Day 259, 17 September 2024
Today at
Calvary
Community Church , Pastor Barry Regier spoke on God's Rescue plan, Who is
Influencing You?
Galatians 1:6-10
There Is No Other Gospel
6 (2Co 11:4) I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him
who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel,
7 (Ac 15:24; Gal 5:10; 5:12) which is not a gospel.
But there are some who trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 (Ro 9:3; 1Co 16:22) Although if we or an angel from heaven preach
any other gospel to you than the one we have preached to you,
let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so I say now again: If anyone preaches
any other gospel to you than the one you have received,
let him be accursed.
10 (1Th 2:4; Ro 1:1; 1Co 10:33) For am I now seeking the approval of men
or of God? Or am I trying to please men? For if I were still trying
to please men, I would not be the servant of Christ.
[6] I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the
grace of Christ unto another gospel:
[7] Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would
pervert the gospel of Christ.
[8] But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you
than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
[9] As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other
gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
[10] For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I
yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
A) Be Care who influences you!
Galatians 1
6 (2Co 11:4) I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him
who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel,
7 (Ac 15:24; Gal 5:10; 5:12) which is not a gospel.
But there are some who trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
[6] I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the
grace of Christ unto another gospel:
[7] Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would
pervert the gospel of Christ.
Galatians 5:7
7 (1Co 9:24; Gal 3:1) You were running well. Who hindered you
from obeying the truth?
[7] Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
B) False Teaching ...
i) Taking eyes off of Jesus
6 (2Co 11:4) I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him
who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel,
[6] I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the
grace of Christ unto another gospel:
ii) LOOKS LIKE the real thing
Galatians 1
6 (2Co 11:4) I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him
who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel,
7 (Ac 15:24; Gal 5:10; 5:12) which is not a gospel.
But there are some who trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
[6] I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the
grace of Christ unto another gospel:
[7] Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would
pervert the gospel of Christ.
iii) Is thurh that is being twisted
Genesis 3:4-6
4 Then the serpent said to the woman, "You surely will not die!
5 For God knows that on the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened
and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
6 When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasing to
the eyes and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit
and ate; and she gave to her husband with her, and he ate.
[4] And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
[5] For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall
be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
[6] And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was
pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of
the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and
he did eat.
John 8:44
44 (Jn 8:38; 8:41) You are of your father the devil, and you want to do
the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning,
and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him.
When he lies, he speaks from his own nature,
for he is a liar and the father of lies.
[44] Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will
do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth,
because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his
own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
1 Timothy 4:1-2
1 (Jn 16:13; 2Pe 3:3) Now the Spirit clearly says that in the last times
some will depart from the faith and pay attention to seducing spirits
and doctrines of devils,
2 (Eph 4:19) speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their consciences seared
with a hot iron,
[1] Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall
depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of
devils;
[2] Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot
iron;
Lies of universalism (All roads lead to Gog), sexuality, finances / Prosperity
Gospel.
iv) is used for Personal gain
Galatians 5:9
9 (1Co 15:33) A little yeast leavens the whole batch.
[9] A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
C) Those who teach false teaching , will be cursed.
Galatians 1:8,9
There Is No Other Gospel
8 (Ro 9:3; 1Co 16:22) Although if we or an angel from heaven preach
any other gospel to you than the one we have preached to you,
let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so I say now again: If anyone preaches
any other gospel to you than the one you have received,
let him be accursed.
[8] But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you
than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
[9] As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other
gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
What is a curse? IT is as solemn utterance to invoke a supernatural
power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.
Luke 6:28
28 (1Pe 3:9; Lk 23:34) bless those who curse you,
and pray for those who spitefully use you.
[28] Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use
you.
Romans 12:14
14 (Mt 5:44; Lk 6:28) Bless those who persecute you; bless,
and do not curse.
[14] Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
1 Corinthians 16:22
22 (Ro 9:3; Jn 14:21) If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ,
let him be accursed. Come, O Lord!
[22] If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema
Maranatha.
Galations 3:13
13 (Dt 21:23; Gal 4:5) Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law
by being made a curse for us-as it is written, "Cursed is everyone
who hangs on a tree"(Dt 21:23.)-
[13] Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse
for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
Galatians 5:10
10 (2Co 2:3; Gal 1:7) I have confidence in you through the Lord
that you will not think otherwise. But he who is troubling you shall
bear his judgment, whoever he is.
