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Day 298 of My 6th Bible Study Journey

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Day 298, 25 October 2025

Today at Calvary Community Church

Pastor Barry Regier spoke on How Do I know When Enough is Enough?

The Gift of Stopping

Genesis 2:1 So the heavens and the earth, and all their hosts, were finished.

[1] Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

2 On the seventh day God completed His work which He had done,

and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.

3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy,

because on it He had rested from all His work which He had created and made.

[2] And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he

rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

[3] And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it

he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

(Interesting that God and the Holy Trinity created the Universe

with the help of divine servants created by the Lord himself.

Noted one of the 10 commandments)

Why does God build a rhythn of work and rest into creation?

A) Because work is part of God's nature.

John 5:19

19 (Jn 8:28; 12:49) Then Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly I say to you,

the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do.

For whatever He does, likewise the Son does.

[19] Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you,

The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what

things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

Genesis 2:15

15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and

to keep it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying,

"Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat, 17 but of the tree of the

knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat

from it you will surely die."

[15] And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to

dress it and to keep it.

Colossians 3:23-24

23 (Col 3:17) And whatever you do, do it heartily,

as for the Lord and not for men,

24 (1Co 7:22; Eph 6:8) knowing that from the Lord you will receive

the reward of the inheritance. For you serve the Lord Christ.

[23] And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

[24] Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the

inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

B) Becuase Sabbath invites us to rest in God.

Genesis 2

2 On the seventh day God completed His work which He had done,

and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.

3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy,

because on it He had rested from all His work which He had created and made.

[2] And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he

rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

[3] And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it

he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

Exodus 20:8-11

8 (Lev 19:3; Ge 2:3) Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.

9 (Lk 13:14; Ex 23:12) Six days you shall labor and do all your work,

10 (Ex 34:21; Nu 15:32-36) but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the

Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son,

or your daughter, or your male servant, or your female servant,

or your livestock, or your sojourner who is within your gates.

11 (Ge 2:2-3; Ex 31:17) For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth,

the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day.

Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

[8] Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

[9] Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

[10] But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou

shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant,

nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy

gates:

[11] For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that

in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the

sabbath day, and hallowed it.

God's purposes for a Sabbath rest:

a) Remember Who God is (Genesis 2:1-3 ; Exodus 20:8-11)

b) Remember Who We are and Receive Rest

(Exodus 20:10

10 (Ex 34:21; Nu 15:32-36) but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the

Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son,

or your daughter, or your male servant, or your female servant,

or your livestock, or your sojourner who is within your gates.

[10] But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou

shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant,

nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy

gates:

Exodus 23:12

12 (Ex 20:8-11) For six days you are to do your work,

but on the seventh day you must cease,

so that your ox and your donkey may rest,

and the son of your female servant

and the foreigner may refresh themselves.

[12] Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt

rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and

the stranger, may be refreshed.

Deuteronomy 5:12-15

12 (Ex 20:8-11) Keep the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, just as the Lord

your God has commanded you.

13 Six days you shall labor and do all your work,

14 (Heb 4:4; Ge 2:2) but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God.

On it you shall not do any work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter,

nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your ox,

nor your donkey, nor any of your livestock, nor the foreigner

that is within your gates, so that your male servant

and your female servant may rest as well as you.

15 (Dt 15:15; 16:12) Remember that you were a servant in the land of Egypt,

and that the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty

hand and by an outstretched arm; therefore your God commanded

you to keep the Sabbath day.

[12] Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded

thee.

[13] Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:

[14] But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou

shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy

manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy

cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and

thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.

[15] And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that

the LORD thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a

stretched out arm: therefore the LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the

sabbath day.

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c) Re-Centre our lives and release control

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Exodus 16:22-30

22 (Ex 16:5) Now on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread,

two omers (Likely about 6 pounds, or 2.8 kilograms.) per man,

and then all the leaders of the congregation came and told Moses.

23 (Lev 23:3; Ex 20:8-11) He said to them, "This is what the Lord has said,

'Tomorrow is the Sabbath, a holy Sabbath to the Lord.

Bake that which you will bake today, and boil that you will boil,

and all that which remains over lay up for yourselves to be kept

until the morning.'"

24 (Ex 16:20) So they laid it up until the morning, just as Moses commanded,

and it did not stink, nor was there any worm in it.

25 (Ex 16:23) Moses said, "Eat it today, for today is a Sabbath to the Lord.

Today you will not find it in the field.

26 Six days you shall gather it, but on the seventh day,

the Sabbath, there will be none."

27 It happened that some of the people went out on

the seventh day to gather, but they found nothing.

28 (Ps 78:10; 2Ki 17:14) Then the Lord said to Moses,

"How long will you refuse to keep My commandments and My instructions?

29 See, the Lord has given you the Sabbath;

therefore He gives you bread for two days

on the sixth day. Every man remain in his place.

Let no man go out of his place on the seventh day."

30 So the people rested on the seventh day.

[22] And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much

bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came

and told Moses.

[23] And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath said, To morrow

is the rest of the holy sabbath unto the LORD: bake that which ye will bake

to day, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up

for you to be kept until the morning.

[24] And they laid it up till the morning, as Moses bade: and it did not

stink, neither was there any worm therein.

[25] And Moses said, Eat that to day; for to day is a sabbath unto the LORD:

to day ye shall not find it in the field.

[26] Six days ye shall gather it; but on the seventh day, which is the

sabbath, in it there shall be none.

[27] And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the

seventh day for to gather, and they found none.

[28] And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my

commandments and my laws?

[29] See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth

you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place,

let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.

[30] So the people rested on the seventh day.

Leviticus 23:3

3 (Lev 19:3; Ex 23:12) For six days work shall be done,

but the seventh day is the Sabbath of complete rest, a holy convocation.

You shall do no work. It is the Sabbath of the Lord in all your dwellings.

[3] Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest,

an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the

LORD in all your dwellings.

Isaiah 58:13-14

13 (Ps 84:2; 84:10) If because of the Sabbath you turn away your foot

from doing your pleasure on My holy day,

and call the Sabbath a delight,

the holy day of the Lord honorable,

and honor it, not doing your own ways,

nor finding your own pleasure, nor speaking your own words,

14 (Dt 32:13; Job 22:26) then you shall delight yourself in the Lord,

and I will cause you to ride upon the high places of the earth,

and feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father.

For the mouth of the Lord has spoken it.

[13] If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on

my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD,

honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding

thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:

[14] Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to

ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of

Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

Mark 2:27-28

27 (Col 2:16; Ex 23:12; Dt 5:14) Then He said to them,

"The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.

28 (Rev 1:10) So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath."

[27] And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for

the sabbath:

[28] Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Hebrews 4:9-11

9 Therefore a rest remains for the people of God.

10 (Rev 14:13) For whoever enters His rest will also cease from his own works,

as God did from His.

11 (Heb 3:12) Let us labor therefore to enter that rest, lest anyone fall

by the same pattern of unbelief.

[9] There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

[10] For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own

works, as God did from his.

[11] Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall

after the same example of unbelief.

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Luke 4:16

16 (Lk 2:51; 2:39) He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up.

And as His custom was, He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day.

And He stood up to read.

[16] And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his

custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for

to read.

Matthew 5:17

17 (Ro 3:31; Mt 7:12) "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law

or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish, but to fulfill. "

[17] Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not

come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Psalm 62:5

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) My soul, wait silently for God,

for my hope is from Him.

[5] My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him

1) Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11,

Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-19, Luke 19:41-44, John 12:20-36

Mark 14:3-9

The Anointing at Bethany

Mt 26:6-13; Jn 12:1-8

3 (Mt 21:17; Lk 7:37-39) While He was in Bethany in the house of Simon

the leper, as He sat at supper, a woman came with an alabaster jar

of ointment, a very costly spikenard. She broke the jar and poured

the ointment on His head.

4 There were some with indignation within themselves, saying,

"Why was this ointment wasted?

5 (Jn 13:29) It might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii

(A year's wages.) and given to the poor." And they grumbled against her.

6 Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done

a good work for Me.

7 (Dt 15:11; Mt 26:11) You always have the poor with you, and whenever

you wish, you may do good to them. But you will not always have Me.

8 (2Co 8:12) She has done what she could. She has come beforehand

to anoint My body for burial.

9 (Mk 16:15) Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel will be preached

throughout the whole world, what she has done will also be spoken of

as a memorial to her."

[3] And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat,

there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very

precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.

[4] And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said,

Why was this waste of the ointment made?

[5] For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have

been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

[6] And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a

good work on me.

[7] For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do

them good: but me ye have not always.

[8] She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to

the burying.

[9] Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached

throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of

for a memorial of her.

Matthew 26:6-13

The Anointing at Bethany

Mk 14:3-9; Jn 12:1-8

6 (Mt 21:17) When Jesus was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,

7 a woman came to Him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment

and poured it on His head as He sat at supper.

8 When His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "For what purpose

is this waste?

9 This ointment might have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor."

10 When Jesus perceived it, He said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman?

She has done a good work for Me.

11 (Dt 15:11; Mk 14:7) For you have the poor always with you,

but you do not always have Me.

12 In pouring this ointment on My body, she did it for My burial.

13 (Mt 24:14; Mk 14:9) Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel shall

be preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will be told

in memory of her."

[6] Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

[7] There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious

ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

[8] But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what

purpose is this waste?

[9] For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

[10] When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman?

for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

[11] For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

[12] For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my

burial.

[13] Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the

whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a

memorial of her.

John 12:1-11

John 12

The Anointing at Bethany

Mt 26:6-13; Mk 14:3-9

1 (Jn 11:55; Mt 21:17) Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany,

where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead.

2 (Lk 10:38-42) They prepared a supper for Him there. Martha served,

but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him.

3 (Jn 11:2; Lk 7:37-38) Then Mary took a pint

(Gk. a litra, or half a liter.) of very costly ointment made

from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet

with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.

4 (Mt 10:4) But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son,

who would betray Him, said,

5 "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii

(About a year's wages.) and given to the poor?"

6 (Jn 13:29) He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because

he was a thief. And having the money box, he used to steal what was put in it.

7 But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of My

burial.

8 (Dt 15:11; Mt 26:11) For you always have the poor with you,

but you do not always have Me."

[1] Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus

was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

[2] There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of

them that sat at the table with him.

[3] Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and

anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house

was filled with the odour of the ointment.

[4] Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which

should betray him,

[5] Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the

poor?

[6] This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a

thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

[7] Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she

kept this.

[8] For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

The Plot Against Lazarus

9 When many of the Jews learned that He was there, they came, not for Jesus'

sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from

the dead.

10 (Lk 16:31) So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death also,

11 (Jn 11:45; 12:18) because on account of him many of the Jews went away

and believed in Jesus.

[9] Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came

not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had

raised from the dead.

[10] But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to

death;

[11] Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed

on Jesus.

Mark 11:1-11

Mark 11

The Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem

Mt 21:1-11; Lk 19:28-40; Jn 12:12-19

1 (Zec 14:4; Mt 21:17) When they drew near Jerusalem and came to Bethphage

and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples

2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you. As soon as you enter

it, you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it

and bring it here.

3 If anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' say 'The Lord has need

of it,' and immediately he will send it here."

4 They went their way and found the colt tied by the door outside

on the street. And they untied it.

5 Some of those who stood there said to them,

"What are you doing untying the colt?"

6 They answered just as Jesus had commanded. And they let them go.

7 (Mt 21:4-5; 21:7-8) They brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments

on it. And He sat upon it.

8 Many spread their garments on the street. And others cut down branches off

the trees and scattered them on the street.

9 (Ps 118:25-26; Mt 23:39) Those who went before

and those who followed cried out, saying:

"Hosanna!

'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'(Ps 118:26.)

10 (Lk 2:14; Ps 148:1) Blessed is the kingdom of our father David

that is coming in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest!"

11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. When He had looked

around at everything, as the hour was now late,

He went out to Bethany with the twelve.

[1] And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the

mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,

[2] And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and

as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never

man sat; loose him, and bring him.

[3] And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath

need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.

[4] And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in

a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

[5] And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing

the colt?

[6] And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.

[7] And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and

he sat upon him.

[8] And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches

off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

[9] And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying,

Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

[10] Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of

the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

[11] And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had

looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went

out unto Bethany with the twelve.

Matthew 21:1-11

The Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem

Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-38; Jn 12:12-19

1 (Mt 24:3; 26:30) When they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage,

on the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

2 saying to them, "Go over into the village opposite you,

and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her.

Untie them and bring them to Me.

3 If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them.'

And he will send them immediately."

4 (Mt 1:22; Jn 12:15) All this was done to fulfill

what was spoken by the prophet, saying:

5 (Isa 62:11; Ge 49:10) "Tell the daughter of Zion,

'Look, your King is coming to you,

humble, and sitting on a donkey,

and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'Zec 9:9."

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them.

7 They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their garments on them,

and He sat on them.

8 (2Ki 9:13) A very large crowd spread their garments on the road.

Others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

9 (Lk 2:14; Mt 23:39) The crowds that went before Him

and that followed Him cried out:

"Hosanna to the Son of David!

'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' (Ps 118:26.)

Hosanna in the highest!"

10 When He entered Jerusalem, the entire city was moved,

saying, "Who is He?"

11 (Lk 7:16; Jn 6:14) The crowds said, "This is Jesus,

the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee."

In Jerusalem

Triumphal Entry

1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto

the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

2 saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway

ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them

unto me.

3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of

them; and straightway he will send them.

4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken

by the prophet, saying,

5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion,

Behold, thy King cometh unto thee,

Meek, and sitting upon an ass,

And a colt the foal of an ass.

6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,

7 and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes,

and they set him thereon.

8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way;

others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying,

Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the

Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying,

Who is this?

11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

Luke 19:28-40

The Triumphant Entry in Jerusalem

Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Jn 12:12-19

28 (Lk 9:51) When He had said this, He went before them,

ascending up to Jerusalem.

29 (Ac 1:12; Zec 14:4) When He came near to Bethphage and Bethany,

at the mountain called the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples,

30 saying, "Go over into the village opposite you, where, as you enter,

you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat.

Untie it and bring it here.

31 If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' you shall say to him,

'Because the Lord has need of it.' "

32 Those who were sent went and found it just as He had told them.

33 As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them,

"Why are you untying the colt?"

34 They said, "The Lord has need of it."

35 (Mt 21:7; Mk 11:7-8) They brought it to Jesus. And they threw

their garments on the colt, and they set Jesus on it.

36 As He went, they spread their clothes in the street.

37 When He was coming near the descent of the Mount of Olives,

the whole crowd of the disciples began to rejoice

and praise God with loud voices for all the mighty works that they had seen,

38 (Lk 13:35; Mt 21:9) saying:

'Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!'(Ps 118:26.)

Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

39 Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him,

"Teacher, rebuke Your disciples."

40 (Hab 2:11) He answered them, "I tell you, if these should be silent,

the stones would immediately cry out."

[28] And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.

[29] And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at

the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

[30] Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your

entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him,

and bring him hither.

[31] And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto

him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

[32] And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said

unto them.

[33] And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them,

Why loose ye the colt?

[34] And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

[35] And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the

colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

[36] And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.

[37] And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of

Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God

with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

[38] Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace

in heaven, and glory in the highest.

[39] And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him,

Master, rebuke thy disciples.

[40] And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should

hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

John 12:12-19

The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-40

12 On the next day a great crowd that had come to the feast heard

that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.

13 (Jn 1:49; Ps 118:25-26) They took branches of palm trees,

and went out to meet Him, and cried out:

"Hosanna!

'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!(Ps 118:25-26.)

The King of Israel!"

14 Then Jesus, having found a young donkey, sat on it. As it is written:

15 (Zec 9:9) “Fear not, daughter of Zion;

see, your King is coming,

sitting on a donkey's colt." (Zec 9:9).

16 (Jn 2:22; 7:39) His disciples did not understand these things at first.

But when Jesus was glorified, they remembered that these things

were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him.

17 Now the crowd that was with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb

and raised him from the dead bore witness.

18 (Jn 12:11) The crowd went and met Him for this reason: They heard that

He had performed this sign.

19 (Jn 3:26) So the Pharisees said among themselves, "See, you are gaining

nothing! Look, the world has followed Him!"

[12] On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they

heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

[13] Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried,

Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

[14] And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is

written,

[15] Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an

ass's colt.

[16] These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus

was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him,

and that they had done these things unto him.

[17] The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of

his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

[18] For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had

done this miracle.

[19] The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye

prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

Luke 19:41-44

41 (Lk 13:34-35; Jn 11:35) When He came near, He beheld the city

and wept over it,

42 (Dt 32:29) saying, "If you, even you, had known even today what things

would bring you peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.

43 (Eze 4:2; 26:8) For the days will come upon you when your enemies

will build an embankment around you and surround you,

and press you in on every side.

44 (Lk 21:6; 1Pe 2:12) They will dash you, and your children within you,

to the ground. They will not leave one stone upon another within you,

because you did not know the time of your visitation."

[41] And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

[42] Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the

things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

[43] For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a

trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

[44] And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee;

and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou

knewest not the time of thy visitation.

John 12:20-36

Some Greeks Seek Jesus

20 (Jn 7:35; 1Ki 8:41-43) Now there were some Greeks among those who went

up to worship at the feast.

21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him,

"Sir, we want to see Jesus."

22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus.

23 (Jn 13:31-32) Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man

to be glorified.

24 Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground

and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

25 (Mt 10:39; Lk 14:26) He who loves his life will lose it.

And he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

26 (Jn 14:3; 17:24) If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. Where I am,

there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

[20] And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the

feast:

[21] The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee,

and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

[22] Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell

Jesus.

[23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man

should be glorified.

[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the

ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much

fruit.

[25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in

this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

[26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall

also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up

27 (Lk 22:53; Jn 13:21) "Now My soul is troubled. What shall I say?

'Father, save Me from this hour'? Instead, for this reason I came

to this hour.

28 (Mt 3:17; 17:5) Father, glorify Your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "I have glorified it, and will glorify

it again."

29 The crowd that stood by and heard it said that it had thundered.

Others said, "An angel has spoken to Him."

30 (Jn 11:42) Jesus answered, "This voice came not for My sake,

but for your sakes.

31 (Jn 14:30; 2Co 4:4; Eph 6:12) Now judgment is upon this world.

Now the ruler of this world will be cast out.

32 (Jn 6:44; 3:14; 8:28) And if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw

all men to Myself."

33 (Jn 18:32; 21:19) He said this to signify by what kind of death

He would die.

34 (Ps 110:4; Isa 9:7) The crowd answered Him, "We have heard from the law

that the Christ remains forever. Why do You say, 'The Son of Man must be

lifted up'? Who is this Son of Man?"

35 (Jn 12:46; Eph 5:8) Then Jesus said to them, "Yet a little while the light

is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you.

He who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.

36 (Lk 16:8; Jn 8:59) While you have light, believe in the light that

you may become sons of light." Jesus said these things, and departed

and hid Himself from them.

[20] And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the

feast:

[21] The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee,

and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

[22] Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell

Jesus.

[23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man

should be glorified.

[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the

ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much

fruit.

[25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in

this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

[26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall

also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

2) Our Daily Bread for 25 October 2026 Titled

God's Portrait

of You By Kenneth Petersen

Exodus 2:1-10

The Birth of Moses

1 (Nu 26:59) Now a man of the house of Levi went

and married a daughter of Levi.

2 (Ac 7:20; Heb 11:23) And the woman conceived and bore a son,

and when she saw him, that he was a beautiful child, she hid him three months.

3 (Isa 18:2) When she could no longer hide him, she took for him a container

made of bulrushes and daubed it with tar and with pitch.

She then put the child in it and set it in the reeds by the river's bank.

4 (Ex 15:20; Nu 26:59) Then his sister stood afar off so that

she might know what would happen to him.

5 The daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river

while her maidens walked along by the river's side,

and when she saw the container among the reeds, she sent her maid,

and she retrieved it. 6 When she opened it, she saw the child. He was crying.

She had compassion on him and said, "This is one of the Hebrews' children."

7 Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, "Shall I go and call for you

a nursing woman of the Hebrew women so that she may nurse the child for you?"

8 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Go." So the young girl went

and called the child's mother. 9 Pharaoh's daughter said to her,

"Take this child away, and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages."

So the woman took the child and nursed him.

10 (Heb 11:24) Now the child grew, and she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter,

and he became her son. And she called his name Moses and said,

"Because I drew him out of the water."

[1] And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter

of Levi.

[2] And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he

was a goodly child, she hid him three months.

[3] And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of

bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child

therein; and she laid it in the flags by the river's brink.

[4] And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him.

[5] And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and

her maidens walked along by the river's side; and when she saw the ark among

the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it.

[6] And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe

wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews'

children.

[7] Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter, Shall I go and call to thee

a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?

[8] And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Go. And the maid went and called the

child's mother.

[9] And Pharaoh's daughter said unto her, Take this child away, and nurse it

for me, and I will give thee thy wages. And the woman took the child, and

nursed it.

[10] And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he

became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew

him out of the water.

The British TV reality show Portrait Artist of the Year pits nine amateur

painters against each other in creating portraits of a local celebrity. The

images have to be completed in just four hours, which is condensed into the

one-hour program. It's fascinating to watch the cameras capture each

artist's creation slowly emerging from a blank canvas.

The Bible records the story of creation in Genesis, where God brings life out

of the void - a blank canvas. Yet there's a another "creation story" in Exodus

2 - the birth of Moses. This language echoes earlier Genesis accounts. The

mother of Moses "saw that he was a fine child" (Exodus 2:2); this is the

Hebrew word tov, meaning "good," as used in Genesis: "God saw that it was

good" (Genesis 1:25). Baby Moses is put in a basket and floated on the water

to be saved - basket being the same word for ark in the story of Noah. Here,

we see God bringing to life a portrait of the leader of His chosen people,

Israel.

How is God "painting" your life? Perhaps you have come from the bulrushes of

humble beginnings. Maybe you feel inadequate for the tasks ahead, as Moses did

(see Exodus 4). Yet God's portrait of you is slowly emerging: "We are God's

handiwork, created in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:10). As God paints your life,

be assured he is bringing tov (good) out of your blank canvas.

Reflect & Pray

How are you experiencing God's development of you?

What does His portrait of you look like?

Dear Father, please conform me into the image of Your Son, Jesus.

Lead me into the portrait You wish me to be.

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

Matthew 6:19-21

Treasures in Heaven

Lk 12:33-34

19 (Heb 13:5; Lk 12:21) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth

where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 (Lk 12:33; Mt 19:21) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,

where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 (Lk 12:34) for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth

corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust

doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

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

God's Eternal Faithfulness

2 Tim 2:8-13

8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,

descended from David, according to my gospel,

9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,

even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.

10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things

for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain

the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:

If we die with Him, we shall also live with Him.

12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17 ) If we endure, we shall also reign with Him.

If we deny Him, He also will deny us.

13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3 )If we are faithless,

He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.

8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead

according to my gospel:

9 wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of

God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also

obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him,

we shall also live with him:

12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with him:

if we deny him, he also will deny us:

13 if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

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 25 of the Month

a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.

(Acts 2: 41,47b

41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,

and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:

and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

)

b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.

( Prov 11:1

1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.

1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to tthe Lord and know Him as Lord of Sabbath.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Timing is perfect

and to understand visitation.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, please conform me into the image of Your Son,

Jesus. Lead me into the portrait You wish me to be."

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

Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treasure in Heaven.

Pray to the Lord and pray to endure in faith with the Help 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 God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to

hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.

Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.

Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.

Pray that more Bibles will reach

Cubans, and many Scripture discovery groups will be established as a result.

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 297 of My 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0000

Day 297, 24 October 2025

1) Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 10:32-34, Matthew 20:17-19, Luke 18:31-34,

Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-27

Matthew 20:1-16

Matthew 20

The Workers in the Vineyard

1 (SS 8:11-12; Mt 13:24) “For the kingdom of heaven is like

a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers

for his vineyard.

2 When he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day,

he sent them into his vineyard.

3 "Then he went out about the third hour and saw others standing

idle in the marketplace,

4 and said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard,

and whatever is right I will give you.' So they went.

5 Again he went out about the sixth hour and the ninth hour

and did likewise.

6 "About the eleventh hour he went out and found others

standing idle, and said to them, 'Why do you stand here idle all day?'

7 "They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.'

"He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard,

and whatever is right you will receive.'

8 (Lev 19:13; Dt 24:15) "So when evening came, the owner of the vineyard

said to his steward, 'Call the laborers and give them their wages,

beginning with the last to the first.'

9 "When they who were hired about the eleventh hour came,

they each received a denarius.

10 But when the first came, they supposed that they would

receive more, but each of them likewise received a denarius.

11 When they received it, they grumbled against the landowner,

12 (Lk 12:55; Jas 1:11) saying, 'These last worked only one hour,

and you made them equal to us, who have borne the burden

and the heat of the day.'

13 (Mt 22:12; 26:50) "But he answered one of them,

'Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius?

14 Take what is yours and go your way.

I will give to this last one even as I give to you.

15 (Dt 15:9; Mt 6:23) Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish

with my own things? Or is your eye evil because I am good?'

16 (Mt 19:30; Mk 10:31) "So the last will be first, and the first last.

For many are called, but few are chosen."

[1] For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder,

which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

[2] And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent

them into his vineyard.

[3] And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle

in the marketplace,

[4] And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is

right I will give you. And they went their way.

[5] Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.

[6] And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing

idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

[7] They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them,

Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye

receive.

[8] So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his

steward,Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the

last unto the first.

[9] And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they

received every man a penny.

[10] But when the first came, they supposed that they should have

received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

[11] And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of

the house,

[12] Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made

them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.

[13] But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong:

didst not thou agree with me for a penny?

[14] Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as

unto thee.

[15] Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye

evil, because I am good?

[16] So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but

few chosen.

Mark 10:32-34

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection a Third Time

Mt 20:17-19; Lk 18:31-34

32 (Mt 20:17-19; Lk 9:51) They were on the way, going up to Jerusalem,

and Jesus went ahead of them. And they were amazed,

and those who followed were afraid. Again, He took the twelve aside

and began to tell them what would happen to Him,

33 (Mt 27:2; 16:21) saying, "Listen! We are going up to Jerusalem.

The Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes,

and they will condemn Him to death and hand Him over to the Gentiles.

34 (Mt 16:21; 26:67) They will mock Him, and scourge Him,

and spit on Him, and kill Him. Then after three days He will rise."

[32] And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before

them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he

took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto

him,

[33] Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be

delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall

condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:

[34] And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon

him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

Matthew 20:17-19

A Third Time Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Mk 10:32-34; Lk 18:31-34

17 (Mk 10:32-34) As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem,

He took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them,

18 (Mt 16:21; 26:66) "Now we are going up to Jerusalem,

and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and scribes.

And they will condemn Him to death

19 (Mt 16:21; Mk 15:16-20; Mt 27:27-31) and deliver Him to the Gentiles

to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify Him,

but on the third day He will rise."

[17] And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the

way, and said unto them,

[18] Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed

unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to

death,

[19] And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to

crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.

Luke 18:31-34

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection a Third Time

Mt 20:17-19; Mk 10:32-34

31 (Ps 22:1-31; Isa 53:1-12) Taking the twelve, He said,

"Listen! We are going up to Jerusalem,

and everything that is written by the prophets

concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished,

32 (Lk 23:11; Mt 26:67) for He will be handed over to the Gentiles

and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon.

33 They will scourge Him and put Him to death,

and on the third day He will rise again."

34 (Mk 9:32; Lk 9:45) They understood none of these things.

This saying was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what was spoken.

[31] Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up

to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the

Son of man shall be accomplished.

[32] For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and

spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

[33] And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he

shall rise again.

[34] And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from

them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

Mark 10:35-45

The Request of James and John

Mt 20:20-28

35 (Mt 20:20-28) Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him,

saying, "Teacher, we want that whatever we may ask, You would do for us."

36 (Mk 10:51) He said to them, "What do you want Me to do for you?

37 (Mt 19:28) They said to Him, "Grant us to sit, one at Your right hand

and the other at Your left hand, in Your glory.:

38 (Lk 12:50; Isa 51:22) But Jesus said to them, "You do not know

what you are asking. Can you drink the cup that I drink

and be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptized?"

39 (Ac 12:2; Rev 1:9) They said to Him, "We can."

Jesus said to them, "You will indeed drink the cup that I drink

and be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptized.

40 (Mt 25:34) But to sit at My right hand or at My left hand is not Mine

to grant. It is for those for whom it has been prepared."

41 When the ten heard it, they began to be very displeased

with James and John.

42 (Lk 22:25; 1Pe 5:3) But Jesus called them together, and said,

"You know that those who are appointed to rule over the Gentiles

lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

43 (Mk 9:35; Lk 9:48) But it shall not be so among you.

Whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

44 and whoever among you would be greatest must be servant of all.

45 (Mt 20:28; Isa 53:10-12) For even the Son of Man came not

to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

[35] And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master,

we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.

[36] And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?

[37] They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right

hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.

[38] But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the

cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized

with?

[39] And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall

indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am

baptized withal shall ye be baptized:

[40] But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give;

but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.

[41] And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James

and John.

[42] But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they

which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them;

and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

[43] But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among

you, shall be your minister:

[44] And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

[45] For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to

minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Matthew 20:20-34

A Mother's Request

Mk 10:35-45

20 (Mt 4:21; 8:2) Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came

to Him with her sons. And kneeling before Him,

she asked for a certain thing.

21 (Mt 19:28) He said to her, "What do you want?"

She said to Him, "Grant that these two sons of mine may sit,

one at Your right hand and one at Your left, in Your kingdom."

22 (Mt 26:42; Lk 22:42) But Jesus answered, "You do not know

what you are asking. Are you able to drink from the cup that

I am to drink, and to be baptized with the baptism

that I am baptized with?"

They said to Him, "We are able."

23 (Ac 12:2; Rev 1:9) He said to them, "You will indeed drink

from My cup and be baptieed with the baptism that I am baptized with.

