## The Keeper of Traken: A Bittersweet Farewell



**The Keeper of Traken** is a pivotal story in Doctor Who history, marking the end of an era and the introduction of significant changes.



**Strengths:**



**Masterful Introduction:** The story introduces the Master in his iconic incarnation as played by Anthony Ainley, setting the stage for a formidable villain.

**Emotional Weight:** As Tom Baker's final story as the Fourth Doctor, it carries a sense of melancholy and finality.

**World-Building:** Traken is a well-realized planet, with a unique culture and mythology that adds depth to the story.



**Weaknesses:**



**Pacing Issues:** The story can be slow-paced in parts, with some episodes feeling padded.

**Over-the-Top Drama:** The melodramatic elements can be excessive at times, detracting from the overall impact.

**Unresolved Plot Points:** Some questions are left unanswered, leaving a sense of incompleteness.



Overall, **The Keeper of Traken** is a bittersweet farewell to the Fourth Doctor. While it has its flaws, it's a significant story in the Doctor Who canon, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter.



**Rating:** 6.5 out of 10



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2) Our Daily Bread for 4 August 2024 titled I'm Just the Driver



Matthew 8:5-13



The Healing of a Centurion's Servant



Lk 7:1-10; Jn 4:43-54



5 (Lk 7:1-10) And when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion

(Zec 9:9.) came to Him, entreating Him,

6 (Mt 4:24) and saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home,

sick with paralysis, terribly tormented."

7 Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him."

8 (Ps 107:20) The centurion answered and said, "Lord, I am not worthy

that You should come under my roof. But speak the word only,

and my servant will be healed.

9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me.

And I say to this man, 'Go,' and he goes, and to another, 'Come,'

and he comes, and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

10 (Mt 15:28; Mk 6:6) When Jesus heard it, He was amazed

and said to those who followed, "Truly I say to you, I have not found

such great faith, no, not in Israel.

11 (Mal 1:11; Isa 59:19) And I say to you that many will come

from the east and west and will dine with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

in the kingdom of heaven.

12 (Mt 25:30; 13:42; 13:50) But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown

out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."

13 (Mt 9:22) Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go your way. And as you have

believed, so let it be done for you." And his servant was healed

that very moment.



[5] And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a

centurion, beseeching him,

[6] And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy,

grievously tormented.

[7] And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

[8] The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou

shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant

shall be healed.

[9] For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say

to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and

to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

[10] When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed,

Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

[11] And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west,

and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of

heaven.

[12] But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness:

there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

[13] And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast

believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the

selfsame hour.



"Dad, can I spend the night with my friend?" my daughter asked, getting into

the car after practice. "Honey, you know the answer," I said. "I'm just the

driver. I don't know what's happening. Let's talk with Mom."



"I'm just the driver" has become a joke in our home. Daily, I ask my organised

wife where I need to be, when, and whom I'm taking where. With three teens, my

"moonlighting" as a "taxi driver" sometimes feels like a second job. Often,

I don't know what I don't know. So, I have to check in with the master

calendar keeper.



In Matthew 8, Jesus encountered a man who also knew something about taking

and giving instruction. A Roman centurion, this man understood that Jesus

had the authority to heal, just as the centurion had authority to issue

commands to those under him. "Just say the word, and my servant will be

healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me"

(vv. 8-9). Christ commended the man's faith (vv. 10, 13), amazed that

he understood what His authority looked like in action.



So what about us? What does it look like to trust Jesus with our daily

assignments from Him? Because even if we think we're "just the driver," each

assignment has kingdom meaning and purpose.



By: Adam R. Holz



Reflect & Pray



What helps you to discern where and how God is leading you daily?

What barriers sometimes get in the way of hearing and obeying Him?



Father, thank You that You lead me and guide my steps.

Please help me to walk daily in dependence on You as You direct me

according to Your plan and purpose.



For further study, read Making Decisions God's Way.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain



Mark 11:24



24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,

believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.



24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,

believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.



"I've been praying." Jennifer declared confidently. " I told God I'd give him

a tithe of that $5000000 when I win the sweepstakes."

Her friend Cindi laughed. "Well, then, you don't have a chance. I told him

I'd give him half!"

Can we, as in Mark 11:24 seems to imply , pray for anything, absolutely

anything, and expect that the Lord will come through? Can we pray with

assurance for new cars, mink coats, or trips to the Caribbean? The verse

seems to be a troublesome one, especially when we try it and our prayers

aren't answered in the way we expected.

But seen in context, Mark 11:24 gives us a much broader picture of the

kind of prayer Jesus meant. The verse appears in the framework of

Jesus' ministry - cleansing the temple, correcting the Pharisees,

commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for

the fulfillment of Mark 11:24, if Jesus' actions are any indication,

is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.

Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching

am "If it be Thy will" clause onto the end of our prayers. We need to know

God's will and walk in it, seeking his kingdom first, and drawing close to

him. Then , as our hearts are right with him, what we ask in prayer

is likely to be congruent with the mind and purposes of Christ. We are

less likely to pray selfishly, and more likely to share God's priorities,

as we get to know him. And as we deepen in our knowledge of him,

as his will becomes our will, his promise for answered prayer takes

on new dimensions.



Application



a) What is the connection betweeen know God's will and praying effectively?



b) What changes need to take place in my life

so that I might pray with greater power?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Genesis 30:43



The man became exceedingly prosperous and had many sheep

and female servants and male servants and camels and donkeys.



And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle,

and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.



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



When you are anxious



Phil 4:4-7



4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always.

Again I will say, rejoice!

5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness.

The Lord is at hand.

6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,

by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known

to God.

7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses

all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.



4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,

shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.



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?)



New Brunswick



Total population 753900

Muslim population (est.) 4543



Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim

population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist

church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton

also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship

getherings, and outreaches on campus.

Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the

campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.

Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,

and between 300 to 400 university students.

Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,

which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.

a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,

has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow

into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has

been primarily for university students moving into the area.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



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!



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



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.



[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.



ROMANS 15:13



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



4nd Day of the Month



a) Pray for the preservation of godly values in Canada

(Prov 14:34 - Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.



34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:

But sin is a reproach to any people.



)



b) Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray that the Lord will guide you through decisions of dissension.



Pray to the Lord and pray in intervention for you Country to come to the Lord.



Pray to the Lord: "Father, thank You that You lead me and guide my steps.

Please help me to walk daily in dependence on You as You direct me

according to Your plan and purpose."



Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the Lord's purpose in prayer.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be thankful for His Blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to rejoice in everything.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



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 preservation of godly values in Canada



Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.



Pray that new Christians in Laos will remain steadfast in Christ, even if they

are accused of choosing a "foreign religion".



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 217, 4 August 2024



Today at

Calvary community Church , Pastor Barry Regier spoke on

Conflict in the Church - Why can't we get along?



A) The Dissension



Acts 15:1-5



The Council in Jerusalem



1 (Ac 15:5; 15:24) Some men came down from Judea and were teaching

the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised in the tradition of Moses,

you cannot be saved."

2 (Ac 15:22-23; 15:4; 15:6-7) Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had

no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul

and Barnabas, and certain others among them, should go up to Jerusalem

to the apostles and elders about this question.

3 (Ac 14:27; 21:5) So being sent on their way by the church,

they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion

of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the brothers.

4 (Ac 14:27; 15:12) When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed

by the church and the apostles and the elders,

and they declared what God had done through them.

5 (Ac 15:1) Then some believers of the sect of the Pharisees rose up, saying,

"It is necessary to circumcise them,

and to command them to keep the Law of Moses."



[1] And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and

said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be

saved.

[2] When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation

with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of

them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this

question.

[3] And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through

Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they

caused great joy unto all the brethren.

[4] And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church,

and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had

done with them.

[5] But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed,

saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep

the law of Moses.



Galatians 2:11-14



Paul Rebukes Peter in Antioch



11 But when Peter came to Antioch, I withstood him face to face,

because he stood condemned.

12 (Lk 15:2; Ac 10:28) Before certain men came from James,

he ate with the Gentiles. But when they came, he withdrew

and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.

13 And the other Jews, likewise, joined together in hypocrisy with him,

so that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy.

14 (Gal 2:5; Ac 10:28) But when I saw that they were not straightforward

about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all,

"If you, being a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew,

why do you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?"

Some interpreters hold that the quotation extends

into the following paragraph.



[11] But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face,

because he was to be blamed.

[12] For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles:

but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them

which were of the circumcision.

[13] And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas

also was carried away with their dissimulation.

[14] But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of

the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest

after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou

the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?



B) The Discussion



Acts 15:6-18



6 (Ac 15:25) The apostles and elders assembled to consider this matter.

7 (Ac 15:2; 10:20) After much disputing, Peter rose up and said to them,

"Brothers, you know that some time ago God decided among us,

that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.

8 (Ac 1:24; 2:4) God, who knows the heart, approved of them, giving them

the Holy Spirit just as He did to us,

9 (Ac 10:28; 10:34) and made no distinction between them and us,

and purified their hearts by faith.

10 (Mt 23:4; Gal 5:1) Now then, why test God by putting a yoke upon

the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been

able to bear?

11 (Ro 3:24; 2Co 13:14) But we believe that through the grace

of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they."

12 (Ac 14:27; 15:4) The entire assembly remained silent

and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what signs

and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.

13 (Ac 12:17) After they had become silent, James answered,

"Brothers, listen to me.

14 (Isa 43:21; 2Pe 1:1) Simon has declared how God first visited

the Gentiles to take from among them a people for His name.

15 With this the words of the prophets agree. As it is written:

16 (Am 9:11-12) 'After this I will return,

and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen;

I will rebuild its ruins,

and I will set it up;(Am 9:11; Jer 12:15.)

17 (Isa 43:7) that the rest of men may seek the Lord,

and all the Gentiles who are called by My name,

(Am 9:12; Dt 28:10; Isa 63:19; Jer 14:9; Da 9:19.)

says the Lord who does all these things.' (Am 9:11-12.)

18 Known to God are all His works since the beginning of the world.



[6] And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this

matter.

[7] And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto

them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice

among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel,

and believe.

[8] And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the

Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;

[9] And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by

faith.

[10] Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the

disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

[11] But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall

be saved, even as they.

[12] Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and

Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles

by them.

[13] And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and

brethren, hearken unto me:

[14] Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to

take out of them a people for his name.

[15] And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,

[16] After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David,

which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will

set it up:

[17] That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the

Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these

things.

[18] Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.



Acts 15:2



2 (Ac 15:22-23; 15:4; 15:6-7) Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had

no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul

and Barnabas, and certain others among them, should go up to Jerusalem

to the apostles and elders about this question.



[2] When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation

with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of

them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this

question.



Acts 15:12



12 (Ac 14:27; 15:4) The entire assembly remained silent

and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what signs

and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.



[12] Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and

Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles

by them.



Ephesians 4:14-15



14 (Jas 1:6; 1Co 14:20) so we may no longer be children, tossed here

and there by waves and carried about with every wind of doctrine

by the trickery of men, by craftiness with deceitful scheming.

15 (Eph 1:22; 2:21) But, speaking the truth in love, we may grow up

in all things into Him, who is the head, Christ Himself,



[14] That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried

about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning

craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

[15] But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things,

which is the head, even Christ:



C) The Decision



Acts 15:19-35



19 (Ac 15:28) "Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble

those of the Gentiles who are turning to God,

20 (Lev 3:17; Ac 15:29; Ge 9:4) but that we write to them to abstain

from food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from strangled animals,

and from blood.

21 (Ac 13:15; 13:27) For Moses has had in every city since early generations

those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath."





[19] Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among

the Gentiles are turned to God:

[20] But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of

idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.

[21] For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being

read in the synagogues every sabbath day.



The Reply of the Council



22 (Ac 15:27; 15:32; 15:40) Then it pleased the apostles and the elders,

with the whole church, to send chosen men from among them to Antioch

with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas called Bar­sabas, and Silas,

leading men among the brothers.

23 (Ac 23:26; Jas 1:1) They wrote this letter by their hand:

The apostles and the elders and the brothers,

To the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

Greetings.

24 (Ac 15:1; Gal 1:7) Since we have heard that some of us,

whom we did not commission, have gone out and have troubled you with words,

unsettling your minds, saying, "You must be circumcised and keep the law,"

25 (Ac 1:14; 2Pe 3:15) it seemed good to us, being assembled in unity,

to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

26 (Ac 14:19; 9:23-25) men who have risked their lives

for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

27 (Ac 15:22) Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas,

who will also speak to you, saying the same things.

28 (Jn 16:13; Ac 5:32) For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit

and to us to put on you no greater burden than these necessary things:

29 (Ac 15:20; 21:25; Rev 2:14) Abstain from food offered to idols,

from sexual immorality, from strangled animals, and from blood.

If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well.

Farewell.

30 So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch.

And when they had assembled the congregation, they delivered the letter.

31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over the exhortation.

32 (Ac 11:23; 13:1) Judas and Silas, being prophets themselves,

exhorted the brothers with many words and strengthened them.

33 (1Co 16:11; Ac 16:36) After they had remained there for a time,

they were sent off in peace by the brothers to the apostles.

34 But it seemed good to Silas to remain there.

35 (Ac 13:1) And Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch,

teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.



[22] Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send

chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely,

Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

[23] And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and

elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the

Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

[24] Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have

troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be

circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

[25] It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen

men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

[26] Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus

Christ.

[27] We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the

same things by mouth.

[28] For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no

greater burden than these necessary things;

[29] That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from

things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye

shall do well. Fare ye well.

[30] So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had

gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:

[31] Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

[32] And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the

brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

[33] And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace

from the brethren unto the apostles.

[34] Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

[35] Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the

word of the Lord, with many others also.



Ephesians 2:8-9



8 (Eph 2:5; Mk 16:16) For by grace you have been saved through faith,

and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God,

9 (2Ti 1:9; Ro 3:20) not of works, so that no one should boast.



[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it

is the gift of God:

[9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.



1 Corinthians 9:19-21



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

servant to all, that I might win even more.

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

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

win those who are under the law;

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

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

those who are outside the law.



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

all, that I might gain the more.

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

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

are under the law;

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

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

law.



Further Study



Amos 9:11-12



11 (Ps 80:12; Isa 16:5) On that day will I raise up

the hut of David that is fallen;

I will close up its breached walls,

raise up its ruins,

and rebuild it as in the days of old;

12 (Isa 43:7; 11:14) that they may possess the remnant of Edom,

and of all the nations called by My name,

says the Lord who will do this.



[11] In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen,

and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will

build it as in the days of old:

[12] That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen,

which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this.



Galatians 2:1-10



Paul Accepted by the Other Apostles



1 (Gal 2:3; 2:13) Then after fourteen years I went up again

to Jerusalem with Barnabas and also took Titus with me.

2 (Gal 2:9; Php 2:16) I went up in response to a revelation

and communicated to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles.

But privately I communicated to those who were of reputation,

in case I might be running, or had run, in vain.

3 (Ac 16:3) But even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek,

was not compelled to be circumcised.

4 (2Co 11:26; Gal 5:1) This happened because false brothers

were secretly brought in, who sneaked in to spy out our liberty,

which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage.

5 (Gal 2:14; 4:16) We did not yield to subjection to them,

not for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

6 (2Co 12:11; Gal 6:3; Ac 10:34) But of these who seemed to be something-

whatever they were, it makes no difference to me;

God shows no partiality to anyone-for those who seemed

to be something added nothing to me.

7 (1Th 2:4; Gal 1:16) On the contrary, they saw that I was entrusted

with the gospel to the uncircumcised, as the gospel to the circumcised

was to Peter.

8 For He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship

to the circumcised worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles.

9 (Ro 12:3; Rev 3:12) When James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars,

understood the grace that was given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me

the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles

and they to the circumcised.

10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,

which I also was eager to do.



[1] Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas,

and took Titus with me also.

[2] And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel

which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of

reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

[3] But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be

circumcised:

[4] And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in

privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they

might bring us into bondage:

[5] To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth

of the gospel might continue with you.

[6] But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh

no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be

somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

[7] But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision

was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

[8] (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the

circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)

[9] And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived

the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right

hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the

circumcision.

[10] Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also

was forward to do.



1) Jeremiah 4, 5, 6



Jeremiah 4

Judah Threatened With Invasion

1 (Joel 2:12; Jer 3:22) If you will return, O Israel,

says the Lord,

return to Me.

And if you will put away your abominations out of My sight,

then you shall not be moved.

2 (Isa 65:16; Jer 9:24; Ge 22:18) You shall swear, "As the Lord lives,"

in truth, in justice, and in righteousness;

then the nations shall bless themselves in Him,

and in Him they shall glory.

3 (Hos 10:12; Mt 13:7) For thus says the Lord to

the men of Judah and Jerusalem:

Break up your fallow ground,

and do not sow among thorns.

