Day 57 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 26 February 2025 reflections
Day 57, 26 February 2025
1) Numbers 7
NUMBERS 7
Offerings at the Tabernacle's Dedication
1 (Lev 8:10-11) And it was on the day that Moses had fully set up
the tabernacle and anointed it and sanctified it and all its instruments,
both the altar and all its vessels, and anointed them, and sanctified them,
2 (Nu 1:4-16; 2Ch 35:8) that the leaders of Israel, heads of their
fathers' houses, who were the leaders of the tribes, and were over
them who were counted, made an offering.
3 And they brought their offering before the Lord, six covered wagons,
and twelve oxen, a wagon for two of the leaders, and for each one an ox.
And they brought them before the tabernacle.
4 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
5 Accept these things from them, that they may be used in the service
of the tent of meeting. Give them to the Levites, to each man according
to his service.
6 Moses took the wagons and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.
7 Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon,
according to their service.
8 And four wagons and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari,
according to their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron
the priest.
9 (Nu 3:31; 2Sa 6:13) But to the sons of Kohath he gave none because
the service of the sanctuary belonging to them was that they should
carry on their shoulders.
10 (2Ch 7:9; Dt 20:5) The leaders brought their dedication offerings
when the altar was anointed, and offered their offerings before the
altar.
11 The Lord said to Moses: They will offer their offering, each leader
on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.
12 He that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon
the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah.
13 (Ex 30:13; 25:29) And his offering was one silver charger,
the weight of which was one hundred and thirty shekels,
(About 3 1/4 pounds, or 1.5 kilograms; and throughout this chapter.)
one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
(About 1 3/4 pounds, or 800 grams; and throughout this chapter.)
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
14 one spoon of ten shekels
(About 4 ounces, or 115 grams; and throughout this chapter.)
of gold, full of incense;
15 one young bull, one ram,
and one male lamb in its first year as a burnt offering;
16 (Lev 4:23) one goat kid as a sin offering;
17 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
18 (Nu 1:8) On the second day Nethanel the son of Zuar,
leader of Issachar, presented an offering.
19 He offered as his offering one silver charger,
the weight of which was one hundred and thirty shekels,
one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary,
both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil as a grain offering;
20 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
21 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year as
a burnt offering;
22 one goat kid as a sin offering;
23 (Lev 7:11-13) and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen,
five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar.
24 (Nu 1:9) On the third day Eliab the son of Helon,
leader of the children of Zebulun, presented an offering.
25 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which
was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed
with oil as a grain offering;
26 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
27 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering;
28 one goat kid as a sin offering;
29 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.
30 (Nu 1:5) On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur,
leader of the children of Reuben, presented an offering.
31 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
32 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
33 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering;
34 one goat kid as a sin offering;
35 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.
36 (Nu 1:6) On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zuri-shaddai,
leader of the children of Simeon, presented an offering.
37 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed
with oil as a grain offering;
38 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
39 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in its first year,
as a burnt offering:
40 one goat kid as a sin offering;
41 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
42 (Nu 1:14; 2:14) On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel,
leader of the children of Gad, presented an offering.
43 (Lev 2:5; 14:10) And his offering was one silver charger,
the weight of which was one hundred and thirty shekels,
one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary,
both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering;
44 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
45 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in
its first year as a burnt offering;
46 one goat kid as a sin offering;
47 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
48 (Nu 1:10; 2:18) On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud,
leader of the children of Ephraim, presented an offering.
49 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
50 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
51 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering;
52 one goat kid as a sin offering;
53 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.
54 (Nu 1:10; 2:20) On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur,
leader of the children of Manasseh, presented an offering.
55 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which
was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed
with oil as a grain offering;
56 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
57 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb
in its first year as a burnt offering;
58 one goat kid as a sin offering;
59 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
60 (Nu 1:11; 2:22) On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni,
leader of the children of Benjamin, presented an offering.
61 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of
which was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with
oil as a grain offering;
62 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
63 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year as a burnt
offering;
64 one goat kid as a sin offering;
65 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats,
and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Abidan
the son of Gideoni.
66 (Nu 1:12; 2:25) On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,
leader of the children of Dan, presented an offering.