But to sit at My right hand and at My left is not Mine to grant,

but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father."

24 When the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation

against the two brothers.

25 (Lk 22:25-27; Mt 18:3-4) But Jesus called them to Him and said,

"You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them,

and those who are great exercise authority over them.

26 (Mk 9:35; 10:43) It shall not be so among you.

Whoever would be great among you, let him serve you,

27 and whoever would be first among you, let him be your slave,

28 (Heb 9:28; Mt 26:28; 1Ti 2:6) even as the Son of Man did not

come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many."

[20] Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons,

worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.

[21] And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that

these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the

left, in thy kingdom.

[22] But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to

drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism

that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

[23] And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be

baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right

hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for

whom it is prepared of my Father.

[24] And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the

two brethren.

[25] But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of

the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise

authority upon them.

[26] But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among

you, let him be your minister;

[27] And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:

[28] Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister,

and to give his life a ransom for many.

The Healing of Two Blind Men

Mk 10:46-52; Lk 18:35-43

29 (Mk 10:46-52; Lk 18:35-43) As they departed from Jericho,

a large crowd followed Him.

30 (Mt 21:9; 22:42) There, two blind men sitting by the road,

when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out,

"Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!"

31 (Mt 19:13) The crowd rebuked them, that they should be silent.

But they cried out even more, "Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!"

32 Jesus stood still and called them, saying,

"What do you want Me to do for you?"

33 They said to Him, "Lord, let our eyes be opened."

34 So Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes.

Immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.

[29] And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

[30] And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard

that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son

of David.

[31] And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace:

but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

[32] And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I

shall do unto you?

[33] They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.

[34] So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and

immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

Mark 10:46-52

The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus

Mt 20:29-34; Lk 18:35-43

46 (Mt 20:29-34; Jn 9:8) Then they came to Jericho. And as He went out

of Jericho with His disciples and a great number of people,

blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat along the way begging.

47 (Mt 9:27; Mk 1:24) When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth,

he began to cry out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

48 (Mt 19:13) Many ordered him to keep silent. But he cried out even more,

"Son of David, have mercy on me!"

49 Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called.

So they called the blind man, saying,

"Be of good comfort. Rise, He is calling you."

50 Throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus.

51 (Mk 10:36) Jesus answered him, "What do you want Me to do for you?"

The blind man said to Him, "Rabbi, that I might receive my sight."

52 (Mt 9:22; Mk 5:34) Jesus said to him,

"Go your way. Your faith has made you well."

Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the way.

[46] And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his

disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of

Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.

[47] And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out,

and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

[48] And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the

more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

[49] And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call

the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

[50] And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

[51] And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do

unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

[52] And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole.

And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

Luke 18:35-43

The Healing of a Blind Beggar Near Jericho

Mt 20:29-34; Mk 10:46-52

35 (Jn 9:8) As He was drawing near Jericho, a certain blind man

sat along the way begging.

36 Hearing a crowd passing by, he asked what it meant.

37 (Mt 2:23)They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

38 (Mt 9:27) He cried out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

39 (Lk 18:15) Those who went in front rebuked him,

so that he would keep quiet. But he cried out much more,

"Son of David, have mercy on me!"

40 Jesus stood and commanded him to be brought to Him.

When he came near, He asked him,

41 "What do you want Me to do for you?"

He said, "Lord, grant that I may receive my sight."

42 (Mt 9:22; Lk 7:50) Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight.

Your faith has saved you."

43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Him,

glorifying God. When all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.

[35] And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain

blind man sat by the way side begging:

[36] And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

[37] And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

[38] And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

[39] And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace:

but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

[40] And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he

was come near, he asked him,

[41] Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord,

that I may receive my sight.

[42] And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

[43] And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying

God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

Luke 19:1-27

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.

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.

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."

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."

[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.

[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.

[7] And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be

guest with a man that is a sinner.

[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.

The Parable of the Ten Pounds

Mt 25:14-30

11 (Lk 17:20; Ac 1:6) As they heard these things, He continued

and told them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem a

nd because they thought the kingdom of God would immediately appear.

12 (Mt 25:14-30) Therefore He said, "A nobleman went to a distant country

to receive a kingdom and to return.

13 So he called his ten servants and entrusted to them ten pounds

(Gk. mina, worth about 3 months' wages.) and said to them,

'Trade until I come.'

14 "But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying,

'We do not want this man to reign over us.'

15 "When he returned, having received the kingdom, he summoned these servants,

to whom he had entrusted the money, that he might know what everyone gained

by trading.

16 "The first came, saying, 'Master, your pound has made ten pounds more.'

17 (Lk 16:10; Mt 25:21) "He said to him,

'Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in very little,

take authority over ten cities.'

18 "The second came, saying, 'Master, your pound has made five pounds more.'

19 "He said in like manner to him, 'You, take authority over five cities.'

20 "Then another came, saying, 'Master, look, here is your pound,

which I have kept put away in a napkin.

21 For I feared you, because you are an exacting man.

You collect what you did not deposit, and reap what you did not sow.'

22 (2Sa 1:16) "He said to him, 'Out of your own mouth will I judge you,

you wicked servant. You knew that I was an exacting man,

collecting what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow.

23 Why then did you not deposit my money in the bank,

so that at my coming I might have collected it with interest?'

24 "Then he said to those who stood by,

'Take the pound from him and give it to him who has ten pounds.'

25 "They said to him, 'Master, he has ten pounds.'

26 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) " 'I tell you that to everyone who has will be given.

But from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away from him.

27 (Mt 22:7; Lk 19:14) But as for those enemies of mine, who would not let

me reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me.' "

[11] And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because

he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God

should immediately appear.

[12] He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to

receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

[13] And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said

unto them, Occupy till I come.

[14] But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We

will not have this man to reign over us.

[15] And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the

kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he

had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by

trading.

[16] Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

[17] And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been

faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

[18] And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

[19] And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.

[20] And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have

kept laid up in a napkin:

[21] For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that

thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.

[22] And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou

wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I

laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

[23] Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my

coming I might have required mine own with usury?

[24] And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give

it to him that hath ten pounds.

[25] (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

[26] For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and

from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.

[27] But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them,

bring hither, and slay them before me.

2) Our Daily Bread for 24 October 2025 titled

Quiet Faithfulness in Christ by Marvin Williams

1 Corinthians 15:51-58

51 (1Co 13:2; Php 3:21) Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep,

but we shall all be changed.

52 (Mt 24:31; Jn 5:25; Isa 27:13) In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,

at the last trumpet, for the trumpet will sound,

the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

53 (2Co 5:2-4; 1Jn 3:2) For this corruptible will put on incorruption,

and this mortal will put on immortality.

54 (Isa 25:8; Rev 20:14) When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,

and this mortal will have put on immortality, then the saying that is written

shall come to pass: "Death is swallowed up in victory."(Isa 25:8.)

55 (Hos 13:14) "O death, where is your sting?

O grave, where is your victory?"(Hos 13:14.)

56 (Ro 4:15) The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.

57 (Ro 8:37; 2Co 2:14) But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory

through our Lord Jesus Christ!

58 (1Co 16:10; 2Pe 3:14) Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast,

unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that

your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

[51] Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all

be changed,

[52] In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the

trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we

shall be changed.

[53] For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put

on immortality.

[54] So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this

mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the

saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

[55] O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

[56] The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

[57] But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord

Jesus Christ.

[58] Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always

abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is

not in vain in the Lord.

At a large university, an artist painted ten stunning portraits of the men and

women who keep the university running: those working in maintenance, food

service, groundskeeping, and security. Moore said he wanted to paint them "in

a position of power." And that's exactly what he did. He gave dignity to

people whose work is often unseen but deeply valuable. One university leader

said the portraits even helped to heal long-standing wounds of ethnic division

on campus.

That's a reflection of God's heart. As the members of the church in Corinth

considered God's promises, the apostle Paul implored them to "give

[themselves] fully to the work of the Lord" (1 Corinthians 15:58). Because of

the victorious death and resurrection of Jesus (v. 57), nothing they did for

Him - humble or hidden - was in vain. If they were hesitant or discouraged to

do good because they didn’t readily see the results, Paul wanted them to have

a heavenly perspective - one that would make them steadfast in their faith,

not wavering, and taking every opportunity to do good. They could know that

they bore "the image of [Jesus]" (v. 49), and their work for Him counted.

When our service feels small or unseen, we can take heart. God sees and helps

us in our work done for Him. Faithfulness may not always make headlines,

but it always matters to God.

Reflect & Pray

How does it encourage you to know that the work you do for God isn't in vain?

How can you be more fully committed to working for Him?

Dear God, please help me to do all my work fully for You.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 7 - Oh, Freedom!

Romans 8:1-2

Life in the Spirit

1 (1Co 1:30; 2Co 5:17) There is therefore now no condemnation

for those who are in Christ Jesus,

who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

2 (1Co 15:45; Ro 6:18; Jn 8:32) For the law of the Spirit of life

in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.

The Spirit of God Within You

1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,

who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free

from the law of sin and death.

In the classic movie, I want to live! actress Susan Hayward

plays a woman convicted of murder and sentenced to be executed.

The suspense builds; the execution is delayed as the officials

wait for a word of pardon. Finally, the woman in executed;

the call comes, and the pardon has been granted, but it is too late.

When no pardon is granted, condemnation leads to death. Our sin

marks us as "guilty" before God, and we deserve the wages of sin,

which is death. But in Jesus Christ, the pardon does come - and

it comes in time. Our sin deserves condemnation by God, and yet

he forgives us because Christ paid the penalty for us,

But we face other kinds of condemnation as well - self-condemnation,

that internal accusation that we still, somehow, must pay the price

of our own sin. Others often condemn us as well, offering much less

forgiveness and mercy than God does. And the Enemy of our souls condemns

us, trying to convince us that we don't, after all, have real freedom

from sin.

Yet Paul tells us in Romans 8, "There is therefore now no condemnation

for those who are in Christ Jesus". God has forgiven us freely; he has

granted his pardon. And in light of his forgiveness, how can we live

under the condemnation of others - or even of ourselves?

We are free, Paul says - free from the "law of sin and death,"

free to live in the liberty of the Spirit. The stay of execution

has come: the pardon has been granted. Never again can we tried

for the same crimes: never again must we live under the burden

of condemnation.

Application

a) Have I ever lived under the burden of condemnation from myself

or others? Why?

b) How can Romans 8:1-2 help me live in freedom of such condemnation?

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

Day 24 of the Month

a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Canadian Society. (

Col 4:3

3 while praying also for us, that God would open to

us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in chains,

3 withal praying also for us, that God would open unto

us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in bonds:

)

b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan

I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,

that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to be humble in the eyes of the Lord

and to heal in the name of the Lord.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to do all my work fully for You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know , thanks to Jesus,

you are free from condemnation.

Pray to the Lord and pray to that the rich not be highminded.

Pray to the Lord and pray to praise the Lord for his faithfulness to all generations.

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 open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Canadian Society.

Pray that Emirati Christians

will receive opportunities for fellowship, worship and spiritual growth.

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 296 of My 6th Bible Study Joruney

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0000

Day 296, 23 October 2025

1) Luke 18:9-14, Mark 10:1-12, Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:13-16,

Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17, Mark 10:17-31,

Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

Luke 18:9-14

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

9 (Lk 16:15; Isa 65:5) He told this parable to some who trusted

in themselves, as though they were righteous, and despised others:

10 (Ac 3:1) "Two men went up to the temple to pray,

the one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

11 (Mt 6:5; Mk 11:25) The Pharisee stood and prayed these things

about himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men:

extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

12 (Lk 11:42; Mt 9:14; Mal 3:8) I fast twice a week, and I tithe

of all that I earn.'

13 (Lk 23:48; Ezr 9:6) "But the tax collector, standing at a distance,

would not even lift his eyes to heaven, but struck his chest, saying,

'God, be merciful to me a sinner.'

14 (Lk 14:11; Mt 23:12) "I tell you, this man went down to his house

justified rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself

will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

[9] And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that

they were righteous, and despised others:

[10] Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the

other a publican.

[11] The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee,

that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as

this publican.

[12] I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

[13] And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his

eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a

sinner.

[14] I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the

other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that

humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Mark 10:1-12

Teaching About Divorce

Mt 19:1-12

1 (Jn 10:40; 11:7) He arose and went from there to the region of Judea

to the other side of the Jordan, and the people came to Him again.

And again, as was His custom, He taught them.

2 (Jn 8:6) The Pharisees came to test Him, asking,

"Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?"

3 He answered them, "What did Moses command you?"

4 (Dt 24:1-4) They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate

of divorce and to divorce her.”

5 (Mt 19:8) Jesus answered them, "Due to the hardness of your heart

he wrote you this precept.

6 (Ge 1:27; 5:2) But from the beginning of the creation, God

'made them male and female.'(Ge 1:27).

7 (Ge 2:24; Eph 5:31) 'For this cause shall a man leave his father

and mother, and cleave to his wife,

8 (1Co 6:16) and the two shall be one flesh.' So then they are

no longer two, but one flesh.

9 What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder."

10 In the house His disciples asked Him concerning this matter again.

11 (Lk 16:18) He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife

and marries another commits adultery against her.

12 (1Co 7:11) And if a woman divorces her husband

and marries another, she commits adultery."

[1] And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the

farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was

wont, he taught them again.

[2] And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to

put away his wife? tempting him.

[3] And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?

[4] And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put

her away.

[5] And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he

wrote you this precept.

[6] But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.

[7] For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to

his wife;

[8] And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but

one flesh.

[9] What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

[10] And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.

[11] And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry

another, committeth adultery against her.

[12] And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another,

she committeth adultery.

Matthew 19:1-12

Teaching About Divorce

Mk 10:1-12

1 (Jn 10:40) Now when Jesus finished these sayings, He departed from Galilee

and came into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.

2 (Mt 12:15) Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.

3 (Jn 8:6) The Pharisees also came to Him, tempting Him and saying,

"Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?"

4 (Ge 1:27; 5:2) He answered, "Have you not read that He who made them

at the beginning ;made them male and female,' (Ge 1:27; 5:2).

5 (1Co 6:16; Eph 5:31) and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father

and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'

(Ge 2:24.)?

6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined

together, let no man put asunder."

7 (Dt 24:1-4; Mt 5:31) They said to Him, "Then why did Moses command to give

a certificate of divorce, and to send her away?" Dt 24:1-4.

8 (Ge 2:24) He said to them, "Moses, for the hardness of your hearts,

permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so.

9 (Mt 5:32; 1Co 7:39; Lk 16:18) But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife,

except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.

And whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery."

10 His disciples said to Him, "If such is the case of the man with his wife,

it is not good to marry."

11 (1Co 7:17; Mt 13:11) But He said to them, "Not all men can receive

this precept, but only those to whom it is given.

12 For there are some eunuchs who have been so from birth, there are some

eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are some eunuchs

who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven.

He who is able to receive this, let him receive it."

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

departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;

[2] And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

[3] The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is

it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

[4] And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made

them at the beginning made them male and female,

[5] And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall

cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

[6] Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath

joined together, let not man put asunder.

[7] They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of

divorcement, and to put her away?

[8] He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts

suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

[9] And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for

fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso

marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

[10] His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife,

it is not good to marry.

[11] But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to

whom it is given.

[12] For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's

womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there

be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's

sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

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?

Matthew 19:13-15

Little Children Blessed

Mk 10:13-16; Lk 18:15-17

13 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put

His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.

14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16-17) But Jesus said, "Let the little children come

to Me, and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."

15 He laid His hands on them and departed from there.

[13] And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and

his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

[14] But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them,

Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such

is the kingdom of God.

[15] Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God

as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

[16] And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed

them.

Luke 18:15-17

Little Children Blessed

Mt 19:13-15; Mk 10:13-16

15 (Mt 19:13-15; Mk 10:13-16) They also brought infants to Him

that He might touch them. When the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Permit the little children

to come to Me, and do not hinder them. For

to such belongs the kingdom of God.

17 (Mk 10:15) Truly, I say to you, whoever will not receive the kingdom

of God as a little child will in no wise enter it."

[15] And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but

when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

[16] But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to

come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

[17] Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God

as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

Mark 10:17-31

The Rich Man

Mt 19:16-30; Lk 18:18-30

17 (Mk 1:40; Lk 18:18-30) When He set out on His way, a man came running

and knelt before Him, and asked Him,

"Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"

18 He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good, except God alone.

19 (Ex 20:12-17; Lk 18:20) You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery,

Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor

your father and mother.(Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16-20.)"

20 (Mt 19:20; Php 3:6) He answered Him,

"Teacher, all these have I observed from my youth."

21 (Lk 12:33; Ac 2:45) Then Jesus, looking upon him, loved him

and said to him, "You lack one thing: Go your way, sell whatever you have

and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.

And come, take up the cross and follow Me."

22 (Eze 33:31) He was saddened by that word, and he went away grieving.

For he had many possessions.

23 (Mk 3:5; 1Co 1:26) Jesus looked around and said to His disciples,

"How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!"

24 (Ps 52:7; Pr 11:28) The disciples were astonished at His words.

But Jesus answered again, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust

in riches to enter the kingdom of God!

25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle

than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

26 They were astonished beyond measure, saying among themselves,

"Who then can be saved?"

27 (Mt 19:26; Job 42:2) Jesus, looking at them, said,

"With men it is impossible, but not with God.

For with God all things are possible."

28 Peter began to say to Him, "Look, we have left everything

and have followed You."

29 (Mk 8:35) Jesus answered, "Truly I say to you, there is no one who has

left a house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children

or fields, for My sake and for the gospel's sake,

30 (Mt 12:32) who shall not receive a hundred times as much now in this age,

houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields,

with persecution, and in the age to come, eternal life.

31 (Mt 19:30; 20:16) But many who are first will be last, and the last first."

[17] And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and

kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may

inherit eternal life?

[18] And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good

but one, that is, God.

[19] Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do

not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and

mother.

[20] And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed

from my youth.

[21] Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou

lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and

thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow

me.

[22] And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great

possessions.

[23] And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly

shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

[24] And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth

again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in

riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

[25] It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a

rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

[26] And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who

then can be saved?

[27] And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not

with God: for with God all things are possible.

[28] Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have

followed thee.

[29] And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man

that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or

wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,

[30] But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and

brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with

persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

[31] But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.

Matthew 19:16-30

The Rich Young Man

Mk 10:17-31; Lk 18:18-30

16 (Mt 25:46; Jn 3:15) Now one came and said to Him,

"Good Teacher, what good deed shall I do to have eternal life?"

17 (Lev 18:5; Ro 10:5) He replied to him, "Why do you call Me good?

There is One who is good. But if you would enter life, keep the commandments."

18 He said to Him, "Which ones?"

Jesus said, "You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery,

You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness,

(Ex 20:13-16; Dt 5:17-20).

19 (Lev 19:18; Mt 22:39; Ex 20:12) Honor your father and your mother,

(Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16) and,

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.(Lev 19:18.)"

20 (Php 3:6) The young man said to Him, "All these I have kept from my youth.

What do I still lack?"

21 (Lk 12:33; Ac 2:45) Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect,

go and sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have

treasure in heaven. And come, follow Me."

22 (Eze 33:31) But when the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful.

For he had great possessions.

23 (Mt 13:22; Mk 10:23) Then Jesus said to His disciples,

"Truly, I say to you that it will be hard for a rich man

to enter the kingdom of heaven.

24 (Mk 10:24-25; Lk 18:25) And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel

to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man

to enter the kingdom of God."

25 When His disciples heard this, they were greatly amazed, saying,

"Who then can be saved?"

26 (Job 42:2; Lk 1:37; Ge 18:14) But Jesus looked at them and said,

"With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

27 Then Peter answered Him, "See, we have left everything and followed You.

What then shall we have?"

28 (Rev 3:21; Mt 25:31) Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you,

in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne,

you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones,

judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

29 (Lk 14:26; Mt 19:16) And everyone who has left houses or brothers

or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for My name's

sake shall receive a hundred times as much and inherit eternal life.

30 (Mt 20:16; Mk 10:31) But many who are first will be last,

and the last first."

[16] And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing

shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

[17] And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but

one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

[18] He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou

shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false

witness,

[19] Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as

thyself.

[20] The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my

youth up: what lack I yet?

[21] Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou

hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come

and follow me.

[22] But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for

he had great possessions.

[23] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich

man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

[24] And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the

eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

[25] When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who

then can be saved?

[26] But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible;

but with God all things are possible.

[27] Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all,

and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

[28] And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have

followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne

of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve

tribes of Israel.

[29] And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or

father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall

receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

[30] But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Luke 18:18-30

The Rich Ruler

Mt 19:16-30; Mk 10:17-31

18 A certain ruler asked Him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to

inherit eternal life?"

19 Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good,

except God alone.

20 (Ro 13:9; Ex 20:12-17) You know the commandments:

Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal,

Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother.

(Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16-20.)"

21 (Php 3:6) He said, "All these I have kept since my youth."

22 (Lk 12:33; Mt 6:19-20) When Jesus heard this, He said to him,

"Yet you lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute

to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow Me."

23 (Eze 33:31)When he heard this he became very sorrowful, for he was very

rich.

24 (Pr 11:28) When Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said,

"How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!

25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than

for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

26 Those who heard this said, "Who then can be saved?"

27 (Mt 19:26; Ge 18:14) He said, "What is impossible with men

is possible with God."

28 (Lk 5:11) Peter said, "Look, we have left everything and followed You."

29 He said to them, “Truly, I tell you, there is no man who has left

his home or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake

of the kingdom of God,

30 (Job 42:10; Mt 12:32) who shall not receive many times more in this age

and, in the age to come, eternal life."

[18] And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to

inherit eternal life?

[19] And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save

one, that is, God.

[20] Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do

not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.

[21] And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

[22] Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou

one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou

shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

[23] And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

[24] And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly

shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

[25] For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a

rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

[26] And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

[27] And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with

God.

[28] Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.

[29] And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath

left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom

of God's sake,

[30] Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the

world to come life everlasting.

2) Our Daily Bread for 23 October 2026 Titled

Carried Through

Psalm 92:1-5,12-15

A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath day.

1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord,

and to sing praises unto Your name, O Most High:

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) to declare forth Your lovingkindness in the morning

and Your faithfulness in the night,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) on a ten-stringed lute and on the harp,

and on the lyre with a solemn sound.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For you, O Lord, have made me glad through Your work;

I will sing joyfully at the works of Your hands.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) O Lord, how great are Your works!

Your thoughts are very deep!

12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree

and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

13 Those that are planted in the house of the Lord

shall flourish in the courts of our God.

14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age;

they shall be filled with vitality and foliage,

15 to show that the Lord is upright;

He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

Psalm 92

[1] It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises

unto thy name, O most High:

[2] To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness

every night,

[3] Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp

with a solemn sound.

[4] For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in

the works of thy hands.

[5] O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

[12] The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a

cedar in Lebanon.

[13] Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the

courts of our God.

[14] They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and

flourishing;

[15] To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no

unrighteousness in him.

Lillie Cunningham is 110 years old, yet she isn't reliant on a cane or walker.

She does rely on Scripture, however, which she reads every morning

and night - and attends church every Sunday. When she considers her life,

she states, "I just always had faith and trust in God that he was going to

carry us through."

Mrs. Cunningham trusts in and praises God for carrying her through hardships,

including wars, pandemics, and the death of her husband and siblings. Her

life resembles that of the psalmist who proclaimed God's "love in the morning

and [His] faithfulness at night" (Psalm 92:1-2); and her perseverance points

to the psalmis'’s words: "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree . . . ;

planted in the house of the Lord . . . . They will still bear fruit in old

age, they will stay fresh and green" (vv. 12-14). And like the psalmist,

she attributes it all to God (v. 15).

We can learn much from this centenarian's example. Like Lillie, may we live

our lives in communion with and praise for God by spending time in prayer,

reading Scripture, and worshiping “in the courts of our God” (v. 13). We

aren't promised a long life on earth, but through Him, we can stay

"fresh and green" (v. 14) as God prepares us for eternal life with Him.

By: Alyson Kieda

Reflect & Pray

What does it look like to flourish through walking with God?

How has God carried you through hardships?

Dear God, thank You for bringing me through both the joys and trials

of my life. Please help me to walk with You in my everyday activities.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 6 - It is Finished

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.

"PLEASE BE PATIENT - GOD IS NOT FINISHED WITH ME YET,"

the sweatshirt read. In this case, the message was an ironic one,

for the occupant of the shirt was a snaggle-toothed, freckle-faced six year

old!

In one sense, God is not finished with the work he has to do in each of us.

Life in Christ is an ongoing process of change and growth as we become

more like him. Certainly, the more we see of ourselves, the more we hope

he isn't finished with us!

Yet whatever plans God has for making us into the men and women he created

us to be, certain aspects of our life in Christ are finished, finalised.

Jesus declares with absolute assurance, "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. "

Because we do not have to earn or deserve God's grace, because we are not

called to prove ourselves worthy of Salvation, we can have immediate

and total assurance of the security of life in Jesus Christ. The one who

put his trust in the Lord has eternal life; he will not be condemned;

he has crossed over from death to life.

This "crossing over" into life happens in the split second when we acknowledge

our dependence upon Christ alone. And the rest of our lives is given over to

the development of his image in us.

God is not finished with us yet.

But his work of salvation is finished - complete,

fully dependable an accomplished fact.

Application

a) Have I ever doubted the "accomplished fact" of my own salvation? Why?

b) How can today's verse help me realise that, although I may have a lot of

growing yet to do, my salvation in Jesus Christ is secure?

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

Day 23 of the Month

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

who have committed crimes.

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

across Canada.

(

John 13:34-35

34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,

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

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

if you have love for one another."

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

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

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

if ye have love one to another.

Rom 12:10

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

10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;

in honour preferring one another;

Heb 10:24

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

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

1 Peter 3:8

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

and be kind.

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

love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

1 John 3:23

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

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

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

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

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to be humble in the Kingdom of God like a child.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, thank You for bringing me through both the joys

and trials of my life. Please help me to walk with You in my everyday

activities."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Salvation in Jesus is complete.

Pray to the Lord and pray to have love.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the perfect ways 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 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.

Bibles in Malay, Brunei's

official language, are illegal. Pray that Bruneians will have access

to God's Word.

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 295 of My 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0000

Day 295, 22 October 2025

1) John 11:38-57, Luke 17:11-37, Luke 18:1-8

John 11:38-57

Lazarus Brought to Life

38 (Mt 27:60; Jn 11:33) Then Jesus, again groaning within Himself,

came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it.

39 (Jn 11:17) Jesus said, "Take away the stone."

Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him,

"Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days."

40 (Jn 11:4; 11:23-26) Jesus said to her,

"Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"

41 (Jn 17:1; Mt 11:25) So they took away the stone from the place where

the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up His eyes and said,

"Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

42 (Jn 3:17; 17:21) I know that You always hear Me. But because of the people

standing around, I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me."

43 When He had said this, He cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!"

44 (Jn 20:7; 19:40) He who was dead came out, his hands and feet wrapped

with grave clothes, and his face wrapped with a cloth.

Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."

[38] Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a

cave, and a stone lay upon it.

[39] Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was

dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead

four days.

[40] Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest

believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

[41] Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid.

And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast

heard me.

[42] And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which

stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

[43] And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come

forth.

[44] And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes:

and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose

him, and let him go.

The Plot to Kill Jesus

Mt 26:1-5; Mk 14:1-2; Lk 22:1-2

45 (Jn 2:23; 11:19) Therefore many of the Jews who came to Mary,

and saw what Jesus had done, believed in Him.

46 But some of them went away to the Pharisees

and told them what Jesus had done.

47 (Mt 26:3; 5:22) Then the chief priests and the Pharisees

assembled the Sanhedrin and said,

"What shall we do? This Man is performing many signs.

48 If we leave Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him,

and the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation."

49 (Mt 26:3; Jn 11:51) Then one of them named Caiaphas,

who was the high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all,

50 (Jn 18:14) nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man

should die for the people, that the whole nation should not perish."

51 (Ex 28:30; 1Sa 23:9) He did not say this on his own authority.

But being the high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die

for the nation,

52 (Jn 10:16; Isa 49:6) and not for the nation only, but that He might

also gather together in unity the children of God who were scattered abroad.

53 So from that day forward they planned to put Him to death.

54 (Jn 7:1; 2Ch 13:19 ) Therefore Jesus no longer walked

openly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country

near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim,

and remained there with His disciples.

55 (Jn 2:13; 6:4) Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand.

Many went up to Jerusalem from the country before the Passover

to purify themselves.

56 (Jn 7:11) Then they searched for Jesus and said among themselves

as they stood in the temple,

"What do you think, that He will not come to the feast?"

57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders

that if anyone knew where He was, he should report it,

that they might seize Him.

[45] Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which

Jesus did, believed on him.

[46] But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what

things Jesus had done.

[47] Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said,

What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

[48] If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans

shall come and take away both our place and nation.

[49] And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year,

said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,

[50] Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for

the people, and that the whole nation perish not.

[51] And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he

prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;

[52] And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together

in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

[53] Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to

death.

[54] Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence

unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there

continued with his disciples.

[55] And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the

country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.

[56] Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood

in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?

[57] Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment,

that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take

him.

Luke 17:11-37

The Cleansing of Ten Lepers

11 (Lk 9:51-52; Jn 4:3-4) As Jesus went to Jerusalem,

He passed between Samaria and Galilee.

12 (Lev 13:45-46) As He entered a village, there met Him ten men who were

lepers, who stood at a distance.

13 They lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!"

14 (Lk 5:14) When He saw them, He said to them,

"Go, show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were cleansed.

15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed,

returned with a loud voice glorifying God,

16 (Mt 10:5) and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.

And he was a Samaritan.

17 Jesus said, "Were not the ten cleansed? Where are the nine?

18 Were there not any found to return and give glory to God

except this foreigner?"

19 (Mt 9:22; Mk 10:52) Then He said to him, "Rise, go your way.