4 (Dt 10:16; Jer 9:26) Circumcise yourselves to the Lord,

and take away the foreskins of your heart,

you men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem,

lest My fury come forth like fire,

and burn so that no one can quench it,

because of the evil of your deeds.

5 (Jer 8:14; Jos 10:20) Declare in Judah and publish in Jerusalem, and say:

Blow the trumpet in the land.

Cry aloud and say,

"Assemble yourselves,

and let us go into the fortified cities."

6 (Jer 1:13-15; 50:2 ) Set up the standard toward Zion.

Seek refuge, do not delay.

For I will bring disaster from the north,

and a great destruction.

7 (Jer 2:15; Isa 1:7) The lion has come up from his thicket,

and the destroyer of the nations is on his way.

He has gone forth from his place

to make your land desolate.

And your cities shall be laid waste

without an inhabitant.

8 (Isa 22:12; Jer 6:26) For this gird yourself with sackcloth,

lament and howl.

For the fierce anger of the Lord

is not turned back from us.

9 (Isa 22:3-5; 29:9-10) It shall come to pass in that day, says the Lord,

that the heart of the king will fail and the heart of the officials;

and the priests will be astonished

and the prophets will wonder.

10 (Jer 5:12) Then I said, "Ah, Lord God! Surely You have greatly deceived

this people and Jerusalem, saying, 'You shall have peace,'

whereas the sword reaches the throat."

11 (Eze 17:10; Hos 13:15) At that time it will be said to this people

and to Jerusalem: A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness

toward the daughter of My people, not to fan or to cleanse,

12 (Jer 1:16) even a full wind from those places, will come to Me.

Now also I will pronounce judgments against them.

13 (Isa 5:28; 19:1) Look! He shall come up as clouds,

and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind.

His horses are swifter than eagles.

Woe to us, for we are ruined!

14 (Jas 4:8; Pr 1:22) O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness,

that you may be saved.

How long shall your evil thoughts lodge within you?

15 (Jer 8:16) For a voice declares from Dan,

and publishes wickedness from Mount Ephraim:

16 (Jer 5:15; Eze 21:22) "Report it to the nations, now!"

Indeed, proclaim against Jerusalem:

"Besiegers come from a far country,

and lift their voices against the cities of Judah.

17 (Jer 5:23; 2Ki 25:1-4) As watchmen of a field,

they are against her all around,

because she has been rebellious against Me,

says the Lord.

18 (Jer 2:19; Ps 107:17; Isa 50:1) Your way and your deeds

have procured these things to you.

This is your wickedness.

How bitter it is!

How it touches your heart!"

Sorrow for a Doomed Nation

19 (Isa 16:11; 22:4) My soul, my soul!

I am pained at my very heart.

My heart makes a noise in me.

I cannot hold my peace,

because you have heard, O my soul,

the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.

20 (Ps 42:7) Destruction upon destruction is proclaimed,

for the whole land is devastated.

Suddenly are my tents devastated,

and my curtains in a moment.

21 How long shall I see the standard

and hear the sound of the trumpet?

22 (Ro 16:19; 1Co 14:20) "For My people are foolish,

they have not known Me.

They are foolish children,

and they have no understanding.

They are wise to do evil,

but to do good they have no knowledge."

23 (Ge 1:2; Isa 5:30) I looked on the earth,

and it was without form and void.

And to the heavens,

and they had no light.

24 (Isa 5:25; Eze 38:20 ) I looked on the mountains,

and they trembled,

and all the hills moved to and fro.

25 I looked, and there was no man,

and all the birds of the heavens had fled.

26 (Ps 107:34) I looked, and the fruitful place was a wilderness,

and all the cities were broken down

at the presence of the Lord, and by His fierce anger.

27 (Jer 5:10; 5:18) For thus says the Lord:

The whole land shall be desolate.

Yet I will not make a full end.

28 (Nu 23:19; Isa 50:3) For this the earth shall mourn,

and the heavens above be black,

because I have spoken it, I have purposedit,

and will not relent, nor will I turn back from it.

29 (Isa 2:19-21; Jer 4:7) The whole city shall flee

for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen.

They shall go into thickets

and climb up upon the rocks.

Every city shall be forsaken,

and not a man dwell in it.

30 (2Ki 9:30; La 1:2) When you are devastated, what will you do?

Though you clothe yourself with crimson,

though you deck yourself with ornaments of gold,

though you enlarge your eyes with paint,

in vain you will make yourself fair.

Your lovers will despise you;

they will seek your life.

31 (Isa 1:15; La 1:17) For I have heard a voice as of a woman in labor,

and the anguish as of her who brings forth her first child,

the voice of the daughter of Zion,

that bewails herself, that spreads her hands, saying,

"Ah, woe is me,

for my soul is wearied because of murderers."



Jeremiah 4

[1] If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the LORD, return unto me: and if

thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not

remove.

[2] And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in

righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him

shall they glory.

[3] For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your

fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.

[4] Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your

heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth

like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your

doings.

[5] Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the

trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves,

and let us go into the defenced cities.

[6] Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil

from the north, and a great destruction.

[7] The lion is come up from his thicket, and the destroyer of the Gentiles

is on his way; he is gone forth from his place to make thy land desolate;

and thy cities shall be laid waste, without an inhabitant.

[8] For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger

of the LORD is not turned back from us.

[9] And it shall come to pass at that day, saith the LORD, that the heart of

the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall

be astonished, and the prophets shall wonder.

[10] Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this

people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword

reacheth unto the soul.

[11] At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry

wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people,

not to fan, nor to cleanse,

[12] Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I

give sentence against them.

[13] Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a

whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are

spoiled.

[14] O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be

saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?

[15] For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount

Ephraim.

[16] Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, that

watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the

cities of Judah.

[17] As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she

hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.

[18] Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is

thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.

[19] My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a

noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the

sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.

[20] Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled:

suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.

[21] How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet?

[22] For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish

children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to

do good they have no knowledge.

[23] I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the

heavens, and they had no light.

[24] I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved

lightly.

[25] I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens

were fled.

[26] I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the

cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his

fierce anger.

[27] For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will

I not make a full end.

[28] For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because

I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I

turn back from it.

[29] The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen;

they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city shall

be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.

[30] And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest

thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold,

though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself

fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life.

[31] For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as

of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of

Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me

now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.



Jeremiah 5



The Justice of God's Judgment



1 (2Ch 16:9; Eze 22:30) Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem,

see now and know;

seek in the open places

if you can find a man,

if there is any who executes justice, who seeks the truth,

that I may pardon her.

2 (Titus 1:16; Isa 48:1) Though they say, "The Lord lives,"

surely they swear falsely.

3 (Jer 2:30; 2Ch 16:9) O Lord, are not Your eyes upon the truth?

You have stricken them, but they have not grieved.

You have consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction.

They have made their faces harder than a rock;

they have refused to return.

4 (Jer 8:7; Isa 27:11) Therefore I said, "Surely these are the poor.

They are foolish;

for they know not the way of the Lord

or the judgment of their God.

5 (Jer 2:20) I will go to the great men

and will speak to them,

for they have known the way of the Lord

and the judgment of their God."

But these have altogether broken the yoke

and burst the bonds.

6 (Jer 4:7; Hab 1:8) Therefore a lion out of the forest will slay them,

and a wolf from the deserts will destroy them;

a leopard will watch over their cities.

Everyone who goes out from there will be torn in pieces,

because their transgressions are many

and their backslidings have increased.

7 (Dt 32:21; Jos 23:7) How shall I pardon you for this?

Your children have forsaken Me

and sworn by those who are not gods.

When I had fed them to the full,

then they committed adultery

and assembled themselves by troops in the harlots’ houses.

8 (Jer 13:27; Eze 22:11) They were as fed horses in the morning;

everyone neighed after his neighbour's wife.

9 (Jer 9:9; 5:29) Shall I not punish for these things? says the Lord,

and shall not My soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

10 (Jer 4:27; 39:8) Go up upon her walls and destroy,

but make not a full end.

Take away her battlements.

For they are not the Lord’s.

11 (Jer 3:20) For the house of Israel and the house of Judah

have dealt very treacherously againstMe,

says the Lord.

12 (2Ch 36:16; Jer 43:2-3) They have lied about the Lord,

and said, "Not He.

Neither shall evil come upon us,

nor shall we see sword or famine."

13 (Jer 14:15; Job 8:2) And the prophets shall become wind,

and the word is not in them.

Thus it shall be done to them!

14 (Jer 1:9; 23:29) Therefore thus says the Lord God of Hosts:

Because you speak this word,

indeed I will make My words in your mouth fire

and this people wood, and it shall devour them.

15 (Dt 28:49; Isa 5:26) Truly, I will bring a nation upon you from far,

O house of Israel, says the Lord.

It is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation,

a nation whose language you do not know,

nor do you understand what they say.

16 (Ps 5:9; Isa 5:28) Their quiver is as an open sepulcher,

they all are mighty men.

17 (Lev 26:16; Dt 28:33) They will eat up your harvest and your bread

which your sons and your daughters should eat.

They will eat up your flocks and your herds;

they will eat up your vines and your fig trees;

they will impoverish your fenced cities,

in which you trusted, with the sword.

18 (Jer 4:27; 5:10) Nevertheless in those days, says the Lord,

I will not make a full end of you.

19 (1Ki 9:8-9; Jer 13:22) It shall come to pass when they say,

"Why does the Lord our God do all these things to us?"

then you shall answer them, "As you have forsaken Me

and served strange gods in your land, so you will serve

strangers in a land that is not yours."



Jeremiah 5

[1] Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and

know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there

be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.

[2] And though they say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely.

[3] O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but

they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to

receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have

refused to return.

[4] Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know

not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their God.

[5] I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they

have known the way of the LORD, and the judgment of their God: but these

have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.

[6] Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, and a wolf of the

evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every

one that goeth out thence shall be torn in pieces: because their

transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased.

[7] How shall I pardon thee for this? thy children have forsaken me, and

sworn by them that are no gods: when I had fed them to the full, they then

committed adultery, and assembled themselves by troops in the harlots' houses.

[8] They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his

neighbour's wife.

[9] Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: and shall not my

soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

[10] Go ye up upon her walls, and destroy; but make not a full end: take

away her battlements; for they are not the LORD's.

[11] For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very

treacherously against me, saith the LORD.

[12] They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil

come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:

[13] And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus

shall it be done unto them.

[14] Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word,

behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it

shall devour them.

[15] Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith

the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose

language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.

[16] Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.

[17] And they shall eat up thine harvest, and thy bread, which thy sons and

thy daughters should eat: they shall eat up thy flocks and thine herds: they

shall eat up thy vines and thy fig trees: they shall impoverish thy fenced

cities, wherein thou trustedst, with the sword.

[18] Nevertheless in those days, saith the LORD, I will not make a full end

with you.

[19] And it shall come to pass, when ye shall say, Wherefore doeth the LORD

our God all these things unto us? then shalt thou answer them, Like as ye

have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall ye serve

strangers in a land that is not yours.



20 Declare this in the house of Jacob and publish it in Judah, saying:

21 (Isa 6:9-10; Eze 12:2) Hear this now, O foolish people

and without understanding, who have eyes but do not see,

who have ears but do not hear.

22 (Ps 119:120; Dt 28:58) Do you not fear Me? says the Lord.

Will you not tremble at My presence?

For I have placed the sand for the boundary of the sea

by a perpetual decree so that it cannot pass over it.

And though the waves toss themselves, yet they cannot prevail;

though they roar, yet they cannot pass over it.

23 (Jer 6:28) But this people has a revolting and a rebellious heart;

they have revolted and gone aside.

24 (Ge 8:22; Ps 147:8) They do not say in their heart,

"Let us now fear the Lord our God,

who gives rain, both the former and the latter, in its season.

He reserves for us the appointed weeks of the harvest."

25 (Jer 3:3) Your iniquities have turned away these things,

and your sins have withheld good things from you.

26 (Pr 1:11; Jer 18:22) For among My people are found wicked men.

They lie in wait, as he who sets snares; they set a trap, they catch men.

27 As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit.

Therefore they have become great and rich.

28 (Dt 32:15; Isa 1:23) They are fat, they are sleek.

Indeed, they excel in deeds of wickedness.

They do not judge the cause of the fatherless,

so that they may prosper;

and the right of the needy they do not defend.

29 (Jer 5:9; Mal 3:50) Shall I not punish them for these things?

says the Lord. Shall not My soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

30 (Jer 23:14; Hos 6:10) An appalling and horrible thing

has been committed in the land.

31 (Eze 13:6; Mic 2:11) The prophets prophesy falsely,

and the priests rule by their own authority;

and My people love to have it so.

Yet what will you do in the end?



[20] Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,

[21] Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have

eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:

[22] Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence,

which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree,

that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet

can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?

[23] But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are

revolted and gone.

[24] Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that

giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth

unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.

[25] Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have

withholden good things from you.

[26] For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that

setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.

[27] As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit:

therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.

[28] They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the

wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they

prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.

[29] Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul

be avenged on such a nation as this?

[30] A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;

[31] The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their

means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end

thereof?



Jeremiah 6



Siege of Jerusalem



1 (Ne 3:14; Jdg 1:21) O sons of Benjamin, gather yourselves

to flee from the midst of Jerusalem,

and blow the trumpet in Tekoa,

and set up a sign of fire in Beth Hakkerem;

for disaster appears out of the north,

and great destruction.

2 (Isa 1:8; Jer 4:31) I have likened the daughter of Zion

to a comely and delicate woman.

3 (Lk 19:43) The shepherds with their flocks will come to her.

They will pitch their tents against her all around.

They will pasture each in his place.

4 (Jer 15:8; Joel 3:9) "Prepare war against her;

arise, and let us go up at noon."

"Woe to us, for the day declines,

for the shadows of the evening are stretched out."

5Isa 32:14; Jer 52:13 "Arise, and let us go by night

and let us destroy her palaces."

6 For thus says the Lord of Hosts:

Hew down trees

and build a mound against Jerusalem.

This is the city to be punished.

She is full of oppression in her midst.

7 (Eze 7:11; 7:23) As a fountain casts out her waters,

so she casts out her wickedness.

Violence and devastation are heard in her;

before Me continually are grief and wounds.

8 (Eze 23:18; Hos 9:12) Be instructed, O Jerusalem,

lest My soul depart from you;

lest I make you desolate,

a land not inhabited.

9 (Jer 16:16; 49:9) Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

They will thoroughly glean

the remnant of Israel as a vine.

Turn back your hand

as a grape gatherer into the baskets.

10 (Ac 7:51; Jer 7:26) To whom shall I speak and give warning

that they may hear?

See, their ears are closed,

and they cannot listen.

Indeed, the word of the Lord is a reproach to them;

they have no delight in it.

11 (Jer 9:21; 20:9) Therefore I am full of the fury of the Lord;

I am weary with holding in.

I will pour it out upon the children in the street

and upon the assembly of young men together;

for even the husband with the wife shall be taken,

the aged with him who is full of days.

12 (Jer 8:10; Isa 5:25) Their houses shall be turned to others,

with their fields and wives together;

for I will stretch out My hand

upon the inhabitants of the land,

says the Lord.

13 (Jer 8:10; 23:11) For from the least of them even to the greatest of them,

everyone is given to covetousness.

And from the prophet even to the priest,

everyone deals falsely.

14 (Eze 13:10; Jer 4:10) They have healed also the brokenness

of the daughter of My people superficially,

saying, "Peace, peace," when there is no peace.

15 (Jer 3:3; 8:12) Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination?

They were not at all ashamed, nor could they blush.

Therefore they shall fall among those who fall;

at the time that I punish them they shall be cast down,

says the Lord.

16 (Jer 18:15; Isa 8:20) Thus says the Lord

Stand in the ways and see,

and ask for the old paths

where the good way is and walk in it,

and you shall find rest for your souls.

But they said, "We will not walk in it."

17 (Isa 21:11; 58:1) Also I set watchmen over you, saying,

"Listen to the sound of the trumpet."

But they said, "We will not listen."

18 Therefore hear, O nations, and know, O congregation, what is among them.

19 (Jer 8:9; Isa 1:2) Hear, O earth.

I will bring calamity on this people,

even the fruit of their thoughts,

because they have not listened to My words,

nor to My law, but rejected it.

20 (Isa 1:11; Ps 40:6; Isa 60:6 ) To what purpose does incense

from Sheba come to Me, and the sweet cane from a far country?

Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor are your sacrifices sweet to Me.

21 (Isa 8:14; 9:14-17) Therefore thus says the Lord:

See, I will lay stumbling blocks before this people,

and the fathers and the sons together will fall upon them.

The neighbor and his friend will perish.

22 (Jer 10:22; 50:41-43) Thus says the Lord: See, a people comes

from the north country, and a great nation will be raised

from the remote parts of the earth.

23 (Isa 13:18; Jer 50:42) They will lay hold on bow and spear;

they are cruel and have no mercy.

Their voice roars like the sea,

and they ride upon horses,

set in array as men for war

against you, O daughter of Zion.

