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Day 333, 29 November 2021
1)
1 Corinthians 9 - 11
1 Corinthians 9
The Rights of an Apostle
1 (1Co 3:6; Ac 9:3) Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen
Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?
2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet indeed I am to you.
For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.
3 This is my answer to those who examine me.
4 (1Th 2:6; 2Th 3:8-9) Do we have no right to eat and to drink?
5 (Mt 8:14; Jn 1:42) Do we not have the right to take along a believing
wife as do other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?
6 (Ac 4:36) Or is it only Barnabas
and I who have no right to refrain from working?
7 (Dt 20:6; Pr 27:18) Who goes to war at any time at his own expense?
Who plants a vineyard, but does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock,
but does not drink of the flock's milk?
8 Do I say these things as a man? Or does the law not say the same thing also?
9 (Dt 25:4; 1Ti 5:18) For it is written in the Law of Moses,
"You shall not muzzle the mouth of the ox
while it treads out the grain." (Dt 25:4.) Is God concerned about oxen?
10 (2Ti 2:6) Or does He say it completely for our sake? For our sake,
no doubt, this is written so that he who plows should plow in hope,
and that he who threshes in hope should partake of his hope.
11 (Ro 15:27; Gal 6:6) If we have sown for you spiritual things, is it
a great thing if we shall reap your material things?
12 (1Co 9:18; 2Co 11:12) If others partake of this right over you,
should not we instead?
Nevertheless, we have not used this right, but suffer all things,
lest we might hinder the gospel of Christ.
13 (Lev 6:26; Nu 18:8-20) Do you not know that those who minister
unto holy things live from the things of the temple?
And do you not know that those who wait at the altar partake of the altar?
14 (Mt 10:10; 1Co 9:4) In the same way, the Lord has ordained that those
who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.
15 (Ac 18:3; 1Co 9:12) But I have used none of these rights,
nor have I written these things that it should be so done to me.
For it would be better for me to die than allow anyone
to make my boasting void.
16 (Ro 1:14; Ac 9:15) Though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of,
for the requirement is laid upon me. Yes, woe unto me
if I do not preach the gospel!
17 (Gal 2:7; 1Co 3:8) So if I do this willingly, I have a reward,
but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a commission.
18 (1Co 7:31) What is my reward then? Truly that when I preach the gospel,
I may present the gospel of Christ without charge,
so that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.
19 (Mt 18:15; 1Co 9:1) For though I am free from all men, I have made myself
servant to all, that I might win even more.
20 (Ac 16:3; 21:20-26) To the Jews, I became as a Jew, that I might win
the Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might
win those who are under the law;
21 (Ro 2:12; 2:14) to those who are outside the law, as outside the law
(being not without God's law, but under Christ's law) that I might win
those who are outside the law.
22 (Ro 11:14; 1Co 10:33) To the weak, I became as weak, that I might win
the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means
save some.
23 (This I do for the gospel's sake, that I might partake of it with you.
24 (Gal 2:2; Heb 12:1) Do you not know that all those who run in a race run,
but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it.
25 (Jas 1:12; Rev 2:10; 1Ti 6:12) Everyone who strives for the prize
exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to obtain
a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one.
26 So, therefore, I run, not with uncertainty. So I fight, not as one who
beats the air.
27 (Ro 8:13; Jer 6:30) But I bring and keep my body under subjection,
lest when preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
1 Corinthians 10
Warning Against Idolatry
1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that all our fathers
were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,
2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;
4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,
for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,
and that Rock was Christ.
5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,
and they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent
that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.
7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.
As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel."
(Ex 32:6.)
8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality
as some of them committed, when twenty-three thousand fell in one day.
9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also
tempted and were destroyed by serpents.
10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured
and were destroyed by the destroyer.
11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.
They are written as an admonition to us, upon whom the end of the ages
has come.
12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed, lest he fall.
13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common
to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted
above what you can endure, but will with the temptation
also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.
14 (1Co 10:7; 1Jn 5:21) So, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
15 (1Co 8:1; 1Th 5:21) I speak as to wise men.
Judge for yourselves what I say.
16 (Mt 26:26-28; Ac 2:42) The cup of blessing which we bless,
is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break,
is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
17 (Ro 12:5; 1Co 12:12) For we, being many, are one bread and one body,
for we are all partakers of that one bread.
18 (Ro 4:1) Consider Israel after the flesh: Are not those who eat
of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
19 (1Co 8:4) What am I saying then, that the idol is anything
or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is anything?
20 (Rev 9:20) But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice,
they sacrifice to demons, and not to God. I do not want you to have
fellowship with demons.
21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons.
You cannot be partakers of the Lord's table and of the table of demons.
22 (Dt 32:21; 32:16) Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy?
Are we stronger than He?
Do All to the Glory of God
23 (1Co 6:12; 8:9) "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are
helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but not all things edify.
24 (1Co 10:33; 13:5) Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's
well-being.
25 (1Co 8:7) Eat whatever is sold in the meat market,
asking no question for the sake of conscience,
26 (Ps 24:1; 50:12) for "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it."
(Ps 24:1.)
27 If any of those who do not believe invite you to a feast,
and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you,
asking no question for the sake of conscience.
28 But if anyone says to you, "This was offered in sacrifice to idols,"
do not eat it for the sake of him that mentioned it and for the sake
of conscience, for "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." (Ps 24:1.)
29 (1Co 9:19) Conscience, I say, not your own, but that of the other.
For why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience?
30 (Ro 14:6; 1Ti 4:3-4) If I partake with thankfulness,
why am I slandered concerning that for which I give thanks?
31 (Col 3:17; 1Pe 4:11) Therefore, whether you eat, or drink,
or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
32 (Ac 20:28; 1Co 8:13; Ro 14:13) Give no offense, neither to the Jews,
nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God,
33 (1Co 10:24) just as I try to please all men in all things,
not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 11
1 (1Co 4:16; Php 3:17) Follow me as I follow Christ.
Covering the Head in Worship
2 (2Th 2:15; 1Co 4:17; 11:17) I praise you, brothers, that you remember me
in all things and keep the traditions as I delivered them to you.
3 (Ge 3:16; 1Co 3:23; Eph 4:15) But I would have you know that the head
of the woman is the man, the head of every man is Christ,
and the head of Christ is God.
4 Every man praying or prophesying having
his head covered dishonors his head,
5 (Dt 21:12; Ac 21:9) but every woman who prays or prophesies with her head
uncovered dishonors her head, for that is the same as if she were shaved.
6 For if the woman is not covered, let her also cut off her hair.
But if it is a shame for a woman to have her hair cut off or shaved,
let her be covered.
7 (Jas 3:9; Ge 5:1) For a man indeed ought not to cover his head,
because he is the image and glory of God.
But the woman is the glory of the man.
8 (1Ti 2:13; Ge 2:21-23) The man is not from the woman,
but the woman from the man.
9 (Ge 2:18) The man was not created for the woman,
but the woman for the man.
10 For this reason the woman ought to have a veil of authority over her head,
because of the angels.
11 (Gal 3:28) Nevertheless, neither is the man without the woman,
nor the woman without the man in the Lord.
12 (Ro 11:36) For just as the woman came from the man,
so the man comes through the woman, but all things come from God.
13 (Lk 12:57) Judge for yourselves. Is it proper for a woman to pray
to God uncovered?
14 Does even nature itself not teach you that if a man has long hair it is
a shame to him?
15 But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given
her for a covering.
16 (1Co 7:17; 1Th 2:14) But if anyone seems to be contentious,
we have no such custom, nor have the churches of God.
Abuses at the Lord's Supper
17 (1Co 11:2; 11:22) Now in what I have to say to you, I do not praise you.
You have come together not for the better, but for the worse.
18 (1Co 3:3; 1:10-12) First of all, when you come together as the church,
I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.
19 (1Jn 2:19; Dt 13:3) For there must also be factions among you so that
those who are genuine may become evident among you.
20 Therefore when you come together into one place,
it is not to eat the Lord's Supper.
21 (Jude 1:12; 2Pe 2:13) For in eating, each one eats his own supper
ahead of others. One goes hungry, and another becomes drunk.
22 (1Co 10:32; Pr 17:5) What? Do you not have houses to eat and to drink in?
Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing?
What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you.
The Lord's Supper
Mt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:14-20
23 (1Co 15:3; Mt 26:26-28; Mk 14:22-24) I have received of the Lord that
which I delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus, on the night in which
He was betrayed, took bread.
24 When He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take and eat.
This is My body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of Me."
(Mt 26:26; Mk 14:22; Lk 22:19.)
25 (Lk 22:20; 2Co 3:6) In the same manner He took the cup after He had
supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."
(Mt 26:27-28; Mk 14:24; Lk 22:20.)
26 (Jn 21:22; 1Co 4:5) As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup,
you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes.
Partaking of the Supper Unworthily
27 (Nu 9:10; 9:13) Therefore whoever eats this bread and drinks this cup
of the Lord unworthily will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
28 (2Co 13:5; Gal 6:4) Let a man examine himself,
and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.
29 For he who eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks damnation
to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
30 For this reason many are weak and unhealthy among you, and many die.
31 (1Jn 1:9) If we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.
32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord,
so that we would not be condemned with the world.
33 So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.
34 (1Co 4:19; 11:21-22) If anyone hungers, let him eat at home,
so that you may not come together into condemnation.
I will set the rest in order when I come.
2) Our Daily Bread for 29 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/29/even-if-3
entitled Trusting God in Opposition
Daniel 3:13-18,25-27
13 (Da 2:12; 3:19) Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. Then they brought these men
before the king.
14 (Isa 46:1; Jer 50:2) Nebuchadnezzar spoke and said to them, "Is it true,
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods
or worship the golden image which I have set up?
15 (Ex 5:2; 2Ki 18:35) Now if you are ready at the time you hear the sound
of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer,
and all kinds of music to fall down and worship the image which I have made,
very well. But if you do not worship, you shall be cast the same hour into
the midst of a burning fiery furnace. And who is that god who can deliver
you out of my hands?"
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king,
"O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer in this matter.
17 (Job 5:19; Ps 27:1-2) If it be so, our God whom we serve is able
to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us
out of your hand, O king.
18 (Isa 51:12-13) But even if He does not, be it known to you,
O king, that we will not serve your gods, nor worship the golden image
which you have set up."
Protection in the Fiery Furnace
25 (Isa 43:2; Job 1:6) He answered and said, "But I see four men loose
and walking in the midst of the fire, and they are unharmed.
And the form of the fourth is like the Son of God!"
Nebuchadnezzar Praises God
26 (Da 3:17; 4:2) Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning
fiery furnace, and spoke, and said, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,
you servants of the Most High God, come out and come here!"
Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the midst of the fire.
27 (Heb 11:34; Isa 43:2) The officials, governors, and captains,
and the king's counselors, being gathered together, saw these men upon
whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was a hair of their head singed,
neither were their coats changed, nor had the smell of fire even come
upon them.
Raised in a tribe in the Philippines opposed to belief in Christ,
Esther received salvation through Jesus after an aunt prayed
for her during Esther's battle with a life-threatening illness.
Today, Esther leads Bible studies in her local community in spite
of threats of violence and even death. She serves joyfully, saying,
"I can't stop telling people about Jesus because I've experienced
the power, love, goodness, and faithfulness of God in my life."
Serving God in the face of opposition is a reality for many today
just as it was for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three young
Israelites living in captivity in Babylon. In the book of Daniel,
we learn that they refused to pray to a large golden image
of King Nebuchadnezzar even when threatened with death.
The men testified that God was capable of protecting them,
but they chose to serve Him "even if" He didn't rescue them (Daniel 3:18).
When they were thrown into the fire, God actually joined them
in their suffering (v. 25). To everyone's amazement,
they survived without even "a hair of their heads singed" (v. 27).
If we face suffering or persecution for an act of faith,
ancient and modern examples remind us that God's Spirit is present with us
to strengthen and sustain us when we choose to obey Him, "even if"
things turn out differently than we hope.
By: Lisa M. Samra
Reflect & Pray
What are some ways you’ve chosen to follow God "even if"?
What are ways He's been with you?
God, thank You for loving me so generously.
Help me to follow You with joy even in the face of opposition.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and Forver - Day 2 - The Right of Family
John 1:11-12
11 (Jn 3:32) He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.
12 (Gal 3:26; 1Jn 3:23) Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power
to become sons of God, to those who believed in His name,
"Dad, can I ask you something?" Jimmy leaned across the back of his
father's chair. HIs father lowered the newspaper and reached around,
settling Jimmy on his lap.
"Sure. Son," he answered. "You can ask me anything you want. The answer
might not be Yes, butyou always have the right to ask."
For many who have grown up in homes where the father was absent, or when
present, abusive or silent, the scenario of Jimmy and his father may
seem unrealistic. Often we aren't given the right by our parents to ask
what we want, to communicate openly, to express our needs and desires.
But god clearly indicates that no matter what our human families have been
like, in his family there are no barriers to belonging,
to open communications. When we commit our lives to Christ and submit to his
lordship, we have the right to become the sons and daughters of God.
In Christ, we have the right to approach him, to pray, to seek wisdom,
to ask advice, to make requests, to verbalise our needs and desires. We don't
have to be afraid of sounding stupid or being rejected, because in Christ
we belong to him, and he loves us.
The KJV uses the word "power" in verse 12 - "to them gave he power to become
the sons of God." Power implies ability, that we are equipped by the Spirit
to be children of the King. We have the right and we have the power to become
who God has called us to be - his children.
Application
a) Under what circumstances in my life have I felt that I didn't
have the right to express my wishes or feelings?
b) How do today's verses give me confidence in approaching God?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Deut 28:11
11 (Dt 28:4; 30:9) The Lord will make you overflow in prosperity,
in the offspring of your body, in the offspring of your livestock,
and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the Lord swore
to your fathers to give you.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
1 John 4:16b-18
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
17 (1Jn 2:5; 2:28) In this way God's love is perfected in us,
so that we may have boldness on the Day of Judgment, because as He is,
so are we in this world.
18 (Ro 8:15; 2Ti 1:7) There is no fear in love,
but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.
Whoever fears is not perfect in love.
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."
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
Day 29 of the Month
a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion (
Ps 139:13-16
13 You brought my inner parts into being;
You wove me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;
marvelous are Your works,
and You know me completely.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in secret,
and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw me unformed,
yet in Your book
all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.
)
b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight (
Gal 2:10
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
)
Advent Day 2
Phillippians 2:6-7
6 (Jn 5:18; 10:33) who, being in the form of God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped.
7 (Mt 20:28; Jn 1:14) But He emptied Himself,
taking upon Himself the form of a servant,
and was made in the likeness of men.
From C.S. Lewis a Grand Miracle
"The Eternal Being, who knows everything and who created the whole universe,
became mot only a man but (before that) a baby, and before that a fetus inside
a Woman's body. If you want to get the hang of it, think how you would like
to become a slug or a crab." -C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity p.179
The Distance He traveled
My longest trip took me from the Midwestern USA to the Southeast Asian
city of Singapore, a distance of 9290 miles as the crow files.
Astronauts have traveled almost 250 000 miles , the distance from
Earth to the moon. Since 1977, Voyager 2 has traveled to 4 planets
and their moons, passing Neptune in 1989 and moving beyond the solar system.
Today it is more than 8 000 000 000 miles from the Sun.
God traveled even further than that, although we're not measuring
the distance in miles. The infinite Creator stepped inside an unborn baby,
the weakest of humans. Paul says it this way,
"who, being in the form of God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped.
But He emptied Himself," That's a long trip, from majesty to humility,
from deity to humanity, from God to God-man.
For God to make himself nothing is to travel from the infinite ot the finite.
Try as we might, we cannot fully comprehend that distance. The best
we can do is to make comparisons. Lewis compares the Incarnation of God
to the idea of becoming a slug or a crab. That brings a smile to our faces.
That would be a huge distance to travel, a humbling of oneself,
changing from human to animal. I can't really imagine it. Can you?
What Jesus did is all the more remarkable.
Jesus, Immanuel, Thank You for going the distance to
become one of us, God with us. Amen.
From Follow the Story by Marva J. Dawn
FIRST Monday OF ADVENT
Credentials
Luke 1:5-7
5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest
named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And his wife was
of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
6 They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments
and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.
7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren,
and they both were now well advanced in years.
Luke, the historian, want to inform us that Zechariah was
a real man. He places him carefully in the datable reign
of King Heard of Judea and in the priestly order of Abijah.
To add to his credentials, Luke tells us that Zechariah's wife
Elizabath was also of the Aaronic priestly order. Not only were
they righteous, but they were blameless in following all the
Lord's precepts. We know that no one is perfect, for "All have sinned"
(Romans 3:23), but they had done their best to keep God's statutes
and had come as close to rectitude as possible for human beings.
So what went wrong? Why is Elizabeth barren and looked down on in
and by their culture for being so? Is their goodness not
sufficient to merit God's favour? No, and none of ours is.
Rather this text and its emphasis on her growing older is
setting us up for an extraordinary divine intervention.
Isn't it arresting that God blows the rules of nature to
accomplish his purposes?
Prayer
God , thank you for beginning this Advent with you astonishing
- and love-inducing- works! Amen.
The AH-HAs of Advent by Rich Bimler
Ps 130:5-6
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I wait for the Lord, with bated breath I wait;
I long for His Word!
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) My soul waits for the Lord,
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.
FIRST MONDAY OF ADVENT
AH-HA! Ambassadors of Health, Hope and ANEW!
We may find it hard to wait for Christmas to come, especially since
we have been hearing Christmas carols in the shopping malls since
Labour Day and seeing smiling stuffed Santas on neighbourhood lawns
since Halloween! but in a way, that's all right, because it helps us to remind
ourselves that the Lord comes to us anew each day, to renew us anew in out Baptism!
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I wait for the Lord, with bated breath I wait;
I long for His Word!
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) My soul waits for the Lord,
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.
Seeing advent anew occurs when we do more watching and waiting for
God's presence and promise in and around us and when we do less
waiting and worrying about peripheral things. Watch and wait to see how
the weighty issues of worries, woes and wars fall into new and refreshing
ways of looking at life in the Lord! Advent renews us to remember that
Christ came to us in the manger ... that Christ will come again ...
and that Christ comes to us each day - in water and Word, in words and
wonders, in wows and other winsome ways.
Prayer
Lord, thanks for calling us to be your AH-HA people. Thanks for refreshing
is anew with your love, your forgiveness and your precious presence among us.
It's a new day, Lord, in you.
In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to be a strong witness and to flee temptation.
Pray to the Lord "God, thank You for loving me so generously.
Help me to follow You with joy even in the face of opposition."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for he has given you power as a believer.
Pray to the Lord and pray to uphold His covenant with you.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for He is love.
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 that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion
Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight
Pray Jesus, Immanuel, Thank You for going the distance to
become one of us, God with us. Amen.
Pray God , thank you for beginning this Advent with you astonishing
- and love-inducing- works! Amen.
Pray Lord, thanks for calling us to be your AH-HA people. Thanks for refreshing
is anew with your love, your forgiveness and your precious presence among us.
It's a new day, Lord, in you.
In Jesus' name. Amen
Pray that Christians in Uzbekistan will remain strong during difficult times.
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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Doctor Who Flux Ep 5 - The Survivors of the Flux
This is real disaster! Timelash makes for better watching!
Review from previous episodes.
The Doctor breaks the grasp of the extraction force?
Still in 1967?
The Weeping Angels say that the Doctor's friends are lost
1904 Mexico
Professor Jericho, Dan and Jaz looking for an artifact.
Doctor quantum realigned by Ood.
Who is The Doctor visiting?
The Doctor is in Division.
1904 Istanbul.
Bomb attack!
Now on a ship,
attacked by a waiter only for waiter to commit suicide.
Who is the mystery man who look extraterrestrials threats
helping a general.
Will Survivors of the Flux come to Earth? Doctor tells Yaz to
solve a puzzle.
Where and when is the doctor with the mystery lady?
The leader of 'Division' addresses the Doctor.
Contradictions galore! Division is not in the Universe.
Dog is back! Earth shield is now brechable!
Bel again! What monolith is this? Bel is captured by the Lupar dogs.
Vinder us in the hunting grounds with the Swarm and Sister.
Division is a multiverse movement.
The Doctor is a virus of the division? Bogus!
How evil is the division? Sounds very evil.
'Tectuen' is 'division'.
1967 UNIT
UNIT has the TARDIS!
The Grand Serpent is the Apprentice of UNIT.
'Division' brought The Doctor not to interfere.
'Doctor' takes on 'Tectuen'.
'Tectuen' using the flux to destroy the Universe.
How crazy is this woman?
Vinder detected by Swarm and now in Passenger.
Vinder meets Diane.
1904 Nepal
A hermit guru to help Jericho, Dan and Jaz?
And now to the Great Wall of China.
Fetch your dog.
The Flux is a compression?
The Doctor hears whispers of Gallifrey.
1987 Earth.
The Great Serpent to cheer UNIT?
Just murders his way through.
The Industrial is back?
1904 Liverpool
Tunnel time!
The Industrialist is found.
Time to show the secret.
'Tectuen' and the memories of the 'Doctor'.
'Tectuen' believes the 'Doctor' is from another universe.
Stewart vs The Great Serpent.
2021 Dog takes on Bel.
All ships under attack.
1904
Doorways to other worlds under Liverpool.
2021
The Great Serpent will cause WWIII with the aide of the Sontarans!
Sontaran invason.
'Doctor' takes on Swarm , 'Tectuen' and all.
'Tectuen' killed by Swarm.
Is the 'doctor ' next?
So On Earth, Dan , Yaz and Jericho find doorways to other worlds.
The 'Division' under 'Tectuen' is ready to destroy the universe.
The Ravagers will destroy the universe from 'Division'?
The Great serpent with the Sontarans invade Earth?
Hopefully Vinder and Diane can get out!
0/10 ! This is what you get when a psychopath like Chibnall
takes Doctor Who on!
Hopefully RTD will retcon the Timeless Child on the very first go!
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Day 332, 28 November 2021
Today at Https://www.calvarycommunity.ca/ We addressed
Mary as a Character of Christmas
Gen 3:11-13
11 And He said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from
the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?"
12 The man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of
the tree, and I ate."
13 Then the Lord God said to the woman, "What have you done?"
And the woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."
(Blame game - IT is not my fault, it is someone else)
Isaiah 7:14
14 (Isa 8:8; Mt 1:23; Isa 9:6) Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you
a sign: The virgin [Heb. young woman.] shall conceive, and bear a son,
and shall call his name Immanuel.Or God with us.
Luke 1:26-38
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God
to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph,
of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.
28 The angel came to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favuored.
The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women."
29 When she saw him, she was troubled by his words, and considered
in her mind what kind of greeting this might be.
30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found
favour with God.
31 Listen, you will conceive in your womb and bear a Son
and shall call His name JESUS.
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest.
And the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever.
And of His kingdom there will be no end."
34 Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?"
35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you,
and the power of the Highest will overshadow you.
Therefore the Holy One who will be born will be called the Son of God.
36 Listen, your cousin Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age.
And this is the sixth month with her who was declared barren.
37 For with God nothing will be impossible."
38 Mary said, "I am the servant of the Lord. May it be unto me according
to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
The Lord work in all impossible situations
1)
1 Corinthians 5 - 8
1 Corinthians 5
Judgment Against Immorality
1 (Lev 18:8; Dt 22:30) It is actually reported
that there is sexual immorality among you,
and such immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles,
that a man has his father's wife.
2 (1Co 5:13; 2Co 7:7-11) But you are arrogant. Instead you should
have mourned, so that he who has done this deed might be removed
from among you.
3 (Col 2:5; 1Th 2:17) For indeed, though absent in body
but present in spirit, I have already, as if I were present,
judged him who has done this deed,
4 (Jn 20:23; 2Co 13:3) in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
When you are assembled, along with my spirit,
in the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
5 (1Ti 1:20; 1Co 1:8) deliver him to Satan for the destruction of the flesh,
so that the spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord Jesus.
6 (Gal 5:9; Jas 4:16) Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that
a little yeast leavens the whole batch?
7 (Ex 12:15; Mk 14:12) Therefore purge out the old yeast,
that you may be a new batch, since you are unleavened.
For even Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed for us.
8 (Ex 12:15; Dt 16:3) Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old yeast,
nor with the yeast of malice and wickedness,
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
9 (Eph 5:11; 2Co 6:14) I wrote to you in my letter not to keep company
with sexually immoral people.
10 (1Co 10:27) Yet I did not mean the sexually immoral people of this world,
or the covetous and extortioners, or the idolaters,
since you would then need to go out of the world.
11 (2Th 3:6; Mt 18:17; Ro 16:17) But I have written to you not to keep
company with any man who is called a brother, who is sexually immoral,
or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard,
or an extortioner. Do not even eat with such a person.
12 (Mk 4:11) For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside?
Do you not judge those who are inside?
13 (Dt 13:5; 17:7) But God judges those who are outside. Therefore
"put away from among yourselves that wicked person."
(Dt 17:7; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21; 24:7.)
1 Corinthians 6
Going to Law Before Unbelievers
1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to the law
before the unrighteous, and not before the saints?
2 (Mt 19:28; Da 7:22) Do you not know that the saints will judge the world?
If the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest
matters?
3 Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more the things
that pertain to this life?
4 (1Co 5:12) If then you have judgments dealing with matters of this life,
do you appoint as judges those who are least esteemed in the church?
5 (1Co 4:14; 15:34) I speak to your shame. Is it true that there
is not even one wise man among you who shall be able to judge
between his brothers?
6 But brother goes to the law against brother, and before unbelievers,
at that.
7 (Pr 20:22; 1Pe 3:9) Now therefore it is already an utter failure
for you that you go to law against one another. Why not rather be wronged?
Why not rather be defrauded?
8 (1Th 4:6) But you yourselves do wrong and defraud,
and do this to your brothers.
9 (1Co 15:50; 1Ti 1:9-10) Do you not know that the unrighteous
will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived.
Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers,
nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,
10 (1Co 5:11) nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers,
nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
11 (1Co 1:2; Ac 22:16; Ro 8:30) Such were some of you. But you were washed,
you were sanctified, and you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus
by the Spirit of our God.
