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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.



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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.

ChatGPT reviews The Time Meddler

"The Time Meddler" is a four-part serial from the second season of Doctor Who,

originally broadcast in 1965. This story introduces the character of the Monk,

a fellow Time Lord who has been meddling with Earth's history. Let's review

this serial:



Part 1: "The Watcher"

The opening episode sets up the premise of the story as the Doctor, Steven,

and Vicki arrive in 11th-century England and discover evidence of someone

else with time-travel capabilities. They encounter the Monk, a fellow Time

Lord, who is using his technology to influence historical events for his own

amusement.

Rating: 8/10



Part 2: "The Meddling Monk"

As the story unfolds, the travelers become embroiled in the Monk's schemes as

he attempts to alter the course of history for his own benefit. Tensions rise

as they race against time to stop the Monk's meddling and restore the

timeline to its proper order.

Rating: 8/10



Part 3: "A Battle of Wits"

In this episode, the Doctor and his companions confront the Monk in a battle

of wits and cunning as they try to outsmart their fellow Time Lord and

prevent him from changing history. They must use all their ingenuity and

resourcefulness to thwart his plans and save the future.

Rating: 9/10



Part 4: "Checkmate"

The thrilling conclusion to the serial sees the Doctor and his companions

facing off against the Monk in a climactic showdown. Tensions run high as

they must use all their wits and courage to outmaneuver their adversary

and bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Rating: 9/10



Overall Rating: 8.5/10

"The Time Meddler" is a standout serial from the early days of Doctor Who

that expertly combines historical drama with science fiction elements.

The introduction of the Monk adds an intriguing dynamic to the story,

and the interactions between the characters are filled with wit and humour.

The performances of the cast, particularly William Hartnell as the Doctor

and Peter Butterworth as the Monk, are highlights of the serial. Overall,

"The Time Meddler" is a must-watch for fans of classic Doctor Who.

Google Gemini comments on Tom Baker as the 4th Doctor

Tom Baker's portrayal of the Fourth Doctor in Doctor Who captured audiences'

imaginations for many reasons:



Unique Personality: Baker brought a quirky, childlike wonder to the

Doctor. He was energetic, eccentric, and often silly, but also

incredibly intelligent and compassionate. This was a fresh take

on the character compared to previous incarnations.



Iconic Style: The Fourth Doctor's long scarf, floppy hat, and fondness

for jelly babies became instantly recognizable trademarks. This distinct

visual style added to the character's memorability.



Long Tenure: Baker held the role for a record-breaking seven seasons.

This allowed viewers to truly connect with the Doctor and his companions,

Sarah Jane Smith and Leela in particular. The long run also gave the

writers a chance to fully explore the character's potential.



Humour and Charm: Baker excelled at delivering witty dialogue

and physical comedy. He had a natural charisma that made the Doctor

both endearing and unpredictable.



Balance of Light and Shade: While the Doctor could be lighthearted,

Baker also portrayed the character's darker moments with gravitas.

This depth made the Doctor a more complex and relatable hero.



Golden Age of Doctor Who: Baker's era coincided with a period of high

quality writing and production for Doctor Who. This association adds

to the overall positive perception of his performance.



These factors combined to make Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor one of the most

beloved incarnations of the character. He left a lasting impression on

Doctor Who and popular culture as a whole.

Day 83 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 23 March 2024 reflections

Day 83, 23 March 2024



1) Joshua 5,6, 7:1, 1 Chron 2:7 , Joshua 7:2-26,8



JOSHUA 5



1 (Nu 13:29; Jos 2:9-11) When all the kings of the Amorites

west of the Jordan and of the Canaanites by the sea to the east

heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan before

the children of Israel while they crossed over, their hearts melted,

and there was no longer any breath in them because of the children of Israel.



[1] And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on

the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were

by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from

before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart

melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children

of Israel.



Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal



2 (Ex 4:25) At that time the Lord said to Joshua, "Make flint knives

and circumcise the children of Israel a second time."

3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the children of Israel

at the Hill of the Foreskins called Gibeath Haaraloth.

4 (Nu 26:64-65; Dt 2:16) Now this is the reason why Joshua circumcised them:

All the males who came out of Egypt who were men of fighting age had died

in the wilderness along the way after leaving Egypt.

5 All of the people who had come out were circumcised, but all the people born

in the wilderness along the way after leaving Egypt were not circumcised.

