Day 295 of the 2nd Bible Study Journey - 22 October 2022 reflections
Day 295, 22 October 2022
1) John 12:37-50
Mark 11:12-14
Matthew 21:18-22
Mark 11:15-19
Matthew 21:12-17
Luke 19:45-48
Mark 11:20-33
Matthew 21:23-27
Luke 20:1-8
John 12:37-50
The Unbelief of the Jews
37 Though He had done so many signs before them,
yet they did not believe in Him.
38 (Isa 53:1; Ro 10:16) This fulfilled the word spoken by Isaiah the prophet:
"Lord, who has believed our report,
and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" (Isa 53:1.)
39 (Jn 5:44) Therefore they could not believe. For Isaiah said again:
40 (Isa 6:10; Mt 13:13-15) "He has blinded their eyes
and hardened their hearts,
lest they should see with their eyes
and perceive with their hearts and turn,
and I would heal them." (Isa 6:10.)
41 (Isa 6:1-5; 6:9-10) Isaiah said this when he saw His glory
and spoke of Him.
42 (Jn 7:13; 9:22) Yet many of the rulers also believed in Him.
But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him,
lest they be put out of the synagogue.
43 (Jn 5:44; 5:41) For they loved the praise of men more than the praise
of God.
[37] But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed
not on him:
[38] That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he
spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the
Lord been revealed?
[39] Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
[40] He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should
not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted,
and I should heal them.
[41] These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
[42] Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but
because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put
out of the synagogue:
[43] For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Judgment by Jesus' Word
44 (Mt 10:40; Jn 5:24) Jesus cried out, "He who believes in Me believes
not only in Me, but in Him who sent Me.
45 He who sees Me sees Him who sent Me.
46 (Jn 8:12; 3:19) I have come as a light into the world, that whoever
believes in Me should not remain in darkness.
47 (Jn 3:17) "If anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge
him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
48 (Lk 10:16; Ro 2:16) He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words,
has that which judges him. The word I have spoken will judge him
on the last day.
49 (Jn 3:11; 5:30) For I have not spoken on My own authority,
but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say
and what I should speak.
50 (Jn 6:68) I know that His command is eternal life.
Therefore what I say, I say as the Father tells me."
[44] Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but
on him that sent me.
[45] And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
[46] I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should
not abide in darkness.
[47] And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I
came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
[48] He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth
him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
[49] For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave
me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
[50] And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak
therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
Mark 11:12-14
The Cursing of the Fig Tree
Mt 21:18-19
12 (Mt 4:2; 21:18-22) On the next day when they had returned from Bethany,
He was hungry.
13 (Lk 13:6-9) Seeing from afar a fig tree with leaves, He went to see
if perhaps He might find anything on it. When He came to it,
He found nothing except leaves, for it was not the season for figs.
14 (Mt 21:19) Jesus said to it, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again."
And His disciples heard it.
[12] And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:
[13] And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he
might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but
leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
[14] And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter
for ever. And his disciples heard it.
Matthew 21:18-22
The Cursing of the Fig Tree
Mk 11:12-14, 20-24
18 (Mt 4:2) Now in the morning as He returned to the city, He became hungry.
19 (Lk 13:6-9; Mk 11:14) When He saw a fig tree by the road,
He went to it but found nothing on it except leaves.
He said to it, "Let no fruit ever grow on you again." Immediately
the fig tree withered away.
20 When the disciples saw it, they were amazed, saying,
"How did the fig tree wither away instantly?"
21 (Mt 17:20; Jas 1:6) Jesus answered them, "Truly I say to you,
if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only
do what was done to the fig tree, but also, if you say to this mountain,
'Be removed, and be thrown into the sea,' it will be done.
22 (Mt 7:7; Jn 15:7) And whatever you ask in prayer, if you believe,
you will receive."
[18] Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.
[19] And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing
thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee
henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
[20] And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the
fig tree withered away!
