Day 180 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 29 June 2025 reflections
Day 180, 29 June 2025
Today at Calvary Community Church
, Pastor Doug Zieber spoke on Empowered - Mistreated? Falsely Accused?
Acts 21:13b
For I am ready not only to be imprisoned, but also
to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem
for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 21:17-19
17 (Ac 15:4) When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
18 (Ac 11:30; 15:13) On the next day Paul went with us to James, and all
the elders were present.
19 (Ac 1:17; 14:27) He greeted them and recounted one by one what God
had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.
[17] And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
[18] And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the
elders were present.
[19] And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God
Acts 21:20
20 (Ac 22:3; Ro 10:2) When they heard this, they glorified the Lord.
Then they said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews
there are who believe, and they are all zealous for the law.
[20] And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him,
Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and
they are all zealous of the law:
Acts 21:21-22
21 (Ac 21:28) They have been informed concerning you that you teach
all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them
not to circumcise their children nor to observe the customs.
22 What then shall be done? The assembly will certainly meet, for they
will hear that you have come.
[21] And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which
are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to
circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.
[22] What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they
will hear that thou art come.
Ask God to examine our hearts, attitudes and motives
Acts 21:23-25
23 (Ac 18:18) Therefore do what we tell you. We have four men who have
taken a vow.
24 (Ac 21:26; 24:18) Take these men and be purified with them, and pay
their expenses so that they may have their heads shaved. Then all will
know that what they were told concerning you is nothing, but that you
yourself live in observance of the law.
25 (Ac 15:29) As for the Gentiles who believe, we have written and
concluded that they should observe no such thing, except that they abstain
from food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from strangled
animals, and from blood."
[23] Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a
vow on them;
[24] Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them,
that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof
they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also
walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
[25] As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded
that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from
things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from
fornication.
Acts 21:26
26 (Ac 24:18; Nu 6:13-20) Then on the next day, Paul took the men
and purified himself with them. And he went into the temple, announcing
when the days of purification would be complete and an offering would
be given for each one of them.
[26] Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them
entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of
purifcation, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
Honour God's delegated Authority
Hebrews 13:17
17 (Ac 20:28; Heb 13:7) Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch
over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy
and not complaining, for that would not be profitable to you.
[17] Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they
watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it
with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Being all things to all people for the sake of the Gospel
1 Corinthians 9:22
22 (Ro 11:14; 1Co 10:33) To the weak, I became as weak, that I might win
the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means
save some.
[22] To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all
things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
Acts 21:27-36
Paul Arrested in the Temple
27 (Ac 24:18; 26:21) When the seven days were nearly concluded, the Jews
from Asia saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people,
and laid hands on him,
28 (Ac 24:5-6; 21:21) crying out, "Men of Israel, help! This is the man
teaching all men everywhere against the people and the law and this place.
He even brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place."
29 (Ac 20:4) For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the
city with him, whom they supposed Paul had brought into the temple.
30 (Ac 26:21) Then the whole city was provoked, and the people ran
together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple.
And immediately the doors were shut.
31 While they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commander
(Gk. chiliarch, a battalion commander
with the rank of lieutenant colonel over 1,000 soldiers.)
of the battalion of soldiers that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
32 (Ac 23:27) He at once took soldiers and centurions, and ran down
to them. When they saw the commander and the soldiers,
they stopped beating Paul.
33 (Ac 12:6; 20:23) Then the commander came and arrested him, and ordered
that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was
and what he had done.
34 (Ac 19:32; 23:10) Some in the crowd shouted one thing, some another.
As he could not learn the truth because of the uproar,
he commanded that he be brought into the barracks.
35 When he came onto the stairs, he was carried by the soldiers
because of the violence of the people.
36 (Lk 23:18; Jn 19:15) For the mob of people followed, crying out,
"Away with him!"
[27] And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia,
when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands
on him,
[28] Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men
every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further
brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
[29] (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian,
whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
[30] And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took
Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
[31] And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain
of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
[32] Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them:
and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of
Paul.
[33] Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be
bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.
[34] And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when
he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be
carried into the castle.
[35] And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the
soldiers for the violence of the people.
[36] For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.
How do we respond when we feel misunderstood, mistreated or falsely accused?
A) Let God defend you.
1 Peter 2:23
23 (Isa 53:7; Lk 23:46) When He was reviled, He did not revile back; when He
suffered, He did not threaten, but He entrusted Himself to Him who judges
righteously.
[23] Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he
threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
B) Guard our hearts from unforgiveness or bitternesss
C) Realise that hardship buils character abd resilience.
D) Pray and bless those who persecute us,
1) 2 Chronicles 19,20,21,22
2 Chronicles 19
1 But Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned to his palace in Jerusalem in peace.
2 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 16:7) And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet
him, and he said to King Jehoshaphat, "How do you help those who are wicked
and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against
you from the Lord.
3 (2Ch 12:12; 1Ki 14:13) However, some good things are found in you for you
swept away the Asherah poles from the land,
and you set your heart to seek after God."
[1] And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to
Jerusalem.
[2] And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to
king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate
the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.
[3] Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast
taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek
God.
The Reforms of Jehoshaphat
4 (2Ch 15:8-13) Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he went out
among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim,
and he brought them back to the Lord God of their fathers.
5 (Dt 16:18-20) And he set judges in the land among
all the fortified cities of Judah, one by one.
6 (Dt 1:17) And he said to the judges, "Consider carefully what you do
because you do not judge according to man but the Lord, a
nd He is with you in the matter of judgment.
7 (Ge 18:25; Dt 32:4) So now may the fear of the Lord be on you.
Consider and act well because there is no injustice, partiality,
or bribe taking with the Lord our God."
8 (2Ch 17:8-9) Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem
some from the Levites and the priests and some from the heads of the families
of Israel, in order to render judgment and decide disputes before the Lord;
and they lived in Jerusalem.
9 (2Sa 23:3) And he commanded them, "So you will act in the fear of the Lord,
in honesty, and with a complete heart.
10 (Dt 17:8-13) And any dispute that comes before you all from your brothers
who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed or offenses against law
or commandment, against statutes or judgments, you will warn them,
lest they trespass against the Lord and wrath come upon you and your brothers.
Do this, and you will not trespass.
11 (1Ch 26:30; 2Ch 19:8) "Note that Amariah the chief priest is over you
in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael,
the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters;
also, the Levites will be officials before you.
Deal courageously, and the Lord will be with the good."
[4] And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the
people from Beer-sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD
God of their fathers.
[5] And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah,
city by city,
[6] And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man,
but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.
[7] Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it:
for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor
taking of gifts.
[8] Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the
priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the
LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.
[9] And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD,
faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
[10] And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in
their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes
and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the
LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye
shall not trespass.
