Day 313 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 9 November 2023 reflections
Day 313, 9 November 2023
1)Mark 15:42-47
Matthew 27:57-61
Luke 23:50-56
John 19:38-42
Matthew 27:62-66
Mark 16:1-8
Matthew 28:1-7
Luke 24:1-12
Mark 16:9-13
John 20:1-18
Matthew 28:8-15
Mark 15:42-47
The Burial of Jesus
Mt 27:57-61; Lk 23:50-56; Jn 19:38-42
42 When the evening had come, because it was the Day of Preparation,
that is, the day before the Sabbath,
43 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable member of the Council,
who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate,
and requested the body of Jesus.
44 Pilate wondered if He were already dead. And calling for the centurion,
he asked him whether He had been dead for a while.
45 When he learned about it from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.
46 (Isa 22:16; 53:9) So he bought fine linen, and taking Him down,
wrapped Him in the linen and laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn
out of the rock. And he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.
47 (Mk 15:40; 16:1) Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw
where He was laid.
[42] And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that
is, the day before the sabbath,
[43] Joseph of Arimathaea, and honourable counseller, which also waited for
the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the
body of Jesus.
[44] And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the
centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.
[45] And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.
[46] And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the
linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled
a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.
[47] And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was
laid.
Matthew 27:57-61
The Burial of Jesus
Mk 15:42-47; Lk 23:50-56; Jn 19:38-42
57 (Jn 19:38-42) When the evening came, there came a rich man of Arimathea,
named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus.
58 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him.
59 When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
60 (Mt 27:66; 28:2) and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut out of
the rock. And he rolled a large stone to the door of the tomb and departed.
61 (Mt 27:56; 28:1) Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there,
sitting opposite the tomb.
[57] When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named
Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:
[58] He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded
the body to be delivered.
[59] And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen
cloth,
[60] And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and
he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.
[61] And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against
the sepulchre.
Luke 23:50-56
The Burial of Jesus
Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Jn 19:38-42
50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council,
who was a good and just man.
51 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) He had not consented to their counsel and deed.
He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews,
and he himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.
52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
53 (Isa 53:9) Then he took Him down, and wrapped Him in linen,
and placed Him in a hewn tomb, where no one had ever been buried.
54 (Mt 27:62; Jn 19:31) It was the Day of Preparation,
and the Sabbath was drawing near.
55 (Lk 23:49) The women who came with Him from Galilee followed,
and saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
56 (Mk 16:1; Lk 24:1) Then they returned and prepared spices
and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
[50] And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a
good man, and a just:
[51] (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of
Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of
God.
[52] This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
[53] And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a
sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
[54] And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
[55] And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after,
and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
[56] And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the
sabbath day according to the commandment.
John 19:38-42
The Burial of Jesus
Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Lk 23:50-56
38 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus,
but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might
take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission.
So he came and took away His body.
39 (SS 4:14) Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night,
also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes,
weighing about seventy-five pounds.
(Gk. a hundred litrai or 34 kilograms.)
40 (Jn 11:44; Lk 24:12) Then they took the body of Jesus
and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices,
as is the burial custom of the Jews.
41 (Lk 23:53; Mt 27:60) Now in the place where He was crucified there was
a garden, and in the garden was a new tomb in which no one had
ever been buried.
42 (Jn 19:14; 19:31)So because of the Jewish Day of Preparation,
and since the tomb was nearby, they buried Jesus there.
[38] And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but
secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the
body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the
body of Jesus.
[39] And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by
night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound
weight.
[40] Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with
the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.
[41] Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the
garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.
[42] There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day;
for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
Matthew 27:62-66
The Guard at the Tomb
62 (Mk 15:42; Jn 19:14) The next day, following the Day of Preparation,
the chief priests and Pharisees gathered before Pilate,
63 (Mt 16:21; 17:23) saying, "Sir, we remember that deceiver saying
while He was still alive, 'After three days I will rise.'
64 (Mt 28:13) Therefore command that the tomb be made secure
until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him away,
and tell the people, 'He has risen from the dead.'
The last deception will be worse than the first."
65 Pilate said to them, "You have a guard. Go your way.
Make it as secure as you can."
66 (Da 6:17) So they went and made the tomb secure
by sealing the stone and posting the guard.
[62] Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief
priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
[63] Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet
alive, After three days I will rise again.
[64] Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day,
lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the
people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the
first.
[65] Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as
ye can.