Glorify God in Your Body
12 "All things are lawful to me," but not all things are helpful.
"All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought
under the power of anything.
13 (Mt 15:17; 1Co 6:15) "Food is for the belly, and the belly is for food,"
but God will destroy both of them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality,
but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body.
14 (Ac 2:24; Eph 1:19-20) God has raised up the Lord and will also raise us
up by His own power.
15 (Ro 12:5; 1Co 12:27) Do you not know that your bodies are the parts
of Christ? Shall I then take the parts of Christ and make them the parts
of a harlot? God forbid!
16 (Ge 2:24; Eph 5:31) What? Do you not know that he who is joined
to a harlot is one body with her? For "the two," He says,
"shall become one flesh."(Ge 2:24.)
17 (Jn 17:21-23) But he who is joined to the Lord becomes
one spirit with Him.
18 (Heb 13:4; 2Co 12:21) Escape from sexual immorality.
Every sin that a man commits is outside the body.
But he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.
19 (1Co 3:16; Jn 2:21) What? Do you not know that your body is the temple
of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God,
and that you are not your own?
20 (1Co 7:23; Ac 20:28; Ro 12:1) You were bought with a price.
Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
1 Corinthians 7
Questions About Marriage
1 (1Co 7:8) Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me:
"It is good for a man not to touch a woman."
2 (1Co 7:9) Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality,
let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
3 (Ex 21:10; 1Pe 3:7) Let the husband render to the wife due affection,
and likewise the wife to the husband.
4 The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does.
Likewise, the husband does not have authority over his own body,
but the wife does.
5 (Ex 19:15; 1Sa 21:4-5) Do not deprive one another except
with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer.
Then come together again, so that Satan does not tempt you
for lack of self-control.
6 (2Co 8:8; 1Co 7:12) I speak this as a concession and not as a command.
7 (Mt 19:11-12; 1Co 9:5) For I would that all men were even as I myself.
But every man has his proper gift from God, one after this manner
and another after that.
8 (1Co 7:1) I say to the unmarried and widows that it is good for them
if they live even as I am.
9 (1Ti 5:14; 1Co 7:2) But if they cannot restrain themselves, let them marry.
For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
10 (Mt 5:32; Lk 16:18; Mal 2:14-16) Now to the married I command, not I,
but the Lord, do not let the wife depart from her husband.
11 But if she departs, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled
to her husband. And do not let the husband divorce his wife.
12 (1Co 7:6; 2Co 11:17) To the rest I speak, not the Lord:
If any brother has an unbelieving wife who consents to live with him,
he should not divorce her.
13 And if the woman has an unbelieving husband who consents to live with her,
she should not divorce him.
14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife,
and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband.
Otherwise, your children would be unclean. But now they are holy.
15 (Ro 14:19; 1Co 14:33) But if the unbeliever departs, let that one depart.
A brother or a sister is not bound in such cases. God has called us to peace.
16 (Ro 11:14) For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save
your husband? Or how do you know, O husband, whether you will save your wife?
Living as God Called You
17 (1Co 4:17; 2Co 11:28) But as God has given to every man
and as the Lord has called every man, so let him walk.
This I command in all churches.
18 (Ac 15:5; 15:19) Is any man called while circumcised?
Let him not become uncircumcised. Is any man called while uncircumcised?
Let him not be circumcised.
19 (Gal 5:6; 6:15) Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing,
but the keeping of the commandments of God is everything.
20 Let each man remain in the same condition in which he was called.
21 Were you called while a servant? Do not worry about it.
But if you may become free, do so.
22 (1Pe 2:16; Phm 1:16) For he who is called in the Lord
while a servant is the Lord's freeman. Likewise, he who is called
while free is Christ's servant.
23 (1Co 6:20; Lev 25:42) You were bought at a price.
Do not be the servants of men.
24 (1Co 7:20) Brothers, let every man, in whatever condition he is called,
remain there with God.
The Unmarried and Widows
25 (1Co 7:6; 4:2) Now concerning virgins, I have no command from the Lord.
Yet I will give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord
to be faithful.
26 (1Co 7:1; 7:8) I suppose therefore that this is good
because of the present distress,
that it is good for a man to remain as he is.
27 Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be uncommitted.
Are you free from a wife? Do not seek a wife.
28 But if you marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries,
she has not sinned. Nevertheless they will have trouble in this life,
but I would spare you that.
29 (Ro 13:11-12) But this I say, brothers, the time is short.
It remains that those who have wives should be as though they had none;
30 those who weep, as though they did not weep; those who rejoice,
as though they did not rejoice; those who buy,
as though they possessed nothing;
31 (1Jn 2:17; Ps 39:6; 1Co 9:18) and those who use this world,
as though they did not make full use of it.
For the form of this world is passing away.
32 (1Ti 5:5) But I prefer that you have no concern. He who is unmarried cares
for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord.
33 But he who is married cares for the things of the world,
how he may please his wife.
34 There is a difference between a wife and a virgin.
The unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord,
that she may be holy in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares
for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.
35 (1Co 7:36) I say this for your own benefit, not to put any restraint
upon you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord
without distraction.
36 If any man thinks that he is behaving improperly toward his virgin,
(Some versions translate this word as "virgin daughters,"
others translate it as "fiancée." Since the Greek text itself remains unclear,
the editors have chosen to keep the literal translation.)
and if she is past the flower of her youth, and passions so require,
let him do what he will. He does not sin. Let them marry.
37 Nevertheless he who stands steadfast in his heart without necessity,
and has power over his own will, and has so decreed in his heart
that he will keep his virgin, does well.
38 (Heb 13:4) So then he who gives her in marriage does well,
but he who gives her not in marriage does better.
39 (Ro 7:2-3; 1Co 7:15) The wife is bound by the law as long
as her husband lives. But if her husband dies, she is at liberty
to be married to whom she will, but only in the Lord.
40 But in my judgment she is happier if she so remains as she is.
And I think that I have the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 8
Food Offered to Idols
1 (1Co 8:7; 8:4) Now as concerning food offered to idols: We know that
"we all have knowledge." Knowledge produces arrogance, but love edifies.
2 (1Co 3:18; 13:8-9) So if anyone thinks that he knows anything,
he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.
3 (Gal 4:9; Ex 33:12) But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.
4 (Dt 6:4; 4:39) So concerning the eating of foods that are offered
in sacrifice to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world,
and that there is no other God but one.
5 (2Th 2:4) For there are those who are called gods, whether in heaven
or in earth, as there are many gods and many lords.
6 (Jn 1:3; Mal 2:10; Ro 11:36) But for us there is but one God, the Father,
from whom are all things and for whom we exist.
And there is one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things
and through whom we exist.
7 (Ro 14:14; 1Co 8:9-10) However, not everyone has this knowledge.
Some, being accustomed to the idol until now, eat the food as a thing
offered to an idol. So their weak conscience is defiled.
8 (Ro 14:17) But food does not commend us to God. Neither if we eat are
we the better, nor if we do not eat are we the worse.
9 (Gal 5:13; Ro 14:20-21; 14:1-2) But take heed, lest by any means
this liberty of yours becomes a stumbling block to those who are weak.
10 For if anyone sees you, who have knowledge, eating in the idol's temple,
shall the conscience of him who is weak not be emboldened to eat those things
which are offered to idols,
11 (Ro 14:15; 1Co 8:13) and by your knowledge shall the weak brother perish,
for whom Christ died?
12 (Mt 25:45; 18:6) When you thus sin against the brothers,
wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.
13 (Ro 14:21; 2Co 11:29) Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble,
I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to stumble.
2) Our Daily Bread for 28 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/28/insult-to-injury
entitled Insult to Injury
Job 5:7,17-27
7 (Job 14:1; Ge 3:17-19) but man is born to trouble,
as the sparks fly upward.
17 (Ps 94:12; Jas 1:12) "How happy is the man whom God corrects!
Therefore do not despise the discipline of the Almighty,
18 (Isa 30:26; Dt 32:39) for He wounds, but He applies the bandage;
He injures, but His hands also heal.
19 (Ps 34:19; 1Co 10:13) In six crises He will deliver you;
even in seven, disaster will not touch you.
20 (Ps 33:19) In famine He will redeem you from death,
and in war from the power of the sword.
21 (Ps 31:20) You will be hidden from the lash of the tongue,
and you will not fear violence when it comes.
22 (Eze 34:25; Isa 35:9) You will laugh at devastation and famine,
and you will not fear wild animals.
23 For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field,
and the wild animals will be at peace with you.
24Y ou will know that your tent is peaceful,
and you will inspect your property and find nothing missing.
25 (Ps 112:2; 72:16) You will know that your offspring will be many
and your descendants as the grass of the earth.
26 (Ge 15:15; 25:8) You go to the grave in a full age,
as stalks of grain are gathered up in season.
27 (Ps 111:2) "Look! We have investigated all this, and it is so;
hear it, and know for yourself."
During the Golden Age of radio, Fred Allen (1894-1956) used comedic
pessimism to bring smiles to a generation living in the shadows
of economic depression and a world at war. His sense of humor
was born out of personal pain. Having lost his mother before
he was three, he was later estranged from his father who struggled
with addictions. He once rescued a young boy from the traffic
of a busy New York City street with a memorable,
"What's the matter with you, kid?
Don't you want to grow up and have troubles?"
The life of Job unfolds in such troubled realism. When his early expressions
of faith eventually gave way to despair, his friends multiplied his pain
by adding insult to injury. With good sounding arguments they insisted
that if he could admit his wrongs (Job 4:7-8) and learn from God's correction,
he would find strength to laugh in the face of his problems (5:22).
Job's "comforters" meant well while being so wrong (1:6-12).
Never could they have imagined that they would one day be invoked as examples
of "With friends like that, who needs enemies?" Never could they have imagined
the relief of Job praying for them,
or why they would need prayer at all (42:7-9).
Never could they have imagined how they foreshadowed the accusers of the One
who suffered so much misunderstanding to become the source of our greatest joys.
By: Mart DeHaan
Reflect & Pray
How have others misjudged you, and how did you feel?
When have you been critical of others whose pain you didn't understand?
Father, like Job's friends, I'm inclined to assume that the troubles
of others are somehow deserved. Please help me live this day
in the Spirit of Your Son rather than
in the words and thoughts of the accuser.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 1 - Bought Back
Eph 1:7
7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood
and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace
In the opening scenes of The Glenn Miller Story, Glenn Miller, then a
struggling musician trying to find an audience for his music, enters
a pawn shop. He has hocked his trombone for rent money, and has come
to redeem it. Paying the pawn broker the money, he buys back his own
instrument and leaves the shop, indicating that he will probably
be back again.
In Eph 1:7. Paul says that in Christ "we have redemption through
His blood and the forgiveness of sin according to the riches of His grace."
We belonged to God from the beginning; he made us and stamped
his image upon us. But through sin we were lost, pawned to the
world's system and the Enemy of our souls.
But God redeemed us; he "bought us back" with the most valuable
currency in the universe - the blood of his own Son, Jesus Christ.
He did not resent the bargain, or question whether we were worth
such a price. He freely gave Jesus in trade to ransom the souls
of the people he created and loved.
Sometimes in Christian circles we get so caught up in religious
jargon that we forget what redemption really means. Gog did not have
to "get us out of hock." He was not compelled to buy us back when we
had sold ourselves to sin. But because of his love, and with no
deserving on our part, he chose to pay an enormous price to set us free.
We are redeemed, bought back, by the One who owned us in the first place.
Application
a) In what ways have I been "in hock" to sin in my life?
b) What does it mean, in practical terms, that God "redeemed" me from that sin?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Deut 8:18
18 But you must remember the Lord your God,
for it is He who gives you the ability to get wealth,
so that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers,
as it is today.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
PSALMS 25:15-21
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for He will lead my feet from the net.
16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,
for I am isolated and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
18 Look on my pain and misery,
and forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,
and they hate me with violent hatred.
20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!
Let me not suffer shame,
for I seek refuge in You.
21 Truth and integrity will preserve me
while I wait for You.
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."
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
Day 28 of the Month
a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
(
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever
hears My word and believes in Him who sent
Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,
but has passed from death into life."
)
b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today . (
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.
)
Advent Day 1
From C.S. Lewis a Grand Miracle
The Christian story is precisely the story of one grand
miracle, the Christian assertion being that what is beyond all
space and time, what is uncreated, eternal, came into nature,
into human nature, descended into His own universe, and rose
again, bringing nature up with Him. It is precisely one great
miracle. If you take that away there is nothing specifically
Christian left." C. S. Lewis
(Read this arid more in "The Grand Miracle", God in the Dock, p. 80.)
One Grand Miracle
C. S. Lewis loved the story of the birth of Christ. In fact, he argued
that the one Grand Miracle of Christianity is not the Crucifixion
or the Resurrection, but Christ's birth. He saw every other miracle
of Scripture as preparing for, demonstrating, or resulting from, the
Incarnation
What exactly is a miracle? Lewis calls it "an interference with
Nature by supernatural power." Thank God, he does interfere in our
world I Left to our own instincts, we go our own way. God became
one of us because he yearns to make us one with him. That's why
God has been miraculously interfering for millennia. Just for starters,
think of Abraham and Sarah becoming parents late in life,
the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, or the rescue of Daniel from the
lions. Perhaps you have experienced a miracle in your own life.
But none of these, remarkable though they were, is as important
as the Incarnation
We Christians believe that God is real--Christ is in us, the Holy
Spirit has been poured out on us. But God remains hidden in these
miracles. With the birth of Jesus, God became visible in a tiny body
for a mother to hold, for shepherds to admire, for magi to worship.
He himself was the miracles Jesus said, "Anyone who has seen me
has seen the Father"(John ] 4:9). The Word became flesh. He became
one of us his Grand Miracles
Let us--who recognize the Miracle--bow the knee.
Lord, give us a new appreciation of the Grand Miracle, your
coming [o Earth, this Advent season. .Amen.
From Follow the Story by Marva J. Dawn
John 1:14
From C.S. Lewis a Grand Miracle
The Christian story is precisely the story of one grand
miracle, the Christian assertion being that what is beyond all
space and time, what is uncreated, eternal, came into nature,
into human nature, descended into His own universe, and rose
again, bringing nature up with Him. It is precisely one great
miracle. If you take that away there is nothing specifically
Christian left." C. S. Lewis
(Read this arid more in "The Grand Miracle", God in the Dock, p. 80.)
One Grand Miracle
C. S. Lewis loved the story of the birth of Christ. In fact, he argued
that the one Grand Miracle of Christianity is not the Crucifixion
or the Resurrection, but Christ's birth. He saw every other miracle
of Scripture as preparing for, demonstrating, or resulting from, the
Incarnation
What exactly is a miracle? Lewis calls it "an interference with
Nature by supernatural power." Thank God, he does interfere in our
world I Left to our own instincts, we go our own way. God became
one of us because he yearns to make us one with him. That's why
God has been miraculously interfering for millennia. Just for starters,
think of Abraham and Sarah becoming parents late in life,
the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, or the rescue of Daniel from the
lions. Perhaps you have experienced a miracle in your own life.
But none of these, remarkable though they were, is as important
as the Incarnation
We Christians believe that God is real--Christ is in us, the Holy
Spirit has been poured out on us. But God remains hidden in these
miracles. With the birth of Jesus, God became visible in a tiny body
for a mother to hold, for shepherds to admire, for magi to worship.
He himself was the miracles Jesus said, "Anyone who has seen me
has seen the Father"(John ] 4:9). The Word became flesh. He became
one of us his Grand Miracles
Let us--who recognize the Miracle--bow the knee.
Lord, give us a new appreciation of the Grand Miracle, your
coming to Earth, this Advent season. .Amen.
From Follow the Story by Marva J. Dawn
John 1:14
14 (Gal 4:4; 1Ti 3:16) The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
and we saw His glory, the glory as the only Son of the Father,
full of grace and truth.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Being Lovers of Christ
Luke 1:1-4
1 Whereas many have undertaken to write a narrative of those things
which are most surely believed among us,
2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning
were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word,
3 it seemed good to me also, having accurately investigated all things
from the very beginning, to write to you an orderly account,
most excellent Theophilus,
4 that you might know the certainty of the things which you have been told.
Advent has begun! We suddenly realize we are not ready for
Christmas, and we fret about decorations, cards, presents
or food. However, this year let's approach Christmas spiritually,
in order to prepare our hearts, minds and wills for the Christ
Child's coming.
In our lead text Luke declares that he has done all the research
and that he wants Theophilus to know the truth about all he
has learned concerning Jesus, so he has decided to write an
"orderly account. " We will meditate on this narrative during
Advent this year for one major purpose: that we might all
become more richly like Theophilus(Theophila) or "God
Lover".
Was Theophilus a real man, or did Luke use that name to
signify everyone reading his report? Unquestionably, the name
indicates our goal this Advent: That each of us might love God
more because of all he did for us in sending his Son, Jesus.
Prayer
God , help us to love you more abundantly this Advent. Amen.
Mark 13:35-37
The AH-HAs of Advent by Rich Bimler
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
AH-HA! Ambassadors pf Health, Hope and Anticipation
We begin another Advent season very appropriately-we me waiting,
waiting, waiting! We are waiting to see when gas prices will drop again
... waiting to see the economy turn around .. waiting to see what kind
of weather December will bring .. waiting to see who sends us the first
Christmas Card (alreadyI?)... waiting ... waiting... waiting ...
Advent is about anticipation. It is like waiting for the ketchup to ooze out
of its bottle's long neck We wait ... and wait ... and wait.
And finally It comes.
The Gospel for this week reminds us that no one knows when the Lord
will return to earth And so we can anticipate his Second Coming with
great Joy, not fear because he has already prepared us for life as well as
for death. Isn't it ironic that as we anticipate-as we prepare for his coming
In Bethlehem during this season-the Lord has already prepared us for
his Second Coming through his own death and resurrection?
So. ready or not, here he comes! Anticipate a joy-filled Advent season,
as ambassadors of health. hope and anticipation! And anticipate the
Lord at work In you today!
Lord we are preparing for your coming at Christmas, Thank you
for preparing us for your return-both today and on the Last Day
We celebrate your presence with great anticipation
In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!
Read Matthew 24:36-44.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Being Lovers of Christ
Luke 1:1-4
Advent has begun! We suddenly realize we are not ready for
Christmas, and we fret about decorations, cards, presents
or food. However, this year let's approach Christmas spiritually,
in order to prepare our hearts, minds and wills for the Christ
Child's coming.
A
In our lead text Luke declares that he has done all the research
and that he wants Theophilus to know the truth about all he
has learned concerning Jesus, so he has decided to write an
"orderly account. " We will meditate on this narrative during
Advent this year for one major purpose: that we might all
become more richly like Theophilus(Theophila) or "God
Lover".
Was Theophilus a real man, or did Luke use that name to
signify everyone reading his report? Unquestionably, the name
indicates our goal this Advent: That each of us might love God
more because of all he did for us in sending his Son, Jesus.
Prayer
God , help us to love you more abundantly this Advent. Amen.
Mark 13:35-37
35 (Mt 24:42) "Watch therefore-for you do not know when the master
of the house is coming, in the evening, or at midnight,
or at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning-
36 (Mk 14:40) lest he come suddenly and find you sleeping.
37 (Mk 13:35) What I say to you I say to all: Watch!"
The AH-HAs of Advent by Rich Bimler
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
AH-HA! Ambassadors pf Health, Hope and Anticipation
We begin another Advent season very appropriately-we me waiting,
waiting, waiting! We are waiting to see when gas prices will drop again
... waiting to see the economy turn around .. waiting to see what kind
of weather December will bring .. waiting to see who sends us the first
Christmas Card (already!?)... waiting ... waiting... waiting ...
Advent is about anticipation. It is like waiting for the ketchup to ooze out
of its bottle's long neck We wait ... and wait ... and wait.
And finally It comes.
The Gospel for this week reminds us that no one knows when the Lord
will return to earth And so we can anticipate his Second Coming with
great Joy, not fear because he has already prepared us for life as well as
for death. Isn't it ironic that as we anticipate-as we prepare for his coming
In Bethlehem during this season-the Lord has already prepared us for
his Second Coming through his own death and resurrection?
So. ready or not, here he comes! Anticipate a joy-filled Advent season,
as ambassadors of health. hope and anticipation! And anticipate the
Lord at work In you today!
Lord we are preparing for your coming at Christmas, Thank you
for preparing us for your return-both today and on the Last Day
We celebrate your presence with great anticipation
In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!
Read Matthew 24:36-44.
The Unknown Day and Hour
Mk 13:32-37; Lk 17:26-30, 34-36
36 (Ac 1:7; Mt 25:13; Mk 13:32) "Concerning that day and hour no one knows,
not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.
37 (Lk 17:26-27) As were the days of Noah, so will be
the coming of the Son of Man.
38 (Mt 22:30) For as in the days before the flood, they were eating
and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah
entered the ark,
39 (Mt 24:37) and did not know until the flood came
and took them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
40 Two will be in the field; one will be taken, and the other left.
41 (Ex 11:5; Isa 47:2) Two women will be grinding at the mill;
one will be taken, and the other left.
42 (Mt 25:13; 24:44) "Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour
your Lord will come.
43 (Lk 12:39) But know this, that if the owner of the house had known
what hour the thief would come, he would have watched
and not have let his house be broken into.
44 (Mt 25:10; 25:13) Therefore you also must be ready, for in an hour
when you least expect, the Son of Man is coming.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for being the Lord of the Impossible
Pray to the Lord and pray not to be a stumbling block witness in Jesus Christ.
Pray to the Lord "Father, like Job's friends, I'm inclined to assume
that the troubles of others are somehow deserved. Please help me live
this day in the Spirit of Your Son rather than
in the words and thoughts of the accuser."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that in His salvation is completed
for he is Redeemer.
Pray to the Lord and pray to uphold His covenant with you.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to bring you out of distress.
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 new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today .
Pry Lord, give us a new appreciation of the Grand Miracle, your
coming to Earth, this Advent season. Amen.
Lord we are preparing for your coming at Christmas, Thank you
for preparing us for your return-both today and on the Last Day
We celebrate your presence with great anticipation
In Jesus' name.
God , help us to love you more abundantly this Advent. Amen.
Pray for staff safety as they travel to check on families,
get updates and distribute relief aid in Nigeria
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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Day 331, 27 November 2021
1)
1 Corinthians 1 - 4
1 Corinthians 1
Greeting and Thanksgiving
1 (Ro 1:1; Ac 18:17) Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ
through the will of God, and Sosthenes, our brother,
2 (Ro 1:7; Ac 18:1) To the church of God which is at Corinth,
to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints,
with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord,
both their Lord and ours:
3 (Ro 1:7) Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 (Ro 1:8) I thank my God always on your behalf for the grace of God
which has been given to you through Jesus Christ.
5 (2Co 8:7; 9:11; Ro 15:14) By Him you are enriched in everything,
in all speech and in all knowledge,
6 (Rev 1:2; 1Ti 2:6) even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you,
7 (Php 3:20; 2Pe 3:12) so that you are not lacking in any gift while waiting
for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
8 (1Th 3:13; Php 1:6; 1:10) He will strengthen you to the end,
so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 (1Jn 1:3; Isa 49:7; Dt 7:9) God is faithful, and by Him you were called
to the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Divisions in the Church
10 (1Co 11:18; Php 1:27) Now I ask you, brothers, by the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that you all speak in agreement and that there be no divisions
among you. But be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same
judgment.
11 (1Co 3:3) For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brothers,
by those who are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
12 (Jn 1:42; 1Co 9:5) Now this is what I mean: Every one of you is saying,
"I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos,"
or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ."
13 (Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38) Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you?
Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
14 (Ac 18:8; Ro 16:23) I thank God that I baptized none of you
except Crispus and Gaius,
15 lest any should say that I had baptised in my own name.
16 (1Co 16:15; 16:17) I also baptized the household of Stephanas.
Besides them, I do not know whether I baptized any other.
17 (1Co 2:1; 2:13) For Christ did not send me to baptize,
but to preach the gospel, not with eloquent words,
lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
Christ the Power and Wisdom of God
18 (Ro 1:16; 1Co 1:21) For to those who are perishing,
the preaching of the cross is foolishness,
but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
19 (Isa 29:14; Job 5:12-13) For it is written:
"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent." (Isa 29:14.)
20 (Ro 1:22; Job 12:17) Where is the wise? Where is the scribe?
Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom
of this world foolish?
21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom
did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of preaching
to save those who believe.
22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom.
23 (Gal 5:11; Lk 2:34) But we preach Christ crucified,
a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Greeks.
24 (1Co 1:30; 1:18) But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks,
we preach Christ as the power of God and the wisdom of God.
25 (1Co 1:18) For the foolishness of God is wiser than men,
and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26 (1Co 1:20)For observe your calling, brothers. Among you,
not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty men,
and not many noble men were called.
27 (Ps 8:2; 1Co 1:20) But God has chosen the foolish things
of the world to confound the wise. God has chosen the weak things of
the world to confound the things which are mighty.
28 (Ro 4:17; 1Co 2:6) And God has chosen the base things of the world
and things which are despised. Yes, and He chose things which did not
exist to bring to nothing things that do,
29 (Eph 2:9) so that no flesh should boast in His presence.
30 (Jer 23:5–6; 1Co 1:2 ) But because of Him you are in Christ Jesus,
whom God made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.
31 (2Co 10:17; Jer 9:23-24) Therefore, as it is written, "
Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord." (Jer 9:24.)
1 Corinthians 2
Proclaiming Christ Crucified
1 (1Co 1:17; 2:4) Brothers, when I came to you, I did not come with
superiority of speech or wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.
2 (Gal 6:14) For I determined not to know anything among you
except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
3 (2Co 13:4) I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling.
4 (Ro 15:19; 1Co 4:20) My speech and my preaching was not with enticing
words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
5 (2Co 4:7; 6:7) so that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men,
but in the power of God.
The Revelation by God's Spirit
6 (1Co 1:28; Heb 5:14) Yet we speak wisdom among those who are mature,
although not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age,
who are coming to nothing.
7 (Ro 16:25-26; 2Ti 1:9) But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery,
the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the ages for our glory.
8 (Ac 7:2; Jas 2:1) None of the rulers of this age knew it.