[11] And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the
LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for
all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal
courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.
2 Chronicles 20:1-30
2 Chronicles 20
Jehoshaphat Defeats Moab and Ammon
1 After that, the Moabites and the Ammonites, together with some Meunites,
[Or Abi in 2Ki 18:2.] came against Jehoshaphat for battle.
2 (Ge 14:7; 1Sa 23:29) And some came and declared this to Jehoshaphat,
"A large multitude is coming against you from across the Dead Sea f
rom Edom; and observe, they are in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi).
3 (2Ch 19:3; 1Sa 7:6) Then Jehoshaphat was fearful and set himself to seek
the Lord, and he called for a fast throughout all Judah.
4 And Judah was assembled to seek the Lord; even from all the cities of Judah,
they came to obtain aid from the Lord.
5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the midst of the assembly of Judah
and Jerusalem in the house of the Lord before the new courtyard,
6 (1Ch 29:11-12; Dt 4:39; Da 4:17) and he said:
"O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in the heavens?
And do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations?
In Your hand are strength and might, and there is no one who can oppose You.
7 (Isa 41:8; Jas 2:23) Did You not, our God, drive out those who lived
in this land before Your people Israel, and You gave it perpetually
to the descendants of Abraham, who was in covenant love with You.
8 And they have dwelled in it and have built in it for You a sanctuary
for Your name saying,
9 (2Ch 6:20; 6:28-30) 'If disaster comes upon us, the sword, or judgment,
or pestilence, or famine, then we will stand before this temple
and before You because Your name is in this temple.
And we will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear and deliver.'
10 (Nu 20:17-21; Dt 2:4-5) "Now here are the sons of Ammon and Moab
and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came
out of the land of Egypt, when they turned away from them
and did not destroy them.
11 (Ps 83:3-12) See how they are rewarding us by coming to drive us out
of Your possession, which You have given us to inherit.
12 (Ps 25:15; Jdg 11:27) O our God, will You not render judgment on them?
For we have not strength enough to stand before this great army that is
coming against us. And we do not know what we should do,
but our eyes are on You."
13 Now all of Judah was standing before the Lord,
even their infants, wives, and children.
14 (2Ch 15:1; 24:20) And in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord
came on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel,
the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from the line of Asaph.
15 (1Sa 17:47; 2Ch 32:7-8) And he said, "Pay attention all Judah,
and those dwelling in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat:
Thus says the Lord to you, 'Do not fear, nor be dismayed
because of this great army, for the battle is not yours, but God's.
16 Tomorrow, go down against them. They will travel up by the Ascent of Ziz.
You will find them at the back of the valley, before the Wilderness of Jeruel.
17 (2Ch 15:2; Ex 14:13-14) It will not be necessary for you to fight
in this conflict. Take your positions, stand, and observe the deliverance
of the Lord for you, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not fear or be filled
with terror. Tomorrow, go out before them, and the Lord will be with you."
18 (Ex 4:31) Then Jehoshaphat bowed his face to the ground, and all Judah
and those dwelling in Jerusalem fell before the Lord to worship Him.
19 And the Levites from the descendants of the Kohathites and Korahites
rose up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a very loud voice.
20 (Isa 7:9; 2Sa 14:2) So they rose up early in the morning and went out
to the Wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood
and said, "Listen to me, Judah and those dwelling in Jerusalem.
Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be supported.
Believe His prophets, and you will succeed."
21 (1Ch 16:29; 16:34) And he consulted with the people and then appointed
singers for the Lord and those praising Him in holy attire as they went
before those equipped for battle saying,
"Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever."
22 (Jdg 7:22; 2Ch 13:13) When they began singing and praising, the Lord set
ambushes against Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah;
so they were defeated.
23 (Jdg 7:22; 1Sa 14:20) Then the Ammonites and Moabites stood up against
those dwelling from Mount Seir to destroy and finish them. Then when they made
an end of the inhabitants of Seir, each man attacked his companion
to destroy each other.
24 And Judah came to the watchtower of the wilderness, and they turned
to the vast army and saw only corpses lying on the ground.
And no one was spared.
25 Then Jehoshaphat and his people came to gather their plunder,
and they found among them an abundance of riches with the corpses,
and precious jewelry, which they took for themselves, more than they
could carry. They were gathering the plunder for three days
because there was so much to carry.
26 On the fourth day they gathered at the Valley of Berakah,
because there they blessed the Lord. For this reason people have called
the name of this place the Valley of Berakah until this day.
27 (Ne 12:43) Then they all returned, every man from Judah and Jerusalem,
with Jehoshaphat as their head, to Jerusalem with joy because the Lord made
them rejoice because of the death of their enemies.
28 So they entered Jerusalem with harps, lyres,
and trumpets to the house of the Lord.
29 (2Ch 17:10; Ge 35:5) And it happened that the terror of God was on
all the kingdoms of the lands who heard that the Lord had fought
against the enemies of Israel.
30 (2Ch 14:6-7; 15:15) So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet,
because his God gave him rest on all sides.
2 Chronicles 20
[1] It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the
children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against
Jehoshaphat to battle.
[2] Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great
multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold,
they be Hazazon-tamar, which is En-gedi.
[3] And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and
proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
[4] And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even
out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
[5] And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in
the house of the LORD, before the new court,
[6] And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and
rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is
there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?
[7] Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land
before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend
for ever?
[8] And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy
name, saying,
[9] If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or
famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in
this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and
help.
[10] And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom
thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of
Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;
[11] Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy
possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.
[12] O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this
great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our
eyes are upon thee.
[13] And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their
wives, and their children.
[14] Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of
Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit
of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;
[15] And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem,
and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor
dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but
God's.
[16] To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of
Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness
of Jeruel.
[17] Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye
still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem:
fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will
be with you.
[18] And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all
Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping
the LORD.
[19] And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children
of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud
voice on high.
[20] And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness
of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O
Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so
shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
[21] And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto
the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out
before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for
ever.
[22] And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments
against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come
against
Judah; and they were smitten.
[23] For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of
mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end
of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.
[24] And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they
looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the
earth, and none escaped.
[25] And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of
them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies,
and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they
could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was
so much.
[26] And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of
Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same
place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.
[27] Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat
in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD
had made them to rejoice over their enemies.
[28] And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto
the house of the LORD.
[29] And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those countries, when
they had heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.
[30] So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round
about.
2 Chronicles 20:31-37
The End of Jehoshaphat's Reign
1Ki 22:41-50
31 And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was 35 years old when he began
his reign, and he was king in Jerusalem for twenty-five years.
The name of his mother was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.
32 He walked in the way of his father Asa, and he did not turn aside
from doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord.
33 (2Ch 17:6; 19:3) Only the high places were not taken down.
The people had yet to set their hearts to the God of their fathers.
