Day 283 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 10 October 2023 reflections
Day 283, 10 October 2023
1) Matthew 13:10-23
Luke 8:9-18
Mark 4:21-29
Matthew 13:24-30
Mark 4:30-34
Matthew 13:31-52
Mark 4:35-41
Matthew 8:23-27
Luke 8:22-25
Matthew 13:10-23
The Purpose of the Parables
Mk 4:10-12; Lk 8:9-10
10 The disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?"
11 (1Jn 2:27; Mt 16:17) He answered them, "It is given to you to know
the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
12 (Mt 25:29; Lk 8:18) For to him who has, will more be given,
and he will have abundance. But from him who has not,
even what he has will be taken away.
13 (Jer 5:21; Eze 12:2) Therefore I speak to them in parables:
'Because they look, but do not see.
And they listen, but they do not hear, neither do they understand.'[Isa 56:7.]
14 (Isa 6:9-10; Mk 4:12) In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah
which says:
'By hearing, you will hear and shall not understand,
and seeing, you will see and shall not perceive;[Isa 6:9.]
15 (Heb 5:11; Ps 119:70) for this people's heart has grown dull.
Their ears have become hard of hearing,
and they have closed their eyes,
lest they should see with their eyes
and hear with their ears
and understand with their hearts,
and turn, and I should heal them.'[A talent was worth several hundred pounds.]
16 (Mt 16:17; Lk 10:23-24) But blessed are your eyes, for they see,
and your ears, for they hear.
17 (Jn 8:56; Heb 11:13) For truly I say to you that many prophets
and righteous men have desired to see those things which you see,
and have not seen them, and to hear those things which you hear,
and have not heard them.
The Parable of the Sower Explained
Mk 4:13-20; Lk 8:11-15
18 "Therefore listen to the parable of the sower.
19 (Mt 4:23; 13:38) When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not
understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown
in his heart. This is the one who received seed beside the path.
20 (Isa 58:2; Eze 33:31-32) But he who received the seed on rocky ground
is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,
21 (Mt 11:6; Hos 6:4) yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while.
For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word,
eventually he falls away.
22 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) He also who received seed among the thorns is
he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness
of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
23 (Mt 13:8; Jn 15:16; Php 1:11) But he who received seed on the good ground
is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit.
Some produce a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown."
[10] And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them
in parables?
[11] He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know
the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
[12] For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more
abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he
hath.
[13] Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and
hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
[14] And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By
hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see,
and shall not perceive:
[15] For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of
hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see
with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their
heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
[16] But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
[17] For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have
desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to
hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
[18] Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.
[19] When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not,
then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his
heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
[20] But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that
heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
[21] Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when
tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is
offended.
[22] He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the
word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the
word, and he becometh unfruitful.
[23] But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the
word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth,
some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Luke 8:9-18
The Purpose of the Parables
Mt 13:10-17; Mk 4:10-12
9 (Mt 13:10; 13:18) His disciples asked Him, "What might this parable mean?"
10 (Isa 6:9; Mt 11:25) He said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets
of the kingdom of God, but to others they are in parables, so that
'seeing they may not see,
and hearing they may not understand.' [Isa 6:9.]
The Parable of the Sower Explained
Mt 13:18-23; Mk 4:13-20
11 (Mt 13:19; Mk 4:14-20) "Now the parable means this:
The seed is the word of God.
12 Those along the path are those who hear. Then comes the devil,
who takes away the word from their hearts, lest they should believe
and be saved.
13 (Isa 58:2; Eze 33:32) Those on the rock are the ones who,
when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root,
for they believe for a while, then in the time of temptation fall away.
14 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) That which fell among thorns are those who,
when they have heard, go out and are choked with the cares
and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
15 (Php 1:11; Col 1:6) But the seed on the good ground are those who,
having heard the word, keep it in an honest and good heart
and bear fruit with patience.
A Light Under a Vessel
Mk 4:21-25
16 (Lk 11:33; Mk 4:21-22) "No one, when he lights a candle, covers it
with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a candlestick,
that those who enter may see the light.
17 (Mt 10:26) For nothing is secret that will not be revealed,
nor anything hidden that will not be known and revealed.
18 (Mt 13:12; 25:29) Take heed therefore how you hear. For whoever has,
to him will be given. And whoever has not, from him will be taken even
what he thinks he has."
[8] And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an
hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears
to hear, let him hear.
[9] And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
[10] And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom
of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and
hearing they might not understand.
[11] Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
[12] Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and
taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be
saved.
[13] They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with
joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of
temptation fall away.
[14] And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard,
go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life,
and bring no fruit to perfection.
[15] But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good
heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
[16] No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or
putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which
enter in may see the light.
[17] For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any
thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
[18] Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be
given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he
seemeth to have.
Mark 4:21-29
A Light Under a Basket
Lk 8:16-18
21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put
under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;
neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15) If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear. The measure you give
will be measured for you, and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given. And from him
who has not will be taken, even what he has."
The Parable of the Growing Seed
26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed
on the ground.
27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts
and grows; he does not know how.
28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade, then the head,
then the full seed in the head.
29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe, immediately he applies
the sickle because the harvest has come."
[21] And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or
under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
[22] For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was
any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
[23] If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
[24] And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye
mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
[25] For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him
shall be taken even that which he hath.
