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Day 327 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 23 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Sunday, November 23. 2025

Day 327, 23 November 2025

1) Today at Calvary Community Church

, Pastor NAthan Zeiber spoke on God's Blueprint for Parenting - Loved into

Maturity

Hebrews 12:5-7

5 (Pr 3:11-12) And you have forgotten the exhortation addressed

to you as sons:

"My son, do not despise the discipline from the Lord,

nor grow weary when you are rebuked by Him;

6 (Rev 3:19; Ps 119:75; Pr 3:12) for whom the Lord loves He disciplines,

and scourges every son whom He receives."

7 (Pr 13:24; 19:18) Endure discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons.

For what son is there whom a father does not discipline?

[5] And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto

children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint

when thou art rebuked of him:

[6] For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he

receiveth.

[7] If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son

is he whom the father chasteneth not?

Hebrews 12:8

8 If you are without discipline, of which everyone has partaken,

then you are illegitimate children and not sons.

[8] But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are

ye bastards, and not sons.

Proverbs 13:24

24 (Pr 19:18; 22:15; 29:15) He who spares his rod hates his son,

but he who loves him disciplines him early.

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son:

But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Psalms 23

A Psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside still waters.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for His name's sake.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil;

for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff,

they comfort me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup runs over.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.

Psalm 23

[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the

still waters.

[3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for

his name's sake.

[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will

fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou

anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I

will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Hebrews 12:9-13

9 (Nu 16:22; 27:16) Furthermore, we have had human fathers,

and they corrected us, and we gave them reverence.

Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?

10 (2Pe 1:4) For they indeed disciplined us for a short time according

to their own judgment, but He does so for our profit, that we may partake

of His holiness.

11 (Isa 32:17; Jas 3:17-18) Now no discipline seems to be joyful at the time,

but grievous. Yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness

in those who have been trained by it.

12 (Isa 35:3; Job 4:3-4) Therefore lift up your tired hands,

and strengthen your weak knees.

13 (Gal 6:1; Pr 4:26-27) Make straight paths for your feet,

lest that which is lame go out of joint, but rather be healed.

[9] Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we

gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the

Father of spirits, and live?

[10] For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure;

but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

[11] Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous:

nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto

them which are exercised thereby.

[12] Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

[13] And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be

turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

1) 1 Corinthians 9 , 1 Corinthians 10 , 1 Corinthians 11

1 Corinthians 9

The Rights of an Apostle

1 (1Co 3:6; Ac 9:3) Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen

Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?

2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet indeed I am to you.

For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

3 This is my answer to those who examine me.

4 (1Th 2:6; 2Th 3:8-9) Do we have no right to eat and to drink?

5 (Mt 8:14; Jn 1:42) Do we not have the right to take along a believing

wife as do other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?

6 (Ac 4:36) Or is it only Barnabas

and I who have no right to refrain from working?

7 (Dt 20:6; Pr 27:18) Who goes to war at any time at his own expense?

Who plants a vineyard, but does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock,

but does not drink of the flock's milk?

8 Do I say these things as a man? Or does the law not say the same thing also?

9 (Dt 25:4; 1Ti 5:18) For it is written in the Law of Moses,

"You shall not muzzle the mouth of the ox

while it treads out the grain." (Dt 25:4.) Is God concerned about oxen?

10 (2Ti 2:6) Or does He say it completely for our sake? For our sake,

no doubt, this is written so that he who plows should plow in hope,

and that he who threshes in hope should partake of his hope.

11 (Ro 15:27; Gal 6:6) If we have sown for you spiritual things, is it

a great thing if we shall reap your material things?

12 (1Co 9:18; 2Co 11:12) If others partake of this right over you,

should not we instead?

Nevertheless, we have not used this right, but suffer all things,

lest we might hinder the gospel of Christ.

13 (Lev 6:26; Nu 18:8-20) Do you not know that those who minister

unto holy things live from the things of the temple?

And do you not know that those who wait at the altar partake of the altar?

14 (Mt 10:10; 1Co 9:4) In the same way, the Lord has ordained that those

who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.

15 (Ac 18:3; 1Co 9:12) But I have used none of these rights,

nor have I written these things that it should be so done to me.

For it would be better for me to die than allow anyone

to make my boasting void.

16 (Ro 1:14; Ac 9:15) Though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of,

for the requirement is laid upon me. Yes, woe unto me

if I do not preach the gospel!

17 (Gal 2:7; 1Co 3:8) So if I do this willingly, I have a reward,

but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a commission.

18 (1Co 7:31) What is my reward then? Truly that when I preach the gospel,

I may present the gospel of Christ without charge,

so that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.

19 (Mt 18:15; 1Co 9:1) For though I am free from all men, I have made myself

servant to all, that I might win even more.

20 (Ac 16:3; 21:20-26) To the Jews, I became as a Jew, that I might win

the Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might

win those who are under the law;

21 (Ro 2:12; 2:14) to those who are outside the law, as outside the law

(being not without God's law, but under Christ's law) that I might win

those who are outside the law.

22 (Ro 11:14; 1Co 10:33) To the weak, I became as weak, that I might win

the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means

save some.

23 (This I do for the gospel's sake, that I might partake of it with you.

24 (Gal 2:2; Heb 12:1) Do you not know that all those who run in a race run,

but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it.

25 (Jas 1:12; Rev 2:10; 1Ti 6:12) Everyone who strives for the prize

exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to obtain

a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one.

26 So, therefore, I run, not with uncertainty. So I fight, not as one who

beats the air.

27 (Ro 8:13; Jer 6:30) But I bring and keep my body under subjection,

lest when preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

[1] Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our

Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?

[2] If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the

seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

[3] Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,

[4] Have we not power to eat and to drink?

[5] Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other

apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

[6] Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a

vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and

eateth not of the milk of the flock?

[8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

[9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth

of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?

[10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this

is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that

thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.

[11] If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we

shall reap your carnal things?

[12] If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather?

Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we

should hinder the gospel of Christ.

[13] Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the

things of the temple? and they which wait at the alter are partakers with

the alter?

[14] Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should

live of the gospel.

[15] But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these

things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die,

than that any man should make my glorying void.

[16] For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for

necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

[17] For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my

will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

[18] What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may

make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the

gospel.

[19] For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto

all, that I might gain the more.

[20] And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to

them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that

are under the law;

[21] To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to

God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without

law.

[22] To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all

things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

[23] And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof

with you.

[24] Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth

the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

[25] And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.

Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

[26] I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that

beateth the air:

[27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by

any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

1 Corinthians 10

Warning Against Idolatry

1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that all our fathers

were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,

2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;

4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,

for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,

and that Rock was Christ.

5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,

and they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent

that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.

7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.

As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel."

(Ex 32:6.)

8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality

as some of them committed, when twenty-three thousand fell in one day.

9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also

tempted and were destroyed by serpents.

10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured

and were destroyed by the destroyer.

11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.

They are written as an admonition to us, upon whom the end of the ages

has come.

12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed, lest he fall.

13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common

to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted

above what you can endure, but will with the temptation

also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.

14 (1Co 10:7; 1Jn 5:21) So, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

15 (1Co 8:1; 1Th 5:21) I speak as to wise men.

Judge for yourselves what I say.

16 (Mt 26:26-28; Ac 2:42) The cup of blessing which we bless,

is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break,

is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

17 (Ro 12:5; 1Co 12:12) For we, being many, are one bread and one body,

for we are all partakers of that one bread.

18 (Ro 4:1) Consider Israel after the flesh: Are not those who eat

of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?

19 (1Co 8:4) What am I saying then, that the idol is anything

or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is anything?

20 (Rev 9:20) But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice,

they sacrifice to demons, and not to God. I do not want you to have

fellowship with demons.

21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons.

You cannot be partakers of the Lord's table and of the table of demons.

22 (Dt 32:21; 32:16) Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy?

Are we stronger than He?

[1] Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all

our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

[2] And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

[3] And did all eat the same spiritual meat;

[4] And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that

spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

[5] But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown

in the wilderness.

[6] Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust

after evil things, as they also lusted.

[7] Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The

people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

[8] Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell

in one day three and twenty thousand.

[9] Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were

destroyed of serpents.

[10] Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of

the destroyer.

[11] Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are

written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

[12] Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

[13] There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but

God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are

able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be

able to bear it.

[14] Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

[15] I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

[16] The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the

blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the

body of Christ?

[17] For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers

of that one bread.

[18] Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices

partakers of the alter?

[19] What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered

in sacrifice to idols is any thing?

[20] But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice

to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship

with devils.

[21] Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot

be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

[22] Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?

Do All to the Glory of God

23 (1Co 6:12; 8:9) "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are

helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but not all things edify.

24 (1Co 10:33; 13:5) Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's

well-being.

25 (1Co 8:7) Eat whatever is sold in the meat market,

asking no question for the sake of conscience,

26 (Ps 24:1; 50:12) for "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it."

(Ps 24:1.)

27 If any of those who do not believe invite you to a feast,

and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you,

asking no question for the sake of conscience.

28 But if anyone says to you, "This was offered in sacrifice to idols,"

do not eat it for the sake of him that mentioned it and for the sake

of conscience, for "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." (Ps 24:1.)

29 (1Co 9:19) Conscience, I say, not your own, but that of the other.

For why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience?

30 (Ro 14:6; 1Ti 4:3-4) If I partake with thankfulness,

why am I slandered concerning that for which I give thanks?

31 (Col 3:17; 1Pe 4:11) Therefore, whether you eat, or drink,

or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

32 (Ac 20:28; 1Co 8:13; Ro 14:13) Give no offense, neither to the Jews,

nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God,

33 (1Co 10:24) just as I try to please all men in all things,

not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

[23] All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all

things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

[24] Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.

[25] Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for

conscience sake:

[26] For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.

[27] If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed

to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience

sake.

[28] But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols,

eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth

is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof:

[29] Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my

liberty judged of another man's conscience?

[30] For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for

which I give thanks?

[31] Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the

glory of God.

[32] Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the

church of God:

[33] Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit,

but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 11

1 (1Co 4:16; Php 3:17) Follow me as I follow Christ.

[1] Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Covering the Head in Worship

2 (2Th 2:15; 1Co 4:17; 11:17) I praise you, brothers, that you remember me

in all things and keep the traditions as I delivered them to you.

3 (Ge 3:16; 1Co 3:23; Eph 4:15) But I would have you know that the head

of the woman is the man, the head of every man is Christ,

and the head of Christ is God.

4 Every man praying or prophesying having

his head covered dishonors his head,

5 (Dt 21:12; Ac 21:9) but every woman who prays or prophesies with her head

uncovered dishonors her head, for that is the same as if she were shaved.

6 For if the woman is not covered, let her also cut off her hair.

But if it is a shame for a woman to have her hair cut off or shaved,

let her be covered.

7 (Jas 3:9; Ge 5:1) For a man indeed ought not to cover his head,

because he is the image and glory of God.

But the woman is the glory of the man.

8 (1Ti 2:13; Ge 2:21-23) The man is not from the woman,

but the woman from the man.

9 (Ge 2:18) The man was not created for the woman,

but the woman for the man.

10 For this reason the woman ought to have a veil of authority over her head,

because of the angels.

11 (Gal 3:28) Nevertheless, neither is the man without the woman,

nor the woman without the man in the Lord.

12 (Ro 11:36) For just as the woman came from the man,

so the man comes through the woman, but all things come from God.

13 (Lk 12:57) Judge for yourselves. Is it proper for a woman to pray

to God uncovered?

14 Does even nature itself not teach you that if a man has long hair it is

a shame to him?

15 But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given

her for a covering.

16 (1Co 7:17; 1Th 2:14) But if anyone seems to be contentious,

we have no such custom, nor have the churches of God.

[2] Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep

the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.

[3] But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the

head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

[4] Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth

his head.

[5] But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered

dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.

[6] For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a

shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.

[7] For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the

image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.

[8] For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.

[9] Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

[10] For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the

angels.

[11] Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman

without the man, in the Lord.

[12] For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman;

but all things of god.

[13] Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

[14] Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair,

it is a shame unto him?

[15] But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is

given her for a covering.

[16] But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither

the churches of God.

Abuses at the Lord's Supper

17 (1Co 11:2; 11:22) Now in what I have to say to you, I do not praise you.

You have come together not for the better, but for the worse.

18 (1Co 3:3; 1:10-12) First of all, when you come together as the church,

I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

19 (1Jn 2:19; Dt 13:3) For there must also be factions among you so that

those who are genuine may become evident among you.

20 Therefore when you come together into one place,

it is not to eat the Lord's Supper.

21 (Jude 1:12; 2Pe 2:13) For in eating, each one eats his own supper

ahead of others. One goes hungry, and another becomes drunk.

22 (1Co 10:32; Pr 17:5) What? Do you not have houses to eat and to drink in?

Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing?

What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you.

[17] Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come

together not for the better, but for the worse.

[18] For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that

there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

[19] For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved

may be made manifest among you.

[20] When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the

Lord's supper.

[21] For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is

hungry, and another is drunken.

[22] What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the

church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall

I praise you in this? I praise you not.

The Lord's Supper

Mt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:14-20

23 (1Co 15:3; Mt 26:26-28; Mk 14:22-24) I have received of the Lord that

which I delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus, on the night in which

He was betrayed, took bread.

24 When He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take and eat.

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

(Mt 26:26; Mk 14:22; Lk 22:19.)

25 (Lk 22:20; 2Co 3:6) In the same manner He took the cup after He had

supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood.

Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

(Mt 26:27-28; Mk 14:24; Lk 22:20.)

26 (Jn 21:22; 1Co 4:5) As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup,

you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes.

[23] For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you,

That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:

[24] And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is

my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

[25] After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying,

This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink

it, in remembrance of me.

[26] For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the

Lord's death till he come.

Partaking of the Supper Unworthily

27 (Nu 9:10; 9:13) Therefore whoever eats this bread and drinks this cup

of the Lord unworthily will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

28 (2Co 13:5; Gal 6:4) Let a man examine himself,

and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.

29 For he who eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks damnation

to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.

30 For this reason many are weak and unhealthy among you, and many die.

31 (1Jn 1:9) If we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.

32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord,

so that we would not be condemned with the world.

33 So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.

34 (1Co 4:19; 11:21-22) If anyone hungers, let him eat at home,

so that you may not come together into condemnation.

I will set the rest in order when I come.

[27] Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the

Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

[28] But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and

drink of that cup.

[29] For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh

damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.

[30] For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

[31] For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

[32] But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should

not be condemned with the world.

[33] Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for

another.

[34] And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together

unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.

2) Our Daily Bread for 23 November 2025 titled

Our Worth in Christ

by Mike Wittmer

Mark 5:1-6, 12-13, 18-20

The Healing of the Gadarene Demoniac

Mt 8:28-34; Lk 8:26-39

1 (Mt 8:28-34; Lk 8:26-39) They went to the other side of the sea

to the region of the Gadarenes.

2 (Mk 1:23) When He had come out of the boat, immediately a man

with an unclean spirit came out of the tombs and met Him.

3 He lived among the tombs. And no one could constrain him,

not even with chains,

4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains.

But he had pulled the chains apart and broken the shackles to pieces.

And no one could subdue him.

5 Always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs,

crying out and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran up and kneeled before Him,

12 All the demons pleaded with Him, asking, "Send us to the swine,

so that we may enter them."

13 At once, Jesus gave them leave. Then the unclean spirits came out

and entered the swine. And the herd, numbering about two thousand,

ran wildly down a steep hill into the sea and were drowned in the sea.

18 (Lk 8:38-39) When He entered the boat, he who had been possessed

with the demons prayed Him that he might be with Him.

19 (Ps 66:16) Jesus did not let him, but said to him,

"Go home to your friends and tell them what great things the Lord

has done for you and how He has had compassion on you."

20 (Mt 4:25; Mk 7:31) So he departed and began to proclaim in the Decapolis

[The Ten Cities.] what great things Jesus had done for him.

And everyone was amazed.

[1] And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of

the Gadarenes.

[2] And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of

the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

[3] Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not

with chains:

[4] Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the

chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces:

neither could any man tame him.

[5] And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs,

crying, and cutting himself with stones.

[6] But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

[12] And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that

we may enter into them.

[13] And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out,

and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place

into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

[18] And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with

the

devil prayed him that he might be with him.

[19] Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy

friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and

hath had compassion on thee.

[20] And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things

Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

Mario was a twenty-eight-year-old crack and alcohol addict who was imprisoned

for burglary. At his sentencing the judge said he was "a waste of a human

life." Mario sadly agreed. Midway through his jail time he saw an

advertisement for a journalism contest. It piqued Mario's interest, and he

enrolled in a nearby university. He was hooked. Mario loved working on news

stories, and after his release he finished his master's degree in journalism

and now writes for The New York Times. He's a waste no more!

The life of the demon-possessed man living in the tombs seemed a waste to

anyone who knew him. His neighbours bound him with chains for their protection

and his, but "he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet"

(Mark 5:4). He ran back to the tombs where "night and day . . . he would

cry out and cut himself with stones" (v. 5). Then he was changed forever.

Jesus cast out the man's demons and returned him to normal society. The town

was amazed to find him "sitting there, dressed and in his right mind" (v. 15).

The grateful man wanted to sail away with Christ, but He said no. "Go home

to your own people," said Jesus, "and tell them how much the Lord has done

for you, and how he has had mercy on you" (v. 19).

This man's mission is our mission. Let's tell others about Christ.

Because of Him, no one's life is a waste.

Reflect & Pray

What has Jesus saved you from? Where would you be without Him?

Dear Father, thank You for the immeasurable worth I have in You.

For further study, watch You're a Fixer Upper.

3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association

Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools

Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 1 - Bought Back

Eph 1:7

7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood

and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace

[7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,

according to the riches of his grace;

In the opening scenes of The Glenn Miller Story, Glenn Miller, then a

struggling musician trying to find an audience for his music, enters

a pawn shop. He has hocked his trombone for rent money, and has come

to redeem it. Paying the pawn broker the money, he buys back his own

instrument and leaves the shop, indicating that he will probably

be back again.

In Eph 1:7. Paul says that in Christ "we have redemption through

His blood and the forgiveness of sin according to the riches of His grace."

We belonged to God from the beginning; he made us and stamped

his image upon us. But through sin we were lost, pawned to the

world's system and the Enemy of our souls.

But God redeemed us; he "bought us back" with the most valuable

currency in the universe - the blood of his own Son, Jesus Christ.

He did not resent the bargain, or question whether we were worth

such a price. He freely gave Jesus in trade to ransom the souls

of the people he created and loved.

Sometimes in Christian circles we get so caught up in religious

jargon that we forget what redemption really means. Gog did not have

to "get us out of hock." He was not compelled to buy us back when we

had sold ourselves to sin. But because of his love, and with no

deserving on our part, he chose to pay an enormous price to set us free.

We are redeemed, bought back, by the One who owned us in the first place.

Application

a) In what ways have I been "in hock" to sin in my life?

b) What does it mean, in practical terms, that God "redeemed" me

from that sin?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 16:10-12

10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"

10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?

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

God's Reconciling Peace

Col 3:12-17

12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by 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?)

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.

Pray for

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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.

)

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Being Lovers of Christ

Luke 1:1-4

Advent has begun! We suddenly realize we are not ready for

Christmas, and we fret about decorations, cards, presents

or food. However, this year let's approach Christmas spiritually,

in order to prepare our hearts, minds and wills for the Christ

Child's coming.

A

In our lead text Luke declares that he has done all the research

and that he wants Theophilus to know the truth about all he

has learned concerning Jesus, so he has decided to write an

"orderly account. " We will meditate on this narrative during

Advent this year for one major purpose: that we might all

become more richly like Theophilus(Theophila) or "God

Lover".

Was Theophilus a real man, or did Luke use that name to

signify everyone reading his report? Unquestionably, the name

indicates our goal this Advent: That each of us might love God

more because of all he did for us in sending his Son, Jesus.

Prayer

God , help us to love you more abundantly this Advent. Amen.

Mark 13:35-37

35 (Mt 24:42) "Watch therefore-for you do not know when the master

of the house is coming, in the evening, or at midnight,

or at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning-

36 (Mk 14:40) lest he come suddenly and find you sleeping.

37 (Mk 13:35) What I say to you I say to all: Watch!"

The AH-HAs of Advent by Rich Bimler

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

AH-HA! Ambassadors pf Health, Hope and Anticipation

We begin another Advent season very appropriately-we me waiting,

waiting, waiting! We are waiting to see when gas prices will drop again

... waiting to see the economy turn around .. waiting to see what kind

of weather December will bring .. waiting to see who sends us the first

Christmas Card (already!?)... waiting ... waiting... waiting ...

Advent is about anticipation. It is like waiting for the ketchup to ooze out

of its bottle's long neck We wait ... and wait ... and wait.

And finally It comes.

The Gospel for this week reminds us that no one knows when the Lord

will return to earth And so we can anticipate his Second Coming with

great Joy, not fear because he has already prepared us for life as well as

for death. Isn't it ironic that as we anticipate-as we prepare for his coming

In Bethlehem during this season-the Lord has already prepared us for

his Second Coming through his own death and resurrection?

So. ready or not, here he comes! Anticipate a joy-filled Advent season,

as ambassadors of health. hope and anticipation! And anticipate the

Lord at work In you today!

Lord we are preparing for your coming at Christmas, Thank you

for preparing us for your return-both today and on the Last Day

We celebrate your presence with great anticipation

In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!

Read Matthew 24:36-44.

The Unknown Day and Hour

Mk 13:32-37; Lk 17:26-30, 34-36

36 (Ac 1:7; Mt 25:13; Mk 13:32) "Concerning that day and hour no one knows,

not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.

37 (Lk 17:26-27) As were the days of Noah, so will be

the coming of the Son of Man.

38 (Mt 22:30) For as in the days before the flood, they were eating

and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah

entered the ark,

39 (Mt 24:37) and did not know until the flood came

and took them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

40 Two will be in the field; one will be taken, and the other left.

41 (Ex 11:5; Isa 47:2) Two women will be grinding at the mill;

one will be taken, and the other left.

42 (Mt 25:13; 24:44) "Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour

your Lord will come.

43 (Lk 12:39) But know this, that if the owner of the house had known

what hour the thief would come, he would have watched

and not have let his house be broken into.

44 (Mt 25:10; 25:13) Therefore you also must be ready, for in an hour

when you least expect, the Son of Man is coming.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord to be discipled into maturity.

Pray to the Lord and pray to live honourably for the Lord.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, thank You

for the immeasurable worth I have in You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know we have redemption in Jesus Christ.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be faithful in all you do.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be helpful in Community.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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 Canada.

Pray Lord, give us a new appreciation of the Grand Miracle, your

coming to Earth, this Advent season. Amen.

Lord we are preparing for your coming at Christmas, Thank you

for preparing us for your return-both today and on the Last Day

We celebrate your presence with great anticipation

In Jesus' name.

God , help us to love you more abundantly this Advent. Amen.

Pray that digital access to God's Word will thrive

among Omanis, who are not allowed to purchase Bibles.

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.

Day 320 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 16 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Sunday, November 16. 2025

Day 317 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 13 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Thursday, November 13. 2025

Day 317, 13 November 2025

1) Acts 12:6-25, Acts 13, Acts 14

Acts 12:6-25

Peter Delivered From Prison

6 (Ac 21:33) The very night when Herod would have brought him out,

Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains.

And the guards before the door were securing the prison.

7 (Ac 16:26; 5:19) And suddenly an angel of the Lord approached him,

and a light shone in the prison. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up,

saying, "Rise up, quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.

8 Then the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put your sandals on."

And he did so. Then he said to him,

"Wrap your cloak around you and follow me."

9 (Ps 126:1) He went out and followed him, and did not know that what

was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.

10 (Ac 5:19; 16:26) When they had passed the first and the second guards,

they came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened to them

by itself. And they went out and went forward one street.

And immediately the angel left him.

11 (Da 3:28; 6:22) When Peter had come to himself, he said, "Now I certainly

know that the Lord has sent His angel and delivered me from the hand of Herod

and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."

12 (Ac 12:5; 12:25) Realizing this, he came to the house of Mary,

the mother of John, whose other name was Mark, where many were gathered

together praying.

13 As Peter knocked at the door of the porch,

a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer.

14 (Lk 24:41) When she recognized Peter's voice, from joy she did not

open the door, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing at the door.

15 (Mt 18:10) They said to her, "You are insane."

But she insisted that it was really so. So they said, "It is his angel."

16 But Peter continued knocking. And when they opened the door and saw him,

they were astonished.

17 (Ac 13:16; 15:13) Motioning to them with his hand to be quiet,

he described to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison.

And he said, "Go, tell these things to James and to the brothers."

Then he departed and went to another place.

18 Now when day came, there was a great disturbance among the soldiers

about what had become of Peter.

19 (Ac 16:27) When Herod had searched for him and did not find him,

he examined the guards and commanded that they should be put to death.

Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed there.

[6] And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was

sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before

the door kept the prison.

[7] And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in

the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise

up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

[8] And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And

so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

[9] And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which

was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

[10] When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the

iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own

accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith

the angel departed from him.

[11] And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety,

that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of

Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

[12] And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the

mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together

praying.

[13] And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken,

named Rhoda.

[14] And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness,

but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

[15] And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that

it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

[16] But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and

saw him, they were astonished.

[17] But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared

unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go

shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went

into another place.

[18] Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers,

what was become of Peter.

[19] And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the

keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down

from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.

The Death of Herod

20 (Eze 27:17; Ezr 3:7) Now Herod was very angry with the people

of Tyre and Sidon. But they came to him in unity, and having made Blastus,

the king's personal servant, their friend, they asked for peace,

because their country was fed by the king's country.

21 On an appointed day, Herod, dressed in royal apparel,

sat on his throne and gave a public speech to them.

22 The mob shouted, "It is the voice of a god, and not of a man!"

23 (1Sa 25:38; 2Sa 24:16-17) Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him,

because he did not give God the glory. And he was eaten by worms and died.

24 (Ac 6:7; 19:20) But the word of God spread and increased.

25 (Ac 12:12; 4:36) When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their ministry,

they returned from Jerusalem and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

[20] And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they

came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain

their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the

king's country.

[21] And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his

throne, and made an oration unto them.

[22] And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not

of a man.

[23] And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not

God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

[24] But the word of God grew and multiplied.

[25] And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled

their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Acts 13

Barnabas and Saul Commissioned

1 (Ac 11:22-27; 4:36) In the church that was in Antioch there were prophets

and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene,

Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

2 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) As they worshipped the Lord and fasted,

the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work

to which I have called them."

3 (Ac 6:6; 14:26) Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands

on them and sent them off.

[1] Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and

teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of

Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and

Saul.

[2] As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said,

Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

[3] And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they

sent them away.

The Apostles Preach in Cyprus

4 (Ac 4:36; 13:2) So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down

to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

5 (Ac 13:14; 9:20) When they arrived at Salamis, they preached

the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John as

an assistant.

6 (Mt 7:15) When they had gone through the whole island to Paphos,

they found a certain sorcerer, a Jewish false prophet,

whose name was Bar-Jesus,

7 (Ac 13:12; 19:38) who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus,

an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul

and sought to hear the word of God.

8 (Ac 13:6-7; 2Ti 3:8) But Elymas the sorcerer (which is his name

by interpretation) opposed them, trying to divert the proconsul

from the faith.

9 (Ac 4:8; 2:4) Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled

with the Holy Spirit, stared at him and said,

10 (Hos 14:9; Mt 13:38) "You son of the devil, enemy of all righteousness,

full of deceit and of all fraud, will you not cease perverting the right

ways of the Lord?

11 (Ex 9:3; Ps 32:4) Now, look! The hand of the Lord is against you,

and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time."

Immediately mist and darkness fell on him, and he went about

seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

12 (Ac 13:7) When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed

and was astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

[4] So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and

from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

[5] And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the

synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

[6] And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a

certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:

[7] Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man;

who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

[8] But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood

them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

[9] Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set

his eyes on him,

[10] And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the

devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the

right ways of the Lord?

[11] And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be

blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a

mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

[12] Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished

at the doctrine of the Lord.

Paul and Barnabas in Antioch of Pisidia

13 (Ac 2:10; 12:12) Now when Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos,

they came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John departed from them and returned

to Jerusalem.

14 (Ac 16:13; 13:5) But they departed from Perga and came to Antioch

in Pisidia. And they went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down.

15 (Ac 15:21; Mk 5:22) After the reading from the Law and the Prophets,

the rulers of the synagogue sent word to them, saying,

"Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it."

16 (Ac 12:17; 10:2) Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said:

"Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.

17 (Dt 7:6-8; Ps 105:23-24) The God of this people of Israel chose

our fathers, and exalted the people when they lived as foreigners

in the land of Egypt, and with great power He led them out of it.

18 (Ac 7:36; Dt 9:7) For about forty years He endured their conduct

in the desert.

19 (Ps 78:55; Dt 7:1; Jos 14:1) When He had destroyed seven nations

in the land of Canaan, He gave them their land as an inheritance by lot.

20 (Jdg 2:16; 1Sa 3:20) "After about four hundred and fifty years,

God gave them judges until Samuel the prophet.

21 (1Sa 10:1) Then they requested a king. And God gave them Saul

the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.

22 (1Sa 16:1; 15:23; 15:26) When He had removed him, He raised up David

to be their king, of whom He testified, saying,

'I have found David (Ps 89:20.) the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart,

who will fulfill My entire will.'(1Sa 13:14.)

23 (Mt 1:1; Ps 132:11) "From this man's descendants God has raised a Saviour

for Israel, Jesus, according to His promise.

24 (Ac 1:22) Before His coming John had preached a baptism of repentance

to all the people of Israel.

25 (Mt 3:11; Mk 1:7) As John was fulfilling his course, he said,

'Who do you think I am? I am not He. But look! He is coming after me,

the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.'(Jn 1:20, 27.)

26 (Ac 4:12; 13:46) "Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham,

and those of you who fear God, the word of this salvation has been sent to us.

27 (Ac 3:17; Lk 24:20) Because those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers,

did not know Him, in condemning Him they have fulfilled the voices

of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath.

28 (Mt 27:22-25) Though they found in Him no cause worthy of death,

yet they asked Pilate to have Him killed.

29 (Lk 23:53; Mt 27:57-60; Mk 15:45-46) When they had fulfilled

all that was written of Him, they took Him down from the tree

and placed Him in a tomb.

30 (Ac 2:24; Mt 28:6) But God raised Him from the dead,

31 (Lk 24:48; Ac 1:3) and for many days He appeared to those who came up

with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now His witnesses to the people.

32 (Ac 26:6; Ro 4:13) "We preach to you good news: The promise which was made

to the fathers,

33 (Ps 2:7; Heb 5:5) God has fulfilled to us, their children, raising Jesus.

As it is written in the second Psalm:

'You are My Son;

today I have become Your Father.'(Ps 2:7.)

34 (Isa 55:3; Ro 6:9) That He raised Him from the dead, no more to return

to corruption, He has spoken in this way:

'I will give You the holy and sure blessings of David.'(Isa 55:3.)

35 (Ps 16:10) So He says in another Psalm:

'You will not let Your Holy One see decay.'(Ps 16:10.)

36 (1Ki 2:10; Ac 2:29) "For after David had served by the counsel of God

in his own generation, he fell asleep, was buried with his fathers,

and saw decay.

37 (Ac 13:30; 2:24) But He whom God raised up saw no decay.

38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known to you that

through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

39 (Ro 8:3; Gal 2:16) and by Him everyone who believes is justified

from everything from which you could not be justified by the Law of Moses.

40 Therefore beware, lest what is spoken of in the prophets come upon you:

41 (Hab 1:5) 'Look, you scoffers, marvel and perish!

For I will perform a work in your days

which you will never believe,

even if someone declares it to you.'(Hab 1:5.)"

42 When Paul and Barnabas went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles asked

that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.

43 (Ac 11:23; 6:5) When the congregation was dismissed,

many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas,

who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city assembled

to hear the word of God.

45 (Ac 18:6; 5:17) But when the Jews saw the crowds,

they were filled with jealousy, blaspheming and contradicting

what Paul was saying.

46 (Ac 3:26; 28:28) Then Paul and Barnabas boldly said,

"It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first.

But seeing you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life,

we are turning to the Gentiles.

47 (Isa 49:6; Lk 2:32) For thus has the Lord commanded us:

'I have established you to be a light of the Gentiles,

that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'(Isa 42:6; 49:6.)"

48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word

of the Lord. And all who were ordained to eternal life believed.

49 The word of the Lord was spread throughout the entire region.

50 (Ac 14:2; 14:19) But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women

and the chief men of the city, and raised up persecution against Paul

and Barnabas, and drove them from their region.

51 (Mt 10:14; Ac 18:6) So they shook off the dust of their feet against them

and went to Iconium.

52 (Ac 2:4; Mt 5:12) And the disciples were filled with joy

and with the Holy Spirit.

[13] Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in

Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

[14] But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and

went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

[15] And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the

synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word

of exhortation for the people, say on.

[16] Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel,

and ye that fear God, give audience.

[17] The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the

people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high

arm brought he them out of it.

[18] And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the

wilderness.

[19] And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he

divided their land to them by lot.

[20] And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred

and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.

[21] And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son

of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.

[22] And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their

king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son

of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

[23] Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel

a Saviour, Jesus:

[24] When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of

repentance to all the people of Israel.

[25] And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I

am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I

am not worthy to loose.

[26] Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among

you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

[27] For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew

him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath

day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.

[28] And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate

that he should be slain.

[29] And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him

down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.

[30] But God raised him from the dead:

[31] And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee

to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.

[32] And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was

made unto the fathers,

[33] God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath

raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art

my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

[34] And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to

return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies

of David.

[35] Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine

Holy One to see corruption.

[36] For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God,

fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

[37] But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.

[38] Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man

is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

[39] And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which

ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

[40] Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the

prophets;

[41] Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your

days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto

you.

[42] And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought

that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.

[43] Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious

proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them

to continue in the grace of God.

[44] And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear

the word of God.

[45] But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and

spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and

blaspheming.

[46] Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the

word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from

you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the

Gentiles.

[47] For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a

light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of

the earth.

[48] And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the

word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

[49] And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.

[50] But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief

men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and

expelled them out of their coasts.

[51] But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto

Iconium.

[52] And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

Acts 14

Paul and Barnabas in Iconium

1 (Ac 18:4; 13:46) At Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together

and so spoke that a great crowd of both Jews and Greeks believed.

2 (Ac 13:50; 13:45) But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles

and embittered their minds against the brothers.

3 (Heb 2:4; Ac 20:32) So they continued there a long time, speaking boldly

for the Lord, who bore witness to His gracious word, granting signs

and wonders to be done by their hands.

4 (Ac 28:24; 14:14) But the people of the city were divided.

Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.

5 (Ac 14:19) When an assault was planned by both Gentiles and Jews,

with their leaders, to attack them and to stone them,

6 (Mt 10:23; 2Ti 3:11) they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe,

cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region.

7 (Ac 14:21) And there they preached the gospel.

[1] And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the

synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews

and also of the Greeks believed.

[2] But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds

evil affected against the brethren.

[3] Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave

testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be

done by their hands.

[4] But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews,

and part with the apostles.

[5] And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the

Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,

[6] They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of

Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

[7] And there they preached the gospel.

Paul and Barnabas in Lystra

8 (Ac 3:2) In Lystra there sat a man, crippled in his feet, who had never

walked and was lame from birth.

9 (Mt 9:28-29; Ac 3:4) He heard Paul speaking, who looked intently at him

and perceived that he had faith to be healed

10 (Isa 35:6) and said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet."

And he jumped up and walked.

11 (Ac 8:10; 28:6) When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up

their voices, saying in Lycaonian,

"The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!"

12 (Ac 19:35) Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes,

because he was the main speaker.

13 (Da 2:46) The priest of Zeus, who was in front of the city,

brought bulls and garlands to the gates to offer sacrifices with the crowds.

14 (Mt 26:65; Ac 14:4) But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this,

they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out,

15 (1Sa 12:21; Jer 14:22) "Men, why are you doing this? We also are men,

of like nature with you, preaching to you to turn from these vain things

to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea,

and everything that is in them,

16 (Ac 17:30; Ps 81:12) who in times past allowed all nations to walk

in their own ways.

17 (Dt 11:14; Job 5:10) Yet He did not leave Himself without witness,

for He did good and gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons,

satisfying our hearts with food and gladness."

18 With these words they scarcely restrained the crowds

from sacrificing to them.

19 (Ac 13:45; 2Co 11:25) Then some Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there

and persuaded the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city,

supposing he was dead.

20 (Ac 14:6) But as the disciples gathered around him, he rose up

and went into the city. The next day he departed with Barnabas for Derbe.

[8] And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a

cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked:

[9] The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving

that he had faith to be healed,

[10] Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and

walked.

[11] And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their

voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in

the likeness of men.

[12] And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was

the chief speaker.

[13] Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen

and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

[14] Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their

clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,

[15] And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like

passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these

vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and

all things that are therein:

[16] Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

[17] Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good,

and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with

food and gladness.

[18] And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had

not done sacrifice unto them.

[19] And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who

persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city,

supposing he had been dead.

[20] Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came

into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

The Return to Antioch in Syria

21 (Ac 13:51; 14:19) When they had preached the gospel to that city

and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra

and to Iconium and to Antioch,

22 (Jn 16:33; 2Ti 3:12) strengthening the minds of the disciples

and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions

and thus enter the kingdom of God.

23 (Titus 1:5; Ac 11:30; 20:32) When they had appointed elders for them

in every church, with prayer and fasting, they commended them to the Lord

in whom they believed.

24 (Ac 13:13-14) Then they passed throughout Pisidia and came to Pamphylia,

25 and when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia.

26 (Ac 15:40; 11:19) From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been

commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.

27 (Ac 15:12; 1Co 16:9) When they arrived and had assembled the church,

they reported what God had done through them and how He had opened

the door of faith to the Gentiles.

28 (Ac 11:26) And there they stayed a long time with the disciples.

[21] And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught

many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

[22] Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue

in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the

kingdom of God.

[23] And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed

with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

[24] And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

[25] And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into

Attalia:

[26] And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to

the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

[27] And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they

rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of

faith unto the Gentiles.

[28] And there they abode long time with the disciples.

2) Our Daily Bread for 13 November 2025 Titled

Kindness

for the Suffering by Lisa M. Samra

Obadiah 4-9,12-13

The book of Obadiah was likely written in the sixth century BC.

Its author is the prophet Obadiah, and it is the shortest book

in the Old Testament. Nothing is known about the prophet Obadiah

except the meaning of his name, "servant or worshipper of God."

This book has one theme-the condemnation of Edom.

Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be repaid for mistreating

God's people as this people (who were descendants from Esau)

took part in the sacking of Jerusalem with the Babylonians.

Obadiah emphasised that God is sovereign over all nations

and that the house of Jacob would someday be restored

because of God's covenant love for His people.

Judgment on Edom

Jer 49:9-16

The vision of Obadiah.

4 Though you ascend high like the eagle,

and though you set your nest among the stars,

I will bring you down from there,

says the Lord.

5 If thieves came to you,

if robbers by night-

how you have been destroyed!-

would they not steal only what they want?

If grape gatherers come to you,

would they not leave gleanings?