34 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 19:2) And the remainder of the acts of Jehoshaphat,
from beginning to end, are written in the annals of Jehu son of Hanani,
which are taken up in the book of the kings of Israel.
35 (1Ki 22:48-49) Also, Jehoshaphat king of Judah was united
with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly.
36 Jehoshaphat joined with him to make ships to travel to Tarshish,
and they made ships in Ezion Geber.
37 (Pr 13:20; 2Ch 9:21) And Eliezer son of Dodavahu from Mareshah
prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, "Because you have joined with Ahaziah,
the Lord will tear down your works."
So the ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to journey to Tarshish.
[31] And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: he was thirty and five years old
when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem.
And his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.
[32] And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it,
doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD.
[33] Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had
not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers.
[34] Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they
are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the
book of the kings of Israel.
[35] And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah
king of Israel, who did very wickedly:
[36] And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and
they made the ships in Ezion-geber.
[37] Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against
Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD
hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to
go to Tarshish.
1 Kings 22:50
50 (2Ch 21:1) Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers
and was buried with his fathers
in the City of David his father, and Jehoram his son reigned in his place.
[50] And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his
fathers
in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
2 Chronicles 21:1-4
2 Chronicles 21
1 (1Ki 22:50) So Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers and was buried with them
in the City of David, and Jehoram his son ruled in his place.
2 (2Ch 12:6; 23:2) And he had brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel,
Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah.
3 (2Ch 11:23) And their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold,
and excellent items, along with fortified cities in Judah,
but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
[1] Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers
in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
[2] And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and
Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons
of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
[3] And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of
precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to
Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.
Jehoram, King of Judah
2 Ki 8:16-24
4 (Jdg 9:5; Ge 4:8) Then Jehoram rose up over the kingdom of his father
and he became strong. And he killed all his brothers with the sword
and even some of the officials in Israel.
[4] Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he
strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers
also of the princes of Israel.
2 Chronicles 21:5-7
5 Now Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he began as king,
and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
6 (2Ch 18:1; 1Ki 12:28-30) And he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel
as those from the house of Ahab did, for the daughter of Ahab
was the wife of Jehoram. And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord.
7 (1Ki 11:36; 2Sa 7:12-17) But the Lord was not willing to destroy the house
of David because of the covenant that He made with David, and because
He said that He would give a lamp to David and his sons for all days.
[5] Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he
reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
[6] And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house
of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which
was evil in the eyes of the LORD.
[7] Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the
covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to
him and to his sons for ever.
2 Chronicles 21:8-20
8 In the days of Jehoram, Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah,
and they set a king for themselves.
9 So Jehoram passed over to the Edomite territory with his commanders
and all his chariots, and it happened that he rose up at night
and struck the Edomites, who had surrounded him and his chariot commanders.
10 So Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah until this day.
At that time Libnah also revolted from being under their rule, because Jehoram
had abandoned the Lord God of his fathers.
11 (Lev 20:5; 17:7) He even made high places in the hill country of Judah a
nd caused those in Jerusalem to be like prostitutes, and he led Judah astray.
12 (2Ch 14:2-5; 17:3-4) And a letter came to him
from Elijah the prophet, saying,
"Thus says the Lord God of David your father: Because you have not walked
in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah,
13 (2Ch 21:4; 21:11) but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel,
and have led Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem into whoredom,
as the house of Ahab led Israel into whoredom, and also have killed
your brothers, those of your father's house, who were better than you,
14 the Lord will bring a great plague on your people, your children,
your wives, and all your possessions;
15 (2Ch 21:18-19) and you will have great sickness with a disease
of your intestines, until your intestines come out because of the disease,
day by day."
16 (2Ch 17:11; 1Ki 11:14) Then the Lord stirred up the spirit
of the Philistines against Jehoram and also the Arabians who were
near the Cushites.
17 (2Ch 22:1; 22:6; 25:23) And they went up against Judah and broke through,
and they took every possession found in the palace of the king,
even his sons and wives, so that no son was left with him
except his youngest Ahaziah.
[8] In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and
made themselves a king.
[9] Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him:
and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and
the captains of the chariots.
[10] So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day.
The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had
forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.
[11] Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the
inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah thereto.
[12] And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus
saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the
ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah,
[13] But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah
and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of
the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house,
which were better than thyself:
[14] Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy
children, and thy wives, and all thy goods:
[15] And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy
bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.
[16] Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the
Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:
[17] And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all
the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his
wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest
of his sons.
The Death of Jehoram
18 (2Ch 21:15) And after all this, the Lord struck him in his entrails
with an incurable disease.
19 (2Ch 16:14) And it happened after many days, at the end of two years,
his entrails came out due to his disease, so he died by a despicable disease.
And his people did not make for him a memorial fire like the fire
for his fathers.
20 (Jer 22:18; 22:2) 8He was thirty-two when he began to reign,
and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed with no one's regret.
They buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
[18] And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable
disease.
[19] And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two
years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore
diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his
fathers.
[20] Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned
in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they
buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings.
2 Chronicles 22:1-7
2 Chronicles 22
Ahaziah, King of Judah
2Ki 8:25-29; 9:21-29
1 (2Ch 21:16-17; 2Ki 8:24-29) Then those in Jerusalem made Ahaziah,
the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place because the raiding party,
those coming with the Arabians to the camp, killed all the older sons.
So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram reigned in Jerusalem.
2 (2Ki 8:26; 2Ch 21:6) Now Ahaziah was 42 years [2Ki 8:26 reads t22 years.]
old when he began to reign, but he only reigned one year in Jerusalem.
The name of his mother was Athaliah, a granddaughter of Omri.
3 And he also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab
because his mother was the one counseling him to do evil.
4 (Pr 13:20) And he also did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord,
like the house of Ahab, for they served as his counselors
after his father Jehoram died, which led to his destruction.
5 Even Ahaziah walked in their counsel and went with Jehoram
the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Aram
at Ramoth Gilead. And the Arameans wounded Joram,
6 (2Ki 9:15) and the king returned to Jezreel to heal from the wounds
that he sustained in Ramah where he fought against Hazael king of Aram.
Then Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram
the son of Ahab in Jezreel because he was wounded.
7 (2Ki 9:21; 2Ch 10:15) And it was from God that a downfall would happen
to Ahaziah in regard to his visit with Joram. And when he arrived he went
out with Joram to see Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the Lord anointed
to cut off the house of Ahab.
[1] And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in
his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had
slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned.
[2] Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he
reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the
daughter of Omri.
[3] He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his
counseller to do wickedly.
[4] Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab:
for they were his counsellers after the death of his father to his
destruction.
[5] He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of
Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramoth-gilead:
and the Syrians smote Joram.
[6] And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were
given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah
the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of
Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick.
[7] And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when
he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom
the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.
