Day 144 - 24 May 2021 reflections
Day 144, 24 May 2021
1 Chron 23-25
1 Chronicles 23
The Levites
1 (1Ch 29:28; 1Ki 1:33-39; 1Ch 28:5) Now David was old and full of days
when he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
2 So he gathered together all the leaders of Israel with the priests
and the Levites.
3 (1Ch 23:24) The Levites from thirty years old and up were counted,
and their head count of men was 38000.
4 (2Ch 19:8; Dt 16:18) 24000 of these, David said, "shall have charge
of the work in the house of the Lord; six thousand shall be officers
and judges,
5 (2Ch 29:25-26; Am 6:5) four thousand shall be gatekeepers,
and four thousand shall offer praises to the Lord with the instruments
that I have made for praise."
6 (1Ch 6:1; 2Ch 8:14) David assigned them to divisions according to the sons
of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Gershonites
71 (Ch 26:21) From the Gershonites:
Ladan and Shimei.
8 The sons of Ladan were
first Jehiel, then Zetham and Joel, three in all.
9 The sons of Shimei were
Shelomith, Haziel, and Haran, three.
These were the heads of the fathers' houses of Ladan.
10 The sons of Shimei were
Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah.
These four were the sons of Shimei.
11 Now Jahath was the first and Ziza the second, but Jeush and Beriah
did not have many sons, so they were counted as one unit
for their father's house.
Kohathites
12 (Ex 6:18) The sons of Kohath were
Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four in all.
13Ex 6:20; Dt 21:5The sons of Amram were
Aaron and Moses,
but Aaron was set apart to consecrate the most holy things,
he and his sons forever, to offer sacrifices before the Lord,
to minister to Him, and to bless in His name forever.
14 (Dt 33:1; 1Ch 26:23-25) As for Moses, the man of God,
his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.
15(Ex 2:22; 18:3-4)The sons of Moses were
Gershom and Eliezer.
16 (1Ch 26:24) The son of Gershom was
Shubael the chief.
17The son of Eliezer was
Rehabiah the chief.
Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
18The son of Izhar was
Shelomith the chief.
19 (1Ch 24:23) The sons of Hebron were
Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third,
and Jekameam the fourth.
20 The sons of Uzziel were
Micah the first and Ishiah the second.
Merarites
21 (Ex 6:19) The sons of Merari were
Mahli and Mushi.
The sons of Mahli were
Eleazar and Kish.
22 (1Ch 24:28) Eleazar died having no sons, but only daughters, so the sons
of Kish, their brothers, took them as wives.
23 (1Ch 24:30)The sons of Mushi were
Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth, three.
24 (Nu 10:17; 10:21) These were the sons of Levi according to their fathers'
houses, the heads of the fathers' houses as they were registered
by the number of their names according to their head count,
those doing the work for the service of the house of the Lord,
from twenty years old and up.
25 (1Ch 22:18) For David said, "The Lord, the God of Israel, has given rest
to His people, and He dwells in Jerusalem forever.
26Nu 4:5; 7:9 And so the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle
and all its implements for its service."
27 (1Ch 23:24) For by the last words of David, the sons of Levi were numbered
from twenty years old and up;
28 (Ne 13:9) because their duty was to help the sons of Aaron in the service
of the house of the Lord, in the courts and in the chambers,
with the purifying of all holy things, even the work of service
of the house of God,
29 (Lev 19:35-36; Ex 25:30) and with the showbread, the fine flour for
a grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baked offering,
the offering mixed with oil, and all measures of quantity and size,
30 (1Ch 9:33) to stand morning by morning to thank and praise the Lord,
and likewise in the evening,
31 (Isa 1:13-14) and to offer up all burnt offerings to the Lord,
for Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, by number
as the judgment concerning them, continually before the Lord,
32 (Nu 1:53; 3:6-9) and that they should keep charge of the tent
of meeting and the sanctuary and attend to the sons of Aaron,
their brothers, for the service of the house of the Lord.
1 Chronicles 24
Priestly Divisions Assigned
1 (Ex 6:23; Nu 3:2) Now the divisions of the sons of Aaron were these.