6 How the things of Esau have been ransacked!

How his hidden treasures hunted out!

7 All your confederates have driven you to the border;

your allies have deceived and prevailed against you.

Those who eat your bread have set a trap for you.

You will not detect it.

8 On that day, says the Lord,

I will destroy the wise out of Edom,

and understanding out of Mount Esau.

9 Your mighty men shall be shattered, OTeman,

so that everyone from Mount Esau will be cut off.

Edom's Violence Against Jacob

12 But you should not have gloated

on the day of your brother,

on the day of his misfortune;

you should not have rejoiced over the children of Judah

on the day of their destruction;

you should not have boasted

on the day of distress.

13 You should not have entered the gate of My people

on the day of their calamity.

You should not have gloated over the disaster of Judah [Heb. his.]

on the day of his calamity;

you should not have seized his wealth

on the day of his calamity.

Obadiah 1

[4] Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest

among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.

[5] If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!)

would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came

to thee, would they not leave some grapes?

[6] How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things

sought up!

[7] All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the

men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against

thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none

understanding in him.

[8] Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out

of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?

[9] And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every

one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by slaughter.

[12] But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day

that he became a stranger; neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the

children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither shouldest thou

have spoken proudly in the day of distress.

[13] Thou shouldest not have entered into the gate of my people in the day

of their calamity; yea, thou shouldest not have looked on their affliction

in the day of their calamity, nor have laid hands on their substance in the

day of their calamity;

(The Palestininans are Edomites)

One of the deadliest wildfires in US history decimated the town of Lahaina,

Hawaii, in August 2023, killing ninety-nine people and destroying more than

two thousand buildings. Still reeling from the devastation, residents

experienced additional trauma when some looters pillaged buildings

and greedy realtors attempted to gobble up land.

The corrupt desire to take advantage of tragic circumstances is the backdrop

of a strong message from God to the nation of Edom. The prophet Obadiah

warned the Edomites, Israel's enemies for generations (Ezekiel 35:5), of God's

coming justice because the Edomites used their geographic

advantage (Obadiah 1:3) and acquired wealth (v. 6), alliances with other

nations (v. 7), wisdom (v. 8), and military strength (v. 9) to exploit

the weak. Obadiah also rebuked the way Edom gloated as Israel was sent

into captivity. Instead of compassion, Edom looted Israelite homes

and marched through defeated cities in victory (vv. 12-13).

Although Lahaina residents saw despicable actions, they also experienced

kindness when churches on the island became hospitality centers offering

shelter, hot meals, and emergency supplies.

When someone is suffering, we face a similar choice. We can try to benefit

from their loss. Or we can respond in the way God desires, like the churches

in Lahaina, with kindness and generosity.

Reflect & Pray

When have you been tempted to take advantage of someone's suffering?

How does God's love compel us to kindness?

Dear God, please help me extend kindness when someone is hurting.

Learn more about Edom read, The Big Story in a Little Book.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 5 - Learning by Heart

Ps 119:9,11

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) How shall a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping it according to Your word.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You.

9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?

By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart,

That I might not sin against thee.

"His heart is not just in it," a gifted musician commented about the

pianist onstage. "He's here at the Orchestra Hall, playing for

thousands of people, an his technique is flawless, but something

is missing - his heart is just not in it."

The psalmist , in Psalm 119, draws a similar parallel. We "Keep our

way pure" through obedience of his Word, by ordering our lives according

to the commands of the Scriptures. But outward behaviour is not the only

essential factor in purity of life. The changes in our behaviour need to

come from the heart, from the inside out. Our "technique" for living

the Christian life may be flawless, but our obedience is founded

in heart motivation, something is certainly missing.

"I seek you with all my heart," the psalmist declares in verse 10.

Thus he can say in verse 11, "Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You."

Often we refer to memorisation as "learning by heart" - and indeed

"by heart" is the biblical mandate for assimilating God's truth

into our daily lives. "By rote" or "By Mind" leaves us

intellectually overstuffed, yet spiritually starving.

When we try to apply the Word outwardly to our behaviour,

we end up in a tangle of legalism, a log "do list" by which

we hope to please God. But when we set our hearts toward God first,

then changes in our behaviour grow out of love for God and a deep

desire to serve him. Then we are truly loving and obeying God with

our whole hearts.

Application

a) In what ways have I tried to apply God's word to my behaviour

without having the truth firmly in my heart? What was the result?

b) How can I set my heart toward God and give myself more fully

to his Word?

c) What areas of my life need "purifying"? How can these verses

help me to "make my way pure"?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 16:10-12

10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"

10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?

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

God's Reconciling Peace

Col 3:12-17

12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by 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?)

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.

Pray for

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

13th Day of the Month

a) Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them

b) Pray for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador

I) Pray for the leaders of Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 and pray for your imprisoners for that might be watching you

and pray to understand why you are set apart for the Lord's pruposes.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me

extend kindness when someone is hurting."

Pray to the Lord and pray to learn the pure heart of his word.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a faithful steward

in all that has been given to you.

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Word of the Lord to dwell in you richly.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them

Pray for a Muslim-background pastor sentenced to prison

for holding "unlicensed worship" services in Algeria.

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.

Day 315 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 11 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, November 11. 2025

Day 315, 11 November 2025 - Lest we forget

1) Acts 7, Acts 8, Acts 9

Acts 7

Stephen's Speech

1 Then the high priest said, "Are these things so?"

2 (Ge 11:31; Ps 29:3) He said, "Brothers and fathers, listen! The God of glory

appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia,

before he lived in Harran,

3 (Ge 12:1) and said to him, 'Leave your country and your relatives,

and come to the land which I will show you.' (Ge 12:1.)

4 (Ge 12:4-5; 11:31-32) "Then he departed from the land of the Chaldeans

and lived in Harran. When his father died, He removed him from there

to this land in which you now live.

5 (Ge 12:7; 17:8) He gave him no inheritance in it, nor a foothold,

and promised to give it to him as a possession and to his descendants

after him while he had no child.

6 (Ge 15:13) God spoke in this way, 'Your descendants shall be sojourners

in a land belonging to others, who will enslave them and mistreat them

four hundred years. (Ge 15:13.)

7 (Ex 3:12) And I will judge the nation to whom they will be enslaved,'

(Ge 15:14.) said God. 'After that they shall come out and worship Me

in this place.' (Ex 3:12.)

8 (Ge 17:9-14; 35:23-26) Then He gave him the covenant of circumcision.

And Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day.

And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.

9 (Ge 39:2; 45:4) "The patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt.

But God was with him,

10 (Ge 42:6) and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour

and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt,

who appointed him governor over Egypt

and all his house.

11 (Ps 105:16) "Then a famine came over all Egypt

and Canaan with great affliction,

and our fathers found no sustenance.

12 But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers

the first time.

13 During the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers,

and Joseph's family became known to Pharaoh.

14 (Dt 10:22; Ge 46:26-27) Then Joseph sent and called for his father Jacob

and all his kindred, seventy-five souls.

15 (Ge 49:33; Ex 1:6) Then Jacob went down into Egypt.

And he and our fathers died,

16 (Jos 24:32; Ge 23:16; Ex 13:19) and were carried to Shechem

and put in the tomb that Abraham had bought

for a price of silver from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem.

17 (Ac 7:6; 13:17) "When the time of the promise drew near,

which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt

18 (Ex 1:8) until another king rose up who did not know Joseph.(Ex 1:8.)

19 (Ex 1:9-22; Ps 105:25) He dealt deceitfully with our people and mistreated

our fathers, forcing them to put out their young children,

that they might not live.

20 (Heb 11:23) "At that time Moses was born,

and was fair in the sight of God. And he was reared for three months

in his father's house.

21 When he was put out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up

and reared him as her own son.

22 (Isa 19:11; Da 1:4) Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians

and was powerful in words and in deeds.

23 (Ex 2:11-12; Heb 11:24-26) "When he was forty years old, it came

to his heart to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel.

24 But seeing one being wronged, he defended him, and avenged him

who was oppressed, and struck the Egyptian.

25 He supposed that his brothers would understand that God would deliver

them by his hand, but they did not understand.

26 On the next day he appeared to them as they fought and tried to reconcile

them in peace, saying, 'Men, you are brothers. Why do you wrong each other?'

(Ex 2:13.)

27 (Ac 7:35; Lk 12:14) "But the one wronging his neighbor pushed him away,

saying, 'Who appointed you a ruler and a judge over us?

28 Will you kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?'

(Gk. 15 orguias, about 27 meters.)

29 Moses fled at this word and became a sojourner in the land of Midian,

(Ex 2:11-15.) where he became the father of two sons.

30 (Ac 7:35; Ex 3:1-2) "When fourty years had passed, an angel of the Lord

appeared to him in the wilderness of Mount Sinai,

in a flame of fire in a bush. (Ex 3:1-4. )

31 (Ex 3:3-4) When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight.

As he drew near to look at it, the voice of the Lord came to him, saying,

32 (Ex 3:6; Mt 22:32) 'I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham

and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.'Ex 3:6.

Moses trembled and dared not look.

33 (Ex 3:5; Jos 5:15) "Then the Lord said to him,

'Take off the shoes from your feet, for the place where you are standing

is holy ground.(Ex 3:5.)

34 (Ex 3:7-10) I have indeed seen the oppression of My people who are

in Egypt. I have heard their groaning,

and I have come down to deliver them. Now come,

I will send you to Egypt.'(Ex 3:7, 10.)

35 (Ex 14:19; Nu 20:16) "This Moses, whom they rejected, saying,

'Who appointed you a ruler and a judge?' (Ex 2:14.) God sent as both ruler

and redeemer by the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush.

36 (Ex 12:41; 14:21; 33:1) He led them out after he had shown wonders

and signs in the land of Egypt, and at the Red Sea,

and for forty years in the wilderness.

37 "This is the Moses who said to the sons of Israel, The Lord your God will

raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers.

Him you shall hear.'(Dt 18:15.)

38 (Ro 3:2; Ac 7:53; Heb 5:12) This is he who was in the congregation

in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai,

and with our fathers, who received living oracles to give to us,

39 (Nu 14:3–4; Ex 16:3) whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust away.

And in their hearts they turned back to Egypt,

40 (Ex 32:1; 32:23) saying to Aaron, 'Make for us gods to go before us.

For we do not know what has become of this Moses,

who led us out of the land of Egypt.('Ex 32:1,) 23.

41 So they made a calf in those days, and offered a sacrifice to the idol,

and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

42 (Jer 19:13; Eze 20:39 ) But God turned and gave them up to worship

the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the Prophets:

'O House of Israel, have you offered to Me slain animals and sacrifices

for forty years in the wilderness?

43 Yes, you even raised the shrine of Moloch,

and the star of your god Remphan,

idols which you made to worship;

therefore I will exile you beyond Babylon.'

44 (Ex 25:40; 38:21) "Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness

in the wilderness, telling Moses to make it as He had commanded,

according to the pattern that he had seen,

45 (Ps 44:2; Jos 18:1) which our fathers, having received it,

brought with Joshua into the land possessed by the Gentiles,

whom God drove out in front of our fathers until the days of David,

46 (Ps 132:1-5; Ac 13:22) who found favor in the presence of God

and asked to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

47 (1Ki 8:20; 2Sa 7:13) But Solomon built Him a house.

48 (1Ki 8:27) "However, the Most High does not dwell

in houses made with hands. As the prophet says:

49 (Mt 5:34-35; Ps 11:4) 'Heaven is My throne,

and the earth is My footstool.

What house will you build for Me? says the Lord,

or what is the place of My rest?

50 Has not My hand made all these things?'

51 (Ex 32:9; Lev 26:41) "You stiff-necked people,

uncircumcised in heart and ears!

You always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.

52 (Mt 5:12; 2Ch 36:16) Which of the prophets have your fathers not persecuted?

They have even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One,

of whom you have now become the betrayers and murderers,

53 (Gal 3:19; Heb 2:2; Dt 33:2) who have received the law by the disposition

of angels, but have not kept it."

[1] Then said the high priest, Are these things so?

[2] And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory

appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he

dwelt in Charran,

[3] And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred,

and come into the land which I shall shew thee.

[4] Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran:

and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land,

wherein ye now dwell.

[5] And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his

foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and

to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.

[6] And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange

land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil

four hundred years.

[7] And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said God:

and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place.

[8] And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat

Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob

begat the twelve patriarchs.

[9] And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was

with him,

[10] And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and

wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over

Egypt and all his house.

[11] Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and

great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

[12] But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our

fathers first.

[13] And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and

Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.

[14] Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his

kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.

[15] So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,

[16] And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that

Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.

[17] But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to

Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

[18] Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph.

[19] The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our

fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might

not live.

[20] In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up

in his father's house three months:

[21] And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished

him for her own son.

[22] And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was

mighty in words and in deeds.

[23] And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit

his brethren the children of Israel.

[24] And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him

that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:

[25] For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his

hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

[26] And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would

have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong

one to another?

[27] But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made

thee a ruler and a judge over us?

[28] Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday?

[29] Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of

Madian, where he begat two sons.

[30] And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the

wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.

[31] When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to

behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him,

[32] Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abrham, and the God of

Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.

[33] Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the

place where thou standest is holy ground.

[34] I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt,

and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now

come, I will send thee into Egypt.

[35] This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a

judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of

the angel which appeared to him in the bush.

[36] He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the

land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.

[37] This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet

shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me;

him shall ye hear.

[38] This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel

which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the

lively oracles to give unto us:

[39] To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in

their hearts turned back again into Egypt,

[40] Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses,

which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

[41] And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the

idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.

[42] Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it

is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye

offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the

wilderness?

[43] Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god

Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away

beyond Babylon.

[44] Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had

appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the

fashion that he had seen.

[45] Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the

possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our

fathers, unto the days of David;

[46] Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the

God of Jacob.

[47] But Solomon built him an house.

[48] Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith

the prophet,

[49] Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye

build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?

[50] Hath not my hand made all these things?

[51] Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist

the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.

[52] Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have

slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye

have been now the betrayers and murderers:

[53] Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not

kept it.

The Stoning of Stephen

54 (Ac 5:33; Job 16:9) When they heard these things,

they were cut to the heart,

and they gnashed their teeth at him.

55 (Mk 16:19; Jn 12:41) But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed into

heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,

56 (Mt 3:16) and said, "Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man

standing at the right hand of God."

57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, closed their ears,

and rushed at him in unison.

58 (Ac 22:20; Lk 4:29; Ac 8:1) And they threw him out of the city

and stoned him. The witnesses laid down their garments at the feet

of a young man named Saul.

59 (Ps 31:5; Lk 23:46) They stoned Stephen as he was calling on God,

praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

60 (Mt 5:44; Lk 22:41) Then he knelt down and cried with a loud voice,

"Lord, do not hold this sin against them."

Having said this, he fell asleep.

[54] When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they

gnashed on him with their teeth.

[55] But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven,

and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

[56] And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing

on the right hand of God.

[57] Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran

upon him with one accord,

[58] And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid

down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.

[59] And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus,

receive my spirit.

[60] And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this

sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Acts 8

1 (Ac 7:58; 5:33)And Saul was consenting to his death.

Saul Persecutes the Church

On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem.

And they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria,

except the apostles.

2 Devout men carried Stephen to his burial

and made great lamentation over him.

3 (1Co 15:9; Gal 1:13) But Saul ravaged the church, entering house by house

and dragging out both men and women and committing them to prison.

[1] And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a

great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were

all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except

the apostles.

[2] And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation

over him.

[3] As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house,

and haling men and women committed them to prison.

The Gospel Preached in Samaria

4 (Ac 8:1) Therefore those who were scattered

went everywhere preaching the word.

5 (Ac 6:5) Philip went down to the city of Samaria

and preached Christ to them.

6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miracles which he did,

they listened in unity to what he said.

7 (Mk 16:17-18) For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice,

came out of many who were possessed. And many who were paralyzed

or lame were healed.

8 So there was much joy in that city.

[4] Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the

word.

[5] Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto

them.

[6] And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip

spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

[7] For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were

possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were

healed.

[8] And there was great joy in that city.

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.

Samaritans Receive the Holy Spirit

14 (Ac 8:1) Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria

had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

15 (Ac 2:38) When they came down, they prayed for them

that they might receive the Holy Spirit,

16 (Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38; 19:2) for still He had come on none of them.

They were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

17 (Ac 6:6; 9:17) Then they laid their hands on them,

and they received the Holy Spirit.

18 When Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands

the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

19 saying, "Give me also this power, that whomever I lay hands on may

receive the Holy Spirit."

20 (Da 5:17; Ac 2:38) Peter said to him, "May your money perish with you,

because you thought you could purchase the gift of God with money!

21 You have neither part nor share in this matter, for your heart

is not right before God.

22 (Da 4:27) Therefore repent of your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps

the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.

23 (Heb 12:15) For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness

and in the bond of iniquity."

24Ex 8:8; Nu 21:7Then Simon answered, "Pray to the Lord for me that nothing

you have spoken may come upon me."

25 When they had testified and preached the word of the Lord,

they returned to Jerusalem and preached the gospel in many villages

of the Samaritans.

[14] Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had

received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

[15] Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive

the Holy Ghost:

[16] (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in

the name of the Lord Jesus.)

[17] Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

[18] And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the

Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

[19] Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may

receive the Holy Ghost.

[20] But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast

thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

[21] Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not

right in the sight of God.

[22] Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the

thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

[23] For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond

of iniquity.

[24] Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of

these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

[25] And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord,

returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the

Samaritans.

Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch

26 (Ac 5:19; 27:23; 12:23) Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip,

"Rise up and go toward the south on the way that goes down from Jerusalem

to Gaza." This is desert.

27 (Ps 68:31; 87:4) So he rose up and went. And there was a man of Ethiopia,

a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians,

who was in command of her entire treasury.

He had come to Jerusalem to worship.

28 He was returning, sitting in his chariot

and reading the book of Isaiah the prophet.

29 (Ac 10:19; 11:12) The Spirit said to Philip,

"Go to this chariot and stay with it."

30 Then Philip ran to him, and heard him read the book of Isaiah the prophet,

and said, "Do you understand what you are reading?"

31 (Ro 10:14) He said, "How can I, unless someone guides me?"

So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

32 (Isa 53:7-8) The passage of Scripture which he was reading was this:

"He was led as a sheep to slaughter;

and as a lamb before its shearer is silent,

so He opened not His mouth.

33 (Isa 53:8; 53:12) In His humiliation justice was denied Him;

who will speak of His generation?

For His life is taken from the earth."

34 The eunuch said to Philip, "I ask you, of whom does the prophet speak,

of himself or of someone else?"

35 (Lk 24:27; Ac 18:28) Then Philip spoke, beginning with the same Scripture,

and preached Jesus to him.

36 (Ac 10:47) As they went on their way, they came to some water.

And the eunuch said, "Look, here is water.

What hinders me from being baptised?"

37 Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." He answered,

"I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."

38 And he commanded the chariot to halt. Then both Philip and the eunuch went

down into the water, and he baptized him.

39 (1Ki 18:12; 2Ki 2:16) When they came up out of the water,

the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away. And the eunuch saw him no more,

and he went his way rejoicing.

40 (Ac 10:1; 21:8) But Philip was found at Azotus. And passing through,

he preached the gospel in all the cities until he came to Caesarea.

[26] And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go

toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza,

which is desert.

[27] And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of

great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of

all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

[28] Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

[29] Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this

chariot.

[30] And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias,

and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

[31] And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired

Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

[32] The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a

sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened

he not his mouth:

[33] In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare

his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

[34] And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh

the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

[35] Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and

preached unto him Jesus.

[36] And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the

eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

[37] And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.

And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

[38] And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both

into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

[39] And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord

caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way

rejoicing.

[40] But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all

the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

Acts 9

The Conversion of Saul

Ac 22:6-16; 26:12-18

1 (Ac 8:3; Ps 27:12) Saul, still breathing out threats and murder

against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

2 (Ac 19:9; 19:23) and requested letters from him to the synagogues

of Damascus, so that if he found any there of the Way, either men or women,

he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

3 (1Co 15:8; Ac 22:6) As he went he drew near Damascus, and suddenly a light

from heaven shone around him.

4 (Isa 63:9; Zec 2:8) He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him,

"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?"

5 He said, "Who are You, Lord?"

The Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you

to kick against the goads."

6 Trembling and astonished, he said, "Lord, what will You have me do?"

The Lord said to him, "Rise up and go into the city,

and you will be told what you must do."

7 (Ac 22:9; Da 10:7; Jn 12:29) The men traveling with him stood speechless,

hearing the voice, but seeing no one.

8 (Ac 22:11; 9:18) Saul rose up from the ground.

And when his eyes were opened,

he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

9 (Est 4:16) For three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.

10 (Ac 10:3; 22:12) A disciple named Ananias was in Damascus.

The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias."

He said, "Here I am, Lord."

11 (Ac 21:39; 22:3) The Lord said to him, "Rise and go to Straight Street,

and inquire at Judas' house for someone named Saul of Tarsus,

for he is praying,

12 (Mk 5:23) and has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in

and putting his hand on him, so that he may see again."

13 (Ac 8:3; 9:1) Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about

this man, how many evil things he has done to Your saints at Jerusalem.

14 (Ac 9:21; 7:59) And here he has authority from the chief priests

to bind all who call on Your name."

15 (Ac 13:2; Eph 3:7-8) But the Lord said to him, "Go your way.

For this man is a chosen vessel of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles

and their kings, and before the sons of Israel.

16 (Ac 21:11; 2Co 11:23-27) For I will show him how much he must suffer

for My name's sake."

17 (Ac 2:4; 6:6) Then Ananias went his way and entered the house.

Putting his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus,

who appeared to you on the way as you came, has sent me so that

you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

18 (Ac 22:16) Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes,

and he could see again. And he rose up and was baptized.

19 (Ac 26:20) When he had eaten, he was strengthened.

[1] And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the

disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

[2] And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he

found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them

bound unto Jerusalem.

[3] And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined

round about him a light from heaven:

[4] And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul,

why persecutest thou me?

[5] And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou

persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

[6] And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to

do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be

told thee what thou must do.

[7] And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice,

but seeing no man.

[8] And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no

man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

[9] And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

[10] And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him

said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

[11] And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is

called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of

Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

[12] And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting

his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

[13] Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much

evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

[14] And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call

on thy name.

[15] But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto

me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of

Israel:

[16] For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

[17] And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his

hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto

thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy

sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

[18] And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he

received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

[19] And when he had received meat, he was strengthened.

Saul Preaches in Damascus

For several days Saul was with the disciples in Damascus.

20 Immediately he preached in the synagogues

that the Christ is the Son of God.

21 (Ac 8:3; 9:13-14) All who heard him were amazed and said,

"Is not this he who killed those who called on this name in Jerusalem,

and came here with that intent, to bring them bound to the chief priests?"

22 (Ac 18:5) Yet Saul increased all the more with power

and confounded the Jews living in Damascus,

proving that this One is the Christ.

Then was Saul

certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

[20] And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the

Son of God.

[21] But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that

destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for

that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

[22] But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which

dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

Saul Escapes from the Jews

23 After many days had passed, the Jews arranged to kill him.

24 (Ac 25:3; 2Co 11:32) But their scheme was known by Saul.

They watched the gates day and night to kill him.

25 (2Co 11:33; Jos 2:15) But the disciples took him by night,

and lowered him in a basket through the wall.

[23] And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill

him:

[24] But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates

day and night to kill him.

[25] Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a

basket.

Saul in Jerusalem

26 (Ac 26:20) When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples.

But they all feared him, not believing he was a disciple.

27 (Ac 4:36; 4:29) But Barnabas took him, and led him to the apostles,

and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord,

and that He had spoken to him, and how he had boldly preached

in Damascus in the name of Jesus.

28 (Ac 1:21) So he stayed with them while coming in

and going out of Jerusalem.

29 (Ac 6:1; 2Co 11:26) And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus

and disputed against the Hellenists. But they tried to kill him.

30 (Ac 8:40; 9:11) When the brothers learned this, they brought him down

to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.

31 (Ac 8:1; Ne 5:9) Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee

and Samaria had peace and were built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord

and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

[26] And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the

disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a

disciple.

[27] But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared

unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to

him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

[28] And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

[29] And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against

the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

[30] Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and

sent him forth to Tarsus.

[31] Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and

Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the

comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

The Healing of Aeneas

32 (Ac 9:13; 8:25) As Peter passed through every region,

he came down also to the saints who lived in Lydda.

33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years

and was paralyzed.

34 (Ac 3:6; 3:16) Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you.

Rise up and make your bed." And immediately he rose up.

35 (1Ch 5:16; Ac 11:21) All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him

and turned to the Lord.

[32] And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came

down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

[33] And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed

eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

[34] And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise,

and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

[35] And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

Dorcas Restored to Life

36 (2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7) In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha,

which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.

37 (Ac 1:13; 20:8) In those days she became ill and died. And when they had

washed her, they placed her in an upper room.

38 (Ac 9:36) Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter

was there, sent two men to him, pleading, "Do not delay to come to us."

39 Peter rose up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him into

the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping,

and showing the tunics and garments

which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

40 (Mt 9:25; Ac 7:60) Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed.

And turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, arise." She opened her eyes,

and when she saw Peter she sat up.

41 (Ac 6:1) He gave her his hand and lifted her up. And when he had called

the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

42 (Jn 11:45; 12:11) It became known throughout all Joppa,

and many believed in the Lord.

43 (Ac 10:6; 10:32) He remained in Joppa for many days with Simon, a tanner.

[36] Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by

interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and

almsdeeds which she did.

[37] And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom

when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

[38] And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard

that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would

not delay to come to them.

[39] Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him

into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing

the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

[40] But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning

him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she

saw Peter, she sat up.

[41] And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the

saints and widows, presented her alive.

[42] And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

[43] And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon

a tanner.

2) Our Daily Bread for 11 November 2025 titled

A God-Fearing Woman by Arthur Jackson

Proverbs 31:24-31

24 She makes fine linen and sells it,

and delivers sashes to the merchant.

25 (1Ti 2:10) Strength and honor are her clothing,

and she will rejoice in time to come.

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,

and in her tongue is the teaching of kindness.

27 She looks well to the ways of her household,

and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;

her husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many daughters have done virtuously,

but you excel them all."

30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,

but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,

and let her own works praise her in the gates.

[24] She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the

merchant.

[25] Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to

come.

[26] She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of

kindness.

[27] She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread

of idleness.

[28] Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he

praiseth her.

[29] Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

[30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the

LORD, she shall be praised.

[31] Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in

the gates.

Rosie's birthday celebration was unforgettable. The food was tasty, the table

banter was fun, and the presence of her first grandson was icing on the cake!

These good things, however, paled in view of her two sons' tributes to her.

Though Rosie's marriage didn't last, her exceptional skills as a single mom

marked her sons. Their accolades reflected how she did everything possible to

provide for their needs. The younger son's comment best

captured Rosie's posture before them: "She is a God-fearing woman."

In Proverbs 31:10-31 readers get to see what fear-informed wisdom looks like

in the home. The fear of the Lord (v. 30), which is a humble reverence for

God, compels one to be trustworthy (vv. 11-12) and hardworking and thrifty

(vv. 13-19). And, while the wise woman possesses a "home first" attitude

(vv. 21-28), that doesn't mean "home only."

Meeting the needs of outsiders also gets attention (v. 20).

As with Rosie, the lifestyles of God-fearing women don't go

unnoticed - especially among those who live with them (v. 28).

It's not surprising when those closest to them sing their praises. Want to be

a God-fearing follower of Jesus? Why not ask God for His help? And don't be

surprised when those prayers are answered - even in challenging circumstances.

Reflect & Pray

How do others inspire you to live in humble awe of God,

even in less-than-ideal circumstances? How can you reverently

seek Him and His wisdom?

Wise Father, please give me courage to follow in the

footsteps of Jesus in the way I love, honour, and respect You.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 3 - Let the Word Dwell in You

Col 3:16

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Every day, whether we are aware of it or not, our minds are

bombarded by 20th Century values: "Dress for success!" "Get ahead!"

"You deserve a break today ...." Television, radio, and the incessant

voices that surround us distract our attention and keep us from

focusing on what is really important in our lives.

Paul's instruction to the Colossian Church brings us back to God's

value system: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."

When we give attention to the Word of God, we put ourselves in a position

to hear a higher truth the clamour of immediate demands

and the expectations of the world around us. We can experience peace

in the midst of struggle and rest in a restless environment.

God's Word is a powerful force for good in our lives - not merely

an attractive philosophy, but true power to overcome the pressures

of daily life.

Dwelling on the Word of God, and letting it indwell us, takes many forms.

Scripture memory, music, meditation, talking with others about the

goodness of God all help us keep our attention focused on Christ rather

than on the values of the world around us.

We can choose to listen to Christian radio or tapes. We can take time

daily for quiet meditation on his Word. We can commit the Word to memory

and draw on its power during the day. And as we listen to the voice

of the Spirit rather than the noise around us, we can enter into

his peace and live in communion with him.

Application

a) What pressures do I face that tend to distract me from the reality

of Christ's presence?

b) How can I "let the word of Christ dwell richly" in me, so that I

an regain my focus on him?

c) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus

my attention on Jesus and his word?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 6:38

38 "Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down,

shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.

For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you."

38 give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,

and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For

with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

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

When you are Burdened by Doubt

Proverbs 30:5

5 Every word of God is pure;

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

5 Every word of God is pure:

He is a shield unto them that put their trust in 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?)

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.

Pray for

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

11th Day of the Month

a) Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.

(

Ps 86:12

12 I will give You thanks, O Lord my God, with all my heart,

and I will glorify Your name forever.

12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart:

And I will glorify thy name for evermore.

John 12:28

28 "Father, glorify Your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, saying,

"I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."

28 Father, glorify thy name.

Then came there a voice from heaven, saying,

I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

)

b) Pray for the province of New Brunswick

I) Pray for the leaders of New Brunswick, 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 and pray to like Stephen and Phillip to reach out

to souls while feeling the burden of persecution for you never know who the

convert in Christ is.

Pray to the Lord: "Wise Father, please give me courage to follow in the

footsteps of Jesus in the way I love, honour, and respect You."

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Word of the Lord to dwell in you richly.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a generous giver.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the purity of the Word of the Lord.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.

Pray for Renee and Rebecca in Benin, two sisters who

have been persecuted by their family for following Christ.

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.

Day 301 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 28 October 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, October 28. 2025

Day 301, 28 October 2025

1) Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:35-37, Matthew 22:41-46,

Luke 20:41-44, Mark 12:38-40, ,Matthew 23:1-12, Luke 20:45-47,

Matthew 23:13-39, Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4, Matthew 21:28-32

Mark 12:28-34

The Great Commandment

Mt 22:34-40; Lk 10:25-28

28 (Mt 22:34-40; Lk 10:25-28) One of the scribes came and heard them

reasoning together. Perceiving that Jesus had answered them well,

he asked Him, "Which is the first commandment of all?"

29 (Dt 6:4; Lk 10:27) Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments

is, 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord.

30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your

soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' (Dt 6:4-5.)

This is the first commandment.

31 (Lev 19:18; Mt 7:12) The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbour

as yourself.'(Lev 19:18.) There is no other commandment greater than these."

32 (Dt 4:35; 4:39)The scribe said to Him, "Well said, Teacher. You have

spoken the truth, that there is one God and there is no other but Him.

33 (1Sa 15:22; Hos 6:6) To love Him with all the heart,

and with all the understanding, and with all the soul,

and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself,

is more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."

34 (Mt 22:46; Lk 20:40) When Jesus saw that he answered wisely,

He said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God."

After that, no one dared to ask Him any question.

[28] And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together,

and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first

commandment of all?

[29] And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O

Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

[30] And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all

thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the

first commandment.

[31] And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as

thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

[32] And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth:

for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

[33] And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and

with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as

himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

[34] And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou

art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any

question.

Matthew 22:34-40

The Great Commandment

Mk 12:28-34; Lk 10:25-28

34 When the Pharisees heard that He silenced the Sadducees,

they came together.

35 (Lk 7:30; 14:3) One of them, who was a lawyer, tested Him by asking Him,

36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?"

37 (Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27) Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God

with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'(Dt 6:5.)

38 This is the first and great commandment.

39 (Lev 19:18; Mt 19:19; Gal 5:14) And the second is like it:

'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' (Lev 19:18.)

40 (Mt 7:12) On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets."

[34] But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to

silence, they were gathered together.

[35] Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting

him, and saying,

[36] Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

[37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy

heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

[38] This is the first and great commandment.

[39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as

thyself.

[40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Mark 12:35-37

The Question About David's Son

Mt 22:41-46; Lk 20:41-44

35 (Lk 20:41-44; Mt 26:55) While Jesus taught in the temple, He said,

"How can the scribes say that Christ is the Son of David?

36 (Ps 110:1; 2Sa 23:2) David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared:

'The Lord said to my Lord,

"Sit at My right hand,

until I put Your enemies

under Your feet." ' (Ps 110:1.)

37 (Ro 1:3-4) David himself calls Him 'Lord.' How then is He his Son?"

And the large crowd heard him gladly.

[35] And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the

scribes that Christ is the Son of David?

[36] For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit

thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

[37] David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his

son? And the common people heard him gladly.

Matthew 22:41-46

The Question About David's Son

Mk 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44

41 (Mk 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44) While the Pharisees were assembled,

Jesus asked them,

42 (Mt 1:1) "What do you think of the Christ? Whose Son is He?"

They said to Him, "The Son of David."

43 (2Sa 23:2; Rev 4:2) He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit

call Him 'Lord,' saying:

44 (Ps 110:1; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13) 'The Lord said to my Lord,

"Sit at My right hand,

until I make Your enemies

Your footstool"'? (Ps 110:1).

45 (Ro 1:3-4) If David then calls Him 'Lord,' how is He his Son?"

46 (Mk 12:34; Lk 20:40) No one was able to answer Him a word,

nor from that day on did anyone dare to ask Him any more questions.

[41] While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,

[42] Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him,

The Son of David.

[43] He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord,

saying,

[44] The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make

thine enemies thy footstool?

[45] If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

[46] And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from

that day forth ask him any more questions.

Luke 20:41-44

The Question About David's Son

Mt 22:41-46; Mk 12:35-37

41 (Mt 1:1; Mk 12:35-37) Then Jesus said to them, "How do they say

that Christ is David's Son?

42 (Ps 110:1; Ac 2:34-35) David himself says in the Book of Psalms,

'The Lord said to my Lord,

"Sit at My right hand,

43 until I make Your enemies

Your footstool."(Ps 110:1.)'

44 David therefore calls Him 'Lord.' How is He then his Son?"

[41] And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?

[42] And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my

Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

[43] Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

[44] David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?

Mark 12:38-40

The Denouncing of the Scribes

Mt 23:1-36; Lk 20:45-47

38 (Lk 11:43; Mt 23:1-7) He said to them in His teaching,

"Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in long robes

and love greetings in the marketplaces,

39 and the prominent seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor

at banquets,

40 (Lk 20:47; Mt 6:7) who devour widows' houses and for a pretense

make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation."

[38] And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which

love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

[39] And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at

feasts:

[40] Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers:

these shall receive greater damnation.

Matthew 23:1-12

The Denouncing of the Scribes and Pharisees

Mk 12:38-40; Lk 11:37-52; 20:45-47

1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to His disciples,

2 (Ezr 7:6; 7:25) "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.

3 Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do,

but do not do their works. For they speak, but do nothing.

4 (Lk 11:46; Ac 15:10) They fasten heavy loads that are hard to carry

and lay them on men's shoulders, but they themselves will not move

them with their finger.

5 (Dt 6:8; Mt 9:20) "They do all their works to be seen by men.

They make their Scripture boxes broad and lengthen the tassels

on their prayer shawls.

6 They love the places of honour at feasts, and the prominent seats

in the synagogues,

7 (Jn 1:38; 1:49) and greetings in the marketplaces,

and being called 'Rabbi' by men.

8 (Jas 3:1; Mt 23:10) "But do not be called 'Rabbi,'

for you have one Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brothers.

9 (Mal 1:6; Mt 7:11) And call no man on earth your father,

for you have one Father, who is in heaven.

10 Nor be called teachers, for you have one Teacher, the Christ.

11 He who is greatest among you shall be your servant.

12 (Lk 14:11; 18:14) For he who exalts himself will be humbled,

and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

[1] Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,

[2] Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:

[3] All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but

do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

[4] For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on

men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their

fingers.

[5] But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their

phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

[6] And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the

synagogues,

[7] And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

[8] But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all

ye are brethren.

[9] And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father,

which is in heaven.

[10] Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

[11] But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

[12] And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall

humble himself shall be exalted.

Luke 20:45-47

The Denouncing of the Scribes

Mt 23:1-36; Mk 12:38-40; Lk 11:37-54

45 Then as all the people heard, He said to His disciples,

46 (Lk 11:43; 14:7) "Beware of the scribes who desire to walk

in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces

and the prominent seats in the synagogues and the seats

of honor at banquets,

47 (Mk 12:40) who devour widows' houses and for a pretense

make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation."

[45] Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,

[46] Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love

greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the

chief rooms at feasts;

[47] Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same

shall receive greater damnation.

Matthew 23:13-39

13 (Lk 11:52; Mt 23:27) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,

hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven against men.

For you neither enter yourselves,

nor allow those who are entering to go in.

14 (Mk 12:40; Lk 20:47) Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,

hypocrites! You devour widows' houses and for pretense

make long prayers. Therefore you will receive the greater condemnation.

15 (Ac 13:43; 2:10) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!

You travel sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he becomes one,

you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.

16 (Mt 15:14; 23:24) "Woe to you, blind guides, who say,

'If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing. But if anyone swears

by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.'

17 (Mt 23:19) You blind fools! Which is greater, the gold or the temple

that sanctifies the gold?

18 And you say, 'If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing.

But if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is obligated.'

19 (Ex 29:37) You blind fools! Which is greater, the gift

or the altar that sanctifies the gift?

[13] But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the

kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither

suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

[14] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows'

houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the

greater damnation.

[15] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and

land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more

the child of hell than yourselves.

[16] Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the

temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple,

he is a debtor!

[17] Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple

that sanctifieth the gold?

[18] And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever

sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

[19] Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that

sanctifieth the gift?

Mark 12:41-44

The Widow's Offering

Lk 21:1-4

41 (2Ki 12:9; Jn 8:20) Jesus sat opposite the treasury

and saw how the people put money into the treasury.

Many who were rich put in much.

42 But a certain poor widow came and put in two mites, which make a farthing.

(Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin," was a fraction of a penny

and the smallest coin circulated.)

43 (2Co 8:2; 8:12) He called His disciples to Him and said to them,

"Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those

who are contributing to the treasury.

44 (Lk 8:43; 15:12) They all contributed out of their abundance.

But she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had, her entire livelihood."

[41] And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast

money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

[42] And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which

make a farthing.

[43] And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say

unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have

cast into the treasury:

[44] For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did

cast in all that she had, even all her living.

Luke 21:1-4

The Widow's Offering

Mk 12:41-44

1 (Mk 12:41-44; Jn 8:20) He looked up and saw the rich putting

their gifts in the treasury.

2 (Mk 12:42) He also saw a poor widow putting in two mites,

(Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin," is a fraction

of a penny and about 1/128 of a denarius, which was a day's wage.

A Jewish bronze or copper coin, it was the smallest coin circulated.)

