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Day 180, 29 June 2023



1) 2 Chronicles 19,20,21,22,23



2 Chronicles 19



1 But Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned to his palace in Jerusalem in peace.

2 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 16:7) And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet

him, and he said to King Jehoshaphat, "How do you help those who are wicked

and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against

you from the Lord.

3 (2Ch 12:12; 1Ki 14:13) However, some good things are found in you for you

swept away the Asherah poles from the land,

and you set your heart to seek after God."



The Reforms of Jehoshaphat



4 (2Ch 15:8-13) Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he went out

among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim,

and he brought them back to the Lord God of their fathers.

5 (Dt 16:18-20) And he set judges in the land among

all the fortified cities of Judah, one by one.

6 (Dt 1:17) And he said to the judges, "Consider carefully what you do

because you do not judge according to man but the Lord, a

nd He is with you in the matter of judgment.

7 (Ge 18:25; Dt 32:4) So now may the fear of the Lord be on you.

Consider and act well because there is no injustice, partiality,

or bribe taking with the Lord our God."

8 (2Ch 17:8-9) Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem

some from the Levites and the priests and some from the heads of the families

of Israel, in order to render judgment and decide disputes before the Lord;

and they lived in Jerusalem.

9 (2Sa 23:3) And he commanded them, "So you will act in the fear of the Lord,

in honesty, and with a complete heart.

10 (Dt 17:8-13) And any dispute that comes before you all from your brothers

who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed or offenses against law

or commandment, against statutes or judgments, you will warn them,

lest they trespass against the Lord and wrath come upon you and your brothers.

Do this, and you will not trespass.

11 (1Ch 26:30; 2Ch 19:8) "Note that Amariah the chief priest is over you

in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael,

the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters;

also, the Levites will be officials before you.

Deal courageously, and the Lord will be with the good."



2 Chronicles 19

[1] And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to

Jerusalem.

[2] And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to

king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate

the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.

[3] Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast

taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek

God.

[4] And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the

people from Beer-sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD

God of their fathers.

[5] And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah,

city by city,

[6] And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man,

but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.

[7] Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it:

for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor

taking of gifts.

[8] Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the

priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the

LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

[9] And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD,

faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

[10] And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in

their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes

and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the

LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye

shall not trespass.

[11] And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the

LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for

all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal

courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.



2 Chronicles 20:1-30



2 Chronicles 20



Jehoshaphat Defeats Moab and Ammon



1 After that, the Moabites and the Ammonites, together with some Meunites,

[Or Abi in 2Ki 18:2.] came against Jehoshaphat for battle.

2 (Ge 14:7; 1Sa 23:29) And some came and declared this to Jehoshaphat,

"A large multitude is coming against you from across the Dead Sea f

rom Edom; and observe, they are in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi).

3 (2Ch 19:3; 1Sa 7:6) Then Jehoshaphat was fearful and set himself to seek

the Lord, and he called for a fast throughout all Judah.

4 And Judah was assembled to seek the Lord; even from all the cities of Judah,

they came to obtain aid from the Lord.

5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the midst of the assembly of Judah

and Jerusalem in the house of the Lord before the new courtyard,

6 (1Ch 29:11-12; Dt 4:39; Da 4:17) and he said:

"O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in the heavens?

And do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations?

In Your hand are strength and might, and there is no one who can oppose You.

7 (Isa 41:8; Jas 2:23) Did You not, our God, drive out those who lived

in this land before Your people Israel, and You gave it perpetually

to the descendants of Abraham, who was in covenant love with You.

8 And they have dwelled in it and have built in it for You a sanctuary

for Your name saying,

9 (2Ch 6:20; 6:28-30) 'If disaster comes upon us, the sword, or judgment,

or pestilence, or famine, then we will stand before this temple

and before You because Your name is in this temple.

And we will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear and deliver.'

10 (Nu 20:17-21; Dt 2:4-5) "Now here are the sons of Ammon and Moab

and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came

out of the land of Egypt, when they turned away from them

and did not destroy them.

11 (Ps 83:3-12) See how they are rewarding us by coming to drive us out

of Your possession, which You have given us to inherit.

12 (Ps 25:15; Jdg 11:27) O our God, will You not render judgment on them?

For we have not strength enough to stand before this great army that is

coming against us. And we do not know what we should do,

but our eyes are on You."

