The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-40



12 On the next day a great crowd that had come to the feast heard

that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.

13 (Jn 1:49; Ps 118:25-26) They took branches of palm trees,

and went out to meet Him, and cried out:

"Hosanna!

'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!(Ps 118:25-26.)

The King of Israel!"

14 Then Jesus, having found a young donkey, sat on it. As it is written:

15 (Zec 9:9) “Fear not, daughter of Zion;

see, your King is coming,

sitting on a donkey's colt." (Zec 9:9).

16 (Jn 2:22; 7:39) His disciples did not understand these things at first.

But when Jesus was glorified, they remembered that these things

were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him.

17 Now the crowd that was with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb

and raised him from the dead bore witness.

18 (Jn 12:11) The crowd went and met Him for this reason: They heard that

He had performed this sign.

19 (Jn 3:26) So the Pharisees said among themselves, "See, you are gaining

nothing! Look, the world has followed Him!"



[12] On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they

heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

[13] Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried,

Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

[14] And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is

written,

[15] Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an

ass's colt.

[16] These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus

was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him,

and that they had done these things unto him.

[17] The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of

his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

[18] For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had

done this miracle.

[19] The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye

prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.



Luke 19:41-44



41 (Lk 13:34-35; Jn 11:35) When He came near, He beheld the city

and wept over it,

42 (Dt 32:29) saying, "If you, even you, had known even today what things

would bring you peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.

43 (Eze 4:2; 26:8) For the days will come upon you when your enemies

will build an embankment around you and surround you,

and press you in on every side.

44 (Lk 21:6; 1Pe 2:12) They will dash you, and your children within you,

to the ground. They will not leave one stone upon another within you,

because you did not know the time of your visitation."



[41] And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

[42] Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the

things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

[43] For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a

trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

[44] And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee;

and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou

knewest not the time of thy visitation.



John 12:20-36



Some Greeks Seek Jesus



20 (Jn 7:35; 1Ki 8:41-43) Now there were some Greeks among those who went

up to worship at the feast.

21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him,

"Sir, we want to see Jesus."

22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus.

23 (Jn 13:31-32) Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man

to be glorified.

24 Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground

and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

25 (Mt 10:39; Lk 14:26) He who loves his life will lose it.

And he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

26 (Jn 14:3; 17:24) If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. Where I am,

there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.



[20] And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the

feast:

[21] The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee,

and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

[22] Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell

Jesus.

[23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man

should be glorified.

[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the

ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much

fruit.

[25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in

this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

[26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall

also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.



The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up



27 (Lk 22:53; Jn 13:21) "Now My soul is troubled. What shall I say?

'Father, save Me from this hour'? ­Instead, for this reason I came

to this hour.

28 (Mt 3:17; 17:5) Father, glorify Your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "I have glorified it, and will glorify

it again."

29 The crowd that stood by and heard it said that it had thundered.

Others said, "An angel has spoken to Him."

30 (Jn 11:42) Jesus answered, "This voice came not for My sake,

but for your sakes.

31 (Jn 14:30; 2Co 4:4; Eph 6:12) Now judgment is upon this world.

Now the ruler of this world will be cast out.

32 (Jn 6:44; 3:14; 8:28) And if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw

all men to Myself."

33 (Jn 18:32; 21:19) He said this to signify by what kind of death

He would die.

34 (Ps 110:4; Isa 9:7) The crowd answered Him, "We have heard from the law

that the Christ remains forever. Why do You say, 'The Son of Man must be

lifted up'? Who is this Son of Man?"

35 (Jn 12:46; Eph 5:8) Then Jesus said to them, "Yet a little while the light

is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you.

He who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.

36 (Lk 16:8; Jn 8:59) While you have light, believe in the light that

you may become sons of light." Jesus said these things, and departed

and hid Himself from them.



[20] And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the

feast:

[21] The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee,

and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

[22] Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell

Jesus.

[23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man

should be glorified.

[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the

ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much

fruit.

[25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in

this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

[26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall

also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.