The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
2 (Lev 10:2; Nu 3:4) But Nadab and Abihu died before their father,
and they had no sons. So Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.
3 (2Sa 8:17; 1Ch 24:31) Then David, along with Zadok of the sons of Eleazar
and Ahimelek of the sons of Ithamar, divided them to their offices
by their service.
4 Since the sons of Eleazar were found to have more chief men than the sons
of Ithamar, they divided them into sixteen heads of the fathers' houses
for the sons of Eleazar, and eight for the sons of Ithamar, according
to their fathers' houses.
5 (1Ch 24:31) So they divided them by lots, the one as the other, for there
were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among
both the sons of Eleazar and Ithamar.
6 (1Ch 18:16) Shemaiah the son of Nethanel, the Levite scribe, wrote them
down in the presence of the king, the leaders, Zadok the priest, Ahimelek
the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests
and the Levites, one father’s house taken for Eleazar and one for Ithamar.
7 (Ezr 2:36) The first lot fell to Jehoiarib,
the second to Jedaiah,
8 (Ezr 2:39) the third to Harim,
the fourth to Seorim,
9 the fifth to Malkijah,
the sixth to Mijamin,
10 (Lk 1:5; Ne 12:4) the seventh to Hakkoz,
the eighth to Abijah,
11 the ninth to Jeshua,
the tenth to Shekaniah,
12 the eleventh to Eliashib,
the twelfth to Jakim,
13 the thirteenth to Huppah,
the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
14 the fifteenth to Bilgah,
the sixteenth to Immer,
15 the seventeenth to Hezir,
the eighteenth to Happizzez,
16 the nineteenth to Pethahiah,
the twentieth to Jehezkel,
17 the twenty-first to Jakin,
the twenty-second to Gamul,
18 the twenty-third to Delaiah,
the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
19 (1Ch 9:25) These were their appointments for their service to come
into the house of the Lord according to the schedule prescribed for them
by Aaron their father, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him.
Remaining Levite Assignments
20 Now for the remaining sons of Levi:
from the sons of Amram, Shubael;
from the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah.
21 (1Ch 23:17) For Rehabiah: from the sons of Rehabiah,
the first was Ishiah.
22 (1Ch 23:18) From the Izharites, Shelomoth;
from the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
23 (1Ch 23:19) The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second,
Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
24 (1Ch 23:20) The sons of Uzziel, Micah;
from the sons of Micah, Shamir.
25 The brother of Micah, Ishiah;
from the sons of Ishiah, Zechariah.
26 The sons of Merari, Mahli and Mushi;
the son of Jaaziah, Beno.
27 The sons of Merari:
by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zakkur, and Ibri.
28 (1Ch 23:22) For Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.
29 For Kish: the son of Kish,
Jerahmeel.
30 (1Ch 23:23) The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.
These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers' houses.
31 (1Ch 24:5-6; 25:8) These also cast lots just as their brothers,
the sons of Aaron, in the presence of David the king, Zadok,
Ahimelek, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests
and of the Levites, the head of the fathers' houses as well
as his younger brother.
1 Chronicles 25
The Musicians
1 (2Ki 3:15; 1Ch 6:33) Then David and the officers of the army also
set apart for the service some of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman,
and of Jeduthun, those who prophesied with lyres, harps, and cymbals.
The number of those who did the work according to their service was:
2 (1Ch 25:6; 25:1) From the sons of Asaph:
Zakkur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph
under the guidance of Asaph, who prophesied
according to the decree of the king.
3 (1Ch 16:41-42) For Jeduthun, the sons of Jeduthun:
Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the guidance
of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the lyre in giving thanks
and praise to the Lord.
4 For Heman, the sons of Heman:
Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah,
Giddalti, and Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.
5 (1Ch 21:9) All these were the sons of Heman, the king's seer, according
to the words of God, to exalt him, for God gave fourteen sons
and three daughters to Heman.
6 (1Ch 25:1-3) All these were under the direction of their father
for the music in the house of the Lord with cymbals, harps, and lyres,
for the service of the house of God by decree of the king:
Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.
7 So the number of them, with their brothers, who were trained in singing
to the Lord, all of whom were skillful, was 288.
