Day 191 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 9 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, July 9. 2024

Day 191, 9 July 2024

1) Isaiah 5,6,7,8

Isaiah 5

The Song of the Vineyard

1 (Ps 80:8; Mt 21:33) Now I will sing to my well-beloved a song of my beloved

concerning His vineyard:

My well-beloved has a vineyard

in a very fruitful hill.

2 (Jer 2:21; Mk 11:13) And He fenced it, and removed its stones,

and planted it with the choicest vine.

And He built a tower in the midst of it,

and also made a winepress in it;

and He expected it to bring forth good grapes,

but it brought forth wild grapes.

3 Now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah,

judge between My vineyard and Me.

4 (Mt 23:37) What more could have been done to My vineyard

that I have not done in it?

Why, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes,

did it bring forth wild grapes?

5 (Isa 28:18; La 1:15) So now I will tell you

what I will do to My vineyard:

I will take away its hedge,

and it shall be consumed;

I will break down its wall,

and it shall be trodden down.

6 (Isa 7:23-25; 2Ch 36:19-21) And I will lay it waste:

It shall not be pruned or dug,

but briers and thorns shall come up.

I will also command the clouds

that they rain no rain on it.

7 (Ps 80:8-11) For the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts

is the house of Israel,

and the men of Judah

His pleasant plant.

Thus He looked for justice, but saw oppression;

for righteousness, but heard a cry.

[1] Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his

vineyard. My well beloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:

[2] And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it

with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made

a winepress therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes,

and it brought forth wild grapes.

[3] And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray

you, betwixt me and my vineyard.

[4] What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in

it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it

forth wild grapes?

[5] And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will

take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; and break down the

wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down:

[6] And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there

shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they

rain no rain upon it.

[7] For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the

men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for judgment, but behold

oppression; for righteousness, but behold a cry.

Woes and Judgment

8 (Mic 2:2; Hab 2:9-12) Woe to those who join house to house,

who add field to field,

until there is no more space

where they may live alone in the midst of the land!

9 (Mt 23:38; Isa 22:14) In my ears the Lord of Hosts said:

Truly, many houses shall be desolate,

even great and beautiful, without inhabitants.

10 (Lev 26:26) For ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath,

[About 6 gallons, or 22 liters.]

and the homer [Likely about 360 pounds, or 160 kilograms.]

of seed shall yield an ephah.[Likely about 36 pounds, or 16 kilograms.]

11 (Pr 23:29-30; Isa 5:22) Woe to those who rise up early in the morning

that they may pursue strong drink;

who continue late in the evening

until wine inflames them!

12 (Job 34:27; Ps 28:5) The lyre and the harp, the tambourine and pipe,

and wine are in their feasts;

but they do not regard the deeds of the Lord,

or consider the work of His hands.

13 (Hos 4:6; Isa 1:3; 27:11) Therefore My people go into captivity

because they have no knowledge;

and their honorable men are famished,

and their multitude dried up with thirst.

14 (Hab 2:5) Therefore Sheol has enlarged itself

and opened its mouth without measure;

so their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp,

and he who rejoices shall descend into it.

15 (Isa 2:9; 2:11) The common man shall be brought down,

and the great man shall be humbled,

and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled.

16 (Isa 29:23; 8:13) But the Lord of Hosts shall be exalted in judgment,

and God who is holy shall be hallowed in righteousness.

17 (Isa 7:25; Zep 2:6) Then the lambs shall feed in their pasture,

and strangers shall eat in the waste places of the wealthy.

18 (Jer 23:14; 23:10) Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of falsehood

and sin as if with a cart rope,

19 (Eze 12:22; Jer 17:15) who say, "Let Him make speed

and hasten His work,

that we may see it;

and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel

draw near and come,

that we may know it!"

20 (Pr 17:15; Am 5:7) Woe to those who call evil good,

and good evil;

who exchange darkness for light,

and light for darkness;

who exchange bitter for sweet,

and sweet for bitter!

21 (Pr 3:7; Ro 12:16) Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes

and prudent in their own sight!

22 (Isa 5:11; 28:7) Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine,

and men of strength to mingle strong drink,

23 (Ps 94:21; Isa 10:2) who justify the wicked for a reward,

and take away the justice of the righteous from him!

24 (Job 18:16; Isa 30:12) Therefore, as the fire devours the stubble

and the flame consumes the chaff,

so their root shall be as rottenness,

and their blossom shall go up as dust;

because they have cast away the law of the Lord of Hosts

and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

25 (2Ki 9:37; Isa 9:17) Therefore the anger of the Lord burns

against His people,

and He has stretched out His hand against them,

and has stricken them,

and the hills trembled.

Their corpses were torn in the midst of the streets.

For all this His anger is not turned away,

and His hand is still stretched out.

26 (Dt 28:49; Isa 7:18) He will lift up a banner to the nations from afar

and will hiss at them from the ends of the earth;

certainly they shall come

with speed, swiftly.

27 (Job 12:18; Joel 2:7-8) No one shall be weary or stumble among them;

no one shall slumber or sleep;

neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed,

nor the strap of their shoes be broken;

28 (Ps 45:5) their arrows are sharp

and all their bows bent;

their horses' hooves will seem like flint,

and their wheels like a whirlwind.

29 (Isa 42:22; 49:24-25) Their roaring shall be like a lion,

they shall roar like young lions;

they shall roar and lay hold of the prey;

and shall carry it away, and no one shall deliver it.

30 (Isa 8:22; Jer 4:23-28) In that day they shall roar against them

like the roaring of the sea.

And if one looks to the land-

only darkness and sorrow,

and the light is darkened by the clouds.

[8] Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till

there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth!

[9] In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be

desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.

[10] Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an

homer shall yield an ephah.

[11] Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow

strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!

[12] And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in

their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the

operation of his hands.

[13] Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no

knowledge: and their honourable men are famished, and their multitude dried

up with thirst.

[14] Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without

measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that

rejoiceth, shall descend into it.

[15] And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be

humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:

[16] But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is

holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.

[17] Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste places of

the fat ones shall strangers eat.

[18] Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it

were with a cart rope:

[19] That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it:

and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we

may know it!

[20] Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for

light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for

bitter!

[21] Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own

sight!

[22] Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to

mingle strong drink:

[23] Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of

the righteous from him!

[24] Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth

the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go

up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and

despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

[25] Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he

hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the

hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the

streets.

For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out

still.

[26] And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss

unto them from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed

swiftly:

[27] None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor

sleep; neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the

latchet of their shoes be broken:

[28] Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses' hoofs

shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind:

[29] Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions:

yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry it away

safe, and none shall deliver it.

[30] And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring of the

sea: and if one look unto the land, behold darkness and sorrow, and the

light is darkened in the heavens thereof.

Isaiah 6

The Commission of Isaiah

1 (Jn 12:41; 2Ki 15:7) In the year that King Uzziah died

I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up,

and His train filled the temple.

2 (Rev 4:8; Ps 103:20) Above it stood the seraphim. Each one had six wings.

With two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet,

and with two he flew.

3 (Ps 72:19; Nu 14:21) One cried to another and said:

"Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of Hosts;

the whole earth is full of His glory."

4 (Rev 15:8; Am 9:1) The posts of the door moved at the voice of him

who cried, and the house was filled with smoke.

5 (Ex 33:20; Jer 9:3-8) And I said: "Woe is me! For I am undone

because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people

of unclean lips. For my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of Hosts."

6 (Rev 8:3-5) Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal

which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar in his hand.

7 (Jer 1:9; Da 10:16) And he laid it on my mouth, and said,

"This has touched your lips, and your iniquity is taken away,

and your sin purged."

8 (Ge 1:26; 3:22) Also I heard the voice of the Lord saying,

"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?"

Then I said, "Here am I. Send me."

9 (Lk 8:10; Mt 13:14-15) He said, "Go, and tell this people:

'Keep on hearing, but do not understand;

keep on seeing, but do not perceive.'

10 (Jer 5:21; Dt 32:15; Mt 13:15) Make the heart of this people dull,

and their ears heavy,

and shut their eyes;

lest they see with their eyes,

and hear with their ears,

and understand with their heart,

and turn and be healed."

11 (Isa 1:7; Ps 79:5) Then I said, "Lord, how long?"

And He answered:

"Until the cities are laid waste

without inhabitants,

and the houses without man,

and the land is utterly desolate,

12 (Jer 4:29) and the Lord has removed men far away,

and there is a great forsaking in the midst of the land.

13 (Ezr 9:2; Isa 1:9 ) But yet in it shall be a tenth,

and it shall return, and shall be burned,

as a terebinth tree or as an oak,

whose stump remains when it is cut down,

so the holy seed is its stump."

Isaiah 6

[1] In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a

throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

[2] Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he

covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did

fly.

[3] And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of

hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

[4] And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the

house was filled with smoke.

[5] Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean

lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes

have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.

[6] Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand,

which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:

[7] And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips;

and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.

[8] Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who

will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

[9] And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand

not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

[10] Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut

their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and

understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

[11] Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be

wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be

utterly desolate,

[12] And the LORD have removed men far away, and there be a great forsaking

in the midst of the land.

[13] But yet in it shall be a tenth, and it shall return, and shall be

eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance is in them, when they

cast their leaves: so the holy seed shall be the substance thereof.

Isaiah 7

Isaiah Reassures King Ahaz

1 (2Ki 15:37; 16:1) And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham,

the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Aram,

and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem

to war against it, but could not prevail against it.

2 (Isa 7:13; 8:12) It was said to the house of David, "Aram is allied

with Ephraim." Then his heart trembled and the heart of his people,

as the trees of the wood tremble with the wind.

3 (2Ki 18:17; Isa 36:2) Then the Lord said to Isaiah: Go out now to meet Ahaz,

you, and Shear-Jashub your son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool

in the highway of the fuller's field,

4 (Dt 20:3; Isa 30:15) and say to him, Take heed, and be quiet. Do not fear

nor be fainthearted because of the two tails of these smoking firebrands,

because of the fierce anger of Rezin with Aram and of the son of Remaliah,

5 because Aram, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah have taken evil counsel

against you, saying,

6 Let us go up against Judah, and trouble it, and let us make a breach there

for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeel.

7 (Isa 8:10) Thus says the Lord God:

It shall not stand,

nor shall it come to pass.

8 (Isa 17:1-3; Ge 14:15) For the head of Aram is Damascus,

and the head of Damascus is Rezin.

Now within 65 years

Ephraim shall be broken so that it is not a people.

9 (2Ch 20:20) The head of Ephraim is Samaria,

and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah.

If you will not believe,

surely you shall not be established.

[1] And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of

Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of

Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but

could not prevail against it.

[2] And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with

Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees

of the wood are moved with the wind.

[3] Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and

Shear-jashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the

highway of the fuller's field;

[4] And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be

fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce

anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

[5] Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel

against thee, saying,

[6] Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein

for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal:

[7] Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.

[8] For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin;

and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not

a people.

[9] And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is

Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.

The Sign of Immanuel

10 Moreover the Lord spoke again to Ahaz, saying:

11 (Isa 37:30; 38:7-8) Ask for a sign from the Lord your God.

Make it either as deep as Sheol or as high as heaven.

12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, nor will I tempt the Lord.

13 (Isa 43:24; 7:2) Then he said, "Hear now, O house of David.

Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will you weary my God also?

14 (Isa 8:8; Mt 1:23; Isa 9:6) Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you

a sign: The virgin [Heb. young woman.] shall conceive, and bear a son,

and shall call his name Immanuel.Or God with us.

15 (Isa 7:22) Curds and honey he shall eat at the time that he knows

enough to refuse the evil and choose the good.

16 (Isa 8:4) For before the child shall know to refuse the evil

and choose the good, the land that you dread shall be forsaken

of both her kings.

17 (Isa 8:7-8; 10:5-6) The Lord shall bring upon you, and upon your people,

and upon your father's house, days that have not come from the day

that Ephraim departed from Judah, even the king of Assyria."

18 (Isa 5:26) In that day the Lord shall whistle for the fly that is

in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is

in the land of Assyria.

19 (Isa 2:19; Jer 16:16) They shall come, and all of them shall rest

in the desolate valleys, and in the holes of the rocks,

and on all thorns, and on all bushes.

20 (Isa 8:7; 10:15) In that same day the Lord shall shave with a hired razor,

from regions beyond the River,Euphrates River. with the king of Assyria,

the head, and the hair of the legs, and it shall also remove the beard.

21 (Isa 5:17; Jer 39:10) In that day a man shall nourish a young cow

and two sheep,

22 (Isa 7:15) and because of the abundance of milk that they give, he shall

eat curds; for everyone who is left in the land shall eat curds and honey.

23 (Isa 5:6) In that day every place where there were a thousand vines,

worth a thousand shekels [About 25 pounds, or 12 kilograms.] of silver,

shall become briers and thorns.

24 With arrows and with bows shall men come there because

all the land shall become briers and thorns.

25 On all hills that used to be cultivated with the hoe, you will not go

there for fear of briers and thorns. But it shall be for pasturing oxen

and for sheep to tread.

[10] Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying,

[11] Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in

the height above.

[12] But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.

[13] And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you

to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?

[14] Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin

shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

[15] Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and

choose the good.

[16] For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the

good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings.

[17] The LORD shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy

father's house, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed

from Judah; even the king of Assyria.

[18] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall hiss for the

fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee

that is in the land of Assyria.

[19] And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the desolate

valleys, and in the holes of the rocks, and upon all thorns, and upon all

bushes.

[20] In the same day shall the Lord shave with a rasor that is hired,

namely, by them beyond the river, by the king of Assyria, the head, and the

hair of the feet: and it shall also consume the beard.

[21] And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young

cow, and two sheep;

[22] And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they shall

give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is

left in the land.

[23] And it shall come to pass in that day, that every place shall be, where

there were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings, it shall even be for

briers and thorns.

[24] With arrows and with bows shall men come thither; because all the land

shall become briers and thorns.

[25] And on all hills that shall be digged with the mattock, there shall not

come thither the fear of briers and thorns: but it shall be for the sending

forth of oxen, and for the treading of lesser cattle.

Isaiah 8

The Coming Assyrian Invasion

1 (Isa 30:8) Moreover the Lord said to me, Take for yourself a large book

and write in it with a man's pen: "Swift is the booty, speedy is the prey."