[10] I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none
otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment,
whosoever he be.
Galatians 5:12
12 (Gal 5:10) I wish that those who are troubling you would castrate
themselves!
[12] I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
D) How do we discern false teaching?
i) Root our identity in Christ
Galatians 1:10
10 (1Th 2:4; Ro 1:1; 1Co 10:33) For am I now seeking the approval of men
or of God? Or am I trying to please men? For if I were still trying
to please men, I would not be the servant of Christ.
[10] For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I
yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
ii) Study and the real thing
Galatians 1
6 (2Co 11:4) I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him
who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel,
7 (Ac 15:24; Gal 5:10; 5:12) which is not a gospel.
But there are some who trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
[6] I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the
grace of Christ unto another gospel:
[7] Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would
pervert the gospel of Christ.
2 Timothy 2:15
15 (Mt 13:52) Study to show yourself approved by God, a workman who need
not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
[15] Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to
be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
iii) REfuse to Give in
Galatians 2:5
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.
[5] To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth
of the gospel might continue with you.
Acts 20:28-31
28 (1Co 10:32; Isa 40:11) Therefore take heed to yourselves
and to the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you
overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased
with His own blood.
29 (Mt 7:15; Jn 10:12) For I know that after my departure,
dreadful wolves will enter among you, not sparing the flock.
30 (1Ti 1:19-20; 1Jn 2:19) Even from among you men will arise
speaking perverse things, to draw the disciples away after them.
31 (Ac 19:10; 19:8) Therefore watch, remembering that for three years
night and day I did not cease to warn everyone with tears.
[28] Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the
which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God,
which he hath purchased with his own blood.
[29] For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in
among you, not sparing the flock.
[30] Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to
draw away disciples after them.
[31] Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I
ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Galatians 5:7-10
7 (1Co 9:24; Gal 3:1) You were running well. Who hindered you
from obeying the truth?
8 (Gal 1:6) This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
9 (1Co 15:33) A little yeast leavens the whole batch.
10 (2Co 2:3; Gal 1:7) I have confidence in you through the Lord
that you will not think otherwise. But he who is troubling you shall
bear his judgment, whoever he is.
[7] Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
[8] This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
[9] A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
[10] I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none
otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment,
whosoever he be.
Galatians 5:12
12 (Gal 5:10) I wish that those who are troubling you would castrate
themselves!
[12] I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
Galatians 5:7-10
7 (1Co 9:24; Gal 3:1) You were running well. Who hindered you
from obeying the truth?
8 (Gal 1:6) This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
9 (1Co 15:33) A little yeast leavens the whole batch.
10 (2Co 2:3; Gal 1:7) I have confidence in you through the Lord
that you will not think otherwise. But he who is troubling you shall
bear his judgment, whoever he is.
[7] Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
[8] This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
[9] A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
[10] I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none
otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment,
whosoever he be.
Galatians 5:12
12 (Gal 5:10) I wish that those who are troubling you would castrate
themselves!
[12] I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
Galatians 2:4-5
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.
[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.
Galatians 5:7-10
7 (1Co 9:24; Gal 3:1) You were running well. Who hindered you
from obeying the truth?
8 (Gal 1:6) This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
9 (1Co 15:33) A little yeast leavens the whole batch.
10 (2Co 2:3; Gal 1:7) I have confidence in you through the Lord
that you will not think otherwise. But he who is troubling you shall
bear his judgment, whoever he is.
[7] Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
[8] This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
[9] A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
[10] I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none
otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment,
whosoever he be.
Galatians 5:12
12 (Gal 5:10) I wish that those who are troubling you would castrate
themselves!
[12] I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
1) Ezra 4-6, Psalms 137
Ezra 4
Resistance to Rebuilding
1 (Ezr 1:11) Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that
the descendants of the captivity built the temple unto the Lord God of Israel,
2 (2Ki 19:37; 17:24) they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chiefs
of the fathers' households, and said to them, "Let us build with you, for,
like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the days
of Esarhaddon king of Assyria, who brought us here."
