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Day 44, 13 Feb 2023



1) Leviticus 1-4



LEVITICUS 1



The Burnt Offering



1 (Ex 19:3; 25:22) And the Lord called Moses and spoke to him

from the tent of meeting, saying:

2 (Lev 22:18-19) Speak to the children of Israel and say to them:

When an individual among you brings an offering to the Lord,

you shall bring your offering from the livestock, either from

the herd or from the flock.

3 (Ex 12:5; Dt 15:21) If his offering is a burnt sacrifice,

and it is from the herd, he shall offer a male without blemish.

At the door of the tent of meeting, he shall offer it

of his own free will before the Lord.

4 (Ex 29:10; 29:15) Then he shall lay his hand on the head

of the burnt offering, and it shall be accepted for him

to make atonement To appease wrath, remove sin,

and reconcile with God. for him.

5 (Lev 1:11; 3:8; 3:2) And he shall slaughter the bull before the Lord,

and the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall bring the blood and sprinkle

the blood on all the sides of the altar that is at the door of

he tent of meeting.

6 (Lev 7:8) Then he shall skin the burnt offering and cut it up into parts.

7 (Ge 22:9; Lev 6:12-13) The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire

on the altar and arrange the wood on the fire.

8 Then the priests, the sons of Aaron, shall arrange the parts,

with the head and the fat, on the wood that is on the fire

that is on the altar.

9 (Lev 1:13; Ge 8:21; Eph 5:2) But he shall wash its entrails

and its legs in water, and the priest shall burn everything

on the altar. It is a burnt sacrifice, a food offering made

by fire, which is a pleasing aroma for the Lord.

10 If his gift for a burnt offering is from the flocks,

whether from the sheep or from the goats,

he shall bring a male without blemish.

11 (Lev 1:5) He shall slaughter it

at the north side of the altar before the Lord.

And the sons of Aaron, the priests,

shall sprinkle its blood on all the sides of the altar.

12 He shall cut it up into parts, with its head and its fat,

and the priest shall arrange them on the wood that is

on the fire that is on the altar.

13 But he shall wash the entrails and the legs with water.

The priest shall bring it all and burn it on the altar.

It is a burnt sacrifice, a food offering made by fire,

which is a pleasing aroma for the Lord.

14 (Lev 5:7; Lk 2:24)If his offering to the Lord is

a burnt sacrifice of birds, then he shall bring his offering

from turtledoves or from young pigeons.

15 The priest shall bring it to the altar, wring off its head,

and burn it on the altar. Its blood shall be drained

out on the side of the altar.

16 He shall remove its entrails with its feathers

and throw it to the east side of the altar to the place of the ashes.

17 (Ge 15:10) And he shall split it open by its wings,

but not tear it in two. The priest shall burn it on the altar

on the wood that is on the fire. It is a burnt sacrifice,

a food offering made by fire, which is a pleasing aroma for the Lord.



Leviticus 1

[1] And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle

of the congregation, saying,

[2] Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you

bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle,

even of the herd, and of the flock.

[3] If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male

without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of

the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.

[4] And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it

shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

[5] And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's

sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the

altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

[6] And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.

[7] And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay

the wood in order upon the fire:

[8] And the priests, Aaron's sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the

fat, in order upon the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:

[9] But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest

shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by

fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

[10] And if his offering be of the flocks, namely, of the sheep, or of the

goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish.

[11] And he shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before the

LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall sprinkle his blood round about

upon the altar.

[12] And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his fat: and the

priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon

the altar:

[13] But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest

shall bring it all, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an

offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

[14] And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls,

then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.

[15] And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off his head,

and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be wrung out at the

side of the altar:

[16] And he shall pluck away his crop with his feathers, and cast it beside

the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes:

[17] And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof, but shall not divide it

asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood that is

upon the fire: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet

savour unto the LORD.



LEVITICUS 2



The Grain Offering



1 (Lev 6:14-18; 9:17) When a person offers a grain offering to the Lord,

his offering shall be of wheat flour. He shall pour olive oil on it

and put frankincense on it.

2 (Lev 5:12; 6:15; 2:9) And he shall bring it to the sons of Aaron,

the priests, and he shall scoop out a handful of the flour and its oil,

along with all its frankincense. And the priest shall burn

this memorial portion on the altar, a food offering made by fire,

which is a pleasing aroma for the Lord.

3 (Lev 10:12-13; 6:16-17) And the remainder of the grain offering

shall belong to Aaron and to his sons, which is a most holy part

of the food offerings to the Lord made by fire.

4 (Ex 29:2) When you bring an oven-baked grain offering, it shall be

unleavened cakes of fine flour mixed with oil or unleavened wafers

spread with oil.

5 If your offering is grain on a griddle, it shall be of unleavened

wheat flour mixed with olive oil.

6 Break it into pieces and pour oil on it. It is a grain offering.

7 If your offering is grain in a skillet, it shall be made of wheat flour

in olive oil.

8 You shall bring the grain offering that is made of these things

to the Lord, and when it is presented to the priest,

he shall take it to the altar.

9 (Lev 2:2; Ex 29:18; Lev 6:15) The priest shall remove a memorial

portion from the grain offering and burn it on the altar, a food offering

made by fire, which is a pleasing aroma for the Lord.

10 (Lev 2:3) The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron

and to his sons, which is a most holy part of the food offerings

to the Lord made by fire.

11 (Ex 12:19-20; 23:18) No grain offering that you bring to the Lord

shall be made with leaven, for you shall not burn leaven nor any honey

as a food offering by fire to the Lord.

12 (Ex 23:19) As an offering of first fruits,

you may offer them to the Lord,

but they shall not be offered on the altar for a pleasing aroma.

13 (Eze 43:24; Nu 18:19; 2Ch 13:5) You shall season all your grain offerings

with salt. You shall not fail to use the salt of the covenant of your God

on your grain offering. With all your offerings you shall offer salt.

14 (Lev 23:10) If you offer a grain offering of your first fruits

to the Lord, you shall offer for the grain offering of your first fruits

fresh ripe grain roasted by fire, coarsely ground new grain.

15 You shall put olive oil on it and frankincense on it.

It is a grain offering

16 The priest shall burn its memorial portion

and some of its coarsely ground new grain and oil,

along with all its frankincense as a food

offering made by fire to the Lord.



Leviticus 2

[1] And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering

shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense

thereon:

[2] And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take

thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all

the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon

the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD:

[3] And the remnant of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it

is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.

[4] And if thou bring an oblation of a meat offering baken in the oven, it

shall be unleavened cakes of fine flour mingled with oil, or unleavened

wafers anointed with oil.

[5] And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in a pan, it shall be of

fine flour unleavened, mingled with oil.

[6] Thou shalt part it in pieces, and pour oil thereon: it is a meat

offering.

[7] And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in the fryingpan, it shall

be made of fine flour with oil.

[8] And thou shalt bring the meat offering that is made of these things

unto

the LORD: and when it is presented unto the priest, he shall bring it unto

the altar.

[9] And the priest shall take from the meat offering a memorial thereof,

and

shall burn it upon the altar: it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet

savour unto the LORD.

[10] And that which is left of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his

sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.

[11] No meat offering, which ye shall bring unto the LORD, shall be made

with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven, nor any honey, in any offering of

the LORD made by fire.

[12] As for the oblation of the firstfruits, ye shall offer them unto the

LORD: but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a sweet savour.

[13] And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt;

neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking

from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt.

[14] And if thou offer a meat offering of thy firstfruits unto the LORD,

thou shalt offer for the meat offering of thy firstfruits green ears of

corn

dried by the fire, even corn beaten out of full ears.

[15] And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon: it is a

meat offering.

[16] And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the beaten corn

thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it

is an offering made by fire unto the LORD.



LEVITICUS 3



The Peace Offering



1 (Lev 1:3; Nu 6:14) If his offering is a peace sacrifice,

and if he is offering from the herd,

whether male or female, then he shall offer it

without blemish before the Lord.

2 (Ex 29:10; Lev 1:4-5) He shall lay his hand on the head of his offering

and slaughter it at the door of the tent of meeting, and the sons of Aaron,

the priests, shall sprinkle the blood on the sides of the altar.

3 (Ex 29:13; 29:22) He shall offer from the peace sacrifice,

as a food offering made by fire to the Lord, the fat that covers

the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,

4 (Lev 3:10) and the two kidneys with the fat that is above them,

which is on the loins, and the appendage on the liver

which he shall remove with the kidneys.

5 (Lev 6:12; Ex 29:13) Then the sons of Aaron shall burn it on the altar

on the burnt sacrifice that is on the wood that is on the fire,

as a food offering made by fire, which is a pleasing aroma for the Lord.

6 If his offering for a peace sacrifice to the Lord is from the flock,

male or female, he shall offer it without blemish.

7 (1Ki 8:62) If he is offering a sheep for his offering,

he shall offer it before the Lord.

8 (Lev 1:5) He shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering

and slaughter it before the tent of meeting,

and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle its blood on the sides of the altar.

9 (Ex 29:22; Lev 9:19) He shall offer from the peace sacrifice,

a food offering made by fire for the Lord, its fat,

and the whole fatty tail which he shall remove close to the backbone,

and the fat that covers the entrails,

and all the fat that is on the entrails,

10 and the two kidneys with the fat that is above them,

which is on the loins, and the appendage on the liver which he shall

remove with the kidneys.

11 (Lev 21:6; 21:17) The priest shall burn it on the altar

as a food offering made by fire for the Lord.

12 If his offering is a goat, he shall offer it before the Lord.

13 (Lev 3:8) He shall lay his hand on its head and slaughter it

before the tent of meeting, and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle

its blood on the sides of the altar.

14 He shall offer from it as his offering,

an offering made by fire for the Lord, the fat that covers the entrails

and all the fat that is on the entrails,

15 and the two kidneys with the fat that is above them,

which is on the loins, and the appendage on the liver

which he shall remove with the kidneys.

16 (Lev 7:23-25; 1Sa 2:15-16) The priest shall burn them

on the altar as a food offering made by fire for a pleasing aroma.

All the fat belongs to the Lord.

17 (Ge 9:4; Lev 6:18) As a continual statute for your generations

in all your settlements, you shall not eat any fat or any blood..



Leviticus 3

[1] And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of

the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish

before the LORD.

[2] And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it at

the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons the priests

shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about.

[3] And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering

made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the

fat that is upon the inwards,

[4] And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the

flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take

away.

[5] And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice,

which is upon the wood that is on the fire: it is an offering made by fire,

of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

[6] And if his offering for a sacrifice of peace offering unto the LORD be

of the flock; male or female, he shall offer it without blemish.

[7] If he offer a lamb for his offering, then shall he offer it before the

LORD.

[8] And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it

before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle

the blood thereof round about upon the altar.

[9] And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering

made by fire unto the LORD; the fat thereof, and the whole rump, it shall he

take off hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and

all the fat that is upon the inwards,

[10] And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the

flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take

away.

[11] And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the

offering made by fire unto the LORD.

[12] And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD.

[13] And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the

tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the

blood thereof upon the altar round about.

[14] And he shall offer thereof his offering, even an offering made by fire

unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is

upon the inwards,

[15] And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the

flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take

away.

[16] And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the

offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD's.