[66] So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and
setting a watch.
Mark 16:1-8
The Resurrection of Jesus
Mt 28:1-8; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-10
1 (Mk 15:40; 15:47) When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene,
and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices,
so that they might go and anoint Him.
2 (Mt 28:1; Lk 24:1) Very early in the morning, on the first day
of the week, they came to the tomb at the rising of the sun.
3 They said among themselves, "Who will roll the stone away
from the door of the tomb for us?"
4 (Lk 24:2; Jn 20:1) But when they looked, they saw that the stone
had been rolled away. For it was very large.
5 (Jn 20:11-12; Mt 28:3) And entering the tomb, they saw a young man
sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white robe.
And they were frightened.
6 He said to them, "Do not be frightened. You are looking for Jesus
of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen. He is not here.
See the place where they laid Him.
7 (Mk 14:28; Mt 26:32) But go your way, tell His disciples and Peter
that He is going before you to Galilee. There you will see Him,
as He told you."
8 They went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled
and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
[1] And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of
James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint
him.
[2] And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto
the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
[3] And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from
the door of the sepulchre?
[4] And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it
was very great.
[5] And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the
right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
[6] And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth,
which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where
they laid him.
[7] But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you
into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
[8] And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they
trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they
were afraid.
Matthew 28:1-7
The Resurrection
Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-10
1 (Mt 27:56; 27:61) At the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn
on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene
and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
2 And then there was a great earthquake. For the angel of the Lord
descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone from the door
and sat on it.
3 (Mk 9:3; Ac 1:10) His countenance was like lightning, and his garments
white as snow.
4 (Rev 1:17) The soldiers shook for fear of him and became like dead men.
5 (Heb 1:14) The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid.
For I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
6 (Mt 16:21; 27:63) He is not here. For He has risen, as He said.
Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7 (Mt 26:32; 28:10) Then go quickly and tell His disciples
that He has risen from the dead, and indeed, He is going before you
to Galilee. There you will see Him. Listen, I have told you."
[1] In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of
the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
[2] And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord
descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and
sat upon it.
[3] His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
[4] And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
[5] And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know
that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
[6] He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where
the Lord lay.
[7] And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead;
and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I
have told you.
Luke 24:1-12
The Resurrection of Jesus
Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-8; Jn 20:1-10
1 (Lk 24:10; Jn 20:1-2) Now on the first day of the week,
very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them,
came to the tomb bringing the spices they had prepared.
2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb.
3 (Lk 24:23) But when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord
Jesus.
4 (Mk 16:5; Ac 1:10) While they were greatly perplexed concerning this,
suddenly two men stood by them in shining garments.
5 As they were afraid and bowed their faces to the ground, they said to them,
"Why do you seek the living among the dead?
6 (Mt 17:22-23; Lk 9:22) He is not here, but has risen! Remember how
He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee,
7 saying, 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men,
and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.' "
8 Then they remembered His words.
9 And they returned from the tomb and reported all these things
to the eleven and to all the rest.
10 (Mk 15:40-41; Lk 8:2-3) It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna,
Mary the mother of James, and other women with them, who told these things
to the apostles.
11 (Mk 16:11) But their words seemed like fables to them, and they did not
believe them.
12 But Peter rose and ran to the tomb. Stooping down, he saw the linen
clothes lying by themselves. He departed, wondering in himself what
had happened.
[1] Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came
unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain
others with them.
[2] And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
[3] And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
[4] And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two
men stood by them in shining garments:
[5] And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they
said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
[6] He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was
yet in Galilee,
[7] Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men,
and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
[8] And they remembered his words,
[9] And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the
eleven, and to all the rest.
[10] It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and
other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
[11] And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them
not.
[12] Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he
beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in
himself at that which was come to pass.
Mark 16:9-13
The Appearance to Mary Magdalene
Mt 28:9-10; Jn 20:11-18
9 (Mk 15:40; Lk 8:2) Now when Jesus rose early on the first day
of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom
He had cast seven demons.
10 She went and told those who had been with Him as they mourned
and wept.
11 (Lk 24:11; Mk 16:13-14) When they heard that He was alive
and had been seen by her, they did not believe it.
[9] Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared
first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
[10] And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and
wept.
[11] And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of
her, believed not.
The Appearance to Two Disciples
Lk 24:13-35
12 (Lk 24:13-32) After that He appeared in another form to two of them
as they walked and went into the country.