32 (Co 8:12) and He said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put

in more than all of them.

4 (Lk 8:43) For all these out of their abundance have put in their gifts

for God. But she out of her poverty has put in all the living she had."

[1] And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the

treasury.

[2] And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

[3] And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast

in more than they all:

[4] For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God:

but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

Matthew 21:28-32

The Parable of the Two Sons

28 "What do you think? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said,

'Son, go work today in my vineyard.'

29 "He answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he repented and went.

30 "Then he came to the second, and said likewise. He answered, 'I will go,

sir,' but did not go.

31 "Which of the two did the will of his father?"

They said, "The first."

Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, the tax collectors and prostitutes

enter the kingdom of God before you.

32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe

him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. And even when you

saw it, you did not afterward repent and believe him.

[28] But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first,

and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

[29]He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.

[30]And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I

go, sir: and went not.

[31]Whether of them twain did the will of his father?

They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you,

That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

[32] For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him

not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen

it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

2) Our Daily Bread for 28 October 2025 titled

Sure Foundation in Christ by Arthur Jackson

Matthew 7:24-27

The Two Housebuilders

Lk 6:47-49

24 (Lk 6:47-49) "Whoever hears these sayings of Mine and does them,

I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock.

25 And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew

and beat on that house. And it did not fall, for it was founded a rock.

26 And every one who hears these sayings of Mine and does not do them

will be likened to a foolish man who built his house on the sand.

27 And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew

and beat on that house. And it fell. And its fall was great."

[24] Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I

will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

[25] And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and

beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

[26] And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not,

shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

[27] And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and

beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

American football quarterback C.J. Stroud is young, talented, and an unashamed

believer in Jesus. In a profession where the average career span is just

3.3 years, Stroud has been outspoken about where his trust lies.

"Football has a lot of . . . twists and turns. But, at the end of the day,

it's all about your foundation. And something that's set my foundation

is my faith."

Football, or any other profession, isn't the only sphere of life with ups

and downs, twists and turns. Jesus’ story in Matthew 7:24-27 features two

houses, each pummeled by rain, floods, and wind. But only one survived

the storm: "because it had its foundation on the rock" (v. 25) - Christ's

metaphor for His teaching (vv. 24, 26).

Yes, storms happen in this life. Sickness and countless other dilemmas

can leave us spinning. Life isn't "stormproof," but building our lives

on Jesus and His teaching - our

sure "foundation" (see 1 Corinthians 3:11) - makes the difference.

Those who refuse to embrace Christ are more vulnerable when life's storms

come. But those who listen to His words will find stability: "The rain came

down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet

it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock" (Matthew 7:25).

Indeed, it's all about our foundation.

Reflect & Pray

How "storm-ready" is your life? How have Christ's teachings

helped you to remain stable during difficulties?

Heavenly Father, please forgive me

for building my life on things other

than Jesus and His words, and help me to rely more on Him.

Discover more about Navigating the Storms of Life.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 3 - All I need

Phil 4:19

19 But my God shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

19 But my God shall supply all your need according

to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

"But Mom, I really need these!" The strident voice of a teenage girl

rose above the hum of voices in the department store. The item in question

was a pair of $80 blue Jeans, faded, bleached, and torn in the right knee.

Style . Fashion. Self-Image. The girl may not have needed the jeans to

enhance her wardrobe, but she obviously felt she needed then to

enhance her acceptability among her peers.

Phillippains 4:19 promises that God "shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." But just what needs does this

promise cover? My need for a bigger house? A better job?

An $80 pair of Calvin Kleins?

Certainly God knows and cares about the physical, superficial need of our

lives, and he provides what we need to sustain life. But God's priority

goes much deeper than the kind of radial tires we buy or the brand name on

our back pockets. God is interested in eternal values, in spiritual needs, and

he knows what we need in our lives to draw us closer to him.

"Out of his glorious riches in Christ Jesus," God will enrich us spiritually.

The application of Phil 4:19 involves trusting God to know and care about our

real needs, the deep needs of our souls, and allowing him the freedom to

order our circumstances so that those needs are met. When we are bold

enough to pray, "Lord, do whatever is necessary to make me more like

Jesus Christ," our Father delights to answer that prayer and supply our needs.

Application

a) What is the difference between my "Needs" and my "wants"?

b) What spiritual needs can I identify in my life?

c) How can this verse help me keep my own priorities

in line with God's value system?

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Deut 8:18

18 But you must remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you

the ability to get wealth, so that He may establish His covenant which

He swore to your fathers, as it is today.

18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee

power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto

thy fathers, as it is this day.

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

When you are lonely

PSALMS 25:15-21

15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,

for He will lead my feet from the net.

16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,

for I am isolated and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;

bring me out of my distresses.

18 Look on my pain and misery,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,

and they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!

Let me not suffer shame,

for I seek refuge in You.

21 Truth and integrity will preserve me

while I wait for You.

15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;

For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;

For I am desolate and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:

O bring thou me out of my distresses.

18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;

And forgive all my sins.

19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;

And they hate me with cruel hatred.

20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:

Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;

For I wait on thee.

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?)

Prince Edward Island

Total population 146300

Muslim population (est.) 1127

Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.

Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims

cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.

More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic

month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at

the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established

in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.

As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.

The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important

for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were

established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to

monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as

shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,

and from the River to the ends of the earth."

Let us intercede together for:

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

Day 28 of the Month

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

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

(

John 5:24

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

hears My word and believes in Him who sent

Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,

but has passed from death into life."

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

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

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

)

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

know today . (

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to love you neighbours as yourself

and pray to be a joyful giver.

Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, please forgive me

for building my life on things other

than Jesus and His words, and help me to rely more on Him."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know He who supplies your needs.

Pray to the Lord and pray to honour His covenant.

Pray to the Lord and pray to let integrity and uprightness preserve you.

Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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

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

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

Praise God for churches engaged in church-planting

and missionary work despite threats of attack in Sri Lanka.

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.

Day 300 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 27 October 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Monday, October 27. 2025

Day 300, 27 October 2025

1) Matthew 21:28-32, Mark 12:1-12, Matthew 21:33-46, Luke 20:9-19,

Matthew 22:1-14, Mark 12:13-17, Matthew 22:15-22, Luke 20:20-26,

Mark 12:18-27, Matthew 22:23-33, Luke 20:27-40

Matthew 21:28-32

The Parable of the Two Sons

28 (Mt 17:25; 20:1) "What do you think? A man had two sons.

He came to the first and said, 'Son, go work today in my vineyard.'

29 "He answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he repented and went.

30 "Then he came to the second, and said likewise.

He answered, 'I will go, sir,' but did not go.

31 (Lk 7:29; 7:37-50) "Which of the two did the will of his father?"

They said, "The first."

Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, the tax collectors and prostitutes

enter the kingdom of God before you.

32 (Mt 11:18; 21:25) For John came to you in the way of righteousness,

and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors

and prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it,

you did not afterward repent and believe him.

[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.

Mark 12:1-12

The Parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedressers

Mt 21:33-46; Lk 20:9-10

1 (SS 8:11-12; Isa 5:1-4) He began to speak to them in parables.

"A man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a pit

for the winepress, and built a tower, and rented it to vinedressers,

and went to a far country.

2 At harvest time he sent a servant to the vinedressers

to receive from them some of the fruit of the vineyard.

3 (2Ch 36:16; Ne 9:26) But they seized him and beat him

and sent him away empty-handed.

4 Then he sent another servant to them. They threw stones at him,

and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

5 Still he sent another, and they killed him. And there were many others.

Some they beat, and some they killed.

6 (Mt 3:17; Heb 1:1-2) "Having yet his one well-beloved son,

he sent him last to them, saying, 'They will revere my son.'

7 "But those vinedressers said among themselves, 'This is the heir.

Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.'

8 So they took him and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard.

9 (Mt 21:43; Lk 19:27) "What then will the owner of the vineyard do?

He will come and kill the vinedressers and give the vineyard to others.

10 (Ps 118:22-23; Mt 21:16) Have you not read this Scripture:

'The stone which the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone.

11 This was the Lord's doing,

and it is marvelous in our eyes'?"

12 (Mk 11:18; Mt 22:22) Then they tried to seize Him, but feared the people,

for they knew that He had spoken the parable against them.

So they left Him and went their way.

[1] And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a

vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat,

and

built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.

[2] And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might

receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.

[3] And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.

[4] And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast

stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

[5] And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others;

beating

some, and killing some.

[6] Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last

unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.

[7] But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let

us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.

[8] And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.

[9] What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and

destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.

[10] And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders

rejected is become the head of the corner:

[11] This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

[12] And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they

knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and

went their way.

Matthew 21:33-46

The Parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedressers

Mk 12:1-12; Lk 20:9-19

33 (Mt 25:14-15; SS 8:11-12) "Listen to another parable:

There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard

and built a wall around it. He dug a winepress in it and built a tower.

Then he rented it to vinedressers and went into a distant country.

34 When the season of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants

to the vinedressers to receive his fruit.

35 (Heb 11:36-37; 2Ch 36:15-16) "The vinedressers took his servants

and beat one, killed another, and stoned another.

36 (Mt 22:4) Again, he sent other servants, more than the first.

And they did likewise to them.

37 Last of all, he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

38 "But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said to themselves,

'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.'

39 (Ac 2:23) So they caught him, threw him out of the vineyard,

and killed him.

40 "Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes,

what will he do to those vinedressers?"

41 (Ac 18:6; Mt 21:43) They said, "He will severely destroy those wicked

men and rent his vineyard to other vinedressers

who will give him the fruits in their seasons."

42 (Ac 4:11; Ps 118:22-23; Isa 28:16) Jesus said to them,

Have you never read in the Scriptures:

'The stone which the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone.

This is the Lord's doing,

and it is marvelous in our eyes' (Ps 118:22-23.)?

43 "Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken

from you and given to a nation bearing its fruits.

44 (Isa 8:14-15; Da 2:34-35)Whoever falls on this stone

will be broken to pieces. But on whomever it falls, it will crush him."

45 When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables,

they perceived that He was speaking of them.

46 (Mt 21:11; 21:26) But as they tried to arrest Him, they feared t

he crowds, because they held Him as a prophet.

[33] And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his

doctrine.

[34] But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to

silence, they were gathered together.

[35] Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting

him, and saying,

[36] Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

[37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy

heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

[38] This is the first and great commandment.

[39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as

thyself.

[40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

[41] While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,

[42] Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him,

The Son of David.

[43] He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord,

saying,

[44] The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make

thine enemies thy footstool?

[45] If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

[46] And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from

that day forth ask him any more questions.

Luke 20:9-19

The Parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedressers

Mt 21:33-46; Mk 12:1-12

9 (Mt 21:33-46; Mk 12:1-12) He began to tell the people this parable:

"A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to vinedressers, and went to

a distant country for a long time.

10 (2Ch 36:15-16; Ne 9:26) At harvest time he sent a servant

to the vinedressers so they might give him some fruit of the vineyard.

But the vinedressers beat him and sent him away empty-handed.

11 Again, he sent another servant. But they beat him also, and treated

him shamefully, and sent him away empty-handed.

12 Once again, he sent a third. And they wounded him also and drove himout.

13 (Mt 3:17) "Then the owner of the vineyard said, 'What shall I do?

I will send my beloved son. Perhaps they will respect him when they see him.'

14 (Ro 8:17; Heb 1:2) "But when the vinedressers saw him, they debated

among themselves, saying, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him,

that the inheritance may be ours.'

15 (Heb 13:12) So they drove him out of the vineyard and killed him.

"What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them?

16 (Lk 19:27; Mt 21:41) He will come and kill these vinedressers

and will give the vineyard to others."

When they heard this, they said, "May it not be so!"

17 (Ps 118:22; Ac 4:11) He looked at them and said,

What then is this that is written:

‘The stone which the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone'(Ps 118:22.)?

18 (Isa 8:14-15; Da 2:34-35) Whoever falls on that stone will be broken.

But he on whom it falls will be crushed to powder." (Isa 8:14-15).

19 (Lk 19:47-48) The chief priests and the scribes tried to lay their

hands on Him that same hour, but they feared the people.

For they perceived that He had told this parable against them.

[9] Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted

a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for

a long time.

[10] And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should

give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent

him away empty.

[11] And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and

entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.

[12] And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.

[13] Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my

beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.

[14] But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves,

saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be

ours.

[15] So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore

shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?

[16] He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard

to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.

[17] And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The

stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the

corner?

[18] Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever

it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

[19] And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands

on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken

this parable against them.

Matthew 22:1-14

Matthew 22

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Lk 14:15-24

1 Jesus spoke to them again by parables, saying,

2 (Mt 13:24) "The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king

who arranged a marriage for his son,

3 and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding,

but they would not come.

4 (Mt 21:36) "Again, he sent out other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are

invited: See, I have prepared my supper. My oxen and fattened calves are

killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.'

5 (Heb 2:3) "But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his farm,

another to his business;

6 the rest took his servants, treated them spitefully, and killed them.

7 (Lk 19:27) When the king heard about it, he was angry. He sent in his army

and destroyed those murderers and burned up their city.

8 (Lk 20:35; Ac 13:46) "Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready,

but those who were invited were not worthy.

9 Go therefore to the streets, and invite to the wedding banquet

as many as you find.'

10 (Mt 13:47-48) So those servants went out into the streets and gathered

together as many as they found, both bad and good.

So the wedding hall was filled with guests.

11 (2Ki 10:22; Zec 3:3-4)"But when the king came in to see the guests,

he saw a man who was not wearing wedding garments.

12 (Mt 20:13; 26:50) He said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here

without wedding garments?' And he was speechless.

13 (Mt 8:12; 25:30; 13:42) "Then the king told the attendants, 'Bind him hand

and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, where there will

be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'

14 (Rev 17:14) "For many are called, but few are chosen."

[1] And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,

[2] The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage

for his son,

[3] And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the

wedding: and they would not come.

[4] Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden,

Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and

all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

[5] But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another

to his merchandise:

[6] And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and

slew them.

[7] But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his

armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

[8] Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were

bidden were not worthy.

[9] Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to

the marriage.

[10] So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all

as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with

guests.

[11] And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which

had not on a wedding garment:

[12] And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a

wedding garment? And he was speechless.

[13] Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take

him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and

gnashing of teeth.

[14] For many are called, but few are chosen.

Mark 12:13-17

The Question of Paying Taxes

Mt 22:15-22; Lk 20:20-26

13 (Mk 3:6; Lk 11:54) They sent to Him some of the Pharisees

and some of the Herodians to trap Him in His words.

14 When they came to Him, they said, "Teacher, we know that You are true

and swayed by no man. For You do not regard the person of men,

but truthfully teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar,

or not?

15 Should we pay, or should we not pay?"

But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, "Why test Me? Bring Me

a denarius that I may see it."

16 They brought it, and He said to them,

"Whose image and inscription is this?"

They said to Him, "Caesar's."

17 (Ro 13:7) Then Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things

that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

And they were amazed at Him.

[13] And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians,

to catch him in his words.

[14] And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou

art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men,

but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to

Caesar, or not?

[15] Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy,

said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.

[16] And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and

superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.

[17] And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that

are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at

him.

Matthew 22:15-22

The Question of Paying Taxes

Mk 12:13-17; Lk 20:20-26

15 (Mk 12:13-17; Lk 20:20-26) Then the Pharisees went and took counsel

to entangle Him in His words.

16 (Mk 3:6; 8:15) They sent their disciples to Him with the Herodians,

saying, "Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God

truthfully, and are swayed by no one. For You do not regard the person of men.

17 (Lk 2:1; Mt 17:25) Tell us then, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay

taxes to Caesar, or not?"

18 (Jn 8:6) But Jesus perceived their wickedness and said, "Why test Me,

you hypocrites?

19 Show Me the tax money." They brought Him a denarius.

20 He said to them, "Whose is this image and inscription?"

21 (Ro 13:7) They said to Him, "Caesar's."

Then He said to them, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are

Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

22 (Mk 12:12) When they heard these words, they were amazed,

and left Him and went on their way.

[15] Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him

in his talk.

[16] And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying,

Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth,

neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

[17] Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute

unto Caesar, or not?

[18] But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye

hypocrites?

[19] Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

[20] And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

[21] They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore

unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are

God's.

[22] When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went

their way.

Luke 20:20-26

The Question of Paying Taxes

Mt 22:18-22; Mk 12:13-17

20 (Mt 27:2; Lk 20:26) They watched Him and sent out spies who pretended

to be righteous men, that they might seize Him in His words to hand Him

over to the power and authority of the governor.

21 (Jn 3:2) So they asked Him, "Teacher, we know that You speak

and teach rightly. And You do not show partiality, but You truly

teach the way of God.

22 Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"

23 (1Co 3:19) He perceived their craftiness and said to them,

"Why do you test Me?

24 (Mt 18:28) Show Me a denarius.

(Gk. denarius, a coin worth about a day's wage.)

Whose image and inscription does it have?"

They said, "Caesar's."

25 (Mt 22:21; Mk 12:17) He said to them, "Then render to Caesar

what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's."

26 (Lk 20:20) They could not catch Him in His words before the people.

And they marveled at His answer and were silent.

[20] And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign

themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they

might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

[21] And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and

teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the

way of God truly:

[22] Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?

[23] But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

[24] Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered

and said, Caesar's.

[25] And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be

Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.

[26] And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they

marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

Mark 12:18-27

The Question About the Resurrection

Mt 22:23-33; Lk 20:27-40

18 (Mt 22:23-33; Ac 4:1-2) Then the Sadducees, who say there

is no resurrection, came to Him, saying,

19 "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies

and leaves his wife behind, but leaves no children, that man must

take the wife and raise up children for his brother.(Dt 25:5.)

20 Now there were seven brothers. The first took a wife, and when he died,

he left no children.

21 The second took her and died, leaving no children, and the third likewise.

22 The seven had her and left no children. Last of all, the woman died too.

23 In the resurrection, when they rise, whose wife will she be?

For the seven had her as wife."

24 (Jn 20:9; 2Ti 3:15-17) Jesus answered them, "Do you not err,

because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God?

25 When they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given

in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.

26 (Lk 20:37) Now concerning the dead rising, have you not read in the book

of Moses, in the account about the bush, how God spoke to him, saying,

'I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob'

(Ex 3:6.)?

27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living.

You therefore do greatly err."

[18] Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection;

and they asked him, saying,

[19] Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife

behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife,

and raise up seed unto his brother.

[20] Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying

left no seed.

[21] And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the

third likewise.

[22] And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also.

[23] In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall

she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.

[24] And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err,

because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

[25] For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are

given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.

[26] And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book

of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of

Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

[27] He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore

do greatly err.

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.

Luke 20:27-40

The Question About the Resurrection

Mt 22:23-33; Mk 12:18-27

27 (Mt 16:1; 22:23-33) Some of the Sadducees, who deny that

there is any resurrection, came to Him and asked Him,

28 "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies,

having a wife but no children, then this man should take the wife

and raise up children for his brother.(Dt 25:5-6.)

29 Now there were seven brothers. The first took a wife

and died childless.

30 The second took her as wife, and he died childless.

31 And then the third took her, and in like manner,

all seven died and left no children.

32 Last of all, the woman died also.

33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife will she be?

For the seven had her as a wife."

34 (Lk 16:8; 17:27) Jesus answered them, "The sons of this age marry

and are given in marriage.

35 (Ac 5:41; 2Th 1:5) But those who are counted worthy to attain that age,

and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage.

36 (Mt 22:30; Rev 21:4) For they cannot die any more, for they are equal

to the angels and are the sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

37 (Ex 3:2-6) Now, at the bush, even Moses pointed out that the dead

are raised when he called the Lord 'the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac,

and the God of Jacob.' (Ex 3:6.)

38 For He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. For to Him all live."

39 Some of the scribes said, "Teacher, You have spoken well."

40 (Mt 22:46; Mk 12:34) After that they dared not ask Him any question at all.

[27] Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any

resurrection; and they asked him,

[28] Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a

wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife,

and raise up seed unto his brother.

[29] There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and

died without children.

[30] And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.

[31] And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they

left no children, and died.

[32] Last of all the woman died also.

[33] Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had

her to wife.

[34] And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry,

and are given in marriage:

[35] But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the

resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

[36] Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and

are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

[37] Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he

calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of

Jacob.

[38] For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto

him.

[39] Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well

said.

[40] And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.

2) Our Daily Bread for 27 October 2025 titled

The God Who Made It All by Kirsten Holmberg

Genesis 1:1-8, 31

The Creation

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

2 The earth was

formless and void,[a] darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the

Spirit of God was moving[b] over the surface of the water.

(God came into being on his own please note)

3 God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

4 God saw that the light was good,

and God separated the light from the darkness.

5 God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night.

So the evening and the morning were the first day.

6 Then God said, "Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters,

and let it separate the waters from the waters." 7 So God made the expanse

and separated the waters which were under the expanse from the waters

which were above the expanse. And it was so. 8 God called the expanse Heaven.

So the evening and the morning were the second day.

31 God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good.

So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

Genesis 1

[1] In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

[2] And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face

of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

[3] And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

[4] And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from

the darkness.

[5] And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the

evening and the morning were the first day.

[6] And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and

let it divide the waters from the waters.

[7] And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the

firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.

[8] And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning

were the second day.

[31] And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very

good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

In 2021, Star Trek actor William Shatner enjoyed the opportunity to be

catapulted into space in a rocket capsule. When he later reflected on the

voyage, he said everything he had expected about the experience was wrong.

He'd anticipated the vastness of space would give him a deep sense of

connection to all living things, but instead he felt grief: He found

the darkness of space cold and empty, which distilled in him a new

awareness of earth's beauty and fragility.

Not many people have ventured into space to have such an experience

firsthand. The Bible's account of God's creative work in the cosmos invites us

to see it through His eyes. God's first recorded actions were to create "the

heavens and the earth" bringing order to what was "formless and empty"

and "[separating] the light from the darkness" (Genesis 1:1-2, 4). The rest of

the creation account unfolds all the good things God brought into being,

including vegetation, creatures, and, ultimately, His image bearers - humans.

While the entirety of creation - even the darkest, farthest reaches

of space - reveals God's power and might, we’ve been given special insight

into His work right here on earth. The beauty that surrounds us beckons

us to worship the one who made it all.

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Reflect & Pray

When has God drawn you to worship Him through His creation?

For what in creation can you thank Him today?

Father God, thank You for making

and sustaining the earth and those of us who inhabit it.

I worship You as the creator of it all.

For further study, read How Nature Makes God Visible at ODBM.org .

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 2 - Due Season

Gal 6:9

9 And let us not grow weary in doing good,

for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.

9 And let us not be weary in well doing:

for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Jackie's preschool class took on an exciting project: they were going to grow

flowers from seeds, Each child took the seed, planted it carefully in the

bedding soil, watered, and waited. But Jackie couldn't wait. Every day

for a week he ran to the window box, looked for his plants, poked, prodded,

unplanted the seeds and then planted them again. "It's no use,"

he pouted after the first week. "Nothing's gonna grow in there."

We live in an instant society - microwave dinners, quick fixes, easy answers.

We are conditioned by our environment to expect - even to demand -

immediate response, and when we have to wait,

we become impatient and irritable.

Paul's exhortation to the Galatians, "Let us not become weary in doing good,"

is as appropriate for twentieth-century believers as it was for the new church

at Galatia. We lose motivation when we don't see results,

and weariness sets in.

If our work does not seem to be producing as we hope, we want to abandon it

and move on to a new project.

But God says, "You will reap a harvest if you don't give up." We give up too

soon in our prayers for a loved one's salvation. We abandon hope too readily

when we don't see spiritual growth in our own lives, when our investment in

another's spiritual maturity seems to have no return. The Lord says,

"The harvest is coming; be patient; trust me."

In due season the harvest comes; when it's the right time. When the seed has

had time to germinate, when the roots are string enough, when the conditions

are right, the reaping time will come. But we must be willing to wait for

the due season, the moment of ripeness, when our labor brings its return.

Application

a) Have I ever felt that my spiritual labours have produced no harvest at all?

b) What does it mean to my own spiritual growth that there is a "due season"

for reaping the harvest?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Exodus 3:7-8

7 (Ps 106:44; Ex 2:23-25)The Lord said,

"I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt

and have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters,

for I know their sorrows.

8 (Ge 50:24; 15:18-21; Ex 13:5) Therefore, I have come down

to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians,

and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land,

to a land flowing with milk and honey, to the place of

the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites,

the Hivites, and the Jebusites."

7 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people

which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters;

for I know their sorrows;

8 and I am come down to deliver them out of the hand

of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and

a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the

Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites,

and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.

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

When you are lonely

PSALMS 23

A Psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside still waters.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for His name's sake.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil;

for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff,

they comfort me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup runs over.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.

Psalm 23

A Psalm of David.

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul:

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil:

for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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?)

Prince Edward Island

Total population 146300

Muslim population (est.) 1127

Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.

Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims

cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.

More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic

month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at

the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established

in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.

As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.

The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important

for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were

established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to

monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as

shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,

and from the River to the ends of the earth."

Let us intercede together for:

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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;)

5 casting 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 pray to be ready to be chosen.

Pray to the Lord: "Father God, thank You for making

and sustaining the earth and those of us who inhabit it.

I worship You as the creator of it all."

Pray to the Lord and pray to for pateince in all you do.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord hears your cries.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the lord will guide you through perilous times.

Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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 Uzbek church leaders will receive the necessary tools

to expand their Gospel outreach ministries.

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.

Day 288 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 15 October 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, October 15. 2025

Day 288, 15 October 2025

1) Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-21, Luke 9:37-43, Mark 9:30-32,

Matthew 17:22-23, Luke 9:43-45, Matthew 17:24-27, Mark 9:33-37,

Matthew 18:1-6, Luke 9:46-48, Mark 9:38-41, Luke 9:49-50, Mark 9:42-50,

Matthew 18:7-35

Mark 9:14-29

The Healing of a Boy With an Unclean Spirit

Mt 17:14-20; Lk 9:37-43

14 When He came to His other disciples, He saw a great crowd around them,

and the scribes disputing with them.

15 Immediately when all the people saw Him, they were greatly amazed,

and running to Him, greeted Him.

16 He asked the scribes, "What are you debating with them?"

17 (Mk 9:25; Lk 11:14) One in the crowd answered, "Teacher, I brought You

my son, who has a mute spirit.

18 Wherever it takes hold on him, it dashes him to the ground.

And he foams at the mouth and gnashes with his teeth and becomes rigid.

And I told Your disciples so that they would cast it out, but they could not."

19 (Jn 20:27) He answered, "O faithless generation, how long shall I be with

you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me."

20 (Mk 1:26) So they brought the boy to Him. When he saw Him, immediately

the spirit dashed him, and he fell on the ground and wallowed,

foaming at the mouth.

21 He asked his father, "How long has it been since it came to him?"

He said, "From childhood.

22 (Mt 9:28) Often it has thrown him into the fire and into the water to kill

him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us."

23 (Mt 17:20; Jn 11:40) Jesus said,

"If you can believe, all things are possible

to him who believes."

24 (Lk 17:5; Eph 2:8) Immediately the father of the child

cried out with tears,

"Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!"

25 (Mk 9:15) When Jesus saw that the people came running together, He rebuked

the foul spirit, saying to it, "You mute and deaf spirit, I command you,

come out of him, and enter him no more."

26 (Mk 9:20) The spirit cried out and convulsed him greatly.

But it came out of him, and he was as dead, so that many said, "He is dead."

27 (Mk 1:31) But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose.

28 (Mk 7:17) When He had entered the house, His disciples asked Him privately,

"Why could we not cast it out?"

29 He said to them, "This kind cannot come out except by prayer and fasting."

[14] And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them,

and the scribes questioning with them.

[15] And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly

amazed, and running to him saluted him.

[16] And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

[17] And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto

thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

[18] And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and

gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that

they should cast him out; and they could not.

[19] He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I

be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

[20] And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the

spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

[21] And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him?

And he said, Of a child.

[22] And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to

destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help

us.

[23] Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to

him that believeth.

[24] And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears,

Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

[25] When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the

foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come

out of him, and enter no more into him.

[26] And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he

was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.

[27] But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

[28] And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately,

Why could not we cast him out?

[29] And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by

prayer and fasting.

Matthew 17:14-21

The Healing of a Boy with a Demon

Mk 9:14-29; Lk 9:37-43

14 When they came to the crowd, a man came to Him

and knelt before Him, saying,

15 (Mt 4:24) "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic

and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire and often into the water.

16 I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not heal him."

17 (Jn 20:27) Then Jesus answered, "O faithless and perverse generation,

how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you?

Bring him here to Me."

18 (Mt 9:22) Jesus rebuked the demon, and he came out of him.

And the child was healed instantly.

19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said,

"Why could we not cast him out?"

20 (Lk 17:6; Mt 13:31; 21:21) Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief.

For truly I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed,

you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move.

And nothing will be impossible for you.

21 (Mk 9:29) But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting."

[14] And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain

man, kneeling down to him, and saying,

[15] Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for

ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

[16] And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

[17] Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how

long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to

me.

[18] And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child

was cured from that very hour.

[19] Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast

him out?

[20] And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say

unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto

this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and

nothing shall be impossible unto you.

[21] Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

Luke 9:37-43

The Healing of a Boy With an Unclean Spirit

Mt 17:14-18; Mk 9:14-27

37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain,

a great crowd met Him.

38 (Lk 7:12) Suddenly a man cried out from the crowd, saying,

"Teacher, I beg You, look upon my son, for he is my only child.

39 A spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him until

he foams at the mouth, and bruises him, and scarcely leaves him.

40 (Lk 9:1) I begged Your disciples to cast it out, but they could not."

41 (Dt 32:5; Jn 14:9) Jesus said, "O faithless and perverse generation,

how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here."

42 (Lk 7:15) While he was coming, the demon threw him down

and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit,

and healed the child, and returned him to his father.

43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God

But while everyone marveled at all the things Jesus did,

He said to His disciples

[37] And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down

from the hill, much people met him.

[38] And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech

thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.

[39] And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it

teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.

[40] And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

[41] And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long

shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.

[42] And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And

Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him

again to his father.

[43] And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God.

But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did,

he said unto his disciples

Mark 9:30-32

Jesus Again Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Mt 17:22-23; Lk 9:43b-45

30 They departed from there and passed through Galilee,

and He did not want anyone to know it.

31 (Mt 16:21; Mk 8:31) For He was teaching His disciples, saying,

"The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill

Him. After He is killed, He will rise the third day."

32 (Lk 2:50; 18:34) But they did not understand the teaching

and were afraid to ask Him.

[30] And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not

that any man should know it.

[31] For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is

delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he

is killed, he shall rise the third day.

[32] But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

Matthew 17:22-23

Jesus Again Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Mk 9:30-32; Lk 9:43b-45

22 (Mt 16:21; 20:17-18) While they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said

to them, "The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men,

23 (Mt 16:21; Zec 13:7) and they will kill Him, and He will be raised

on the third day." And they were extremely sorrowful.

[22] And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man

shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

[23] And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again.

And they were exceeding sorry.

Luke 9:43-45

43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God.

Jesus Foretells His Death a Second Time

Mt 17:22-23; Mk 9:30-32

But while everyone marveled at all the things Jesus did,

He said to His disciples,

44 (Lk 9:22) "Let these words sink down into your ears,

for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men."

45 (Mk 9:32; Lk 18:34) But they did not understand this statement,

and it was hidden from them, so that they did not perceive it.

And they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.

[43] And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they

wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his

disciples,

[44] Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man

shall be

delivered into the hands of men.

[45] But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that

they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

Matthew 17:24-27

Payment of the Temple Tax

24 (Ex 30:13; 38:26; Mk 9:33) When they came to Capernaum, those who collected

tax money came to Peter and said,

"Does your Teacher not pay the tax[Dt 25:5.]?"

25 Mt 22:17; 22:19He said, "Yes."

And when he came home, Jesus stopped him, saying, "What do you think, Simon?

From whom do the kings of the earth take custom or taxes?

From their own sons or from strangers?"

26 Peter said to Him, "From strangers."

Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are free.

27 (1Co 8:13)However, lest we offend them, go to the sea and cast a hook,

and take the first fish that comes up. And when you open its mouth,

you will find a coin. Take it and give it to them for you and Me."

[24] And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money

came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?

[25] He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented

him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth

take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

[26] Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the

children free.

[27] Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and

cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast

opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto

them for me and thee.

Mark 9:33-37

Who Is the Greatest?

Mt 18:1-5; Lk 9:46-48

33 (Mt 17:24) He came to Capernaum. And being in the house, He asked them,

"What was it that you disputed among yourselves on the way?"

34 But they kept silent, for on the way they had disputed among themselves

who was the greatest.

35 (Lk 22:26) He sat down and called the twelve. And He said to them,

"If anyone desires to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all."

36 (Mk 10:16) He took a child and set him in their midst.

And when He had taken him in His arms, He said to them,

37 (Lk 10:16) "Whoever receives one of these children in My name receives Me.

And whoever receives Me receives not Me, but Him who sent Me."

[33] And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What

was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?

[34] But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among

themselves, who should be the greatest.

[35] And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man

desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

[36] And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had

taken him in his arms, he said unto them,

[37] Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me:

and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

Matthew 18:1-6

The Greatest in the Kingdom

Mk 9:33-37; Lk 9:46-48

1 (Mk 9:33-37; Lk 9:46-48) At that time the disciples came to Jesus,

saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

2 Jesus called a little child to Him and set him in their midst,

3 (1Pe 2:2; 1Co 14:20) and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are

converted and become like little children, you will not enter

the kingdom of heaven.

4 (Mt 23:11-12) Therefore whoever humbles himself like this little child

is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 (Mt 25:40) And whoever receives one such

little child in My name receives Me.

Temptations to Sin

Mk 9:42-48; Lk 17:1-2

6 (Mk 9:42) "But whoever misleads one of these little ones who believe in Me,

it would be better for him to have a millstone hung about his neck

and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.

[1] At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the

greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

[2] And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of

them,

[3] And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as

little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

[4] Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same

is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

[5] And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

[6] But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it

were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he

were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Luke 9:46-48

Who Is the Greatest?

Mt 18:1-5; Mk 9:33-37

46 (Mt 18:1-5; Mk 9:33-37) A dispute arose among them as to which

of them was the greatest.

47 Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart,

took a child and put him by Him,

48 (Lk 10:16; Jn 13:20) and said to them, "Whoever receives this child

in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

For he who is least among you all will be great."

[46] Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be

greatest.

[47] And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and

set him by him,

[48] And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name

receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me:

for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

Mark 9:38-41

He Who Is Not Against Us Is for Us

Lk 9:49-50

38 (Lk 9:49-50) John answered Him, "Teacher, we saw one who does not follow

us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he was not

following us."

39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him, for no one who does a miracle

in My name can quickly speak evil of Me.

40 (Mt 12:30; Lk 11:23) For he who is not against us is for us.

41 (Mt 10:42) Truly I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water

to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, will not lose his reward.

[38] And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out

devils in

thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth

not us.

[39] But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a

miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.

[40] For he that is not against us is on our part.

[41] For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name,

because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his

reward.

Luke 9:49-50

He Who Is Not Against You Is for You

Mk 9:38-40

49 (Mk 9:38-40) John answered, "Master, we saw a man casting out demons

in Your name and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us."

50 (Mt 12:30; Lk 11:23) Jesus said, "Do not forbid him, for he who is not

against you is for you."

[49] And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in

thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

[50] And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us

is for us.

Mark 9:42-50

Temptations to Sin

Mt 18:6-9; Lk 17:1-2

42 (Mt 18:6) "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me

to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck

and he were thrown into the sea.

43 (Mt 5:29-30; 25:41) If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off.

It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell,

into the fire that shall never be quenched,

44 where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.' [Isa 66:24.]

45 (Mk 9:43; Mt 18:8) And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off.

It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown

into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched,

46 where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.' [Isa 66:24.]

47 (Mt 18:9; 5:22) And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.

It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than

with two eyes to be thrown into the fire of hell,

48 (Isa 66:24; Mt 25:41) where 'their worm does not die,

and the fire is not quenched.' [Isa 66:24.]

49 (Lev 2:13) Everyone will be salted with fire,

and every sacrifice will be salted with salt.

50 (Ro 12:18; Mt 5:13; 2Co 13:11) "Salt is good. But if the salt loses

its saltiness, how will you season it?

Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another."

[42] And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me,

it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he

were cast into the sea.

[43] And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter

into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that

never shall be quenched:

[44] Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

[45] And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter

halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire

that never shall be quenched:

[46] Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

[47] And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to

enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast

into hell fire:

[48] Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

[49] For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be

salted with salt.

[50] Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye

season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Matthew 18:7-35

7 (Lk 17:1; 1Co 11:19) Woe to the world because of temptations! For it must

be that temptations come, but woe to that man by whom the temptation comes!

8 (Mt 5:29-30; 25:41) Therefore if your hand or your foot causes you to sin,

cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life lame

or maimed than having two hands or two feet to be thrown into eternal fire.

9 (Mt 5:22; 5:29) And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out

and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than

having two eyes to be thrown into the fire of hell.

[7] Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that

offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

[8] Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast

them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed,

rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.

[9] And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is

better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes

to be cast into hell fire.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Lk 15:5-7

10 (Lk 1:19; Heb 1:14) "See that you do not despise one of these little ones.

For I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face

of My Father who is in heaven.

11 (Lk 19:10) For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.

12 (Lk 15:4-7; Mt 21:28) "What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep

and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills

and go in search for the one which went astray?

13 And if he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep

than over the ninety-nine which never went astray.

14 (Jn 17:12) So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one

of these little ones should perish.

[10] Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto

you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father

which is in heaven.

[11] For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

[12] How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone

astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains,

and seeketh that which is gone astray?

[13] And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more

of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

[14] Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one

of these little ones should perish.

The Brother Who Sins

Lk 17:3

15 (Lev 19:17; 1Co 9:19-21) "Now if your brother sins against you,

go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you,

you have gained your brother.

16 (Dt 19:15; Jn 8:17) But if he does not listen, then take with you one

or two others, that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every word

may be established. (Ps 8:2.)

17 (2Th 3:6; Mt 5:46) If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church.

But if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as

a Gentile and a tax collector.

18 (Mt 16:19; Jn 20:23) "Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will

be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

19 (Mt 7:7; Ac 12:5) "Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth

about anything they ask, it will be done for them

by My Father who is in heaven.

20 (Mt 28:20; Jn 20:19) For where two or three are assembled in My name,

there I am in their midst."

[15] Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him

his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast

gained thy brother.

[16] But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that

in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

[17] And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if

he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a

publican.

[18] Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound

in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

[19] Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as

touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my

Father which is in heaven.

[20] For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in

the midst of them.

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

21 (Mt 18:15; Lk 17:3-4) Then Peter came to Him and said,

"Lord, how often shall I forgive my brother who sins against me?

Up to seven times?"

22 Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you up to seven times,

but up to seventy times seven.

23 (Mt 13:24) "Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king

who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

24 When he began to settle the accounts, one was brought to him who owed

him ten thousand talents.(Several million pounds.)

25 (Lev 25:39; 2Ki 4:1) But since he was not able to pay, his master ordered

that he be sold with his wife, their children, and all that he had,

and payment to be made.