[17] It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all

your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood.



LEVITICUS 4



The Sin Offering



1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

2 (Lev 4:27; Ps 19:12) Speak to the children of Israel, saying:

When a person sins unintentionally against any of the commandments

of the Lord that should not be done, and he violates one of them,

3 (Lev 4:14; 9:2) if the anointed priest sins, so as to bring guilt

on the people, he shall bring for his sin that he has committed

a bull without blemish to the Lord for a sin offering.

4 (Lev 1:3-4) He shall bring the bull to the opening of the tent

of meeting before the Lord, and he shall lay his hand on the bull's head

and slaughter the bull before the Lord.

5 (Lev 16:14; 4:16-17) The anointed priest shall take some

of the bull's blood and bring it into the tent of meeting.

6 The priest shall dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle

some of the blood seven times before the Lord in front of the veil

of the sanctuary.

7 (Lev 8:15; 9:9; 16:18) Then the priest shall put some of the blood

on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense before the Lord

which is in the tent of meeting, and shall pour the rest of the blood

of the bull at the base of the altar of the burnt offering which is

at the door of the tent of meeting.

8 (Lev 3:3-5) Then he shall remove all the fat of the bull that is

for the sin offering - the fat that covers the entrails - and all the fat

that is on the entrails,

9 (Lev 3:4) and the two kidneys with the fat that is above them,

which is on the loins, and the appendage on the liver

which he shall remove with the kidneys,

10 just as these are removed from the bull of the peace sacrifice,

and the priest shall burn them on the altar of the burnt offering.

11 (Nu 19:5; Ex 29:14) The skin of the bull, and all its flesh,

with its head, its legs, its entrails, and its dung,

12 (Heb 13:11; Ex 29:14) all the rest of the bull,

he shall bring outside the camp to a ritually clean

("Clean: and "unclean" refer to ceremonial aspects of places,

objects, or people.) place at the ash pile and burn it on wood

with fire. It shall be burned on the ash heap.

13 (Lev 5:17; 5:2-5) If the whole congregation of Israel

commits an unintentional sin, and the matter is hidden

from the eyes of the assembly, and they do any one of the things

that by the commandments of the Lord should not be done,

and they are found guilty,

14 (Lev 4:3; 4:23) and the sin that they committed

against the commandment becomes known,

the congregation shall offer a bull for a sin offering,

and they will bring it before the tent of meeting.

15 (Lev 1:4) The elders of the congregation shall lay

their hands on the head of the bull before the Lord,

and the bull will be slaughtered before the Lord.

16 (Lev 4:5-12) The anointed priest shall bring

some of the bull's blood to the tent of meeting.

17 And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood

and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord in front of the veil.

18 He shall put some of the blood on the horns of the altar that is before

the Lord, which is in the tent of meeting, and he shall pour all the rest

of the blood at the base of the altar of the burnt offering that is

at the opening of the tent of meeting.

19 He shall remove all the fat from it and burn it on the altar.

20 (Nu 15:25; Heb 10:10-12) He shall do to this bull just

as he did to the bull of the sin offering;

this is what he will do to it.

And the priest shall make atonement for them, and they shall be forgiven.

21 (Lev 16:15) He shall bring the bull outside the camp,

and he shall burn it just as he burned the first bull.

It is the sin offering of the congregation.

22 (Lev 4:2; 4:13) Whenever a leader sins,

and he does unintentionally any one of the things that

by the commandments of the Lord his God should not be done

and is found guilty,

23 (Lev 4:14) or his sin that he committed was made known to him,

he shall bring as his offering a male goat without blemish,

24 and he shall lay his hand on the head of the goat,

and he shall slaughter it in the place where they slaughter

the burnt offering before the Lord. It is a sin offering.

25 (Lev 4:7; 4:18) The priest shall take some of the blood

of the sin offering on his finger and put it on the horns

of the altar of the burnt offering, and he shall pour out its blood

at the base of the altar of the burnt offering.

26 (Lev 4:20; 3:5) And he shall burn all its fat on the altar,

like the fat of the peace sacrifice, and the priest shall make

atonement for him for his sin, and he shall be forgiven.

27 (Lev 4:2; Nu 15:27; Lev 4:13) If any one of the common people

should sin unintentionally by doing one of the things

that by the commandments of the Lord should not be done,

and is found guilty,

28 (Lev 4:23; 4:3; 4:32) or his sin that he committed

was made known to him, he shall bring as his offering

a female goat without blemish, for his sin that he committed.

29 (Lev 4:4; 4:24) He shall lay his hand on the head of the sin offering,

and he shall slaughter the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering.

30 (Lev 4:7; 4:25) The priest shall take some of its blood on his finger

and put it on the horns of the altar of the burnt offering,

and he shall pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar.

31 (Lev 4:26; 4:35; 1:9) And he shall remove all its fat,

just as the fat is removed from the peace sacrifice,

and the priest shall burn it on the altar for a pleasing aroma to the Lord,

and the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be forgiven.

32 (Lev 4:28; 1Pe 2:22; 3:18) And if he brings a sheep for a sin offering,

he shall bring a female without blemish,

33 and lay his hand on the head of the sin offering, and he shall

slaughter it for a sin offering in the place where they slaughter

the burnt offering.

34 (Lev 4:7; 4:25) The priest shall take some of the blood

of the sin offering on his finger and put it on the horns

of the altar of the burnt offering, and all the rest of its blood

he shall pour out at the base of the altar.

35 (Lev 4:26; 4:20) And he shall remove all the fat, just as

the fat of the sheep is removed from the peace sacrifice,

and the priest shall burn it on the altar as a food offering

to the Lord made by fire. And the priest shall make atonement

for his sin that he committed, and he shall be forgiven.



Leviticus 4

[1] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

[2] Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through

ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things

which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:

[3] If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the

people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young

bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering.

[4] And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tabernacle of the

congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand upon the bullock's

head, and kill the bullock before the LORD.

[5] And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and

bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation:

[6] And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the

blood seven times before the LORD, before the vail of the sanctuary.

[7] And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar

of sweet incense before the LORD, which is in the tabernacle of the

congregation: and shall pour all the blood of the bullock at the bottom of

the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of

the congregation.

[8] And he shall take off from it all the fat of the bullock for the sin

offering; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon

the inwards,

[9] And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the

flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take

away,

[10] As it was taken off from the bullock of the sacrifice of peace

offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of the burnt

offering.

[11] And the skin of the bullock, and all his flesh, with his head, and with

his legs, and his inwards, and his dung,

[12] Even the whole bullock shall he carry forth without the camp unto a

clean place, where the ashes are poured out, and burn him on the wood with

fire: where the ashes are poured out shall he be burnt.

[13] And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the

thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat

against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which should

not be done, and are guilty;

[14] When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the

congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before

the tabernacle of the congregation.

[15] And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head

of the bullock before the LORD: and the bullock shall be killed before the

LORD.

[16] And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock's blood to

the tabernacle of the congregation:

[17] And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle

it seven times before the LORD, even before the vail.

[18] And he shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar which is

before the LORD, that is in the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall

pour out all the blood at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering,

which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

[19] And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn it upon the altar.

[20] And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin

offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement

for them, and it shall be forgiven them.

[21] And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as

he burned the first bullock: it is a sin offering for the congregation.

[22] When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against

any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should

not be done, and is guilty;

[23] Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall

bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish:

[24] And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the goat, and kill it in the

place where they kill the burnt offering before the LORD: it is a sin

offering.

[25] And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his

finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall

pour out his blood at the bottom of the altar of burnt offering.

[26] And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the

sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an atonement for him

as concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him.

[27] And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he

doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things

which ought not to be done, and be guilty;

[28] Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, come to his knowledge: then he

shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for

his sin which he hath sinned.

[29] And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay

the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering.

[30] And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put

it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the

blood thereof at the bottom of the altar.

[31] And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away

from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn it upon

the altar for a sweet savour unto the LORD; and the priest shall make an

atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.

[32] And if he bring a lamb for a sin offering, he shall bring it a female

without blemish.

[33] And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay

it for a sin offering in the place where they kill the burnt offering

[34] And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his

finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall

pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar:

[35] And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is

taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall

burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the

LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath

committed, and it shall be forgiven him.



2) Our Daily Bread for 13 February 2023 titled



When Hard Pressed



Psalm 118:5-14



5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I called upon the Lord from my distress;

the Lord answered me and set me in an open place.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.

What can people do to me?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord is on my side to help me;

I shall look in triumph upon those who hate me.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) It is better to trust in the Lord

than to put confidence in man.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) It is better to trust in the Lord

than to put confidence in princes.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All nations encircled me,

but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They circled me; indeed, they surrounded me,

but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

12 They circled me like bees; they went forth as a fire over thorns,

but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

13 You have pushed against me, that I was falling,

but the Lord helped me.

14 The Lord is my strength and song;

He has become my salvation.



[5] I called upon the LORD in distress:

The LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.

[6] The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?

[7] The LORD taketh my part with them that help me:

Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

[8] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man.

[9] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes.

[10] All nations compassed me about:

But in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.

[11] They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about:

But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

[12] They compassed me about like bees;

they are quenched as the fire of thorns:

For in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

[13] Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: But the LORD helped me.

[14] The LORD is my strength and song, And is become my salvation.



Many years ago, a friend told me how intimidated she was while trying to cross

a street where several roads intersected. "I'd never seen anything like this;

the rules I'd been taught for crossing the street seemed ineffective. I was so

frightened that I'd stand on the corner, wait for the bus, and ask the bus

driver if he'd please allow me to ride to the other side of the street. It

would take a long time before I successfully learned to navigate this

intersection both as a pedestrian and later as a driver."



As complicated as a dangerous traffic intersection can be, navigating life's

complexities can be even more menacing. Although the psalmist's specific

situation in Psalm 118 is uncertain, we know it was difficult and just right

for prayer: " I called upon the LORD in distress: " (v. 5), the psalmist exclaimed. And his confidence in God was unmistakable: “The LORD is on my

side; I will not fear: . . . .

The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: ” (vv. 6-7).



It’s not unusual to be fearful when we need to change jobs or schools or

housing. Anxieties arise when health declines, relationships change, or

dollars disappear. But these challenges needn't be interpreted as abandonment

by God. When hard pressed, may we find ourselves prayerfully pressing into

His presence.



By: Arthur Jackson



Reflect & Pray



What difficulty has brought you closer to God?

With whom can you share your experience of His gracious help?



Gracious Father, please help me to trust You when I'm hard pressed.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 2 - Earning Death



Romans 6:23



23 (Ro 5:12; Ge 2:17; Ro 2:7) For the wages of sin is death,

but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.



23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal

life through Jesus Christ our Lord.



"I only want my rights," declares the belligerent Big Ghost, one of the

characters in C. S. Lewis's classic, The Great Divorce. "I'm not asking

for anybody's bleeding charity."

"Then do. At once," his angelic friend Len urges. "Ask for the Bleeding

Charity. Everything is here for the asking and nothing can be bought."

Often we are much like the Ghost in Lewis's tale of heaven and hell.

We want "What we deserve," and being blind to our own sin, we think

we deserve praise, or al least mercy. But Paul is very clear on what

we have coming: "The wages of sin is death".

We work for our wages - we've earned our paycheque, and we deserve it.