[21] Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have
faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig
tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be
thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
[22] And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall
receive.
Mark 11:15-19
The Cleansing of the Temple
Mt 21:12-17; Lk 19:45-48; Jn 2:13-22
15 (Mt 21:12-16) And they came to Jerusalem. Jesus went into the temple
and began to drive out those who sold and bought in the temple, and He
overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the seats of those who sold
doves.
16 And He would not allow anyone to carry any vessel through the temple.
17 (Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11) And He taught them, and said, "Is it not written,
'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations'
(Isa 56:7.)? But you have made it a 'den of thieves.'(Jer 7:11). "
18 (Mt 7:28; Mk 12:12) The scribes and chief priests heard it
and looked for a way to kill Him. For they feared Him,
because all the people were astonished at His teaching.
19 (Lk 21:37; Mk 11:11) When evening came, He went out of the city.
[15] And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began
to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;
[16] And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the
temple.
[17] And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be
called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of
thieves.
[18] And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might
destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at
his doctrine.
[19] And when even was come, he went out of the city.
Matthew 21:12-17
The Cleansing of the Temple
Mk 11:15-19; Lk 19:45-48; Jn 2:13-22
12 (Lev 1:14; 5:7) Jesus went into the temple of God
and drove out all those who sold and bought in the temple
and overturned the tables of the moneychangers
and the seats of those who sold doves.
13 (Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11) He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall
be called a house of prayer,' (Isa 56:7.) but you have made it
'a den of thieves.' (Jer 7:11). "
14 The blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them.
15 (Mt 21:9; Lk 19:39-40) But when the chief priests
and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children
crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David,"
they were extremely displeased
16 (Ps 8:2; Mt 11:25) and said to Him, "Do You hear what these are saying?"
Jesus said to them, "Yes. Have you never read,
'Out of the mouth of children and infants
You have perfected praise' (Ps 8:2.)?"
17 (Jn 11:18; 11:1) And He left them and went out of the city into Bethany,
and He lodged there.
[12] And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold
and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and
the seats of them that sold doves,
[13] And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house
of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
[14] And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed
them.
[15] And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he
did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son
of David; they were sore displeased,
[16] And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto
them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou
hast perfected praise?
[17] And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged
there.
Luke 19:45-48
The Cleansing of the Temple
Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:15-19; Jn 2:13-22
45 (Mt 21:12-13; Mk 11:15-17) Then He entered the temple
and began to drive out those who sold and bought in it,
46 (Jer 7:11; Isa 56:7) saying to them, "It is written,
'My house will be a house of prayer,'(Isa 56:7.) but you have made it
'a den of thieves.'(Jer 7:11.)"
47 (Mt 26:55; Mk 11:18) He taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests,
the scribes, and the leaders of the people tried to kill Him.
48 Yet they could not find a way to do it, for all the people
were very attentive to hear Him.
[45] And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold
therein, and them that bought;
[46] Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but
ye have made it a den of thieves.
[47] And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the
scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,
[48] And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very
attentive to hear him.
Mark 11:20-33
The Lesson From the Fig Tree
Mt 21:20-22
20 In the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered
from the roots.
21 Peter, calling to remembrance, said to Him,
"Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away."
22 Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God.
23 (Mt 17:20; 1Co 13:2) For truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain,
'Be removed and be thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart,
but believes that what he says will come to pass, he will have whatever
he says.
24 (1Jn 3:22) Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,
believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.
25 (Col 3:13; Mt 6:12) And when you stand praying, forgive if you have
anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven may also
forgive you your sins.
26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven
forgive your sins."
[20] And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up
from the roots.
[21] And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the
fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
[22] And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
[23] For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his
heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to
pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
[24] Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,
believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
[25] And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that
your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
[26] But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven
forgive your trespasses.
