Day 303 of the 2nd Bible Study Journey - 30 October 2022 reflections
Day 303, 30 October 2022
Today at Calvary Commuinty Church
, Pastor Barry Reiger spoke on The Unsolved Mystery
based on Philippians 2:12-13
Shining as Lights in the World
12 (2Co 7:15; Php 1:5) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed,
not only in my presence, but so much more in my absence, work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling.
13 (Heb 13:21; Ezr 1:5) For God is the One working in you, both to will
and to do His good pleasure.
[12] Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence
only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear
and trembling.
[13] For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good
pleasure.
Definitions:
Sanctification is the process of us becoming like Jesus.
Salvation means to be save from the consequences of our Sin
Confession - The acknoledgement of thatr we have sinned
Repentance - Determining in our heart to turn from that sin.
2 Corinthians 5:21
21 (Ro 1:17; 1Co 1:30) God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we
might become the righteousness of God in Him.
[21] For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might
be made the righteousness of God in him.
This refers to Salvation
Becoming Like Jesus Christ involves ...
a) Trusting God's part
Romans 5:8
8 (Jn 15:13; 1Pe 3:18) But God demonstrates His own love toward us,
in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
[8] But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 (Eph 2:5; Mk 16:16) For by grace you have been saved through faith,
and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God,
9 (2Ti 1:9; Ro 3:20) not of works, so that no one should boast.
[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it
is the gift of God:
[9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Hebrews 11:1
Faith
1 (2Co 4:18; 5:7) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.
[1] Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things
not seen.
Philip 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed,
not only in my presence, but so much more in my absence, work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling.
[12] Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence
only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear
and trembling.
B) While living our part
Philip 2:12 "work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling."
"work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling."
Matthew 28:18-20
18 (Mt 11:27; Ro 14:9) Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying,
"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
19 (Mk 16:15-16; Ac 1:8) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 (Mt 18:20; Ac 2:42) teaching them to observe all things I have commanded
you. And remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
[18] And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me
in heaven and in earth.
[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
[20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:
and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Imagine the word observe and commanded as suggestions. That will not fly!
2 Corinthians 13:5
5 (1Co 11:28; Ro 8:10) Examine yourselves, seeing whether you are in the
faith; test yourselves. ...
[5] Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.
...
c) God enables us
13 (Heb 13:21; Ezr 1:5) For God is the One working in you, both to will
and to do His good pleasure.
[13] For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good
pleasure.
d) To do What Pleases Him
13 (Heb 13:21; Ezr 1:5) For God is the One working in you, both to will
and to do His good pleasure.
[13] For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good
pleasure.
The Westminister Catechism
"The chief end of man (or people) is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever"
Pray and trust lik it depends on the Lord
Live and work like it depends on me.
1)John 18:1-2
Mark 14:32-42
Matthew 26:36-46
Luke 22:39-46
Mark 14:43-52
Matthew 26:47-56
Luke 22:47-53
John 18:3-24
John 18:1-2
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53
1 (Mt 26:36; 2Sa 15:23; Mk 14:32)When Jesus had spoken these words,
He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley.
There was a garden which He and His disciples entered.
2 (Lk 21:37; 22:39) Now Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place,
for Jesus often met there with His disciples.
[1] When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over
the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his
disciples.
[2] And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes
resorted thither with his disciples.
Mark 14:32-42
The Prayer in Gethsemane
Mt 26:36-46; Lk 22:39-46
32 (Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:36) They came to a place which was named Gethsemane.
And He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray."
33 (Mk 5:37; 9:2) He took Peter and James and John with Him
and began to be greatly distressed and very troubled.
34 (Jn 12:27) And He said to them, "My soul is deeply sorrowful unto death.
Remain here and keep watch."
35 (Mk 14:41; Heb 5:7) He went a little farther and fell on the ground
and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.
36 (Gal 4:6; Jn 5:30) He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible
for You. Remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will."
37 Then He came and found them sleeping and said to Peter,
"Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not keep watch one hour?
38 (Mt 26:41; Mk 14:34) Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation.
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
39 Again He went away and prayed the same words.
40 When He returned, He again found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
And they did not know what to answer Him.
41 (Mk 9:31; 14:35) When He returned a third time, He said to them,
"Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough! The hour has come.
Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42 Rise up, let us go. Look! He who betrays Me is at hand."
[32] And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to
his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
[33] And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore
amazed, and to be very heavy;
[34] And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry
ye here, and watch.
[35] And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that,
if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
[36] And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away
this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
[37] And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon,
sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
[38] Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is
ready, but the flesh is weak.
[39] And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
[40] And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were
heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
[41] And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and
take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is
betrayed into the hands of sinners.
[42] Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Matthew 26:36-46
The Prayer in Gethsemane
Mk 14:32-42; Lk 22:39-46
36 (Mt 26:39; 26:42) Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane
and said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray close by."