For had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 (Isa 64:4; Mt 25:34) But as it is written,
"Eye has not seen,
nor ear heard,
nor has it entered into the heart of man
the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." (Isa 64:4.)
10 (Jn 14:26; Eph 3:3) But God has revealed them to us by His Spirit.
For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
11 (Pr 20:27; Jer 17:9) For what man knows the things of a man,
except the spirit of man which is in him? Likewise,
no one knows the things of God, except the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world,
but the Spirit which is of God, so that we might know the things
that are freely given to us by God.
13 (1Co 1:17; 2:4) These things also we proclaim, not in the words
which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit teaches,
comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 (1Co 1:18; Jude 1:19) But the natural man does not receive
the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him;
nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 (1Co 3:1; 14:37) But he who is spiritual judges all things.
Yet he himself is not judged by anyone.
16 (Jn 15:15; Ro 11:34) For
"who has known the mind of the Lord
that he may instruct Him?"(Isa 40:13.)
But we have the mind of Christ.
1 Corinthians 3
Fellow Servants of God
1 (Ro 7:14; 1Co 2:14-15) Brothers, I could not speak to you as
to spiritual men, but as to worldly, even as to babes in Christ.
2 (Jn 16:12; 1Pe 2:2) I have fed you with milk and not with solid food.
For to this day you were not able to endure it. Nor are you able now,
3 (1Co 1:11; 11:18) for you are still worldly. Since there is envy,
strife, and divisions among you, are you not worldly and behaving as mere men?
4 (1Co 1:12) For while one says, "I am of Paul," and another,
"I am of Apollos," are you not worldly?
5 (2Co 6:4; 1Co 3:10) Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos,
but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to each one?
6 (Ac 18:4-11; 1Co 9:1) I have planted, Apollos watered,
but God gave the increase.
7 (Gal 6:3) So then neither is he who plants nor he who waters anything,
but God who gives the increase.
8 (Ps 62:12; Mt 16:27) Now he who plants and he who waters are one,
and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
9 (2Co 6:1; Eph 2:20-22) For we are laborers together with God:
You are God's vineyard; you are God's building.
10 (Ro 12:3; 15:20) According to the grace of God which has been given to me,
as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, but another builds
on it. Now let each one take heed how he builds on it.
11 (Eph 2:20; Isa 28:16; Mt 16:18) For no one can lay another foundation
than that which was laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver,
precious stones, wood, hay, or stubble,
13 (1Co 4:5; 2Th 1:7-10) each one's work will be revealed.
For the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire,
and the fire will test what sort of work each has done.
14 (1Co 3:8; 4:5) If anyone's work which he has built on the foundation
endures, he will receive a reward.
15 (Jude 1:23) If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss.
But he himself will be saved, still going through the fire.
16 (1Co 6:19; 2Co 6:16) Do you not know that you are the temple of God,
and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him.
For the temple of God is holy. And you are His temple.
18 (Isa 5:21; Gal 6:3) Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems
to be wise in this world, let him become a fool that he may be wise.
19 (Job 5:13) For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.
For it is written, "He catches the wise in their own craftiness,"(Job 5:13.)
20 (Ps 94:11) and again, "The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise,
that they are vain."(Ps 94:11.)
21(1Co 4:6; Ro 8:32) Therefore let no one boast in men.
For all things are yours:
22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life
or death or things present or things to come, all are yours,
23 (2Co 10:7; Gal 3:29) and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's.
1 Corinthians 4
The Ministry of the Apostles
1 (Ro 16:25; Titus 1:7) Let a man so regard us as the ministers of Christ
and stewards of the mysteries of God.
2 Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.
3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you
or by man's judgment. I do not even judge myself.
4 (Ps 143:2; 130:3) For I know nothing against myself.
Yet I am not justified by this. But He who judges me is the Lord.
5 (Ro 2:16; 2:1; 2:29) Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time
until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness
and will reveal the purposes of the hearts. Then everyone will have
commendation from God.
6 (1Co 1:12; 13:4) Brothers, I have figuratively applied these things
to myself and to Apollos for your sakes, so that you may learn from us
not to think of men above that which is written, and that not one of you
would be arrogant for one against another.
7 (Jn 3:27; Ro 12:6) For who makes you differ from another?
And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you received it,
why do you boast as if you had not received it?
8 (Rev 3:17) Now you are full, now you are rich; you have begun reigning
as kings without us, and I wish to God you reigned, so that we also might
reign with you.
9 (Ro 8:36; Heb 10:33) For I think that God has exhibited us, the apostles,
last, as if we were sentenced to death. For we have been made a spectacle
to the world, to angels and to men.
10 (1Co 2:3; Ac 17:18; 26:24) We are fools for Christ's sake,
but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong.
You are honorable, but we are despised.
11 (Ro 8:35; 2Co 11:23-27) Even to this present hour we both hunger
and thirst, and are poorly clothed and beaten and homeless.
12 (1Pe 3:9; Ac 18:3; Mt 5:11) We labor, working with our own hands.
Being reviled, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
13 (La 3:45) Being slandered, we encourage. We are made as the filth
of the world, and are the refuse of all things to this day.
14 (1Th 2:11; 1Co 4:15) I do not write these things to shame you,
but as my beloved sons I warn you.
15 (Gal 4:19; 1Co 3:10) For if you were to have ten thousand instructors
in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers. In Christ Jesus
I have become a father to you through the gospel.
16 (1Co 11:1; Php 3:17) So I implore you, be followers of me.
17 (1Co 7:17; 1Ti 1:2) Therefore I have sent Timothy to you.
He is my beloved son and is faithful in the Lord.
He will remind you of my ways which are in Christ,
as I teach everywhere in every church.
18 Now some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you.
19 (Ac 18:21; 19:21) But I will come to you shortly if the Lord wills.
And I will know not only what those who are arrogant are saying,
but also their power.
20 (1Co 2:4) For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
21 (2Co 13:2; 1:23) What do you desire? Shall I come to you with a rod,
or in love and in the spirit of meekness?
2) Our Daily Bread for 27 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/27/bold-faith
entitled Bold Faith
Acts 4:8-13
8 (Ac 2:4) Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them,
"Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:
9 (Ac 3:7) If we today are being examined concerning a good deed
done to a crippled man, how this man has been healed,
10 (Ac 3:6) be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel,
that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified,
whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands before you whole.
11 (Isa 28:16; Ps 118:22-23) He is
'the stone you builders rejected,
which has become the cornerstone.' (Ps 118:22.)
12 (Mt 1:21; Jn 3:36) There is no salvation in any other,for there is
no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
13 (Jn 7:15; Mt 11:25) When they saw the boldness of Peter and John
and perceived that they were illiterate and uneducated men, they marveled.
And they recognized that they had been with ÂJesus.
After Prem Pradhan’s (1924-1998) plane was shot down during World War II,
he was wounded while parachuting to safety. As a result, he walked with
a limp for the rest of his life. He once noted, "I have a lame leg.
Isn't it strange of God that He called [me] to preach the gospel
in the Himalaya Mountains?" And preach in Nepal he did-but
not without opposition that included imprisonment in "dungeons of death"
where prisoners faced extreme conditions. In a span of fifteen years,
Prem spent ten years in fourteen different prisons. His bold witness,
however, bore the fruit of changed lives for Christ that included guards
and prisoners who took the message of Jesus to their own people.
The apostle Peter faced opposition due to his faith in Jesus
and for being used by God to heal a "man who was lame" (Acts 4:9).
But he used the opportunity to boldly speak for Christ (vv. 8-13).
Today, like Peter, we too may face opposition (v. 3),
yet we have family members, co-workers, fellow students,
and others we know who desperately need to hear about the One
in whom "salvation is found" (v. 12), who died as payment
for our sins and was raised from the dead as proof of His power
to forgive (v. 10). May they hear as we prayerfully
and boldly proclaim this good news of salvation found in Jesus.
By: Arthur Jackson
Reflect & Pray
How will you boldly share Jesus today?
What keeps you from telling others about Him?
How can you be better prepared to do so?
Father, thank You for what You've done for me.
Help me, in Jesus' name, to boldly share my faith with others.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 7 - Oh, Freedom!
Rom 8:1-2
Life in the Spirit
1 (1Co 1:30; 2Co 5:17) There is therefore now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus,
who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
2 (1Co 15:45; Ro 6:18; Jn 8:32) For the law of the Spirit of life
in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.
In the classic movie, I want to live! actress Susan Hayward
plays a woman convicted of murder and sentenced to be executed.
The suspence builds; the execution is delayed as the officials
wait for a word of pardon. Finally, the woman in executed;
the call comes, and the pardon has been granted, but it is too late.
When no pardon is granted, condemnation leads to death. Our sin
marks us as "guilty" before God, and we deserve the wages of sin,
which is death. But in Jesus Christ, the pardon does come - and
it comes in time. Our sin deserves condemnation by God, and yet
he forgives us because Christ paid the penalty for us,
But we face other kinds of condemnation as well - self-condemnation,
that internal accusation that we still, somehow, must pay the price
of our own sin. Others often condemn us as well, offering much less
forgiveness and mercy than God does. And the Enemy of our souls condemns
us, trying to convince us that we don't, after all, have real freedom
from sin.
Yet Paul tells us in Romans 8, "There is therefore now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus". God has forgiven us freely; he has
granted his pardon. And in light of his forgiveness, how can we live
under the condemnation of others - or even of ourselves?
We are free, Paul says - free from the "law of sin and death,"
free to live in the liberty of the Spirit. The stay of execution
has come: the pardon has been granted. Never again can we tried
for the same crimes: never again must we live under the burden
of condemnation.
Application
a) Have I ever lived under the burden of condemnation from myself
or others? Why?
b) How can Romans 8:1-2 help me live in freedom of such condemnation?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Exodus 3:7-8
7 (Ps 106:44; Ex 2:23-25)The Lord said,
"I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt
and have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters,
for I know their sorrows.
8 (Ge 50:24; 15:18-21; Ex 13:5) Therefore, I have come down
to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians,
and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land,
to a land flowing with milk and honey, to the place of
the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites,
the Hivites, and the Jebusites."
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
PSALMS 23
A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup runs over.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
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."
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
Day 27 of the Month
a) Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to
hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.
(
2 Cor 10:4-5
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,
5 casting down imaginations and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
)
b) Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who
are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to be in Unity and Harmony in Jesus Christ.
Pray to the Lord "Father, thank You for what You've done for me.
Help me, in Jesus' name, to boldly share my faith with others."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that in His salvation, which is
freedom from sin.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for He Will hear your cries for help.
Pray to the Lord and be Thankful for he is next to you during dangerous times.
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 that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to
hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.
Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who
are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.
Pray for Christians workers in Vietnam as they take great risks
to distribute Bibles and minister to believers.
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 330, 26 November 2021
1)
Acts 18-19
Acts 18
Paul in Corinth
1 (Ac 19:1; 1Co 1:2) After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
2 (1Co 16:19; 2Ti 4:19; Ac 11:28) He found a Jew named Aquila, a native
of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla,
because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome.
And he went to them.
3 (1Co 4:12; 1Th 2:9) And because he was of the same trade,
he remained with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
4 (Ac 17:17) He lectured in the synagogue every Sabbath
and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
5 (Ac 17:3; 18:28) When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia,
Paul was pressed by the Spirit and testified to the Jews
that Jesus was the Christ.
6 (2Sa 1:16; Eze 18:13) But when they opposed him and blasphemed,
he shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be upon your heads.
I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
7 (Ac 16:14; Col 4:11) Then he departed from there and entered the house
of a man named Justus, one who worshipped God, whose house was next door
to the synagogue.
8 (Ac 8:12; 11:14) Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue,
believed in the Lord with his entire household.
And many of the Corinthians, who heard, believed and were baptized.
9 (Ac 23:11; 2Co 12:1-3) The Lord spoke to Paul in the night through
a vision, "Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent.
10 (Mt 28:20; Lk 21:18) For I am with you, and no one shall attack you
and hurt you, for I have many people in this city."
11 So for a year and six months he sat among them,
teaching the word of God.
12 (Ac 13:7; 18:27) When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia,
the Jews in unity attacked Paul and brought him to court,
13 saying, "This man is persuading men to worship God contrary to the law."
14 When Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to the Jews, "O Jews,
if it were a matter of a misdemeanor or serious crime,
I would rightly bear with you.
15 (Ac 23:29; 25:19) But if it is a question of words and names and your law,
look into it yourselves. For I do not intend to be a judge of these matters."
16 So he drove them out of court.
17 (1Co 1:1) Then all the Greeks seized Sosthenes,
the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat.
But none of these things mattered to Gallio.
Paul's Return to Antioch
18 (Nu 6:18; Ac 21:24) Yet Paul remained many days. He had his hair cut
in Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow. Then, bidding farewell to the brothers,
he sailed to Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him.
19 (Ac 18:4; 18:24) He arrived at Ephesus and left them there.
But he himself went into the synagogue and lectured the Jews.
20 When they asked him to remain for a while longer, he did not consent,
21 (1Co 4:19; Jas 4:15) but, bidding farewell, said, "I must by all means
attend this upcoming feast in Jerusalem,
but I will return to you if God wills." And he set sail from Ephesus.
22 (Ac 8:40) When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church
and then went down to Antioch.
23 (Ac 16:6; 14:22) After spending some time there, he departed
and passed through the entire region of Galatia and Phrygia in sequence,
strengthening all the disciples.
Apollos Preaches in Ephesus
24 (1Co 1:12; 4:6) Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, born in Alexandria,
who was an eloquent man and powerful in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.
25 (Ac 19:3; Ro 12:11) This man was instructed in the way of the Lord,
knowing only the baptism of John, but being fervent in spirit,
he accurately spoke and taught the things concerning the Lord.
26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla
heard him, they took him and explained the way of God more accurately.
27 (Ac 18:18; 1Co 3:6) When Apollos intended to pass into Achaia,
the brothers wrote to encourage the disciples to welcome him.
On arriving, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace.
28 (Ac 18:5; 9:22) For he vehemently refuted the Jews publicly,
proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
Acts 19
Ephesians Receive the Holy Spirit
1 (1Co 1:12; 16:12) While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through
the upper regions and came to Ephesus. He found some disciples
2 (Jn 7:39) and said to them, "Have you received the Holy Spirit
since you believed?"
They said to him, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."
3 (Ac 18:25; Mt 28:19) He said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?"
They said, "Into John's baptism."
4 (Jn 1:7; 1:27) Paul said, "John indeed baptized with the baptism
of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One
coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus."
5 (Ac 8:16; 8:12) When they heard this, they were baptized in the name
of the Lord Jesus.
6 (Ac 2:4; 6:6) When Paul had laid his hands on them,
the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in other tongues and prophesied.
7 There were about twelve men in all.
8 (Ac 1:3; 28:23) He went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months,
lecturing and persuading concerning the kingdom of God.
9 (Ac 9:2; 19:23) But when some were hardened and did not believe,
but spoke evil of the Way before the crowd, he withdrew from them
and took the disciples, lecturing daily in the school of Tyrannus.
10 (Ac 20:31; 16:6) This continued for two years, so that all who lived
in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
The Sons of Sceva
11 (Ac 5:12) God worked powerful miracles by the hands of Paul.
12 (Ac 5:15) So handkerchiefs or aprons he had touched were brought to
the sick, and the diseases left them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
13 (Mt 12:27; Mk 9:38) Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists invoked
the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying,
"We command you to come out in the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches."
14 There were seven sons of a Jewish high priest named Sceva doing this.
15 The evil spirit answered, "I know Jesus, and I know Paul, but who are you?"
16 Then the man in whom the evil spirit was jumped on them, overpowered them,
and prevailed against them, so that they fled from that house naked
and wounded.
17 (Ac 5:5; 5:11) This became known to all Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus.
And fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
18 (Mt 3:6) Many who believed came confessing and telling their deeds.
19 Many who practiced magic brought their books together
and burned them before everyone. They calculated their value,
which equaled fifty thousand drachmas.
(A drachma was worth about a day's wage.)
20 (Ac 6:7; 12:24) So the word of the Lord powerfully grew and spread.
The Riot in Ephesus
21 (Ac 20:22; 20:16; 18:21) After these things happened, Paul determined
in his spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem,
saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."
22 (Ac 13:5; Ro 16:23) He sent two who ministered to him,
Timothy and Erastus, into Macedonia, but he delayed in Asia for a time.
23 (Ac 19:9; 9:2) About that time great trouble arose about the Way.
24 (Ac 16:16) For a silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines
for Artemis, brought much business to the craftsmen.
25 (Ac 16:19) He gathered them together with the workmen of similar trades
and said, "Men, you know that by this trade we have our wealth.
26 (Isa 44:10-20; Ac 17:29) And you see and hear, not only at Ephesus,
but almost throughout all Asia, that this Paul has persuaded
and turned away many people,
saying that these things made by hands are not gods.
27 Now not only is our trade in danger of coming into disrepute,
but also the temple of the great goddess Artemis,
whom all Asia and the world worship,
may be discredited and her magnificence destroyed."
28 When they heard this, they were full of anger and cried out,
"Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"
29 (Ac 20:4; 27:2; Col 4:10) The city was filled with confusion.
And in unison they seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's traveling
companions from Macedonia, and rushed into the theater.
30 When Paul intended to go in among the crowd,
the disciples would not let him.
31 Even some of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends,
sent to him begging him not to venture into the theater.
32 (Ac 21:34) The assembly was confused. Therefore some cried out one thing
and some another, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
33 (Ac 12:17) The Jews pushed Alexander to the front as the crowd
prompted him. Alexander motioned with his hand, wishing to make his defense
to the mob.
34 (Ac 19:28) But when they learned that he was a Jew, for about two hours
they all with one voice cried out, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"
35 The city clerk quieted the crowd and said, "Men of Ephesus,
what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians
is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis
and of the image which fell from heaven?
36 Seeing then that these things are undeniable, you ought to be quiet
and do nothing rash.
37 (Ro 2:22) For you have brought these men here who are neither temple
robbers nor blasphemers of your goddess.
38 (Ac 13:7) So if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have
a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls.
Let them press charges against one another.
39 If you seek anything further, it shall be settled in the legal assembly.
40 For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today,
since there is no reason we may give to account for this uproar."
41 When he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.
2) Our Daily Bread for 26 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/26/mighty-warrior
entitled Mighty Warrior
Judges 6:11-16
11 Now the angel of the Lord came and sat under the oak tree in Ophrah
belonging to Joash the Abiezrite. Gideon his son was threshing wheat
in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites.
12 The angel of the Lord appeared and said to him,
"The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor."
13 Then Gideon said to him, "O my lord, if the Lord is with us,
then why has all this happened to us? Where are all His miracles
that our fathers told us about? They said, 'Did not the Lord bring
us out of Egypt?' Yet now the Lord has forsaken us and delivered
us into the hands of the Midianites."
14 Then the Lord turned to him and said, "Go in this strength of yours.
Save Israel from the control of Midian. Have I not sent you?"
15 And he said to Him, "O my Lord, how can I save Israel?
Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest
in my father's house."
16 Then the Lord said to him, "But I will be with you, and you will strike
the Midianites as one man."
Diet Eman was an ordinary, shy young woman in the Netherlands-in love,
working, and enjoying time with family and friends-when the Germans invaded
in 1940. As Diet (pronounced Deet) later wrote,
"When there is danger on your doorstep, you want to act almost like
an ostrich burying its head in the sand." Yet Diet felt God calling her
to resist the German oppressors, which included risking her life
to find hiding places for Jews and other pursued people.
This unassuming young woman became a warrior for God.
We find many stories in the Bible similar to Diet's, stories of God using
seemingly unlikely characters to serve Him. For instance, when the angel
of the Lord approached Gideon, he proclaimed,
"The Lord is with you, mighty warrior" (Judges 6:12). Yet Gideon seemed
anything but mighty. He'd been secretly threshing wheat away from
the prying eyes of the Midianites, who oppressively controlled Israel
at the time (vv. 1-6, 11). He was from the weakest clan of Israel
(Manasseh) and the "least" in his family (v. 15). He didn't feel
up to God's calling and even requested several signs.
Yet God used him to defeat the cruel Midianites (see ch. 7).
God saw Gideon as "mighty." And just as God was with and equipped Gideon,
so He's with us, His "dearly loved children" (Ephesians 5:1)
-supplying all we need to live for and serve Him in little and big ways.
By: Alyson Kieda
Reflect & Pray
Who are some other Bible characters God used despite their weakness
to accomplish much for Him? How has God moved you outside your comfort
zone to serve Him?
God, I'm so thankful You don't see me as I see myself.
Help me to see myself as Your dearly loved child capable
of doing big and small things in service to You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 6 - It is Finished
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever hears
My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life
and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "
"PLEASE BE PATIENT - GOD IS NOT FINISHED WITH ME YET,"
the sweatshirt read. In this case, the message was an ironic one,
for the occupant of the shirt was a snaggle-toothed, freckle-faced six year
old!
In one sense, God is not finished with the work he has to do in each of us.
Life in Christ is an ongoing process of change and growth as we become
more like him. Certainly, the more we see of ourselves, the more we hope
he isn't finished with us!
Yet whatever plans God has for making us into the men and women he created
us to be, certain aspects of our life in Christ are finished, finalised.
Jesus declares with absolute assurance, "whoever hears
My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life
and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "
Because we do not have to earn or deserve God's grace, because we are not
called to prove ourselves worthy of Salvation, we can have immediate
and total assurance of the security of life in Jesus Christ. The one who
put his trust in the Lord has eternal life; he will not be condemned;
he has crossed over from death to life.
This "crossing over" into life happens in the split second when we acknowledge
our dependence upon Christ alone. And the rest of our lives is given over to
the devleopment of his image in us.
God is not finished with us yet. But his work of salvation is finished - complete,
fully dependable an accomplished fact.
Application
a) Have I ever doubted the "accomplished fact" of my own salvation? Why?
b) How can today's verse help me realise that, although I may have a lot of
growing yet to do, my salvation in Jesus Christ is secure?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Genesis 39:2-3 :
2 (Ge 21:22; 26:24) The Lord was with Joseph,
so that he became a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master,
the Egyptian.
3 (Ps 1:3; Ge 21:22) His master saw that the Lord was with him
and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are anxious
Romans 8:28-30
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.
30 (1Co 6:11; Heb 9:15) And those whom He predestined, He also called;
and those whom He called, He also justified; and those whom He justified,
He also glorified.
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."
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
Day 26 of the Month
a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16
16 Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut
I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,
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 pray to Him to be a powerful witness and to be guarded
against The Evil One.
Pray to the Lord "God, I'm so thankful You don't see me as I see myself.
Help me to see myself as Your dearly loved child capable
of doing big and small things in service to You."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that in His salvation, which is accomplished.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be like Joseph who prospered in Egypt
because of his humility.
Pray to the Lord and Be anxious for nothing, and be thankful
for everything he ha done.
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 that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ.
Pray that Christians in Mauritania will have access to God's word
despite government restrictions on Bibles.
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 329, 25 November 2021
1)
1 and 2 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians 1
Salutation
1 (2Th 1:1; Ro 1:7; Ac 18:5)Paul, Silas, and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father
and in the Lord Jesus Christ:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Thessalonians' Faith and Example
2 (Ro 1:8-9) We give thanks to God always for you all,
mentioning you in our prayers,
3 (2Th 1:11; Ro 15:4) remembering without ceasing your work of faith,
labor of love, and patient hope in our Lord Jesus Christ
in the sight of God and our Father.
4 (2Th 2:13; 2Pe 1:10) For we know, beloved brothers, your election by God.
5 (Col 2:2; 2Th 2:14) For our gospel did not come to you in word only,
but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance,
just as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.
6 (Ac 13:52; 1Co 4:16) You became followers of us and the Lord,
having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit.
7 Therefore you were examples to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
8 (Ro 1:8; 2Th 3:1) For the word of the Lord sounded out from you not only
in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith
in God has gone forth, so that we do not need to say anything.
9 (1Co 12:2; Ac 14:15) For they themselves declare how we were received
by you, and how you turned to God from idols,
to serve the living and true God,
10 (Ac 2:24; Mt 3:7) and to wait for His Son from heaven,
whom He raised from the dead-Jesus, who delivered us from the wrath to come.
1 Thessalonians 2
Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica
1 You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.
2 (Ac 16:22-24; 17:2-9) But even after we had previously suffered and were
shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God
to declare to you the gospel of God amid much opposition.
3 (2Co 2:17; 4:2) For our exhortation was not from deceit,
nor from uncleanness, nor in guile.
4 (Gal 1:10; 2:7; Ro 8:27) But as we were allowed by God to be entrusted
with the gospel, even so we speak, not to please men, but God,
who examines our hearts.
5 (Ac 20:33; Ro 1:9) For neither at any time did we come with flattering
words, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed. God is our witness.
6 (Jn 5:41; 5:44) Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you,
or from others, even though we might have made demands
as the apostles of Christ.
7 (1Th 2:11; Isa 49:23) But we were gentle among you, like a nurse caring
for her own children.
8 (2Co 12:15; 1Jn 3:16) So having great love toward you,
we were willing to impart to you not only the gospel of God
but also our own lives, because you were dear to us.
9 (Ac 18:3; Ro 1:1) For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil.
Laboring night and day so as not to be an expense to any of you,
we preached to you the gospel of God.
10 (1Th 1:5; 2Co 1:12) You and God are witnesses of how pure, upright,
and blameless we ourselves behaved among you who believe.
11 (1Th 2:7) As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and commanded
every one of you, as a father does his own children,
12 (Eph 4:1; 1Th 5:24) that you would walk in a manner worthy of God,
who has called you to His kingdom and glory.
13 (Heb 4:12; Ro 10:17; Gal 4:14) For this reason we thank God
without ceasing because, when you received the word of God,
which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men,
but as it truly is, the word of God, which effectively works also
in you who believe.
14 (Gal 1:22; 1Th 1:6) For you, brothers, became followers
of the churches of God, which in Judea are in Christ Jesus.
You also have suffered the same things from your own countrymen,
as they have from the Jews,
15 (Mt 5:12; Ac 2:23) who both killed the Lord Jesus
and their own prophets and have persecuted us.
They do not please God and are contrary to all men,
16 (Ac 13:50; Ge 15:16) forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles
that they might be saved. In this way they are always piling up
their sins, but wrath has come upon them to the extreme.