6 (Dt 2:7; 2:14) The children of Israel had traveled forty years

in the wilderness until all the people, the men of fighting age

who came out of Egypt, died, because they did not obey the Lord.

The Lord had sworn not to let them see the land that He had sworn

to their fathers to give to us, a land flowing with milk and honey.

7 (Nu 14:31; Dt 1:39) Yet He raised up their descendants in their place.

These men Joshua circumcised, for they were uncircumcised.

They had not been circumcised along the way.

8 (Ge 34:25) So when the entire people was completely circumcised,

they stayed where they were in the camp until they healed.

9 (Ge 34:14; Jos 4:19) The Lord said to Joshua,

"Today I have rolled away the disgrace of Egypt from upon you."

So the name of that place is called Gilgal even to this day.

10 The children of Israel camped in Gilgal and kept the Passover

on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening on the plains of Jericho.

11 (Lev 23:14) The day after the Passover, they ate of the produce

of the land, unleavened bread, and roasted grain.

12 (Ex 16:35) The manna stopped the day after they ate

from the produce of the land, and the children of Israel no longer had manna.

That year they ate what the land of Canaan yielded.



[2] At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and

circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.

[3] And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel

at the hill of the foreskins.

[4] And this is the cause why Joshua did circumcise: All the people that

came out of Egypt, that were males, even all the men of war, died in the

wilderness by the way, after they came out of Egypt.

[5] Now all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the people

that were born in the wilderness by the way as they came forth out of Egypt,

them they had not circumcised.

[6] For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till

all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed,

because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that

he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware unto their fathers

that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and honey.

[7] And their children, whom he raised up in their stead, them Joshua

circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they had not circumcised

them by the way.

[8] And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people,

that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.

[9] And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach

of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto

this day.

[10] And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the passover on

the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plains of Jericho.

[11] And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the

passover, unleavened cakes, and parched corn in the selfsame day.

[12] And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn

of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did

eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.

The Fall of Jericho



13 (Ge 18:2; Nu 22:23) Now when Joshua was by Jericho, he looked up

and saw a man standing in front of him. In His hand was His drawn sword.

Joshua went to Him and said, "Are You for us or for our enemies?"

14 (Ge 17:3) He said, "Neither, for I am the commander of the army

of the Lord. Now I have come." Then Joshua fell with his face to the ground

and worshipped. Then he said, "What does my Lord wish to say to His servant?"

15 (Ex 3:5) The commander of the army of the Lord said to Joshua,

"Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place

where you are standing is holy." So Joshua did this.



[13] And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his

eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his

sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art

thou for us, or for our adversaries?

[14] And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come.

And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto

him, What saith my lord unto his servant?

[15] And the captain of the LORD's host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe

from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua

did so.



JOSHUA 6



1 Now Jericho was tightly secured before the children of Israel.

There was no one leaving or entering.

2 (Dt 7:24; Jos 2:9) The Lord said to Joshua, "See, I have given Jericho,

its king, and mighty men of valor into your hand.

3 All the men of fighting age shall march around the city.

Circle the city once. Do this for six days.

4 Seven priests shall carry seven ram's horn trumpets before the ark.

On the seventh day, march around the city seven times,

with the priests blowing the trumpets.

5 (Jos 6:20; 1Sa 4:5) When they blow a long blast on the ram's horn

and when you hear the trumpet sound, all the people shall shout a loud

battle cry. The walls of the city will fall down, and the people will go up,

every man straight ahead."

6 So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said to them,

"Take up the ark of the covenant. Seven priests bearing seven ram's

horn trumpets shall be in front of the ark of the Lord."

7 (Jos 4:13) He said to the people, "Advance and march around the city.

Let the armed men pass on before the ark of the Lord."

8 So when Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests bearing

seven ram's horn trumpets before the Lord advanced and blew their

trumpets. The ark of the covenant of the Lord went after them.

9 (Jos 6:13; Nu 10:25) The armed men went before the priests

blowing the trumpets, and the rear guard went after the ark

while the trumpets were blowing.

10 Now Joshua had commanded the people, "Do not shout a battle cry,

and do not let your voices be heard. Do not let a word

come out of your mouths until the time I say to you, 'Shout the battle cry!'

Then shout."

11 So he had the ark of the Lord circle the city once. Then they came

into the camp and spent the night there.

12 Then Joshua got up early in the morning,

and the priests picked up the ark of the Lord.