The Question of Jesus' Authority
Mt 21:23-27; Lk 20:1-8
27 (Mt 21:23-27; Lk 20:1-8) They came again to Jerusalem,
and as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests
and the scribes and the elders came to Him,
28 (Ex 2:14) and said, "By what authority are You doing these things,
and who gave You this authority to do them?"
29 Jesus answered them, "I will also ask of you one question. Answer Me,
and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
30 Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
31 They debated among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,'
He will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
32 (Mt 14:5; 21:46) But if we say, 'From men' "-they feared the people,
for everyone held John to be a real prophet.
33 So they answered Jesus, "We do not know."
Jesus answered them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority
I do these things."
[27] And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple,
there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,
[28] And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who
gave thee this authority to do these things?
[29] And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one
question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these
things.
[30] The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
[31] And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From
heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
[32] But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men
counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
[33] And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus
answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do
these things.
Matthew 21:23-27
The Question of Jesus' Authority
Mk 11:27-33; Lk 20:1-8
23 (Ac 4:7; Ex 2:14) When He entered the temple, the chief priests
and the elders of the people came up to Him as He was teaching,
and said, "By what authority are You doing these things?
And who gave You this authority?"
24 Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you one question.
If you tell Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
25 Where did the baptism of John come from? From heaven or from men?"
They reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,'
He will say to us, 'Then why did you not believe him?'
26 (Mk 6:20; Mt 11:9) But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the people,
for all hold John as a prophet."
27 So they answered Jesus, "We do not know."
Then He said to them,
"Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
[23] And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders
of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority
doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
[24] And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing,
which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do
these things.
[25] The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they
reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say
unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
[26] But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a
prophet.
[27] And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto
them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Luke 20:1-8
The Question of Jesus' Authority
Mt 21:23-27; Mk 11:27-33
1 One day, as He taught the people in the temple and preached the gospel,
the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up to Him,
2 (Ex 2:14; Jn 2:18) and said to Him, "Tell us, by what authority are
You doing these things? Who is he who gave You this authority?"
3 He answered them, "I will also ask you one thing. Answer Me:
4 (Lk 15:18) Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
5 They debated with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,'
He will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
6 (Mt 21:26; 11:9) But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us,
for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
7 So they answered that they did not know where it was from.
8 Jesus said to them,
"Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
[1] And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people
in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes
came upon him with the elders,
[2] And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these
things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
[3] And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and
answer me:
[4] The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
[5] And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven;
he will say, Why then believed ye him not?
[6] But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be
persuaded that John was a prophet.
[7] And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
[8] And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do
these things.
2) Our Daily Bread for 22 October 2022
Entitled "Heart of Anger"
Matthew 5:21-16
Teaching About Anger
21 (Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17) "You have heard that it was said by the ancients,
'You shall not murder,'(Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17.) and 'Whoever murders shall be
in danger of the judgment.'
22 (Mt 10:28; 26:59) But I say to you that whoever is angry
with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.
And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca,' shall be in danger of the Sanhedrin.
But whoever says, 'You fool,' shall be in danger of hell fire.
23 (Mt 8:4; 23:19) "Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar
and there remember that your brother has something against you,
24 (Mk 9:50; Ro 12:17-18) leave your gift there before the altar
and go on your way. First be reconciled to your brother,
and then come and offer your gift.
25 (Pr 25:8; Lk 12:58-59) “Reconcile with your adversary quickly,
while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you
to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer,
and you be thrown into prison.
26 (Mt 18:34; Lk 12:59) Truly I say to you, you will by no means
come out of there until you have paid the last penny. [Gk. kodrantes.]
[21] Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not
kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
[22] But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a
cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his
brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say,
Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
[23] Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest
that thy brother hath ought against thee;
[24] Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be
reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
[25] Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with
him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge
deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
[26] Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till
thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
Guernica, Pablo Picasso's most important political painting, was a modernist
portrayal of the 1937 destruction of a small Spanish town by that name. During
the Spanish revolution and the ramp-up to World War II, Nazi Germany's planes
were permitted by Spain's Nationalist forces to use the town for bombing
practice. These controversial bombings took scores of lives, drawing the
attention of a global community concerned over the immorality of bombing
civilian targets. Picasso's painting captured the imaginations of the watching
world and became a catalyst for debate about humanity's capacity to destroy
one another.
