Day 20 of MY second Bible Study Journey - 20 Jan 2022 reflections
Day 20, 20 Jan 2022
1)
Genesis 25:1-4
1 Chronicles 1:32-33
Genesis 25:5-26
1 Chronicles 1:28-31
1 Chronicles 1:34
Genesis 25:27-34
Genesis 26
GENESIS 25
The Death of Abraham 1 Ch 1:32-33
1 Then Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah.
2 (1Ch 1:32-“33) And she bore to him Zimran, Jokshan,
Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
3 Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan.
The descendants of Dedan were the Ashurites,
the Letushites, and the Leummites.
4 The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanok, Abida, and Eldaah.
All these were the children of Keturah.
Genesis 25 KJV
[1] Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.
[2] And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak,
and Shuah.
[3] And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim,
and Letushim, and Leummim.
[4] And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and
Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.
1 Chronicles 1:32-33
Ge 25:1-4
32 (Ge 25:1-4) The sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine:
She bore Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
The sons of Jokshan were
Sheba and Dedan.
33 The sons of Midian were
Ephah, Epher, Hanok, Abida, and Eldaah.
All these were the sons of Keturah.
32 Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine: she bare Zimran,
and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and Dedan.
33 And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida,
and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.
Genesis 25
5 (Ge 24:36) Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac.
6 (Ge 21:14; Jdg 6:3) But to the sons of his concubines Abraham
gave gifts, and while he was still living,
he sent them away from his son Isaac eastward to the east country.
7 (Ge 12:4) These are the years of Abraham's life that he lived:
one hundred and seventy-five years.
8 (Ge 49:33; 15:15; 25:17) Then Abraham breathed his last
and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years;
and he was gathered to his people.
9 (Ge 35:29; 50:13) His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him
in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron
the son of Zohar the Hittite, east of Mamre,
10 (Ge 23:16; 49:31) the field that Abraham purchased
from the sons of Heth. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah.
11 (Ge 16:14; 24:62)After the death of Abraham, God blessed his son Isaac.
Isaac lived at Beer Lahai Roi.
Sons of Ishmael
1Ch 1:29-31
12 These are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son,
whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's maidservant, bore to Abraham.
13 (1Ch 1:29-31; Isa 60:7) These are the names of the sons of Ishmael,
by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael,
Nebaioth, and then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
14 Mishma, Dumah, Massa, 15 (1Ch 5:19) Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
16 (Ge 17:20) These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names,
by their towns and their settlements, twelve princes according to their peoples.
17 These were the years of the life of Ishmael:
one hundred and thirty-seven years.
He breathed his last and died; and he was gathered to his people.
18 (Ge 16:12; 20:1) They lived from Havilah as far as Shur,
which is east of Egypt, as you go toward Assyria.
He died in the presence of all his relatives.
The Births of Jacob and Esau
19 (Mt 1:2) These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son.
Abraham was the father of Isaac.
20 (Ge 24:29; 22:23; 24:67) Isaac was forty years old
when he took Rebekah as his wife,
the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Paddan Aram,
the sister to Laban the Syrian.
21(1Ch 5:20; 2Ch 33:13) Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife,
because she was barren; and the Lord granted his plea, and Rebekah
his wife conceived.
22 (1Sa 9:9; 10:22) But the children struggled together within her,
and she said, "If all is well, why am I like this?"
So she went to inquire of the Lord.
23 (Ge 27:29; 27:40) Then the Lord said to her,
"Two nations are in your womb,
and two peoples will be separated from your body;
one people will be stronger than the other,
and the older will serve the younger."
24 Now when the time of her delivery came, there were twins in her womb.
25 (Ge 27:11; 27:16) The first came out red all over, like a hairy garment,
and they called his name Esau.
26 (Ge 27:36; Hos 12:3) After that his brother came out,
and his hand took hold of Esau's heel, so he was named Jacob.
Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.
[5] And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.
[6] But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave
gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward,
unto the east country.
[7] And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an
hundred threescore and fifteen years.
[8] Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man,
and full of years; and was gathered to his people.
[9] And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in
the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre;
[10] The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was
Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.
[11] And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his
son Isaac; and Isaac dwelt by the well Lahai-roi.
[12] Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the
Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham:
[13] And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names,
according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and
Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
[14] And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,
[15] Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:
[16] These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their
towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.
[17] And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty
and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto
his people.
[18] And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou
goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren.
[19] And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat
Isaac:
[20] And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the
daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan-aram, the sister to Laban the
Syrian.
[21] And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and
the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
[22] And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be
so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.
[23] And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner
of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be
stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.
[24] And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were
twins in her womb.