8 (1Ch 26:13) They cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher a
nd student alike.
9 The first lot fell for Asaph to Joseph;
the second to Gedaliah,
to him and his brothers and his sons, twelve;
10 the third to Zakkur,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
11 the fourth to Izri,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
12 the fifth to Nethaniah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
13 the sixth to Bukkiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
14 the seventh to Jesarelah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
15 the eighth to Jeshaiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
16 the ninth to Mattaniah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
17 the tenth to Shimei,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
18 the eleventh to Azarel,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
19 the twelfth to Hashabiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
20 for the thirteenth to Shubael,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
21 for the fourteenth to Mattithiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
22 for the fifteenth to Jerimoth,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
23 for the sixteenth to Hananiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
24 for the seventeenth to Joshbekashah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
25 for the eighteenth to Hanani,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
26 for the nineteenth to Mallothi,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
27 for the twentieth to Eliathah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
28 for the twenty-first to Hothir,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
29 for the twenty-second to Giddalti,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
30 for the twenty-third to Mahazioth,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
31 for the twenty-fourth to Romamti-Ezer,
his sons and his brothers, twelve.
2) Our Daily Bread for 24 May 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/05/24/got-plans
entitled Got Plans?
Proverbs 16:3-9
3 (Ps 55:22; 1) Pe 5:7 Commit your works to the Lord,
and your thoughts will be established.
4 (Ro 9:22; Job 21:30) The Lord has made all things for Himself,
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 (Pr 11:21; 6:16-17) Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not be unpunished.
6 (Pr 14:16; Da 4:27) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;
and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 (Ge 33:4) When a man's ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 (Ps 37:16; Pr 15:16) Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
9 (Jer 10:23; Ps 37:23) A man's heart devises his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Caden, a young man of almost eighteen, was anticipating attending his first
choice of a college on an academic scholarship. He was involved in a campus
ministry in high school and looked forward to participating in a similar
ministry in the new environment. He'd saved money from his part-time job
and also had an excellent lead on a new job. He'd established some great goals,
and everything was coming together exactly on schedule.
And then in the spring of 2020 a global health crisis changed everything.
The school let Caden know that his first semester would probably be online.
The campus ministry was on hiatus. The job prospect dried up
when the business closed. As he despaired, his buddy glibly quoted words
from a well-known professional boxer: "Yeah, everyone has a plan
until they get punched in the mouth."
Proverbs 16 tells us that when we commit all we do to God, He'll establish
our plans and work things out according to His will (vv. 3-4).
True commitment, however, can be difficult. It involves an open heart to God's
direction, along with a willingness to resist charting our course
independently (v. 9; 19:21).
Dreams that don't come to fruition can bring disappointment, but our limited
vision for the future can never compete with God's all-knowing ways.
As we yield ourselves to Him, we can be certain that He's still lovingly
directing our steps even when we don’t see the path ahead (16:9).
By: Cindy Hess Kasper
Reflect & Pray
What disappointment changed your plans for the future?
What can you do to seek God's guidance today?
Loving and wise Father, help me to trust You even in my disappointments
knowing that You're a good and faithful God and You'll establish my steps.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 2 - God's purpose: The Image of Christ
Romans 8:28-29
28 (Gal 1:15; Ge 50:20) We know that all things work together for
good to those who love God,
to those who are called according to His purpose.
29 (Ro 11:2; 1Co 15:49; Eph 1:11) For those whom He foreknew,
He predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,
so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.
A baby dies of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the parents are
devastated, plagued with guilt, and Asking "Why?" A 17-year-old plunges
headfirst into a pond and to the surface a quadriplegic. A single mother
of 3, struck down by leukemia, has to release he children to foster homes.
And in all these cases, well-meaning Christians stand by and attempt to
comfort: "All thingswork together for good, you know," they say blithely,
"just trust God, and praise him for everything."
Such pat answers are often repeated because they do contain an element
of truth; they become "pat", meaningless, and superficial, when they are
used as a panacea for all ills, whether the cure fits or not.
The truth is, God does use everything for the benfit of his people -
even disaster and tragedy. Romans 8:28 says, "Ian all things God works ...."