37 (Mt 4:21; 17:1) He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee
and began to be sorrowful and troubled.
38 (Jn 12:27) Then He said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful,
even to death. Wait here, and keep watch with Me."
39 (Mt 20:22; 26:42) He went a little farther, and falling on His face,
He prayed, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me.
Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."
40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,
"So, could you not keep watch with Me one hour?
41 (Mt 6:13; Mk 14:38) Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation.
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
42 (Mt 26:39) He went away a second time and prayed, "O My Father,
if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done."
43 (Lk 9:32) Again, He came and found them sleeping,
for their eyes were heavy.
44 (2Co 12:8) So leaving them again, He went away and prayed the third time,
saying the same words.
45 (Jn 13:1; Lk 22:53) Then He came to His disciples and said to them,
"Sleep on now, and take your rest. Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man
is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 Rise, let us be going. Look, he who betrays Me is at hand."
[34] Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before
the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
[35] Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny
thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
[36] Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith
unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
[37] And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be
sorrowful and very heavy.
[38] Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto
death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
[39] And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying,
O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not
as I will, but as thou wilt.
[40] And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith
unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
[41] Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is
willing, but the flesh is weak.
[42] He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if
this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
[43] And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
[44] And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time,
saying the same words.
[45] Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and
take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed
into the hands of sinners.
[46] Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
Luke 22:39-46
The Prayer on the Mount of Olives
Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:32-42
39 (Lk 21:37; Mt 21:1) According to His custom, He came out and went
to the Mount of Olives. And His disciples followed Him.
40 (Mt 6:13; Lk 22:46) When He came there, He said to them,
"Pray that you may not fall into temptation."
41 (Mt 26:39; Mk 14:35) He withdrew from them about a stone's throw,
and He knelt down and prayed,
42 (Mt 20:22) "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me.
Nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done."
43 (Mt 4:11; 1Ti 3:16) An angel from heaven appeared to Him,
strengthening Him.
44 (La 1:12; Heb 5:7) And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly.
And His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45 When He rose from prayer and had come to His disciples,
He found them sleeping from sorrow.
46 (Lk 22:40) He said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray,
lest you fall into temptation."
[39] And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and
his disciples also followed him.
[40] And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not
into temptation.
[41] And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down,
and prayed,
[42] Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me:
nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
[43] And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
[44] And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it
were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
[45] And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he
found them sleeping for sorrow,
[46] And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into
temptation.
Mark 14:43-52
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12
43 (Ac 1:16) Immediately, while He was still speaking, Judas,
one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs,
came from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
44 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,
"Whomever I kiss, He is the One. Seize Him and lead Him away safely."
45 So as soon as he came, he went to Him immediately and said,
"Rabbi, Rabbi!" and kissed Him.
46 They laid hands on Him and seized Him.
47 Then one of those who stood by drew his sword
and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.
48 Jesus said to them, "Have you come out with swords
and clubs to arrest Me as you would a thief?
49 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) Every day I was with you in the temple teaching,
and you did not seize Me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled."
50 (Mk 14:27; Ps 38:11) Then they all deserted Him and fled.
The Young Man Who Fled
51 A young man followed Him, wearing a linen cloth around himself.
And the young men laid hold of him,
52 so he left the linen cloth, and fled from them unclothed.
[43] And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve,
and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief
priests and the scribes and the elders.
[44] And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I
shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
[45] And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith,
Master, master; and kissed him.
[46] And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
[47] And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the
high priest, and cut off his ear.
[48] And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a
thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
[49] I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but
the scriptures must be fulfilled.
[50] And they all forsook him, and fled.
[51] And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast
about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:
[52] And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.
Matthew 26:47-56
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12
47 (Mt 26:55; Ac 1:16) While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve,
came. And with him was a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief
priests and elders of the people.
48 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,
"Whomever I shall kiss is the Man. Seize Him."
49 (Mt 26:25) He immediately came to Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi!"
and kissed Him.
50 (Mt 20:13; 22:12) And Jesus said to him, "Friend, why have you come?"
Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.
51 (Mk 14:47) Immediately, one of those who were with Jesus stretched
out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest,
and cut off his ear.
52 (Ge 9:6; Rev 13:10) Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back
in its place. For all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
53 (Mt 4:11; 2Ki 6:17; Da 7:10) Do you think that I cannot now pray to My
Father, and He will at once give Me more than twelve legions of angels?
54 (Mt 26:24) But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled,
that it must be so?"
55 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) At that same moment Jesus said to the crowds,
"Have you come out as against a thief to take Me with swords and clubs?
Daily I sat with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me.
56 (Mt 26:31; 26:54) But all this was done that the Scriptures
of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook
Him and fled.
[47] And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with
him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and
elders of the people.
[48] Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall
kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
[49] And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
[50] And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came
they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
[51] And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand,
and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off
his ear.