2 Chronicles 22:8-9
8 And it happened that when Jehu was acting in judgment
with the house of Ahab that he found the rulers of Judah
and the sons of the brothers of Ahaziah, who were serving Ahaziah,
and Jehu killed them.
9 He sought out Ahaziah, and they captured him while he hid in Samaria,
and they brought him to Jehu, and they put him to death.
And they buried him because they said,
"He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat who sought the Lord with all his heart."
And there was no one from the house of Ahaziah strong enough
to retain the kingdom.
[8] And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the
house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren
of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them.
[9] And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in
Samaria,)
and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him:
Because, said they, he is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with
all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to keep still the
kingdom.
2 Chronicles 22:10-12
Athaliah Seizes the Throne
2Ki 11:1-21
10 So when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead,
she rose up and mounted a campaign to destroy all the royal offspring
of the house of Judah.
11 But Jehoshabeath,Jehosheba in [2Ki 11:2.] the daughter of the king,
took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him away from the king's sons
who were going to be put to death, and she placed him and his nurse
in a bed chamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram
and wife of Jehoiada the priest (since she was a sister of Ahaziah),
hid Joash from Athaliah. And she did not put the royal child to death.
12 And he was hidden away with them in the house of God for six years.
And Athaliah ruled over the land.
[10] But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she
arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.
[11] But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of
Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put
him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king
Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of
Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.
[12] And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah
reigned over the land.
2 Chronicles 23:1-11
2 Chronicles 23
Joash, King of Judah
1 Then in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself
and made a covenant with the commanders over hundreds:
Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan,
Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat
the son of Zikri.
2 (2Ch 11:13-17) And they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites
from all the cities of Judah and even the heads of the fathers' houses
in Israel. Then they all came to Jerusalem.
3 (2Sa 7:12; 2Ch 6:16) So the whole assembly made a covenant with the king
in the house of God, and Jehoiada said to them,
"The king's son will reign, as the Lord has said of the sons of David.
4 And this is the thing that you all will do: A third of you all from
the priests and Levites who come on the Sabbath will be gatekeepers,
5 1/3rd will be at the palace of the king and another third
at the Foundation Gate. And all the people will be in the courts of the house
of the Lord.
6 (1Ch 23:28-32) And may no one enter the house of the Lord
except the priests and those Levites who are serving. Those can enter
because they are holy, but all the people will keep their assigned
duty of the Lord.
7 Then the Levites will surround the king, each man with his weapon
in his hand, and whoever enters the house will be put to death.
They will be with the king when he enters and leaves."
8 (2Ki 11:9; 1Ch 24:1-26) The Levites and all Judah did everything
that Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each brought his men,
who were to come on duty on the Sabbath, with those who were
to go off duty on the Sabbath, because Jehoiada the priest did not
dismiss the divisions.
9 Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds
the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David's,
which were in the house of God.
10 Then he set all the people around the king,
each man with his weapon in hand, from the south side to the north side
of the temple, from the altar to the temple.
11 (1Sa 10:24; Ex 25:16) Then they brought out the son of the king
and set on him the crown and the testimony and they proclaimed him as king.
So Jehoiada and his sons anointed him and said, "Long live the king!"
2) Our Daily Bread for 29 June 2025 titled
A Grandmother's Prayers by Katara Patton
Proverbs 31:10-18
Epilogue: The Virtuous Wife
10 (Ru 3:11; Pr 12:4) Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her worth is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts in her,
so that he will have no lack of gain.
12 She will do him good and not evil
all the days of her life.
13 She seeks wool and flax,
and works willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
she brings her food from afar.
15 (Lk 12:42; Ro 12:11) She also rises while it is yet night,
and gives food to her household,
and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
17 (1Ki 18:46; 2Ki 4:29) She clothes herself with strength,
and strengthens her arms.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is good;
her candle does not go out by night.
[10] Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
[11] The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall
have no need of spoil.
[12] She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
[13] She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
[14] She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
[15] She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her
household, and a portion to her maidens.
[16] She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she
planteth a vineyard.
[17] She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
[18] She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out
by night.
During a family reunion many years ago, my mother shared some words she'd
written. She honoured her grandmother, a woman I'd never met but I'd heard her
spoken of often. Mom wrote that she recalled Mama Susan getting up "before
dawn" and praying over her household. What a distinct memory that impacted my
mother's life - one I cling to even today although I never
met my great-grandmother.
This description reminds me of the woman described in Proverbs 31. She cared
for her family in many tangible ways, and she got up "while it [was] still
night" (v. 15). She had plenty to do to care for her family, such as providing
food, purchasing land, planting a vineyard, making profitable trades, sewing
clothes, and finishing many other tasks - all in the name of caring
for the ones she loved. And she even extended her resourcefulness
to "the poor and . . . the needy" (v. 20).
Helping to care for a household during the time of the writing
of Proverbs 31 was no easy feat, as demonstrated from the long
list of duties described in this passage. And it wasn't an easy feat for
my great-grandmother, who was born in the 1800s. But prayers whispered
early in the morning - as well as throughout the day - kept these women
focused and encouraged as God helped them live out their calling
to care for their family and others.
Reflect & Pray
How do you stay encouraged as you complete your daily tasks?
How can praying early and regularly help you?
Holy God, thank You for the women
and men who faithfully care for their families.
Please help me do the same.
Learn how praying regularly can change the way you see God.
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) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Deut 28:11
11 (Dt 28:4; 30:9) The Lord will make you overflow in prosperity,
in the offspring of your body, in the offspring of your livestock,
and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the Lord swore
to your fathers to give you.
11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body,
and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land
which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
1 John 4:16b-18
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
17 (1Jn 2:5; 2:28) In this way God's love is perfected in us,
so that we may have boldness on the Day of Judgment, because as He is,
so are we in this world.
18 (Ro 8:15; 2Ti 1:7) There is no fear in love,
but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.
Whoever fears is not perfect in love.
God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness
in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
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?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
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, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 29 of the Month
a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion (
Ps 139:13-16
13 You brought my inner parts into being;
You wove me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;
marvelous are Your works,
and You know me completely.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in secret,
and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw me unformed,
yet in Your book
all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins:
Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
15 My substance was not hid from thee,
When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought
in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
And in thy book all my members were written,
Which in continuance were fashioned,
When as yet there was none of them.
)
b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight (
Gal 2:10
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;
the same which I also was forward to do.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to Lord Jesus Christ to defend you in unjust circumstances.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Godly rulers to lead your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Holy God, thank You for the women
and men who faithfully care for their families.
Please help me do the same."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord jesus Christ as your shield.
Pray to the Lord and pray to obey the Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord is with you.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion
Pray that the Church will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight.