26 (Mt 8:2) "So the servant fell on his knees, pleading with him, saying,

'Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'

27 Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion,

released him, and forgave him the debt.

28 (Mt 20:2) "But that same servant went out and found one of his fellow

servants who owed him a hundred denarii.(A few pounds.)

He laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying,

'Pay me what you owe.'

29 "So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and entreated him,

saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'

30 "But he would not and went and threw him in prison

until he should pay the debt.

31 So when his fellow servants saw what took place, they were very sorry

and went and told their master all that had taken place.

32 "Then his master, after he had summoned him, said to him,

'O you wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt

because you pleaded with me.

33 (Col 3:13) Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant,

even as I had pity on you?'

34 (Mt 5:25-26) His master was angry and delivered him to the jailers

until he should pay all his debt.

35 (Pr 21:13; Mt 6:14-15) "So also My heavenly Father will do to each of you,

if from your heart you do not forgive your brother for his trespasses."

[21] Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin

against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

[22] Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but,

Until seventy times seven.

[23] Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which

would take account of his servants.

[24] And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed

him ten thousand talents.

[25] But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold,

and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

[26] The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have

patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

[27] Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed

him, and forgave him the debt.

[28] But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants,

which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by

the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

[29] And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying,

Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

[30] And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay

the debt.

[31] So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and

came and told unto their lord all that was done.

[32] Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou

wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:

[33] Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even

as I had pity on thee?

[34] And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he

should pay all that was due unto him.

[35] So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your

hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

2) Our Daily Bread for 15 October 2025

Walking in Christ's Light by Karen Huang

1 John 1:5-10

God Is Light

5 (1Jn 3:11; Jas 1:17) This then is the message which we have heard from Him

and declare to you: God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.

6 (1Jn 4:20; 1:10) If we say that we have fellowship with Him, yet walk

in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.

7 (Isa 2:5; Eph 1:7) But if we walk in the light as He is in the light,

we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ

His Son cleanses us from all sin.

8 (Jas 3:2; 1Jn 2:4) If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves,

and the truth is not in us.

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

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

10 (1Jn 5:10; 1:8) If we say that we have not sinned,

we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.

[5] This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto

you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

[6] If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we

lie, and do not the truth:

[7] But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship

one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from

all sin.

[8] If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is

not in us.

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

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

[10] If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is

not in us.

When my two nieces were younger, they'd coax me into a game after dinner.

They'd turn off all the lights in the house, and we'd shuffle through

the darkness, clutching each other and laughing. They enjoyed scaring

themselves by choosing to walk in the dark, knowing they could turn

on the light anytime.

In his letter to the early believers in Jesus, the apostle John talked about

choosing to walk in a different kind of darkness. First John 1:6 refers to sin

as "darkness." Walking in darkness isn't a momentary lapse but a choice to

keep engaging in wrongdoing. John reminds us that our holy God "is light"

and "in him there is no darkness" (v. 5). So when we claim a relationship with

Him yet willfully continue sinning,

"we lie and do not live out the truth" (v. 6). Jesus, the light of the world,

came so that "whoever follows [Him] will never walk in darkness,

but will have the light of life" (John 8:12).

By God's grace, after we've wandered in spiritual darkness and we turn to Him

in repentance, we can walk in His light again - in His ways and purposes. He

will "forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness"

(1 John 1:9). Only when we live in obedience to God can we enjoy the full

blessing of relationship with Him and with other believers (v. 7).

Reflect & Pray

When have you chosen to "walk in the darkness"? How did this choice

impact your relationship with God and with other believers?

Thank You, God, for Your forgiveness and help.

Please enable me to walk in Your light.

For further study, watch The Scenery of Forgiveness.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 4 Under the Mercy

Ps 13:5-6

5 I for my part confide in Your kindness;may my heart exult in Your salvation!

6 I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me.

5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

In Sheldon Vanauken's book "A Severe Mercy", Vanauken faced the "severe mercy"

of the untimely death of his wife. His friend C. S. Lewis , who had endured a

similar grief , comforted him through letters,

encouraging him with the exhotation, "Go under the Mercy".

While God's grace deals with sin and forgiveness,

God's mercy deals with the pain pf human existence. We all experience pain

- sometimes as a natural result of wrongs we have done, sometimes unfairly

as a consequence of living in a fallen world.

But for all who hurt, God provides

mercy - respite from pain, and the assurance of a Lord who cares.

David , in Psalm 13 says " I trust in your mercy, your unfailing love."

God's love never fail us, no matter how much we may have failed him.

David knew the consequences of sin; he knew what it meant to fail God,

to rebel against God's faithfulness. Yet David trusted in God's Goodness

rather than depending upon his own; he focused his attention upon the

mercy of the Lord.

We need, like David, to "Go under the mercy", even when it is a

"severe mercy."

Even when circumstances seem bad; even when things seem out of control; even

when we think God has forsaken us, yet his mercy is at work to bring us

fulfillment and cause us to turn to him

with a song of praise on our lips.

Application

a) How have I experienced the mercy of God?

b) How can these verses help me focus on God's

merciful intervention in my life even when circumstances seem

out of control?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Is 48:15,17

15 I, even I, have spoken, and I have called him;

I have brought him, and his way will prosper.

17 (Ps 32:8; Isa 43:14) Thus says the Lord,

your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,

who leads you in the way you should go.

15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him:

I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.

17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel;

I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit,

which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.

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

God's Protection in Times of Trouble

PSALMS 91

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter

and from the deadly pestilence.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He shall cover you with His feathers,

and under His wings you shall find protection;

His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

nor of the arrow that flies by day;

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) nor of the pestilence that pursues in darkness,

nor of the destruction that strikes at noonday.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) A thousand may fall at your side

and ten thousand at your right hand,

but it shall not come near you.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Only with your eyes shall you behold

and see the reward of the wicked.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,

even the Most High, your dwelling,

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) there shall be no evil befall you,

neither shall any plague come near your tent;

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) for He shall give His angels charge over you

to guard you in all your ways.

12 They shall bear you up in their hands,

lest you strike your foot against a stone.

13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder;

the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

and I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

and show him My salvation.

Psalm 91

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,

And from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:

His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;

Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;

Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand;

But it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold

And see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,

Even the most High, thy habitation;

10 There shall no evil befall thee,

Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee,

To keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands,

Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:

The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him,and shew him my salvation.

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?)

Prince Edward Island

Total population 146300

Muslim population (est.) 1127

Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.

Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims

cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.

More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic

month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at

the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established

in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.

As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.

The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important

for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were

established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to

monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as

shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,

and from the River to the ends of the earth."

Let us intercede together for:

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

15th Day of the Month

a) Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living (John 16: 8 - 11

8 "When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;

10 of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,

and you will see Me no more;

11 and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned."

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

)

b) Pray for the province of Nova Scotia

I) Pray for the leaders of Nova Scotia, that God's Spirit would influence

them 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.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to be an honest forgiver and to be humble.

Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, God, for Your forgiveness and help.

Please enable me to walk in Your light."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the mercy of God.

Pray to the Lord and pray walk in the ways of the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to knw the Almighty.

Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living

Pray for Togolese missionaries who are working to

reach people in remote areas with the Gospel message.

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.

Day 287 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 14 October 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, October 14. 2025

Day 287, 14 October 2025

1) Mark 8:22-30, Matthew 16:13-20, Luke 9:18-20, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 9:1,

Matthew 16:21-28, Luke 9:21-27, Mark 9:2-13, Matthew 17:1-13, Luke 9:28-36

Mark 8:22-30

The Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida

22 (Mt 11:21; Mk 6:45) He came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man

to Him and entreated Him to touch him.

23 (Mk 7:33; 5:23) He took the blind man by the hand

and led him out of the town. When He had spit on his eyes

and put His hands on him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?"

24 He looked up and said, "I see men as trees, walking."

25 Then again He put His hands on his eyes and made him look up.

And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.

26 (Mt 8:4) He sent him home away to his house, saying,

"Neither go into the town, nor tell it to anyone in the town."

[22] And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and

besought him to touch him.

[23] And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and

when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he

saw ought.

[24] And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.

[25] After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up:

and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.

[26] And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town,

nor tell it to any in the town.

Peter's Declaration About Jesus

Mt 16:13-20; Lk 9:18-21

27 (Lk 9:18-20) Jesus and His disciples went out into the towns

of Caesarea Philippi. On the way He asked His disciples,

"Who do men say that I am?"

28 (Mal 4:5; Mt 14:2) They answered, "John the Baptist, but some say,

Elijah; and others, one of the prophets."

29 (Jn 6:69; 11:27) He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"

Peter answered Him, "You are the Christ."

30 (Mt 16:20; Lk 9:21) He warned them that they should tell no one about Him.

[27] And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea

Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do

men say that I am?

[28] And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others,

One of the prophets.

[29] And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth

and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

[30] And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.

Matthew 16:13-20

Peter's Declaration About Jesus

Mk 8:27-30; Lk 9:18-21

13 (Lk 9:18-20; Mt 8:20) When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea

Philippi, He asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?"

14 (Mt 14:2; Mk 6:15) They said, "Some say that You are John the Baptist,

others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."

15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"

16 (Ps 42:2; Jn 11:27) Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ,

the Son of the living God."

17 (Gal 1:16; Jn 1:42; 21:15-17) Jesus answered him,

"Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood

has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

18 (Jn 1:42; Job 38:17) And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock

I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

19 (Mt 18:18; Isa 22:22; Jn 20:23) I will give you the keys of the kingdom

of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,

and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."

20 (Mk 8:30; Lk 9:21) Then He commanded His disciples to tell no one

that He was Jesus the Christ.

[13] When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his

disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

[14] And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias;

and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

[15] He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

[16] And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the

living God.

[17] And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona:

for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is

in heaven.

[18] And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I

will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

[19] And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and

whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever

thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

[20] Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was

Jesus the Christ.

Luke 9:18-20

Peter's Declaration About Jesus

Mt 16:13-19; Mk 8:27-29

18 (Mt 16:13-16; Lk 11:1) As He was alone praying, His disciples were

with Him. And He asked them, "Who do the people say that I am?"

19 (Lk 9:7-8; Mt 14:2) They answered, "John the Baptist.

But some say Elijah. And others say that one of the old prophets has risen."

20 (Jn 1:49; 11:27) He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"

Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

[18] And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with

him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

[19] They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others

say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

[20] He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The

Christ of God.

Mark 8:31-38

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Mt 16:21-18; Lk 9:22-27

31 (Mt 12:40; Mk 10:33-34) He began to teach them that the Son of Man

must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders

and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed,

and after three days rise again.

32 (Jn 16:25; 16:29) He said this openly. And Peter took Him

and began to rebuke Him.

33 (Mt 4:10; Php 3:19) But when He had turned around

and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying,

"Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God,

but the things of men."

34 (Mt 10:38) When He had called the people to Him, with His disciples,

He said to them, "If any man would come after Me,

let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

35 (Mt 10:39; Lk 17:33) For whoever would save his life will lose it.

But whoever would lose his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.

36 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world

and loses his own soul?

37 (Ps 49:7-8) Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

38 (Mt 16:27; 25:31) Whoever therefore is ashamed of Me

and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation,

of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when He comes

in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."

[31] And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many

things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and

scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

[32] And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to

rebuke him.

[33] But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked

Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things

that be of God, but the things that be of men.

[34] And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he

said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take

up his cross, and follow me.

[35] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall

lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.

[36] For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and

lose his own soul?

[37] Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

[38] Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this

adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be

ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Mark 9:1

1 (Mt 25:31; 16:28) And He said to them,

"Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death

before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

[1] And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them

that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the

kingdom of God come with power.

Matthew 16:21-28

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Mk 8:31-9:1; Lk 9:22-27

21 (Mt 17:22-23; 27:63; 17:12) From that time on, Jesus began to show

His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things

from the elders and chief priests and scribes,

and be killed, and be raised on the third day.

22 Then Peter took Him and began rebuking Him, saying,

"Far be it from You, Lord! This shall not happen to You."

23 (Mt 4:10; Mk 8:33) But He turned and said to Peter,

"Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful

of the things that are of God, but those that are of men."

24 (Mt 10:38; Lk 14:27) Then Jesus said to His disciples,

"If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself,

and take up his cross, and follow Me.

25 (Mt 10:39; Jn 12:25) For whoever would save his life will lose it,

and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

26 (Ps 49:7-8; Lk 12:20) For what will it profit a man

if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

27 (Ro 2:6; 2Co 5:10) For the Son of Man shall come with His angels

in the glory of His Father, and then He will repay every man

according to his works.

28 (Mt 10:23; 26:64) Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who

shall not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."

[21] From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that

he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief

priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

[22] Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from

thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.

[23] But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art

an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but

those that be of men.

[24] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let

him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

[25] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose

his life for my sake shall find it.

[26] For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose

his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

[27] For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his

angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

[28] Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not

taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Luke 9:21-27

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Mt 16:20-28; Mk 8:30-9:1

21 (Mt 16:20) Jesus strictly commanded them to tell no one of this,

22 (Lk 24:7; Mt 17:12) saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things,

and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes,

and be killed, and be raised the third day."

23 (Mt 10:38-39) Then He said to them all, "If anyone will come after Me,

let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

24 (Lk 17:33) For whoever will save his life will lose it, but whoever

loses his life for My sake will save it.

25 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world,

yet loses or forfeits himself?

26 (Mt 16:27; 25:31) For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words,

of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His own glory

and in the glory of His Father and of the holy angels.

27 (Mt 16:28; Heb 2:9) "But I tell you truly, there are some standing here

who shall not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."

[21] And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that

thing;

[22] Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the

elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third

day.

[23] And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny

himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

[24] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose

his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

[25] For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose

himself, or be cast away?

[26] For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the

Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his

Father's, and of the holy angels.

[27] But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not

taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

Mark 9:2-13

2 (Mk 5:37; Lk 9:28-36) After six days Jesus took with Him Peter and James

and John and led them up a high mountain, alone by themselves.

And He was transfigured before them.

3 (Mt 28:3; Da 7:9) His garments became shiny, extremely white as snow,

such as no launderer on earth could whiten them.

4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses.

And they were talking with Jesus.

5 Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here.

Let us make three sanctuaries: one for You, and one for Moses,

and one for Elijah."

6 For he did not know what to say, because they were very afraid.

7 (Mt 3:17; 2Pe 1:17) Then a cloud overshadowed them,

and a voice came out of the cloud, saying,

"This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him."

8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone

with them except Jesus only.

9 (Mk 5:43) As they came down the mountain, He warned them to tell

no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

10 They kept that statement to themselves, questioning each other

what the rising from the dead meant.

11 (Mt 11:14; Mal 4:5) And they asked Him,

"Why do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?"

12 (Lk 23:11; Zec 13:7) He answered, "Elijah indeed comes first to restore

all things. Yet how is it written of the Son of Man that He should suffer

many things and be treated with contempt?

13 (Mt 11:14) But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come,

and they have done to him whatever they wished, as it is written of him."

[2] And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and

leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was

transfigured before them.

[3] And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller

on earth can white them.

[4] And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking

with Jesus.

[5] And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be

here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses,

and one for Elias.

[6] For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

[7] And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of

the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

[8] And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any

more, save Jesus only with themselves.

[9] And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they

should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen

from the dead.

[10] And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another

what the rising from the dead should mean.

[11] And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first

come?

[12] And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth

all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer

many things, and be set at nought.

[13] But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto

him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.

Matthew 17:1-13

The Transfiguration

Mk 9:2-13; Lk 9:28-36

1 (Mt 26:37; Mk 5:37) After six days Jesus took Peter, James,

and John his brother and brought them up to a high mountain alone,

2 (Ps 104:2; Mt 28:3) and was transfigured before them. His face shone

as the sun, and His garments became white as the light.

3 Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.

4 (Lk 9:33) Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here.

If You wish, let us make three tabernacles here: one for You, one for Moses,

and one for Elijah."

5 (Mt 3:17; Isa 42:1) While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud

overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son,

with whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him."

6 (2Pe 1:18) When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces

and were filled with awe.

7 (Da 8:18; 10:10) But Jesus came and touched them and said,

"Rise, and do not be afraid."

8 When they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

9 (Mk 8:30) As they came down the mountain, Jesus commanded them,

"Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead."

10 (Mt 11:14; Mal 4:5-6) His disciples asked Him,

"Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"

11 (Lk 1:16-17; Mal 4:6) Jesus answered,

"Elijah truly does first come and will restore all things.

12 (Mt 16:21) But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not

know him, but did to him whatever they pleased. Likewise, the Son of Man

will also suffer at their hands."

13 Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them of John

the Baptist.

[1] And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and

bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,

[2] And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and

his raiment was white as the light.

[3] And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.

[4] Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be

here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and

one for Moses, and one for Elias.

[5] While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold

a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am

well pleased; hear ye him.

[6] And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore

afraid.

[7] And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

[8] And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus

only.

[9] And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying,

Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the

dead.

[10] And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that

Elias must first come?

[11] And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come,

and restore all things.

[12] But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not,

but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son

of man suffer of them.

[13] Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the

Baptist.

Luke 9:28-36

The Transfiguration

Mt 17:1-8; Mk 9:2-8

28 (Lk 6:12; 8:51) About eight days after these sayings, He took Peter

and John and James and went up onto a mountain to pray.

29 As He prayed, the appearance of His countenance was altered,

and His clothing was white and glistening.

30 And suddenly two men were talking with Him, who were Moses and Elijah,

31 who appeared in glory and spoke of His departure

which He was to accomplish in Jerusalem.

32 (Da 8:18; Jn 1:14) Peter and those who were with him

were heavy with sleep. But waking thoroughly, they saw His glory

and the two men who stood with Him.

33 (Mk 9:5-6)As they departed from Him, Peter said to Jesus,

"Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three sanctuaries:

one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah,"

not knowing what he said.

34 While he was speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them.

And they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

35 (Mt 3:17; Isa 42:1) A voice came from out of the cloud, saying,

"This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him."

36 (Mt 17:9) When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.

They kept silent and told no one in those days anything they had seen.

[28] And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took

Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

[29] And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his

raiment was white and glistering.

[30] And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

[31] Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should

accomplish at Jerusalem.

[32] But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when

they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

[33] And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus,

Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one

for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

[34] While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and

they feared as they entered into the cloud.

[35] And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved

Son: hear him.

[36] And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it

close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had

seen.

2) Our Daily Bread for 14 October 2024 Titled

It Takes Two by Dave Branon

Ecclesiastes 4:8-10

8 (Pr 27:20; Ecc 1:8) There is a man who is alone,

neither having son or brother,

and there is not an end to all his toil,

and his eyes are not satisfied with riches to say,

"For whom do I labor

and cause my life to lack good things?"

Also this is vanity

and a burdensome task.

9 Two are better than one,

because there is a good reward for their labor together.

10 For if they fall,

then one will help up his companion.

But woe to him who is alone when he falls

and has no one to help him up.

8 (Pr 27:20; Ecc 1:8) There is a man who is alone,

neither having son or brother,

and there is not an end to all his toil,

and his eyes are not satisfied with riches to say,

"For whom do I labor

and cause my life to lack good things?"

Also this is vanity

and a burdensome task.

9 Two are better than one,

because there is a good reward for their labor together.

10 For if they fall,

then one will help up his companion.

But woe to him who is alone when he falls

and has no one to help him up.

Climbing Jamaica's Dunn's River Falls is an exhilarating experience. Water

cascades over the smooth rocks of the falls on its way to the Caribbean.

It's a challenge as climbers battle the water's flow to make their way

to the top. For a teenager named JW, it's a near impossibility.

He's sight-impaired, with only a pinhole view of the world.

But JW was determined to climb, and his friend Josiah was willing to team up

with him. Josiah was JW's eyes - telling him which slippery rocks to avoid

and where to put his hands and feet. And JW was Josiah's

heart - showing him what courage looks like.

So much of life is like that daunting climb: We shouldn't walk alone. King

Solomon points us to that truth. "Two people are better than one, for they

can help each other succeed" (Ecclesiastes 4:9 nlt). Both Josiah and JW

were attempting something special - and they could do it only in tandem.

The passage continues: "If either [person] falls down, one can help

the other up" (v. 10). But neither fell and neither failed.

Together, they reached their goals.

God's design for people, presented clearly by Solomon and demonstrated vividly

by these two teenagers, is that we work together. The tasks God calls us to do

are best done with others - each using what skills and emotions God has given

to bring an outcome that points to Him.

Reflect & Pray

Why is it important to serve with others?

How does it feel when you team up to point people to God?

Dear God, please help me team up with You

and others to accomplish Your mission on earth.

For further study, read The Absurdity of Chasing Dreams.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 3 The song of Exaltation

Exodus 15:2

2 The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise Him; my father's God, and I will exalt Him.

2 The LORD is my strength and song, And he is become my salvation:

He is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation;

My father's God, and I will exalt him.

The world is full of music that communicates human emotion:

love, joy, sadness, separation.

A love song makes us misty-eyed; a song of protest arouses anger; a song

describing loss stimulates feelings of hurt and abandonment.

Music is a powerful force to sway the human spirit.

Exodus 15:2 indicates that God should be the source of the songs in our hearts.

Human emotions vacillate; human relationships disappoint,

but God is our "strength" and our "song".

To exalt the Lord includes many different type of "songs".

"I can't carry a tune in a bucket," one woman complained.

"How can I sing to the Lord anything that will be pleasing to him?"

But the Lord does not delight in the professionalism of our songs,

but in the motivation of our hearts. We can "sing to the Lord"

when we enjoy a Bach organ piece played for his glory.

We can exalt him in the words of Scripture - either remembered or sung.

We can worship him by enjoying the songs of others.

The key to making the Lord our song is exaltation. When our thoughts

lift him up in praise, we are singing a song of exaltation to the Lord.

When God is exalted in our songs, in our hearts, and in our thoughts,

that focus gives strength to our lives. We can face the difficulties

that are an inevitable part of experience,

because God is our "strength and our song".

Application

a) What is the difference between a song that is professionally performed

and one that exalts the Lord?

b) What practical steps can I take to

make my daily life a "song of praise" to God?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

2 Chr 31:21

21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house

of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,

he did this with all his heart, and he found success.

21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house

of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,

he did it with all his heart, and prospered.

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

God's Protection in Times of Trouble

Ps 27:1-6

PSALMS 27

A Psalm of David.

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?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me

to eat my flesh -

my enemies and my foes -

they stumbled and fell.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,

my heart will not fear;

though war should rise against me,

in this will I be confident.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,

that will I seek after -

for me to dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life,

to see the beauty of the Lord,

and to inquire in His temple.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble

He will hide me in His pavilion;

in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;

He will set me up on a rock.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up

above my enemies encircling me;

therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

1 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?

2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,

came upon me to eat up my flesh,

They stumbled and fell.

3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:

Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;

That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,

To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:

In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;

he shall set me up upon a rock.

6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,

Above mine enemies round about me:

Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;

I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

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?)

Prince Edward Island

Total population 146300

Muslim population (est.) 1127

Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.

Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims

cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.

More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic

month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at

the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established

in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.

As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.

The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important

for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were

established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to

monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as

shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,

and from the River to the ends of the earth."

Let us intercede together for:

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

14th Day of the Month

a) Pray for God's kingdom to come

in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation ( Matt 6:10

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

)

b) Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to feel the revelation power of the Holy Ghost to

Simon Peter.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me team up with You

and others to accomplish Your mission on earth."

Pray to the Lord and pray to give the Lord a song of Praise.

Pray to the Lord and pray to your work in the Name of the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord surrounds you from your enemies.

Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for God's kingdom to come in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation

Pray for those who serve with denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.

Pray for persecuted Christians in Druze communities, also

interceding for more Druze people to receive Christ in Lebanon.

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.

Day 282 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 9 October 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Thursday, October 9. 2025

Day 282, 9 October 2025

1) Mark 5:1-20, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-39, Mark 5:21-43,

Matthew 9:18-26, Luke 8:40-56

Mark 5:1-20

The Healing of the Gadarene Demoniac

Mt 8:28-34; Lk 8:26-39

1 (Mt 8:28-34; Lk 8:26-39) They went to the other side of the sea

to the region of the Gadarenes.

2 (Mk 1:23) When He had come out of the boat, immediately a man

with an unclean spirit came out of the tombs and met Him.

3 He lived among the tombs. And no one could constrain him,

not even with chains,

4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains.

But he had pulled the chains apart and broken the shackles to pieces.

And no one could subdue him.

5 Always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs,

crying out and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran up and kneeled before Him,

7 (Mt 8:29; Ac 16:17; Mt 4:3) and cried out with a loud voice,

"What have You to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?

I adjure You by God, do not torment me."

8 For Jesus said to him, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!"

9 (Mt 26:53; Lk 8:30) Then He asked him, "What is your name?"

He answered, "My name is Legion. For we are many."

10 And he begged Him repeatedly not to send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was a great herd of swine feeding near the mountains.

12 All the demons pleaded with Him, asking, "Send us to the swine,

so that we may enter them."

13 At once, Jesus gave them leave. Then the unclean spirits came out

and entered the swine. And the herd, numbering about two thousand,

ran wildly down a steep hill into the sea and were drowned in the sea.

14 Those who fed the swine fled and reported it in the city

and in the country. And people went out to see what

it was that had happened.

15 (Mk 5:9) They came to Jesus and saw him who had been possessed with

the legion of demons sitting and clothed and in his right mind.

And they were afraid.

16 Those who saw it told them how it befell him who had been possessed

with the demons and also concerning the swine.

17 (Ac 16:39; Mt 8:34) Then they began to plead with Him to depart

out of their region.

18 (Lk 8:38-39) When He entered the boat, he who had been possessed

with the demons prayed Him that he might be with Him.

19 (Ps 66:16) Jesus did not let him, but said to him,

"Go home to your friends and tell them what great things the Lord

has done for you and how He has had compassion on you."

20 (Mt 4:25; Mk 7:31) So he departed and began to proclaim in the Decapolis

[The Ten Cities.] what great things Jesus had done for him.

And everyone was amazed.

[1] And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of

the Gadarenes.

[2] And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of

the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

[3] Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not

with chains:

[4] Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the

chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces:

neither could any man tame him.

[5] And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs,

crying, and cutting himself with stones.

[6] But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

[7] And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee,

Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou

torment me not.

[8] For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

[9] And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is

Legion: for we are many.

[10] And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the

country.

[11] Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine

feeding.

[12] And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that

we may enter into them.

[13] And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out,

and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place

into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

[14] And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the

country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

[15] And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil,

and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they

were afraid.

[16] And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed

with the devil, and also concerning the swine.

[17] And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

[18] And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with

the

devil prayed him that he might be with him.

[19] Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy

friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and

hath had compassion on thee.

[20] And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things

Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

Matthew 8:28-34

The Healing of the Gergesene Demoniacs

Mk 5:1-20; Lk 8:26-39

28 (Mk 5:1-20; Lk 8:26-39) When He came to the other side into the country

of the Gergesenes, there met Him two men possessed with demons,

coming out of the tombs, extremely fierce, so that no one might pass

by that way.

29 (Mk 1:24; Lk 4:34) Suddenly they cried out, saying, "What have we to do

with You, Jesus, Son of God?

Have You come here to torment us before the time?"

30 Now a good way off from them was a herd of many swine feeding.

31 So the demons begged Him, saying,

"If You cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of swine."

32 He said to them, "Go!" And when they came out, they went into the herd

of swine. And suddenly the whole herd of swine ran violently down

a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.

33 Those who kept them fled, and went their ways into the city,

and told everything, including what had happened to those possessed

by the demons.

34 (Ac 16:39; Lk 5:8) The whole city came out to meet Jesus.

And when they saw Him, they begged Him to depart out of their region.

[28] And when he was come to the other side into the country of the

Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the

tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

[29] And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee,

Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

[30] And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding.

[31] So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to

go away into the herd of swine.

[32] And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into

the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a

steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.

[33] And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and

told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.

[34] And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw

him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.

Luke 8:26-39

The Healing of the Gadarene Demoniac

Mt 8:28-34; Mk 5:1-20

26 (Mt 8:28-34; Mk 5:1-20) They sailed to the country of the GadÂarenes,

which is across from Galilee.

27 When He stepped out on land, a man from the city who had demons

for a long time met Him. He wore no clothes, nor did he live in a house

but in the tombs.

28 (Mt 8:29) When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him,

and with a loud voice said, "What have You to do with me, Jesus, S

on of the Most High God? I plead with You, do not torment me."

29 For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.

It often had seized him, and he was kept under guard,

bound with chains and shackles. But he broke the shackles

and was driven by the demon into the wilderness.

30 (Mt 26:53) Jesus asked him, "What is your name?"

He said, "Legion," because many demons had entered him.

31 (Rev 9:1-2) And they begged Him not to command them to go out

into the abyss.

32 There was a large herd of swine feeding on the mountain.

They begged Him to permit them to enter them, and He permitted them.

33 Then the demons went out of the man and entered the swine,

and the herd ran violently down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.

34 When those who fed them saw what had happened, they fled and reported it

in the city and in the country.

35 (Lk 10:39; 8:27) Then they went out to see what had happened,

and came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had departed

sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind.

And they were afraid.

36Those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed by demons

was healed.

37 (Ac 16:39; Lk 5:8) Then the whole crowd from the surrounding country

of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them, for they were seized

with great fear. So He went into the boat and returned.

38 (Mk 5:18-20) Now the man from whom the demons had departed asked Him

if he could stay with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

39 (Ps 66:16) "Return to your own house, and tell what great things God

has done for you." So he went his way and proclaimed throughout

the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

[26] And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against

Galilee.

[27] And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain

man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any

house, but in the tombs.

[28] When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a

loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most

high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

[29] (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For

oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in

fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the

wilderness.)

[30] And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion:

because many devils were entered into him.

[31] And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the

deep.

[32] And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and

they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he

suffered them.

[33] Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and

the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.

[34] When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told

it in the city and in the country.

[35] Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found

the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus,

clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

[36] They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of

the devils was healed.

[37] Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about

besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and

he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

[38] Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he

might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

[39] Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto

thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great

things Jesus had done unto him.

Mark 5:21-43

Jairus' Daughter and the Woman Who Touched Jesus' Garment

Mt 9:18-26; Lk 8:40-56

21 (Mt 9:1; Lk 8:40) When Jesus had crossed again by boat to the other side,

many people gathered to Him. And He was beside the sea.

22 (Lk 13:14; Ac 13:15) One of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus,

saw Jesus and came and fell at His feet

23 (Mk 16:18; Lk 4:40) and earnestly asked Him, "My little daughter

is lying at the point of death. I ask You, come and lay Your hands on her,

so that she may be healed. And she will live."

24 (Mk 5:31) So Jesus went with him.

And many people followed Him and pressed in on Him.

25 (Lev 15:25-27) And a certain woman had a hemorrhage for twelve years,

26 and had suffered much under many physicians.

She had spent all that she had, and was not better but rather grew worse.

27 When she had heard of Jesus, she came in the crowd behind Him

and touched His garment.

28 For she said, "If I may touch His garments, I shall be healed."

29 (Mk 3:10; 5:34) And immediately her hemorrhage dried up,

and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction.

30 (Lk 6:19; 5:17) At once, Jesus knew within Himself that power

had gone out of Him. He turned around in the crowd and said,

"Who touched My garments?"

31 His disciples said to Him, "You see the crowd pressing against You,

and You say, 'Who touched Me?' "

32 And He looked around to see her who had done it.

33 But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her,

came and fell down before Him and told Him the entire truth.

34 (Lk 8:48; Mt 9:22) He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made

you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction."

35 (Mk 5:22; Jn 11:28) While He was still speaking, some came from the house

of the synagogue ruler and said, "Your daughter is dead.

Why trouble the Teacher any further?"

36 (Lk 8:50) As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken,

He said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not be afraid, only believe."

37 (Mk 9:2; 14:33) He let no one follow Him, except Peter,

and James, and John the brother of James.

38 He came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue,

and saw the tumult, and those who wept and wailed loudly.

39 (Ac 20:10) When He came in, He said to them, "Why make this uproar

and weep? The girl is not dead, but sleeping."

40 They laughed at Him in ridicule.

But when He had put them all out, He took the father and the mother

of the girl and those who were with Him and entered where the girl was lying.

41 (Mk 1:31) He took the girl by the hand and said to her, "Talitha cumi,"

which means, "Little girl, I say to you, arise."

42 I mmediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age.

And they were greatly astonished.

43 (Mt 8:4) He strictly ordered them to let no one know of it and directed

them to give her something to eat.

[21] And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much

people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

[22] And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue,

Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

[23] And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point

of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be

healed; and she shall live.

[24] And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

[25] And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,

[26] And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that

she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,

[27] When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his

garment.

[28] For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

[29] And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in

her body that she was healed of that plague.

[30] And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of

him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?

[31] And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging

thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

[32] And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

[33] But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came

and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

[34] And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in

peace, and be whole of thy plague.

[35] While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house

certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any

further?

[36] As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the

ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

[37] And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John

the brother of James.

[38] And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the

tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

[39] And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and

weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

[40] And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he

taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him,

and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

[41] And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi;

which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

[42] And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of

twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

[43] And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded

that something should be given her to eat.

Matthew 9:18-26

The Ruler's Daughter and a Woman Healed

Mk 5:21-43; Lk 8:40-56

18 (Mt 8:2; Mk 5:22-43) While He was speaking these things to them,

a certain ruler came and worshipped Him, saying,

"My daughter is even now dead. But come and lay Your hand on her,

and she will live."

19 Jesus rose and followed him, and so did His disciples.

20 (Mt 14:36; Dt 22:12T) hen a woman, who was ill with a flow of blood

for twelve years, came behind Him and touched the hem of His garment.

21 For she said within herself, "If I may just touch His garment,

I shall be healed."

22 (Lk 7:50; Mt 9:2; Mk 10:52) But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her,

He said, "Daughter, be of good comfort. Your faith has made you well."

And the woman was made well instantly.

23 (2Ch 35:25) When Jesus came to the ruler's house and saw the musicians

and the mourners making a noise,

24 (Ac 20:10; Jn 11:4) He said to them, "Depart. The girl is not dead,

but is sleeping." And they laughed Him to scorn.

25 (Mk 9:27; Ac 9:40-41) But when the people were put outside,

He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.

26 (Mt 4:24; Mk 1:45) The news of this went out into all that land.

[18] While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain

ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come

and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

[19] And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

[20] And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve

years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

[21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be

whole.

[22] But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be

of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made

whole from that hour.

[23] And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and

the people making a noise,

[24] He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth.

And they laughed him to scorn.

[25] But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the

hand, and the maid arose.

[26] And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.

Luke 8:40-56

Jairus' Daughter and the Woman Who Touched Jesus' Garment

Mt 9:18-26; Mk 5:21-43

40 (Mt 9:1; Mk 5:21) When Jesus returned, the crowd gladly received Him,

for they were all waiting for Him.

41 (Mk 5:22-43; Lk 8:49) Then a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the

synagogue, came and fell down at Jesus' feet, and begged Him to come

to his house,

42 (Lk 7:12; 8:45) for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age,

and she was dying. As He went, the people crowded Him.

43 And a woman having a hemorrhage for twelve years, who had spent all her

living on physicians, but could not be healed by anyone,

44 (Dt 22:12) came behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment.

And immediately her hemorrhage dried up.

45 Jesus said, "Who touched Me?"

When everyone denied it, Peter and those who were with Him said,

"Master, the crowds are pressing against You,

and You say, 'Who touched Me?' "

46 (Lk 6:19; 5:17) But Jesus said, "Someone touched Me, for I perceive

that power has gone out from Me."

47 When the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling.

And falling down before Him, she declared to Him before all the people

why she had touched Him and how she was healed immediately.

48 (Mt 9:22; Lk 7:50) Then He said to her, "Daughter, be of good cheer.

Your faith has made you well. Go in peace."

49 (Lk 7:6) While He was still speaking, someone from the synagogue

ruler's house came, saying to Jairus,

"Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher."

50 (Mk 5:36) But when Jesus heard it, He answered him,

"Do not fear. Only believe, and she will be made well."

51 (Mk 14:33; Lk 9:28) When He came into the house, He permitted no one

to go in except Peter, John and James, and the father and mother of the girl.

52 (Lk 23:27; Jn 11:4) All wept and mourned for her. But He said,

"Do not weep. She is not dead but sleeping."

53 They laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.

54 (Mk 1:31; Jn 11:43) But He put them all outside and took her by the hand

and called, saying, "Little girl, arise."

55 (Jn 11:44) Her spirit returned, and she arose immediately.

And He told them to give her food.

56 (Mt 8:4) Her parents were astonished, but He commanded them to tell

no one what had happened.

[40] And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly

received him: for they were all waiting for him.

[41] And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the

synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would

come into his house:

[42] For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a

dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

[43] And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all

her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,

[44] Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately

her issue of blood stanched.

[45] And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that

were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and

sayest thou, Who touched me?

[46] And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is

gone out of me.

[47] And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and

falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for

what cause she had touched him and how she was healed immediately.

[48] And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made

thee whole; go in peace.

[49] While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's

house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

[50] But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe

only, and she shall be made whole.

[51] And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save

Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.

[52] And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead,

but sleepeth.

[53] And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

[54] And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying,

Maid, arise.

[55] And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded

to give her meat.

[56] And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should

tell no man what was done.

2) Our Daily Bread for 9 October 2025 titled

A Cautionary Tale by Sheridan Voysey

Ecclesiastes 5:13-20

Faith and Wisdom

13 (Ecc 6:1-2) There is a grave misery that I have seen under the sun:

when riches were kept by an owner to his hurt,

14 and those riches were lost in a misfortunate business deal;

and although he has a son,

there is nothing at all to put in his hand.

15 (Job 1:21; Ps 49:17) As he came from his mother's womb,

naked shall he return, to go as he came;

he shall take nothing from his labor

which he may carry away in his hands.

16 (Pr 11:29; Ecc 1:3) This also is a grievous evil:

Just as he came,

so shall he go.

And what profit is there to him who toils for the wind?

17 (Ps 127:2) Moreover, in all his days he eats in darkness,

while he is greatly irritated in sickness and anger.

18 (Ecc 2:10; 2:24) This is what I have seen to be good:

It is fitting to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all his labor

in which he toils under the sun all the days of his life,

which God has given to him; for this is his reward.

19 (Ecc 6:2; 3:13) And also everyone to whom God has given wealth

and possessions, and given him power to enjoy them,

and to receive his reward and to rejoice in his labor

-this is the gift of God.

20 For he will not much remember the days of his life

because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart.

13 There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept

for the owners thereof to their hurt.

14 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son,

and there is nothing in his hand.

15 As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go

as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away

in his hand.

16 And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he

go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind?

17 All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow

and wrath with his sickness.

18 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat

and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under

the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.

19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him

power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour;

this is the gift of God.

20 For he shall not much remember the days of his life;

because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.

In the classic film Citizen Kane, Charles Foster Kane amasses wealth and power

by building a newspaper empire. In a story reminiscent of Ecclesiastes 2:4-11,

Kane spares himself no pleasure, building a castle with grand gardens full

of artistic treasures.