13 Now all of Judah was standing before the Lord,

even their infants, wives, and children.

14 (2Ch 15:1; 24:20) And in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord

came on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel,

the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from the line of Asaph.

15 (1Sa 17:47; 2Ch 32:7-8) And he said, "Pay attention all Judah,

and those dwelling in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat:

Thus says the Lord to you, 'Do not fear, nor be dismayed

because of this great army, for the battle is not yours, but God's.

16 Tomorrow, go down against them. They will travel up by the Ascent of Ziz.

You will find them at the back of the valley, before the Wilderness of Jeruel.

17 (2Ch 15:2; Ex 14:13-14) It will not be necessary for you to fight

in this conflict. Take your positions, stand, and observe the deliverance

of the Lord for you, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not fear or be filled

with terror. Tomorrow, go out before them, and the Lord will be with you."

18 (Ex 4:31) Then Jehoshaphat bowed his face to the ground, and all Judah

and those dwelling in Jerusalem fell before the Lord to worship Him.

19 And the Levites from the descendants of the Kohathites and Korahites

rose up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a very loud voice.

20 (Isa 7:9; 2Sa 14:2) So they rose up early in the morning and went out

to the Wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood

and said, "Listen to me, Judah and those dwelling in Jerusalem.

Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be supported.

Believe His prophets, and you will succeed."

21 (1Ch 16:29; 16:34) And he consulted with the people and then appointed

singers for the Lord and those praising Him in holy attire as they went

before those equipped for battle saying,

"Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever."

22 (Jdg 7:22; 2Ch 13:13) When they began singing and praising, the Lord set

ambushes against Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah;

so they were defeated.

23 (Jdg 7:22; 1Sa 14:20) Then the Ammonites and Moabites stood up against

those dwelling from Mount Seir to destroy and finish them. Then when they made

an end of the inhabitants of Seir, each man attacked his companion

to destroy each other.

24 And Judah came to the watchtower of the wilderness, and they turned

to the vast army and saw only corpses lying on the ground.

And no one was spared.

25 Then Jehoshaphat and his people came to gather their plunder,

and they found among them an abundance of riches with the corpses,

and precious jewelry, which they took for themselves, more than they

could carry. They were gathering the plunder for three days

because there was so much to carry.

26 On the fourth day they gathered at the Valley of Berakah,

because there they blessed the Lord. For this reason people have called

the name of this place the Valley of Berakah until this day.

27 (Ne 12:43) Then they all returned, every man from Judah and Jerusalem,

with Jehoshaphat as their head, to Jerusalem with joy because the Lord made

them rejoice because of the death of their enemies.

28 So they entered Jerusalem with harps, lyres,

and trumpets to the house of the Lord.

29 (2Ch 17:10; Ge 35:5) And it happened that the terror of God was on

all the kingdoms of the lands who heard that the Lord had fought

against the enemies of Israel.

30 (2Ch 14:6-7; 15:15) So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet,

because his God gave him rest on all sides.



2 Chronicles 20

[1] It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the

children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against

Jehoshaphat to battle.

[2] Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a

great

multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold,

they be Hazazon-tamar, which is En-gedi.

[3] And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and

proclaimed

a fast throughout all Judah.

[4] And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even

out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

[5] And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in

the

house of the LORD, before the new court,

[6] And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and

rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is

there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

[7] Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land

before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend

for ever?

[8] And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy

name, saying,

[9] If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or

famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name

is in

this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and

help.

[10] And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom

thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of

Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;

[11] Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy

possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.

[12] O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this

great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our

eyes are upon thee.

[13] And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their

wives, and their children.

[14] Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the

son of

Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit

of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

[15] And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem,

and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor

dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours,

but

God's.

[16] To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the

cliff of

Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness

of Jeruel.

[17] Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye

still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem:

fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will

be with you.

[18] And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all

Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping

the

LORD.

[19] And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the

children

of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud

voice

on high.

[20] And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness

of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O

Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so

shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

[21] And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto

the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out

before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for

ever.

[22] And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments

against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come

against

Judah; and they were smitten.

[23] For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of

mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end

of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.

[24] And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they

looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the

earth, and none escaped.

[25] And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of

them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies,

and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they

could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it

was

so much.

[26] And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of

Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same

place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.

[27] Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat

in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD

had made them to rejoice over their enemies.

[28] And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto

the house of the LORD.