Your faith has made you well."

[11] And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through

the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

[12] And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that

were lepers, which stood afar off:

[13] And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on

us.

[14] And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the

priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

[15] And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with

a loud voice glorified God,

[16] And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a

Samaritan.

[17] And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are

the nine?

[18] There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this

stranger.

[19] And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee

whole.

The Coming of the Kingdom

Mt 24:23-28, 37-41

20 (Lk 19:11) When He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God

would come, He answered them, "The kingdom of God does not come

with observation.

21 (Lk 17:23) Nor will they say, 'Here it is!' or 'There it is!'

For remember, the kingdom of God is within you."

22 (Mt 9:15; Lk 5:35) Then He said to the disciples,

"The days will come when you will desire to see

one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it.

23 (Lk 21:8; 17:21) They will say to you, 'Look here,' or 'Look there!'

Do not follow after them.

24 (Mt 24:27) For as the lightning flashes and lights up the heavens

from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in His day.

25 (Mt 16:21; Lk 9:22) But first He must suffer many things

and be rejected by this generation.

26 (Ge 7:7-23; Mt 24:37-39) "Just as it was in the days of Noah,

so will it be in the days of the Son of Man.

27 They were eating, drinking, marrying, and were given in marriage

until the day when Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came

and destroyed them all.

28 "Likewise as it was in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank,

they bought, they sold, they planted, they built.

29 (2Pe 2:6) But on the day that Lot departed from Sodom,

fire and brimstone rained from heaven and destroyed them all.

30 (2Th 1:7; Mt 16:27) "So will it be on the day

when the Son of Man is revealed.

31 On that day let him who is on the housetop, with his goods in the house,

not come down to take them away. And likewise let him who is in the field

not return to the things behind.

32 (Ge 19:26) Remember Lot's wife.

33 (Mt 10:39; Jn 12:25) Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it,

and whoever loses his life will preserve it.

34 I tell you, on that night two men will be in one bed;

the one will be taken and the other will be left.

35 (Ex 11:5; Mt 24:41) Two women will be grinding grain together;

the one will be taken and the other will be left.

36 Two men will be in the field;

the one will be taken and the other will be left."

37 (Mt 24:28) They asked, "Where, Lord?"

He replied, "Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."

[20] And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God

should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with

observation:

[21] Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom

of God is within you.

[22] And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall

desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.

[23] And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them,

nor follow them.

[24] For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven,

shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in

his day.

[25] But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this

generation.

[26] And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of

the Son of man.

[27] They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in

marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came,

and destroyed them all.

[28] Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank,

they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;

[29] But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and

brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

[30] Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

[31] In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the

house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field,

let him likewise not return back.

[32] Remember Lot's wife.

[33] Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever

shall lose his life shall preserve it.

[34] I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one

shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

[35] Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the

other left.

[36] Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other

left.

[37] And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto

them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

Luke 18:1-8

Luke 18

The Parable of the Widow and the Judge

1 (Col 4:2; Ro 12:12) He told them a parable to illustrate

that it is necessary always to pray and not lose heart.

2 (Lk 18:4) He said: "In a city there was a judge who did not

fear God or regard man.

3 (Isa 1:17) And a widow was in that city. She came to him, saying,

'Avenge me against my adversary.'

4 "He would not for a while. Yet afterward he said to himself,

'Though I do not fear God or respect man,

5 (Lk 11:8) yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her,

lest by her continual coming she will weary me.' "

6 And the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge says.

7 (Rev 6:10; Ps 88:1) And shall not God avenge His own elect

and be patient with them, who cry day and night to Him?

8 I tell you, He will avenge them speedily.

Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?"

[1] And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to

pray, and not to faint;

[2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither

regarded man:

[3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying,

Avenge me of mine adversary.

[4] And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself,

Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

[5] Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her

continual coming she weary me.

[6] And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.

[7] And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto

him, though he bear long with them?

[8] I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son

of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

2) Our Daily Bread for 22 October 2026 Titled

In Step with God

Galatians 5:16-26

Spiritual Fruit and Fleshly Works

16 (Eph 2:3; Ro 8:4-5) I say then, walk in the Spirit,

and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

17 (Ro 8:5-8; 8:13) For the flesh lusts against the Spirit,

and the Spirit against the flesh. These are in opposition

to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.

18 (Ro 8:14) But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19 (Mt 15:18-19; 1Co 3:3) Now the works of the flesh are revealed,

which are these: adultery, sexual immorality, impurity, lewdness,

20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousy,

rage, selfishness, dissensions, heresies,

21 (Ro 13:13; 1Co 6:9-10) envy, murders, drunkenness, carousing,

and the like. I warn you, as I previously warned you,

that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 (Eph 5:9; Ro 7:4) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,

patience, gentleness, goodness, faith,

23 (Ac 24:25; 1Ti 1:9) meekness, and self-control; against

such there is no law.

24 (Ro 6:6; Gal 6:14) Those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh

with its passions and lusts.

25 (Gal 5:16) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

26 Let us not be conceited, provoking one another and envying one another.

[16] This I say then, **Walk in the Spirit**, and ye shall not fulfill

the lust of the flesh.

[17] For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the

flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the

things that ye would. (Acknowledge the struggle within)

[18] But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

[19] Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these;

Adultery (Sexual Immorality),

fornication (Impurity),

uncleanness, lasciviousness, (lustful pleasures)

[20] Idolatry, witchcraft(Sorcery), hatred (HOstility),

variance(Quarreling), emulations(Jealousy), wrath (Outbursts of Anger),

strife(Selfish ambition), seditions(Dissension), heresies(Division),

[21] Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings(Wild Patries),

and such like: of the which

** I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they

which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.**

[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering(patience),

gentleness(Kindness), goodness, faith(faithfulness),

[23] Meekness(Gentleness), temperance(self-control):

against such there is no law.

[24] And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections

and lusts.

[25] If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

[26] Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying

one another.

Can you imagine sprinting as hard as you can possibly run . . . without being

able to see?

That's what happens in Paralympic guide running. Blind runners compete with a

guide, someone who runs alongside them step by step, connected by a short

tether. American runner David Brown is among the world's fastest blind

Paralympian runners, having won a gold medal for running a 100-meter dash in

under eleven seconds. Jerome Avery was Brown's guide for much of his career.

Brown described their connection this way: "We're like one person."

Avery agreed, saying, "It should look like one person running."

What a beautiful illustration of the Holy Spirit's guidance. Even when we're

running with all we’ve got, the Spirit stays perfectly in step with

us - directing our every movement, guiding us this way and that.

In Galatians 5, Paul describes how we overcome struggles with sin: by being

in sync with the Spirit's work in us. He writes, "Walk by the Spirit, and you

will not gratify the desires of the flesh" (v. 16). A few verses later, he

adds, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit"

(v. 25). That, he says, would enable us to step past the "acts of the flesh"

(v. 19) so we can be spiritually fruitful (vv. 22-23).

Let's walk - and maybe even run - in step with the Spirit.

By: Adam R. Holz

Reflect & Pray

How do you realise you're out of step with God?

In your life, what does being "in step" with the Spirit look like?

Dear Father, thank You that the Holy Spirit helps me walk closely with You.

Please help me keep in step with You! For further study,

read The Fruit of the Spirit at odbm.org .

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 5 - Starting Over

2 Cor 5:17

17 (Jn 3:3; Ro 16:7) Therefore, if any man is in Christ,

he is a new creature. Old things have passed away.

Look, all things have become new.

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:

old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

"The trouble with turning over a new leaf," Gordon sighed,

"is that once you've done it twice, you're right back where

you started." Gordon, in his mid-fifties, had his job

"canceled" by a company wanting to cut back on retirement payments.

Out of work, with few prospects, he said wistfully,

"I wish I had the chance to start over again."

Many of us would echo Gordon's sentiments. Whether we have lost a job,

gone through a divorce, moved to another part of the country, or

experienced some lesser crisis, we often long for the chance to

begin again, fresh, without the shadow of past mistakes following us.

God's word offers just such an opportunity. Anyone who is in Christ,

Paul says in 2 Cor 5:17, is a "new creation". For the Christian, the past

is truly past - "all things are become new". In the forgiveness

and restoration of God's grace we can leave the past behind,

with all its mistakes, and enter into new life.

And the promise is not just for the newly saved. Those of us who

have been Christians for years need to hear the truth of 2 Cor 5:17 again,

for we accumulated some "new mistakes" since we came to Christ. Anyone who

is in Christ is a new creation; the freedom of forgiveness, of

"starting over" is available to all who call upon the name of the Lord.

We cannot every really "start over" simply by establishing New Year's

resolutions or turning over a new leaf. Only God gives us that opportunity;

his grace allows us to clear away the rubble of the past and begin again.

Everything becomes new in God's loving forgiveness.

Application

a) What "resolutions" have I made in an attempt to "start over"

in some area of struggle or failure in my life? Did my resolutions work?

b) What does 2 Cor 5:17 mean for me at this point in my Christian Life?

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

22 Day of the Month

a) Pray for the Province of Quebec

I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,

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

b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve

every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge

of God.

(

2 Cor 10: 3 - 5

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

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,

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

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;

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to persistent call upon Him.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, thank You that

the Holy Spirit helps me walk closely with You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to knw that You are a new creature in Christ.

Pray to the Lord and pray to not to owe a person anything.

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him The Lord of Truth.

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 influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve

every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge

of God.

Pray that those who have lost family members in Islamist attacks

in Kenya

will be comforted by the Holy Spirit.

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 294 of My 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0000

Day 294, 21 October 2025

1) Luke 14:25-35, Luke 15, Luke 16, Luke 17:1-10, John 11:1-37

Luke 14:25-35

The Cost of Discipleship

Mt 10:37-38

25 Large crowds went with Him. And He turned and said to them,

26 (Mt 10:37; Jn 12:25) "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate

his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes,

and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.

27 (Mt 10:38; Jn 19:17) And whoever does not bear his cross

and follow Me cannot be My disciple.

28 (Pr 24:27) "For who among you, intending to build a tower,

does not sit down first and count the cost to see whether

he has resources to complete it?

29 Otherwise, perhaps, after he has laid the foundation

and is not able to complete it, all who see it will begin to mock him,

30 saying, 'This man began to build and was not able to complete it.'

31 (Pr 20:18) "Or what king, going to wage war against another king,

does not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able

with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?

32 Otherwise, while the other is yet at a distance, he sends a delegation

and requests conditions of peace.

33 (Lk 14:26; Php 3:7-8) So likewise, any of you who does not forsake

all that he has cannot be My disciple.

[25] And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto

them,

[26] If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife,

and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he

cannot be my disciple.

[27] And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my

disciple.

[28] For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first,

and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

[29] Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to

finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

[30] Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

[31] Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down

first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that

cometh against him with twenty thousand?

[32] Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an

ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

[33] So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he

hath, he cannot be my disciple.

Tasteless Salt

Mt 5:13; Mk 9:50

34 (Mt 5:13) "Salt is good. But if the salt has lost its saltiness,

how shall it be made salty?

35 (Mt 11:15) It is fit neither for the land nor for the manure pile.

So men throw it out.

"He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

[34] Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it

be seasoned?

[35] It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast

it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Luke 15

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Mt 18:12-14

1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners drew near to Him to hear Him.

2 (Mt 9:11; Lk 5:30) But the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying,

"This Man receives sinners and eats with them."

3 So He told them this parable, saying,

4 (Eze 34:11-12; 34:16) "What man among you having a hundred sheep

and losing one of them does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness

and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?

5 And when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

6 (1Pe 2:25) Then when he comes home, he calls together his friends

and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me,

for I have found my sheep which was lost.'

7 (Lk 5:32) Likewise, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over

one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous men who need

no repentance.

[1] Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

[2] And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth

sinners, and eateth with them.

[3] And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

[4] What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth

not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is

lost, until he find it?

[5] And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

[6] And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours,

saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

[7] I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner

that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no

repentance.

The Parable of the Lost Coin

8 "Or what woman, having ten silver coins

(Gk. drachmas, each worth about a day's wage.)

and losing one, does not light a candle and sweep the house

and search diligently until she finds it?

9 And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors,

saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost.'

10 (Heb 1:14) Likewise, I tell you, there is joy in the presence

of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

[8] Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece,

doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she

find it?

[9] And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours

together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had

lost.

[10] Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of

God over one sinner that repenteth.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

11 Then He said, "A man had two sons.

12 (Mk 12:44; Lk 15:30) The younger of them said to his father,

'Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.'

So he divided his estate between them.

13 (Lk 15:30; 16:1) "Not many days later, the younger son gathered

everything together, and journeyed to a distant country, and there

squandered his possessions in prodigal living.

14 When he had spent everything, there came a severe famine in that country,

and he began to be in want.

15 So he went and hired himself to a citizen of that county,

who sent him into his fields to feed swine.

16 He would gladly have filled his stomach with the husks

that the swine were eating, but no one gave him any.

17 "When he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired

servants have an abundance of bread, and here I am perishing with hunger!

18 (Lk 15:21; 18:13) I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him,

"Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.

19 (Lk 7:6-7) I am no longer worthy to be called your son.

Make me like one of your hired servants." '

20 (Ac 20:37; Ge 45:14) So he arose and came to his father.

"But while he was yet far away, his father saw him

and was moved with compassion, and ran and embraced his neck and kissed him.

21 (Ps 51:4; Lk 15:18-19) "The son said to him,

'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.

I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'

22 (Ge 41:42; Rev 6:11) "But the father said to his servants,

'Bring out the best robe and put it on him.

And put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.

23 Bring here the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and be merry.

24 (Lk 15:32; Eph 2:1) For this son of mine was dead, and is alive again;

he was lost, and is found.' So they began to be merry.

25 "Now his older son was in the field. As he came and drew near the house,

he heard music and dancing.

26 So he called one of the servants and asked what this meant.

27 He said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed

the fattened calf, because he has received him safe and sound.'

28 "He was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out

and entreated him.

29 But he answered his father, 'Look! These many years have I served you.

Nor have I ever transgressed your commands, yet never have you given me

a goat, so that I might be merry with my friends.

30 (Pr 29:3; Lk 15:12-13) But when this son of yours came,

who has devoured your living with harlots,

you killed the fattened calf for him.'

31 "He said to him, 'Son, you are always with me,

and all that I have is yours.

32 (Lk 15:24) But it was fitting to be merry and be glad,

for this brother of yours was dead and is alive again;

he was lost and is found.'"

[11] And he said, A certain man had two sons:

[12] And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion

of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

[13] And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took

his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous

living.

[14] And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land;

and he began to be in want.

[15] And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he

sent him into his fields to feed swine.

[16] And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine

did eat: and no man gave unto him.

[17] And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my

father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

[18] I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have

sinned against heaven, and before thee,

[19] And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired

servants.

[20] And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way

off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck,

and kissed him.

[21] And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in

thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

[22] But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put

it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

[23] And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be

merry:

[24] For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is

found. And they began to be merry.

[25] Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the

house, he heard musick and dancing.

[26] And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

[27] And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed

the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

[28] And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out,

and intreated him.

[29] And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve

thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never

gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

[30] But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living

with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

[31] And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have

is thine.

[32] It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy

brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

Luke 16

The Parable of the Dishonest Steward

1 (Lk 15:13; 12:42) He told His disciples: "There was a rich man who had

a steward who was accused to the man of wasting his resources.

2 So he called him and said, 'How is it that I hear this about you?

Give an account of your stewardship, for you may no longer be steward.'

3 "Then the steward said to himself, 'What shall I do, for my master

is taking away the stewardship from me? I cannot dig. I am ashamed to beg.

4 I know what to do so that, when I am removed from the stewardship,

others may receive me into their houses.'

5 "So he called each of his master's debtors, and said to the first,

'How much do you owe my master?'

6 "He said, 'Eight hundred gallons (Gk. 100 batous, or 3 kiloliters.) of oil.'

"He said to him, 'Take your bill,

and sit down quickly and write four hundred."

7 "Then he said to another, 'And how much do you owe?'

"He said, 'One thousand bushels (Gk. 100 korous, or 35 kiloliters.) of wheat.'

"He said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eight hundred.'

8 (Jn 12:36; Eph 5:8) "The master commended the dishonest steward,

because he had acted prudently. For the sons of this world are wiser

in their own generation than the sons of light.

9 (Mt 19:21; Lk 16:11) I say to you, make friends for yourself by means

of unrighteous wealth, so that when you fall short,

they may receive you into eternal dwellings.

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?

13 (Mt 6:24; Lk 16:9) "No servant can serve two masters.

Either he will hate the one and love the other,

or he will be loyal to the one and despise the other.

You cannot serve God and wealth."

[1] And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which

had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his

goods.

[2] And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of

thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer

steward.

[3] Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord

taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

[4] I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship,

they may receive me into their houses.

[5] So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the

first, How much owest thou unto my lord?

[6] And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy

bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.

[7] Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An

hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write

fourscore.

[8] And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely:

for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the

children of light.

[9] And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of

unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting

habitations.

[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?

[13] No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and

love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye

cannot serve God and mammon.

The Law and the Kingdom of God

Mt 11:12-13

14 (Lk 23:35; 20:47) The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these

things and derided Him.

15 (1Sa 16:7; Lk 10:29) He said to them, "You are those who justify

yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts.

For that which is highly esteemed before men is an abomination before God.

16 (Mt 3:2) "The Law and the Prophets were preached until John.

Since then the kingdom of God has been preached,

and everyone is pressing into it.

17 (Mt 5:18) It is easier for heaven and earth to pass away

than for one stroke of the law to fail.

18 (Mt 19:9) "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery,

and whoever marries her who is divorced by her husband commits adultery."

[14] And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and

they derided him.

[15] And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men;

but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is

abomination in the sight of God.

[16] The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom

of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

[17] And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the

law to fail.

[18] Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth

adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband

committeth adultery.

The Rich Man and Lazarus

19 (Est 8:15; Eze 16:49) "There was a rich man who was clothed in purple

and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day.

20 (Ac 3:2) There was also a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores,

who had been placed at his gate,

21 (Mt 15:27) desiring to be fed the crumbs falling from the rich man's table.

Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

22 (Jn 13:23) "It came to pass that the beggar died

and was carried by the angels to Abraham's presence.

The rich man also died and was buried.

23 (Ps 9:17; Isa 14:9) In Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes

and saw Abraham from a distance and Lazarus in his presence.

24 (Mt 25:41; Lk 16:30) So he cried out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me,

and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue.

For I am tormented in this flame.'

25 (Lk 6:24; Ps 17:14) "But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your

lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things.

But now he is comforted and you are tormented.

26 And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf,

so that those who would pass from here to you cannot,

nor can those from there pass to us.'

27 "He said, 'Then I pray you, father, to send him to my father's house,

28 for I have five brothers, to testify to them, lest they also come

to this place of torment.'

29 (Ac 15:21) "Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the Prophets.

Let them hear them.'

30 (Lk 16:24) "He said, 'No, father Abraham. But if someone from the dead

goes to them, they will repent.'

31 (Jn 12:10-11) "He said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets,

neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.' "

[19] There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine

linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

[20] And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his

gate, full of sores,

[21] And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's

table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

[22] And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the

angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

[23] And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham

afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

[24] And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send

Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue;

for I am tormented in this flame.

[25] But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst

thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted,

and thou art tormented.

[26] And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so

that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass

to us, that would come from thence.

[27] Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send

him to my father's house:

[28] For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also

come into this place of torment.

[29] Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear

them.

[30] And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the

dead, they will repent.

[31] And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither

will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Luke 17:1-10

Some Sayings of Jesus

Mt 18:6-7, 21-22; Mk 9:42

1 (Mt 18:7; 1Co 11:19) Then He said to the disciples, "It is impossible

except that offenses will come. But woe to him through whom they come!

2 (Mk 9:42) It would be better for him if a millstone were hung

around his neck and he was thrown into the sea, than to offend one

of these little ones.

3 (Lev 19:17; Mt 18:21) Take heed to yourselves.

"If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. And if he repents, forgive him.

4 (Mt 18:21-22) If he sins against you seven times in a day,

and seven times in a day turns to you, saying, 'I repent,'

you must forgive him."

5 (Mk 6:30; 9:24) The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."

6 (Mt 17:20; Mk 9:23) The Lord said, "If you had faith as a grain of mustard

seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and be planted

in the sea,' and it would obey you.

7 "Which of you, having a servant plowing or herding sheep,

will say to him when he has come in from the field,

'Come now and sit down for dinner'?

8 (Lk 12:37) Will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare my supper,

and dress yourself and serve me until I eat and drink.

And afterward you will eat and drink'?

9 Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? I think not.

10 (Job 22:2-3; Mt 25:30) So you also, when you have done everything

commanded you, say, 'We are unprofitable servants. We have done our duty.'"

[1] Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will

come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!

[2] It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and

he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

[3] Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke

him; and if he repent, forgive him.

[4] And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in

a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

[5] And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

[6] And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might

say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou

planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

[7] But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say

unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

[8] And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and

gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward

thou shalt eat and drink?

[9] Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded

him? I trow not.

[10] So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are

commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which

was our duty to do.

John 11:1-37

The Death of Lazarus

1 (Mt 21:17) Now a man was sick, Lazarus from Bethany,

the village of Mary and her sister Martha.

2 (Jn 12:3; Mk 14:3) This was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment

and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.

3 (Jn 11:5; 11:36) So the sisters sent word to Him, saying,

"Lord, he whom You love is sick."

4 (Jn 9:3; 11:40) When Jesus heard this, He said, "This sickness is not

unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God

may be glorified by it."

5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

6 So when He heard that he was sick, He remained where He was two more days.

7 Then after this He said to the disciples, "Let us go into Judea again."

8 (Jn 10:31; 8:59) His disciples said to Him,

"Rabbi, the Jews were just trying to stone You. Are You going there again?"

9 (Jn 9:4; 12:35) Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours in the day?

If anyone walks during the day, he does not stumble,

because he sees the light of this world.

10 (Jer 13:16) But if anyone walks during the night, he stumbles,

because the light is not in him."

11 (Da 12:2; Ac 7:60) After He said this, He said to them, "Our friend Lazarus

has fallen asleep. But I am going that I may awaken him from sleep."

12 Then His disciples said, "Lord, if he is sleeping, he will be well."

13 Jesus had spoken of his death. But they thought that He was speaking

of getting rest through sleep.

14 So then Jesus plainly told them, "Lazarus is dead.

15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there,

so that you may believe. Nevertheless let us go to him."

16 (Mt 10:3; Jn 21:2) Then Thomas, who is called Didymus,

said to his fellow disciples, "Let us go also, that we may die with Him."

[1] Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary

and her sister Martha.

[2] (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his

feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)

[3] Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou

lovest is sick.

[4] When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for

the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

[5] Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

[6] When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in

the same place where he was.

[7] Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.

[8] His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone

thee; and goest thou thither again?

[9] Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk

in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

[10] But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light

in him.

[11] These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend

Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.

[12] Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.

[13] Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken

of taking of rest in sleep.

[14] Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

[15] And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may

believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

[16] Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples,

Let us also go, that we may die with him.

Jesus the Resurrection and the Life

17 (Jn 11:39) When Jesus arrived, He found that he had been in the tomb

four days already.

18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, less than two miles away.

(Gk. 15 stadia, or about 3 kilometers.)

19 (Job 2:11; Jn 11:31) Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary,

to comfort them concerning their brother.

20 (Lk 10:38-42) When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went

and met Him, but Mary remained in the house.

21 (Jn 11:32; 11:37) Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if You had been here,

my brother would not have died.

22 (Jn 9:31; 11:41-42) But even now I know that whatever You may ask of God,

God will give You."

23 Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again."

24 (Jn 5:28-29; Ac 24:15) Martha said to Him,

"I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day."

25 (Jn 1:4; 1Th 4:14) Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in Me, though he may die, yet shall he live.

26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"

27 (Mt 16:16; Jn 6:14) She said to Him, "Yes, Lord, I believe that

You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world."

[17] Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days

already.

[18] Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

[19] And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them

concerning their brother.

[20] Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met

him: but Mary sat still in the house.

[21] Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother

had not died.

[22] But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will

give it thee.

[23] Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.

[24] Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the

resurrection at the last day.

[25] Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that

believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

[26] And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest

thou this?

[27] She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the

Son of God, which should come into the world.

Jesus Weeps

28 (Jn 13:13; Mt 26:18) When she had said this, she went her way

and secretly called her sister Mary, saying, "

The Teacher has come and is calling for you."

29 When she heard this, she rose quickly and went to Him.

30 Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was in the place

where Martha met Him.

31 (Jn 11:19) When the Jews who were with Mary in the house, comforting her,

saw that she quickly rose up and went out, they followed her, saying,

"She is going to the tomb to weep there."

32 (Jn 11:21) When Mary came to where Jesus was, and saw Him, she fell down

at His feet, saying to Him, "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would

not have died."

33 (Jn 11:38; 12:27) When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came

with her weeping, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled.

34 He said, "Where have you laid him?"

They said to Him, "Lord, come and see."

35 (Lk 19:41; Jn 11:33) Jesus wept.

36 (Jn 11:3) Then the Jews said, "See how He loved him."

37 (Jn 9:6-7) But some of them said, "Could not this Man,

who opened the eyes of the blind man, have also kept this man from dying?"

[28] And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister

secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

[29] As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.

[30] Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where

Martha met him.

[31] The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when

they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying,

She goeth unto the grave to weep there.

[32] Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at

his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not

died.

[33] When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which

came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,

[34] And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and

see.

[35] Jesus wept.

[36] Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

[37] And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the

blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?

2) Our Daily Bread for 21 October 2026 Titled

Grace in Grief By Nancy Gavilanes

Job 1:13-22

13 So a day came when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking

wine in their eldest brother's house, 14 and a messenger came to Job and

said, "The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were feeding beside them, 15

and the Sabeans attacked them, and took them away, and they killed the

servants with the edge of the sword, and only I alone have escaped to tell

you."

16 While he was still speaking, another came and said, "The fire of God

fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed

them, and I alone have escaped to tell you." 17 While he was still

speaking, another came and said, "The Chaldeans formed three companies and

made a raid on the camels and have taken them away. They killed the

servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell

you."

18 While he was still speaking, another came and said, "Your sons and your

daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house,

19 and suddenly a great wind came from the wilderness and struck the four

corners of the house, and it fell on the young people, and they are dead;

and I alone have escaped to tell you."

20 Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the

ground and worshipped. 21 He said,

"Naked I came from my mother's womb,

and naked will I return there.

The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;

blessed be the name of the Lord."

22 In all this Job did not sin, and he did not accuse God of wrongdoing.

[13] And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and

drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:

[14] And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing,

and the asses feeding beside them:

[15] And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have

slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone

to tell thee.

[16] While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire

of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the

servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

[17] While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The

Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried

them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I

only am escaped alone to tell thee.

[18] While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons

and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's

house:

[19] And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the

four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are

dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

[20] Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down

upon the ground, and worshipped,

[21] And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I

return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the

name of the LORD.

[22] In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.

The world watched the news in horror as the sightseeing helicopter flying over

the river tore into pieces. As the main rotor and tail broke off, the cabin

plunged into the waters below, with the pilot and a family of five trapped

inside. Just days after the tragedy that had taken the lives of his sister,

brother-in-law, niece, and two nephews, the brother was at the site honouring

his loved ones. "They left together," he said.

Life can change in a moment, leaving us reeling from loss we can't explain.

Job also suffered unspeakable loss and sorrow. One tragic day, messengers told

Job that his servants had been killed and his livestock were stolen or dead

(Job 1:13-17). Then Job received even more devastating news. While his seven

sons and three daughters were together, a mighty wind caused the house they

were in to collapse, killing them (vv. 18-19). "At this, Job got up and tore

his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship" (v. 20).

In anguish, Job said, "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name

of the Lord be praised" (v. 21).

Job didn’t know why he had to suffer, but even in his darkest hour he

worshiped God. Breaking His silence, God reminded Job of His great wisdom

and power, and he was able to trust God's sovereign plan (chs. 38-42).

We may never understand why tragedies strike,

but we can take our pain to God, who comforts us.

Reflect & Pray

When has God comforted you during a tragedy?

How can you trust Him in your grief?

Dear God, please help me trust You even when I'm suffering.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 4 - Entire Forgiveness - Acts 13:38

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,"

38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren,

that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

At age 17 Mary, a cross-country runner, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

She went on to college, faced with the prospect of gradual physical decline

and, ultimately, life in a wheelchair. "The worst part," Mary admitted "is

not the pain or the inability to do what I once did. The worst part is

the hopelessness, the emotional struggle. There is no cure, no real

treatment - only insurance."

In our fallen world, there are many incurable circumstances we have to endure.

But the guilt of our sin is not one of them. Yet despite the declaration

of the Scripture that Jesus' sacrificial death paid the price for our sins,

many of us carry a load of guilt - as if we ourselves had tp pay the price.

Paul, a man who know the grace of God and the depth of his own sin,

emphasises the source and the completeness of our forgiveness.

Through Jesus - not through my good behaviour, not through my determination to

change, not through my reputation, my family's faith, or my religious duties.

Forgiveness of sins come through Christ alone, a gift we do not deserve,

a gift which places all of us on equal ground at the foot of the cross.

To acknowledge our sin without knowing the source of forgiveness only

results in hopelessness and despair - we see ourselves, yet we are powerless

to change the sin we see. But when we realise that Christ has provided

complete forgiveness of sin, we can face our sin honestly, knowing

the freedom of confession and the restoration of forgiveness.

Application

a) In what ways have I changed myself, to "turn over a new leaf",

to "make myself worthy" of God's love?

b) How can Acts 13:38 help me remember the source of forgiveness?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

3 John 2

2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be

in good health, even as your soul is well.

2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,

even as thy soul prospereth.

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

God's Inexhaustible Strength

Is 40:27-31

27 Why do you say, O Jacob,

and assert, O Israel,

"My way is hidden from the Lord,

and my justice escapes the notice of my God"?