13 (Lk 24:33-35; Jn 20:25) And they went and told it to the rest,
but they did not believe them either.
[12] After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they
walked, and went into the country.
[13] And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.
John 20:1-18
John 20
The Resurrection of Jesus
Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-12
1 (Mt 27:60; Mk 15:46) Early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene
went to the tomb while it was still dark
and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.
2 (Jn 13:23; 20:13; 19:26) So she came running to Simon Peter
and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them,
"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,
and we do not know where they have put Him."
3 (Lk 24:12) So Peter came out with the other disciple
and they went toward the tomb.
4 They both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter
and came to the tomb first.
5 (Jn 19:40) Stooping down and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying.
Yet he did not enter.
6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went inside the tomb.
He saw the linen cloths lying there,
7 (Jn 11:44) and the cloth that was around His head, not lying
with the linen cloths, but wrapped in a place by itself.
8 (Jn 20:4) Then the other disciple, who came first to the tomb,
went in also. He saw and believed.
9 (Lk 24:26; Ps 16:10) For as yet they did not know the Scripture,
that He must rise from the dead.
10 Then the disciples went away again to their own homes.
[1] The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet
dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
[2] Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple,
whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of
the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
[3] Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the
sepulchre.
[4] So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and
came first to the sepulchre.
[5] And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet
went he not in.
[6] Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and
seeth the linen clothes lie,
[7] And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen
clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.
[8] Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the
sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.
[9] For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the
dead.
[10] Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.
The Appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene
Mk 16:9-11
11 But Mary stood outside at the tomb weeping. As she wept,
she stooped down and looked into the tomb,
12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus
had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.
13 (Jn 20:15; 2:4) They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?"
She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord,
and I do not know where they have put Him."
14 (Mt 28:9; Mk 16:9) When she had said this, she turned around
and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus.
15 (Jn 1:38; 18:4) Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?
Whom are you seeking?"
Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him,
"Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have put Him,
and I will take Him away."
16 (Jn 1:38) Jesus said to her, "Mary."
She turned and said to Him, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher).
17 Jesus said to her, "Stop holding on to Me, for I have not
yet ascended to My Father. But go to My brothers and tell them,
'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.' "
18 (Lk 24:10; Mt 28:10) Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples
that she had seen the Lord and that He had said these things to her.
[11] But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she
stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
[12] And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the
other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
[13] And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them,
Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid
him.
[14] And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus
standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
[15] Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She,
supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne
him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
[16] Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him,
Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
[17] Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my
Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father,
and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
[18] Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord,
and that he had spoken these things unto her.
Matthew 28:8-15
8 (Ps 2:11) So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear
and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.
9 (Mt 14:33; 28:17) As they went to tell His disciples,
suddenly Jesus met them, saying, "Greetings!" They came
and took hold of His feet and worshipped Him.
10 (Jn 20:17; Ro 8:29) Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid.
Go tell My brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me."
[8] And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy;
and did run to bring his disciples word.
[9] And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying,
All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
[10] Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they
go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
The Report of the Guard
11 (Mt 27:65-66) While they were going, indeed, some of the soldiers
went into the city and described to the chief priests everything
that had happened.
12 When the chief priests were assembled with the elders
and had taken counsel, they gave much money to the soldiers,
13 saying, "You are to say, 'His disciples came by night
and stole Him away while we were sleeping.'
14 (Mt 27:2) If this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him
and keep you secure."
15 (Mt 27:8) So they took the money and did as they were instructed.
And this saying has been commonly reported among the Jews to this day.
[11] Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city,
and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
[12] And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel,
they gave large money unto the soldiers,
[13] Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while
we slept.
[14] And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and
secure you.
[15] So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is
commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
2) Our Daily Bread for 9 November 2023
Jesus' Ultimate Victory
2 Chronicles 20:15-22
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.
[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.
At some military camps across Europe during World War II, an unusual type of
supply was air-dropped for homesick soldiers-upright pianos. They were
specially manufactured to contain only 10 percent of the normal amount of
metal, and they received special water-resistant glue and anti-insect
treatments. The pianos were rugged and simple but provided hours of
spirit-lifting entertainment for soldiers who gathered around to sing
familiar songs of home.