3 (Ne 2:20) But Zerubbabel, and Joshua, and the rest of the chiefs
of the fathers' households of Israel said to them, "This is not for you!
It is for us to build the temple of our God, so we ourselves together
will build unto the Lord God of Israel, as Cyrus the king of Persia has
commanded us."
4 (Ezr 3:3) Then the people of the land demoralized the people of Judah
and terrified them while building,
5 and hired counselors against them to frustrate their purpose,
all the days of Cyrus king of Persia,
even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.
[1] Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children
of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;
[2] Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said
unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do
sacrifice unto him since the days of Esar-haddon king of Assur, which
brought us up hither.
[3] But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of
Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto
our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel,
as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.
[4] Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah,
and troubled them in building,
[5] And hired counsellers against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the
days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of
Persia.
6 (Est 1:1; Da 9:1) In the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign,
they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.
[6] And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they
unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.
The Letter to Artaxerxes
7 (2Ki 18:26; Da 2:4) In the days of Artaxerxes, Bishlam, Mithredath,
Tabeel, and the rest of their companions wrote to Artaxerxes king of Persia,
and the writing of the letter was written in Aramaic,
and interpreted in Aramaic.
8 Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem
to Artaxerxes the king in this manner:
9 (Ezr 5:6; 6:6) (Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest
of their colleagues, the judges, the officials, the officers, the Persians,
the men of Uruk, and of Babylon, and of Susa-that is, the Elamites-
10 (Ezr 4:17; 4:11) and the rest of the nations whom the great
and noble Ashurbanipal deported and settled in the city of Samaria
and in the rest of the province Beyond the River-and now
11 this is the copy of the letter that they sent to him)-
"To Artaxerxes the king:
"Your servants the men of the province Beyond the River, and so forth.
12 (2Ch 36:13; Ezr 5:3) "May it be known to the king, that the Jews
who came from you have come near to us at Jerusalem
and that they are building the rebellious and evil city,
restoring its walls, and repairing the foundations.
13 (Ezr 7:24; Ne 5:4) "Be it known now to the king, that, if this city
is rebuilt and the walls set up again, then they will not pay toll, tribute,
and custom, and the revenue of the kings will be impacted.
14 Now because we are under obligation to the king's palace, and it was not
appropriate for us to see the king's dishonor, therefore we have sent
and notified the king,
15 so that a search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers.
There you will find in the book of the records and realize that this city
is a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces, and that they have
incited revolt within it in former times-for which cause this city
was destroyed.
16 We notify the king that if this city is rebuilt and the walls repaired
by this means the portion Beyond the River will no longer be yours."
17 The king sent an answer:
"To Rehum the commander, to Shimshai the scribe, to the rest of their
companions that dwell in Samaria, and to the remainder Beyond the River:
"Peace, and so forth.
18 "The letter which you sent to us has been translated and read before me.
19 (2Ki 18:7) I commanded, and a search has been made, and it is found
that this city has in the past made insurrection against kings,
and that rebellion and revolt have occurred there.
20 (Ge 15:18; 1Ki 4:21) There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem,
who have ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, and toll,
tribute, and custom was paid to them.
21 Command these men to cease now, so that this city is not built
unless I give the command.
22 Take heed now that you do not fail to do this.
Why should damage increase to the hurt of the king?"
23 Now when the copy of the letter by King Artaxerxes was read before Rehum,
and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste
to Jerusalem to the Jews and made them cease by force and power.
24 (Hag 1:15) Then the work of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased.
So it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
[7] And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the
rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of
the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian
tongue.
[8] Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against
Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort:
[9] Then wrote Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest
of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the
Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites,
and the Elamites,
[10] And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought
over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side
the river, and at such a time.
[11] This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto
Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at
such a time.
[12] Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us
are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have
set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations.
[13] Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the
walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so
thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.
[14] Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not
meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and
certified the king;
[15] That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so
shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a
rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have
moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city
destroyed.
[16] We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls
thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the
river.
[17] Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai
the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and
unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
[18] The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
[19] And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this
city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion
and sedition have been made therein.
[20] There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over
all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto
them.
[21] Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city
be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.
[22] Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to
the hurt of the kings?