[See v. 3. 22Ki 16:10-11]

2 I will take to Myself faithful witnesses

for testimony, Uriah the priest and Zechariah the son of Jeberekiah.

3 So I went in to the prophetess, and she conceived and bore a son.

Then the Lord said to me, Call his name Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz.

[See v. 1. ]

4 For before the child knows how to cry "My father" and "My mother,"

the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away

before the king of Assyria.

5 The Lord spoke to me again, saying:

6 (Jn 9:7; Ne 3:15) Because this people refuses

the gently flowing waters of Shiloah

and rejoices in Rezin

and the son of Remaliah,

7 (Isa 17:12-13; 7:17) now therefore the Lord certainly

is about to bring upon them

the strong and plentiful waters of the River, [Euphrates River].

even the king of Assyria and all his glory;

and he shall come up over all his channels

and go over all his banks.

8 (Isa 7:14; 30:28) And he shall pass through Judah,

he shall overflow and go over,

he shall reach even to the neck,

and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of your land,

O Immanuel.

9 Be broken, O you peoples, and be broken in pieces.

And give ear, all you from far countries.

Gird yourselves, but be broken in pieces;

gird yourselves, but be broken in pieces.

10 (Ro 8:31; Job 5:12) Take counsel together, but it shall come to nothing;

speak the word, but it shall not stand

for God is with us.

[1] Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it

with a man's pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

[2] And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and

Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.

[3] And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then

said the LORD to me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

[4] For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my

mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away

before the king of Assyria.

[5] The LORD spake also unto me again, saying,

[6] Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly,

and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;

[7] Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the

river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he

shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:

[8] And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall

reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the

breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.

[9] Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and

give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken

in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.

[10] Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and

it shall not stand: for God is with us.

Fear God

11 (Eze 3:14) For the Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand

and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying:

12 (1Pe 3:14-15) You should not say, "It is a conspiracy,"

concerning all that this people calls a conspiracy,

neither fear their threats

nor be afraid of them.

13 Sanctify the Lord of Hosts Himself,

and let Him be your fear,

and let Him be your dread.

14 (Eze 11:16; Lk 2:34) He shall become a sanctuary,

but a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense

to both the houses of Israel,

and a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

15 (Isa 28:13; Mt 21:44) Many among them shall stumble

and fall and be broken

and be snared and be taken.

16 (Da 12:4 ) Bind up the testimony;

seal the law among My disciples.

17 (Isa 54:8; Hab 2:3) I will wait on the Lord,

who hides His face from the house of Jacob,

and I will eagerly look for Him.

18 (Ps 9:11; Lk 2:34) See, I and the children whom the Lord has given me

are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of Hosts who dwells

in Mount Zion.

19 (Isa 19:3; Lev 20:6) When they say to you, "Seek after the mediums

and the wizards, who whisper and mutter," should not a people seek

after their God? Should they consult the dead for the living?

20 (Mic 3:6; 2Pe 1:19) To the law and to the testimony;

if they do not speak according to this word,

it is because there is no light in them.

21 (Isa 9:20) They shall pass through the land hard-pressed and hungry;

when they are hungry, they shall be furious and curse their king

and their God as they look upward.

22 (Isa 5:30; Jer 13:16) Then they shall look to the earth and see trouble

and darkness, gloom of anguish. And they shall be driven away into darkness.

[11] For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me

that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,

[12] Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A

confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.

[13] Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let

him be your dread.

[14] And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a

rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to

the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

[15] And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be

snared, and be taken.

[16] Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.

[17] And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of

Jacob, and I will look for him.

[18] Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs

and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount

Zion.

[19] And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar

spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people

seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?

[20] To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this

word, it is because there is no light in them.

[21] And they shall pass through it, hardly bestead and hungry: and it shall

come to pass, that when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves,

and curse their king and their God, and look upward.

[22] And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness,

dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness.

2) Our Daily Bread for 9 July 2024 Titled Do I Belong?

Acts 8:29-39

29 (Ac 10:19; 11:12) The Spirit said to Philip,

"Go to this chariot and stay with it."

30 Then Philip ran to him, and heard him read the book of Isaiah the prophet,

and said, "Do you understand what you are reading?"

31 (Ro 10:14) He said, "How can I, unless someone guides me?"

So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

32 (Isa 53:7-8) The passage of Scripture which he was reading was this:

"He was led as a sheep to slaughter;

and as a lamb before its shearer is silent,

so He opened not His mouth.

33 (Isa 53:8; 53:12) In His humiliation justice was denied Him;

who will speak of His generation?

For His life is taken from the earth."

34 The eunuch said to Philip, "I ask you, of whom does the prophet speak,

of himself or of someone else?"

35 (Lk 24:27; Ac 18:28) Then Philip spoke, beginning with the same Scripture,

and preached Jesus to him.

36 (Ac 10:47) As they went on their way, they came to some water.

And the eunuch said, "Look, here is water.

What hinders me from being baptised?"

37 Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." He answered,

"I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."

38 And he commanded the chariot to halt. Then both Philip and the eunuch went

down into the water, and he baptized him.

39 (1Ki 18:12; 2Ki 2:16) When they came up out of the water,

the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away. And the eunuch saw him no more,

and he went his way rejoicing.

[29] Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this

chariot.

[30] And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias,

and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

[31] And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired

Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

[32] The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a

sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened

he not his mouth:

[33] In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare

his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

[34] And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh

the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

[35] Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and

preached unto him Jesus.

[36] And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the

eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

[37] And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.

And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

[38] And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both

into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

[39] And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord

caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way

rejoicing.

Actress Sally Field finally felt what we all long for. When she won a second

Oscar in 1985, she exclaimed in her acceptance speech: "I've wanted more than

anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it. But this time

I feel it. And I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now,

you like me."

An Ethiopian eunuch was also amazed by his acceptance. As a gentile and as

a eunuch, he was denied entrance into the temple's inner courts

(see Ephesians 2:11-12; Deuteronomy 23:1). Yet he yearned to be included.

Philip found him returning from another

unsatisfying pilgrimage to Jerusalem (Acts 8:27).

The Ethiopian man was reading Isaiah, which promised that eunuchs

who "hold fast to my covenant" will receive "within my temple

and its walls a memorial and ... an everlasting name" (Isaiah 56:4-5).

How could this be? Then Philip "told him the good news about Jesus,"

and the man responded, "Look, here is water. What can stand in the way

of my being baptiseded?" (Acts 8:35-36).

He was asking, Am I really allowed in? Do I belong? Philip baptised

him as a sign that Jesus had bulldozed every barrier (Ephesians 2:14).

Jesus embraces-and unites-everyone who turns from sin and puts their

trust in Him. The man "went on his way rejoicing" (Acts 8:39).

He finally and fully belonged.

By: Mike Wittmer

Reflect & Pray

Why do all believers in Jesus belong in His family?

How might baptism impress this fact on your heart?

Dear Jesus, I belong with God

and His family because I belong to You.

3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association

Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools

Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 3 - Inseparable From God's Love

Romans 8:38-39

38 (Eph 1:21; 1Pe 3:22) For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor principalities nor powers, neither things present

nor things to come,

39 (Ro 5:8) neither height nor depth, nor any other created thing,

shall be able to separate us from the love of God,

which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[38] For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor

principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

[39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to

separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Separation is a fact of human life. Relationships disintegrate,

children grow up, loved ones die, husbands and wives divorce,

friends changes and drift apart. We may resist change and separation,

but we must deal with them nevertheless.

Separation sometimes is a natural result of growth and development;

sometimes it is a violent, cataclysmic shaking of an individual's life.

2 lifelong friends go separate ways to college or into future careers;

a church splits over doctrinal differences; a wife finds out a hidden

secret in her husband's past.

But with God, there is no separation, no death, no breaking of vows,

no growing beyond the relationship. Nothing, says Paul, can separate

us from the love of God. A skeleton in my closet, once revealed, may

cost me the trust of those I thought were my friends. But God knows

all my past, all my sin; he forgives, and it cannot separate me from him.

My present personal struggles may cause trouble in my job and result in

the loss of that income, but God understands what I'm going through,

and even when I'm angry at him, he can take it without drawing away

or striking back. My present problems cannot separate me from the Lord.

And God knows, too, the plan he has established for my future. I cannot

walk away from him, grow beyond my need for him, or outrun him into

tomorrow.

She may separate me from my awareness of God's presence in my life,

but it cannot set me beyond his reach. There is no power that is greater

than God's love, and no place I can go that will separate me

from that love.

Application

a) Have I ever felt separated from the love of God? Under what circumstances?

b) How can today's verse free me from anxiety about the past,

the present or the future?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Hebrews 7:8

8 In the one case mortal men receive tithes,

but in the other he of whom it is witnessed

that he is alive receives them.

8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them,

of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

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

When you are Facing Pain and Suffering

2 Cor 12:7-10

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance

of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan,

to torment me, lest I be exalted above measure.

8 I asked the Lord three times that this thing might depart from me.

9 But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made

perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will boast in my weaknesses,

that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in hardships,

in persecutions, and in distresses for Christ's sake.

For when I am weak, then I am strong.

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of

the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh,

the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is

made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my

infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities,

in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak,

then am I strong.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)

Where do Muslims live?

Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers

to our shores. Where do they live? How can we prayfor these areas? Use this as

your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.

Data for those population figures is extrapoled for the 2011 National

Household Survay and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have

also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims

self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on

the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total

Canadian population, not provincial

BC - 136493 - 7.5%

AB - 195240 - 11%

SK - 17279 - 1%

MB - 21349 - 1.2%

ON - 1001542 - 55%

QC - 418946 - 23%

NB - 4543 - 0.003%

NS - 14629 - 0.1%

PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%

NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%

Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%

NWT - 473 - 0.0003%

NU - 86 - 0.00005%

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

9th Day of the Month

a) Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

(

Ps 100

A Psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;

come before His presence with singing.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;

it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise;

be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,

and His faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 100

A Psalm of praise.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD he is God:

It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise:

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;

And his truth endureth to all generations.

)

b) Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.

(

1 Chr 12:32

32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar,

those having understanding of times

and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains

with all their brothers at their command.

32 And of the children of Issachar,

which were men that had understanding of the times,

to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred;

and all their brethren were at their commandment

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to Know His Word is fulfilled.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, I belong with God

and His family because I belong to You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that The Lord will now separate

fopr those who accept Him as Saviour.

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him who recevies your tithes.

Pray to the Lord and pray know the Lord as your strength.

Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.

Pray that Libya's political insecurity will cause Libyans to seek

the stability dound only in Jesus Christ

Isaiah 33:6

6 (Mt 6:33; Ps 112:1-3) He shall be the stability of your times,

a wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge;

the fear of the Lord is His treasure.

.

[6] And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and

strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.

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.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - Black Orchid

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, July 9. 2024

Sure, here is a review of both parts of "Doctor Who: Black Orchid" based on the transcripts from the website you provided. I'll evaluate each part in terms of narrative, character development, pacing, and overall impact to rate them out of 10.

Part One

Summary:

The TARDIS lands in 1925 England, where the Doctor, Tegan, Nyssa, and Adric are invited to a cricket match by Lord Cranleigh. The Doctor impresses everyone with his cricket skills, and the companions are invited to a fancy dress ball at Cranleigh Hall. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure escapes from a hidden room in the hall. Nyssa, who looks identical to Lord Cranleigh's fiancée, Ann Talbot, is mistaken for her, leading to confusion.

Review:

Part One of "Black Orchid" is a departure from the typical sci-fi elements, focusing instead on a historical setting and a murder mystery. The cricket match and the subsequent ball provide a delightful and refreshing change of pace. The mistaken identity plot with Nyssa and Ann adds an element of intrigue and humor. The episode is well-paced, with a good balance of light-hearted moments and the underlying mystery.

Rating: 8/10

Part Two

Summary:

The Doctor and his companions get entangled in a murder investigation when a body is found at the mansion. The Doctor is accused of the murder but escapes and reveals the truth: George Cranleigh, Lord Cranleigh's brother, is the mysterious figure. George had been presumed dead but was disfigured and mentally scarred after an expedition in South America. The story concludes with George's tragic death and the Doctor clearing his name.

Review:

Part Two continues the murder mystery with a mix of suspense and tragedy. The revelation of George Cranleigh's backstory adds depth and emotional weight to the plot. The Doctor's investigation and eventual exoneration are well-handled, and the resolution ties up the narrative threads neatly. The pacing is consistent, and the episode maintains the viewer's interest with its character-driven storyline.

Rating: 8/10

Overall Rating and Final Thoughts

"Black Orchid" is a charming and unique entry in the "Doctor Who" series, notable for its historical setting and lack of overt sci-fi elements. The story is well-executed, with a strong focus on character interactions and a compelling mystery. Here are the individual and overall ratings:

Part One: 8/10

Part Two: 8/10

Overall Rating: 8/10

The serial stands out for its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and refreshing change of pace. It showcases the versatility of "Doctor Who," proving that the series can successfully explore different genres while maintaining its core appeal. "Black Orchid" is a delightful and memorable story that offers a brief but enjoyable departure from the usual time-travel adventures.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - image of the Fendahl

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, July 9. 2024

Based on the transcript summary of "Image of the Fendahl,

" here's a breakdown and rating for each part:

Part 1 (7/10):

A solid introduction. It establishes the creepy atmosphere with the village rumors and Sarah Jane's encounter in the woods.

The Doctor and Leela's arrival, along with the introduction of the Fendahl skull, piques viewer interest.

However, the pacing might feel slow for some viewers as the mystery unfolds.

Part 2 (6/10):

The exploration of the archaeological dig and the investigation into the Fendahl's history provide some backstory.

However, the plot development seems a bit stagnant, and the Fendahleen creatures might not be as visually terrifying when described in text.

Part 3 (8/10):

The story picks up with the shocking reveal of Thea's possession and the Doctor's capture.

The tension builds as Leela tries to rescue the Doctor and stop the Fendahl's plan.

The cliffhanger ending with the Doctor seemingly consumed by the Fendahl is likely very suspenseful.

Part 4 (7/10):

The Doctor's escape and the revelation of his plan to use the Fendahl's fear against itself offer a satisfying conclusion.

The defeat of the Fendahl and Thea's liberation provide closure.

However, some viewers might find the explanation of the Fendahl's weakness a bit convenient.