[52] Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for
all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
[53] Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall
presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
[54] But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
[55] In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as
against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you
teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
[56] But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be
fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Luke 22:47-53
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Jn 18:3-11
47 While He was yet speaking, a crowd came. And he who was called Judas,
one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him.
48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"
49 (Lk 22:38) When those who were around Him saw what would follow, they said,
"Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"
50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off
his right ear.
51 But Jesus said, "This is enough!" And He touched his ear and healed him.
52 (Lk 22:4) Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple
guard, and the elders who had come for Him, "Have you come out with swords
and clubs as against a rebel?
53 (Jn 12:27; Ac 26:18) Daily, while I was with you in the temple,
you did not lay hands on Me.
But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!"
[47] And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called
Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss
him.
[48] But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a
kiss?
[49] When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto
him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
[50] And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his
right ear.
[51] And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his
ear, and healed him.
[52] Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and
the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with
swords and staves?
[53] When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands
against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
John 18:3-24
3 (Jn 18:12; Lk 22:47-53) So Judas, having taken a detachment
of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees,
came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
4 (Jn 13:1; 18:7) Jesus therefore, knowing everything that would happen
to Him, went forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"
5 They answered Him, "Jesus of Nazareth."
Jesus said to them, "I am He." And Judas, who betrayed Him,
was standing with them.
6 When He said, "I am He," they drew back and fell to the ground.
7 (Jn 18:4) Again Jesus asked them, "Whom do you seek?"
They said, "Jesus of Nazareth."
8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am He.
So then let these go their way if you are looking for Me."
9 (Jn 17:12) This was to fulfill the word which He had spoken,
"I have lost none of those whom You have given Me."
10 (Mk 14:47) Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it
and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear.
The servant's name was Malchus.
11 (Mt 20:22; 26:39) Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword
into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?"
[3] Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief
priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
[4] Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went
forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
[5] They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he.
And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
[6] As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and
fell to the ground.
[7] Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of
Nazareth.
[8] Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me,
let these go their way:
[9] That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou
gavest me have I lost none.
[10] Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's
servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
[11] Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup
which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
Jesus Before the High Priest
Mt 26:57-58; Mk 14:53-54; Lk 22:54
12 (Jn 18:3; Mt 26:57) Then the detachment of soldiers and the commander
and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.
13 (Jn 18:24; Lk 3:2; Mt 26:3) First they led Him to Annas,
for he was the father-in-law to Caiaphas,
who was the high priest that year.
14 Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient
that one man should die for the people.
[12] Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and
bound him,
[13] And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas,
which was the high priest that same year.
[14] Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was
expedient that one man should die for the people.
Peter's Denial of Jesus
Mt 26:69-70; Mk 14:66-68; Lk 22:55-57
15 (Mk 14:54; Lk 22:54) Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another
disciple. That disciple was known to the high priest and went with Jesus
into the courtyard of the high priest.
16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple,
who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper
and brought Peter in.
17 Then the servant girl, being the doorkeeper, said to Peter,
"Are you not also one of this Man’s disciples?"
He said, "I am not."
18 (Mk 14:54; Jn 18:25) Now the servants and officers stood there
and warmed themselves, having made a fire of coals, for it was cold.
Peter also stood with them and warmed himself.
[15] And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that
disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the
palace of the high priest.
[16] But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple,
which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door,
and brought in Peter.
[17] Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also
one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.
[18] And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of
coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with
them, and warmed himself.
The High Priest Questions Jesus
Mt 26:59-66; Mk 14:55-64; Lk 22:66-71
19 The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.
20 (Jn 7:26; Mt 4:23) Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world.
I always taught in the synagogue and in the temple,
where the Jews always meet, and I said nothing in secret.
21 Why do you ask Me? Ask those who heard Me and what I have said to them.
Certainly they know what I said."
22 When He had said this, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus
with the palm of his hand, saying, "Is that how You answer the high priest?"
23 Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil,
but if well, why do you strike me?"
24 (Jn 18:13) Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
[19] The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
[20] Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the
synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret
have I said nothing.
[21] Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto
them: behold, they know what I said.
[22] And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck
Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?
[23] Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil:
but if well, why smitest thou me?
[24] Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
2) Our Daily Bread for 30 October 2022
Entitled "Hope in God"
Lamentations 3:22-26
22 (Mal 3:6; Ps 78:38) It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed;
His compassions do not fail.
23 (Zep 3:5; Ps 36:5) They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
24 (Ps 16:5; 73:26) "The Lord is my portion," says my soul,
"therefore I will hope in Him."
25 (Isa 25:9; 30:18) The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
to the soul who seeks Him.
26 (Ps 37:7; 130:5) It is good that a man should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
[22] It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his
compassions fail not.
[23] They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
[24] The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
[25] The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh
him.
[26] It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the
salvation of the LORD.
