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Day 110, 20 Apr 2022
1) 2 Samuel 5:1-3
1 Chronicles 11:1-3
1 Chronicles 12:23-40
2 Samuel 5:17-25
1 Chronicles 14:8-17
2 Samuel 5:6-10
1 Chronicles 11:4-9
2 Samuel 5:13-15
2 Samuel 5:4-5
2 Samuel 5:11-12
1 Chronicles 14:1-2
1 Chronicles 13:1-5
2 Samuel 6:1-11
1 Chronicles 13:6-14
2 SAMUEL 5
David Anointed King Over Israel
1 Ch 11:1-3
1 (1Ch 11:1-3; Ge 29:14) All of the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron
and said, "We are your bone and flesh.
2 (1Sa 18:13; 2Sa 7:7) Previously, when Saul was king over us, you were
the one leading Israel out and in. Also, the Lord said to you:
You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over Israel."
3 (2Sa 2:4; Jdg 11:11So all of the elders of Israel came to the king
at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them before the Lord at Hebron.
They anointed David king over Israel.
[1] Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake,
saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
[2] Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest
out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my
people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.
[3] So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David
made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David
king over Israel.
1 CHRONICLES 11
David, King of Israel
2Sa 5:1-10
1 Then all Israel assembled before David at Hebron,
saying, "We are your own people, even your flesh and blood.
2 (2Sa 5:2; 7:7) Also from times past until now, even when Saul was king,
you were the one who led Israel going out and coming in,
and the Lord your God said to you, Indeed, you will shepherd
My people Israel as the ruler of Israel."
3 (1Sa 16:1; 16:12-13) Then all the elders of Israel came to King David
at Hebron, and he made a covenant with them there before the Lord.
So they anointed David king over Israel according to the word of the Lord
delivered by Samuel.
1 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying,
Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
2 And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that
leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee,
Thou shalt feed my people Israel,
and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel.
3 Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David
made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD;
and they anointed David king over Israel,
according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.
1 CHRONICLES 12
David's Army at Hebron
23 (2Sa 2:3-4; 1Ch 11:10) Now these make up the number of the leaders equipped
for the battalion who came to David at Hebron in order to turn the kingdom
of Saul over to him, as the mouth of the Lord had spoken.
24 The sons of Judah who carried shields and spears:
six thousand eight hundred equipped for war.
25 From the sons of Simeon, mighty men of valor, fit for war: 7100.
26 From the sons of the Levites: four thousand six hundred.
27 Jehoiada was the principal leader of the Aaronites,
and he brought with him three thousand seven hundred,
28 (2Sa 8:17; 1Ch 6:8) while Zadok, a brave young warrior,
brought twenty-two leaders from the house of his father.
29 (2Sa 2:8-9; 1Ch 12:2) From the sons of Benjamin, the brothers of Saul:
three thousand (up to that time the greater number of them were keeping
their loyalty with the house of Saul).
30 From the sons of Ephraim: twenty thousand eight hundred
mighty men of valor, men of reputation in the house of their fathers.
31 From the half-tribe of Manasseh:
eighteen thousand who were marked by name to come and crown David king.
32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar, those having understanding of times
and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains
with all their brothers at their command.
33 (Ps 12:2) Of Zebulun, fifty thousand seasoned troops, equipped for battle
with all the weapons of war, to help David with singleness of purpose.
From Zebulun, those going out to war, equipped for battle with all
the weapons of war, to help David with an undivided heart: fifty thousand.
34 From Naphtali: one thousand leaders and thirty-seven thousand with shields
and spears.
35 From the Danites, competent for battle: twenty-eight thousand six hundred.
36 (1Ch 12:33) From Asher, those going out to war, arranged for battle: 40000.
37 Also from the other side of the Jordan, from the Reubenites, the Gadites,
and half of the tribe of Manasseh with all their battle array: 120000.
38 (1Ki 8:61)All these made up the men of war, arranged in ranks,
who came to Hebron with a sincere heart to make David king over all Israel,
along with the all the rest of Israel who with one heart came to make David
king.