Overall Rating: 7/10

"Image of the Fendahl" seems like an atmospheric story with a good balance of horror and action. It has some intriguing concepts and an interesting villain, but the pacing might be slow in certain parts, and the monster reveal might not be as impactful in text format.

Additional Points to Consider:

The transcript might not capture the full visual effects or special effects that could enhance the horror elements.

The review focuses on plot and suspense, but the transcript might not reveal the comedic moments or character interactions that could add another layer to the experience.

Day 190 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 8 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Monday, July 8. 2024

Day 190, 8 July 2024

1) Isaiah 1 , 2 , 3, 4

Isaiah 1:1-20

Isaiah 1

1 (Isa 2:1; Nu 12:6)The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz,

which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days

of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

[1] The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and

Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of

Judah.

The Wickedness of Judah

2 (Mic 1:2; Dt 32:1) Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth.

For the Lord has spoken:

I have nourished and brought up children,

and they have rebelled against Me;

3 (Jer 8:7; Isa 44:18 )the ox knows his owner,

and the donkey his master's crib,

but Israel does not know;

My people do not consider.

4 (Isa 5:24; 5:19) Alas, sinful nation,

a people laden with iniquity,

a brood of evildoers,

children who deal corruptly!

They have forsaken the Lord,

they have provoked the Holy One of Israel to anger,

they are estranged and backward.

5 (Isa 9:13; 31:6 ) Why should you be beaten again,

that you revolt more and more?

The whole head is sick,

and the whole heart faint.

6 (Jer 6:14; Mt 9:12) From the sole of the foot even to the head

there is no soundness in it.

Wounds, bruises,

and open sores;

they have not been closed,

nor bandaged, nor soothed with oil.

7 (Lev 26:34; Isa 6:11) Your country is desolate,

your cities are burned with fire;

strangers devour your land

in your presence;

and it is desolate, as overthrown by strangers.

8 (Isa 10:32; Job 27:18) The daughter of Zion is left

like a shelter in a vineyard,

like a hut in a field of melons,

like a besieged city.

9 (Ge 19:24; Ro 9:29) Unless the Lord of Hosts

had left to us a very small remnant,

we would have been as Sodom;

we would have been like Gomorrah.

10 (Rev 11:8; Dt 32:32) Hear the word of the Lord,

you rulers of Sodom;

listen to the law of our God,

you people of Gomorrah:

11 (Jer 6:20; 1Sa 15:22) For what purpose is the multitude

of your sacrifices to Me? says the Lord.

I am full of the burnt offerings of rams,

and the fat of fed animals.

I do not delight in the blood of bulls,

or of lambs, or of male goats.

12 (Ex 23:17; 34:23) When you come to appear before Me,

who has required this at your hand,

to trample My courts?

13 (Isa 66:3; 1Ch 23:31) Bring no more vain offerings;

incense is an abomination to Me.

New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations-

I cannot bear with evil assemblies.

14 (Isa 43:24) My soul hates

your New Moons and your appointed feasts;

they are a burden to Me;

I am weary of bearing them.

15 (Isa 59:2-3; Mic 3:4) When you reach out your hands,

I will hide My eyes from you;

even when you make many prayers,

I will not hear.

Your hands are full of blood.

16 (Ps 26:6; 1Pe 3:11) Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean;

put away the evil from your deeds, from before My eyes.

Cease to do evil,

17 (Jer 22:3; Zep 2:3) learn to do good; seek justice,

relieve the oppressed;

judge the fatherless,

plead for the widow.

18 (Ps 51:7; Rev 7:14) Come now, and let us reason together,

says the Lord.

Though your sins be as scarlet,

they shall be as white as snow;

though they be red like crimson,

they shall be as wool.

19 (Dt 30:15-16) If you are willing and obedient,

you shall eat the good of the land;

20 (Isa 40:5; 58:14) but if you refuse and rebel,

you shall be devoured with the sword;

for the mouth of the Lord has spoken it.

[2] Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have

nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.

[3] The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth

not know, my people doth not consider.

[4] Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers,

children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have

provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward.

[5] Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the

whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

[6] From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in

it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been

closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment.

[7] Your country is desolate, your cities are burned with fire: your land,

strangers devour it in your presence, and it is desolate, as overthrown by

strangers.

[8] And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard, as a lodge

in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city.

[9] Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we

should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.

[10] Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of

our God, ye people of Gomorrah.

[11] To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the

LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts;

and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats.

[12] When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand,

to tread my courts?

[13] Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the

new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is

iniquity, even the solemn meeting.

[14] Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a

trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them.

[15] And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you:

yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

[16] Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before

mine eyes; cease to do evil;

[17] Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the

fatherless, plead for the widow.

[18] Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins

be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like

crimson, they shall be as wool.

[19] If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

[20] But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for

the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

Isaiah 1:21-31

The Degenerate City

21 How the faithful city

has become a prostitute!

She was full of justice;

righteousness lodged in her,

but now murderers.

22 Your silver has become dross,

your wine mixed with water.

23 (Ex 23:8; Mic 7:3) Your princes are rebellious

and companions of thieves;

everyone loves a bribe

and follows after rewards.

They do not defend the fatherless,

nor does the cause of the widow come before them.

24 (Dt 28:63; Isa 49:26 ) Therefore the Lord, the Lord of Hosts,

the Mighty One of Israel, says:

Ah, I will get relief from My adversaries,

and avenge Myself on My enemies.

25 (Mal 3:3) And I will turn My hand against you,

thoroughly purge away your dross,

and take away all your impurities.

26 (Jer 33:7; Zec 8:3) I will restore your judges as at the first,

and your counselors as at the beginning.

Afterward you shall be called

the city of righteousness,

a faithful town.

27 Zion shall be redeemed with justice

and her converts with righteousness.

28 (Job 31:3; Ps 1:6) But the destruction of the transgressors

and sinners shall be together,

and those who forsake the Lord shall be consumed.

29 (Isa 57:5; 65:3) For they shall be ashamed of the oaks

which you have desired,

and you shall be humiliated for the gardens

that you have chosen.

30 For you shall be as an oak whose leaf fades,

and as a garden that has no water.

31 (Isa 66:24 ) The strong shall be as tinder,

and his work like a spark;

they will both burn together,

and no one will quench them.

[21] How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment;

righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.

[22] Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:

[23] Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth

gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither

doth the cause of the widow come unto them.

[24] Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel,

Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:

[25] And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross,

and take away all thy tin:

[26] And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellers as

at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness,

the faithful city.

[27] Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with

righteousness.

[28] And the destruction of the transgressors and of the sinners shall be

together, and they that forsake the LORD shall be consumed.

[29] For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye

shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen.

[30] For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath

no water.

[31] And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and

they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.

Isaiah 2

The Mountain of the Lord

Mic 4:1-3

1 (Isa 1:1) The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah

and Jerusalem.

2 (Isa 27:13; Mic 4:1-3) In the last days,

the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established

on the top of the mountains,

and shall be exalted above the hills,

and all nations shall flow to it.

3 (Lk 24:47; Isa 51:4-5) Many people shall go and say,

"Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,

to the house of the God of Jacob,

and He will teach us of His ways,

and we will walk in His paths."

For out of Zion shall go forth the law,

and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

4 (Hos 2:18; Joel 3:10) He shall judge among the nations,

and shall rebuke many peoples;

and they shall beat their swords into plowshares,

and their spears into pruning hooks;

nation shall not lift up sword against nation,

nor shall they learn war any more.

5 (Eph 5:8; 1Jn 1:7) O house of Jacob, come,

and let us walk in the light of the Lord.

[1] the word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and

Jerusalem.

[2] And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the

LORD's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be

exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

[3] And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the

mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us

of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth

the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

[4] And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and

they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into

pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall

they learn war any more.

[5] O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.

The Day of the Lord

6 (2Ki 1:2) For You have forsaken Your people,

the house of Jacob,

because they are replenished from the east,

and are soothsayers like the Philistines,

and they please themselves with the children of strangers.

7 (Isa 30:16; 31:1) Their land also is full of silver and gold,

and there is no end to their treasures;

their land is also full of horses,

and there is no end to their chariots.

8 (Ps 115:4-8; Isa 37:19) Their land also is full of idols;

they worship the work of their own hands,

that which their own fingers have made.

9 (Isa 5:15; Ps 49:2) And the common man bows down,

and the great man humbles himself;

therefore, do not forgive them.

10 (Rev 6:15-16) Enter into the rock,

and hide in the dust

from the fear of the Lord

and from the glory of His majesty.

11 (Ps 18:27; Isa 5:15-16) The lofty looks of man shall be humbled,

and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down,

and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.

12 (Mal 4:1) For the day of the Lord of Hosts shall be

upon everything that is proud and lofty,

and upon everything that is lifted up,

and it shall be brought low;

13 (Isa 14:8) and it will be upon all the cedars of Lebanon

that are high and lifted up,

and upon all the oaks of Bashan,

14 (Isa 30:25; 40:4) and upon all the high mountains,

and upon all the hills that are lifted up,

15 and upon all the high towers,

and upon every fenced wall,

16 (1Ki 10:22; Isa 23:1) and upon all the ships of Tarshish,

and upon all pleasant sloops.

17 (Isa 2:11) The loftiness of man shall be humbled,

and the haughtiness of men shall be brought low;

the Lord alone will be exalted in that day;

18 the idols He shall utterly abolish.

19 (Isa 2:10; Heb 12:26; Isa 2:21) They shall go into the holes of the rocks,

and into the caves of the earth,

from the fear of the Lord,

and from the glory of His majesty,

when He shall arise to shake the earth mightily.

20 (Isa 30:22; 31:7) In that day a man shall cast away

his idols of silver and his idols of gold,

which they made for themselves to worship,

to the moles and to the bats,

21 (Isa 2:19) to enter the caverns of the rocks,

and into the clefts of the cliffs,

from the terror of the Lord,

and from the glory of His majesty,

when He arises to shake the earth mightily.

22 (Ps 146:3; 8:4) Cease regarding man,

whose breath is in his nostrils;

for why should he be esteemed?

[6] Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they

be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and

they please themselves in the children of strangers.

[7] Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of

their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end

of their chariots:

[8] Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own

hands, that which their own fingers have made:

[9] And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself:

therefore forgive them not.

[10] Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD,

and for the glory of his majesty.

[11] The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men

shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

[12] For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud

and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:

[13] And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and

upon all the oaks of Bashan,

[14] And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted

up,

[15] And upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall,

[16] And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures.

[17] And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of

men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

[18] And the idols he shall utterly abolish.

[19] And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of

the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he

ariseth to shake terribly the earth.

[20] In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of

gold, which they made each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to

the bats;

[21] To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged

rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he

ariseth to shake terribly the earth.

[22] Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he

to be accounted of?

Isaiah 3

Judgment on Judah and Jerusalem

1 (Lev 26:26; Isa 1:24) For now the Lord,

the Lord of Hosts,

takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah

the stock and the store,

the whole supply of bread, and the whole supply of water;

2 (Eze 17:13 ) the mighty man and the man of war,

the judge and the prophet,

and the prudent and the ancient,

3 the captain of fifty and the honorable man,

the counselor and the skillful artisan, and the eloquent orator.

4 (Ecc 10:16) I will give youths to be their princes,

and unweaned children shall rule over them.

5 (Jer 9:3-8) The people shall be oppressed,

every one by another, and every one by his neighbor;

the youth shall behave himself proudly against the elder,

and the inferior against the honorable.

6 (Isa 4:1) When a man shall take hold of his brother

in the house of his father saying,

"You have clothing; be our ruler,

and let this ruin be under your power,"

7 (Hos 5:13) in that day he shall swear saying,

"I will not be a healer.

For in my house is neither bread nor clothing;

do not make me a ruler of the people."

8 For Jerusalem is ruined,

and Judah is fallen,

because their tongue and their deeds are against the Lord,

to provoke the eyes of His glory.

9 (Ge 13:13; Ro 6:23) The expression of their countenance witnesses

against them, and they declare their sin as Sodom;

they hide it not.

Woe to them!

For they have brought evil on themselves.

10 (Ecc 8:12; Dt 28:1-14) Say to the righteous

that it shall be well with them,

for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.

11 (Dt 28:15-68; Ecc 8:13) Woe to the wicked! It shall be ill with him,

for the reward of his hands shall be given him.

12 (Isa 3:4) As for My people, children are their oppressors,

and women rule over them.

O My people, those who lead you cause you to err,

and destroy the way of your paths.

13 (Mic 6:2) The Lord stands up to plead

and stands to judge the people.

14 (Job 22:4; Ps 143:2) The Lord will enter into judgment

with the elders and the princes of His people:

For you have eaten up the vineyard;

the spoil of the poor is in your houses.

15 (Ps 94:5) What do you mean that you beat My people to pieces

and grind the faces of the poor?

says the Lord God of Hosts.

16 (Isa 4:4; 32:9-11) Moreover the Lord says:

Because the daughters of Zion are haughty

and walk with outstretched necks

and wanton eyes,

walking and mincing as they go,

and making a tinkling with their feet,

17 therefore, the Lord will strike with a scab the crown of the head

of the daughters of Zion,

and the Lord will make their foreheads bare.

18 (Jdg 8:21) In that day the Lord will take away the finery of the ankle

ornaments, and the headbands, and the crescent ornaments,

19 the chains, and the bracelets, and the veils,

20 (Ex 39:28) the bonnets, the leg ornaments, the sashes,

perfume boxes, amulets,

21 (Ge 24:47) the finger rings, nose rings,

22 festal robes, outer tunics, cloaks, purses,

23 hand mirrors, and undergarments, hoods, and veils.

24 (Isa 22:12; La 2:10) Instead of sweet perfume there shall be a stench;

and instead of a belt, a rope;

and instead of well-set hair, baldness;

and instead of fine clothes, a girding of sackcloth;

and branding instead of beauty.

25 Your men shall fall by the sword,

and your mighty in the war.

26 (Jer 14:2; La 2:10) Her gates shall lament and mourn,

and she, being desolate, shall sit on the ground.

Isaiah 3

[1] For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem

and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the

whole stay of water,

[2] The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the

prudent, and the ancient,

[3] The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counseller, and

the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.

[4] And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over

them.

[5] And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one

by his neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the

ancient, and the base against the honourable.

[6] When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father,

saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under

thy hand:

[7] In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my

house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.