13 Seven priests bearing seven ram's horn trumpets before the ark of the Lord

moved on, blowing their trumpets continually. The armed men went before them,

and the rear guard went after the ark of the Lord

while the trumpets were blowing.

14 The second day they circled the city once, and they returned to the camp.

They did this for six days.

15 Then on the seventh day they got up early as dawn was breaking

and circled the city in this way seven times. Only on that day did they circle

the city seven times.

16 On the seventh time, the priests blew the trumpets

and Joshua said to the people,

"Shout the battle cry, for the Lord has given you the city!

17 (Dt 20:17) The city and all that is in it are dedicated to the Lord

for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute may live,

she, and all who are with her in her house,

for she hid the messengers we sent.

18 (Jos 7:1; 7:11-12) As for you, keep yourselves from

that which is dedicated for destruction, lest you be destroyed.

If you take from that which is dedicated for destruction, you will set

the Israelite camp for destruction and bring trouble upon it.

19 (1Ch 26:20) All the silver, gold, and bronze and iron articles

are set apart for the Lord. They will go into the treasury of the Lord."

20 (Heb 11:30; Jos 6:5) So the people shouted, and they blew the trumpets.

When the people heard the trumpet sound, they shouted a loud battle cry,

and the wall fell down. So the people went up into the city,

one man after the other, and they captured it.

21 They destroyed all that was in the city: man and woman, young

and old, and oxen, sheep, and donkey with the edge of the sword.

22 (Heb 11:31) Yet to the two men who had spied out the land,

Joshua said, "Enter the prostitute's house, and bring out the woman

and everyone who belongs to her, as you swore to her."

23 So the young men who had been spies entered and brought out Rahab,

her father, her mother, her brothers, everyone who belonged to her,

and her whole extended family. They brought them out

and placed them outside of the camp of Israel.

24 They burned the city and everything in it with fire. Only the silver,

the gold, the bronze and iron articles they gave to the treasury

of the house of the Lord.

25 (Heb 11:31; Mt 1:5) Yet Rahab the prostitute, her father's family,

and everyone who belonged to her, Joshua let live. They live among

Israel to this day because she hid the messengers Joshua sent

to spy on Jericho.

26 (1Ki 16:34) At that time Joshua made them swear, "Cursed before the Lord

will be the man who arises and rebuilds this city of Jericho.

He will establish it

at the cost of his firstborn

and erect its gates

at the cost of his youngest child."

27 (Jos 1:5; 9:1) So the Lord was with Joshua, and he became famous

throughout the land.



Joshua 6

[1] Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none

went out, and none came in.

[2] And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand

Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.

[3] And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the

city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.

[4] And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams'

horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the

priests shall blow with the trumpets.

[5] And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the

ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall

shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and

the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.

[6] And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take

up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of

rams' horns before the ark of the LORD.

[7] And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him

that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.

[8] And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the

seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the

LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD

followed them.

[9] And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets,

and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with

the trumpets.

[10] And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor

make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your

mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout.

[11] So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and

they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.

[12] And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark

of the LORD.

[13] And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark

of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed

men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the LORD, the

priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.

[14] And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the

camp: so they did six days.

[15] And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the

dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven

times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times.

[16] And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the

trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you

the city.

[17] And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to

the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in

the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.

[18] And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye

make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the

camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it.

[19] But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are

consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD.

[20] So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it

came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people

shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people

went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the

city.

[21] And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and

woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the

sword.

[22] But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go

into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she

hath, as ye sware unto her.

[23] And the young men that were spies went in, and brought Rahab, and her

father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they

brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.

[24] And they burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the

silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into

the treasury of the house of the LORD.

[25] And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household,

and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because

she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.

[26] And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before

the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the

foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up

the gates of it.

[27] So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the

country.



[The Lord delivers]



JOSHUA 7



Achan's Sin



1 (Jos 22:20; 6:17-18) Yet the children of Israel violated their obligations

with regard to the things dedicated for destruction. Achan, son of Karmi,

son of Zimri, son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah took from the things

dedicated for destruction, and the anger of the Lord burned

against the children of Israel.



[1] But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing:

for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the

tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was

kindled against the children of Israel.



1 Chron 2:7



7 (Jos 6:18) The sons of Karmi were

Achar, the troubler of Israel, who acted unfaithfully

in regard to the ban.



7 And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel,

who transgressed in the thing accursed.



Joshua 7



2 (Jos 18:12; 1Sa 13:5) Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai (which is near

Beth Aven, east of Bethel) and said to them, "Go up and spy on the land."