Paul's Desire to Visit Again
17 (1Co 5:3; Col 2:5) But we, brothers, being taken from you
for a short time, in presence, not in heart, endeavoured
all the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
18 (Ro 15:22; 1:13; Php 4:16) Therefore we wished
to come to you-even I, Paul, once and again-but Satan hindered us.
19 (Php 4:1; 2Co 1:14; 1Th 3:13) For what is our hope, or joy,
or crown of rejoicing? Will it not even be you in the presence
of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
20 You are our glory and joy.
1 Thessalonians 3
1 (Ac 17:15; 1Th 3:5) Therefore, when we could no longer endure it,
we thought it good to be left at Athens alone.
2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and minister of God
and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish
and comfort you with regard to your faith,
3 (Ac 9:16; 14:22) so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions.
For you know that we are appointed to this.
4 (1Th 2:14) Indeed, we told you before when we were with you that
we would suffer tribulation, just as it came to pass, as you well know.
5 (Mt 4:3; Php 2:16) For this reason, when I could no longer endure it,
I sent to inquire about your faith, lest by some means the tempter
might have tempted you, and our labor might have been in vain.
6 (Ac 18:5; 1Th 1:3) But just now Timothy has come from you to us
and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always
have good memories of us, desiring greatly to see us,
as we also desire to see you.
7 (2Co 1:4) Therefore, brothers, during all our afflictions
and distress, we have been encouraged about you through your faith.
8 (1Co 16:13) For now we live, if you stand strong in the Lord.
9 (For what thanks can we render to God for you,
for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God,
10 (2Ti 1:3; 2Co 13:9) night and day praying earnestly that we might
see your face and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
11 (2Th 2:16; 1Th 3:13) Now may our God and Father Himself,
and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way to you.
12 (Php 1:9; 1Th 4:9-10) And may the Lord make you increase
and abound in love for one another and for all men, even as we do for you.
13 (1Th 2:19; Zec 14:5) To this end may He establish your hearts
to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father
at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.
1 Thessalonians 4
A Life Pleasing to God
1 (Eph 4:1; 2Th 1:3) Finally, brothers, we urge and exhort you by the Lord
Jesus, that as you have learned from us how you ought to walk and to please
God, you should excel more and more.
2 For you know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.
3 (Ac 15:29; Ro 6:22) For this is the will of God, your sanctification:
that you should abstain from sexual immorality,
4 (1Pe 3:7) that each one of you should know how to possess his own vessel
in sanctification and honor,
5 (Ro 1:26; Gal 4:8) not in the lust of depravity, even as the Gentiles
who do not know God,
6 (Ro 12:19; Heb 13:4) and that no man take advantage of
and defraud his brother in any matter, because the Lord
is the avenger in all these things,
as we also have forewarned you and testified.
7 (1Th 2:3; Lev 11:44) For God has not called us to uncleanness,
but to holiness.
8 (1Jn 3:24; Lk 10:16) Therefore he that despises does not despise man,
but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit.
9 (1Th 5:1; Ro 12:10) As concerning brotherly love, you do not need me
to write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.
10 (1Th 1:7; 3:12) And indeed, you do have love for all the brothers
who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, that you increase
more and more.
11 (Eph 4:28; 1Pe 4:15) Learn to be calm, and to conduct your own business,
and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
12 (Mk 4:11; Ro 13:13) so that you may walk honestly toward
those who are outsiders and that you may lack nothing.
The Lord's Coming
13 (Eph 2:12; Lev 19:28) But I would not have you ignorant, brothers,
concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others
who have no hope.
14 (1Th 4:13; Rev 1:18) For if we believe that Jesus died and arose again,
so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.
15 (1Ki 20:35) For this we say to you by the word of the Lord,
that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord
will not precede those who are asleep.
16 (1Co 15:23; Jude 1:9) For the Lord Himself will descend
from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel,
and with the trumpet call of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
17 (Jn 12:26; Ac 1:9) Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up
together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we
shall be forever with the Lord.
18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.
1 Thessalonians 5
1 (Ac 1:7; 1Th 4:9) Concerning the times and the seasons, brothers,
you have no need that I write to you.
2 (2Pe 3:10; Rev 3:3) For you know perfectly that the day of the Lord
will come like a thief in the night.
3 (Lk 21:34-35; 2Th 1:9) When they say, "Peace and safety!"
then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor upon
a woman with child, and they shall not escape.
4 (1Jn 2:8) But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this Day
should overtake you as a thief.
5 (Lk 16:8; Ac 26:18) You are all the sons of light
and the sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.
6 (Lk 22:46; 1Pe 1:13) Therefore let us not sleep as others do.
But let us be alert and sober.
7 (Ac 2:15; 2Pe 2:13) For those who sleep, sleep at night,
and those who get drunk, are drunk at night.
8 (Isa 59:17; 1Th 5:5) But let us, who are of the day, be sober,
putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet,
the hope of salvation.
9 (1Th 1:10; 2Th 2:13-14) For God has not appointed us to wrath,
but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 (2Co 5:15) who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep,
we should live together with Him.
11 (Eph 4:29; Heb 10:25) So comfort yourselves together,
and edify one another, just as you are doing.
Final Exhortations and Greetings
12 (Heb 13:17; 1Co 16:16; 16:18) We ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those
who labor among you, and are appointed over you in the Lord, and instruct you.
13 (Mk 9:50) Esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake.
And be at peace among yourselves.
14 (Ro 14:1; Ac 20:35) Now we exhort you, brothers, warn those who are unruly,
comfort the faint-hearted, support the weak, and be patient toward everyone.
15 (1Pe 3:9; Gal 6:10) See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone.
But always seek to do good to one another and to all.
16 (Php 4:4) Rejoice always.
17 (Eph 6:18; Lk 18:1) Pray without ceasing.
18 (Eph 5:20; Heb 13:15) In everything give thanks,
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19 (Eph 4:30; 1Co 14:30; 1Ti 4:14) Do not quench the Spirit.
20 (1Co 11:4; 14:1) Do not despise prophecies.
21 (1Jn 4:1; Lk 12:57; Ac 17:11) Examine all things.
Firmly hold onto what is good.
22 Abstain from all appearances of evil.
23 (Ro 15:33; Heb 4:12) May the very God of peace sanctify you completely.
And I pray to God that your whole spirit, soul,
and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 (1Co 1:9; 1Th 2:12 5:26 Ro 16:16 5:27 Col 4:16 5:28 Ro 16:20; 2Th 3:18)
Faithful is He who calls you, who also will do it.
25 Brothers, pray for us.
26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
27 I command you by the Lord that this letter be
read to all the holy brothers.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
2 Thessalonians 1
Salutation
1 (2Co 1:19) Paul, and Silas, and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ:
2 (Ro 1:7) Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Judgment at Christ's Coming
3 (2Th 2:13; Ro 1:8) We are bound to thank God always for you, brothers,
as it is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly,
and the love of every one of you abounds toward each other.
4 (1Th 2:14; 2Co 7:14; 1Th 2:19) So we boast about you in the churches of God
for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations
that you are enduring.
5 (Php 1:28; Lk 20:35) This is evidence that God's judgment, being righteous,
will count you worthy of the kingdom of God for which you are suffering.
6 (Rev 6:10) It is a righteous matter with God to repay with tribulation
those who trouble you,
7 (Rev 14:13) and to give you who are troubled rest with us
when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels,
8 (Mt 25:41; Gal 4:8) in flaming fire taking vengeance on those
who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 (Mt 25:41; Php 3:19) They shall be punished with eternal destruction,
isolated from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,
10 (Jn 17:10; Isa 49:3) when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified
in His saints and to be marveled at by all those who believe,
because our testimony among you was believed.
11 (1Th 1:3; 2Th 1:5) Therefore we always pray for you that our God
would count you worthy of this calling and with power fulfill
all your good desires and works done by faith,
12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you,
and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2
The Man of Lawlessness
1 (Mk 13:27; Mt 24:31) Now, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and concerning our gathering together unto Him, we ask you
2 (Mk 13:7; 1Co 1:8) not to let your mind be quickly shaken or be troubled,
neither in spirit nor by word, nor by letter coming as though from us,
as if the day of Christ is already here.
3 (Da 7:25; Jn 17:12) Do not let anyone deceive you in any way.
For that Day will not come unless a falling away comes first,
and the man of sin is revealed, the son of destruction,
4 (Eze 28:2; 1Co 8:5) who opposes and exalts himself above
all that is called God or is worshipped,
so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself as God.
5 Do you not remember that when I was still with you, I told you these things?
6 Now you know what restrains him that he might be revealed in his time.
7 (Rev 17:5; 17:7) For the mystery of lawlessness is already working. Only
He who is now restraining him will do so until He is taken out of the way.
8 (Isa 11:4; 2Th 2:3) Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord
will consume with the breath of His mouth, and destroy with the brightness
of His presence,
9 (Mt 24:24; Rev 18:23) even him, whose coming is in accordance
with the working of Satan with all power and signs and false wonders,
10 (1Co 1:18) and with all deception of unrighteousness
among those who perish, because they did not receive
the love for the truth that they might be saved.
11 (Ro 1:28; Eze 14:9) Therefore God will send them a strong delusion,
that they should believe the lie:
12 (Ro 1:32; 2:8) that they all might be condemned who did not believe
the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Chosen for Salvation
13 (1Th 1:4; 2Th 1:3) But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you,
beloved brothers of the Lord, because God has from the beginning called you to salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief of the truth.
14 (1Th 2:12; 1:5) To this He called you by our gospel,
to obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15 (1Co 11:2; 16:13; 2Th 2:2) Therefore, brothers, stand firm
and hold the traditions which you have been taught,
whether by word or by our letter.
16 (Jn 3:16; 1Th 3:11) Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself,
and God our Father, who has loved us and has given us eternal
consolation and good hope through grace,
17 (2Th 3:3; 1Th 3:2) comfort your hearts and establish you in
every good word and work.
2 Thessalonians 3
Pray for Us
1 (1Th 5:25; 1:8) Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord
may quickly spread and be glorified, even as it did with you.
2 (Ro 15:31; Dt 32:20) And pray that we may be delivered from unreasonable
and wicked men, for not all men have faith.
3 (1Co 1:9; Mt 6:13) But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you
and guard you from the evil one.
4 (2Co 2:3; 1Th 4:10) We have confidence in the Lord concerning you,
that you are doing and will do the things which we command you.
5 (1Ch 29:18) May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God
and to the steadfastness of Christ.
Warning Against Idleness
6 (1Co 5:4; Ro 16:17) Now we command you, brothers, in the name
of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves
from every brother who walks in idleness and not according
to the tradition that he received from us.
7 (1Co 4:16; 2Th 3:9) For you know how you should follow us.
For we were not idle among you,
8 (Ac 18:3; 1Th 2:9) neither did we eat anyone's bread without paying
for it, but we worked tirelessly and toiled night and day that
we might not be a burden to any of you.
9 (1Co 9:4-14; 2Th 3:7) We did this, not because we did not have that right,
but to make ourselves an example for you to follow.
10 (1Th 4:11; Ge 3:19) For when we were with you,
we commanded you that if any will not work, neither shall he eat.
11 (1Ti 5:13; 1Pe 4:15) For we hear that there are some among
you who live in idleness, mere busybodies, not working at all.
12 (1Th 4:11; Eph 4:28) Now, concerning those who are such,
we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ that they quietly
work and eat their own bread.
13 (2Co 4:1; 1Th 4:1) But you, brothers, do not be weary in doing good.
14 (2Th 3:6) If anyone does not obey our word in this letter,
note that man, and do not socialize with him, so that he may be ashamed.
15 (1Th 5:14; Gal 6:1) Still, do not count him as an enemy,
but admonish him as a brother.
Benediction
16 (Ro 15:33; Nu 6:26) Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace
always in every way. The Lord be with you all.
17 (1Co 16:21) I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand,
and this is the distinguishing mark in every letter: So I write.
18 (Ro 16:20) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
2) Our Daily Bread for 25 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/25/a-thankful-heart
entitled A Thankful Heart
Colossians 4:2-6
Exhortations
2 (Lk 18:1; Eph 6:18) Continue in prayer, and be watchful with thanksgiving,
3 (Eph 6:19-20; Ac 14:27) 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,
4 (Eph 6:20) that I may reveal it clearly, as I ought to speak.
5 (Mk 4:11; Eph 5:15-17) Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside,
wisely using the opportunity.
6 (Mk 9:50; 1Pe 3:15) Let your speech always be with grace,
seasoned with salt, that you may know how you should answer everyone.
Seneca, the great philosopher of ancient Rome (4 B.C. - 65 A.D.),
was once accused by the empress Messalina of adultery.
After the Senate sentenced Seneca to death, the emperor Claudius
instead exiled him to Corsica,
perhaps because he suspected the charge was false.
This reprieve may have shaped Seneca's view of thankfulness
when he wrote: "homicides, tyrants, thieves, adulterers, robbers,
sacrilegious men, and traitors there always will be,
but worse than all these is the crime of ingratitude."
A contemporary of Seneca's, the apostle Paul, may have agreed.
In Romans 1:21, he wrote that one of the triggers for the downward collapse
of humankind was that they refused to give thanks to God.
Writing to the church at Colossae, three times Paul challenged
his fellow believers in Christ to gratitude. He said we should be
"overflowing with thankfulness" (Colossians 2:7). As we let God's peace
"rule in [our] hearts," we're to respond with thankfulness (3:15).
In fact, gratitude ought to characterize our prayers (4:2).
God's great kindnesses to us remind us of one of life's great realities.
He not only deserves our love and worship, He also deserves our thankful
hearts. Everything that's good in life comes from Him (James 1:17).
With all we've been given in Christ, gratitude should be as natural
as breathing. May we respond to God's gracious gifts by expressing
our gratitude to Him.
By: Bill Crowder
Reflect & Pray
What are some of the biggest, most enduring blessings you've received
in life? What everyday blessings have you experienced that are often
easy to forget?
Loving Father, forgive me for the times
I've taken You and Your blessings for granted.
Create in me a thankful heart, so I'll honor and praise You
for all You've done and are doing.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 5 - Starting Over
2 Cor 5:17
17 (Jn 3:3; Ro 16:7) Therefore, if any man is in Christ,
he is a new creature. Old things have passed away.
Look, all things have become new.
"The trouble with turning over a new leaf," Gordon sighed,
"is that once you've done it twice, you're right back where
you started." Gordon, in his mid-fifties, had his job
"canceled" by a company wanting to cut back on retirement payments.
Out of work, with few prospects, he said wistfully,
"I wish I had the chance to start over again."
Many of us would echo Gordon's sentiments. Whether we have lost a job,
gone through a divorce, moved to another part of the country, or
experienced some lesser crisis, we often long for the chance to
begin again, fresh, without the shadow of past mistakes following us.
God's word offers just such an opportunity. Anyone who is in Christ,
Paul says in 2 Cor 5:17, is a "new creation". For the Christian, the past
is truly past - "all things are become new". In the forgiveness
and restoration of God's grace we can leave the past behind,
with all its mistakes, and enter into new life.
And the promise is not just for the newly saved. Those of us who
have been Christians for years need to hear the truth of 2 Cor 5:17 again,
for we accumulated some "new mistakes" since we came to Christ. Anyone who
is in Christ is a new creation; the freedom of forgiveness, of
"starting over" is available to all who call upon the name of the Lord.
We cannot every really "start over" simply by establishing New Year's
resolutions or turning over a new leaf. Only God gives us that opportunity;
his grace allows us to clear away the rubble of the past and begin again.
Everything becomes new in God's loving forgiveness.
Application
a) What "resolutions" have I made in an attempt to "start over"
in some area of struggle or failure in my life? Did my resolutions work?
b) What does 2 Cor 5:17 mean for me at this point in my Christian Life?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Genesis 30:43
The man became exceedingly prosperous and had many sheep
and female servants and male servants and camels and donkeys.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are anxious
Phil 4:4-7
4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always.
Again I will say, rejoice!
5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness.
The Lord is at hand.
6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,
by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known
to God.
7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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."
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
Day 25 of the Month
a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
(Acts 2: 41,47b
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,
and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
)
b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
( Prov 11:1
1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is His delight.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to be like Him and to be guarded
against The Evil One.
Pray to the Lord "Loving Father, forgive me for the times
I've taken You and Your blessings for granted.
Create in me a thankful heart, so I'll honor and praise You
for all You've done and are doing."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that in His salvation, you are a new creation.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for your prosperity.
Pray to the Lord and Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,
by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known
to God so you can feel His blessings.
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 that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
Pray for leaders, pastors, and Christians in the Comoros Islands
who are rebuilding their lives after being displaced.
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 328, 24 November 2021
1)
Acts 17
Acts 17
The Uproar in Thessalonica
1 (Php 4:16; 1Th 1:1) When they had traveled through Amphipolis
and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was
a synagogue of the Jews.
2 (Ac 9:20; Lk 4:16) According to his custom, Paul went in,
and on three Sabbaths he lectured to them from the Scriptures,
3 (Ac 9:22; 18:28) explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer
and to rise from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus, whom I preach to you,
is the Christ."
4 (Ac 14:4; 15:22) Some of them were persuaded and joined with Paul and Silas,
including a great crowd of devout Greeks and many leading women.
5 (Ac 17:13; Ro 16:21) But the Jews who did not believe became jealous
and, taking some evil men from the marketplace, gathered a crowd,
stirred up the city, and attacked the house of Jason,
trying to bring them out to the mob.
6 (Ac 24:5; 28:22) But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason
and some brothers to the city officials, crying out, "These men who have
turned the world upside down have come here also,
7 (Lk 23:2; Jn 19:12) and Jason has received them. They are all acting
contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
8 They troubled the crowd and the city officials
when they heard these things.
9 When they had taken a bail payment from Jason and the rest,
they released them.
The Apostles in Berea
10 (Ac 17:13-14; 20:4) The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas
away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into
the synagogue of the Jews.
11 (Jn 5:39; Isa 34:16) These were more noble than those in Thessalonica,
for they received the word with all eagerness,
daily examining the Scriptures, to find out if these things were so.
12 (Ac 13:50) Therefore many of them believed,
including honorable Greek women and many Greek men.
13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica learned that the word of God
was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there also, stirring up the crowds.
14 (Ac 17:10; Mt 10:23) The brothers immediately sent Paul away to the sea.
But Silas and Timothy remained there.
15 (Ac 18:1; 18:5) Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens
and departed with instructions for Silas and Timothy to come to him quickly.
Paul in Athens
16 While Paul waited for them in Athens, his spirit was provoked within him
as he saw that the city was full of idols.
17 Therefore he disputed in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout
persons, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to there.
18 (Ac 4:2) Then some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him.
And some said, "What will this babbler say?" Others said,
"He seems to be a proclaimer of foreign gods,"
because he preached Jesus and the resurrection to them.
19 (Mk 1:27; Ac 17:22) They took hold of him and led him to the Areopagus,
saying, "May we know what this new doctrine is of which you speak?
20 (Hos 8:12; 1Pe 4:4) For you are bringing strange things to our ears.
Therefore we want to know what these things mean."
21 For all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time
in nothing else, but either telling or hearing something new.
22 (Ac 25:19) Then Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus, and said:
"Men of Athens, I Âperceive that in all things you are very religious.
23 (Jn 4:22; Ac 17:30) For as I passed by and looked up at your objects
of worship, I found an altar with this inscription:
TO THE UNKNOWN GOD.
Whom you therefore unknowingly worship, Him I proclaim to you.
24 (Mt 11:25; Ac 7:48) "God who made the world and all things in it,
being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by hands.
25 (Job 22:2; Ge 2:7) Nor is He served by men's hands,
as though He needed anything, since He gives all men life and breath
and all things.
26 (Mal 2:10; Ge 3:20) He has made from one blood every nation of men
to live on the entire face of the earth, having appointed fixed times
and the boundaries of their habitation,
27 (Ac 14:17; Jer 23:23-24) that they should seek the Lord so perhaps
they might reach for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each
one of us.
28 (Job 12:10; Da 5:23) 'For in Him we live and move and have our being.'
As some of your own poets have said, 'We are His offspring.'
29 "Therefore since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to suppose
that the Deity is like gold or silver or stone or an engraved work of art
or an image of the reflection of man.
30 (Lk 24:47; Ac 14:16) God overlooked the times of ignorance,
but now He commands all men everywhere to repent.
31 (Ps 9:8; 96:13) For He has appointed a day on which He will judge
the world in righteousness by a Man whom He has appointed,
having given assurance of this to all men by raising Him from the dead."
32 (Ac 17:18; 2:13) When they heard of the resurrection of the dead,
some scoffed. But others said, "We will hear you again concerning this matter."
33 So Paul departed from them.
34 (Ac 17:19; 17:22) However, some men joined him and believed.
Among them were Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris,
and others with them.
2) Our Daily Bread for 24 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/24/hey-soul
entitled The Will of God
Psalm 62
Psalms 62
For the Music Director. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
1 My soul waits in silence on God alone;
from Him comes my salvation.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my refuge; I will not be greatly shaken.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) How long will you attack a man,
to batter him, all of you,
as you would a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) They only conspire to cast him down
from his high position;
they delight in lies,
they bless with their mouth,
but they curse inwardly. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) My soul, wait silently for God,
for my hope is from Him.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my refuge; I will not be moved.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) In God is my salvation and my glory;
the rock of my strength, and my shelter, is in God.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Trust in Him at all times;
you people, pour out your heart before Him;
God is a shelter for us. Selah
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely people of low degree are a breath,
and men of high degree are a lie;
if they are placed in the balance,
they are altogether lighter than vapor.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Do not trust in oppression,
and do not become vain in robbery;
if riches increase,
do not set your heart on them.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) God has spoken once,
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God.
12 Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy;
for You render to each one
according to his work.
God's will is sometimes hard to follow. He asks us to do the right things.
He calls us to endure hardship without complaining; to love awkward people;
to heed the voice inside us that says, You mustn't; to take steps we'd
rather not take. So, we must tell our souls all day long:
"Hey soul, listen up. Be silent: Do what Jesus is asking you to do."
"My soul waits in silence for God alone" (Psalm 62:1 nasb).
"My soul, wait in silence for God alone" (62:5 nasb). The verses are similar,
but different. David says something about his soul; then says something
to his soul. "Waits in silence" addresses a decision,
a settled state of mind. "Wait in silence" is David stirring
his soul to remember that decision.
David determines to live in silence-quiet submission to God's will.
This is our calling as well, the thing for which we were created.
We'll be at peace when we’ve agreed:
"Not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42). This is our first
and highest calling when we make Him Lord and the source
of our deepest pleasure. "I desire to do your will,"
the psalmist said (Psalm 40:8).
We must always ask for God's help, of course,
for our "hope comes from him" (62:5). When we ask for His help,
He delivers it. God never asks us to do anything He won't or can't do.
By: David H. Roper
Reflect & Pray
When have you thought God's will for you was difficult?
How can you live in quiet submission?
I may not always understand Your will, Father,
but I ask for help to submit to it.
Teach me to trust Your good and faithful character.
Please give me a submissive heart.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 4 - Entire Forgiveness
Acts 13:38
38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known
to you that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,"
At age 17 Mary, a cross-country runner, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
She went on to college, faced with the prospect of gradual physical decline
and, ultimately, life in a wheelchair. "The worst part," Mary admitted "is
not the pain or the inability to do what I once did. The worst part is
the hopelessness, the emotional struggle. There is no cure, no real
treatment - only insurance."
In our fallen world, there are many incurable circumstances we have to endure.
But the guilt of our sin is not one of them. Yet despite the declaration
of the Scripture that Jesus' sacrificial death paid the price for our sins,
many of us carry a load of guilt - as if we ourselves had tp pay the price.
Paul, a man who know the grace of God and the depth of his own sin,
emphasises the source and the completeness of our forgiveness.
Through Jesus - not through my good behaviour, not through my determination to
change, not through my reputation, my family's faith, or my religious duties.
Forgiveness of sins come through Christ alone, a gift we do not deserve,
a gift which places all of us on equal ground at the foot of the cross.
To acknowledge our sin without knowing the source of forgiveness only
results in hopelessness and despair - we see ourselves, yet we are powerless
to change the sin we see. But when we realise that Christ has provided
complete forgiveness of sin, we can face our sin honestly, knowing
the freedom of confession and the restoration of forgiveness.
Application
a) In what ways have I changed myself, to "torn over a new leaf",
to "make myself worthy" of God's love?
b) How can Acts 13:18 help me remember the source of forgiveness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 26:12-14
12 (Ge 26:3; 24:1) Then Isaac sowed in that land
and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; the Lord blessed him.
13 The man became rich and continued to prosper until he became very wealthy.
14 (Ge 37:11; Ecc 4:4) For he had possessions of flocks and herds
and a great number of servants so that the Philistines envied him.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Unfailing Love
Ps 36:5-9
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens,
and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your righteousness is like the great mountains,
Your judgments like the great deep;
O Lord, You preserve man and beast.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) How excellent is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore mankind seeks refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will drink their fill
from the abundance of Your house,
and You will cause them to drink from the river of Your pleasures.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For with You is the fountain of life;
in Your light we see light.
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."
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
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 pray to be an effective witness for christ
in making followers and disciples.
Pray to the Lord "I may not always understand Your will, Father,
but I ask for help to submit to it.
Teach me to trust Your good and faithful character.
Please give me a submissive heart."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that He is the complete source of forgiveness.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for all the blessings he gives you.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for His abundant life.
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 that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society.
Pray for greater access to God's word through translations reaching
every tribal group in Afghanistan.
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 327, 23 November 2021
1)
Galatians 4-6
Galatians 4
1 Now I say that as long as the heir is a child,
he does not differ from a servant though he is lord of all.
2 But he is under tutors and governors until the time appointed
by the father.
3 (Gal 2:4; 4:9) So when we were children, we were in bondage
to the elements of the world.
4 (Mk 1:15; Jn 1:14; Ge 3:15) But when the fullness of time came,
God sent forth His Son, born from a woman, born under the law,
5 (Gal 3:26; Jn 1:12) to redeem those who were under the law,
that we might receive the adoption as sons.
6 (Ro 5:5; 8:9; Eph 4:30) And because you are sons, God has sent
forth into our hearts the Spirit of His Son, crying, "Abba, Father!"