We don't have to thank anyone for paying us - it's our due, not a gift.

Similarly, the paycheque issued to us in renumeration for our sin is

what we deserve: death.

Yet, if we are willing to lay aside our pride and accept God's gift,

we can live. "The gift of God is eternal life." Nothing we can do or say

can make us worthy of the gift of life. We are sinners by nature and we

rebel against God in our choices. Yet God, in Christ, offers grace to us,

freedom from sin, liberty from the burden of trying to earn his favour.

Ironically, freedom and peace in the Christian life come not through

justifying ourselves and making ourselves look good, but through

acknowledging the depth of our sin ad our ability to do anything about it.

When we realise that we are trapped in out sinful selves and only

Christ can free us, then we are ready to journey toward grace and freedom.



Application



a) In what way's have I tried to "earn" the gift of eternal life?



b) What can I do to focus on God's grace and realise

that I cannot accomplish my own salvation?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 16:10-12



10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"



10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Reconciling Peace



Col 3:12-17



12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.



12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.





Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



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?)



Alberta



Quick facts on Muslims in Alberta



Alberta 2015 population 4121700



est Muslim Population 195240



CNMM Networks: Calgary and Edmonton



It is estimated that Calgary has 82000 Muslims and Edmonton another 50000 .

Alberta may have a total as high as 195240 today.

Calgary is notable as the first Canadian city with a Muslim mayor. It's

become a prominent place of Islamic fundamentalism.

Edmonton's Muslim population is very diverse, with the largest group

coming from Tanzania, followed by Somalia, and then North African countries

such as Egypt, Morocco, etc.

Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus! They overcome huge spiritual,

emotional and cultural hurdles to follow Christ. Yet their challenges still

continue, especially in growing in discipleship. They often fell lost in our

Western congregations, and equally lost trying to find a church body with whom

they can identify. some are even being lured into Christian cult groups.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



13th Day of the Month



a) Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them



b) Pray for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador



I) Pray for the leaders of Newfoundland and Labrador, 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





DAY 8: The Company We Keep



Verse of the day: " (Mt 11:29; Ro 15:3) Let this mind be in you all,

which was also in Christ Jesus,

[5] Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

" Philippians 2:5



Because we are all human, it's very easy to think of ourselves first. But

when we are in community, things go a lot smoother when we think of

the other person first and how we can work things out together. "Let nothing

be done out of strife or conceit, but in

humility let each esteem the other better than himself. " or

"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of

mind let each esteem other better than themselves. " Philippians 2:3.

Paul's letters are filled with ways we can model ourselves after Christ,

who taught us to bear with and forgive one another. Friendship is God's

gift to us. Without friends, life is a dull and lonely road to walk.

Who is a good friend in the bible? In God's eyes, a good friend is selfless

and always seeks your best interest. The best friend we could have is

Jesus. He gladly calls us friends - John 15:15

Some of the things that the Bible says about friends:

"A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly:

And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24.

"That thou mayest walk in the way of good men,

And keep the paths of the righteous. " Proverbs 2:20

"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. "

1 Corinthians 15:33



Reflection: What kind of company do I keep? Am I a good friend?



Prayer: Dear God, give me the wisdom to see those in my life who may not

be healthy. God, I pray I will have friendships to help me draw closer to

You and not pull me away. I pray that I can be the type of friend that

draws others closer to God and that I can be an example of Christ's love to

those in my life. In Jesus name I pray, amen.

Scripture reflection: 1 Corinthians 15:33,

(1Co 5:6; 6:9) Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals."

"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. "



Proverbs 17:17



17 (Pr 18:24; Ru 1:16 ) A friend loves at all times,

and a brother is born for adversity.

17 A friend loveth at all times,

And a brother is born for adversity.



Ecclesiastes 4:9-10,



9 Two are better than one,

because there is a good reward for their labour together.

10 For if they fall,

then one will help up his companion.

But woe to him who is alone when he falls

and has no one to help him up.

[9] Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their

labour.

[10] For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that

is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.



Galatian 6:2





2 (Ro 15:1; Jn 13:34) Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill

the law of Christ.

[2] Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be obedient to Him.



Pray to the Lord:

"Gracious Father, please help me to trust You when I'm hard pressed."



Pray to the Lord and pray to thank Him for He is Life.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be faithful in what the Lord Gives us.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be in community and fellowship with Him.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them



Pray for the family of Pastor Raymond Koh of Malaysia,

who was abducted on 13 Feb 2017.



Dear God, give me the wisdom to see those in my life who may not

be healthy. God, I pray I will have friendships to help me draw closer to

You and not pull me away. I pray that I can be the type of friend that

draws others closer to God and that I can be an example of Christ's love to

those in my life. In Jesus name I pray, amen.

Day 43, 12 Feb 2023



Today at

Calvary Community Church Pastor Barry Reiger spoke on Overcoming our

Challenges.



A) Focus on the good:



Phil 4:4



4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12) Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

[4] Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.



How to rejoice:



Reflect on our circumstances

Look for the good

Thank God for that good.



B) Walk with gracious humility



Phil 4:5



5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness. The Lord is at hand.

[5] Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.



Colossians 3:19

19 (Eph 5:25; 1Pe 3:7) Husbands, love your wives,

and do not be bitter toward them.

[19] Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.



C) Get a hold of anxiety



Phil 4:6



6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer

and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known to God.

[6] Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.



Matthew 6:25-34



Care and Anxiety

Lk 12:22-34



25 (Mt 6:31; 6:34; Php 4:6) "Therefore, I say to you, take no thought

about your life, what you will eat, or what you will drink,

nor about your body, what you will put on.

Is not life more than food and the body than clothing?

26 (Job 38:41; Ps 147:9) Look at the birds of the air, for they do not sow,

nor do they reap, nor gather into barns.

Yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?

27 Who among you by taking thought can add a cubit

[A cubit is about half a meter.] to his stature?

28 (Mt 6:25; 6:31) "Why take thought about clothing? Consider the lilies

of the field, how they grow: They neither work, nor do they spin.

29 (1Ki 10:4-7; 2Ch 9:4-6) Yet I say to you that even Solomon

in all his glory was not dressed like one of these.

30 (Mt 8:26; 14:31) Therefore, if God so clothes the grass of the field,

which today is here and tomorrow is thrown into the oven,

will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

31 (1Pe 5:7) Therefore, take no thought, saying, 'What shall we eat?'

or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'

32 (Mt 6:8; Lk 12:30) (For the Gentiles seek after all these things.)

For your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.

33 (1Ti 4:8; 1Ki 3:11-13) But seek first the kingdom of God

and His righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you.

34 (Mt 6:25) Therefore, take no thought about tomorrow, for tomorrow

will take thought about the things of itself.

Sufficient to the day is the trouble thereof.

[25] Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall

eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is

not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

[26] Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap,

nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not

much better than they?

[27] Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

[28] And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field,

how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

[29] And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not

arrayed like one of these.

[30] Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is,

and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye

of little faith?

[31] Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we

drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

[32] (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly

Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

[33] But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all

these things shall be added unto you.

[34] Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take

thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil

thereof.



Psalm 100:4-5



4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise;

be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,

and His faithfulness to all generations.

[4] Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:

be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

[5] For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth

to all generations.



D) REcieve God's Peace

Phil 4:7





7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses all

understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your

hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.



John 16:33



33 (Jn 14:27; 1Jn 4:4; Jn 14:1) "I have told you these things so that in Me

you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But be of good

cheer. I have overcome the world."

[33] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In

the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome

the world.



Phil 4:5



5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness. The Lord is at hand.

[5] Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.



1)



Exodus 39 , 40





EXODUS 39



Making the Priestly Garments



1 (Ex 31:10; 35:19; 35:23) Now from the blue, purple, and scarlet

they made woven garments for serving in the holy place and made

the holy garments for Aaron, just as the Lord commanded Moses.



Making the Ephod

Ex 28:6-14



2 (Ex 28:6-12 ) He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet,

and fine twisted linen.

3 Then they hammered the gold into thin sheets and cut it into threads

to work them into the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen,

with skillful work.

4 They made shoulder pieces for it, in order to attach it together.

It was joined by the two edges together.

5 The skillfully woven waistband of his ephod that was on it was like it,

of the same material, of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet,

and fine twisted linen, just as the Lord commanded Moses.

6 (Ex 28:9) They set the onyx stones enclosed in gold filigree settings;

they were engraved like the engravings of a signet, according to the names

of the children of Israel.

7 (Ex 28:12; Jos 4:7) And he put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod,

to be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel,

just as the Lord commanded Moses.



Making the Breastplate

Ex 28:15-28



8 He made the breastplate, the work of a skillful workman,

like the workmanship of the ephod: of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet,

and fine twisted linen.

9 It was square. They made the breastplate folded double, a span

(About 9 inches, or 23 centimeters.)

long and a span wide when doubled.

10 They set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz,

and carbuncle was the first row;

11 the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond;

12 the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

13 and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper.

They were enclosed in settings of gold filigree.

14 (Rev 21:12) The stones were corresponding to

the names of the children of Israel, twelve,

corresponding to their names,

like the engravings of a signet,

each with its name,

corresponding to the twelve tribes.

(Reminders and Memorials)

15 They made on the breastplate braided chains like cords of pure gold.

16 They made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings

and put the two rings in the two ends of the breastplate.

17 They put the two braided chains of gold in

the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

18 The other two ends of the two braided chains they fastened

in the two filigree settings and put them on the shoulder pieces

of the ephod at the front of it.

19 They made two rings of gold and put them on

the two ends of the breastplate,

on the edge of it which was on the inner side of the ephod.

20 They made two other golden rings and put them on the two sides

of the ephod underneath, toward the front of it,

over against where it joined,

above the waistband of the ephod.

21 They bound the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod

with a blue cord, so that it might be above the waistband of the ephod,

and that the breastplate might not come loose from the ephod,

just as the Lord commanded Moses.



Making Other Priestly Garments

Ex 28:31 - 43



22 Then he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.

23 There was an opening in the middle of the robe,

like the opening of a coat of mail,

with a band all around the opening so that it should not be torn.

24 They made on the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple,

and scarlet, and twisted linen.

25 They made bells of pure gold and put the bells between

the pomegranates all around on the hem of the robe.

26 There was a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate,

all around about the hem of the robe to be used in service,

just as the Lord commanded Moses.

27 (Eze 44:18) They made tunics of finely woven linen

for Aaron and his sons,

28 (Ex 28:4) and the turban of fine linen,

and the decorated caps of fine linen,

and linen breeches of fine twisted linen.

29 The sash was of fine twisted linen and blue, purple, and scarlet,

the work of an embroiderer, just as the Lord commanded Moses.

30 They made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold

and wrote on it an inscription, like the engravings of a signet:

HOLINESS TO THE LORD.

31 They attached to it a blue cord, to fasten it to the turban above,

just as the Lord commanded Moses.



Exodus 39

[1] And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service,

to do service in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as

the LORD commanded Moses.

[2] And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine

twined linen.

[3] And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to

work it in the blue, and in the purple, and in the scarlet, and in the fine

linen, with cunning work.

[4] They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple it together: by the two edges

was it coupled together.

[5] And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of the same,

according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and

fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.

[6] And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as

signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel.

[7] And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be

stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded

Moses.