39 Now all these were there with David three days, eating and drinking,
for their brothers had made provisions for them,
40 (1Sa 25:18; 2Sa 16:1) and also the ones who were as near to them as
Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali were bringing bread on donkeys, on camels,
on mules, and on oxen, food of fine flour, fig cakes, raisins, wine, oil,
herds, and flocks in abundance, for there was joy in Israel.
23 And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war,
and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him,
according to the word of the LORD.
24 The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand
and eight hundred, ready armed to the war.
25 Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war,
seven thousand and one hundred.
26 Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.
27 And Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites, and with him were
three thousand and seven hundred;
28 and Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house
twenty and two captains.
29 And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand:
for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul.
30 And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred,
mighty men of valour, famous throughout the house of their fathers.
31 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed
by name, to come and make David king.
32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding
of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were
two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.
33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all
instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank:
they were not of double heart.
34 And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield
and spear thirty and seven thousand.
35 And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred.
36 And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand.
37 And on the other side of Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites,
and of the half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments
of war for the battle, an hundred and twenty thousand.
38 All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart
to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also
of Israel were of one heart to make David king.
39 And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking:
for their brethren had prepared for them.
40 Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun
and Naphtali, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules,
and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins,
and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep abundantly:
for there was joy in Israel.
2 SAMUEL 5
David Conquers Jerusalem
1Ch 3:5-9; 11:4-9; 14:1-7
David Defeats the Philistines
1Ch 14:8-17
17 (2Sa 23:14; 1Ch 11:16) When the Philistines heard that they had
anointed David king over Israel, all of the Philistines went up
to search for David, but David heard about this and went down
to the stronghold.
18 (Jos 15:8; Ge 14:5) Now the Philistines had come
and were spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
19 (2Sa 2:1; 1Sa 23:2) So David asked the Lord,
"Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You give them into my hand?"
The Lord said to David, "Go up, because I will certainly
give them into your hand."
20 (Isa 28:21) So David came to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there.
He said, "The Lord has breached my enemies before me like bursting tides."
Therefore, he named that place Baal Perazim.
21 (Dt 7:5) The Philistines abandoned their idols there,
and David and his men carried them away.
22 Once again, the Philistines went up
and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
23 When David inquired of the Lord, He said,
"You shall not go up. Circle around behind them and come against them
opposite the trees.
24 (Jdg 4:14; 2Ki 7:6) When you hear the sound of marching in the tops
of the trees, pay attention, because at that point the Lord is going
before you to defeat the army of the Philistines."
25 (1Ch 14:16) So David did just as the Lord commanded,
and he defeated the Philistines from Geba as far as Gezer.
[17] But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over
Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it,
and went down to the hold.
[18] The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of
Rephaim.
[19] And David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the
Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto
David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
[20] And David came to Baal-perazim, and David smote them there, and said,
The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of
waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baal-perazim.
[21] And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.
[22] And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the
valley of Rephaim.
[23] And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but
fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry
trees.
[24] And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of
the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the
LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.
[25] And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the
Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.
1 CHRONICLES 14
8 Now when the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king
over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek out David,
but David heard and went out to them.
9 (1Ch 11:15; 14:13) So the Philistines came
and raided the Valley of Rephaim.
10 Then David inquired of the Lord, saying,
"Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You give them into my hand?"
The Lord answered, "Go up against them, and I will give them into your hand."
11 (Isa 28:21) And they went up to Baal Perazim, and David struck them down
there. Then David said, "God broke through my enemies by my hand
as the breaking through of waters." Therefore they named that place
Baal Perazim.
12 (Ex 32:20) They abandoned their gods there, and David said that they
should be burned with fire.
13 (1Ch 14:9) Now the Philistines raided the valley once more.
14 And David again inquired of God, and God answered him:
"Do not go up after them, but turn around behind them
and come to them in front of the balsam trees.
15 Whenever you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees,
you will advance the battle, for God has gone out before you to strike
the camp of the Philistines."
16 David did just as God commanded him, and they struck the camp
of the Philistines from Gibeon as far as Gezer.
17 (Dt 2:25; Ex 15:14-16) So the fame of David went out in all the lands,
and the Lord put the dread of him on all the nations.
His Victories
8 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all
Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and
went out against them.