7 Therefore you are no longer a servant, but a son,
and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Paul's Concern for the Galatians
8 (1Co 1:21; 1Th 4:5) Previously, when you did not know God,
you served those who by nature are not gods.
9 (1Co 8:3; Ro 8:3) But now, after you have known God,
or rather are known by God, how do you turn again to the weak
and beggarly elemental forces to which you desire again to be
in bondage?
10 (Ro 14:5) You observe days and months and seasons and years.
11 (1Th 3:5; Gal 2:2) I am afraid for you, lest I have worked
for you in vain.
12 (2Co 2:5) Brothers, I ask you, become as I am,
for I also have become as you are. You have done me no wrong.
13 (1Co 2:3; Gal 1:6) You know that it was because of an infirmity
of the flesh that I first preached the gospel to you.
14 (Mt 10:40; Mal 2:7) Though my infirmity was a trial to you,
you neither despised nor rejected me, but received me as an angel
of God, even as Christ Jesus.
15 So where is your blessing? For I bear witness of you that,
if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes
and given them to me.
16 (Gal 2:5) Have I therefore become your enemy
because I tell you the truth?
17 They would zealously influence you, but not favorably.
Yes, they would exclusively control you, so that you might
consult them.
18 (Gal 4:13) But it is good to be zealous in a good manner always
and not only when I am present with you.
19 (Phm 1:10; Jas 1:18) My little children, of whom I labor
in birth again until Christ is formed in you,
20 I desire to be present with you now and to change my tone,
for I am displeased with you.
The Allegory of Hagar and Sarah
21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law?
22 (Ge 16:1) 5For it is written that Abraham had two sons,
the one by a slave woman, the other by a free woman.
23 (Heb 11:11; Ge 18:10-14) But he who was of the slave woman
was born according to the flesh, but he of the free woman through
the promise.
24 (1Co 10:11) These things are an allegory, for these are the two covenants.
The one is from Mount Sinai, which gives birth to bondage; she is Hagar.
25 Now this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and represents the present
Jerusalem, and is in bondage with her children.
26 (Heb 12:22; Rev 3:12) But the Jerusalem which is above is free,
which is our mother.
27 For it is written:
"Rejoice, barren woman
who does not bear;
break forth and shout,
you who have no labor pains!
For the desolate has many more children
than she who has a husband." (Isa 54:1.)
28 (Gal 3:29; 4:23) Now we, brothers, like Isaac, are the children
of promise.
29 (Ge 21:9; Gal 5:11) But as it was then, he who was born
after the flesh persecuted him who was born after the Spirit,
so it is now also.
30 (Jn 8:35) Nevertheless what does the Scripture say?
"Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave woman
shall not be heir with the son of the free woman." (Ge 21:10.)
31 So then, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman,
but of the free woman.
Galatians 5
1 (Gal 2:4; Ac 15:10; 1Co 16:13) For freedom Christ freed us. Stand fast
therefore and do not be entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Christian Freedom
2 (Ac 15:1; 2Co 10:1) Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you
become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing.
3 (Lk 16:28; Gal 3:10) I testify again to every man who is circumcised
that he is obligated to keep the whole law.
4 (Heb 12:15; Ro 9:31-32) You have been cut off from Christ,
whoever of you are justified by law; you have fallen from grace.
5 (Ro 8:23-25) For we, through the Spirit, by faith, eagerly
wait for the hope of righteousness.
6 (1Co 7:19; 1Th 1:3) For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith which works through love.
7 (1Co 9:24; Gal 3:1) You were running well. Who hindered you
from obeying the truth?
8 (Gal 1:6) This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
9 (1Co 15:33) A little yeast leavens the whole batch.
10 (2Co 2:3; Gal 1:7) I have confidence in you through the Lord
that you will not think otherwise. But he who is troubling you shall
bear his judgment, whoever he is.
11 (1Co 1:23; Gal 4:29) Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision,
why do I still suffer persecution?
Then the offense of the cross has ceased.
12 (Gal 5:10) I wish that those who are troubling you would castrate
themselves!
13 (1Co 8:9; 9:19) You, brothers, have been called to liberty.
Only do not use liberty to give an opportunity to the flesh,
but by love serve one another.
14 (Lev 19:18; Mt 7:12; 19:18-19) For the entire law is fulfilled
in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
(Lev 19:18.)
15 But if you bite and devour one another, take heed that
you are not consumed by one another.
Spiritual Fruit and Fleshly Works
16 (Eph 2:3; Ro 8:4-5) I say then, walk in the Spirit,
and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
17 (Ro 8:5-8; 8:13) For the flesh lusts against the Spirit,
and the Spirit against the flesh. These are in opposition
to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
18 (Ro 8:14) But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 (Mt 15:18-19; 1Co 3:3) Now the works of the flesh are revealed,
which are these: adultery, sexual immorality, impurity, lewdness,
20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousy, rage, selfishness, dissensions, heresies,
21 (Ro 13:13; 1Co 6:9-10) envy, murders, drunkenness, carousing,
and the like. I warn you, as I previously warned you,
that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 (Eph 5:9; Ro 7:4) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 (Ac 24:25; 1Ti 1:9) meekness, and self-control; against
such there is no law.
24 (Ro 6:6; Gal 6:14) Those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh
with its passions and lusts.
25 (Gal 5:16) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26 Let us not be conceited, provoking one another and envying one another.
Galatians 6
Bear One Another's Burdens
1 (Heb 12:13; Ro 15:1; 1Co 2:15) Brothers, if a man is caught
in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore such
a one in the spirit of meekness, watching yourselves,
lest you also be tempted.
2 (Ro 15:1; Jn 13:34) Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill
the law of Christ.
3 (1Co 3:18; 2Co 12:11; Ro 12:3) For if someone thinks himself
to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
4 (1Co 11:28; 2Co 13:5) But let each one examine his own work,
and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 (1Co 3:8) For each one shall bear his own burden.
6 (Ro 15:27) Let him who is taught in the word share all good things
with him who teaches.
7 (1Co 6:9; 2Co 9:6) Be not deceived. God is not mocked.
For whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.
8 (Jas 3:18; Job 4:8; Hos 8:7) For the one who sows to his own flesh
will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit
will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
9 (Heb 12:3; 1Co 15:58; Heb 12:5) And let us not grow weary in doing good,
for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.
10 (Eph 2:19; Jn 12:35) Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of
the household of faith.
Final Warning and Benediction
11 You see what large letters I have written to you with my own hand.
12 (Gal 5:11; Ac 15:1) It is those who desire to make a good showing
in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised,
only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
13 For they themselves who are circumcised do not keep the law.
But they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast
in your flesh.
14 (Ro 6:6; Php 3:3) God forbid that I should boast,
except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.
15 (2Co 5:17; 1Co 7:19; Gal 5:6) For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
nor uncircumcision means anything, but a new creation.
16 (Gal 3:29; Php 3:3) Peace and mercy be on all who walk according
to this rule and upon the Israel of God.
17 (2Co 1:5; 4:10) From now on let no one trouble me,
for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
18 (Ro 16:20; 2Ti 4:22) Brothers, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
with your spirit. Amen.
2) Our Daily Bread for 23 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/23/walking-bibles
entitled Sharing Hope
2 Timothy 3:10-17,
Last Charge to Timothy
10 (Php 2:22; 1Ti 4:6) But you have observed my doctrine, manner of life,
purpose, faith, tolerance, love, patience,
11 (Ps 34:19; Ac 13:45) persecutions, and afflictions, which came to me
at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra - what persecutions I endured!
But the Lord delivered me out of them all.
12 (Ac 14:22; Titus 2:12) Yes, and all who desire to live a godly life
in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
13 But evil men and seducers will grow worse and worse,
deceiving and being deceived.
14 (2Ti 1:13) But continue in the things that you have learned
and have been assured of, knowing those from whom you have learned them,
15 (2Ti 1:5) and that since childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures,
which are able to make you wise unto salvation through the faith
that is in Christ Jesus.
16 (Ro 15:4) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching,
for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
17 (1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:21) that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Psalm 119:11
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Your word I have hidden in my heart,
that I might not sin against You.
As Emma shared how God helped her embrace her identity
as His beloved child, she weaved Scripture into our conversation.
I could barely figure out where the high school student stopped speaking
her words and began quoting the words of God. When I commended her
for being like a walking Bible, her brow furrowed. She hadn't been
intentionally reciting Scripture verses. Through daily reading of the Bible,
the wisdom found in it had become a part of Emma's everyday vocabulary.
She rejoiced in God's constant presence and enjoyed every opportunity
He provided to share His truth with others. But Emma isn't the first young
person God has used to inspire others to prayerfully read, memorise,
and apply Scripture.
When the apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to step into leadership,
he demonstrated confidence in this young man (1 Timothy 4:11-16).
Paul acknowledged that Timothy was rooted in Scripture from infancy
(2 Timothy 3:15). Like Paul, Timothy faced doubters.
Still, both men lived as if they believed all Scripture was "God-breathed."
They recognized Scripture was "useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting,
and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work" (vv. 16-17).
When we hide God's wisdom in our hearts, His truth and love can pour into
our conversations naturally. We can be like walking Bibles
sharing God's eternal hope wherever we go.
By: Xochitl Dixon
Reflect & Pray
How do you hide Scripture in your heart and mind?
How has God's wisdom helped you share His truth with others?
Father, saturate my heart with Your wisdom
so I can share You with others naturally and courageously.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 3 - The Remedy
Acts 4:12
12 (Mt 1:21; Jn 3:36) "There is no salvation in any other,
for there is no other name under heaven given among men
by which we must be saved."
"You have cancer", the doctor told his patient. "We need to operate
- as soon as possible. It's the only remedy." The patient, not wanting
to undergo surgery unless it was absolutely necessary, sought out a second
opinion, then a third. When the third round of testing came up with the same
results, she returned to the doctor and submitted herself to the treatment.
Often the remedy for the problems in our lives seems worst than the problems
themselves. We don't want to endure the pain of self-examination, of honest
confrontation with our sin and selfishness. We'd rather live in "blissful
ignorance" than face up to ourselves.
But the Bible tells us there is only one remedy for sin: casting ourselves
upon the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. Submitting ourselves to God's
"treatment" for sin is not an easy matter or a simple decision. We have to
give up on ourselves, on our own striving for self-salvation. We have to come
to the agonising realisation of our sin, the depths to which we have fallen.
Acknowledging sin is not a duty simply for "bad" people who have lived in
rebellion against God. "Good" people - Sunday-school kids, moral parents,
and sweet little grandmothers - may have more difficulty coming to Christ
than swindlers and prostitutes, precisely because their sin is not as
visible - sometimes it is even applauded by church and society.
"Good" or "bad", we all have the same problem: sin. And, because
of the Lord's grace, we all have the same remedy: salvation through Christ.
As we look to him, not to others, and see ourselves in light of his holiness,
we can glimpse the seriousness of our own resistance to him and call upon
his name.
Application
a) What other "remedies" have I tried to use in treating my sin?
b) Why is Jesus Christ the only source of salvation?
c) How can this verse help me to see the "salvation"
of Christ in the daily struggles of life?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 17:5-7
5 (Ne 9:7; Ge 17:15) No longer will your name be called Abram,
but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you the father
of a multitude of nations.
6 (Ge 35:11; 17:16) I will make you exceedingly fruitful;
and I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.
7 (Ge 26:24; 28:13; Heb 11:16) I will establish My covenant between Me
and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations
for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Unfailing Love
Ps 63:1-5
PSALMS 63
A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah.
1 O God, You are my God;
early will I seek You;
my soul thirsts for You,
my flesh faints for You,
in a dry and thirsty land
with no water.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I have seen You in the sanctuary,
to see Your power and Your glory.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
my lips will praise You.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Thus will I bless You while I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) My soul will be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
and my mouth will praise You with joyful lips.
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."
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
Day 23 of the Month
a) Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
b) Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.
(
John 13:34-35
34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples,
if you have love for one another."
Rom 12:10
10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honour
Heb 10:24
24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.
1 Peter 3:8
8 Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious,
and be kind.
1 John 3:23
23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name
of His Son ÂJesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to sow and reap of the Holy Spirit.
Pray to the Lord "Father, saturate my heart with Your wisdom
so I can share You with others naturally and courageously."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that He is the only remedy for salvation.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for His promises and blessings.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for everything give Him praises.
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 the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.
Pray for presidential and parliamentary elections in Uganda will
favour Christian Ministry.
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 326, 22 November 2021
1)
Galatians 1 - 3
Galatians 1
Salutation
1 (Ac 9:6; 22:10) Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man,
but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead),
2 (1Co 16:1; Php 4:21)and all the brothers who are with me,
To the churches of Galatia:
3 (1Co 1:3) Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ,
4 (Php 4:20; Mt 20:28) who gave Himself for our sins,
that He might deliver us from this present evil age,
according to the will of our God and Father,
5 (Ro 11:36)to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
There Is No Other Gospel
6 (2Co 11:4) I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him
who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel,
7 (Ac 15:24; Gal 5:10; 5:12) which is not a gospel.
But there are some who trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 (Ro 9:3; 1Co 16:22) Although if we or an angel from heaven preach
any other gospel to you than the one we have preached to you,
let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so I say now again: If anyone preaches
any other gospel to you than the one you have received,
let him be accursed.
10 (1Th 2:4; Ro 1:1; 1Co 10:33) For am I now seeking the approval of men
or of God? Or am I trying to please men? For if I were still trying
to please men, I would not be the servant of Christ.
How Paul Became an Apostle
11 But I reveal to you, brothers, that the gospel which was preached
by me is not according to man.
12 For I neither received it from man, neither was I taught it,
except by a revelation of Jesus Christ.
13 (Ac 8:3; 9:21) For you have heard of my former life in Judaism,
how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it,
14 (Ac 22:3; Col 2:8) and progressed in Judaism above many of my equals
in my own heritage, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions
of my fathers.
15 (Isa 49:1; 49:5) But when it pleased God, who set me apart
since I was in my mother's womb and called me by His grace,
16 (Mt 16:17; Ac 9:15) to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him
among the nations, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood,
17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me.
But I went into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.
18 After three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter
and stayed with him for fifteen days.
19 (Mt 13:55; 12:46) I saw none of the other apostles except James,
the Lord's brother.
20 (Ro 9:1; 2Co 11:31) In what I am writing to you, before God,
I do not lie!
21 (Ac 6:9; 9:30) Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia
22 (1Th 2:14; Ro 16:7) and was unknown by face to the churches of Judea
which were in Christ.
23 They had heard only, "He who persecuted us in times past now preaches
the faith which he once destroyed."
24 And they glorified God because of me.
Galatians 2
Paul Accepted by the Other Apostles
1 (Gal 2:3; 2:13) Then after fourteen years I went up again
to Jerusalem with Barnabas and also took Titus with me.
2 (Gal 2:9; Php 2:16) I went up in response to a revelation
and communicated to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles.
But privately I communicated to those who were of reputation,
in case I might be running, or had run, in vain.
3 (Ac 16:3) But even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek,
was not compelled to be circumcised.
4 (2Co 11:26; Gal 5:1) This happened because false brothers
were secretly brought in, who sneaked in to spy out our liberty,
which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage.
5 (Gal 2:14; 4:16) We did not yield to subjection to them,
not for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
6 (2Co 12:11; Gal 6:3; Ac 10:34) But of these who seemed to be something-
whatever they were, it makes no difference to me;
God shows no partiality to anyone-for those who seemed
to be something added nothing to me.
7 (1Th 2:4; Gal 1:16) On the contrary, they saw that I was entrusted
with the gospel to the uncircumcised, as the gospel to the circumcised
was to Peter.
8 For He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship
to the circumcised worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles.
9 (Ro 12:3; Rev 3:12) When James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars,
understood the grace that was given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me
the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles
and they to the circumcised.
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
Paul Rebukes Peter in Antioch
11 But when Peter came to Antioch, I withstood him face to face,
because he stood condemned.
12 (Lk 15:2; Ac 10:28) Before certain men came from James,
he ate with the Gentiles. But when they came, he withdrew
and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.
13 And the other Jews, likewise, joined together in hypocrisy with him,
so that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy.
14 (Gal 2:5; Ac 10:28) But when I saw that they were not straightforward
about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all,
"If you, being a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew,
why do you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?"
Some interpreters hold that the quotation extends
into the following paragraph.
Jews, Like Gentiles, Are Saved by Faith
15 (Eph 2:3) We are Jews by nature, and not Gentile sinners,
16 (Ps 143:2; Php 3:9) yet we know that a man is not justified
by the works of the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ.
Even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be justified
by faith in Christ, rather than by the works of the law.
For by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.
17 (Gal 2:15_ If, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves
also are found to be sinners, is Christ therefore the minister of sin?
God forbid!
18 For if I build again the things which I destroyed,
I make myself a transgressor.
19 (Ro 7:4; 6:2) For through the law I am dead to the law,
that I might live for God.
20 (Ro 8:37; Gal 1:4) I have been crucified with Christ.
It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.
And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God,
Or by the faith of the Son of God. who loved me and gave Himself for me.
21 (Gal 3:21; Heb 7:11) I do not nullify the grace of God.
For if righteousness comes by the law, then Christ died in vain.
Galatians 3
Law or Faith
1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey
the truth? Before your eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you
as crucified.
2 (Ac 15:8; Gal 3:14) I want to learn only this from you: Did you receive
the Spirit through the works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being
perfected by the flesh?
4 (2Jn 1:8) Have you endured so many things for nothing, if indeed it was
for nothing?
5 (1Co 12:10; Gal 3:2) Does God give you the Spirit and work miracles
among you by the works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
6 (Ge 15:6; Ro 4:21-22) Even Abraham "believed God, and it was credited
to him as righteousness."(Ge 15:6.)
7 (Gal 3:9) Therefore know that those who are of faith are the sons
of Abraham.
8 (Ge 12:3) And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify
the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel in advance to Abraham,
saying, "In you shall all the nations be blessed."(Ge 12:3; 18:18; 22:18.)
9 (Ro 4:16) So then those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
10 (Dt 27:26; Jer 11:3) For all who rely on the works of the law
are under the curse. For it is written, "Cursed is everyone
who does not continue in all things which are written
in the Book of the Law, to do them." (Dt 27:26.)
11 (Hab 2:4; Ro 1:17) Now it is evident that no man is justified
by the law in the sight of God, for "The just shall live by faith." (Hab 2:4.)
12 (Lev 18:5; Ro 10:5-6) But the law is not of faith, for "The man who does
them shall live by them." (Lev 18:5.)
13 (Dt 21:23; Gal 4:5) Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law
by being made a curse for us-as it is written, "Cursed is everyone
who hangs on a tree"(Dt 21:23.)-
14 (Ac 2:33; Gal 3:2) so that the blessing of Abraham might come
on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ, that we might receive
the promise of the Spirit through faith.
The Law and the Promise
15 (Heb 9:17) Brothers, I am speaking in human terms: Though it is only
a man's covenant, yet if it is ratified, no one annuls or adds to it.
16 (Ge 12:7; Lk 1:55) Now the promises were made to Abraham and his Seed.
He does not say, "and to seeds," meaning many, but "and to your Seed,"
(Ge 12:7; 13:15; 24:7.) meaning one, who is Christ.
17 (Ge 15:13; Ac 7:6) And this I say, that the law, which came
four hundred and thirty years later, does not annul the covenant
that was ratified by God in Christ, so as to nullify the promise.
18 For if the inheritance comes from the law, it no longer comes from
the promise. But God gave it to Abraham through a promise.
19 (Ac 7:53; Gal 3:16; Dt 5:5) What purpose then does the law serve?
It was added because of transgressions, until the Seed should come
to whom the promise was made. And it was ordained through angels
by the hand of a mediator.
20 (1Ti 2:5; Dt 6:4) Now a mediator is not a mediator
for only one party, but God is one.
Slaves and Sons
21 (Gal 2:21; 2:17) Is the law then contrary to the promises of God?
God forbid! For if there had been a law given which could have given life,
righteousness would indeed come through the law.
22 (Ro 11:32) But the Scripture has confined all things under sin,
that the promise through faith in Jesus Christ
(Or through the faith of Jesus Christ.) might be given to those who believe.
23 But before faith came, we were imprisoned under the law,
kept for the faith which was later to be revealed.
24 (Gal 2:16; Ro 10:4) So the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ,
that we might be justified by faith.
25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.
26 (Gal 4:5-6) You are all sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 (Ro 13:14; Ac 2:38) For as many of you as have been baptised
into Christ have put on Christ.
28 (Col 3:11; Gal 5:6) There is neither Jew nor Greek,
there is neither slave nor free, and there is neither male nor female,
for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 (Ro 8:17; 9:7-8) If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed,
and heirs according to the promise.
2) Our Daily Bread for 22 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/22/true-worshipers
entitled True Worshipers
John 4:19-26
19 (Lk 7:16; 7:39) The woman said to Him, "Sir, I perceive
that You are a prophet.
20 (Ge 12:6-7; Dt 11:29) Our fathers worshipped on this mountain,
but you all say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship."
21 (Mal 1:11; 1Ti 2:8) Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe Me,
the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor
in Jerusalem will you worship the Father.
22 (Isa 2:3; Ro 9:4-5) You worship what you do not know; we know
what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews.
23 (Php 3:3; Jn 5:25) Yet the hour is coming, and is now here,
when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.
For the Father seeks such to worship Him.
24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship Him
in spirit and truth."
25 (Jn 4:29) The woman said to Him, “"I know that Messiah is coming"
(who is called Christ). "When He comes, He will tell us all things."
26 Jesus said to her, "I who speak to you am He."
She finally had the chance to visit the church. Inside, in the deepest part
of the basement, she reached the small cave or grotto. Candles filled
the narrow space and hanging lamps illuminated a corner of the floor.
There it was-a fourteen-pointed silver star, covering a raised
bit of the marble floor. She was in Bethlehem's Grotto of the Nativity-the
place marking the spot where according to tradition Christ was born.
Yet the writer, Annie Dillard, felt less than impressed,
realising God was much bigger than that spot.
Still, such places have always held great significance in our faith stories.
Another such place is mentioned in the conversation between Jesus
and the woman at the well-the mountain where her "ancestors worshiped"
(John 4:20), referring to Mount Gerizim (see Deuteronomy 11:29).
It was sacred to the Samaritans, who contrasted it to the Jewish
insistence that Jerusalem was where true worship occurred (v. 20).
However, Jesus declared the time had arrived when worship
was no longer specific to a place, but a Person:
"the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth"
(v. 23). The woman declared her faith in the Messiah,
but she didn't realise she was talking to Him.
"Jesus said to her, 'I who speak to you am He.'" (v. 26).
God isn't limited to any mountain or physical space. He's present
with us everywhere. The true pilgrimage we make each day is
to approach His throne as we boldly say, "Our Father,"
and He is there.
By: John Blase
Reflect & Pray
What difference does it make to you knowing that God is spirit,
always and ever present? What will you praise Him for in this moment?
Father, thank You for Your constant presence no matter where I am.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 2 - Earning Death
Romans 6:23
23 (Ro 5:12; Ge 2:17; Ro 2:7) For the wages of sin is death,
but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
"I only want my rights," declares the belligerent Big Ghost, one of the
characters in C. S. Lewis's classic, The Great Divorce. "I'm not asking
for anybody's bleeding charity."
"Then do. At once," his angelic friend Len urges. "Ask for the Bleeding
Charity. Everything is here for the asking and nothing can be bought."
Often we are much like the Ghost in Lewis's tale of heaven and hell.
We want "What we deserve," and being blind to our own sin, we think
we deserve praise, or al least mercy. But Paul is very clear on what
we have coming: "The wages of sin is death".
We work for our wages - we've earned our paycheque, and we deserve it.
We don't have to thank anyone for paying us - it's our due, not a gift.
Similarly, the paycheque issued to us in renumeration for our sin is
what we deserve: death.
Yet, if we are willing to lay aside our pride and accept God's gift,
we can live. "The gift of God is eternal life." Nothing we can do or say
can make us worthy of the gift of life. We are sinners by nature and we
rebel against God in our choices. Yet God, in Christ, offers grace to us,
freedom from sin, liberty from the burden of trying to earn his favour.
Ironically, freedom and peace in the Christian life come not through
justifying ourselves and making ourselves look good, but through
acknowledging the depth of our sin ad our ability to do anything about it.
When we realise that we are trapped in out sinful selves and only
Christ can free us, then we are ready to journey toward grace and freedom.
Application
a) In what way's have I tried to "earn" the gift of eternal life?
b) What can I do to focus on God's grace and realise
that I cannot accomplish my own salvation?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 14:22-23
22 (Ex 6:8; Da 12:7) But Abram said to the king of Sodom,
"I have lifted up my hand to the Lord, God Most High,
the Possessor of heaven and earth,
23 (2Ki 5:16; Est 9:15–16) that I will take nothing that is yours,
not a thread or a sandal strap; lest you say, 'I have made Abram rich.'"
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Unfailing Love
Lamen 3:19-24
19 (La 3:5; 3:15) Remember my affliction and my misery,
the wormwood and the gall.
20 (Ps 42:5-6; 42:11) Surely my soul remembers
and is humbled within me.
21 (Ps 130:7) But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
22 (Mal 3:6; Ps 78:38) It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed;
His compassions do not fail.
23 (Zep 3:5; Ps 36:5) They are new every morning;
great is Your faithfulness.
24 (Ps 16:5; 73:26) "The Lord is my portion," says my soul,
"therefore I will hope in Him."
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
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
22 Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Province of Quebec
I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,
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
b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
(
2 Cor 10: 3 - 5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strongholds, 5 casting down imaginations and every
high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every
thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to fully understand Christ's sacrifice in the cross.
Pray to the Lord "Father, thank You for Your constant presence
no matter where I am."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that He is the only source of salvation.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for He will make you prosperous in humility.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for the new blessings every new day.
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 that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
Pray for Christian events focused on the training
and encouragement of Tajik believers.
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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Doctor Who Flux Part 4 Village of Angels
Review of the previous parts.
Meddleton 1967
21 Nov
Why is the polygraph going crazy?
Claire Brown is back.
13 May 1985 (1935) is when Claire was born.
What is happening?