So the men went up and spied on Ai.

3 Then they returned to Joshua and said to him,

All the people need not go up. Let about two or three thousand men go up

and strike Ai. Since they are so few, all the people need

not weary themselves."

4 (Lev 26:17; Dt 28:25) So about three thousand men went up from

among the people there, but they fled from before the men of Ai.

5 (Jos 2:11; Lev 26:36) The men of Ai struck down 36 men

and pursued them from the gate to Shebarim. They struck them down

on the mountainside, and the hearts of the people melted like water.

6 (Ge 37:29; 37:34) Then Joshua ripped his clothes. He and the Israelite

elders fell on their faces to the ground in front of the ark of the Lord

until evening and threw dirt upon their heads.

7 (2Ki 3:10) Joshua said, "O Lord God, why did You bring this people

across the Jordan to give us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us?

If only we had been content to dwell on the other side of the Jordan!

8 O my Lord, what should I say now that Israel has fled before its enemies?

9 (Ex 32:12; Ps 83:4) The Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land may

hear, turn on us, and cut off our name from the earth.

What will You do for Your great name?"

10 Then the Lord said to Joshua, "Stand up! Why have you fallen on your face?

11 (Jos 6:17-19; Ac 5:1-2) Israel has sinned, and they have broken

My covenant that I commanded them. They took from the things

dedicated for destruction. They have stolen, acted deceitfully,

and put them among their own possessions.

12 (Nu 14:45; Jos 6:18) Therefore the children of Israel cannot stand

before their enemies. They turn their backs to their enemies

because they have become dedicated for destruction.

I will not be with you anymore if you do not destroy the things

dedicated for destruction in your midst.

13 (Jos 3:5) "Get up! Consecrate the people and say,

'Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for thus says the Lord,

the God of Israel: "Things dedicated for destruction are in your midst,

O Israel. You are not able to stand before your enemies

until you remove the things dedicated for destruction from your midst."

14 (Pr 16:33) " 'In the morning you will be brought forward by tribes,

and the tribe that the Lord selects by lot shall come forward by clans.

The clan that the Lord selects by lot shall come forward by households,

and the household that the Lord selects by lot shall come forward

man by man.

15 (Ge 34:7; Jdg 20:6) And he who is taken with the things dedicated

for destruction shall be burned with fire, he and all who belong to him,

for he broke the covenant of the Lord

and has done a disgraceful action in Israel.' "

16 So Joshua got up early in the morning and brought forward Israel

by their tribes. The tribe of Judah was selected.

17 (Nu 26:20) He brought forward the clans of Judah, and the clan

of the Zerahites was selected. He brought forward the clan of the Zerahites

man by man, and Zimri was selected.

18 (Nu 32:23; Ac 5:1-10) He brought forward the household of Zimri

man by man, and Achan son of Karmi, son of Zimri, son of Zerah,

from the tribe of Judah, was selected.

19 (1Sa 6:5; Jer 13:16; Jn 9:24) Then Joshua said to Achan,

"O my son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and give Him praise!

Tell me what you have done! Do not hold back anything from me."

20 Achan answered Joshua and said, "Indeed, I sinned against the Lord,

the God of Israel. This is what I did:

21 (Dt 7:25) When I saw among the plundered goods a beautiful robe

from Babylon, two hundred shekels of silver,

[About 5 pounds, or 2.3 kilograms].

and a gold bar weighing fifty shekels, [About 1 1/4 pounds, or 575 grams.]

I coveted them, so I took them. They are hidden in the ground in my tent.

The silver is underneath them."

22 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent.

There it all was hidden in the ground with the silver underneath.

23 They took it from the tent and brought it to Joshua

and all the children of Israel. They spread it out before the Lord.

24 (Jos 15:7; 7:26) Then Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan

son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the gold bar, his sons, his daughters,

his oxen, his donkeys, his sheep, his tent, and all he had,

and brought them up to the Valley of Achor.

25 (Jos 6:18; Lev 20:2) Then Joshua said, "Why have you brought trouble

on us? The Lord will trouble you today!" So all Israel stoned him.

They burned them with fire and stoned them with stones.

26 (Dt 13:17; Isa 65:10) Then they erected over him a large pile of stones,

which is still there today. So the Lord turned from His burning anger.

Therefore the name of the place is called the Valley of Achor to this day.