Like other tycoons, what Kane really wants is adulation. He bankrolls his own

political career and, when it fails, he blames the defeat on voter "fraud" to

save face. He builds his wife an opera house and forces her into an ill-suited

singing career to make him look good. Here too Kane's story echoes

Ecclesiastes, where wealth is found to harm those who chase and hoard

it (5:10-15), leaving them eating "in darkness,

with great frustration" (5:17). By the end of his life, Charlie Kane lives

in that castle alone, isolated and angry.

Citizen Kane ends with the revelation that Charlie's pursuits have been driven

to fill a void in his heart - the parental love he lost as a child. I can

imagine the author of Ecclesiastes agreeing. Our Father God

has "set eternity in the human heart" (3:11), and life can only be enjoyed

with Him (2:25). Charlie Kane's cautionary tale speaks to us all: Don't seek

spiritual fulfilment through wealth and power, but through the one who pours

His love into our hearts (Romans 5:5).

Reflect & Pray

How do you see yourself imitating Charlie Kane?

What spiritual need does God need to meet in you today?

Loving God, please forgive my attempts

to feel important through buying things or seeking praise.

My spiritual need can only be met by You!

For further study read, Translucent Fruit: The Cost of Wealth.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

grace in forgiveness.

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

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

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

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

promising that if he will forgive us just this once,

we won't ever to it again.

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

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

begging for forgiveness, and trying once more to cleanse

ourselves for our unrighteousness.

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

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

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

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

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

is offered to us freely.

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

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

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

us from unrighteousness.

Application

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

in order to deserve his forgiveness?

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

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

confession and forgiveness?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

1 Tim 6:17-19

17 (Ro 11:20; 1Ti 4:10) Command those who are rich in this world that they

not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,

who richly gives us all things to enjoy.

18 (Ro 12:8; 12:13) Command that they do good, that they be rich

in good works, generous, willing to share,

19 (Lk 16:9; 1Ti 6:12) and laying up in store for themselves a good

foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of eternal life.

17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,

nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly

all things to enjoy;

18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works,

ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time

to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

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

God's Eternal Faithfulness

Ps 89:1-8

PSALMS 89

A Contemplative Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;

with my mouth I will make known

Your faithfulness to all generations.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For I have said,

"Mercy shall be built up forever;

Your faithfulness shall be

established in the heavens."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have said,

"I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have sworn to David my servant:

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) 'Your offspring I will establish forever,

and build up your throne for all generations.' " Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the heavens praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For who in the skies can

be compared to the Lord?

Who among the heavenly sons is like the Lord?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God is greatly to be feared

in the assembly of the holy ones

and awesome to all those who surround Him.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts,

who is a mighty Lord like You,

with Your faithfulness all around You?

1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever:

With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:

Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

3 I have made a covenant with my chosen,

I have sworn unto David my servant,

4 Thy seed will I establish for ever,

And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD:

Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

6 For who in the heaven

Can be compared unto the LORD?

Who among the sons of the mighty

Can be likened unto the LORD?

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,

And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee?

Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?

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?)

Prince Edward Island

Total population 146300

Muslim population (est.) 1127

Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.

Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims

cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.

More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic

month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at

the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established

in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.

As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.

The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important

for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were

established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to

monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as

shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,

and from the River to the ends of the earth."

Let us intercede together for:

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

9th Day of the Month

a) Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

(

Ps 100

A Psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;

come before His presence with singing.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;

it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise;

be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,

and His faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 100

A Psalm of praise.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD he is God:

It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise:

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;

And his truth endureth to all generations.

)

b) Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.

(

1 Chr 12:32

32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar,

those having understanding of times

and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains

with all their brothers at their command.

32 And of the children of Issachar,

which were men that had understanding of the times,

to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred;

and all their brethren were at their commandment

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to know His loving healing.

Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, please forgive my attempts

to feel important through buying things or seeking praise.

My spiritual need can only be met by You!"

Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to give Him all your sins.

Pray to the Lord and pray to help the rich not to be highminded.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's faithfulness.

Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.

Pray that imprisoned believers will encourage one another

and share the Gospel with fellow prisoners in ERITREA.

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.

Day 281 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 8 October 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, October 8. 2025

Day 281, 8 October 2025

1) Matthew 13:10-23, Luke 8:9-18, Mark 4:21-29, Matthew 13:24-30,

Mark 4:30-34, Matthew 13:31-52, Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Matthew 13:10-23

The Purpose of the Parables

Mk 4:10-12; Lk 8:9-10

10 The disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?"

11 (1Jn 2:27; Mt 16:17) He answered them, "It is given to you to know

the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

12 (Mt 25:29; Lk 8:18) For to him who has, will more be given,

and he will have abundance. But from him who has not,

even what he has will be taken away.

13 (Jer 5:21; Eze 12:2) Therefore I speak to them in parables:

'Because they look, but do not see.

And they listen, but they do not hear, neither do they understand.'[Isa 56:7.]

14 (Isa 6:9-10; Mk 4:12) In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah

which says:

'By hearing, you will hear and shall not understand,

and seeing, you will see and shall not perceive;[Isa 6:9.]

15 (Heb 5:11; Ps 119:70) for this people's heart has grown dull.

Their ears have become hard of hearing,

and they have closed their eyes,

lest they should see with their eyes

and hear with their ears

and understand with their hearts,

and turn, and I should heal them.'[A talent was worth several hundred pounds.]

16 (Mt 16:17; Lk 10:23-24) But blessed are your eyes, for they see,

and your ears, for they hear.

17 (Jn 8:56; Heb 11:13) For truly I say to you that many prophets

and righteous men have desired to see those things which you see,

and have not seen them, and to hear those things which you hear,

and have not heard them.

[10] And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them

in parables?

[11] He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know

the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

[12] For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more

abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he

hath.

[13] Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and

hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

[14] And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By

hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see,

and shall not perceive:

[15] For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of

hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see

with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their

heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

[16] But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

[17] For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have

desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to

hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

The Parable of the Sower Explained

Mk 4:13-20; Lk 8:11-15

18 "Therefore listen to the parable of the sower.

19 (Mt 4:23; 13:38) When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not

understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown

in his heart. This is the one who received seed beside the path.

20 (Isa 58:2; Eze 33:31-32) But he who received the seed on rocky ground

is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,

21 (Mt 11:6; Hos 6:4) yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while.

For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word,

eventually he falls away.

22 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) He also who received seed among the thorns is

he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness

of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

23 (Mt 13:8; Jn 15:16; Php 1:11) But he who received seed on the good ground

is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit.

Some produce a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown."

[18] Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

[19] When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not,

then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his

heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

[20] But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that

heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

[21] Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when

tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is

offended.

[22] He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the

word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the

word, and he becometh unfruitful.

[23] But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the

word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth,

some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Luke 8:9-18

The Purpose of the Parables

Mt 13:10-17; Mk 4:10-12

9 (Mt 13:10; 13:18) His disciples asked Him, "What might this parable mean?"

10 (Isa 6:9; Mt 11:25) He said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets

of the kingdom of God, but to others they are in parables, so that

'seeing they may not see,

and hearing they may not understand.' [Isa 6:9.]

[8] And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an

hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears

to hear, let him hear.

[9] And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

[10] And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom

of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and

hearing they might not understand.

The Parable of the Sower Explained

Mt 13:18-23; Mk 4:13-20

11 (Mt 13:19; Mk 4:14-20) "Now the parable means this:

The seed is the word of God.

12 Those along the path are those who hear. Then comes the devil,

who takes away the word from their hearts, lest they should believe

and be saved.

13 (Isa 58:2; Eze 33:32) Those on the rock are the ones who,

when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root,

for they believe for a while, then in the time of temptation fall away.

14 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) That which fell among thorns are those who,

when they have heard, go out and are choked with the cares

and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

15 (Php 1:11; Col 1:6) But the seed on the good ground are those who,

having heard the word, keep it in an honest and good heart

and bear fruit with patience.

[11] Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

[12] Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and

taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be

saved.

[13] They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with

joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of

temptation fall away.

[14] And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard,

go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life,

and bring no fruit to perfection.

[15] But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good

heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

A Light Under a Vessel

Mk 4:21-25

16 (Lk 11:33; Mk 4:21-22) "No one, when he lights a candle, covers it

with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a candlestick,

that those who enter may see the light.

17 (Mt 10:26) For nothing is secret that will not be revealed,

nor anything hidden that will not be known and revealed.

18 (Mt 13:12; 25:29) Take heed therefore how you hear. For whoever has,

to him will be given. And whoever has not, from him will be taken even

what he thinks he has."

[16] No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or

putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which

enter in may see the light.

[17] For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any

thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

[18] Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be

given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he

seemeth to have.

Mark 4:21-29

A Light Under a Basket

Lk 8:16-18

21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put

under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?

22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;

neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.

23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15) If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."

24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear. The measure you give

will be measured for you, and to you who hear will more be given.

25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given. And from him

who has not will be taken, even what he has."

[21] And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or

under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

[22] For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was

any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

[23] If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

[24] And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye

mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

[25] For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him

shall be taken even that which he hath.

The Parable of the Growing Seed

26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed

on the ground.

27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts

and grows; he does not know how.

28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade, then the head,

then the full seed in the head.

29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe, immediately he applies

the sickle because the harvest has come."

[26] And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed

into the ground;

[27] And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring

and grow up, he knoweth not how.

[28] For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then

the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

[29] But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the

sickle, because the harvest is come.

Matthew 13:24-30

The Parable of the Weeds

24 (Mt 13:33; 13:47) He told them another parable, saying,

"The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat

and went away.

26 But when the shoots had sprung up and produced fruit,

the weeds also appeared.

27 "So the servants of the landowner came and said to him,

'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field?

Then where did the weeds come from?'

28 "He said to them, 'An enemy did this.'

"The servants said to him, 'Will you then have us go and gather them up?'

29 "But he said, 'No, lest while you gather up the weeds,

you pull up also the wheat with them.

30 (Mt 3:12) Let both grow together until the harvest, and in the time

of harvest I will say to the reapers: Gather up the weeds first

and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.'"

[24] Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven

is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

[25] But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat,

and went his way.

[26] But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then

appeared the tares also.

[27] So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst

not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?

[28] He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him,

Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

[29] But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also

the wheat with them.

[30] Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I

will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them

in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Mark 4:30-34

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

Mt 13:31-32; Lk 13:18-19

30 He said, "To what shall we liken the kingdom of God, or with what parable

shall we compare it?

31 It is like a grain of mustard seed which, when it is sown in the ground,

is the smallest seed on earth.

32 Yet when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all shrubs,

and shoots out great branches, so that the birds of the air

may nest in its shade."

[30] And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what

comparison shall we compare it?

[31] It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the

earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:

[32] But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all

herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may

lodge under the shadow of it.

The Use of Parables

Mt 13:34-35

33 (Jn 16:12) With many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were

able to hear it.

34 (Mk 4:10; Lk 24:27) Without a parable He did not speak to them.

But when they were alone, He expounded on all things to His disciples.

[33] And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were

able to hear it.

[34] But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone,

he expounded all things to his disciples.

Matthew 13:31-52

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast

Mk 4:30-32; Lk 13:18-21

31 (Mt 13:24; Mk 4:30-32) He told them another parable, saying,

"The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed

which a man took and sowed in his field.

32 (Eze 31:6; Da 4:12) This indeed is the least of all seeds, but when

it has grown, it is the greatest among herbs and is a tree, so that the birds

of the air come and lodge in its branches."

33 (Lk 13:21; Gal 5:9) He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven

is like yeast which a woman took and mixed in sixty pounds

[Gk. 3 sata, about 22 liters each.] of meal until it had leavened

the whole batch."

[31] Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven

is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his

field:

[32] Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the

greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come

and lodge in the branches thereof.

[33] Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto

leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the

whole was leavened.

The Use of Parables

Mk 4:33-34

34 (Mk 4:33-34; Jn 16:25) Jesus said all these things to the crowds

in parables. And without a parable He did not speak to them,

35 (Ps 78:2; Ro 16:25-26) to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet,

saying:

"I will open My mouth in parables;

I will say things which have been kept secret since the foundation

of the world." [Ps 78:2.]

[34] All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and

without a parable spake he not unto them:

[35] That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I

will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept

secret from the foundation of the world.

The Parable of the Weeds Explained

36 (Mt 13:1) Then Jesus sent the crowds away and went into the house.

And His disciples came to Him, saying,

"Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field."

37 He answered, "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,

38 (Jn 8:44; Ac 13:10) the field is the world, and the good seed a

re the sons ofthe kingdom. But the weeds are the sons of the evil one.

39 (Mt 24:3; Joel 3:13) The enemy who sowed them is the devil,

the harvest is the end of the world, and the reapers are the angels.

40 "Therefore as the weeds are gathered and burned in the fire, so shall

it be in the end of this world.

41 (Mt 24:31; 18:7) The Son of Man shall send out His angels, and they shall

gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who do evil,

42 (Mt 8:12; 13:50; 22:13) and will throw them into a fiery furnace.

There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

43 (Da 12:3; Mt 11:15) Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun

[Da 12:3.] in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears to hear,

let him hear.

[36] Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his

disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of

the field.

[37] He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son

of man;

[38] The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom;

but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

[39] The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the

world; and the reapers are the angels.

[40] As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it

be in the end of this world.

[41] The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out

of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

[42] And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and

gnashing of teeth.

[43] Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their

Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

44 (Isa 55:1; Pr 23:23) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure

hidden in a field, which a man found and hid. And with joy over it he goes

and sells all that he has and buys that field.

[44] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the

which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and

selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price

45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls,

46 who, on finding one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had

and bought it.

[45] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking

goodly pearls:

[46] Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that

he had, and bought it.

The Parable of the Net

47 (Mt 4:19) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast

into the sea and gathered all kinds of fish.

48 When it was full, they drew it to shore, sat down, and gathered the good

into baskets, but threw the bad away.

49 (Mt 13:39) So shall it be at the end of the world.

The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous

50 (Mt 8:12; 13:42) and throw them into the fiery furnace.

There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth."

[47] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the

sea, and gathered of every kind:

[48] Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered

the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

[49] So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth,

and sever the wicked from among the just,

[50] And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing

and gnashing of teeth.

Treasures New and Old

51 (Mt 13:11) Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all of these things?"

They said to Him, "Yes, Lord."

52 (Mt 12:35; 23:34) Then He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who is

discipled for the kingdom of heaven is like a man

who is master of the household who brings out of his treasure new

and old things."

[51] Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say

unto him, Yea, Lord.

[52] Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto

the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which

bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth

Mk 6:1-6; Lk 4:16-30

53 When Jesus finished these parables, He departed from there.

54 (Mt 2:23; 4:23) When He came to His own country, He taught them

in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said,

"Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?

55 (Mk 6:3; Lk 3:23) Is He not the carpenter's son? Is His mother not

called Mary? And are not His brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?

56 And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this Man

get all these things?"

57 (Lk 4:24; Jn 4:44) And they took offense at Him.

But Jesus said to them,

"A prophet is not without honour except in his own country

and in his own house."

58 And He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

[53] And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he

departed thence.

[54] And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their

synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this

man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

[55] Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his

brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

[56] And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man

all these things?

[57] And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is

not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

[58] And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Mark 4:35-41

The Calming of a Storm

Mt 8:23-27; Lk 8:22-25

35 (Mt 8:18; Lk 8:22) That same day, when the evening came, He said to them,

"Let us go cross to the other side."

36 (Mk 3:9; 4:1) When they had sent the crowd away, they took Him in the boat

just as He was. There were also other little boats with Him.

37 A great wind storm arose, and the waves splashed into the boat,

so that it was now filling the boat.

38 He was in the stern asleep on a pillow. They woke Him and said,

"Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?"

39 (Job 38:11; Ps 89:9) He rose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,

"Peace, be still!" Then the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

40 (Mt 14:31; Lk 8:25) He said to them, "Why are you so fearful?

How is that you have no faith?"

41 They feared greatly and said to one another,

"What kind of Man is He, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?"

[35] And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us

pass over unto the other side.

[36] And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was

in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.

[37] And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the

ship, so that it was now full.

[38] And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they

awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

[39] And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be

still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

[40] And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no

faith?

[41] And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of

man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

Matthew 8:23-27

The Calming of a Storm

Mk 4:35-41; Lk 8:22-25

23 Then He entered the boat, and His disciples followed Him.

24 Suddenly a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered

with the waves. But He was asleep.

25 His disciples went to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us!

We are perishing!"

26 (Mt 6:30; Ps 65:7) He replied, "Why are you fearful,

O you of little faith?" Then He rose and rebuked the winds and the sea.

And there was a great calm.

27 (Mk 1:27) The men were amazed, saying, "What kind of Man is this that

even the winds and the sea obey Him!"

[23] And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

[24] And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the

ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

[25] And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we

perish.

[26] And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then

he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

[27] But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even

the winds and the sea obey him!

Luke 8:22-25

The Calming of a Storm

Mt 8:23-27; Mk 4:35-41

22 (Mt 8:23-27) One day He went into a boat with His disciples,

and He said to them, "Let us go over to the other side of the lake."

So they launched out.

23 As they sailed, He fell asleep. Then a wind storm came down on the lake,

and they were filling with water, and were in danger.

24 (Ps 65:7; Lk 4:39) They came to Him and awoke Him, saying,

"Master, Master, we are perishing!"

Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water.

And they ceased, and there was a calm.

25 He said to them, "Where is your faith?"

Being afraid, they marveled, saying to each other,

"Who then is this Man? He commands even the winds and water,

and they obey Him."

[22] Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his

disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the

lake. And they launched forth.

[23] But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind

on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

[24] And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish.

Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they

ceased, and there was a calm.

[25] And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid

wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he

commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

2) Our Daily Bread for 8 October 2025 titled

Jesus' Work by Adam R. Holz

Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16

Unity of the Body

1 (Eph 3:1; Col 1:10) I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, exhort you to

walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you were called.

2 (Col 3:12-13; Ac 20:19) With all humility, meekness, and patience,

bearing with one another in love,

3 be eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

4 (Eph 1:18; 2:16) There is one body and one Spirit, even as you were called

in one hope of your calling,

5 (1Co 8:6; Mt 28:19) one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

6 (Ro 11:36; 1Co 12:6) one God and Father of all, who is above all,

and through all, and in you all.

11 (Ac 21:8; 13:1) He gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists,

pastors, and teachers,

12 (1Co 12:27; Eph 1:23) for the equipping of the saints, for the work

of service, and for the building up of the body of Christ,

13 (Eph 4:5; 1:23) until we all come into the unity of the faith

and of the knowledge of the Son of God, into a complete man,

to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

14 (Jas 1:6; 1Co 14:20) so we may no longer be children, tossed here

and there by waves and carried about with every wind of doctrine

by the trickery of men, by craftiness with deceitful scheming.

15 (Eph 1:22; 2:21) But, speaking the truth in love, we may grow up

in all things into Him, who is the head, Christ Himself,

16 (Col 2:19; Eph 1:4) from whom the whole body is joined together

and connected by every joint and ligament, as every part effectively

does its work and grows, building itself up in love.

[1] I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy

of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

[2] With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one

another in love;

[3] Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

[4] There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of

your calling;

[5] One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

[6] One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you

all.

[11] And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists;

and some, pastors and teachers;

[12] For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the

edifying of the body of Christ:

[13] Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the

Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the

fulness of Christ:

[14] That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried

about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning

craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

[15] But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things,

which is the head, even Christ:

[16] From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that

which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the

measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of

itself in love.

In 1997, Iowa State University named its football stadium after the school's

first black athlete: Jack Trice. Tragically, Trice had never even played in

Ames, Iowa - he died from internal injuries sustained during a play in

his second college game, played in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 6, 1923.

Trice wrote a note to himself the night before the game,

bearing witness to his determination:

"The honour of my race, family, and self are at stake. Everyone is expecting

me to do big things. I will! My whole body and soul are to be thrown

recklessly about on the field tomorrow. Every time the ball is snapped,

I will be trying to do more than my part." Trice profoundly understood that

what he did flowed from the honour and dignity of who he was,

infusing his character with courage.

The apostle Paul says something similar in his letter to the Ephesians,

challenging believers to let who they were in Christ influence every

decision: "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life

worthy of the calling you have received" (Ephesians 4:1). Paul challenges

us to embrace a way of living shaped by Jesus' work for us, in us, and through

us, which yields humility, gentleness, patience, unity, love, and peace

(vv. 2-3) as we use our God-given gifts to serve one another (vv. 15-16).

Reflect & Pray

What's the connection between our beliefs and actions?

What gifts has God given you to serve others?

Dear Father, thank You for inviting me into

a life filled with meaning and significance.

Please help me to love and serve others with the gifts You've given.

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

1 Cor 13:3

3 If I give all my goods to feed the poor,

and if I give my body to be burned,

and have not love, it profits me nothing.

3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor,

and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity,

it profiteth me nothing.

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

God's Inexhaustible Strength

Ps 18:30-34

30 As for God, His way has integrity;

the word of the Lord is proven;

He is a shield to all those who take refuge in Him.

31 For who is God except the Lord?

Or who is a rock besides our God?

32 It is God who clothes me with strength,

and gives my way integrity.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

and causes me to stand on my high places.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.

30 As for God, his way is perfect:

The word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

31 For who is God save the LORD?

Or who is a rock save our God?

32 It is God that girdeth me with strength,

And maketh my way perfect.

33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet,

And setteth me upon my high places.

34 He teacheth my hands to war,

So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.

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?)

Prince Edward Island

Total population 146300

Muslim population (est.) 1127

Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.

Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims

cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.

More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic

month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at

the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established

in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.

As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.

The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important

for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were

established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to

monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as

shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,

and from the River to the ends of the earth."

Let us intercede together for:

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

8th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God

(

Is 62:6

6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,

who shall never hold their peace day nor night.

You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;

6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold

their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,

Ps 5:3

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;

in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.

3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;

In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

Ps 55:17

17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,

and He will hear my voice.

17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:

And he shall hear my voice.

)

b) Pray for the province of Manitoba

I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, that God's Spirit would influence them

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 seed and reap bountifully and to calm the storms.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, thank You for inviting me into

a life filled with meaning and significance.

Please help me to love and serve others with the gifts You've given."

Pray to the Lord and pray to put your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pray to the Lord and pray to have love/charity.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the perfectness of the Lord.

Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God.

Thank the Lord for small churches that are standing firm in SIERRA LEONE

despite pressures from Islamic 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.

Day 280 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 7 October 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, October 7. 2025

Day 280, 7 October 2025

1) Luke 8:1-3, Mark 3:20-30, Matthew 12:22-45, Mark 3:31-35, Matthew 12:46-50,

Luke 8:19-21, Mark 4:1-9, Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 8:4-8 , Mark 4:10-20

Luke 8:1-3

Luke 8

Women Who Accompany Jesus

1 (Mt 4:23) Afterward, He went throughout every city and village, preaching

and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. With Him were the twelve

2 (Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40-41) and some women who had been healed

of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene,

from whom seven demons had come out,

3 (Lk 24:10) and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna,

and many others, who supported Him with their possessions.

[1] And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and

village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and

the twelve were with him,

[2] And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and

infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

[3] And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many

others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

Mark 3:20-30

Jesus and Beelzebub

Mt 12:22-32; Lk 11:14-23; 12:10

20 (Mk 6:31) Then they entered a house, and the crowd came together again,

so that they could not even eat bread.

21 (Jn 10:20; Ac 26:24) When His family heard of it,

they went out to seize Him, for they said, "He is beside Himself."

22 (Mt 9:34; 10:25) And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said,

"He is possessed by Beelzebub,

and by the ruler of the demons He casts out demons."

23 (Mt 13:34) So He called them to Him and said to them in parables,

"How can Satan cast out Satan?

24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

26 And if Satan rises up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand,

but is coming to an end.

27 (Isa 53:12; Mt 12:29) No one can enter a strong man's house

and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man.

Then he will plunder his house.

28 (Mt 12:31-32; Lk 12:10) Truly I say to you, all sins will be forgiven

the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they speak.

29 (Mt 25:46; Mk 12:40) But he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit

never has forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal condemnation."

30 For they said, "He has an unclean spirit."

[20] And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much

as eat bread.

[21] And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for

they said, He is beside himself.

[22] And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub,

and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

[23] And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can

Satan cast out Satan?

[24] And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

[25] And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

[26] And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand,

but hath an end.

[27] No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except

he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.

[28] Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men,

and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

[29] But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never

forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

[30] Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.

Matthew 12:22-45

Jesus and Beelzebub

Mk 3:20-30; Lk 11:14-23; 12:10

22 Then one possessed with a demon was brought to Him, blind and mute,

and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw.

23 (Mt 9:27; Jn 4:29) All the people were amazed and said,

"Is He not the Son of David?"

24 (Mt 9:34; Mk 3:22) But when the Pharisees heard it, they said,

"This Man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebub the ruler

of the demons."

25 (Mt 9:4) Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them,

"Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation.

And every city or house divided against itself will not stand.

26 If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself.

Then how will his kingdom stand?

27 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast them out?

Therefore, they shall be your judges.

28 (Lk 11:20; Mt 12:18) But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God,

then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

29 (Isa 49:24; 53:12) "Or else how can one enter a strong man's house

and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man?

And then he will plunder his house.

30 (Mk 9:40; Lk 11:23) "He who is not with Me is against Me,

and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.

31 (Lk 12:10; Mk 3:28-30; Isa 1:18) Therefore I say to you, all kinds of sin

and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

will not be forgiven men.

32 (Mt 11:19; Mk 3:29) Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be

forgiven. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven,

neither in this world, nor in the world to come.

[22] Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb:

and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.

[23] And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

[24] But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast

out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

[25] And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom

divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house

divided against itself shall not stand:

[26] And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall

then his kingdom stand?

[27] And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast

them out? therefore they shall be your judges.

[28] But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God

is come unto you.

[29] Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his

goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his

house.

[30] He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me

scattereth abroad.

[31] Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be

forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be

forgiven unto men.

[32] And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be

forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be

forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

A Tree and Its Fruit

Lk 6:43-45

33 (Lk 6:43-44; Mt 7:16-20) "Either make the tree good and its fruit good,

or else make the tree corrupt and its fruit corrupt. For the tree is known

by its fruit.

34 (Mt 23:33; Lk 6:45; Mt 3:7O) generation of vipers, how can you, being evil,

speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

35 (Pr 10:20-21; 25:11-12) A good man out of the good treasure of his heart

brings forth good things. And an evil man out of the evil treasure brings

forth evil things.

36 (Ecc 12:14) But I say to you that for every idle word that men speak,

they will give an account on the Day of Judgment.

37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will

be condemned."

[33] Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree

corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.

[34] O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for

out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

[35] A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good

things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

[36] But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they

shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

[37] For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt

be condemned.

The Demand for a Sign

Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:29-32

38 (Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:16) Then some of the scribes and Pharisees

said to Him, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from You."

39 (Mt 16:4; Isa 57:3) But He answered them, "An evil and adulterous

generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except

the sign of the prophet Jonah.

40 (Jnh 1:17; Mt 16:21; 17:23) For as Jonah was three days and three nights

in the belly of the great fish, [Jnh 1:17.] so will the Son of Man be three

days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

41 (Mt 12:42; 12:6) The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment

with this generation and will condemn it, because they repented

at the preaching of Jonah. [Jnh 3:5.] And now One greater than Jonah is here.

42 The Queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation

and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear

the wisdom of Solomon. And now One greater than Solomon is here.

[38] Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying,

Master, we would see a sign from thee.

[39] But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation

seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign

of the prophet Jonas:

[40] For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so

shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the

earth.

[41] The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and

shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and,

behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

[42] The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this

generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of

the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon

is here.

The Return of the Unclean Spirit

Lk 11:24-26

43 (Ps 63:1) "When an unclean spirit goes out of a man,

it passes through dry places seeking rest, but finds none.

44 Then it says, 'I will return to my house from which I came.'

And when it comes, it finds it empty, swept, and put in order.

45 (Mk 5:9; Lk 11:26) Then it goes and brings with itself seven

other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there.

And the last state of that man is worse than the first.

So shall it be also with this evil generation."

[43] When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry

places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

[44] Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and

when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

[45] Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked

than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that

man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked

generation.

Mark 3:31-35

The Mother and Brothers of Jesus

Mt 12:46-50; Lk 8:19-21

31 (Lk 8:19-21) Then His mother and His brothers came,

and standing outside, they sent to Him, calling Him.

32 The crowd sat around Him and said to Him,

"Your mother and Your brothers are outside asking for You."

33 He answered, "Who are My mother and My brothers?"

34 Then He looked around at those who sat around Him and said,

"Here are My mother and My brothers!

35 (Mt 7:21; 1Jn 2:17) For whoever does the will of God is My brother,

and My sister, and My mother."

[31] There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without,

sent unto him, calling him.

[32] And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy

mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.

[33] And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?

[34] And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold

my mother and my brethren!

[35] For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my

sister, and mother.

Matthew 12:46-50

The Mother and Brothers of Jesus

Mk 3:31-35; Lk 8:19-21

46 (Ac 1:14; Mt 13:55; Jn 2:12) While He was still speaking to the people,

right then His mother and His brothers stood outside asking to speak with Him.

47 Then one said to Him, "Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing

outside asking to speak with You."

48 But He answered the man who told him, "Who is My mother,

and who are My brothers?"

49 He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said,

"Here are My mother and My brothers!

50 (Jn 15:14) For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven

is My brother, and sister, and mother."

[46] While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren

stood without, desiring to speak with him.

[47] Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand

without, desiring to speak with thee.

[48] But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and

who are my brethren?

[49] And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold

my mother and my brethren!

[50] For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the

same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Luke 8:19-21

The Mother and Brothers of Jesus

Mt 12:46-50; Mk 3:31-35

19 (Mt 12:46-50; Mk 3:31-35) Then His mother and His brothers came to Him,

but could not reach Him because of the crowd.

20 Someone told Him, "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside,

desiring to see You."

21 (Jas 1:22) He answered them, "My mother and My brothers are these

who hear the word of God and do it."

[19] Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him

for the press.

[20] And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren

stand without, desiring to see thee.

[21] And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these

which hear the word of God, and do it.

Mark 4:1-9

Mark 4

The Parable of the Sower

Mt 13:1-9; Lk 8:4-8

1 (Mk 2:13; Lk 5:1-3) Again He began to teach by the seaside. A large crowd

was gathered before Him, so that He entered a boat and sat in it on the sea.

And the whole crowd was by the sea on the land.

2 (Mk 3:23; 4:11) He taught them many things in parables and said to them

in His teaching:

3 "Listen! And take note: A sower went out to sow.

4 As he sowed, some seed fell beside the path, and the birds of the air came

and devoured it.

5 Some seed fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil,

and soon it sprang up because it did not have deep soil.

6 (Jas 1:11) But when the sun rose, it was scorched. And because it had

no root, it withered away.

7 (Jer 4:3) Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up

and choked it, and it yielded no grain.

8 (Ge 26:12; Mk 4:20) And other seed fell on good ground, and it yielded

grain that sprang up and increased by thirty, sixty,

or a hundred times as much."

9 (Mt 11:15) Then He said to them, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

[1] And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto

him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea;

and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.

[2] And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his

doctrine,

[3] Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:

[4] And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the

fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

[5] And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and

immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:

[6] But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it

withered away.

[7] And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and

it yielded no fruit.

[8] And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and

increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an

hundred.

[9] And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Matthew 13:1-9

Matthew 13

The Parable of the Sower

Mk 4:1-9; Lk 8:4-8

1 (Mt 13:36; Mk 2:13) That same day Jesus went out of the house

and sat beside the sea.

2 (Lk 5:3) Great crowds assembled around Him, so that He went into a boat

and sat there. And the whole assembly stood on the shore.

3 (Mt 13:10-13; 13:34-35) Then He told them many things in parables, saying,

"Listen! A sower went out to sow.

4 While he sowed, some seeds fell beside the path, and the birds came

and devoured them.

5 But other seeds fell on rocky ground where they did not have much soil,

and immediately they sprang up because they did not have deep soil.

6 But when the sun rose, they were scorched. And because they did not take

root, they withered away.

7 Some seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them.

8 (Ge 26:12; Mt 13:23) But other seeds fell into good ground and produced

grain: a hundred, sixty, or thirty times as much.

9 (Mt 11:15; Rev 2:7) Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."

[1] The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

[2] And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went

into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.

[3] And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower

went forth to sow;

[4] And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came

and devoured them up:

[5] Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and

forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:

[6] And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no

root, they withered away.

[7] And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

[8] But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an

hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

[9] Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Luke 8:4-8

The Parable of the Sower

Mt 13:1-9; Mk 4:1-9

4 When a large crowd had gathered together and people were coming to Him

from every city, He told this parable:

5 "A sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the path

and was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it.

6 Some fell on a rock. And as soon as it sprang up, it withered away,

because it lacked moisture.

7 (Jer 4:3) Yet some fell among thorns. And the thorns sprang up with it

and choked it.

8 (Mt 11:15; Ge 26:12) And other seed fell on good ground and sprang up

and yielded a hundred times the amount sown."

When He had said these things, He cried out,

"He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

[4] And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of

every city, he spake by a parable:

[5] A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way

side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.

[6] And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered

away, because it lacked moisture.

[7] And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked

it.

[8] And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an

hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears

to hear, let him hear.

Mark 4:10-20

The Purpose of the Parables

Mt 13:10-17; Lk 8:9-10

10 (Mk 4:34) When He was alone, those who were around Him with the twelve

asked Him about the parable.

11 (Col 4:5; 1Th 4:12) He said to them, "To you is given the secret

of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside,

everything is said in parables,

12 (Isa 6:9-10; Jer 5:21) so that

'seeing they may see, and not perceive,

and hearing they may hear and not understand;

lest they should turn, and their sins be forgiven them.' (Isa 6:9-10.) "

[10] And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked

of him the parable.

[11] And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the

kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in

parables:

[12] That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear,

and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their

sins should be forgiven them.

The Parable of the Sower Explained

Mt 13:18-23; Lk 8:11-15

13 Then He said to them, "Do you not understand this parable?

How then will you understand all the parables?

14 (Mt 13:37; Mk 2:2) The sower sows the word.

15 (1Pe 5:8; Rev 20:2-3) These are those beside the path,

where the word is sown. But when they hear, Satan comes immediately

and takes away the word which is sown in their hearts.

16 (Eze 33:31-32; Mk 6:20) Others, likewise, are seed sown on rocky ground,

who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness,

17 (Mt 11:6) but have no root in themselves, and so endure for a time.

Afterward, when affliction or persecution rises for the word's sake,

immediately they fall away.

18 And others are seed sown among thorns, the ones who hear the word.

19 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) But the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness

of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word,

and it proves unfruitful.

20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) Still others are seed sown on good ground,

those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit: thirty,

sixty, or a hundred times as much."

[13] And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye

know all parables?

[14] The sower soweth the word.

[15] And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when

they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was

sown in their hearts.

[16] And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when

they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

[17] And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time:

afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake,

immediately they are offended.

[18] And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

[19] And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the

lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh

unfruitful.

[20] And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the

word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty,

and some an hundred.

2) Our Daily Bread for 7 October 2025 Titled

What God Will Do

by Amy Boucher Pye

John 16:31-33

I Have Overcome the World

31 Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe?

32 (Mt 26:31; Jn 8:29) Listen, the hour is coming. Yes, it has now come that

you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave Me alone.

Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with Me.

33 (Jn 14:27; 1Jn 4:4; Jn 14:1) "I have told you these things so that in Me

you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But be of good

cheer. I have overcome the world."

[31] Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?

[32] Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered,

every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone,

because the Father is with me.

[33] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In

the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome

the world.

During the Blitz on London on December 29, 1940, a bomb destroyed a warehouse

near St. Paul's Cathedral. When Biddy Chambers received the news that

all 40000 copies of Oswald Chambers' books stored there were lost - which

she had compiled and edited but not insured—she set down her teacup

and remarked to her daughter, "Well, God has used the books for His glory,

but now that is over. We'll wait and see what God will do now."

Perhaps Biddy was remembering what her late husband, Oswald, had written

at the start of the First World War. He noted how Jesus had spoken to His

disciples about "the inevitability of peril" so that when horrible things

happened, they would "not be scared" because He was with them.

Jesus told His friends, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!

I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). He wanted them to remain strong

in their faith in His Father so they could withstand

the trials and challenges they would endure.

Biddy's quiet confidence in God carried her through, and eventually the books

were reprinted and became classics for generations. We too can find

encouragement and hope in Jesus' promises that He has overcome the world.

We know that He won't leave us (14:18) and will give

us peace (v. 27), no matter what we face.

Reflect & Pray

How do you respond to Biddy's reaction when she heard the devastating news

of the books burning? How could you follow her example of trusting God?

Loving Jesus, please help me to "overcome the world"

in my daily life as I share Your love with others.

Find out what it means to trust God by listening

to this episode of Discover the Word.

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

Romans 13:7-8

7 (Mt 17:25; 22:21) Render to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes

are due, respect to whom respect is due, fear to whom fear is due,

and honor to whom honour is due.

8 (Ro 13:10; Mt 7:12) Owe no one anything, except to love one another,

for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.

7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;

custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth

another hath fulfilled the law.

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

God's Eternal Faithfulness

Ps 117

1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Exalt Him, all you peoples!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For His merciful kindness is great toward us,

and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.

1 O praise the LORD,

All ye nations: Praise him, all ye people.

2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us:

And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever.

Praise ye the LORD.

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?)

Prince Edward Island

Total population 146300

Muslim population (est.) 1127

Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.

Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims

cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.

More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic

month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at

the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established

in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.

As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.

The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important

for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were

established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to

monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as

shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,

and from the River to the ends of the earth."

Let us intercede together for:

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

7th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help

(

Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,

and saves the contrite of spirit.

18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;

And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Ps 145: 14 - 16

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

)

b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

(

Romans 12:4-8

4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,

and not all parts have the same function,

5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and all are parts of one another.

6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that

is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;

7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;

8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with

generosity; he who rules, with diligence;

he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

4 For as we have many members in one body,

and all members have not the same office:

5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and every one members one of another.

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that

is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according

to the proportion of faith;

7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,

on teaching;

8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let

him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;

he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Col 3:17

17(1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20)And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus as part of your family and

pray to know how to sow seeds for the Kingdom of God.

Pray to the Lord: "Loving Jesus, please help me to 'overcome the world'

in my daily life as I share Your love with others."

Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the Spiritual Truthes after

leaving the darkness .

Pray to the Lord and pray to Owe no man any thing.

Pray to the Lord and praise him for His merciful kindness

Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading

outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.

- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community

in contextual ways to share the Gospel

- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,

giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching

out to Muslims locally.

- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's

Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness

and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father

through the Son.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help

Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

Pray for the protection, encouragement and faith of Herma

and her family who were rejected by fellow villagers in India.

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.

Day 261 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 18 September 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Thursday, September 18. 2025

Day 261, 18 September 2025

1) Zechariah 11, Zechariah 12, Zechariah 13, Zechariah 14

Zechariah 11

1 (Jer 22:6-7) Open your doors, O Lebanon,

so the fire can consume your cedar.

2 Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen;

the majestic trees are destroyed.

Wail, O oaks of Bashan,

because the unassailable forest has been brought down.

3 (Jer 50:44; 25:34-36) There is the sound of wailing shepherds,

because their glory is ruined.