God foes not cause human suffering. He is not the author of pain
and misery. But what the Enemy of our souls intends for
destructions, God can use for growth.
The key to understanding Romans 8:28 is Romans 8:29 . The Lord makes
clear what "his purpose" is: that we be "conformed to the
likeness of his Son." Everything that happens is not good,
but nothing is wasted in the economy of God. Even the sorrow,
misfortune, and calamity that strike all of us cam be used by the Spirit
to transform us into the image of Christ.
Application
a) Have I ever had experiences that made me doubt the
"all things work together for good"?
b) How does Romans 8:29 clarify Romans 8:28?
c) How can these verses help me deal with the struggles I have in my
own life?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Matthew 6:19-21
Treasures in Heaven
Lk 12:33–34
19 (Heb 13:5; Lk 12:21) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth
where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
20 (Lk 12:33; Mt 19:21) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust destroy
and where thieves do not break in nor steal,
21 (Lk 12:34) for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Eternal Faithfulness
2 Tim 2:8-13
8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,
descended from David, according to my gospel,
9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,
even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.
10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things
for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain
the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:
If we die with Him,
we shall also live with Him.
12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17 ) If we endure,
we shall also reign with Him.
If we deny Him,
He also will deny us.
13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3 )If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontation 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Musslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontari. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not comlacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosqoe distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who havve converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Antoerh town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connectiosn with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
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
Day 24 of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society. (
Col 4:3
3 while praying also for us, that God would open to
us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,
for which I am also in chains,
)
b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan
I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for being part of a Royal preisthood.
Pray to the Lord to help you to trust Him even in your disappointments
knowing that He's a good and faithful God and He'll establish your steps..
Pray to the Lordto seek His Will in all things
.
Pray to the Lord to lay up treasure in Heaven.
Pray to the Lord never to deny Him no matter what the circumstances are.
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Pray for Muslims in Ontario to receive Christ as Saviour
and that Christian outreach will be strong.
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.
Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society.
Pray for the family of Pastor Jean-Pail Sankagui of the Central African
Republic who was martyred in 2017.
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 Chron 23-25
1 Chronicles 23
The Levites
1 (1Ch 29:28; 1Ki 1:33-39; 1Ch 28:5) Now David was old and full of days
when he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
2 So he gathered together all the leaders of Israel with the priests
and the Levites.
3 (1Ch 23:24) The Levites from thirty years old and up were counted,
and their head count of men was 38000.
4 (2Ch 19:8; Dt 16:18) 24000 of these, David said, "shall have charge
of the work in the house of the Lord; six thousand shall be officers
and judges,
5 (2Ch 29:25-26; Am 6:5) four thousand shall be gatekeepers,
and four thousand shall offer praises to the Lord with the instruments
that I have made for praise."
6 (1Ch 6:1; 2Ch 8:14) David assigned them to divisions according to the sons
of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Gershonites
71 (Ch 26:21) From the Gershonites:
Ladan and Shimei.
8 The sons of Ladan were
first Jehiel, then Zetham and Joel, three in all.
9 The sons of Shimei were
Shelomith, Haziel, and Haran, three.
These were the heads of the fathers' houses of Ladan.
10 The sons of Shimei were
Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah.
These four were the sons of Shimei.
11 Now Jahath was the first and Ziza the second, but Jeush and Beriah
did not have many sons, so they were counted as one unit
for their father's house.
Kohathites
12 (Ex 6:18) The sons of Kohath were
Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four in all.
13Ex 6:20; Dt 21:5The sons of Amram were
Aaron and Moses,
but Aaron was set apart to consecrate the most holy things,
he and his sons forever, to offer sacrifices before the Lord,
to minister to Him, and to bless in His name forever.
14 (Dt 33:1; 1Ch 26:23-25) As for Moses, the man of God,
his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.
15(Ex 2:22; 18:3-4)The sons of Moses were
Gershom and Eliezer.
16 (1Ch 26:24) The son of Gershom was
Shubael the chief.
17The son of Eliezer was
Rehabiah the chief.
Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
18The son of Izhar was
Shelomith the chief.