[25] And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they
called his name Esau.
[26] And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's
heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when
she bare them.
1 Chr 1:28-31,34
The Generations of Abraham
28The sons of Abraham were
Isaac and Ishmael.
Descendants of Hagar
Ge 25:12-16
29 These are their generations:
The firstborn of Ishmael was Nebaioth,
then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 30 Mishma,
Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,
31 Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
These were the sons of Ishmael.
28 The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael.
29 These are their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth;
then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
30 Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema,
31 Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
These are the sons of Ishmael.
Descendants of Keturah
34 (Ge 32:28; 21:2-3) Abraham also became the father of Isaac.
The sons of Isaac were
Esau and Israel.
34 And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel.
Genesis 25
27 (Heb 11:9) So the boys grew. Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field,
while Jacob was a calm man, living in tents.
28 (Ge 27:19; 27:4) Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his game,
but Rebekah loved Jacob.
Esau Sells His Birthright
29 Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field
and he was famished. 30 So Esau said to Jacob,
"Please feed me some of that red stew, for I am famished."
Therefore his name was called Edom.
31 Then Jacob said, "First sell me your birthright."
32 Esau said, "Look, I am about to die; of what use is the birthright to me?"
33 (Heb 12:16; Ge 27:36) Then Jacob said, "Swear to me this day."
So he swore to him, and he sold his birthright to Jacob.
34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew.
Then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way.
Thus Esau despised his birthright.
[27] And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field;
and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
[28] And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah
loved Jacob.
[29] And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
[30] And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red
pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.
[31] And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
[32] And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall
this birthright do to me?
[33] And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he
sold his birthright unto Jacob.
[34] Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and
GENESIS 26
Isaac and Abimelek
Ge 12:10-20; 20:1-18
1 (Ge 12:10) There was a famine in the land, in addition to the first famine
that was during the days of Abraham.
Isaac went to Abimelek king of the Philistines in Gerar.
2 (Ge 12:1; 12:7) The Lord appeared to him and said,
"Do not go down to Egypt. Live in the land of which I will tell you.
3 (Ge 13:15; 28:15) Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and will
bless you; for I will give to you and all your descendants all these lands,
and I will fulfill the oath which I swore to Abraham your father.
4 (Ge 15:5; 22:17 - 18) I will make your descendants multiply
as the stars of the heavens and will give your descendants
all these lands. By your descendants all the nations of the earth
will be blessed,Or will bless themselves.
5 (Ge 22:16; 22:18) because Abraham obeyed Me
and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws."
6 So Isaac lived in Gerar.
7 (Ge 12:13; 20:2) The men of the place asked him about his wife.
And he said, "She is my sister," for he was afraid to say,
"She is my wife," thinking, "The men of the place might
kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is beautiful in appearance."
8 When he had been there a long time,
AbimÂelek the king of the Philistines looked out of a window
and saw Isaac caressing Rebekah his wife.
9 Abimelek summoned Isaac and said, "She is surely your wife,
so how is it you said, 'She is my sister'?"
Then Isaac said to him, "Because I said, 'I might die on account of her.'"
10 Abimelek said, "What is this you have done to us?
One of the people might have easily lain with your wife,
and you might have brought guilt upon us!"
11 (Ps 105:15) Abimelek charged all his people, saying,
"He who touches this man or his wife will surely be put to death."
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.
15 (Ge 21:30) For the Philistines had stopped up all the wells which
his father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father by
filling them with dirt.
16 (Ex 1:9) Abimelek said to Isaac,
"Go away from us, for you are much more powerful than we are."
17 So Isaac departed from there and pitched his tent
n the Valley of Gerar and settled there.
18 (Ge 21:31) Isaac dug again the wells of water,
which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father,
for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham.
He called their names after the names his father had called them.
19 But when Isaac's servants dug in the valley
and found a well of running water there,
20 (Ge 21:25) the herdsmen of Gerar contended with Isaac's herdsmen,
saying, "The water is ours." So he called the name of the well Esek,
because they contended with him.
21 They dug another well and quarreled over that also.
So he called the name of it Sitnah.
22 (Ge 17:6; Ex 1:7) Then he moved away from there and dug another well,
and they did not quarrel over it. So he called the name of it Rehoboth,
for he said, "For now the Lord has made room for us,
and we will be fruitful in the land."
23 He went up from there to Beersheba.
24 (Ge 15:1; 17:7) The Lord appeared to him that same night and said,
"I am the God of Abraham your father. Do not fear, for I am with you.
I will bless you and multiply your descendants
for the sake of My servant Abraham."
25 (Ge 13:18; Ps 116:17) He built an altar there, called
on the name of the Lord, and pitched his tent there.