[8] And he made the breastplate of cunning work, like the work of the ephod;

of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

[9] It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the

length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.

[10] And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a sardius, a

topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row.

[11] And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.

[12] And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

[13] And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: they were inclosed

in ouches of gold in their inclosings.

[14] And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel,

twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one

with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

[15] And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, of wreathen work

of pure gold.

[16] And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings; and put the two

rings in the two ends of the breastplate.

[17] And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the

ends of the breastplate.

[18] And the two ends of the two wreathen chains they fastened in the two

ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod, before it.

[19] And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two ends of the

breastplate, upon the border of it, which was on the side of the ephod

inward.

[20] And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of

the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the other

coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.

[21] And they did bind the breastplate by his rings unto the rings of the

ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be above the curious girdle of the

ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the

LORD commanded Moses.

[22] And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.

[23] And there was an hole in the midst of the robe, as the hole of an

habergeon, with a band round about the hole, that it should not rend.

[24] And they made upon the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, and

purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.

[25] And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the

pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;

[26] A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, round about the hem

of the robe to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.

[27] And they made coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his

sons,

[28] And a mitre of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen

breeches of fine twined linen,

[29] And a girdle of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet,

of needlework; as the LORD commanded Moses.

[30] And they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote upon

it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.

[31] And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it on high upon the

mitre; as the LORD commanded Moses.



The Work Completed

Ex 35:10-19



32 (Ex 39:42-43; 25:40) Thus all the work of the tabernacle of the tent

of meeting was finished, and the children of Israel did according to all

that the Lord commanded Moses - so they did.

33 They brought the tabernacle to Moses, the tent and all its furnishings:

its clasps, its boards, its bars, and its pillars, and its sockets;

34 and the covering of rams' skins dyed red,

and the covering of porpoise skins, and the screening veil;

35 the ark of the testimony and its poles and the mercy seat;

36 the table, and all its utensils, and the showbread;

37 the pure gold lampstand, with its arrangement of lamps,

and all its utensils, and the oil for the light;

38 (Ex 30:7) and the gold altar, and the anointing oil,

and the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;

39 the bronze altar, and its bronze grating, its poles and all its utensils,

the basin and its stand;

40 the hangings of the courtyard, its pillars, and its sockets,

and the curtain for the courtyard gate, its cords, and its pegs,

and all the utensils for the service of the tabernacle,

for the tent of meeting;

41 the woven garments of service to do service in the holy place,

and the holy garments for Aaron the priest and his sons' garments,

to minister as priests.

42 (Ex 35:10) The children of Israel did all the work according

to all that the Lord commanded Moses.

43 (Lev 9:22 - 23; Nu 6:23 - 27) Moses looked over all the work,

and indeed they had done it; as the Lord had commanded,

so they had done. Then Moses blessed them.



[32] Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation

finished: and the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD

commanded Moses, so did they.

[33] And they brought the tabernacle unto Moses, the tent, and all his

furniture, his taches, his boards, his bars, and his pillars, and his

sockets,

[34] And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers'

skins, and the vail of the covering,

[35] The ark of the testimony, and the staves thereof, and the mercy seat,

[36] The table, and all the vessels thereof, and the shewbread,

[37] The pure candlestick, with the lamps thereof, even with the lamps to be

set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for light,

[38] And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and

the hanging for the tabernacle door,

[39] The brasen altar, and his grate of brass, his staves, and all his

vessels, the laver and his foot,

[40] The hangings of the court, his pillars, and his sockets, and the

hanging for the court gate, his cords, and his pins, and all the vessels of

the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of the congregation,

[41] The cloths of service to do service in the holy place, and the holy

garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to minister in the

priest's office.

[42] According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of

Israel made all the work.

[43] And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they have done it as

the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.



EXODUS 40



The Tabernacle Erected



1 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

2 (Ex 13:4; 26:30) On the first day of the first month you shall set up

the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.

3 (Nu 4:5; Ex 35:12) You shall put the ark of the testimony in it

and screen the ark with the veil.

4 You shall bring in the table

and arrange the things that are to be arranged on it,

and you shall bring in the lampstand and set up its lamps.

5 You shall set the gold altar of incense before the ark of the testimony

and put the curtain for the entrance to the tabernacle.

6 (Ex 40:29) You shall set the altar of the burnt offering in front

of the entrance of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.

7 You shall set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar

and put water in it.

8 You shall set up the courtyard around it and hang up the curtain

at the courtyard gate.

9 (Lev 8:10) You shall take the anointing oil

and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it and shall consecrate

it and all its furnishings, and it shall be holy.

10 (Ex 29:36 - 37) Then you shall anoint the altar of the burnt offering

and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, and the altar shall be

most holy.

11 You shall anoint the basin and its stand, and consecrate it.

12 (Lev 8:1 - 13) Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance

of the tent of meeting and wash them with water.

13 (Ex 28:41) You shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him

and consecrate him, so that he may minister to Me as a priest.

14 You shall bring his sons and clothe them with tunics.

15 (Nu 25:13) Then you shall anoint them just as you anointed their father,

so that they may minister to Me as priests, for their anointing will

surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

16 Thus Moses did. According to all that the Lord commanded him, so he did.

17 (Nu 7:1) In the first month of the second year,

on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was erected.

18 Moses erected the tabernacle and fastened its sockets,

and set up its boards, and inserted its bars, and erected its pillars.

19 Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering

of the tent on top of it, just as the Lord commanded Moses.

20 (Ex 16:34) He took the testimony and put it into the ark,

attached the poles to the ark, and put the mercy seat on top of the ark.

21 (Ex 26:33; 40:3) And he brought the ark into the tabernacle,

and set up the veil of the screening, and screened the ark of the testimony,

just as the Lord commanded Moses.

22 (Ex 26:35) Then he put the table in the tent of meeting on the north side

of the tabernacle outside the veil.

23 (Ex 25:30; 40:4) He set the bread in order on it before the Lord,

just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

24 And he put the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table,

on the south side of the tabernacle.

25 (Ex 25:37; 40:4 ) He lighted the lamps before the Lord,

just as the Lord commanded Moses.

26 (Ex 40:5) Then he put the gold altar in the tent

of meeting before the veil.

27 (Ex 30:7) And he burned fragrant incense on it,

just as the Lord commanded Moses.

28 (Ex 40:5) Then he set up the curtain at the entrance of the tabernacle.

29 (Ex 40:6) He put the altar of burnt offering by the entrance

of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting and offered

on it the burnt offering and the grain offering,

just as the Lord commanded Moses.

30 (Ex 40:7) Then he set the basin between the tent of meeting

and the altar and put water in it for washing.

31 It was there Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands

and their feet.

32 Whenever they went into the tent of meeting,

and whenever they came near the altar, they washed,

just as the Lord commanded Moses.

33 (Ex 40:8; 27:9 - 16) He erected the courtyard

all around the tabernacle and the altar,

and set up the curtain of the courtyard gate.

So Moses finished the work.



The Glory of the Lord



34 (Nu 9:15 - 23; Rev 15:8) Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting,

and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

35 (1Ki 8:11) Moses was not able to enter into the tent of meeting

because the cloud settled on it,

and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

36 (Ne 9:19; Nu 9:17) When the cloud was lifted up from over the tabernacle,

the children of Israel would set out in all their journeys.

37 (Nu 9:19 - 22) But if the cloud was not lifted up,

then they did not set out until the day that it was lifted.

38 (Ex 13:21; Nu 9:15) For the cloud of the Lord was on the tabernacle by day,

and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel,

throughout all their journeys.



Exodus 40

[1] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

[2] On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of

the tent of the congregation.

[3] And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark

with the vail.

[4] And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are

to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and

light the lamps thereof.

[5] And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of

the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle.

[6] And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of

the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.

[7] And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and

the altar, and shalt put water therein.

[8] And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at

the court gate.

[9] And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and

all that is therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the vessels thereof: and

it shall be holy.

[10] And thou shalt anoint the altar of the burnt offering, and all his

vessels, and sanctify the altar: and it shall be an altar most holy.

[11] And thou shalt anoint the laver and his foot, and sanctify it.

[12] And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle

of the congregation, and wash them with water.

[13] And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and

sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

[14] And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:

[15] And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that

they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall

surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

[16] Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did

he.

[17] And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first

day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared up.

[18] And Moses reared up the tabernacle, and fastened his sockets, and set

up the boards thereof, and put in the bars thereof, and reared up his

pillars.

[19] And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering

of the tent above upon it; as the LORD commanded Moses.

[20] And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on

the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:

[21] And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the

covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses.

[22] And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of

the tabernacle northward, without the vail.

[23] And he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the LORD had

commanded Moses.

[24] And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over

against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

[25] And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

[26] And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the

vail:

[27] And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses.

[28] And he set up the hanging at the door of the tabernacle.

[29] And he put the altar of burnt offering by the door of the tabernacle of

the tent of the congregation, and offered upon it the burnt offering and the

meat offering; as the LORD commanded Moses.

[30] And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the

altar, and put water there, to wash withal.

[31] And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet

thereat:

[32] When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came

near unto the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.

[33] And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar,

and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses finished the work.

[34] Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the

LORD filled the tabernacle.

[35] And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation,

because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the

tabernacle.

[36] And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children

of Israel went onward in all their journeys:

[37] But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the

day that it was taken up.

[38] For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was

on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all

their journeys.



(The splendour of our Lord)



2) Our Daily Bread for 12 February 2023 titled
href="https://odb.org/CA/2023/02/12/information-and-evidence">

Information and Evidence



John 20:26-31



Jesus and Thomas



26 (Jn 20:19) After eight days His disciples were again

inside with the doors shut, and Thomas was with them.

Jesus came and stood among them, and said, "Peace be with you."

27 (Jn 20:25) Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here,

and look at My hands. Put your hand here and place it in My side.

Do not be faithless, but believing."

28 (Isa 7:14; 9:6) Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and my God!"

29 (1Pe 1:8; 2Co 5:7) Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have

seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen,

and have yet believed."



[26] And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with

them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and

said, Peace be unto you.

[27] Then saith he to Thomas, reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands;

and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless,

but believing.

[28] And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

[29] Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast

believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.



The Purpose of the Book



30 (Jn 21:25) Jesus performed many other signs in the presence

of His disciples, which are not written in this book.

31 (Jn 3:15-16; 10:10) But these are written that you might believe

that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing

you may have life in His name.



[30] And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciple

which are not written in this book:

[31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ,

the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.



When Doris Kearns Goodwin decided to write a book about Abraham Lincoln, the

fact that some fourteen thousand books had already been written about

America's sixteenth president intimidated her. What could be left to say about

this beloved leader? Undeterred, Goodwin's work resulted in A Team of Rivals:

The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Her fresh insights on Lincoln's

leadership style became a top-rated and top-reviewed book.



The apostle John faced a different challenge as he wrote his account of the

ministry and passion of Jesus. The final verse of John's gospel says, "Jesus

did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I

suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that

would be written: (John 21:25). John had more material

than he could possibly use!



So John's strategy was to focus on only a few selected miracles (signs) that

supported Jesus' "I am" claims throughout his account. Yet behind this

strategy was this eternal purpose: "These are written that you may believe

that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have

life in his name" (v. 31). Out of the mountains of evidence, John provided

plenty of reasons to believe in Jesus. Who can you tell about Him today?