67 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
68 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
69 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year as
a burnt offering;
70 one goat kid as a sin offering;
71 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
72 (Nu 1:13; 2:27) On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Okran,
leader of the children of Asher, presented an offering.
73 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which
was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed
with oil as a grain offering;
74 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
75 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering;
76 one goat kid as a sin offering;
77 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Pagiel the son of Okran.
78 (Nu 1:15; 2:29) On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan,
leader of the children of Naphtali, presented an offering.
79 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
80 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
81 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering; 82one goat kid as a sin offering;
83 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan.
84 (Nu 7:10) This was the dedication of the altar,
in the day when it was anointed, by the leaders of Israel:
twelve silver plates, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold spoons,
85 each silver plate weighing one hundred and thirty shekels,
each bowl seventy. All the silver vessels weighed
two thousand four hundred shekels, (About 60 pounds, or 28 kilograms.)
according to the shekel of the sanctuary.
86 The gold spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels
apiece, according to the shekel of the sanctuary. All the gold of the
spoons was one hundred and twenty shekels. (About 3 pounds, or 1.4 kilograms.)
87 All the oxen for the burnt offering were twelve bulls, twelve rams,
twelve male lambs in their first year, with their grain offering,
and twelve goat kids for a sin offering.
88 (Nu 7:1; 7:10) And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings
were 24 bulls, the rams sixty, the goats sixty, the one-year-old lambs sixty.
This was the dedication of the altar after it was anointed.
89 (Ps 80:1; Ex 33:9-11) And then Moses went into the tent of meeting
to speak with Him, and he heard the voice of One speaking to him from
the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony,
from between the two cherubim, and He spoke to him.
Numbers 7
[1] And it came to pass on the day that Moses had fully set up the
tabernacle, and had anointed it, and sanctified it, and all the instruments
thereof, both the altar and all the vessels thereof, and had anointed them,
and sanctified them;
[2] That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who
were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered,
offered:
[3] And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and
twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and
they brought them before the tabernacle.
[4] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
[5] Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of
the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man
according to his service.
[6] And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.
[7] Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to
their service:
[8] And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari,
according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the
priest.
[9] But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the
sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their
shoulders.
[10] And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it
was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar.
[11] And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each
prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.
[12] And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of
Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:
[13] And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an
hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the
shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with
oil for a meat offering:
[14] One spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense:
[15] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[16] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[17] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nahshon the
son of Amminadab.
[18] On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did
offer:
[19] He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was
an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the
shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil
for a meat offering:
[20] One spoon of gold of ten shekels, full of incense:
[21] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[22] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[23] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethaneel the
son of Zuar.
[24] On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of
Zebulun, did offer:
[25] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[26] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[27] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[28] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[29] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab the son
of Helon.
[30] On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of
Reuben, did offer:
[31] His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and
thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the
sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[32] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[33] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[34] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[35] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son
of Shedeur.
[36] On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the
children of Simeon, did offer:
[37] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[38] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[39] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[40] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[41] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Shelumiel the
son of Zurishaddai.
[42] On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of
Gad, offered:
[43] His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and
thirty shekels, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the
sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[44] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[45] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[46] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[47] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph the
son of Deuel.
[48] On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children
of Ephraim, offered:
[49] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[50] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[51] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[52] one kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[53] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elishama the
son of Ammihud.
[54] On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the
children of Manasseh:
[55] His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and
thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the
sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[56] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[57] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[58] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[59] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Gamaliel the
son of Pedahzur.
[60] On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of
Benjamin, offered:
[61] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[62] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[63] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[64] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[65] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Abidan the son
of Gideoni.
[66] On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children
of Dan, offered:
[67] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[68] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[69] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[70] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[71] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahiezer the
son of Ammishaddai.
[72] On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of
Asher, offered:
[73] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[74] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[75] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[76] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[77] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Pagiel the son
of Ocran.
[78] On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of
Naphtali, offered:
[79] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[80] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[81] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[82] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[83] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahira the son
of Enan.
[84] This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed,
by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls,
twelve spoons of gold:
[85] Each charger of silver weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, each
bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred
shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:
[86] The golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels
apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons was an
hundred and twenty shekels.
[87] All the oxen for the burnt offering were twelve bullocks, the rams
twelve, the lambs of the first year twelve, with their meat offering: and
the kids of the goats for sin offering twelve.