And there Isaac's servants dug a well.
26 Then Abimelek went to him from Gerar, along with Ahuzzath,
one of his friends, and Phicol the commander of his army.
27 (Ge 26:16; Jdg 11:7) Isaac said to them,
"Why have you come to me, since you hate me and have sent me away from you?"
28 (Ge 21:22-23) And they said, "We saw plainly that the Lord was with you.
So we said, 'Let there now be an oath between us, between you and us,
and let us make a covenant with you,
29 (Ge 24:31; Ps 115:15) so that you will do us no harm, just as we have not
touched you, and have done you nothing but good and have sent you away
in peace. You are now the blessed of the Lord.' "
30 (Ge 19:3) Then he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.
31 They rose up early in the morning and swore an oath with one
another. Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
32 That same day Isaac's servants came and told him about the well
that they had dug and said to him, "We have found water."
33 (Ge 21:31) And he called it Shibah. Therefore, the name of the city is
Beersheba to this day.
34 (Ge 36:2) Esau was forty years old when he took as wives
Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite,
35 and they brought grief to Isaac and to Rebekah.
Genesis 26
[1] And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in
the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines
unto Gerar.
[2] And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell
in the land which I shall tell thee of:
[3] Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for
unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will
perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;
[4] And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will
give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the
nations of the earth be blessed;
[5] Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my
commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
[6] And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:
[7] And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my
sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the
place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.
[8] And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech
king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac
was sporting with Rebekah his wife.
[9] And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy
wife: and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him,
Because I said, Lest I die for her.
[10] And Abimelech said, What is this thou hast done unto us? one of the
people might lightly have lien with thy wife, and thou shouldest have
brought guiltiness upon us.
[11] And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man
or his wife shall surely be put to death.
[12] Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an
hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.
[13] And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became
very great:
[14] For he had possession of flocks, and possessions of herds, and great
store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
[15] For all the wells which his father's servants had digged in the days of
Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with
earth.
[16] And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier
than we.
[17] And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar,
and dwelt there.
[18] And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the
days of Abraham his father; for the philistines had stopped them after the
death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his
father had called them.
[19] And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of
springing water.
[20] And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The
water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove
with him.
[21] And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called
the name of it Sitnah.
[22] And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they
strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the
LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
[23] And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.
[24] And the LORD appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God
of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee,
and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake.
[25] And he builded an altar there, and called upon the name of the LORD and
pitched his tent there: and there Isaac's servants digged a well.
[26] Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends,
and Phichol the chief captain of his army.
[27] And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me,
and have sent me away from you?
[28] And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we
said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let
us make a covenant with thee;
[29] That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we
have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou
art now the blessed of the LORD.
[30] And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
[31] And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and
Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
[32] And it came to pass the same day, that Isaac's servants came, and told
him concerning the well which they had digged, and said unto him, We have
found water.
[33] And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba
unto this day.
[34] And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter
of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite:
[35] Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah.
(Isaac should be honest . And with Esau's choices of wives
you wonder why Abraham sent his servant to his homeland)
2) Our Daily Bread for 20 January 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/01/20/love-of-learning
entitled Love of Learning
Proverbs 1:1-7
The Purpose and Theme
1 (Pr 10:1; 25:1) The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to perceive the words of understanding,
3 to receive the instruction of wisdom,
justice, judgment, and equity;
4 (Pr 8:5) to give subtlety to the simple,
to the young man knowledge and discretion—
5 (Pr 9:9) a wise man will hear and will increase learning,
and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
6 (Ps 78:2; 49:4) to understand a proverb and the interpretation,
the words of the wise and their riddles.
7 (Pr 9:10; Job 28:28; Ecc 12:13) The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2 To know wisdom and instruction;
To perceive the words of understanding;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, and judgment, and equity;
4 To give subtilty to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;
And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation;
The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge:
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
When asked how he became a journalist, a man shared the story of his mother's
dedication to his pursuit of education. While traveling on the subway each
day, she collected newspapers left behind on seats and gave them to him.
While he especially enjoyed reading about sports, the papers also introduced
him to knowledge about the world, which ultimately opened his mind to a vast
range of interests.
Children are wired with natural curiosity and a love for learning, so
introducing them to the Scriptures at an early age is of great value. They
become intrigued by God's extraordinary promises and exciting stories of
biblical heroes. As their knowledge deepens, they can begin to comprehend
the consequences of sin, their need of repentance, and the joy found
in trusting God. The first chapter of Proverbs, for instance, is a great
introduction to the benefits of wisdom (Proverbs 1:1-7). Nuggets of wisdom
found here shine a light of understanding on real-life situations.