[23] Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and
Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to
Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.
[24] Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it
ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
Ezra 5
Restoration of the Temple Resumed
1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied
to the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel
who was over them.
[1] Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of
Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the
name of the God of Israel, even unto them.
2 (Ezr 3:2; 6:14) Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Joshua the son
of Jozadak rose up and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem,
and the prophets of God were with them, helping them.
[2] Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of
Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and
with them were the prophets of God helping them.
3 (Ezr 6:6; 1:3; 5:9) At the same time Tattenai, governor of the province
Beyond the River, and Shethar-Bozenai and their companions came to them
and said to them, "Who issued a command for you to build this house
and complete this structure?"
4 They also asked them, "What are the names of the men building
this building?"
5 (Ezr 7:6; 7:28) But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews,
so that they could not cause them to cease building until a command came
from Darius. Consequently, they sent a letter concerning this matter.
6 (Ezr 4:9) This is a copy of the letter that Tattenai, governor
of the province Beyond the River, and Shethar-Bozenai and his colleagues,
the officials who were in the province Beyond the River,
sent to Darius the king.
7 This is the document that they sent to him,
containing accordingly what follows:
"To Darius the king:
"All peace.
8 "May it be known to the king that we went into the province of Judah,
to the temple of the great God, which is built with great stones, and timber
is laid in the walls, and this work goes diligently,
and prospers in their hands.
9 "Then we questioned those elders and said to them, 'Who issued
a command for you to build this house and complete this structure?'
10 Also, we asked for their names in order to notify you
and to document the names of the men that were their leaders.
11 "Thus they returned us an answer, saying,
" 'We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth
and are rebuilding the temple that was built these many years ago,
which a great king of Israel built and completed.
12 (2Ch 36:16-17; 2Ki 24:2) Afterwards, our fathers provoked the God
of heaven to wrath, so He gave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar
the king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this temple
and carried the people away into Babylon.
13 " 'However, in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon, King Cyrus
made a decree to rebuild this house of God.
14 (Ezr 6:5; 5:16) The vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God,
which Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple in Jerusalem and placed them
into the temple of Babylon, those Cyrus the king withdrew from the temple
of Babylon and had them delivered to the one named Sheshbazzar,
whom he had made governor.
15 King Cyrus said to him, "Take these vessels, go, carry them to the temple
in Jerusalem and let the house of God be built its site."
16 (Ezr 3:10; 6:15) " 'So that same Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundation
of the house of God in Jerusalem. Since that time even until now it has been
under construction, yet it is not finished.'
17 (Ezr 4:15) "Now therefore, if it seems good to the king, let there be
search made in the king's treasure house there in Babylon to ascertain
if it is so that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house
of God at Jerusalem. May the king send his pleasure to us concerning
this matter."
[3] At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the
river, and Shethar-boznai, and their companions, and said thus unto
them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this
wall?
[4] Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the
men that make this building?
[5] But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they
could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then
they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.
[6] The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river,
and Shethar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on
this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:
[7] They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius
the king, all peace.
[8] Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea,
to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and
timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth
in their hands.
[9] Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded
you to build this house, and to make up these walls?
[10] We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the
names of the men that were the chief of them.
[11] And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the
God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many
years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.
[12] But after that our fathers had provoked the God of heaven unto wrath,
he gave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, the
Chaldean, who destroyed this house, and carried the people away into Babylon.
[13] But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus
made a decree to build this house of God.
[14] And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which
Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought
them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the
temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one, whose name was
Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor;
[15] And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple
that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place.
[16] Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of
God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been
in building, and yet it is not finished.
[17] Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in
the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that
a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem,
and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.
Ezra 6
The Decree of Darius
1 (Ezr 5:17; 4:15) Then Darius the king issued a decree
and a search was made in the house of records, where the treasures
were stored in Babylon.
2 At Ecbatana, in the provincial palace of the Medes, a scroll was found,
and in it the following record was written:
3 "In the first year of Cyrus the king, the same Cyrus the king issued
a decree concerning the temple of God at Jerusalem:
"Let the house be rebuilt, the place where they offered sacrifices,
and let the foundations of it be strongly laid, to a height of sixty cubits,
[About 90 feet, or 27 meters.] and a width of sixty cubits.