[29] And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those countries, when

they had heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.

[30] So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round

about.



2 Chronicles 20:31-37



The End of Jehoshaphat's Reign

1Ki 22:41-50



31 And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was 35 years old when he began

his reign, and he was king in Jerusalem for twenty-five years.

The name of his mother was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.

32 He walked in the way of his father Asa, and he did not turn aside

from doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord.

33 (2Ch 17:6; 19:3) Only the high places were not taken down.

The people had yet to set their hearts to the God of their fathers.

34 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 19:2) And the remainder of the acts of Jehoshaphat,

from beginning to end, are written in the annals of Jehu son of Hanani,

which are taken up in the book of the kings of Israel.

35 (1Ki 22:48-49) Also, Jehoshaphat king of Judah was united

with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly.

36 Jehoshaphat joined with him to make ships to travel to Tarshish,

and they made ships in Ezion Geber.

37 (Pr 13:20; 2Ch 9:21) And Eliezer son of Dodavahu from Mareshah

prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, "Because you have joined with Ahaziah,

the Lord will tear down your works."

So the ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to journey to Tarshish.



[31] And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: he was thirty and five years old

when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem.

And his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.

[32] And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it,

doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD.

[33] Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had

not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers.

[34] Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they

are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the

book of the kings of Israel.

[35] And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah

king of Israel, who did very wickedly:

[36] And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and

they made the ships in Ezion-geber.

[37] Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against

Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the

LORD

hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not

able to

go to Tarshish.



1 Kings 22:50



50 (2Ch 21:1) Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers

and was buried with his fathers

in the City of David his father, and Jehoram his son reigned in his place.



[50] And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his

fathers

in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.



2 Chronicles 21:1-4



2 Chronicles 21



1 (1Ki 22:50) So Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers and was buried with them

in the City of David, and Jehoram his son ruled in his place.

2 (2Ch 12:6; 23:2) And he had brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel,

Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah.

3 (2Ch 11:23) And their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold,

and excellent items, along with fortified cities in Judah,

but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.



[1] Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers

in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.

[2] And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and

Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the

sons

of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.

[3] And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of

precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to

Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.



Jehoram, King of Judah



2 Ki 8:16-24



4 (Jdg 9:5; Ge 4:8) Then Jehoram rose up over the kingdom of his father

and he became strong. And he killed all his brothers with the sword

and even some of the officials in Israel.



[4] Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he

strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers

also of the princes of Israel.



2 Chronicles 21:5-7



5 Now Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he began as king,

and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

6 (2Ch 18:1; 1Ki 12:28-30) And he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel

as those from the house of Ahab did, for the daughter of Ahab

was the wife of Jehoram. And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord.

7 (1Ki 11:36; 2Sa 7:12-17) But the Lord was not willing to destroy the house

of David because of the covenant that He made with David, and because

He said that He would give a lamp to David and his sons for all days.



[5] Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he

reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

[6] And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house

of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which

was evil in the eyes of the LORD.

[7] Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the

covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to

him and to his sons for ever.



2 Chronicles 21:8-20



8 In the days of Jehoram, Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah,

and they set a king for themselves.

9 So Jehoram passed over to the Edomite territory with his commanders

and all his chariots, and it happened that he rose up at night

and struck the Edomites, who had surrounded him and his chariot commanders.

10 So Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah until this day.

At that time Libnah also revolted from being under their rule, because Jehoram

had abandoned the Lord God of his fathers.

11 (Lev 20:5; 17:7) He even made high places in the hill country of Judah a

nd caused those in Jerusalem to be like prostitutes, and he led Judah astray.

12 (2Ch 14:2-5; 17:3-4) And a letter came to him

from Elijah the prophet, saying,

"Thus says the Lord God of David your father: Because you have not walked

in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah,

13 (2Ch 21:4; 21:11) but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel,

and have led Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem into whoredom,

as the house of Ahab led Israel into whoredom, and also have killed

your brothers, those of your father's house, who were better than you,

14 the Lord will bring a great plague on your people, your children,

your wives, and all your possessions;

15 (2Ch 21:18-19) and you will have great sickness with a disease

of your intestines, until your intestines come out because of the disease,

day by day."

16 (2Ch 17:11; 1Ki 11:14) Then the Lord stirred up the spirit

of the Philistines against Jehoram and also the Arabians who were

near the Cushites.