By: Bill Crowder



Reflect & Pray



How do you view the biblical evidence for Jesus and His claims?

What does it mean for you to believe in Him?



Heavenly Father, please strengthen my faith

with solid evidence so that I may truly live for Jesus.





Learn how to better defend your faith.





3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 1 - Sin Universal



Romans 3:23-24



23 (Ro 3:9) For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God,

24 (Ro 4:16; Col 1:14) being justified freely by His grace

through the redemption that is in Christ ­Jesus,



23 for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

24 being justified freely by his grace through the redemption

that is in Christ Jesus:



A distinguished middle-aged man stood trembling before his church

to give his testimony. Years before, in the grip of a mental illness

that nearly destroyed his life, he had taken the life of his own daughter

and tried to kill himself. But he did not die; tried and convicted, he

spent years in prison, and even longer in the prison of his own guilt.

After the service, a young woman walked up to him and simply said,

"Thank you for sharing. I've sinned, too."

We've all sinned, too - lest we forget or rationalise, the Bible reminds

us in no uncertain terms. And the writer of these verses was no stranger

to sin: he was the Pharisee, the holier-than-thou religious leader

who officiated at the stoning death of Stephen. He was the Jew who had

scattered and killed the followers of this heretic called Christ. He

thought he was righteous while he murdered God's people.

Christians tends to establish a "hierarchy" of sin - sexual sin is "worse"

than pride: murder is "more horrible" than slander. Yet the Bible gives

no indication that god acknowledges our hierarchy. Sin is sin; all have

sinned, and if we are guilty at one point, we are guilty of all.

Rather than rationalise our individual sins as being "less bad"

than someone else's, we need to openly confess our dilemma as sinners

and turn to God for his remedy. We cannot and do not need to earn or

deserve that grace - it is a gift from God.



Application



a) Have I ever compared my sin with someone else's in order

to make myself fell like a better person? Why is such

comparison not a valid remedy for sin?



b) Why do I need to acknowledge my sin honestly before I can

receive justification?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 16:10-12



10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"



10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Reconciling Peace



Col 3:12-17



12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.



12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



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?)



Alberta



Quick facts on Muslims in Alberta



Alberta 2015 population 4121700



est Muslim Population 195240



CNMM Networks: Calgary and Edmonton



It is estimated that Calgary has 82000 Muslims and Edmonton another 50000 .

Alberta may have a total as high as 195240 today.

Calgary is notable as the first Canadian city with a Muslim mayor. It's

become a prominent place of Islamic fundamentalism.

Edmonton's Muslim population is very diverse, with the largest group

coming from Tanzania, followed by Somalia, and then North African countries

such as Egypt, Morocco, etc.

Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus! They overcome huge spiritual,

emotional and cultural hurdles to follow Christ. Yet their challenges still

continue, especially in growing in discipleship. They often fell lost in our

Western congregations, and equally lost trying to find a church body with whom

they can identify. some are even being lured into Christian cult groups.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



12th Day of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically



(Proverb 11:1



1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.



1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.



)



b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.





DAY 7: God Will Complete the Good Work He Started

Verse of the day: "6 (1Co 1:8; Jn 6:29) I am confident of this very thing, that He who began

a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ.

[6] Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work

in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: "

Philippians 1:6

Sometimes we feelthat everything about us and in our life is a mess and

then when we read Philippians, we can be reminded that God will

completethe good work he began. Paulknew that when God beginsa

good work in a new believer, He would certainly bring it to completion,

which is why he declared,

" I am confident of this very thing, that He who began

a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ. " Philippians 1:6

Yes, the good work God started at our initialsalvation willbe brought to

completion by Him. Yet we must be open to God's work in our lives and

keep ourselves open to His reshaping, polishing, and finishing work. This

s the sanctification process

God willundoubtedly perfect the good work He started in each of us

and continue the ongoing work of sanctification that brings us to

spiritual maturity

Reflection: What am I doing to develop spiritually? How am I to grow in

grace and become a mature believer?



Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for the work You have already completed

In me. God, help me to Find encouragement in Your word, and Lord, I

pray that I may be confident in Your promise to complete the work You

have started in me. In Jesus wonderful name I pray, amen.



Scripture reflection: Ephesians 4:13,

13 (Eph 4:5; 1:23) until we all come into the unity of the faith

and of the knowledge of the Son of God, into a complete man,

to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

[13] Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the

Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the

fulness of Christ:



I Corinthians 14:20,

20 (Ro 16:19; Ps 119:99) Brothers, do not be children in your thinking;

rather be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

[20] Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye

children, but in understanding be men.



2 Peter 3:18

18 (Col 1:10; Eph 4:15) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord

and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory, both now and forever. Amen.

[18] But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus

Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.



Romans 12:2-3



2 (Ro 12:1; 1Pe 1:14) Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed

by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good

and acceptable and perfect will of God.

3 (Ro 1:5; 11:20) For I say, through the grace given to me,

to everyone among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought

to think, but to think with sound judgment, according to the measure

of faith God has distributed to every man.

[2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the

renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable,

and perfect, will of God.

[3] For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among

you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to

think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of

faith.



Conclusion:





Pray to the Lord and pray to focus on His good.



Pray to the Lord and thank Him for His splendour.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, please strengthen my faith

with solid evidence so that I may truly live for Jesus."



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him as the only source of Salvation.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to be faithful in everything you do.



Pray to the Lord and prahy to embarce to peaceful Spirit of the Lord.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically.



Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.



Pray for Rejoice, a 5-year-old Nigerian girl who was kidnapped by Islamic

Fulani militants.



Dear Lord, thank you for the work You have already completed

In me. God, help me to Find encouragement in Your word, and Lord, I

pray that I may be confident in Your promise to complete the work You

have started in me. In Jesus wonderful name I pray, amen.

Day 42, 11 Feb 2023



1) Exodus 36-38



EXODUS 36



1 (Ex 28:3; 25:8) So Bezalel and Oholiab, and every skilled person,

in whom the Lord has put skill and understanding to know how to do

all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, are to do the work

according to all that the Lord has commanded.

2 (Ex 31:6; 1Ch 29:5 ) Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled

person in whom the Lord had put wisdom, everyone whose heart stirred him

to come to the work to do it.

3 (Ex 35:29) They received from Moses all the offerings which the children

of Israel had brought to do the work of the service of the sanctuary,

and they continued to bring to him freewill offerings every morning.

4 And all the skilled men who were doing all the work of the sanctuary

came from the work they were doing,

5 (2Ch 24:14; 2Co 8:2-3) and they said to Moses,

"The people are bringing much more than is needed

for the service of the work which the Lord commanded us to do."

6 So Moses issued a command, and they circulated a proclamation

throughout the camp, saying, "Let no man or woman do any more work

for the offering of the sanctuary.- So the people were restrained

from bringing any more.

7 For the material they had was sufficient for all the work

and more than enough to do it.



Construction of the Tabernacle



Ex 26:1-37



8 Every skilled man among those who were doing the work made

the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twisted linen,

and blue, and purple, and scarlet,

with cherubim that were the work of skillful workmen.

9 The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits,

and the width of each curtain four cubits.

(About 9 inches, or 23 centimeters.)

All of the curtains were the same size.

10 He joined the five curtains to one another,

and the other five curtains he joined to one to another.

11 He made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost

curtain in the first set. He did likewise along the edge

of the outermost curtain in the second set.

12 (Ex 26:5) He made fifty loops in the one curtain

and made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain

which was in the second set. The loops were opposite one another.

13 He made fifty gold clasps and joined the curtains

to one another with the clasps, so that the tabernacle was a unit.

14 (Ex 26:7-13) He made curtains of goats' hair for a tent

over the tabernacle. He made eleven curtains in all.

15 The length of each curtain was thirty cubits,

and the width of each curtain was four cubits.

(About 45 feet long and 6 feet wide, or 14 meters long and 1.8 meters wide.)

The eleven curtains were all the same size.

16 He joined five curtains by themselves and six curtains by themselves.

17 He made fifty loops on the outermost edge of the curtain in the first

set, and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain which joined

the second set.

18 He made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together,

so that it would be one unit.

19 He made a covering for the tent out of rams' skins

dyed red and a covering of porpoise skins above.

20 (Ex 25:5) Then he made boards for the tabernacle out of acacia wood,

standing upright.

21 The length of each board was ten cubits, and the width of each board

was one and a half cubits.

(About 15 feet long and 2 1/4 feet wide, or 4.5 meters long

and 68 centimeters wide.)

22 Each board had two tenons, equally distant from each other.

He did this for all the boards of the tabernacle.

23 He made boards for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side.

24 He made forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards;

two sockets under one board for its two tenons

and two sockets under another board for its two tenons.

25 For the other side of the tabernacle,

which is toward the north corner,

he made twenty boards,

26 and their forty sockets of silver: two sockets under one board,

and two sockets under another board.

27 For the back of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

28 He made two boards for the corners of the tabernacle at the back.

29 They were doubled beneath and joined together at the top in one ring.

He did this with both of them in both the corners.

30 There were eight boards with their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets,

two under every board.

31 (Ex 26:26-29) He made bars of acacia wood,

five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle,

32 and five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle,

and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the back to the west.

33 He made the middle bar to pass through

the boards from the one end to the other.

34 He overlaid the boards with gold,

and made their rings of gold to be places for the bars,

and overlaid the bars with gold.

35 (Mt 27:51) He made a veil of blue, and purple,

and scarlet, and fine twined linen. He made cherubim,

the work of a skillful designer.

36 He made four pillars of acacia wood and overlaid them

with gold with their hooks of gold,

and he cast four sockets of silver for them.

37 He made a hanging for the tabernacle

entrance of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen,

the work of an embroiderer.

38 And he made its five pillars with their hooks,

and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold,

but their five sockets were of bronze.



Exodus 36

[1] Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom

the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work

for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had

commanded.

[2] And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in

whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him

up to come unto the work to do it:

[3] And they received of Moses all the offering, which the children of

Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, to make it

withal. And they brought yet unto him free offerings every morning.

[4] And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came

every man from his work which they made;

[5] And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than

enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.

[6] And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed

throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work

for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from

bringing.

[7] For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and

too much.

[8] And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the

tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and

scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them.

[9] The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth

of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size.

[10] And he coupled the five curtains one unto another: and the other five

curtains he coupled one unto another.

[11] And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the selvedge

in the coupling: likewise he made in the uttermost side of another curtain,

in the coupling of the second.

[12] Fifty loops made he in one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge

of the curtain which was in the coupling of the second: the loops held one

curtain to another.

[13] And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto

another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.

[14] And he made curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the tabernacle:

eleven curtains he made them.

[15] The length of one curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits was the

breadth of one curtain: the eleven curtains were of one size.

[16] And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by

themselves.

[17] And he made fifty loops upon the uttermost edge of the curtain in the

coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which

coupleth the second.

[18] And he made fifty taches of brass to couple the tent together, that it

might be one.

[19] And he made a covering for the tent of rams' skins dyed red, and a

covering of badgers' skins above that.

[20] And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up.

[21] The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one

cubit and a half.

[22] One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another: thus did he

make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

[23] And he made boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the south side

southward:

[24] And forty sockets of silver he made under the twenty boards; two

sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another

board for his two tenons.