[88] And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings were twenty
and four bullocks, the rams sixty, the he goats sixty, the lambs of the
first year sixty. This was the dedication of the altar, after that it was
anointed.
[89] And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to
speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off
the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two
cherubims: and he spake unto him.
(Obedience is better than sacrifice)
2) Our Daily Bread for 26 February 2025 titled
The Joy of Giving
Acts 9:36-43
Dorcas Restored to Life
36 (2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7) In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha,
which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.
37 (Ac 1:13; 20:8) In those days she became ill and died. And when they had
washed her, they placed her in an upper room.
38 (Ac 9:36) Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter
was there, sent two men to him, pleading, "Do not delay to come to us."
39 Peter rose up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him into
the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping,
and showing the tunics and garments
which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
40 (Mt 9:25; Ac 7:60) Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed.
And turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, arise." She opened her eyes,
and when she saw Peter she sat up.
41 (Ac 6:1) He gave her his hand and lifted her up. And when he had called
the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
42 (Jn 11:45; 12:11) It became known throughout all Joppa,
and many believed in the Lord.
43 (Ac 10:6; 10:32) He remained in Joppa for many days with Simon, a tanner.
[36] Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by
interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and
almsdeeds which she did.
[37] And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom
when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.
[38] And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard
that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would
not delay to come to them.
[39] Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him
into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing
the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
[40] But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning
him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she
saw Peter, she sat up.
[41] And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the
saints and widows, presented her alive.
[42] And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
[43] And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon
a tanner.
On a five-hour flight, a woman vigorously crocheted a sweater. As she moved
her hook in and out of her yarn, she noticed a five-month-old baby who was
mesmerised by her motions. Then the woman got an idea: instead of finishing
the sweater she was working on; she would make a hat for her little admirer.
She had to finish the hat in the remaining time of the flight, however - just
one hour! When the woman presented the child's mom with the little hat,
the whole family accepted it with joy while the other passengers
smiled and applauded.
Surprise gifts are often received with joy. Whether they're gifts we need
or simply want, through them the giver may also show us the kindness
of Christ. In the early church, Tabitha was known for sharing clothes
and "always doing good and helping the poor" (Acts 9:36). When she died,
her beneficiaries displayed "the robes and other clothing that
[she] had made . . . them" (v. 39). They testified about her kindness
and how she'd touched their lives.
In a dramatic turn of events, Peter, through the Holy Spirit's power,
brought Tabitha back to life (v. 40). His actions filled those who
loved her with joy - and led many others to believe in Christ (v. 42).
Our actions of kindness can be some of the most memorable testifying
we do. As God provides, let's share some surprise gifts with others today.
Reflect & Pray
What gifts can you share with others?
What has it meant for you to receive gifts of kindness?
Heavenly Father, please remind me to be kind
to others - sharing my gifts and treasures.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 4 - freedom from Fear
Psalms 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Marcy was afraid of the dark. As a child she slept with a nightlight on,
and even she matured, she still had a fear of dark places.
When she was at home alone, she kept all the lights on,
and a small lamp at her bedside glowed through the night.
The psalmist David reflects that common fear of darkness when he says
"The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?"
David does not say, "The Lord brings light," but "The Lord is my light".
God is the source of understanding and security in our lives.
He is the One who can expose and deal with our fears.
When we are afraid - afraid of losing a job or a loved one,
afraid of making mistakes, afraid of being hurt, afraid of what others may
say about us - we can turn to the Lord who can handle our fears.
He is a "stronghold", a fortress of protection around us,
and in him we are safe.
Often we turn to other places for our security - to the bank account,
to a spouse or loved one, to the approval of the world.
We mistakenly think that these sources can provide a foundation of defence
against uncertainty of life. But when we find that people disappoint us, money
loses its value, and the praise of others is fleeting,
we must turn again to the true source of security, God alone.
Application
a) What sources of security have I trusted in besides God?
What was the result of that trust?
b) In what ways have I depended upon God for my security?
c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see
when I lived in darkness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Luke 16:10-12
10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful
also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also
in much.
11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,
who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,
who will give you that which is your own?"
10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:
and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,
who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,
who shall give you that which is your own?
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Reconciling Peace
Col 3:12-17
12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,
a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.
13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another
and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,
even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.