[8] For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and

their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.

[9] The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they

declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they

have rewarded evil unto themselves.

[10] Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall

eat the fruit of their doings.

[11] Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his

hands shall be given him.

[12] As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over

them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the

way of thy paths.

[13] The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.

[14] The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and

the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the

poor is in your houses.

[15] What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of

the poor? saith the LORD GOD of hosts.

[16] Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and

walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they

go, and making a tinkling with their feet:

[17] Therefore the LORD will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the

daughters of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts.

[18] In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling

ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the

moon,

[19] The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,

[20] The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the

tablets, and the earrings,

[21] The rings, and nose jewels,

[22] The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and

the crisping pins,

[23] The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails.

[24] And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be

stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair

baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning

instead of beauty.

[25] Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.

[26] And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she being desolate shall sit

upon the ground.

Isaiah 4

1 (Ge 30:23; Isa 13:12) And in that day seven women

shall take hold of one man, saying,

"We will eat our own bread,

and wear our own apparel,

only let us be called by your name,

to take away our reproach."

[1] And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will

eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy

name, to take away our reproach.

The Branch of the Lord

2 (Jer 23:5; Zec 3:8; 6:12) In that day the branch of the Lord shall

be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent

and comely for those of Israel who have escaped.

3 (Lk 10:20; Isa 52:1) He who is left in Zion and he who remains

in Jerusalem shall be called holy, even everyone who is written

among the living in Jerusalem.

4 (Mal 3:2-3; Eze 36:25) When the Lord has washed away

the filth of the daughters of Zion and has purged the blood of Jerusalem

from the midst by the spirit of justice and by the spirit of burning,

5 (Ex 13:21-22; Nu 9:15-22) then the Lord will create upon every

dwelling place of Mount Zion, and upon her assemblies,

a cloud and smoke by day and the shining of a flaming fire by night.

For over all the glory shall be a covering.

6 (Isa 25:4; Ps 27:5; Isa 32:2) There shall be a tabernacle for a shadow

in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge,

and for a shelter from storm and from rain.

[2] In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and

the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are

escaped of Israel.

[3] And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that

remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written

among the living in Jerusalem:

[4] When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion,

and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the

spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning.

[5] And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and

upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming

fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.

[6] And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the

heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.

2) Our Daily Bread for 8 July 2024 Serving Jesus

Matthew 25:31-40

The Judgment of the Nations

31 (Mt 16:27; 19:28) "When the Son of Man comes in His glory,

and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.

32 (Mt 13:49; Mal 3:18) Before Him will be gathered all nations, and He will

separate them one from another

as a shepherd separates his sheep from the goats.

33 (Ps 45:9) He will set the sheep at His right hand,

but the goats at the left.

34 (Jas 2:5; Lk 12:32) "Then the King will say to those at His right hand,

'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you

since the foundation of the world.

35 (Eze 18:7; 18:16) For I was hungry and you gave Me food,

I was thirsty and you gave Me drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in.

36 (Jas 1:27; Heb 10:34) I was naked and you clothed Me,

I was sick and you visited Me, I was in prison and you came to Me.'

37 "Then the righteous will answer Him, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry

and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?

38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You?

39 And when did we see You sick or in prison and come to You?'

40 (Mt 10:42; Pr 19:17) "The King will answer, 'Truly I say to you,

as you have done it for one of the least of these brothers of Mine,

you have done it for Me.'

[31] When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels

with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:

[32] And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate

them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:

[33] And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the

left.

[34] Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed

of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of

the world:

[35] For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave

me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

[36] Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in

prison, and ye came unto me.

[37] Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an

hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

[38] When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed

thee?

[39] Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

[40] And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you,

Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye

have done it unto me.

In the early 1800s, Elizabeth Fry was appalled by the conditions

in a London women's prison. Women and their children were crowded together

and made to sleep on the cold stone floors. Although they weren't given

bedding, a tap flowed with gin. For years, she visited the prison

and ushered in change by providing clothes, opening a school,

and teaching the Bible. But many saw her biggest influence as her loving

presence and clear messages of hope.

In her actions, she followed Jesus' invitation to serve those in need.

For instance, while on the Mount of Olives, Christ shared several stories

about the end of the age, including one about the welcome

of "the righteous to eternal life" (Matthew 25:46). In this story, the King

tells the righteous people that they gave Him something to drink, invited

Him in, and visited Him in prison (vv. 35-36). When they couldn't recall

doing so, the King responds: "Whatever you did for one of the least

of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" (v. 40).

What a wonder that when we serve others with the help of the Holy Spirit,

we serve Jesus! We can follow Elizabeth Fry's example, and we can also serve

from home, such as through intercessory prayer or sending encouraging

messages. Jesus welcomes us to love Him as we use our spiritual gifts

and talents to assist others.

By: Amy Boucher Pye

Reflect & Pray

How do you react to hearing that we serve Jesus when we serve others?

How could you reach out to someone in need?

Loving Jesus, please help me discern

where I can put my love into action today.

3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association

Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools

Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 2 - The Right of Family

John 1:11-12

11 (Jn 3:32) He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.

12 (Gal 3:26; 1Jn 3:23) Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power

to become sons of God, to those who believed in His name,

11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power

to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

"Dad, can I ask you something?" Jimmy leaned across the back of his

father's chair. His father lowered the newspaper and reached around,

settling Jimmy on his lap.

"Sure. Son," he answered. "You can ask me anything you want. The answer

might not be Yes, but you always have the right to ask."

For many who have grown up in homes where the father was absent, or when

present, abusive or silent, the scenario of Jimmy and his father may

seem unrealistic. Often we aren't given the right by our parents to ask

what we want, to communicate openly, to express our needs and desires.

But god clearly indicates that no matter what our human families have been

like, in his family there are no barriers to belonging,

to open communications. When we commit our lives to Christ and submit to his

lordship, we have the right to become the sons and daughters of God.

In Christ, we have the right to approach him, to pray, to seek wisdom,

to ask advice, to make requests, to verbalise our needs and desires. We don't

have to be afraid of sounding stupid or being rejected, because in Christ

we belong to him, and he loves us.

The KJV uses the word "power" in verse 12 - "to them gave he power to become

the sons of God." Power implies ability, that we are equipped by the Spirit

to be children of the King. We have the right and we have the power to become

who God has called us to be - his children.

Application

a) Under what circumstances in my life have I felt that I didn't

have the right to express my wishes or feelings?

b) How do today's verses give me confidence in approaching God?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Malachi 3:10-12

10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in

My house, and test Me now in this, says the Lord of Hosts, if I will not

open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing,

that there will not be room enough to receive it.

11 I will rebuke the devourer

for your sakes, so that it will not destroy the fruit of your ground,

and the vines in your field will not fail to bear fruit,

says the Lord of Hosts.

12 Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be

a delightful land, says the Lord of Hosts.

10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in

mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not

open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall

not be room enough to receive it.

11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy

the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit

before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.

12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be

a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.

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

When you are Worried Over Money

Matt 6:19-21

Treasures in Heaven

Lk 12:33-34

19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth

and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 But store up

for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 for where your treasure is,

there will your heart be also.

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

and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth

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

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

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)

Where do Muslims live?

Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers

to our shores. Where do they live? How can we prayfor these areas? Use this as

your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.

Data for those population figures is extrapoled for the 2011 National

Household Survay and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have

also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims

self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on

the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total

Canadian population, not provincial

BC - 136493 - 7.5%

AB - 195240 - 11%

SK - 17279 - 1%

MB - 21349 - 1.2%

ON - 1001542 - 55%

QC - 418946 - 23%

NB - 4543 - 0.003%

NS - 14629 - 0.1%

PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%

NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%

Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%

NWT - 473 - 0.0003%

NU - 86 - 0.00005%

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

8th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God

(

Is 62:6

6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,

who shall never hold their peace day nor night.

You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;

6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold

their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,

Ps 5:3

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;

in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.

3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;

In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

Ps 55:17

17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,

and He will hear my voice.

17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:

And he shall hear my voice.

)

b) Pray for the province of Manitoba

I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, that God's Spirit would influence them

to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings

and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty,

3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and

acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus .

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and and praise Him for He is all power and mercy.

Pray to the Lord: "Loving Jesus, please help me discern

where I can put my love into action today."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord gives us power.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a generous giver.

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

Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God

Pray that evangelists, who risk hefty fines and/or imprisonment for sharing

the Gospel, will reach more people in Brunei.

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.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - The Invisible Enemy

Posted by DSY on Monday, July 8. 2024

Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy - Shrinking Suspense (2.5/5)

"The Invisible Enemy" takes the Doctor (Tom Baker) miniscule in a story that feels slightly bigger on concept than execution. The TARDIS shrinks, and the crew must battle miniaturized Cybermen!

Shrinking shenanigans aside: The Cybermen threat is ever-present, but the story stretches a thin premise over four episodes. Pacing issues and repetitive battles bog down the adventure.

Special effects spotlight: While charmingly retro, the shrinking visuals haven't aged as well as other elements.

Tom Baker remains a saving grace: His charisma and wit provide some entertainment value.

Die-hard classic Who fans might find some campy fun here. However, newcomers or those seeking a tighter narrative might want to shrink this one from their viewing list.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - The Visitation

Posted by DSY on Monday, July 8. 2024

Doctor Who: The Visitation - An In-Depth Review

Part 1

The TARDIS lands in 17th century England, where the Doctor, Tegan, Nyssa, and Adric encounter a series of mysterious events, including the spread of the Black Plague.

Part 2

The group discovers an alien presence: Terileptils who plan to wipe out humanity with a deadly virus. They meet Richard Mace, an actor turned highwayman, who becomes an ally.

Part 3

The Doctor and his companions infiltrate the Terileptil base, learning more about their plan. Tensions rise as the aliens prepare to release their plague.

Part 4

In a climactic battle, the Doctor destroys the Terileptil weapon, inadvertently causing the Great Fire of London. The aliens are defeated, and the timeline is preserved.

Rating

Overall Rating: 8/10

Strengths:

Historical Setting: Engaging and well-executed period atmosphere.

Villains: Terileptils are compelling and unique adversaries.

Characters: Richard Mace adds charm and depth to the story.

Weaknesses:

Pacing: Some scenes may feel slow, affecting the overall flow.

Complexity: Younger viewers might find the historical and sci-fi blend challenging.

Overall, "The Visitation" is a highly entertaining serial, blending historical intrigue with sci-fi elements effectively.

Day 189 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 7 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Sunday, July 7. 2024

Day 189, 7 July 2024

At Calvary Community Church

Pastor Doug Zeiber spoke on Empowered With Authority.

Isaiah 14:12

12 (Lk 10:18; 2Pe 1:19) How are you fallen from heaven,

O Lucifer, son of the morning!

How you are cut down to the ground,

you who weaken the nations!

[12] How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art

thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!

Ezekiel 28:17

17 (Eze 28:2; 28:5) Your heart was lifted up

because of your beauty;

you have corrupted your wisdom

by reason of your brightness;

I cast you to the ground,

I lay you before kings, that they may see you.

[17] Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted

thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I

will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.

Luke 10:18

18 (Rev 9:1; Isa 14:12) He said to them,

"I saw Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

[18] And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

Satan lost his authority when he rebeled and got kicked out of Heaven.

Satan stole the spiritual authority from Adam and Eve.

Genesis 3:15

15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring

and her offspring; he will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel."

(This is the foreshadowing of the Crucifixion

of Jesus The Lamb for Sinners Slain)

[15] And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed

and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Acts 1:8

8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit

comes upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

[8] But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon

you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all

Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

You are on Mission

Acts 13:3

3 (Ac 6:6; 14:26) Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands

on them and sent them off.

[3] And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they

sent them away.

Matthew 10:1

1 (Mk 3:13-15; 6:7-13) He called His twelve disciples to Him and gave them

authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of

sickness and all kinds of disease.

[1] And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power

against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of

sickness and all manner of disease.

Mark 3:14

14 He ordained twelve to be with Him, and to be sent out to preach,

[14] And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might

send them forth to preach,

MArk 6:7

7 (Mk 3:13-14) He called to Him the twelve, and began to send them out

two by two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits.

[7] And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two

and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Luke 9:1

1 Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power

and authority over all demons and to cure diseases.

[1] Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and

authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

Luke 10:19

19 (Mk 16:18; Ps 91:13) Look, I give you authority to trample on serpents

and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. And nothing shall

by any means hurt you.

[19] Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and

over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Acts 13

3 (Ac 6:6; 14:26) Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands

on them and sent them off.

[3] And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they

sent them away.

The Apostles Preach in Cyprus

4 (Ac 4:36; 13:2) So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down

to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

[4] So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and

from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

5 (Ac 13:14; 9:20) When they arrived at Salamis, they preached

the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John as

an assistant.

[5] And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the

synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

6 (Mt 7:15) When they had gone through the whole island to Paphos,

they found a certain sorcerer, a Jewish false prophet,

whose name was Bar-Jesus,

7 (Ac 13:12; 19:38) who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus,

an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul

and sought to hear the word of God.

8 (Ac 13:6-7; 2Ti 3:8) But Elymas the sorcerer (which is his name

by interpretation) opposed them, trying to divert the proconsul

from the faith.

[6] And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a

certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:

[7] Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man;

who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

[8] But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood

them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

Think of Genesis 3 where Light fights darkness

9 (Ac 4:8; 2:4) Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled

with the Holy Spirit, stared at him and said,

[9] Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set

his eyes on him,

10 (Hos 14:9; Mt 13:38) "You son of the devil, enemy of all righteousness,

full of deceit and of all fraud, will you not cease perverting the right

ways of the Lord?

[10] And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the

devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the

right ways of the Lord?

1 John 3:8

8 (Jn 8:44; Mt 13:38) Whoever practices sin is of the devil,

for the devil has been sinning from the beginning.

For this purpose the Son of God was revealed,

that He might destroy the works of the devil.

[8] He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the

beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might

destroy the works of the devil.

Acts 13

11 (Ex 9:3; Ps 32:4) Now, look! The hand of the Lord is against you,

and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time."

Immediately mist and darkness fell on him, and he went about

seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

[11] And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be

blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a

mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

12 (Ac 13:7) When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed

and was astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

[12] Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished

at the doctrine of the Lord.

Paul and Barnabas in Antioch of Pisidia

13 (Ac 2:10; 12:12) Now when Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos,

they came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John departed from them and returned

to Jerusalem.