[25] And for the other side of the tabernacle, which is toward the north

corner, he made twenty boards,

[26] And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two

sockets under another board.

[27] And for the sides of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

[28] And two boards made he for the corners of the tabernacle in the two

sides.

[29] And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the head

thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners.

[30] And there were eight boards; and their sockets were sixteen sockets of

silver, under every board two sockets.

[31] And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side

of the tabernacle,

[32] And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and

five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the sides westward.

[33] And he made the middle bar to shoot through the boards from the one end

to the other.

[34] And he overlaid the boards with gold, and made their rings of gold to

be places for the bars, and overlaid the bars with gold.

[35] And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined

linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work.

[36] And he made thereunto four pillars of shittim wood, and overlaid them

with gold: their hooks were of gold; and he cast for them four sockets of

silver.

[37] And he made an hanging for the tabernacle door of blue, and purple, and

scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needlework;

[38] And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their

chapiters and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets were of brass.



EXODUS 37



Making the Ark of the Covenant



Ex 25:10-20



1 Now Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood.

Its length was two and a half cubits,

and its width a cubit and a half,

and its height a cubit and a half.

(About 3 3/4 feet long and 2 1/4 feet wide and high,

or 1.1 meters long and 68 centimeters wide and high; similarly in v. 6.)

2 He overlaid it with pure gold, inside and out,

and made a gold molding for it all around.

3 He cast four rings of gold for it on its four feet,

with two rings on one side and two rings on the other side of it.

4 He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

5 He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark to carry the ark.

6 (Heb 9:5) He made the mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long

and one and a half cubits wide.

7 He made two cherubim of gold. He made them of hammered metal

on the two ends of the mercy seat:

8 one cherub on one end, and one cherub on the other end.

Of one piece with the mercy seat he made the cherubim on its two ends.

9 The cherubim spread out their wings upward, covering the mercy seat

with their wings, with their faces toward each other.

The faces of the cherubim were looking toward the mercy seat.



Making the Table for the Showbread



Ex 25:23-29



10 He made the table of acacia wood, two cubits long and a cubit wide

and a cubit and a half high. (About 3 feet long, 1 1/2 feet wide,

and 2 1/4 feet high, or 90 centimeters long, 45 centimeters wide,

and 68 centimeters high.

11 And he overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding for

it all around.

12 Also he made a rim for it of a handbreadth

(About 75 feet, or 23 meters.) all around, and he made a gold molding

for the rim all around.

13 He cast four rings of gold for it and put the rings on the four corners

that were on its four feet.

14 Close by the rim were the rings,

the holders for the poles to carry the table.

15 He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold,

to carry the table.

16 He made the utensils which were on the table,

its dishes and its pans and its bowls and its jars,

to be used in pouring out offerings, of pure gold.



Making the Lampstand



Ex 25:31-39



17 (Ex 25:31-39; Heb 9:2) Then he made the lampstand of pure gold.

He made it of hammered work, its base and its shaft.

Its cups, its buds, and its blossoms were of the same piece.

18 Six branches were extending from its sides,

three branches of the lampstand from one side of it,

and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it.

19 Three cups shaped like almond flowers,

a bulb and a flower were on the first branch,

and three cups shaped like almond flowers,

a bulb and a flower were on the next branch,

and the same for the six branches going out of the lampstand.

20 In the lampstand there were four cups made like almond flowers,

its bulbs and its flowers.

21 And a bulb was under the first two branches from it,

and a bulb under the next two branches from it,

and a bulb under the third two branches from it,

according to the six branches coming out of it.

22 Their bulbs and their branches were of the same piece.

All of it was one hammered work of pure gold.

23 He made its seven lamps with its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.

24 He made it and all of its utensils from a talent (About 75 pounds,

or 34 kilograms.) of pure gold.



Making the Altar of Incense



Ex 30:1-5



25 (Ex 30:1-5) He made the incense altar of acacia wood.

Its length was a cubit, and the width a cubit, a square,

and two cubits high. (About 1 1/2 feet long and wide and 3 feet high,

or 45 centimeters long and wide and 90 centimeters high.)

Its horns were of the same piece.

26 He overlaid it with pure gold, its top, its sides all around,

and its horns. He also made a gold molding for it all around.

27 He also made two rings of gold for it under its molding,

on its two sides, on opposite sides, to be places for the poles to carry it.

28 He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

29 He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices,

according to the work of a perfumer.



Exodus 37

[1] And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the

length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a

half the height of it:

[2] And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown

of gold to it round about.

[3] And he cast for it four rings of gold, to be set by the four corners of

it; even two rings upon the one side of it, and two rings upon the other

side of it.

[4] And he made staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

[5] And he put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, to bear

the ark.

[6] And he made the mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the

length thereof, and one cubit and a half the breadth thereof.

[7] And he made two cherubims of gold, beaten out of one piece made he them,

on the two ends of the mercy seat;

[8] One cherub on the end on this side, and another cherub on the other end

on that side: out of the mercy seat made he the cherubims on the two ends

thereof.

[9] And the cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered with their

wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the

mercy seatward were the faces of the cherubims.

[10] And he made the table of shittim wood: two cubits was the length

thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height

thereof:

[11] And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold

round about.

[12] Also he made thereunto a border of an handbreadth round about; and made

a crown of gold for the border thereof round about.

[13] And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings upon the four

corners that were in the four feet thereof.

[14] Over against the border were the rings, the places for the staves to

bear the table.

[15] And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to

bear the table.

[16] And he made the vessels which were upon the table, his dishes, and his

spoons, and his bowls, and his covers to cover withal, of pure gold.

[17] And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the

candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his

flowers, were of the same:

[18] And six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the

candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the

candlestick out of the other side thereof:

[19] Three bowls made after the fashion of almonds in one branch, a knop and

a flower; and three bowls made like almonds in another branch, a knop and a

flower: so throughout the six branches going out of the candlestick.

[20] And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, his knops,

and his flowers:

[21] And a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two

branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according

to the six branches going out of it.

[22] Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one

beaten work of pure gold.

[23] And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of

pure gold.

[24] Of a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof.

[25] And he made the incense altar of shittim wood: the length of it was a

cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; it was foursquare; and two cubits was

the height of it; the horns thereof were of the same.

[26] And he overlaid it with pure gold, both the top of it, and the sides

thereof round about, and the horns of it: also he made unto it a crown of

gold round about.

[27] And he made two rings of gold for it under the crown thereof, by the

two corners of it, upon the two sides thereof, to be places for the staves

to bear it withal.

[28] And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

[29] And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet

spices, according to the work of the apothecary.



EXODUS 38



Making the Altar of Burnt Offering



Ex 27:1-8



1 (Ex 27:1-8) He made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood.

It was five cubits (About 71/2 feet, or 2.3 meters long and wide.)

long and five cubits wide. It was square, and it was three cubits high.

(About 4 1/2 feet, or 1.4 meters.)

2 He made its horns on its four corners.

The horns were part of the same piece,

and he overlaid it with bronze.

3 He made all the utensils of the altar, the pots, and the shovels,

and the basins, the flesh hooks, and the fire pans.

He made all its utensils of bronze.

4 He made for the altar a bronze grating, a network beneath,

under its ledge, reaching halfway up.

5 He cast four rings for the four ends of the bronze grating

to provide places for the poles.

6 He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with bronze.

7 He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar with

which to carry it. He made the altar hollow, out of boards.



Making the Bronze Basin



8 (Ex 40:7) He made the basin of bronze with its base of bronze

from the mirrors of the women who served

at the entrance of the tent of meeting.



Making the Court of the Tabernacle



Ex 27:9-19



9 (Ex 27:9-19) He made the courtyard: On the south side southward

the hangings of the courtyard were of fine twisted linen,

one hundred cubits; (About 9 inches, or 23 centimeters.)

10 their twenty pillars and their twenty bases were of bronze.

The hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver.

11 For the north side the hangings were one hundred cubits;

their twenty pillars and their twenty sockets were of bronze.

The hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver.

12 For the west side the hangings were fifty cubits

(About 75 feet, or 23 meters.) with their ten pillars

and their ten sockets.

The hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver.

13 For the east side eastward, fifty cubits.

14 The hangings of one side of the gate were fifteen cubits

(About 22 feet, or 6.8 meters.) with their three pillars

and their three sockets,

15 and also for the other side of the court gate.

On both sides of the gate of the courtyard the hangings

were fifteen cubits with their three pillars and their three sockets.

16 All the hangings of the courtyard all around were of fine twisted linen.

17 The sockets for the pillars were of bronze, the hooks of the pillars

and their bands were of silver, and the overlaying of their tops of silver,

and all the pillars of the courtyard were furnished with silver bands.

18 The screen for the gate of the courtyard was embroidered of

blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twisted linen.

Its length was twenty cubits, (About 30 feet, or 9 meters.)

and its height was five cubits, (About 7 1/2 feet, or 2.3 meters.)

corresponding to the hangings of the courtyard.

19 Their four pillars and their four sockets were of bronze.

Their hooks and their bands were of silver,

and the overlaying of their tops and their bands were of silver.

20 All the tent pegs of the tabernacle

and of the courtyard all around were bronze.



The Inventory of the Tabernacle



21 (Nu 1:50; 1:53) This is the inventory of the tabernacle,

the tabernacle of testimony, as it was counted according

to the commandment of Moses for the service of the Levites

by the hand of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest.

22 Bezalel, the son of Uri the son of Hur of the tribe of Judah,

made all that the Lord commanded Moses.

23 (Ex 35:34) With him was Oholiab the son of Ahisamak,

of the tribe of Dan, an engraver and designer,

an embroiderer in blue and purple and scarlet yarns, and fine linen.

24 (Lev 27:25; Nu 3:47) All the gold that was used for the work,

in all the work of the sanctuary, even the gold of the wave offering,

was twenty-nine talents,

and seven hundred and thirty shekels, (A little over a ton, or 1 metric ton.)

according to the shekel of the sanctuary.

25 The silver of those who were numbered of the congregation was

one hundred talents, (About 3 3/4 tons, or 3.4 metric tons; and in v. 27.)

and a thousand, seven hundred and seventy-five shekels,

(About 44 pounds, or 20 kilograms; and in v. 28.)

according to the shekel of the sanctuary;

26 (Nu 1:46; Ex 12:37; 30:13) a bekah for every man, that is, half a shekel,

(About 1/5 ounce, or 5.7 grams.) according to the shekel of the sanctuary,

for everyone who was numbered, from twenty years old and upward,

for six hundred and three thousand, five hundred and fifty men.

27 (Ex 26:19; 26:21) The hundred talents of silver were for casting

the sockets of the sanctuary and the sockets of the veil — a hundred

sockets ofthe hundred talents, a talent for a socket.

28 Of the one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels,

he made hooks for the pillars and overlaid their tops

and made bands for them.

29 The bronze of the wave offering was seventy talents

and two thousand four hundred shekels.

(About 2 1/2 tons, or 2.4 metric tons.)

30 (Ex 26:37) With it he made the sockets

for the door of the tent of meeting,

and the bronze altar and its bronze grating,

and all theutensils of the altar,

31 and the sockets of the courtyard all around,

and the sockets of the courtyard gate,

and all the tent pegs of the tabernacle,

and all the tent pegs of the courtyard all around.