[26] And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed
into the ground;
[27] And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring
and grow up, he knoweth not how.
[28] For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then
the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
[29] But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the
sickle, because the harvest is come.
Matthew 13:24-30
The Parable of the Weeds
24 (Mt 13:33; 13:47) He told them another parable, saying,
"The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat
and went away.
26 But when the shoots had sprung up and produced fruit,
the weeds also appeared.
27 "So the servants of the landowner came and said to him,
'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field?
Then where did the weeds come from?'
28 "He said to them, 'An enemy did this.'
"The servants said to him, 'Will you then have us go and gather them up?'
29 "But he said, 'No, lest while you gather up the weeds,
you pull up also the wheat with them.
30 (Mt 3:12) Let both grow together until the harvest, and in the time
of harvest I will say to the reapers: Gather up the weeds first
and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.'"
[24] Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven
is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
[25] But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat,
and went his way.
[26] But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then
appeared the tares also.
[27] So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst
not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?
[28] He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him,
Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
[29] But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also
the wheat with them.
[30] Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I
will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them
in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
Mark 4:30-34
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Mt 13:31-32; Lk 13:18-19
30 He said, "To what shall we liken the kingdom of God, or with what parable
shall we compare it?
31 It is like a grain of mustard seed which, when it is sown in the ground,
is the smallest seed on earth.
32 Yet when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all shrubs,
and shoots out great branches, so that the birds of the air
may nest in its shade."
The Use of Parables
Mt 13:34-35
33 (Jn 16:12) With many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were
able to hear it.
34 (Mk 4:10; Lk 24:27) Without a parable He did not speak to them.
But when they were alone, He expounded on all things to His disciples.
[30] And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what
comparison shall we compare it?
[31] It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the
earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
[32] But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all
herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may
lodge under the shadow of it.
[33] And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were
able to hear it.
[34] But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone,
he expounded all things to his disciples.
Matthew 13:31-52
The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
Mk 4:30-32; Lk 13:18-21
31 (Mt 13:24; Mk 4:30-32) He told them another parable, saying,
"The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed
which a man took and sowed in his field.
32 (Eze 31:6; Da 4:12) This indeed is the least of all seeds, but when
it has grown, it is the greatest among herbs and is a tree, so that the birds
of the air come and lodge in its branches."
33 (Lk 13:21; Gal 5:9) He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven
is like yeast which a woman took and mixed in sixty pounds
[Gk. 3 sata, about 22 liters each.] of meal until it had leavened
the whole batch."
The Use of Parables
Mk 4:33-34
34 (Mk 4:33-34; Jn 16:25) Jesus said all these things to the crowds
in parables. And without a parable He did not speak to them,
35 (Ps 78:2; Ro 16:25-26) to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet,
saying:
"I will open My mouth in parables;
I will say things which have been kept secret since the foundation
of the world." [Ps 78:2.]
The Parable of the Weeds Explained
36 (Mt 13:1) Then Jesus sent the crowds away and went into the house.
And His disciples came to Him, saying,
"Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field."
37 He answered, "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,
38 (Jn 8:44; Ac 13:10) the field is the world, and the good seed a
re the sons ofthe kingdom. But the weeds are the sons of the evil one.
39 (Mt 24:3; Joel 3:13) The enemy who sowed them is the devil,
the harvest is the end of the world, and the reapers are the angels.
40 "Therefore as the weeds are gathered and burned in the fire, so shall
it be in the end of this world.
41 (Mt 24:31; 18:7) The Son of Man shall send out His angels, and they shall
gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who do evil,
42 (Mt 8:12; 13:50; 22:13) and will throw them into a fiery furnace.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
43 (Da 12:3; Mt 11:15) Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun
[Da 12:3.] in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears to hear,
let him hear.
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
44 (Isa 55:1; Pr 23:23) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure
hidden in a field, which a man found and hid. And with joy over it he goes
and sells all that he has and buys that field.
The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls,
46 who, on finding one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had
and bought it.
The Parable of the Net
47 (Mt 4:19) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast
into the sea and gathered all kinds of fish.
48 When it was full, they drew it to shore, sat down, and gathered the good
into baskets, but threw the bad away.
49 (Mt 13:39) So shall it be at the end of the world.
The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous
50 (Mt 8:12; 13:42) and throw them into the fiery furnace.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth."
Treasures New and Old
51 (Mt 13:11) Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all of these things?"
They said to Him, "Yes, Lord."
52 (Mt 12:35; 23:34) Then He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who is
discipled for the kingdom of heaven is like a man
who is master of the household who brings out of his treasure new
and old things."
The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth
Mk 6:1-6; Lk 4:16-30
53 When Jesus finished these parables, He departed from there.
54 (Mt 2:23; 4:23) When He came to His own country, He taught them
in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said,
"Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?
55 (Mk 6:3; Lk 3:23) Is He not the carpenter's son? Is His mother not
called Mary? And are not His brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
56 And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this Man
get all these things?"
57 (Lk 4:24; Jn 4:44) And they took offense at Him.
But Jesus said to them,
"A prophet is not without honour except in his own country
and in his own house."
58 And He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
[31] Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven
is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his
field:
[32] Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the
greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come
and lodge in the branches thereof.
[33] Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto
leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the
whole was leavened.
[34] All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and
without a parable spake he not unto them:
[35] That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I
will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept
secret from the foundation of the world.