There is the sound of roaring lions,

because the pride of Jordan is ruined.

[1] Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour thy cedars.

[2] Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled:

howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down.

[3] There is a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their glory is

spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for the pride of Jordan is

spoiled.

Two Kinds of Shepherds

4 (Zec 11:7) Thus says the Lord my God: Shepherd the flock of slaughter.

5 (Jer 50:7; Hos 12:8) The ones who buy them then slaughter them

and have no guilt, and those who sell them say,

"Blessed is the Lord because I am rich." Their own shepherds do not take pity

on them.

6 (Jer 13:14; Isa 9:19-21) For I will no longer have pity on those who dwell

in the land, says the Lord. But I will cause each of them to fall

into the hands of his neighbor, even into the hands of his king.

They will crush the land, and I will not deliver any from their hands.

7 (Zec 11:4; 11:14) So I shepherded the flock that was for slaughter,

even the afflicted of the flock. And I took for myself two staffs.

One I called Favor and the other I gave the name Union.

So I pastured the flock.

8 (Isa 49:7; Hos 5:7) I destroyed the three shepherds in the span

of one month.

For my soul was impatient with them, and their souls detested me.

9 (Jer 43:11) Then I said, "I will not shepherd you. What is to die,

let it die. What is to be destroyed, let it be destroyed. Let those

who are left devour each other's flesh."

10 (Zec 11:7; Ps 89:39) I took the staff named Favor and cut it into pieces,

to break the covenant that I made with all the peoples.

11 (Zep 3:12) So it was broken that day, and the afflicted of the flock

were watching me and knew that this was the word of the Lord.

12 (Mt 26:15; Ex 21:32; Ge 37:28) Then I said to them,

"If this is good in your eyes, then give my wages to me, but if not,

then keep it." They weighed my wages at thirty pieces of silver.

13 (Ac 1:18-19; Mt 27:3-10) Then the Lord said to me, "Throw it to the potter,

the splendid price by which I was valued by them."

So I took the thirty silver pieces and threw them

to the house of the Lord to the potter.

14 (Isa 9:21) Then I cut up the second staff, Union, to break the brotherhood

between Judah and Israel.

15 (Isa 6:10-12)Then the Lord said to me: Take for yourself again the vessels

carried by a foolish shepherd.

16 (Jer 23:2; Eze 34:2-6) I am raising up a shepherd in the land who will

not care for those who are perishing, nor seek the young, nor heal the broken,

nor feed those who are standing still. But he will eat the flesh of the fat

and tear their hoofs in pieces.

17 (Jer 23:1; 50:35-37) Woe to this worthless shepherd

who abandons his flock.

May the sword take his arm and right eye;

may his arm surely wither up,

and his right eye become blind.

[4] Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter;

[5] Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they

that sell them say, Blessed be the LORD; for I am rich: and their own

shepherds pity them not.

[6] For I will no more pity the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD:

but, lo, I will deliver the men every one into his neighbour's hand, and

into the hand of his king: and they shall smite the land, and out of their

hand I will not deliver them.

[7] And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock.

And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I

called Bands; and I fed the flock.

[8] Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them,

and their soul also abhorred me.

[9] Then said I, I will not feed you: that that dieth, let it die; and that

that is to be cut off, let it be cut off; and let the rest eat every one the

flesh of another.

[10] And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might

break my covenant which I had made with all the people.

[11] And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited

upon me knew that it was the word of the LORD.

[12] And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not,

forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver.

[13] And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that

I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast

them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

[14] Then I cut asunder mine other staff, even Bands, that I might break the

brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

[15] And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a

foolish shepherd.

[16] For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall not visit

those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that

is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of

the fat, and tear their claws in pieces.

[17] Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be

upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and

his right eye shall be utterly darkened.

Zechariah 12

The Deliverance of Judah

1 (Isa 42:5; 57:16) The oracle of the word of the Lord against Israel.

Thus says the Lord, the One who stretches out the heavens and establishes

the earth and forms the spirit of man within him:

2 (Zec 14:14; Ps 75:8) I am going to make Jerusalem a cup of reeling

before all the surrounding nations. And when there is a siege against Judah,

it is also against Jerusalem.

3 (Mt 21:44; Da 2:34-35) And it will be on that day that I will set Jerusalem

as a weighty stone to all the peoples. All who carry it will surely gash

themselves, and all the nations of the land will be gathered against it.

4 (Dt 28:28; Zec 12:3) On that day I will strike every horse with confusion

and its rider with madness, but for the house of Judah I will keep My eyes

open although I will strike with blindness every horse of the peoples.

5 Then the clans of Judah will say in their hearts, "There is strength for us

with those residing in Jerusalem by the Lord of Hosts, their God."

6 (Ob 1:18; Zec 2:4) On that day I will set Judah like a fiery pot among wood

and as a flaming torch among cut grain. And they will devour to the right

and left all the surrounding peoples, while Jerusalem will still reside

in her place, the place of Jerusalem.

7 The Lord will deliver the tents of Judah as before, so that the glory

of the house of David and the glory of those dwelling in Jerusalem will

not eclipse Judah.

8 (Mic 7:8) On that day the Lord will defend those residing in Jerusalem;

and even the one who stumbles among them will be as David on that day.

And the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the Lord going

out before them.

9 On that day I will seek to destroy all the nations

who come out against Jerusalem.

[1] The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which

stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and

formeth the spirit of man within him.

[2] Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people

round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against

Jerusalem.

[3] And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people:

all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the

people of the earth be gathered together against it.

[4] In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with astonishment,

and his rider with madness: and I will open mine eyes upon the house of

Judah, and will smite every horse of the people with blindness.

[5] And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, The inhabitants of

Jerusalem shall be my strength in the LORD of hosts their God.

[6] In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire

among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour

all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem

shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem.

[7] The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the

house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify

themselves against Judah.

[8] In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he

that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of

David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD before them.

[9] And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all

the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Mourning for Him Whom They Have Pierced

10 (Rev 1:7; Jer 6:26) And I will pour out on the house of David

and over those dwelling in Jerusalem a spirit of favor and supplication

so that they look to Me, whom they have pierced through. And they will mourn

over him as one mourns for an only child and weep bitterly over him

as a firstborn.

11 (2Ki 23:29; 2Ch 35:24) On that day the mourning in Jerusalem will be

as great as that of Hadad Rimmon in the plain of Megiddo.

12 (2Sa 5:14; Zec 7:3) The land will mourn with each family by itself:

the family of the house of David by themselves, and their wives by themselves;

the family of the house of Nathan by themselves,

and their wives by themselves;

13 the family of the house of Levi by themselves,

and their wives by themselves; the family of Shimei by themselves,

and their wives also by themselves;

14 and all the families that remain, each by itself and their wives

by themselves.

[10] And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of

Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look

upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one

mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that

is in bitterness for his firstborn.

[11] In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the

mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon.

[12] And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house

of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan

apart, and their wives apart;

[13] The family of the house of Levi apart, and their wives apart; the

family of Shimei apart, and their wives apart;

[14] All the families that remain, every family apart, and their wives

apart.

Zechariah 13

The Cleansing of God's People

1 (Ps 51:2; Eze 36:25) On that day there will be a spring opened up

for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin

and impurity.

2 (1Ki 22:22; Jer 23:14-15) And on that day, says the Lord of Hosts, I will

cut off the names of the idols from the land, and they will not be remembered

any more. And I will also remove from the land the prophets

and the unclean spirit.

3 (Dt 13:6-11; 18:20) And it will be if a man again prophesies,

then his father and mother who gave birth to him will say,

"You will not live because you speak deception in the name of the Lord."

Then when he prophesies, his father and mother will pierce him through.

4 (2Ki 1:8; Isa 20:2) On that day each prophet will be ashamed of his vision

when he prophesies. He will not put on a robe of coarse hair in order

to deceive.

5 (Am 7:14) But he will say, "I am not a prophet. I am a man who works

the ground, for a man purchased me when I was young."

6 If someone asks, "What are these wounds on your arms?" he will say,

"I was struck in the house of my close friends."

[1] In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and

to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.

[2] And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I

will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more

be remembered: and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to

pass out of the land.

[3] And it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy, then his

father and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, Thou shalt not

live; for thou speakest lies in the name of the LORD: and his father and his

mother that begat him shall thrust him through when he prophesieth.

[4] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be

ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; neither shall they

wear a rough garment to deceive:

[5] But he shall say, I am no prophet, I am an husbandman; for man taught me

to keep cattle from my youth.

[6] And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then

he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

Striking the Shepherd, Scattering the Sheep

7 (Isa 40:11; Zec 11:7) "Awake, O sword, against My shepherd

and the man of My association,"

says the Lord of Hosts.

Strike the shepherd,

and the sheep will scatter.

I will turn My hand against the small ones.

8 (Eze 5:2-4; 5:12) And it will happen in all the land, says the Lord,

that two-thirds will be cut off and die,

and one-third will be left in the land.

9 (Ps 50:15; Isa 48:10) And I will bring this one-third left into the fire,

and will refine them as the refinement of silver,

and will test them as the testing of gold.

They will call on My name,

and I will answer them.

I will say, "They are My people";

and they will say, "The Lord is my God."

[7] Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my

fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be

scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.

[8] And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the LORD, two

parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein.

[9] And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them

as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on

my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall

say, The LORD is my God.

Zechariah 14

The Day of the Lord

1 (Isa 13:9; 13:6) A day of the Lord is coming when your spoil

will be divided in your midst.

2 (Isa 13:16; Joel 3:2) For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem

for battle. The city will be captured and the houses plundered and the women

ravished. Half of the city will go to exile, but the remainder of the people

will not be cut off from the city.

3 (Zec 12:9) Then the Lord will go out and fight those nations

as He fights in the day of war.

4 (Eze 11:23; Isa 64:1-2) On that day His feet will stand on the Mount

of Olives, which is to the east of Jerusalem. And from east to west

the Mount of Olives will be split in two halves by a very great valley

so that one half moves to the north and the other to the south.

5 (Am 1:1; Isa 29:6) And you will flee to my mountain valley,

for the mountain valley will reach to Azal. You will flee just like you

fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah.

Then the Lord my God will come and all His holy ones with you.

6 And on that day there will be no light. The lights will diminish.

7 (Isa 30:26; Rev 22:5) And there will be one day known to the Lord,

neither during the day nor the night, but at the evening time there

will be light.

8 (Eze 47:1-12; Joel 2:20) On that day living water will flow out

from Jerusalem, half to the Dead Sea and the other half to the

Mediterranean Sea. This will happen for the summer as well as the winter.

9 (Eph 4:5-6; Isa 2:2-4) And the Lord will be king over all the earth.

In that day it will be "The Lord is one," and His name is one.

10 (Zec 12:6; Jos 15:32) All the land will be turned into a plain from Geba

to Rimmon to the south of Jerusalem. But Jerusalem will rise and dwell

in her place from the Benjamin Gate to the place of the Old Gate,

to the Corner Gate, and then from the Tower of Hananel

to the winepress of the king.

11 (Rev 22:3; Jer 23:5-6) And people will live there,

and she will never again be devoted for destruction.

Jerusalem will reside in security.

12 And this will be the pestilence with which the Lord will strike

all the peoples who go to battle against Jerusalem: Their flesh will

rot as they stand on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets,

and their tongues will rot in their mouths.

13 Then on that day a great tumult from the Lord will come on them

as each person will seize the hand of his neighbor,

and the hand of one will be raised against the hand of another.

14 (Isa 23:18; Zec 12:2) And even Judah will fight with Jerusalem,

and the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be gathered,

a great abundance of gold, silver, and garments.

15 (Zec 14:12) So this plague will come to horses, mules, camels, donkeys,

and any other animals that are in the camp. So will this plague be.

16 (Isa 60:6-9; 66:18-21) Then it will be that all the nations

who have come against Jerusalem and survived will go up each year

to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts,

and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

17 (Jer 14:4; 1Ki 17:1) And it will happen that if any of the families

of the earth do not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts,

then there will not be rain for them.

18 If the family of Egypt does not go up and enter in,

they shall have no rain. This will be the plague with which the Lord strikes

the nations that do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

19 This will be the punishment of Egypt and the punishment of all the nations

who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

20 (Isa 23:18; Zec 9:15) On that day "HOLY TO THE Lord" will be engraved

on the bells of the horses. And the pots in the house of the Lord will be

as the basins before the altar.

21 (Ne 8:10; Eze 44:9) And every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy

to the Lord of Hosts so that all who come to sacrifice will take from

those pots and boil the meat in them. And on that day there will no longer be

a Canaanite in the house of the Lord of Hosts.

[1] Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in

the midst of thee.

[2] For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city

shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of

the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall

not be cut off from the city.

[3] Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when

he fought in the day of battle.

[4] And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is

before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the

midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very

great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and

half of it toward the south.

[5] And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the

mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from

before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my

God shall come, and all the saints with thee.

[6] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be

clear, nor dark:

[7] But it shall be one day which shall be known to the LORD, not day, nor

night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be

light.

[8] And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out from

Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them toward the

hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be.

[9] And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there

be one LORD, and his name one.

[10] All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of

Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place, from

Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first gate, unto the corner gate, and

from the tower of Hananeel unto the king's winepresses.

[11] And men shall dwell in it, and there shall be no more utter

destruction; but Jerusalem shall be safely inhabited.

[12] And this shall be the plague wherewith the LORD will smite all the

people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh shall consume away

while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their

holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.

[13] And it shall come to pass in that day, that a great tumult from the

LORD shall be among them; and they shall lay hold every one on the hand of

his neighbour, and his hand shall rise up against the hand of his

neighbour.

[14] And Judah also shall fight at Jerusalem; and the wealth of all the

heathen round about shall be gathered together, gold, and silver, and

apparel, in great abundance.

[15] And so shall be the plague of the horse, of the mule, of the camel, and

of the ass, and of all the beasts that shall be in these tents, as this

plague.

[16] And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the

nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to

worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.

[17] And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the

earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, even upon them

shall be no rain.

[18] And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have no rain;

there shall be the plague, wherewith the LORD will smite the heathen that

come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.

[19] This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all

nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.

[20] In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO

THE LORD; and the pots in the LORD's house shall be like the bowl's before

the altar.

[21] Yea, every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah shall be holiness unto the

LORD of hosts: and all they that sacrifice shall come and take of them, and

seethe therein: and in that day there shall be no more the Canaanite in the

house of the LORD of hosts.

2) Our Daily Bread for 18 September 2025 Titled

Of Megalodons and Leviathan by Adam R. Holz

Job 41:1-5, 10-14

Job 41

1 "Can you draw out Leviathan

(sea monster like the legendary Loch Ness Monster)

with a hook

or snare his tongue with a line which you let down?

2 Can you put a cord into his nose,

or pierce his jaw with a hook?

3 Will he make many supplications to you?

Will he speak soft words to you?

4 Will he make a covenant with you?

Will you take him for a servant forever?

5 Will you play with him as with a bird?

Or will you put him on a leash for your maidens?

10 No one is so fierce that he dares to stir him up.

Who then is able to stand before Me?

11 Who has preceded Me that I should repay him?

Everything under heaven is Mine.

12 "I will not conceal his limbs,

nor his power, nor his graceful proportions.

13 Who can remove his outer garment?

Or who can approach him with a double bridle?

14 Who can open the jaws of his face?

His teeth are terrible all around.

Job 41

1 Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook?

Or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?

2 Canst thou put an hook into his nose?

Or bore his jaw through with a thorn?

3 Will he make many supplications unto thee?

Will he speak soft words unto thee?

4 Will he make a covenant with thee?

Wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?

5 Wilt thou play with him as with a bird?

Or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?

10 None is so fierce that dare stir him up:

Who then is able to stand before me?

11 Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him?

Whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.

12 I will not conceal his parts,

Nor his power, nor his comely proportion.

13 Who can discover the face of his garment?

Or who can come to him with his double bridle?

14 Who can open the doors of his face?

His teeth are terrible round about.

Years ago, a lumpy package arrived in my mailbox. I noticed my best friend's

return address on it and smiled. Joe sometimes sends me unexpected things.

This package qualified: Inside was a dark brown shark's tooth - five inches

long.

Joe's letter explained it was a fossilised tooth from a prehistoric shark,

a megalodon, many times bigger than a great white shark. I tried to fathom how

big a fish's jaw would have to be to contain rows of such teeth. Scientists

offer a speculative answer: nine by eleven feet. What a sight these creatures

must have been!

Scripture doesn't mention megalodons. But in the book of Job, God describes a

sea beast called Leviathan. Job 41 details its impressive frame. "I will not

fail to speak of Leviathan's limbs, its strength and its graceful form," God

tells Job (v. 12). "Who dares open the doors of its mouth,

ringed about with fearsome teeth?" (v. 14).

The answer? Only Leviathan's creator. And here, God reminds Job that as great

as this beast might be, it's nothing compared to its Creator:

"Everything under heaven belongs to me" (v. 11).

That meg tooth sits on my desk, a visual token of our Creator's majesty

and creativity. And that unlikely reminder of God's character comforts me when

it feels like the world might eat me up and spit me out.

Reflect & Pray

How do certain aspects of creation remind you of God's powerful,

creative nature? How does His work in creation encourage you?

Dear Father, Your creation speaks of Your

splendour and power. Please help me trust You when life feels overwhelming.

Learn more about what we can learn from nature

by reading What Leviathan Teaches Us About God.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 5 - Learning by Heart

Ps 119:9,11

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) How shall a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping it according to Your word.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You.

9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?

By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart,

That I might not sin against thee.

"His heart is not just in it," a gifted musician commented about the

pianist onstage. "He's here at the Orchestra Hall, playing for

thousands of people, an his technique is flawless, but something

is missing - his heart is just not in it."

The psalmist , in Psalm 119, draws a similar parallel. We "Keep our

way pure" through obedience of his Word, by ordering our lives according

to the commands of the Scriptures. But outward behaviour is not the only

essential factor in purity of life. The changes in our behaviour need to

come from the heart, from the inside out. Our "technique" for living

the Christian life may be flawless, but our obedience is founded

in heart motivation, something is certainly missing.

"I seek you with all my heart," the psalmist declares in verse 10.

Thus he can say in verse 11, "Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You."

Often we refer to memorisation as "learning by heart" - and indeed

"by heart" is the biblical mandate for assimilating God's truth

into our daily lives. "By rote" or "By Mind" leaves us

intellectually overstuffed, yet spiritually starving.

When we try to apply the Word outwardly to our behaviour,

we end up in a tangle of legalism, a log "do list" by which

we hope to please God. But when we set our hearts toward God first,

then changes in our behaviour grow out of love for God and a deep

desire to serve him. Then we are truly loving and obeying God with

our whole hearts.

Application

a) In what ways have I tried to apply God's word to my behaviour

without having the truth firmly in my heart? What was the result?

b) How can I set my heart toward God and give myself more fully

to his Word?

c) What areas of my life need "purifying"? How can these verses

help me to "make my way pure"?

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Joshua 1:8

8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.

Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according to all

that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,

and you will be wise.

8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt

meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according

to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,

and then thou shalt have good success.

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

When you are discouraged or Depressed

Matthew 11:25-30

25 (Ps 8:2; Jn 11:41) At that time Jesus said, "I thank You, O Father,

Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things

from the wise and prudent and revealed them to infants.

26 Even so, Father, for it seemed good in Your sight.

27 (Jn 10:15; Mt 28:18; Jn 1:18) "All things are delivered to Me

by My Father, and no one knows the Son, except the Father.

And no one knows the Father, except the Son and he to whom

the Son will reveal Him.

28 (Jn 7:37; 6:37) "Come to Me, all you who labour 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."

because He has dealt bountifully with me.

The Hidden Revelation

25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father,

Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things

from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man

knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father,

save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

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.

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 2022 edition?)

Nova Scotia

Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629

With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations

- in and around Halifax and other cities

- on university campuses

- for new workers among Muslims

- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.

- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them

- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims

Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.

Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.

while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

18th Day of the Month

a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord

( Jer 31:25

25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.

25 For I have satiated the weary soul,

and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.

)

b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity

( Ps 34:7

7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,

and delivers them.

7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,

And delivereth them.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His Wisdom and Justice.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, Your creation speaks of Your

splendour and power. Please help me trust You when life feels overwhelming."

Pray to the Lord and pray to keep your ways pure God's Word.

Pray to the Lord and pray His Word will not depart from your mouth.

Pray to the Lord and pray to rest in the Lord.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations

- in and around Halifax and other cities

- on university campuses

- for new workers among Muslims

- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.

- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them

- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord

Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity

Pray for Christian converts in the Palestinian Territories who are facing

violent opposition from their families and local authorities.

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.

Day 250 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 7 September 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Sunday, September 7. 2025

Day 250, 7 September 2025

Today at Calvary Communty Church

Guest PAstor Jeremiah Raible spoke on From the Tree to the Table.

Matthew 9:37

37 (Lk 10:2) Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful,

but the laborers are few.

[37] Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but

the labourers are few;

Peter's Declaration About Jesus

Mk 8:27-30; Lk 9:18-21

Matthew 16:13-20

13 (Lk 9:18-20; Mt 8:20) When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea

Philippi, He asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?"

14 (Mt 14:2; Mk 6:15) They said, "Some say that You are John the Baptist,

others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."

15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"

16 (Ps 42:2; Jn 11:27) Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ,

the Son of the living God."

17 (Gal 1:16; Jn 1:42; 21:15-17) Jesus answered him,

"Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood

has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

18 (Jn 1:42; Job 38:17) And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock

I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

19 (Mt 18:18; Isa 22:22; Jn 20:23) I will give you the keys of the kingdom

of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,

and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."

20 (Mk 8:30; Lk 9:21) Then He commanded His disciples to tell no one

that He was Jesus the Christ.

[13] When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his

disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

[14] And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias;

and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

[15] He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

[16] And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the

living God.

[17] And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona:

for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is

in heaven.

[18] And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I

will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

[19] And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and

whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever

thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

[20] Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was

Jesus the Christ.

Church - People of believers and in movement

Matthew 28:19-20

The Commissioning of the Disciples

Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23; Ac 1:6-8

19 (Mk 16:15-16; Ac 1:8) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 (Mt 18:20; Ac 2:42) teaching them to observe all things I have commanded

you. And remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of

the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

[20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:

and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Acts 20:24

24 (Ac 21:13; 2Co 4:1) But none of these things deter me. Nor do I count

my life of value to myself, so that I may joyfully finish my course

and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify

to the gospel of the grace of God.

[24] But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto

myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I

have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.\

Luke 19:9a

9 (Ro 4:16; Gal 3:7) Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this

house"

[9] And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house,

Imagine this coming to every person on Earth you meet?

Luke 19:1-5

Jesus and Zacchaeus

1 (Lk 18:35) Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

2 A man was there named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector,

and he was rich.

3 (Jn 12:21) He tried to see who Jesus was, but was not able

from the crowd, because he was little in stature.

4 (1Ki 10:27; 1Ch 27:28) So he ran ahead and climbed up into

a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was to pass that way.

[1] And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

[2] And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among

the publicans, and he was rich.

[3] And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press,

because he was little of stature.

[4] And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for

he was to pass that way.

Luke 19:5-6

5 When Jesus came to the vicinity, He looked up and saw him,

and said to him, "Zacchaeus, hurry and come down,

for today I must remain at your house."

6 So he hurried and came down, and received Him joyfully

[5] And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said

unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at

thy house.

[6] And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

Ephesians 2:10

10 (Eph 4:24; 2Co 5:17; Eph 1:4) For we are His workmanship, created

in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand,

so that we should walk in them.

[10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works,

which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Luke 19:5

5 When Jesus came to the vicinity, He looked up and saw him,

and said to him, "Zacchaeus, hurry and come down,

for today I must remain at your house."

[5] And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said

unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at

thy house.

Luke 19:7

7 (Mt 9:11; Lk 15:2) When they saw it, they all murmured, saying,

"He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner."

[7] And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be

guest with a man that is a sinner.

Why murmur when you are a sinner too?

1 Timomty 1:15

15 (1Ti 3:1; 2Ti 2:11) This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance,

that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

[15] This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ

Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Revelation 3:20

20 Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice

and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

[20] Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and

open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Luke 19:8-10

8 (2Sa 12:6) But Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, I give

half of my possessions to the poor. And if I have taken anything from anyone

by false accusation, I will repay him four times as much."

9 (Ro 4:16; Gal 3:7) Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this

house, because he also is a son of Abraham.

10 (Eze 34:16; Mt 10:6) For the Son of Man has come to seek

and to save that which was lost."

[8] And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of

my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by

false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

[9] And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house,

forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

[10] For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

1) Daniel 4, Ezekiel 38, Ezekiel 39

Daniel 4

Nebuchadnezzar's Second Dream

1 (Da 6:25; 3:4) Nebuchadnezzar the king,

to all peoples, nations, and languages, who dwell in all the earth:

Peace be multiplied to you.

2 (Da 3:26) I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders that

the Most High God has done for me.

3 (Da 2:44; Ps 105:27) How great are His signs,

and how mighty are His wonders!

His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and His dominion is from generation to generation.

4 (Isa 47:7-8) I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at rest in my house,

and flourishing in my palace.

5 (Da 2:1) I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed

and the visions of my head troubled me.

6 (Da 2:2) Therefore I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon

before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.

7 (Isa 44:25; Jer 27:9-10) Then came in the magicians, the astrologers,

the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers, and I told the dream before them;

but they did not make known to me its interpretation.

8 (Da 1:7; 4:18) But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name

was Belteshazzar according to the name of my god and in whom is the Spirit

of the Holy God, and before him I told the dream, saying,

9 (Da 2:48; 5:11) "Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know

that the Spirit of the Holy God is in you and no secret troubles you,

tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and its interpretation.

10 (Da 4:5) Now these were the visions of my mind while on my bed:

I saw a tree in the midst of the earth, and its height was great.

11 (Dt 9:1; Da 4:21-22) The tree grew and became strong, and its height

reached heaven, and it was visible to the end of all the earth.

12 (Eze 17:23; La 4:20) Its leaves were fair, and its fruit much,

and in it was food for all. The animals of the field had shadow under it,

and the fowl of the heavens lived in its boughs, and all flesh

was fed of it.

13 (Dt 33:2; Da 7:1) "I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed,

and there was a holy watcher coming down from heaven.

14 (Mt 3:10; Eze 31:12--3) He cried aloud and said thus:

'Hew down the tree and cut off its branches, shake off its leaves

and scatter its fruit. Let the animals get away from under it,

and the fowl from its branches.

15 (Job 14:7-9) Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth,

even with a band of iron and bronze, in the tender grass of the field.

" 'And let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let its portion be

with the animals in the grass of the earth.

16 (Da 4:23; 4:25) Let its heart be changed from that of a man,

let him be given the heart of an animal. And let seven periods

of time pass over it.

17 (Da 4:25; 1Sa 2:8; Jer 27:5-7) " 'This matter is by the decree

of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones,

in order that the living may know that the Most High rules

over the kingdom of men and gives it to whomever He wills

and sets up over it the basest of men.'

18 (Ge 41:8; Da 5:8) "This dream I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen.

Now you, Belteshazzar, tell its interpretation to me, because

all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known

to me the interpretation. But you are able, for the Spirit of the Holy God

is in you."

Daniel Interprets the Dream

19 (Da 7:28; 8:27) Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished

for a while, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spoke and said,

"Belteshazzar, do not let the dream, or its interpretation, trouble you."

Belteshazzar answered and said, "My lord, if only the dream was for those

who hate you, and its interpretation for your enemies!

20 (Da 4:10-12) The tree that you saw, which grew and became strong,

whose height reached to the heavens, and was visible to all the earth,

21 and whose leaves were fair, and its fruit much, and in it was food

for all, under which the animals of the field lived,

and upon whose branches the fowl of the heavens had their habitation:

22 (2Sa 12:7; Da 2:37-38) It is you, O king, who have grown

and become strong. Your greatness has grown and reaches to heaven,

and your dominion to the ends of the earth.

23 (Da 5:21) "Whereas the king saw a watcher and a holy one coming down

from heaven and saying, 'Cut the tree down and destroy it, yet

leave the stump of its roots in the ground, even with a band of iron

and bronze, in the tender grass of the field. And let it be wet

with the dew of heaven, and let its portion be with the animals

of the field until seven periods of time pass over it'-

24 (Ps 107:40; Job 40:11-12) "This is the interpretation, O king,

and this is the decree of the Most High, which has come upon

my lord the king:

25 (Da 4:17; Ps 83:18; Jer 27:5) You shall be driven away from men,

and your dwelling shall be with the wild animals.

You shall be given grass to eat like oxen, and wet with the dew of heaven.

And seven times shall pass over you, until you have learned that

the Most High rules over the kingdom of men and gives it to whomever

He chooses.

26 (Da 4:15) Inasmuch as they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots,

your kingdom shall be assured to you after you acknowledge that Heaven rules.

27 (1Ki 21:29; Isa 55:6-7) Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable

to you, and break off your sins by righteousness and your iniquities

by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a lengthening

of your prosperity.

The Dream Is Fulfilled

28 (Nu 23:19; Zec 1:6) All this came upon King Nebuchadnezzar.

29 At the end of twelve months he walked on the roof of the palace

of the kingdom of Babylon.

30 (Isa 37:24-25) The king spoke, saying, "Is this not Babylon the Great

that I myself have built as a royal residence by my mighty power

and for the honor of my majesty?"

31 (Lk 12:20) While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice

from heaven: "O King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: The kingdom

has departed from you!

32 (Da 5:21) And you shall be driven away from men, and your dwelling

shall be with the animals of the field. You shall be given grass

to eat as oxen, and seven periods of time shall pass over

you until you know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of men

and gives it to whomever He wills."

33 (Da 4:25; 4:32) Immediately the thing was fulfilled concerning

Nebuchadnezzar. And he was driven from men and ate grass as oxen,

and his body was wet with the dew of heaven until his hairs were grown

like eagles' feathers and his nails like birds' claws.

Nebuchadnezzar Praises God

34 (Jer 10:10; Da 12:7) But at the end of the days, I, Nebuchadnezzar,

lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me,

and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored Him who lives forever:

For His dominion is an everlasting dominion,

and whose kingdom endures from generation to generation.

35 (Ps 115:3; 135:6; Job 42:2) And all the inhabitants of the earth

are reputed as nothing;

and He does according to His will

in the army of heaven

and among the inhabitants of the earth.

And no one can stay His hand or say to Him,

"What have You done?"

36 (Pr 22:4; 2Ch 33:12-13) At the same time my reason returned to me.

And for the glory of my kingdom, my honor and splendor returned to me.

And my counselors and my lords sought me out. Then I was established

in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added to me.

37 (Dt 32:4; Ex 18:11) Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol

and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true

and His ways just, and those who walk in pride He is able to abase.

Daniel 4

[1] Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that

dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

[2] I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath

wrought toward me.

[3] How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is

an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.

[4] I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace:

[5] I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and

the visions of my head troubled me.

[6] Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before

me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.

[7] Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the

soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known

unto me the interpretation thereof.

[8] But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar,

according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods:

and before him I told the dream, saying,

[9] O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit

of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the

visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.

[10] Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree

in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great.

[11] The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto

heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth:

[12] The leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was

meat for all: the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the fowls of

the heaven dwelt in the boughs thereof, and all flesh was fed of it.

[13] I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and

an holy one came down from heaven;

[14] He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his

branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get

away from under it, and the fowls from his branches:

[15] Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a

band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet

with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass

of the earth:

[16] Let his heart be changed from man's, and let a beast's heart be given

unto him; and let seven times pass over him.

[17] This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the

word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most

High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and

setteth up over it the basest of men.

[18] This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar,

declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my

kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art

able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.

[19] Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour,

and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let

not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar

answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the

interpretation thereof to thine enemies.

[20] The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height

reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;

[21] Whose leaves were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat

for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches

the fowls of the heaven had their habitation:

[22] It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness

is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.

[23] And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from

heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump

of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in

the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and

let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over

him;

[24] This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the most

High, which is come upon my lord the king:

[25] That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the

beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they

shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee,

till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth

it to whomsoever he will.

[26] And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy

kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the

heavens do rule.

[27] Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break

off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the

poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

[28] All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.

[29] At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of

Babylon.

[30] The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built

for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of

my majesty?

[31] While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven,

saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed

from thee.

[32] And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the

beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven

times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the

kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

[33] The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was

driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the

dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles' feathers, and his

nails like birds' claws.

[34] And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto

heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most

High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is

an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

[35] And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he

doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the

inhabitants

of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

[36] At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my

kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellers and

my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent

majesty was added unto me.

[37] Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven,

all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in

pride he is able to abase.

Ezekiel 38

A Prophecy Against Gog

1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

2 (Eze 39:1; Ge 10:2; Eze 27:13) Son of man, set your face against Gog

of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshek and Tubal,

[mostly likely Russia, Moscow and Tbilisi]

and prophesy against him,

3 (Eze 13:8) and say: Thus says the Lord God: I am against you, O Gog,

the prince of Rosh, Meshek and Tubal.

4 (Eze 29:4; 38:15) And I will turn you back and put hooks into your jaws,

and I will bring you out, and all your army, horses, and horsemen,

all of them clothed with all sorts of armor, even a great company

with buckler and shield, all of them handling swords.

[Please note, the modern Russian army derived from the Soviet Era

is still powerful]

5 (Eze 27:10; Ge 10:6; Eze 30:5) Persia, Ethiopia, and Put with them,

all of them with shield and helmet. [Iran, Libya and Ethopia will be part

this alliance]

6 (Ge 10:2-3; Eze 27:14) I will do so to Gomer and all its troops,

Beth Togarmah of the north quarters and all its troops,

and many peoples with you. [Eastern Europe or most likely the

old Khazer kingdom]

7 (Isa 8:9-10) Be prepared and prepare yourself, you and all your companies

that are assembled to you, and be a guard to them.

8 (Isa 24:22; Eze 38:16) After many days you shall be called. In the latter

years you shall come into the land that is restored from the sword,

whose inhabitants have been gathered out of many peoples,

against the mountains of Israel which had been always a waste.

But its people were brought out of the nations, and they, all of them,

are dwelling safely.

9 (Isa 28:2; Jer 4:13) You shall ascend and come like a storm;

you shall be like a cloud to cover the land, you and all your troops,

and many peoples with you.

10 (Ps 36:4; Mic 2:1) Thus says the Lord God: It shall come to pass

on that day that things shall come into your mind and you shall think

an evil thought,

11 (Zec 2:4-5) and you shall say, "I will go up against the land

of unwalled villages. I will go against those who are at rest,

that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls

and having neither bars nor gates,"

12 (Isa 10:6; Eze 29:19) to take spoil and to seize prey,

to turn your hand against the desolate places that are now inhabited,

and against the people who are gathered out of the nations,

who have obtained livestock and goods, who dwell in the midst

of the world.

13 (Eze 27:15; 27:12) Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish

with all its villages shall say to you, "Have you come to take spoil?

Have you gathered your company to seize prey, to carry away silver

and gold, to take away livestock and goods, to take great spoil?"

14 (Eze 38:8; 38:11) Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog:

Thus says the Lord God: On that day when My people of Israel dwell safely,

shall you not know it?

15 (Eze 39:2; 38:6) And you shall come from your place out of the north parts,

you and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company

and a mighty army.

16 (Eze 38:23; 36:23) And you shall come up against My people of Israel

as a cloud to cover the land. It shall come about in the latter days

that I will bring you against My land so that the nations

may know Me when I shall be sanctified in you, O Gog, before their eyes.

Ezekiel 38

[1] And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[2] Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief

prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,

[3] And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold I am against thee, O Gog, the

chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:

[4] And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring

thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed

with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields,

all of them handling swords:

[5] Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and

helmet:

[6] Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters,

and all his bands: and many people with thee.

[7] Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company

that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them.

[8] After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt

come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out

of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always

waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell

safely all of them.

[9] Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to

cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee.

[10] Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same

time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:

[11] And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I

will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling

without walls, and having neither bars nor gates,

[12] To take a spoil, and to take a prey; to turn thine hand upon the

desolate places that are now inhabited, and upon the people that are

gathered out of the nations, which have gotten cattle and goods, that dwell

in the midst of the land.

[13] Sheba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the young

lions thereof, shall say unto thee, Art thou come to take a spoil? hast thou

gathered thy company to take a prey? to carry away silver and gold, to take

away cattle and goods, to take a great spoil?

[14] Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say unto Gog, Thus saith the Lord

GOD; In that day when my people of Israel dwelleth safely, shalt thou not

know it?

[15] And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and

many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and

a mighty army:

[16] And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover

the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my

land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O

Gog, before their eyes.

Judgment on Gog

17 (Isa 34:1-6; 63:1-6) Thus says the Lord God: Are you he of whom

I have spoken in former days by My servants the prophets of Israel,

who prophesied in those days for many years that I would bring

you against them?

18 And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog comes against

the land of Israel, says the Lord God, that My fury shall come up in My anger.

19 (Hag 2:6-7; Eze 5:13) For in My jealousy and in the fire

of My wrath I have spoken: Surely in that day there shall be

a great earthquake in the land of Israel.

20 ( Hos 4:3; Na 1:4-6) The fish of the sea and the fowl of the heavens

and the beasts of the field and all creeping things that creep upon the earth

and all the men who are upon the face of the earth shall shake at My presence,

and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall,

and every wall shall fall to the ground.

21 (Jdg 7:22; 1Sa 14:20) I will call for a sword

against him on all My mountains,

says the Lord God. Every man's sword shall be against his brother.

22 (Ps 11:6; Isa 66:16) I will enter into judgment with him with pestilence

and with blood. And I will rain upon him and upon his troops

and upon the many peoples who are with him, an overflowing rain and hailstones,

fire and brimstone.

23 (Eze 36:23; 37:28) Thus I will magnify Myself, and sanctify Myself,

and I will be known in the eyes of many nations.

Then they shall know that I am the Lord.

[A nuclear punishment against Russia]

[17] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Art thou he of whom I have spoken in old time

by my servants the prophets of Israel, which prophesied in those days many

years that I would bring thee against them?

[18] And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against

the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, that my fury shall come up in my face.

[19] For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in

that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel;

[20] So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the

beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and

all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence,

and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall,

and every wall shall fall to the ground.

[21] And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains,

saith the Lord GOD: every man's sword shall be against his brother.

[22] And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I

will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with

him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.

[23] Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in

the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 39

The Destruction of Gog's Armies

1 (Eze 38:2-3) Moreover you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say:

Thus says the Lord God: I am against you, O Gog,

prince of Rosh, Meshek, and Tubal.

2 (Eze 38:15) And I will turn you back, drive you on, and take you up

the north parts and bring you against the mountains of Israel.

3 (Ps 76:3; Hos 1:5) And I will strike your bow out of your left hand

and will cause your arrows to fall out of your right hand.

4 (Eze 33:27; 39:17-20) You shall fall upon the mountains of Israel,

you and all your troops and the peoples who are with you.

I will give you to the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts

of the field to be devoured.

5 You shall fall upon the open field. For I have spoken, says the Lord God.

6 (Eze 30:8; Jer 25:22) I will send a fire on Magog and among those who dwell

safely in the coastlands. Then they shall know that I am the Lord.