28 (Ps 147:5; Ge 21:33; Isa 57:15) Have you not known?

Have you not heard,

that the everlasting God, the Lord,

the Creator of the ends of the earth,

does not faint, nor is He weary?

His understanding is inscrutable.

29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,

and to those who have no might He increases strength.

30 (Isa 9:17) Even the youths shall faint and be weary,

and the young men shall utterly fall,

31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4) but those who wait upon the Lord

shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles,

they shall run and not be weary,

and they shall walk and not faint.

27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid

from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God,

the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not,

neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might

he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall

utterly fall:

31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall

mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;

and they shall walk, and not faint.

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

21st Day of the Month

a) Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions

(

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make

supplications, prayers, intercessions,

and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty,

)

b) Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and Pray for the loss that Jesus will help you

and pray to know the humanity of Jesus.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me trust You

even when I'm suffering."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus aS SOURCE OF forgiveness.

Pray to the Lord and pray for the prosperity of the Soul.

Pray to the Lord and pray to lean on the strength 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 for the leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions

Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires

Pray for the safety and effective media outreach of Amadi,

a Christian broadcaster in

Benin.

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 293 of My 6th Bbile Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:55:00 +0000

Day 293, 20 October 2026

1) John 10. Luke 13:22-35, Luke 14:1-24

John 10

The Parable of the Shepherd

1 "Truly, truly I say to you, he who does not enter by the door

into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, is a thief and a robber.

2 (Jn 10:14) But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

3 (Jn 10:4; 10:16) To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice.

He calls his own sheep by name, and he leads them out.

4 (Jn 10:16) When he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them.

And the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

5 Yet they will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him.

For they do not know the voice of strangers."

6 Jesus told them this parable, but they did not understand

what He was telling them.

[1] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into

the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a

robber.

[2] But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

[3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth

his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

[4] And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the

sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

[5] And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they

know not the voice of strangers.

[6] This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things

they were which he spake unto them.

Jesus the Good Shepherd

7 (Jn 10:9; 10:1) Then Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly I say to you,

I am the door of the sheep.

8 (Eze 34:2; Jn 10:1) All who came before Me are thieves and robbers,

but the sheep did not listen to them.

9 (Jn 10:1; 14:6) I am the door. If anyone enters through Me,

he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.

10 (Jn 6:33; Heb 7:25) The thief does not come, except to steal and kill

and destroy. I came that they may have life, and that they may have it

more abundantly.

11 (Isa 40:11; Eze 34:23; Heb 13:20) "I am the good shepherd.

The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

12 (Eze 34:2-6; Zec 11:16-17) But he who is a hired hand,

and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep,

sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and runs away.

So the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them.

13 The hired hand runs away because he is a hired hand

and does not care about the sheep.

14 (Jn 10:27; Isa 53:11) "I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep

and am known by My own.

15 (Mt 11:27; Jn 10:11; Isa 53:10) Even as the Father knows Me,

so I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.

16 (Isa 56:8; Jn 11:52) I have other sheep who are not of this fold.

I must also bring them, and they will hear My voice. There will

be one flock and one shepherd.

17 (Jn 10:11; Heb 2:9) Therefore My Father loves Me,

because I lay down My life that I may take it up again.

18 (Jn 15:10; 14:31) No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down Myself.

I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again.

I received this command from My Father."

19 (Jn 9:16) Therefore there was a division again among the Jews

because of these sayings.

20 (Mk 3:21; Jn 7:20) Many of them said, "He has a demon and is insane.

Why do you listen to Him?"

21 (Ex 4:11; Ps 146:8) Others said, "These are not the words of one who

has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"

[7] Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am

the door of the sheep.

[8] All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did

not hear them.

[9] I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall

go in and out, and find pasture.

[10] The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I

am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more

abundantly.

[11] I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

[12] But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep

are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the

wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

[13] The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the

sheep.

[14] I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

[15] As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my

life for the sheep.

[16] And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must

bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one

shepherd.

[17] Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I

might take it again.

[18] No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to

lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I

received of my Father.

[19] There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

[20] And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

[21] Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a

devil open the eyes of the blind?

Jesus Rejected by the Jews

22 The Feast of the Dedication (Or Hanukkah.) was at Jerusalem,

and it was winter.

23 (Ac 3:11; 5:12) Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's Porch.

24 (Jn 1:19) Then the Jews surrounded Him, saying, "How long will You keep

us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly."

25 (Jn 8:58; 10:38) Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you did not believe.

The works that I do in My Father's name bear witness of Me.

26 (Jn 8:47) But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep,

as I said to you.

27 (Jn 10:14; 10:16) My sheep hear My voice, and I know them,

and they follow Me.

28 (Jn 6:37; 6:39-40) I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand.

29 (Jn 14:28; 17:2) My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all.

No one is able to snatch them from My Father's hand.

30 (Jn 14:9; Mt 11:27) My Father and I are one."

31 (Jn 8:59) Again the Jews took up stones to stone Him.

32 Jesus answered them, "I have shown you many good works from My Father.

For which of those works do you stone Me?"

33 (Jn 5:18; Lev 24:16; Jn 10:30) The Jews answered Him,

"We are not stoning You for a good work, but for blasphemy,

and because You, being a Man, claim to be God."

34 (Jn 12:34; 15:25) Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law,

'I said, "You are gods"(Ps 82:6.)'?

35 If He called them 'gods,' to whom the word of God came,

and the Scripture cannot be broken,

36 (Jn 3:17; Jer 1:5) do you say of Him, whom the Father has sanctified

and sent into the world, 'You blaspheme,' because I said,

'I am the Son of God'?

37 (Jn 15:24; 10:25) If I am not doing the works of My Father,

do not believe Me.

38 (Jn 14:20; 10:30) But if I do them, though you do not believe Me,

believe the works, that you may know

and believe that the Father is in Me, and I in Him."

39 (Jn 7:30; 8:59) Again they tried to seize Him,

but He escaped from their hands.

40 (Jn 1:28) Then He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place

where John was baptizing at first, and He remained there.

41 (Jn 1:29-30; 1:33-34) Many came to Him and said,

"John did no sign. But everything that John said about this Man was true."

42 (Jn 7:31) And many believed in Him there.

[22] And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

[23] And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.

[24] Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost

thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

[25] Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I

do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.

[26] But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.

[27] My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

[28] And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither

shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

[29] My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able

to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

[30] I and my Father are one.

[31] Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.

[32] Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father;

for which of those works do ye stone me?

[33] The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but

for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.

[34] Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?

[35] If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the

scripture cannot be broken;

[36] Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the

world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

[37] If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.

[38] But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may

know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.

[39] Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their

hand,

[40] And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first

baptized; and there he abode.

[41] And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all

things that John spake of this man were true.

[42] And many believed on him there.

Luke 13:22-35

The Narrow Gate

Mt 7:13-14, 21-23

22 (Lk 9:51; Mk 6:6) Then He went through the cities and villages,

teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

23 Someone said to Him, "Lord, will those who are saved be few?"

He said to them,

24 "Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you,

will try to enter and will not be able.

25 (Mt 25:10-12; Lk 13:27) Once the Master of the house has risen up

and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door,

saying, 'Lord, Lord, open for us,' He will answer you,

'I do not know where you come from.'

26 "Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence,

and you taught in our streets.'

27 (Mt 25:41; Ps 6:8; Lk 13:25) "But He will say, 'I tell you, I do not

know you, or where you come from. Depart from Me,

all you workers of iniquity.'

28 (Mt 8:11-12; 22:13) "There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth

when you see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets

in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

29 They will come from the east and from the west and from the north

and from the south and will sit down to dine in the kingdom of God.

30 (Mt 19:30; 20:16) Listen, there are the last who will be first,

and the first who will be last."

[22] And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying

toward Jerusalem.

[23] Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said

unto them,

[24] Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will

seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

[25] When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the

door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord,

Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not

whence ye are:

[26] Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence,

and thou hast taught in our streets.

[27] But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from

me, all ye workers of iniquity.

[28] There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see

Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God,

and you yourselves thrust out.

[29] And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the

north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

[30] And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first

which shall be last.

The Lament Over Jerusalem

Mt 23:37-39

31 On the same day certain Pharisees came, saying to Him,

"Get out and depart from here, for Herod wants to kill You."

32 (Heb 2:10; 5:9) He said to them, "Go and tell that fox,

'Look, I cast out demons. And I perform healings today and tomorrow,

and on the third day I shall be perfected.'

33 (Mt 21:11) Nevertheless I must travel today and tomorrow

and the day following. For it cannot be that a prophet

should perish outside Jerusalem.

34 (Mt 23:37-39; Dt 32:11-12) "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kills

the prophets and stones those who are sent to you! How often would

I have gathered your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks

under her wings, and you were not willing!

35 (Ps 118:26; Mt 21:9) Look, your house is forsaken. Truly I say to you,

you shall not see Me until the time comes when you say,

'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.'(Ps 118:26.)"

[31] The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get

thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

[32] And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out

devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be

perfected.

[33] Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following:

for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.

[34] O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them

that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children

together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

[35] Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto

you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is

he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Luke 14:1-24

Luke 14

The Healing of the Man With Edema

1 (Mk 3:2; Lk 11:37) On the Sabbath they watched Him as He went

into the house of one of the leaders of the Pharisees to eat bread.

2 There before Him was a man who had edema. (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.)

3 (Mt 12:10) Jesus said to the lawyers and Pharisees,

"Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?"

4 But they remained silent. So He took him and healed him, and let him go.

5 (Lk 13:15) Then He said, "Which of you having a donkey or an ox that

has fallen into a pit will not immediately pull him out on the Sabbath day?"

6 (Lk 20:40) And they could not answer Him regarding these things.

[1] And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief

Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.

[2] And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.

[3] And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it

lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

[4] And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him

go;

[5] And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox

fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?

[6] And they could not answer him again to these things.

A Lesson to Guests and a Host

7 (Lk 11:43; Mt 23:6) When He marked how they chose the seats of honor,

He told a parable to those who were invited, saying to them,

8 (Pr 25:6-7) "When you are invited by any man to a wedding banquet,

do not sit down in a seat of honor, lest a more honorable man

than you be invited by him;

9 and he who invited you both will come and say to you,

'Give this man the seat,' and then you will begin with shame to take

the lowest seat.

10 (Pr 25:6-7) But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest seat,

so that when he who invited you comes, he may say to you,

'Friend, go up higher.' Then you will have respect in the presence

of those who sit at dinner with you.

11 (Lk 18:14; Pr 29:23) For whoever exalts himself will be humbled,

and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

12 Then He said also to the one who invited Him, "When you prepare a dinner

or a supper, do not call your friends or your brothers or your kinsmen

or your rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return,

and you be repaid.

13 (Lk 14:21; Ne 8:10) But when you prepare a banquet, call the poor,

the maimed, the lame, the blind,

14 (Ac 24:15; Jn 5:29) and you will be blessed, for they cannot repay you.

You shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just."

[7] And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked

how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,

[8] When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the

highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

[9] And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place;

and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.

[10] But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when

he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then

shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

[11] For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth

himself shall be exalted.

[12] Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a

supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy

rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made

thee.

[13] But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the

blind:

[14] And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou

shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

The Parable of the Great Banquet

Mt 22:1-10

15 (Rev 19:9; Lk 13:29) When one of those who sat at dinner with Him heard

this, he said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread

in the kingdom of God!"

16 (Mt 22:2-14) Then He said to him, "A man prepared a banquet

and invited many,

17 and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who had been invited,

'Come, for everything is now prepared.'

18 "But they all with one mind began to make excuses. The first said to him,

'I have bought a piece of land, and I must go and see it.

I ask you to excuse me.'

19 "Another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going

to prove them. I ask you to excuse me.'

20 (1Co 7:33) "Still another said, 'I have married a wife,

and therefore I cannot come.'

21 (Lk 14:13) "The servant came and reported this to his master.

Then the master of the house in anger said to his servant,

'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city,

and bring in here the poor and the maimed and the lame and the blind.'

22 "The servant said, 'Master, what you commanded has been done,

and yet there is room.'

23 "Then the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges,

and compel them to come in, so that my house may be filled.

24 (Mt 21:43; Ac 13:46) For I tell you, none of those men who were invited

shall taste my supper.' "

[15] And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he

said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

[16] Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade

many:

[17] And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden,

Come; for all things are now ready.

[18] And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto

him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray

thee have me excused.

[19] And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove

them: I pray thee have me excused.

[20] And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

[21] So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master

of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the

streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed,

and the halt, and the blind.

[22] And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet

there is room.

[23] And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and

hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

[24] For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall

taste of my supper.

2) Our Daily Bread for 20 October 2026 Titled

You Do It to Me

Acts 9:1-6,17-20

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."

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.

[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.

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.

In September 1963, Welsh artist John Petts heard the news that a racially

motivated bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, had

killed four African American girls. Wanting to help, he offered to replace the

church's shattered stained-glass window.

The people of Wales soon raised the funds.

Petts' striking replacement window shows Jesus on the cross, His right hand

pressing against the frame to signify His pushing out hatred, and His left

hand open, offering forgiveness. Along the bottom of the window run the words,

you do it to me. One wonders who Jesus is talking to in those words - the

racist group that killed those three young believers

or the Welsh people who donated the window?

Maybe we don't have to choose. Before his conversion, Saul persecuted Jesus'

disciples (Acts 9:1-2). Yet, when Christ appeared to him, He said, "Saul,

Saul, why do you persecute me?" (v. 4). Jesus identifies so closely with His

people that to harm or bless them is to harm or bless the Lord Himself.

As Saul discovered, Jesus pushes out hatred by offering transforming

forgiveness (9:17-20). His right and left hands always work together - and

are never taken off the shoulders of His suffering people.

By: Sheridan Voysey

Reflect & Pray

How might Jesus' example motivate you to serve the persecuted church?

How might it change how you view generosity to any believer in need?

Dear Jesus, I want to serve You by serving Your suffering people today.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 3 - The Remedy

Acts 4:12

12 (Mt 1:21; Jn 3:36) "There is no salvation in any other,

for there is no other name under heaven given among men

by which we must be saved."

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name

under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

"You have cancer", the doctor told his patient. "We need to operate

- as soon as possible. It's the only remedy." The patient, not wanting

to undergo surgery unless it was absolutely necessary, sought out a second

opinion, then a third. When the third round of testing came up with the same

results, she returned to the doctor and submitted herself to the treatment.

Often the remedy for the problems in our lives seems worst than the problems

themselves. We don't want to endure the pain of self-examination, of honest

confrontation with our sin and selfishness. We'd rather live in "blissful

ignorance" than face up to ourselves.

But the Bible tells us there is only one remedy for sin: casting ourselves

upon the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. Submitting ourselves to God's

"treatment" for sin is not an easy matter or a simple decision. We have to

give up on ourselves, on our own striving for self-salvation. We have to come

to the agonising realisation of our sin, the depths to which we have fallen.

Acknowledging sin is not a duty simply for "bad" people who have lived in

rebellion against God. "Good" people - Sunday-school kids, moral parents,

and sweet little grandmothers - may have more difficulty coming to Christ

than swindlers and prostitutes, precisely because their sin is not as

visible - sometimes it is even applauded by church and society.

"Good" or "bad", we all have the same problem: sin. And, because

of the Lord's grace, we all have the same remedy: salvation through Christ.

As we look to him, not to others, and see ourselves in light of his holiness,

we can glimpse the seriousness of our own resistance to him and call upon

his name.

Application

a) What other "remedies" have I tried to use in treating my sin?

b) Why is Jesus Christ the only source of salvation?

c) How can this verse help me to see the "salvation"

of Christ in the daily struggles of life?

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

20th Day of the Month

a) Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

( Matthew 19:14

14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16-17)

But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me,

and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."

14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not,

to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

)

b) Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.

(

Eph 6:12

12 (Eph 1:3; 1:21) For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces

of evil in the heavenly places.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to know him as the Good Shepherd.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, I want to serve You by serving

Your suffering people today."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know

Jesus Christ as the only source of Salvation.

Pray to the Lord and pray to do your work in the name of the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord as light and salvation.

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 children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.

Pray that churches in Guinea will serve

as beacons of hope and unity amid tribal violence.

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 292 pf My 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0000

Day 292, 19 October 2026

1) Luke 12:35-59, Luke 13:1-21, John 9

Luke 12:35-59

Watchful Servants

Mt 24:45-51

35 (Eph 6:14; 1Pe 1:13) "Let your waist be girded and your lights be burning,

36 (Rev 3:20) and you be like men waiting for their master to return from

the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door immediately for him

when he comes and knocks.

37 (Mt 24:42) Blessed are those servants whom the master will find

watching when he comes. Truly I say to you, he will dress himself

and have them sit down to dine, and he will come and serve them.

38 If he comes in the second watch, or comes in the third watch,

and finds them so, blessed are those servants.

39 (Mt 24:43-44; 2Pe 3:10) But know this: If the owner of the house

had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched

and not have allowed his house to be broken into.

40 Therefore be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at

an hour you do not expect."

41 (Mk 13:37) Peter said to Him, "Lord, are You telling

this parable to us, or to everyone?"

42 (Mt 24:45-46; Lk 19:15-19) The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful

and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his house servants,

to give them their portion of food at the proper time?

43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.

44 Truly, I say to you, he will appoint him over all his possessions.

45 But if that servant says in his heart, 'My master delays his coming,'

and begins to beat the house servants, both men and women,

and to eat and drink and get drunk,

46 (Lk 12:40) the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not

look for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him to pieces

and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

47 (Jas 4:17; Dt 25:2-3) "That servant who knew his master's will,

but did not prepare himself or do according to his will,

shall be beaten with many stripes.

48 (Lev 5:17; 1Ti 1:13) But he who unknowingly committed acts

worthy of punishment shall be beaten with few stripes.

For to whom much is given, of him much shall be required.

And from him to whom much was entrusted, much will be asked.

[35] Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

[36] And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will

return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open

unto him immediately.

[37] Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find

watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them

to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

[38] And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch,

and find them so, blessed are those servants.

[39] And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the

thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to

be broken through.

[40] Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when

ye think not.

[41] Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or

even to all?

[42] And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his

lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat

in due season?

[43] Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so

doing.

[44] Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he

hath.

[45] But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink,

and to be drunken;

[46] The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for

him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and

will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

[47] And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself,

neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

[48] But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be

beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be

much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the

more.

Jesus the Cause of Division

Mt 10:34-36

49 "I have come to send fire upon the earth

and wish that it were already kindled!

50 (Jn 19:30) But I have a baptism to be baptized with,

and how pressed I am until it is accomplished!

51 (Mt 10:34-36) Do you suppose that I have come to give peace on earth?

No, I tell you, but rather division.

52 For there will be from now on five divided in one house,

three against two and two against three.

53 (Mic 7:6) They will be divided, father against son

and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother,

and mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law

against her mother-in-law."

[49] I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I if it be already

kindled?

[50] But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till

it be accomplished!

[51] Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but

rather division:

[52] For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three

against two, and two against three.

[53] The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the

father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the

mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in

law against her mother in law.

Discerning the Appointed Time

Mt 16:2-3

54 Then He said to the crowd: "When you see a cloud rise out of the west,

immediately you say, 'A shower is coming,' and so it is.

55 And when a south wind blows, you say, 'There will be heat,' and it happens.

56 (Mt 16:3) You hypocrites! You can discern the face of the sky

and of the earth. But why do you not know how to discern this time?

[54] And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the

west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

[55] And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it

cometh to pass.

[56] Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but

how is it that ye do not discern this time?

Settling With Your Accuser

Mt 5:25-26

57 "Why even among yourselves do you not judge what is right?

58 (Mt 5:23-26; 18:30) When you go with your adversary to the magistrate,

as you are on the way, diligently try to settle matters with him,

lest he drag you to the judge, and the judge will hand you over

to the officer, and the officer will throw you into prison.

59 (Mk 12:42; Mt 18:34) I tell you, you shall not come out from there until

you have paid the very last penny.

"Gk. lepton, the smallest coin circulated, means "small" or "thin."

[57] Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

[58] When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in

the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale

thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the

officer cast thee into prison.

[59] I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very

last mite.

Luke 13:1-21

Repent or Perish

1 There were present at that time some who told Him of the Galileans

whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

2 (Jn 9:2; Ac 28:4) Jesus answered, "Do you suppose that these Galileans

were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered

such things?

3 (Lk 24:47) I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you will all likewise

perish.

4 (Jn 9:7; 9:11) Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell

and killed them, do you think that they were worse offenders than all men

living in Jerusalem?

5 (Lk 13:3) I tell you, no! But unless you repent,

you will all likewise perish."

[1] There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans,

whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

[2] And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans

were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?

[3] I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

[4] Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them,

think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

[5] I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree

6 Then He told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard.

He came and looked for fruit on it and found none.

7 (Ex 32:10; Mt 7:19) So he said to the vinedresser of his vineyard,

'Now these three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree,

and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it deplete the soil?'

8 "He answered him, 'Sir, leave it alone this year also,

until I dig around it and fertilize it.

9 And if it bears fruit, well.

But if not, after that you shall cut it down.'"

[6] He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his

vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

[7] Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years

I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why

cumbereth it the ground?

[8] And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till

I shall dig about it, and dung it:

[9] And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut

it down.

Healing a Woman on the Sabbath

10 (Mt 4:23) He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath.

11 (Lk 13:16) And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity

for eighteen years and was bent over and could not straighten herself up.

12 When Jesus saw her, He called her and said to her,

"Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity."

13 (Mk 5:23; Lk 18:43) Then He laid His hands on her,

and immediately she was made straight and glorified God.

14 (Ex 20:9; Mt 12:2) But the ruler of the synagogue answered

with indignation, because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath,

and said to the people,

"There are six days in which men ought to work.

Therefore come and be healed on those days, but not on the Sabbath day."

15 (Lk 14:5) The Lord answered him, "You hypocrite! Does not each one

of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the stall

and lead it away to water it?

16 (Lk 19:9; 3:8) Then should not this woman, being a daughter

of Abraham whom Satan has bound these eighteen years,

be loosed from this bondage on the Sabbath?"

17 (Ps 132:18; 1Pe 3:16) When He said this, all His adversaries were ashamed.

And all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.

[10] And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

[11] And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen

years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

[12] And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman,

thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

[13] And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight,

and glorified God.

[14] And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that

Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six

days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and

not on the sabbath day.

[15] The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one

of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him

away to watering?

[16] And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath

bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath

day?

[17] And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed:

and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by

him.

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast

Mt 13:31-33; Mk 4:30-32

18 (Lk 13:20) Then He said, "What is the kingdom of God like? To what shall

I compare it?

19 (Mt 17:20) It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took

and planted in his garden. It grew and became a large tree,

and the birds of the air nested in its branches."

20 Again He said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?

21 (Mt 13:33; 1Co 5:6) It is like yeast, which a woman took

and hid in sixty pounds (Gk. 3 sata, or 27 kilograms.)

of meal until all of it was leavened."

[18] Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall

I resemble it?

[19] It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his

garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged

in the branches of it.

[20] And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

[21] It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of

meal, till the whole was leavened.

John 9

John 9

The Healing of a Man Born Blind

1 As Jesus passed by, He saw a man blind from birth.

2 (Jn 9:34; Ex 20:5) His disciples asked Him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man

or his parents, that he was born blind?"

3 (Jn 11:4) Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned.

But it happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.

4 (Jn 12:35; 4:34) I must do the works of Him who sent Me while it is day.

Night is coming when no one can work.

5 (Jn 8:12; 12:46) While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."

6 (Mk 7:33; 8:23) When He had said this, He spat on the ground and made

clay with the saliva. He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,

7 (Jn 11:37; Isa 35:5) and said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam"

(which means "Sent"). So he went away and washed, and returned seeing.

8 The neighbors and those who had previously seen that he was blind said,

"Is this not he who sat and begged?"

9 Some said, "This is he."

Others said, "He is like him."

But he said, "I am he."

10 So they said to him, "How were your eyes opened?"

11 (Jn 9:6-7) He answered, "A Man called Jesus made clay, anointed my eyes,

and said to me, 'Go to the pool of Siloam and wash.' So I went away

and washed, and I received my sight."

12 They said to him, "Where is He?"

He said, "I do not know."

[1] And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.

[2] And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or

his parents, that he was born blind?

[3] Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that

the works of God should be made manifest in him.

[4] I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night

cometh, when no man can work.

[5] As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

[6] When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the

spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,

[7] And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by

interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

[8] The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he

was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?

[9] Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.

[10] Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?

[11] He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and

anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash:

and I went and washed, and I received sight.

[12] Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.

The Pharisees Investigate the Healing

13 They brought the man who had been blind to the Pharisees.

14 (Jn 5:9) Now it was a Sabbath day when Jesus made the clay

and opened his eyes.

15 Therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight.

He said to them, "He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and I see."

16 (Jn 7:43; 10:19) Some of the Pharisees said, "This Man is not from God,

because He does not keep the Sabbath day."

Others said, "How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?"

So there was division among them.

17 (Jn 4:19; 6:14) Then they said to the blind man again,

"What do you say about Him, since He opened your eyes?"

He said, "He is a prophet."

18 But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind

and received his sight, until they called the parents

of the one who had received his sight.

19 They asked them, "Is this your son, whom you say was born blind?

How then does he now see?"

20 His parents answered them, "We know that this is our son

and that he was born blind.

21 But how he now sees, we do not know, or who opened his eyes,

we do not know. He is of age. Ask him. He will speak for himself."

22 (Jn 7:13; 16:2) His parents said this, because they feared the Jews.

For the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed

that He was the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.

23 (Jn 9:21) Therefore his parents said, "He is of age. Ask him."

24 (Jos 7:19; Jn 9:16) So again they called the man who was blind and said to

him, “Give glory to God. We know that this Man is a sinner.”

25 He said, "I do not know if He is a sinner.

I know one thing: I was blind, but now I see."

26 Then they said to him again, "What did He do to you?

How did He open your eyes?"

27 He answered them, "I told you already, and you did not listen.

Why do you want to hear it again?

Do you also want to become His disciples?"

28 (Ro 2:17) Then they insulted him and said, "You are His disciple,

but we are Moses' disciples.

29 (Jn 8:14) We know that God has spoken to Moses. As for this fellow,

we do not know where He is from."

30 (Jn 3:10; 12:37) The man answered, "Well, here is an amazing thing!

You do not know where He is from, and yet He opened my eyes.

31 (Pr 15:29; 28:9; Isa 1:15) We know that God does not listen to sinners.

But if anyone is a worshipper of God and does His will, He hears him.

32 Since the world began, it has never been heard that anyone opened

the eyes of someone born blind.

33 (Jn 3:2; 9:16) If this Man were not from God, He could do nothing."

34 (Jn 9:2; 9:22) They answered him, "You were completely born in sin.

Are you teaching us?" And they threw him out.

[13] They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.

[14] And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.

[15] Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight.

He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.

[16] Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because

he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner

do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

[17] They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he

hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.

[18] But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind,

and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had

received his sight.

[19] And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born

blind? how then doth he now see?

[20] His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and

that he was born blind:

[21] But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his

eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.

[22] These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the

Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he

should be put out of the synagogue.

[23] Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.

[24] Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give

God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.

[25] He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one

thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

[26] Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine

eyes?

[27] He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear:

wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?

[28] Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are

Moses' disciples.

[29] We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not

from whence he is.

[30] The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing,

that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.

[31] Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a

worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

[32] Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of

one that was born blind.

[33] If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

[34] They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins,

and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

Spiritual Blindness

35 (1Jn 5:13; Jn 10:36) Jesus heard that they had thrown him out,

and when He found him, He said, "Do you believe in the Son of God?"

36 (Ro 10:14) He answered, "Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?"

37 (Jn 4:26) Jesus said to him, "You have seen Him,

and it is He who speaks with you."

38 (Mt 28:9) Then he said, "Lord, I believe." And he worshipped Him.

39 (Lk 4:18; Jn 3:19) Jesus said, "I came into this world for judgment,

that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may become blind."

40 Some Pharisees who were with Him heard these words,

and said to Him, "Are we also blind?"

41 (Pr 26:12) Jesus said, "If you were blind, you would have no sin.

But now you say, 'We see.' Therefore your sin remains.

[35] Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he

said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

[36] He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

[37] And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that

talketh with thee.

[38] And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

[39] And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they

which

see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

[40] And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and

said unto him, Are we blind also?

[41] Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now

ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

2) Our Daily Bread for 19 October 2026 titled

The Lesson in the Ruins By Tim Gustafson

Ezekiel 26:1-6,17-18

1 (Eze 20:13) In the eleventh year, on the first day of the month,

the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

2 (Isa 23:1-18; Jer 25:22) Son of man, because Tyre has said against

Jerusalem, "Aha, the gateway of the peoples is broken. It has opened to me.

I shall be filled now that she is laid waste,"

3 (Isa 5:30; Jer 51:42) therefore thus says the Lord God: I am against you,

O Tyre, and will cause many nations to come up against you, as the sea causes

its waves to come up.

4 (Isa 23:11; Am 1:10) They shall destroy the walls of Tyre

and break down her towers. I will also scrape her dust from her

and make her a bare rock.

5 (Eze 29:19; 25:7) She shall be a place for the spreading of nets

in the midst of the sea, for I have spoken, says the Lord God,

and she shall become destruction to the nations.

6 (Eze 16:46; 26:8) Her daughters who are on the mainland shall be slain

by the sword. And they shall know that I am the Lord.

[1] And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first day of the month,

that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[2] Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is

broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be

replenished, now she is laid waste:

[3] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Tyrus,

and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his

waves to come up.

[4] And they shall destroy the walls of Tyrus, and break down her towers: I

will also scrape her dust from her, and make her like the top of a rock.

[5] It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea:

for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD: and it shall become a spoil to

the nations.

[6] And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword;

and they shall know that I am the LORD.

17 (Eze 19:1; Isa 14:12) They shall take up a lamentation over you and say

to you:

How you are destroyed, O inhabited one of the seas,

the renowned city,

which was strong in the sea,

she and her inhabitants,

who caused her terror

to be on all her inhabitants!