19 (1Ch 24:23) The sons of Hebron were
Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third,
and Jekameam the fourth.
20 The sons of Uzziel were
Micah the first and Ishiah the second.
Merarites
21 (Ex 6:19) The sons of Merari were
Mahli and Mushi.
The sons of Mahli were
Eleazar and Kish.
22 (1Ch 24:28) Eleazar died having no sons, but only daughters, so the sons
of Kish, their brothers, took them as wives.
23 (1Ch 24:30)The sons of Mushi were
Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth, three.
24 (Nu 10:17; 10:21) These were the sons of Levi according to their fathers'
houses, the heads of the fathers' houses as they were registered
by the number of their names according to their head count,
those doing the work for the service of the house of the Lord,
from twenty years old and up.
25 (1Ch 22:18) For David said, "The Lord, the God of Israel, has given rest
to His people, and He dwells in Jerusalem forever.
26Nu 4:5; 7:9 And so the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle
and all its implements for its service."
27 (1Ch 23:24) For by the last words of David, the sons of Levi were numbered
from twenty years old and up;
28 (Ne 13:9) because their duty was to help the sons of Aaron in the service
of the house of the Lord, in the courts and in the chambers,
with the purifying of all holy things, even the work of service
of the house of God,
29 (Lev 19:35-36; Ex 25:30) and with the showbread, the fine flour for
a grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baked offering,
the offering mixed with oil, and all measures of quantity and size,
30 (1Ch 9:33) to stand morning by morning to thank and praise the Lord,
and likewise in the evening,
31 (Isa 1:13-14) and to offer up all burnt offerings to the Lord,
for Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, by number
as the judgment concerning them, continually before the Lord,
32 (Nu 1:53; 3:6-9) and that they should keep charge of the tent
of meeting and the sanctuary and attend to the sons of Aaron,
their brothers, for the service of the house of the Lord.
1 Chronicles 24
Priestly Divisions Assigned
1 (Ex 6:23; Nu 3:2) Now the divisions of the sons of Aaron were these.
The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
2 (Lev 10:2; Nu 3:4) But Nadab and Abihu died before their father,
and they had no sons. So Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.
3 (2Sa 8:17; 1Ch 24:31) Then David, along with Zadok of the sons of Eleazar
and Ahimelek of the sons of Ithamar, divided them to their offices
by their service.
4 Since the sons of Eleazar were found to have more chief men than the sons
of Ithamar, they divided them into sixteen heads of the fathers' houses
for the sons of Eleazar, and eight for the sons of Ithamar, according
to their fathers' houses.
5 (1Ch 24:31) So they divided them by lots, the one as the other, for there
were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among
both the sons of Eleazar and Ithamar.
6 (1Ch 18:16) Shemaiah the son of Nethanel, the Levite scribe, wrote them
down in the presence of the king, the leaders, Zadok the priest, Ahimelek
the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests
and the Levites, one father’s house taken for Eleazar and one for Ithamar.
7 (Ezr 2:36) The first lot fell to Jehoiarib,
the second to Jedaiah,
8 (Ezr 2:39) the third to Harim,
the fourth to Seorim,
9 the fifth to Malkijah,
the sixth to Mijamin,
10 (Lk 1:5; Ne 12:4) the seventh to Hakkoz,
the eighth to Abijah,
11 the ninth to Jeshua,
the tenth to Shekaniah,
12 the eleventh to Eliashib,
the twelfth to Jakim,
13 the thirteenth to Huppah,
the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
14 the fifteenth to Bilgah,
the sixteenth to Immer,
15 the seventeenth to Hezir,
the eighteenth to Happizzez,
16 the nineteenth to Pethahiah,
the twentieth to Jehezkel,
17 the twenty-first to Jakin,
the twenty-second to Gamul,
18 the twenty-third to Delaiah,
the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
19 (1Ch 9:25) These were their appointments for their service to come
into the house of the Lord according to the schedule prescribed for them
by Aaron their father, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him.
Remaining Levite Assignments
20 Now for the remaining sons of Levi:
from the sons of Amram, Shubael;
from the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah.
21 (1Ch 23:17) For Rehabiah: from the sons of Rehabiah,
the first was Ishiah.