[2] And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Beth-aven, on

the east side of Bethel, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and view the

country. And the men went up and viewed Ai.

[3] And they returned to Joshua, and said unto him, Let not all the people

go up; but let about two or three thousand men go up and smite Ai; and make

not all the people to labour thither; for they are but few.

[4] So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and

they fled before the men of Ai.

[5] And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for they

chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim, and smote them in the

going down: wherefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.

[6] And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before

the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put

dust upon their heads.

[7] And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought

this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to

destroy us? would to God we had been content, and dwelt on the other side

Jordan!

[8] O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their

enemies!

[9] For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it,

and shall environ us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what

wilt thou do unto thy great name?

[10] And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus

upon thy face?

[11] Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I

commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have

also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own

stuff.

[12] Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies,

but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed:

neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from

among you.

[13] Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to

morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in

the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies,

until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.

[14] In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your tribes:

and it shall be, that the tribe which the LORD taketh shall come according

to the families thereof; and the family which the LORD shall take shall come

by households; and the household which the LORD shall take shall come man by

man.

[15] And it shall be, that he that is taken with the accursed thing shall be

burnt with fire, he and all that he hath: because he hath transgressed the

covenant of the LORD, and because he hath wrought folly in Israel.

[16] So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their

tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

[17] And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the

Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi

was taken:

[18] And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi,

the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.

[19] And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the

LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou

hast done; hide it not from me.

[20] And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the

LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:

[21] When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two

hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then

I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hid in the earth in the

midst of my tent, and the silver under it.

[22] So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, it

was hid in his tent, and the silver under it.

[23] And they took them out of the midst of the tent, and brought them unto

Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the

LORD.

[24] And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and

the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his

daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all

that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor.

[25] And Joshua said, Why hast thou troubled us? the LORD shall trouble thee

this day. And all Israel stoned him with stones, and burned them with fire,

after they had stoned them with stones.

[26] And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the

LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that

place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.



{The sin of the Community is costly}



JOSHUA 8



Ai Destroyed



1 (Jos 1:9; 6:2) Then the Lord said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid or dismayed.

Take all the fighting men with you. Arise, and go up to Ai. See, I have given

the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land into your hand.

2 (Dt 20:14; Jos 6:21) Do to Ai and its king what you did to Jericho

and its king, except you may plunder its spoils and its livestock.

Now set an ambush for the city behind it."

3 So Joshua and all the fighting men arose to go up to Ai. Joshua chose

30000 men, mighty men of valor, and sent them out at night.

4 (Jdg 20:29) He commanded them, "You shall ambush the city from behind.

Do not go very far from the city. All of you be ready.

5 (Jos 7:5) I and all the people who are with me will approach the city.

When they come out to engage us as before, we will flee from them.

6 They will come after us until we have lured them away from the city,

for they will think, 'They are fleeing from us as before!'

So we will flee from them.

7Then you shall rise up for the ambush and take possession of the city.

The Lord your God will give it into your hands.

8 (2Sa 13:28) When you have seized the city, set it on fire.

Act according to the word of the Lord. See, I have commanded you."

9 So Joshua sent them out. They went to the place of ambush

and took up a position between Bethel and Ai, westward of Ai,

and Joshua spent the night among the people.

10 Joshua got up early in the morning and mustered the people.

He and the elders of Israel went up before the people to Ai.

11 All the fighting men who were with him went up and drew near to the city.

They camped north of Ai, and there was a valley between them and Ai.

12 He took about five thousand men and set them in ambush between

Bethel and Ai, westward of the city.

13 So they stationed the people, all the army that was on the north

of the city, and its rear guard on the west of the city, and Joshua spent

that night in the midst of the valley.

14 When the king of Ai saw this, the men of the city hurriedly got up

early and went out to engage Israel in battle at the assembly point

near the Arabah. Yet he did not know that there was an ambush

for him behind the city.

15 (Jos 18:12) So Joshua and all Israel allowed themselves to be

beaten before them, and they fled in the direction of the wilderness.

16 (Jdg 20:31) All the people who were in Ai were assembled to pursue

them, so they pursued Joshua and were drawn away from the city.

17 Not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who did not go out after Israel.

They left the city wide open, and they pursued Israel.

18 (Jos 8:26) The Lord said to Joshua, "Point toward Ai with the sword

that is in your hand, for I will give it into your hand." So Joshua pointed

toward the city with the sword in his hand.

19 When his hand pointed, the men in ambush got up quickly from

their place and ran. They came into the city, captured it, and quickly

set the city on fire.