Developing a love of learning-especially about spiritual truths-helps us to
grow stronger in our faith. And those who have walked in faith for decades
can continue to pursue knowledge of God throughout their life. Proverbs 1:5
advises, "Let the wise listen and add to their learning." God will never stop
teaching us if we're willing to open our heart and mind to His guidance
and instruction.
By: Cindy Hess Kasper
Reflect & Pray
What fresh truth of Scripture have you added to your knowledge recently?
How can you continually pursue a deeper understanding of God’s truth?
Father, please continue to open my mind
and heart to grow in knowledge and wisdom as I read from the Scriptures.
Grow deeper in your
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understanding of faith.
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.
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold, all things are 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
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."
7 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people
which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters;
for I know their sorrows;
8 and I am come down to deliver them out of the hand
of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and
a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the
Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and 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.
Psalm 23
A Psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
2015 Population - 4631302 Muslims about 136493
British Columbia - British Columbia's Muslim Population is growing constantly.
Every week there are immigrants ad refugees coming to the Greater Vancouver
and surrounding areas. There are also significant Muslim student populations
in our colleges and universities. Some have even suggested that there are
between 4000 and 5000 Saudi Arabian students alone, without counting all
other nationalities.
Greater Vancouver has an estimated 180000 Muslims, and there are significant
and growing communities in the Fraser Valley such as in Langley, Abbotsford,
Chilliwack, etc. Including these communities the total population for this
region is about 200000.
Of these, there are an estimated 100000 Iranians, 35000 Arabs, 15000 Ismailis,
more than 20000 Afghanis, 10000 South Asian Muslims, 3000 Turks, and small
numbers from other countries such as Sudan, Somalia, Albania, etc.
We are seeing some Muslims coming to Christ and we rejoice in that.
A few people also have some ongoing ministry to Muslims in the area,
for which we also rejoice. Let us agree in that
- the church will catch a vision to pray,
and a burden to train outreach to Muslims
- the church will press in to participate in effective
discipleship of these new Muslim background believers.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
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."
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not,
to come unto me: for of such is 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.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
)
Day 18 of 21
KEEPING THE FAITH
Psalm 37:23
23 The steps of a man are made firm by the Lord;
He delights in his way.
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD:
And he delighteth in his way.
Psalm 50:21
21 These things have you done, and I kept silent;
you thought that I was indeed like you;
but I will reprove you and make a case before your eyes.
21 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence;
Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself:
But I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
Psalm 28:1
1 To You, O Lord, will I cry; my Rock, do not be silent to me;
lest if You were silent to me, then I would become like those who go down
to the pit.
1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me:
Lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
DEVOTION:
We are told in scripture several times to pray continuously.
What happens when it seems like nothing is happening on your fast?
Your prayers seem to go unanswered.
What happens when you wait, and wait, and wait to the point where you
feel betrayed by God. How do we have faith in God when you feel let down by Him?
Maybe you feel that you've stepped up to the plate, but God's left you
standing with no one to pitch the ball. You or your family have been praying
for something for years and there's no visible progress.
What if all there has been is silence. No explanation. Just silence. Now,
this could be called waiting. Yet waiting and silence feel different. After
a few years, waiting feels like silence. This is where we need to keep
the faith the most. Not start looking for answers or solutions in other places.
Push through, keep the faith, continue praying.
REFLECTION:
Remember that the silence does not equal God's absence.
PRAYER:
Lord, I trust you. You have been faithful every time I've brought my needs to
you. Speak into my desert season and when it seems like my prayer life is
dried up. I confess my doubt, fear and anxiety. Change my heart to be still,
to trust in you even when it's hard, even when I don't understand, even when
you feel far away and silent. Help me, Jesus, to "be still" while I wait
to hear from you. While I pray and wait, let me know that you are near.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray not to seel your birthright.
Pray to the Lord
"Father, please continue to open my mind
and heart to grow in knowledge and wisdom as I read from the Scriptures."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that He will help you to start over.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him during times of difficulties
for He will heard your prayers.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to fear no evil.
Pray the church in BC will catch a vision to pray,
and a burden to train outreach to Muslims
Pray the church in BC will press in to participate in effective
discipleship of these new Muslim background believers.
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 for a young woman in the United Arab Emirates who was
rejected by family because of her faith.