7 (Eze 38:16; 38:23) So I will make My holy name known in the midst

of My people Israel. And I will not let them pollute My holy name anymore.

And the nations shall know that I am the Lord, the Holy One in Israel.

8 (Eze 38:17) It is coming and it shall be done, says the Lord God.

This is the day of which I have spoken.

9 (Ps 46:9; Jos 11:6) Those who dwell in the cities of Israel shall go

and make fires with the weapons and burn them, both the shields

and the bucklers, the bows and the arrows, and the war clubs

and the spears, and they shall burn them with fire for seven years.

[ a long burn]

10 (Isa 33:1; 14:2) They shall take no wood out of the field,

or cut down any out of the forests, for they shall make fires

with the weapons. And they shall despoil those who despoiled them,

and plunder those who plundered them, says the Lord God.

Ezekiel 39

[1] Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith

the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech

and Tubal:

[2] And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and

will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon

the mountains of Israel:

[3] And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine

arrows to fall out of thy right hand.

[4] Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands,

and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds

of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured.

[5] Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord

GOD.

[6] And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in

the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

[7] So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and

I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall

know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.

[8] Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this is the day

whereof I have spoken.

[9] And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall

set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and the bucklers, the

bows and the arrows, and the handstaves, and the spears, and they shall burn

them with fire seven years:

[10] So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut down any

out of the forests; for they shall burn the weapons with fire: and they

shall spoil those that spoiled them, and rob those that robbed them, saith

the Lord GOD.

The Burial of Gog

11 It shall come to pass in that day that I will give to Gog a place

of graves there in Israel, the valley of the passengers on the east

of the sea, and it shall stop the passengers. And there they shall bury Gog

and all his multitude, and they shall call it the Valley of Hamon Gog.

12 (Dt 21:23; Eze 39:14) For seven months the house of Israel shall be burying

them so that they may cleanse the land.

[If the elimination of the army is nuclear, it will a

big mess to clean up]

13 (Eze 28:22; Jer 33:9) Indeed, all the people of the land shall bury them.

And it shall be their renown on the day that I shall be glorified,

says the Lord God.

14 They shall separate men who continually pass through the land

to bury the passengers, even those who remain upon the face of the earth,

to cleanse it.

After the end of seven months they shall search.

15 As the passengers pass through the land and anyone sees a man's bone,

then he shall set up a sign by it until the buriers have buried it

in the Valley of Hamon Gog.

16 Also the name of the city shall be Hamonah.

Thus they shall cleanse the land.

17 (Zep 1:7; Jer 12:9; Eze 39:4) As for you, son of man, thus says the Lord

God: Speak to every kind of fowl and to every beast of the field:

Assemble and come. Gather on every side to My sacrifice that I sacrifice

for you, even a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that you may

eat flesh and drink blood.

18 (Ps 22:12; Jer 51:40) You shall eat the flesh of the mighty

and drink the blood of the officials of the earth as though of rams,

of lambs, and of goats, of bulls, all of them fatlings of Bashan.

19 You shall eat fat until you are full and drink blood until you are drunk

from My sacrifice which I have sacrificed for you.

20 (Rev 19:18; Ps 76:5-6) Thus you shall be filled at My table with horses

and chariots, with mighty men, and with all the men of war, says the Lord God.

21 (Ex 9:16; Isa 37:20) I will set My glory among the nations,

and all the nations shall see My judgment that I have executed,

and My hand that I have laid upon them.

22 (Jer 24:7; Eze 39:28) So the house of Israel shall know that I am the Lord

their God from that day and forward.

23 (Isa 1:15; 59:2) The nations shall know that the house of Israel

went into captivity for their iniquity because they trespassed against Me,

and I hid My face from them. And I gave them into the hand of their enemies,

and all of them fell by the sword.

24 (Jer 2:17; 2:19) According to their uncleanness and according

to their transgressions, I have done to them and hid My face from them.

[11] And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will give unto Gog a

place there of graves in Israel, the valley of the passengers on the east of

the sea: and it shall stop the noses of the passengers: and there shall they

bury Gog and all his multitude: and they shall call it The valley of

Hamon-gog.

[12] And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that

they may cleanse the land.

[13] Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them; and it shall be to

them a renown the day that I shall be glorified, saith the Lord GOD.

[14] And they shall sever out men of continual employment, passing through

the land to bury with the passengers those that remain upon the face of the

earth, to cleanse it: after the end of seven months shall they search.

[15] And the passengers that pass through the land, when any seeth a man's

bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the buriers have buried it in

the valley of Hamon-gog.

[16] And also the name of the city shall be Hamonah. Thus shall they cleanse

the land.

[17] And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every

feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, Assemble yourselves, and

come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice

for you, even a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may

eat flesh, and drink blood.

[18] Ye shall eat the flesh of the mighty, and drink the blood of the

princes of the earth, of rams, of lambs, and of goats, of bullocks, all of

them fatlings of Bashan.

[19] And ye shall eat fat till ye be full, and drink blood till ye be

drunken, of my sacrifice which I have sacrificed for you.

[20] Thus ye shall be filled at my table with horses and chariots, with

mighty men, and with all men of war, saith the Lord GOD.

[21] And I will set my glory among the heathen, and all the heathen shall

see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid upon them.

[22] So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from

that day and forward.

[23] And the heathen shall know that the house of Israel went into captivity

for their iniquity: because they trespassed against me, therefore hid I my

face from them, and gave them into the hand of their enemies: so fell they

all by the sword.

[24] According to their uncleanness and according to their transgressions

have I done unto them, and hid my face from them.

The Restoration of Israel

25 (Isa 27:12-13; Eze 34:13) Therefore thus says the Lord God:

Now I will restore the fortunes of Jacob and have mercy

on the whole house of Israel and will be jealous for My holy name.

26 (1Ki 4:25; Mic 4:4) They shall forget their shame and all their trespasses

by which they have trespassed against Me when they lived safely in their land

and no one made them afraid.

27 (Eze 36:23-24; 38:16) When I have brought them back from the peoples

and gathered them out of the lands of their enemies, then I shall be

sanctified in them in the sight of many nations.

28 (Eze 39:22) Then they shall know that I am the Lord their God

who caused them to be led into captivity among the nations,

and then gathered them again to their own land and have left none of them

there anymore.

29 (Joel 2:28; Isa 32:15) Nor will I hide My face from them anymore.

For I will have poured out My Spirit on the house of Israel,

says the Lord God.

[25] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity

of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous

for my holy name;

[26] After that they have borne their shame, and all their trespasses

whereby they have trespassed against me, when they dwelt safely in their

land, and none made them afraid.

[27] When I have brought them again from the people, and gathered them out

of their enemies' lands, and am sanctified in them in the sight of many

nations;

[28] Then shall they know that I am the LORD their God, which cause them to

be led into captivity among the heathen: but I have gathered them unto

their

own land, and have left none of them any more there.

[29] Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out

my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.

2) Our Daily Bread for 7 September 2025 Titled

Dependence on God

Mark 10:13-16

Little Children Blessed

Mt 19:13-18; Lk 18:15-17

13 (Mt 19:13-15; Mk 10:48) They brought young children to Him,

that He might touch them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, He was very displeased and said to them,

"Allow the little children to come to Me, and do not forbid them,

for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:17) Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive

the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter it."

16 (Mk 9:36) And He took them up in His arms, put His hands on them,

and blessed them.

[13] Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put

his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

[14] But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come

unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

[15] And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

[16] And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing

shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

"Oh, you look so serious!" I said to my ten-week-old granddaughter Leilani.

She was studying my face with a knitted brow as I talked to her. "I'd be

serious too," I continued, "looking at this world. But you know what?

Mama loves you, Daddy loves you, and Baba and Papa [our nicknames

as grandparents] love you too. But best of all, Jesus loves you!

And that means everything!"

Then it happened. Like a cloud letting the sun through, the furrow left her

brow and her little face lit up with a smile that melted my heart. Like most

grandparents, I'd like to believe she understood me, though that may be

a stretch. But perhaps she caught some of the joy behind my words. The simple,

innocent joy that shone on her face brought to mind Jesus' words that we must

"receive the kingdom of God like a little child" (Mark 10:15).

Jesus said those words as "people were bringing little children" to Him so

He might "place his hands on them" and bless them (vv. 13, 16).

But "the disciples rebuked them," thinking Jesus too busy or important.

That troubled Him (vv. 14-15).

Children are naturally humble and dependent. To receive God's kindness

to us in Christ, we too must turn from pride and admit our need for Him

in everything. As we do, He exchanges this world's hopelessness with

the promise of life with God forever. And that should make us smile.

Reflect & Pray

In what ways do you need God?

How can you declare your dependence on Him today?

Abba Father, please help me to humbly live

in Your kindness today and also share it with others.

Learn more about having a personal relationship with God.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 1 A circle of Light

John 8:12

12 (Jn 12:35; Job 33:28; Isa 49:6)Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying,

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me

shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life."

12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world:

he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,

but shall have the light of life.

When Judy Garland stepped onstage, she filled the spotlight. Nothing was

illuminated but her face, and as she sang, her listeners had a sense of being

transported beyond themselves into the meaning of her song. The focus of

reality, at that moment, was "Judy", and everything else faded into the dim

recesses of the shadowed room. The spotlight brought her into sharp focus

as the center of attention, and all around her was darkness.

When the scriptures speaks of Jesus as "the light," the image is not

of thousands of blazing bulbs lighting up a football field for a night game.

Rather, he is like a hand-help lamp that throws a circle of light in the

immediate vicinity. such a lamp lights the path that a traveler will walk,

but lights it only one step at a time.

Jesus is the center of that circle of light. As we follow him, we share the

light, but he is always at center. Jesus Christ is the focal point,

and everything else fades into dim gray by comparison.

If we are to keep our lives illuminated, to have his light falling upon the

road we walk, we must stay close to him. Jesus does not hand the lamp

to us and suggest that we go the way he wants; he , the Light, leads,

and if we want to stay in the light, we follow.

Application

a) Have I ever tried to go my own way, apart from the Light?

What was the result?

b) How can this verse help me remember the importance of staying close

to Jesus?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Deut 30:19-20

19 (Dt 4:26; 30:1) I call heaven and earth to witnesses against you this day,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.

Therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

20 (Dt 10:20; Ps 27:1) that you may love the Lord your God,

that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him,

for He is your life and the length of your days;

and that you may dwell in the land that the Lord

swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.

19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:

therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20 that thou mayest love the LORD thy God,

and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him:

for he is thy life, and the length of thy days:

that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD

sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

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

God's Freeing Forgiveness

Ps 103:1-14

PSALMS 103

A Psalm of David.

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.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8–9) The Lord does righteousness

and justice for all who are oppressed.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He made known His ways to Moses,

His acts to the people of Israel.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He will not always accuse,

neither will He keep his anger forever.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He does not treat us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like a father shows compassion to his children,

so the Lord gives compassion to those who fear Him.

14 For He knows how we are formed;

He remembers that we are dust.

Psalm 103

A Psalm of David.

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.

6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment

For all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses,

His acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide:

Neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins;

Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth,

So great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west,

So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children,

So the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame;

He remembereth that we are dust.

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 2022 edition?)

Nova Scotia

Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629

With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations

- in and around Halifax and other cities

- on university campuses

- for new workers among Muslims

- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.

- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them

- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims

Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.

Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.

while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

7th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help

(

Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,

and saves the contrite of spirit.

18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;

And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Ps 145: 14 - 16

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

)

b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

(

Romans 12:4-8

4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,

and not all parts have the same function,

5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and all are parts of one another.

6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that

is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;

7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;

8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with

generosity; he who rules, with diligence;

he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

4 For as we have many members in one body,

and all members have not the same office:

5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and every one members one of another.

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that

is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according

to the proportion of faith;

7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,

on teaching;

8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let

him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;

he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Col 3:17

17(1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20)And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

)

Conclusion:

Jesus, I beleive You are the Son if God who died for my sins and rose again.

I ask You to forgive me, change me, and be the Lord of my life. From this

day forward, I choose to follow you.

Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the Prophecies of God, fulfilled

and unfulfilled.

Pray to the Lord: "Abba Father, please help me to humbly live

in Your kindness today and also share it with others."

Pray to the Lord and pray to stay close to Jesus.

Pray to the Lord and pray to honour His Covenant.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as creator.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations

- in and around Halifax and other cities

- on university campuses

- for new workers among Muslims

- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.

- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them

- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help

Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

Pray that media outreach ministries will increasingly make God's word

accesible in Yemen.

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.

Day 246 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 3 September 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, September 3. 2025

Day 246, 3 September 2025

1)Ezekiel 32,33,34

Ezekiel 32

A Lament for Pharaoh and Egypt

1 (Eze 30:20; 32:17) In the twelfth year, in the twelfth month,

on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

2 (Eze 29:3; 27:2) Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king

of Egypt and say to him:

You likened yourself to a young lion of the nations,

but you are as the monster in the seas;

and you burst forth in your rivers,

and muddied the waters with your feet,

and made foul their rivers.

3 (Eze 12:13) Thus says the Lord God:

I will therefore spread out My net over you

with a company of many peoples,

and they shall bring you up in My net.

4 (Isa 18:6; Eze 29:5) Then I will leave you upon the land;

I will cast you out on the open field,

and I will cause all the fowl of the heavens to remain upon you.

And I will fill the beasts of the whole earth with you.

5 (Eze 31:12) I will lay your flesh upon the mountains,

and fill the valleys with your refuse.

6 (Isa 34:3; Ex 7:17) I will also water the land with your blood,

as far as the mountains;

and the rivers shall be full of you.

7 (Isa 13:10; Joel 2:31) When I put you out, I will cover the heavens

and make their stars dark;

I will cover the sun with a cloud,

and the moon shall not give its light.

8 (Ge 1:14) All the bright lights in the heavens

I will make dark over you,

and set darkness upon your land,

says the Lord God.

9 (Rev 18:10-15) I will also vex the hearts of many peoples when I bring

your destruction among the nations, into the countries

which you have not known.

10 (Eze 26:16; 27:35) Indeed, I will make many peoples amazed at you,

and their kings shall be horribly afraid for you when I brandish My sword

before them. And they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own

life, on the day of your fall.

11 For thus says the Lord God:

The sword of the king of Babylon

shall come upon you.

12 (Eze 28:7; 29:19) By the swords of the mighty,

I will cause your multitude to fall.

All of them are tyrants of the nations;

they shall destroy the pride of Egypt,

and all its multitude shall be destroyed.

13 (Eze 29:11; 29:8) I also will destroy all the beasts

from beside many waters;

nor shall the foot of man muddy them anymore,

nor the hoofs of beasts muddy them.

14 Then I will make their waters settle,

and cause their rivers to run like oil,

says the Lord God.

15 (Ex 7:5; Eze 6:7) When I make the land of Egypt desolate,

and the country is destitute of that by which it was full,

when I smite all those who dwell in it,

then shall they know that I am the Lord.

16 (2Sa 1:17; 2Ch 35:25) This is the lamentation, and they shall chant it.

The daughters of the nations shall chant it. They shall chant it over Egypt

and over all her multitude, says the Lord God.

[1] And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, in the

first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[2] Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say

unto him, Thou art like a young lion of the nations, and thou art as a whale

in the seas: and thou camest forth with thy rivers, and troubledst the

waters with thy feet, and fouledst their rivers.

[3] Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will therefore spread out my net over thee

with a company of many people; and they shall bring thee up in my net.

[4] Then will I leave thee upon the land, I will cast thee forth upon the

open field, and will cause all the fowls of the heaven to remain upon thee,

and I will fill the beasts of the whole earth with thee.

[5] And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys with

thy height.

[6] I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to

the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.

[7] And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the

stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall

not give her light.

[8] All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set

darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.

[9] I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy

destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not

known.

[10] Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be

horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and

they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day

of thy fall.

[11] For thus saith the Lord GOD; The sword of the king of Babylon shall

come upon thee.

[12] By the swords of the mighty will I cause thy multitude to fall, the

terrible of the nations, all of them: and they shall spoil the pomp of

Egypt, and all the multitude thereof shall be destroyed.

[13] I will destroy also all the beasts thereof from beside the great

waters; neither shall the foot of man trouble them any more, nor the hoofs

of beasts trouble them.

[14] Then will I make their waters deep, and cause their rivers to run like

oil, saith the Lord GOD.

[15] When I shall make the land of Egypt desolate, and the country shall be

destitute of that whereof it was full, when I shall smite all them that

dwell therein, then shall they know that I am the LORD.

[16] This is the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters

of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, even for Egypt,

and for all her multitude, saith the Lord GOD.

A Dirge for Egypt

17 (Eze 32:1) In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month,

the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

18 (Eze 31:14; Jer 1:10) Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt

and cast it down, her and the daughters of the powerful nations,

to the nether parts of the earth, with those who go down into the pit.

19 (Eze 31:18; 32:29-30) "Whom do you surpass in beauty? Descend and make

your bed with the uncircumcised."

20 (Ps 28:3) They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain

by the sword. She is delivered to the sword. They have drawn her

and all her multitudes away.

21 (Isa 14:9-10; Eze 32:27) The strong among the mighty shall speak

to him and those who help him out of the midst of Sheol:

"They have gone down, they lie still, uncircumcised,

slain by the sword."

22 (Eze 32:26; 32:24) Assyria is there and all her company.

Her graves are around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword,

23 (Eze 26:20; Ps 27:13; Eze 26:17) whose graves are set in the sides

of the pit and her company is all around her grave. All of them are slain,

fallen by the sword, who cause terror in the land of the living.

24 (Ge 10:22; Jer 49:34-39) There is Elam and all her multitude all around

her grave, all of them slain, fallen by the sword, who descended

uncircumcised into the nether parts of the earth, who caused their terror

in the land of the living and bore their shame with those who went down

to the pit.

25 (Ps 139:8) They have set a bed for her in the midst of the slain

with all her multitude. Her graves are all around it. All of them

uncircumcised, slain by the sword; though their terror was caused

in the land of the living, yet they have borne their shame

with those who go down to the pit. They were put in the midst

of those who are slain.

26 (Eze 27:13; Ge 10:2; Eze 38:2-3) There is Meshek, Tubal,

and all her multitude. Their graves are all around them.

All of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they caused

their terror in the land of the living.

27 (Isa 14:18-19; Job 3:13-15) They shall not lie with the mighty

who are fallen of the uncircumcised, who have gone down to Sheol

with their weapons of war and whose swords were laid under their heads.

But the punishment for their iniquity rested upon their bones,

though the terror of these mighty ones was once in the land of the living.

28 Indeed, you shall be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised

and shall lie with those who are slain with the sword.

29 (Jer 49:7-22) There is Edom also, its kings and all its officials,

who for all their might are laid by those who were slain by the sword.

They shall lie with the uncircumcised and with those who go down to the pit.

30 (Eze 38:6; 28:21) There are also the officials of the north, all of them,

and all the Sidonians, who in spite of the terror from their might have gone

down in shame with the slain. So they lie down uncircumcised with those

who are slain by the sword,

and bear their shame with those who go down to the pit.

31 (Eze 31:16; 14:22) Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be comforted

over all his multitude slain by the sword, even Pharaoh and all his army,

says the Lord God.

32 (Eze 32:27) Though I have caused a terror of him in the land

of the living, yet he shall be laid in the midst of the uncircumcised

with those who are slain with the sword, even Pharaoh and all his multitude,

says the Lord God.

[17] It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the

month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[18] Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even

her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the nether parts of the

earth, with them that go down into the pit.

[19] Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the

uncircumcised.

[20] They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword: she

is delivered to the sword: draw her and all her multitudes.

[21] The strong among the mighty shall speak to him out of the midst of hell

with them that help him: they are gone down, they lie uncircumcised, slain

by the sword.

[22] Asshur is there and all her company: his graves are about him: all of

them slain, fallen by the sword:

[23] Whose graves are set in the sides of the pit, and her company is round

about her grave: all of them slain, fallen by the sword, which caused

terror in the land of the living.

[24] There is Elam and all her multitude round about her grave, all of them

slain, fallen by the sword, which are gone down uncircumcised into the

nether parts of the earth, which caused their terror in the land of the

living; yet have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit.

[25] They have set her a bed in the midst of the slain with all her

multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain

by the sword: though their terror was caused in the land of the living, yet

have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit: he is put in

the midst of them that be slain.

[26] There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude: her graves are round

about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they

caused their terror in the land of the living.

[27] And they shall not lie with the mighty that are fallen of the

uncircumcised, which are gone down to hell with their weapons of war: and

they have laid their swords under their heads, but their iniquities shall be

upon their bones, though they were the terror of the mighty in the land of

the living.

[28] Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt

lie with them that are slain with the sword.

[29] There is Edom, her kings, and all her princes, which with their might

are laid by them that were slain by the sword: they shall lie with the

uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit.

[30] There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians,

which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of

their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that be slain by the

sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

[31] Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be comforted over all his multitude,

even Pharaoh and all his army slain by the sword, saith the Lord GOD.

[32] For I have caused my terror in the land of the living: and he shall be

laid in the midst of the uncircumcised with them that are slain with the

sword, even Pharaoh and all his multitude, saith the Lord GOD.

Ezekiel 33:1-20

Renewal of Ezekiel's Call

1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

2 (Eze 3:11; 33:17) Son of man, speak to the children of your people

and say to them: If I bring a sword upon a land, and the people of the land

take a man from among them and set him for their watchman,

3 (Hos 8:1; Ne 4:18) and he sees the sword come upon the land

and blows the trumpet and warns the people,

4 (Eze 18:13; 2Ch 25:16) then whoever hears the sound of the trumpet

and does not take warning, and a sword comes and takes him away,

his blood shall be upon his own head.

5 (Ex 9:19-21; Heb 11:7) He heard the sound of the trumpet yet did not

take warning. His blood shall be upon himself. But he who takes warning

delivers his soul.

6 (Eze 18:20; 18:24) But if the watchman sees the sword come

and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned

and a sword comes and takes a person from among them,

he is taken away in his iniquity. But his blood I will require

from the hand of the watchman.

7 (Jer 26:2; Isa 62:6) Now as for you, son of man: I have set you a watchman

to the house of Israel. Therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth

and warn them from Me.

8 (Eze 18:4; 33:14) When I say to the wicked, "O wicked man,

you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way,

that wicked man shall die in his iniquity. But his blood I will require

from your hand.

9 (Eze 3:19; 3:21) Nevertheless, if you on your part warn the wicked to turn

from his way and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity.

But you have delivered your soul.

[1] Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[2] Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When

I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their

coasts, and set him for their watchman:

[3] If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and

warn the people;

[4] Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not

warning;

if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.

[5] He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood

shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.

[6] But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and

the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among

them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the

watchman's hand.

[7] So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of

Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.

[8] When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou

dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall

die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

[9] Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he

do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast

delivered thy soul.

God's Justice and Mercy

10 (Lev 26:39; Isa 49:14) Therefore as for you, son of man, say to the house

of Israel: Thus you have spoken, saying, "Surely our transgressions

and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them. How should we then live?"

11 (Eze 18:23; 2Pe 3:9) Say to them: As I live, says the Lord God, I have

no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn

from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why will you die,

O house of Israel?

12 (2Ch 7:14; Eze 18:21) Therefore you, son of man, say to the sons of your

people: The righteousness of a righteous man shall not deliver him in the day

of his transgression. As for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall

by it in the day that he turns from his wickedness. Nor shall the righteous

be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sins.

13 (Eze 18:24; Heb 10:38) When I say to the righteous that he shall surely

live and he so trusts in his righteousness that he commits iniquity,

all his righteousness shall not be remembered. But for that iniquity

of his that he has committed, he shall die.

14 (Eze 18:27; Isa 55:7; Jer 18:7-8) Again, when I say to the wicked,

"You shall surely die," and he turns from his sin and does that which

is lawful and right,

15 (Eze 20:11; Lk 19:8) if the wicked man restores a pledge, gives back

what he had robbed, walks in the statutes of life without committing

iniquity, he shall surely live. He shall not die.

16 (Eze 18:22; Isa 43:25) None of his sins that he has committed shall be

remembered against him. He has done what is lawful and right.

He shall surely live.

17 (Eze 18:25; 18:29) Yet the sons of your people say, "The way of the Lord

is not right," when their way is not right.

18 (Eze 33:12-13) When the righteous turns from his righteousness

and commits iniquity, he shall die by it.

19 But if the wicked turns from his wickedness and does that which is lawful

and right, he shall live by them.

20 (Eze 18:25) Yet you say, "The way of the Lord is not right." O house

of Israel, I will judge you, every one according to his ways.

[10] Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye

speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine

away in them, how should we then live?

[11] Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the

death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn

ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

[12] Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The

righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his

transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall

thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the

righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.

[13] When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he

trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses

shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he

shall die for it.

[14] Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn

from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;

[15] If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk

in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live,

he shall not die.

[16] None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he

hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.

[17] Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal:

but as for them, their way is not equal.

[18] When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth

iniquity, he shall even die thereby.

[19] But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful

and right, he shall live thereby.

[20] Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I

will judge you every one after his ways.

The Fall of Jerusalem

21 (2Ki 25:10; Eze 1:2) In the twelfth year of our captivity,

in the tenth month, on the fifth day of the month, one who had escaped

out of Jerusalem came to me, saying, "The city is taken."

22 (Eze 1:3; 3:26-27) Now the hand of the Lord was upon me in the evening,

before those who escaped came. And He opened my mouth at the time

they came to me in the morning. Therefore my mouth was opened

and I was speechless no more.

23 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

24 (Isa 51:2; Eze 33:27) Son of man, those who inhabit these wastes

in the land of Israel are saying, "Abraham was one, yet he inherited the land.

But to us who are many, the land has been given for an inheritance."

25 (Ge 9:4; Dt 12:16) Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God:

You eat meat with the blood in it and lift up your eyes toward

your idols as you shed blood. Should you then possess the land?

26 (Ge 27:40; Mic 2:1-2) You rely upon your sword, you work abominations,

and every one of you defiles his neighbour's wife. Should you then possess

the land?

27 (1Sa 13:6; Jer 42:22) Thus you shall say to them, Thus says the Lord God:

As I live, surely those who are in the ruins shall fall by the sword,

and him who is in the open field I will give to the beasts to be devoured,

and those who are in the forts and in the caves shall die of pestilence.

28 (Eze 7:24; Jer 44:2) For I will make the land a desolation and a waste,

and the pomp of her strength shall cease. And the mountains of Israel

shall be desolate so that none shall pass through.

29 (Eze 6:7) Then shall they know that I am the Lord, when I make the land

a desolation and a waste because of all their abominations which they have

committed.

30 (Isa 29:13; 58:2) As for you, son of man, the sons of your people

are talking about you by the walls and in the doorways of the houses;

and they speak to one another, each saying to his brother,

"Come now, and hear what the word is that comes from the Lord."

31 (Ps 78:36-37; Isa 29:13) They come to you as people come, and they sit

before you as My people, and they hear your words; but they will not do them.

For they do the lustful desires in their mouth, and their heart goes after

their covetousness.

32 (Mk 6:20) You are to them as a sensual song of one who has a pleasant

voice and can play well on an instrument. For they hear your words,

but they do not do them.

33 (Jer 28:9; Eze 2:5) When this comes to pass, and it is coming to pass,

then shall they know that a prophet has been among them.

[21] And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth

month, in the fifth day of the month, that one that had escaped out of

Jerusalem came unto me, saying, The city is smitten.

[22] Now the hand of the LORD was upon me in the evening, afore he that was

escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning;

and my mouth was opened, and I was no more dumb.

[23] Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[24] Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel

speak,

saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many; the

land is given us for inheritance.

[25] Wherefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Ye eat with the

blood, and lift up your eyes toward your idols, and shed blood: and

shall ye

possess the land?

[26] Ye stand upon your sword, ye work abomination, and ye defile every one

his neighbour's wife: and shall ye possess the land?

[27] Say thou thus unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely

they that are in the wastes shall fall by the sword, and him that is in the

open field will I give to the beasts to be devoured, and they that be in

the

forts and in the caves shall die of the pestilence.

[28] For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her strength

shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall

pass through.

[29] Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have laid the land

most

desolate because of all their abominations which they have committed.

[30] Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are talking

against thee by the walls and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to

another, every one to his brother, saying, Come, I pray you, and hear what

is the word that cometh forth from the LORD.

[31] And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee

as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with

their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their

covetousness.

[32] And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a

pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words,

but they do them not.

[33] And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know

that a prophet hath been among them.

Ezekiel 34

A Prophecy Against Israel's Shepherds

1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

2 (Jer 23:1; Ps 78:71-72) Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds

of Israel. Prophesy and say to those shepherds, Thus says the Lord God:

Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! Should not

the shepherds feed the flock?

3 (Zec 11:16; 11:5) You eat the fat and clothe yourself with the wool;

you kill those who are fed without feeding the flock.

4 (Ex 1:13-14; Eze 34:16) The diseased you have not strengthened,

nor have you healed that which was sick, nor have you bound up

that which was broken, nor have you brought back that which was driven away,

nor have you sought that which was lost. But with force and with cruelty

you have subjugated them.

5 (Mt 9:36; 1Ki 22:17) They were scattered because there was no shepherd.

And they became meat to all the beasts of the field and were scattered.

6 (Ps 142:4; 1Pe 2:25) My sheep wandered through all the mountains

and upon every high hill. Indeed, My flock was scattered upon

all the face of the earth, and no one searched or sought after them.

7 Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:

8 As I live, says the Lord God, surely because My flock became a prey,

and My flock even became meat to every beast of the field, because

there was no shepherd, nor did My shepherds search for My flock;

but the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock,

9 therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord.

10 (Jer 21:13; Eze 13:8) Thus says the Lord God: I am against the shepherds.

And I will require My flock from their hand and cause them to cease from

feeding the flock. Nor shall the shepherds feed themselves anymore,

for I will deliver My flock from their mouth so that they may not be

meat for them.

[1] And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[2] Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say

unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the

shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed

the flocks?

[3] Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are

fed: but ye feed not the flock.

[4] The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which

was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye

brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which

was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.

[5] And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became

meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered.

[6] My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill:

yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and none did

search or seek after them.

[7] Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD;

[8] As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey,

and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no

shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds

fed themselves, and fed not my flock;

[9] Therefore, O ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD;

[10] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will

require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the

flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will

deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them.

The True Shepherd

11 (Lk 19:10) For thus says the Lord God: I, even I, will search

for My sheep and seek them out.

12 (Eze 30:3; Jer 13:16) As a shepherd seeks out his flock in the day

that he is among his sheep that are scattered, so I will seek out My sheep

and will deliver them out of all the places where they have been scattered

in a cloudy and dark day.

13 (Eze 11:17) I will bring them out from the peoples, and gather them

from the countries, and bring them to their own land, and feed them upon

the mountains of Israel by the rivers and in all the inhabited

places of the country.

14 (Jn 10:9; Jer 31:12-14) I will feed them in a good pasture,

and upon the high mountains of Israel their grazing ground shall be.

There they shall lie on good grazing ground, and in a rich pasture

they shall feed upon the mountains of Israel.

15 I will feed My flock, and I will cause them to lie down, says the Lord God.

16 (Isa 10:16; 49:26) I will seek that which was lost and bring back

that which was driven away and bind up that which was broken

and will strengthen that which was sick. But I will destroy the fat

and the strong. I will feed them with judgment.

17 (Mt 25:32-33; Eze 34:20-22) As for you, O My flock, thus says

the Lord God: I will judge between sheep and cattle, between the rams

and the male goats.

18 (Nu 16:9; 16:13) Does it seem a small thing to you to have eaten up

the good pasture, that you must tread down with your feet the rest

of your pastures? Or that you should drink of the clear waters,

that you must foul the rest with your feet?

19 And as for My flock, they eat that which you have trodden with your feet,

and they drink that which you have fouled with your feet.

20 Therefore thus says the Lord God to them: I, even I, will judge between

the fat sheep and between the lean sheep.

21 (Dt 33:17; Lk 13:14-16) Because you have thrust with side

and with shoulder, and pushed all the diseased with your horns

until you have scattered them abroad,

22 (Ps 72:12-14; Jer 23:2-3) therefore I will save My flock, and they shall

no more be a prey. And I will judge between one sheep and another.

23 (Isa 40:11; Jn 10:11) I will set up one shepherd over them,

and he shall feed them, even My servant David. He shall feed

them himself and be their shepherd.

24 (Eze 36:28; 37:27) I the Lord will be their God, and My servant David

shall be prince among them. I the Lord have spoken.

25 (Isa 11:6-9; Lev 26:6) I will make with them a covenant of peace

and will cause the wild beasts to cease from the land so that they dwell

safely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods.

26 (Ge 12:2; Isa 44:3) I will make them and the places all around My hill

a blessing. And I will cause the showers to come down in their season.

They shall be showers of blessing.

27 (Jer 30:8; Lev 26:13) The tree of the field shall yield its fruit,

and the ground shall yield its increase, and they shall be safe in their land.

Then they shall know that I am the Lord, when I have broken the bands

of their yoke and delivered them out of the hand of those who enslaved them.

28 (Jer 30:10; Eze 34:25) They shall no more be a prey to the nations,

nor shall the beast of the land devour them. But they shall dwell safely

and no one shall make them afraid.

29 (Eze 36:29; Isa 4:2) I will raise up for them a planting place of renown,

and no more shall they be consumed with hunger in the land, nor shall

they bear the shame of the nations anymore.

30 (Ps 46:7; 46:11) Thus shall they know that I, the Lord their God,

am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are My people,

says the Lord God.

31 (Ps 100:3; 78:52) As for you, My flock, the flock of My pasture,

you are men, and I am your God, says the Lord God.

[11] For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my

sheep, and seek them out.

[12] As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his

sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them

out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.

[13] And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the

countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the

mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the

country.

[14] I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of

Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a

fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel.

[15] I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord

GOD.

[16] I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven

away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which

was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with

judgment.

[17] And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge

between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats.

[18] Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture,

but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? and to

have drunk of the deep waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet?

[19] And as for my flock, they eat that which ye have trodden with your

feet; and they drink that which ye have fouled with your feet.

[20] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD unto them; Behold, I, even I, will

judge between the fat cattle and between the lean cattle.

[21] Because ye have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed all the

diseased with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad;

[22] Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I

will judge between cattle and cattle.

[23] And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even

my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

[24] And I the LORD will be their God, and my servant David a prince among

them; I the LORD have spoken it.

[25] And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil

beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the

wilderness, and sleep in the woods.

[26] And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and

I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers

of blessing.

[27] And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall

yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know

that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bands of their yoke, and

delivered them out of the hand of those that served themselves of them.

[28] And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the

beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall

make them afraid.

[29] And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no

more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the

heathen

any more.

[30] Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that

they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD.

[31] And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God,

saith the Lord GOD.

2) Our Daily Bread for 3 September 2024 titled

Ready to Pray by Xochitl Dixon

Romans 15:30-33

30 (2Co 1:11; Col 4:12) Now I ask you, brothers, through the Lord Jesus

Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in

your prayers to God on my behalf,

31 (2Th 3:2; 2Co 8:4) that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in

Judea, and that my ministry for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

32 (Ac 18:21; 1Co 16:18) so that I may come to you with joy by the will

of God, and may be refreshed together with you.

33 (2Co 13:11; Ro 16:20; Php 4:9) Now the God of peace be with you all.

Amen.

[30] Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for

the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to

God for me;

[31] That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and

that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;

[32] That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you

be refreshed.

[33] Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

A pack of hyenas surrounded a lone lioness. When the cackling beasts attacked,

the lioness fought back. Biting, clawing, growling, and roaring in a

desperate attempt to ward off her enemies, she finally fell. As the clan

engulfed her, another lioness came to the rescue with three helpers only

seconds behind her. Though outnumbered, the big cats fought off the hyenas

until they scattered. The lionesses stood together, scanning the horizon

as if expecting another attack.

Believers in Jesus desperately need help from others too. The most powerful

help we can offer is prayer. The apostle Paul wrote in a letter to the church

in Rome, "I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by

the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me"

(Romans 15:30). Paul asked them to pray that he would "be kept safe from

he unbelievers in Judea" and that the "Lord's people" would receive him

and his gifts "favourably" (v. 31). He acknowledged the rewards of being

a part of their community (v. 32). He stood with them in prayer, too, ending

his letter with a blessing: "The God of peace be with you all" (v. 33).

As we live for Jesus, we'll face adversaries in the physical and spiritual

realms. God promises to be with us and fight on our behalf, however,

as we stand together . . . always ready to pray.

Reflect & Pray

How has God used intercessory prayer to strengthen you?

How does He keep you ready to pray?

Mighty God, please make me steadfast in prayer

as I thrive in community with You and others.

Discover the life-changing power of prayer.

3) Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 4 - Giving and Receiving

Luke 6:38

38 "Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down,

shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.

For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you."

38 give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,

and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.

For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured

to you again.

"Just give the Lord", the voice on the radio declared. "Give, and he will

give back to you, a hundredfold." The preacher went on to explain how

an old woman on social security had sent her last $10 to support his

ministry, and the next day she got an anonymous money order for

a $1000 . "The Lord will be faithful to his Word," the preacher

concluded. "You give, and you'll receive."

The Lord is, of course, faithful to his Word. But many well-meaning Christians

have interpreted Luke 6:38 as a "payment in kind" bargain with God:

if I give God my dollar, he's obliged to return it to me with interest.

This "seed-sowing" fallacy, where $20 supposedly becomes $2000 by

an act of divine, multiplication, has caused much

disappointment and frustration.

The "giving and receiving" principle is a valid one; the Lord does, indeed say

"Give, and it will be given to you," but he does not specify what the "return"

will be. The verse appears in the context of forgiveness, of not judging; the

principle is not investment, in any material sense, but generosity.

As we give, as few are compassionate with others, we take on the

character of the Lord himself. He is generous and giving, and he gives

to us as we give ourselves in love to others.

Application

a) Have I ever "given" to God to others as a bribe, to get something

in return?

b) What is God's concept of giving, as demonstrated

in the gift of Jesus Christ?

c) How can this verse help me to give more selflessly?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Deut 30:19-20

19 (Dt 4:26; 30:1) I call heaven and earth to witnesses against you this day,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.

Therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

20 (Dt 10:20; Ps 27:1) that you may love the Lord your God,

that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him,

for He is your life and the length of your days;

and that you may dwell in the land that the Lord

swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.

19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:

therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20 that thou mayest love the LORD thy God,

and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him:

for he is thy life, and the length of thy days:

that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD

sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

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

God's Freeing Forgiveness

Ps 103:1-14

PSALMS 103

A Psalm of David.

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.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord does righteousness

and justice for all who are oppressed.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He made known His ways to Moses,

His acts to the people of Israel.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He will not always accuse,

neither will He keep his anger forever.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He does not treat us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like a father shows compassion to his children,

so the Lord gives compassion to those who fear Him.

14 For He knows how we are formed;

He remembers that we are dust.

Psalm 103

A Psalm of David.

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.

6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment

For all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses,

His acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide:

Neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins;

Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth,

So great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west,

So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children,

So the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame;

He remembereth that we are dust.

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 2022 edition?)

Nova Scotia

Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629

With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations

- in and around Halifax and other cities

- on university campuses

- for new workers among Muslims

- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.

- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them

- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims

Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.

Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.

while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

3nd Day of the Month

a) Pray for the province of Alberta as follows:

I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, 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

b) Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and Canadians to faith in Christ.

( John 16:8 - When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus as the True Shepherd.

Pray to the Lord: "Mighty God, please make me steadfast in prayer

as I thrive in community with You and others."

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a generous giver.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Covenant.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know as Forgiver.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations

- in and around Halifax and other cities

- on university campuses

- for new workers among Muslims

- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.

- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them

- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and Canadians to faith in Christ.

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.

Day 245 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 2 September 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, September 2. 2025

Day 245, 2 September 2025

1)Lamentations 4, Lamentations 5 , Ezekiel 28,

Ezekiel 29, Ezekiel 30, Ezekiel 31

Lamentations 4

The Punishment of Zion

1 (La 2:19; Eze 7:19-22) How the gold has become dim!

How the most fine gold has changed!

The stones of the sanctuary lie scattered

at the head of every street.

2 (Jer 19:11; Isa 30:14) The precious sons of Zion,

comparable to fine gold,

how they are esteemed as earthen pots,

the work of a potter's hands!

3 (Isa 49:15; Eze 5:10) Even the jackals offer the breast;

they nurse their young,

yet the daughter of my people has become cruel,

like ostriches in the wilderness.

4 (Ps 22:15; La 2:11-12) The tongue of the infant cleaves

to the roof of his mouth for thirst;

the children beg for bread,

but no one divides it for them.

5 (Am 6:3-7; 2Sa 1:24) Those who once ate delicacies

are desolate in the streets;

those who were brought up in scarlet

embrace ash heaps.

6 (Ge 19:25; Lk 10:12) For the iniquity of the daughter of my people

is greater than the sin of Sodom,

which was overthrown in a moment,

and no hands were wrung for her.

7 (Ps 51:7) Her princes were purer than snow,

whiter than milk;

their bodies were more ruddy than rubies,

their appearance like sapphire.

8 (Job 30:30; Ps 102:3-5) Their form is blacker than coal;

they are not recognized in the streets;

their skin cleaves to their bones,

it has become as dry as wood.

9 (Lev 26:39; Eze 24:23) Those killed by the sword

are better off than those who die of hunger,

for they pine away,

stricken for want of the fruits of the field.

10 (La 2:20; Isa 49:15) The hands of compassionate women

have boiled their own children;

they became their food in the destruction

of the daughter of my people.

11 (Jer 7:20; Eze 22:31) The Lord has fulfilled His fury,

He has poured out His fierce anger.

He kindled a fire in Zion,

and it has devoured its foundations.

12 The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world,

would not have believed

that the adversary and the enemy could enter

the gates of Jerusalem.

13 (Jer 5:31; 6:13) This was for the sins of her prophets

and the iniquities of her priests,

who poured out in her midst the blood of the righteous.

14 (Jer 2:34; Nu 19:16) They wandered,

blind, in the streets;

they have defiled themselves with blood,

so that no one could touch their garments.

15 They cried out to them, "Depart! Unclean!

Depart, depart, do not touch us!"

Therefore they fled and wandered;

men among the nations said,

"They shall live with us no longer."

16 (Isa 9:14-16; La 5:12) The presence of the Lord scattered them;

He will regard them no more;

they do not respect the priests,

nor show favor to the elders.

17 (Eze 29:16; Isa 20:5) Our eyes failed us,

watching vainly for help;

in our watchtowers we watched

for a nation that could not save us.

18 (Am 8:2; Eze 7:2-12) They tracked our steps

so that we could not walk in our streets.

Our end drew near; our days were numbered,

for our end had come.

19 (Isa 5:26-28; Jer 4:13) Our pursuers were swifter

than the eagles of the skies.

They pursued us on the mountains;

they lay in wait for us in the wilderness.

20 (Ge 2:7; 2Sa 19:21) The breath of our life, the anointed king of the Lord,

was captured in their traps,

of whom we said, "Under his shadow

we shall live among the nations."

21 (Job 1:1; Ps 137:7) Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom,

you who dwell in the land of Uz!

The cup shall also pass to you;

you shall become drunk and strip yourself bare.

22 (Isa 40:2; Ps 137:7) The punishment of your iniquity,

O daughter of Zion, is accomplished;

He shall exile you no longer.

He shall punish your iniquity, O daughter of Edom;

He will expose your sins!

[1] How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the

stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.

[2] The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they

esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

[3] Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young

ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the

wilderness.

[4] The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for

thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man breaketh it unto them.

[5] They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that

were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.

[6] For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is

greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a

moment, and no hands stayed on her.

[7] Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they

were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:

[8] Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the streets:

their skin cleaveth to their bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.

[9] They that be slain with the sword are better than they that be slain

with hunger: for these pine away, stricken through for want of the

fruits of the field.

[10] The hands of the pitiful women have sodden their own children: they

were their meat in the destruction of the daughter of my people.

[11] The LORD hath accomplished his fury; he hath poured out his fierce

anger, and hath kindled a fire in Zion, and it hath devoured the foundations

thereof.

[12] The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world, would not

have believed that the adversary and the enemy should have entered into the

gates of Jerusalem.

[13] For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that

have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her,

[14] They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted

themselves with blood, so that men could not touch their garments.

[15] They cried unto them, Depart ye; it is unclean; depart, depart, touch

not: when they fled away and wandered, they said among the heathen, They

shall no more sojourn there.

[16] The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more regard them:

they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the elders.

[17] As for us, our eyes as yet failed for our vain help: in our watching we

have watched for a nation that could not save us.

[18] They hunt our steps, that we cannot go in our streets: our end is near,

our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.

[19] Our persecutors are swifter than the eagles of the heaven: they pursued

us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.

[20] The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was taken in

their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.

[21] Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of

Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken, and

shalt make thyself naked.

[22] The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion;

he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he will visit thine

iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover thy sins.

Lamentations 5

A Prayer for Restoration

1 (Ps 44:13-16; La 3:61) Remember, O Lord, what has come upon us;

look, and see our reproach!

2 (Zep 1:13; Isa 1:7) Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers,

our homes to foreigners.

3 (Jer 18:21; Ex 22:24) We have become orphans and fatherless;

our mothers are like widows.

4 (Isa 3:1) We must pay for the water we drink; our wood is sold to us.

5 (Ne 9:36-37) Our pursuers are at our necks; we labor and have no rest.

6 (Hos 9:3; 12:1) We have given our hand to Egypt and to Assyria,

to be satisfied with bread.

7 (Jer 16:12; 31:29) Our fathers sinned and are no more,

but we bear their iniquities.

8 (Ne 5:15; Zec 11:6) Slaves rule over us;

there is no one to deliver us from their hand.

9 (Jer 40:9-12) We get our bread at the peril of our lives,

because of the sword in the wilderness.

10 (La 4:8; Job 30:30) Our skin is hot as an oven,

because of the terrible famine.

11 (Zec 14:2; Isa 13:16) They ravished the women in Zion,

the virgins in the cities of Judah.

12 (La 4:16; Isa 47:6) Princes were hung up by their hands,

the faces of elders were not honored.

13 (Jdg 16:21) Young men ground at the millstones;

boys staggered under loads of wood.

14 (Jer 7:34) The elders have left the city gate,

the young men stopped their music.

15 (Am 8:10) The joy of our hearts has ceased;

our dancing has turned into mourning.

16 (Ps 89:39; Jer 13:18) The crown has fallen from our head;

woe to us, for we have sinned!

17 (Isa 1:5; La 2:11) For this our heart is faint;

for these things our eyes grow dim;

18 (Mic 3:12) because of Mount Zion, which is desolate,

with foxes walking upon it.

19 (Ps 102:12; 45:6) You, O Lord, remain forever;

Your throne endures from generation to generation.

20 (Ps 13:1; 44:24) Why do You forget us forever,

and forsake us for so long a time?

21 (Ps 80:3; Jer 31:18) Restore us to Yourself, O Lord, that we may return!

Renew our days as of old,

22 (Ps 60:1-2) unless You have utterly rejected us,

and are very angry with us.

Lamentations 5

[1] Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach.

[2] Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens.

[3] We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers are as widows.

[4] We have drunken our water for money; our wood is sold unto us.

[5] Our necks are under persecution: we labour, and have no rest.

[6] We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be

satisfied with bread.

[7] Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their iniquities.

[8] Servants have ruled over us: there is none that doth deliver us out of

their hand.

[9] We gat our bread with the peril of our lives because of the sword of the

wilderness.

[10] Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.

[11] They ravished the women in Zion, and the maids in the cities of Judah.

[12] Princes are hanged up by their hand: the faces of elders were not

honoured.

[13] They took the young men to grind, and the children fell under the wood.

[14] The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their musick.

[15] The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.

[16] The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned!

[17] For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.

[18] Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk

upon it.

[19] Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to

generation.

[20] Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?

[21] Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days

as of old.

[22] But thou hast utterly rejected us; thou art very wroth against us.

Ezekiel 28

A Prophecy Against the King of Tyre

1 The word of the Lord came again to me, saying:

2 (Eze 28:9; 2Th 2:4; Isa 31:3) Son of man, say to the leader of Tyre,

Thus says the Lord God:

Because your heart is lifted up,

and you have said, "I am a god;

I sit in the seat of gods

in the midst of the seas,"

yet you are a man, and not God,

though you set your heart as the heart of God.

3 (Da 1:20; 5:11-12) You are wiser than Daniel;

there is no secret that is a match for you.

4 With your wisdom and with your understanding,

you have obtained riches for yourself,

and have obtained gold and silver

into your treasuries;

5 (Ps 62:10; 52:7) by your great wisdom, by your trade,

you have increased your riches,

and your heart is lifted up

because of your riches.

6 (Eze 28:2; Ex 9:17) Therefore thus says the Lord God:

Because you have set your heart

as the heart of God,

7 (Eze 31:12; 30:11) therefore, I will bring strangers upon you,

the most cruel of the nations;

and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom,

and defile your brightness.

8 (Eze 27:26-27; 27:34) They shall bring you down to the pit,

and you shall die the death of those who are slain

in the midst of the seas.

9 (Eze 28:2) Will you yet say before him who slays you,

"I am a god,"

although you are a man and not God,

in the hands of those who wound you?

10 (Eze 31:18; 32:19) You shall die the death of the uncircumcised

by the hand of strangers;

for I have spoken! says the Lord God.

A Lament for the King of Tyre

11 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

12 (Eze 19:1; 26:17) Son of man, take up a lamentation

over the king of Tyre and say to him, Thus says the Lord God:

You had the seal of perfection,

full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.

13 (Eze 27:16; 31:8-9) You were in Eden,

the garden of God;

every precious stone was your covering:

the sardius, topaz, and the diamond,

the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper,

the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold.

The workmanship of your settings and sockets was in you;

on the day that you were created, they were prepared.

14 (Ex 25:17-20; 30:26) You were the anointed cherub that covers,

and I set you there;

you were upon the holy mountain of God;

you walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.

15 (Eze 27:3-4; 28:3-6) You were perfect in your ways

from the day that you were created,

until iniquity was found in you.

16 (Hab 2:17; Ge 3:24) By the multitude of your merchandise,

you were filled with violence in your midst,

and you sinned;

therefore I have cast you as profane out of the mountain of God;

and I have destroyed you, O covering cherub,

from the midst of the stones of fire.

17 (Eze 28:2; 28:5) Your heart was lifted up

because of your beauty;

you have corrupted your wisdom

by reason of your brightness;

I cast you to the ground,

I lay you before kings, that they may see you.

18 (Mal 4:3; Am 1:9-10) You have defiled your sanctuaries

by the multitude of your iniquities, by the iniquity of your trade;

therefore I have brought fire out from your midst;

it has devoured you,

and I have turned you to ashes upon the earth

in the sight of all those who see you.

19 (Eze 26:21) All those who know you among the people

are astonished at you;

you are a terror,

and you shall cease to be forever.

A Prophecy Against Sidon

20 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

21 (Eze 6:2; Ge 10:15) Son of man, set your face toward Sidon

and prophesy against her

22 (Eze 39:13; Ex 14:4) and say, Thus says the Lord God:

I am against you, O Sidon;

and I will be glorified in your midst;

and they shall know that I am the Lord,

when I execute judgments in her

and display My holiness in her.

23 (Eze 38:22) For I will send pestilence into her,

and blood into her streets;

and the wounded shall fall in her midst

by the sword upon her on every side;

and they shall know that I am the Lord.

24 (Nu 33:55; Jos 23:13) There shall be no more a pricking brier

to the house of Israel, nor any painful thorn among all

who are around them, who despised them. Then they shall know that

I am the Lord God.

The Future Blessing for Israel

25 (Ps 106:47; Jer 23:8) Thus says the Lord God: When I gather

the house of Israel from the peoples among whom they are scattered

and display My holiness in them in the sight of the nations,

then they shall dwell in their land that I have given to My servant Jacob.

26 (Eze 28:22; 28:24) They shall dwell safely in it and shall build houses

and plant vineyards and dwell securely when I execute judgments on all those

around them who despise them. Then they shall know that

I am the Lord their God.

Ezekiel 28

[1] The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,

[2] Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD;

Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in

the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God,

though thou set thine heart as the heart of God:

[3] Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can

hide from thee:

[4] With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee

riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:

[5] By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches,

and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:

[6] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast set thine heart as

the heart of God;

[7] Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the

nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom,

and they shall defile thy brightness.

[8] They shall bring thee down to the pit, and thou shalt die the deaths of

them that are slain in the midst of the seas.

[9] Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? but thou shalt

be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that slayeth thee.

[10] Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of

strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.

[11] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[12] Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto

him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and

perfect in beauty.

[13] Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy

covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the

jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the

workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day

that thou wast created.

[14] Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so:

thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in

the midst of the stones of fire.

[15] Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created,

till iniquity was found in thee.

[16] By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee

with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane

out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub,

from the midst of the stones of fire.

[17] Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted

thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I

will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.

[18] Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities,

by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from

the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon

the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.

[19] All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee:

thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more.

[20] Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[21] Son of man, set thy face against Zidon, and prophesy against it,

[22] And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Zidon;

and I will be glorified in the midst of thee: and they shall know that I am

the LORD, when I shall have executed judgments in her, and shall be

sanctified in her.

[23] For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and

the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on

every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD.

[24] And there shall be no more a pricking brier unto the house of Israel,

nor any grieving thorn of all that are round about them, that despised them;

and they shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

[25] Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel

from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in

them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I

have given to my servant Jacob.

[26] And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant

vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed

judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall

know that I am the LORD their God.

Ezekiel 29:1-16

A Prophecy Against Egypt

1 (Eze 26:1; 29:17) In the tenth year, in the tenth month,

on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

2 (Eze 6:2; Jer 44:30) Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt

and prophesy against him and against all Egypt.

3 (Isa 27:1; Eze 32:2) Speak, and say, Thus says the Lord God:

I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt,

the great dragon that lies in the midst of his rivers,

which has said, "My Nile is my own,

and I myself have made it."

4 (2Ki 19:28; Eze 38:4) But I will put hooks in your jaws,

and will cause the fish of your rivers to stick to your scales,

and will bring you up out of the midst of your rivers,

and all the fish of your rivers shall stick to your scales.

5 (Jer 7:33; 8:2) I will abandon you to the wilderness,

you and all the fish of your rivers;

you shall fall upon the open field;

you shall not be brought together or gathered.

I have given you for food

to the beasts of the field and to the fowl of the heavens.

6 (2Ki 18:21; Isa 36:6) All the inhabitants of Egypt shall know

that I am the Lord, because they have been

a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

7 (Eze 17:15-17) When they took hold of you by your hand,

you broke and tore all their hands. And when they leaned upon you,

you broke and made all their legs shake.

8 (Eze 14:17) Therefore thus says the Lord God: I will bring a sword

upon you, and cut off man and beast out of you.

9 (Eze 29:3; Pr 16:18) The land of Egypt shall become a desolation

and waste. Then they shall know that I am the Lord.

Because you said, "The Nile is mine, and I have made it,"

10 (Eze 30:12) therefore, I am against you and against your rivers,

and I will make the land of Egypt an utter waste and desolation,

from Migdol to Syene, as far as the border of Ethiopia.

11 (Eze 32:13; Jer 43:11-12) No foot of man shall pass through it,

nor foot of beast pass through it, nor shall it be inhabited for forty years.

12 (Jer 46:19; Eze 30:7) Thus I will make the land of Egypt desolate

in the midst of the countries that are desolate, and her cities

among the cities that are laid waste shall be desolate for forty years.

And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations

and will disperse them among the countries.

13 (Isa 19:22; Jer 46:26) For thus says the Lord God:

At the end of forty years I will gather the Egyptians from the peoples

wherever they were scattered.

14 (Eze 30:14; Isa 11:11) And I will turn the fortunes of Egypt

and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros,

into the land of their origin, and there they shall be a debased kingdom.

15 (Eze 30:13; Zec 10:11) It shall be the basest of the kingdoms,

and it shall exalt itself no more above the nations. For I will diminish them

so that they shall rule over the nations no more.

16 (Hos 8:13; Isa 20:5) It shall be the confidence of the house of Israel

no more, bringing to mind the iniquity of their having turned to Egypt.

But they shall know that I am the Lord God.

[1] In the tenth year, in the tenth month, in the twelfth day of the month,

the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[2] Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy

against him, and against all Egypt:

[3] Speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee,

Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the midst of his

rivers, which hath said, My river is mine own, and I have made it for

myself.

[4] But I will put hooks in thy jaws, and I will cause the fish of thy

rivers to stick unto thy scales, and I will bring thee up out of the midst

of thy rivers, and all the fish of thy rivers shall stick unto thy scales.

[5] And I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness, thee and all the fish

of thy rivers: thou shalt fall upon the open fields; thou shalt not be

brought together, nor gathered: I have given thee for meat to the beasts of

the field and to the fowls of the heaven.

[6] And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because

they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

[7] When they took hold of thee by thy hand, thou didst break, and rend all

their shoulder: and when they leaned upon thee, thou brakest, and madest all

their loins to be at a stand.

[8] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring a sword upon

thee, and cut off man and beast out of thee.

[9] And the land of Egypt shall be desolate and waste; and they shall know

that I am the LORD: because he hath said, The river is mine, and I have made

it.

[10] Behold, therefore I am against thee, and against thy rivers, and I will

make the land of Egypt utterly waste and desolate, from the tower of Syene

even unto the border of Ethiopia.

[11] No foot of man shall pass through it, nor foot of beast shall pass

through it, neither shall it be inhabited forty years.

[12] And I will make the land of Egypt desolate in the midst of the

countries that are desolate, and her cities among the cities that are laid

waste shall be desolate forty years: and I will scatter the Egyptians among

the nations, and will disperse them through the countries.

[13] Yet thus saith the Lord GOD; At the end of forty years will I gather

the Egyptians from the people whither they were scattered:

[14] And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to

return into the land of Pathros, into the land of their habitation; and they

shall be there a base kingdom.

[15] It shall be the basest of the kingdoms; neither shall it exalt itself

any more above the nations: for I will diminish them, that they shall no

more rule over the nations.

[16] And it shall be no more the confidence of the house of Israel, which

bringeth their iniquity to remembrance, when they shall look after them: but

they shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

Babylonia to Plunder Egypt

17 (Eze 29:1) In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month,

on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

18 (Jer 27:6; 25:9) Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon

caused his army to labor hard against Tyre. Every head was made bald,

and every shoulder was peeled. Yet he and his army had no wages from Tyre

for the labor that he had done against it.

19 (Jer 43:10-13; Eze 30:24-25) Therefore thus says the Lord God:

I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.

And he shall carry off her wealth and take her spoil and take her prey.

And it shall be wages for his army.

20 (Isa 10:6-7; Jer 25:9) I have given him the land of Egypt

for his labor with which he labored against it, because they acted for Me,

says the Lord God.

21 (Ps 132:17; Eze 24:27) On that day I will cause the horn of the house

of Israel to spring forth, and I will open your mouth in their midst.

Then they shall know that I am the Lord.

[17] And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first

month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me,

saying,

[18] Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a

great service against Tyrus: every head was made bald, and every shoulder

was peeled: yet had he no wages, nor his army, for Tyrus, for the service

that he had served against it:

[19] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will give the land of

Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall take her multitude,

and take her spoil, and take her prey; and it shall be the wages for his

army.

[20] I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he served

against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord GOD.

[21] In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth,

and I will give thee the opening of the mouth in the midst of them; and they

shall know that I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 30:1-19

1 The word of the Lord came to me again, saying:

2 (Isa 13:6; 15:2) Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus says the Lord God:

Howl,

"Woe to the day!"

3 (Eze 7:7; 7:12) For the day is near,

even the day of the Lord is near,

a cloudy day,

it shall be the time of doom for the nations.

4 (Eze 29:19; 29:8) The sword shall come upon Egypt,

and great pain shall be in Ethiopia,

when the slain fall in Egypt,

they take away her wealth,

and her foundations are broken down.

5 (Jer 25:20; Eze 27:10) Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, all Arabia,

Kub, and the men of the land that is in league shall fall with them

by the sword.

6 (Eze 29:10; Isa 20:3-6) Thus says the Lord:

Indeed, those who uphold Egypt shall fall,

and the pride of her power shall come down.

From Migdol to Syene

they shall fall in her by the sword,

says the Lord God.

7 (Eze 29:12; Jer 25:18-26) They shall be desolate

in the midst of the countries that are desolate,

and her cities shall be

in the midst of the cities that are wasted.

8 (Eze 29:6; Ps 58:11) They shall know that I am the Lord

when I have set a fire in Egypt

and when all her helpers are destroyed.

9 (Isa 18:1-2; 23:5) In that day messengers shall go forth from Me

in ships to make the careless Ethiopians afraid, and great pain shall

come upon them as in the day of Egypt. For it is coming!

10 (Eze 29:19) Thus says the Lord God:

I will also make the multitude of Egypt to cease

by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.

11 (Eze 28:7) He and his people with him, the terrible of the nations,

shall be brought to destroy the land;

and they shall draw their swords against Egypt,

and fill the land with the slain.

12 (Eze 29:3) I will make the rivers dry,

and sell the land into the hand of the wicked;

and I will make the land waste and all that is in it,

by the hand of strangers.

I, the Lord, have spoken.

13 (Zec 10:11; Jer 2:16) Thus says the Lord God:

I will also destroy the idols,

and I will cause their images to cease from Memphis;

and no more shall there be a prince of the land of Egypt.

And I will put a fear in the land of Egypt.

14 (Jer 46:25; Eze 29:14) I will make Pathros desolate,

and will set fire in Zoan,

and will execute judgments in Thebes.

15 I will pour out My fury upon Pelusium,

the strength of Egypt;

and I will cut off the multitude of Thebes.

16 I will set fire in Egypt;

Pelusium shall have great pain,

and Thebes shall be rent asunder,

and Memphis shall have distresses daily.

17 (Ge 41:45) The young men of Heliopolis and of Bubastis

shall fall by the sword,

and the women shall go into captivity.

18 (Eze 30:3; Isa 10:27) In Tahpanhes also the day shall be darkened,

when I break there the yokes of Egypt.

And the pomp of her strength shall cease in her;

as for her, a cloud shall cover her,

and her daughters shall go into captivity.

19 (Eze 30:14; Ps 9:16) Thus I will execute judgments in Egypt,

and they shall know that I am the Lord.

[1] The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,

[2] Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Howl ye, Woe

worth the day

[3] For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near, a cloudy day; it

shall be the time of the heathen.

[4] And the sword shall come upon Egypt, and great pain shall be in

Ethiopia, when the slain shall fall in Egypt, and they shall take away her

multitude, and her foundations shall be broken down.

[5] Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub,

and the men of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword.

[6] Thus saith the LORD; They also that uphold Egypt shall fall; and the

pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of Syene shall they fall

in it by the sword, saith the Lord GOD.

[7] And they shall be desolate in the midst of the countries that are

desolate, and her cities shall be in the midst of the cities that are

wasted.

[8] And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt,

and when all her helpers shall be destroyed.

[9] In that day shall messengers go forth from me in ships to make the

careless Ethiopians afraid, and great pain shall come upon them, as in the

day of Egypt: for, lo, it cometh.

[10] Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also make the multitude of Egypt to

cease by the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon.

[11] He and his people with him, the terrible of the nations, shall be

brought to destroy the land: and they shall draw their swords against Egypt,

and fill the land with the slain.

[12] And I will make the rivers dry, and sell the land into the hand of the

wicked: and I will make the land waste, and all that is therein, by the hand

of strangers: I the LORD have spoken it.

[13] Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also destroy the idols, and I will

cause their images to cease out of Noph; and there shall be no more a prince

of the land of Egypt: and I will put a fear in the land of Egypt.

[14] And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and will

execute judgments in No.

[15] And I will pour my fury upon Sin, the strength of Egypt; and I will cut

off the multitude of No.

[16] And I will set fire in Egypt: Sin shall have great pain, and No shall

be rent asunder, and Noph shall have distresses daily.

[17] The young men of Aven and of Pi-beseth shall fall by the sword: and

these cities shall go into captivity.

[18] At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there

the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for

her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.

[19] Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am

the LORD.

A Prophecy Against Pharaoh

20 (Eze 26:1; 29:17) In the eleventh year, in the first month,

on the seventh day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

21 (Jer 30:13; 46:11) Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king

of Egypt. And it has not been bound up to be healed or wrapped with

a bandage to make it strong to hold the sword.

22 (2Ki 24:7; Ps 37:17) Therefore thus says the Lord God: I am against

Pharaoh king of Egypt and will break his arms, both the strong

and the broken. And I will cause the sword to fall out of his hand.

23 (Eze 30:17-18; 30:26) I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations

and disperse them among the countries.

24 (Eze 30:25; Zep 2:12) For I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon

and put My sword in his hand. But I will break the arms of Pharaoh so that

he groans before him with the groanings of a wounded man.

25 So I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, but the arms

of Pharaoh shall fall down. Then they shall know that I am the Lord

when I put My sword into the hand of the king of Babylon

and he stretches it out upon the land of Egypt.

26 (Eze 29:12) When I scatter the Egyptians among the nations

and disperse them among the countries, then they shall know

that I am the Lord.

[20] And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first month, in the

seventh day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[21] Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and, lo, it

shall not be bound up to be healed, to put a roller to bind it, to make it

strong to hold the sword.

[22] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of

Egypt, and will break his arms, the strong, and that which was broken; and I

will cause the sword to fall out of his hand.

[23] And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse

them through the countries.

[24] And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword

in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he shall groan before him

with the groanings of a deadly wounded man.

[25] But I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and the arms of

Pharaoh shall fall down; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I

shall put my sword into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall

stretch it out upon the land of Egypt.

[26] And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them

among the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 31

Pharaoh to Be Slain

1 (Eze 30:20; Jer 52:5-6) In the eleventh year, in the third month,

on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

2 (Eze 29:19; 30:10) Son of man, speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt,

and to his multitude:

Whom are you like in your greatness?

3 (Isa 10:33-34; Da 4:10) Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon,

with fair branches and shade for a forest,

and high stature;

and its top was among the clouds.

4 (Eze 17:5; 17:8) The waters made it great;

the deep set it up on high.

With its rivers it continually ran

all around its plants,

and sent out its little rivers

to all the trees of the field.

5 (Da 4:11; Eze 17:5) Therefore its height was exalted

above all the trees of the field,

and its boughs were multiplied,

and its branches became long

because of the abundance of water, as it spread them out.

6 (Eze 17:23; Da 4:12) All the fowl of heaven

made their nests in its boughs;

and under its branches

all the beasts of the field gave birth;

and under its shadow

all great nations lived.

7 Thus it was fair in its greatness,

in the length of its branches,

for its roots were

by many waters.

8 (Eze 28:13; Ge 13:10) The cedars in the garden of God

could not match it;

the fir trees

were not like its boughs,

and the chestnut trees

were not like its branches;

nor was any tree in the garden of God

like it in its beauty.

9 (Ge 13:10; Isa 51:3) I made it beautiful with an abundance of branches,

so that all the trees of Eden envied it,

that were in the garden of God.

10 (Eze 28:17; Da 5:20) Therefore, thus says the Lord God: Because

it is lifted up in height and has shot up its top among the clouds,

and its heart is arrogant in its height,

11 (Dt 18:12; Eze 32:11-12) I therefore will deliver it into the hand

of the mighty one of the nations. He shall surely deal with it.

I have driven it out for its wickedness.

12 (Eze 28:7; 35:8; 30:11) Aliens, the tyrants of the nations have

cut it off and left it. Upon the mountains and in all the valleys

its branches have fallen, and its boughs have been broken

by all the rivers of the land. And all the peoples of the earth

have gone down from its shadow and have left it.

13 (Eze 32:4; Isa 18:6) Upon its ruin all the fowl of the heavens

shall remain, and all the beasts of the field shall be

upon its fallen branches

14 (Ps 82:7; Eze 26:20) to the end that none of all the trees

by the waters exalt themselves for their height,

or shoot up their tops among the clouds, or their well-watered trees stand up

in their height. For they all have been delivered to death, to the nether

parts of the earth in the midst of the sons of men, with those who go down

to the pit.

15 Thus says the Lord God: On the day when it went down to Sheol

I caused mourning. I covered the deep over it and restrained its rivers,

and its many waters were stayed. And I caused Lebanon to mourn for it,

and all the trees of the field fainted for it.

16 (Isa 14:15; 14:8; Eze 26:15) I made the nations to shake at the sound

of its fall when I cast him down to Sheol with those who descend into the pit.

And all the well-watered trees of Eden, the choice and best of Lebanon,

were comforted in the nether parts of the earth.

17 (Ps 9:17; Eze 31:6) They also went down into Sheol with it to those

who were slain with the sword. And those who were its power lived

under its shadow in the midst of the nations.

18 (Eze 32:19; 32:21; 28:10) To whom are you thus like in glory

and in greatness among the trees of Eden? Yet you shall be brought down

with the trees of Eden to the nether parts of the earth. You shall lie

in the midst of the uncircumcised with those who were slain by the sword.

This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, says the Lord God.

[1] And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the

first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[2] Son of man, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, and to his multitude;

Whom art thou like in thy greatness?

[3] Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair branches, and

with a shadowing shroud, and of an high stature;

and his top was among the thick boughs.

[4] The waters made him great, the deep set him up on high with her rivers

running round about his plants, and sent out her little rivers unto all the

trees of the field.

[5] Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and

his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the

multitude of waters, when he shot forth.

[6] All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs, and under his

branches did all the beasts of the field bring forth their young, and under

his shadow dwelt all great nations.

[7] Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for

his root was by great waters.

[8] The cedars in the garden of God could not hide him: the fir trees were

not like his boughs, and the chestnut trees were not like his branches; nor

any tree in the garden of God was like unto him in his beauty.

[9] I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the

trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him.

[10] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast lifted up thyself

in height, and he hath shot up his top among the thick boughs, and his

heart is lifted up in his height;

[11] I have therefore delivered him into the hand of the mighty one of the

heathen; he shall surely deal with him: I have driven him out for his

wickedness.

[12] And strangers, the terrible of the nations, have cut him off, and have

left him: upon the mountains and in all the valleys his branches are

fallen,

and his boughs are broken by all the rivers of the land; and all the people

of the earth are gone down from his shadow, and have left him.

[13] Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and all the

beasts of the field shall be upon his branches:

[14] To the end that none of all the trees by the waters exalt themselves

for their height, neither shoot up their top among the thick boughs, neither

their trees stand up in their height, all that drink water: for they are all

delivered unto death, to the nether parts of the earth, in the midst of the

children of men, with them that go down to the pit.

[15] Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when he went down to the grave I

caused a mourning: I covered the deep for him, and I restrained the floods

thereof, and the great waters were stayed: and I caused Lebanon to mourn for

him, and all the trees of the field fainted for him.

[16] I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall, when I cast him

down to hell with them that descend into the pit: and all the trees of Eden,

the choice and best of Lebanon, all that drink water, shall be comforted in

the nether parts of the earth.

[17] They also went down into hell with him unto them that be slain with the

sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst

of the heathen.

[18] To whom art thou thus like in glory and in greatness among the trees of

Eden? yet shalt thou be brought down with the trees of Eden unto the nether

parts of the earth: thou shalt lie in the midst of the uncircumcised with

them that be slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude,

saith the Lord GOD.

2) Our Daily Bread for 2 September 2025 Titled

See What God Has Done by Kenneth Petersen

Acts 9:1-6, 8, 10-12, 15

The Conversion of Saul

Ac 22:6-16; 26:12-18

1 (Ac 8:3; Ps 27:12) Saul, still breathing out threats and murder

against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

2 (Ac 19:9; 19:23) and requested letters from him to the synagogues

of Damascus, so that if he found any there of the Way, either men or women,

he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

3 (1Co 15:8; Ac 22:6) As he went he drew near Damascus, and suddenly a light

from heaven shone around him.

4 (Isa 63:9; Zec 2:8) He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him,

"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?"

5 He said, "Who are You, Lord?"

The Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you

to kick against the goads."

6 Trembling and astonished, he said, "Lord, what will You have me do?"

The Lord said to him, "Rise up and go into the city,

and you will be told what you must do."

8 (Ac 22:11; 9:18) Saul rose up from the ground.

And when his eyes were opened,

he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

10 (Ac 10:3; 22:12) A disciple named Ananias was in Damascus.

The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias."

He said, "Here I am, Lord."

11 (Ac 21:39; 22:3) The Lord said to him, "Rise and go to Straight Street,

and inquire at Judas' house for someone named Saul of Tarsus,

for he is praying,

12 (Mk 5:23) and has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in

and putting his hand on him, so that he may see again."

15 (Ac 13:2; Eph 3:7-8) But the Lord said to him, "Go your way.

For this man is a chosen vessel of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles

and their kings, and before the sons of Israel.

[1] And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the

disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

[2] And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he

found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them

bound unto Jerusalem.

[3] And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined

round about him a light from heaven:

[4] And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul,

why persecutest thou me?

[5] And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou

persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

[6] And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to

do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be

told thee what thou must do.

[8] And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no

man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

[10] And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him

said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

[11] And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is

called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of

Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

[12] And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting

his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

[15] But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto

me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of

Israel:

Morse was the son of a Protestant minister and a struggling painter

of landscapes. In the 1820s, he made a meager living as a limner - "an

itinerant painter" of colonial America. But his was a life God led in another

direction. Morse also had an interest in science. He learned about

electromagnets, conceiving an idea that would change the world. In 1832,

Samuel F. B. Morse conceived the idea of an electric telegraph

and later went on to make the first working telegraph.

Probably the most dramatic biblical account of "career change" was that

of Saul, who was "breathing out murderous threats" against believers

in Christ (Acts 9:1). Jesus appeared to him in a great light (v. 3)

saying that Saul was persecuting Him. Essentially, Saul was told

to stop because he was under new orders now (v. 6). Saul did a U-turn

in his life and assumed a new identity in Christ as the apostle

who would eventually spread the gospel wherever he went.

Sometimes what we think is our future really isn't. God leads us

in another direction. Perhaps He needs to call us out of our sin.

Or maybe it's a change of ministry or vocation. When God redirects our lives,

we do well to stop what we're doing and follow our new orders. And as our new

path opens before us, we might just echo the joy of the first dot-and-dash

message of Morse’s telegraph: "What hath God wrought!"

Reflect & Pray

How has God led your life in a different direction?

What word has He given you today to encourage others?

Dear God, please help me be open to Your

leading as You guide my path and career in this current season.

For further study, read

It's Not Fair: Trusting God When Life Doesn't Make Sense.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 3 - All I need

Phil 4:19

19 But my God shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

19 But my God shall supply all your need according

to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

"But Mom, I really need these!" The strident voice of a teenage girl

rose above the hum of voices in the department store. The item in question

was a pair of $80 blue Jeans, faded, bleached, and torn in the right knee.

Style . Fashion. Self-Image. The girl may not have needed the jeans to

enhance her wardrobe, but she obviously felt she needed then to

enhance her acceptability among her peers.

Phillippains 4:19 promises that God "shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." But just what needs does this

promise cover? My need for a bigger house? A better job?

An $80 pair of Calvin Kleins?

Certainly God knows and cares about the physical, superficial need of our

lives, and he provides what we need to sustain life. But God's priority

goes much deeper than the kind of radial tires we buy or the brand name on

our back pockets. God is interested in eternal values, in spiritual needs, and

he knows what we need in our lives to draw us closer to him.

"Out of his glorious riches in Christ Jesus," God will enrich us spiritually.

The application of Phil 4:19 involves trusting God to know and care about our

real needs, the deep needs of our souls, and allowing him the freedom to

order our circumstances so that those needs are met. When we are bold

enough to pray, "Lord, do whatever is necessary to make me more like

Jesus Christ," our Father delights to answer that prayer and supply our needs.

Application

a) What is the difference between my "Needs" and my "wants"?

b) What spiritual needs can I identify in my life?

c) How can this verse help me keep my own priorities

in line with God's value system?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Is 48:15,17

15 I, even I, have spoken, and I have called him;

I have brought him, and his way will prosper.

17 (Ps 32:8; Isa 43:14) Thus says the Lord,

your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,

who leads you in the way you should go.

15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him:

I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.

17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel;

I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit,

which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.

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

God's Protection in Times of Trouble

PSALMS 91

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter

and from the deadly pestilence.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He shall cover you with His feathers,

and under His wings you shall find protection;

His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

nor of the arrow that flies by day;

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) nor of the pestilence that pursues in darkness,

nor of the destruction that strikes at noonday.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) A thousand may fall at your side

and ten thousand at your right hand,

but it shall not come near you.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Only with your eyes shall you behold

and see the reward of the wicked.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,

even the Most High, your dwelling,

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) there shall be no evil befall you,

neither shall any plague come near your tent;

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) for He shall give His angels charge over you

to guard you in all your ways.

12 They shall bear you up in their hands,

lest you strike your foot against a stone.

13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder;

the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

and I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

and show him My salvation.

Psalm 91

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,

And from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:

His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;

Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;

Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand;

But it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold

And see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,

Even the most High, thy habitation;

10 There shall no evil befall thee,

Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee,

To keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands,

Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:

The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him,and shew him my salvation.

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 2022 edition?)

Nova Scotia

Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629

With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations

- in and around Halifax and other cities

- on university campuses

- for new workers among Muslims

- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.

- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them

- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims

Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.

Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.

while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

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, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

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

http://www.ehc.ca

2nd Day of the Month

a) Pray for the Church to make the Gospel accessible to all Canadians (

Rom 10:14-15 -

14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not

believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?

And how shall they hear without a preacher?

15 I And how shall they preach

unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of

those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring good news of good

things!"

[14] How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how

shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they

hear without a preacher?

[15] And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How

beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring

glad tidings of good things!

)

b) Pray that Christian Leaders would seek God's heart for vision,wisdom

and direction. (

Jer 33:3

- Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you

great and mighty things which you do not know.

3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee

great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray for repentence in your nation.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me be open to Your

leading as You guide my path and career in this current season."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus who supplies your needs.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be faithful in the one who makes you properous.

Pray to the Lord and pray to praise Him in all circumstances.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations

- in and around Halifax and other cities

- on university campuses

- for new workers among Muslims

- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.

- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them

- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for the Church to make the Gospel accessible to all Canadians

Pray that Christian Leaders would seek God's heart for vision,wisdom

and direction.

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.

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