As the holiday season approached, package shipments were delayed due to an
unprecedented influx of online orders. I can remember a time when my family
preferred to simply go to the store and purchase items because we knew we had
very little control over the speed of mail delivery. However, when my mother
signed up for an account that included expedited shipping, this expectation
changed. Now with a two-day guaranteed delivery, we're accustomed to receiving
things quickly, and we become frustrated by delays.
We live in a world accustomed to instant gratification, and waiting can be
difficult. But in the spiritual realm, patience is still rewarded. When the
book of Lamentations was written, the Israelites were mourning the destruction
of Jerusalem by the Babylonian army, and they faced a series of challenges.
However, in the midst of chaos, the writer boldly affirmed that because he was
confident that God would meet his needs, he would wait on Him (Lamentations
3:24). God knows we're inclined to become anxious when answers to our prayers
are delayed. Scripture encourages us by reminding us to wait on God. We don't
have to be consumed or worried because "his compassions never fail" (v. 22).
Instead, with God's help we can "be still . . . and wait patiently for
him" (Psalm 37:7). May we wait on God, trusting in His love and faithfulness
even as we wrestle with longings and unanswered prayers.
By: Kimya Loder
Reflect & Pray
How have you been waiting for God? How might you trust His timing?
Heavenly Father, sometimes it can be difficult to wait on You.
Please give me the strength to continue hoping in You.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 1 - Bought Back
Eph 1:7
7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood
and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace
[7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of his grace;
In the opening scenes of The Glenn Miller Story, Glenn Miller, then a
struggling musician trying to find an audience for his music, enters
a pawn shop. He has hocked his trombone for rent money, and has come
to redeem it. Paying the pawn broker the money, he buys back his own
instrument and leaves the shop, indicating that he will probably
be back again.
In Eph 1:7. Paul says that in Christ "we have redemption through
His blood and the forgiveness of sin according to the riches of His grace."
We belonged to God from the beginning; he made us and stamped
his image upon us. But through sin we were lost, pawned to the
world's system and the Enemy of our souls.
But God redeemed us; he "bought us back" with the most valuable
currency in the universe - the blood of his own Son, Jesus Christ.
He did not resent the bargain, or question whether we were worth
such a price. He freely gave Jesus in trade to ransom the souls
of the people he created and loved.
Sometimes in Christian circles we get so caught up in religious
jargon that we forget what redemption really means. Gog did not have
to "get us out of hock." He was not compelled to buy us back when we
had sold ourselves to sin. But because of his love, and with no
deserving on our part, he chose to pay an enormous price to set us free.
We are redeemed, bought back, by the One who owned us in the first place.
Application
a) In what ways have I been "in hock" to sin in my life?
b) What does it mean, in practical terms, that God "redeemed" me from that sin?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
3 John 2
2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be
in good health, even as your soul is well.
2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,
even as thy soul prospereth.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Inexhaustible Strength
Is 40:27-31
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and assert, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the Lord,
and my justice escapes the notice of my God"?
28 (Ps 147:5; Ge 21:33; Isa 57:15) Have you not known?
Have you not heard,
that the everlasting God, the Lord,
the Creator of the ends of the earth,
does not faint, nor is He weary?
His understanding is inscrutable.
29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,
and to those who have no might He increases strength.
30 (Isa 9:17) Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
and the young men shall utterly fall,
31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4) but those who wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
and they shall walk and not faint.
27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid
from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God,
the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not,
neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might
he increaseth strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall
utterly fall:
31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall
mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint.
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
Day 30 of the Month
a) Pray for God's will to be done where you live and throughout
Canadian society, as it is in Heaven
( Matt 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.
)
b) Pray that in kindness God will lead many to repentance in your city
or community, and across our nation. (
Rom 2:4
4 (Ex 34:6; Isa 30:18) Do you despise the riches of His goodness,
tolerance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God
leads you to repentance?
4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance
and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth
thee to repentance?
)
Conclusion:
"Father God, I come to you in Jesus' name. I acknowledge that I don't
fully understand the mystery of Your sovereignty and my personal responsibility
in the process of becoming like Christ. But I choose now, by an act of my
will, to trust You and the work You are doing in my life. While, at the same
time, I commit to loving, serving and obeying You in my life and
relationships. I want my life to glorify You. Please give me the desire,
the determination and the power to please You. Please fill me with the Holy
Spirit. May I sense His presence and depend on His power. Thank you."
Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to protect you during betrayal.
Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, sometimes it can be difficult
to wait on You. Please give me the strength to continue hoping in You. "
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for His Sacrifice on the Cross.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him for a healthy soul.
Pray to the Lord and pray for His strength.
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 for God's will to be done where you live and throughout
Canadian society, as it is in Heaven
Pray that in kindness God will lead many to repentance in your city
or community, and across our nation.