14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,
which is the bond of perfection.
15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,
to which also you are called in one body,
rule in your hearts. And be thankful.
16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have
a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14 And above all these things put on charity,
which is the bond of perfectness.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye
are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Alberta
Quick facts on Muslims in Alberta
Alberta 2015 population 4121700
est Muslim Population 195240
CNMM Networks: Calgary and Edmonton
It is estimated that Calgary has 82000 Muslims and Edmonton another 50000 .
Alberta may have a total as high as 195240 today.
Calgary is notable as the first Canadian city with a Muslim mayor. It's
become a prominent place of Islamic fundamentalism.
Edmonton's Muslim population is very diverse, with the largest group
coming from Tanzania, followed by Somalia, and then North African countries
such as Egypt, Morocco, etc.
Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus! They overcome huge spiritual,
emotional and cultural hurdles to follow Christ. Yet their challenges still
continue, especially in growing in discipleship. They often fell lost in our
Western congregations, and equally lost trying to find a church body with whom
they can identify. some are even being lured into Christian cult groups.
Please join us in praying for:
- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.
- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to
Muslim-background believers.
- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially
in their faith and the Church.
- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their
not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.
- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.
- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim
in these growing Muslim population centres.
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 "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.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- 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, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 26 of the Month
a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16
16 Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut
I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,
that God's Spirit would influence then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge
of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to be obedient to Him.
Pray to the Lord : "Heavenly Father, please remind me to be kind
to others - sharing my gifts and treasures."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him who is the Light who can free you from
darkness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to steward in trust .
Pray to the Lord and pray to help on another in Christian community.
Please join us in praying for:
- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.
- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to
Muslim-background believers.
- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially
in their faith and the Church.
- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their
not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.
- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.
- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim
in these growing Muslim population centres.
Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ
Many Bhutanese Christians meet in secret. Pray that they will find ways to be
"salt" and "light" in their communities.
Pray for Christian converts in Tajikistan who have suffered persecution
from family members and/or the secret police.
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
1) Numbers 7
NUMBERS 7
Offerings at the Tabernacle's Dedication
1 (Lev 8:10-11) And it was on the day that Moses had fully set up
the tabernacle and anointed it and sanctified it and all its instruments,
both the altar and all its vessels, and anointed them, and sanctified them,
2 (Nu 1:4-16; 2Ch 35:8) that the leaders of Israel, heads of their
fathers' houses, who were the leaders of the tribes, and were over
them who were counted, made an offering.
3 And they brought their offering before the Lord, six covered wagons,
and twelve oxen, a wagon for two of the leaders, and for each one an ox.
And they brought them before the tabernacle.
4 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
5 Accept these things from them, that they may be used in the service
of the tent of meeting. Give them to the Levites, to each man according
to his service.
6 Moses took the wagons and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.
7 Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon,
according to their service.
8 And four wagons and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari,
according to their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron
the priest.
9 (Nu 3:31; 2Sa 6:13) But to the sons of Kohath he gave none because
the service of the sanctuary belonging to them was that they should
carry on their shoulders.
10 (2Ch 7:9; Dt 20:5) The leaders brought their dedication offerings
when the altar was anointed, and offered their offerings before the
altar.
11 The Lord said to Moses: They will offer their offering, each leader
on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.
12 He that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon
the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah.
13 (Ex 30:13; 25:29) And his offering was one silver charger,
the weight of which was one hundred and thirty shekels,
(About 3 1/4 pounds, or 1.5 kilograms; and throughout this chapter.)
one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
(About 1 3/4 pounds, or 800 grams; and throughout this chapter.)
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
14 one spoon of ten shekels
(About 4 ounces, or 115 grams; and throughout this chapter.)
of gold, full of incense;
15 one young bull, one ram,
and one male lamb in its first year as a burnt offering;
16 (Lev 4:23) one goat kid as a sin offering;
17 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
18 (Nu 1:8) On the second day Nethanel the son of Zuar,
leader of Issachar, presented an offering.
19 He offered as his offering one silver charger,
the weight of which was one hundred and thirty shekels,
one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary,
both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil as a grain offering;
20 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
21 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year as
a burnt offering;
22 one goat kid as a sin offering;
23 (Lev 7:11-13) and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen,
five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar.