Exodus 38

[1] And he made the altar of burnt offering of shittim wood: five cubits was

the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof; it was foursquare;

and three cubits the height thereof.

[2] And he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the horns

thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass.

[3] And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the shovels, and

the basons, and the fleshhooks, and the firepans: all the vessels thereof

made he of brass.

[4] And he made for the altar a brasen grate of network under the compass

thereof beneath unto the midst of it.

[5] And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, to be

places for the staves.

[6] And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with brass.

[7] And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear

it withal; he made the altar hollow with boards.

[8] And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the

lookingglasses of the women assembling, which assembled at the door of the

tabernacle of the congregation.

[9] And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the

court were of fine twined linen, an hundred cubits:

[10] Their pillars were twenty, and their brasen sockets twenty; the hooks

of the pillars and their fillets were of silver.

[11] And for the north side the hangings were an hundred cubits, their

pillars were twenty, and their sockets of brass twenty; the hooks of the

pillars and their fillets of silver.

[12] And for the west side were hangings of fifty cubits, their pillars ten,

and their sockets ten; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets of silver.

[13] And for the east side eastward fifty cubits.

[14] The hangings of the one side of the gate were fifteen cubits; their

pillars three, and their sockets three.

[15] And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and that hand,

were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets

three.

[16] All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.

[17] And the sockets for the pillars were of brass; the hooks of the pillars

and their fillets of silver; and the overlaying of their chapiters of

silver; and all the pillars of the court were filleted with silver.

[18] And the hanging for the gate of the court was needlework, of blue, and

purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: and twenty cubits was the

length, and the height in the breadth was five cubits, answerable to the

hangings of the court.

[19] And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; their

hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their chapiters and their fillets of

silver.

[20] And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were

of brass.

[21] This is the sum of the tabernacle, even of the tabernacle of testimony,

as it was counted, according to the commandment of Moses, for the service of

the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, son to Aaron the priest.

[22] And Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,

made all that the LORD commanded Moses.

[23] And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an

engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in blue, and in purple,

and in scarlet, and fine linen.

[24] All the gold that was occupied for the work in all the work of the holy

place, even the gold of the offering, was twenty and nine talents, and seven

hundred and thirty shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary.

[25] And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation was an

hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and threescore and fifteen

shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:

[26] A bekah for every man, that is, half a shekel, after the shekel of the

sanctuary, for every one that went to be numbered, from twenty years old and

upward, for six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and

fifty men.

[27] And of the hundred talents of silver were cast the sockets of the

sanctuary, and the sockets of the vail; an hundred sockets of the hundred

talents, a talent for a socket.

[28] And of the thousand seven hundred seventy and five shekels he made

hooks for the pillars, and overlaid their chapiters, and filleted them.

[29] And the brass of the offering was seventy talents, and two thousand and

four hundred shekels.

[30] And therewith he made the sockets to the door of the tabernacle of the

congregation, and the brasen altar, and the brasen grate for it, and all the

vessels of the altar,

[31] And the sockets of the court round about, and the sockets of the court

gate, and all the pins of the tabernacle, and all the pins of the court

round about.



2) Our Daily Bread for 11 February 2024 titled



An Undeserved Gift



1 Timothy 1:12-16



12 (Php 4:13; Ac 9:15) I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me,

because He counted me faithful and appointed me to the ministry.

13 (Ac 8:3; 3:17) I was previously a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and an

insolent man. But I was shown mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

14 (2Ti 1:13) The grace of our Lord overflowed with the faith

and love which is in Christ Jesus.

15 (1Ti 3:1; 2Ti 2:11) This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance,

that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

16 (1Ti 1:13; Eph 2:7) But I received mercy for this reason, that in me,

first, Jesus Christ might show all patience, as an example to those who were

to believe in Him for eternal life.



[12] And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he

counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

[13] Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I

obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

[14] And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love

which is in Christ Jesus.

[15] This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ

Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

[16] Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ

might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should

hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.



When my friend gave me a gift recently, I was surprised. I didn't think I

deserved such a nice present from her. She’d sent it after hearing about some

work stress I was experiencing. Yet she was going through just as much stress,

if not more, than I was, with an aging parent, challenging children, upheaval

at work, and strain on her marriage. I couldn't believe she had thought of me

before herself, and her simple gift brought me to tears.



In truth, we're all recipients of a gift that we could never deserve. Paul put

it this way: “that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom

I am chief." (1 Timothy 1:15). Although he "was once a blasphemer and

persecutor and a violent man, . . . the grace of our Lord was poured out on

[him] abundantly" (vv. 13-14). The risen Jesus gave Paul a deep understanding

of the free gift of grace. As a result, he learned what it meant to be an

undeserving recipient of that gift and he became a powerful instrument of

God's love and told many people about what He had done for him.



It's only through His grace that we receive love instead of condemnation, and

mercy instead of judgment. Today, let's celebrate the undeserved grace that

God has given and be on the lookout for ways to demonstrate that grace to

others.



By: Karen Pimpo



Reflect & Pray



How have you lost sight of the miraculous gift of grace?

What would it look like to be motivated by grace once again?



Dear God, help me understand more fully what

it means to extend Your gift of grace to others.



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



Matthew 6:19-21



Treasures in Heaven



Lk 12:33-34



19 (Heb 13:5; Lk 12:21) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth

where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 (Lk 12:33; Mt 19:21) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,

where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 (Lk 12:34) for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."



19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth

corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust

doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Eternal Faithfulness



2 Tim 2:8-13



8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,

descended from David, according to my gospel,

9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,

even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.

10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things

for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain

the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:

If we die with Him,

we shall also live with Him.

12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17 ) If we endure,

we shall also reign with Him.

If we deny Him,

He also will deny us.

13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3 )If we are faithless,

He remains faithful;

He cannot deny Himself.



8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead

according to my gospel:

9 wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of

God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also

obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him,

we shall also live with him:

12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with him:

if we deny him, he also will deny us:

13 if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.



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?)



Alberta



Quick facts on Muslims in Alberta



Alberta 2015 population 4121700



est Muslim Population 195240



CNMM Networks: Calgary and Edmonton



It is estimated that Calgary has 82000 Muslims and Edmonton another 50000 .

Alberta may have a total as high as 195240 today.

Calgary is notable as the first Canadian city with a Muslim mayor. It's

become a prominent place of Islamic fundamentalism.

Edmonton's Muslim population is very diverse, with the largest group

coming from Tanzania, followed by Somalia, and then North African countries

such as Egypt, Morocco, etc.

Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus! They overcome huge spiritual,

emotional and cultural hurdles to follow Christ. Yet their challenges still

continue, especially in growing in discipleship. They often fell lost in our

Western congregations, and equally lost trying to find a church body with whom

they can identify. some are even being lured into Christian cult groups.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



11th Day of the Month



a) Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.



(



Ps 86:12



12 I will give You thanks, O Lord my God, with all my heart,

and I will glorify Your name forever.



12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart:

And I will glorify thy name for evermore.



John 12:28



28 "Father, glorify Your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, saying,

"I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."



28 Father, glorify thy name.

Then came there a voice from heaven, saying,

I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.



)



b) Pray for the province of New Brunswick



I) Pray for the leaders of New Brunswick, 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



DAY 6 of Fasting and praying: Humble in spirit



Verse ot the day: "10 (1Th 3:13; Ro 12:2) that you may approve things that are excellent

so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

[10] That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere

and without offence till the day of Christ;

Phillipians 1:11 (Col 1:6; Jn 15:8) being filled with the fruit of

righteousness, which comes through Jesus Christ, for the glory and praise of

God.

[11] Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus

Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. "

Philippians 1:10-11



When we walk in humility,it focuses us on treasuring God. It doesn't

mean thinking less of yourself, just thinking of yourself less.

Humility helps us grow by thinking more about others and their needs a

what God wants us to do, and less about our desires and wants. This is t

fruit of learning to fix our gaze on God moment by moment.

Humility opposes pride. It isn't having an "I suck" attitude. It's

acknowledging that I'm dependent on someone greater than myself.

Humbling yourself does not mean thinking little of yourself. It means no

focusing on yourself but instead letting yourself be captivated by God's

majestic and beautiful presence of God with us. If you humble yourself in

this way, you'll find that you are indeed lifted by God's gracious hand.

Humility becomes a gift that fills us with gratitude.



Reflection: What would our lives look like if we were humbler and gents

in spirit like Jesus?

Prayer: Dear Jesus, help me to be humble. I ask for Your help to walk

humbly with my brothers and sisters in Christ. It is too easy for me to be

prideful and walk in arrogance, but pride causes division, and I desire

peace. Lord, help me humble myself so that I do not let the lies of the

enemy take root in my heart. I believe, God, it is then that we wills top

attempting to be better than others, and we can love their hearts for the

unique person You made them to be. Please help us to value one another

in this humble spirit so that we may live to the fullest. We will show love

grace, and mercy to those we meet and do not agree with. Lord, we

welcome You to mold and secure our hearts in true humility by Your lead.

In Jesus name, I pray, amen



Scripture reflection: Colossians 3:12

12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

[12] Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of

mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;



I Peter 5:5



5 (Jas 4:6; Eph 5:21) Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves

to the elders. Yes, all of you be submissive one to another

and clothe yourselves with humility, because

"God resists the proud,

but gives grace to the humble."(Pr 3:34.)

[5] Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you

be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth

the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.



Luke 14:11



11 (Lk 18:14; Pr 29:23) For whoever exalts himself will be humbled,

and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

[11] For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth

himself shall be exalted.



Micah 6:8



8 (Isa 57:15; Hos 6:6) He has told you, O man, what is good-

and what does the Lord require of you,

but to do justice and to love kindness,

and to walk humbly with your God?

[8] He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require

of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?





Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to hear His quiet still voice.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, help me understand more fully what

it means to extend Your gift of grace to others."



Pray to the Lord and pray to get wisdom from the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treasure in Heaven.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be faithful with Him always.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in your country.



Pray that those taking Bibles and other Christian resources into rural areas

into rural areas of Bangladesh will find safe,passable roads.



Dear Jesus, help me to be humble. I ask for Your help to walk

humbly with my brothers and sisters in Christ. It is too easy for me to be

prideful and walk in arrogance, but pride causes division, and I desire

peace. Lord, help me humble myself so that I do not let the lies of the

enemy take root in my heart. I believe, God, it is then that we wills top

attempting to be better than others, and we can love their hearts for the

unique person You made them to be. Please help us to value one another

in this humble spirit so that we may live to the fullest. We will show love

grace, and mercy to those we meet and do not agree with. Lord, we

welcome You to mold and secure our hearts in true humility by Your lead.

In Jesus name, I pray, amen

Day 41, 10 Feb 2023



1) Exodus 33,34,35



EXODUS 33



The Command to Leave Sinai



1 (Ge 12:7; Ex 32:13) Then the Lord said to Moses, "Depart, go up from here,

you and the people whom you have brought up from the land of Egypt,

to the land which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying,

'To your descendants I will give it.'

2 (Ex 32:34; Jos 24:11) I will send an angel before you,

and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, the Hittite,

the Periz­zite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

3 (Ex 3:8; 32:9-10) Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey.

However, I will not go up in your midst, for you are a stiff-necked

people, and I might destroy you on the way."