9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
10 And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines?
and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up;
for I will deliver them into thine hand.
11 So they came up to Baal-perazim; and David smote them there. Then David
said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking
forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim.
12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment,
and they were burned with fire.
13 And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.
14 Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up
after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry
trees.
15 And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops
of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle:
for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.
16 David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host
of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.
17 And the fame of David went out into all lands;
and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.
2 SAMUEL 5
6 (Jdg 1:8; Jos 15:63)The king and his men went to Jerusalem against
the Jebusites, who were living in the land. They said to David,
"You will not enter here; even the blind and the lame will turn you away"
-thinking, "David cannot enter here."
7 (1Ki 2:10; 2Sa 6:12) Nevertheless, David overthrew the stronghold of Zion,
which is now the City of David.
8 David said on that day, "Whoever defeats the Jebusites, let him go through
the water shaft to reach the lame and the blind, who are despised by David."
Therefore, it is said, "The blind and lame shall not come into the house."
9 (1Ki 9:15; 9:24) So David occupied the stronghold, and he called it the
City of David. He built on all sides from the terraces inward.
10 (2Sa 3:1) David went on and became great, because the Lord,
the God of Hosts, was with him.
[6] And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the
inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take
away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David
cannot come in hither.
[7] Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of
David.
[8] And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and
smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind, that are hated of David's
soul, he shall be chief and captain. Wherefore they said, The blind and the
lame shall not come into the house.
[9] So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David
built round about from Millo and inward.
[10] And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with
him.
1 CHRONICLES 11
David Conquers Jerusalem
4 (Jdg 1:21; Ge 10:16) Now David and all Israel with him went to Jerusalem
(that is, Jebus, since the Jebusites still dwelt there in the land).
5 And the Jebusites said to David, "You will not come here," but he captured
the stronghold of Zion (it is the City of David).
6 (2Sa 8:16) Now David had said, "Whoever strikes Jebus first will be
the commander and leader of the army," so Joab, the son of Zeruiah,
went up first and became the commander.
7 Then David dwelt in the stronghold, which is why they called
it the City of David,
8 and he fortified the city all around from the Millo encircling
the stronghold, while Joab preserved the rest of the city.
9 (2Sa 3:1) So David kept on going, becoming greater and greater,
and the Lord of Hosts was with him.
4 And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus;
where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.
5 And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.
6 And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief
and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.
7 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
8 And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about:
and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
9 So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.
2 SAMUEL 5
13 (1Ch 3:9; Dt 17:17) David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem,
after having come from Hebron, and they bore him more sons and daughters.
14 These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem:
Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
15 Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, 16Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
[13] And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he
was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
[14] And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem;
Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
[15] Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
2 SAMUEL 5
4 (1Ch 26:31; 29:27) David was thirty years old when he began to reign,
and he reigned forty years.
5 (2Sa 2:11; 1Ch 3:4) He reigned over Judah from Hebron for seven years
and six months, and he reigned over all of Israel and Judah
from Jerusalem for 33 years.
[4] David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty
years.
[5] In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in
Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.
2 SAMUEL 5
11 (1Ch 14:1; 1Ki 5:1-2) King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David
with cedar wood, carpenters, and stonemasons,
and they built a house for David.
12 Then David understood that the Lord had appointed him king over Israel,
and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
[11] And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and
carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.
[12] And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel,
and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
1 CHRONICLES 14
David Established at Jerusalem
2Sa 5:11-25; 1Ch 3:5-8
1 (2Sa 5:11-16; 2Ch 2:3) Then Hiram the king of Tyre sent messengers
to David with cedar wood, stonemasons, and carpenters to build
a palace for him.
2 (Nu 24:7) So David knew that the Lord had established him as king
over Israel because his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake
of His people Israel.
Gifts from Tyre
1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars,
with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.
2 And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel,
for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.
1 CHRONICLES 13
The Ark
2Sa 6:1-11
1 So David conferred with the captains of the thousands and of the hundreds
and with every leader.
2 (1Sa 31:1) Then he said to all the assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to
you and to the Lord our God, let us send word to the rest of our brothers
throughout all the land of Israel along with the priests and the Levites
in their cities, that they might join us here.