24 (Jer 4:31; 49:24) "We have heard the report of it;

our hands grow feeble.

Anguish has taken hold of us, and pain as of a woman in labour.

25 (Jer 49:29; Job 18:11) Do not go out into the field, nor walk on the road.

For the sword of the enemy and terror is on every side."

26 (Jer 4:8; Zec 12:10) O daughter of my people, gird yourself with sackcloth

and wallow in ashes.

Mourn as for an only son,

a most bitter lamentation;

for the destroyer

shall suddenly come upon us.

27 (Jer 1:18; 15:20) I have set you as an assayer

and fortress among My people

that you may know

and try their way.

28 (Jer 9:4; 5:23) They all are stubborn rebels

walking about practicing slander.

They are bronze and iron;

they all are corrupters.

29 The bellows blow fiercely,

the lead is consumed by the fire;

the founder melts in vain,

for the wicked are not plucked away.

30 (Ps 119:119; Isa 1:22) Men will call them rejected silver,

because the Lord has rejected them.



[1] O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the

midst of

Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in

Beth-haccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.

[2] I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.

[3] The shepherds with their flocks shall come unto her; they shall pitch

their tents against her round about; they shall feed every one in his

place.

[4] Prepare ye war against her; arise, and let us go up at noon. Woe unto

us! for the day goeth away, for the shadows of the evening are stretched

out.

[5] Arise, and let us go by night, and let us destroy her palaces.

[6] For thus hath the LORD of hosts said, Hew ye down trees, and cast a

mount against Jerusalem: this is the city to be visited; she is wholly

oppression in the midst of her.

[7] As a fountain casteth out her waters, so she casteth out her

wickedness:

violence and spoil is heard in her; before me continually is grief and

wounds.

[8] Be thou instructed, O Jerusalem, lest my soul depart from thee; lest I

make thee desolate, a land not inhabited.

[9] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall throughly glean the remnant of

Israel as a vine: turn back thine hand as a grapegatherer into the baskets.

[10] To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold,

their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the

LORD is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.

[11] Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding

in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of

young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the

aged with him that is full of days.

[12] And their houses shall be turned unto others, with their fields and

wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the

land, saith the LORD.

[13] For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is

given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one

dealeth falsely.

[14] They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly,

saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

[15] Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were

not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall

among them that fall: at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down,

saith the LORD.

[16] Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old

paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for

your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

[17] Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the

trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.

[18] Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what is among them.

[19] Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the

fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor

to my law, but rejected it.

[20] To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet

cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your

sacrifices sweet unto me.

[21] Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will lay stumblingblocks

before this people, and the fathers and the sons together shall fall upon

them; the neighbour and his friend shall perish.

[22] Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country,

and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

[23] They shall lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no

mercy; their voice roareth like the sea; and they ride upon horses, set in

array as men for war against thee, O daughter of Zion.

[24] We have heard the fame thereof: our hands wax feeble: anguish hath

taken hold of us, and pain, as of a woman in travail.

[25] Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the

enemy and fear is on every side.

[26] O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself

in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation:

for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us.

[27] I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people, that thou

mayest know and try their way.

[28] They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they are brass

and iron; they are all corrupters.

[29] The bellows are burned, the lead is consumed of the fire; the founder

melteth in vain: for the wicked are not plucked away.

[30] Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath rejected

them.

Sure! Here is a review of all parts of "Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids," based on the transcript from the website you provided. I will evaluate each part in terms of narrative, character development, pacing, and overall impact to rate them out of 10.



### Part One



**Summary:**

The Doctor presents his own defense at the trial, showcasing an adventure from his future where he and new companion Mel arrive on the spaceship Hyperion III. They soon discover that passengers and crew are being murdered, and the ship is transporting dangerous plant creatures called Vervoids. The episode sets up the mystery and introduces various characters, including Professor Lasky and her colleagues.



**Review:**

Part One effectively sets up the mystery aboard the Hyperion III, introducing a variety of characters and potential suspects. The framing device of the trial continues to add an interesting layer to the narrative. The introduction of Mel as the Doctor's new companion brings a fresh dynamic, and the tension aboard the ship is well-established. The pacing is solid, with enough intrigue to keep viewers engaged.



**Rating: 7.5/10**



### Part Two



**Summary:**

As the murders continue, the Doctor and Mel investigate, uncovering clues that point to a conspiracy involving the Vervoids. The Doctor learns about the dangerous nature of the Vervoids and their potential threat to humanity. The trial scenes interject with the Inquisitor questioning the Doctor's actions and decisions. The episode ends with the Doctor and Mel discovering a hidden hydroponics chamber filled with Vervoid pods.



**Review:**

Part Two deepens the mystery and increases the tension aboard the ship. The investigation by the Doctor and Mel is engaging, and the threat of the Vervoids becomes more pronounced. The trial scenes provide additional context and add to the suspense. The pacing remains strong, with a good balance between action and investigation. The cliffhanger effectively raises the stakes.



**Rating: 7.5/10**



### Part Three



**Summary:**

The Vervoids begin to hatch, and their threat becomes imminent. The Doctor and Mel work to contain the situation and protect the remaining passengers. The Vervoids' motives and abilities are revealed, showcasing their danger. The trial scenes continue to question the Doctor's methods, with the Valeyard arguing that the Doctor's actions were reckless. The episode ends with the Vervoids attacking en masse.



**Review:**

Part Three ramps up the action and danger as the Vervoids emerge. The tension aboard the Hyperion III is palpable, and the Doctor's attempts to control the situation are compelling. The trial scenes add further pressure on the Doctor, emphasizing the gravity of his decisions. The pacing is brisk, and the episode effectively builds towards the climax. The cliffhanger maintains the suspense.



**Rating: 8/10**



### Part Four



**Summary:**

The Doctor devises a plan to defeat the Vervoids, using their rapid aging process against them. He successfully neutralizes the threat, saving the remaining passengers and crew. In the trial, the Valeyard argues that the Doctor's actions led to genocide, while the Doctor defends his decisions as necessary to save lives. The episode concludes with the Inquisitor pondering the Doctor's defense and the trial set to continue.



**Review:**

Part Four delivers a satisfying conclusion to the story, with the Doctor's plan to defeat the Vervoids showcasing his ingenuity. The resolution is both logical and dramatic, providing a strong end to the adventure. The trial scenes highlight the ethical dilemmas faced by the Doctor, adding depth to the narrative. The pacing is effective, and the resolution is impactful. The episode sets up anticipation for the continuation of the trial.



**Rating: 8/10**



### Overall Rating and Final Thoughts



"Terror of the Vervoids" is a well-crafted murder mystery set in space, combining suspense, action, and ethical dilemmas. The trial framework adds a unique dimension to the story, questioning the Doctor's actions and decisions. The narrative effectively balances the investigation and the threat of the Vervoids, making it an engaging and thought-provoking adventure. Here are the individual and overall ratings:



- **Part One: 7.5/10**

- **Part Two: 7.5/10**

- **Part Three: 8/10**

- **Part Four: 8/10**



**Overall Rating: 7.75/10**



"Terror of the Vervoids" stands out for its intriguing plot, strong character interactions, and the ethical questions raised by the trial. It is a memorable and compelling entry in the "Doctor Who" series, contributing to the overarching narrative of "The Trial of a Time Lord" season.

## Warrior's Gate: A Thought-Provoking Time Slip



**Warrior's Gate** is a standout story in the E-Space trilogy, offering a complex and thought-provoking exploration of time and causality.



**Innovative Storytelling:** The story's non-linear structure and time-slip elements create a unique and engaging viewing experience.

**Character Development:** Adric continues to grow as a character, demonstrating maturity and resilience.

**Philosophical Themes:** The story delves into profound questions about free will, destiny, and the nature of time.



However, the story is not without its challenges:



**Complex Plot:** The time-shifting elements can be confusing for first-time viewers, requiring close attention.

* **Pacing Issues:** Some parts of the story can feel slow, as the characters grapple with the complexities of their situation.



Overall, **Warrior's Gate** is a rewarding watch for those willing to engage with its intellectual challenges. It's a story that rewards repeat viewings, as new layers of understanding emerge with each watch.



**Rating:** 7.5 out of 10



Would you like to know more about specific aspects of the story, such as the characters or the plot?

Day 216, 3 August 20243



1) Jeremiah 1, 2, 3



Jeremiah 1



The Commission of Jeremiah



1 (1Ch 6:60; 2Ch 36:21) The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah,

of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin,

2 to whom the word of the Lord came in the days of Josiah

the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.

3 (2Ki 23:34; 2Ch 36:5-8) It came also in the days of Jehoiakim

the son of Josiah, king of Judah, to the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah

the son of Josiah, king of Judah, until the captivity of Jerusalem

in the fifth month.

4 Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

5 (Isa 49:1; Ps 71:5-6) "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;

and before you were born I sanctified you,

and I ordained you a prophet to the nations."

6 (Ex 6:12) Then I said, "Ah, Lord God! Truly, I cannot speak,

for I am a youth."

7 (Nu 22:20) But the Lord said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth.'

For you shall go everywhere that I send you,

and whatever I command you, you shall speak.

8 (Ex 3:12; Jos 1:5) Do not be afraid of their faces.

For I am with you to deliver you," says the Lord.

9 (Ex 4:11-12; 4:15-16) Then the Lord put forth His hand

and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me,

"Now, I have put My words in your mouth.

10 (Jer 31:28; 24:6) See, I have this day set you over the nations

and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down,

to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant."



[1] The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in

Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

[2] To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon

king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.

[3] It came also in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah,

unto the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah the son of Josiah king of

Judah, unto the carrying away of Jerusalem captive in the fifth month.

[4] Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[5] Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest

forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto

the nations.

[6] Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.

[7] But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to

all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.

[8] Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith

the LORD.

[9] Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD

said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.

[10] See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms,

to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build,

and to plant.



The Almond Rod and Boiling Pot



11 (Am 7:8) Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

"Jeremiah, what do you see?"

And I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."

12 Then the Lord said to me, "You have seen well. For I will hasten

My word to perform it."

13 (Eze 11:3; 11:7) The word of the Lord came to me the second time,

saying, "What do you see?"

And I said, "I see a boiling pot, and it is facing away from the north."

14 (Isa 41:25; Jer 4:6) Then the Lord said to me: Out of the north calamity

will break forth on all the inhabitants of the land.

15 (Jer 4:16; 9:11) For I will call all the families of the kingdoms

of the north, says the Lord.

And they will come and they will set each one his throne

at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem,

and against all the walls all around,

and against all the cities of Judah.

16 (Jer 7:9; 19:4) I will utter My judgments against them

concerning all their wickedness, whereby they have forsaken Me

and have burned incense to other gods,

and have worshipped the works of their own hands.

17 (1Ki 18:46; Job 38:3) You therefore gird up your loins

and arise, and speak to them all that I command you.

Do not be dismayed at their faces, lest I confound you before them.

18 (Isa 50:7; Jer 6:27) For indeed, I have made you this day a fortified city

and an iron pillar and bronze walls against the whole land,

against the kings of Judah, against the officials, against the priests,

and against the people of the land.

19 (Jer 1:8) They will fight against you, but they will not prevail

against you, for I am with you, says the Lord, to deliver you.



[11] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what

seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.

[12] Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my

word to perform it.

[13] And the word of the LORD came unto me the second time, saying, What

seest thou? And I said, I see a seething pot; and the face thereof is toward

the north.

[14] Then the LORD said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth

upon all the inhabitants of the land.

[15] For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north,

saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne

at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof

round about, and against all the cities of Judah.

[16] And I will utter my judgments against them touching all their

wickedness, who have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods,

and worshipped the works of their own hands.

[17] Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all

that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee

before them.

[18] For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron

pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah,

against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the

people of the land.

[19] And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against

thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.



Jeremiah 2



God Pleads With Israel to Repent



1 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

2 (Dt 2:7; Eze 16:8) Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying,

Thus says the Lord:

I remember you, the kindness of your youth,

the love of your espousals,

when you followed Me in the wilderness,

in a land that was not sown.

3 (Jas 1:18; Ex 19:5-6) Israel is holy to the Lord,

and the first fruits of His harvest.

All who eat of it will become guilty;

disaster will come upon them,

says the Lord.

4 Hear the word of the Lord, O house of Jacob

and all the families of the house of Israel.

5 (2Ki 17:15; Jer 2:31) Thus says the Lord:

What iniquity have your fathers found inMe,

that they have gone far from Me,

and have walked after vanity

and have become vain?

6 (Dt 32:10; Hos 13:4) They did not say, "Where is the Lord

who brought us up out of the land of Egypt,

who led us through the wilderness,

through a land of deserts and of pits,

through a land of drought and of the shadow of death,

through a land that no man passed through and where no man lived?"

7 (Dt 8:7-9; Jer 16:18) And I brought you into a plentiful country

to eat its fruit and its goodness.

But when you entered, you defiled My land

and made My heritage an abomination.

8 (Hab 2:18; Jer 5:31) The priests did not say,

"Where is the Lord?"

And those who handle the law did not know Me;

the shepherds also transgressed against Me,

and the prophets prophesied by Baal

and walked after things that do not profit.

9 (Eze 20:35-36; Jer 2:35) Therefore I will yet contend with you,

says the Lord,

and with your sons' sons I will contend.

10 (Ps 120:5) For pass over the coastlands of Cyprus and see,

and send to Kedar and consider diligently,

and see if there is such a thing.

11 (Ps 106:20; Isa 37:19) Has a nation changed their gods,

though they are not gods?

But My people have changed their glory

for that which does not profit.

12 (Isa 1:2) Be astonished at this, O heavens,

and be horribly afraid, be very desolate,

says the Lord.

13 (Ps 36:9; Jer 17:13) For My people have committed two evils.

They have forsaken Me,

the fountain of living waters,

and hewed out for themselves cisterns,

broken cisterns, that can hold no water.

14 (Ex 4:22) Is Israel a servant? Is he a homeborn slave?

Why has he been plundered?

15 (Jer 4:7; 50:17) The young lions roared at him

and roared loudly,

and they made his land a waste;

his cities have been destroyed, without inhabitant.

16 (Jer 46:14; Dt 33:20) Also the men of Memphis and Tahpanhes

have shaved the crown of your head.

17 (Jer 4:18) Have you not brought this on yourself,

in that you have forsaken the Lord your God

when He led you in the way?

18 (Jos 13:3; Isa 31:1) And now what are you doing in the way of Egypt,

to drink the waters of the Nile?

Or what are you doing in the way of Assyria,

to drink the waters of the River?

19 (Isa 3:9; Hos 5:5) Your own wickedness will correct you,

and your backslidings will reprove you.

Know therefore and see

that it is an evil thing and bitter for you

to have forsaken the Lord your God,

and the fear of Me is not in you,

says the Lord God of Hosts.

20 (Dt 12:2; Lev 26:13; Isa 1:21) For long ago I have broken your yoke

and burst your bonds;

and you said, "I will not serve."

For upon every high hill

and under every green tree

you wander, playing the harlot.

21 (Ex 15:17; Ps 80:8) Yet I had planted you a noble vine,

a wholly faithful seed.

How then have you turned

into the degenerate plant of a strange vine to Me?

22 (Job 14:17; Jer 17:1) For though you wash yourself with lye,

and take much soap,

yet your iniquity is marked before Me,

says the Lord God.



[1] Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

[2] Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; I

remember thee, the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals, when

thou wentest after me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.

[3] Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase:

all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.

[4] Hear ye the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of

the house of Israel:

[5] Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that

they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?

[6] Neither said they, Where is the LORD that brought us up out of the land

of Egypt, that led us through the wilderness, through a land of deserts and

of pits, through a land of drought, and of the shadow of death, through a

land that no man passed through, and where no man dwelt?

[7] And I brought you into a plentiful country, to eat the fruit thereof and

the goodness thereof; but when ye entered, ye defiled my land, and made mine

heritage an abomination.

[8] The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law

knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets

prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.

[9] Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the LORD, and with your

children's children will I plead.

[10] For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and

consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing.

[11] Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people

have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.

[12] Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye

very desolate, saith the LORD.

[13] For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the

fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns,

that can hold no water.

[14] Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he spoiled?

[15] The young lions roared upon him, and yelled, and they made his land

waste: his cities are burned without inhabitant.

[16] Also the children of Noph and Tahapanes have broken the crown of thy

head.

[17] Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken

the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way?

[18] And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters

of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters

of the river?

[19] Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall

reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter,

that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee,

saith the Lord GOD of hosts.

[20] For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou

saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every

green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot.

[21] Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art

thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?

[22] For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet

thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord GOD.



Jeremiah 2



23 (Jer 7:31; Pr 30:12) How can you say, "I am not polluted,

I have not gone after the Baals"?

See your way in the valley.

Know what you have done.

You are a swift young camel

entangling her ways,

24 (Jer 14:6) a wild donkey used to the wilderness

that sniffs the wind in her passion.

In the time of her heat, who can turn her away?