24 (Nu 1:9) On the third day Eliab the son of Helon,
leader of the children of Zebulun, presented an offering.
25 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which
was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed
with oil as a grain offering;
26 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
27 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering;
28 one goat kid as a sin offering;
29 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.
30 (Nu 1:5) On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur,
leader of the children of Reuben, presented an offering.
31 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
32 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
33 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering;
34 one goat kid as a sin offering;
35 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.
36 (Nu 1:6) On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zuri-shaddai,
leader of the children of Simeon, presented an offering.
37 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed
with oil as a grain offering;
38 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
39 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in its first year,
as a burnt offering:
40 one goat kid as a sin offering;
41 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
42 (Nu 1:14; 2:14) On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel,
leader of the children of Gad, presented an offering.
43 (Lev 2:5; 14:10) And his offering was one silver charger,
the weight of which was one hundred and thirty shekels,
one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary,
both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering;
44 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
45 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in
its first year as a burnt offering;
46 one goat kid as a sin offering;
47 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
48 (Nu 1:10; 2:18) On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud,
leader of the children of Ephraim, presented an offering.
49 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
50 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
51 one young bull, one ram, one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering;
52 one goat kid as a sin offering;
53 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.
54 (Nu 1:10; 2:20) On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur,
leader of the children of Manasseh, presented an offering.
55 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which
was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed
with oil as a grain offering;
56 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
57 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb
in its first year as a burnt offering;
58 one goat kid as a sin offering;
59 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
60 (Nu 1:11; 2:22) On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni,
leader of the children of Benjamin, presented an offering.
61 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of
which was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed with
oil as a grain offering;
62 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
63 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year as a burnt
offering;
64 one goat kid as a sin offering;
65 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats,
and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Abidan
the son of Gideoni.
66 (Nu 1:12; 2:25) On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,
leader of the children of Dan, presented an offering.
67 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
68 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
69 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year as
a burnt offering;
70 one goat kid as a sin offering;
71 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
72 (Nu 1:13; 2:27) On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Okran,
leader of the children of Asher, presented an offering.
73 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which
was one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour mixed
with oil as a grain offering;
74 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
75 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering;
76 one goat kid as a sin offering;
77 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Pagiel the son of Okran.
78 (Nu 1:15; 2:29) On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan,
leader of the children of Naphtali, presented an offering.
79 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight of which was
one hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels,
after the shekel of the sanctuary, both of them full of fine flour
mixed with oil as a grain offering;
80 one spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense;
81 one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb in its first year
as a burnt offering; 82one goat kid as a sin offering;
83 and as a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams,
five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year.
This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan.
84 (Nu 7:10) This was the dedication of the altar,
in the day when it was anointed, by the leaders of Israel:
twelve silver plates, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold spoons,
85 each silver plate weighing one hundred and thirty shekels,
each bowl seventy. All the silver vessels weighed
two thousand four hundred shekels, (About 60 pounds, or 28 kilograms.)
according to the shekel of the sanctuary.
86 The gold spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels
apiece, according to the shekel of the sanctuary. All the gold of the
spoons was one hundred and twenty shekels. (About 3 pounds, or 1.4 kilograms.)
87 All the oxen for the burnt offering were twelve bulls, twelve rams,
twelve male lambs in their first year, with their grain offering,
and twelve goat kids for a sin offering.
88 (Nu 7:1; 7:10) And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings
were 24 bulls, the rams sixty, the goats sixty, the one-year-old lambs sixty.
This was the dedication of the altar after it was anointed.
89 (Ps 80:1; Ex 33:9-11) And then Moses went into the tent of meeting
to speak with Him, and he heard the voice of One speaking to him from
the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony,
from between the two cherubim, and He spoke to him.
Numbers 7
[1] And it came to pass on the day that Moses had fully set up the
tabernacle, and had anointed it, and sanctified it, and all the instruments
thereof, both the altar and all the vessels thereof, and had anointed them,
and sanctified them;
[2] That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who
were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered,
offered:
[3] And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and
twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and
they brought them before the tabernacle.
[4] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
[5] Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of
the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man
according to his service.
[6] And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.
[7] Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to
their service:
[8] And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari,
according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the
priest.
[9] But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the
sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their
shoulders.
[10] And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it
was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar.