3 (1Sa 7:1-2) Then let us bring the ark of the Lord our God back to us,
for we did not seek it during the days of Saul."
4 Then all the assembly agreed to do it because the thing seemed
right in the eyes of all the people.
5 (1Sa 6:21-7:1; 2Sa 6:1) So David assembled all Israel, from Shihor
in Egypt as far as the entrance to Hamath, in order to bring the ark
of God from Kiriath Jearim.
The Ark of the Lord is brought to Jerusalem
A Solemn Journey
1 And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds,
and with every leader.
2 And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto
you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren
every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to
the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they
may gather themselves unto us:
3 and let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at
it in the days of Saul.
4 And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right
in the eyes of all the people.
5 So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath-jearim.
2 SAMUEL 6
The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
1Ch 13:1-14; 15:25-16:3
1 Again David gathered all of the chosen men in Israel, 20000.
2 (1Sa 4:4; 7:1) David and all of the people who were with him
arose and went from Baalah of Judah to bring up the ark of God,
so named for the name of the Lord of Hosts who sits enthroned
among the cherubim that are upon it.
3 (1Sa 6:7) They loaded the ark of God on a new cart
and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill.
Uzzah and Ahio the sons of Abinadab were driving the new cart.
4 (1Ch 13:7) They brought it with the ark of God from the house
of Abinadab on the hill, and Ahio was walking in front of the ark.
5 (1Ch 13:8; Ps 150:3-5) Meanwhile, David and the entire house of Israel
were celebrating before the Lord with all sorts of instruments
made of fir wood, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines,
on sistrums, and on cymbals.
6 (Nu 4:15; 1Ch 13:9) When they came to the threshing floor of Nakon,
Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God,
because the oxen had stumbled.
7 (1Sa 6:19; 1Ch 15:13) The Lord became angry against Uzzah,
and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence.
He died there beside the ark of God.
8 David became angry because of the outburst of the Lord against Uzzah;
that place is called Perez Uzzah to this day.
9 (Ps 119:120) David feared the Lord that day, and he thought,
"How can the ark of the Lord come to me?"
10 (1Ch 26:4-8) So David did not allow the ark of the Lord
to be brought to him in the City of David. Instead,
David redirected it to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.
11 (Ge 30:27; 39:5) The ark of the Lord remained at the house of Obed-Edom
the Gittite for three months, and the Lord blessed Obed-Edom
and his entire household.
2 Samuel 6
[1] Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty
thousand.
[2] And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from
Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called
by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.
[3] And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the
house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of
Abinadab, drave the new cart.
[4] And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah,
accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.
[5] And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all
manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries,
and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
[6] And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand
to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.
[7] And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him
there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
[8] And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah:
and he called the name of the place Perez-uzzah to this day.
[9] And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark
of the LORD come to me?
[10] So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of
David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.
[11] And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite
three months: and the LORD blessed Obed-edom, and all his household.
1 CHRONICLES 13
6 (Jos 15:9; Ex 25:22) And he went up with all Israel to Baalah,
that is, to Kiriath Jearim, which belongs to Judah, to bring up
the ark of God, the Lord who dwells between the cherubim,
where His name is called.
7 (Nu 4:15) They transported the ark of God on a new cart
from the house of Abinadab with Uzzah and Ahio driving
the cart
8 while David and all Israel played music before God with all their might,
performing songs on lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.
9 (2Sa 6:6) When they had come as far as the threshing floor of Kidon,
Uzzah stretched out his hand to take hold of the ark because the oxen
had stumbled on the path.
10 (1Ch 15:13; 15:15) Then the anger of the Lord burned against Uzzah,
and He struck him because he reached his hand out to touch the ark.
Thus, Uzzah died there before God.
11 Now David was angry because the Lord struck out against Uzzah,
so he called that place Perez Uzzah, as it is to this day.
12 David was afraid of God that day, saying,
"How can I ever bring the ark of God to myself?"
13 (1Ch 15:18; 26:4) So David stopped moving the ark of God to himself
in the City of David and diverted it to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite,
14 (1Ch 26:4-5) and while the ark of God stayed in his house three months,
the Lord blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all he had.