Lord, I trust you. You have been faithful every time I've brought my needs to
you. Speak into my desert season and when it seems like my prayer life is
dried up. I confess my doubt, fear and anxiety. Change my heart to be still,
to trust in you even when it's hard, even when I don't understand, even when
you feel far away and silent. Help me, Jesus, to "be still" while I wait
to hear from you. While I pray and wait, let me know that you are near.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
1)
Genesis 25:1-4
1 Chronicles 1:32-33
Genesis 25:5-26
1 Chronicles 1:28-31
1 Chronicles 1:34
Genesis 25:27-34
Genesis 26
GENESIS 25
The Death of Abraham 1 Ch 1:32-33
1 Then Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah.
2 (1Ch 1:32-“33) And she bore to him Zimran, Jokshan,
Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
3 Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan.
The descendants of Dedan were the Ashurites,
the Letushites, and the Leummites.
4 The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanok, Abida, and Eldaah.
All these were the children of Keturah.
Genesis 25 KJV
[1] Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.
[2] And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak,
and Shuah.
[3] And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim,
and Letushim, and Leummim.
[4] And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and
Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.
1 Chronicles 1:32-33
Ge 25:1-4
32 (Ge 25:1-4) The sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine:
She bore Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
The sons of Jokshan were
Sheba and Dedan.
33 The sons of Midian were
Ephah, Epher, Hanok, Abida, and Eldaah.
All these were the sons of Keturah.
32 Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine: she bare Zimran,
and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and Dedan.
33 And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida,
and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.
Genesis 25
5 (Ge 24:36) Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac.
6 (Ge 21:14; Jdg 6:3) But to the sons of his concubines Abraham
gave gifts, and while he was still living,
he sent them away from his son Isaac eastward to the east country.
7 (Ge 12:4) These are the years of Abraham's life that he lived:
one hundred and seventy-five years.
8 (Ge 49:33; 15:15; 25:17) Then Abraham breathed his last
and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years;
and he was gathered to his people.
9 (Ge 35:29; 50:13) His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him
in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron
the son of Zohar the Hittite, east of Mamre,
10 (Ge 23:16; 49:31) the field that Abraham purchased
from the sons of Heth. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah.
11 (Ge 16:14; 24:62)After the death of Abraham, God blessed his son Isaac.
Isaac lived at Beer Lahai Roi.
Sons of Ishmael
1Ch 1:29-31
12 These are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son,
whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's maidservant, bore to Abraham.
13 (1Ch 1:29-31; Isa 60:7) These are the names of the sons of Ishmael,
by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael,
Nebaioth, and then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
14 Mishma, Dumah, Massa, 15 (1Ch 5:19) Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
16 (Ge 17:20) These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names,
by their towns and their settlements, twelve princes according to their peoples.
17 These were the years of the life of Ishmael:
one hundred and thirty-seven years.
He breathed his last and died; and he was gathered to his people.
18 (Ge 16:12; 20:1) They lived from Havilah as far as Shur,
which is east of Egypt, as you go toward Assyria.
He died in the presence of all his relatives.
The Births of Jacob and Esau
19 (Mt 1:2) These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son.
Abraham was the father of Isaac.
20 (Ge 24:29; 22:23; 24:67) Isaac was forty years old
when he took Rebekah as his wife,
the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Paddan Aram,
the sister to Laban the Syrian.
21(1Ch 5:20; 2Ch 33:13) Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife,
because she was barren; and the Lord granted his plea, and Rebekah
his wife conceived.
22 (1Sa 9:9; 10:22) But the children struggled together within her,
and she said, "If all is well, why am I like this?"
So she went to inquire of the Lord.
23 (Ge 27:29; 27:40) Then the Lord said to her,
"Two nations are in your womb,
and two peoples will be separated from your body;
one people will be stronger than the other,
and the older will serve the younger."
24 Now when the time of her delivery came, there were twins in her womb.
25 (Ge 27:11; 27:16) The first came out red all over, like a hairy garment,
and they called his name Esau.
26 (Ge 27:36; Hos 12:3) After that his brother came out,
and his hand took hold of Esau's heel, so he was named Jacob.
Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.
[5] And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.
[6] But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave
gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward,
unto the east country.
[7] And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an
hundred threescore and fifteen years.
[8] Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man,
and full of years; and was gathered to his people.
[9] And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in
the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre;
[10] The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was
Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.
[11] And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his
son Isaac; and Isaac dwelt by the well Lahai-roi.
[12] Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the
Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham:
[13] And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names,
according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and
Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
[14] And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,
[15] Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:
[16] These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their
towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.
[17] And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty
and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto
his people.
[18] And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou
goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren.
[19] And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat
Isaac:
[20] And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the
daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan-aram, the sister to Laban the
Syrian.
[21] And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and
the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
[22] And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be
so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.
[23] And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner
of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be
stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.
[24] And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were
twins in her womb.
[25] And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they
called his name Esau.
[26] And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's
heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when
she bare them.