[36] Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his
disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of
the field.
[37] He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son
of man;
[38] The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom;
but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
[39] The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the
world; and the reapers are the angels.
[40] As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it
be in the end of this world.
[41] The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out
of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
[42] And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and
gnashing of teeth.
[43] Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their
Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
[44] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the
which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and
selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
[45] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking
goodly pearls:
[46] Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that
he had, and bought it.
[47] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the
sea, and gathered of every kind:
[48] Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered
the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.
[49] So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth,
and sever the wicked from among the just,
[50] And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing
and gnashing of teeth.
[51] Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say
unto him, Yea, Lord.
[52] Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto
the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which
bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
[53] And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he
departed thence.
[54] And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their
synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this
man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
[55] Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his
brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
[56] And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man
all these things?
[57] And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is
not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
[58] And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
Mark 4:35-41
The Calming of a Storm
Mt 8:23-27; Lk 8:22-25
35 (Mt 8:18; Lk 8:22) That same day, when the evening came, He said to them,
"Let us go cross to the other side."
36 (Mk 3:9; 4:1) When they had sent the crowd away, they took Him in the boat
just as He was. There were also other little boats with Him.
37 A great wind storm arose, and the waves splashed into the boat,
so that it was now filling the boat.
38 He was in the stern asleep on a pillow. They woke Him and said,
"Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?"
39 (Job 38:11; Ps 89:9) He rose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,
"Peace, be still!" Then the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
40 (Mt 14:31; Lk 8:25) He said to them, "Why are you so fearful?
How is that you have no faith?"
41 They feared greatly and said to one another,
"What kind of Man is He, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?"
[35] And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us
pass over unto the other side.
[36] And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was
in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
[37] And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the
ship, so that it was now full.
[38] And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they
awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
[39] And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be
still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
[40] And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no
faith?
[41] And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of
man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Matthew 8:23-27
The Calming of a Storm
Mk 4:35-41; Lk 8:22-25
23 Then He entered the boat, and His disciples followed Him.
24 Suddenly a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered
with the waves. But He was asleep.
25 His disciples went to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us!
We are perishing!"
26 (Mt 6:30; Ps 65:7) He replied, "Why are you fearful,
O you of little faith?" Then He rose and rebuked the winds and the sea.
And there was a great calm.
27 (Mk 1:27) The men were amazed, saying, "What kind of Man is this that
even the winds and the sea obey Him!"
[23] And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
[24] And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the
ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
[25] And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we
perish.
[26] And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then
he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
[27] But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even
the winds and the sea obey him!
Luke 8:22-25
The Calming of a Storm
Mt 8:23-27; Mk 4:35-41
22 (Mt 8:23-27) One day He went into a boat with His disciples,
and He said to them, "Let us go over to the other side of the lake."
So they launched out.
23 As they sailed, He fell asleep. Then a wind storm came down on the lake,
and they were filling with water, and were in danger.
24 (Ps 65:7; Lk 4:39) They came to Him and awoke Him, saying,
"Master, Master, we are perishing!"
Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water.
And they ceased, and there was a calm.
25 He said to them, "Where is your faith?"
Being afraid, they marveled, saying to each other,
"Who then is this Man? He commands even the winds and water,
and they obey Him."
[22] Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his
disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the
lake. And they launched forth.
[23] But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind
on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
[24] And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish.
Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they
ceased, and there was a calm.
[25] And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid
wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he
commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
2) Our Daily Bread for 10 October 2023 titled
Hope for the Hurting
Psalm 6
PSALMS 6
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.
According to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger,
nor discipline me in the heat of Your anger.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am weak;
O Lord, heal me, for my bones are terrified.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) My soul is greatly troubled,
but You, O Lord, how long?
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Return, O Lord, rescue my soul.
Save me for the sake of Your lovingkindness.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in death there is no remembrance of You;
in Sheol who will give You thanks?
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I am weary with my groaning;
all night I flood my bed with weeping;
I drench my couch with my tears.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) My eye wastes away from grief;
it grows weak because of all those hostile to me.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity;
for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) The Lord has heard my supplication;
the Lord accepts my prayer.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) May all my enemies be ashamed and greatly terrified;
may they turn back and be suddenly ashamed.
Psalm 6
To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.
1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger,
Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak:
O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
3 My soul is also sore vexed:
But thou, O LORD, how long?
4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul:
Oh save me for thy mercies' sake.
5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee:
In the grave who shall give thee thanks?
6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim;
I water my couch with my tears.
7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief;
It waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity;
For the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9 The LORD hath heard my supplication;
The LORD will receive my prayer.
10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed:
Let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
"Most people carry scars that others can't see or understand." Those deeply
honest words came from Major League Baseball player Andrelton Simmons, who
opted out of the end of the 2020 regular season due to mental health
struggles. Reflecting on his decision, Simmons felt he needed to share his
story to encourage others facing similar challenges
and to remind others to show compassion.
Invisible scars are those deep hurts and wounds that can't be seen but still
cause very real pain and suffering. In Psalm 6, David wrote of his own deep
struggle-penning painfully raw and honest words. He was "in agony" (v. 2) and
"deep anguish" (v. 3). He was "worn out" from groaning, and his bed was
drenched with tears (v. 6). While David doesn't share the cause of his
suffering, many of us can relate to his pain.