18 (Isa 23:5-7; Eze 26:15) Now the coastlands shall tremble

on the day of your fall; indeed,

the coastlands that are by the sea

shall be troubled at your departure.

[17] And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to thee, How art

thou destroyed, that wast inhabited of seafaring men, the renowned city,

which wast strong in the sea, she and her inhabitants, which cause their

terror to be on all that haunt it!

[18] Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that

are in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure.

Hebrews 12:28

28 (Da 2:44; Heb 13:15) Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom

that cannot be moved, let us be gracious, by which we may serve God

acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

[28] Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have

grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

"You have to be careful about the snakes, insects, jaguars and everything

else," said archaeologist Ivan Šprajc. Wielding chainsaws and machetes, he and

his team slashed through thick jungle to try to reach the lost city of

Ocumtún. The ancient metropolis had disappeared along with the rest of the

once-vibrant Mayan civilization on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.

No one knows why.

"The study of history is, in large measure, the study of ruins," says author

George Will - an apt testimony to our human inability to do things that last.

In the Bible, we read a prophecy about a thriving city. "They will destroy

the walls of Tyre and pull down her towers," God said through His prophet

Ezekiel (26:4). "Out in the sea she will become a place to spread fishnets"

(v. 5). Tyre had been "a power on the seas" who put "terror on all who lived

there" (v. 17). They'd also celebrated Jerusalem's fall (v. 2). A companion

prophecy says of Tyre's destruction, "The Lord Almighty planned it, to bring

down her pride in all her splendor" (Isaiah 23:9).

Tyre fell because of its pride.

Working hard to create new things is one way we reflect God's image. But

beware the fatal trap of pride. Whatever we do, let's do it for our eternal

God and in His strength. He promises us "a kingdom that cannot be shaken"

(Hebrews 12:28).

Reflect & Pray

What city or civilization do you admire and why? How do you think of it when

you consider that one day it will no longer exist?

Dear God, please help me serve You well

as a citizen of Your kingdom, which can never be shaken.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 2 - Earning Death

Romans 6:23

23 (Ro 5:12; Ge 2:17; Ro 2:7) For the wages of sin is death,

but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal

life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

"I only want my rights," declares the belligerent Big Ghost, one of the

characters in C. S. Lewis's classic, The Great Divorce. "I'm not asking

for anybody's bleeding charity."

"Then do. At once," his angelic friend Len urges. "Ask for the Bleeding

Charity. Everything is here for the asking and nothing can be bought."

Often we are much like the Ghost in Lewis's tale of heaven and hell.

We want "What we deserve," and being blind to our own sin, we think

we deserve praise, or al least mercy. But Paul is very clear on what

we have coming: "The wages of sin is death".

We work for our wages - we've earned our paycheque, and we deserve it.

We don't have to thank anyone for paying us - it's our due, not a gift.

Similarly, the paycheque issued to us in renumeration for our sin is

what we deserve: death.

Yet, if we are willing to lay aside our pride and accept God's gift,

we can live. "The gift of God is eternal life." Nothing we can do or say

can make us worthy of the gift of life. We are sinners by nature and we

rebel against God in our choices. Yet God, in Christ, offers grace to us,

freedom from sin, liberty from the burden of trying to earn his favour.

Ironically, freedom and peace in the Christian life come not through

justifying ourselves and making ourselves look good, but through

acknowledging the depth of our sin ad our ability to do anything about it.

When we realise that we are trapped in out sinful selves and only

Christ can free us, then we are ready to journey toward grace and freedom.

Application

a) In what way's have I tried to "earn" the gift of eternal life?

b) What can I do to focus on God's grace and realise

that I cannot accomplish my own salvation?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

2 Cor 9:8,11

8 God is able to make all grace abound toward you,

so that you, always having enough of everything,

may abound to every good work.

11 So you will be enriched in everything to all bountifulness,

which makes us give thanks to God.

8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having

all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

11 being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through

us thanksgiving to God.

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

When you are Facing Pain and Suffering

Ps 9:9-12

9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

a refuge in times of trouble.

10 Those who know Your name will put their trust in You,

for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.

11 Sing praises to the Lord who dwells in Zion;

declare His deeds among the people.

12 He who avenges deaths remembers them;

He does not forget the cry of the humble.

Waw

9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

A refuge in times of trouble.

10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:

For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Zain

11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion:

Declare among the people his doings.

12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them:

He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

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

19th Day of the Month

a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society

(

1 Tim 2:1-2

)

b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island

I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,

that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet

and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge

of the truth.

)

II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray for repentance in your life.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me serve You well

as a citizen of Your kingdom, which can never be shaken."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the wages of Sin

is Death and that Jesus is the only soruce of salvation.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Grace.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know He is a refuge in time of trouble.

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 the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society

Pray for Samal's Muslim brother in

Kazakhstan, who became

receptive to the Gospel after receiving her love and forgiveness.

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 291 of My 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Day 291, 18 October 2025

Today at Calvary Community Church

, Pastor Sebastien Merta speking Imago Dei - The Image of God.

Genesis 1

The Creation

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, "œLet 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.

9 Then God said, "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together

into one place, and let the dry land appear." And it was so.

10 God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters

He called Seas. Then God saw that it was good.

11 Then God said, "Let the earth produce vegetation:[c] plants yielding seed

and fruit trees on the earth yielding fruit after their kind with seed in them.

" And it was so. 12 The earth produced vegetation, plants yielding seed after

their kind and trees yielding fruit with seed in them after their kind. And God

saw that it was good. 13 So the evening and the morning were the third day.

14 And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate

the day from the night, and let them be signs to indicate seasons, and days,

and years. 15 Let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light

on the earth." And it was so. 16 God made two great lights: the greater light

to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also.

17 Then God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth,

18 to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the

darkness. Then God saw that it was good. 19 So the evening and the morning

were the fourth day.

20 Then God said, "Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures

and let the birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens."

21 So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves,

with which the waters swarmed, according to their kind, and every winged

bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

22 Then God blessed them, saying, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill

the waters in the seas, and let the birds multiply on the earth."

23 So the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

24 Then God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to

their kinds: livestock, and creeping things, and beasts of the earth

according to their kinds." And it was so.

25 So God made the beasts of the earth according to their kind,

and the livestock according to their kind, and everything that

creeps on the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness,

and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds

of the air, and over the livestock, and over all the earth,

and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."

27 So God created man in His own image;

in the image of God He created him;

male and female He created them.

28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish

the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds

of the air and over every living thing that moves on the earth."

29 Then God said, "See, I have given you every plant yielding seed which is

on the face of all the earth and every tree which has fruit yielding seed.

It shall be food for you. 30 To every beast of the earth and to every bird

of the air and to everything that creeps on the earth which has the breath

of life in it, I have given every green plant for food." And it was so.

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

[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.

[9] And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto

one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

[10] And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the

waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.

[11] And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed,

and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself,

upon the earth: and it was so.

[12] And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his

kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind:

and God saw that it was good.

[13] And the evening and the morning were the third day.

[14] And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to

divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons,

and for days, and years:

[15] And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light

upon the earth: and it was so.

[16] And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and

the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.

[17] And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the

earth,

[18] And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light

from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.

[19] And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.

[20] And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature

that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament

of heaven.

[21] And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth,

which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every

winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.

[22] And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the

waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.

[23] And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

[24] And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his

kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and

it was so.

[25] And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after

their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and

God saw that it was good.

[26] And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let

them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air,

and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing

that creepeth upon the earth.

[27] So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he

him; male and female created he them.

[28] And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and

multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the

fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing

that moveth upon the earth.

[29] And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which

is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit

of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

[30] And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to

every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have

given every green herb for meat: and it was so.

[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.

1) Luke 11:14-54, Luke 12:1-34

Luke 11:14-54

Jesus and Beelzebub

Mt 12:22-30; Mk 3:20-27

14 He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. When the demon had gone out,

the mute man spoke, and the crowd marveled.

15 (Mt 9:34) But some of them said, "He casts out demons through Beelzebub,

the ruler of the demons."

16 Others, testing Him, asked Him for a sign from heaven.

17 (Mt 9:4) But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them,

"Every kingdom divided against itself is made desolate.

And a house divided against itself falls.

18 If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand?

For you say that I cast out demons through Beelzebub.

19 Now if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast them out?

Therefore they will be your judges.

20 (Ex 8:19) But if I cast out demons with the finger of God,

no doubt the kingdom of God has come upon you.

21 "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace,

his goods are peacefully kept.

22 (Isa 49:24-25; 53:12) But when a stronger man than he attacks

and overpowers him, he seizes all the armor in which the man trusted

and divides his spoils.

23 (Mt 12:30; Lk 9:50) "He who is not with Me is against Me,

and he who does not gather with Me scatters.

[14] And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass,

when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.

[15] But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the

chief of the devils.

[16] And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

[17] But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided

against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house

falleth.

[18] If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand?

because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.

[19] And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them

out? therefore shall they be your judges.

[20] But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom

of God is come upon you.

[21] When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

[22] But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he

taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

[23] He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me

scattereth.

{More like President Lucifer Satan of the Republic of Hell versus

The Kingdom of God lead by the Holy Trinity of a Loving Dictator}

The Return of the Unclean Spirit

Mt 12:43-45

24 (Mt 12:43-45; Ps 63:1) "When an unclean spirit goes out of a man,

it goes through dry places seeking rest. Finding none, it says,

'I will return to my house, from which I came.'

25 When it comes, it finds it swept and furnished.

26 (Jn 5:14; 2Pe 2:20-22) Then it goes and brings seven other spirits

more wicked than itself, and they enter and dwell there.

And the last state of that man is worse than the first."

[24] When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry

places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my

house whence I came out.

[25] And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.

[26] Then goeth he, and taketh to him 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.

True Blessedness

27 (Lk 1:48) As He spoke these things, a woman from the crowd raised

her voice and said to Him,

"Blessed is the woman who gave You birth and nursed You."

28 (Lk 8:21) But He said, "Indeed, blessed are those who hear the word of God

and keep it."

[27] And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the

company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that

bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

[28] But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God,

and keep it.

The Demand for a Sign

Mt 12:38-42; Mk 8:12

29 (Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:16) When the crowds pressed upon Him, He began to say,

"This is an evil generation. It looks for a sign, but no sign will be given it

except the sign of Jonah the prophet.

30 (Jnh 1:17) For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites,

so will the Son of Man be to this generation.

31 (2Ch 9:1; Jer 3:11) The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment

with the men of this generation and condemn them,

for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon.

And now one greater than Solomon is here.

32 The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation

and will condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah.

And now one greater than Jonah is here.

[29] And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This

is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given

it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

[30] For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of

man be to this generation.

[31] The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of

this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the

earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is

here.

[32] The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation,

and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and,

behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

The Light of the Body

Mt 5:15; 6:22-23

33 "No one, when he has lit a candle, puts it in a secret place

or under a basket, but on a candlestick,

that those who come in may see the light.

34 (Mt 6:22-23) The eye is the lamp of the body. Therefore when your eye

is good, your whole body also is full of light.

But when your eye is bad, your body also is full of darkness.

35 Take heed therefore lest the light which is in you is darkness.

36 If your whole body, then, is full of light, no part being dark,

the whole body will be full of light,

as when the shining candle gives you light."

[33] No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place,

neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may

see the light.

[34] The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single,

thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body

also is full of darkness.

[35] Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

[36] If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the

whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth

give thee light.

The Denouncing of the Pharisees and Lawyers

Mt 23:1-36; Mk 12:38-40; Lk 20:45-47

37 (Lk 7:36; 14:1) As He spoke, a Pharisee asked Him to dine with him.

So He went in and sat down to eat.

38 When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that He had not first washed

before dinner.

39 Then the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup

and the dish. But inside you are full of extortion and wickedness.

40 (Lk 12:20; 1Co 15:36) You fools! Did not he who made the outside

make the inside also?

41 (Lk 12:33; 16:9) But give alms from what is within.

And then all things are clean to you.

42 (Mt 23:23; Lk 18:12; Mic 6:8) "Woe to you, Pharisees! For you tithe mint

and rue and every herb and pass over justice and the love of God.

These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.

43 (Lk 20:46; Mk 12:38-39) "Woe to you, Pharisees! For you love the prominent

seats in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces.

44 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like unseen

graves, and the men who walk over them are not aware of them."

45 One of the lawyers answered, "Teacher, by saying these things

You insult us also."

46 He said, "Woe to you also, you lawyers! For you load men with burdens

difficult to carry, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens

with one of your fingers.

47 (Mt 23:29-33) "Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets,

and your fathers killed them.

48 So you are witnesses and entirely approve the deeds of your fathers,

because they killed them, and you build their tombs.

49 (1Co 1:30; Col 2:3) Therefore also the wisdom of God said,

'I will send them prophets and apostles,

and some of them they will kill and persecute,'

50 that the blood of all the prophets, shed since the beginning of the world,

may be required from this generation,

51 (Mt 23:35; Heb 11:4) from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah,

who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary.

Yes, I tell you, it shall be required from this generation.

52 (Mt 23:13; Mal 2:7) "Woe to you, lawyers! For you have taken away

the key of knowledge. You did not enter yourselves, and you hindered

those who were entering."

53 As He said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees

began to incite Him vehemently

and angrily draw Him out concerning many things,

54 (Mk 12:13; Mt 22:15) lying in wait for Him and seeking to catch

something out of His mouth, that they might accuse Him.

[37] And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and

he went in, and sat down to meat.

[38] And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed

before dinner.

[39] And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside

of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and

wickedness.

[40] Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is

within also?

[41] But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things

are clean unto you.

[42] But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner

of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have

done, and not to leave the other undone.

[43] Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the

synagogues, and greetings in the markets.

[44] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves

which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.

[45] Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus

saying thou reproachest us also.

[46] And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with

burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with

one of your fingers.

[47] Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your

fathers killed them.

[48] Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they

indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.

[49] Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and

apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:

[50] That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation

of the world, may be required of this generation;

[51] From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished

between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be

required of this generation.

[52] Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye

entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.

[53] And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees

began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:

[54] Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth,

that they might accuse him.

Luke 12:1-34

A Warning Against Hypocrisy

1 (Jas 3:17; 1Co 5:7-8) Meanwhile, when thousands of the crowd were

assembled, so as to trample on one another, He began to say to His

disciples first, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees,

which is hypocrisy.

2 (Mk 4:22; Lk 8:17) For there is nothing covered that will not be

revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

3 (Mt 10:27) Therefore what you have said in the darkness will be

heard in the light. And what you have whispered in the ear in private

rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.

[1] In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable

multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to

say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the

Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

[2] For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid,

that shall not be known.

[3] Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the

light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be

proclaimed upon the housetops.

Whom to Fear

Mt 10:28-31

4 (Jer 1:8; 1Pe 3:14) "I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid

of those who kill the body, and after that can do no more.

5 (Ps 9:17; Mt 10:28) But I will warn you whom you shall fear:

Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell.

Yes, I say to you, fear Him.

6 (Mt 10:29) Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies

(Gk. 2 assaria. An assarion was worth 1/16 of a denarius, which was a day's

wage.)? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

7 (1Sa 14:45; Mt 6:26) Indeed, even the hairs of your head

are all numbered. Therefore do not fear.

You are more valuable than many sparrows.

[4] And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body,

and after that have no more that they can do.

[5] But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he

hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

[6] Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is

forgotten before God?

[7] But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not

therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Confessing Christ Before Men

Mt 10:19-20, 32-33; 12:32

8 (Lk 15:10; Ro 10:9-10) "I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men,

him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God.

9 (Mk 8:38; 2Ti 2:12) But he who denies Me before men will be denied

before the angels of God. < Atheists beware>

10 (Mt 12:31-32; 1Jn 5:16; 1Ti 1:13) And everyone who speaks

a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven,

but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

11 (Mt 23:34) "When they bring you to the synagogues, rulers,

and authorities, do not be anxious how you will answer or what you will say.

12 (Lk 21:15; Mt 10:20) For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time

what you should say."

[8] Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall

the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

[9] But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of

God.

[10] And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be

forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall

not be forgiven.

[11] And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and

powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye

shall say:

[12] For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to

say.

The Parable of the Rich Fool

13 Someone in the crowd said to Him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide

the inheritance with me."

14 (Ro 2:1; 2:3) Jesus said to him, "Man, who appointed Me a judge

or an arbitrator between you?"

15 (1Ti 6:6-10; Heb 13:5) Then He said to them, "Take heed and beware

of covetousness. For a man's life does not consist

in the abundance of his possessions."

16 And He told a parable to them, saying,

"The land of a rich man produced plentifully.

17 He thought to himself,

'What shall I do, for I have no room to store my crops?'

18 "Then he said, 'This I will do: I will pull down my barns

and build greater ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.

19 (Ecc 11:9; Pr 27:1) And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many goods

laid up for many years. Take rest. Eat, drink, and be merry.'

20 (Jer 17:11; Job 27:8; Ps 39:6) "But God said to him, 'You fool!

This night your soul will be required of you.

Then whose will those things be which you have provided?'

21 (Lk 12:33; Mt 6:19-20) "So is he who stores up treasure for himself,

and is not rich toward God."

[13] And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that

he divide the inheritance with me.

[14] And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

[15] And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a

man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he

possesseth.

[16] And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich

man brought forth plentifully:

[17] And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have

no room where to bestow my fruits?

[18] And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build

greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

[19] And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many

years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

[20] But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required

of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

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

Care and Anxiety

Mt 6:25-34, 19-21

22 (Lk 12:29; 1Co 7:32) Then He said to His disciples,

"Therefore I say to you, do not be anxious for your life,

what you will eat, nor for your body, what you will wear.

23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothes.

24 (Job 38:41; Ps 147:9) Consider the ravens: They neither sow nor reap,

they have neither storehouses nor barns. Yet God feeds them.

How much more valuable are you than birds?

25 Who of you by worrying can add one cubit [A cubit is about half a meter.]

to his height?

26 If you then cannot do what is least, why are you anxious

about the other things?

27 "Consider how the lilies grow. They neither spin nor weave.

Yet I say to you that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed

like one of these.

28 (Mt 8:26; 14:31) If God so clothes the grass, which today

is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven,

how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith?

29 (Mt 6:31) And do not seek what you will eat or what you will drink,

nor be of an anxious mind.

30 (Mt 6:8; 6:32) For the nations of the world seek all these things,

and your Father knows that you need them.

31 (1Ki 3:11-13; Mt 6:33) But seek the kingdom of God, and all these

things shall be given to you.

32 (Isa 40:11; 41:14) "Do not be afraid, little flock,

for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

33 (Mt 19:21; Lk 16:9) Sell your possessions and give alms.

Provide yourselves purses that do not grow old,

an unfailing treasure in the heavens, where no thief comes near

and no moth destroys.

34 (Mt 6:21) For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

[22] And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no

thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye

shall put on.

[23] The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

[24] Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have

storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than

the fowls?

[25] And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?

[26] If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye

thought for the rest?

[27] Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and

yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one

of these.

[28] If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to

morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of

little faith?

[29] And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be

ye of doubtful mind.

[30] For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your

Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

[31] But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be

added unto you.

[32] Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give

you the kingdom.

[33] Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not

old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth,

neither moth corrupteth.

[34] For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

2) Our Daily Bread for 18 October 2026

Fishers of Sheep

Matthew 4:18-22

The Calling of the First Disciples

Mk 1:16-20; Lk 5:1-11

18 (Jn 1:40-42; Mt 15:29) As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee,

He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother,

throwing a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

19 And He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."

20 They immediately left their nets and followed Him.

21 (Mt 10:2) And going on from there, He saw two other brothers,

James the son of Zebedee and John his brother,

in a boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and He called them.

22 They immediately left the boat and their father and followed Him.

[18] And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon

called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they

were fishers.

[19] And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

[20] And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.

[21] And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of

Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending

their nets; and he called them.

[22] And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.

It was one of those videos that makes you stop and do a double take - Yemeni

fishermen frantically rescuing hundreds of sheep from the Red Sea. A ship

carrying thousands of sheep had run aground off the coast of Ras Al-Ara,

Yemen. The vessel was headed for Djibouti when it capsized, leading to the

drowning of more than 160 sheep. However, many were saved due to the combined

efforts of a group of fishermen who found themselves, well, fishing for sheep.

Isaiah's words came to mind when I first saw that image: "We all, like sheep,

have gone astray" (53:6). In the same moment, perhaps reflecting the way

the Old and New Testaments beautifully work in tandem, Jesus' invitation to

His first disciples surfaced from my memory. Matthew's gospel records His

invitation as He walked beside the Sea of Galilee: "'Come, follow me,' Jesus

said, 'and I will send you out to fish for people' " (4:19).

For those of us intent on being Jesus' disciples today, that same invitation

is offered. Jesus calls us to fish for people. And why? People - and that

means all of us - are like sheep who have strayed from God's ways and will

and words. We need rescue. Being introduced to the Savior can take place by

way of His disciples. In His beautiful way, Jesus makes us - His

sheep - fishers of other sheep.

By: John Blase

Reflect & Pray

Who in your vicinity is like a drowning sheep?

What part can you play in their rescue?

Dear God, please make me a fisher of sheep.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 1 - Sin Universal

Romans 3:23-24

23 (Ro 3:9) For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God,

24 (Ro 4:16; Col 1:14) being justified freely by His grace

through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

23 for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

24 being justified freely by his grace through the redemption

that is in Christ Jesus:

A distinguished middle-aged man stood trembling before his church

to give his testimony. Years before, in the grip of a mental illness

that nearly destroyed his life, he had taken the life of his own daughter

and tried to kill himself. But he did not die; tried and convicted, he

spent years in prison, and even longer in the prison of his own guilt.

After the service, a young woman walked up to him and simply said,

"Thank you for sharing. I've sinned, too."

We've all sinned, too - lest we forget or rationalise, the Bible reminds

us in no uncertain terms. And the writer of these verses was no stranger

to sin: he was the Pharisee, the holier-than-thou religious leader

who officiated at the stoning death of Stephen. He was the Jew who had

scattered and killed the followers of this heretic called Christ. He

thought he was righteous while he murdered God's people.

Christians tends to establish a "hierarchy" of sin - sexual sin is "worse"

than pride: murder is "more horrible" than slander. Yet the Bible gives

no indication that god acknowledges our hierarchy. Sin is sin; all have

sinned, and if we are guilty at one point, we are guilty of all.

Rather than rationalise our individual sins as being "less bad"

than someone else's, we need to openly confess our dilemma as sinners

and turn to God for his remedy. We cannot and do not need to earn or

deserve that grace - it is a gift from God.

Application

a) Have I ever compared my sin with someone else's in order

to make myself fell like a better person? Why is such

comparison not a valid remedy for sin?

b) Why do I need to acknowledge my sin honestly before I can

receive justification?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Hebrews 7:8

8 In the one case mortal men receive tithes,

but in the other he of whom it is witnessed

that he is alive receives them.

8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them,

of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

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

When you are Facing Pain and Suffering

2 Cor 12:7-10

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance

of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan,

to torment me, lest I be exalted above measure.

8 I asked the Lord three times that this thing might depart from me.

9 But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made

perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will boast in my weaknesses,

that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in hardships,

in persecutions, and in distresses for Christ's sake.

For when I am weak, then I am strong.

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of

the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh,

the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is

made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my

infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities,

in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak,

then am I strong.

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

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 who is the creator.

Pray to the Lord and pray to confess and declare the Lord as Saviour

and to lay treasure in Heaven.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please make me a fisher of sheep."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know what sin is in the eyes of the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord who receives your tithe.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord your strength.

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 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 ministry workers who are proclaiming the Gospel in dangerous,

conflict-ridden environments 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 290 of my 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0000

Day 290, 17 October 2025

1) John 8:21-59, Luke 10, Luke 11:1-13

John 8:21-59

Where I Am Going You Cannot Come

21 (Jn 7:34; 8:24; 13:33) Again, Jesus said to them, "I am going away,

and you will seek Me, and you will die in your sins.

Where I am going, you cannot come."

22 (Jn 8:48; 8:52) So the Jews said, "Will He kill Himself? For He said,

'Where I am going, you cannot come.' "

23 (Jn 3:31; 17:14) He said to them, "You are from below; I am from above.

You are of this world; I am not of this world.

24 (Jn 8:21) Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins.

For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."

25 (Jn 1:19) They said to Him, "Who are You?"

Jesus said to them, "Just who I have been telling you from the beginning.

26 (Jn 7:28; 15:15) I have many things to say and to judge concerning you,

but He who sent Me is true. So I tell the world what I heard from Him."

27 They did not understand that He spoke to them of the Father.

28 (Jn 3:14; 5:19) So Jesus said to them, "When you lift up the Son of Man,

then you will know that I am He, and I do nothing of Myself.

But I speak these things as My Father taught Me.

29 (Jn 4:34; 8:16) He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me

alone, for I always do those things that please Him."

30 (Jn 7:31) As He spoke these words, many believed in Him.

[21] Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and

shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.

[22] Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I

go, ye cannot come.

[23] And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of

this world; I am not of this world.

[24] I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye

believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

[25] Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even

the same that I said unto you from the beginning.

[26] I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is

true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

[27] They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.

[28] Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then

shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my

Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

[29] And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for

I do always those things that please him.

[30] As he spake these words, many believed on him.

The Truth Will Set You Free

31 (2Jn 1:9) Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him,

"If you remain in My word, then you are truly My disciples.

32 (Ro 8:2; Jas 2:12) You shall know the truth,

and the truth shall set you free."

33 (Mt 3:9; Jn 8:39) They answered Him, "We are Abraham's seed

and have never been in bondage to anyone. Why do You say,

'You shall be set free'? "

34 (Ro 6:16; 2Pe 2:19) Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly I say to you,

whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.

35 (Ge 21:10) Now a slave does not remain in the house forever,

but a son remains forever.

36 Therefore if the Son sets you free, you shall be free indeed.

37 (Jn 7:1I) know that you are Abraham's seed. But you seek to kill Me,

because My word has no place in you.

38 (Jn 5:19; 8:41) I am telling what I have seen with My Father,

and you are doing what you have seen with your father."

[31] Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in

my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

[32] And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

[33] They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to

any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

[34] Jesus answered them, Verily verily, I say unto you, Whosoever

committeth sin is the servant of sin.

[35] And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth

ever.

[36] If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

[37] I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my

word hath no place in you.

[38] I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye

have seen with your father.

Your Father the Devil

39 (Gal 3:7; Jn 8:37) They answered Him, "Abraham is our father."

Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would do

the works of Abraham.

40 (Jn 8:26) But now you seek to kill Me, a Man who has told you

the truth which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this.

41 (Isa 63:16; 64:8; Jn 8:38) You are doing the works of your father."

Then they said to Him, "We were not born of sexual immorality.

We have one Father: God."

42 (Jn 17:8; 17:25; 3:17) Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father,

you would love Me, for I came from God and proceeded into the world.

I did not come of My own authority, but He sent Me.

43 (Jer 6:10; Jn 7:17) Why do you not understand My speaking?

Because you cannot bear to hear My word.

44 (Jn 8:38; 8:41) You are of your father the devil, and you want to do

the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning,

and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him.

When he lies, he speaks from his own nature,

for he is a liar and the father of lies.

45 Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me.

46 (Heb 4:15) Which of you convicts Me of sin? If I speak the truth,

why do you not believe Me?

47 He who is of God hears God's words. Therefore, you do not hear them,

because you are not of God."

[39] They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith

unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

[40] But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I

have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

[41] Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born

of fornication; we have one Father, even God.

[42] Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I

proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

[43] Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my

word.

[44] Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will

do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth,

because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his

own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

[45] And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

[46] Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye

not believe me?

[47] He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not,

because ye are not of God.

The Preexistence of Jesus

48 (Jn 7:20; 4:9) The Jews answered Him,

"Do we not rightly say that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?"

49 Jesus answered, "I do not have a demon. But I honor My Father,

and you dishonor Me.

50 (Jn 5:41; 8:54) I do not seek glory for Myself. There is One who seeks

it and judges.

51 (Lk 2:26; Jn 5:24) Truly, truly I say to you, if anyone keeps My word,

he shall never see death."

52 (Heb 2:9) Then the Jews said to Him, "Now we know that You have a demon.

Abraham and the prophets died, and You say,

'If a man keeps My word, he shall never taste death.'

53 (Jn 4:12) "Are You greater than our father Abraham, who died?

The prophets are dead! Who do You make Yourself out to be?"

54 (Jn 8:50; 17:1) Jesus answered, "If I glorify Myself, My glory is nothing.

It is My Father who glorifies Me, of whom you say that He is your God.

55 (Jn 8:19; 7:28-29) Yet you have not known Him, but I know Him.

If I say, 'I do not know Him,' I shall be a liar like you.

But I know Him and keep His word.

56 (Heb 11:13; Mt 13:17) Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day.

He saw it and was glad."

57 Then the Jews said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old.

Have You seen Abraham?"

58 (Ex 3:14; Jn 17:5; 17:24) Jesus said to them,

"Truly, truly I say to you, before Abraham was born, I AM."

59 (Jn 11:8; Lev 24:16) Then they took up stones to throw at Him.

But Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple.

Going through their midst, He passed by.

[48] Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou

art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?

[49] Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do

dishonour me.

[50] And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.

[51] Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never

see death.

[52] Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil.

Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying,

he shall never taste of death.

[53] Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the

prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?

[54] Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my

Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

[55] Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know

him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his

saying.

[56] Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was

glad.

[57] Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast

thou seen Abraham?

[58] Jesus said unto them, Verily,verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham

was, I am.

[59] Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and

went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

Luke 10

The Mission of the Seventy

1 (Lk 9:52; Nu 11:16) After this the Lord appointed seventy others,

and sent them two by two ahead of Him into every city

and place where He Himself was about to come.