Why the multiple voices and the mention of the TARDIS?
Weeping Angels controls the TARDIS and Doctor going for sabotage option.
Fibre short . Angels out but The TARDIS has arrived in 1967.
Peggy 10 years old missing.
Doctor breaks into a lab. Professor Jericho is introduced.
Doctor tears up Weeping Angel drawings.
Claire is turning into a Weeping Angel.
The Vicar of the village is touched by a Weeping Angel.
Weeping Angel attacks Dan and Jaz.
Bel is back. Bel is looking for Vinder .
The Flux is doing damage.
England 1967.
Weeping Angels in from of Jericho's house.
Lockdown!!
Claire sent back from 2021 to 1965. Where did the Arm come from?
Weeping Angels affecting a whole village?
Dan and Yaz sent to when?
All right Doctor to the rescue?
That would contradict Blink and Angels in Manhattan.
A girl comes from behind saying they are all gone?
The girl is Peggy. Peggy was touch by a Weeping Angel.
Neddleton being fluxed in 1901 and 1967?
Gerald and wife are touched by an Weeping Angel.
Neddleton 1967 invaded .
Doctor in Jericho's basement and Claire is turning into an angel.
Doctor goes into Claire Brown's mind and being recorded.
Doctor confronts Weeping Angel.
Weeping Angels asking for help.
Weeping Angels working for The division as an extraction force?
Bel meeting Swarm and Sister.
Why is the Swarm using Passenger for transportation?
Bel explains the truth!
Yet her new friend does not believe her.
1901 Meddleton Angels and space are closing in.
Grand Uncle and auntie are killed in stone.
Weeping Angels tempting Jericho.
The Weeping Angel tells about 'The division'.
Doctor and Weeping Angel bargaining - knowledge of the division
and The Doctor. A bluff?
Doctor finds a priest hold.
Weeping angels given psychic scan and a quantum headache.
Weeping Angels in the priest hold.
Peggy Hayward in 1901 meets Peggy Hayward 1967.
Extraction force on the Doctor and friends.
Jericho ends up in 1901.
Doctor and Claire in 1967 with Weeping Angels.
The 1901 / 1967 rift see Doctor and Dan and Jaz .
The Weeping Angels want the Doctor.
The Doctor is the Cause of the Division.
The Doctor turns into a Weeping angel.
Vinder shows up.
Bel leave a message for Vinder.
0/10 .
Chris is a very sick person. The big hint was why he was
let go from Torchwood after one series!
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Day 325, 21 November 2021
At https://www.calvarycommunity.ca/ today ,
we wrapped up Disciples Who Make Disciples
i) WE have to be Christ followers
ii) We are those who share the incredible message of God's love with others
iii) We create new Christ followers who in turn do the same.
Today we addressed Together / Unity
I) Who is the Boss
Eph 4:11-16
11 (Ac 21:8; 13:1) He gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists,
pastors, and teachers,
12 (1Co 12:27; Eph 1:23) for the equipping
of the saints, for the work of service, and for the building up
of the body of Christ,
13 (Eph 4:5; 1:23) until we all come into the unity of the faith
and of the knowledge of the Son of God, into a complete man,
to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
14 (Jas 1:6; 1Co 14:20) so we may no longer be children, tossed here
and there by waves and carried about with every wind of doctrine
by the trickery of men, by craftiness with deceitful scheming.
15 (Eph 1:22; 2:21) But, speaking the truth in love, we may grow up
in all things into Him, who is the head, Christ Himself,
16 (Col 2:19; Eph 1:4) from whom the whole body is joined together
and connected by every joint and ligament, as every part effectively
does its work and grows, building itself up in love.
John 17: 9 - 11, 20 -23
9 (Lk 22:32; Jn 14:16) I pray for them. I do not pray for the world,
but for those whom You have given Me. For they are Yours.
10 (2Th 1:10) All that are Mine are Yours, and all that are Yours
are Mine. And I am glorified in them.
11 (Jn 13:1; 17:21-22) I am to be no longer in the world,
though these are in the world, for I am coming to You.
Holy Father, through Your name keep those whom You have given Me,
that they may be one as We are one.
20 "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will
believe in Me through their word,
21 (Jn 10:38; 17:8) that they may all be one, as You, Father,
are in Me, and I in You. May they also be one in Us,
that the world may believe that You have sent Me.
22 (Jn 1:14; 14:20) I have given them the glory which You gave Me,
that they may be one even as We are one:
23 (Jn 16:27; 17:21) I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfect
in unity, and that the world may know that You have sent Me,
and have loved them as You have loved Me.
(Jesus is praying for us)
II) Head and shoulders, knees and toes
Unity does NOT mean conformity. True untiy is found in diversity.
1 Cor 12: 12, 18-20 , 27
12 (1Co 12:27; 10:17) For as the body is one and has many parts,
and all the many parts of that one body are one body, so also is Christ.
18 (1Co 12:11; 12:28) But now God has established the parts,
every one of them, in the body as it has pleased Him.
19 If they were all one part, where would the body be?
20 So there are many parts, yet one body.
27 (Ro 12:5; Eph 1:23) Now you are the body of Christ
and members individually.
III) Under My Skin
Romans 14:1,5,13,19
1 (Ro 15:1; 15:7) Welcome him who is weak in faith,
but not for the purpose of arguing over opinions.
5 (Ro 14:23) One man judges one day above another;
another judges every day alike.
Let each one be fully persuaded in his own mind.
13 (Mt 7:1) Therefore let us no longer pass judgment on one another,
but rather determine not to put a stumbling block or an obstacle
in a brother's way.
19 (Ps 34:14; Ro 15:2) Therefore let us pursue the things
which produce peace and the things that build up one another.
IV) Let it go
Eph 4:3
3 be eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Matthew 18:15
15 (Lev 19:17; 1Co 9:19-21) "Now if your brother sins against you,
go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.
If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. "
5) Supercharged
True unity REQUIRES diversity.
Acts 2:16-18
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.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days;
and they shall prophesy. '
Unp and Coming
New Series The characters of Christmas
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) online service
19 and 26 Dec Christmas Family services.
1)
Acts 15 - 16
Acts 15
The Council in Jerusalem
1 (Ac 15:5; 15:24) Some men came down from Judea and were teaching
the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised in the tradition of Moses,
you cannot be saved."
2 (Ac 15:22-23; 15:4; 15:6-7) Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had
no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul
and Barnabas, and certain others among them, should go up to Jerusalem
to the apostles and elders about this question.
3 (Ac 14:27; 21:5) So being sent on their way by the church,
they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion
of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the brothers.
4 (Ac 14:27; 15:12) When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed
by the church and the apostles and the elders,
and they declared what God had done through them.
5 (Ac 15:1) Then some believers of the sect of the Pharisees rose up, saying,
"It is necessary to circumcise them,
and to command them to keep the Law of Moses."
6 (Ac 15:25) The apostles and elders assembled to consider this matter.
7 (Ac 15:2; 10:20) After much disputing, Peter rose up and said to them,
"Brothers, you know that some time ago God decided among us,
that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
8 (Ac 1:24; 2:4) God, who knows the heart, approved of them, giving them
the Holy Spirit just as He did to us,
9 (Ac 10:28; 10:34) and made no distinction between them and us,
and purified their hearts by faith.
10 (Mt 23:4; Gal 5:1) Now then, why test God by putting a yoke upon
the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been
able to bear?
11 (Ro 3:24; 2Co 13:14) But we believe that through the grace
of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they."
12 (Ac 14:27; 15:4) The entire assembly remained silent
and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what signs
and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.
13 (Ac 12:17) After they had become silent, James answered,
"Brothers, listen to me.
14 (Isa 43:21; 2Pe 1:1) Simon has declared how God first visited
the Gentiles to take from among them a people for His name.
15 With this the words of the prophets agree. As it is written:
16 (Am 9:11-12) 'After this I will return,
and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen;
I will rebuild its ruins,
and I will set it up;(Am 9:11; Jer 12:15.)
17 (Isa 43:7) that the rest of men may seek the Lord,
and all the Gentiles who are called by My name,
(Am 9:12; Dt 28:10; Isa 63:19; Jer 14:9; Da 9:19.)
says the Lord who does all these things.' (Am 9:11-12.)
18 Known to God are all His works since the beginning of the world.
19 (Ac 15:28) "Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble
those of the Gentiles who are turning to God,
20 (Lev 3:17; Ac 15:29; Ge 9:4) but that we write to them to abstain
from food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from strangled animals,
and from blood.
21 (Ac 13:15; 13:27) For Moses has had in every city since early generations
those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath."
The Reply of the Council
22 (Ac 15:27; 15:32; 15:40) Then it pleased the apostles and the elders,
with the whole church, to send chosen men from among them to Antioch
with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas called BarÂsabas, and Silas,
leading men among the brothers.
23 (Ac 23:26; Jas 1:1) They wrote this letter by their hand:
The apostles and the elders and the brothers,
To the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
Greetings.
24 (Ac 15:1; Gal 1:7) Since we have heard that some of us,
whom we did not commission, have gone out and have troubled you with words,
unsettling your minds, saying, "You must be circumcised and keep the law,"
25 (Ac 1:14; 2Pe 3:15) it seemed good to us, being assembled in unity,
to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
26 (Ac 14:19; 9:23-25) men who have risked their lives
for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
27 (Ac 15:22) Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas,
who will also speak to you, saying the same things.
28 (Jn 16:13; Ac 5:32) For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit
and to us to put on you no greater burden than these necessary things:
29 (Ac 15:20; 21:25; Rev 2:14) Abstain from food offered to idols,
from sexual immorality, from strangled animals, and from blood.
If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well.
Farewell.
30 So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch.
And when they had assembled the congregation, they delivered the letter.
31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over the exhortation.
32 (Ac 11:23; 13:1) Judas and Silas, being prophets themselves,
exhorted the brothers with many words and strengthened them.
33 (1Co 16:11; Ac 16:36) After they had remained there for a time,
they were sent off in peace by the brothers to the apostles.
34 But it seemed good to Silas to remain there.
35 (Ac 13:1) And Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch,
teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
Paul and Barnabas Separate
36 (Ac 13:4; 13:13-14) After some days Paul said to Barnabas,
"Let us return and visit our brothers in every city
where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing."
37 (Ac 12:12) Barnabas determined to take with them John, who was called Mark.
38 (Ac 13:13) But Paul thought it was not good to take with them one
who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them
to the work.
39 (Ac 4:36) Then there arose a sharp contention,
so that they separated from each other.
Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus,
40 (Ac 14:26; 15:22) but Paul chose Silas and departed,
being commended by the brothers to the grace of God.
41 (Ac 15:23; 15:32) And he went through Syria and Cilicia,
strengthening the churches.
Acts 16
Timothy Accompanies Paul and Silas
1 (Ac 14:6; 17:14) Then he came to Derbe and then to Lystra.
A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess who believed,
but his father was a Greek.
2 He was well spoken of by the brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium.
3 (Gal 2:3) Paul wanted him to travel with him. So he took him
and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places,
for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
4 (Ac 15:28-29; 15:2) As they went through the cities,
they delivered to them the decrees to observe,
that were set forth by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.
5 (Ac 9:31; 2:47) So the churches were strengthened in the faith,
and increased in number daily.
Paul's Vision of the Macedonian
6 (Ac 18:23; 1Pe 1:1; Gal 1:2) They went through the region of PhrygÂia
and Galatia and were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
7 (Ro 8:9; Gal 4:6) When they came near Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia,
but the Spirit did not allow them.
8 (2Co 2:12; 2Ti 4:13) So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.
9 (Ac 18:5; 19:21) During the night a vision appeared to Paul:
A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying,
"Come over to Macedonia and help us."
10 After he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia,
concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.
The Conversion of Lydia
11 From Troas we set sail on a straight course to Samothrace
and the next day to Neapolis,
12 (Php 1:1; 1Th 2:2) and from there to Philippi, which is the main city
of that part of Macedonia, and a colony. We stayed in this city several days.
13 (Ac 13:14) On the Sabbath we went out of the city to a riverside,
where prayer was customarily offered. And we sat down
and spoke to the women who had assembled.
14 (Lk 24:45; Ac 18:7) A woman named Lydia, a seller of purple fabric
of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard us.
The Lord opened her heart to acknowledge what Paul said.
15 (Ac 11:14; Heb 13:2) When she and her household were baptized,
she entreated us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord,
come to my house and remain there." And she persuaded us.
The Imprisonment in Philippi
16 (1Sa 28:7; 1Ch 10:13) On one occasion, as we went to the place of prayer,
a servant girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us,
who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling.
17 (Mk 5:7; Da 3:26) She followed Paul and us, shouting,
"These men are servants of the Most High God,
who proclaim to us the way of salvation."
18 (Mk 16:17; 1:34) She did this for many days. But becoming greatly
troubled, Paul turned to the spirit and said,
"I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her."
And it came out at that moment.
19 (Ac 21:30; 8:3) When her masters saw that the hope of their profits
was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace
to the rulers.
20 (Ac 28:22) And they brought them to the magistrates, saying,
"These men, being Jews, greatly trouble our city
21 (Est 3:8; Ac 16:12) and teach customs which are not lawful for us,
being Romans, to receive or observe."
22 (1Th 2:2; 2Co 6:5) The crowd rose up together against them.
And the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them.
23 After they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison,
commanding the jailer to guard them securely.
24 (Job 13:27; 33:11) Having received such an order, he threw them into
the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.
25 (Job 35:10; Ps 42:8) At midnight Paul and Silas were praying
and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
26 (Ac 4:31; 12:7) Suddenly there was a great earthquake,
so that the foundations of the prison were shaken.
And immediately all the doors were opened
and everyone's shackles were loosened.
27 (Ac 12:19) When the jailer awoke and saw the prison doors open,
he drew his sword and would have killed himself,
supposing that the prisoners had escaped.
28 But Paul shouted, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here."
29 He called for lights and rushed in, trembling,
and fell down before Paul and Silas.
30 (Ac 2:37; 22:10) He then led them out and asked,
"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
31 (Mk 16:16; Jn 1:12) They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ,
and you and your household will be saved."
32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him
and to all who were in his household.
33 (Ac 16:15; 16:25) In that hour of the night he took them
and washed their wounds. And immediately he and his entire household
were baptized.
34 (Ac 2:46) Then he brought them up to his house and set food before them.
And he rejoiced with his entire household believing in God.
35 When it was day, the magistrates sent the sergeants, saying,
"Release those men."
36 (Ac 15:33) The prison guard reported these words to Paul, saying,
"The magistrates have sent to release you.
Now therefore depart, and go in peace."
37 (Ac 22:25-29) But Paul said to them, "They have publicly beaten us,
who are uncondemned Romans, and have thrown us into prison.
And now do they secretly throw us out? Certainly not!
Let them come themselves and bring us out."
38 (Ac 22:29) The sergeants reported these words to the magistrates,
and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans.
39 (Mt 8:34) So they came and entreated them. And they brought them out,
asking them to leave the city.
40 (Ac 16:14) They went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia.
When they had seen the brothers, they exhorted them and departed.
2) Our Daily Bread for 21 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/21/labrador-angel
entitled Labrador Angel
Ps 143
Psalms 143
A Psalm of David.
1 Hear my prayer, O Lord,
give ear to my supplications;
in Your faithfulness answer me,
and in Your righteousness.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Enter not into judgment with Your servant,
for in Your sight no one living is righteous.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For the enemy has persecuted my soul;
he has crushed my life down to the ground;
he has made me to dwell in darkness,
as those who have been long dead.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me;
my heart within me is desolate.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I remember the days of old;
I meditate on all Your works;
I consider the work of Your hands.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I stretch forth my hands unto You;
my soul thirsts after You as a thirsty land. Selah
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Respond to me quickly, O Lord,
my spirit fails;
do not hide Your face from me,
lest I be like those who go down into the pit.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Cause me to hear Your loving kindness in the morning;
for in You I have my trust;
cause me to know the way I should walk,
for I lift up my soul unto You.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies;
I flee unto You for my protection.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Teach me to do Your will,
for You are my God;
may Your good spirit
lead me onto level ground.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Revive me, O Lord, for Your name’s sake,
for Your righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.
12 In Your mercy cut off my enemies,
and destroy all them who afflict my soul,
for I am Your servant.
In 2019, Cap Dashwood and his sweet black lab companion,
Chaela ("Chae" in memory of his lab who died; "la,"
Dashwood's abbreviation for "Labrador angel"),
accomplished something remarkable: reaching a mountain summit
each day for 365 consecutive days.
Dashwood has a moving story to tell. He left home at sixteen,
explaining simply, "Bad family life." But these past wounds led him
to find healing elsewhere. He explains,
"Sometimes when you're disappointed by people, you turn to something else.
You know?" For Dashwood, mountain climbing and the unconditional love
of his black lab companion has been a big part of that "something else."
For those of us, like myself, who deeply love our animal companions,
a big piece of why we do is the sweet, utterly unconditional love they
pour out-a kind of love that's rare. But I like to think the love they
effortlessly give points to a much greater and deeper reality
than the failures of others-God's unshakable,
boundless love upholding the universe.
In Psalm 143, as in many of his prayers, it's only David's faith
in that unshakable, "unfailing love" (v. 12) that tethers him
to hope in a time when he feels utterly alone.
But a lifetime of walking with God gives him just enough strength
to trust that the morning will "bring me word of your unfailing love" (v.
.
Just enough hope to trust again
and to let God lead the way to paths unknown (v.
.
By: Monica La Rose
Reflect & Pray
What signs of God's unfailing, unending love do you see
in the world around you? How have your experiences
of the love of God through others or even animal
companions given you renewed hope and courage?
Loving God, thank You for showing me how to believe
in love and joy again. Help me to be a channel of that hope for others.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 1 - Sin Universal
Romans 3:23-24
23 (Ro 3:9) For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God,
24 (Ro 4:16; Col 1:14) being justified freely by His grace
through the redemption that is in Christ ÂJesus,
A distinguished middle-aged man stood trembling before his church
to give his testimony. Years before, in the grip of a mental illness
that nearly destroyed his life, he had taken the life of his own daughter
and tried to kill himself. But he did not die; tried and convicted, he
spent years in prison, and even longer in the prison of his own guilt.
After the service, a young woman walked up to him and simply said,
"Thank you for sharing. I've sinned, too."
We've all sinned, too - lest we forget or rationalise, the Bible reminds
us in no uncertain terms. And the writer of these verses was no stranger
to sin: he was the Pharisee, the holier-than-thou religious leader
who officiated at the stoning death of Stephen. He was the Jew who had
scattered and killed the followers of this heretic called Christ. He
thought he was righteous while he murdered God's people.
Christians tends to establish a "hierarchy" of sin - sexual sin is "worse"
than pride: murder is "more horrible" than slander. Yet the Bible gives
no indication that god acknowledges our hierarchy. Sin is sin; all have
sinned, and if we are guilty at one point, we are guilty of all.
Rather than rationise our individual sins as being "less bad"
than someone else's, we need to openly confess our dilemma as sinners
and turn to God for his remedy. We cannot and do not need to earn or
deserve that grace - it is a gift from God.
Application
a) Have I ever compared my sin with someone else's in order
to make myself fell like a better person? Why is such
comparison not a valid remedy for sin?
b) Why do I need to acknowledge my sin honestly before I can
receive justification?
c) How can these verses help me keep my own sin in perspective -
that is, keep me from comparing myself to others,
and help me be honest with God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 13:2,5-6,14-17
2 (Ge 24:35; Ps 112:1–3) Abram was very wealthy in livestock,
in silver and in gold.
5 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.
6 (Ge 36:6–7) But the land was not able to support them
both dwelling together because their possessions were so great.
14 (Ge 28:14; Dt 3:27) After Lot had departed from him,
the Lord said to Abram,
"Lift up now your eyes, and look from the place where you are,
northward and southward and eastward and westward.
15 (Ge 12:7; 2Ch 20:7) All the land that you see I will give to you
and to your descendants forever.
16 (Ge 28:14; Nu 23:10) I will make your descendants like the dust
of the earth, so that if a man could number the dust of the earth,
then your descendants could also be numbered.
17 Arise, and walk throughout the land across its length
and its width, for I will give it to you."
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Generous Provision
Ps 145:13b-21
13 Your dominion endures throughout all generations.
14 The Lord upholds all who fall,
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all wait upon You,
and You give them their food in due season.
16 You open Your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways
and loving in all His works.
18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,
to all who call upon Him in truth.
19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and will save them.
20 The Lord preserves all those who love Him,
but all the wicked He will destroy.
21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,
and let all people bless His holy name
forever and ever.
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."
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
21st Day of the Month
a) Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would
have wisdom and make God honouring decisions
(
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make
supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life
in all godliness and honesty,
)
b) Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources
they need and the vigilance their work requires.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord for Unity in the Church and not conformity.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be a good Witness converting to disciple.
Pray to the Lord "Loving God, thank You for showing me how to believe
in love and joy again. Help me to be a channel of that hope for others."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for his Gift of salvation
for we are all sinners.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for His abundant blessings.
Pray to the Lord and give Him praise.
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 the leaders our educational system, that they would
have wisdom and make God honouring decisions
Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources
they need and the vigilance their work requires.
Pray for the continued development of a Bible school for Eritrean believers.
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.
Day 324, 20 November 2021
1)
James
James 1
Salutation
1 (Jn 7:35; Ac 12:17) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad:
Greetings.
Faith and Wisdom
2 (Jas 1:12) My brothers, count it all joy
when you fall into diverse temptations,
3 (Heb 10:36; 2Pe 1:6) knowing that the trying
of your faith develops patience.
4 (Mt 5:48; Lk 21:19) But let patience perfect its work,
that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
5 (Pr 2:3-6; Jn 15:7) If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,
who gives to all men liberally and without criticism,
and it will be given to him.
6 (Eph 4:14) But let him ask in faith, without wavering. For he who wavers
is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed with the wind.
7 Let not that man think that he will receive anything from the Lord.
8 (Jas 4:8; 2Pe 2:14) A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Poverty and Riches
9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted,
10 (1Co 7:31; 1Pe 1:24) but the rich in that he is made low,
because as the flower of the grass he will pass away.
11 (Isa 40:7-8) For the sun rises with a burning heat
and it withers the grass, and its flowers fall, and its beauty perishes.
So will the rich man wither away in his ways.
Trial and Temptation
12 (Jas 2:5; 1Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8) Blessed is the man who endures temptation,
for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life,
which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
13 Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God,"
for God cannot be tempted with evil; neither does He tempt anyone.
14 But each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.
15 (Job 15:35; Ps 7:14) Then, when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin;
and when sin is finished, it brings forth death.
16 (Jas 1:19; 2:5) Do not err, my beloved brothers.
17 (Mal 3:6; Nu 23:19; Jn 3:27) Every good gift and every perfect gift
is from above and comes down from the Father of lights,
with whom is no change or shadow of turning.
18 (1Pe 1:23; Jn 1:13; Rev 14:4) Of His own will He brought us forth
with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits
of His creatures.
Hearing and Doing the Word
19 (Pr 10:19; 14:29) Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift
to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
20 for the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.
21 (Eph 1:13; 4:22) Therefore lay aside all filthiness
and remaining wickedness and receive with meekness the engrafted word,
which is able to save your souls.
22 (Ro 2:13; Lk 6:46-48) Be doers of the word and not hearers only,
deceiving yourselves.
23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer,
he is like a man viewing his natural face in a mirror.
24 He views himself, and goes his way,
and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.
25 (Jas 2:12; Jn 13:17) But whoever looks into the perfect law of liberty,
and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work,
this man will be blessed in his deeds.
26 (Ps 34:13; 141:3) If anyone among you seems to be religious
and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's
religion is vain.
27 (Isa 1:23; Ro 12:2) Religion that is pure and undefiled before God,
the Father, is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction
and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
James 2
Warning Against Partiality
1 (1Co 2:8; Lev 19:15) My brothers, have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Lord of glory, without partiality.
2 For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your assembly,
and also a poor man in ragged clothing comes in,
3 and you have respect for him who wears the fine clothing and say to him,
"Sit here in a good place," and say to the poor, "Stand there,"
or "Sit here under my footstool,"
4 (Jn 7:24) have you not then become partial among yourselves
and become judges with evil thoughts?
5 (Mt 5:3; Lk 6:20; 12:21) Listen, my beloved brothers. Has God not chosen
the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom
which He has promised to those who love Him?
6 (1Co 11:22; Ac 8:3) But you have despised the poor.
Do not rich men oppress you and drag you before the judgment seats?
7 (Ac 11:26) Do they not blaspheme that worthy name by which you are called?
8 (Lev 19:18) If you fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture,
"You shall love your neighbor as yourself,"(Lev 19:18.) you are doing well.
9 But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted
by the law as sinners.
10 (Gal 3:10) For whoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend
in one point is guilty of breaking the whole law.
11 (Ex 20:13-14; Dt 5:17-18) For He who said,
"Do not commit adultery,"(Ex 20:14; Dt 5:18.)
also said, "Do not kill."(Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17.)
Now if you do not commit adultery, yet you kill,
you have become a lawbreaker.
12 (Jas 1:25) So speak and so do as those who will be judged
by the law of liberty.
13 (Pr 21:13; Mt 5:7) For he who has shown no mercy will
have judgment without mercy, for mercy triumphs over judgment.
Faith and Works
14 (Jas 1:22-25; Gal 5:6) What does it profit, my brothers,
if a man says he has faith but has no works? Can faith save him?
15 (Lk 3:11) If a brother or sister is naked and lacking daily food,
16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,"
and yet you give them nothing that the body needs, what does it profit?
17 (Jas 2:14; 2:26) So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.
18 (Gal 5:6; Jas 3:13) But a man may say, "You have faith and I have works."
Show me your faith without your works,
and I will show you my faith by my works.
19 (Dt 6:4; Mt 8:29) You believe that there is one God; you do well.
The demons also believe and tremble.
20 (Jas 2:26) But do you want to be shown, O foolish man,
that faith without works is dead?
21 (Ge 22:16-18) Was not Abraham our father justified by works
when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
22 (1Th 1:3) Do you see how faith worked with his works,
and by works faith was made perfect?