4 (1Ki 6:36) Let it consist of three rows of great stones and a row
of new timber, and let the expenses be paid from the king's treasury.
5 (Ezr 5:14; 1:7-8) Also, let the golden and silver vessels of the house
of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple in Jerusalem
and brought to Babylon, be returned and brought back to their places
in the temple in Jerusalem. Put them in the house of God.
6 (Ezr 5:3; 5:6) "Now therefore, Tattenai, governor of the province
Beyond the River, and Shethar-Bozenai, along with your colleagues,
the officials who are in the province Beyond the River,
stay far away from there.
7 Let the work of this house of God alone. Let the governor of the Jews
and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.
8 (Ezr 6:4; 7:15-22) "Moreover, I issue a decree concerning what you shall
do for the elders of these Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God:
"The cost is to be paid to these men, in full and without delay,
from the royal revenue, the tribute of the province Beyond the River.
9 (Lev 1:10) Whatever they need-whether young bulls, rams, and lambs
for the burnt offerings to the God of heaven, or wheat, salt, wine, and oil,
according to the appointment of the priests in Jerusalem-let it be given
them daily without fail,
10 (Ezr 7:23; Jer 29:7) so that they may offer acceptable sacrifices
to the God of heaven, as well as pray for the life of the king
and of his sons.
11 (Da 2:5; 3:29) "Also, I have issued a decree that whoever shall violate
this word, the timber will be pulled down from his house and arranged so that
he may be hanged on it. Thus shall his house be made a dunghill for this.
12 (1Ki 9:3; Dt 12:5) May the God who has caused His name to dwell there
overthrow all kings and people who stretch forth their hand to violate
or destroy this house of God in Jerusalem.
"I, Darius, have issued the decree; so let it be done diligently."
Ezra 6
[1] Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of
the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.
[2] And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province
of the Medes, a roll, and therein was a record thus written:
[3] In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a
decree concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be builded,
the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be
strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof
threescore cubits;
[4] With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let
the expences be given out of the king's house:
[5] And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which
Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and
brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which
is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of
God.
[6] Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and
your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far
from thence:
[7] Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews
and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.
[8] Moreover I made a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews
for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the
tribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be given unto these men,
that they be not hindered.
[9] And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and
lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and
oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let
it be given them day by day without fail:
[10] That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven,
and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
[11] Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let
timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged
thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.
[12] And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings
and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house
of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done
with speed.
Completion and Dedication of the Temple
13 (Ezr 4:9) In compliance, Tattenai, governor of the province Beyond
the River, Shethar-Bozenai, and their companions speedily accomplished
what Darius the king had decreed.
[13] Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar-boznai, and their
companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did
speedily.
Ezra 6:14-22
14 (Ezr 7:1; 4:24-5:2) The rebuilding by the elders of the Jews prospered
through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo.
And they built, and finished it, according to the decree of the God of Israel
and according to the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
15 (Est 3:7) This temple was finished on the third day of the month Adar
during the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
16 (1Ki 8:63; 2Ch 7:5) The children of Israel, the priests and the Levites,
and the rest of the descendants of the captivity kept the dedication
of this house of God with joy.
17 (Ezr 8:35) At the dedication of this house of God, they offered
a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs;
and as a sin offering for all Israel, they offered twelve goats
(according to the number of the tribes of Israel).
18 (Nu 3:6; 1Ch 24:1) They appointed the priests in their divisions
and the Levites in their orders for the service of God in Jerusalem,
as it had been written in the Book of Moses.
[14] And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the
prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And
they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of
Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes
king of Persia.
[15] And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar,which
was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
[16] And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest
of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God
with joy,
[17] And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks,
two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel,
twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.
[18] And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their
courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in
the book of Moses.
The Passover
19 The children of the captivity kept the Passover on the fourteenth day
of the first month.
20 (2Ch 35:11; 29:34) Because the priests and the Levites had purified
themselves together, all of them were pure. So, they slaughtered
the Passover lambs for all the descendants of the captivity,
both for their brothers the priests and for themselves.
21 (Ezr 9:11; Ne 9:2) Then they ate together, both the children of Israel
who had come out of captivity and all those who had separated themselves
from the uncleanness of the nations of the land, in order to seek the Lord God
of Israel.