2 (2Th 3:1) He said to them, "The harvest truly is plentiful,

but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest

to send out laborers into His harvest.

3 (Mt 10:16) Go your ways. Listen, I am sending you out as lambs among wolves.

4 (2Ki 4:29; Lk 22:35) Carry no purse, no bag, no shoes,

and greet no one on the road.

5 (1Sa 25:6) "When you enter a house, first say, 'Peace be to this house.'

6 (Ps 35:13) If a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him;

but if not, it will return upon you.

7 Remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they give,

for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from house to house.

8 (1Co 10:27) "When you enter a city and they receive you,

eat what is set before you.

9 (Mt 3:2; Lk 10:11) Heal the sick who are there and say to them,

'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'

10 But when you enter a city and they do not receive you,

go your way out into their streets and say,

11 (Lk 10:9) 'Even the dust of your city which clings to us,

we wipe off against you. Yet be sure of this, that the kingdom

of God has come near to you.'

12 (Mt 10:15; 11:24) But I say to you, it will be more tolerable

on that Day for Sodom than for that city.

[1] After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them

two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself

would come.

[2] Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the

labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would

send forth labourers into his harvest.

[3] Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

[4] Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

[5] And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

[6] And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not,

it shall turn to you again.

[7] And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they

give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

[8] And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things

as are set before you:

[9] And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of

God is come nigh unto you.

[10] But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your

ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

[11] Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off

against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is

come nigh unto you.

[12] But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for

Sodom, than for that city.

Unrepentant Cities

Mt 11:20-24

13 (Isa 23:1-18; Eze 26:1-28:26; Joel 3:4-8) "Woe to you, Chorazin!

Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre

and Sidon which have been done for you, they would have repented long ago,

sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

14 (Lk 12:47-48) But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon

at the judgment than for you.

15 (Isa 14:13-15; Mt 4:13) And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven?

You will be thrust down to hell.

16 (1Th 4:8; Mt 10:40; Jn 12:48) "He who listens to you listens to Me,

he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me."

[13] Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty

works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had

a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

[14] But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than

for you.

[15] And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down

to hell.

[16] He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me;

and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.

The Return of the Seventy

17 (Mk 16:17; Lk 10:1) The seventy returned with joy, saying,

"Lord, even the demons are subject to us through Your name."

18 (Rev 9:1; Isa 14:12) He said to them,

"I saw Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

19 (Mk 16:18; Ps 91:13) Look, I give you authority to trample on serpents

and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. And nothing shall

by any means hurt you.

20 (Ex 32:32; Ps 69:28) Nevertheless do not rejoice that the spirits

are subject to you, but rather rejoice

that your names are written in heaven."

[17] And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils

are subject unto us through thy name.

[18] And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

[19] Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and

over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

[20] Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto

you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

The Rejoicing of Jesus

Mt 11:25-27; 13:16-17

21 (Ps 8:2; Isa 53:11) At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit

and said, "I thank You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,

because You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent

and revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for it was Your good pleasure.

22 (Jn 1:18; Mt 28:18) "All things have been handed over to Me by My Father.

And no one knows who the Son is but the Father, and who the Father is b

ut the Son and he to whom the Son desires to reveal Him."

23 (Mt 13:16-17) Then He turned to His disciples and said privately,

"Blessed are the eyes which see what you see.

24 (Jn 8:56; Heb 11:13) For I tell you, many prophets and kings have desired

to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear,

and have not heard it."

[21] In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O

Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the

wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so

it seemed good in thy sight.

[22] All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the

Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom

the Son will reveal him.

[23] And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are

the eyes which see the things that ye see:

[24] For I tell you, that many prophets and kings 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 Good Samaritan

25 (Lk 18:18; 7:30) Now, a lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying,

“Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?"

27 (Lev 19:18; Dt 6:5; Mt 19:19) He answered, " 'You shall love the Lord

your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,

and with all your strength, and with all your mind' (Dt 6:5.)

and 'your neighbor as yourself.'(Lev 19:18)."

28 (Lev 18:5; Eze 20:11) He said to him, "You have answered correctly.

Do this, and you will live."

29 (Lk 16:15) But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus,

"And who is my neighbour?"

30 Jesus answered, "A man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho

and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing

and wounded him and departed, leaving him half dead.

31 By chance a priest came down that way. And when he saw him,

he passed by on the other side.

32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to that place, looked at him

and passed by on the other side.

33 (Mt 10:5) But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was.

And when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

34 and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine.

Then he set him on his own donkey and brought him to an inn,

and took care of him.

35 The next day when he departed, he took out two denarii

(Gk. denarius, a coin worth about a day's wage.)

and gave them to the innkeeper and said to him, 'Take care of him.

I will repay you whatever else you spend when I return.'

36 " ow which of these three do you think was a neighbor to him

who fell among the thieves?"

37 (2Co 8:9; 1Pe 2:21) He said, "The one who showed mercy on him."

Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

[25] And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying,

Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

[26] He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?

[27] And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy

heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy

mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

[28] And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt

live.

[29] But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my

neighbour?

[30] And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to

Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and

wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

[31] And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he

saw him, he passed by on the other side.

[32] And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on

him, and passed by on the other side.

[33] But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when

he saw him, he had compassion on him,

[34] And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and

set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

[35] And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave

them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou

spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

[36] Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that

fell among the thieves?

[37] And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go,

and do thou likewise.

Visiting Martha and Mary

38 As they went, He entered a village. And a woman named Martha

welcomed Him into her house.

39 (Lk 8:35; Ac 22:3) She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus'

feet and listened to His teaching.

40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came to Him and said,

"Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone?

Then tell her to help me."

41 (Mt 6:25-34) Jesus answered her,

"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things.

42 (Ps 27:4) But one thing is needed. And Mary has chosen the good part,

which shall not be taken from her."

[38] Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain

village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

[39] And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and

heard his word.

[40] But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said,

Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her

therefore that she help me.

[41] And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful

and troubled about many things:

[42] But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which

shall not be taken away from her.

Luke 11:1-13

Teaching About Prayer

Mt 6:9-15; 7:7-11

1 (Lk 9:18) He was praying in a certain place, and when He ceased,

one of His disciples said to Him,

"Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples."

2 (Ecc 5:2) He said to them, "When you pray, say:

Our Father, who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

3 (Pr 30:8; Mt 6:34) Give us each day our daily bread.

4 (Mt 26:41; 18:35) And forgive us our sins,

for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil."

5 Then He said to them, "Which of you has a friend and shall go to him

at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves,

6 for a friend of mine on his journey has come to me,

and I have nothing to set before him';

7 and he will answer from within, 'Do not trouble me; the door is now shut,

and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give you anything'?

8 I say to you, though he will not rise and give him anything because

he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise

and give him as much as he needs.

9 (Mt 21:22; Mk 11:24) "And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you;

seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

10 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him

who knocks it will be opened.

11 "If a son asks for bread from any of you who is a father,

will you give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will you give him

a serpent instead of a fish?

12 Or if he asks for an egg, will you offer him a scorpion?

13 (Mt 7:11; Ge 8:21) If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts

to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give

the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"

[1] And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he

ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John

also taught his disciples.

[2] And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in

heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in

heaven, so in earth.

[3] Give us day by day our daily bread.

[4] And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted

to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

[5] And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go

unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;

[6] For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to

set before him?

[7] And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now

shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.

[8] I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his

friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as

he needeth.

[9] And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall

find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

[10] For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and

to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

[11] If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give

him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?

[12] Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

[13] If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children:

how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that

ask him?

2) Our Daily Bread for 17 October 2026 Titled

God's Compassion

Jonah 3:10-4:2,4,6-11

10 When God saw their actions, that they turned from their evil ways,

He changed His mind about the disaster that He had said He would bring

upon them, and He did not do it.

[10] And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God

repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he

did it not.

Jonah's Anger and the Lord's Compassion

1 Now this greatly displeased Jonah, and he became angry.

2 He prayed to the Lord and said, "O Lord! Is this not

what I said while I was still in my own land?

This is the reason that I fled before to Tarshish,

because I knew that You are a gracious God and merciful,

slow to anger, abundant in faithfulness, and ready to relent from punishment."

4 Then the Lord said, "Is it right for you to be angry?"

6 Then the Lord God appointed a plant, and it grew up over Jonah to provide

shade over his head, to provide comfort from his grief.

And Jonah was very happy about the plant.

7 But at dawn the next day, God appointed a worm to attack the plant

so that it withered.

8 When the sun rose, God appointed a scorching east wind,

and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah so that he became

faint and asked that he might die.

He said, "It is better for me to die than to live."

9 Then God said to Jonah, "Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?"

And Jonah replied, "It is right for me to be angry, even to death."

10 The Lord said, "You are troubled about the plant

for which you did not labor and did not grow.

It came up in a night and perished in a night.

11 Should I not, therefore, be concerned about Nineveh,

that great city, in which there are

more than a hundred and twenty thousand people,

who do not know their right hand from their left, and also many animals?"

[1] But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.

[2] And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this

my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto

Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to

anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.

[4] Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry?

[6] And the LORD God prepared a gourd, and made it to come up over Jonah,

that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief. So

Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd.

[7] But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote

the gourd that it withered.

[8] And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a

vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he

fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die

than to live.

[9] And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd?

And he said, I do well to be angry, even unto death.

[10] Then said the LORD, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which

thou

hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and

perished in a night:

[11] And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than

sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and

their left hand; and also much cattle?

I didn't like Sadie. My colleague was often rude to me, so I avoided her. So

when she heard about an evangelistic meeting in my church and asked if

she could go with me, I was indifferent. "I'll see," I mumbled.

Days passed, and the topic seemed forgotten. But God hadn't forgotten. I could

feel His gaze, waiting for me to reach out to Sadie. One day, while I was

praying, a question pervaded my thoughts: Think about your response to Sadie.

Is it right?

Ouch! The question reminded me of what God asked the prophet Jonah after the

people of Nineveh repented: "Is it right for you to be angry?" (Jonah 4:4).

Jonah had warned the Ninevites of God's judgment for their sin (3:1-4).

Strangely, however, when they repented and God “did not bring on them the

destruction he had threatened" (v. 10), "this seemed very wrong" to Jonah

"and he became angry" (4:1). He believed that the cruel enemies of Israel

had gotten off easily (vv. 1-3) and deserved punishment.

But God corrected Jonah, pointing out his lack of compassion for the

Ninevites, who had no true spiritual understanding (vv. 5-11). God,

"gracious and compassionate . . . slow to anger and abounding in love" (v. 2),

cares about the welfare of all people, no matter what they've done. Let's

extend God's compassion to others too—helping them to know and love Him.

By: Karen Huang

Reflect & Pray

Why can it be difficult to show compassion to some people in your life?

How can God help you extend it to them?

Loving Father, please help me to see others

the way You do and show them Your compassion.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 7 - The Cost of Wisdom

Proverbs 4:4,7

Proverbs 4

4 (Pr 7:2; Eph 6:4) He also taught me and said to me,

"Let your heart retain my words; keep my commandments, and live.

7 (Mt 13:44-46) Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom.

And with all your getting, get understanding. "

4 He taught me also, and said unto me,

Let thine heart retain my words:

Keep my commandments, and live.

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:

And with all thy getting get understanding.

Establishing priorities is a popular topic of conversation in our

generation. We carry appointment calendars and attend goal-setting

strategy seminars. We let machines answer our telephones so that

we won't miss any important messages, or so that we can screen calls

before we answer them. We order our lives so that we can "get ahead".

"Getting ahead" in God's kingdom, however, involves other priorities

than the ones we may set for ourselves. "Wisdom is supreme," the

principal thing, says Proverbs 4:7, "Get wisdom. Though it cost

all you have, get understanding."

Wisdom is defined as "an understanding of what is true, right, or lasting."

Biblical wisdom is not merely the accumulation of facts about God and his

teaching, but the application of those truths of life, taking on

the character of God as we mature in the image of Christ.

Such wisdom may, indeed, come at great cost. Jesus calls us to "lay

down our lives" to follow him - perhaps not literally to die, but to die

to self-centered priorities, to allow the Holy Spirit to establish

his value system in us.

"Keep my commandments and you will live," Proverbs 4:4 says. Real life -

rich, fulfilling, significant, abundant life - comes only through union

with God. The success offered by the world, the acclaim of others, material

prosperity and convenience cannot satisfy us once we have tasted

the joy of life with God in Christ.

Application

a) What does "getting wisdom" means to me?

b) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus

my attention on the priorities and values of the Lord?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Malachi 3:10-12

10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in

My house, and test Me now in this, says the Lord of Hosts, if I will not

open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing,

that there will not be room enough to receive it.

11 I will rebuke the devourer

for your sakes, so that it will not destroy the fruit of your ground,

and the vines in your field will not fail to bear fruit,

says the Lord of Hosts.

12 Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be

a delightful land, says the Lord of Hosts.

10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in

mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not

open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall

not be room enough to receive it.

11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy

the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit

before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.

12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be

a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.

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

When you are Worried Over Money

Matt 6:19-21

Treasures in Heaven

Lk 12:33-34

19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth

and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 But store up

for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 for where your treasure is,

there will your heart be also.

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth

and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth

nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

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 2026 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

17th Day of the Month

a) Pray for the safety of those

who live in your community -

safety from conflict an crimes

( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls

and security within your towers!

7 Peace be within thy walls,

And prosperity within thy palaces.)

b) Pray for the province of Ontario

I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,

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 know who your spiritual Father is and to be

a Good Samaritan.

Pray to the Lord: "Loving Father, please help me to see others

the way You do and show them Your compassion."

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the Wisdom of Jesus.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a generous tither.

Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treause in Heaven.

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 safety of those

who live in your community -

safety from conflict an crimes

Pray for church leaders who are encountering harassment and restrictions due

to their ministry work in

Tunisia.

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 289 of My 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0000

Day 289, 16 October 2025

1) John 7:1-9, Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 8:18-22,

Luke 9:57-62, John 7:10-53, John 8:1-20

John 7:1-9

John 7

The Unbelief of Jesus' Brothers

1 (Jn 4:3; 7:19) After these things Jesus walked in Galilee.

He would not walk in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill Him.

2 (Zec 14:16-19) Now the Jews' Feast of Tabernacles was at hand.

3 (Mt 12:46; Jn 7:5) His brothers therefore said to Him,

"Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your disciples also may see

the works that You do.

4 Jn 18:20For no one does anything in secret, while he himself seeks

to be known openly. If You do these things, reveal Yourself to the world."

5 (Mk 3:21) For even His brothers did not believe in Him.

6 (Jn 2:4; 7:8) Therefore Jesus told them, "My time has not yet come,

but your time is always fitting.

7 (Jn 3:19; 15:18-19) The world cannot hate you. But it hates Me,

because I testify concerning it, that its works are evil.

8 (Jn 7:6) You go up to this feast. I am not going up to this feast yet,

because My time has not yet fully come."

9 Having said these things to them, He remained in Galilee.

[1] After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in

Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.

[2] Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand.

[3] His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into

Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

[4] For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself

seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the

world.

[5] For neither did his brethren believe in him.

[6] Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is

alway ready.

[7] The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of

it, that the works thereof are evil.

[8] Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my

time is not yet full come.

[9] When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.

Luke 9:51-56

A Samaritan Village Refuses to Receive Jesus

51 (Mk 16:19; Lk 13:22) When the time came for Him to be received up,

He was steadfastly set to go to Jerusalem,

52 (Mt 10:5; Lk 10:1)and sent messengers ahead of Him.

They went and entered a village of the Samaritans

to make things ready for Him,

53 (Jn 4:9) but they did not receive Him, because He was set to go

to Jerusalem.

54 (2Ki 1:10-14) When His disciples James and John saw this,

they said, "Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down

from heaven and consume them, even as Elijah did?"

55 But He turned and rebuked them and said, "You do not know what kind

of spirit you are of.

56 For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them."

And they went to another village.

[51] And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received

up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

[52] And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a

village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

[53] And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would

go to Jerusalem.

[54] And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt

thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even

as Elias did?

[55] But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of

spirit ye are of.

[56] For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save

them. And they went to another village.

Matthew 8:18-22

The Would-Be Followers of Jesus

Lk 9:57-62

18 (Mk 4:35; Lk 8:22) Now when Jesus saw large crowds around Him,

He gave a command to depart to the other side.

19 Then a certain scribe came and said to Him,

"Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go."

20 Jesus replied, "The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests,

but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head."

21 Another of His other disciples said to Him,

"Lord, let me first go and bury my father."

22 (Mt 9:9; Jn 1:43) But Jesus said to him, "Follow Me, and let the dead bury

their dead."

[18] Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to

depart unto the other side.

[19] And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow

thee whithersoever thou goest.

[20] And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the

air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

[21] And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go

and bury my father.

[22] But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

Luke 9:57-62

The Would-Be Followers of Jesus

Mt 8:19-22

57 (Lk 9:51) As they went along the way, a man said to Him,

"Lord, I will follow You wherever You go."

58 Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests.

But the Son of Man has no place to lay His head."

59 He said to another man, "Follow Me."

But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."

60 Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead.

But you go and preach the kingdom of God."

61 (1Ki 19:20) Yet another said, "Lord, I will follow You,

but let me first go bid farewell to those at my house."

62 Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow

and looks back at things is fit for the kingdom of God."

[57] And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said

unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

[58] And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have

nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

[59] And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first

to go and bury my father.

[60] Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and

preach the kingdom of God.

[61] And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go

bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

[62] And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and

looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

John 7:10-53

Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles

10 However, after His brothers had gone up to the feast,

then He also went up, not publicly, but secretly.

11 (Jn 11:56) Then the Jews looked for Him at the feast,

and said, "Where is He?"

12 (Jn 7:40-43; 9:16) There was much complaining among the people

concerning Him. For some said, "He is a good Man."

Others said, “No, He deceives the people.”

13 (Jn 9:22; 19:38) Yet no one spoke openly of Him for fear of the Jews.

14 (Jn 7:28) Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple

and began teaching.

15 (Mt 13:54; Lk 2:47) The Jews marveled, saying, "How has this Man become

educated, having never been taught?"

16 (Jn 3:11; 14:24) Jesus answered them, "My teaching is not Mine,

but His who sent Me.

17 (Jn 8:43; 8:31-32) If any man desires to do His will,

he shall know whether the teaching is from God or whether

I speak on My own authority.

18 (Jn 5:41) He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory.

But He who seeks the glory of Him who sent Him is true,

and no unrighteousness is in Him.

19 (Jn 1:17; Mt 12:14) Did Moses not give you the law,

and yet none of you keeps the law? Why do you seek to kill Me?"

20 (Jn 8:48; 10:20) The people answered and said,

"You have a demon. Who is seeking to kill You?"

21 Jesus answered them, "I did one work, and you all marvel.

22 (Lev 12:3; Ge 17:10-14) Yet, because Moses gave you circumcision,

you circumcise a man on the Sabbath day (although it did not come from Moses,

but from the Patriarchs).

23 If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath day, so that the Law of Moses

should not be broken, are you angry at Me because I completely healed a man on

the Sabbath day?

24 (Jn 8:15; Dt 1:16-17) Do not judge according to appearance, but practice

righteous judgment."

[10] But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the

feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

[11] Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?

[12] And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for

some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

[13] Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

[14] Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and

taught.

[15] And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having

never learned?

[16] Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that

sent me.

[17] If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it

be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

[18] He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh

his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

[19] Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law?

Why go ye about to kill me?

[20] The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to

kill thee?

[21] Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all

marvel.

[22] Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of

Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.

[23] If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses

should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every

whit whole on the sabbath day?

[24] Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Is He the Christ?

25 Then some of them from Jerusalem said, "Is this not He whom they seek to kill?

26 (Jn 7:48) Look! He speaks publicly, and they say nothing to Him.

Do the rulers indeed know that this is really the Christ?

27 (Jn 6:42; Lk 4:22) But we know where this Man is from.

When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from."

28 (Jn 8:42; 7:14) Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple, cried out,

"You know Me and you likewise know where I am from. I have not come on

My own authority, but He who sent Me is true, whom you do not know.

29 (Jn 8:55; Mt 11:27) But I know Him, for I am from Him, and He sent Me."

30 (Jn 10:39; 7:6) So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid hands on Him,

because His hour had not yet come.

31 (Jn 12:42; Mt 12:23) Still, many of the people believed in Him and said,

"When the Christ comes, will He do more signs

than these which this Man has done?"

[25] Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to

kill?

[26] But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the

rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

[27] Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man

knoweth whence he is.

[28] Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me,

and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is

true, whom ye know not.

[29] But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.

[30] Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his

hour was not yet come.

[31] And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh,

will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?

Officials Sent to Arrest Jesus

32 The Pharisees heard the people murmuring these things concerning Him.

So the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him.

33 (Jn 13:33; 16:5) Then Jesus said to them, "I shall be with you

a little while longer, and then I go to Him who sent Me.

34 You will look for Me and you will not find Me. And where I am,

you cannot come."

35 (Jas 1:1; 1Pe 1:1) The Jews said among themselves, "Where does He intend

to go that we shall not find Him? Does He intend to go to the Dispersion

among the Greeks and teach the Greeks?

36 (Jn 7:34) What kind of saying is this which He said,

'You will look for Me and you will not find Me.

And where I am, you cannot come'?"

[32] The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning

him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.

[33] Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I

go unto him that sent me.

[34] Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye

cannot come.

[35] Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall

not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach

the Gentiles?

[36] What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall

not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come?

Rivers of Living Water

37 (Isa 55:1; Lev 23:36; Nu 29:35) On the last and greatest day of the feast,

Jesus stood and cried out, "If anyone is thirsty,

let him come to Me and drink.

38 (Isa 58:11; Jn 4:14) He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said,

out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water."

39 (Ac 2:17; Joel 2:28; Ac 2:33) By this He spoke of the Spirit,

whom those who believe in Him would receive. For the Holy Spirit

was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

[37] In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried,

saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

[38] He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly

shall flow rivers of living water.

[39] (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should

receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not

yet glorified.)

Division Among the People

40 (Mt 21:11; Jn 1:21) Therefore when they heard these words,

many of the people said, "Truly, this is the Prophet."

41 (Jn 1:46; 7:52) Others said, "This is the Christ."

But some said, "Will the Christ come out of Galilee?

42 (Mic 5:2; Mt 2:5) Has the Scripture not said that the Christ

comes from the seed of David, out of the town of Bethlehem where David was?"

43 (Jn 9:16; 10:19) So there was a division among the people because of Him.

44 (Jn 7:30) Some of them wanted to arrest Him, but no one laid hands on Him.

[40] Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a

truth this is the Prophet.

[41] Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out

of Galilee?

[42] Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David,

and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

[43] So there was a division among the people because of him.

[44] And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

The Unbelief of Those in Authority

45 (Jn 7:32) Then the officers came to the chief priests and Pharisees,

who said to them, "Why did you not bring Him?"

46 The officers answered, "No man has ever spoken like this Man."

47 (Jn 7:12) Then the Pharisees answered them, "Are you also deceived?

48 (Jn 12:42; 7:26) Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in Him?

49 Not at all. This crowd who does not know the law is accursed."

50 (Jn 19:39) Nicodemus, being one of them who came to Jesus by night,

said to them,

51 (Pr 18:13) "Does our law judge a man before it hears him

and knows what he is doing?"

52 (Jn 7:41; 1:46) They answered him, "Are you also from Galilee?

Search and see that no prophet arises out of Galilee."

[45] Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they

said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?

[46] The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

[47] Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

[48] Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

[49] But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

[50] Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one

of them,)

[51] Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

[52] They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and

look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

The Woman Caught in Adultery

53 Then everyone went to his own house.

(The earliest Gk. manuscripts lack 7:53-8:11.)

[53] And every man went unto his own house.

John 8:1-20

1 (Mt 21:1) But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.

2 (Mt 26:55; Lk 4:20) Early in the morning He returned to the temple.

All the people came to Him, and He sat down and taught them.

3 The scribes and Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery.

When they had put her in the middle,

4 they said to Him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of

adultery.

5 (Lev 20:10) Now Moses in the law commanded us to stone such,

but what do You say?"

6 (Mt 19:3; Lk 10:25) They said this, testing Him, that they might have

something of which to accuse Him.

But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger,

as though He did not hear them.

7 So when they continued asking Him, He stood up and said to them,

"Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her."

8 Again He stooped down and wrote on the ground.

9 Being convicted by their conscience, those who heard it went out

one by one, beginning with the eldest even to the last. Jesus was left alone,

and the woman standing in the midst.

10 When Jesus had stood up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her,

"Woman, where are your accusers? Did no one condemn you?"

11 (Jn 3:17; 5:14) She said, "No one, Lord."

Jesus said to her, "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more."

[1] Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.

[2] And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the

people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

[3] And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in

adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,

[4] They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very

act.

[5] Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what

sayest thou?

[6] This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But

Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he

heard them not.

[7] So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto

them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

[8] And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

[9] And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went

out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was

left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

[10] When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said

unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?

[11] She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn

thee: go, and sin no more.

Jesus the Light of the World

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."

13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, "You bear witness of Yourself.

Your testimony is not true."

14 (Jn 13:3; 16:28) Jesus answered them, "Though I bear witness of Myself,

My testimony is true. For I know where I came from and where I am going.

But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.

15 (Jn 7:24; 1Sa 16:7) You judge according to the flesh. I judge no one.

16 (Jn 8:29; 16:32) Yet if I do judge, My judgment is true. For I am not

alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me.

17 (Dt 17:6; Mt 18:16) Even in your law it is written that the testimony

of two men is true.

18 (Jn 8:58; 10:30) I am One who bears witness of Myself, and the Father

that sent Me bears witness of Me."

19 (Jn 16:3; 7:28) Then they said to Him, "Where is Your Father?"

Jesus answered, "You know neither Me nor My Father.

If you knew Me, you would know My Father also."

20 (Jn 7:30; Mk 12:41) Jesus spoke these words in the treasury,

as He taught in the temple. No one arrested Him,

for His hour had not yet come.

[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.

[13] The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself;

thy record is not true.

[14] Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet

my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot

tell whence I come, and whither I go.

[15] Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

[16] And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and

the Father that sent me.

[17] It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

[18] I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me

beareth witness of me.

[19] Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye

neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my

Father also.

[20] These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple:

and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.

2) Our Daily Bread for 16 October 2026 titled

Ready for Christ's Return By Dave Branon

1 Peter 3:13-17

13 (Pr 16:7) Who is he who will harm you if you follow that which is good?

14 (1Pe 2:19-20; Isa 8:12-13) But even if you suffer for the sake

of righteousness, you are blessed. "Do not be afraid of their terror,

do not be troubled."(Isa 8:12.)

15 (Col 4:6; Isa 29:23) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts.

Always be ready to give an answer to every man who asks you for

a reason for the hope that is in you, with

gentleness and fear.

16 (Heb 13:18; 1Pe 2:12) Have a good conscience so that evildoers who speak

evil of you and falsely accuse your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

17 (1Pe 2:20; 4:19) For it is better, if it is the will of God, that you

suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

[13] And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is

good?

[14] But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not

afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

[15] But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give

an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you

with meekness and fear:

[16] Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of

evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in

Christ.

[17] For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well

doing, than for evil doing.

It was late fall, and my wife and I were going to take a trip by car. The day

before our planned departure, it began to snow, and I suddenly realised I

hadn't taken the car in to have snow tires put on. The snowy, deteriorating

conditions led to a long line at the tire shop - something I could have

avoided with better planning.

Much of life is about getting ready, isn't it? It's vital for us to think

ahead, prepare for what eventualities might occur, and make sure we've

planned well.

This is true of our spiritual life as well. In Matthew 24, Jesus pointed out

the necessity of being all set for His later return. He told His listeners

that they "must be ready" because He will come again (v. 44). And Peter later

wrote that believers should prepare themselves ahead of time intellectually

and spiritually "to give the reason for the hope that [they] have"

(1 Peter 3:15).

Our lives should be ones of preparation. First, we must make sure we're ready

for Jesus' return by putting our faith in Him. Next, our task is to

continually prepare ourselves for service for Him - even if it means to

"suffer for doing good" (v. 17). With His help, let's get ready.

Reflect & Pray

How are you sure you're ready to meet Jesus when He returns or when you die?

What can you do to better prepare to serve and honour God?

Dear Jesus, please help me use my time

wisely - preparing for what You want me to do. While I handle daily

responsibilities, help me to also set aside times for spiritual preparation.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 6 - Shielded by the Word

Proverbs 30:5

5 (Ps 12:6; 18:30) 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.

A wife of ten years, betrayed by her husband's infidelity, declares that

she will never trust a man again. A teenage son says of his father, "I

can't depend on him anymore! Dad always talk big and makes promises,

but he never does what he says." A career woman, her reputation

undermined by gossip, leaves the church broken, and never returns.

Human beings are weak, volatile, unfaithful creatures; often we

break our word and hurt others in the process. But the Scripture

clearly assures us that God's Word is not like the word of man.

God always remains faithful to his Word, always fulfills his promises,

always does what he says he will do.

God's word is pure (or flawless), Proverbs 30:5 says. His Word

is not distorted with mixed motives or flawed by untruth. God's Word

is dependable, able to support and lift us up, able to speak

encouragement to us. His Word is a "shield" a protection for us

against the onslaughts of the Enemy, a place of refuge from the struggle

and confusion of daily life.

We live in a world that recognises no absolute truth. Morality,

values, relationships, ethics - every decision of life, it seems,

"depends on the situation." But in the midst of the confusion,

God interjects his Word - timeless, pure, trustworthy, reliable.

We can depend upon God's Word. We can turn to him to verify who we are

and the purposes for which we were created. We can find refuge in his truth,

and rest in the knowledge that whatever he says, he will do.

Application

a) In my own experience, how have I found God's Word

to be different from the word of men and women?

b) In what areas of my life do I need the assurance of the validity

and dependability of God's Word?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

2 Cor 9:6

6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,

and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;

and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

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

When you are Worried Over Money

1 Tim 6:6-10

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain

that we can carry nothing out.

8 If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with these things.

9 But those who desire

to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish

and harmful lusts, which drown men in ruin and destruction.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil.