Pray that Christians living in hostile and remote areas of Indonesia
will have access to God's Word.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Today at Calvary Community Church
, Pastor Doug Zieber spoke on Empowered - Mistreated? Falsely Accused?
Acts 21:13b
For I am ready not only to be imprisoned, but also
to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem
for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 21:17-19
17 (Ac 15:4) When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
18 (Ac 11:30; 15:13) On the next day Paul went with us to James, and all
the elders were present.
19 (Ac 1:17; 14:27) He greeted them and recounted one by one what God
had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.
[17] And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
[18] And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the
elders were present.
[19] And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God
Acts 21:20
20 (Ac 22:3; Ro 10:2) When they heard this, they glorified the Lord.
Then they said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews
there are who believe, and they are all zealous for the law.
[20] And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him,
Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and
they are all zealous of the law:
Acts 21:21-22
21 (Ac 21:28) They have been informed concerning you that you teach
all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them
not to circumcise their children nor to observe the customs.
22 What then shall be done? The assembly will certainly meet, for they
will hear that you have come.
[21] And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which
are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to
circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.
[22] What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they
will hear that thou art come.
Ask God to examine our hearts, attitudes and motives
Acts 21:23-25
23 (Ac 18:18) Therefore do what we tell you. We have four men who have
taken a vow.
24 (Ac 21:26; 24:18) Take these men and be purified with them, and pay
their expenses so that they may have their heads shaved. Then all will
know that what they were told concerning you is nothing, but that you
yourself live in observance of the law.
25 (Ac 15:29) As for the Gentiles who believe, we have written and
concluded that they should observe no such thing, except that they abstain
from food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from strangled
animals, and from blood."
[23] Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a
vow on them;
[24] Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them,
that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof
they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also
walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
[25] As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded
that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from
things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from
fornication.
Acts 21:26
26 (Ac 24:18; Nu 6:13-20) Then on the next day, Paul took the men
and purified himself with them. And he went into the temple, announcing
when the days of purification would be complete and an offering would
be given for each one of them.
[26] Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them
entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of
purifcation, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
Honour God's delegated Authority
Hebrews 13:17
17 (Ac 20:28; Heb 13:7) Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch
over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy
and not complaining, for that would not be profitable to you.
[17] Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they
watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it
with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Being all things to all people for the sake of the Gospel
1 Corinthians 9:22
22 (Ro 11:14; 1Co 10:33) To the weak, I became as weak, that I might win
the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means
save some.
[22] To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all
things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
Acts 21:27-36
Paul Arrested in the Temple
27 (Ac 24:18; 26:21) When the seven days were nearly concluded, the Jews
from Asia saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people,
and laid hands on him,
28 (Ac 24:5-6; 21:21) crying out, "Men of Israel, help! This is the man
teaching all men everywhere against the people and the law and this place.
He even brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place."
29 (Ac 20:4) For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the
city with him, whom they supposed Paul had brought into the temple.
30 (Ac 26:21) Then the whole city was provoked, and the people ran
together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple.
And immediately the doors were shut.
31 While they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commander
(Gk. chiliarch, a battalion commander
with the rank of lieutenant colonel over 1,000 soldiers.)
of the battalion of soldiers that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
32 (Ac 23:27) He at once took soldiers and centurions, and ran down
to them. When they saw the commander and the soldiers,
they stopped beating Paul.
33 (Ac 12:6; 20:23) Then the commander came and arrested him, and ordered
that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was
and what he had done.
34 (Ac 19:32; 23:10) Some in the crowd shouted one thing, some another.
As he could not learn the truth because of the uproar,
he commanded that he be brought into the barracks.
35 When he came onto the stairs, he was carried by the soldiers
because of the violence of the people.
36 (Lk 23:18; Jn 19:15) For the mob of people followed, crying out,
"Away with him!"
[27] And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia,
when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands
on him,
[28] Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men
every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further
brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
[29] (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian,
whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
[30] And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took
Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
[31] And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain
of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
[32] Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them:
and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of
Paul.
[33] Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be
bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.
[34] And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when
he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be
carried into the castle.
[35] And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the
soldiers for the violence of the people.
[36] For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.
How do we respond when we feel misunderstood, mistreated or falsely accused?
A) Let God defend you.
1 Peter 2:23
23 (Isa 53:7; Lk 23:46) When He was reviled, He did not revile back; when He
suffered, He did not threaten, but He entrusted Himself to Him who judges
righteously.
[23] Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he
threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
B) Guard our hearts from unforgiveness or bitternesss
C) Realise that hardship buils character abd resilience.
D) Pray and bless those who persecute us,
1) 2 Chronicles 19,20,21,22
2 Chronicles 19
1 But Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned to his palace in Jerusalem in peace.
2 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 16:7) And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet
him, and he said to King Jehoshaphat, "How do you help those who are wicked
and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against
you from the Lord.
3 (2Ch 12:12; 1Ki 14:13) However, some good things are found in you for you
swept away the Asherah poles from the land,
and you set your heart to seek after God."
[1] And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to
Jerusalem.
[2] And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to
king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate
the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.
[3] Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast
taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek
God.
The Reforms of Jehoshaphat
4 (2Ch 15:8-13) Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he went out
among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim,
and he brought them back to the Lord God of their fathers.
5 (Dt 16:18-20) And he set judges in the land among
all the fortified cities of Judah, one by one.
6 (Dt 1:17) And he said to the judges, "Consider carefully what you do
because you do not judge according to man but the Lord, a
nd He is with you in the matter of judgment.
7 (Ge 18:25; Dt 32:4) So now may the fear of the Lord be on you.
Consider and act well because there is no injustice, partiality,
or bribe taking with the Lord our God."
8 (2Ch 17:8-9) Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem
some from the Levites and the priests and some from the heads of the families
of Israel, in order to render judgment and decide disputes before the Lord;
and they lived in Jerusalem.
9 (2Sa 23:3) And he commanded them, "So you will act in the fear of the Lord,
in honesty, and with a complete heart.
10 (Dt 17:8-13) And any dispute that comes before you all from your brothers
who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed or offenses against law
or commandment, against statutes or judgments, you will warn them,
lest they trespass against the Lord and wrath come upon you and your brothers.
Do this, and you will not trespass.
11 (1Ch 26:30; 2Ch 19:8) "Note that Amariah the chief priest is over you
in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael,
the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters;
also, the Levites will be officials before you.
Deal courageously, and the Lord will be with the good."
[4] And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the
people from Beer-sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD
God of their fathers.
[5] And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah,
city by city,
[6] And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man,
but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.
[7] Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it:
for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor
taking of gifts.
[8] Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the
priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the
LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.
[9] And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD,
faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
[10] And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in
their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes
and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the
LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye
shall not trespass.
[11] And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the
LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for
all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal
courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.