23 (Ge 15:6; 2Ch 20:7) The Scripture was fulfilled which says,
"Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness,"
(Ge 15:6.) and he was called the friend of God.
24 You see then how by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
25 (Heb 11:31; Jos 2:1; 2:19-21) Likewise, was not Rahab the prostitute
justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out
another way?
26 (Jas 2:20; 2:17) As the body without the spirit is dead,
so faith without works is dead.
James 3
The Tongue
1 (Mt 23:13; Ro 2:20-21) My brothers, not many of you should become teachers,
knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.
2 (Mt 12:37; Jas 1:26) We all err in many ways. But if any man does not err
in word, he is a perfect man and able also to control the whole body.
3 (Ps 32:9) See how we put bits in the mouths of horses that they may obey
us, and we control their whole bodies.
4 And observe ships. Though they are so great and are driven by fierce winds,
yet they are directed with a very small rudder wherever the captain pleases.
5 (Ps 73:8-9) Even so, the tongue is a little part of the body
and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles.
6 (Pr 16:27) The tongue is a fire, a world of evil. The tongue is among
the parts of the body, defiling the whole body,
and setting the course of nature on fire, and it is set on fire by hell.
7 All kinds of beasts, and birds, and serpents, and things in the sea
are tamed or have been tamed by mankind.
8 (Ps 140:3; Ro 3:13) But no man can tame the tongue.
It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9 (1Co 11:7; Ge 1:26-27) With it we bless the Lord and Father,
and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.
10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing.
My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
11 Does a spring yield at the same opening sweet and bitter water?
12Can the fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a vine, figs?
So no spring can yield both salt water and fresh water.
The Wisdom From Above
13 (Jas 2:18; 1:21) Who is wise and understanding among you?
Let him show his works by his good life in the meekness of wisdom.
14 (Jas 3:16; 2Co 12:20) But if you have bitter envying and strife
in your hearts, do not boast and do not lie against the truth.
15 (Jas 1:17; Jude 1:19) This wisdom descends not from above,
but is earthly, unspiritual, and devilish.
16 (1Co 3:3; Jas 3:14) For where there is envying and strife,
there is confusion and every evil work.
17 (Ro 12:9; Jas 2:4) But the wisdom that is from above is first pure,
then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits,
without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18 (Pr 11:18; Mt 5:9) And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace
by those who make peace.
James 4
Friendship With the World
1 (Ro 7:23; 1Pe 2:11) Where do wars and fights among you come from?
Do they not come from your lusts that war in your body?
2 You lust and do not have, so you kill.
You desire to have and cannot obtain. You fight and war.
Yet you do not have, because you do not ask.
3 (1Jn 5:14; 3:22) You ask, and do not receive, because you ask amiss,
that you may spend it on your passions.
4 (Jn 15:19; Ro 8:7) You adulterers and adulteresses, do you not know
that the friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore
will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
5 Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "He yearns jealously
for the spirit that lives in us"(The source of this quotation is uncertain.)?
6 (Pr 3:34; 1Pe 5:5) But He gives more grace. For this reason it says:
"God resists the proud,
but gives grace to the humble."(Pr 3:34.)
7 (Eph 4:27; 1Pe 5:8-9) Therefore submit yourselves to God.
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 (2Ch 15:2; Jas 1:8) Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
9 (Lk 6:25; Pr 14:13) Grieve and mourn and weep.
Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to Âdejection.
10 (Mt 23:12) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,
and He will lift you up.
Judging a Brother
11 (1Pe 2:1; Jas 5:9) Do not speak evil of one another, brothers.
He who speaks evil of his brother and judges his brother speaks
evil of the law and judges the law. If you judge the law,
you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.
12 (Mt 10:28; Ro 14:4; Isa 33:22) There is one Lawgiver who is able
to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?
Warning Against Boasting
13 (Pr 27:1; Jas 5:1) Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow
we will go into this city, spend a year there, buy and sell,
and make a profit,"
14 (Ps 102:3; 39:5) whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow.
What is your life? It is just a vapor that appears for a little while
and then vanishes away.
15 (Ac 18:21) Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills,
we shall live and do this or that."
16 (1Co 5:6) But now you are rejoicing in your boastings.
All such rejoicing is evil.
17 (Jn 9:41; Lk 12:47-48) Therefore, to him who knows to do good
and does not do it, it is sin.
James 5
Warning to the Rich
1 (Pr 11:28; Isa 13:6) Come now, you rich men, weep and howl
for your miseries that shall come upon you.
2 (Job 13:28; Isa 50:9) Your riches are corrupted
and your garments are moth-eaten.
3 (Ro 2:5) Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be
a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have stored
up treasures for the last days.
4 (Lev 19:13; Ro 9:29) Indeed the wages that you kept back by fraud
from the laborers who harvested your fields are crying,
and the cries of those who harvested have entered
into the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
5 (Lk 16:19; 1Ti 5:6) You have lived in pleasure on the earth
and have been wayward.
You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.
6 You have condemned and killed the righteous man who does not resist you.
Patience and Prayer
7 (Dt 11:14; Jer 5:24) Therefore be patient, brothers,
until the coming of the Lord. Notice how the farmer waits for the precious
fruit of the earth and is patient with it until he receives the early
and late rain.
8 (1Pe 4:7; Php 4:5) You also be patient. Establish your hearts,
for the coming of the Lord is drawing near.
9 (Mt 24:33; 1Co 4:5) Do not grumble against one another, brothers,
lest you be condemned. Look, the Judge is standing at the door.
10 (Ac 7:52; Heb 11:32-38) My brothers, take the prophets,
who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.
11 (Ex 34:6; Job 1:21-22) Indeed we count them happy who endure.
You have heard of the patience of Job and have seen the purpose of the Lord,
that the Lord is very gracious and merciful.
12 But above all things, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven
or by the earth or by any other oath. But let your "Yes" be "Yes"
and your "No" be "No," that you do not fall into condemnation.
13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray.
Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.
14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you? Let him call
for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him,
anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save the sick,
and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed any sins,
he will be forgiven.
16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another
and pray for one another, that you may be healed.
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.
17 (1Ki 17:1; Lk 4:25) Elijah was a man subject to natural passions
as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain,
and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.
18 (1Ki 18:42-45) And he prayed again, and the sky gave rain,
and the earth brought forth its fruit.
19 (Mt 18:15; Gal 6:1) Brothers, if any one of you strays from the truth
and someone corrects him,
20 (Ro 11:14; 1Pe 4:8) let him know that he who converts the sinner
from the error of his way will save a soul from death
and will cover a multitude of sins.
2) Our Daily Bread for 20 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/20/he-fills-the-empty
entitled He Fills the Empty
John 10:1-10
John 10
The Parable of the Shepherd
1 "Truly, truly I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into
the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, is a thief and a robber.
2 (Jn 10:14) But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3 (Jn 10:4; 10:16) To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice.
He calls his own sheep by name, and he leads them out.
4 (Jn 10:16) When he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them.
And the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.
5 Yet they will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him.
For they do not know the voice of strangers."
6 Jesus told them this parable,
but they did not understand what He was telling them.
Jesus the Good Shepherd
7 (Jn 10:9; 10:1) Then Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly I say to you,
I am the door of the sheep.
8 (Eze 34:2; Jn 10:1) All who came before Me are thieves and robbers,
but the sheep did not listen to them.
9 (Jn 10:1; 14:6) I am the door. If anyone enters through Me,
he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
10 (Jn 6:33; Heb 7:25) The thief does not come, except to steal
and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life,
and that they may have it more abundantly.
Psychologist Madeline Levine noticed the fifteen-year-old girl's "cutter
disguise"-a long sleeve T-shirt pulled halfway over her hand commonly
used by people who engage in self-harm. When the young girl pulled back
her sleeve, Levine was startled to find that the girl had used a razor
to carve "empty" on her forearm. She was saddened, but also grateful
the teen was open to receiving the serious help she desperately needed.
The teen in some way represents many people who've carved "empty"
on their hearts. John wrote that Jesus came to fill the empty
and to offer life "to the full" (John 10:10). God placed the desire
for a full life in every human being, and He longs for people
to experience a loving relationship with Him. But He also warned
them that the "thief" would use people, things, and circumstances
to attempt to ravage their lives (vv. 1, 10). The claims each made
to give life would be counterfeit and an imitation. In contrast,
Jesus offers what's true-"eternal life" and the promise that
"no one will snatch [us] out of [His] hand" (v. 28).
Only Jesus can fill the empty spaces in our hearts with life.
If you're feeling empty, call out to Him today. And if you're experiencing
serious struggles, seek out godly counsel. Christ alone provides life that's
abundant and full-life full of meaning found in Him.
By: Marvin Williams
Reflect & Pray
In your search for significance and excitement, what kinds of things have left
you disappointed? How has Jesus made your life full?
Jesus, as I consider the full and abundant life
You've provided for me, please help me resist
turning from You to things I think will satisfy me.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 7 - The Cost of Widsom
Proverbs 4:4,7
Proverbs 4
4 (Pr 7:2; Eph 6:4) He also taught me and said to me,
"Let your heart retain my words;
keep my commandments, and live.
...
7 (Mt 13:44–46) Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom.
And with all your getting, get understanding. "
Establishing priorities is a popular topic of conversation in our
generation. We carry appointment calendars and attend goal-setting
strategy seminars. We let machines answer our telephones so that
we won't miss any important messages, or so that we can screen calls
before we answer them. We order our lives so that we can "get ahead".
"Getting ahead" in God's kingdom, however, involves other priorities
than the ones we may set for ourselves. "Wisdom is supreme," the
principal thing, says Proverbs 4:7, "Get wisdom. Though it cost
all you have, get understanding."
Wisdom is defined as "an understanding of what is true, right, or lasting."
Biblical wisdom is not merely the accumulation of facts about God and his
teaching, but the application of those truths of life, taking on
the character of God as we mature in the image of Christ.
Such wisdom may, indeed, come at great cost. Jesus calls us to "lay
down our lives" to follow him - perhaps not literally to die, but to die
to self-centered priorities, to allow the Holy Spirit to establish
his value system in us.
"Keep my commandments and you will live," Proverbs 4:4 says. Real life -
rich, fulfilling, significant, abundant life - comes only through union
with God. The success offered by the world, the acclaim of others, material
prosperity and convenience cannot satisfy us once we have tasted
the joy of life with God in Christ.
Application
a) What does "getting wisdom" means to me?
b) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus
my attention on the priorities and values of the Lord?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Ps 35:27
27 May those who favour my righteous cause
shout for joy and be glad;
may they say continually, "The Lord be magnified,
who delights in the peace of His servant."
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Generous Provision
Matthew 6:24-34
God and Money
24 (Lk 16:13; 16:11; 16:9) "No one can serve two masters.
For either he will hate the one and love the other,
or else he will hold to the one and despise the other.
You cannot serve God and money."
Care and Anxiety
Lk 12:22–34
25 (Mt 6:31; 6:34; Php 4:6) "Therefore, I say to you,
take no thought about your life, what you will eat,
or what you will drink, nor about your body,
what you will put on. Is not life more than
and the body than clothing?
26 (Job 38:41; Ps 147:9) Look at the birds of the air,
for they do not sow, nor do they reap, nor gather into barns.
Yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?
27 Who among you by taking thought can add a cubit
(A cubit is about half a meter.) to his stature?
28 (Mt 6:25; 6:31) "Why take thought about clothing?
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow:
They neither work, nor do they spin.
29 (1Ki 10:4–7; 2Ch 9:4–6) Yet I say to you that even Solomon
in all his glory was not dressed like one of these.
30 (Mt 8:26; 14:31) Therefore, if God so clothes the grass of the field,
which today is here and tomorrow is thrown into the oven,
will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
31 (1Pe 5:7) Therefore, take no thought, saying, 'What shall we eat?'
or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'
32 (Mt 6:8; Lk 12:30) (For the Gentiles seek after all these things.)
For your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.
33 (1Ti 4:8; 1Ki 3:11-13) But seek first the kingdom of God
and His righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you.
34 (Mt 6:25) Therefore, take no thought about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will take thought about the things of itself.
Sufficient to the day is the trouble thereof.
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."
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
20th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know
Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.
( Matthew 19:14
14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16–17)
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me,
and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."
)
b) Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not
against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.
(
Eph 6:12
12 (Eph 1:3; 1:21) For our fight is not against flesh and blood,
but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers
of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces
of evil in the heavenly places.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His wisdom each day.
Pray to the Lord "Jesus, as I consider the full and abundant life
You've provided for me, please help me resist
turning from You to things I think will satisfy me."
Pray to the Lord and get Wisdom from Him.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Joy for He favours your.
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek first the Kingdom of God
and his righteousness.
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 the children of Canada, that they would come to know
Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.
Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not
against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.
Pray that believers will learn to depend on God in Indonesia,
even amid persecution.
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 323, 19 November 2021
1)
Acts 13-14
Acts 13
Barnabas and Saul Commissioned
1 (Ac 11:22-27; 4:36) In the church that was in Antioch there were prophets
and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene,
Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) As they worshipped the Lord and fasted,
the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work
to which I have called them."
3 (Ac 6:6; 14:26) Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands
on them and sent them off.
The Apostles Preach in Cyprus
4 (Ac 4:36; 13:2) So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down
to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
5 (Ac 13:14; 9:20) When they arrived at SalÂamis, they preached
the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John as
an assistant.
6 (Mt 7:15) When they had gone through the whole island to Paphos,
they found a certain sorcerer, a Jewish false prophet,
whose name was Bar-Jesus,
7 (Ac 13:12; 19:38) who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus,
an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul
and sought to hear the word of God.
8 (Ac 13:6-7; 2Ti 3:8) But Elymas the sorcerer (which is his name
by interpretation) opposed them, trying to divert the proconsul
from the faith.
9 (Ac 4:8; 2:4) Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled
with the Holy Spirit, stared at him and said,
10 (Hos 14:9; Mt 13:38) "You son of the devil, enemy of all righteousness,
full of deceit and of all fraud, will you not cease perverting the right
ways of the Lord?
11 (Ex 9:3; Ps 32:4) Now, look! The hand of the Lord is against you,
and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time."
Immediately mist and darkness fell on him, and he went about
seeking someone to lead him by the hand.
12 (Ac 13:7) When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed
and was astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
Paul and Barnabas in Antioch of Pisidia
13 (Ac 2:10; 12:12) Now when Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos,
they came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John departed from them and returned
to Jerusalem.
14 (Ac 16:13; 13:5) But they departed from Perga and came to Antioch
in Pisidia. And they went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down.
15 (Ac 15:21; Mk 5:22) After the reading from the Law and the Prophets,
the rulers of the synagogue sent word to them, saying,
"Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it."
16 (Ac 12:17; 10:2) Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said:
"Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.
17 (Dt 7:6-8; Ps 105:23-24) The God of this people of Israel chose
our fathers, and exalted the people when they lived as foreigners
in the land of Egypt, and with great power He led them out of it.
18 (Ac 7:36; Dt 9:7) For about forty years He endured their conduct
in the desert.
19 (Ps 78:55; Dt 7:1; Jos 14:1) When He had destroyed seven nations
in the land of Canaan, He gave them their land as an inheritance by lot.
20 (Jdg 2:16; 1Sa 3:20) "After about four hundred and fifty years,
God gave them judges until Samuel the prophet.
21 (1Sa 10:1) Then they requested a king. And God gave them Saul
the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.
22 (1Sa 16:1; 15:23; 15:26) When He had removed him, He raised up David
to be their king, of whom He testified, saying,
'I have found David (Ps 89:20.) the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart,
who will fulfill My entire will.'(1Sa 13:14.)
23 (Mt 1:1; Ps 132:11) "From this man's descendants God has raised a Saviour
for Israel, Jesus, according to His promise.
24 (Ac 1:22) Before His coming John had preached a baptism of repentance
to all the people of Israel.
25 (Mt 3:11; Mk 1:7) As John was fulfilling his course, he said,
'Who do you think I am? I am not He. But look! He is coming after me,
the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.'(Jn 1:20, 27.)
26 (Ac 4:12; 13:46) "Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham,
and those of you who fear God, the word of this salvation has been sent to us.
27 (Ac 3:17; Lk 24:20) Because those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers,
did not know Him, in condemning Him they have fulfilled the voices
of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath.
28 (Mt 27:22-25) Though they found in Him no cause worthy of death,
yet they asked Pilate to have Him killed.
29 (Lk 23:53; Mt 27:57-60; Mk 15:45-46) When they had fulfilled
all that was written of Him, they took Him down from the tree
and placed Him in a tomb.
30 (Ac 2:24; Mt 28:6) But God raised Him from the dead,
31 (Lk 24:48; Ac 1:3) and for many days He appeared to those who came up
with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now His witnesses to the people.
32 (Ac 26:6; Ro 4:13) "We preach to you good news: The promise which was made
to the fathers,
33 (Ps 2:7; Heb 5:5) God has fulfilled to us, their children, raising Jesus.
As it is written in the second Psalm:
'You are My Son;
today I have become Your Father.'(Ps 2:7.)
34 (Isa 55:3; Ro 6:9) That He raised Him from the dead, no more to return
to corruption, He has spoken in this way:
'I will give You the holy and sure blessings of David.'(Isa 55:3.)
35 (Ps 16:10) So He says in another Psalm:
'You will not let Your Holy One see decay.'(Ps 16:10.)
36 (1Ki 2:10; Ac 2:29) "For after David had served by the counsel of God
in his own generation, he fell asleep, was buried with his fathers,
and saw decay.
37 (Ac 13:30; 2:24) But He whom God raised up saw no decay.
38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known to you that
through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,
39 (Ro 8:3; Gal 2:16) and by Him everyone who believes is justified
from everything from which you could not be justified by the Law of Moses.
40 Therefore beware, lest what is spoken of in the prophets come upon you:
41 (Hab 1:5) 'Look, you scoffers, marvel and perish!
For I will perform a work in your days
which you will never believe,
even if someone declares it to you.'(Hab 1:5.)"
42 When Paul and Barnabas went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles asked
that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.
43 (Ac 11:23; 6:5) When the congregation was dismissed,
many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas,
who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.
44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city assembled
to hear the word of God.
45 (Ac 18:6; 5:17) But when the Jews saw the crowds,
they were filled with jealousy, blaspheming and contradicting
what Paul was saying.
46 (Ac 3:26; 28:28) Then Paul and Barnabas boldly said,
"It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first.
But seeing you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life,
we are turning to the Gentiles.
47 (Isa 49:6; Lk 2:32) For thus has the Lord commanded us:
'I have established you to be a light of the Gentiles,
that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'(Isa 42:6; 49:6.)"
48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word
of the Lord. And all who were ordained to eternal life believed.
49 The word of the Lord was spread throughout the entire region.
50 (Ac 14:2; 14:19) But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women
and the chief men of the city, and raised up persecution against Paul
and Barnabas, and drove them from their region.
51 (Mt 10:14; Ac 18:6) So they shook off the dust of their feet against them
and went to Iconium.
52 (Ac 2:4; Mt 5:12) And the disciples were filled with joy
and with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 14
Paul and Barnabas in Iconium
1 (Ac 18:4; 13:46) At Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together
and so spoke that a great crowd of both Jews and Greeks believed.
2 (Ac 13:50; 13:45) But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles
and embittered their minds against the brothers.
3 (Heb 2:4; Ac 20:32) So they continued there a long time, speaking boldly
for the Lord, who bore witness to His gracious word, granting signs
and wonders to be done by their hands.
4 (Ac 28:24; 14:14) But the people of the city were divided.
Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.
5 (Ac 14:19) When an assault was planned by both Gentiles and Jews,
with their leaders, to attack them and to stone them,
6 (Mt 10:23; 2Ti 3:11) they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe,
cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region.
7 (Ac 14:21) And there they preached the gospel.
Paul and Barnabas in Lystra
8 (Ac 3:2) In Lystra there sat a man, crippled in his feet, who had never
walked and was lame from birth.
9 (Mt 9:28-29; Ac 3:4) He heard Paul speaking, who looked intently at him
and perceived that he had faith to be healed
10 (Isa 35:6) and said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet."
And he jumped up and walked.
11 (Ac 8:10; 28:6) When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up
their voices, saying in Lycaonian,
"The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!"
12 (Ac 19:35) Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes,
because he was the main speaker.
13 (Da 2:46) The priest of Zeus, who was in front of the city,
brought bulls and garlands to the gates to offer sacrifices with the crowds.
14 (Mt 26:65; Ac 14:4) But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this,
they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out,
15 (1Sa 12:21; Jer 14:22) "Men, why are you doing this? We also are men,
of like nature with you, preaching to you to turn from these vain things
to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea,
and everything that is in them,
16 (Ac 17:30; Ps 81:12) who in times past allowed all nations to walk
in their own ways.
17 (Dt 11:14; Job 5:10) Yet He did not leave Himself without witness,
for He did good and gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons,
satisfying our hearts with food and gladness."
18 With these words they scarcely restrained the crowds
from sacrificing to them.
19 (Ac 13:45; 2Co 11:25) Then some Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there
and persuaded the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city,
supposing he was dead.
20 (Ac 14:6) But as the disciples gathered around him, he rose up
and went into the city. The next day he departed with Barnabas for Derbe.
The Return to Antioch in Syria
21 (Ac 13:51; 14:19) When they had preached the gospel to that city
and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra
and to Iconium and to Antioch,
22 (Jn 16:33; 2Ti 3:12) strengthening the minds of the disciples
and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions
and thus enter the kingdom of God.
23 (Titus 1:5; Ac 11:30; 20:32) When they had appointed elders for them
in every church, with prayer and fasting, they commended them to the Lord
in whom they believed.
24 (Ac 13:13-14) Then they passed throughout Pisidia and came to Pamphylia,
25 and when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia.
26 (Ac 15:40; 11:19) From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been
commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.
27 (Ac 15:12; 1Co 16:9) When they arrived and had assembled the church,
they reported what God had done through them and how He had opened
the door of faith to the Gentiles.
28 (Ac 11:26) And there they stayed a long time with the disciples.
2) Our Daily Bread for 19 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/19/when-you-cant-go-on
entitled When You Can't Go On
Lamentations 3:21–23
21 (Ps 130:7) But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
22 (Mal 3:6; Ps 78:38) It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed;
His compassions do not fail.
23 (Zep 3:5; Ps 36:5) They are new every morning;
great is Your faithfulness.
In 2006, my dad was diagnosed with a neurological disease that robbed him
of his memory, speech, and control over body movements. He became bedridden
in 2011 and continues to be cared for by my mom at home. The beginning
of his illness was a dark time. I was fearful: I knew nothing about caring
for a sick person, and I was anxious about finances and my mom’s health.
The words of Lamentations 3:22 helped me get up many mornings
when the light was as gray as the state of my heart:
"It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed;"
The Hebrew word for "consumed" means "to be used up completely"
or "to come to an end."
God's great love enables us to go on, to get up to face the day.
Our trials may feel overwhelming, but we won't be destroyed
by them because God's love is far greater!
There are many times I can recount when God has shown His faithful,
loving ways to my family. I saw His provision in the kindness
of relatives and friends, the wise counsel of doctors,
financial provision, and the reminder in our hearts that
-one day-my dad will be whole again in heaven.
If you're going through a dark time, don't lose hope.
God can help you to not be consumed by what you face.
Keep trusting in His faithful love and provision for you.
By: Karen Huang
Reflect & Pray
In the midst of difficulty, where do you go for strength?
How can you remind yourself to trust in God's great love?
Father, help me to keep trusting You.
Open my eyes so I can see Your love and faithfulness.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 6 - Shielded by the Word
Proverbs 30:5
5 (Ps 12:6; 18:30) Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
A wife of ten years, betrayed by her husband's infidelity, declares that
she will never trust a man again. A teenage son says of his father, "I
can't depend on him anymore! Dad always talk big and makes promises,
but he never does what he says." A career woman, her reputation
undermined by gossip, leaves the church broken, and never returns.
Human beings are weak, volatile, unfaithful creatures; often we
break our word and hurt others in the process. But the Scripture
clearly assures us that God's Word is not like the word of man.
God always remains faithful to his Word, always fulfills his promises,
always does what he says he will do.
God's word is pure (or flawless), Proverbs 30:5 says. His Word
is not distorted with mixed motives or flawed by untruth. God's Word
is dependable, able to support and lift us up, able to speak
encouragement to us. His Word is a "shield" a protection for us
against the onslaughts of the Enemy, a place of refuge from the struggle
and confusion of daily life.
We live in a world that recognises no absolute truth. Morality,
values, relationships, ethics - every decision of life, it seems,
"depends on the situation." But in the midst of the confusion,
God interjects his Word - timeless, pure, trustworthy, reliable.
We can depend upon God's Word. We can turn to him to verify who we are
and the purposes for which we were created. We can find refuge in his truth,
and rest in the knowledge that whatever he says, he will do.
Application
a) In my own experience, how have I found God's Word
to be different from the word of men and women?
b) In what areas of my life do I need the assurance of the validity
and dependability of God's Word?
c) How can today's verse help me trust more fully in God's Word?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Joshua 1:5
5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6–8) No man will be able to stand against
you all the days of your life.
As I was with Moses, I will be with you.
I will not abandon you. I will not leave you.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Help in Times of Temptation
1 Cor 10:1-13
1 Corinthians 10
Warning Against Idolatry
1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that
all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,
2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;
4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,
for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,
and that Rock was Christ.
5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,
and they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent
that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.
7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.
As it is written,
“The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel.†(Ex 32:6. )
8 (Nu 25:1–9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality as some
of them committed, when 23000 fell in one day.
9 (Nu 21:5–6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them
also tempted and were destroyed by serpents.
10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured
and were destroyed by the destroyer.
11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.
They are written as an admonition to us,
upon whom the end of the ages has come.
12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed,
lest he fall.
13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common
to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above
what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way
to escape, that you may be able to bear it.
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."
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
19th Day of the Month
a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders
as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society
(
1 Tim 2:1-2
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,
)
b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island
I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,
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 pray to make disciples and rebuke those who do not believe.
Pray to the Lord "Father, help me to keep trusting You.
Open my eyes so I can see Your love and faithfulness."
Pray to the Lord and Thank the Lord that His Word is a shield for life.
Pray to the Lord and Thank Him for He will not abandon you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him all your temptations.