While coveting after money, some have strayed from the faith

and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain

we can carry nothing out.

8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

9 But they that will

be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish

and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil:

which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,

and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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

16th Day of the Month

a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false

idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences

( John 16:7-8

7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.

For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.

But if I go, I will send Him to you.

8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment"

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:

for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;

but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

)

b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly

of denying God's supremacy

(

John 14:6

6 Jesus said to him,

"I am the way, the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through Me."

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Rom 3:19-20

19 Now we know that whatever the law says,

it says to those who are under the law,

so that every mouth may be silenced,

and all the world may become accountable to God.

20 Therefore by the works of the law

no flesh will be justified in His sight,

for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are

under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become

guilty before God.

20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified

in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

2 Cor 5:10

10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,

that each one may receive his recompense in the body,

according to what he has done,

whether it was good or bad.

10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one

may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,

whether it be good or bad.

2 Cor 10:5

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,

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;

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to show mercy and to sin no more.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, please help me use my time

wisely - preparing for what You want me to do. While I handle daily

responsibilities, help me to also set aside times for spiritual preparation."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the purity of God's Word.

Pray to the Lord and pray to reap bountifully.

Pray to the Lord and pray not to love money.

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 will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false

idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences

Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly

of denying God's supremacy

Pray for imprisoned Christians

in Libya

who have been sentenced to death for practising their faith.

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 6th Bbile Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0000

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 2026

Searching for Hope

Romans 15:5-13

Please Others, Not Yourself

5 (Ro 12:16; 1Co 1:10) Now may the God of perseverance and encouragement

grant you to live in harmony with one another in accordance with Christ

Jesus,

6 (Eph 1:3; Jn 20:17) so that together you may with one voice glorify

the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[5] Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one

toward another according to Christ Jesus:

[6] That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of

our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Gospel for Jews and Gentiles Alike

7 Therefore welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed us,

for the glory of God.

8 (Mt 15:24; 2Co 1:20) Now I say that Jesus Christ has become

a servant to the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God,

to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,

9 (2Sa 22:50; Ps 18:49) and that the Gentiles might glorify God

for His mercy, as it is written:

"For this reason I will acknowledge You among the Gentiles,

and I will sing praises to Your name."(Ps 18:49.)

10 (Dt 32:43) He also says:

"Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!"(Dt 32:43.)

11 (Ps 117:1) And again:

"Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles;

let all the peoples praise Him."(Ps 117:1.)

12 (Isa 11:10; Mt 12:21) And again Isaiah says:

"There shall be a root of Jesse;

He who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles,

in Him shall the Gentiles hope."(Isa 11:10.)

13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.

[7] Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the

glory of God.

[8] Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the

truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

[9] And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written,

For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy

name.

[10] And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

[11] And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye

people.

[12] And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that

shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

For many years, hope has been one of the most searched terms on the internet.

Surprisingly, it surpasses searches for political crises and even making

money online. People are seeking more profound meaning. Recent years haven't

fostered optimism; instead, they've felt like an ongoing, slow-motion crisis:

Environmental fears, economic instability, and digital anxiety dominate our

headlines and hearts. Yet, through all these struggles, millions type hope

into their browsers, as if throwing a lifeline to something beyond the chaos.

Paul understood that God is the Someone beyond the chaos. When the apostle

wrote of "the God of hope" (Romans 15:13), he wanted Roman believers in Jesus

to understand that God was both the source and object of their hope. Paul

reminds us that true hope isn't merely wishful thinking or fleeting optimism;

it's anchored in God's character and faithfulness. And He instills confidence

in us through His promises. He's also the one who provides "endurance and

encouragement" (v. 5) through the power of His Holy Spirit. This hope endures

despite circumstances, filling us with joy and peace as we recognize God has

accepted us in Christ (v. 7).

If you're searching for hope, direct your heart toward God. As you trust in

His promises and embrace His faithfulness, you can have eternal hope found in

Him alone.

By: Marvin Williams

Reflect & Pray

What keeps your hope in God alive when you face adversity?

What can you do to remain confident in Him?

God of truth, please fill me with Your hope and joy.

For further study, read Hope: Discovering the One True Source at odbm.org.

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 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?)

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: "God of truth, please fill me with Your hope and joy."

Pray to the Lord and pray to keep your ways pure in the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to a joyful giver.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the purity of God's Word.

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

Using 1 John 4:4

4 (Jn 12:31; 1Jn 4:16) You are of God, little children, and have overcome

them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

[4] Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater

is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

as a guide, pray that Cuban

Christians will be overcomers in the face of Communism.

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 6th bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0000

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

Lives Molded by God

Jeremiah 18:1-10

1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:

2 (Jer 19:1-2) "Arise and go down to the potter's house,

and there I will cause you to hear My words."

3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and there he was making

something on the wheel.

4 Yet the vessel that he made of clay was spoiled in the hand of the potter;

so he made it again into another vessel,

as seemed good to the potter to make it.

5 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

6 (Isa 64:8; 45:9) O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter?

says the Lord. As the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in My hand,

O house of Israel.

7 (Jer 1:10) At one moment I may speak concerning a nation

and concerning a kingdom to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it.

8 (Jer 26:13; Eze 18:21) If that nation against which I have spoken turns

from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I thought to do to it.

9 (Jer 1:10; 31:28) Or at another moment I may speak concerning a nation

and concerning a kingdom to build and to plant it.

10 (1Sa 2:30; Eze 33:18) If it does evil in My sight by not obeying My voice,

then I will relent of the good with which I said I would bless it.

[1] The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

[2] Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause

thee to hear my words.

[3] Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work

on the wheels.

[4] And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the

potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to

make it.

[5] Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

[6] O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD.

Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O

house of Israel.

[7] At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a

kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it;

[8] If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I

will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

[9] And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a

kingdom, to build and to plant it;

[10] If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will

repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them.

When Asheton met Nick, she described herself as lost, lacking purpose, and

behaving in ways she wasn't proud of. Nick had recently experienced something

similar and had reconnected with his faith in the process. He shared with

Asheton how viewing God as a loving potter who had reshaped his life and given

him hope in that difficult time. The two eventually married and took up

pottery as a hobby. Now they offer pottery classes and encourage the attendees

that "they're special and created for a purpose."

God likened Himself to a potter when communicating with the prophet Jeremiah,

instructing him to observe the way a potter reshaped marred pots into new pots

"as seemed best to him" (Jeremiah 18:4). God revealed to the prophet His

ability to shape and reshape the Israelites - either planting or uprooting

them according to their response to His counsel. He endowed Jeremiah with a

message of repentance and hope for them that He can "do with you, Israel,

as this potter does" (v. 6).

Jeremiah’s message was proclaimed to the nation of Israel, but the principle

applies to our individual lives as well. When we find ourselves wandering

from God's truth in our thoughts and actions, we can turn to the Potter for

help. When we admit our wrongdoings and ask Him for guidance and wisdom

to change our ways, we can trust Him to reshape us with His loving hands.

By: Kirsten Holmberg

Reflect & Pray

When has God reshaped your life? H

ow are you different today as a result of His help?

Please mold me, dear Father, into the person You want me to be.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 4 - Arming for Battle

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.

When God spoke these words to Joshua, the young leader's prospects for

"prosperity" and "success" were far from promising. Upon Moses' death,

Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the Promised Land, to claim

the territory and establish a nation under God's rule.

Joshua was afraid, and for good reason. The people were rebellious

and intractable. And "claiming the land" meant battling many strong enemies.

Yet God told Joshua that his strength would come not in preparing for battle,

but in preparing for battle, but in preparing himself by meditating

on and applying God's word to his life.

We, too, face difficult battles as we seek to enter the "Promised Land"

of God's peace and presence. But his promise is the same as it was to Joshua:

through obedience to the Word, we can find prosperity and success.

God's promise does not necessarily mean financial prosperity

or material success. These victories may come as well, but God's primary

purpose for his people is spiritual success - the victory and joy of living

in fellowship with him. We can be enriched in the knowledge of God and

find power to overcome the enemies of sin and self. The way may not be easy

- after all, there is no victory without conflict - but God promises

that we will succeed as we look to him.

Application

a) What image do I have a personal "Promised Land" that I long

to enter and claim as my own?

b) What enemies will I need to battle in order to enter that land?

c) How can meditation on the Word of God and obedience to him bring me

prosperity and success?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Mark 4:19

19 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.

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.

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

When you are Burdened by Doubt

James 1:2 to 8

Faith and Wisdom

2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations,

3 knowing that the trying of your faith develops patience.

4 But let patience perfect its work, that you may be perfect and complete,

lacking nothing.

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men

liberally and without criticism, and it will be given to him.

6 But let him ask in faith, without wavering. For he who wavers

is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed with the wind.

7 Let not that man think that he will receive anything from the Lord.

8 A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

3 knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect

and entire, wanting nothing.

5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men

liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth

is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

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: "Please mold me, dear Father,

into the person You want me to be."

Pray to the Lord and pray to claim the Promised land with Jesus Christ.

Pray to the Lord and pray not to be deceived by the riches of this world.

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the wisdom fo 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 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 adherents of Christianity on

Tanzania who encounter

significant opposition in Muslim-majority areas.

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 286 of My 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0000

Day 286, 13 October 2026

1) Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:31-37, Matthew 15:29-31,

Mark 8:1-10 , Matthew 15:32-39, Matthew 16:1-4, Mark 8:11-21, Matthew 16:5-12

Mark 7:24-30

The Syrophoenician Woman's Faith

Mt 15:21-28

24 (Mt 15:21-28) From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon.

He entered a house and would have no one know it. Yet He could not be hidden.

25 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit,

heard of Him, and came and fell at His feet.

26 The woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race.

And she begged Him to cast the demon out of her daughter.

27 (Mt 7:6) Jesus said to her, "Let the children first be filled. For it is

not fitting to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."

28 She answered, "Yes, Lord. Yet the dogs under the table eat

the children's crumbs."

29 Then He said to her, "For this answer, go your way.

The demon has gone out of your daughter."

30 When she had come to her house, she found the demon had gone out,

and her daughter lying on the bed.

[24] And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon,

and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not

be hid.

[25] For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard

of him, and came and fell at his feet:

[26] The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him

that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.

[27] But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is

not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.

[28] And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the

table eat of the children's crumbs.

[29] And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out

of thy daughter.

[30] And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and

her daughter laid upon the bed.

Matthew 15:21-28

The Faith of the Canaanite Woman

Mk 7:24-30

21 Then Jesus went from there and departed into the regions of Tyre and Sidon.

22 (Mt 9:27; 17:15) There, a woman of Canaan came out of the same regions

and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David.

My daughter is severely possessed by a demon."

23 (Mt 14:15) But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came

and begged Him, saying, "Send her away, for she cries out after us."

24 (Ro 15:8; Mt 10:5-6) But He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep

of the house of Israel."

25 (Mt 8:2) Then she came and worshipped Him, saying, "Lord, help me."

26 (Mt 7:6; Rev 22:15) But He answered, "It is not fair to take

the children's bread and to throw it to dogs."

27 (Lk 16:21) She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even dogs eat the crumbs that fall

from their masters' table."

28 (Mt 8:13; 9:22) Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith.

Let it be done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.

[21] Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

[22] And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried

unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter

is grievously vexed with a devil.

[23] But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought

him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

[24] But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the

house of Israel.

[25] Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.

[26] But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread,

and to cast it to dogs.

[27] And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall

from their masters' table.

[28] Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be

it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that

very hour.

Mark 7:31-37

The Deaf and Mute Man Healed

31 (Mt 4:25; Mk 5:20) Again, departing from the region of Tyre and Sidon,

He came to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decapolis.

32 (Mk 5:23; Lk 11:14) They brought to Him one who was deaf

and had difficulty speaking. And they pleaded with Him to put His hand

on him.

33 (Mk 8:23) He took him aside from the crowd, and put His fingers

into his ears, and spat and touched his tongue.

34 (Mk 8:12; 6:41) Looking up to heaven, He sighed, and said to him,

"Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened."

35 (Isa 35:5-6) Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment

of his tongue was loosened, and he spoke correctly.

36 (Mt 8:4) He ordered them to tell no one. But the more He ordered them,

the more they greatly proclaimed it.

37 They were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well.

He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak."

[31] And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto

the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.

[32] And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his

speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.

[33] And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his

ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;

[34] And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha,

that is, Be opened.

[35] And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was

loosed, and he spake plain.

[36] And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he

charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;

[37] And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things

well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

Matthew 15:29-31

The Healing of Many People

29 (Mt 4:18; 5:1) Jesus departed from there, and passed by the Sea of Galilee,

and went up on a mountain and sat down there.

30 Great crowds came to Him, having with them those who were lame, blind,

mute, maimed, and many others, and placed them down at Jesus' feet,

and He healed them,

31 (Mt 9:8; 9:33) so that the crowds wondered when they saw the mute speak,

the maimed made whole, the lame walk, and the blind see. And they glorified

the God of Israel.

[29] And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee;

and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.

[30] And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were

lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus'

feet; and he healed them:

[31] Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak,

the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they

glorified the God of Israel.

Mark 8:1-10

The Feeding of the Four Thousand

Mt 15:32-39

1 (Mt 15:32-39) In those days, the crowds being very great with nothing

to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them,

2 (Mt 9:36; Mk 6:34) "I have compassion on the crowd, because they have now

been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.

3 If I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint

on the way, for some of them have come from afar."

4 His disciples answered, "Where can one get bread to feed these men here

in the wilderness?"

5 He asked them, "How many loaves do you have?" They said, "Seven."

6 (Jn 6:23; Ro 14:6) He commanded the people to sit down on the ground.

Taking the seven loaves and giving thanks, He broke them and gave them

to His disciples to serve. And they served the crowd.

7 (Mt 14:19) And they had a few small fish. And blessing them,

He commanded that these also be served them.

8 (2Ki 4:42-44) So they ate and were filled. And they collected seven baskets

of the broken pieces that were left.

9 There were about four thousand who had eaten, and He sent them away.

10 (Mt 15:39) He immediately entered a boat with His disciples

and came to the region of Dalmanutha.

[1] In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat,

Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,

[2] I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me

three days, and have nothing to eat:

[3] And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by

the way: for divers of them came from far.

[4] And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men

with bread here in the wilderness?

[5] And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.

[6] And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the

seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set

before them; and they did set them before the people.

[7] And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set

them also before them.

[8] So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat

that was left seven baskets.

[9] And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

[10] And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came

into the parts of Dalmanutha.

Matthew 15:32-39

The Feeding of the Four Thousand

Mk 8:1-10

32 (Mt 9:36) Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, "I have

compassion on the crowd, because they have remained with Me now

for three days and have nothing to eat. I will not send them away hungry,

lest they faint on the way."

33 His disciples said to Him, "Where will we get enough bread

in the wilderness to feed such a great crowd?"

34 Jesus said to them, "How many loaves do you have?"

And they said, "Seven and a few little fish."

35 He commanded the crowd to sit down on the ground.

36 (Lk 22:19; Jn 6:11) He took the seven loaves and the fish,

gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to His disciples,

and the disciples gave them to the crowd.

37 They all ate and were filled. And they collected seven baskets full

of the broken pieces that were left.

38 Those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.

39 (Mk 8:10) He sent the crowd away, and got into the boat, and went

to the region of Magdala.

[32] Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion

on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have

nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in

the way.

[33] And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in

the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?

[34] And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said,

Seven, and a few little fishes.

[35] And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.

[36] And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake

them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

[37] And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken

meat that was left seven baskets full.

[38] And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and

children.

[39] And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts

of Magdala,

Matthew 16:1-4

The Demand for a Sign

Mk 8:11-13; Lk 12:54-56

1 (Lk 11:16; Mt 16:6; Jn 8:6) The Pharisees and Sadducees came and,

testing Him, asked Him to show them a sign from heaven.

2 He answered them, "When it is evening, you say,

'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,'

3 (Lk 12:56) and in the morning, 'It will be foul weather today,

for the sky is red and overcast.' O you hypocrites, you can discern

the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times.

4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign

shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah."

So He left them and departed.

[1] The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him

that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

[2] He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will

be fair weather: for the sky is red.

[3] And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is

red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky;

but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

[4] A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there

shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And

he left them, and departed.

Mark 8:11-21

The Demand for a Sign

Mt 16:1-4

11 (Mt 12:38; Lk 11:16) The Pharisees came up and began to debate with Him,

seeking from Him a sign from heaven to test Him.

12 (Mk 7:34) He sighed deeply in His spirit and said,

"Why does this generation look for a sign? Truly I say to you,

no sign shall be given to this generation."

13 Then He left them and, entering the boat again,

departed to the other side.

[11] And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking

of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

[12] And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation

seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto

this generation.

[13] And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the

other side.

The Yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod

Mt 16:5-12

14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread

and did not have more than one loaf with them in the boat.

15 (Mk 12:13; 1Co 5:6-8) He warned them, "Take heed.

Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod."

16 They reasoned among themselves, saying, "It is because we have no bread."

17 (Mk 6:52) Being aware of it, Jesus said to them, "Why do you reason

that you have no bread? Do you still not perceive or understand?

Are your hearts still hardened?

18 (Jer 5:21; Mk 4:12) Having eyes, do you not see? Having ears,

do you not hear? (Jer 5:21; Isa 6:9-10.) And do you not remember?

19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand,

how many baskets full of broken pieces did you collect?"

They said to Him, "Twelve."

20 "And the seven among the four thousand, how many baskets

full of broken pieces did you collect?"

They said, "Seven."

21 (Mk 6:52) He said to them, "Do you still not understand?"

[14] Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the

ship with them more than one loaf.

[15] And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the

Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

[16] And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no

bread.

[17] And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye

have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart

yet hardened?

[18] Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not

remember?

[19] When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full

of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.

[20] And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of

fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.

[21] And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?

Matthew 16:5-12

The Yeast of Pharisees and Sadducees

Mk 8:14-21

5 But when His disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten

to take bread.

6 (Lk 12:1; Mk 8:15) Then Jesus said to them, "Take heed

and beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees."

7 They reasoned among themselves, saying, "It is because

we have taken no bread."

8 (Mt 6:30; 8:26) But when Jesus perceived it, He said to them,

"O you of little faith, why reason among yourselves, that it is

because you have brought no bread?

9 (Mt 14:17-21) Do you not yet understand or remember the five loaves

of the five thousand and how many baskets you collected?

10 (Mt 15:34-38) Or the seven loaves of the four thousand

and how many baskets you collected?

11 (Mt 16:6) How is it that you do not understand that I spoke to you not

concerning bread, but that you should beware of the yeast of the Pharisees

and Sadducees?"

12 Then they understood that He did not tell them to beware of the yeast

of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

[5] And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had

forgotten to take bread.

[6] Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the

Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

[7] And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have

taken no bread.

[8] Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith,

why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

[9] Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the

five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

[10] Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets

ye took up?

[11] How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you

concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees

and of the Sadducees?

[12] Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of

bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

2) Our Daily Bread for 13 October 2026 Titled

Jesus' Prayer Priority

Mark 1:29-39

The Healing of Many People

Mt 8:14-17; Lk 4:38-41

29 (Mt 8:14-15; Lk 4:38-39) When He came out of the synagogue

with James and John, they went directly to the house of Simon and Andrew.

30 (1Co 9:5) The mother of Simon's wife lay sick with a fever,

and immediately they told Him of her.

31 (Ac 9:41) So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up,

and immediately the fever left her. And she served them.

32 (Mt 8:16; Lk 4:40) In the evening, when the sun had set, they brought

to Him all who were sick and those who were possessed with demons.

33 The whole city was gathered at the door,

34 (Mk 3:12; Mt 4:23) and He healed many who were sick with various diseases

and cast out many demons. And He did not let the demons speak,

because they knew Him.

[29] And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered

into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

[30] But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him

of her.

[31] And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and

immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

[32] And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were

diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.

[33] And all the city was gathered together at the door.

[34] And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many

devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

A Preaching Tour

Lk 4:42-44

35 (Lk 6:12; Eph 6:18)In the morning, rising up a great while before sunrise,

He went out and departed to a solitary place. And there He prayed.

36 Simon and those who were with Him followed Him,

37 (Jn 12:19) and when they found Him, they said to Him,

"Everyone is searching for You."

38 He said to them, "Let us go into the nearby towns,

that I may preach there also. For that is why I have come."

39 (Mt 4:23; Mk 1:21) So He preached in their synagogues throughout Galilee

and cast out demons.

[35] And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out,

and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

[36] And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

[37] And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.

[38] And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach

there also: for therefore came I forth.

[39] And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast

out devils.

The Arctic lights of the aurora borealis (the northern lights) are well known

for their shimmering green and violet light, but did you know they also emit

low frequency electromagnetic (radio) waves? Special devices can convert these

natural radio signals into audible whooshing and crackling noises. However, to

record these otherwise inaudible vibrations of electric and magnetic energy,

you must travel at least four miles away from human sources of sound

or electricity that could interfere with the radio receivers.

It's also sometimes necessary to leave the noise of our lives to hear God's

voice. Mark's gospel describes Jesus waking up before dawn and finding

a "solitary" place to pray (1:35). He'd stayed up late the night before,

healing and freeing people from demons (vv. 21-32). The "whole town" had

watched (v. 33). Can you imagine their joy and awe? But while Jesus willingly

served them, the experience was likely also exhausting.

So the next morning, Jesus took time to find quiet before God, despite the

fact that the people were looking for him (v. 37). Jesus' example shows us the

value He placed on spending time alone in prayer.

Today, take a break and listen for God’s voice in the quiet (Psalm 46:10). Let

Him reorder your priorities and refresh your soul so you can enjoy the peace

He offers.

By: Jennifer Benson Schuldt

Reflect & Pray

How can we take time to be still before God?

Why might you be hesitant to spend time in silence with Him?

Dear God, please show me how to give more

of myself to You as I pay attention to 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

Hebr 11:6

6 (1Ch 28:9; Jer 29:13-14) And without faith it is impossible to please God,

for he who comes to God must believe that He exists

and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh

to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them

that diligently seek him.

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

When you are Burdened by Doubt

Matt 7:7-11

Ask, Seek, Knock

Lk 11:9-13

7(Mt 21:22; Mk 11:24) "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;

knock and it will be opened to you.

8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds,

and to him who knocks, it will be opened.

9 "What man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread,

will give him a stone?

10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a snake?

11 (Ge 6:5; 8:21) If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts

to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give

good things to those who ask Him!

7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,

and it shall be opened unto you:

8 for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;

and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread,

will he give him a stone?

10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children,

how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things

to them that ask 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?)

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

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 to Him who is all powerful.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please show me how to give more

of myself to You as I pay attention to You."

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Word of Lord to dwell richly in you.

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek Him in full faith.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be determined in prayer .

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, 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 Christians in northwestern

Madagascar,

where radical Islam is gaining influence.

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 285 of my 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0000

Day 285, 12 October 2026

1) John 6:22-71, Mark 7:1-23, Matthew 15:1-20

John 6:22-71

Jesus the Bread of Life

22 The following day the people who stood on the other side of the sea saw

that there was no other boat there, except the one which His disciples

had entered, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with His disciples,

but that His disciples had gone away alone.

23 However, other boats came from Tiberias near the place where they ate

bread when the Lord had given thanks.

24 When the people therefore saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were

there, they also got into boats and came to Capernaum, looking for Jesus.

25 When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him,

"Rabbi, when did You come here?"

26 Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly I say to you, you seek Me not because

you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.

27 Do not work for the food which perishes, but for that food which endures

to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.

For God the Father has set His seal on Him."

28 Then they asked Him, "What shall we do that we may work the works of God?"

29 Jesus answered them,

"This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent."

30 Therefore they said to Him, "What sign do You show then,

that we may see and believe You? What work will You perform?

31 Our fathers ate manna in the desert. As it is written,

'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'"

32 Then Jesus said, "Truly, truly I say to you, Moses did not give you

the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven.

33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven

and gives life to the world."

34 Then they said to Him, "Lord, give us this bread always."

35 Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life.

Whoever comes to Me shall never hunger, and whoever believes

in Me shall never thirst.

36 But I told you that you have seen Me, and yet do not believe.

37 All whom the Father gives Me will come to Me, and he who comes to Me

I will never cast out.

38 For I came down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him

who sent Me.

39 This is the will of the Father who has sent Me, that of all whom

He has given Me, I should lose nothing, but should raise it up

at the last day.

40 This is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son

and believes in Him may have eternal life, and I will raise him up

on the last day."

41 The Jews then murmured about Him, because He said,

"I am the bread which came down from heaven."

42 They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother

we know? How is it then that He says, 'I have come down from heaven'? "

43 Jesus therefore answered them, "Do not murmur among yourselves.

44 No one can come to Me unless the Father who has sent Me draws him.

And I will raise him up on the last day.

45 It is written in the Prophets, 'They shall all be taught by God.'

Therefore everyone who has heard and has learned of the Father comes to Me.

46 Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He who is from God.

He has seen the Father.

47 Truly, truly I say to you, whoever believes in Me has eternal life.

48 I am the bread of life.

49 Your fathers ate manna in the wilderness, and they died.

50 This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that one may eat of it

and not die.

51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats

of this bread, he will live forever. The bread which I shall give

for the life of the world is My flesh."

52 The Jews therefore quarreled among themselves, saying,

"How can this Man give us His flesh to eat?"

53 Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly I say to you,

unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood,

you have no life in you.

54 Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life.

And I will raise him up on the last day.

55 For My flesh is food indeed, and My blood is drink indeed.

56 Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him.

57 As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father,

so whoever feeds on Me also will live because of Me.

58 This is the bread which came down from heaven, not as your fathers

ate manna and died. He who eats this bread will live forever."

59 He said these things in the synagogue, as He taught in Capernaum.

[22] The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the

sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his

disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the

boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;

[23] (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where

they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)

[24] When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his

disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.

[25] And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said

unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?

[26] Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek

me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves,

and were filled.

[27] Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which

endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you:

for him hath God the Father sealed.

[28] Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works

of God?

[29] Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye

believe on him whom he hath sent.

[30] They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may

see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?

[31] Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them

bread from heaven to eat.

[32] Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave

you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from

heaven.

[33] For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth

life unto the world.

[34] Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.

[35] And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me

shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

[36] But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.

[37] All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to

me I will in no wise cast out.

[38] For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of

him that sent me.

[39] And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he

hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the

last day.

[40] And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth

the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise

him up at the last day.

[41] The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which

came down from heaven.

[42] And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and

mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?

[43] Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among

yourselves.

[44] No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:

and I will raise him up at the last day.

[45] It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God.

Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh

unto me.

[46] Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath

seen the Father.

[47] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath

everlasting life.

[48] I am that bread of life.

[49] Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.

[50] This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat

thereof, and not die.

[51] I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of

this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my

flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

[52] The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man

give us his flesh to eat?

[53] Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye

eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in

you.

[54] Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I

will raise him up at the last day.

[55] For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

[56] He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I

in him.

[57] As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that

eateth me, even he shall live by me.

[58] This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did

eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.

[59] These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.

The Words of Eternal Life

60 When they heard this, many of His disciples said,

"This is a hard saying. Who can listen to it?"

61 Knowing in Himself that His disciples murmured about it,

Jesus said to them, "Does this offend you?

62 Then what if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before?

63 It is the Spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing.

The words that I speak to you are spirit and are life.

64 But there are some of you who do not believe."

For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe,

and who it was who would betray Him.

65 Then He said, "For this reason I have said to you that no one can

come to Me unless it were given him by My Father."

66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked no more with Him.

67 So Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you also want to go away?"

68 Simon Peter answered Him,

"Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.

69 We have believed and have come to know that You are the Christ,

the Son of the living God."

70 Jesus answered them, "Have I not chosen you, the twelve,

and yet one of you is a devil?"

71 He spoke of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.

For it was he who would betray Him, being one of the twelve.

[60] Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This

is an hard saying; who can hear it?

[61] When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said

unto them, Doth this offend you?

[62] What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

[63] It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the

words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

[64] But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the

beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.

[65] And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me,

except it were given unto him of my Father.

[66] From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with

him.

[67] Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?

[68] Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the

words of eternal life.

[69] And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the

living God.

[70] Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a

devil?

[71] He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should

betray him, being one of the twelve.

Mark 7:1-23

Mark 7

The Tradition of the Elders

Mt 15:1-20

1 (Mk 3:22) The Pharisees and certain scribes who came from Jerusalem

gathered around Him.

2 (Ac 10:28; Ro 14:14) When they saw some of His disciples eat bread

with defiled, that is, ritually unwashed hands, they found fault.

3 (Mk 7:13; Gal 1:14) For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless

they wash their hands ritually, do not eat, keeping the tradition

of the elders.

4 (Mt 23:25; Jn 2:6) When they come from the market, unless they wash,

they do not eat. And there are many other traditions which they have

received and observe, such as the washing of cups and pitchers

and bronze vessels and dining couches.

5 So the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, "Why do Your disciples not live

according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?"

6 (Isa 29:13; Eze 33:31) He answered, "Well has Isaiah prophesied

of you hypocrites, as it is written:

'These people honor Me with their lips,

but their hearts are far from Me.

7 (Mt 6:7; Col 2:22) In vain do they worship Me,

teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.'-

8 (Ge 2:24)For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition

of men-the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do."

9 (Mk 7:13; Gal 2:21) And He said to them, "You full well reject

the commandment of God so that you may keep your own tradition.

10 (Ex 20:12; 21:17; Dt 5:16) For Moses said,

'Honor your father and your mother,'-

11 (Ps 118:22-23.) and, 'Whoever curses father or mother,

let him be put to death.'(Ex 21:17; Lev 20:9).

11 (Mt 23:18) But you say, 'If a man says to his father or mother,

"It is Corban," that is to say, "What you would have profited from me

is a gift to God," he shall be free.'

12 Then you no longer let him do anything for his father or his mother,

13 (Mk 7:9) making the word of God of no effect through your tradition,

which you have delivered. And you do many similar things."