2 Chronicles 20:1-30
2 Chronicles 20
Jehoshaphat Defeats Moab and Ammon
1 After that, the Moabites and the Ammonites, together with some Meunites,
[Or Abi in 2Ki 18:2.] came against Jehoshaphat for battle.
2 (Ge 14:7; 1Sa 23:29) And some came and declared this to Jehoshaphat,
"A large multitude is coming against you from across the Dead Sea f
rom Edom; and observe, they are in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi).
3 (2Ch 19:3; 1Sa 7:6) Then Jehoshaphat was fearful and set himself to seek
the Lord, and he called for a fast throughout all Judah.
4 And Judah was assembled to seek the Lord; even from all the cities of Judah,
they came to obtain aid from the Lord.
5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the midst of the assembly of Judah
and Jerusalem in the house of the Lord before the new courtyard,
6 (1Ch 29:11-12; Dt 4:39; Da 4:17) and he said:
"O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in the heavens?
And do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations?
In Your hand are strength and might, and there is no one who can oppose You.
7 (Isa 41:8; Jas 2:23) Did You not, our God, drive out those who lived
in this land before Your people Israel, and You gave it perpetually
to the descendants of Abraham, who was in covenant love with You.
8 And they have dwelled in it and have built in it for You a sanctuary
for Your name saying,
9 (2Ch 6:20; 6:28-30) 'If disaster comes upon us, the sword, or judgment,
or pestilence, or famine, then we will stand before this temple
and before You because Your name is in this temple.
And we will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear and deliver.'
10 (Nu 20:17-21; Dt 2:4-5) "Now here are the sons of Ammon and Moab
and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came
out of the land of Egypt, when they turned away from them
and did not destroy them.
11 (Ps 83:3-12) See how they are rewarding us by coming to drive us out
of Your possession, which You have given us to inherit.
12 (Ps 25:15; Jdg 11:27) O our God, will You not render judgment on them?
For we have not strength enough to stand before this great army that is
coming against us. And we do not know what we should do,
but our eyes are on You."
13 Now all of Judah was standing before the Lord,
even their infants, wives, and children.
14 (2Ch 15:1; 24:20) And in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord
came on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel,
the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from the line of Asaph.
15 (1Sa 17:47; 2Ch 32:7-8) And he said, "Pay attention all Judah,
and those dwelling in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat:
Thus says the Lord to you, 'Do not fear, nor be dismayed
because of this great army, for the battle is not yours, but God's.
16 Tomorrow, go down against them. They will travel up by the Ascent of Ziz.
You will find them at the back of the valley, before the Wilderness of Jeruel.
17 (2Ch 15:2; Ex 14:13-14) It will not be necessary for you to fight
in this conflict. Take your positions, stand, and observe the deliverance
of the Lord for you, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not fear or be filled
with terror. Tomorrow, go out before them, and the Lord will be with you."
18 (Ex 4:31) Then Jehoshaphat bowed his face to the ground, and all Judah
and those dwelling in Jerusalem fell before the Lord to worship Him.
19 And the Levites from the descendants of the Kohathites and Korahites
rose up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a very loud voice.
20 (Isa 7:9; 2Sa 14:2) So they rose up early in the morning and went out
to the Wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood
and said, "Listen to me, Judah and those dwelling in Jerusalem.
Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be supported.
Believe His prophets, and you will succeed."
21 (1Ch 16:29; 16:34) And he consulted with the people and then appointed
singers for the Lord and those praising Him in holy attire as they went
before those equipped for battle saying,
"Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever."
22 (Jdg 7:22; 2Ch 13:13) When they began singing and praising, the Lord set
ambushes against Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah;
so they were defeated.
23 (Jdg 7:22; 1Sa 14:20) Then the Ammonites and Moabites stood up against
those dwelling from Mount Seir to destroy and finish them. Then when they made
an end of the inhabitants of Seir, each man attacked his companion
to destroy each other.
24 And Judah came to the watchtower of the wilderness, and they turned
to the vast army and saw only corpses lying on the ground.
And no one was spared.
25 Then Jehoshaphat and his people came to gather their plunder,
and they found among them an abundance of riches with the corpses,
and precious jewelry, which they took for themselves, more than they
could carry. They were gathering the plunder for three days
because there was so much to carry.
26 On the fourth day they gathered at the Valley of Berakah,
because there they blessed the Lord. For this reason people have called
the name of this place the Valley of Berakah until this day.
27 (Ne 12:43) Then they all returned, every man from Judah and Jerusalem,
with Jehoshaphat as their head, to Jerusalem with joy because the Lord made
them rejoice because of the death of their enemies.
28 So they entered Jerusalem with harps, lyres,
and trumpets to the house of the Lord.
29 (2Ch 17:10; Ge 35:5) And it happened that the terror of God was on
all the kingdoms of the lands who heard that the Lord had fought
against the enemies of Israel.
30 (2Ch 14:6-7; 15:15) So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet,
because his God gave him rest on all sides.
2 Chronicles 20
[1] It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the
children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against
Jehoshaphat to battle.
[2] Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great
multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold,
they be Hazazon-tamar, which is En-gedi.
[3] And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and
proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
[4] And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even
out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
[5] And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in
the house of the LORD, before the new court,
[6] And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and
rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is
there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?
[7] Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land
before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend
for ever?
[8] And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy
name, saying,
[9] If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or
famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in
this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and
help.
[10] And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom
thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of
Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;
[11] Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy
possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.
[12] O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this
great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our
eyes are upon thee.
[13] And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their
wives, and their children.
[14] Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of
Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit
of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;
[15] And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem,
and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor
dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but
God's.
[16] To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of
Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness
of Jeruel.
[17] Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye
still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem:
fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will
be with you.
[18] And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all
Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping
the LORD.
[19] And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children
of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud
voice on high.
[20] And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness
of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O
Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so
shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
[21] And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto
the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out
before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for
ever.
[22] And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments
against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come
against
Judah; and they were smitten.
[23] For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of
mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end
of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.
[24] And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they
looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the
earth, and none escaped.
[25] And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of
them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies,
and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they
could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was
so much.
[26] And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of
Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same
place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.
[27] Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat
in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD
had made them to rejoice over their enemies.
[28] And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto
the house of the LORD.
[29] And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those countries, when
they had heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.
[30] So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round
about.
2 Chronicles 20:31-37
The End of Jehoshaphat's Reign
1Ki 22:41-50
31 And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was 35 years old when he began
his reign, and he was king in Jerusalem for twenty-five years.
The name of his mother was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.
32 He walked in the way of his father Asa, and he did not turn aside
from doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord.
33 (2Ch 17:6; 19:3) Only the high places were not taken down.
The people had yet to set their hearts to the God of their fathers.