We can also be encouraged by the way David responded to his pain. In the midst
of his overwhelming suffering, he cried out to God. Honestly pouring out his
heart, he prayed for healing (v. 2), rescue (v. 4), and mercy (v. 9). Even
with the question "How long?" (v. 3) lingering over his situation, David
remained confident that God "heard [his] cry for mercy" (v. 9)
and would act in His time (v. 10).
Because of who our God is, there is always hope.
By: Lisa M. Samra
Reflect & Pray
How can you express your struggle to God when experiencing deep emotional
anguish? How have you experienced His healing, mercy, and rescue?
Heavenly Father, give me courage to express my deepest
pain and to welcome Your presence and healing into my situation.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 3 - From Darkness to Light
Col 1:13-14
13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and has transferred us
into the kingdom of His dear Son,
14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
[13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated
us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
[14] In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of
sins:
Most of us have no real concept of darkness. We live in a world illuminated
not only by sun, moon and start, bit by streetlights and electric lamps and,
when the power goes off, flashlights and candles. We resist the darkness
For the sighted, being in absolute darkness is a frightening experience.
The dark blots out everything; we can see nothing, not even our own bodies,
and we may become disoriented. The dark seems to press in upon us,
with an almost physical weight that oppresses.
Spiritual darkness is like that. Spiritual darkness,
the absence of light in Christ, is oppressive, weighing us down,
distorting our perceptions of realty.
We cannot judge clearly, for we cannot see at all.
Yet God breaks into our darkness, bringing his light - Jesus Christ,
The Light of the World. When the awareness of Christ invades our lives,
our eyes are opened and we can see for the first time. We see our sin,
God's grace, and the Way he has provided for escape from the dark.
And as we continue to walk in his light, we see even more - the need
for changes in our lives, and God's power to work those changes.
Discernment and wisdom come through his light,
and we understand spiritual truths we could never see before.
Paul says that God has 'rescued' us from darkness and brought us
into the light. We cannot, on our own, accomplish this rescue,
but god through Christ's sacrifice brings it about in us.
He is the light who illuminates our darkness.
Application
a) Many different kinds of spiritual darkness invade our lives
and keep us blind to the truth - sin, lack of understanding,
resistance to the Holy Spirit. What kinds of spiritual darkness
have I experienced?
b) What changes took place in me when I first 'came into the light'?
c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see
when I lived in darkness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
1 Tim 6:17-19
17 (Ro 11:20; 1Ti 4:10) Command those who are rich in this world that they
not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,
who richly gives us all things to enjoy.
18 (Ro 12:8; 12:13) Command that they do good, that they be rich
in good works, generous, willing to share,
19 (Lk 16:9; 1Ti 6:12) and laying up in store for themselves a good
foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of eternal life.
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,
nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly
all things to enjoy;
18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works,
ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time
to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Eternal Faithfulness
Ps 89:1 -8
PSALMS 89
A Contemplative Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.
1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;
with my mouth I will make known
Your faithfulness to all generations.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For I have said,
"Mercy shall be built up forever;
Your faithfulness shall be
established in the heavens."
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have said,
"I have made a covenant with my chosen one;
I have sworn to David my servant:
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) 'Your offspring I will establish forever,
and build up your throne for all generations.' " Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the heavens praise Your wonders, O Lord;
Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For who in the skies can
be compared to the Lord?
Who among the heavenly sons is like the Lord?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God is greatly to be feared
in the assembly of the holy ones
and awesome to all those who surround Him.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts,
who is a mighty Lord like You,
with Your faithfulness all around You?
1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever:
With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:
Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
3 I have made a covenant with my chosen,
I have sworn unto David my servant,
4 Thy seed will I establish for ever,
And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD:
Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
6 For who in the heaven
Can be compared unto the LORD?
Who among the sons of the mighty
Can be likened unto the LORD?
7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,
And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee?
Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
10th Day of the Month
a) Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of
Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.
(
John 3:16
16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18)
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
)
b) Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,
soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to seed and reap bountifully.
Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, give me courage to express my deepest
pain and to welcome Your presence and healing into my situation."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to fight spiritual darkness.
Pray to the Lord and pray not be deceive by riches and wealth.
Pray to the Lord and pray to thank Him for His faithfulness.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
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 your fellow countryman, that the reality of
Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.
Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,
soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.
Pray for the families of Eritrean families of Christian prisoners who have
fled to other countries.
Pray that churches will minister to those who are unable to find jobs in
Kyrgyzstan.
Pray for Mama G. of Tanzania, the widow of a martyred pastor,
using Psalm 23 as a Guide.
Psalms 23
A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup runs over.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Psalm 23
[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the
still waters.
[3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for
his name's sake.
[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou
anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I
will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Pray that believers in Mali encourage and support one another amid
pressure from militant Islamists.
Pray for Berber Christians in Algeria who are sharing the Gospel with
those of the Arab Muslim majority.
Pray for continued church growth in Myanmar despite persecution, and the
effective discipling of new believers.
Pray that God will provide for the needs of Christian workers serving in
Colombia's dangerous "red zones".
Pray for effective print and audio Bible distributions to take place
rurally and in areas of persecution in Uganda.
Pray for those receiving audio Bibles in the Comoros Islands will be receptive
to the Gospel and come to faith in Christ.
Pray that Bibles will remain legal in Nepal so believers can be
strengthened and spiritual seekers may be reached.