Pray for greater access to God's Word in every language and for every
tribal group in Afghanistan .
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Today at Calvary Commuinty Church
, Pastor Barry Reiger spoke on The Unsolved Mystery
based on Philippians 2:12-13
Shining as Lights in the World
12 (2Co 7:15; Php 1:5) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed,
not only in my presence, but so much more in my absence, work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling.
13 (Heb 13:21; Ezr 1:5) For God is the One working in you, both to will
and to do His good pleasure.
[12] Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence
only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear
and trembling.
[13] For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good
pleasure.
Definitions:
Sanctification is the process of us becoming like Jesus.
Salvation means to be save from the consequences of our Sin
Confession - The acknoledgement of thatr we have sinned
Repentance - Determining in our heart to turn from that sin.
2 Corinthians 5:21
21 (Ro 1:17; 1Co 1:30) God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we
might become the righteousness of God in Him.
[21] For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might
be made the righteousness of God in him.
This refers to Salvation
Becoming Like Jesus Christ involves ...
a) Trusting God's part
Romans 5:8
8 (Jn 15:13; 1Pe 3:18) But God demonstrates His own love toward us,
in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
[8] But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 (Eph 2:5; Mk 16:16) For by grace you have been saved through faith,
and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God,
9 (2Ti 1:9; Ro 3:20) not of works, so that no one should boast.
[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it
is the gift of God:
[9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Hebrews 11:1
Faith
1 (2Co 4:18; 5:7) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.
[1] Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things
not seen.
Philip 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed,
not only in my presence, but so much more in my absence, work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling.
[12] Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence
only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear
and trembling.
B) While living our part
Philip 2:12 "work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling."
"work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling."
Matthew 28:18-20
18 (Mt 11:27; Ro 14:9) Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying,
"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
19 (Mk 16:15-16; Ac 1:8) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 (Mt 18:20; Ac 2:42) teaching them to observe all things I have commanded
you. And remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
[18] And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me
in heaven and in earth.
[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
[20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:
and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Imagine the word observe and commanded as suggestions. That will not fly!
2 Corinthians 13:5
5 (1Co 11:28; Ro 8:10) Examine yourselves, seeing whether you are in the
faith; test yourselves. ...
[5] Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.
...
c) God enables us
13 (Heb 13:21; Ezr 1:5) For God is the One working in you, both to will
and to do His good pleasure.
[13] For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good
pleasure.
d) To do What Pleases Him
13 (Heb 13:21; Ezr 1:5) For God is the One working in you, both to will
and to do His good pleasure.
[13] For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good
pleasure.
The Westminister Catechism
"The chief end of man (or people) is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever"
Pray and trust lik it depends on the Lord
Live and work like it depends on me.
1)John 18:1-2
Mark 14:32-42
Matthew 26:36-46
Luke 22:39-46
Mark 14:43-52
Matthew 26:47-56
Luke 22:47-53
John 18:3-24
John 18:1-2
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53
1 (Mt 26:36; 2Sa 15:23; Mk 14:32)When Jesus had spoken these words,
He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley.
There was a garden which He and His disciples entered.
2 (Lk 21:37; 22:39) Now Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place,
for Jesus often met there with His disciples.
[1] When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over
the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his
disciples.
[2] And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes
resorted thither with his disciples.
Mark 14:32-42
The Prayer in Gethsemane
Mt 26:36-46; Lk 22:39-46
32 (Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:36) They came to a place which was named Gethsemane.
And He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray."
33 (Mk 5:37; 9:2) He took Peter and James and John with Him
and began to be greatly distressed and very troubled.
34 (Jn 12:27) And He said to them, "My soul is deeply sorrowful unto death.
Remain here and keep watch."
35 (Mk 14:41; Heb 5:7) He went a little farther and fell on the ground
and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.
36 (Gal 4:6; Jn 5:30) He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible
for You. Remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will."
37 Then He came and found them sleeping and said to Peter,
"Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not keep watch one hour?
38 (Mt 26:41; Mk 14:34) Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation.
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
39 Again He went away and prayed the same words.
40 When He returned, He again found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
And they did not know what to answer Him.
41 (Mk 9:31; 14:35) When He returned a third time, He said to them,
"Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough! The hour has come.
Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42 Rise up, let us go. Look! He who betrays Me is at hand."
[32] And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to
his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
[33] And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore
amazed, and to be very heavy;
[34] And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry
ye here, and watch.
[35] And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that,
if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
[36] And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away
this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
[37] And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon,
sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
[38] Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is
ready, but the flesh is weak.
[39] And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
[40] And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were
heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
[41] And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and
take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is
betrayed into the hands of sinners.
[42] Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Matthew 26:36-46
The Prayer in Gethsemane
Mk 14:32-42; Lk 22:39-46
36 (Mt 26:39; 26:42) Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane
and said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray close by."