17 (2Ch 22:1; 22:6; 25:23) And they went up against Judah and broke through,

and they took every possession found in the palace of the king,

even his sons and wives, so that no son was left with him

except his youngest Ahaziah.



The Death of Jehoram



18 (2Ch 21:15) And after all this, the Lord struck him in his entrails

with an incurable disease.

19 (2Ch 16:14) And it happened after many days, at the end of two years,

his entrails came out due to his disease, so he died by a despicable disease.

And his people did not make for him a memorial fire like the fire

for his fathers.

20 (Jer 22:18; 22:2) 8He was thirty-two when he began to reign,

and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed with no one's regret.

They buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.



8] In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and

made themselves a king.

[9] Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with

him:

and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and

the captains of the chariots.

[10] So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day.

The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had

forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.

[11] Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the

inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah

thereto.

[12] And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus

saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the

ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah,

[13] But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah

and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of

the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house,

which were better than thyself:

[14] Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy

children, and thy wives, and all thy goods:

[15] And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy

bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.

[16] Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the

Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:

[17] And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all

the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and

his

wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest

of his sons.

[18] And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable

disease.

[19] And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two

years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore

diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his

fathers.

[20] Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned

in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they

buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings.



2 Chronicles 22:1-7



2 Chronicles 22



Ahaziah, King of Judah



2Ki 8:25-29; 9:21-29



1 (2Ch 21:16-17; 2Ki 8:24-29) Then those in Jerusalem made Ahaziah,

the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place because the raiding party,

those coming with the Arabians to the camp, killed all the older sons.

So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram reigned in Jerusalem.

2 (2Ki 8:26; 2Ch 21:6) Now Ahaziah was 42 years [2Ki 8:26 reads t22 years.]

old when he began to reign, but he only reigned one year in Jerusalem.

The name of his mother was Athaliah, a granddaughter of Omri.

3 And he also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab

because his mother was the one counseling him to do evil.

4 (Pr 13:20) And he also did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord,

like the house of Ahab, for they served as his counselors

after his father Jehoram died, which led to his destruction.

5 Even Ahaziah walked in their counsel and went with Jehoram

the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Aram

at Ramoth Gilead. And the Arameans wounded Joram,

6 (2Ki 9:15) and the king returned to Jezreel to heal from the wounds

that he sustained in Ramah where he fought against Hazael king of Aram.

Then Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram

the son of Ahab in Jezreel because he was wounded.

7 (2Ki 9:21; 2Ch 10:15) And it was from God that a downfall would happen

to Ahaziah in regard to his visit with Joram. And when he arrived he went

out with Joram to see Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the Lord anointed

to cut off the house of Ahab.



[1] And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in

his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had

slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned.

[2] Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he

reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the

daughter of Omri.

[3] He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his

counseller to do wickedly.

[4] Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab:

for they were his counsellers after the death of his father to his

destruction.

[5] He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of

Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramoth-gilead:

and the Syrians smote Joram.

[6] And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which

were

given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah

the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of

Ahab at

Jezreel, because he was sick.

[7] And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when

he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom

the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.



2 Chronicles 22:8-9



8 And it happened that when Jehu was acting in judgment

with the house of Ahab that he found the rulers of Judah

and the sons of the brothers of Ahaziah, who were serving Ahaziah,

and Jehu killed them.

9 He sought out Ahaziah, and they captured him while he hid in Samaria,

and they brought him to Jehu, and they put him to death.

And they buried him because they said,

"He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat who sought the Lord with all his heart."

And there was no one from the house of Ahaziah strong enough

to retain the kingdom.



[8] And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the

house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren

of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them.

[9] And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in

Samaria,)

and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him:

Because, said they, he is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with

all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to keep still the

kingdom.





2 Chronicles 22:10-12



Athaliah Seizes the Throne



2Ki 11:1-21



10 So when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead,

she rose up and mounted a campaign to destroy all the royal offspring

of the house of Judah.

11 But Jehoshabeath,Jehosheba in [2Ki 11:2.] the daughter of the king,

took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him away from the king's sons

who were going to be put to death, and she placed him and his nurse

in a bed chamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram

and wife of Jehoiada the priest (since she was a sister of Ahaziah),

hid Joash from Athaliah. And she did not put the royal child to death.

12 And he was hidden away with them in the house of God for six years.

And Athaliah ruled over the land.