1 Chr 1:28-31,34
The Generations of Abraham
28The sons of Abraham were
Isaac and Ishmael.
Descendants of Hagar
Ge 25:12-16
29 These are their generations:
The firstborn of Ishmael was Nebaioth,
then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 30 Mishma,
Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,
31 Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
These were the sons of Ishmael.
28 The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael.
29 These are their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth;
then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
30 Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema,
31 Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
These are the sons of Ishmael.
Descendants of Keturah
34 (Ge 32:28; 21:2-3) Abraham also became the father of Isaac.
The sons of Isaac were
Esau and Israel.
34 And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel.
Genesis 25
27 (Heb 11:9) So the boys grew. Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field,
while Jacob was a calm man, living in tents.
28 (Ge 27:19; 27:4) Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his game,
but Rebekah loved Jacob.
Esau Sells His Birthright
29 Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field
and he was famished. 30 So Esau said to Jacob,
"Please feed me some of that red stew, for I am famished."
Therefore his name was called Edom.
31 Then Jacob said, "First sell me your birthright."
32 Esau said, "Look, I am about to die; of what use is the birthright to me?"
33 (Heb 12:16; Ge 27:36) Then Jacob said, "Swear to me this day."
So he swore to him, and he sold his birthright to Jacob.
34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew.
Then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way.
Thus Esau despised his birthright.
[27] And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field;
and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
[28] And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah
loved Jacob.
[29] And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
[30] And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red
pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.
[31] And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
[32] And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall
this birthright do to me?
[33] And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he
sold his birthright unto Jacob.
[34] Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and
GENESIS 26
Isaac and Abimelek
Ge 12:10-20; 20:1-18
1 (Ge 12:10) There was a famine in the land, in addition to the first famine
that was during the days of Abraham.
Isaac went to Abimelek king of the Philistines in Gerar.
2 (Ge 12:1; 12:7) The Lord appeared to him and said,
"Do not go down to Egypt. Live in the land of which I will tell you.
3 (Ge 13:15; 28:15) Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and will
bless you; for I will give to you and all your descendants all these lands,
and I will fulfill the oath which I swore to Abraham your father.
4 (Ge 15:5; 22:17 - 18) I will make your descendants multiply
as the stars of the heavens and will give your descendants
all these lands. By your descendants all the nations of the earth
will be blessed,Or will bless themselves.
5 (Ge 22:16; 22:18) because Abraham obeyed Me
and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws."
6 So Isaac lived in Gerar.
7 (Ge 12:13; 20:2) The men of the place asked him about his wife.
And he said, "She is my sister," for he was afraid to say,
"She is my wife," thinking, "The men of the place might
kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is beautiful in appearance."
8 When he had been there a long time,
AbimÂelek the king of the Philistines looked out of a window
and saw Isaac caressing Rebekah his wife.
9 Abimelek summoned Isaac and said, "She is surely your wife,
so how is it you said, 'She is my sister'?"
Then Isaac said to him, "Because I said, 'I might die on account of her.'"
10 Abimelek said, "What is this you have done to us?
One of the people might have easily lain with your wife,
and you might have brought guilt upon us!"
11 (Ps 105:15) Abimelek charged all his people, saying,
"He who touches this man or his wife will surely be put to death."
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.
15 (Ge 21:30) For the Philistines had stopped up all the wells which
his father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father by
filling them with dirt.
16 (Ex 1:9) Abimelek said to Isaac,
"Go away from us, for you are much more powerful than we are."
17 So Isaac departed from there and pitched his tent
n the Valley of Gerar and settled there.
18 (Ge 21:31) Isaac dug again the wells of water,
which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father,
for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham.
He called their names after the names his father had called them.
19 But when Isaac's servants dug in the valley
and found a well of running water there,
20 (Ge 21:25) the herdsmen of Gerar contended with Isaac's herdsmen,
saying, "The water is ours." So he called the name of the well Esek,
because they contended with him.
21 They dug another well and quarreled over that also.
So he called the name of it Sitnah.
22 (Ge 17:6; Ex 1:7) Then he moved away from there and dug another well,
and they did not quarrel over it. So he called the name of it Rehoboth,
for he said, "For now the Lord has made room for us,
and we will be fruitful in the land."
23 He went up from there to Beersheba.
24 (Ge 15:1; 17:7) The Lord appeared to him that same night and said,
"I am the God of Abraham your father. Do not fear, for I am with you.
I will bless you and multiply your descendants
for the sake of My servant Abraham."
25 (Ge 13:18; Ps 116:17) He built an altar there, called
on the name of the Lord, and pitched his tent there.
And there Isaac's servants dug a well.