37 (Mt 4:21; 17:1) He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee
and began to be sorrowful and troubled.
38 (Jn 12:27) Then He said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful,
even to death. Wait here, and keep watch with Me."
39 (Mt 20:22; 26:42) He went a little farther, and falling on His face,
He prayed, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me.
Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."
40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,
"So, could you not keep watch with Me one hour?
41 (Mt 6:13; Mk 14:38) Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation.
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
42 (Mt 26:39) He went away a second time and prayed, "O My Father,
if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done."
43 (Lk 9:32) Again, He came and found them sleeping,
for their eyes were heavy.
44 (2Co 12:8) So leaving them again, He went away and prayed the third time,
saying the same words.
45 (Jn 13:1; Lk 22:53) Then He came to His disciples and said to them,
"Sleep on now, and take your rest. Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man
is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 Rise, let us be going. Look, he who betrays Me is at hand."
[34] Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before
the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
[35] Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny
thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
[36] Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith
unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
[37] And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be
sorrowful and very heavy.
[38] Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto
death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
[39] And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying,
O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not
as I will, but as thou wilt.
[40] And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith
unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
[41] Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is
willing, but the flesh is weak.
[42] He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if
this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
[43] And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
[44] And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time,
saying the same words.
[45] Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and
take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed
into the hands of sinners.
[46] Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
Luke 22:39-46
The Prayer on the Mount of Olives
Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:32-42
39 (Lk 21:37; Mt 21:1) According to His custom, He came out and went
to the Mount of Olives. And His disciples followed Him.
40 (Mt 6:13; Lk 22:46) When He came there, He said to them,
"Pray that you may not fall into temptation."
41 (Mt 26:39; Mk 14:35) He withdrew from them about a stone's throw,
and He knelt down and prayed,
42 (Mt 20:22) "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me.
Nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done."
43 (Mt 4:11; 1Ti 3:16) An angel from heaven appeared to Him,
strengthening Him.
44 (La 1:12; Heb 5:7) And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly.
And His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45 When He rose from prayer and had come to His disciples,
He found them sleeping from sorrow.
46 (Lk 22:40) He said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray,
lest you fall into temptation."
[39] And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and
his disciples also followed him.
[40] And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not
into temptation.
[41] And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down,
and prayed,
[42] Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me:
nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
[43] And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
[44] And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it
were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
[45] And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he
found them sleeping for sorrow,
[46] And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into
temptation.
Mark 14:43-52
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12
43 (Ac 1:16) Immediately, while He was still speaking, Judas,
one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs,
came from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
44 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,
"Whomever I kiss, He is the One. Seize Him and lead Him away safely."
45 So as soon as he came, he went to Him immediately and said,
"Rabbi, Rabbi!" and kissed Him.
46 They laid hands on Him and seized Him.
47 Then one of those who stood by drew his sword
and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.
48 Jesus said to them, "Have you come out with swords
and clubs to arrest Me as you would a thief?
49 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) Every day I was with you in the temple teaching,
and you did not seize Me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled."
50 (Mk 14:27; Ps 38:11) Then they all deserted Him and fled.
The Young Man Who Fled
51 A young man followed Him, wearing a linen cloth around himself.
And the young men laid hold of him,
52 so he left the linen cloth, and fled from them unclothed.
[43] And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve,
and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief
priests and the scribes and the elders.
[44] And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I
shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
[45] And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith,
Master, master; and kissed him.
[46] And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
[47] And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the
high priest, and cut off his ear.
[48] And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a
thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
[49] I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but
the scriptures must be fulfilled.
[50] And they all forsook him, and fled.
[51] And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast
about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:
[52] And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.
Matthew 26:47-56
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12
47 (Mt 26:55; Ac 1:16) While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve,
came. And with him was a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief
priests and elders of the people.
48 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,
"Whomever I shall kiss is the Man. Seize Him."
49 (Mt 26:25) He immediately came to Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi!"
and kissed Him.
50 (Mt 20:13; 22:12) And Jesus said to him, "Friend, why have you come?"
Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.
51 (Mk 14:47) Immediately, one of those who were with Jesus stretched
out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest,
and cut off his ear.
52 (Ge 9:6; Rev 13:10) Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back
in its place. For all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
53 (Mt 4:11; 2Ki 6:17; Da 7:10) Do you think that I cannot now pray to My
Father, and He will at once give Me more than twelve legions of angels?
54 (Mt 26:24) But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled,
that it must be so?"
55 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) At that same moment Jesus said to the crowds,
"Have you come out as against a thief to take Me with swords and clubs?
Daily I sat with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me.
56 (Mt 26:31; 26:54) But all this was done that the Scriptures
of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook
Him and fled.
[47] And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with
him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and
elders of the people.
[48] Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall
kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
[49] And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
[50] And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came
they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
[51] And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand,
and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off
his ear.