22 (Ezr 1:1; 7:27) With joy they observed the Feast of Unleavened Bread
for seven days because the Lord had made them joyful. He had turned the heart
of the king of Assyria toward them and strengthened their hands in the work
on the house of God, who is the God of Israel.
[19] And the children of the captivity kept the passover upon the fourteenth
day of the first month.
[20] For the priests and the Levites were purified together, all of them
were pure, and killed the passover for all the children of the captivity,
and for their brethren the priests, and for themselves.
[21] And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and
all such as had separated themselves unto them from the filthiness of the
heathen of the land, to seek the LORD God of Israel, did eat,
[22] And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the
LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto
them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of
Israel.
Psalms 137
1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and wept
when we remembered Zion.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) We hung our harps
upon the poplars.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For there our captors made us sing
and our tormentors made us entertain,
saying, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion."
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) How shall we sing the song of the Lord
in a foreign land?
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
let my right hand forget its skill.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) If I do not remember you,
let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth,
if I do not have Jerusalem
as my highest joy.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Remember, O Lord, the people of Edom
in the day of Jerusalem,
who said, "Raze it, raze it,
down to its foundations."
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O daughter of Babylon, who is to be destroyed,
blessed is the one who rewards you
as you have done to us.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Blessed is the one who takes
and dashes your little ones against the rocks.
Psalms 137
[1] By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we
remembered Zion.
[2] We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
[3] For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and
they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs
of Zion.
[4] How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land?
[5] If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
[6] If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth;
if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
[7] Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who
said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
[8] O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that
rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
[9] Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the
stones.
2) Our Daily Bread for 15 September 2024 titled
Ain't No Grave
1 Corinthians 15:12-22
12 (Ac 23:8; 2Ti 2:18) Now if Christ is preached that He rose from the dead,
how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13 (1Th 4:14) If there is no resurrection of the dead,
then Christ has not risen.
14 If Christ has not risen, then our preaching is vain,
and your faith is also vain.
15 (Ac 2:24) Yes, and we would then be found false witnesses of God,
because we have testified that God raised up Christ, whom He did not
raise up, if in fact the dead do not rise.
16 For if the dead do not rise, then Christ has not been raised.
17 (Ro 4:25) If Christ is not raised, your faith is vain;
you are still in your sins.
18 (Rev 14:13; 1Co 15:6) Then they also who have fallen asleep
in Christ have perished.
19 (2Ti 3:12) If in this life only we have hope in Christ,
we are of all men most miserable.
20 (Ac 26:23; 1Co 15:23) But now is Christ risen from the dead
and become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
21 (Jn 11:25; Ro 6:23) For since death came by man, by man came
also the resurrection of the dead.
22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
[12] Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some
among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
[13] But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
[14] And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith
is also vain.
[15] Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified
of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the
dead rise not.
[16] For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
[17] And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your
sins.
[18] Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
[19] If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most
miserable.
[20] But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of
them that slept.
[21] For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the
dead.
[22] For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Even as country music legend Johnny Cash was approaching death, he was
determined to keep making music. His final album, American VI: Ain't No Grave,
was recorded in the final months of his life. The title song, Cash's version
of a hymn by Claude Ely, gives insight into his final thoughts as we hear him
sing of his hope of the resurrection. His famously deep voice, though weakened
by his declining health, declares a powerful testimony of faith.
Johnny's hope wasn't simply in the fact that Jesus was resurrected on Easter
Sunday morning; he believed that one day his own physical body would also
be resurrected, and he'd rise again.
It’s an important truth to affirm because even in the days of the apostle
Paul, people denied a future physical resurrection. Paul strongly critiqued
their argument when he wrote, "If there is no resurrection of the dead, then
not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our
preaching is useless and so is your faith" (1 Corinthians 15:13-14).
Just as the grave couldn't hold Jesus' body, one day all those who have faith
that He was resurrected "will be made alive" (v. 22). And in our resurrected
bodies, we'll enjoy all eternity with Him on a new earth. That's reason to
sing!
By: Lisa M. Samra
Reflect & Pray
What comfort does the hope of physical resurrection bring to you?