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.
1) Matthew 13:10-23
Luke 8:9-18
Mark 4:21-29
Matthew 13:24-30
Mark 4:30-34
Matthew 13:31-52
Mark 4:35-41
Matthew 8:23-27
Luke 8:22-25
Matthew 13:10-23
The Purpose of the Parables
Mk 4:10-12; Lk 8:9-10
10 The disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?"
11 (1Jn 2:27; Mt 16:17) He answered them, "It is given to you to know
the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
12 (Mt 25:29; Lk 8:18) For to him who has, will more be given,
and he will have abundance. But from him who has not,
even what he has will be taken away.
13 (Jer 5:21; Eze 12:2) Therefore I speak to them in parables:
'Because they look, but do not see.
And they listen, but they do not hear, neither do they understand.'[Isa 56:7.]
14 (Isa 6:9-10; Mk 4:12) In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah
which says:
'By hearing, you will hear and shall not understand,
and seeing, you will see and shall not perceive;[Isa 6:9.]
15 (Heb 5:11; Ps 119:70) for this people's heart has grown dull.
Their ears have become hard of hearing,
and they have closed their eyes,
lest they should see with their eyes
and hear with their ears
and understand with their hearts,
and turn, and I should heal them.'[A talent was worth several hundred pounds.]
16 (Mt 16:17; Lk 10:23-24) But blessed are your eyes, for they see,
and your ears, for they hear.
17 (Jn 8:56; Heb 11:13) For truly I say to you that many prophets
and righteous men have desired to see those things which you see,
and have not seen them, and to hear those things which you hear,
and have not heard them.
The Parable of the Sower Explained
Mk 4:13-20; Lk 8:11-15
18 "Therefore listen to the parable of the sower.
19 (Mt 4:23; 13:38) When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not
understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown
in his heart. This is the one who received seed beside the path.
20 (Isa 58:2; Eze 33:31-32) But he who received the seed on rocky ground
is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,
21 (Mt 11:6; Hos 6:4) yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while.
For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word,
eventually he falls away.
22 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) He also who received seed among the thorns is
he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness
of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
23 (Mt 13:8; Jn 15:16; Php 1:11) But he who received seed on the good ground
is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit.
Some produce a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown."
[10] And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them
in parables?
[11] He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know
the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
[12] For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more
abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he
hath.
[13] Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and
hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
[14] And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By
hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see,
and shall not perceive:
[15] For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of
hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see
with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their
heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
[16] But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
[17] For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have
desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to
hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
[18] Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.
[19] When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not,
then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his
heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
[20] But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that
heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
[21] Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when
tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is
offended.
[22] He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the
word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the
word, and he becometh unfruitful.
[23] But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the
word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth,
some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Luke 8:9-18
The Purpose of the Parables
Mt 13:10-17; Mk 4:10-12
9 (Mt 13:10; 13:18) His disciples asked Him, "What might this parable mean?"
10 (Isa 6:9; Mt 11:25) He said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets
of the kingdom of God, but to others they are in parables, so that
'seeing they may not see,
and hearing they may not understand.' [Isa 6:9.]
The Parable of the Sower Explained
Mt 13:18-23; Mk 4:13-20
11 (Mt 13:19; Mk 4:14-20) "Now the parable means this:
The seed is the word of God.
12 Those along the path are those who hear. Then comes the devil,
who takes away the word from their hearts, lest they should believe
and be saved.
13 (Isa 58:2; Eze 33:32) Those on the rock are the ones who,
when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root,
for they believe for a while, then in the time of temptation fall away.
14 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) That which fell among thorns are those who,
when they have heard, go out and are choked with the cares
and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
15 (Php 1:11; Col 1:6) But the seed on the good ground are those who,
having heard the word, keep it in an honest and good heart
and bear fruit with patience.
A Light Under a Vessel
Mk 4:21-25
16 (Lk 11:33; Mk 4:21-22) "No one, when he lights a candle, covers it
with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a candlestick,
that those who enter may see the light.
17 (Mt 10:26) For nothing is secret that will not be revealed,
nor anything hidden that will not be known and revealed.
18 (Mt 13:12; 25:29) Take heed therefore how you hear. For whoever has,
to him will be given. And whoever has not, from him will be taken even
what he thinks he has."
[8] And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an
hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears
to hear, let him hear.
[9] And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
[10] And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom
of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and
hearing they might not understand.
[11] Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
[12] Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and
taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be
saved.
[13] They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with
joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of
temptation fall away.
[14] And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard,
go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life,
and bring no fruit to perfection.
[15] But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good
heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
[16] No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or
putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which
enter in may see the light.
[17] For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any
thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
[18] Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be
given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he
seemeth to have.
Mark 4:21-29
A Light Under a Basket
Lk 8:16-18
21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put
under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;
neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15) If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear. The measure you give
will be measured for you, and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given. And from him
who has not will be taken, even what he has."
The Parable of the Growing Seed
26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed
on the ground.
27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts
and grows; he does not know how.
28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade, then the head,
then the full seed in the head.
29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe, immediately he applies
the sickle because the harvest has come."
[21] And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or
under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
[22] For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was
any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
[23] If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
[24] And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye
mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
[25] For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him
shall be taken even that which he hath.
[26] And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed
into the ground;
[27] And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring
and grow up, he knoweth not how.