[52] Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for
all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
[53] Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall
presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
[54] But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
[55] In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as
against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you
teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
[56] But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be
fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Luke 22:47-53
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Jn 18:3-11
47 While He was yet speaking, a crowd came. And he who was called Judas,
one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him.
48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"
49 (Lk 22:38) When those who were around Him saw what would follow, they said,
"Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"
50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off
his right ear.
51 But Jesus said, "This is enough!" And He touched his ear and healed him.
52 (Lk 22:4) Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple
guard, and the elders who had come for Him, "Have you come out with swords
and clubs as against a rebel?
53 (Jn 12:27; Ac 26:18) Daily, while I was with you in the temple,
you did not lay hands on Me.
But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!"
[47] And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called
Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss
him.
[48] But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a
kiss?
[49] When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto
him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
[50] And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his
right ear.
[51] And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his
ear, and healed him.
[52] Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and
the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with
swords and staves?
[53] When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands
against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
John 18:3-24
3 (Jn 18:12; Lk 22:47-53) So Judas, having taken a detachment
of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees,
came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
4 (Jn 13:1; 18:7) Jesus therefore, knowing everything that would happen
to Him, went forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"
5 They answered Him, "Jesus of Nazareth."
Jesus said to them, "I am He." And Judas, who betrayed Him,
was standing with them.
6 When He said, "I am He," they drew back and fell to the ground.
7 (Jn 18:4) Again Jesus asked them, "Whom do you seek?"
They said, "Jesus of Nazareth."
8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am He.
So then let these go their way if you are looking for Me."
9 (Jn 17:12) This was to fulfill the word which He had spoken,
"I have lost none of those whom You have given Me."
10 (Mk 14:47) Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it
and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear.
The servant's name was Malchus.
11 (Mt 20:22; 26:39) Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword
into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?"
[3] Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief
priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
[4] Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went
forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
[5] They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he.
And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
[6] As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and
fell to the ground.
[7] Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of
Nazareth.
[8] Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me,
let these go their way:
[9] That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou
gavest me have I lost none.
[10] Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's
servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
[11] Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup
which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
Jesus Before the High Priest
Mt 26:57-58; Mk 14:53-54; Lk 22:54
12 (Jn 18:3; Mt 26:57) Then the detachment of soldiers and the commander
and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.
13 (Jn 18:24; Lk 3:2; Mt 26:3) First they led Him to Annas,
for he was the father-in-law to Caiaphas,
who was the high priest that year.
14 Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient
that one man should die for the people.
[12] Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and
bound him,
[13] And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas,
which was the high priest that same year.
[14] Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was
expedient that one man should die for the people.
Peter's Denial of Jesus
Mt 26:69-70; Mk 14:66-68; Lk 22:55-57
15 (Mk 14:54; Lk 22:54) Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another
disciple. That disciple was known to the high priest and went with Jesus
into the courtyard of the high priest.
16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple,
who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper
and brought Peter in.
17 Then the servant girl, being the doorkeeper, said to Peter,
"Are you not also one of this Man’s disciples?"
He said, "I am not."
18 (Mk 14:54; Jn 18:25) Now the servants and officers stood there
and warmed themselves, having made a fire of coals, for it was cold.
Peter also stood with them and warmed himself.
[15] And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that
disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the
palace of the high priest.
[16] But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple,
which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door,
and brought in Peter.
[17] Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also
one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.
[18] And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of
coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with
them, and warmed himself.
The High Priest Questions Jesus
Mt 26:59-66; Mk 14:55-64; Lk 22:66-71
19 The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.
20 (Jn 7:26; Mt 4:23) Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world.
I always taught in the synagogue and in the temple,
where the Jews always meet, and I said nothing in secret.
21 Why do you ask Me? Ask those who heard Me and what I have said to them.
Certainly they know what I said."
22 When He had said this, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus
with the palm of his hand, saying, "Is that how You answer the high priest?"
23 Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil,
but if well, why do you strike me?"
24 (Jn 18:13) Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
[19] The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
[20] Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the
synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret
have I said nothing.
[21] Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto
them: behold, they know what I said.
[22] And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck
Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?
[23] Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil:
but if well, why smitest thou me?
[24] Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
2) Our Daily Bread for 30 October 2022
Entitled "Hope in God"
Lamentations 3:22-26
22 (Mal 3:6; Ps 78:38) It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed;
His compassions do not fail.
23 (Zep 3:5; Ps 36:5) They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
24 (Ps 16:5; 73:26) "The Lord is my portion," says my soul,
"therefore I will hope in Him."
25 (Isa 25:9; 30:18) The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
to the soul who seeks Him.
26 (Ps 37:7; 130:5) It is good that a man should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
[22] It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his
compassions fail not.
[23] They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
[24] The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
[25] The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh
him.
[26] It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the
salvation of the LORD.