[13] Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in

Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

4 (Jer 1:10; 2Co 6:7) For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but

mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,

5 (Isa 2:11-12; 1Co 1:19) casting down imaginations and every high thing that

exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into

captivity to the obedience of Christ,

[3] For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

[4] (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God

to the pulling down of strong holds;)

[5] Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself

against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to

the obedience of Christ;

How are we Empowered with Authority?

A) There is Power in the name of JEsus

Luke 24:46-47

46 (Lk 24:44) He said to them, "Thus it is written, and accordingly

it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead

the third day,

47 (Ac 5:31; Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38) and that repentance and remission

of sins should be preached in His name to all nations,

beginning at Jerusalem.

[46] And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to

suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

[47] And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his

name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Mark 16:15-18

15 (Mt 28:19; Ac 1:8) He said to them, "Go into all the world,

and preach the gospel to every creature.

16 (Jn 3:36; 1Pe 3:21; Mt 28:19) He who believes and is baptized

will be saved. But he who does not believe will be condemned.

17 (Ac 5:16; 8:7) These signs will accompany those who believe:

In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;

18 (Lk 10:19; Ac 3:16) they will take up serpents; if they drink

any deadly thing, it will not hurt them;

they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."

[15] And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel

to every creature.

[16] He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth

not shall be damned.

[17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they

cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

[18] They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it

shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall

recover.

Philippians 2:10-11

10 (Mt 28:18) that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,

of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

11 (Jn 13:13; Ro 14:9) and every tongue should confess

that Jesus Christ is Lord,

to the glory of God the Father.

[10] That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven,

and things in earth, and things under the earth;

[11] And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the

glory of God the Father.

B) We are Seated with Christ

1 Peter 3:22

22 (Ro 8:38; Mk 16:19) who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand

of God, with angels and authorities and powers being made subject to Him.

[22] Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and

authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

Ephesians 1:3

3 (2Co 1:3; Eph 6:12; 2:6) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus

Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly

places in Christ,

[3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed

us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Ephesians 1:20

20 (Mk 16:19; Ps 110:1) which He performed in Christ when He raised Him

from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places,

[20] Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set

him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

Ephesians 2:6-9

6 (Eph 1:3) and He raised us up and seated us together in the heavenly places

in Christ Jesus,

7 (Titus 3:4; Eph 2:4) so that in the coming ages He might show

the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

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

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

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

[6] And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly

places in Christ Jesus:

[7] That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace

in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

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

is the gift of God:

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

C) Put on the Armour of God

1 Peter 5:8

8 (Job 2:2; Eph 6:11) Be sober and watchful, because your adversary

the devil walks around as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

[8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring

lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Ephesians 6:10-18

10 (Eph 1:19; 1Co 16:13) Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord

and in the power of His might.

11 (Eph 6:13; Ro 13:12; Eph 4:14) Put on the whole armour of God that

you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

12 (Eph 1:3; 1:2) 1For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil

in the heavenly places.

13 (Eph 5:16) Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be

able to resist in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 (Isa 11:5; 59:17) Stand therefore, having your waist girded with truth,

having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15 (Isa 52:7; Ro 10:15) having your feet fitted with the readiness

of the gospel of peace, 16and above all, taking the shield of faith,

with which you will be able to extinguish all the fiery arrows

of the evil one.

17 (Heb 4:12; Isa 49:2; 59:17) Take the helmet of salvation

and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 (Col 4:2; 1Ti 2:1; Eph 1:16) Pray in the Spirit always with all kinds

of prayer and supplication. To that end be alert with all perseverance

and supplication for all the saints.

[10] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his

might.

[11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against

the wiles of the devil.

[12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.

[13] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to

withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

[14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on

the breastplate of righteousness;

[15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

[16] Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to

quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

[17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is

the word of God:

[18] Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and

watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

D) Submit yourself to God

Matthew 28:18-20

18 (Mt 11:27; Ro 14:9) Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying,

"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

19 (Mk 16:15-16; Ac 1:8) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 (Mt 18:20; Ac 2:42) teaching them to observe all things I have commanded

you. And remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

[18] And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me

in heaven and in earth.

[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of

the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

[20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:

and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

James 4:7

7 (Eph 4:27; 1Pe 5:8-9) Therefore submit yourselves to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

[7] Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee

from you.

Zechariah 4:6

6 (Hos 1:7; Isa 11:2-4) And he said to me: "This is the word of the Lord

to Zerubbabel, saying: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,

says the Lord of Hosts.

[6] Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD

unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith

the LORD of hosts.

1) 2 Kings 15:1-5, 2 Chronicles 26:1-21 , 2 Kings 15:6-7 ,

2 Kings 15:8-31, 2 Chronicles 26:22-23

2 Kings 15:1-5

2 Kings 15

Azariah, King of Judah

2Ch 26:3-23

1 (2Ki 14:21; 15:13) In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel,

Azariah son of Amaziah, king of Judah, became king.

2 He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned 52 years

in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jekoliah from Jerusalem.

3 He did what was right in the sight of the Lord,

according to all that his father Amaziah had done.

4 But the high places were not removed. The people continued sacrificing

and making offerings on the high places.

5 (Lev 13:46; Nu 12:14) The Lord afflicted the king, and he was leprous

until the day of his death. He lived in a separate house. Jotham the king's

son was in charge of the house, judging the people of the land.

2 Kings 15

[1] In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah

son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign.

[2] Sixteen years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned two and

fifty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem.

[3] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to

all that his father Amaziah had done;

[4] Save that the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and

burnt incense still on the high places.

[5] And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his

death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son was over the

house, judging the people of the land.

2 Chronicles 26:1-21

2 Chronicles 26

Uzziah, King of Judah

2 Ki 14:21-22; 15:1-7

1 (2Ch 22:1) And all the people of Judah took Uzziah

[Also known as Azariah in 2Ki 15.] and made him king in the place

of his father Amaziah when he was sixteen years old.

2 He built Eloth and restored it to Judah

after Amaziah the king slept with his fathers.

3 (2Ki 15:2-3) Uzziah was sixteen years old when he began to reign,

and he was king in Jerusalem for fifty-two years. The name of his mother

was Jekoliah from Jerusalem.

4 And he did what was correct in the eyes of the Lord as everything

his father Amaziah had done.

5 (2Ch 24:2; Da 1:17) And he sought after God in the days of Zechariah,

the one who instructed him in the fear of the Lord. And in the days

that he sought after the Lord, God caused him to succeed.

6 (Isa 14:29) He went out to make war with the Philistines, and he broke

through the walls at Gath and Jabneh and Ashdod. Then he built cities

in Ashdod and among the Philistines.

7 (2Ch 21:16) And God brought him aid against the Philistines and Arabians,

those living in Gur Baal, and the Meunites.

8 (Ge 19:38; 2Sa 8:2) And the Ammonites gave a gift to Uzziah,

and his name spread even to the border of Egypt because he became

quite powerful.

9 (Ne 3:13; 2Ki 14:13) Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate,

at the Valley Gate, and at the corner buttress; and he fortified them.

10 (Ge 26:18-21) And he built towers in the wilderness, and he dug out

many cisterns because he had a large amount of livestock,

both in the lowland Shephelah and in the plain. He also had workers

in the fields and vineyards in the hills and fertile orchards,

for he loved agriculture.

11 And Uzziah had an army prepared for battle, those who went out

for war as companies in the number of their divisions

by the appointment of Jeiel the scribe, and Maaseiah the officer,

and Hananiah a commander of the king.

12 The total number of chief officers of the mighty men of valor

was two thousand six hundred.

13 And under their hand was a mighty army of 307500 who were able to go

to battle as a strong army and to help the king against his enemies.

14 And Uzziah prepared for the entire army shields, long spears,

helmets, scale armor, bows, and slings for stones.

15 In Jerusalem he made war machines by skilled men to be placed

on towers and corners to shoot arrows and large stones.

And his name went out for a great distance.

He received great help until he was even more powerful.

[1] Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old,

and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.

[2] He built Eloth, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept

with his fathers.

[3] Sixteen years old was Uzziah when he began to reign, and he reigned

fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Jecoliah of

Jerusalem.

[4] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to

all that his father Amaziah did.

[5] And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in

the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD,

God made him to prosper.

[6] And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down

the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built

cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines.

[7] And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians

that dwelt in Gur-baal, and the Mehunims.

[8] And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even

to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.

[9] Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at

the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.

[10] Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had

much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen also,

and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.

[11] Moreover Uzziah had an host of fighting men, that went out to war by

bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel the

scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the

king's captains.

[12] The whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men of

valour were two thousand and six hundred.

[13] And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven

thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the

king against the enemy.

[14] And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and

spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones.

[15] And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the

towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And

his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped,

till he was strong.

Uzziah's Punishment for Pride

16 (2Ch 25:19; Dt 8:14) And as he grew strong, his heart grew more proud,

leading to his destruction. Then he acted unfaithfully against the Lord

his God, for he entered the temple main hall of the Lord to burn

incense on the altar.

17 (1Ch 6:10) But Azariah the priest entered in after him,

and with him were eighty priests of the Lord-men of valor.

18 (Ex 30:7-8; Nu 18:7) And they stood against King Uzziah and said to him,

"It is not for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the Lord for it is

for the priests, the sons of Aaron, who are consecrated to burn incense.

Leave from the sanctuary because you have been unfaithful, and there

will be no honor for you from the Lord God."

19 (Nu 12:10) Then Uzziah was enraged, and in his hand was a censer

for incense. And when he became angry with the priests, leprosy appeared

on his forehead in front of the priests in the house of the Lord,

near the altar of incense.

20 Then Azariah the head priest and all the priests turned to him,

and he had leprosy on his forehead; and they hastened to remove

him from there, and he also hurried to leave because the Lord had struck him.

21 (Lev 13:46) So King Uzziah had leprosy until the day of his death.

He dwelt in a separate house with his unclean disease

because he was cut off from the house of the Lord.

Then Jotham his son was over the house of the king,

and he governed the people of the land.

[16] But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction:

for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the

LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.

[17] And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore

priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:

[18] And they withstood Uzziah the king, and said unto him, It appertaineth

not unto thee, Uzziah, to burn incense unto the LORD, but to the priests

the sons of Aaron, that are consecrated to burn incense: go out of the

sanctuary; for thou hast trespassed; neither shall it be for thine honour

from the LORD God.

[19] Then Uzziah was wroth, and had a censer in his hand to burn incense:

and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy even rose up in his

forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, from beside the

incense altar.

[20] And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him,

and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from

thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the LORD had smitten

him.

[21] And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in

a several house, being a leper; for he was cut off from the house of the

LORD: and Jotham his son was over the king's house, judging the people of

the land.

2 Kings 15:6-7

6 Now the rest of the deeds of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not

written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah?

7 So Azariah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers

in the City of David. Jotham his son reigned in his place.

[6] And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not

written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

[7] So Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers

in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.

Zechariah, King of Israel

2 Kings 15:8-29

8 In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah

the son of Jeroboam became king of Israel in Samaria for six months.

[8] In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah

the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months.

9 He did evil in the sight of the Lord, as his fathers had done.

He did not turn aside from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat,

who caused Israel to sin.

10S hallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, struck him at Ibleam,

and killed him. Then Shallum reigned in his place.

11 Now the rest of the deeds of Zechariah, behold, they are written in

the book of the annals of the kings of Israel.

12 This was the word of the Lord which He spoke to Jehu,

"Your sons will sit on the throne of Israel to the fourth generation."

And it was so.

[9] And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers

had done: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who

made Israel to sin.

[10] And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him

before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.

[11] And the rest of the acts of Zachariah, behold, they are written in the

book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

[12] This was the word of the LORD which he spake unto Jehu, saying, Thy

sons shall sit on the throne of Israel unto the fourth generation. And

so it came to pass.

Shallum, King of Israel

13 Shallum son of Jabesh became king in the thirty-ninth year

of Uzziah king of Judah. He reigned for a month in Samaria.

14 Then Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah, entered Samaria,

and struck Shallum son of Jabesh in Samaria and killed him.

Then Menahem reigned in his place.

15 Now the rest of the deeds of Shallum and the conspiracy he made,

behold, they are written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel.

16 Then Menahem struck Tiphsah and all who were in it, and the territories

around Tirzah. Because they did not open up the city to him, he attacked it.

Then he split open all its pregnant women.

[13] Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth

year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full month in Samaria.

[14] For Menahem the son of Gadi went up from Tirzah, and came to Samaria,

and smote Shallum the son of Jabesh in Samaria, and slew him, and

reigned in his stead.

[15] And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which he made,

behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of

Israel.

[16] Then Menahem smote Tiphsah, and all that were therein, and the coasts

thereof from Tirzah: because they opened not to him, therefore he smote it;

and all the women therein that were with child he ripped up.

Menahem, King of Israel

17 In the thirty-ninth year of Azariah king of Judah, Menahem son of Gadi

became king over Israel for ten years in Samaria.

18 He did evil in the sight of the Lord. He did not turn aside all his days

from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin.

19 Pul the king of Assyria came against the land, and Menahem gave Pul

a thousand talents of silver, that he might help him strengthen

his control of the kingdom.

20 Menahem exacted the money from Israel, from all the very wealthy men,

fifty shekels of silver each, to give to the king of Assyria.

So the king of Assyria left and did not stay there in the land.

21 The rest of the deeds of Menahem, and all that he did, are they not written

in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel?

22A nd Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.

[17] In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem

the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, and reigned ten years in Samaria.

[18] And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed

not all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made

Israel to sin.

[19] And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave

Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm

the kingdom in his hand.

[20] And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of

wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of

Assyria.

So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land.

[21] And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, are they not

written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

[22] And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his

stead.

Pekahiah, King of Israel

23 In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem

became king over Israel in Samaria for two years.

24 He did evil in the sight of the Lord. He did not turn aside from the sins

of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin.

[23] In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of

Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years.

[24] And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed

not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

25 But Pekah son of Remaliah, his officer, conspired against him

and struck him in Samaria, in the palace of the king's house, with Argob,

Arieh, and fifty men of the Gileadites with him. He killed him a

nd reigned in his place.

26 Now the rest of the deeds of Pekahiah and all that he did, behold,

they are written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel.