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 the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders
as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society
Pray for Ahmed and his family from Yemen, who are seeking
asylum in a foreign country because of persecution.
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 322, 18 November 2021
1)
Acts 11-12
Acts 11
Peter's Report to the Church in Jerusalem
1 The apostles and the brothers throughÂout Judea heard that the Gentiles
also had received the word of God.
2 (Ac 10:45) So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised
disputed with him,
3 (Ac 10:28; Lk 15:2) saying, "You went in and ate with uncircumcised men!"
4 (Lk 1:3) Peter began explaining it to them in order, saying,
5 (Ac 10:9-32) "I was in the city of Joppa praying. And in a trance
I saw a vision: A vessel like a great sheet was descending, let down
from heaven by four corners, and it came to me.
6 I considered what I had observed and saw four-footed creatures
and wild beasts and reptiles and birds of the air.
7 Then I heard a voice saying to me, 'Rise, Peter; kill and eat.'
8 (Ro 14:14) "I said, 'Not at all, Lord. For nothing common
or unclean has at any time entered my mouth.'
9 "The voice answered from heaven a second time,
'What God has cleansed, do not call common.'
10 This happened three times. And again everything was taken up into heaven.
11 "And immediately three men sent from Caesarea to me came to the house
where I was.
12 (Ac 8:29; 10:23) The Spirit told me to go with them without hesitation.
Moreover these six brothers came with me, and we entered the man's house.
13 He told us how he had seen an angel in his house, who stood and said
to him, 'Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter.
14 (Ac 16:15; 10:22) He will speak words to you by which you
and all your household will be saved.'
15 "As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them,
as He fell on us at the beginning.
16 (Ac 1:5; Mt 3:11) Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said,
'John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptised
with the Holy Spirit.' (Am 9:11; Jer 12:15.)
17 (Ac 10:47) If then God gave them the same gift as He gave us
when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ,
who was I to be able to hinder God?"
18 (Ro 10:12-13; 2Co 7:10) When they heard these things, they were silent.
And they glorified God, saying, "Then God has granted to the Gentiles
also repentance unto life."
The Church in Antioch
19 (Ac 4:36; 15:3) Now those who were scattered by the persecution
that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch,
preaching the word to no one except Jews.
20 (Mt 27:32; Ac 13:1) Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene,
who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists,
preaching the Lord Jesus.
21 (Lk 1:66; Ac 2:47) The hand of the Lord was with them,
and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
22 News of these things came to the ears of the church which was
in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
23 (Ac 13:43; 14:22) When he arrived and saw the grace of God,
he rejoiced and exhorted them all to remain with the Lord with a loyal heart.
24 (Ac 5:14; 11:21) For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit
and of faith. And many people were added to the Lord.
25 (Ac 9:11; 9:30) Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul.
26 (Ac 26:28; 1Pe 4:16) When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
For a whole year they met with the church and taught a considerable crowd.
And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
27 (Ac 13:1; 1Co 12:28; Ac 2:17) In these days prophets came down
from Jerusalem to Antioch.
28 (Ac 21:10; 18:2) One of them, named Agabus, stood up and prophesied
by the Spirit that there would be a great famine throughout all the world,
which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.
29 Then every disciple, according to his ability, determined to send relief
to the brothers who lived in Judea.
30 (Ac 12:25; 14:23) Indeed they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands
of Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 12
James Killed and Peter Imprisoned
1 About that time King Herod extended his hands
to harm certain ones from the church.
2 (Mt 20:23; Heb 11:37) He killed James the brother of John with the sword.
3 (Ex 23:15; Ac 24:27) Seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further
to arrest Peter also. This happened during the Days of Unleavened Bread.
4 (Lk 21:12) When he had seized him, he put him in prison and handed him
over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending to bring him
before the people after the Passover.
5 (2Co 1:11) So Peter was kept in prison. But the church prayed to God
without ceasing for him.
Peter Delivered From Prison
6 (Ac 21:33) The very night when Herod would have brought him out,
Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains.
And the guards before the door were securing the prison.
7 (Ac 16:26; 5:19) And suddenly an angel of the Lord approached him,
and a light shone in the prison. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up,
saying, "Rise up, quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.
8 Then the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put your sandals on."
And he did so. Then he said to him,
"Wrap your cloak around you and follow me."
9 (Ps 126:1) He went out and followed him, and did not know that what
was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.
10 (Ac 5:19; 16:26) When they had passed the first and the second guards,
they came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened to them
by itself. And they went out and went forward one street.
And immediately the angel left him.
11 (Da 3:28; 6:22) When Peter had come to himself, he said, "Now I certainly
know that the Lord has sent His angel and delivered me from the hand of Herod
and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."
12 (Ac 12:5; 12:25) Realizing this, he came to the house of Mary,
the mother of John, whose other name was Mark, where many were gathered
together praying.
13 As Peter knocked at the door of the porch,
a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer.
14 (Lk 24:41) When she recognized Peter's voice, from joy she did not
open the door, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing at the door.
15 (Mt 18:10) They said to her, "You are insane."
But she insisted that it was really so. So they said, "It is his angel."
16 But Peter continued knocking. And when they opened the door and saw him,
they were astonished.
17 (Ac 13:16; 15:13) Motioning to them with his hand to be quiet,
he described to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison.
And he said, "Go, tell these things to James and to the brothers."
Then he departed and went to another place.
18 Now when day came, there was a great disturbance among the soldiers
about what had become of Peter.
19 (Ac 16:27) When Herod had searched for him and did not find him,
he examined the guards and commanded that they should be put to death.
Then he went down from Judea to CaesaÂrea, and stayed there.
The Death of Herod
20 (Eze 27:17; Ezr 3:7) Now Herod was very angry with the people
of Tyre and Sidon. But they came to him in unity, and having made Blastus,
the king's personal servant, their friend, they asked for peace,
because their country was fed by the king's country.
21 On an appointed day, Herod, dressed in royal apparel,
sat on his throne and gave a public speech to them.
22 The mob shouted, "It is the voice of a god, and not of a man!"
23 (1Sa 25:38; 2Sa 24:16-17) Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him,
because he did not give God the glory. And he was eaten by worms and died.
24 (Ac 6:7; 19:20) But the word of God spread and increased.
25 (Ac 12:12; 4:36) When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their ministry,
they returned from Jerusalem and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
2) Our Daily Bread for 18 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/18/its-broken
entitled God Heals Our Brokenness
Ephesians 2:1-10
Ephesians 2
From Death to Life
1 (Col 2:13; Lk 15:24) And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,
2 (Jn 12:31; Eph 6:12; 2:3) in which you formerly walked according
to the age of this world and according to the prince of the power of the air,
the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience,
3 (Gal 2:15-16; Ps 51:5) among them we all also once lived in the lusts
of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind,
and we were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.
4 (Ro 2:4; Eph 1:7) But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love
with which He loved us,
5 (Eph 2:1; Ac 15:11; Eph 2:8) even when we were dead in sins,
made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),
6 Eph 1:3and He raised us up and seated us together in the heavenly places
in Christ Jesus,
7 (Titus 3:4; Eph 2:4) so that in the coming ages He might show
the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
8 (Eph 2:5; Mk 16:16) For by grace you have been saved through faith,
and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God,
9 (2Ti 1:9; Ro 3:20) not of works, so that no one should boast.
10 (Eph 4:24; 2Co 5:17; Eph 1:4) For we are His workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand,
so that we should walk in them.
Collin and his wife, Jordan, wandered through the craft store,
looking for a picture to hang in their home. Collin thought he'd found
just the right piece and called Jordan over to see it. On the right side
of the ceramic artwork was the word grace. But the left side held two long
cracks. "Well, it's broken!" Jordan said as she started looking
for an unbroken one on the shelf. But then Collin said, "No.
That's the point. We're broken and then grace comes in-period.â€
They decided to purchase the one with the cracks. When they got
to the checkout, the clerk exclaimed, "Oh, no, it’s broken!"
"Yes, so are we," Jordan whispered.
What does it mean to be a "broken" person? Someone defined it this way:
A growing awareness that no matter how hard we try, our ability to make
life work gets worse instead of better. It's a recognition of our need
for God and His intervention in our lives.
The apostle Paul talked about our brokenness in terms of being
"dead in [our] transgressions and sins" (Ephesians 2:1).
The answer to our need to be forgiven and changed comes in verses 4 and 5:
"Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
made us alive . . . . [It] is by grace [we] have been saved."
God is willing to heal our brokenness with His grace
when we admit, "I'm broken."
By: Anne Cetas
Reflect & Pray
What brought you to your need to ask God to heal your brokenness?
How do you need Him today?
God, thank You for being rich in mercy toward me!
May I boast in You and Your gift of salvation through grace by faith.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 5 - Learning by Heart
Ps 119:9,11
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) How shall a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping it according to Your word.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Your word I have hidden in my heart,
that I might not sin against You.
"His heart is not just in it," a gifted musician commented about the
pianist onstage. "He's here at the Orchestra Hall, playing for
thousands of poeple, an his technique is flawless, but something
is missing - his heart is just not in it."
The psalmist , in Psalm 119, draws a similar parallel. We "Keep our
way pure" through obedience of his Word, by ordering our lives according
to the commands of the Scriptures. But outward behaviour is not the only
essential factor in purity of life. The changes in our behaviour need to
come from the heart, from the inside out. Our "technique" for living
the Christian life may be flawless, but our obediance is founded
in heart motivation, something is certainly missing.
"I seek you with all my heart," the psalmist declares in verse 10.
Thus he can say in verse 11, "I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you"
Often we refer to memorisation as "learning by heart" - and indeed
"by heart" is the biblical mandate for assimilating God's truth
into our daily lives. "By rote" or "By Mind" leaves us
intellectually overstuffed, yet spiritually starving.
When we try to apply the Word outwardly to our behaviour,
we end up in a tangle of legalism, a log "do list" by which
we hope to please God. But when we set our hearts toward God first,
then changes in our behaviour grow out of love for God and a deep
desire to serve him. Then we are truly loving and obeying God with
our whole hearts.
Application
a) In what ways have I tried to apply God's word to my behaviour
without having the truth firmly in my heart? What was the result?
b) How can I set my heart toward God and give myself more fully
to his Word?
c) What areas of my life need "purifying"? How can these verses
help me to "make my way pure"?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Mark 4:20-25
20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4–5) "Still others are seed sown on good ground,
those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit:
thirty, sixty, or a hundred times as much."
A Light Under a Basket
Lk 8:16–18
21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put
under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;
neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15)If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.
The measure you give will be measured for you,
and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.
And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Help in Times of Temptation
Hebrews 4:14-16
Jesus the Great High Priest
14 (Heb 6:20; 1:2–3) Since then we have a great High Priest
Who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold firmly to our confession.
15 (2Co 5:21; Jn 8:46) For we do not have a High Priest
who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses,
but One who was in every sense tempted like we are, yet without sin.
16 (Eph 3:12; Php 4:6–7) Let us then come with confidence
to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy
and find grace to help in time of need.
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."
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
18th Day of the Month
a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical
refreshing for the presence of the Lord
( Jer 31:25
25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.
)
b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
danger and adversity
( Ps 34:7
7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,
and delivers them.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and give Him all the Glory.
Pray to the Lord "God, thank You for being rich in mercy toward me!
May I boast in You and Your gift of salvation through grace by faith."
Pray to the Lord and pray to hide God's Word in your heart.
Pray to the Lord and pray the His Word will be fruitful to thise around you.
Pray to the Lord and confess all your sins.
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 that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical
refreshing for the presence of the Lord
Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
danger and adversity
Pray for a peaceful resolution to the conflict between
the Dogon and Fulani peoples in Mali/
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 321, 17 November 2021
1)
Acts 9-10
Acts 9
The Conversion of Saul
Ac 22:6-16; 26:12-18
1 (Ac 8:3; Ps 27:12) Saul, still breathing out threats and murder
against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
2 (Ac 19:9; 19:23) and requested letters from him to the synagogues
of Damascus, so that if he found any there of the Way, either men or women,
he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
3 (1Co 15:8; Ac 22:6) As he went he drew near Damascus, and suddenly a light
from heaven shone around him.
4 (Isa 63:9; Zec 2:8) He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him,
"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?"
5 He said, "Who are You, Lord?"
The Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you
to kick against the goads."
6 Trembling and astonished, he said, "Lord, what will You have me do?"
The Lord said to him, "Rise up and go into the city,
and you will be told what you must do."
7 (Ac 22:9; Da 10:7; Jn 12:29) The men traveling with him stood speechless,
hearing the voice, but seeing no one.
8 (Ac 22:11; 9:18) Saul rose up from the ground. And when his eyes were opened,
he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.
9 (Est 4:16) For three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
10 (Ac 10:3; 22:12) A disciple named Ananias was in Damascus.
The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias."
He said, "Here I am, Lord."
11 (Ac 21:39; 22:3) The Lord said to him, "Rise and go to Straight Street,
and inquire at Judas' house for someone named Saul of Tarsus,
for he is praying,
12 (Mk 5:23) and has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in
and putting his hand on him, so that he may see again."
13 (Ac 8:3; 9:1) Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about
this man, how many evil things he has done to Your saints at Jerusalem.
14 (Ac 9:21; 7:59) And here he has authority from the chief priests
to bind all who call on Your name."
15 (Ac 13:2; Eph 3:7-8) But the Lord said to him, "Go your way.
For this man is a chosen vessel of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles
and their kings, and before the sons of Israel.
16 (Ac 21:11; 2Co 11:23-27) For I will show him how much he must suffer
for My name's sake."
17 (Ac 2:4; 6:6) Then Ananias went his way and entered the house.
Putting his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus,
who appeared to you on the way as you came, has sent me so that
you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
18 (Ac 22:16) Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes,
and he could see again. And he rose up and was baptized.
19 (Ac 26:20) When he had eaten, he was strengthened.
Saul Preaches in Damascus
For several days Saul was with the disciples in Damascus.
20 Immediately he preached in the synagogues
that the Christ is the Son of God.
21 (Ac 8:3; 9:13-14) All who heard him were amazed and said,
"Is not this he who killed those who called on this name in Jerusalem,
and came here with that intent, to bring them bound to the chief priests?"
22 (Ac 18:5) Yet Saul increased all the more with power
and confounded the Jews living in Damascus,
proving that this One is the Christ.
Saul Escapes from the Jews
23 After many days had passed, the Jews arranged to kill him.
24 (Ac 25:3; 2Co 11:32) But their scheme was known by Saul.
They watched the gates day and night to kill him.
25 (2Co 11:33; Jos 2:15) But the disciples took him by night,
and lowered him in a basket through the wall.
Saul in Jerusalem
26 (Ac 26:20) When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples.
But they all feared him, not believing he was a disciple.
27 (Ac 4:36; 4:29) But Barnabas took him, and led him to the apostles,
and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord,
and that He had spoken to him, and how he had boldly preached
in Damascus in the name of Jesus.
28 (Ac 1:21) So he stayed with them while coming in
and going out of Jerusalem.
29 (Ac 6:1; 2Co 11:26) And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus
and disputed against the Hellenists. But they tried to kill him.
30 (Ac 8:40; 9:11) When the brothers learned this, they brought him down
to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.
31 (Ac 8:1; Ne 5:9) Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee
and Samaria had peace and were built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord
and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
The Healing of Aeneas
32 (Ac 9:13; 8:25) As Peter passed through every region,
he came down also to the saints who lived in Lydda.
33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years
and was paralyzed.
34 (Ac 3:6; 3:16) Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you.
Rise up and make your bed." And immediately he rose up.
35 (1Ch 5:16; Ac 11:21) All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him
and turned to the Lord.
Dorcas Restored to Life
36 (2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7) In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha,
which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.
37 (Ac 1:13; 20:8) In those days she became ill and died. And when they had
washed her, they placed her in an upper room.
38 (Ac 9:36) Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter
was there, sent two men to him, pleading, "Do not delay to come to us."
39 Peter rose up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him into
the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping,
and showing the tunics and garments
which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
40 (Mt 9:25; Ac 7:60) Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed.
And turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, arise." She opened her eyes,
and when she saw Peter she sat up.
41 (Ac 6:1) He gave her his hand and lifted her up. And when he had called
the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
42 (Jn 11:45; 12:11) It became known throughout all Joppa,
and many believed in the Lord.
43 (Ac 10:6; 10:32) He remained in Joppa for many days with Simon, a tanner.
Acts 10
Peter and Cornelius
1 (Ac 27:1; 8:40) In Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, the centurion
[Commander with the rank of captain over 100 soldiers.] of a band of soldiers
called the Italian Detachment,
2 (Ac 10:22; 13:16; 13:26) a devout man and one who feared God with
all his household, who gave many alms to the people and continually
prayed to God.
3 (Ac 3:1; 5:19) About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision
an angel of God coming in and saying to him, "Cornelius."
4 (Heb 6:10; Ps 141:2) When he looked at him he was afraid, and said,
"What is it, Lord?"
He said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have come up as a memorial
before God.
5 Now send men to Joppa, and bring back Simon whose surname is Peter.
6 (Ac 9:43) He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea.
He will tell you what you must do."
7 When the angel who spoke to him had departed,
Cornelius called two of his household servants
and a devout soldier from among those who continually waited on him.
8 When he had explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
9 (Ps 55:17; Zep 1:5) The next day as they went on their journey a
nd drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray
about the sixth hour.
10 (Ac 22:17) He became very hungry and desired to eat.
But while they prepared a meal, he fell into a trance
11 (Jn 1:51) and saw heaven opened, and a vessel like a great sheet,
tied at the four corners, descending to him, and let down to the earth.
12 In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth and wild beasts
and reptiles and birds of the air.
13 Then a voice came to him, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat."
14 (Eze 4:14; Lev 20:25) Peter said, "Not at all, Lord.
For I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean."
15 (Mt 15:11; 1Co 10:25) The voice spoke to him a second time:
"What God has cleansed, do not call common."
16 This happened three times. And again the vessel was taken up into heaven.
[ his vision is about Peter accepting Gentiles as Christ followers and
not about unclean foods being clean]
17 Now while Peter wondered what this vision which he had seen might mean,
the men who were sent by Cornelius had inquired for Simon's house
and stood at the gate,
18 and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, was lodging there.
19 (Ac 8:29) While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him,
"Three men are looking for you.
20 (Ac 15:7-9) So rise and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing.
For I have sent them."
21 Then Peter went down to the men who were sent to him by Cornelius
and said, "Here I am, the one you are seeking. Why have you come?"
22 (Ac 11:14; 10:2) They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a man who
is righteous and fears God and is of good report throughout the nation
of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house
to hear your words."
23 (Ac 10:45; 11:12) Then he invited them in and gave them lodging.
The next day Peter went with them,
and some brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the next day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them
and had called together his relatives and close friends.
25 (Mt 8:2; Da 2:46) As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him
and fell down at his feet and worshipped him.
26 (Rev 19:10) But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Stand up. I myself am a man."
27 (Ac 10:24) As he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come
together.
28 (Jn 4:9; 18:28) He said to them, "You know how unlawful it is for a Jew
to visit or approach a foreigner. But God has shown me not to call any man
common or unclean.
29 So when I was sent for, I came without question.
Therefore I ask why you have sent for me."
30 (Ac 10:3; 1:10) Cornelius said, "Four days ago I was fasting until
this hour. At the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and suddenly a man
stood before me in bright clothing,
31 (Ac 10:4) and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard,
and your alms are remembered before God.
32 Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, whose surname is Peter.
He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.
When he comes, he will speak to you.'
33 So Âimmediately I sent for you, and you have done well to come.
Now therefore we are all here, present before God,
to hear everything the Lord has commanded you."
Peter Speaks in Cornelius' House
34 (Dt 10:17; 2Ch 19:7) Then Peter began to speak, saying,
"Truthfully, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.
35 (Ac 10:2; 15:9) But in every nation he who fears Him
and works righteousness is accepted by Him.
36 (Mt 28:18; Ac 2:36) The word which He sent to the children of Israel,
preaching peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all,
37 the word, which you know, that was proclaimed throughout all Judea,
beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
38 (Lk 4:18; Jn 3:2) how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit
and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed
by the devil, for God was with Him.
39 (Lk 24:48; Ac 10:41) "We are witnesses of all that He did both in the land
of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree.
40 (Ac 2:24) But God raised Him on the third day and presented Him publicly,
41 (Jn 14:22; Ac 10:39) not to all the people,
but to witnesses previously chosen by God,
to us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.
42 (Ac 17:31; 2Ti 4:1) He commanded us to preach to the people
and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be the
Judge of the living and the dead.
43 (Ac 15:9; Isa 53:11) To Him all the prophets bear witness that whoever
believes in Him will receive remission of sins through His name."
Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
44 (Ac 11:15; 15:8) While Peter was still speaking these words,
the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.
45 (Ac 10:23; 2:38) All the believers of the circumcision who had come
with Peter were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been
poured out even on the Gentiles.
46 (Ac 2:4; 19:6) For they heard them speaking in other tongues
and magnifying God.
Then Peter continued,
47 (Ac 8:36) "Can anyone forbid water for baptizing these,
who have received the Holy Spirit as we have?"
48 (Ac 2:38; 8:16; 1Co 1:13-17) So he commanded them to be baptized
in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.
2) Our Daily Bread for 17 November 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/11/17/accepted-and-approved
entitled Accepted and Approved
Isaiah 43:1–4
Isaiah 43
The Redeemer of Israel
1 (Isa 43:7; 44:2) But now, thus says the Lord
who created you, O Jacob,
and He who formed you, O Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
2 (Ps 66:12; Da 3:25-27) When you pass through waters,
I will be with you.
And through the rivers,
they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire,
you shall not be burned,
nor shall the flame kindle on you.
3 (Ex 20:2; Pr 21:18) For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I gave Egypt for your ransom,
Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
4 (Ex 19:5-6) Since you were precious in My sight, you have been honorable,
and I have loved you;
therefore, I will give men for you,
and people for your life.
As a child, Tenny felt insecure. He sought approval from his father,
but he never received it. It seemed that whatever he did,
whether in school or at home, it was never good enough.
Even when he entered adulthood, the insecurity remained.
He continually wondered, Am I good enough?
Only when Tenny received Jesus as his Savior did he find the security
and approval he'd long yearned for. He learned that God-having created
him-loved and cherished him as His son. Tenny finally could live with
the confidence that he was truly valued and appreciated.
In Isaiah 43:1-4, God told His chosen people that, having formed them,
He would use His power and love to redeem them.
"You are precious and honored in my sight," He proclaimed.
He would act on their behalf because He loved them (v. 4).
The value God places on those He loves doesn't come from anything we do,
but from the simple and powerful truth that He’s chosen us to be His own.
These words in Isaiah 43 not only gave Tenny great security,
but also empowered him with the confidence to do his best for God
in whatever task he was called to do. Today he's a pastor who does
all he can to encourage others with this life-giving truth: we're
accepted and approved in Jesus. May we confidently live out this truth today.
By: Leslie Koh
Reflect & Pray
How do you think God sees you?
What does John 1:12 tell you about your relationship with Him?
12 Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power to become sons of God,
to those who believed in His name,
What comfort do you find in that knowledge?
Heavenly Father, I know You love me, accept me, and cherish me.
Thank You for adopting me as Your child and loving me without conditions.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 4 - Arming for Battle
Joshua 1:8
8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.
Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according
to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,
and you will be wise.
When God spoke these words to Joshua, the young leader's prospects for
"prosperity" and "success" were far from promising. Upon Moses' death,
Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the Promised Land, to claim
the territory and establish a nation under God's rule.
Joshua was afraid, and for good reason. The people were rebellious
and intractable. And "claiming the land" meant battling many strong enemies.
Yet God told Joshua that his strength would come not in preparing for battle,
but in preparing for battle, but in preparing himself by meditating
on and applying God's word to his life.
We, too, face difficult battles as we seek to enter the "Promised Land"
of God's peace and presence. But his promise is the same as it was to Joshua:
through obedience to the Word, we can find prosperity and success.
God's promise does not necessarily mean financial prosperity
or material success. These victories may come as well, but God's primary
purpose for his people is spiritual success - the victory and joy of living
in fellowship with him. We can be enriched in the knowledge of God and
find power to overcome the enemies of sin and self. The way may not be easy
- after all, there is no victory without conflict - but God promises
that we will succeed as we look to him.
Application
a) What image do I have a personal "Promised Land" that I long
to enter and claim as my own?
b) What enemies will I need to battle in order to enter that land?
c) How can meditation on the Word of God and obedience to him bring me
prosperity and success?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Haggai 2:7-9
7 (1Ki 8:11; Isa 60:7) And I will shake all the nations,
and they will come with the wealth of all nations,
and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of Hosts.
8 (Isa 60:17) The silver is mine, and the gold is Mine,
says the Lord of Hosts.
9 (Isa 9:6–7) The glory of this latter house will be greater
than the former, says the Lord of Hosts. And in this place
I will give peace, says the Lord of Hosts.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Help in Times of Temptation
James 1:12-18
Trial and Temptation
12 (Jas 2:5; 1Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8) Blessed is the man who endures temptation,
for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life,
which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
13 Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God,"
for God cannot be tempted with evil; neither does He tempt anyone.
14 But each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.
15 (Job 15:35; Ps 7:14) Then, when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin;
and when sin is finished, it brings forth death.
16 (Jas 1:19; 2:5) Do not err, my beloved brothers.
17 (Mal 3:6; Nu 23:19; Jn 3:27) Every good gift and every perfect gift
is from above and comes down from the Father of lights,
with whom is no change or shadow of turning.
18 (1Pe 1:23; Jn 1:13; Rev 14:4) Of His own will He brought us forth with
the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of His creatures.
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."
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
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!†)
b) Pray for the province of Ontario
I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,
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 pray for those who persecute you to come to the Lord
AND pray for all nations to come to know Him as Saviour and Righteousness.
Pray to the Lord "Heavenly Father, I know You love me, accept me,
and cherish me. Thank You for adopting me as Your child
and loving me without conditions."
Pray to the Lord and pray to ask Him to help you meditate on the Word.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be better stewards of everything He has given you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him all your temptations.
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 the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
Pray for pastors in Zanzibar (The Island portion of Tanzania)
who are targeted by militant Muslim clerics trying to eliminate Christianity.
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.