As the holiday season approached, package shipments were delayed due to an
unprecedented influx of online orders. I can remember a time when my family
preferred to simply go to the store and purchase items because we knew we had
very little control over the speed of mail delivery. However, when my mother
signed up for an account that included expedited shipping, this expectation
changed. Now with a two-day guaranteed delivery, we're accustomed to receiving
things quickly, and we become frustrated by delays.
We live in a world accustomed to instant gratification, and waiting can be
difficult. But in the spiritual realm, patience is still rewarded. When the
book of Lamentations was written, the Israelites were mourning the destruction
of Jerusalem by the Babylonian army, and they faced a series of challenges.
However, in the midst of chaos, the writer boldly affirmed that because he was
confident that God would meet his needs, he would wait on Him (Lamentations
3:24). God knows we're inclined to become anxious when answers to our prayers
are delayed. Scripture encourages us by reminding us to wait on God. We don't
have to be consumed or worried because "his compassions never fail" (v. 22).
Instead, with God's help we can "be still . . . and wait patiently for
him" (Psalm 37:7). May we wait on God, trusting in His love and faithfulness
even as we wrestle with longings and unanswered prayers.
By: Kimya Loder
Reflect & Pray
How have you been waiting for God? How might you trust His timing?
Heavenly Father, sometimes it can be difficult to wait on You.
Please give me the strength to continue hoping in You.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 1 - Bought Back
Eph 1:7
7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood
and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace
[7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of his grace;
In the opening scenes of The Glenn Miller Story, Glenn Miller, then a
struggling musician trying to find an audience for his music, enters
a pawn shop. He has hocked his trombone for rent money, and has come
to redeem it. Paying the pawn broker the money, he buys back his own
instrument and leaves the shop, indicating that he will probably
be back again.
In Eph 1:7. Paul says that in Christ "we have redemption through
His blood and the forgiveness of sin according to the riches of His grace."
We belonged to God from the beginning; he made us and stamped
his image upon us. But through sin we were lost, pawned to the
world's system and the Enemy of our souls.
But God redeemed us; he "bought us back" with the most valuable
currency in the universe - the blood of his own Son, Jesus Christ.
He did not resent the bargain, or question whether we were worth
such a price. He freely gave Jesus in trade to ransom the souls
of the people he created and loved.
Sometimes in Christian circles we get so caught up in religious
jargon that we forget what redemption really means. Gog did not have
to "get us out of hock." He was not compelled to buy us back when we
had sold ourselves to sin. But because of his love, and with no
deserving on our part, he chose to pay an enormous price to set us free.
We are redeemed, bought back, by the One who owned us in the first place.
Application
a) In what ways have I been "in hock" to sin in my life?
b) What does it mean, in practical terms, that God "redeemed" me from that sin?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
3 John 2
2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be
in good health, even as your soul is well.
2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,
even as thy soul prospereth.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Inexhaustible Strength
Is 40:27-31
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and assert, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the Lord,
and my justice escapes the notice of my God"?
28 (Ps 147:5; Ge 21:33; Isa 57:15) Have you not known?
Have you not heard,
that the everlasting God, the Lord,
the Creator of the ends of the earth,
does not faint, nor is He weary?
His understanding is inscrutable.
29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,
and to those who have no might He increases strength.
30 (Isa 9:17) Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
and the young men shall utterly fall,
31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4) but those who wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
and they shall walk and not faint.
27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid
from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God,
the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not,
neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might
he increaseth strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall
utterly fall:
31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall
mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint.
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
Day 30 of the Month
a) Pray for God's will to be done where you live and throughout
Canadian society, as it is in Heaven
( Matt 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.
)
b) Pray that in kindness God will lead many to repentance in your city
or community, and across our nation. (
Rom 2:4
4 (Ex 34:6; Isa 30:18) Do you despise the riches of His goodness,
tolerance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God
leads you to repentance?
4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance
and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth
thee to repentance?
)
Conclusion:
"Father God, I come to you in Jesus' name. I acknowledge that I don't
fully understand the mystery of Your sovereignty and my personal responsibility
in the process of becoming like Christ. But I choose now, by an act of my
will, to trust You and the work You are doing in my life. While, at the same
time, I commit to loving, serving and obeying You in my life and
relationships. I want my life to glorify You. Please give me the desire,
the determination and the power to please You. Please fill me with the Holy
Spirit. May I sense His presence and depend on His power. Thank you."
Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to protect you during betrayal.
Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, sometimes it can be difficult
to wait on You. Please give me the strength to continue hoping in You. "
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for His Sacrifice on the Cross.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him for a healthy soul.
Pray to the Lord and pray for His strength.
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 for God's will to be done where you live and throughout
Canadian society, as it is in Heaven
Pray that in kindness God will lead many to repentance in your city
or community, and across our nation.
Pray for greater access to God's Word in every language and for every
tribal group in Afghanistan .
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.