Singing-especially songs of praise-is one way that believers in Jesus can find
peace in the battle too. King Jehoshaphat found this to be true when he faced
vast invading armies (2 Chronicles 20). Terrified, the king called all the
people together for prayer and fasting (vv. 3-4). In response, God told him to
lead out soldiers to meet the enemy, promising that they'd "not have to fight
this battle" (v. 17). Jehoshaphat believed God and acted in faith. He
appointed singers to go ahead of the soldiers and sing praise to God for the
victory they believed they would see (v. 21). And as their music began, He
miraculously defeated their enemies and saved His people (v. 22).
Victory doesn't always come when and how we want it to. But we can always
proclaim Jesus' ultimate victory over sin and death that's already been won
for us. We can choose to rest in a spirit of worship even in the middle
of a war zone.
By: Karen Pimpo
Reflect & Pray
How can you praise God right where you are today?
How can you press into the victory that Jesus has won for you?
You're stronger than my enemies, dear God.
I lift up Your name in faith today.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 5 - Waiting for the Wind
Is 40:31
31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4)
but those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary,
and they shall walk and not faint.
31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint.
High above civilisation, alone on his craggy peak, the eagle waits.
He watches, senses, and then, with effortless grace, he spreads
his wings and soars. He does not flap frantically to gain altitude,
he merely turns his wings into the wind and rises.
Is 40:31 promises that we, too, can be like the eagle,
mounting up on wings, soaring effortlessly,
without weariness. But this is not often our experience.
We usually flap around like invalid pigeons, scratching
for mere existence, flying only when our place in the park is disturbed.
We need to learn to wait on the Lord. Like the wind that raises the eagle
to the heights, the wind of the Spirit will lift us up as well - beyond
the weariness of daily life, beyond the struggle for existence, beyond
the plodding pace of normal interaction.
But the eagle does not rise without plunging for the cliff into the wind.
His ability to stay aloft is based on his understand of wind currents;
when the wind is against him, he rises. He waits on the cliff
until the right moment, then allows the contrary breezes to lift him up.
Most of us are grounded by the winds that are against us. We give up
and never take the first flight. We fear the plunge from the cliff into the
buoyant breath of God, and so we stand fixed, afraid to launch out.
But when we do take the risk, when we wait upon the Lord, and then
give ourselves in obedience to a free-fall from the cliffs of his will,
we discover that there is rest in soaring with him. We do not have to
struggle; we have only to fly, and in flying, to find new strength.
Application
a) Why is "waiting upon the Lord" essential
to "Mounting up with wings as the eagle"?
b) How can this verse help me be more willing to take risks in God's will?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 22:7
7 The rich rules over the poor,
and the borrower is servant to the lender.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Saddened by Loss
John 14:1 - 7
1 "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God. Believe also in Me.
2 In My Father's house are many dwelling places.
If it were not so, I would have told you.
I am going to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again
and receive you to Myself,
that where I am, you may be also.
4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."
5 Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know
where You are going. How can we know the way?"
6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,
and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
7 If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.
From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so,
I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,
and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest;
and how can we know the way?
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also:
and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Newfoundland & Labrador
Total population 527000
Muslim population (est.) 2065
As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us
for God's people to come together in prayer
and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.
St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which
may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,
The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986
to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.
A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to
other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began
to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number
of international students also join the community annually
ranging from 25 to 60.
In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200
families and many university students attending Memorial University. A
small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic
faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".
With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space
in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.
Pray for
- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims
in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.
- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding
Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.
- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim
students on the university, college and trade school campuses.
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
9th Day of the Month
a) Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout
the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,
faithfulness and provision.
(
Ps 100
A Psalm of thanksgiving.
1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;
come before His presence with singing.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;
it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
and into His courts with praise;
be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,
and His faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 100
A Psalm of praise.
1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
2 Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the LORD he is God:
It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;
We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise:
Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;
And his truth endureth to all generations.
)
b) Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways
to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.
(
1 Chr 12:32
32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar,
those having understanding of times
and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains
with all their brothers at their command.
32 And of the children of Issachar,
which were men that had understanding of the times,
to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred;
and all their brethren were at their commandment
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to thank him for He has conquered Death.
Pray to the Lord: "You're stronger than my enemies, dear God.
I lift up Your name in faith today."
Pray to the Lord and pray to renew your strength through Him.
Pray to the Lord and pray to neither be borrower or spender.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know that He is preparing a place for you
in Heaven.
Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador
- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims
in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.
- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding
Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.
- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim
students on the university, college and trade school campuses.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout
the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,
faithfulness and provision.
Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways
to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.
Pray for more evangelists to minister throughout the country,
reaching the Kuwaiti people with the Gospel in creative ways.