[28] For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then
the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
[29] But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the
sickle, because the harvest is come.
Matthew 13:24-30
The Parable of the Weeds
24 (Mt 13:33; 13:47) He told them another parable, saying,
"The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat
and went away.
26 But when the shoots had sprung up and produced fruit,
the weeds also appeared.
27 "So the servants of the landowner came and said to him,
'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field?
Then where did the weeds come from?'
28 "He said to them, 'An enemy did this.'
"The servants said to him, 'Will you then have us go and gather them up?'
29 "But he said, 'No, lest while you gather up the weeds,
you pull up also the wheat with them.
30 (Mt 3:12) Let both grow together until the harvest, and in the time
of harvest I will say to the reapers: Gather up the weeds first
and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.'"
[24] Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven
is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
[25] But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat,
and went his way.
[26] But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then
appeared the tares also.
[27] So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst
not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?
[28] He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him,
Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
[29] But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also
the wheat with them.
[30] Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I
will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them
in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
Mark 4:30-34
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Mt 13:31-32; Lk 13:18-19
30 He said, "To what shall we liken the kingdom of God, or with what parable
shall we compare it?
31 It is like a grain of mustard seed which, when it is sown in the ground,
is the smallest seed on earth.
32 Yet when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all shrubs,
and shoots out great branches, so that the birds of the air
may nest in its shade."
The Use of Parables
Mt 13:34-35
33 (Jn 16:12) With many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were
able to hear it.
34 (Mk 4:10; Lk 24:27) Without a parable He did not speak to them.
But when they were alone, He expounded on all things to His disciples.
[30] And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what
comparison shall we compare it?
[31] It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the
earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
[32] But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all
herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may
lodge under the shadow of it.
[33] And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were
able to hear it.
[34] But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone,
he expounded all things to his disciples.
Matthew 13:31-52
The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
Mk 4:30-32; Lk 13:18-21
31 (Mt 13:24; Mk 4:30-32) He told them another parable, saying,
"The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed
which a man took and sowed in his field.
32 (Eze 31:6; Da 4:12) This indeed is the least of all seeds, but when
it has grown, it is the greatest among herbs and is a tree, so that the birds
of the air come and lodge in its branches."
33 (Lk 13:21; Gal 5:9) He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven
is like yeast which a woman took and mixed in sixty pounds
[Gk. 3 sata, about 22 liters each.] of meal until it had leavened
the whole batch."
The Use of Parables
Mk 4:33-34
34 (Mk 4:33-34; Jn 16:25) Jesus said all these things to the crowds
in parables. And without a parable He did not speak to them,
35 (Ps 78:2; Ro 16:25-26) to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet,
saying:
"I will open My mouth in parables;
I will say things which have been kept secret since the foundation
of the world." [Ps 78:2.]
The Parable of the Weeds Explained
36 (Mt 13:1) Then Jesus sent the crowds away and went into the house.
And His disciples came to Him, saying,
"Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field."
37 He answered, "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,
38 (Jn 8:44; Ac 13:10) the field is the world, and the good seed a
re the sons ofthe kingdom. But the weeds are the sons of the evil one.
39 (Mt 24:3; Joel 3:13) The enemy who sowed them is the devil,
the harvest is the end of the world, and the reapers are the angels.
40 "Therefore as the weeds are gathered and burned in the fire, so shall
it be in the end of this world.
41 (Mt 24:31; 18:7) The Son of Man shall send out His angels, and they shall
gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who do evil,
42 (Mt 8:12; 13:50; 22:13) and will throw them into a fiery furnace.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
43 (Da 12:3; Mt 11:15) Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun
[Da 12:3.] in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears to hear,
let him hear.
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
44 (Isa 55:1; Pr 23:23) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure
hidden in a field, which a man found and hid. And with joy over it he goes
and sells all that he has and buys that field.
The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls,
46 who, on finding one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had
and bought it.
The Parable of the Net
47 (Mt 4:19) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast
into the sea and gathered all kinds of fish.
48 When it was full, they drew it to shore, sat down, and gathered the good
into baskets, but threw the bad away.
49 (Mt 13:39) So shall it be at the end of the world.
The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous
50 (Mt 8:12; 13:42) and throw them into the fiery furnace.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth."
Treasures New and Old
51 (Mt 13:11) Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all of these things?"
They said to Him, "Yes, Lord."
52 (Mt 12:35; 23:34) Then He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who is
discipled for the kingdom of heaven is like a man
who is master of the household who brings out of his treasure new
and old things."
The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth
Mk 6:1-6; Lk 4:16-30
53 When Jesus finished these parables, He departed from there.
54 (Mt 2:23; 4:23) When He came to His own country, He taught them
in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said,
"Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?
55 (Mk 6:3; Lk 3:23) Is He not the carpenter's son? Is His mother not
called Mary? And are not His brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
56 And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this Man
get all these things?"
57 (Lk 4:24; Jn 4:44) And they took offense at Him.
But Jesus said to them,
"A prophet is not without honour except in his own country
and in his own house."
58 And He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
[31] Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven
is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his
field:
[32] Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the
greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come
and lodge in the branches thereof.
[33] Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto
leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the
whole was leavened.
[34] All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and
without a parable spake he not unto them:
[35] That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I
will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept
secret from the foundation of the world.