All those who seek her will not weary themselves;

in her month they shall find her.

25 (Dt 32:16; Jer 3:13) Withhold your foot from being unshod

and your throat from thirst.

But you said, "There is no hope. No!

For I have loved strangers,

and after them I will go."

26 (Jer 32:32) As the thief is ashamed when he is found,

so is the house of Israel ashamed.

They, their kings, their officials,

and their priests, and their prophets

27 (Isa 26:16) say to a tree, "You are my father."

And to a stone, "You gave birth to me."

For they have turned their back to Me,

and not their face.

But in the time of their trouble they will say,

"Arise and save us."

28 (Dt 32:37; Isa 45:20) But where are your gods

that you have made for yourself?

Let them arise, if they can save you

in the time of your trouble;

for according to the number of your cities

are your gods, O Judah.

29 (Jer 5:1; 6:13) Why will you plead with Me?

You all have transgressed against Me,

says the Lord.

30 (Ne 9:26; 1Th 2:15) In vain I have smitten your children;

they received no correction.

Your own sword has devoured your prophets

like a destroying lion.

31 (Dt 32:15O) generation, consider the word of the Lord:

Have I been a wilderness to Israel?

A land of darkness?

Why do My people say, "We are free to roam.

We will come no more to You"?

32 (Ps 106:21; Isa 17:10) Can a virgin forget her ornaments,

or a bride her attire?

Yet My people have forgotten Me

for days without number.

33 You prepare your way very well to seek love.

Therefore you have also taught the wicked women your ways.

34 (2Ki 21:16; 24:4) Also in your skirts is found

the blood of the souls of the innocent poor.

I have not found it by breaking in,

but in spite of all these things.

35 (Pr 28:13) Yet you say, "Because I am innocent,

surely His anger shall turn away from me."

Now I will plead with you,

because you say, "I have not sinned."

36 (Jer 31:22; Hos 5:13) Why do you go about so much

to change your way?

You also shall be ashamed of Egypt,

as you were ashamed of Assyria.

37 (2Sa 13:19; Jer 37:7-10) Indeed, you shall go forth from him

with your hands upon your head;

for the Lord has rejected those in whom you trust,

and you shall not prosper in them.



[23] How canst thou say, I am not polluted, I have not gone after Baalim?

see thy way in the valley, know what thou hast done: thou art a swift

dromedary traversing her ways;

[24] A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her

pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her

will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.

[25] Withhold thy foot from being unshod, and thy throat from thirst: but

thou saidst, There is no hope: no; for I have loved strangers, and after

them will I go.

[26] As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel

ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their

prophets,

[27] Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast

brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their

face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.

[28] But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if

they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number

of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.

[29] Wherefore will ye plead with me? ye all have transgressed against me,

saith the LORD.

[30] In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction:

your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

[31] O generation, see ye the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness

unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my people, We are lords; we

will come no more unto thee?

[32] Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people

have forgotten me days without number.

[33] Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou also

taught the wicked ones thy ways.

[34] Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor

innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these.

[35] Yet thou sayest, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn

from me. Behold, I will plead with thee, because thou sayest, I have not

sinned.

[36] Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be

ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.

[37] Yea, thou shalt go forth from him, and thine hands upon thine head: for

the LORD hath rejected thy confidences, and thou shalt not prosper in them.



Jeremiah 3



Unfaithful Israel



1 (Dt 24:1-4; Jer 2:20) If a man divorces his wife,

and she goes from him and becomes another man's,

shall he return to her again?

Shall not that land be greatly polluted?

But you have played the harlot with many lovers;

yet return again to Me,

says the Lord.

2 (Ge 38:14; Jer 2:7) Lift up your eyes to the high places,

and see! Where have you not been ravished?

In the roads you have sat for them

as the Arabian in the wilderness.

And you have polluted the land

with your harlotry and with your wickedness.

3 (Jer 6:15; Lev 26:19) Therefore the showers have been withheld,

and there has been no latter rain.

And you had a harlot's forehead;

you refused to be ashamed.

4 (Jer 2:2; 3:19) Shall you not from this time cry to Me,

"My Father, You are the guide of my youth?

5 (Isa 57:16; Jer 3:12) Shall He reserve His anger forever?

Shall He keep it to the end?"

Indeed, you have spoken

and done evil things as you could.



[1] They say, If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become

another man's, shall he return unto her again? shall not that land be

greatly polluted? but thou hast played the harlot with many lovers; yet

return again to me, saith the LORD.

[2] Lift up thine eyes unto the high places, and see where thou hast not

been lien with. In the ways hast thou sat for them, as the Arabian in the

wilderness; and thou hast polluted the land with thy whoredoms and with thy

wickedness.

[3] Therefore the showers have been withholden, and there hath been no

latter rain; and thou hadst a whore's forehead, thou refusedst to be

ashamed.

[4] Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My father, thou art the guide

of my youth?

[5] Will he reserve his anger for ever? will he keep it to the end? Behold,

thou hast spoken and done evil things as thou couldest.



A Call to Repentance



6 The Lord said also to me in the days of Josiah the king:

Have you seen that which backsliding Israel has done?

She has gone up on every high mountain and under every green tree,

and there has played the harlot.

7 (Eze 16:46) I said after she had done all these things, "Turn to Me."

But she did not return. And her treacherous sister Judah saw it.

8 (Dt 24:1; Isa 50:1) I saw that for all the adulteries of backsliding Israel,

I had put her away and given her a bill of divorce. Yet her treacherous

sister Judah did not fear, but went and played the harlot also.

9 (Jer 2:27; Isa 57:6) Through the lightness of her harlotry

she defiled the land and committed adultery with stones and with trees.

10 (Hos 7:14) Yet for all this, her treacherous sister Judah has not

turned to Me with her whole heart, but feignedly, says the Lord.



[6] The LORD said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, Hast thou

seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is gone up upon every high

mountain and under every green tree, and there hath played the harlot.

[7] And I said after she had done all these things, Turn thou unto me. But

she returned not. And her treacherous sister Judah saw it.

[8] And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed

adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her

treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also.

[9] And it came to pass through the lightness of her whoredom, that she

defiled the land, and committed adultery with stones and with stocks.

[10] And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto

me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD.

[11] And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified

herself more than treacherous Judah.



God Invites Repentance



11 (Eze 16:51-52; 23:11) The Lord said to me: Backsliding Israel has proved

herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.

12 (Ps 86:15; Eze 33:11) Go and proclaim these words toward the north,

and say: Return, backsliding Israel, says the Lord,

and I will not cause My anger to fall on you.

For I am merciful, says the Lord,

and I will not keep anger forever.

13 (Dt 12:2; 30:1-3) Only acknowledge your iniquity,

that you have transgressed against the Lord your God

and have scattered your ways to the strangers

under every green tree,

and you have not obeyed My voice,

says the Lord.

14 (Isa 54:5; Jer 31:32) Return, O backsliding sons, says the Lord.

For I am married to you. And I will take you, one from a city

and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion.

15 (Ac 20:28; Jer 23:4) And I will give you shepherds according to My heart,

who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

16 (Isa 65:17) It shall come to pass when you are multiplied

and increased in the land in those days, says the Lord, they will say no more,

"The ark of the covenant of the Lord."

And it will not come to mind, nor will they remember it,

nor will they call for it, nor will it be made any more.

17 (Jer 11:8; 17:12) At that time they will call Jerusalem,

the Throne of the Lord, and all the nations will be gathered to it,

to Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord; nor will they walk any more

after the stubbornness of their evil hearts.

18 (Jer 31:8; 50:4) In those days the house of Judah will walk

with the house of Israel, and they will come together out of the land

of the north to the land that I have given to your fathers for an inheritance.

19 (Jer 3:4; Isa 63:16) But I said:

How can I put you among My sons

and give you a pleasant land,

the most beautiful heritage of the nations?

And I said: You shall call Me, My Father,

and shall not turn away from Me.

20 (Isa 48:8; Jer 5:11) Surely as a wife treacherously departs

from her husband, so you have dealt treacherously with Me, O house of Israel,

says the Lord.

21 (Isa 15:2; 17:10) A voice was heard upon the high places,

the weeping and the supplications of the sons of Israel,

because they have perverted their way,

they have forgotten the Lord their God.

22 (Hos 14:4) Return, O backsliding sons,

and I will heal your backslidings.

"We come to You;

for You are the Lord our God.

23 (Ps 3:8; 121:1-2) Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills,

and from the multitude of mountains.

Truly, in the Lord our God

is the salvation of Israel.

24 (Hos 9:10) For shame has devoured the labor

of our fathers from our youth,

their flocks and their herds,

their sons and their daughters.

25 (Jer 22:21) We lie down in our shame,

and our humiliation covers us.

For we have sinned against the Lord our God,

we and our fathers,

from our youth even to this day,

and have not obeyed the voice of the Lord our God."



[12] Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou

backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall

upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I will not keep anger for

ever.

[13] Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against

the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every

green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the LORD.

[14] Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto

you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will

bring you to Zion:

[15] And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed

you with knowledge and understanding.

[16] And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the

land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the

covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they

remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more.

[17] At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all

the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD, to

Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after the imagination of their

evil heart.

[18] In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel,

and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I

have given for an inheritance unto your fathers.

[19] But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a

pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou

shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.

[20] Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye

dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith the LORD.

[21] A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of

the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have

forgotten the LORD their God.

[22] Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings.

Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.

[23] Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the

multitude of mountains: truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.

[24] For shame hath devoured the labour of our fathers from our youth;

their flocks and their herds, their sons and their daughters.

[25] We lie down in our shame, and our confusion covereth us: for we have

sinned against the LORD our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even

unto this day, and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God.



2) Our Daily Bread for 3 August 2024 Titled

Being Finishers in Christ



1 Kings 19:14-21





Elijah Hears the Lord



14 And he said, "I have been very zealous for the Lord, Lord of Hosts,

because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, thrown down

Your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I alone am left,

and they seek to take my life."

15 (2Ki 8:7-15) The Lord said to him, "Go, return on the road through

the Wilderness of Damascus, and when you arrive, anoint Hazael

to be king over Aram.

16 (1Ki 19:19-21; 2Ki 2:9) And you shall anoint Jehu, the son of Nimshi,

to be king over Israel, and you shall anoint Elisha, the son of Shaphat

of Abel Meholah, to be prophet in your place.

17 (2Ki 8:12; 13:3) He who escapes the sword of Hazael will be killed

by Jehu, and he who escapes the sword of Jehu will be killed by Elisha.

18 (Hos 13:2) Still, I have preserved seven thousand men in Israel for Myself,

all of whose knees have not bowed to Baal

and whose mouths have not kissed him."



The Call of Elisha



19 (2Ki 2:8; 1Sa 28:14) So he departed from there and found Elisha

the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen

before him and he with the twelfth, and Elijah passed by him

and threw his cloak on him.

20 (Mt 8:21-22; Lk 9:61-62) He left the oxen and ran after Elijah and said,

"Please let me kiss my father and mother, and then I will follow you."

And he said to him, "Go back, for what have I done to you?"

21 (2Sa 24:22) So he returned from following him and took a yoke of oxen

and sacrificed them and boiled their flesh with the yokes from the oxen

and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he got up and went after Elijah

and ministered to him.



On Mount Horeb



9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word

of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?

10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the

children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars,

and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left;

and they seek my life, to take it away.

11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD.

And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent

the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but

the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake;

but the LORD was not in the earthquake:

12 and after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire:

and after the fire a still small voice.

13 And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his

mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold,

there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because

the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars,

and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left;

and they seek my life, to take it away.

15 And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness

of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:

16 and Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel:

and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah shalt thou anoint to be

prophet in thy room.

17 And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael

shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha

slay.

18 Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have

not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.



The Call of Elisha



19 So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was

plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth:

and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.

20 And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me,

I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee.

And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?

21 And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them,

and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto

the people, and they did eat.

Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.



1 Peter 2:9



9 (Dt 7:6; 10:15) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy

nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may declare the

goodness of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.



[9] But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a

peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath

called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:



Barbara passed away before she could finish a sweater she was knitting for

her great-grandson, Ethan. The sweater was entrusted to the hands of another

avid knitter to be completed thanks to an organization that connects volunteer

crafters-"finishers"-with those whose loved ones have departed this life

before finishing their projects. The "finishers" lovingly invest their time

and skill to bring closure to a task that provides comfort to those

who are grieving.



God appointed a "finisher" for Elijah's work too. The prophet was lonely

and discouraged at how the Israelites were rejecting God's covenant

and killing prophets. In response, God instructed Elijah to "anoint Elisha

. . . to succeed [him] as prophet" (1 Kings 19:16). This ensured that

the labour of proclaiming God's truth would continue long past Elijah's death.



To show Elisha that God had called him to succeed Elijah as God's prophet,

Elijah "threw his cloak around [Elisha]" (v. 19). Since a prophet's cloak

was used to indicate one's authority as God's chosen spokesman

(see 2 Kings 2:8), this act made Elisha's prophetic call clear.



8 (1Ki 19:19; Ex 14:21-22) Then Elijah took his robe and rolled it up

and struck the water, and it was divided from one side to the other.

Then the two of them crossed on dry ground.



[8] And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the

waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went

over on dry ground.



As believers in Jesus, we've been called to share God's love with others

and "declare [his] praises" (1 Peter 2:9). Though the task may outlive

us too, we can be assured that He'll sustain the work and will continue to

call other "finishers" to the sacred work of making Him known.



By: Kirsten Holmberg



Reflect & Pray



Who proclaimed God's truth to you?

How can you be part of making Him known to the world?



Father, please use me to accomplish Your work in the world.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 7 Our God reigns!



Is 52:7



7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,

who proclaims peace, who brings good news of happiness,

who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"



7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good

tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that

publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!



A messenger has a single duty: to carry information. During World War II, many

parents dreaded the arrival of the Western Union messenger, believing that

delivery of a telegram meant that their son has been wounded or killed.

Isaiah 52:7, however, indicates that a messenger's word is not always

unwelcome. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring

good news ..." the prophet says. The "Good news"? Peace , salvation,

and the resultant message: "Your God reigns!"

Our God reigns - in forgiveness, in reconciliation, bringing peace and freedom

and joy. Our God reigns, controlling our lives with a loving hand, ordering

our experiences for our good, and his glory. Our God reigns in relationships,

in professional circumstances, in families, in churches. The good news is

proclaimed: Life is not unmanageable. Our God Reigns!

When we know that God reigns in our lives, we can relax, let go of the reins

of control, and live in peace. We can forgive those who have hurt us, knowing

that God will reveal to them what they need to know. We can live

with good times and bad, recognising that God uses every circumstance

of our lives to conform us to the image of his Son. We can rejoice in his

grace, free from the compulsion to earn his love and acceptance, and

we can live in the peace that comes only through his lordship in our lives.

Our God reigns - that is , indeed "Good news".



Application



a) Have I ever felt that life was "out of control"? Why?



b) What does it mean in practical terms to know that "Our God reigns"?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Gen 26:12-14



12 (Ge 26:3; 24:1) Then Isaac sowed in that land

and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; the Lord blessed him.

13 The man became rich and continued to prosper until he became very wealthy.

14 (Ge 37:11; Ecc 4:4) For he had possessions of flocks and herds

and a great number of servants so that the Philistines envied him.



12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year

an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.

13 And the man waxed great, and went forward,

and grew until he became very great:

14 for he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds,

and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.



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



God's Unfailing Love



Ps 36:5-9



5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens,

and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your righteousness is like the great mountains,

Your judgments like the great deep; O Lord, You preserve man and beast.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) How excellent is Your lovingkindness, O God!

Therefore mankind seeks refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will drink their fill

from the abundance of Your house,

and You will cause them to drink from the river of Your pleasures.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For with You is the fountain of life;

in Your light we see light.



5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;

And thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains;

Thy judgments are a great deep:

O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.

7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God!

Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house;

And thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

9 For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



New Brunswick



Total population 753900

Muslim population (est.) 4543



Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim

population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist

church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton

also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship

getherings, and outreaches on campus.

Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the

campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.

Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,

and between 300 to 400 university students.

Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,

which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.

a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,

has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow

into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has

been primarily for university students moving into the area.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



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!



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



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.



[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.



ROMANS 15:13



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity



(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



3nd Day of the Month



a) Pray for the province of Alberta as follows:

I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence then to

act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards. (

1 Tim 2:1-4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in

the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.



1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



b) Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and Canadian to faith in Christ.

( John 16:8 - When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:



8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment: )



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for your nation in intervention to repent from its

sins.



Pray to the Lord: "Father, please use me to accomplish Your work in the world."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know He is in full control.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know He is full of Blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to understand His Lovingkindness.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and Canadian to faith in Christ.



Pray for wisdom and guidance on behalf of local churches in Iraq that are

ministering to displaced Christians.



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.