How's it an expression of faith?
Jesus, thank You for giving me the amazing
hope of a future in heaven with You.
Find ten reasons to believe in the resurrection.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 1 Call to the Lord - 2 Samuel 22:3-4
3 (Ge 15:1; Ps 9:9) the God of my strength, in whom I will trust;
my shield and the horn of my salvation,
my fortress and my sanctuary;
my Savior, You save me from violence.
4 (Ps 48:1; 96:4) I call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy,
and I am saved from my enemies.
3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust:
He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge,
My saviour; thou savest me from violence.
4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised:
So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
In the old Days of Television Western, we could always tell who the enemy was.
The bad guys wore black hats; the evil villain had a scar across
his cheek or a patch over one eye. But real life is
not quite so simple . Enemies come in many forms, and often are not easy to
recognise. Sin is an enemy; even those we love can seek
to undermine our faith;
modern materialism and distorted values lead us away from biblical principles.
These enemies may not seek our death in a physical sense,
but their influence results in spiritual death or, at the very least,
immaturity.
Yet God promises to rescue us from our enemies. David describes the Lord as a
"rock", a "shield", a "stronghold", and a "refuge". God provides a stable
foundation for our faith; he products us from the attacks of the enemy;
he offers a place of rest in battle.
Our battles are usually not physical ones, but rather spiritual
and emotional wars.
We struggle with difficult relationships, the burdens of the past,
the subtle accusations of the devil.
But these enemies can be overcome. David says,
"I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise" .
When we turn to the Lord, trust his Word, acknowledge his
worthiness, we put our own problems and difficulties in perspective.
We see that God is able to rescue us, and has promised to do so.
And as we respond to his grace by focusing
on him, we abandon trust in ourselves and allow him to do what he promised.
Application
a) What kinds of enemies do I face?
b) How have I tried to deal with those enemies by myself?
c) How can today's verses help me turn to the sources of my rescue?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Joshua 1:5
5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6-8) No man will be able to stand against
you all the days of your life.
As I was with Moses, I will be with you.
I will not abandon you. I will not leave you.
5 There shall not any man be able to stand before
thee all the days of thy life:
as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee:
I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Help in Times of Temptation
1 Cor 10:1-13
1 Corinthians 10
Warning Against Idolatry
1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that
all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,
2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;
4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,
for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,
and that Rock was Christ.
5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,
and they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent
that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.
7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.
As it is written,
"The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel." (Ex 32:6. )
8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality as some
of them committed, when 23000 fell in one day.
9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them
also tempted and were destroyed by serpents.
10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured
and were destroyed by the destroyer.
11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.
They are written as an admonition to us,
upon whom the end of the ages has come.
12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed,
lest he fall.
13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common
to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above
what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way
to escape, that you may be able to bear it.
1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all
our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
2 and were all baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 and did all eat the same spiritual meat;
4 and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that
spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
5 But with many of them God was not well pleased:
for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust
after evil things, as they also lusted.
7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written,
The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed,
and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted,
and were destroyed of serpents.
10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured,
and were destroyed of the destroyer.
11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples:
and they are written for our admonition,
upon whom the ends of the world are come.
12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:
but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted
above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also
make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Nova Scotia
Total population 942700
Muslim population (est.) 14629
With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is
a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,
a harvest field in itself.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia
with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas
(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques
in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.
Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of
newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration
has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic
is the second most spoken language in Halifax.
while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000
in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population
somewhere between 25000 to 30000.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
15th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous
standards of living (John 16: 8 - 11
8 "When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment:
9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;
10 of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,
and you will see Me no more;
11 and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned."
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9 of sin, because they believe not on me;
10 of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
11 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
)
b) Pray for the province of Nova Scotia
I) Pray for the leaders of Nova Scotia, that God's Spirit would influence
them to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.
( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our
Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet
and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
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Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to be influenced by the Holy Spirit.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to rebuild your spiritual life.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, thank You for giving me the amazing
hope of a future in heaven with You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know that He will save you from your enemies.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know He will not abandon you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him all your temptations.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous
standards of living
Pray that members of Hamas will turn from the darkness of their destructive
dees to the light of 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.