For those of us who feel confident that we would never intentionally shed
blood, we should remember Jesus' words, "You have heard that it was said to
the people long ago, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be
subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother
or sister will be subject to judgment" (Matthew 5:21-22). The heart can be
murderous without ever actually committing murder.
When unchecked anger toward others threatens to consume us, we desperately
need the Holy Spirit to fill and control our hearts so that our human
tendencies can be replaced by the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:19-23).
Then, love, joy, and peace can mark our relationships.
By: Bill Crowder
Reflect & Pray
How healthy are your relationships? How can you allow the Spirit
to produce fruit that enables healthier relationships?
Heavenly Father, help me when I want to strike back
at those who hurt me. Please help me to respond with love.
Learn more about the place of forgiveness in your life.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 7 - The Cost of Widsom
Proverbs 4:4,7
Proverbs 4
4 (Pr 7:2; Eph 6:4) He also taught me and said to me,
"Let your heart retain my words;
keep my commandments, and live.
7 (Mt 13:44-46) Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom.
And with all your getting, get understanding. "
4 He taught me also, and said unto me,
Let thine heart retain my words:
Keep my commandments, and live.
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:
And with all thy getting get understanding.
Establishing priorities is a popular topic of conversation in our
generation. We carry appointment calendars and attend goal-setting
strategy seminars. We let machines answer our telephones so that
we won't miss any important messages, or so that we can screen calls
before we answer them. We order our lives so that we can "get ahead".
"Getting ahead" in God's kingdom, however, involves other priorities
than the ones we may set for ourselves. "Wisdom is supreme," the
principal thing, says Proverbs 4:7, "Get wisdom. Though it cost
all you have, get understanding."
Wisdom is defined as "an understanding of what is true, right, or lasting."
Biblical wisdom is not merely the accumulation of facts about God and his
teaching, but the application of those truths of life, taking on
the character of God as we mature in the image of Christ.
Such wisdom may, indeed, come at great cost. Jesus calls us to "lay
down our lives" to follow him - perhaps not literally to die, but to die
to self-centered priorities, to allow the Holy Spirit to establish
his value system in us.
"Keep my commandments and you will live," Proverbs 4:4 says. Real life -
rich, fulfilling, significant, abundant life - comes only through union
with God. The success offered by the world, the acclaim of others, material
prosperity and convenience cannot satisfy us once we have tasted
the joy of life with God in Christ.
Application
a) What does "getting wisdom" means to me?
b) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus
my attention on the priorities and values of the Lord?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Mark 4:19
19 But the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches,
and the desires for other things entering in choke the word,
and it proves unfruitful.
19 and the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches,
and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word,
and it becometh unfruitful.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Burdened by Doubt
James 1:2 to 8
Faith and Wisdom
2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations,
3 knowing that the trying of your faith develops patience.
4 But let patience perfect its work, that you may be perfect and complete,
lacking nothing.
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men
liberally and without criticism, and it will be given to him.
6 But let him ask in faith, without wavering. For he who wavers
is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed with the wind.
7 Let not that man think that he will receive anything from the Lord.
8 A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3 knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect
and entire, wanting nothing.
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men
liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth
is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
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?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
22 Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Province of Quebec
I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
(
2 Cor 10: 3 - 5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strongholds,
5 casting down imaginations and every
high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every
thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to underrstand His Authority.
Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, help me when I want to strike back
at those who hurt me. Please help me to respond with love."
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His Wisdom .
Pray to the Lord and pray to not be choked by the richness of the world.
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek Him in Wisdom.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
Pray for the encouragement of Christians in Bangladesh
who are often the only believers in their village.