[25] But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him,

and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king's house, with Argob and

Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and

reigned in his room.

[26] And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they

are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Pekah, King of Israel

27In the fifty-second year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekah son of Remaliah

became king over Israel in Samaria for twenty years.

28He did evil in the sight of the Lord. He did not turn aside from the

sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin.

29 In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria came

and took Ijon, Abel of Beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, Galilee,

and all the land of Naphtali, and then exiled them to Assyria.

30 Then Hoshea son of Elah made a conspiracy against Pekah son of Remaliah

and struck and killed him. Then he reigned in his place in the twentieth

year of Jotham son of Uzziah.

31 The rest of the deeds of Pekah and all that he did, behold,

they are written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel.

[27] In the two and fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekah the son of

Remaliah began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned twenty years.

[28] And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed

not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

[29] In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglath-pileser king of

Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abel-beth-maachah, and Jonoah, and Kedesh, and

Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them

captive to Assyria.

[30] And Hoshea the son of Elah made a conspiracy against Pekah the son

of Remaliah, and smote him, and slew him, and reigned in his stead,

in the twentieth year of Jotham the son of Uzziah.

[31] And the rest of the acts of Pekah, and all that he did, behold,

they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

2 Chronicles 26:22-23

22 (Isa 1:1; 6:1) Now the remainder of the acts of Uzziah,

from beginning to end, Isaiah the prophet, son of Amoz, has written them.

23 (2Ch 21:20; 28:27) So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him

with his fathers in the burial field belonging to the kings because they said,

"He is a leper." And Jotham his son ruled in his place.

[22] Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the

prophet, the son of Amoz, write.

[23] So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers

in the field of the burial which belonged to the kings; for they said,

He is a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.

2) Our Daily Bread for 7 July 2024 titled Trapped in Chocolate

Jeremiah 38:1-10

1 Now Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashhur,

and Jukal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur the son of Malkijah

heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken to all the people, saying:

2 (Jer 34:17; 39:18) Thus says the Lord: He who remains in this city

will die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. But he who goes

out to the Chaldeans shall live, for he shall have his life as plunder,

and shall live.

3 (Jer 21:10; 32:3-5) Thus says the Lord: This city shall surely be given

into the hand of the king of Babylon's army, and he will capture it.

4 (Jer 26:11; Ex 5:4) Therefore the officials said to the king, "We beseech

you, let this man be put to death, for he thus weakens the hands

of the men of war who remain in this city and the hands of all the people,

in speaking such words to them; for this man does not seek the welfare

of this people, but their harm."

5 (2Sa 3:39) Then Zedekiah the king said, "Here he is; he is in your hand;

for the king cannot do anything against you."

6 (Jer 37:16; 37:21) Then they took Jeremiah and cast him into the cistern

of Malkijah the son of Hammelech that was in the court of the prison,

and they let Jeremiah down with cords. And in the cistern there was

no water, only mud, so Jeremiah sank in the mud.

7 (Jer 29:2; 37:13) Now Ebed-Melek the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs

who was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the cistern.

Now the king was sitting in the Gate of Benjamin.

8 Ebed-Melek went forth out of the king's house and spoke to the king, saying,

9 (Jer 52:6) "My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have

done to Jeremiah the prophet whom they have cast into the cistern.

And he will die by hunger in the place where he is,

for there is no more bread in the city."

10 Then the king commanded Ebed-Melek the Ethiopian, saying,

"Take thirty men with you from here and take up Jeremiah the prophet

out of the cistern before he dies."

[1] Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and

Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words

that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,

[2] Thus saith the LORD, He that remaineth in this city shall die by the

sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth forth to the

Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live.

[3] Thus saith the LORD, This city shall surely be given into the hand of

the king of Babylon's army, which shall take it.

[4] Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man

be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that

remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words

unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt.

[5] Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the

king is not he that can do any thing against you.

[6] Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the

son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down

Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so

Jeremiah sunk in the mire.

[7] Now when Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the

king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then

sitting in the gate of Benjamin;

[8] Ebed-melech went forth out of the king's house, and spake to the king,

saying,

[9] My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to

Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon; and he is like

to die for hunger in the place where he is: for there is no more bread in

the city.

[10] Then the king commanded Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from

hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the

dungeon, before he die.

Two workers at a Mars candy factory in Pennsylvania fell into a large vat

of chocolate. This might sound like the beginning of a joke-and perhaps a

lovely predicament to chocolate lovers! But the men-though unhurt-were

waist-deep in the confection and couldn't get out on their own.

Firefighters ultimately had to cut a hole in the side of the vat

to deliver them to safety.

When the prophet Jeremiah found himself at the bottom of a mud-filled cistern,

the story was anything but sweet. As a messenger to God's people in Jerusalem,

he'd proclaimed the urgency for them to leave the city because it would soon

"be given into the hands of the army of the king of Babylon" (Jeremiah 38:3).

Some of King Zedekiah's officials demanded Jeremiah be "put to death" because

they claimed his words were "discouraging the soldiers" (v. 4). The king

consented and they "lowered Jeremiah by ropes into the cistern"

where he "sank down into the mud" (v. 6).

When another of the king’s officials-a foreigner, no less-advocated

for Jeremiah's well-being, saying the others had "acted wickedly," Zedekiah

realised he'd made a mistake and ordered Ebed-Melek to lift Jeremiah

"out of the cistern" (vv. 9-10).

Even when we're doing the right thing-as Jeremiah was-we might sometimes feel

like we're stuck in the mud. Let’s ask God to lift our spirits as we wait

for His help in the troubles we face.

By: Kirsten Holmberg

Reflect & Pray

When have you been wronged for doing what's right? How has God sustained you?

Father God, please sustain me as I seek to obey You.

3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association

Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools

Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 1 - Bought Back

Eph 1:7

7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood

and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace

[7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,

according to the riches of his grace;

In the opening scenes of The Glenn Miller Story, Glenn Miller, then a

struggling musician trying to find an audience for his music, enters

a pawn shop. He has hocked his trombone for rent money, and has come

to redeem it. Paying the pawn broker the money, he buys back his own

instrument and leaves the shop, indicating that he will probably

be back again.

In Eph 1:7. Paul says that in Christ "we have redemption through

His blood and the forgiveness of sin according to the riches of His grace."

We belonged to God from the beginning; he made us and stamped

his image upon us. But through sin we were lost, pawned to the

world's system and the Enemy of our souls.

But God redeemed us; he "bought us back" with the most valuable

currency in the universe - the blood of his own Son, Jesus Christ.

He did not resent the bargain, or question whether we were worth

such a price. He freely gave Jesus in trade to ransom the souls

of the people he created and loved.

Sometimes in Christian circles we get so caught up in religious

jargon that we forget what redemption really means. Gog did not have

to "get us out of hock." He was not compelled to buy us back when we

had sold ourselves to sin. But because of his love, and with no

deserving on our part, he chose to pay an enormous price to set us free.

We are redeemed, bought back, by the One who owned us in the first place.

Application

a) In what ways have I been "in hock" to sin in my life?

b) What does it mean, in practical terms, that God "redeemed" me

from that sin?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 16:10-12

10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"

10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?

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

God's Reconciling Peace

Col 3:12-17

12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)

Where do Muslims live?

Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers

to our shores. Where do they live? How can we prayfor these areas? Use this as

your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.

Data for those population figures is extrapoled for the 2011 National

Household Survay and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have

also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims

self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on

the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total

Canadian population, not provincial

BC - 136493 - 7.5%

AB - 195240 - 11%

SK - 17279 - 1%

MB - 21349 - 1.2%

ON - 1001542 - 55%

QC - 418946 - 23%

NB - 4543 - 0.003%

NS - 14629 - 0.1%

PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%

NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%

Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%

NWT - 473 - 0.0003%

NU - 86 - 0.00005%

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

7th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help

(

Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,

and saves the contrite of spirit.

18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;

And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Ps 145: 14 - 16

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

)

b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

(

Romans 12:4-8

4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,

and not all parts have the same function,

5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and all are parts of one another.

6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that

is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;

7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;

8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with

generosity; he who rules, with diligence;

he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

4 For as we have many members in one body,

and all members have not the same office:

5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and every one members one of another.

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that

is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according

to the proportion of faith;

7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,

on teaching;

8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let

him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;

he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Col 3:17

17(1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20)And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to know that the Lord empowers you.

Pray to the Lord and and pray to do what is right in the sight of the Lord.

Pray to the Lord: "Father God, please sustain me as I seek to obey You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord REdeemed you with His blood.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be faithful in all you do.

Pray to the Lord and pray for the peace of the Lord to come upon you.

Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help

Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

Pray for the safe return of Christians in Nigeria who have been abducted

by Islamic terrorists.

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.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - The Horror of Fang Rock

Posted by DSY on Sunday, July 7. 2024

Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock - Chills with Classic Charm (3/5)

"The Horror of Fang Rock" isn't your typical Doctor Who adventure. This atmospheric serial takes the Doctor (Tom Baker) to 1919, a remote lighthouse haunted by a deadly entity. Prepare for creepy whispers and flickering lights!

The story is more psychological horror than sci-fi spectacle. It delves into themes of isolation, grief, and the power of fear. The cliffhangers are genuinely suspenseful, and the lighthouse setting is brilliantly utilized to create a sense of claustrophobia.

Pacing issues arise: The middle episodes drag a bit, and the resolution might feel rushed. However, classic Who fans will appreciate the gothic horror vibes and Tom Baker's captivating performance. If you're looking for scares with a healthy dose of 70s charm, this might be your cup of tea (or lighthouse kerosene?).

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - Kinda

Posted by DSY on Sunday, July 7. 2024

Doctor Who: Kinda - An In-Depth Review

Part 1

The TARDIS lands on Deva Loka, where the Doctor, Adric, and Tegan encounter an Earth expedition studying the planet. Tegan falls into a trance, and the Doctor explores the mysterious jungle.

Part 2

Tegan becomes possessed by the Mara, an evil entity. The Doctor learns more about the Kinda, the planet's indigenous people, who have a deep spiritual connection to the land.

Part 3

The Mara manipulates the expedition's leader, Hindle, driving him to madness. The Doctor and Adric try to uncover the truth behind the Mara and its influence over Tegan and Hindle.

Part 4

The Doctor confronts the Mara in a final battle of wits and courage. With the help of the Kinda, he manages to expel the Mara from Tegan and restore peace to Deva Loka.

Rating

Overall Rating: 9/10

Strengths:

Atmosphere: The story's mystical and psychological elements create a unique tone.

Villain: The Mara is a truly terrifying and effective antagonist.

Themes: Explores deep themes of fear, control, and the subconscious.

Weaknesses:

Pacing: Some viewers might find the story's pace slow, particularly in the buildup.

Complexity: The abstract nature of the plot may confuse some viewers.

Overall, "Kinda" is a standout serial, notable for its psychological depth and memorable villain.

Day 188 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 6 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Saturday, July 6. 2024

Day 188, 6 July 2024

1) Jonah 1, 2, 3, 4

Jonah 1

The Call of Jonah

1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying,

2 "Get up, go to Nineveh, the great city, and cry out against it,

because their wickedness has come up before Me."

3 But Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.

He went down to Joppa and found there a ship going to Tarshish.

He paid its fare and went down into it to go with them to Tarshish

from the presence of the Lord.

4 But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and a mighty storm

came upon the sea, so that the ship was in danger of breaking up.

5 Then the sailors were afraid, and each cried to his god.

They tossed the ship's cargo into the sea in order to lighten the load.

But Jonah had gone down into the hold of the ship, had lain down,

and was fast asleep.

6 The captain came to him and said, "What are you doing asleep?

Get up, call to your god! Perhaps your god will consider us,

so that we will not perish."

7 The sailors said to one another, "Come, let us cast lots

that we may know on whose account this disaster has come upon us."

So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

8 Then the sailors said to Jonah, "Tell us why this disaster has come

upon us. What is your occupation? Where do you come from?

What is your country? And from what people are you?"

9 Jonah replied, "I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord,

the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land."

10 Then the men were very afraid and said to him,

"What is this you have done?" For the men knew that he was fleeing

from the presence of the Lord because he had told them.

11 Then they said to Jonah, "What shall we do to you, so that the sea

may quiet down for us?" For the sea was growing stormier.

12 So Jonah said to them,"Pick me up and toss me into the sea.

Then the sea will quiet down for you. For I know that it is

on my account this great storm has come upon you."

13 Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to bring the ship to land,

but they could not do it, for the sea grew more tempestuous against them.

14 Then they cried to the Lord and said, "Please, Lord, do not let us perish

for this man's life, and do not make us guilty for innocent blood,

for You, Lord, have done as it pleased You."

15 So they picked up Jonah and tossed him into the sea.

Then the sea ceased from its raging.

16 Therefore the men were very afraid of the Lord,

and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows.

[1] Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,

[2] Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their

wickedness is come up before me.

[3] But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD,

and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid

the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from

the presence of the LORD.

[4] But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty

tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.

[5] Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and

cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of

them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and

was fast asleep.

[6] So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O

sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us,

that we perish not.

[7] And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that

we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and

the lot fell upon Jonah.

[8] Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this

evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is

thy country? and of what people art thou?

[9] And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of

heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land.

[10] Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou

done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD,

because he had told them.

[11] Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may

be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous.

[12] And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so

shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great

tempest is upon you.

[13] Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but they

could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them.

[14] Wherefore they cried unto the LORD, and said, We beseech thee, O LORD,

we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us

innocent blood: for thou, O LORD, hast done as it pleased thee.

[15] So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea

ceased from her raging.

[16] Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto

the LORD, and made vows.

The Prayer and Deliverance of Jonah

17 Now the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah.

And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

[17] Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah

was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

Jonah 2

1 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish.

2 He said:

"I called to the Lord out of my distress,

and He answered me.

Out of the belly of Sheol I cried,

and You heard my voice.

3 You cast me into the deep,

into the heart of the seas,

and the flood surrounded me.

All Your billows and Your waves

passed over me.

4 Then I said, 'I am cast away

from Your sight;

yet I will look again

to Your holy temple.'

5 The waters encompassed me; even to my soul

the deep surrounded me;

weeds were wrapped around my head.

6 I went down to the foundations of the mountains;

the earth with its bars was around me forever;

yet You have brought up my life from the pit,

O Lord my God.

7 "When my life was ebbing away,

I remembered the Lord;

and my prayer came to You,

into Your holy temple.