[10] But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she

arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.

[11] But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of

Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put

him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king

Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of

Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.

[12] And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah

reigned over the land.



2 Chronicles 23:1-11



2 Chronicles 23



Joash, King of Judah



1 Then in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself

and made a covenant with the commanders over hundreds:

Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan,

Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat

the son of Zikri.

2 (2Ch 11:13-17) And they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites

from all the cities of Judah and even the heads of the fathers' houses

in Israel. Then they all came to Jerusalem.

3 (2Sa 7:12; 2Ch 6:16) So the whole assembly made a covenant with the king

in the house of God, and Jehoiada said to them,

"The king's son will reign, as the Lord has said of the sons of David.

4 And this is the thing that you all will do: A third of you all from

the priests and Levites who come on the Sabbath will be gatekeepers,

5 1/3rd will be at the palace of the king and another third

at the Foundation Gate. And all the people will be in the courts of the house

of the Lord.

6 (1Ch 23:28-32) And may no one enter the house of the Lord

except the priests and those Levites who are serving. Those can enter

because they are holy, but all the people will keep their assigned

duty of the Lord.

7 Then the Levites will surround the king, each man with his weapon

in his hand, and whoever enters the house will be put to death.

They will be with the king when he enters and leaves."

8 (2Ki 11:9; 1Ch 24:1-26) The Levites and all Judah did everything

that Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each brought his men,

who were to come on duty on the Sabbath, with those who were

to go off duty on the Sabbath, because Jehoiada the priest did not

dismiss the divisions.

9 Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds

the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David's,

which were in the house of God.

10 Then he set all the people around the king,

each man with his weapon in hand, from the south side to the north side

of the temple, from the altar to the temple.

11 (1Sa 10:24; Ex 25:16) Then they brought out the son of the king

and set on him the crown and the testimony and they proclaimed him as king.

So Jehoiada and his sons anointed him and said, "Long live the king!"



2 Chronicles 23

[1] And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the

captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of

Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and

Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.

[2] And they went about in Judah, and gathered the Levites out of all the

cities of Judah, and the chief of the fathers of Israel, and they came to

Jerusalem.

[3] And all the congregation made a covenant with the king in the house of

God. And he said unto them, Behold, the king's son shall reign, as the LORD

hath said of the sons of David.

[4] This is the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you entering on the

sabbath, of the priests and of the Levites, shall be porters of the doors;

[5] And a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the

gate of the foundation: and all the people shall be in the courts of the

house of the LORD.

[6] But let none come into the house of the LORD, save the priests, and

they

that minister of the Levites; they shall go in, for they are holy: but all

the people shall keep the watch of the LORD.

[7] And the Levites shall compass the king round about, every man with his

weapons in his hand; and whosoever else cometh into the house, he shall be

put to death: but be ye with the king when he cometh in, and when he goeth

out.

[8] So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada

the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come

in on

the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the

priest dismissed not the courses.

[9] Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds

spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which

were in

the house of God.

[10] And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand,

from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along by

the altar and the temple, by the king round about.

[11] Then they brought out the king's son, and put upon him the crown, and

gave him the testimony, and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons

anointed him, and said, God save the king.



2 Chronicles 23:12-15



The Death of Athaliah



12 And when Athaliah heard the sound of the people running

and praising the king, she went toward the people in the temple of the Lord.

13 And she saw the king standing by the pillar at the entrance

with the officials and trumpeters next to the king, and all of the people

of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, and singers

with their instruments with songs were offering up praise.

Then Athaliah tore her garments and yelled, "Treachery! Treachery!"

14 Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the commanders over hundreds,

those entrusted over the army, and said to them,

"Bring her out between the ranks, and let whoever follows her be killed

with the sword." For the priest said, "Do not put her to death

in the house of the Lord."

15 (Ne 3:28; 2Ch 22:10) So they seized her, and she went to the entrance

of the Horse Gate of the king's palace, and they put her to death there.



[12] Now when Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and praising

the king, she came to the people into the house of the LORD:

[13] And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the

entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the

people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers

with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then

Athaliah

rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason.

[14] Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds that

were

set over the host, and said unto them, Have her forth of the ranges: and

whoso followeth her, let him be slain with the sword. For the priest said,

Slay her not in the house of the LORD.