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) John 12:37-50
Mark 11:12-14
Matthew 21:18-22
Mark 11:15-19
Matthew 21:12-17
Luke 19:45-48
Mark 11:20-33
Matthew 21:23-27
Luke 20:1-8
John 12:37-50
The Unbelief of the Jews
37 Though He had done so many signs before them,
yet they did not believe in Him.
38 (Isa 53:1; Ro 10:16) This fulfilled the word spoken by Isaiah the prophet:
"Lord, who has believed our report,
and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" (Isa 53:1.)
39 (Jn 5:44) Therefore they could not believe. For Isaiah said again:
40 (Isa 6:10; Mt 13:13-15) "He has blinded their eyes
and hardened their hearts,
lest they should see with their eyes
and perceive with their hearts and turn,
and I would heal them." (Isa 6:10.)
41 (Isa 6:1-5; 6:9-10) Isaiah said this when he saw His glory
and spoke of Him.
42 (Jn 7:13; 9:22) Yet many of the rulers also believed in Him.
But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him,
lest they be put out of the synagogue.
43 (Jn 5:44; 5:41) For they loved the praise of men more than the praise
of God.
[37] But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed
not on him:
[38] That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he
spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the
Lord been revealed?
[39] Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
[40] He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should
not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted,
and I should heal them.
[41] These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
[42] Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but
because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put
out of the synagogue:
[43] For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Judgment by Jesus' Word
44 (Mt 10:40; Jn 5:24) Jesus cried out, "He who believes in Me believes
not only in Me, but in Him who sent Me.
45 He who sees Me sees Him who sent Me.
46 (Jn 8:12; 3:19) I have come as a light into the world, that whoever
believes in Me should not remain in darkness.
47 (Jn 3:17) "If anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge
him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
48 (Lk 10:16; Ro 2:16) He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words,
has that which judges him. The word I have spoken will judge him
on the last day.
49 (Jn 3:11; 5:30) For I have not spoken on My own authority,
but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say
and what I should speak.
50 (Jn 6:68) I know that His command is eternal life.
Therefore what I say, I say as the Father tells me."
[44] Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but
on him that sent me.
[45] And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
[46] I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should
not abide in darkness.
[47] And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I
came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
[48] He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth
him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
[49] For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave
me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
[50] And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak
therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
Mark 11:12-14
The Cursing of the Fig Tree
Mt 21:18-19
12 (Mt 4:2; 21:18-22) On the next day when they had returned from Bethany,
He was hungry.
13 (Lk 13:6-9) Seeing from afar a fig tree with leaves, He went to see
if perhaps He might find anything on it. When He came to it,
He found nothing except leaves, for it was not the season for figs.
14 (Mt 21:19) Jesus said to it, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again."
And His disciples heard it.
[12] And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:
[13] And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he
might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but
leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
[14] And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter
for ever. And his disciples heard it.
Matthew 21:18-22
The Cursing of the Fig Tree
Mk 11:12-14, 20-24
18 (Mt 4:2) Now in the morning as He returned to the city, He became hungry.
19 (Lk 13:6-9; Mk 11:14) When He saw a fig tree by the road,
He went to it but found nothing on it except leaves.
He said to it, "Let no fruit ever grow on you again." Immediately
the fig tree withered away.
20 When the disciples saw it, they were amazed, saying,
"How did the fig tree wither away instantly?"
21 (Mt 17:20; Jas 1:6) Jesus answered them, "Truly I say to you,
if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only
do what was done to the fig tree, but also, if you say to this mountain,
'Be removed, and be thrown into the sea,' it will be done.
22 (Mt 7:7; Jn 15:7) And whatever you ask in prayer, if you believe,
you will receive."
[18] Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.
[19] And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing
thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee
henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
[20] And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the
fig tree withered away!
[21] Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have
faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig
tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be
thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
[22] And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall
receive.