26 Then Abimelek went to him from Gerar, along with Ahuzzath,
one of his friends, and Phicol the commander of his army.
27 (Ge 26:16; Jdg 11:7) Isaac said to them,
"Why have you come to me, since you hate me and have sent me away from you?"
28 (Ge 21:22-23) And they said, "We saw plainly that the Lord was with you.
So we said, 'Let there now be an oath between us, between you and us,
and let us make a covenant with you,
29 (Ge 24:31; Ps 115:15) so that you will do us no harm, just as we have not
touched you, and have done you nothing but good and have sent you away
in peace. You are now the blessed of the Lord.' "
30 (Ge 19:3) Then he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.
31 They rose up early in the morning and swore an oath with one
another. Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
32 That same day Isaac's servants came and told him about the well
that they had dug and said to him, "We have found water."
33 (Ge 21:31) And he called it Shibah. Therefore, the name of the city is
Beersheba to this day.
34 (Ge 36:2) Esau was forty years old when he took as wives
Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite,
35 and they brought grief to Isaac and to Rebekah.
Genesis 26
[1] And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in
the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines
unto Gerar.
[2] And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell
in the land which I shall tell thee of:
[3] Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for
unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will
perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;
[4] And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will
give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the
nations of the earth be blessed;
[5] Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my
commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
[6] And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:
[7] And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my
sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the
place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.
[8] And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech
king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac
was sporting with Rebekah his wife.
[9] And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy
wife: and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him,
Because I said, Lest I die for her.
[10] And Abimelech said, What is this thou hast done unto us? one of the
people might lightly have lien with thy wife, and thou shouldest have
brought guiltiness upon us.
[11] And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man
or his wife shall surely be put to death.
[12] Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an
hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.
[13] And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became
very great:
[14] For he had possession of flocks, and possessions of herds, and great
store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
[15] For all the wells which his father's servants had digged in the days of
Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with
earth.
[16] And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier
than we.
[17] And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar,
and dwelt there.
[18] And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the
days of Abraham his father; for the philistines had stopped them after the
death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his
father had called them.
[19] And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of
springing water.
[20] And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The
water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove
with him.
[21] And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called
the name of it Sitnah.
[22] And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they
strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the
LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
[23] And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.
[24] And the LORD appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God
of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee,
and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake.
[25] And he builded an altar there, and called upon the name of the LORD and
pitched his tent there: and there Isaac's servants digged a well.
[26] Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends,
and Phichol the chief captain of his army.
[27] And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me,
and have sent me away from you?
[28] And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we
said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let
us make a covenant with thee;
[29] That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we
have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou
art now the blessed of the LORD.
[30] And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
[31] And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and
Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
[32] And it came to pass the same day, that Isaac's servants came, and told
him concerning the well which they had digged, and said unto him, We have
found water.
[33] And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba
unto this day.
[34] And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter
of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite:
[35] Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah.
(Isaac should be honest . And with Esau's choices of wives
you wonder why Abraham sent his servant to his homeland)
2) Our Daily Bread for 20 January 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/01/20/love-of-learning
entitled Love of Learning
Proverbs 1:1-7
The Purpose and Theme
1 (Pr 10:1; 25:1) The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to perceive the words of understanding,
3 to receive the instruction of wisdom,
justice, judgment, and equity;
4 (Pr 8:5) to give subtlety to the simple,
to the young man knowledge and discretion—
5 (Pr 9:9) a wise man will hear and will increase learning,
and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
6 (Ps 78:2; 49:4) to understand a proverb and the interpretation,
the words of the wise and their riddles.
7 (Pr 9:10; Job 28:28; Ecc 12:13) The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2 To know wisdom and instruction;
To perceive the words of understanding;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, and judgment, and equity;
4 To give subtilty to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;
And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation;
The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge:
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
When asked how he became a journalist, a man shared the story of his mother's
dedication to his pursuit of education. While traveling on the subway each
day, she collected newspapers left behind on seats and gave them to him.
While he especially enjoyed reading about sports, the papers also introduced
him to knowledge about the world, which ultimately opened his mind to a vast
range of interests.
Children are wired with natural curiosity and a love for learning, so
introducing them to the Scriptures at an early age is of great value. They
become intrigued by God's extraordinary promises and exciting stories of
biblical heroes. As their knowledge deepens, they can begin to comprehend
the consequences of sin, their need of repentance, and the joy found
in trusting God. The first chapter of Proverbs, for instance, is a great
introduction to the benefits of wisdom (Proverbs 1:1-7). Nuggets of wisdom
found here shine a light of understanding on real-life situations.