14 When He had called all the people to Him, He said,

"Listen to Me, every one of you, and understand:

15 There is nothing from outside a man that by entering him can defile him.

But the things which come out of the man are what defile him.

16 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."

17 (Mt 15:15; 13:36) When He had left the people and entered the house,

His disciples asked Him concerning the parable.

18 He said to them, "Are you so without understanding also? Do you not know

that anything from the outside that enters a man cannot defile him,

19 (Ac 10:15; 1Co 6:13) because it does not enter his heart, but into

his stomach, and goes out into the sewer, thus purifying all foods?"

20 (Jas 3:6) And He said, "What comes out of a man is what defiles a man.

21 (Jer 17:9) For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts,

adultery, fornication, murder,

22 (Mt 20:15) theft, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness,

an evil eye, blasphemy, pride and foolishness.

23 All these evil things come from within and defile a man."

[1] Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes,

which came from Jerusalem.

[2] And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is

to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.

[3] For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft,

eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

[4] And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And

many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing

of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.

[5] Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples

according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen

hands?

[6] He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you

hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but

their heart is far from me.

[7] Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the

commandments of men.

[8] For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men,

as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

[9] And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that

ye may keep your own tradition.

[10] For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth

father or mother, let him die the death:

[11] But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban,

that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he

shall be free.

[12] And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother;

[13] Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye

have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

[14] And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them,

Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:

[15] There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile

him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

[16] If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

[17] And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples

asked him concerning the parable.

[18] And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not

perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it

cannot defile him;

[19] Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth

out into the draught, purging all meats?

[20] And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.

[21] For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts,

adulteries, fornications, murders,

[22] Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye,

blasphemy, pride, foolishness:

[23] All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.

Matthew 15:1-20

The Tradition of the Elders

Mk 7:1-23

1 Then scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying,

2 (Lk 11:38; Col 2:8) "Why do Your disciples violate the tradition

of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread."

3 But He answered them, "Why do you also violate the commandment of God

by your tradition?

4 (Ex 20:12; 21:17; Dt 5:16) For God commanded, 'Honor your father

and mother,' (Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16.) and, 'He who speaks evil of father

or mother, let him be put to death.'Ex 21:17; Lev 20:9.

5 But you say, 'Whoever shall say to his father or his mother,

"What you would have profited from me is a gift to God,"

6 will be free from honoring his father or his mother.'

So you have made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition.

7 You hypocrites, Isaiah well prophesied of you, saying:

8 (Isa 29:13; Eze 33:31) 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth,

and honor Me with their lips,

but their heart is far from Me.

9 (Isa 29:13; Titus 1:14) In vain they do worship Me,

teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.'"

10 He called the crowds and said to them, "Hear and understand:

11 (Ac 10:14-15) That which goes into the mouth does not defile a man,

but that which comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man."

12 Then His disciples came and said to Him, "Do You know that the Pharisees

were offended after they heard this saying?"

13 (Isa 60:21; Jn 15:2) But He answered, "Every plant which My heavenly

Father has not planted will be uprooted.

14 (Lk 6:39; Isa 56:10) Leave them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind.

And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the ditch."

15 (Mt 13:36) Then Peter said to Him, "Explain this parable to us."

16 (Mt 16:9) Jesus said, "Are you also still without understanding?

17 (1Co 6:13) Do you not yet understand that whatever enters at the mouth

goes into the stomach and is cast out into the sewer?

18 (Mt 12:34) But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from

the heart, and they defile the man.

19 (Gal 5:19-21) For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders,

adulteries, sexual immorality, thefts, false witness, and blasphemies.

20 These are the things which defile a man. But to eat with unwashed hands

does not defile a man."

[1] Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem,

saying,

[2] Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they

wash not their hands when they eat bread.

[3] But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the

commandment of God by your tradition?

[4] For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that

curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

[5] But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a

gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

[6] And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye

made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

[7] Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

[8] This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with

their lips; but their heart is far from me.

[9] But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments

of men.

[10] And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

[11] Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which

cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

[12] Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the

Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?

[13] But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath

not planted, shall be rooted up.

[14] Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind

lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

[15] Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.

[16] And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?

[17] Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth

goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?

[18] But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the

heart; and they defile the man.

[19] For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries,

fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:

[20] These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands

defileth not a man.

2) Our Daily Bread for 12 October 2025 Titled

What God Has Done

Deuteronomy 8:10-18

10 (Ps 103:2; Dt 6:11-12) When you have eaten and are full,

then you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land

which He has given you.

11 Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God by not keeping

His commandments, and His judgments, and His statutes, which I am

commanding you today.

12 (Pr 30:9; Dt 28:47) Otherwise, when you have eaten

and are full and have built and occupied good houses,

13 and when your herds and your flocks multiply,

and your silver and your gold multiply,

and all that you have multiplies,

14 (Ps 106:21; Dt 8:11) then your heart will become proud and you will

forget the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt,

from the house of slavery,

15 (Nu 20:11; 21:6) who led you through that great and terrible wilderness,

where there were fiery serpents and scorpions and drought,

where there was no water, who brought forth for you water

out of the rock of flint,

16 (Ex 16:15; Dt 8:3) who fed you in the wilderness with manna,

which your fathers did not know, that He might humble you

and that He might prove you, to do good for you in the end.

17 (Dt 9:4) Otherwise, you may say in your heart,

"My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth."

18 (Pr 10:22; Hos 2:8) 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.

[10] When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy

God for the good land which he hath given thee.

[11] Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his

commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this

day:

[12] Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses,

and dwelt therein;

[13] And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold

is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;

[14] Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which

brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;

[15] Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were

fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who

brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;

[16] Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not,

that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at

thy latter end;

[17] And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath

gotten me this wealth.

[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.

Dan Wallace teaches Greek and travels the world cataloguing ancient

manuscripts. At the height of his career, he caught encephalitis, a disease

that causes the brain to swell. Dan spent the next year in a wheelchair,

traveling to five hospitals and the Mayo Clinic. He survived, though he lost

most of his memory, including his knowledge of foreign languages. Yet he

persisted and returned to the classroom. Dan says, "I had to relearn Greek,

and I taught myself Greek using the textbook that I myself had published

the year before!"

It's strange to learn Greek from yourself, but it’s not unusual to learn the

same truths over again. This is why God gave us Deuteronomy. Its name means

"second law," a fitting title for a book that reviews the laws and commands

given by God in the Old Testament. Deuteronomy gives the Ten Commandments

again (ch. 5) and repeatedly urges God's people to remember how He delivered

them from Egypt, led them through the wilderness, and brought them to the

promised land. They needed to remember their salvation story, lest their

success might make them proud and they'd "forget the Lord . . . [their] God,

who brought [them] out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery" (8:14).

What wilderness has God brought you out of? How has He provided for you? When

we pause to think, we have ample reason to thank and praise Him - again

and again.

By: Mike Wittmer

Reflect & Pray

Why is it important to rehearse the Bible's stories and instructions?

What other practices help you to celebrate your salvation?

Dear Jesus, please help me to remember Your story.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 2 - Growing Up

2 Tim 3:16-17

16 (Ro 15:4) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable

for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction

in righteousness,

17 (1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:21) that the man of God may be complete,

thoroughly equipped for every good work.

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable

for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction

in righteousness:

17 that the man of God may be perfect,

throughly furnished unto all good works.

"I can't wait till I get big!" Marc, age 5, declared. "Then I do

what I want!" Most of us, as children, shared Marc's statement.

We looked forward to that "magic age" - 16, 18, 21 - when we

would be adults: mature, able to make our own decisions.

We find, of course, that adulthood has its own share of

difficulties and conflicts. But even in our spiritual lives

we often long for a "magic moment" of maturity. As one woman

confessed, "Ever since I became a Christian, I've hoped I'd wake up

one morning to find myself mature."

But growth in the spiritual life comes gradually, like growth in

the physical world. In 2 Tim 2:16-17, Paul gives the young pastor

Timothy an important key to spiritual growing up - the Word of God.

The Word is "profitable" or "useful," Paul says, for "teaching" - that is,

for developing a right concept of God. Scripture offers "rebuke" when

we go wrong, "correction" to set us on the right path, and "training

in righteousness" so that we can grow in the image of Christ.

The purpose of Scripture's work in our lives, Paul emphasises,

is that we may be "perfect" - mature, equipped for the good things

God has for us to do. Such maturity does not come easily

or instantaneously, but it does come - sometimes imperceptibly -

as we submit our lives to the transforming power of God's Word.

Application

a) In what areas of my life do I need to grow? How can I benefit

from the Bible's

i) teaching?

ii) rebuke?

iii) correction?

iv) training in righteousness?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 12:21

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

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

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

When you are Impatient

James 5:7-11

Patience and Prayer

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

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

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

8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts,

for the coming of the Lord is drawing near.

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

Look, the Judge is standing at the door.

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

as an example of suffering and patience.

11 Indeed we count them happy who endure.

You have heard of the patience of Job

and have seen the purpose of the Lord,

that the Lord is very gracious and merciful.

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

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

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

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

draweth nigh.

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

behold, the judge standeth before the door.

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

for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

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

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

and of tender mercy.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

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

12th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically

(Proverb 11:1

1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.

1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.

)

b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to search the condition of your heart.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, please help me to remember Your story."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know The Lord as the inspiration for the Word.

Pray to the Lord and pray not to lay Treasure for your life.

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

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 put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically

Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.

Thank God for His provision of food, shelter and Bibles

to thousands who are displaced by terrorism in

Nigeria

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 284 of MY 6th Bible Study Journey

nospam@example.com (DSY) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:46:00 +0000

Day 284, 11 October 2026

Today at Calvary Community Church

, Pastor Barry Regier spoke on Genesis ... Rated "R".

Hebrews 11:3

3 (Jn 1:3; Ro 4:17) By faith we understand that the universe was framed

by the word of God, so that things that are seen were not made

out of things which are visible.

[3] Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of

God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

Isaiah 45:18

18 (Isa 42:5; Ge 1:2) For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens, who is

God,who formed the earth and made it, who has established it, who did not

create it in vain, who formed it to be inhabited:

I am the Lord, and there is no other.

[18] For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that

formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in

vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

Genesis 1:1

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

a) Who is There is in the beginning?

In the beginning God

John 1:1

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God.

[1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the

Word was God.

Colossians 1:16

16 (Jn 1:3; Ro 11:36) For by Him all things were created that are in heaven

and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they are thrones,

or dominions, or principalities, or powers. All things were created by Him

and for Him.

[16] For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in

earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or

principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

B) Whose world is this?

Genesis 1:1

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Psalm 24:1

1 The earth belongs to the Lord, and its fullness,

the world, and those who dwell in it.

[1] The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they

that dwell therein.

c) Who gets to define what is true and good?

D) Who gives you your worth?

Genesis 1:1

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

1) Luke 9:7-9, Mark 6:14-29, Matthew 14:1-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17,

John 6:1-15, Mark 6:45-52, Matthew 14:22-33, John 6:16-21, Mark 6:53-56,

Matthew 14:34-36

Luke 9:7-9

Herod's Anxiety

Mt 14:1-12; Mk 6:14-29

7 (Mt 14:1-12; Mk 6:14-28) Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that

was done by Him. And he was perplexed, because it was said by some

that John had risen from the dead,

8 (Lk 9:19; Jn 1:21) and by some that Elijah had appeared,

and by others that one of the old prophets had risen.

9 (Lk 23:8) But Herod said, "I have beheaded John. But who is this of

whom I hear such things?" And he tried to see Him.

[7] Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was

perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the

dead;

[8] And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old

prophets was risen again.

[9] And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear

such things? And he desired to see him.

Mark 6:14-29

The Death of John the Baptist

Mt 14:1-12; Lk 9:7-9

14 (Lk 9:7-9) King Herod heard of Him, for His name was spread publicly.

He said, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead,

and therefore these miracles are at work in him."

15 (Mt 21:11; 16:14) But others said, "He is Elijah."

And yet others said, "He is the Prophet, or like one of the prophets."

16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, "It is John, whom I beheaded.

He has been raised from the dead!"

17 (Mt 11:2; Lk 3:19-20) Herod had sent and seized John and bound him

in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,

for he had married her.

18 (Lev 18:16; 20:21) For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you

to have your brother's wife."

19 So Herodias had a grudge against him and would have killed him,

but she could not,

20 (Mt 21:26; 14:5) for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous

and holy man, and protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed,

but heard him gladly.

21 (Est 2:18; Ge 40:20) But a convenient day came when Herod on his birthday

prepared a ceremonial dinner for his lords and commanding officers and leading

men of Galilee.

22 When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced and pleased Herod

and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, "Ask of me whatever

you desire, and I will give it to you."

23 (Est 5:3; 7:2) And he swore to her, "Whatever you ask of me,

I will give you, up to half of my kingdom."

24 She went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?"

She said, "The head of John the Baptist."

25 She came in immediately with haste to the king and asked,

"I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter at once."

26 The king was extremely sorrowful. Yet for the sake of his oath

and those who sat with him, he would not reject her.

27 So the king immediately sent an executioner and commanded his head

to be brought. He went and beheaded him in the prison,

28 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl.

And the girl gave it to her mother.

29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse

and laid it in a tomb.

[14] And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he

said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty

works do shew forth themselves in him.

[15] Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet,

or as one of the prophets.

[16] But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he

is risen from the dead.

[17] For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him

in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married

her.

[18] For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy

brother's wife.

[19] Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed

him; but she could not:

[20] For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and

observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him

gladly.

[21] And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a

supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;

[22] And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and

pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask

of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

[23] And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it

thee, unto the half of my kingdom.

[24] And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she

said, The head of John the Baptist.

[25] And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked,

saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the

Baptist.

[26] And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for

their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

[27] And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to

be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

[28] And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the

damsel gave it to her mother.

[29] And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse,

and laid it in a tomb.

Matthew 14:1-21

The Death of John the Baptist

Mk 6:14-29; Lk 9:7-9

1 (Lk 3:1; 9:7-9) At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

2 (Mt 16:14) and said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist;

he has risen from the dead. And therefore mighty works are at work in him."

3 (Mt 4:12; Mk 6:17) For Herod had laid hold of John, bound him,

and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.

4 (Lev 18:16; 20:21) For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you

to have her."

5 (Mt 11:9; 21:26) When Herod would have put him to death,

he feared the crowd, because they counted him as a prophet.

6 (Ge 40:20; Mk 6:21-23) But when Herod's birthday was celebrated,

the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.

7Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.

8 Being previously instructed by her mother, she said,

"Give me John the Baptist's head on a platter."

9 The king was sorry. Nevertheless, for the oath's sake and those

who sat with him at supper, he commanded it to be given to her.

10 (Mt 17:12) He sent and beheaded John in the prison.

11 His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl,

and she brought it to her mother.

12 (Ac 8:2) His disciples came and took up the body and buried it.

And they went and told Jesus.

[1] At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

[2] And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from

the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

[3] For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison

for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.

[4] For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

[5] And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude,

because they counted him as a prophet.

[6] But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced

before them, and pleased Herod.

[7] Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

[8] And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John

Baptist's head in a charger.

[9] And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which

sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.

[10] And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

[11] And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she

brought it to her mother.

[12] And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went

and told Jesus.

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-14

13 (Lk 9:10-17) When Jesus heard this, He departed from there by boat

for a deserted place. But when the people heard it, they followed Him

on foot from the cities.

14 (Mt 9:36; 4:23) Jesus went ashore and saw a great assembly.

And He was moved with compassion toward them, and He healed their sick.

15 (Mt 15:23) When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying,

"This is a lonely place and the day is now over. Send the crowds away

to go into the villages and buy themselves food."

16 (2Ki 4:42-44) But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to depart.

You give them something to eat."

17 They said to Him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish.

18 He said, "Bring them here to Me."

19 (1Sa 9:13; Lk 24:30) Then He commanded the crowds to sit down

on the grass. He took the five loaves and the two fish,

and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves

to His disciples; and the disciples gave them to the crowds.

20 (Lk 9:17) They all ate and were filled. And they took up twelve baskets

full of the fragments that remained.

21 Those who had eaten were about five thousand men,

besides women and children.

[13] When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place

apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out

of the cities.

[14] And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with

compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

[15] And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a

desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they

may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.

[16] But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

[17] And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

[18] He said, Bring them hither to me.

[19] And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the

five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and

brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the

multitude.

[20] And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the

fragments that remained twelve baskets full.

[21] And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and

children.

Mark 6:30-44

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

Mt 14:13-21; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-14

30 (Lk 9:10; Mt 10:2; Lk 17:5) The apostles met with Jesus

and told him everything, both what they had done and what they had taught.

31 (Mk 3:20) Then He said to them, "Come away by yourselves

to a remote place and rest a while," for many were coming and going,

and they had no leisure even to eat.

32 So they went into a remote place privately by boat.

33 But the people saw them departing, and many knew Him and ran

there on foot out of every city. They arrived first and came together

to Him.

34 (Mt 9:36; Nu 27:17) When Jesus came out and saw many people,

He was moved with compassion on them, because they were like sheep

without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.

35 When the day was now getting late, His disciples came to Him and said,

"This is a remote place, and now the time is passing.

36 (Mt 15:23) Send them away into the surrounding country

and villages to buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat."

37 (2Ki 4:42-44; Nu 11:13) But He answered, "You give them something to eat."

They said to Him, "Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii

[Eight months' wages.] worth of bread and give it to them to eat?"

38 (Mt 15:34; Mk 8:5) He said to them, "How many loaves have you? Go and see."

When they found out, they said, "Five, and two fish."

39 Then He commanded them to make everyone sit down by companies on the green

grass.

40 So they sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.

41 (Mt 14:19; 1Sa 9:13) When He had taken the five loaves and the two fish,

He looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves,

and gave them to His disciples to set before them.

And He divided the two fish among them all.

42 They all ate and were filled.

43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments and of the fish.

44 Those who ate of the loaves were about five thousand men.

[30] And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him

all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

[31] And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place,

and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no

leisure so much as to eat.

[32] And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.

[33] And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot

thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.

[34] And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with

compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd:

and he began to teach them many things.

[35] And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and

said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:

[36] Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into

the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.

[37] He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto

him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to

eat?

[38] He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they

knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.

[39] And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green

grass.

[40] And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

[41] And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up

to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples

to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.

[42] And they did all eat, and were filled.

[43] And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the

fishes.

[44] And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.

Luke 9:10-17

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Jn 6:1-14

10 (Mt 11:21; Lk 10:17) When the apostles returned, they told Jesus

all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately

into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

11 But when the crowds knew it, they followed Him.

And He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God,

and healed those who had need of healing.

12 (Mt 15:23) When the day began to end, the twelve came

and said to Him, "Send the crowds away, so they can go into the towns

and surrounding countryside and lodge and get food.

For we are in a deserted place here."

13 (2Ki 4:42-43) He said to them, "You give them something to eat."

They said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish,

unless we go and buy food for all these people."

14 There were about five thousand men.

But He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of fifty."

15 They did so, and made them all sit down.

16 (Mt 14:19; Mk 7:34) Then He took the five loaves and the two fish,

and looking up to heaven, He blessed them, and broke them,

and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.

17 They all ate and were filled, and twelve baskets of broken pieces

that remained were collected.

[10] And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had

done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place

belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

[11] And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them,

and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of

healing.

[12] And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said

unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and

country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a

desert place.

[13] But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no

more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for

all this people.

[14] For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples,

Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

[15] And they did so, and made them all sit down.

[16] Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to

heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before

the multitude.

[17] And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of

fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

John 6:1-15

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17

1 After these things Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee,

which is the Sea of Tiberias.

2 And a great crowd followed Him, because they saw His signs which He did

for the sick.

3 Then Jesus went up on a mountain, and He sat there with His disciples.

4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near.

5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming to Him, He said to Philip,

"Where shall we buy bread that these may eat?"

6 He said this to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.

7 Philip answered Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient

for each of them to receive but a little."

8 One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him,

9 "There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two small fish.

But what are they among so many?"

10 Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was much grass

in the place. So the men sat down, numbering about five thousand.

11 Jesus then took the loaves, and when He had given thanks,

He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those who

were sitting down; and likewise, they distributed the fish,

as much as they wanted.

12 When they were filled, He told His disciples, "Collect the fragments

that remain, that nothing may be lost."

13 So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the fragments

of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.

14 When those men saw the sign which He had done, they then said,

"This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world."

15 Therefore, knowing that they would come and take Him by force

to make Him king, Jesus departed again to a mountain by Himself alone.

[1] After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea

of Tiberias.

[2] And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which

he did on them that were diseased.

[3] And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.

[4] And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.

[5] When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto

him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

[6] And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

[7] Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient

for them, that every one of them may take a little.

[8] One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,

[9] There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small

fishes: but what are they among so many?

[10] And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the

place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.

[11] And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed

to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise

of the fishes as much as they would.

[12] When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the

fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

[13] Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with

the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto

them that had eaten.

[14] Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said,

This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

[15] When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by

force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Mark 6:45-52

Walking on the Water

Mt 14:22-33; Jn 6:15-21

45 (Mk 8:22; Jn 6:15-21) Immediately He compelled His disciples to get

into the boat and to go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida,

while He sent the crowd away.

46 (Mt 14:23; Mk 1:35) When He had sent them away, He departed to a mountain

to pray.

47 When evening came, the boat was in the midst of the sea.

And He was alone on the land.

48 (Lk 12:38; 24:28) He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind

was against them. About the fourth watch of the night He came to them,

walking on the sea and would have passed by them.

49 (Lk 24:37) But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed

it was a ghost, and cried out.

50 (Mt 14:27; Isa 43:2) For they all saw Him and were troubled.

Immediately He spoke to them and said,

"Be of good cheer, it is I. Do not be afraid."

51 (Mk 4:39) Then He went up to them in the boat and the wind ceased.

They were greatly astonished in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

52 (Mk 3:5; 8:17-21) For they had not comprehended the miracle

of the loaves, for their hearts were hardened.

[45] And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and

to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the

people.

[46] And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

[47] And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he

alone on the land.

[48] And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them:

and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon

the sea, and would have passed by them.

[49] But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a

spirit, and cried out:

[50] For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with

them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

[51] And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they

were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

[52] For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was

hardened.

Matthew 14:22-33

Walking on the Water

Mk 6:45-52; Jn 6:15-21

22 Then Jesus commanded His disciples to get into the boat

and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.

23 (Lk 6:12; Mk 6:46) When He sent the crowds away, He went up

into a mountain by Himself to pray. And when evening came,

He was there alone.

24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves,

for the wind was turbulent.

25 (Job 9:8; Mt 24:43) During the fourth watch of the night

Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

26 (Lk 24:37) But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea,

they were troubled, saying, "It is a spirit." And they cried out in fear.

27 (Mt 9:2; Ac 23:11) But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,

"Be of good cheer. It is I. Do not be afraid."

28 Peter answered Him and said,

"Lord, if it is You, bid me come to You on the water."

29 He said, "Come." And when Peter got out of the boat,

he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

30 But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink,

he cried out, "Lord, save me!"

31 (Mt 6:30; 8:26) Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him,

and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"

32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

33 (Ps 2:7; Mt 16:16) Then those who were in the boat came and worshipped

Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."

[22] And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and

to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

[23] And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain

apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

[24] But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for

the wind was contrary.

[25] And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on

the sea.

[26] And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled,

saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

[27] But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is

I; be not afraid.

[28] And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto

thee on the water.

[29] And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he

walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

[30] But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to

sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

[31] And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and

said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

[32] And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

[33] Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a

truth thou art the Son of God.

John 6:16-21

Walking on the Water

Mt 14:22-27; Mk 6:45-52

16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea.

17 They got into a boat and went across the sea toward Capernaum.

It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.

18 The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.

19 So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus

walking on the sea and coming near the boat. And they were afraid.

20 But He said to them, "It is I. Do not be afraid."

21 Then they gladly received Him into the boat,

and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.

[16] And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,

[17] And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it

was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.

[18] And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

[19] So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they

see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were

afraid.

[20] But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

[21] Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the

ship was at the land whither they went.

Mark 6:53-56

The Healing of the Sick in Gennesaret

Mt 14:34-36

53 (Mt 14:34-36; Lk 5:1) When they had crossed over, they came to the land

of Gennesaret and anchored on the shore.

54 When they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him,

55 (Mt 4:24) and ran throughout the surrounding region,

and began to carry the sick on beds to wherever they heard He was.

56 (Mt 9:20; Mk 3:10) And wherever He entered, into villages, cities,

or the country, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and pleaded with Him

that they might touch even the fringe of His garment. And as many as touched

Him were healed.

[53] And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret,

and drew to the shore.

[54] And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,

[55] And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about

in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

[56] And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country,

they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if

it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made

whole.

Matthew 14:34-36

The Healing of the Sick in Gennesaret

Mk 6:53-56

34 (Mk 6:53-56; Lk 5:1) When they had crossed over, they came to the land

of Gennesaret.

35 And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word to all

the surrounding country and brought to Him all who were sick,

36 (Mk 3:10; Lk 6:19) and begged Him that they might only touch

the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.

[34] And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

[35] And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into

all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;

[36] And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and

as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

2) Our Daily Bread for 11 October 2026 titled

Jesus Looks

for the Lost

Luke 15:3-7

3 So He told them this parable, saying,

4 (Eze 34:11-12; 34:16) "What man among you having a hundred sheep

and losing one of them does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness

and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?

5 And when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

6 (1Pe 2:25) Then when he comes home, he calls together his friends

and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me,

for I have found my sheep which was lost.'

7 (Lk 5:32) Likewise, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over

one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous men who need

no repentance.

[3] And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

[4] What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth

not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is

lost, until he find it?

[5] And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

[6] And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours,

saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

[7] I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner

that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no

repentance.

"I've been looking for him all my life." With tears in his eyes, Bill Cordes

spoke those words after being reunited with his younger brother, Robert. The

men hadn't seen each other for eighty years after being split up when Robert

was just four months old due to a troubled family situation. Bill's

granddaughter helped him finally find his baby brother - someone he'd never

stopped thinking about or seeking to find.

In Luke 15, Jesus told three parables of people who refused to stop looking

for something or someone precious. In the parable of the lost sheep, He said

to the Pharisees who were challenging Him, if a shepherd lost one sheep of his

hundred, wouldn't he "leave the ninety-nine . . . and go after the lost sheep

until he finds it?" (v. 4). His point? The Pharisees - the "99 "- thought they

were right with God, but they weren't. And Christ told them, there's "more

rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents" - who turns from sin to God's

forgiveness - than for those who don't think they need to (v. 7).

Our Great Shepherd never stops looking for us, and He'll never stop seeking

others as well. When we repent and receive salvation in Christ, there's great

joy in heaven - in God's heart - because what "was lost . . . is found"

(v. 32). And what joy we experience in being found by the one who sought us!

By: Tom Felten

Reflect & Pray

Why should you repent of your sins?

How does it encourage you to know that Jesus looks for the lost?

Dear Jesus, because You sought me, I can repent

of my sins and receive Your salvation.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 1 - God's Perspective

Philippians 4:13

13 (2Co 12:9-10; Eph 3:16) I can do all things because

of Christ who strengthens me.

13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Many of us live out self-fulfilling prophecies. We believe

what we tell ourselves - or what we have been told by others:

"You're stupid", "You're ugly", "You'll never amount to anything,"

"You can't do anything right."

We programme ourselves for spiritual failure as well.

"I just can't memorise Scripture," we say. "It comes and goes,

and I can't seem to get it to stay." Yet daily we memorise

volumes of information that is less significant than the

Scriptures - telephone numbers, identification codes,

songs lyrics, advertising jingles.

The answer to the dilemma of negativism is not positive

thinking, but right thinking - biblical thinking, according

to what the Bible reveals of God's perspective. God says,

"You are worthwhile. You are valued. You are loved. I created you

just as you are, and whatever I call you to do,

I will give you the strength to do it.

The context of Phillipians 4:13 shows that Paul had learned

this important secret of spiritual strength. Paul had known

poverty and plenty, trouble and victory. But he also knew

he did not have to let circumstances determine his response to God's will.

We need not be controlled by the negative messages life throws in our paths

- even those self-defeating pronouncements we make to ourselves.

Rather, we can respond according to God's perspective, with the

conviction that God has given us strength we need to meet the

challenges we face.

Application

a) What challenges do I face that make me realise my own insufficiencies?

IS memorising Scripture one of those challenges for me?

b) How does today's memory verse help me face those challenges?

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Deut 28:11

11 (Dt 28:4; 30:9) The Lord will make you overflow in prosperity,

in the offspring of your body, in the offspring of your livestock,

and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the Lord swore

to your fathers to give you.

11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body,

and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land

which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

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

When you are lonely

1 John 4:16b-18

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

17 (1Jn 2:5; 2:28) In this way God's love is perfected in us,

so that we may have boldness on the Day of Judgment, because as He is,

so are we in this world.

18 (Ro 8:15; 2Ti 1:7) There is no fear in love,

but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.

Whoever fears is not perfect in love.

God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness

in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:

because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

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

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:

Heavenly father, thank you that you are the source of everything good, the

creator of all things, and the One who gives our lives meaning.

- Forgive us for the ways we have put ourselves at the centre

- Forgive us for trying to own what You have entrusted

- Forgive us for deciding that our feelings are more authoritative

than Your Word.

- Forgive us for measuring our worth by performance, approval,

possessions or success.

Holy Spirit, bring our lives back into alignment with the God who created us.

Then teach us to be true disciples and put You back where you belong ... at

the center. In Jesus' name, amen.

Pray to the Lord and pray to have faith in him who give you power.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, because You sought me, I can repent

of my sins and receive Your salvation."

Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord who strengthens you.

Pray to the Lord and pray to knw the rewards of obedience.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus Christ is love.

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 name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.

Sharing the Gospel with Muslims in

Qatar is strictly

forbidden. Pray for those who do so at great risk.

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.