6 And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjath-jearim,
which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD,
that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.
7 And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab:
and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.
8 And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with
singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels,
and with cymbals, and with trumpets.
9 And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his
hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.
10 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him,
because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.
11 And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza:
wherefore that place is called Perez-uzza to this day.
12 And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark
of God home to me?
13 So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David,
but carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.
14 And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house
three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.
2) Our Daily Bread for 20 April 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/04/20/love-is-worth-the-risk
entitled Love Is Worth the Risk
John 21:15-19
Jesus and Peter
15 (Mt 26:33; Mk 14:29) So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said
to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?"
He said to Him, "Yes, Lord. You know that I love You."
He said to him, "Feed My lambs."
16 (Ac 20:28; 1Pe 5:2) He said to him again a second time,
"Simon, son of John, do you love Me?"
He said to Him, "Yes, Lord. You know that I love You."
He said to him, "Tend My sheep."
17 (Jn 13:38; 16:30) He said to him the third time,
"Simon, son of John, do you love Me?"
Peter was grieved because He asked him the third time, "Do you love Me?"
He said to Him, "Lord, You know everything. You know that I love You."
Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep.
18 (Jn 13:36) Truly, truly I say to you, when you were young,
you dressed yourself and walked where you desired.
But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands,
and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go."
19 (2Pe 1:14; Jn 21:22) He said this, signifying by what kind of death
he would glorify God. When He had said this, He said to him, "Follow Me."
[15] So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of
Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou
knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
[16] He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou
me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith
unto him, Feed my sheep.
[17] He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?
Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me?
And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I
love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
[18] Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst
thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old,
thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry
thee whither thou wouldest not.
[19] This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when
he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.
John 14
15 (Eph 6:24) "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "
[15] If ye love me, keep my commandments.
After a friend ended our decade-long friendship without explanation, I began
slipping back into my old habit of keeping people at arms' length. While
processing my grief, I pulled a tattered copy of The Four Loves
by C. S. Lewis off my shelf. Lewis makes a powerful observation about love
requiring vulnerability. He states there's "no safe investment" when a person
risks loving. He suggests that loving "anything [will lead to] your heart
being wrung and possibly broken." Reading those words changed how I read
the account of the third time Jesus appeared to His disciples after His
resurrection (John 21:1-14), after Peter had betrayed Him not once but
three times (18:15-27).
Jesus said, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?" (21:15).
After experiencing the sting of betrayal and rejection, Jesus spoke to
Peter with courage not fear, strength not weakness, selflessness
not desperation. He displayed mercy not wrath by confirming His
willingness to love.
Scripture reveals that "Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time,
'Do you love me?'" (v. 17). But when Jesus asked Peter to prove his love by
loving others (vv. 15-17) and following Him (v. 19), He invited all His
disciples to risk loving unconditionally. Each of us will have to answer
when Jesus asks, "Do you love me?" Our answer will impact how we love others.
By: Xochitl Dixon
Reflect & Pray
Why would a loving God ask His beloved children to risk being hurt
for the sake of loving others like Jesus did? How can an intimate
relationship with God help you feel safe enough to risk loving?
Loving God, please break down every wall that keeps me
from being vulnerable so I can love You and others
with Spirit-empowered courage, compassion, and consistency.
3) Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 4 - Giving and Receiving
Luke 6:38
38 "Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down,
shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.
For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you."
38 give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,
and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.
For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured
to you again.
"Just give the Lord", the voice on the radio declared. "Give, and he will
give back to you, a hundredfold." The preacher went on to explain how
an old woman on social security had sent her last $10 to support his
ministry, and the next day she got an anonymous money order for
a $1000 . "The Lord will be faithful to his Word," the preacher
concluded. "You give, and you'll receive."
The Lord is, of course, faithful to his Word. But many well-meaning Christians
have interpreted Luke 6:38 as a "payment in kind" bargain with God:
if I give God my dollar, he's obliged to return it to me with interest.
This "seed-sowing" fallacy, where $20 supposedly becomes $2000 by
an act of divine, multiplication, has caused much
disappointment and frustration.