8 "Those who follow vain idols

forsake their true loyalty.

9 But I will sacrifice to You

with the voice of thanksgiving;

I will pay what I have vowed.

Salvation is of the Lord!"

10 Then the Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon dry land.

[1] Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly,

[2] And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he

heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.

[3] For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the

floods compassed me about: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me.

[4] Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again toward

thy holy temple.

[5] The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me

round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.

[6] I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was

about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O LORD

my God.

[7] When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer

came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.

[8] They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

[9] But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will

pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.

[10] And the LORD spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry

land.

Jonah 3

Jonah Preaches at Nineveh

1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying,

2 "Get up, go to Nineveh, the great city,

and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."

3 So Jonah got up and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord.

Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three-day journey across.

4 Jonah began to enter the city, going a day's walk.

And he cried out, "In forty days' time, Nineveh will be overthrown!"

5 So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast.

And everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.

6 When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he arose from his throne,

removed his robe, covered himself in sackcloth, and sat in ashes.

7 Then he made a proclamation in Nineveh:

"By decree of the king and his nobles:

No man or animal, no herd or flock, shall taste anything.

They shall not eat or drink water.

8 Both man and animals shall cover themselves with sackcloth

and cry mightily to God. All shall turn from their evil ways

and from the violence that is in their hands.

9 Who knows? God may relent and change His mind.

He may turn from His fierce anger, so that we will not perish."

10 When God saw their actions, that they turned from their evil ways,

He changed His mind about the disaster that He had said He would bring

upon them, and He did not do it.

[1] And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,

[2] Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the

preaching that I bid thee.

[3] So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the

LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey.

[4] And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried,

and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.

[5] So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and

put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.

[6] For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne,

and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with sackcloth, and sat in

ashes.

[7] And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the

decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor beast, herd

nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water:

[8] But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto

God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence

that is in their hands.

[9] Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce

anger, that we perish not?

[10] And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God

repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he

did it not.

Jonah 4

Jonah's Anger and the Lord's Compassion

1 Now this greatly displeased Jonah, and he became angry.

2 He prayed to the Lord and said, "O Lord! Is this not

what I said while I was still in my own land?

This is the reason that I fled before to Tarshish,

because I knew that You are a gracious God and merciful,

slow to anger, abundant in faithfulness, and ready to relent from punishment.

3 Therefore, Lord, take my life from me,

for it is better for me to die than to live."

4 Then the Lord said, "Is it right for you to be angry?"

5 So Jonah went out of the city and sat down east of the city

and made for himself a booth there. He sat under it in the shade,

waiting to see what would happen to the city.

6 Then the Lord God appointed a plant, and it grew up over Jonah to provide

shade over his head, to provide comfort from his grief.

And Jonah was very happy about the plant.

7 But at dawn the next day, God appointed a worm to attack the plant

so that it withered.

8 When the sun rose, God appointed a scorching east wind,

and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah so that he became

faint and asked that he might die.

He said, "It is better for me to die than to live."

9 Then God said to Jonah, "Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?"

And Jonah replied, "It is right for me to be angry, even to death."

10 The Lord said, "You are troubled about the plant

for which you did not labor and did not grow.

It came up in a night and perished in a night.

11 Should I not, therefore, be concerned about Nineveh,

that great city, in which there are

more than a hundred and twenty thousand people,

who do not know their right hand from their left, and also many animals?"

[1] But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.

[2] And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this

my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto

Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to

anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.

[3] Therefore now, O LORD, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is

better for me to die than to live.

[4] Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry?

[5] So Jonah went out of the city, and sat on the east side of the city, and

there made him a booth, and sat under it in the shadow, till he might see

what would become of the city.

[6] And the LORD God prepared a gourd, and made it to come up over Jonah,

that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief. So

Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd.

[7] But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote

the gourd that it withered.

[8] And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a

vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he

fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die

than to live.

[9] And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd?

And he said, I do well to be angry, even unto death.

[10] Then said the LORD, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which

thou

hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and

perished in a night:

[11] And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than

sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and

their left hand; and also much cattle?

2) Our Daily Bread for 6 July 2024 titled

Our Armour in Christ

2 Corinthians 10:3-6

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

4 (Jer 1:10; 2Co 6:7) For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but

mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,

5 (Isa 2:11-12; 1Co 1:19) casting down imaginations and every high thing that

exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into

captivity to the obedience of Christ,

6 (2Co 2:9; 7:15) and being ready to punish all disobedience

when your obedience is complete.

[3] For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

[4] (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God

to the pulling down of strong holds;)

[5] Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself

against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to

the obedience of Christ;

[6] And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your

obedience is fulfilled.

Pastor Bailey's newfound friend shared with him the story of his abuse

and addiction. Though the young man was a believer in Jesus, because of

his exposure to sexual abuse and pornography at an early age, he was

plagued with a problem that was bigger than he was.

And in his desperation, he reached out for help.

As believers in Christ, we wage war with unseen forces of evil

(2 Corinthians 10:3-6). But we've been given weapons to fight

our spiritual battles. They aren't the weapons of the world, however.

On the contrary, we've been given "divine power to demolish strongholds"

(v. 4). What does that mean? "Strongholds" are well-built, secure places.

Our God-given arms include "weapons of righteousness in the right hand

for attack and the left hand for defense" (6:7 nlt). Ephesians 6:13-18

expands the list of things that help protect us, including the Scriptures,

faith, salvation, prayer, and the support of other believers. When faced

with forces bigger and stronger than us, appropriating these munitions

can make the difference between standing and stumbling.

God also uses counselors and other professionals to help those who struggle

with forces too big to tackle alone. The good news is that in and through

Jesus, we needn't surrender when we struggle. We have the armour of God!

By: Arthur Jackson

Reflect & Pray

Who might you reach out to for support in your personal struggle?

What spiritual armor will you put on?

Dear Jesus, You're more powerful than any force

-seen or unseen. I need Your presence and power to be at work in me today.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 7 - Oh, Freedom!

Rom 8:1-2

Life in the Spirit

1 (1Co 1:30; 2Co 5:17) There is therefore now no condemnation

for those who are in Christ Jesus,

who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

2 (1Co 15:45; Ro 6:18; Jn 8:32) For the law of the Spirit of life

in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.

The Spirit of God Within You

1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,

who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free

from the law of sin and death.

In the classic movie, I want to live! actress Susan Hayward

plays a woman convicted of murder and sentenced to be executed.

The suspense builds; the execution is delayed as the officials

wait for a word of pardon. Finally, the woman in executed;

the call comes, and the pardon has been granted, but it is too late.

When no pardon is granted, condemnation leads to death. Our sin

marks us as "guilty" before God, and we deserve the wages of sin,

which is death. But in Jesus Christ, the pardon does come - and

it comes in time. Our sin deserves condemnation by God, and yet

he forgives us because Christ paid the penalty for us,

But we face other kinds of condemnation as well - self-condemnation,

that internal accusation that we still, somehow, must pay the price

of our own sin. Others often condemn us as well, offering much less

forgiveness and mercy than God does. And the Enemy of our souls condemns

us, trying to convince us that we don't, after all, have real freedom

from sin.

Yet Paul tells us in Romans 8, "There is therefore now no condemnation

for those who are in Christ Jesus". God has forgiven us freely; he has

granted his pardon. And in light of his forgiveness, how can we live

under the condemnation of others - or even of ourselves?

We are free, Paul says - free from the "law of sin and death,"

free to live in the liberty of the Spirit. The stay of execution

has come: the pardon has been granted. Never again can we tried

for the same crimes: never again must we live under the burden

of condemnation.

Application

a) Have I ever lived under the burden of condemnation from myself

or others? Why?

b) How can Romans 8:1-2 help me live in freedom of such condemnation?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

2 Cor 9:6

6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,

and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;

and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

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

When you are Worried Over Money

1 Tim 6:6-10

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain

that we can carry nothing out.

8 If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with these things.

9 But those who desire

to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish

and harmful lusts, which drown men in ruin and destruction.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil.

While coveting after money, some have strayed from the faith

and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain

we can carry nothing out.

8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

9 But they that will

be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish

and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil:

which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,

and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)

Where do Muslims live?

Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers

to our shores. Where do they live? How can we prayfor these areas? Use this as

your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.

Data for those population figures is extrapoled for the 2011 National

Household Survay and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have

also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims

self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on

the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total

Canadian population, not provincial

BC - 136493 - 7.5%

AB - 195240 - 11%

SK - 17279 - 1%

MB - 21349 - 1.2%

ON - 1001542 - 55%

QC - 418946 - 23%

NB - 4543 - 0.003%

NS - 14629 - 0.1%

PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%

NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%

Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%

NWT - 473 - 0.0003%

NU - 86 - 0.00005%

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

6th Day of the Month

a) Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community

(

Deut 4:6-7

6 (Job 28:28; Pr 1:7 ) Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people."

7 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 46:1) For what nation is there so great, who has a god so near

to it as the Lord our God is in all things whenever we call on Him?

6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people.

7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,

as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?

Matt 5:13-16

13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt

loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty? It is from then on good for

nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.

14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden.

15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) 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.

16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men that they

may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour,

wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing,

but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set

on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on

a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,

and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Acts 1:8

8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes

upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:

and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,

and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

b) Pray for the province of British Columbia

I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence then to

act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4) 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone, 2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings

and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty, 3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and

acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all

men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 for kings,

and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable

life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable

in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign and booklet

to turn many hearts to Jesus

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and and pray to honour him in the work you do in gladness.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, You're more powerful than any force

-seen or unseen. I need Your presence and power to be at work in me today."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that the Lord frees you from Sin.

Pray to the Lord and pray to sow bountifully.

Pray to the Lord and pray not to be deceived by the riches of the world.

Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every community

Praise God for Nurettin in Turkey who placed his placed fis faith in Christ

soon after receiving a Bible! .

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.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - Four to Doomsday

Posted by DSY on Saturday, July 6. 2024

Doctor Who: Four to Doomsday - An In-Depth Review

Part 1

The Doctor, Tegan, Nyssa, and Adric land on a spaceship returning to Earth. They meet Monarch, the ship's leader, who plans to conquer Earth and believes he is saving humanity.

Part 2

The Doctor and his companions discover Monarch's true intentions: to replace humanity with android duplicates. Suspicion and tension rise as they learn more about Monarch's past and ambitions.

Part 3

The companions work to undermine Monarch's plan, uncovering his experiments on the ship's inhabitants. The Doctor devises a strategy to stop Monarch and his loyalists.

Part 4

The Doctor and his team confront Monarch, revealing his deceit. Using their resourcefulness, they thwart his plan and ensure the safety of Earth's future.

Rating

Overall Rating: 7/10

Strengths:

Intrigue: The plot's mystery and gradual revelations keep viewers engaged.

Character Dynamics: Strong interplay between the Doctor and his companions.

Villain: Monarch is a compelling antagonist with complex motivations.

Weaknesses:

Pacing: Some parts feel slow, particularly the exposition-heavy scenes.

Special Effects: Limited by the era, which might detract from immersion.

Overall, "Four to Doomsday" is a solid entry in the Fifth Doctor's era, with a compelling villain and an intriguing plot.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - The Talons of Weng Chiang

Posted by DSY on Saturday, July 6. 2024

Doctor Who: Talons of Weng Chiang - A Gripping Blend (4/5)

"The Talons of Weng Chiang" is a Victorian delight with a sci-fi twist! Tom Baker's Doctor investigates a charismatic Chinese magician, Weng Chiang, but all is not as it seems. Weng Chiang harbors a dark secret - he's an alien villain after Earth's life force!

This serial blends Sherlock Holmes vibes with classic Who's fantastical elements. The Victorian London setting is richly detailed, and the supporting cast is a hoot (watch out for Sarah Jane's hilarious disguise!).

Beware, racism present: The portrayal of the villain relies on offensive stereotypes. While a product of its time, it's a blemish on an otherwise entertaining adventure.

Still, the suspenseful plot, witty dialogue, and surprising twists make this a winner for Doctor Who fans who can navigate the historical baggage.

Day 187 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 5 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Friday, July 5. 2024

Day 187, 5 July 2024

1) 2 Kings 14:1-14

2 Chronicles 25:1-24

2 Kings 14:15-16

2 Kings 14:23-27

2 Chronicles 25:25-28

2 Kings 14:17-22

2 Kings 14:1-14

2 Kings 14

Amaziah, King of Judah

2Ch 25:1-26:2

1 In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel,

Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, became king.

2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king

and reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name

was Jehoad-an from Jerusalem.

3 He did what was right in the sight of the Lord, only not like David

his father. He did everything that Joash his father did.

4 But he did not remove the high places. Still the people sacrificed

and made offerings on the high places.

5 As soon as he seized the kingdom, he killed his servants who had killed

his father, the king.

6 But he did not kill the children of the murderers, according

to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses,

in which the Lord commanded, "Fathers must not be put to death

for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers.

Rather, a man should be put to death for his own sin."

7 He struck ten thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt

and captured Sela in battle. He called it Joktheel, as it is to this day.

8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz,

son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, "Come, let us look one another

in the face."

9 Then Jehoash the king of Israel sent word to Amaziah king of Judah,

saying, "The thorn bush in Lebanon sent to the cedar in Lebanon, saying,

'Give your daughter to my son for a wife.' But a wild animal passed

through in Lebanon and trampled the thorn bush.

10 You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up.

Enjoy respect and sit at home. Why stir up trouble and fall,

ou and Judah with you?"

11 But Amaziah would not listen. So Jehoash king of Israel went up,

and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face

at Beth Shemesh, which belongs to Judah.

12 Judah was beaten before Israel, and every man fled to his tent.

13 Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash,

the son of Ahaziah, at Beth Shemesh. Then he came to Jerusalem

and breached the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim

to the Corner Gate, four hundred cubits.

14 He took all the gold and silver, all the vessels found in the house

of the Lord and in the treasuries of the king's house, and hostages,

and then returned to Samaria.

[1] In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned

Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.

[2] He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and reigned

twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of

Jerusalem.

[3] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, yet not like

David his father: he did according to all things as Joash his father did.

[4] Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people did

sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places.

[5] And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand,

that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.

[6] But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which

is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded,

saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the

children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to

death for his own sin.

[7] He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by

war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.