22 (1Ch 23:18) From the Izharites, Shelomoth;
from the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
23 (1Ch 23:19) The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second,
Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
24 (1Ch 23:20) The sons of Uzziel, Micah;
from the sons of Micah, Shamir.
25 The brother of Micah, Ishiah;
from the sons of Ishiah, Zechariah.
26 The sons of Merari, Mahli and Mushi;
the son of Jaaziah, Beno.
27 The sons of Merari:
by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zakkur, and Ibri.
28 (1Ch 23:22) For Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.
29 For Kish: the son of Kish,
Jerahmeel.
30 (1Ch 23:23) The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.
These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers' houses.
31 (1Ch 24:5-6; 25:8) These also cast lots just as their brothers,
the sons of Aaron, in the presence of David the king, Zadok,
Ahimelek, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests
and of the Levites, the head of the fathers' houses as well
as his younger brother.
1 Chronicles 25
The Musicians
1 (2Ki 3:15; 1Ch 6:33) Then David and the officers of the army also
set apart for the service some of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman,
and of Jeduthun, those who prophesied with lyres, harps, and cymbals.
The number of those who did the work according to their service was:
2 (1Ch 25:6; 25:1) From the sons of Asaph:
Zakkur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph
under the guidance of Asaph, who prophesied
according to the decree of the king.
3 (1Ch 16:41-42) For Jeduthun, the sons of Jeduthun:
Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the guidance
of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the lyre in giving thanks
and praise to the Lord.
4 For Heman, the sons of Heman:
Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah,
Giddalti, and Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.
5 (1Ch 21:9) All these were the sons of Heman, the king's seer, according
to the words of God, to exalt him, for God gave fourteen sons
and three daughters to Heman.
6 (1Ch 25:1-3) All these were under the direction of their father
for the music in the house of the Lord with cymbals, harps, and lyres,
for the service of the house of God by decree of the king:
Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.
7 So the number of them, with their brothers, who were trained in singing
to the Lord, all of whom were skillful, was 288.
8 (1Ch 26:13) They cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher a
nd student alike.
9 The first lot fell for Asaph to Joseph;
the second to Gedaliah,
to him and his brothers and his sons, twelve;
10 the third to Zakkur,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
11 the fourth to Izri,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
12 the fifth to Nethaniah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
13 the sixth to Bukkiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
14 the seventh to Jesarelah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
15 the eighth to Jeshaiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
16 the ninth to Mattaniah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
17 the tenth to Shimei,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
18 the eleventh to Azarel,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
19 the twelfth to Hashabiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
20 for the thirteenth to Shubael,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
21 for the fourteenth to Mattithiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
22 for the fifteenth to Jerimoth,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
23 for the sixteenth to Hananiah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
24 for the seventeenth to Joshbekashah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
25 for the eighteenth to Hanani,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
26 for the nineteenth to Mallothi,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
27 for the twentieth to Eliathah,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
28 for the twenty-first to Hothir,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
29 for the twenty-second to Giddalti,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
30 for the twenty-third to Mahazioth,
his sons and his brothers, twelve;
31 for the twenty-fourth to Romamti-Ezer,
his sons and his brothers, twelve.
2) Our Daily Bread for 24 May 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/05/24/got-plans
entitled Got Plans?
Proverbs 16:3-9
3 (Ps 55:22; 1) Pe 5:7 Commit your works to the Lord,
and your thoughts will be established.
4 (Ro 9:22; Job 21:30) The Lord has made all things for Himself,
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 (Pr 11:21; 6:16-17) Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not be unpunished.
6 (Pr 14:16; Da 4:27) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;
and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 (Ge 33:4) When a man's ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 (Ps 37:16; Pr 15:16) Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
9 (Jer 10:23; Ps 37:23) A man's heart devises his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Caden, a young man of almost eighteen, was anticipating attending his first
choice of a college on an academic scholarship. He was involved in a campus
ministry in high school and looked forward to participating in a similar
ministry in the new environment. He'd saved money from his part-time job
and also had an excellent lead on a new job. He'd established some great goals,
and everything was coming together exactly on schedule.
And then in the spring of 2020 a global health crisis changed everything.