Certainly! Here is a review of all parts of "Doctor Who: Mindwarp," based on the transcript from the website you provided. I will evaluate each part in terms of narrative, character development, pacing, and overall impact to rate them out of 10.



### Part One



**Summary:**

The Doctor and Peri arrive on the planet Thoros-Beta, home to the mentor species, where they find themselves embroiled in the sinister experiments of the scientist Crozier. Crozier is attempting to transfer the consciousness of the dying Mentor leader, Lord Kiv, into a new body. The Doctor and Peri are captured, and the Doctor appears to betray Peri, leaving her to fend for herself. These events are interspersed with scenes from the Doctor's trial, where the Valeyard presents this adventure as evidence against him.



**Review:**

Part One sets up a dark and disturbing atmosphere with the introduction of Crozier's unethical experiments and the manipulative Mentors. The trial scenes continue to provide an interesting framing device, adding tension and questioning the Doctor's motives. The apparent betrayal of Peri by the Doctor creates a compelling and dramatic cliffhanger, making viewers question his true intentions. The pacing is effective, and the episode successfully builds suspense.



**Rating: 8/10**



### Part Two



**Summary:**

Peri escapes and teams up with King Yrcanos, a warrior determined to overthrow the Mentors. The Doctor, seemingly under the influence of Crozier's mind-altering device, continues to act erratically and appears to side with the Mentors. Peri and Yrcanos attempt to disrupt Crozier's experiments but are captured. The trial scenes reveal more about the Time Lords' involvement and raise doubts about the accuracy of the evidence being presented. The episode ends with Peri in grave danger as Crozier's experiment progresses.



**Review:**

Part Two deepens the intrigue by showing more of the Doctor's erratic behavior, leaving viewers uncertain about his loyalty. The introduction of King Yrcanos adds a dynamic and colorful character to the mix, providing both comic relief and dramatic tension. The trial scenes continue to add layers to the narrative, with the Doctor's defense becoming more complex. The pacing remains strong, and the cliffhanger effectively raises the stakes.



**Rating: 7.5/10**



### Part Three



**Summary:**

The Doctor's behavior becomes increasingly unpredictable, causing further confusion and tension. Peri and Yrcanos make another attempt to stop Crozier but face numerous obstacles. The Doctor seemingly helps Crozier, intensifying the sense of betrayal felt by Peri and the audience. The trial scenes suggest that the evidence may have been tampered with, adding another layer of mystery. The episode ends with Crozier's experiment nearing completion, and Peri's fate hanging in the balance.



**Review:**

Part Three maintains the suspense and continues to blur the lines between the Doctor's true intentions and his apparent actions. The relationship between Peri and Yrcanos is developed further, adding emotional weight to their struggle. The trial scenes introduce the possibility of tampered evidence, increasing the complexity of the narrative. The pacing is consistent, and the cliffhanger keeps viewers engaged.



**Rating: 7.5/10**



### Part Four



**Summary:**

The climax sees the Doctor regaining his senses and attempting to stop Crozier's experiment. However, he is too late to save Peri, whose body is taken over by Lord Kiv's consciousness. Yrcanos, enraged, vows revenge. The trial reveals that Peri's fate was sealed by the Time Lords' interference, shocking the Doctor and the audience. The episode ends with the Doctor's despair at Peri's loss and the trial continuing to question his actions.



**Review:**

Part Four delivers a shocking and emotional conclusion with the apparent death of Peri, a beloved companion. The revelation that the Time Lords were behind her fate adds a dramatic twist and raises the stakes for the Doctor. The trial scenes effectively convey the Doctor's anguish and the severity of the situation. The pacing is brisk, and the resolution is both impactful and thought-provoking.



**Rating: 8.5/10**



### Overall Rating and Final Thoughts



"Mindwarp" is a dark, intense, and emotionally charged story that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and manipulation. The trial framework adds a unique layer of complexity, questioning the reliability of the evidence and the true nature of the Doctor's actions. The narrative effectively balances suspense, action, and emotional depth, making it a memorable and significant entry in the "Doctor Who" series. Here are the individual and overall ratings:



- **Part One: 8/10**

- **Part Two: 7.5/10**

- **Part Three: 7.5/10**

- **Part Four: 8.5/10**



**Overall Rating: 7.88/10**



"Mindwarp" stands out for its intense narrative, strong character moments, and the shocking fate of Peri. The story's themes and the trial's meta-commentary make it a compelling and thought-provoking chapter in the "Doctor Who" series.

## State of Decay: A Darker Turn for Doctor Who



**State of Decay** marks a departure from the more lighthearted tone of previous Doctor Who serials. It delves into darker themes of oppression, fear, and the corrupting influence of power.



**Atmospheric Horror:** The story effectively creates a sense of dread and unease, with the oppressive atmosphere of the village and the sinister nature of the Three Who Rule.

**Character Development:** The serial explores the characters in greater depth, particularly Adric, who begins to show signs of maturity and independence.

**Social Commentary:** The story touches on themes of class, power, and the dangers of unchecked authority, making it a thought-provoking watch.



However, the serial is not without its flaws:



**Pacing Issues:** Some parts of the story drag, particularly in the middle episodes.

* **Unresolved Plot Points:** Certain elements of the plot are left unexplained, which can be frustrating for viewers.



Overall, **State of Decay** is a significant departure from the typical Doctor Who formula. While it might not be as universally loved as some other stories, it's a bold experiment that deserves credit for its ambition.



**Rating:** 7 out of 10



Would you like to know more about specific aspects of the story, such as the characters or the plot?

Day 215, 2 August 2024



1) Zephaniah 1, 2, 3



Zephaniah 1

1 (2Ch 34:1-33; Jer 1:2) The word of the Lord which came to Zephaniah

the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah,

the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.



[1] The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son

of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah

the son of Amon, king of Judah.



The Great Day of the Lord



2 (2Ki 22:16-17) I will utterly consume all things

on the face of the earth,

says the Lord;

3 (Eze 7:19; Hos 4:3) I will consume man and beast;

I will consume the birds of the heavens

and the fish of the sea,

and the stumbling blocks with the wicked.

I will cut off man from the face of the land,

says the Lord.

4 (Hos 10:5; 2Ki 23:4-5) I will stretch out my hand against Judah,

and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

I will cut off from this place the remnant of Baal,

and the name of the idolatrous priests along with the priests,

5 (1Ki 11:33; Jer 19:13) and those who bow down on the roofs

to the host of heaven;

those who worship and swear oaths by the Lord

and yet swear by Milcom;

6 (Isa 1:4; Jer 2:13) those who have turned back from following the Lord,

who have not sought the Lord nor inquired of Him.

7 (Isa 34:6; Jer 46:10) Be silent before the Lord God!

For the day of the Lord is at hand;

the Lord has prepared the sacrifice;

He has consecrated His guests.

8 (Isa 24:21) On the day of the Lord's sacrifice,

I will punish the officials

and the king's sons,

and all who clothe themselves

with foreign attire.

9 (1Sa 5:5) On that day I will punish

all who step over the threshold,

who fill their masters' houses

with violence and deceit.

10 (2Ch 33:14; 2Ki 22:14) On that day, says the Lord,

a cry will be heard from the Fish Gate,

a wail from the Second Quarter,

and a loud crash from the hills.

11 (Jas 5:1) Wail, you inhabitants of the Mortar!

For all the merchants are cut down;

all those who weigh out silver are cut off.

12 (Jer 48:11; Eze 8:12) At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps,

and I will punish the men

who are settled on their lees,

who say in their heart,

"The Lord will not do good, nor will He do evil."

13 (Am 5:11; Mic 6:15) Their goods will be plundered,

and their houses laid waste.

Though they build houses,

they will not inhabit them;

though they plant vineyards,

they will not drink from their wine.



[2] I will utterly consume all things from off the land, saith the LORD.

[3] I will consume man and beast; I will consume the fowls of the heaven,

and the fishes of the sea, and the stumblingblocks with the wicked; and I

will cut off man from off the land, saith the LORD.

[4] I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the

inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this

place, and the name of the Chemarims with the priests;

[5] And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them

that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham;

[6] And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not

sought the LORD, nor inquired for him.

[7] Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD

is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests.

[8] And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD's sacrifice, that I

will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are

clothed with strange apparel.

[9] In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the threshold,

which fill their masters' houses with violence and deceit.

[10] And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that there shall

be the noise of a cry from the fish gate, and an howling from the second,

and a great crashing from the hills.

[11] Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people are cut

down; all they that bear silver are cut off.

[12] And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem

with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in

their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will he do evil.

[13] Therefore their goods shall become a booty, and their houses a

desolation: they shall also build houses, but not inhabit them; and they

shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine thereof.



The Great Day of the Lord



14 (Joel 2:11; Zep 1:7) The great day of the Lord is near,

near and hastening quickly.

The sound of the day of the Lord is bitter;

the mighty man shall cry out there.

15 (Joel 2:2; Isa 22:5 ) That day is a day of wrath,

a day of trouble and distress,

a day of ruin and desolation,

a day of darkness and gloom,

a day of clouds and blackness,

16 (Isa 2:12-15) a day of trumpet and alarms

against the fortified cities

and against the high towers.

17 (Ps 83:10) I will bring distress on men,

so that they will walk like blind men.

Because they have sinned against the Lord,

their blood will be poured out like dust,

and their flesh like dung.

18 (Zep 3:8; Eze 7:19; Zep 1:2-3) Neither their silver nor their gold

will be able to deliver them

on the day of the Lord's wrath.

But the whole earth will be consumed

by the fire of His jealousy,

for He will make a sudden end

of all those who dwell on the earth.



[14] The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly,

even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there

bitterly.

[15] That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of

wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds

and thick darkness,

[16] A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against

the high towers.

[17] And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind

men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be

poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.

[18] Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in

the day of the LORD's wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the

fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them

that dwell in the land.



Zephaniah 2



Judgment on the Nations



1 (2Ch 20:4; Joel 1:14) Gather together, yes, gather together,

O shameless nation,

2 (Isa 17:13; La 4:11) before the decree takes effect,

before the day passes like chaff,

before the fierce anger of the Lord comes upon you,

before the day of the Lord's anger comes upon you.

3 (Am 5:14-15; Ps 57:1) Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land,

who carry out His judgment.

Seek righteousness, seek humility.

Perhaps you will be hidden

on the day of the Lord's anger.

4 (Zec 9:5-7; Am 1:6-8 ) For Gaza will be forsaken,

and Ashkelon a desolation;

Ashdod will be driven out at noon,

and Ekron will be uprooted.

5 (Eze 25:16; Am 3:1) Woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast,

the nation of Kerethites!

The word of the Lord is against you,

O Canaan, land of the Philistines:

I will destroy you,

so that there will be no inhabitant.

6 The seacoast will be pastures,

with meadows for shepherds and folds for flocks.

7 (Zep 3:20; Ex 4:31) The coast will be for the remnant of the house of Judah,

on which they will feed.

In the houses of Ashkelon

they will lie down at evening.

For the Lord their God will visit them

and restore their fortunes.



Zephaniah 2

[1] Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;

[2] Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before

the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, before the day of the LORD's

anger come upon you.

[3] Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his

judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in

the day of the LORD's anger.

[4] For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive

out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up.

[5] Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the

Cherethites! the word of the LORD is against you; O Canaan, the land of the

Philistines, I will even destroy thee, that there shall be no inhabitant.

[6] And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for shepherds, and

folds for flocks.

[7] And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall

feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the

evening: for the LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their

captivity.



8 (Jer 49:1; Am 1:13) I have heard these taunts of Moab,

and the revilings of the Ammonites,

by which they have reproached My people,

and made boasts against their territory.

9 (Dt 29:23; Isa 11:14) Therefore, as I live,

says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel,

surely Moab will be like Sodom,

and the Ammonites like Gomorrah-

a land of weeds and salt pits,

and a perpetual desolation.

The remnant of My people will plunder them,

and the survivors of My nation will possess them.

10 (Isa 16:6; Zep 2:8) This will they have for their pride,

because they taunted and boasted against

the people of the Lord of Hosts.

11 (Ge 10:5; Ps 72:8-11) The Lord will be dreadful to them,

for He will weaken all the gods of the earth;

men will worship Him, every one from his place,

all the lands of the nations.

12 (Isa 18:1-7; 20:4-5) You also, O Ethiopians,

will be slain by My sword.

13 (Na 3:7; Isa 10:12) And He will stretch out His hand against the north

and destroy Assyria;

and He will make Nineveh a desolation,

and dry like the desert.

14 (Jer 22:14) Herds will lie down in her midst,

beasts of every kind;

the cormorant and the bittern

will lodge on her pillars.

Their voice will sing in the windows;

desolation will be on the threshold;

for He will lay bare the cedar work.

15 (Eze 28:2; Na 3:19) This is the rejoicing city

that dwelt securely,

that said in her heart,

"I am, and there is no one besides me."

How has she become a desolation,

a place for beasts to lie down!

Everyone who passes by her will hiss

and shake his fist.



[8] I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of

Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves

against their border.

[9] Therefore as I live, saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely

Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, even the

breeding of nettles, and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue

of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess

them.

[10] This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and

magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts.

[11] The LORD will be terrible unto them: for he will famish all the gods of

the earth; and men shall worship him, every one from his place, even all the

isles of the heathen.

[12] Ye Ethiopians also, ye shall be slain by my sword.

[13] And he will stretch out his hand against the north, and destroy

Assyria; and will make Nineveh a desolation, and dry like a wilderness.

[14] And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her, all the beasts of the

nations: both the cormorant and the bittern shall lodge in the upper

lintels

of it; their voice shall sing in the windows; desolation shall be in the

thresholds: for he shall uncover the cedar work.

[15] This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her

heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a

place for beasts to lie down in! every one that passeth by her shall hiss,

and wag his hand.



Zephaniah 3



Woe to Jerusalem



1 (Jer 6:6) Woe to her who is rebellious and defiled,

the oppressing city.

2 (Jer 5:3; Ps 78:22) She obeys no voice,

she receives no correction;

she does not trust in the Lord,

she does not draw near to her God.

3 (Hab 1:8; Jer 5:6) Her princes within her are roaring lions;

her judges are evening wolves

who leave nothing until the morning.

4 (Eze 22:26; Hos 9:7) Her prophets are reckless,

treacherous men;

her priests have profaned the sanctuary

and done violence to the law.

5 (Dt 32:4; Zep 3:15 ) The Lord is righteous in her midst;

He does no unrighteousness.

Every morning He brings His justice to light;

He does not fail,

but the unjust knows no shame.

6 I have cut off nations,

their strongholds are devastated;

I have made their streets desolate,

with no one passing by.

Their cities are destroyed;

there is no man, no inhabitant.

7 (Hos 9:9; Jer 7:7) I said,

"Surely you will fear Me;

and you will receive correction."

So her dwelling will not be cut off,

according to all that I have appointed against her.

But they were more eager

to corrupt all their deeds.



[1] Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city!

[2] She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not

in the LORD; she drew not near to her God.

[3] Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves;

they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.

[4] Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have

polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.

[5] The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every

morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust

knoweth no shame.

[6] I have cut off the nations: their towers are desolate; I made their

streets waste, that none passeth by: their cities are destroyed, so that

there is no man, that there is none inhabitant.

[7] I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive instruction; so

their dwelling should not be cut off, howsoever I punished them: but they

rose early, and corrupted all their doings.



The Conversion of the Nations



8(Joel 3:2; Zep 1:18) Therefore wait for Me, declares the Lord,

until the day when I rise up to seize the plunder;

for My decision is to gather nations,

to assemble kingdoms,

to pour on them My indignation,

all My fierce anger;

for all the earth will be devoured

with the fire of My jealousy.

9 (Isa 19:18; Ps 22:27) For then I will restore to the peoples a pure speech

that all of them may call on the name of the Lord,

to serve Him with one accord.

10 (Ps 68:31; Isa 11:11) From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia

My worshippers, the daughter of My dispersed ones,

will bring My offering.

11 (Isa 54:4; Joel 2:26-27) On that day you will not be ashamed

for all your deeds by which you have transgressed against Me;

for then I will remove from your midst

those who rejoice in your pride,

and you will no longer be haughty

in My holy mountain.

12 (Isa 14:32; Na 1:7) But I will leave in your midst

a meek and humble people,

and they will trust in the name of the Lord.

13 (Zep 2:7; Rev 14:5) The remnant of Israel will do no unrighteousness,

nor speak lies;

nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth;

for they will feed and lie down,

and no one will make them afraid.



[8] Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up

to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may

assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my

fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my

jealousy.

[9] For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all

call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.

[10] From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of

my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

[11] In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou

hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of

thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty

because of my holy mountain.

[12] I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people,

and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.

[13] The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither

shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and

lie down, and none shall make them afraid.



Israel's Song of Joy



14 (Isa 12:6; 54:1) Sing, O daughter of Zion!

Shout, O Israel!

Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,

O daughter of Jerusalem!

15 (Isa 51:22; Zep 3:5) The Lord has taken away your judgments,

He has cast out your enemies.