[36] Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his
disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of
the field.
[37] He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son
of man;
[38] The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom;
but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
[39] The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the
world; and the reapers are the angels.
[40] As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it
be in the end of this world.
[41] The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out
of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
[42] And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and
gnashing of teeth.
[43] Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their
Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
[44] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the
which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and
selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
[45] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking
goodly pearls:
[46] Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that
he had, and bought it.
[47] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the
sea, and gathered of every kind:
[48] Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered
the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.
[49] So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth,
and sever the wicked from among the just,
[50] And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing
and gnashing of teeth.
[51] Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say
unto him, Yea, Lord.
[52] Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto
the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which
bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
[53] And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he
departed thence.
[54] And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their
synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this
man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
[55] Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his
brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
[56] And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man
all these things?
[57] And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is
not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
[58] And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
Mark 4:35-41
The Calming of a Storm
Mt 8:23-27; Lk 8:22-25
35 (Mt 8:18; Lk 8:22) That same day, when the evening came, He said to them,
"Let us go cross to the other side."
36 (Mk 3:9; 4:1) When they had sent the crowd away, they took Him in the boat
just as He was. There were also other little boats with Him.
37 A great wind storm arose, and the waves splashed into the boat,
so that it was now filling the boat.
38 He was in the stern asleep on a pillow. They woke Him and said,
"Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?"
39 (Job 38:11; Ps 89:9) He rose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,
"Peace, be still!" Then the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
40 (Mt 14:31; Lk 8:25) He said to them, "Why are you so fearful?
How is that you have no faith?"
41 They feared greatly and said to one another,
"What kind of Man is He, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?"
[35] And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us
pass over unto the other side.
[36] And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was
in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
[37] And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the
ship, so that it was now full.
[38] And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they
awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
[39] And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be
still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
[40] And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no
faith?
[41] And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of
man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Matthew 8:23-27
The Calming of a Storm
Mk 4:35-41; Lk 8:22-25
23 Then He entered the boat, and His disciples followed Him.
24 Suddenly a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered
with the waves. But He was asleep.
25 His disciples went to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us!
We are perishing!"
26 (Mt 6:30; Ps 65:7) He replied, "Why are you fearful,
O you of little faith?" Then He rose and rebuked the winds and the sea.
And there was a great calm.
27 (Mk 1:27) The men were amazed, saying, "What kind of Man is this that
even the winds and the sea obey Him!"
[23] And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
[24] And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the
ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
[25] And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we
perish.
[26] And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then
he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
[27] But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even
the winds and the sea obey him!
Luke 8:22-25
The Calming of a Storm
Mt 8:23-27; Mk 4:35-41
22 (Mt 8:23-27) One day He went into a boat with His disciples,
and He said to them, "Let us go over to the other side of the lake."
So they launched out.
23 As they sailed, He fell asleep. Then a wind storm came down on the lake,
and they were filling with water, and were in danger.
24 (Ps 65:7; Lk 4:39) They came to Him and awoke Him, saying,
"Master, Master, we are perishing!"
Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water.
And they ceased, and there was a calm.
25 He said to them, "Where is your faith?"
Being afraid, they marveled, saying to each other,
"Who then is this Man? He commands even the winds and water,
and they obey Him."
[22] Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his
disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the
lake. And they launched forth.
[23] But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind
on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
[24] And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish.
Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they
ceased, and there was a calm.
[25] And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid
wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he
commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
2) Our Daily Bread for 10 October 2023 titled
Hope for the Hurting
Psalm 6
PSALMS 6
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.
According to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger,
nor discipline me in the heat of Your anger.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am weak;
O Lord, heal me, for my bones are terrified.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) My soul is greatly troubled,
but You, O Lord, how long?
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Return, O Lord, rescue my soul.
Save me for the sake of Your lovingkindness.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in death there is no remembrance of You;
in Sheol who will give You thanks?
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I am weary with my groaning;
all night I flood my bed with weeping;
I drench my couch with my tears.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) My eye wastes away from grief;
it grows weak because of all those hostile to me.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity;
for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) The Lord has heard my supplication;
the Lord accepts my prayer.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) May all my enemies be ashamed and greatly terrified;
may they turn back and be suddenly ashamed.
Psalm 6
To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.
1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger,
Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak:
O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
3 My soul is also sore vexed:
But thou, O LORD, how long?
4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul:
Oh save me for thy mercies' sake.
5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee:
In the grave who shall give thee thanks?
6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim;
I water my couch with my tears.
7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief;
It waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity;
For the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9 The LORD hath heard my supplication;
The LORD will receive my prayer.
10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed:
Let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
"Most people carry scars that others can't see or understand." Those deeply
honest words came from Major League Baseball player Andrelton Simmons, who
opted out of the end of the 2020 regular season due to mental health
struggles. Reflecting on his decision, Simmons felt he needed to share his
story to encourage others facing similar challenges
and to remind others to show compassion.
Invisible scars are those deep hurts and wounds that can't be seen but still
cause very real pain and suffering. In Psalm 6, David wrote of his own deep
struggle-penning painfully raw and honest words. He was "in agony" (v. 2) and
"deep anguish" (v. 3). He was "worn out" from groaning, and his bed was
drenched with tears (v. 6). While David doesn't share the cause of his
suffering, many of us can relate to his pain.