The school let Caden know that his first semester would probably be online.
The campus ministry was on hiatus. The job prospect dried up
when the business closed. As he despaired, his buddy glibly quoted words
from a well-known professional boxer: "Yeah, everyone has a plan
until they get punched in the mouth."
Proverbs 16 tells us that when we commit all we do to God, He'll establish
our plans and work things out according to His will (vv. 3-4).
True commitment, however, can be difficult. It involves an open heart to God's
direction, along with a willingness to resist charting our course
independently (v. 9; 19:21).
Dreams that don't come to fruition can bring disappointment, but our limited
vision for the future can never compete with God's all-knowing ways.
As we yield ourselves to Him, we can be certain that He's still lovingly
directing our steps even when we don’t see the path ahead (16:9).
By: Cindy Hess Kasper
Reflect & Pray
What disappointment changed your plans for the future?
What can you do to seek God's guidance today?
Loving and wise Father, help me to trust You even in my disappointments
knowing that You're a good and faithful God and You'll establish my steps.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 2 - God's purpose: The Image of Christ
Romans 8:28-29
28 (Gal 1:15; Ge 50:20) We know that all things work together for
good to those who love God,
to those who are called according to His purpose.
29 (Ro 11:2; 1Co 15:49; Eph 1:11) For those whom He foreknew,
He predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,
so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.
A baby dies of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the parents are
devastated, plagued with guilt, and Asking "Why?" A 17-year-old plunges
headfirst into a pond and to the surface a quadriplegic. A single mother
of 3, struck down by leukemia, has to release he children to foster homes.
And in all these cases, well-meaning Christians stand by and attempt to
comfort: "All thingswork together for good, you know," they say blithely,
"just trust God, and praise him for everything."
Such pat answers are often repeated because they do contain an element
of truth; they become "pat", meaningless, and superficial, when they are
used as a panacea for all ills, whether the cure fits or not.
The truth is, God does use everything for the benfit of his people -
even disaster and tragedy. Romans 8:28 says, "Ian all things God works ...."
God foes not cause human suffering. He is not the author of pain
and misery. But what the Enemy of our souls intends for
destructions, God can use for growth.
The key to understanding Romans 8:28 is Romans 8:29 . The Lord makes
clear what "his purpose" is: that we be "conformed to the
likeness of his Son." Everything that happens is not good,
but nothing is wasted in the economy of God. Even the sorrow,
misfortune, and calamity that strike all of us cam be used by the Spirit
to transform us into the image of Christ.
Application
a) Have I ever had experiences that made me doubt the
"all things work together for good"?
b) How does Romans 8:29 clarify Romans 8:28?
c) How can these verses help me deal with the struggles I have in my
own life?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Matthew 6:19-21
Treasures in Heaven
Lk 12:33–34
19 (Heb 13:5; Lk 12:21) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth
where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
20 (Lk 12:33; Mt 19:21) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust destroy
and where thieves do not break in nor steal,
21 (Lk 12:34) for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Eternal Faithfulness
2 Tim 2:8-13
8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,
descended from David, according to my gospel,
9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,
even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.
10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things
for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain
the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:
If we die with Him,
we shall also live with Him.
12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17 ) If we endure,
we shall also reign with Him.
If we deny Him,
He also will deny us.
13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3 )If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontation 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Musslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontari. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not comlacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosqoe distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who havve converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Antoerh town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connectiosn with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
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
Day 24 of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society. (
Col 4:3
3 while praying also for us, that God would open to
us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,
for which I am also in chains,
)
b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan
I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for being part of a Royal preisthood.
Pray to the Lord to help you to trust Him even in your disappointments
knowing that He's a good and faithful God and He'll establish your steps..
Pray to the Lordto seek His Will in all things
.
Pray to the Lord to lay up treasure in Heaven.
Pray to the Lord never to deny Him no matter what the circumstances are.
.
Pray for Muslims in Ontario to receive Christ as Saviour
and that Christian outreach will be strong.
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.
Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society.
Pray for the family of Pastor Jean-Pail Sankagui of the Central African
Republic who was martyred in 2017.
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.