[11] And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each
prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.
[12] And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of
Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:
[13] And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an
hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the
shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with
oil for a meat offering:
[14] One spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense:
[15] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[16] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[17] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nahshon the
son of Amminadab.
[18] On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did
offer:
[19] He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was
an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the
shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil
for a meat offering:
[20] One spoon of gold of ten shekels, full of incense:
[21] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[22] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[23] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethaneel the
son of Zuar.
[24] On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of
Zebulun, did offer:
[25] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[26] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[27] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[28] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[29] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab the son
of Helon.
[30] On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of
Reuben, did offer:
[31] His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and
thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the
sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[32] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[33] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[34] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[35] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son
of Shedeur.
[36] On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the
children of Simeon, did offer:
[37] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[38] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[39] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[40] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[41] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Shelumiel the
son of Zurishaddai.
[42] On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of
Gad, offered:
[43] His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and
thirty shekels, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the
sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[44] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[45] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[46] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[47] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph the
son of Deuel.
[48] On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children
of Ephraim, offered:
[49] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[50] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[51] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[52] one kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[53] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elishama the
son of Ammihud.
[54] On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the
children of Manasseh:
[55] His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an hundred and
thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the
sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[56] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[57] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[58] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[59] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Gamaliel the
son of Pedahzur.
[60] On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of
Benjamin, offered:
[61] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[62] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[63] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[64] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[65] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Abidan the son
of Gideoni.
[66] On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children
of Dan, offered:
[67] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[68] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[69] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[70] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[71] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahiezer the
son of Ammishaddai.
[72] On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of
Asher, offered:
[73] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[74] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[75] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[76] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[77] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Pagiel the son
of Ocran.
[78] On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of
Naphtali, offered:
[79] His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred
and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of
the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
offering:
[80] One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:
[81] One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt
offering:
[82] One kid of the goats for a sin offering:
[83] And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he
goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahira the son
of Enan.
[84] This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed,
by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls,
twelve spoons of gold:
[85] Each charger of silver weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, each
bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand and four hundred
shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:
[86] The golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels
apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons was an
hundred and twenty shekels.
[87] All the oxen for the burnt offering were twelve bullocks, the rams
twelve, the lambs of the first year twelve, with their meat offering: and
the kids of the goats for sin offering twelve.
[88] And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings were twenty
and four bullocks, the rams sixty, the he goats sixty, the lambs of the
first year sixty. This was the dedication of the altar, after that it was
anointed.
[89] And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to
speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off
the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two
cherubims: and he spake unto him.
(Obedience is better than sacrifice)
2) Our Daily Bread for 26 February 2025 titled
The Joy of Giving
Acts 9:36-43
Dorcas Restored to Life
36 (2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7) In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha,
which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.
37 (Ac 1:13; 20:8) In those days she became ill and died. And when they had
washed her, they placed her in an upper room.
38 (Ac 9:36) Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter
was there, sent two men to him, pleading, "Do not delay to come to us."
39 Peter rose up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him into
the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping,
and showing the tunics and garments
which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
40 (Mt 9:25; Ac 7:60) Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed.
And turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, arise." She opened her eyes,
and when she saw Peter she sat up.
41 (Ac 6:1) He gave her his hand and lifted her up. And when he had called
the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
42 (Jn 11:45; 12:11) It became known throughout all Joppa,
and many believed in the Lord.
43 (Ac 10:6; 10:32) He remained in Joppa for many days with Simon, a tanner.
[36] Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by
interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and
almsdeeds which she did.
[37] And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom
when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.
[38] And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard
that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would
not delay to come to them.
[39] Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him
into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing
the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
[40] But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning
him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she
saw Peter, she sat up.
[41] And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the
saints and widows, presented her alive.
[42] And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
[43] And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon
a tanner.
On a five-hour flight, a woman vigorously crocheted a sweater. As she moved
her hook in and out of her yarn, she noticed a five-month-old baby who was
mesmerised by her motions. Then the woman got an idea: instead of finishing
the sweater she was working on; she would make a hat for her little admirer.
She had to finish the hat in the remaining time of the flight, however - just
one hour! When the woman presented the child's mom with the little hat,
the whole family accepted it with joy while the other passengers
smiled and applauded.