We can also be encouraged by the way David responded to his pain. In the midst
of his overwhelming suffering, he cried out to God. Honestly pouring out his
heart, he prayed for healing (v. 2), rescue (v. 4), and mercy (v. 9). Even
with the question "How long?" (v. 3) lingering over his situation, David
remained confident that God "heard [his] cry for mercy" (v. 9)
and would act in His time (v. 10).
Because of who our God is, there is always hope.
By: Lisa M. Samra
Reflect & Pray
How can you express your struggle to God when experiencing deep emotional
anguish? How have you experienced His healing, mercy, and rescue?
Heavenly Father, give me courage to express my deepest
pain and to welcome Your presence and healing into my situation.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 3 - From Darkness to Light
Col 1:13-14
13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and has transferred us
into the kingdom of His dear Son,
14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
[13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated
us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
[14] In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of
sins:
Most of us have no real concept of darkness. We live in a world illuminated
not only by sun, moon and start, bit by streetlights and electric lamps and,
when the power goes off, flashlights and candles. We resist the darkness
For the sighted, being in absolute darkness is a frightening experience.
The dark blots out everything; we can see nothing, not even our own bodies,
and we may become disoriented. The dark seems to press in upon us,
with an almost physical weight that oppresses.
Spiritual darkness is like that. Spiritual darkness,
the absence of light in Christ, is oppressive, weighing us down,
distorting our perceptions of realty.
We cannot judge clearly, for we cannot see at all.
Yet God breaks into our darkness, bringing his light - Jesus Christ,
The Light of the World. When the awareness of Christ invades our lives,
our eyes are opened and we can see for the first time. We see our sin,
God's grace, and the Way he has provided for escape from the dark.
And as we continue to walk in his light, we see even more - the need
for changes in our lives, and God's power to work those changes.
Discernment and wisdom come through his light,
and we understand spiritual truths we could never see before.
Paul says that God has 'rescued' us from darkness and brought us
into the light. We cannot, on our own, accomplish this rescue,
but god through Christ's sacrifice brings it about in us.
He is the light who illuminates our darkness.
Application
a) Many different kinds of spiritual darkness invade our lives
and keep us blind to the truth - sin, lack of understanding,
resistance to the Holy Spirit. What kinds of spiritual darkness
have I experienced?
b) What changes took place in me when I first 'came into the light'?
c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see
when I lived in darkness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
1 Tim 6:17-19
17 (Ro 11:20; 1Ti 4:10) Command those who are rich in this world that they
not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,
who richly gives us all things to enjoy.
18 (Ro 12:8; 12:13) Command that they do good, that they be rich
in good works, generous, willing to share,
19 (Lk 16:9; 1Ti 6:12) and laying up in store for themselves a good
foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of eternal life.
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,
nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly
all things to enjoy;
18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works,
ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time
to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Eternal Faithfulness
Ps 89:1 -8
PSALMS 89
A Contemplative Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.
1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;
with my mouth I will make known
Your faithfulness to all generations.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For I have said,
"Mercy shall be built up forever;
Your faithfulness shall be
established in the heavens."
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have said,
"I have made a covenant with my chosen one;
I have sworn to David my servant:
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) 'Your offspring I will establish forever,
and build up your throne for all generations.' " Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the heavens praise Your wonders, O Lord;
Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For who in the skies can
be compared to the Lord?
Who among the heavenly sons is like the Lord?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God is greatly to be feared
in the assembly of the holy ones
and awesome to all those who surround Him.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts,
who is a mighty Lord like You,
with Your faithfulness all around You?
1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever:
With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:
Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
3 I have made a covenant with my chosen,
I have sworn unto David my servant,
4 Thy seed will I establish for ever,
And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD:
Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
6 For who in the heaven
Can be compared unto the LORD?
Who among the sons of the mighty
Can be likened unto the LORD?
7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,
And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee?
Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
10th Day of the Month
a) Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of
Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.
(
John 3:16
16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18)
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
)
b) Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,
soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to seed and reap bountifully.
Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, give me courage to express my deepest
pain and to welcome Your presence and healing into my situation."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to fight spiritual darkness.
Pray to the Lord and pray not be deceive by riches and wealth.
Pray to the Lord and pray to thank Him for His faithfulness.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
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 your fellow countryman, that the reality of
Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.
Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,
soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.
Pray for the families of Eritrean families of Christian prisoners who have
fled to other countries.
Pray that churches will minister to those who are unable to find jobs in
Kyrgyzstan.
Pray for Mama G. of Tanzania, the widow of a martyred pastor,
using Psalm 23 as a Guide.
Psalms 23
A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup runs over.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Psalm 23
[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the
still waters.
[3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for
his name's sake.
[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou
anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I
will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Pray that believers in Mali encourage and support one another amid
pressure from militant Islamists.
Pray for Berber Christians in Algeria who are sharing the Gospel with
those of the Arab Muslim majority.
Pray for continued church growth in Myanmar despite persecution, and the
effective discipling of new believers.
Pray that God will provide for the needs of Christian workers serving in
Colombia's dangerous "red zones".
Pray for effective print and audio Bible distributions to take place
rurally and in areas of persecution in Uganda.
Pray for those receiving audio Bibles in the Comoros Islands will be receptive
to the Gospel and come to faith in Christ.
Pray that Bibles will remain legal in Nepal so believers can be
strengthened and spiritual seekers may be reached.
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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