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)Mark 15:42-47
Matthew 27:57-61
Luke 23:50-56
John 19:38-42
Matthew 27:62-66
Mark 16:1-8
Matthew 28:1-7
Luke 24:1-12
Mark 16:9-13
John 20:1-18
Matthew 28:8-15
Mark 15:42-47
The Burial of Jesus
Mt 27:57-61; Lk 23:50-56; Jn 19:38-42
42 When the evening had come, because it was the Day of Preparation,
that is, the day before the Sabbath,
43 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable member of the Council,
who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate,
and requested the body of Jesus.
44 Pilate wondered if He were already dead. And calling for the centurion,
he asked him whether He had been dead for a while.
45 When he learned about it from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.
46 (Isa 22:16; 53:9) So he bought fine linen, and taking Him down,
wrapped Him in the linen and laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn
out of the rock. And he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.
47 (Mk 15:40; 16:1) Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw
where He was laid.
[42] And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that
is, the day before the sabbath,
[43] Joseph of Arimathaea, and honourable counseller, which also waited for
the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the
body of Jesus.
[44] And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the
centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.
[45] And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.
[46] And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the
linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled
a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.
[47] And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was
laid.
Matthew 27:57-61
The Burial of Jesus
Mk 15:42-47; Lk 23:50-56; Jn 19:38-42
57 (Jn 19:38-42) When the evening came, there came a rich man of Arimathea,
named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus.
58 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him.
59 When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
60 (Mt 27:66; 28:2) and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut out of
the rock. And he rolled a large stone to the door of the tomb and departed.
61 (Mt 27:56; 28:1) Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there,
sitting opposite the tomb.
[57] When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named
Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:
[58] He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded
the body to be delivered.
[59] And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen
cloth,
[60] And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and
he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.
[61] And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against
the sepulchre.
Luke 23:50-56
The Burial of Jesus
Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Jn 19:38-42
50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council,
who was a good and just man.
51 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) He had not consented to their counsel and deed.
He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews,
and he himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.
52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
53 (Isa 53:9) Then he took Him down, and wrapped Him in linen,
and placed Him in a hewn tomb, where no one had ever been buried.
54 (Mt 27:62; Jn 19:31) It was the Day of Preparation,
and the Sabbath was drawing near.
55 (Lk 23:49) The women who came with Him from Galilee followed,
and saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
56 (Mk 16:1; Lk 24:1) Then they returned and prepared spices
and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
[50] And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a
good man, and a just:
[51] (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of
Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of
God.
[52] This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
[53] And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a
sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
[54] And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
[55] And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after,
and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
[56] And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the
sabbath day according to the commandment.
John 19:38-42
The Burial of Jesus
Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Lk 23:50-56
38 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus,
but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might
take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission.
So he came and took away His body.
39 (SS 4:14) Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night,
also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes,
weighing about seventy-five pounds.
(Gk. a hundred litrai or 34 kilograms.)
40 (Jn 11:44; Lk 24:12) Then they took the body of Jesus
and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices,
as is the burial custom of the Jews.
41 (Lk 23:53; Mt 27:60) Now in the place where He was crucified there was
a garden, and in the garden was a new tomb in which no one had
ever been buried.
42 (Jn 19:14; 19:31)So because of the Jewish Day of Preparation,
and since the tomb was nearby, they buried Jesus there.
[38] And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but
secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the
body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the
body of Jesus.
[39] And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by
night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound
weight.
[40] Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with
the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.
[41] Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the
garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.
[42] There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day;
for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
Matthew 27:62-66
The Guard at the Tomb
62 (Mk 15:42; Jn 19:14) The next day, following the Day of Preparation,
the chief priests and Pharisees gathered before Pilate,
63 (Mt 16:21; 17:23) saying, "Sir, we remember that deceiver saying
while He was still alive, 'After three days I will rise.'
64 (Mt 28:13) Therefore command that the tomb be made secure
until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him away,
and tell the people, 'He has risen from the dead.'
The last deception will be worse than the first."
65 Pilate said to them, "You have a guard. Go your way.
Make it as secure as you can."
66 (Da 6:17) So they went and made the tomb secure
by sealing the stone and posting the guard.
[62] Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief
priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
[63] Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet
alive, After three days I will rise again.
[64] Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day,
lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the
people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the
first.
[65] Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as
ye can.
[66] So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and
setting a watch.