Mark 11:15-19
The Cleansing of the Temple
Mt 21:12-17; Lk 19:45-48; Jn 2:13-22
15 (Mt 21:12-16) And they came to Jerusalem. Jesus went into the temple
and began to drive out those who sold and bought in the temple, and He
overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the seats of those who sold
doves.
16 And He would not allow anyone to carry any vessel through the temple.
17 (Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11) And He taught them, and said, "Is it not written,
'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations'
(Isa 56:7.)? But you have made it a 'den of thieves.'(Jer 7:11). "
18 (Mt 7:28; Mk 12:12) The scribes and chief priests heard it
and looked for a way to kill Him. For they feared Him,
because all the people were astonished at His teaching.
19 (Lk 21:37; Mk 11:11) When evening came, He went out of the city.
[15] And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began
to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;
[16] And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the
temple.
[17] And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be
called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of
thieves.
[18] And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might
destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at
his doctrine.
[19] And when even was come, he went out of the city.
Matthew 21:12-17
The Cleansing of the Temple
Mk 11:15-19; Lk 19:45-48; Jn 2:13-22
12 (Lev 1:14; 5:7) Jesus went into the temple of God
and drove out all those who sold and bought in the temple
and overturned the tables of the moneychangers
and the seats of those who sold doves.
13 (Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11) He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall
be called a house of prayer,' (Isa 56:7.) but you have made it
'a den of thieves.' (Jer 7:11). "
14 The blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them.
15 (Mt 21:9; Lk 19:39-40) But when the chief priests
and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children
crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David,"
they were extremely displeased
16 (Ps 8:2; Mt 11:25) and said to Him, "Do You hear what these are saying?"
Jesus said to them, "Yes. Have you never read,
'Out of the mouth of children and infants
You have perfected praise' (Ps 8:2.)?"
17 (Jn 11:18; 11:1) And He left them and went out of the city into Bethany,
and He lodged there.
[12] And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold
and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and
the seats of them that sold doves,
[13] And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house
of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
[14] And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed
them.
[15] And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he
did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son
of David; they were sore displeased,
[16] And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto
them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou
hast perfected praise?
[17] And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged
there.
Luke 19:45-48
The Cleansing of the Temple
Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:15-19; Jn 2:13-22
45 (Mt 21:12-13; Mk 11:15-17) Then He entered the temple
and began to drive out those who sold and bought in it,
46 (Jer 7:11; Isa 56:7) saying to them, "It is written,
'My house will be a house of prayer,'(Isa 56:7.) but you have made it
'a den of thieves.'(Jer 7:11.)"
47 (Mt 26:55; Mk 11:18) He taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests,
the scribes, and the leaders of the people tried to kill Him.
48 Yet they could not find a way to do it, for all the people
were very attentive to hear Him.
[45] And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold
therein, and them that bought;
[46] Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but
ye have made it a den of thieves.
[47] And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the
scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,
[48] And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very
attentive to hear him.
Mark 11:20-33
The Lesson From the Fig Tree
Mt 21:20-22
20 In the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered
from the roots.
21 Peter, calling to remembrance, said to Him,
"Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away."
22 Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God.
23 (Mt 17:20; 1Co 13:2) For truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain,
'Be removed and be thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart,
but believes that what he says will come to pass, he will have whatever
he says.
24 (1Jn 3:22) Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,
believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.
25 (Col 3:13; Mt 6:12) And when you stand praying, forgive if you have
anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven may also
forgive you your sins.
26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven
forgive your sins."
[20] And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up
from the roots.
[21] And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the
fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
[22] And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
[23] For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his
heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to
pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
[24] Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,
believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
[25] And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that
your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
[26] But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven
forgive your trespasses.