The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst;

you will see evil no more.

16 (Heb 12:12; Isa 35:3-4) On that day it will be said to Jerusalem:

Fear not, O Zion;

let not your hands be slack.

17 (Jer 32:41; Zep 3:15) The Lord your God is in your midst,

a Mighty One, who will save.

He will rejoice over you with gladness,

He will renew you with His love,

He will rejoice over you with singing.

18 (Ps 42:2-4; La 1:4) I will gather those who grieve

for the appointed festival,

which is a reproach and burden on you.

19 (Isa 60:14; Eze 34:16) At that time I will deal

with all who oppress you;

I will save the lame

and gather the outcast;

I will give them praise and fame

in every land where they have been put to shame.

20 (Jer 29:14; Joel 3:1) At that time I will bring you in,

at the time when I gather you;

for I will make you renowned and praised

among all peoples of the earth,

when I restore your fortunes

before your eyes,

says the Lord.



[14] Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all

the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

[15] The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy:

the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not

see evil any more.

[16] In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion,

Let not thine hands be slack.

[17] The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will

rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee

with singing.

[18] I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are

of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

[19] Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save

her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them

praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.

[20] At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather

you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth,

when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.



2) Our Daily Bread for 2 August 2024 Titled A Child's Hope



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.



When my granddaughter Eliana was just seven, she saw a video at her school

about an orphanage in Guatemala. She told her mom, "We have to go there to

help them." Her mom replied that they would think about it when she was older.



Eliana never forgot, and, sure enough, when she was ten, her family went to

help in the orphanage. Two years later, they went back, this time taking along

a couple of other families from Eliana's school. When Eliana was fifteen, she

and her dad went again to Guatemala to serve.



We sometimes think the wishes and dreams of little children don't carry the

weight of adult hopes. But Scripture seems to make no such distinction. God

calls children, as in the case of Samuel (1 Samuel 3:4). Jesus honors the

faith of little ones (Luke 18:16-17). And Paul said younger believers

shouldn't let people discount them just because they "are young"

(1 Timothy 4:12). So, we're called to guide our children

(Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Proverbs 22:6), recognising that their faith is a model

for us all (Matthew 18:3) and understanding that hindering them is something

Christ warned against (Luke 18:15).



When we see a spark of hope in children, our job as adults is to help ignite

it. And as God leads us, encourage them toward a life dedicated to trust

in Jesus and service for Him.



By: Dave Branon



Reflect & Pray



How can you encourage children to believe in Jesus?

How can you help them grow in faith?



Dear heavenly Father, the children in our world need Christ.

Please help me to encourage them to believe in You.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 6 Reconciliation



2 Cor 5:18-19



18 All this is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ

and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation,

19 that is, that God was

in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their sins

against them, and has entrusted to us the message of reconciliation.



18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus

Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

19 to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself,

not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us

the word of reconciliation.



When Paul writes in 2 Cor 5:17 that we become a "new creation" in Christ

Jesus, the story does not end there. The verses following give us direction

for tht new life in Christ. "All This", Paul says, referring to the miracle of

new life in Christ, "is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ

and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."

Reconciliation means to bring back together what was once separated. Man was

separated from God by sin, and God took the initiative to reconcile man to

himself. Our "ministry of reconciliation" as Christians is twofold: to draw

others to the Lord and to work for reconciliation between individuals.

Reconciliation is the ultimate goal of forgiveness. God, through his grace ,

extends forgiveness to us when we are still sinners, unrepentant,

undeserving. When we respond, we come into reconciliation with him

and are brought back into oneness. Likewise, when we extend the grace

of forgiveness to another, we are set free by the act of forgiving, but we

hope that the ultimate outcome will be reconciliation.

God shows us the pattern: he is the wronged party, yet he does not wait for

the offender to come to him, hat in hand. He takes a bold initiative, offering

forgiveness freely with out regard to merit. The pattern applies to us;

as the new life in Christ takes hold of us, we must reach out, and reach,

and keep on reaching, breaking down the barriers, taking the risk of

rejection so that we may come to reconciliation.



Application



a) What barriers stand between me and reconciliation with another person?



b) How can I take a risk and reach out to offer forgiveness and

reconciliation to them?



c) What kind of attitude do I need to be a "minister of reconciliation"?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Haggai 2:7-9



7 (1Ki 8:11; Isa 60:7) And I will shake all the nations,

and they will come with the wealth of all nations,

and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of Hosts.

8 (Isa 60:17) The silver is mine, and the gold is Mine,

says the Lord of Hosts.

9 (Isa 9:6-7) The glory of this latter house will be greater

than the former, says the Lord of Hosts. And in this place

I will give peace, says the Lord of Hosts.



7 and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations

shall come: and I will fill this house with glory,

saith the LORD of hosts.

8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,

saith the LORD of hosts.

9 The glory of this latter house shall be greater

than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place

will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.



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



God's Help in Times of Temptation



James 1:12-18



Trial and Temptation



12 (Jas 2:5; 1Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8) Blessed is the man who endures temptation,

for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life,

which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

13 Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God,"

for God cannot be tempted with evil; neither does He tempt anyone.

14 But each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.

15 (Job 15:35; Ps 7:14) Then, when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin;

and when sin is finished, it brings forth death.

16 (Jas 1:19; 2:5) Do not err, my beloved brothers.

17 (Mal 3:6; Nu 23:19; Jn 3:27) Every good gift and every perfect gift

is from above and comes down from the Father of lights,

with whom is no change or shadow of turning.

18 (1Pe 1:23; Jn 1:13; Rev 14:4) Of His own will He brought us forth with

the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of His creatures.



12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried,

he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised

to them that love him.

13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God:

for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

14 but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust,

and enticed.

15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin:

and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness,

neither shadow of turning.

18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth,

that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.



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?)



New Brunswick



Total population 753900

Muslim population (est.) 4543



Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim

population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist

church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton

also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship

getherings, and outreaches on campus.

Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the

campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.

Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,

and between 300 to 400 university students.

Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,

which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.

a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,

has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow

into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has

been primarily for university students moving into the area.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



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!



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



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.



[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.



ROMANS 15:13



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity



(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



2nd Day of the Month



a) Pray for the Church to make the Gospel accessible to all Canadians (

Rom 10:14-15 -

14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not

believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?

And how shall they hear without a preacher?

15 I And how shall they preach

unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of

those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring good news of good

things!"



[14] How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how

shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they

hear without a preacher?

[15] And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How

beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring

glad tidings of good things!



)



b) Pray that Christian Leaders would seek God's heart for vision,wisdom

and direction. (

Jer 33:3

- Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you

great and mighty things which you do not know.



3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee

great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be just against oppression.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear heavenly Father, the children in our world need

Christ. Please help me to encourage them to believe in You."



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a minister of reconciliation.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as creator of wealth.



Pray to the Lord and pray to give your temptations over to him.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for the Church to make the Gospel accessible to all Canadians



Pray that Christian Leaders would seek God's heart for vision,wisdom

and direction.



Pray for Emiratis who have converted from Islam to Christianity, asking that

they be strengthened spiritually.



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.

## Full Circle: A Solid Foundation for a New Era



**Full Circle** marks a significant turning point in Doctor Who, introducing a new companion, Adric, and setting the stage for the E-Space trilogy. While it doesn't reach the heights of some classic Who stories, it's a solid entry point for a new era.



**Strong Concept:** The idea of a planet inhabited by descendants of a crashed spaceship offers a unique and intriguing setting.

**Character Development:** Adric's introduction is handled well, establishing a dynamic with the Doctor that would be explored further in subsequent stories.

**Tom Baker's Charisma:** As always, Tom Baker shines as the Doctor, bringing his trademark wit and eccentricity to the role.



However, the story does have its shortcomings:



**Pacing Issues:** Some parts of the story feel rushed, while others drag, leading to an uneven pacing.

* **Lack of Depth:** The Marshmen, while visually interesting, are not fully developed as antagonists.



Overall, **Full Circle** is a decent story that lays the groundwork for future adventures. It's a solid foundation for a new era of Doctor Who, even if it doesn't quite reach the heights of the series' best.



**Rating:** 6.5 out of 10



Would you like to know more about specific aspects of the story, such as the characters or the plot?

Sure! Here is a review of all parts of "Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet," based on the transcript from the website you provided. I will evaluate each part in terms of narrative, character development, pacing, and overall impact to rate them out of 10.



### Part One



**Summary:**

The Sixth Doctor and Peri arrive on the planet Ravalox, which the Doctor recognizes as remarkably similar to Earth. They explore and encounter a group of primitive humans living underground, as well as the technologically advanced robot Drathro, who controls them. Meanwhile, the story is intercut with scenes of the Doctor's trial by the Time Lords, who are using this adventure as evidence against him.



**Review:**

Part One sets up an intriguing mystery with the discovery of Ravalox. The contrast between the primitive humans and the advanced technology hints at a deeper story. The trial scenes provide a unique framing device, adding a layer of meta-narrative. The pacing is steady, with a good balance between exploration and exposition. The cliffhanger, with the Doctor and Peri facing danger from Drathro's robots, effectively builds suspense.



**Rating: 7.5/10**



### Part Two



**Summary:**

The Doctor and Peri learn more about the underground society and the tyrannical rule of Drathro. They meet Queen Katryca, the leader of the surface dwellers, and Glitz and Dibber, two mercenaries searching for a valuable secret hidden on Ravalox. The trial continues, with the Valeyard presenting more evidence against the Doctor. The episode ends with the Doctor and Peri captured by Drathro.



**Review:**

Part Two deepens the mystery and introduces additional characters, adding complexity to the plot. The interactions between the Doctor, Peri, and the inhabitants of Ravalox are engaging, and the mercenaries provide a touch of humor and intrigue. The trial scenes continue to build tension, with the Valeyard's case against the Doctor becoming more compelling. The pacing remains strong, and the cliffhanger maintains the sense of danger.



**Rating: 7.5/10**



### Part Three



**Summary:**

The Doctor and Peri escape from Drathro and join forces with Glitz and Dibber. They discover that Ravalox is actually Earth, moved through space by the Time Lords to cover up a disaster involving the secret of the Time Lords' power. The trial reveals more about the Time Lords' involvement in the disaster. Drathro, realizing his systems are failing, decides to destroy the underground city to protect his secrets. The episode ends with the Doctor and his allies racing to stop him.



**Review:**

Part Three reveals significant plot twists, increasing the stakes and adding depth to the narrative. The revelation that Ravalox is Earth provides a shocking and intriguing development. The trial scenes continue to add tension and context to the Doctor's actions. The interactions between the characters are well-written, and the pacing is effective in building towards the climax. The cliffhanger keeps the audience engaged.



**Rating: 8/10**



### Part Four



**Summary:**

The Doctor and his allies manage to stop Drathro and save the inhabitants of the underground city. Drathro is destroyed, and the secrets of Ravalox are revealed. The trial concludes this segment of evidence, with the Valeyard presenting his arguments against the Doctor. The Doctor remains defiant, challenging the Time Lords' authority and questioning their motives.



**Review:**

Part Four provides a satisfying conclusion to the story, resolving the main plot threads and revealing the truth behind Ravalox. The destruction of Drathro is handled well, and the character arcs are satisfactorily concluded. The trial scenes effectively set up the ongoing narrative for the rest of the season, with the Doctor's defiance adding to his character's complexity. The pacing is strong, and the resolution is both impactful and thought-provoking.



**Rating: 8/10**



### Overall Rating and Final Thoughts



"The Mysterious Planet" is a solid start to "The Trial of a Time Lord" season, combining an intriguing plot with the unique framing device of the Doctor's trial. The narrative effectively balances mystery, character development, and action, with the trial scenes adding an additional layer of tension and meta-commentary. The reveal of Ravalox's true nature is a highlight, providing a compelling twist and setting the stage for the larger story arc. Here are the individual and overall ratings:



- **Part One: 7.5/10**

- **Part Two: 7.5/10**

- **Part Three: 8/10**

- **Part Four: 8/10**



**Overall Rating: 7.75/10**



"The Mysterious Planet" effectively sets the tone for the season, offering a mix of adventure, mystery, and philosophical questions about authority and accountability. It stands out as a strong entry in the "Doctor Who" series, with the trial framework adding a unique and engaging element to the storytelling.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 5 When you pray



Mark 11:25



25 And when you stand praying, forgive if you have anything against anyone,

so that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your sins.



25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any:

that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.



"My prayer don't seem to be very effective," a man told his pastor." I try

to make contact with God, but my prayers seem to hit the ceiling and bounce

back."

The pastor thought for a moment, then gently suggested,

"Is there someone in your life you haven't forgiven?"

"What do you mean?" The man's face flushed; the pastor has obviuosly struck

a nerve. "Well, I guess I've had some struggles with my mother ... and then,

my wife, and I ... ." The hidden truth came to light: the man was bound in

unforgiving relationships with five of the closest people to him.

Forgiveness is an essential element in prayer. For a very good reason,

worship services in liturgical churches place the confession of sin and the

absolution near the beginning of the service, before the reading of God's

Word, prayer, and the sermon. Forgiveness - both the Lord's forgiveness

of us and our forgiveness of others - clears the way for unhindered

communication between God and his people.

When we carry anger and bitterness, or even deeply buried, well-subliminated

unforgiveness, into the presence of God, our prayers will be affected. We can,

however, free the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and the lives of others

through forgiveness. We can choose to forgive in light of God's forgiveness

of us. And when we do, the channels are re-established;

we can pray in power and open ourselves to an awareness of his activity

in our lives.



Application



a) Have my prayers ever been affected by unforgiveness in my life?



b) Is there someone in my life whom I need to forgive,

whether or not I can work toward?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Gen 13:2,5-6,14-17



2 (Ge 24:35; Ps 112:1-3) Abram was very wealthy in livestock,

in silver and in gold.

5 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.

6 (Ge 36:6-7) But the land was not able to support them

both dwelling together because their possessions were so great.

14 (Ge 28:14; Dt 3:27) After Lot had departed from him,

the Lord said to Abram,

"Lift up now your eyes, and look from the place where you are,

northward and southward and eastward and westward.

15 (Ge 12:7; 2Ch 20:7) All the land that you see I will give to you

and to your descendants forever.

16 (Ge 28:14; Nu 23:10) I will make your descendants like the dust

of the earth, so that if a man could number the dust of the earth,

then your descendants could also be numbered.

17 Arise, and walk throughout the land across its length

and its width, for I will give it to you."



2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together:

for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.

14 And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him,

Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward,

and southward, and eastward, and westward:

15 for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it,

and to thy seed for ever.

16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man

can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it;

for I will give it unto thee.



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



God's Generous Provision



Ps 145:13b-21



13 Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;

He also will hear their cry and will save them.

20 The Lord preserves all those who love Him,

but all the wicked He will destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,

and let all people bless His holy name

forever and ever.



13 And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

And holy in all his works.

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,

To all that call upon him in truth.

19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him:

He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him:

But all the wicked will he destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD:

And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13





9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



New Brunswick



Total population 753900

Muslim population (est.) 4543



Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim

population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist

church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton

also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship

getherings, and outreaches on campus.

Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the

campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.

Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,

and between 300 to 400 university students.

Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,

which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.

a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,

has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow

into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has

been primarily for university students moving into the area.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



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!



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



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.



[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.



ROMANS 15:13



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



1st Day of the month



1) Pray for an outpouring of God's Holy Spirit on Canada



(

Joel 2:28 And it will be that, afterwards,

I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

then your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream

dreams, and your young men will see visions.



28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon

all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men

shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:



Acts 2:17 "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.



17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God,

I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh:

And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

And your young men shall see visions,

And your old men shall dream dreams:



)



2) Pray that the heart of our Prime Minister

would be directed to do that which pleases God



(Prov 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord,

as the rivers of water; He turns it to any place He will.



1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD,

As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to have leadership like Josiah.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, please help me represent

You well in what I say and do."



Pray to the Lord and pray be a forgiver so that the Lord will

your trespasses.



Pray to the Lord and pray to His Blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to His Dominion throughout the generations.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



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 an outpouring of God's Holy Spirit on Canada



Pray that the heart of our Prime Minister

would be directed to do that which pleases God



Pray that Maldives' oppressive government and culture will compel Maldivians

to seek freedom in Christ.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.



Remember eternity starts now -

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

Day 214, 1 August 2024



1) 2 Kings 22,23 , 2 Chronicles 34, 35



2 Kings 22:1-2



Josiah, King of Judah



2Ch 34:1-28



1 (Jos 15:39) Josiah was eight years old when he became king,

and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother's name

was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah from Bozkath.

2 (Dt 5:32; Jos 1:7) He did what was right in the sight of the Lord

and walked in all the ways of David his father.

He did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.



[1] Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty

and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jedidah, the daughter

of Adaiah of Boscath.

[2] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in

all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or

to the left.