Mark 16:1-8
The Resurrection of Jesus
Mt 28:1-8; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-10
1 (Mk 15:40; 15:47) When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene,
and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices,
so that they might go and anoint Him.
2 (Mt 28:1; Lk 24:1) Very early in the morning, on the first day
of the week, they came to the tomb at the rising of the sun.
3 They said among themselves, "Who will roll the stone away
from the door of the tomb for us?"
4 (Lk 24:2; Jn 20:1) But when they looked, they saw that the stone
had been rolled away. For it was very large.
5 (Jn 20:11-12; Mt 28:3) And entering the tomb, they saw a young man
sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white robe.
And they were frightened.
6 He said to them, "Do not be frightened. You are looking for Jesus
of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen. He is not here.
See the place where they laid Him.
7 (Mk 14:28; Mt 26:32) But go your way, tell His disciples and Peter
that He is going before you to Galilee. There you will see Him,
as He told you."
8 They went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled
and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
[1] And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of
James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint
him.
[2] And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto
the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
[3] And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from
the door of the sepulchre?
[4] And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it
was very great.
[5] And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the
right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
[6] And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth,
which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where
they laid him.
[7] But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you
into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
[8] And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they
trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they
were afraid.
Matthew 28:1-7
The Resurrection
Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-10
1 (Mt 27:56; 27:61) At the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn
on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene
and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
2 And then there was a great earthquake. For the angel of the Lord
descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone from the door
and sat on it.
3 (Mk 9:3; Ac 1:10) His countenance was like lightning, and his garments
white as snow.
4 (Rev 1:17) The soldiers shook for fear of him and became like dead men.
5 (Heb 1:14) The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid.
For I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
6 (Mt 16:21; 27:63) He is not here. For He has risen, as He said.
Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7 (Mt 26:32; 28:10) Then go quickly and tell His disciples
that He has risen from the dead, and indeed, He is going before you
to Galilee. There you will see Him. Listen, I have told you."
[1] In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of
the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
[2] And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord
descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and
sat upon it.
[3] His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
[4] And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
[5] And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know
that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
[6] He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where
the Lord lay.
[7] And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead;
and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I
have told you.
Luke 24:1-12
The Resurrection of Jesus
Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-8; Jn 20:1-10
1 (Lk 24:10; Jn 20:1-2) Now on the first day of the week,
very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them,
came to the tomb bringing the spices they had prepared.
2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb.
3 (Lk 24:23) But when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord
Jesus.
4 (Mk 16:5; Ac 1:10) While they were greatly perplexed concerning this,
suddenly two men stood by them in shining garments.
5 As they were afraid and bowed their faces to the ground, they said to them,
"Why do you seek the living among the dead?
6 (Mt 17:22-23; Lk 9:22) He is not here, but has risen! Remember how
He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee,
7 saying, 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men,
and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.' "
8 Then they remembered His words.
9 And they returned from the tomb and reported all these things
to the eleven and to all the rest.
10 (Mk 15:40-41; Lk 8:2-3) It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna,
Mary the mother of James, and other women with them, who told these things
to the apostles.
11 (Mk 16:11) But their words seemed like fables to them, and they did not
believe them.
12 But Peter rose and ran to the tomb. Stooping down, he saw the linen
clothes lying by themselves. He departed, wondering in himself what
had happened.
[1] Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came
unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain
others with them.
[2] And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
[3] And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
[4] And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two
men stood by them in shining garments:
[5] And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they
said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
[6] He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was
yet in Galilee,
[7] Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men,
and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
[8] And they remembered his words,
[9] And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the
eleven, and to all the rest.
[10] It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and
other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
[11] And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them
not.
[12] Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he
beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in
himself at that which was come to pass.
Mark 16:9-13
The Appearance to Mary Magdalene
Mt 28:9-10; Jn 20:11-18
9 (Mk 15:40; Lk 8:2) Now when Jesus rose early on the first day
of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom
He had cast seven demons.
10 She went and told those who had been with Him as they mourned
and wept.
11 (Lk 24:11; Mk 16:13-14) When they heard that He was alive
and had been seen by her, they did not believe it.
[9] Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared
first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
[10] And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and
wept.
[11] And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of
her, believed not.
The Appearance to Two Disciples
Lk 24:13-35
12 (Lk 24:13-32) After that He appeared in another form to two of them
as they walked and went into the country.
13 (Lk 24:33-35; Jn 20:25) And they went and told it to the rest,
but they did not believe them either.