Developing a love of learning-especially about spiritual truths-helps us to
grow stronger in our faith. And those who have walked in faith for decades
can continue to pursue knowledge of God throughout their life. Proverbs 1:5
advises, "Let the wise listen and add to their learning." God will never stop
teaching us if we're willing to open our heart and mind to His guidance
and instruction.
By: Cindy Hess Kasper
Reflect & Pray
What fresh truth of Scripture have you added to your knowledge recently?
How can you continually pursue a deeper understanding of God’s truth?
Father, please continue to open my mind
and heart to grow in knowledge and wisdom as I read from the Scriptures.
Grow deeper in your
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understanding of faith.
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.
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold, all things are 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
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."
7 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people
which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters;
for I know their sorrows;
8 and I am come down to deliver them out of the hand
of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and
a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the
Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and 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.
Psalm 23
A Psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
2015 Population - 4631302 Muslims about 136493
British Columbia - British Columbia's Muslim Population is growing constantly.
Every week there are immigrants ad refugees coming to the Greater Vancouver
and surrounding areas. There are also significant Muslim student populations
in our colleges and universities. Some have even suggested that there are
between 4000 and 5000 Saudi Arabian students alone, without counting all
other nationalities.
Greater Vancouver has an estimated 180000 Muslims, and there are significant
and growing communities in the Fraser Valley such as in Langley, Abbotsford,
Chilliwack, etc. Including these communities the total population for this
region is about 200000.
Of these, there are an estimated 100000 Iranians, 35000 Arabs, 15000 Ismailis,
more than 20000 Afghanis, 10000 South Asian Muslims, 3000 Turks, and small
numbers from other countries such as Sudan, Somalia, Albania, etc.
We are seeing some Muslims coming to Christ and we rejoice in that.
A few people also have some ongoing ministry to Muslims in the area,
for which we also rejoice. Let us agree in that
- the church will catch a vision to pray,
and a burden to train outreach to Muslims
- the church will press in to participate in effective
discipleship of these new Muslim background believers.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
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."
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not,
to come unto me: for of such is 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.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
)
Day 18 of 21
KEEPING THE FAITH
Psalm 37:23
23 The steps of a man are made firm by the Lord;
He delights in his way.
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD:
And he delighteth in his way.
Psalm 50:21
21 These things have you done, and I kept silent;
you thought that I was indeed like you;
but I will reprove you and make a case before your eyes.
21 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence;
Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself:
But I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
Psalm 28:1
1 To You, O Lord, will I cry; my Rock, do not be silent to me;
lest if You were silent to me, then I would become like those who go down
to the pit.
1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me:
Lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
DEVOTION:
We are told in scripture several times to pray continuously.
What happens when it seems like nothing is happening on your fast?
Your prayers seem to go unanswered.
What happens when you wait, and wait, and wait to the point where you
feel betrayed by God. How do we have faith in God when you feel let down by Him?
Maybe you feel that you've stepped up to the plate, but God's left you
standing with no one to pitch the ball. You or your family have been praying
for something for years and there's no visible progress.
What if all there has been is silence. No explanation. Just silence. Now,
this could be called waiting. Yet waiting and silence feel different. After
a few years, waiting feels like silence. This is where we need to keep
the faith the most. Not start looking for answers or solutions in other places.
Push through, keep the faith, continue praying.
REFLECTION:
Remember that the silence does not equal God's absence.
PRAYER:
Lord, I trust you. You have been faithful every time I've brought my needs to
you. Speak into my desert season and when it seems like my prayer life is
dried up. I confess my doubt, fear and anxiety. Change my heart to be still,
to trust in you even when it's hard, even when I don't understand, even when
you feel far away and silent. Help me, Jesus, to "be still" while I wait
to hear from you. While I pray and wait, let me know that you are near.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray not to seel your birthright.
Pray to the Lord
"Father, please continue to open my mind
and heart to grow in knowledge and wisdom as I read from the Scriptures."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that He will help you to start over.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him during times of difficulties
for He will heard your prayers.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to fear no evil.
Pray the church in BC will catch a vision to pray,
and a burden to train outreach to Muslims
Pray the church in BC will press in to participate in effective
discipleship of these new Muslim background believers.
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 for a young woman in the United Arab Emirates who was
rejected by family because of her faith.
Lord, I trust you. You have been faithful every time I've brought my needs to
you. Speak into my desert season and when it seems like my prayer life is
dried up. I confess my doubt, fear and anxiety. Change my heart to be still,
to trust in you even when it's hard, even when I don't understand, even when
you feel far away and silent. Help me, Jesus, to "be still" while I wait
to hear from you. While I pray and wait, let me know that you are near.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.