2 Chronicles 34:1-7



Josiah, King of Judah



2Ki 22:1-7; 23:4-20



1 (Jer 1:2; Zep 1:1) And Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign,

and he was king for thirty-one years in Jerusalem.

2 (2Ch 29:2) And he did what was correct in the eyes of the Lord,

and he walked in the ways of David his father

and did not turn either to the right or left.

3 (2Ch 15:2; 33:22) And in the eighth year of his reign, while he was still

a young boy, he began to seek out the God of David his father;

and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem

from high places, Asherah poles, idols, and carved and cast images.

4 (Ex 32:20; Lev 26:30) So they tore down the altars for the Baals,

and he cut down the incense altars that were above them

and smashed the Asherah poles and carved and cast images.

And he crushed them to dust and scattered them before the graves

of those who sacrificed to them.

5 (1Ki 13:2) Then he burned the bones of the priests on their altars

and so cleansed Judah and Jerusalem.

6 In the cities of Manasseh, Ephraim, and Simeon, and as far as Naphtali,

in their ruins all around,

7 (2Ch 31:1; Dt 9:21) he broke down the altars, beat Asherah poles

and the images into powder, and cut down all the incense altars

throughout all the land of Israel. Then he returned to Jerusalem.



[1] Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in

Jerusalem one and thirty years.

[2] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in

the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to

the left.

[3] For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to

seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to

purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the

carved images, and the molten images.

[4] And they brake down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and the

images, that were on high above them, he cut down; and the groves, and the

carved images, and the molten images, he brake in pieces, and made dust of

them, and strowed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them.

[5] And he burnt the bones of the priests upon their altars, and cleansed

Judah and Jerusalem.

[6] And so did he in the cities of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and Simeon, even

unto Naphtali, with their mattocks round about.

[7] And when he had broken down the altars and the groves, and had beaten

the graven images into powder, and cut down all the idols throughout all the

land of Israel, he returned to Jerusalem.



2 Kings 22:3-20



The Book of the Law Found



3 In the eighteenth year of King Josiah the king sent Shaphan

son of Azaliah, son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of the Lord,

saying,

4 (2Ki 12:4) "Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, and have him prepare the money

that has been brought to the house of the Lord, which the keepers

of the threshold have gathered from the people.

5 (2Ki 12:11-14; 12:5) Let them deliver it to the hand of the appointed

workers of the house of the Lord, and let them give it to the workers

who are in the house of the Lord to repair the damages to the house,

6 that is, to the carpenters, the builders, and the masons to buy timber

and cut stone to repair the house.

7 (2Ki 12:15; 1Co 4:2) But there need be no settling of accounts with them

concerning the money that was given to their hand,

because they are behaving honestly."

8 (Dt 31:24-26) Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe,

"I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the Lord."

Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it.

9 Then Shaphan the scribe came to the king and brought the king a report.

He said, "Your servants have emptied the money that was found

in the house and have given it into the hand of the appointed workers

of the house of the Lord."

10 (Jer 36:21) Shaphan the scribe informed the king, saying,

"Hilkiah the priest has given me a book." So Shaphan read it before the king.

11 When the king had heard the words of the Book of the Law,

he tore his clothes.

12 (Jer 26:24; 2Ki 25:22) Then the king commanded Hilkiah the priest,

Ahikam son of Shaphan, Akbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe,

and Asaiah, a servant of the king, saying,

13 (Dt 29:23-28; 31:17-18) "Go, inquire of the Lord for me, for the people,

and for all Judah concerning the words of this book that has been found,

for great is the wrath of the Lord that is kindled against us,

because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book

by doing according to all that is written concerning us."

14 (2Ch 34:22) So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Akbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah

went to Huldah the prophetess, wife of Shallum, son of Tikvah, son of Harhas,

keeper of the wardrobe (she lived in Jerusalem in the second quarter),

and they spoke with her.

15 She said to them, "Thus says the Lord God of Israel:

Tell the man that sent you to Me,

16 (Jos 23:15; Da 9:11-14) Thus says the Lord: See, I will bring evil

on this place and on its inhabitants-all the words of the book

that the king of Judah has read.

17 Because they have forsaken Me and have made offerings to other gods,

so that they have provoked Me to anger with all the works of their hands,

therefore My wrath will be kindled against this place,

and it will not be quenched.

18 But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the Lord,

thus shall you say to him, "Thus says the Lord God of Israel

with regard to the words you have heard:

19 (1Ki 21:29; Ps 51:17) Because your heart was timid,

and you humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard

what I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants,

that they should become a desolation and a curse,

and you have torn your clothes and wept before Me,

I also have heard you, declares the Lord.

20 (Ps 37:37; Isa 57:1-2) Therefore, I will gather you to your fathers,

and you will be gathered to your grave in peace.

Your eyes will not see all the evil which I am about to bring upon this place."

Then they brought the king a report.



[3] And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, that the king

sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the

house of the LORD, saying,

[4] Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is

brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have

gathered of the people:

[5] And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work, that

have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and let them give it to the

doers of the work which is in the house of the LORD, to repair the breaches

of the house,

[6] Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn

stone to repair the house.

[7] Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was

delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.

[8] And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found

the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to

Shaphan, and he read it.

[9] And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word

again, and said, Thy servants have gathered the money that was found in the

house, and have delivered it into the hand of them that do the work, that

have the oversight of the house of the LORD.

[10] And Shaphan the scribe shewed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath

delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.

[11] And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of

the law, that he rent his clothes.

[12] And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of

Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah

a servant of the king's, saying,

[13] Go ye, inquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all

Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great is the

wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not

hearkened unto the words of this book, to do according unto all that which

is written concerning us.

[14] So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and

Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of

Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in

Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her.

[15] And she said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell the man

that sent you to me,

[16] Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and

upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king

of Judah hath read:

[17] Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods,

that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands;

therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be

quenched.

[18] But to the king of Judah which sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus

shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, As touching the

words which thou hast heard;

[19] Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before

the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against

the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse,

and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee,

saith the LORD.

[20] Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt

be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the

evil which I will bring upon this place. And they brought the king word

again.



2 Chronicles 34:8-28



8 (2Sa 8:16) In the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged

the land and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah,

Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz,

the recorder, to repair the house of the Lord his God.

9 (2Ch 30:10; 30:18) When they came to Hilkiah the high priest,

they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God,

which the Levites, the keepers of the door, had collected

from the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel,

and from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

10 And they gave it to those appointed to do the work

in the house of the Lord. And those who were doing the work on the house

gave it to repair and restore the house.

11 (2Ch 33:4-7) And they gave it to the craftsmen and builders to acquire

quarried stones and timber for joists and beams for the buildings

that the kings of Judah had ruined.

12 (2Ki 12:15; 1Ch 23:5) So the men did the work faithfully.

Their overseers were Jahath and Obadiah the Le­vites,

of the sons of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam,

of the sons of the Kohathites, as supervisors.

And other Levites, all skillful with musical instruments,

13 (Ne 4:10; 2Ch 2:18) were over those laborers and supervised

all those doing the work in every type of service,

and other Le­vites were scribes, officials, and gatekeepers.



The Book of the Law Found

2Ki 22:8-20; 23:1-3



14 When they brought out the money that had been given to the house

of the Lord, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law of the Lord

from Moses.

15 Then Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, "I have found the Book of the Law

in the house of the Lord." And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.

16 Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported,

"Everything that has been designated to your servants, they are doing.

17 They have given out the money that was in the house of the Lord

and have allocated to those who are supervisors and those

who are doing the work."

18 Then Shaphan the scribe also declared to the king,

"Hilkiah the priest has given me a book."

And Shaphan read from it to the king.

19 (Jos 7:6) And it happened that when the king heard the words

of the Law, he tore his garments.

20 (2Ki 22:12) Then the king ordered Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan,

Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe,

and Asaiah the attendant of the king:

21 "Go and seek the Lord on my behalf and on the behalf of the remnant

in Israel and Judah concerning what is written in the book that was found,

for the wrath of the Lord that is poured out on us is great

because our fathers have not kept the word of the Lord,

to do everything that is written in this book."

22 (Ex 15:20) So Hilkiah and those with the king went

to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tokhath,

son of Hasrah, who kept the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem

in the Second Quarter, and they spoke to her about this.

23 And she said to them, "So says the Lord God of Israel:

Speak to the man who sent you all to Me,

24 (2Ch 36:14-20) Thus says the Lord: I am bringing disaster

on this place and all who dwell in it, even all the curses

that are written in the book that they read before the king of Judah.

25 (Jer 7:20) Because they have abandoned Me

and offered sacrifices to other gods in order to provoke Me

with everything they have made with their hands,

so My rage will be poured out on this place, and it will not be quenched.

26 And the king of Judah who sent you all to seek out the Lord,

so you will speak to him: So says the Lord God of Israel:

The words that you have heard,

27 (2Ch 32:26) because your heart was tender and you humbled

yourself before God when you heard His words against this place

and those who dwell here, and you have brought yourself low

before Me and torn your clothes and wept before Me,

I have heard you, declares the Lord.

28 (2Ch 35:24) I am bringing you to be with your fathers,

and you will be brought to your grave in peace,

and your eyes will not see all the disaster that I am bringing

on this place and on those who dwell here."

So they returned this word to the king.



[8] Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged the land,

and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor

of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair the

house of the LORD his God.

[9] And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money

that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the

doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the

remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to

Jerusalem.

[10] And they put it in the hand of the workmen that had the oversight of

the house of the LORD, and they gave it to the workmen that wrought in the

house of the LORD, to repair and amend the house:

[11] Even to the artificers and builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone,

and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah

had destroyed.

[12] And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were

Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and

Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set it forward; and other of

the Levites, all that could skill of instruments of musick.

[13] Also they were over the bearers of burdens, and were overseers of all

that wrought the work in any manner of service: and of the Levites there

were scribes, and officers, and porters.

[14] And when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of

the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found a book of the law of the LORD given by

Moses.

[15] And Hilkiah answered and said to Shaphan the scribe, I have found the

book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah delivered the book to

Shaphan.

[16] And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and brought the king word

back again, saying, All that was committed to thy servants, they do it.

[17] And they have gathered together the money that was found in the house

of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and to

the hand of the workmen.

[18] Then Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath

given me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.

[19] And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the law, that

he rent his clothes.

[20] And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and

Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the

king's, saying,

[21] Go, inquire of the LORD for me, and for them that are left in Israel

and in Judah, concerning the words of the book that is found: for great is

the wrath of the LORD that is poured out upon us, because our fathers have

not kept the word of the LORD, to do after all that is written in this book.

[22] And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to Huldah the

prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah,

keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and

they spake to her to that effect.

[23] And she answered them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell ye the

man that sent you to me,

[24] Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and

upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the curses that are written in the

book which they have read before the king of Judah:

[25] Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods,

that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands;

therefore my wrath shall be poured out upon this place, and shall not be

quenched.

[26] And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, so

shall ye say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel concerning the

words which thou hast heard;

[27] Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before

God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the

inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy

clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the LORD.

[28] Behold, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered

to thy grave in peace, neither shall thine eyes see all the evil that I will

bring upon this place, and upon the inhabitants of the same. So they brought

the king word again.



2 Kings 23:1-20



2 Kings 23



Josiah Renews the Covenant

2Ch 34:3-33; 35:1-36:1



1 Then the king sent them away and they gathered all the elders

of Judah and Jerusalem to him.

2 (2Ki 22:8; Dt 31:10-13) The king went up to the house of the Lord,

and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him,

the priests, the prophets, and all the people, both small and great.

He read in their hearing all the words of the Book of the Covenant

that was found in the house of the Lord.

3 (2Ki 11:14; 11:17) The king stood by a pillar and made a covenant

before the Lord to follow the Lord, to keep His commandments,

His testimonies, and His statutes with all his heart and all his soul,

to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book.

All the people agreed with the covenant.

4 (2Ki 21:3; 21:7) The king commanded Hilkiah the high priest,

the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the threshold

to bring out of the temple of the Lord all the implements that were

made for Baal, for Asherah, and for all the host of heaven.

Then he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron

and carried their ashes to Bethel.

5 Then he removed the idolatrous priests whom the kings of Judah

had ordained to burn incense on the high places at the cities of Judah

and around Jerusalem; those also who burned incense to Baal, to the sun,

to the moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven.

6 (2Ch 34:4; 2Ki 23:15) He brought out the Asherah from the house of the Lord

to the outside of Jerusalem, to the Kidron Valley. Then he burned it

at the Kidron Valley, crushed it to dust, and threw its dust upon

the graves of the people.

7 (1Ki 14:24; 15:12) He tore down the houses of the male cult prostitutes

that were in the house of the Lord, where the women were weaving hangings

for the Asherah.

8 (1Ki 15:22; Jos 21:17) He brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah

and defiled the high places where the priests had made offerings, from Geba

to Beersheba. He broke down the high places of the gates at the entry

of the gates of Joshua the governor of the city, which were on the left

at the gate of the city.

9 (Eze 44:10-14) However the priests of the high places did not go up

to the altar of the Lord in Jerusalem. Instead they ate unleavened bread

among their fellow priests.

10 (Isa 30:33; Lev 18:21; Jer 7:31-32) He defiled Topheth, which is

in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, so that no man would make his son

or his daughter pass through the fire to Molek.

11 (Eze 8:16) He removed the horses that the kings of Judah

had given to the sun, at the entry of the house of the Lord,

by the hall of Nathan-Melek the eunuch, which was in the vestibule.

The chariots of the sun he burned with fire.

12 (2Ki 21:5; Jer 19:13) The altars that were on the roof of the upper chamber

of Ahaz, which the kings of Judah had made, and the altars which Manasseh

had made in the two courts of the house of the Lord the king tore down

and banished from there and threw their dust into the Kidron Valley.

13 (1Ki 11:5; 11:7) The high places east of Jerusalem, south of the Mount

of Corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had built for Ashtoreth

the abomination of the Sidonians, for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites,

and for Molek the abomination of the Ammonites, the king defiled.

14 (Ex 23:24; Dt 7:5) He broke the standing stones, cut down the Asherah

poles, and filled their sites with human bones.

15 (1Ki 14:16) Moreover, the altar that was at Bethel and the high place

which Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel sin, had made,

both that altar and the high place he tore down. Then he burned the high place

and crushed it to powder, and he burned the Asherah.

16 As Josiah turned, he saw the tombs that were there on the mount.

He took the bones out of the tombs and burned them on the altar and defiled it,

according to the word of the Lord that the man of God proclaimed,

the one who announced these things.

17 (1Ki 13:1; 13:30-31) Then he said, "What is this monument that I see?"

The men of the city said to him, "It is the tomb of the man of God

who came from Judah and proclaimed these things that you have done

against the altar of Bethel."

18 (1Ki 13:31) He said, "Let him rest. No one shall disturb his bones."

So they let his bones alone, with the bones of the prophet

who came out of Samaria.

19 (2Ch 34:6-7) Moreover, all the houses of the high places that were

in the cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to provoke

the Lord to anger, Josiah removed. He did to them just

as he had done in Bethel.

20 (2Ki 11:18; Ex 22:20) He slaughtered on the altars all the priests

of the high places who were there, and burned human bones on them.

Then he returned to Jerusalem.



[1] And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah

and of Jerusalem.

[2] And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of

Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and

the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their

ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house

of the LORD.

[3] And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to

walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and

his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words

of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to

the covenant.

[4] And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the

second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple

of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and

for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the

fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel.

[5] And he put down the idolatrous priests, whom the kings of Judah had

ordained to burn incense in the high places in the cities of Judah, and in

the places round about Jerusalem; them also that burned incense unto Baal,

to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of

heaven.

[6] And he brought out the grove from the house of the LORD, without

Jerusalem, unto the brook Kidron, and burned it at the brook Kidron, and

stamped it small to powder, and cast the powder thereof upon the graves of

the children of the people.

[7] And he brake down the houses of the sodomites, that were by the house of

the LORD, where the women wove hangings for the grove.

[8] And he brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah, and defiled

the high places where the priests had burned incense, from Geba to

Beer-sheba, and brake down the high places of the gates that were in the

entering in of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which were on a

man's left hand at the gate of the city.

[9] Nevertheless the priests of the high places came not up to the altar of

the LORD in Jerusalem, but they did eat of the unleavened bread among their

brethren.

[10] And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of

Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the

fire to Molech.

[11] And he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given to the

sun, at the entering in of the house of the LORD, by the chamber of

Nathan-melech the chamberlain, which was in the suburbs, and burned the

chariots of the sun with fire.

[12] And the altars that were on the top of the upper chamber of Ahaz, which

the kings of Judah had made, and the altars which Manasseh had made in the

two courts of the house of the LORD, did the king beat down, and brake them

down from thence, and cast the dust of them into the brook Kidron.

[13] And the high places that were before Jerusalem, which were on the right

hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had

builded for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the

abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children

of Ammon, did the king defile.

[14] And he brake in pieces the images, and cut down the groves, and filled

their places with the bones of men.