34 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 19:2) And the remainder of the acts of Jehoshaphat,
from beginning to end, are written in the annals of Jehu son of Hanani,
which are taken up in the book of the kings of Israel.
35 (1Ki 22:48-49) Also, Jehoshaphat king of Judah was united
with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly.
36 Jehoshaphat joined with him to make ships to travel to Tarshish,
and they made ships in Ezion Geber.
37 (Pr 13:20; 2Ch 9:21) And Eliezer son of Dodavahu from Mareshah
prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, "Because you have joined with Ahaziah,
the Lord will tear down your works."
So the ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to journey to Tarshish.
[31] And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: he was thirty and five years old
when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem.
And his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.
[32] And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it,
doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD.
[33] Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had
not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers.
[34] Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they
are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the
book of the kings of Israel.
[35] And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah
king of Israel, who did very wickedly:
[36] And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and
they made the ships in Ezion-geber.
[37] Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against
Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD
hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to
go to Tarshish.
1 Kings 22:50
50 (2Ch 21:1) Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers
and was buried with his fathers
in the City of David his father, and Jehoram his son reigned in his place.
[50] And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his
fathers
in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
2 Chronicles 21:1-4
2 Chronicles 21
1 (1Ki 22:50) So Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers and was buried with them
in the City of David, and Jehoram his son ruled in his place.
2 (2Ch 12:6; 23:2) And he had brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel,
Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah.
3 (2Ch 11:23) And their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold,
and excellent items, along with fortified cities in Judah,
but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
[1] Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers
in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
[2] And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and
Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons
of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
[3] And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of
precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to
Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.
Jehoram, King of Judah
2 Ki 8:16-24
4 (Jdg 9:5; Ge 4:8) Then Jehoram rose up over the kingdom of his father
and he became strong. And he killed all his brothers with the sword
and even some of the officials in Israel.
[4] Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he
strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers
also of the princes of Israel.
2 Chronicles 21:5-7
5 Now Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he began as king,
and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
6 (2Ch 18:1; 1Ki 12:28-30) And he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel
as those from the house of Ahab did, for the daughter of Ahab
was the wife of Jehoram. And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord.
7 (1Ki 11:36; 2Sa 7:12-17) But the Lord was not willing to destroy the house
of David because of the covenant that He made with David, and because
He said that He would give a lamp to David and his sons for all days.
[5] Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he
reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
[6] And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house
of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which
was evil in the eyes of the LORD.
[7] Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the
covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to
him and to his sons for ever.
2 Chronicles 21:8-20
8 In the days of Jehoram, Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah,
and they set a king for themselves.
9 So Jehoram passed over to the Edomite territory with his commanders
and all his chariots, and it happened that he rose up at night
and struck the Edomites, who had surrounded him and his chariot commanders.
10 So Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah until this day.
At that time Libnah also revolted from being under their rule, because Jehoram
had abandoned the Lord God of his fathers.
11 (Lev 20:5; 17:7) He even made high places in the hill country of Judah a
nd caused those in Jerusalem to be like prostitutes, and he led Judah astray.
12 (2Ch 14:2-5; 17:3-4) And a letter came to him
from Elijah the prophet, saying,
"Thus says the Lord God of David your father: Because you have not walked
in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah,
13 (2Ch 21:4; 21:11) but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel,
and have led Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem into whoredom,
as the house of Ahab led Israel into whoredom, and also have killed
your brothers, those of your father's house, who were better than you,
14 the Lord will bring a great plague on your people, your children,
your wives, and all your possessions;
15 (2Ch 21:18-19) and you will have great sickness with a disease
of your intestines, until your intestines come out because of the disease,
day by day."
16 (2Ch 17:11; 1Ki 11:14) Then the Lord stirred up the spirit
of the Philistines against Jehoram and also the Arabians who were
near the Cushites.
17 (2Ch 22:1; 22:6; 25:23) And they went up against Judah and broke through,
and they took every possession found in the palace of the king,
even his sons and wives, so that no son was left with him
except his youngest Ahaziah.
[8] In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and
made themselves a king.
[9] Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him:
and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and
the captains of the chariots.
[10] So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day.
The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had
forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.
[11] Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the
inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah thereto.
[12] And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus
saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the
ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah,
[13] But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah
and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of
the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house,
which were better than thyself:
[14] Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy
children, and thy wives, and all thy goods:
[15] And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy
bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.
[16] Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the
Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:
[17] And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all
the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his
wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest
of his sons.
The Death of Jehoram
18 (2Ch 21:15) And after all this, the Lord struck him in his entrails
with an incurable disease.
19 (2Ch 16:14) And it happened after many days, at the end of two years,
his entrails came out due to his disease, so he died by a despicable disease.
And his people did not make for him a memorial fire like the fire
for his fathers.
20 (Jer 22:18; 22:2) 8He was thirty-two when he began to reign,
and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed with no one's regret.
They buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
[18] And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable
disease.
[19] And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two
years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore
diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his
fathers.
[20] Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned
in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they
buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings.
2 Chronicles 22:1-7
2 Chronicles 22
Ahaziah, King of Judah
2Ki 8:25-29; 9:21-29
1 (2Ch 21:16-17; 2Ki 8:24-29) Then those in Jerusalem made Ahaziah,
the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place because the raiding party,
those coming with the Arabians to the camp, killed all the older sons.
So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram reigned in Jerusalem.
2 (2Ki 8:26; 2Ch 21:6) Now Ahaziah was 42 years [2Ki 8:26 reads t22 years.]
old when he began to reign, but he only reigned one year in Jerusalem.
The name of his mother was Athaliah, a granddaughter of Omri.
3 And he also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab
because his mother was the one counseling him to do evil.
4 (Pr 13:20) And he also did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord,
like the house of Ahab, for they served as his counselors
after his father Jehoram died, which led to his destruction.
5 Even Ahaziah walked in their counsel and went with Jehoram
the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Aram
at Ramoth Gilead. And the Arameans wounded Joram,
6 (2Ki 9:15) and the king returned to Jezreel to heal from the wounds
that he sustained in Ramah where he fought against Hazael king of Aram.
Then Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram
the son of Ahab in Jezreel because he was wounded.
7 (2Ki 9:21; 2Ch 10:15) And it was from God that a downfall would happen
to Ahaziah in regard to his visit with Joram. And when he arrived he went
out with Joram to see Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the Lord anointed
to cut off the house of Ahab.
[1] And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in
his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had
slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned.
[2] Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he
reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the
daughter of Omri.
[3] He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his
counseller to do wickedly.
[4] Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab:
for they were his counsellers after the death of his father to his
destruction.
[5] He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of
Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramoth-gilead:
and the Syrians smote Joram.
[6] And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were
given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah
the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of
Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick.
[7] And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when
he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom
the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.