20 The men of Ai turned around and looked, and there from the city

came smoke rising to the sky! They could not flee in any direction,

and the people who had fled into the wilderness had turned back

toward their pursuers.

21 When Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had captured

the city and that smoke rose from it,

they turned and struck down the men of Ai.

22 (Dt 7:2) Then the men in the city came out to engage them in battle,

so they were now in the middle, with Israel on each side.

Israel struck them down until neither survivors nor escapees were left.

23 (1Sa 15:8) They took the king of Ai alive and brought him to Joshua.

24 When Israel completed killing all the inhabitants of Ai in the open

wilderness where they had pursued them, and when all of them had

finally fallen by the edge of the sword, all Israel returned to Ai

and struck it with the edge of the sword.

25 All who had fallen that day, men and women, numbered 12000,

all the people of Ai.

26 (Ex 17:11-12; Jos 8:18) Joshua did not draw back his hand

with the stretched-out sword until he destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.

27 (Jos 8:2) Israel plundered only the livestock and the spoil of that city

for themselves, according to the word of the Lord

that He had commanded Joshua.

28 (Dt 13:16) Joshua burned Ai and made it a heap forever,

a desolation to this day.

29 (Dt 21:22-23; Jos 7:26) The king of Ai hanged on a tree until evening.

At sunset, Joshua commanded that the people take down the body

from the tree and throw it down at the city gate.

They erected a large heap of stones over it that remains to this day.



Joshua 8

[1] And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take

all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given

into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:

[2] And thou shalt do to Ai and her king as thou didst unto Jericho and her

king: only the spoil thereof, and the cattle thereof, shall ye take for a

prey unto yourselves: lay thee an ambush for the city behind it.

[3] So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against Ai: and

Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, and sent them away by

night.

[4] And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the

city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all

ready:

[5] And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach unto the city:

and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first,

that we will flee before them,

[6] (For they will come out after us) till we have drawn them from the city;

for they will say, They flee before us, as at the first: therefore we will

flee before them.

[7] Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the

LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.

[8] And it shall be, when ye have taken the city, that ye shall set the city

on fire: according to the commandment of the LORD shall ye do. See, I have

commanded you.

[9] Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and

abode between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that

night among the people.

[10] And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people, and

went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai.

[11] And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, went up,

and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched on the north side of

Ai: now there was a valley between them and Ai.

[12] And he took about five thousand men, and set them to lie in ambush

between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of the city.

[13] And when they had set the people, even all the host that was on the

north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west of the city, Joshua

went that night into the midst of the valley.

[14] And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and

rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he

and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not

that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.

[15] And Joshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten before them, and

fled by the way of the wilderness.

[16] And all the people that were in Ai were called together to pursue after

them: and they pursued after Joshua, and were drawn away from the city.

[17] And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel, that went not out after

Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued after Israel.

[18] And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy

hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out

the spear that he had in his hand toward the city.

[19] And the ambush arose quickly out of their place, and they ran as soon

as he had stretched out his hand: and they entered into the city, and took

it, and hasted and set the city on fire.

[20] And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the

smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they had no power to flee this

way or that way: and the people that fled to the wilderness turned back upon

the pursuers.

[21] And when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had taken the city,

and that the smoke of the city ascended, then they turned again, and slew

the men of Ai.

[22] And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the

midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote

them, so that they let none of them remain or escape.

[23] And the king of Ai they took alive, and brought him to Joshua.

[24] And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the

inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wherein they chased them,

and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were

consumed, that all the Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the

edge of the sword.

[25] And so it was, that all that fell that day, both of men and women, were

twelve thousand, even all the men of Ai.

[26] For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the

spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.

[27] Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto

themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.

[28] And Joshua burnt Ai, and made it an heap for ever, even a desolation

unto this day.

[29] And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until eventide: and as soon as

the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should take his carcase down

from the tree, and cast it at the entering of the gate of the city, and

raise thereon a great heap of stones, that remaineth unto this day.



The Covenant Renewal at Mount Ebal



30 Then Joshua built an altar to the Lord God of Israel on Mount Ebal,

31 as Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded the children of Israel.

As is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, it was

"an altar of uncut stones not shaped by iron tools."

They sacrificed burnt offerings to the Lord on it, as well as peace offerings.

32 (Dt 27:2-3; 27:8) There in the presence of the children of Israel he wrote

a copy of the Law of Moses on the stones.