[15] Moreover the altar that was at Bethel, and the high place which

Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, had made, both that altar

and the high place he brake down, and burned the high place, and stamped it

small to powder, and burned the grove.

[16] And as Josiah turned himself, he spied the sepulchres that were there

in the mount, and sent, and took the bones out of the sepulchres, and burned

them upon the altar, and polluted it, according to the word of the LORD

which the man of God proclaimed, who proclaimed these words.

[17] Then he said, What title is that that I see? And the men of the city

told him, It is the sepulchre of the man of God, which came from Judah, and

proclaimed these things that thou hast done against the altar of Bethel.

[18] And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they let his

bones alone, with the bones of the prophet that came out of Samaria.

[19] And all the houses also of the high places that were in the cities of

Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to provoke the LORD to anger,

Josiah took away, and did to them according to all the acts that he had done

in Bethel.

[20] And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there upon the

altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem.



2 Chronicles 34:29-33



Josiah Restores True Worship



29 (2Ki 23:1-3) Then the king sent for all the elders of Judah

and Jerusalem.

30 (2Ki 23:2) Then the king went up to the house of the Lord

with men from Judah and those living in Jerusalem,

even the priests and Levites and all the people

from the greatest to the least, and he read within their hearing

all the words of the Book of the Covenant that was found

in the house of the Lord.

31 (2Ch 23:16; 29:10) Then the king stood in his place

and made a covenant before the Lord, to walk after the Lord,

and to keep His commandments and His testimonies

and His statutes with all his soul, to perform the words

of the covenant written in this book.

32 Then he appointed all who were in Jerusalem and Benjamin

to carry this out, and those living in Jerusalem did according

to the covenant of God, the God of their fathers.

33 (2Ch 34:3-7) So Josiah took away all the detestable things

from the lands that belonged to the people of Israel

and caused all who were found in Israel to serve their Lord God.

And all his days they did not turn away from the Lord God of their fathers.



[29] Then the king sent and gathered together all the elders of Judah and

Jerusalem.

[30] And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of

Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the priests, and the Levites,

and all the people, great and small: and he read in their ears all the words

of the book of the covenant that was found in the house of the LORD.

[31] And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before the LORD,

to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies,

and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the

words of the covenant which are written in this book.

[32] And he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand

to it. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of

God, the God of their fathers.

[33] And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that

pertained to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in

Israel to serve, even to serve the LORD their God. And all his days they

departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers.



2 Kings 23:21-28



21 (Dt 16:1-8) The king commanded all the people, "Keep the Passover

to the Lord your God as it is written in this Book of the Covenant."

22 For such a Passover had not been kept from the days of the judges

who judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel

and the kings of Judah.

23 But in the eighteenth year of King Josiah, this Passover was kept

to the Lord in Jerusalem.

24 (Lev 19:31; Ge 31:19; 2Ki 21:6) Moreover, Josiah disposed of the mediums,

the soothsayers, the teraphim, the idols, and all the abominations

that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, so that he established

the words of the law that were written in the book that Hilkiah

the priest found in the house of the Lord.

25 (2Ki 18:5) Now there had been no king like him before or after,

who turned to the Lord with all his heart, with all his soul,

and with all his might, according to all the Law of Moses.

26 (2Ki 21:11-13; 24:4) However, the Lord did not turn from the fierceness

of His great wrath, by which His anger was kindled against Judah,

because of all the provocations with which Manasseh had provoked Him.

27 (2Ki 18:11; 21:13) The Lord said, "I will also remove Judah from before Me,

as I have removed Israel. I will reject this city that I have chosen,

Jerusalem, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there."



Josiah Dies in Battle



28 Now the rest of the deeds of Josiah, and all that he did, are they not

written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah?



[21] And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto

the LORD your God, as it is written in the book of this covenant.

[22] Surely there was not holden such a passover from the days of the judges

that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel, nor of the

kings of Judah;

[23] But in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, wherein this passover was

holden to the LORD in Jerusalem.

[24] Moreover the workers with familiar spirits, and the wizards, and the

images, and the idols, and all the abominations that were spied in the land

of Judah and in Jerusalem, did Josiah put away, that he might perform the

words of the law which were written in the book that Hilkiah the priest

found in the house of the LORD.

[25] And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD

with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according

to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there any like him.

[26] Notwithstanding the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his great

wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the

provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal.

[27] And the LORD said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have

removed Israel, and will cast off this city Jerusalem which I have chosen,

and the house of which I said, My name shall be there.

[28] Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and all that he did, are they not

written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?



2 Kings 23:29-30



29 (Jer 46:2; Jdg 5:19; 2Ch 35:20-24) In his days Pharaoh Necho,

king of Egypt, went up against the king of Assyria to the River Euphrates.

King Josiah went to meet him, but he killed him at Megiddo

when he had seen him.

30 (2Ki 9:28; 2Ch 36:1-4) His servants carried him dead in a chariot

from Megiddo, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb.

The people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah,

anointed him, and made him king in place of his father.



[29] In his days Pharaoh-nechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of

Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he

slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.

[30] And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and

brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the

people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and

made him king in his father's stead.



2 Chronicles 35:1-19



2 Chronicles 35



Josiah Celebrates the Passover



2Ki 23:21-23



1 (Ex 12:6; Nu 9:3) Josiah kept a Passover for the Lord in Jerusalem;

they slaughtered the Passover lamb on the fourteenth day of the first month.

2 (2Ch 31:2) He appointed priests for their duties and encouraged them

in their service to the house of the Lord.

3 (Dt 33:10; 1Ch 23:26) And he said to the Levites who gave insight to

all Israel and were consecrated to the Lord, "Set the holy ark in the house

that Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel, built. You should not carry

it on your shoulders. Now serve the Lord your God and His people Israel.

4 (2Ch 8:14; 1Ch 23:1-26) Prepare yourselves according to your fathers' houses

by your divisions, as instructed in the writing of David, king of Israel,

and the document of Solomon his son.

5 (Ps 134:1) "And stand in the Holy Place according to the divisions

of the fathers' households of your brothers, the laypeople,

and according to the Levites, by division of a father's household.

6 (2Ch 29:5; 29:15) Then slaughter the Passover lamb and consecrate yourselves

and prepare for your brothers to do according to the word of the Lord

by the hand of Moses."

7 (1Ki 8:63; 2Ch 30:24) Josiah contributed to the laypeople, as Passover

offerings for all who were present, lambs and young goats from the flock

to the number of thirty thousand, and three thousand bulls;

these were from the king's possession.

8 (2Ch 29:31-33) His officials contributed willingly to the people,

to the priests, and to the Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel,

the chief officers of the house of God, gave to the priests for the Passover

offerings two thousand six hundred lambs and three hundred bulls.

9 Konaniah, his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, and Hashabiah,

Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, gave to the Levites

for the Passover offerings five thousand lambs and five hundred bulls.

10 (2Ch 30:16; Ezr 6:18) When the service was prepared, the priests

stood in their places and the Levites in their divisions,

according to the king's command.

11 (2Ch 29:34) And they slaughtered the Passover offerings,

and the priests sprinkled the blood given to them

while the Levites skinned animals.

12 And they set aside the burnt offering to distribute according

to each house of the fathers for the people to bring near to the Lord,

as written in the Book of Moses. And they did the same with the bulls.

13 (Ex 12:8-9; 1Sa 2:13-15) And they cooked the Passover lamb with fire

according to the rule, and they cooked the holy offerings in pots, jars,

bowls, and quickly brought them to all the people.

14 Afterward they prepared the offerings for them and the priests

because the priests, the sons of Aaron, offered the burnt offering

and fat portions until night. So the Levites prepared for themselves

and for the priests, the sons of Aaron.

15 (1Ch 9:17-19; 25:1-7) The singers, the sons of Asaph, were in their places

according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun

the king's seer. The gatekeepers were at each of the gates;

they did not need to leave their service, for their brothers the Levites

made preparations for them.

16 So all the service of the Lord was carried out that day to have

the Passover, and to offer the burnt offerings on the altar of the Lord

according to the command of King Josiah.

17 (Ex 12:15-20) And the sons of Israel who were pres­ent had the Passover

at that time and the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days.

18 (2Ki 23:21-23; 2Ch 30:5) And no Passover had been made like this in Israel

since the days of Samuel the prophet. And none of the kings of Israel

had performed a Passover like Josiah had done. And the priests and Levites

and all Judah and Israel were present along with those living in Jerusalem.

19 In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah this Passover was performed.



2 Chronicles 35

[1] Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the LORD in Jerusalem: and they

killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month.

[2] And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the

service of the house of the LORD,

[3] And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto

the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king

of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve

now

the LORD your God, and his people Israel,

[4] And prepare yourselves by the houses of your fathers, after your

courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to

the writing of Solomon his son.

[5] And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the families

of the fathers of your brethren the people, and after the division of the

families of the Levites.

[6] So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your

brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of

Moses.

[7] And Josiah gave to the people, of the flock, lambs and kids, all for

the

passover offerings, for all that were present, to the number of thirty

thousand, and three thousand bullocks: these were of the king's substance.

[8] And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the priests, and to

the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God,

gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six

hundred small cattle, and three hundred oxen.

[9] Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethaneel, his brethren, and Hashabiah

and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the Levites, gave unto the Levites for

passover offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen.

[10] So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and

the Levites in their courses, according to the king's commandment.

[11] And they killed the passover, and the priests sprinkled the blood from

their hands, and the Levites flayed them.

[12] And they removed the burnt offerings, that they might give

according to

the divisions of the families of the people, to offer unto the LORD, as it

is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen.

[13] And they roasted the passover with fire according to the ordinance: but

the other holy offerings sod they in pots, and in caldrons, and in pans, and

divided them speedily among all the people.

[14] And afterward they made ready for themselves, and for the priests:

because the priests the sons of Aaron were busied in offering of burnt

offerings and the fat until night; therefore the Levites prepared for

themselves, and for the priests the sons of Aaron.

[15] And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the

commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer;

and the porters waited at every gate; they might not depart from their

service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

[16] So all the service of the LORD was prepared the same day, to keep the

passover, and to offer burnt offerings upon the altar of the LORD, according

to the commandment of king Josiah.

[17] And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that

time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

[18] And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of

Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover

as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel

that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

[19] In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.



The Death of Josiah



2Ki 23:28-30



20 (2Ki 23:29-30; Isa 10:9) After all this when Josiah had prepared

the temple, Necho king of Egypt went up to war in Carchemish

on the Euphrates, and Josiah went out to meet him.

21 (2Ki 18:25; 2Ch 25:19) And Necho sent messengers to him saying,

"What is there between you and me, king of Judah?

I am not against you this day, but against the house with which I am at war.

And God has commanded that I hurry. Refrain from being against God

who is with me so that He does not destroy you."

22 (Jdg 5:19; 2Ch 18:29) But Josiah did not turn away from him for he went

to battle against him disguised. He did not listen to the words of Necho

that came from the mouth of God,

but he came to battle in the plain of Megiddo.

23 (1Ki 22:34) So the archers shot King Josiah, and the king said

to his servants, "Take me away for I am severely wounded."

24 (Zec 12:11) Then his servants took him from the chariot,

and they set him in a second chariot, and they brought him to Jerusalem.

He died and was buried in the tombs of his fathers.

And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah.

25 (Jer 22:10; La 4:20) And Jeremiah composed a dirge for Josiah,

and all the male and female singers speak of Josiah in their laments

to this day. They set them as a statute over Israel.

They are written in the Laments.

26 And the remainder of the acts of Josiah, his deeds and covenant

faithfulness, according to what is written in the Law of the Lord,

27 and his acts from beginning to end are written

in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.



[20] After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of

Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out

against him.

[21] But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee,

thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house

wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from

meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not.

[22] Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised

himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of

Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.

[23] And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants,

Have me away; for I am sore wounded.

[24] His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the

second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died,

and was buried in one of the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and

Jerusalem mourned for Josiah.

[25] And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and the

singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to this day, and made

them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they are written in the

lamentations.

[26] Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that

which was written in the law of the LORD,

[27] And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of

the kings of Israel and Judah.



2 Kings 23:31-37



Jehoahaz, King of Judah

2Ch 36:2-4



31 (2Ki 24:18; 1Ch 3:15) Jehoahaz was 23 years old when he became king,

and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Hamutal

daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.

32 (2Ki 21:2-7) He did evil in the sight of the Lord,

according to all that his fathers had done.

33 (1Ki 8:65; 2Ki 25:6) Pharaoh Necho imprisoned him at Riblah

in the land of Hamath, so that he might not reign in Jerusalem,

and imposed tribute on the land of a hundred talents

[About 3 3/4 tons, or 3.4 metric tons.] of silver and a talent

[About 75 pounds, or 34 kilograms.] of gold.

34 (Eze 19:3-4; 2Ki 24:17) Pharaoh Necho made Eliakim son of Josiah king

in place of Josiah his father and changed his name to Jehoiakim.

He took Jehoahaz away and went to Egypt, and he died there.

35 (2Ki 23:33) Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh,

but he taxed the land to give the money according to Pharaoh's demand.

According to an assessed amount, he exacted the silver

and gold from the people of the land to give to Pharaoh Necho.



Jehoiakim, King of Judah

2Ch 36:5-8



36 (2Ch 36:5) Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he became king.

He reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Zebidah

daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.

37 He did evil in the sight of the Lord,

according to all that his fathers had done.



[31] Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he

reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the

daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.

[32] And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to

all that his fathers had done.

[33] And Pharaoh-nechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath,

that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an

hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.

[34] And Pharaoh-nechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of

Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away:

and he came to Egypt, and died there.

[35] And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the

land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted

the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to

his taxation, to give it unto Pharaoh-nechoh.

[36] Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he

reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zebudah, the

daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.

[37] And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to

all that his fathers had done.



2) Our Daily Bread for 1 August 2024

Visible Traces of Jesus



Daniel 6:1-10



Daniel 6



Daniel and the Lions' Den



1 (Est 1:1; Da 5:31) It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom

one hundred and twenty officials,

so that they would be over the whole kingdom,

2 (Ezr 4:22; Da 2:48-49) and over them three presidents,

of whom Daniel was first, so that the officials might give accounts

to them and the king not suffer loss.

3 (Da 5:12; 5:14) Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents

and officials because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king

thought to set him over the whole realm.

4 (Ge 43:18; Jdg 14:4) Then the presidents and officials sought

to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom,

but they could find no occasion or fault because he was faithful;

nor was there any error or fault found in him.

5 (Ac 24:13-16; 24:20-21) Then these men said,

"We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel,

unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God."

6 (Da 2:4; Ne 2:3) Then these presidents and officials assembled together

to the king, and said to him: "King Darius, live forever!

7 (Ps 59:3; Da 3:2) All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors,

and the officials, the counselors, and the captains have consulted

together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree,

that whoever shall ask a petition of any god or man for thirty days,

save of you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions.

8 (Est 1:19; Da 6:15) Now, O king, establish the decree

and sign the writing, that it not be changed,

according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be altered."

9 (Ps 118:9; 146:3) Therefore King Darius signed the writing, even the decree.

10 (Ps 55:17; 95:6) Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went

into his house. And his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem,

he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks

before his God, as he had been doing previously.



[1] It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes,

which should be over the whole kingdom;

[2] And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the

princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.

[3] Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because

an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the

whole realm.

[4] Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel

concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault;

forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in

him.

[5] Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel,

except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

[6] Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and

said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever.

[7] All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the

counsellers, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal

statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of

any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into

the den of lions.

[8] Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not

changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

[9] Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.

[10] Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his

house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he

kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks

before his God, as he did aforetime.



Scientists from a California university ran experimental molecular swab tests

to identify the traits and lifestyle habits of individual cell phone users.

They discovered, among other things, the soaps, lotions, shampoos, and make-up

that cell phone users used; the type of foods, drinks, and medications they

consumed; and the type of clothing they wore. The study allowed the researchers

to create a profile of each person's lifestyle.



The administrators in Babylon, figuratively "swabbed" the prophet Daniel's

life to try and find any negative traits or lifestyle habits. But he'd served

the empire faithfully for nearly seventy years-known to be "trustworthy and

neither corrupt nor negligent" (Daniel 6:4). In fact, the prophet was promoted

by King Darius as one of "three administrators over" his many governors

(vv. 1-2). Perhaps out of jealousy, the other officials were looking

for traces of corruption in Daniel so they might be able to get rid of him.

He kept his integrity intact, however, and continued to serve and pray to God

"as he had done before" (v. 10). In the end, the prophet prospered

in his role (v. 28).



Our lives leave visible traces that point to who we are and whom we represent.

Although we struggle and aren't perfect, when people around us "swab" our

lives, may they find visible traces of integrity and devotion to Jesus as He

guides us.



By: Marvin Williams



Reflect & Pray



How does your life reflect God's ways to others?

What do you need to change to represent Him better?



Heavenly Father, please help me represent

You well in what I say and do.



For further study, read Taking Sin Seriously.