[8] Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of

Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

[9] And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying,

The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon,

saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild

beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

[10] Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up:

glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt,

that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?

[11] But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up;

and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at

Beth-shemesh, which belongeth to Judah.

[12] And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man

to their tents.

[13] And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of

Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and

brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner

gate, four hundred cubits.

[14] And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were

found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house,

and hostages, and returned to Samaria.

2 Chronicles 25:1-24

2 Chronicles 25

Amaziah, King of Judah

2Ki 14:1-20

1 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he was king,

and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem.

The name of his mother was Jehoaddan from Jerusalem.

2 He did what was correct in the eyes of the Lord,

only not with a complete heart.

3 And it happened that when the kingdom was firmly his

that he killed his servants, those who struck down his father King Joash.

4 But he did not put to death their children because, as it is written

in the Law in the Book of Moses, as the Lord commanded, "You will not

put to death the fathers for their children's actions

nor the children will you put to death for their fathers' actions,

for every man will be put to death for his own sin."

[1] Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he

reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was

Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.

[2] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a

perfect heart.

[3] Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he

slew his servants that had killed the king his father.

[4] But he slew not their children, but did as it is written in the law in

the book of Moses, where the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not

die for the children, neither shall the children die for the fathers, but

every man shall die for his own sin.

Slaughter of the Edomites

5 Then Amaziah assembled Judah and set over them according to the house

of the fathers commanders of thousands and hundreds in all Judah

and Benjamin, and he appointed men who were twenty years old and above.

And they found three hundred thousand choice men fit for war

and able to use a long spear and large shield.

6 And he hired out from Israel one hundred thousand mighty

men of war for one hundred talents of silver.

7 Then a man of God came to him saying, "O king, do not let the army

of Israel come with you because the Lord is not with Israel

or with any of the sons of Ephraim.

8 But if you go, do it. Be strong for the battle. Yet God shall make

you fall before the enemy, for God has power to help and to bring down."

9 Then Amaziah said to the man of God, "So what should I do about

the 100 talents of silver that I gave to the military party from Israel?"

And the man of God responded, "The Lord has more to give to you than this."

10 So Amaziah dismissed the military party that came to him from Ephraim

to return to their place. And they were very angry with Judah

and returned to their place in a great rage.

11 But Amaziah strengthened himself and led his people, and he journeyed

to the Valley of Salt and struck down ten thousand of the people of Seir.

12 And the people of Judah took captive another ten thousand alive

and brought them to the top of a cliff and threw them from the top of the rock

so that they were all dashed to pieces.

13 But the men of the military party that Amaziah turned back from going

with him in battle raided the cities of Judah from Samaria to Beth Horon.

They struck down three thousand Judeans and took a great amount of plunder.

14 And it happened after Amaziah came back from striking down the Edomites,

he brought back the gods of the people from Seir and set them up as gods

for himself. He worshipped them and gave them sacrifices.

15 So the Lord was greatly angry with Amaziah, and He sent a prophet

to the king. And he said, "Why do you seek from the gods of the people

who were not even able to deliver the people from your hand?"

16 But while the prophet was speaking, the king said,

"Have we made you a counselor to the king?

Stop! Why should you be struck down?"

The prophet refrained, but he said, "I know that God has determined to

destroy you because you have done this and not heeded my advice."

[5] Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over

thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their

fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty

years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice men, able

to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.

[6] He hired also an hundred thousand mighty men of valour out of Israel

for an hundred talents of silver.

[7] But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of

Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with Israel, to wit, with all the

children of Ephraim.

[8] But if thou wilt go, do it, be strong for the battle: God shall make

thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down.

[9] And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred

talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God

answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.

[10] Then Amaziah separated them, to wit, the army that was come to him out

of Ephraim, to go home again: wherefore their anger was greatly kindled

against Judah, and they returned home in great anger.

[11] And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and

went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.

[12] And other ten thousand left alive did the children of Judah carry away

captive, and brought them unto the top of the rock, and cast them down from

the top of the rock, that they all were broken in pieces.

[13] But the soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that they should

not go with him to battle, fell upon the cities of Judah, from Samaria even

unto Beth-horon, and smote three thousand of them, and took much spoil.

[14] Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the slaughter of

the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them

up to be his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense

unto them.

[15] Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he

sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the

gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine

hand?

[16] And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto

him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be

smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined

to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my

counsel.

Israel Defeats Judah

17 Then Amaziah king of Judah received advice and sent for Jehoash

the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu king of Israel,

saying, "Come, let us meet together."

18 So Jehoash king of Israel sent a message for Amaziah king of Judah saying,

"A thistle in Lebanon sent for a cedar in Lebanon stating,

'Give your daughter to my son as a wife.'

Then an animal of the field in Lebanon passed by and trampled the thistle.

19 You say that you have struck down Edom, and your heart lifts you up

in arrogance. Now remain in your palace. Why do you provoke disaster

so that you fall, you and Judah with you?"

20 But Amaziah would not listen because this was from God so that He might

give them into the hand of Jehoash

because Amaziah had sought after the gods of Edom.

21 So Jehoash king of Israel went up, and they faced each other,

he and Amaziah king of Judah, at Beth Shemesh, which is in Judah.

22 And Judah was struck down by Israel, and each man fled to his home.

23 So at Beth Shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel seized Amaziah king of Judah

the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. And they brought him to Jerusalem

and broke through the walls of the city from the Ephraim Gate

to the Corner Gate, a section of four hundred cubits.

24 And Jehoash took all the gold and silver

and all the vessels that were found

in the house of God with Obed-Edom, even the treasures of the palace

of the king and hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.

[17] Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of

Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one

another in the face.

[18] And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The

thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying,

Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that

was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

[19] Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart

lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to

thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?

[20] But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might deliver

them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of

Edom.

[21] So Joash the king of Israel went up; and they saw one another in the

face, both he and Amaziah king of Judah, at Beth-shemesh, which belongeth to

Judah.

[22] And Judah was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled every man

to his tent.

[23] And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of

Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem,

and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner

gate, four hundred cubits.

[24] And he took all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were

found in the house of God with Obed-edom, and the treasures of the king's

house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria.

2 Kings 14:15-16

15 Now the rest of the deeds Jehoash did, his power and how he fought

with Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book

of the annals of the kings of Israel?

16 So Jehoash slept with his fathers and was buried in Samaria

with the kings of Israel. Jeroboam his son reigned in his place.

[15] Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and

how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book

of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

[16] And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the

kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.

2 Kings 14:23-27

Jeroboam II, King of Israel

23 In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah,

Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, became king in Samaria

for forty-one years.

24 He did evil in the sight of the Lord. He did not turn aside

from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin.

25 He restored the border of Israel from the entrance of Lebo Hamath

to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word of the Lord God of Israel,

which He spoke by His servant Jonah the son of Amittai, the prophet,

who was from Gath Hepher.

26 For the Lord saw the very bitter affliction of Israel. There was

no one left, imprisoned or free, and no helper for Israel.

27 The Lord had not said that He would wipe out the name of Israel

from under heaven, so He saved them by the hand of Jeroboam

son of Joash.

[23] In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah

Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel began to reign in Samaria, and

reigned forty and one years.

[24] And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed

not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

[25] He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the

sea of the plain, according to the word of the LORD God of Israel, which he

spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet,

which was of Gath-hepher.

[26] For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter: for

there was not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.

[27] And the LORD said not that he would blot out the name of Israel from under

heaven: but he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash.

2 Chronicles 25:25-28

The Death of Amaziah

25 And Amaziah, the son of Joash king of Judah, lived fifteen years

more after the death of Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz king of Israel.

26 Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, from first to last,

are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?

27 From the time when Amaziah turned aside from the Lord,

they plotted a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem,

and he fled to Lachish.

Then they sent for him and put him to death in Lachish.

28 They brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers

in the City of David in Judah.

[25] And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of

Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.

[26] Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they

not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?

[27] Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the LORD

they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish:

but

they sent to Lachish after him, and slew him there.

[28] And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in

the city of Judah.

2 Kings 14:17-22

17 Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived fifteen years

after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel.

18 And the rest of the deeds of Amaziah, are they not written

in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah?

19 They made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish.

But they sent after him to Lachish, and killed him there.

20 They carried him on horses, and he was buried in Jerusalem

with his fathers in the City of David.

21 All the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old,

and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.

22 He built Elath and restored it to Judah after the king slept

[17] And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of

Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.

[18] And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book

of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

[19] Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to

Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

[20] And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with

his fathers in the city of David.

[21] And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which was sixteen years old,

and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.

[22] He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept

with his fathers.

2) Our Daily Bread for 5 July 2023 titled Grappling with God

Genesis 32:22-32

Jacob Wrestles With God

22 The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants,

and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of the Jabbok.

23 He took them and sent them across the stream along with all that he had.

24 Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him there until daybreak.

25 When the man saw that He did not prevail against Jacob,

He touched the socket of his thigh, so the socket of Jacob's thigh

was dislocated, as he wrestled with Him.

26 Then He said, "Let Me go, for the day breaks."

But Jacob said, "I will not let You go, unless You bless me."

27 So He said to him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Jacob."

28 Then the man said, "Your name will no more be called Jacob, but Israel.

For you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed."

29 Then Jacob asked Him, "Tell me, I pray You, Your name."

But He said, "Why do you ask Me My name?" Then He blessed him there.

30 Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying,

"I have seen God face to face, and my life has been preserved."

31 As he crossed over Peniel, the sun rose over him,

and he was limping on his thigh.

32 Therefore to this day the children

of Israel do not eat the sinew which is attached to the socket of the thigh,

because He touched the socket of Jacob's thigh in the sinew of the hip.

[22] And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two

womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.

[23] And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that he

had.

[24] And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the

breaking of the day.

[25] And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the

hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he

wrestled with him.

[26] And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not

let thee go, except thou bless me.

[27] And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.

[28] And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as

a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

[29] And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he

said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him

there.

[30] And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face

to face, and my life is preserved.

[31] And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon

his thigh.

[32] Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the sinew which shrank,

which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the

hollow of Jacob's thigh in the sinew that shrank.

A longtime friend sent me a note after my husband's death:

"[Alan] was . . . a grappler with God. He was a real Jacob and a strong reason

why I am a Christian today." I'd never thought to compare Alan's struggles

with the patriarch Jacob's, but it fit. Throughout his life, Alan struggled

with himself and wrestled with God for answers. He loved God but couldn't

always grasp the truths that He loved him, forgave him, and heard his

prayers. Yet his life had its blessings, and he positively influenced many.

Jacob's life was characterized by struggle. He connived to get his brother

Esau's birthright. He fled home and struggled for years with his kinsman

and father-in-law, Laban. Then he fled Laban. He was alone and afraid

to meet Esau. Yet he'd just had a heavenly encounter:

"The angels of God met him" (Genesis 32:1), perhaps a reminder of his earlier

dream from God (28:10-22). Now Jacob had another encounter: all night he

wrestled with a "man," God in human form, who renamed him Israel,

because he "struggled with God and with humans and [overcame]" (32:28).

God was with and loved Jacob despite and through it all.

All of us have struggles. But we're not alone; God is with us in each trial.

Those who believe in Him are loved, forgiven, and promised eternal

life (John 3:16). We can hold fast to Him.

By: Alyson Kieda

Reflect & Pray

When have you wrestled with God?

How is it comforting to know He’s with you in your struggles?

Dear God, please help me to bring my questions

and troubles to You knowing You hear them.

One day my questions will be no more.

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

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 6 - It is Finished

John 5:24

24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever hears

My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life

and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "

[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth

on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into

condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

"PLEASE BE PATIENT - GOD IS NOT FINISHED WITH ME YET,"

the sweatshirt read. In this case, the message was an ironic one,

for the occupant of the shirt was a snaggle-toothed, freckle-faced six year

old!

In one sense, God is not finished with the work he has to do in each of us.

Life in Christ is an ongoing process of change and growth as we become

more like him. Certainly, the more we see of ourselves, the more we hope

he isn't finished with us!

Yet whatever plans God has for making us into the men and women he created

us to be, certain aspects of our life in Christ are finished, finalised.

Jesus declares with absolute assurance, "whoever hears

My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life

and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "

Because we do not have to earn or deserve God's grace, because we are not

called to prove ourselves worthy of Salvation, we can have immediate

and total assurance of the security of life in Jesus Christ. The one who

put his trust in the Lord has eternal life; he will not be condemned;

he has crossed over from death to life.

This "crossing over" into life happens in the split second when we acknowledge

our dependence upon Christ alone. And the rest of our lives is given over to

the development of his image in us.

God is not finished with us yet.

But his work of salvation is finished - complete,

fully dependable an accomplished fact.

Application

a) Have I ever doubted the "accomplished fact" of my own salvation? Why?

b) How can today's verse help me realise that, although I may have a lot of

growing yet to do, my salvation in Jesus Christ is secure?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 6:38

38 "Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down,

shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.

For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you."

38 give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,

and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For

with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

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

When you are Burdened by Doubt

Proverbs 30:5

5 Every word of God is pure;

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

5 Every word of God is pure:

He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)

Where do Muslims live?

Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers

to our shores. Where do they live? How can we prayfor these areas? Use this as

your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.

Data for those population figures is extrapoled for the 2011 National

Household Survay and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have

also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims

self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on

the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total

Canadian population, not provincial

BC - 136493 - 7.5%

AB - 195240 - 11%

SK - 17279 - 1%

MB - 21349 - 1.2%

ON - 1001542 - 55%

QC - 418946 - 23%

NB - 4543 - 0.003%

NS - 14629 - 0.1%

PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%

NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%

Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%

NWT - 473 - 0.0003%

NU - 86 - 0.00005%

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

5th Day of the Month

a) Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself

(PS 145:13-18

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

)

Mem

13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

Zade

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

And holy in all his works.

Qoph

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,

To all that call upon him in truth.

b) Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness

( ps 139:24 " and see if there is any rebellious way in me,

and lead me in the ancient way. "

24 And see if there be any wicked way in me,

And lead me in the way everlasting.

1: John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us

our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. "

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and and pray for Godly Leadership.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to bring my questions

and troubles to You knowing You hear them.

One day my questions will be no more."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the completeness of Salvation.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Blessings.

Pray to the Lord and pray to put full trust in Him.

Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself

Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness

Praise for new Christians in India facing pressure from their family membersto reurn to Hinduism.

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.

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