Surprise gifts are often received with joy. Whether they're gifts we need
or simply want, through them the giver may also show us the kindness
of Christ. In the early church, Tabitha was known for sharing clothes
and "always doing good and helping the poor" (Acts 9:36). When she died,
her beneficiaries displayed "the robes and other clothing that
[she] had made . . . them" (v. 39). They testified about her kindness
and how she'd touched their lives.
In a dramatic turn of events, Peter, through the Holy Spirit's power,
brought Tabitha back to life (v. 40). His actions filled those who
loved her with joy - and led many others to believe in Christ (v. 42).
Our actions of kindness can be some of the most memorable testifying
we do. As God provides, let's share some surprise gifts with others today.
Reflect & Pray
What gifts can you share with others?
What has it meant for you to receive gifts of kindness?
Heavenly Father, please remind me to be kind
to others - sharing my gifts and treasures.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 4 - freedom from Fear
Psalms 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Marcy was afraid of the dark. As a child she slept with a nightlight on,
and even she matured, she still had a fear of dark places.
When she was at home alone, she kept all the lights on,
and a small lamp at her bedside glowed through the night.
The psalmist David reflects that common fear of darkness when he says
"The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?"
David does not say, "The Lord brings light," but "The Lord is my light".
God is the source of understanding and security in our lives.
He is the One who can expose and deal with our fears.
When we are afraid - afraid of losing a job or a loved one,
afraid of making mistakes, afraid of being hurt, afraid of what others may
say about us - we can turn to the Lord who can handle our fears.
He is a "stronghold", a fortress of protection around us,
and in him we are safe.
Often we turn to other places for our security - to the bank account,
to a spouse or loved one, to the approval of the world.
We mistakenly think that these sources can provide a foundation of defence
against uncertainty of life. But when we find that people disappoint us, money
loses its value, and the praise of others is fleeting,
we must turn again to the true source of security, God alone.
Application
a) What sources of security have I trusted in besides God?
What was the result of that trust?
b) In what ways have I depended upon God for my security?
c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see
when I lived in darkness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Luke 16:10-12
10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful
also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also
in much.
11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,
who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,
who will give you that which is your own?"
10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:
and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,
who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,
who shall give you that which is your own?
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Reconciling Peace
Col 3:12-17
12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,
a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.
13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another
and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,
even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.
14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,
which is the bond of perfection.
15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,
to which also you are called in one body,
rule in your hearts. And be thankful.
16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have
a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14 And above all these things put on charity,
which is the bond of perfectness.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye
are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Alberta
Quick facts on Muslims in Alberta
Alberta 2015 population 4121700
est Muslim Population 195240
CNMM Networks: Calgary and Edmonton
It is estimated that Calgary has 82000 Muslims and Edmonton another 50000 .
Alberta may have a total as high as 195240 today.
Calgary is notable as the first Canadian city with a Muslim mayor. It's
become a prominent place of Islamic fundamentalism.
Edmonton's Muslim population is very diverse, with the largest group
coming from Tanzania, followed by Somalia, and then North African countries
such as Egypt, Morocco, etc.
Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus! They overcome huge spiritual,
emotional and cultural hurdles to follow Christ. Yet their challenges still
continue, especially in growing in discipleship. They often fell lost in our
Western congregations, and equally lost trying to find a church body with whom
they can identify. some are even being lured into Christian cult groups.
Please join us in praying for:
- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.
- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to
Muslim-background believers.
- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially
in their faith and the Church.
- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their
not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.
- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.
- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim
in these growing Muslim population centres.
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 "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.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- 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, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 26 of the Month
a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16
16 Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut
I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,
that God's Spirit would influence then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge
of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to be obedient to Him.
Pray to the Lord : "Heavenly Father, please remind me to be kind
to others - sharing my gifts and treasures."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him who is the Light who can free you from
darkness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to steward in trust .
Pray to the Lord and pray to help on another in Christian community.
Please join us in praying for:
- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.
- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to
Muslim-background believers.
- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially
in their faith and the Church.
- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their
not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.
- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.
- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim
in these growing Muslim population centres.
Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ
Many Bhutanese Christians meet in secret. Pray that they will find ways to be
"salt" and "light" in their communities.
Pray for Christian converts in Tajikistan who have suffered persecution
from family members and/or the secret police.
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