[15] So they laid hands on her; and when she was come to the entering of

the

horse gate by the king's house, they slew her there.



2 Chronicles 23:16-21



16 (2Ki 11:17; 2Ch 29:10) And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself,

the people, and the king that they would be a people dedicated to the Lord.

17 (1Ki 18:40) Then all the people went to the temple of Baal,

and they tore it down along with its altars, and they shattered its images.

And Mattan the priest of Baal, they killed before the altars.

18 (2Ch 5:5) Then Jehoiada placed guards at the house of the Lord,

under the supervision of the priests, the Levites whom David allotted

for the house of the Lord to make burnt offerings to the Lord as is written

in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and music,

according to the direction of David.

19 And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord

so that no one might enter who was in any manner unclean.

20 (2Ki 11:19) Then he took the commanders over hundreds, the nobles,

those in authority over the people, and all the people of the land,

and they brought down the king from the house of the Lord.

And they went through the Upper Gate of the palace of the king,

and they brought the king to sit on the royal throne.

21 (2Ki 11:20) And all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city

had peace when they put Athaliah to death with the sword.



[16] And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people,

and between the king, that they should be the LORD's people.

[17] Then all the people went to the house of Baal, and brake it down, and

brake his altars and his images in pieces, and slew Mattan the priest of

Baal before the altars.

[18] Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the

hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of

the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the

law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David.

[19] And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the LORD, that

none

which was unclean in any thing should enter in.

[20] And he took the captains of hundreds, and the nobles, and the

governors

of the people, and all the people of the land, and brought down the king

from the house of the LORD: and they came through the high gate into the

king's house, and set the king upon the throne of the kingdom.

[21] And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was quiet, after

that they had slain Athaliah with the sword.



2) Our Daily Bread for 29 June 2023 titled

The Gospel in Unexpected Places



Mark 2:13-17



The Calling of Levi



Mt 9:9-13; Lk 5:27-32



13 (Mk 1:45) He went out again by the seaside, and the whole crowd came

to Him, and He taught them.

14 (Mk 3:18) As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting

at the tax collector's station, and He said to him, "Follow Me."

And he rose and followed Him.

15 As Jesus was at supper in his house, many tax collectors

and sinners also sat together with Jesus and His disciples.

For there were many, and they followed Him.

16 (Ac 23:9) When the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eating with tax collectors

and sinners, they said to His disciples, "How is it that He eats

and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?"

17 (Mt 9:12-13; Lk 5:31-32) When Jesus heard it, He said to them,

"Those who are well have no need of a physician,

but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous,

but sinners to repentance."



[13] And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted

unto him, and he taught them.

[14] And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the

receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed

him.

[15] And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many

publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for

there were many, and they followed him.

[16] And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and

sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh

with publicans and sinners?

[17] When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no

need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the

righteous, but sinners to repentance.



Recently, I found myself someplace I’d seen in movies and on TV more times

than I could count: Hollywood, California. There, in the foothills of Los

Angeles, those enormous white letters marched proudly across that famous

hillside as I viewed them from my hotel window.



Then I noticed something else: down to the left was a prominent cross. I'd

never seen that in a movie. And the moment I left my hotel room, some students

from a local church began to share Jesus with me.



We might sometimes think of Hollywood as only the epicenter of worldliness,

in utter contrast with God's kingdom. Yet clearly Christ was at work there,

catching me by surprise with His presence.



The Pharisees were consistently surprised by where Jesus turned up. He didn't

hang out with the people they expected. Instead, Mark 2:13-17 tells us He spent time with "tax collectors and sinners" (v. 15), people whose lives

practically screamed, "Unclean!" Yet there Jesus was, among those who needed

Him most (vv. 16-17).



More than two thousand years later, Jesus continues to plant His message of

hope and salvation in unexpected places, among the most unexpected of people.

And He's called and equipped us to be a part of that mission.



By: Adam Holz



Reflect & Pray



When have you noticed God at work in a place that surprised you?

What adjustments might you make to be open to the Spirit leading

you into unexpected places?



Heavenly Father, thank You for showing up even in places where

I'm tempted to believe You're absent. Thank You for calling me

to be a part of Your mission.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 5 Called by Name



Isaiah 43:1



1 But now, thus says the Lord

who created you, O Jacob,

and He who formed you, O Israel:

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;

I have called you by your name; you are Mine.



1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob,

and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not:

for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name;

thou art mine.