33 (Dt 11:29; 31:12) All Israel, resident alien and native alike, with

its elders, officials, and judges, were standing on either side of the ark

in front of the Levite priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord,

half in front of Mount Gerizim and half in front of Mount Ebal,

as Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded from the beginning,

in order to bless the people of Israel.

34 (Ne 8:2-3; 13:1) After this, Joshua read out all the words of the law,

both blessing and curse, according to all that is written in the

Book of the Law.

35 (Dt 31:12) There was not a word from all that Moses had commanded

that Joshua did not read out before the whole assembly of Israel,

with the women, the children, and the resident aliens who were among them.



[30] Then Joshua built an altar unto the LORD God of Israel in mount Ebal,

[31] As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as

it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones,

over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt

offerings unto the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings.

[32] And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he

wrote in the presence of the children of Israel.

[33] And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood

on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which

bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that

was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of

them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded

before, that they should bless the people of Israel.

[34] And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessings and

cursings, according to all that is written in the book of the law.

[35] There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua read not

before all the congregation of Israel, with the women, and the little ones,

and the strangers that were conversant among them.



2) Our Daily Bread for 23 March 2024 titled



Extravagant Love




1 Peter 2:11-12



Live as Servants of God



11 (Jas 4:1; Lev 25:23) Dearly beloved, I implore you as aliens and refugees,

abstain from fleshly lusts, which wage war against the soul.

12 (Mt 5:16; 1Pe 3:16) Live your lives honorably among the Gentiles, so that

though they speak against you as evildoers, they shall see your good works

and thereby glorify God in the day of visitation.



[11] Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from

fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

[12] Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they

speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they

shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.



My seatmate on the flight told me she was nonreligious and had immigrated

to a town that was home to numerous Christians. When she mentioned that

most of her neighbours went to church, I asked about her experience.

She said she could never repay their generosity. When she brought her disabled

father to her new country, her neighbours built a ramp to her house and

donated a hospital bed and medical supplies. She said, "If being a Christian

makes one so kind, everyone should be a Christian."



Exactly what Jesus hoped she'd say! He told His disciples,

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds

and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). Peter heard Christ's

command and passed it on: "Live such good lives among the pagans that,

though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds

and glorify God" (1 Peter 2:12).



Our neighbors who don't have faith in Jesus may not understand what we believe

and why we believe it. Don't sweat it, as long as there's one more thing they

can't understand: the extravagance of our love. My seatmate marveled that her

Christian neighbours continue to care for her even though she isn't, in her

words, "one of them." She knows she's loved, for Jesus' sake, and she gives

thanks to God. She may not yet believe in Him, but she's grateful that others

do.



By: Mike Wittmer



Reflect & Pray



Who do you know who needs Jesus? How can you love them for His sake?



Heavenly Father, let Your light shine through me.



For further study, read Pray First: The Power of Prayer in Sharing the Gospel.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 7 - The Great Exchange



2 Cor 5:21 - God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,

that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.



21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;

that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.



People were talking ; the gossip lines were busy day and night.

Andrea, a Bible study leader and pillar of the church, had been

accused of indiscretion with a married man, another member

of the congregation. The rumours were proven untrue,

but that hardly mattered anymore. The damage was done.

"It's just not far," Andrea said. " It was all so unnecessary.

And now, even though I've done nothing wrong, my relationship

with that church will never be the same again."

We all know what pain is caused by undeserved accusation,

rejection, and misunderstanding. Sometimes, when the smoke clears,

irreparable damage has been done, even when no sin has occurred.

We can understand the torment that comes when we've sinned,

but when we've done nothing wrong, the injustice seem unbearable.

Jesus knew what it was to suffer unjustly. He had never sinned at all,

yet he 'became sin' for us. He gave himself in an outrageous exchange:

he took our sin and gave us his righteousness.

Living in this exchange does not mean, of course, that we will be exempt

from pain, that we will never again suffer unjustly or be subject

to rejection. But in Christ, we are declared righteous before God,

just as Jesus himself is righteous. And as we submit

to the Holy Spirit's work in us, we become righteous ,

obeying him and growing in grace. Christ endured rejection

for us so that we might live in him.



Application



a) Have I ever suffered unjustly or been rejected by someone without cause?



b) How can this verse, coupled with my own experience give me a greater

depth of appreciation of what Christ suffered for me?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Deut 29:9



9 (Dt 4:6; Jos 1:7)Therefore, keep the words of this covenant

and do them, so that you may prosper in all you do.