The Question of Jesus' Authority
Mt 21:23-27; Lk 20:1-8
27 (Mt 21:23-27; Lk 20:1-8) They came again to Jerusalem,
and as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests
and the scribes and the elders came to Him,
28 (Ex 2:14) and said, "By what authority are You doing these things,
and who gave You this authority to do them?"
29 Jesus answered them, "I will also ask of you one question. Answer Me,
and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
30 Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
31 They debated among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,'
He will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
32 (Mt 14:5; 21:46) But if we say, 'From men' "-they feared the people,
for everyone held John to be a real prophet.
33 So they answered Jesus, "We do not know."
Jesus answered them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority
I do these things."
[27] And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple,
there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,
[28] And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who
gave thee this authority to do these things?
[29] And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one
question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these
things.
[30] The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
[31] And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From
heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
[32] But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men
counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
[33] And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus
answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do
these things.
Matthew 21:23-27
The Question of Jesus' Authority
Mk 11:27-33; Lk 20:1-8
23 (Ac 4:7; Ex 2:14) When He entered the temple, the chief priests
and the elders of the people came up to Him as He was teaching,
and said, "By what authority are You doing these things?
And who gave You this authority?"
24 Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you one question.
If you tell Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
25 Where did the baptism of John come from? From heaven or from men?"
They reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,'
He will say to us, 'Then why did you not believe him?'
26 (Mk 6:20; Mt 11:9) But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the people,
for all hold John as a prophet."
27 So they answered Jesus, "We do not know."
Then He said to them,
"Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
[23] And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders
of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority
doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
[24] And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing,
which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do
these things.
[25] The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they
reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say
unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
[26] But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a
prophet.
[27] And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto
them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Luke 20:1-8
The Question of Jesus' Authority
Mt 21:23-27; Mk 11:27-33
1 One day, as He taught the people in the temple and preached the gospel,
the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up to Him,
2 (Ex 2:14; Jn 2:18) and said to Him, "Tell us, by what authority are
You doing these things? Who is he who gave You this authority?"
3 He answered them, "I will also ask you one thing. Answer Me:
4 (Lk 15:18) Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
5 They debated with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,'
He will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
6 (Mt 21:26; 11:9) But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us,
for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
7 So they answered that they did not know where it was from.
8 Jesus said to them,
"Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
[1] And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people
in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes
came upon him with the elders,
[2] And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these
things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
[3] And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and
answer me:
[4] The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
[5] And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven;
he will say, Why then believed ye him not?
[6] But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be
persuaded that John was a prophet.
[7] And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
[8] And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do
these things.
2) Our Daily Bread for 22 October 2022
Entitled "Heart of Anger"
Matthew 5:21-16
Teaching About Anger
21 (Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17) "You have heard that it was said by the ancients,
'You shall not murder,'(Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17.) and 'Whoever murders shall be
in danger of the judgment.'
22 (Mt 10:28; 26:59) But I say to you that whoever is angry
with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.
And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca,' shall be in danger of the Sanhedrin.
But whoever says, 'You fool,' shall be in danger of hell fire.
23 (Mt 8:4; 23:19) "Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar
and there remember that your brother has something against you,
24 (Mk 9:50; Ro 12:17-18) leave your gift there before the altar
and go on your way. First be reconciled to your brother,
and then come and offer your gift.
25 (Pr 25:8; Lk 12:58-59) “Reconcile with your adversary quickly,
while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you
to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer,
and you be thrown into prison.
26 (Mt 18:34; Lk 12:59) Truly I say to you, you will by no means
come out of there until you have paid the last penny. [Gk. kodrantes.]
[21] Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not
kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
[22] But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a
cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his
brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say,
Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
[23] Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest
that thy brother hath ought against thee;
[24] Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be
reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
[25] Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with
him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge
deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
[26] Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till
thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
Guernica, Pablo Picasso's most important political painting, was a modernist
portrayal of the 1937 destruction of a small Spanish town by that name. During
the Spanish revolution and the ramp-up to World War II, Nazi Germany's planes
were permitted by Spain's Nationalist forces to use the town for bombing
practice. These controversial bombings took scores of lives, drawing the
attention of a global community concerned over the immorality of bombing
civilian targets. Picasso's painting captured the imaginations of the watching
world and became a catalyst for debate about humanity's capacity to destroy
one another.