Eric, age 4, somehow lost his mother in a large and busy department store.

Found sobbing under a coat rack, the boy tried to tell the security guard

where he was when he got separated from his mother. Finally the guard said,

"what's your name, Son? Who do you belong to?"

The child brightened a bit, gave the guard his name, and within minutes

the frantic mother was reunited with her lost son.

One of the first questions we are asked, both as children and adults, is

"What is your name?" - that is, "Who are you? Who do you belong to?"

Children bear the name of their parents, and most women,

except for professional reasons,

take the name of their husbands when they marry.

Our names are our primary method of identification;

they connect us with our heritage and those we love.

In Isaiah 43:1, God declares that we belong to him.

The Lord who created us and formed us says,

"I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine." God's

right of ownership in our lives extends beyond the bond of family and friends,

of parent, child, or spouse. We belong first to him;

we are called by him into oneness with him.

The Scripture is filled with images of the Lord's care for us;

when we are lost, he does

not wait for us to find him,

but takes the initiative, like a loving parent

to seek us out. That declaration of belonging can give us

a strong sense of security in our lives. God loves us;

he will never let us go.



Application



a) What experiences have I had of being lost of abandoned?



b) How can today's verse help me find security in belonging to God?



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 7 - Upheld by His Hand



Is 41:10



10 (Jos 1:9; Isa 41:13-14) Do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you,

yes, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.



10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God:

I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;

yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.



Beth had the same recurring nightmare: she was running along a cliff,

then she slipped, and fell headlong, into a bottomless ravine.

Falling, without control,without end, falling, falling, falling...

Beth's dream may be one many of us identify with. The sense

of losing control can be nightmarish, and we may fear falling

without end, without remedy. Financial failure may be the chasm

that we face, or professional disgrace. Personal relationships

may go out of control, and we look into a never-ending

ravine of pain and misunderstanding

But God says, "Don't be afraid; I am holding you up."

Like the father who helps his child learn to swim,

God holds us above the water. We may not feel his hands;

indeed, we may suspect that he lets us go just so we can

do it on our own. But he promises that he doesn't let go.

"I am with you." he declares. "I give you strength

and hold you up."

God's promise never to let go takes on new meaning

in a world where relationships are temporary and life is

uncertain. We do not need to fear, for he is with us.

We can relax and stop striving, for he is our God.

His strength becomes ours; amid all our sin and rebellion,

he undergirds us with his righteousness. We cannot fall,

for he holds us firm.



Application



a) Under what circumstances have I felt myself "falling"?



b) How does God's promise in Is 41:10 help me to have faith

in the midst of my fears?



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?)



Quebec



Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec



Quebec 2015 population 8214 000



est Muslim Population 418946



CNMM Networks: Montreal



There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering

of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority

of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim

population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone

African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.

And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more

Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.

This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches

and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small

by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that

is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now

this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly

or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br

easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,

yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.

Agree in prayer for :



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



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

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

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



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

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 29 of the Month



a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care

to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true

integrity and compassion (



Ps 139:13-16



13 You brought my inner parts into being;

You wove me in my mother’s womb.

14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;

marvelous are Your works,

and You know me completely.

15 My frame was not hidden from You

when I was made in secret,

and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Your eyes saw me unformed,

yet in Your book

all my days were written,

before any of them came into being.



13 For thou hast possessed my reins:

Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:

Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.

15 My substance was not hid from thee,

When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought

in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;

And in thy book all my members were written,

Which in continuance were fashioned,

When as yet there was none of them.



)



b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor

and compassionately respond to their plight (



Gal 2:10



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

which I also was eager to do.



10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;

the same which I also was forward to do.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for Goldy rulers to lead your nation.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, thank You for showing up even in

places where I'm tempted to believe You're absent. Thank You for calling me

to be a part of Your mission. "



Pray to the Lord and pray to remember that He has redeemed you.



Pray to the Lord and pray to reap bountifully.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be humble and rich.



Agree in prayer for Quebec:



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care

to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true

integrity and compassion



Pray that the Church will remember the poor

and compassionately respond to their plight.



Pray that believer5s in Azerbaijan will grow in the grace and

Knowledge og Christ 2 Peter 3:18 .

18 (Col 1:10; Eph 4:15) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord

and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory, both now and forever. Amen.

[18] But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus

Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.



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.