The "giving and receiving" principle is a valid one; the Lord does, indeed say
"Give, and it will be given to you," but he does not specify what the "return"
will be. The verse appears in the context of forgiveness, of not judging; the
principle is not investment, in any material sense, but generosity.
As we give, as few are compassionate with others, we take on the
character of the Lord himself. He is generous and giving, and he gives
to us as we give ourselves in love to others.
Application
a) Have I ever "given" to God to others as a bribe, to get something
in return?
b) What is God's concept of giving, as demonstrated
in the gift of Jesus Christ?
c) How can this verse help me to give more selflessly?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Is 48:15,17
15 I, even I, have spoken, and I have called him;
I have brought him, and his way will prosper.
17 (Ps 32:8; Isa 43:14) Thus says the Lord,
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,
who leads you in the way you should go.
15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him:
I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.
17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel;
I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit,
which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Protection in Times of Trouble
Ps 91
PSALMS 91
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God in whom I trust."
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He shall cover you with His feathers,
and under His wings you shall find protection;
His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
nor of the arrow that flies by day;
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8–9) nor of the pestilence that pursues in darkness,
nor of the destruction that strikes at noonday.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) A thousand may fall at your side
and ten thousand at your right hand,
but it shall not come near you.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Only with your eyes shall you behold
and see the reward of the wicked.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,
even the Most High, your dwelling,
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) there shall be no evil befall you,
neither shall any plague come near your tent;
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) for He shall give His angels charge over you
to guard you in all your ways.
12 They shall bear you up in their hands,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder;
the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
and I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him My salvation.
Psalm 91
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:
My God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,
And from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:
His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;
Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;
Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand;
But it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold
And see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,
Even the most High, thy habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall thee,
Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee,
To keep thee in all thy ways.
12 They shall bear thee up in their hands,
Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:
The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:
I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:
I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him,
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 2022 edition?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
https://www.30daysprayer.com/pages/living-water-in-the-desert/
Living Water in the Desert
For years, Saudi Arabia was a desert, both geographically and spiritually.
Now the former spiritual desert is seeing fountains of living water springing
up as oases for thirsty souls who have turned away from the oppressive
teachings of Islam.
The Holy Spirit is drawing Saudis to Jesus Christ. God is doing what He
promised in Isaiah 43:19, “19 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) See, I will do a new thing,
now it shall spring forth; shall you not be aware of it?
I will even make a way in the wilderness,
and rivers in the desert.. / Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall
spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness,
and rivers in the desert”
New believers face challenges. Considering the overwhelming reminders of
Islam's power over them, they can't openly practice their faith, let alone
share it with others. It can seem impossible to break free from a religion
that permeates their culture. Many hide their faith in Christ, afraid that
even their own families might kill them.
Akil was a new believer. He was hungry to learn and grow in his faith.
But his job required him to work 12-hour shifts seven days a week.
Even when he could study the Bible with a Christian brother during
slow periods, interruptions made serious study impossible.
One evening, as the two believers tried again to study together,
a man entered the shop, interrupted their study,
and engaged Akil in a lengthy conversation.
When Akil returned to the study, his Christian friend was clearly
frustrated, but Akil explained that "It is good that this man came
today, he had lots of questions, and he seems to be on the same path
I was on."
Akil was risking his job to study the Bible and his life by sharing
his faith with others. This is how the river of living water flows
in the desert of Saudi Arabia.
Pray that God will strengthen Saudi believers to survive repression
and persecution and shine the light of Christ throughout this land.
Pray that media efforts would bring the Gospel to those who have never heard.
Ask God to draw the hearts of Saudis to himself through dreams, visions,
and the love of believers.
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to him to make your decisions.
Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, please break down every wall that keeps me
from being vulnerable so I can love You and others
with Spirit-empowered courage, compassion, and consistency."
Pray to the Lord and pray to be a selfless giver.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember He is redeemder
Pray to the Lord and pray to live a long life of witness.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Pray that God will strengthen Saudi believers to survive repression
and persecution and shine the light of Christ throughout this land.
Pray that media efforts would bring the Gospel to those who have never heard.
Ask God to draw the hearts of Saudis to himself through dreams, visions,
and the love of believers.
Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
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 Jesus Christ will be revealed to those who are persecuting
believers in Bahrain.