9 Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them,

that ye may prosper in all that ye do.



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



When you are ill or injured



Psalm 103:1-5



1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.

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,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) who satisfies your mouth with good things,

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.



1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his holy name.

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;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;

So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.



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 Munji of Afghanistan




John 5:17



17 (Jn 9:4; 14:10) Jesus answered them, "My Father is working still,

and I am working."



[17] But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.



The Munji people are Ismaili Muslims who live in the remote Northeastern

mountains of Afghanistan. For centuries they have lived in the same valley

with their own language and identity. Closely related to the Kashmiri

people (of India and Pakistan), the Munji live rugged, challenging lives.



Most Munji people are semi-nomadic people who make their living by farming

and raising animals. Decades of warfare have affected them greatly. Poverty

and lack of roads make access to medicine, education and nutrition difficult.

There is a lack of hope about the future and fear for the present.



In the summers, they take their flocks up to high mountain pastures where

they enjoy a season of plenty to eat and the beauty of the high mountain

valleys. Along with the Islamic holidays, they have several local festivals

throughout the year that bring people together to celebrate things like

the pea harvest and the traditional new year.



There are no known Jesus followers among the Munji and there are no Bible

translations in their language. But God has not forgotten the Munji people!

One Munji man had a dream where he saw Jesus shining bright, holding a book,

and controlling the rain and storms. This dream led him on a long journey

to find "the book of Jesus" and to learn the truth about Jesus.



Pray that others like him would embark on the journey

to know the Lord Jesus and His best blessings!



Pray More: Get the Afghanistan Prayer Guide at prayafghanistan.org




How to Pray



Pray for the daily needs of the Munji people in the midst of

poverty and lack of access to quality health care and education.



Pray for deliverance from addictions and for a true hope

for their future.



Pray the Word of God to be translated, heard and revered

in every home and that the good news of Jesus to bring new life.



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 23 of the Month



a) Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those

who have committed crimes.



b) Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ

across Canada.



(



John 13:34-35



34 "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 By this all men will know that you are My disciples,

if you have love for one another."



34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;

as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,

if ye have love one to another.



Rom 12:10



10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honour



10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;

in honour preferring one another;



Heb 10:24



24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.



24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:



1 Peter 3:8



8 Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious,

and be kind.



8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another,

love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:



1 John 3:23



23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name

of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us.



23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name

of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for the Salvation of your country.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, let Your light shine through me."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Suffering on the Cross.



Pray to the Lord and pray to keep His Covenant.



Pray to the Lord and pray for healing from illness.



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 daily needs of the Munji people in the midst of

poverty and lack of access to quality health care and education.



Pray for deliverance from addictions and for a true hope

for their future.



Pray the Word of God to be translated, heard and revered

in every home and that the good news of Jesus to bring new life.



Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those

who have committed crimes.



Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ

across your nation.



Pray that more churches will be allowed to operate throughout Djibouti.



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 Doctor Who should not have been canceled in 1989

There are several reasons why some fans believe Doctor Who shouldn't

have been cancelled in 1989:



Loss of Potential: The cancellation cut short the narrative threads

of the Seventh Doctor's era. Unresolved storylines and character

arcs were left hanging.



Creative Innovation: Despite some production issues, the late classic

era was still exploring new ideas and concepts. Cancellation stifled

this ongoing creative development.



Impact on Sci-Fi Landscape: Doctor Who held a prominent position

in British science fiction television. Its absence left a gap for over

a decade, impacting the overall sci-fi landscape.



Fan Frustration: The cancellation obviously disappointed a dedicated

fanbase. Many fans felt the show still had stories to tell.



Modern Revival's Success: The show's successful revival in 2005 proves

there was still an audience and creative potential for Doctor Who.



However, it's important to consider the reasons for the original cancellation:



Dwindling Ratings: Viewing figures had been declining for several

seasons, leading to concerns about the show's viability.



Production Difficulties: The show faced internal production issues

and budget constraints that impacted quality in some viewers' eyes.



Need for Refreshing Reboot: The show might have benefited from a break

to allow for a fresh perspective and revitalization that the 2005 revival

eventually provided.



Ultimately, cancellation was a complex situation. While the show's potential

was undeniable, the reasons behind its hiatus can't be ignored. The revival's

success shows Doctor Who's enduring legacy, but the original cancellation

remains a turning point in the show's history.