[12] After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they
walked, and went into the country.
[13] And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.
John 20:1-18
John 20
The Resurrection of Jesus
Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-12
1 (Mt 27:60; Mk 15:46) Early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene
went to the tomb while it was still dark
and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.
2 (Jn 13:23; 20:13; 19:26) So she came running to Simon Peter
and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them,
"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,
and we do not know where they have put Him."
3 (Lk 24:12) So Peter came out with the other disciple
and they went toward the tomb.
4 They both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter
and came to the tomb first.
5 (Jn 19:40) Stooping down and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying.
Yet he did not enter.
6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went inside the tomb.
He saw the linen cloths lying there,
7 (Jn 11:44) and the cloth that was around His head, not lying
with the linen cloths, but wrapped in a place by itself.
8 (Jn 20:4) Then the other disciple, who came first to the tomb,
went in also. He saw and believed.
9 (Lk 24:26; Ps 16:10) For as yet they did not know the Scripture,
that He must rise from the dead.
10 Then the disciples went away again to their own homes.
[1] The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet
dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
[2] Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple,
whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of
the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
[3] Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the
sepulchre.
[4] So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and
came first to the sepulchre.
[5] And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet
went he not in.
[6] Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and
seeth the linen clothes lie,
[7] And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen
clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.
[8] Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the
sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.
[9] For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the
dead.
[10] Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.
The Appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene
Mk 16:9-11
11 But Mary stood outside at the tomb weeping. As she wept,
she stooped down and looked into the tomb,
12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus
had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.
13 (Jn 20:15; 2:4) They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?"
She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord,
and I do not know where they have put Him."
14 (Mt 28:9; Mk 16:9) When she had said this, she turned around
and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus.
15 (Jn 1:38; 18:4) Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?
Whom are you seeking?"
Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him,
"Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have put Him,
and I will take Him away."
16 (Jn 1:38) Jesus said to her, "Mary."
She turned and said to Him, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher).
17 Jesus said to her, "Stop holding on to Me, for I have not
yet ascended to My Father. But go to My brothers and tell them,
'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.' "
18 (Lk 24:10; Mt 28:10) Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples
that she had seen the Lord and that He had said these things to her.
[11] But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she
stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
[12] And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the
other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
[13] And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them,
Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid
him.
[14] And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus
standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
[15] Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She,
supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne
him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
[16] Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him,
Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
[17] Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my
Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father,
and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
[18] Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord,
and that he had spoken these things unto her.
Matthew 28:8-15
8 (Ps 2:11) So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear
and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.
9 (Mt 14:33; 28:17) As they went to tell His disciples,
suddenly Jesus met them, saying, "Greetings!" They came
and took hold of His feet and worshipped Him.
10 (Jn 20:17; Ro 8:29) Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid.
Go tell My brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me."
[8] And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy;
and did run to bring his disciples word.
[9] And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying,
All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
[10] Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they
go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
The Report of the Guard
11 (Mt 27:65-66) While they were going, indeed, some of the soldiers
went into the city and described to the chief priests everything
that had happened.
12 When the chief priests were assembled with the elders
and had taken counsel, they gave much money to the soldiers,
13 saying, "You are to say, 'His disciples came by night
and stole Him away while we were sleeping.'
14 (Mt 27:2) If this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him
and keep you secure."
15 (Mt 27:8) So they took the money and did as they were instructed.
And this saying has been commonly reported among the Jews to this day.
[11] Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city,
and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
[12] And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel,
they gave large money unto the soldiers,
[13] Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while
we slept.
[14] And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and
secure you.
[15] So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is
commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
2) Our Daily Bread for 9 November 2023
Jesus' Ultimate Victory
2 Chronicles 20:15-22
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.
[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.
At some military camps across Europe during World War II, an unusual type of
supply was air-dropped for homesick soldiers-upright pianos. They were
specially manufactured to contain only 10 percent of the normal amount of
metal, and they received special water-resistant glue and anti-insect
treatments. The pianos were rugged and simple but provided hours of
spirit-lifting entertainment for soldiers who gathered around to sing
familiar songs of home.
Singing-especially songs of praise-is one way that believers in Jesus can find
peace in the battle too. King Jehoshaphat found this to be true when he faced
vast invading armies (2 Chronicles 20). Terrified, the king called all the
people together for prayer and fasting (vv. 3-4). In response, God told him to
lead out soldiers to meet the enemy, promising that they'd "not have to fight
this battle" (v. 17). Jehoshaphat believed God and acted in faith. He
appointed singers to go ahead of the soldiers and sing praise to God for the
victory they believed they would see (v. 21). And as their music began, He
miraculously defeated their enemies and saved His people (v. 22).