For those of us who feel confident that we would never intentionally shed
blood, we should remember Jesus' words, "You have heard that it was said to
the people long ago, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be
subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother
or sister will be subject to judgment" (Matthew 5:21-22). The heart can be
murderous without ever actually committing murder.
When unchecked anger toward others threatens to consume us, we desperately
need the Holy Spirit to fill and control our hearts so that our human
tendencies can be replaced by the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:19-23).
Then, love, joy, and peace can mark our relationships.
By: Bill Crowder
Reflect & Pray
How healthy are your relationships? How can you allow the Spirit
to produce fruit that enables healthier relationships?
Heavenly Father, help me when I want to strike back
at those who hurt me. Please help me to respond with love.
Learn more about the place of forgiveness in your life.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 7 - The Cost of Widsom
Proverbs 4:4,7
Proverbs 4
4 (Pr 7:2; Eph 6:4) He also taught me and said to me,
"Let your heart retain my words;
keep my commandments, and live.
7 (Mt 13:44-46) Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom.
And with all your getting, get understanding. "
4 He taught me also, and said unto me,
Let thine heart retain my words:
Keep my commandments, and live.
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:
And with all thy getting get understanding.
Establishing priorities is a popular topic of conversation in our
generation. We carry appointment calendars and attend goal-setting
strategy seminars. We let machines answer our telephones so that
we won't miss any important messages, or so that we can screen calls
before we answer them. We order our lives so that we can "get ahead".
"Getting ahead" in God's kingdom, however, involves other priorities
than the ones we may set for ourselves. "Wisdom is supreme," the
principal thing, says Proverbs 4:7, "Get wisdom. Though it cost
all you have, get understanding."
Wisdom is defined as "an understanding of what is true, right, or lasting."
Biblical wisdom is not merely the accumulation of facts about God and his
teaching, but the application of those truths of life, taking on
the character of God as we mature in the image of Christ.
Such wisdom may, indeed, come at great cost. Jesus calls us to "lay
down our lives" to follow him - perhaps not literally to die, but to die
to self-centered priorities, to allow the Holy Spirit to establish
his value system in us.
"Keep my commandments and you will live," Proverbs 4:4 says. Real life -
rich, fulfilling, significant, abundant life - comes only through union
with God. The success offered by the world, the acclaim of others, material
prosperity and convenience cannot satisfy us once we have tasted
the joy of life with God in Christ.
Application
a) What does "getting wisdom" means to me?
b) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus
my attention on the priorities and values of the Lord?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Mark 4:19
19 But the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches,
and the desires for other things entering in choke the word,
and it proves unfruitful.
19 and the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches,
and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word,
and it becometh unfruitful.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Burdened by Doubt
James 1:2 to 8
Faith and Wisdom
2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations,
3 knowing that the trying of your faith develops patience.
4 But let patience perfect its work, that you may be perfect and complete,
lacking nothing.
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men
liberally and without criticism, and it will be given to him.
6 But let him ask in faith, without wavering. For he who wavers
is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed with the wind.
7 Let not that man think that he will receive anything from the Lord.
8 A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3 knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect
and entire, wanting nothing.
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men
liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth
is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
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?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
22 Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Province of Quebec
I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
(
2 Cor 10: 3 - 5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strongholds,
5 casting down imaginations and every
high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every
thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to underrstand His Authority.
Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, help me when I want to strike back
at those who hurt me. Please help me to respond with love."
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His Wisdom .
Pray to the Lord and pray to not be choked by the richness of the world.
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek Him in Wisdom.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
Pray for the encouragement of Christians in Bangladesh
who are often the only believers in their village.
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.