2 Chronicles 22:8-9
8 And it happened that when Jehu was acting in judgment
with the house of Ahab that he found the rulers of Judah
and the sons of the brothers of Ahaziah, who were serving Ahaziah,
and Jehu killed them.
9 He sought out Ahaziah, and they captured him while he hid in Samaria,
and they brought him to Jehu, and they put him to death.
And they buried him because they said,
"He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat who sought the Lord with all his heart."
And there was no one from the house of Ahaziah strong enough
to retain the kingdom.
[8] And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the
house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren
of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them.
[9] And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in
Samaria,)
and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him:
Because, said they, he is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with
all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to keep still the
kingdom.
2 Chronicles 22:10-12
Athaliah Seizes the Throne
2Ki 11:1-21
10 So when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead,
she rose up and mounted a campaign to destroy all the royal offspring
of the house of Judah.
11 But Jehoshabeath,Jehosheba in [2Ki 11:2.] the daughter of the king,
took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him away from the king's sons
who were going to be put to death, and she placed him and his nurse
in a bed chamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram
and wife of Jehoiada the priest (since she was a sister of Ahaziah),
hid Joash from Athaliah. And she did not put the royal child to death.
12 And he was hidden away with them in the house of God for six years.
And Athaliah ruled over the land.
[10] But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she
arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.
[11] But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of
Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put
him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king
Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of
Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.
[12] And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah
reigned over the land.
2 Chronicles 23:1-11
2 Chronicles 23
Joash, King of Judah
1 Then in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself
and made a covenant with the commanders over hundreds:
Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan,
Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat
the son of Zikri.
2 (2Ch 11:13-17) And they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites
from all the cities of Judah and even the heads of the fathers' houses
in Israel. Then they all came to Jerusalem.
3 (2Sa 7:12; 2Ch 6:16) So the whole assembly made a covenant with the king
in the house of God, and Jehoiada said to them,
"The king's son will reign, as the Lord has said of the sons of David.
4 And this is the thing that you all will do: A third of you all from
the priests and Levites who come on the Sabbath will be gatekeepers,
5 1/3rd will be at the palace of the king and another third
at the Foundation Gate. And all the people will be in the courts of the house
of the Lord.
6 (1Ch 23:28-32) And may no one enter the house of the Lord
except the priests and those Levites who are serving. Those can enter
because they are holy, but all the people will keep their assigned
duty of the Lord.
7 Then the Levites will surround the king, each man with his weapon
in his hand, and whoever enters the house will be put to death.
They will be with the king when he enters and leaves."
8 (2Ki 11:9; 1Ch 24:1-26) The Levites and all Judah did everything
that Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each brought his men,
who were to come on duty on the Sabbath, with those who were
to go off duty on the Sabbath, because Jehoiada the priest did not
dismiss the divisions.
9 Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds
the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David's,
which were in the house of God.
10 Then he set all the people around the king,
each man with his weapon in hand, from the south side to the north side
of the temple, from the altar to the temple.
11 (1Sa 10:24; Ex 25:16) Then they brought out the son of the king
and set on him the crown and the testimony and they proclaimed him as king.
So Jehoiada and his sons anointed him and said, "Long live the king!"
2) Our Daily Bread for 29 June 2025 titled
A Grandmother's Prayers by Katara Patton
Proverbs 31:10-18
Epilogue: The Virtuous Wife
10 (Ru 3:11; Pr 12:4) Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her worth is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts in her,
so that he will have no lack of gain.
12 She will do him good and not evil
all the days of her life.
13 She seeks wool and flax,
and works willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
she brings her food from afar.
15 (Lk 12:42; Ro 12:11) She also rises while it is yet night,
and gives food to her household,
and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
17 (1Ki 18:46; 2Ki 4:29) She clothes herself with strength,
and strengthens her arms.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is good;
her candle does not go out by night.
[10] Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
[11] The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall
have no need of spoil.
[12] She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
[13] She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
[14] She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
[15] She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her
household, and a portion to her maidens.
[16] She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she
planteth a vineyard.
[17] She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
[18] She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out
by night.
During a family reunion many years ago, my mother shared some words she'd
written. She honoured her grandmother, a woman I'd never met but I'd heard her
spoken of often. Mom wrote that she recalled Mama Susan getting up "before
dawn" and praying over her household. What a distinct memory that impacted my
mother's life - one I cling to even today although I never
met my great-grandmother.
This description reminds me of the woman described in Proverbs 31. She cared
for her family in many tangible ways, and she got up "while it [was] still
night" (v. 15). She had plenty to do to care for her family, such as providing
food, purchasing land, planting a vineyard, making profitable trades, sewing
clothes, and finishing many other tasks - all in the name of caring
for the ones she loved. And she even extended her resourcefulness
to "the poor and . . . the needy" (v. 20).
Helping to care for a household during the time of the writing
of Proverbs 31 was no easy feat, as demonstrated from the long
list of duties described in this passage. And it wasn't an easy feat for
my great-grandmother, who was born in the 1800s. But prayers whispered
early in the morning - as well as throughout the day - kept these women
focused and encouraged as God helped them live out their calling
to care for their family and others.
Reflect & Pray
How do you stay encouraged as you complete your daily tasks?
How can praying early and regularly help you?
Holy God, thank You for the women
and men who faithfully care for their families.
Please help me do the same.
Learn how praying regularly can change the way you see God.
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) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Deut 28:11
11 (Dt 28:4; 30:9) The Lord will make you overflow in prosperity,
in the offspring of your body, in the offspring of your livestock,
and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the Lord swore
to your fathers to give you.
11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body,
and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land
which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
1 John 4:16b-18
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
17 (1Jn 2:5; 2:28) In this way God's love is perfected in us,
so that we may have boldness on the Day of Judgment, because as He is,
so are we in this world.
18 (Ro 8:15; 2Ti 1:7) There is no fear in love,
but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.
Whoever fears is not perfect in love.
God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness
in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
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?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
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, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 29 of the Month
a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion (
Ps 139:13-16
13 You brought my inner parts into being;
You wove me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;
marvelous are Your works,
and You know me completely.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in secret,
and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw me unformed,
yet in Your book
all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins:
Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
15 My substance was not hid from thee,
When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought
in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
And in thy book all my members were written,
Which in continuance were fashioned,
When as yet there was none of them.
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b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight (
Gal 2:10
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;
the same which I also was forward to do.
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Conclusion:
Pray to Lord Jesus Christ to defend you in unjust circumstances.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Godly rulers to lead your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Holy God, thank You for the women
and men who faithfully care for their families.
Please help me do the same."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord jesus Christ as your shield.
Pray to the Lord and pray to obey the Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord is with you.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion
Pray that the Church will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight.
Pray that Christians living in hostile and remote areas of Indonesia
will have access to God's Word.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
. Our growing knowledge of and love for God results in moral