Victory doesn't always come when and how we want it to. But we can always
proclaim Jesus' ultimate victory over sin and death that's already been won
for us. We can choose to rest in a spirit of worship even in the middle
of a war zone.
By: Karen Pimpo
Reflect & Pray
How can you praise God right where you are today?
How can you press into the victory that Jesus has won for you?
You're stronger than my enemies, dear God.
I lift up Your name in faith today.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 5 - Waiting for the Wind
Is 40:31
31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4)
but those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary,
and they shall walk and not faint.
31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint.
High above civilisation, alone on his craggy peak, the eagle waits.
He watches, senses, and then, with effortless grace, he spreads
his wings and soars. He does not flap frantically to gain altitude,
he merely turns his wings into the wind and rises.
Is 40:31 promises that we, too, can be like the eagle,
mounting up on wings, soaring effortlessly,
without weariness. But this is not often our experience.
We usually flap around like invalid pigeons, scratching
for mere existence, flying only when our place in the park is disturbed.
We need to learn to wait on the Lord. Like the wind that raises the eagle
to the heights, the wind of the Spirit will lift us up as well - beyond
the weariness of daily life, beyond the struggle for existence, beyond
the plodding pace of normal interaction.
But the eagle does not rise without plunging for the cliff into the wind.
His ability to stay aloft is based on his understand of wind currents;
when the wind is against him, he rises. He waits on the cliff
until the right moment, then allows the contrary breezes to lift him up.
Most of us are grounded by the winds that are against us. We give up
and never take the first flight. We fear the plunge from the cliff into the
buoyant breath of God, and so we stand fixed, afraid to launch out.
But when we do take the risk, when we wait upon the Lord, and then
give ourselves in obedience to a free-fall from the cliffs of his will,
we discover that there is rest in soaring with him. We do not have to
struggle; we have only to fly, and in flying, to find new strength.
Application
a) Why is "waiting upon the Lord" essential
to "Mounting up with wings as the eagle"?
b) How can this verse help me be more willing to take risks in God's will?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 22:7
7 The rich rules over the poor,
and the borrower is servant to the lender.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Saddened by Loss
John 14:1 - 7
1 "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God. Believe also in Me.
2 In My Father's house are many dwelling places.
If it were not so, I would have told you.
I am going to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again
and receive you to Myself,
that where I am, you may be also.
4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."
5 Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know
where You are going. How can we know the way?"
6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,
and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
7 If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.
From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so,
I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,
and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest;
and how can we know the way?
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also:
and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Newfoundland & Labrador
Total population 527000
Muslim population (est.) 2065
As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us
for God's people to come together in prayer
and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.
St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which
may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,
The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986
to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.
A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to
other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began
to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number
of international students also join the community annually
ranging from 25 to 60.
In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200
families and many university students attending Memorial University. A
small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic
faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".
With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space
in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.
Pray for
- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims
in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.
- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding
Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.
- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim
students on the university, college and trade school campuses.
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
9th Day of the Month
a) Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout
the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,
faithfulness and provision.
(
Ps 100
A Psalm of thanksgiving.
1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;
come before His presence with singing.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;
it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
and into His courts with praise;
be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,
and His faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 100
A Psalm of praise.
1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
2 Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the LORD he is God:
It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;
We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise:
Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;
And his truth endureth to all generations.
)
b) Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways
to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.
(
1 Chr 12:32
32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar,
those having understanding of times
and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains
with all their brothers at their command.
32 And of the children of Issachar,
which were men that had understanding of the times,
to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred;
and all their brethren were at their commandment
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to thank him for He has conquered Death.
Pray to the Lord: "You're stronger than my enemies, dear God.
I lift up Your name in faith today."
Pray to the Lord and pray to renew your strength through Him.
Pray to the Lord and pray to neither be borrower or spender.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know that He is preparing a place for you
in Heaven.
Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador
- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims
in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.
- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding
Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.
- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim
students on the university, college and trade school campuses.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout
the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,
faithfulness and provision.
Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways
to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.
Pray for more evangelists to minister throughout the country,
reaching the Kuwaiti people with the Gospel in creative ways.
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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