4 (Nu 14:39; 14:1 )When the people heard this disturbing word,

they mourned.

And no one put on his ornaments.

5 For the Lord had said to Moses, "Say to the children of Israel,

'You are a stiff-necked people. If I went up among you for one moment,

I might destroy you. Now therefore, take off your ornaments,

so that I may know what I will do to you.' "

6 (Ex 33:4) The children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments

by Mount Horeb.



The Tent of Meeting



7 (Ex 29:42-43; Dt 4:29) Moses took the tent

and pitched it outside the camp,

a good distance from the camp,

and called it the tent of meeting.

And anyone who sought the Lord would

go out to the tent of meeting which was outside the camp.

8 (Nu 16:27) So whenever Moses went out to the tent,

all the people would rise up and stand,

every man at the entrance of his tent,

and gaze after Moses until he entered the tent.

9 (Ps 99:7; Ex 31:18) And whenever Moses entered the tent,

the pillar of cloud descended and stood at the entrance of the tent,

and the Lord spoke with Moses.

10 When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance

of the tent, all the people rose up and worshipped, every man

at the entrance of his tent.

11 (Nu 12:8; Dt 34:10) The Lord spoke to Moses face to face,

just as a man speaks to his friend. When he returned to the camp,

his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man,

did not depart from the tent.



The Glory of God



12 (Ex 33:17; 32:34) Moses said to the Lord,

"See, You say to me, 'Bring up this people,'

but You have not let me know whom You will send with me.

Yet You have said, 'I know you by name,

and you have also found grace in My sight.'

13 (Dt 9:29; Ps 25:4) Now therefore, I pray You,

if I have found favor in Your sight, show me now Your way,

that I may know You, and that I may find favor in Your sight.

Consider too that this nation is Your people."

14 (Jos 21:44; 22:4) And He said, "My Presence will go with you,

and I will give you rest."

15 (Ex 33:3) Then he said to Him, "If Your Presence does not go with us,

do not bring us up from here.

16 (Nu 14:14; Ex 19:5-6) For how will it be known that

I have found favor in Your sight, I and Your people?

Is it not by Your going with us, so that we will be distinguished,

I and Your people, from all the people who are on the face of the earth?"

17 (Ge 19:21; Ex 33:12) The Lord said to Moses, "I will do this thing of

which you have spoken, for you have found favor in My sight,

and I know you by name."

18 (Ex 33:20; 1Ti 6:16) Then Moses said, "I pray, show me Your glory."

19 (Ex 34:5-7; Isa 7:14) Then He said, "I will make all My goodness

pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you.

I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious

and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy."

20 (Isa 6:5; Ge 32:30; Ex 24:10) He said, "You cannot see My face,

for no man can see Me and live."

21 Then the Lord said, "Indeed, there is a place by Me.

You must stand on the rock.

22 (Ps 91:4; 91:1) While My glory passes by,

I will put you in a cleft of the rock

and will cover you with My hand while I pass by.

23 (Ex 33:20; Jn 1:18) Then I will take away My hand,

and you will see My back, but My face may not be seen."



Exodus 33

[1] And the LORD said unto Moses, Depart, and go up hence, thou and the

people which thou hast brought up out of the land of Egypt, unto the land

which I sware unto Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, Unto thy seed

will I give it:

[2] And I will send an angel before thee; and I will drive out the

Canaanite, the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, the Hivite, and

the Jebusite:

[3] Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the

midst of thee; for thou art a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the

way.

[4] And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned: and no man

did put on him his ornaments.

[5] For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye

are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment,

and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may

know what to do unto thee.

[6] And the children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments by the

mount Horeb.

[7] And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp, afar off

from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came

to pass, that every one which sought the LORD went out unto the tabernacle

of the congregation, which was without the camp.

[8] And it came to pass, when Moses went out unto the tabernacle, that all

the people rose up, and stood every man at his tent door, and looked after

Moses, until he was gone into the tabernacle.

[9] And it came to pass, as Moses entered into the tabernacle, the cloudy

pillar descended, and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the LORD

talked with Moses.

[10] And all the people saw the cloudy pillar stand at the tabernacle door:

and all the people rose up and worshipped, every man in his tent door.

[11] And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his

friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son

of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

[12] And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this

people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou

hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.

[13] Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me

now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and

consider that this nation is thy people.

[14] And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

[15] And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up

hence.

[16] For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found

grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be

separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of

the earth.

[17] And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast

spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

[18] And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.

[19] And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will

proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I

will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

[20] And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me,

and live.

[21] And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand

upon a rock:

[22] And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put

thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass

by:

[23] And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but

my face shall not be seen.



EXODUS 34



The New Stone Tablets



1 (Ex 32:19; 31:18; 32:16) Now the Lord said to Moses,

"Cut out for yourself two tablets of stone like the first,

and I will write on these tablets the words

that were on the first tablets, which you broke.

2 (Ex 19:20) Be ready in the morning,

and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai,

and present yourself there to Me on the top of the mountain.

3 (Ex 19:12-13; 19:21) No one is to come up with you.

Do not let anyone be seen anywhere on the mountain,

and the flocks or herds may not graze in front of the mountain."

4 So he cut out two tablets of stone like the first,

and Moses rose up early in the morning and went up to Mount Sinai,

just as the Lord had commanded him,

and took in his hand the two tablets of stone.

5 (Ex 33:19; 33:9) Then the Lord descended in the cloud,

and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.

6 (Ro 2:4; Ne 9:17; Ps 86:15) The Lord passed by before him,

and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious,

slow to anger, and abounding in goodness and truth,

7 (Ex 20:5-6; Job 10:14) keeping mercy for thousands,

forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,

but who will by no means clear the guilty,

visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children

and on the children's children,

to the third and the fourth generation."

8 (Ex 4:31) Moses made haste and bowed to the ground and worshipped.

9 (Ps 33:12; Ex 32:9) He said, "If now I have found favor in Your sight,

O Lord, let my Lord, I pray, go among us, for we are a stiff-necked people.

Pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance."



The Covenant Renewed



10 (Dt 5:2-3; 10:21) Then He said: Indeed, I am going to make

a covenant before all your people. I will do wonders such as

have not been done in all the earth nor in any nation.

And all the people among whom you live will see the work

of the Lord, for it is a fearful thing that I will do with you.

11 (Ex 33:2) Obey what I command you this day.

Indeed, I am going to drive out before you the Amorite, the Canaanite,

the Hittite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

12 (Ex 23:32-33; Dt 7:2) Watch yourself so that you make

no covenant with the inhabitants of the land where you are going,

lest it become a snare in your midst.

13 (Ex 23:24; 2Ki 18:4) But you shall destroy their altars,

break their sacred pillars, and cut down their Asherah poles

Carved images of a female deity.

14 (Ex 20:3-5; Dt 4:24) for you shall not worship any other god,

for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God),

15 (Nu 25:2; Jdg 2:17) lest you make a covenant with

the inhabitants of the land, and they prostitute

themselves with their gods, and sacrifice to their gods,

and someone invites you to eat of his sacrifice.

16 (Dt 7:3-4; 1Ki 11:2-4) And then you take of their

daughters for your sons,

and their daughters prostitute themselves after their gods.

They will make your sons prostitute themselves after their gods.

17 (Ex 32:8; Lev 19:4) You shall make no molded gods for yourselves.

18 (Ex 13:4; Lev 23:6) You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

For seven days you are to eat unleavened bread, as I commanded you,

in the month of Aviv, for in the month of Aviv you came out of Egypt.

19 (Ex 13:2; 22:29) Every firstborn of the womb belongs to Me,

and every firstborn male among your livestock,

whether ox or sheep.

20 (Ex 23:15; Dt 16:16) But you must redeem with a lamb

the firstborn of a donkey, and if you fail to redeem him,

then you must break his neck.

You must redeem all the firstborn of your sons.

No one may appear before Me ­empty-handed.

21 (Ex 23:12; 35:2) You shall work six days,

but on the seventh day you must rest.

Even at the time of plowing and harvest you must rest.

22 (Ex 23:16) You must observe the Feast of Weeks,

the first fruits of the wheat harvest,

and the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year.

23 (Ex 23:14; 23:17) Three times in the year

all your males must appear before the Lord God,

the God of Israel.

24 (Ex 33:2; Ps 78:55) For I will drive out the nations

before you and enlarge your borders.

No man will covet your land when you go up

to appear before the Lord your God three times in the year.

25 (Ex 23:18; 12:10) You must not offer the blood of My sacrifice

with leaven, nor is the sacrifice of the Feast of the Passover

to be left until the following morning.

26 (Ex 23:19; Dt 14:21; 26:2) The first of the first fruits

of your land you must bring to the house of the Lord your God.

You must not boil a young goat in its mother's milk.

27 (Ex 17:14; 24:4) Then the Lord said to Moses:

Write down these words,

for in accordance with these words

I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.

28 (Ex 24:18; 31:18) So he was there with the Lord forty days

and forty nights. He did not eat bread or drink water.

And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant,

the Ten Commandments.



Moses' Radiant Face



29 (Ex 32:15; Mt 17:2) When Moses came down from Mount Sinai

with the two tablets of testimony in the hands of Moses,

when he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that

the skin of his face shone while he talked with Him.

30 So when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses,

amazingly, the skin of his face shone, and they were afraid

to come near him.

31 But Moses called to them, and Aaron

and all the rulers of the congregation returned to him,

and Moses spoke to them.

32 Afterward all the children of Israel drew near,

and he commanded them all that the Lord had spoken

to him on Mount Sinai.

33 When Moses finished speaking with them,

he put a veil over his face.

34 (2Co 3:16) But whenever Moses went in before the Lord to

speak with Him, he took the veil off until he came out.

Then he came out and spoke to the children of Israel

what he had been commanded.

35 The children of Israel saw the face of Moses,

that the skin of Moses' face shone,

and then Moses put the veil over his face again

until he went in to speak with Him.



Exodus 34

[1] And the LORD said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the

first: and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the first

tables, which thou brakest.

[2] And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning unto mount

Sinai, and present thyself there to me in the top of the mount.

[3] And no man shall come up with thee, neither let any man be seen

throughout all the mount; neither let the flocks nor herds feed before that

mount.

[4] And he hewed two tables of stone like unto the first; and Moses rose up

early in the morning, and went up unto mount Sinai, as the LORD had

commanded him, and took in his hand the two tables of stone.

[5] And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and

proclaimed the name of the LORD.

[6] And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD

God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and

truth,

[7] Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and

sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of

the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the

third and to the fourth generation.

[8] And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and

worshipped.

[9] And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my

Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it is a stiffnecked people; and pardon

our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheritance.

[10] And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people I will do

marvels, such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation: and

all the people among which thou art shall see the work of the LORD: for it

is a terrible thing that I will do with thee.

[11] Observe thou that which I command thee this day: behold, I drive out

before thee the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the

Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

[12] Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of

the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:

[13] But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down

their groves:

[14] For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is

Jealous, is a jealous God:

[15] Lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they go

a whoring after their gods , and do sacrifice unto their gods, and one call

thee, and thou eat of his sacrifice;

[16] And thou take of their daughters unto thy sons, and their daughters go

a whoring after their gods, and make thy sons go a whoring after their gods.

[17] Thou shalt make thee no molten gods.

[18] The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep. Seven days thou shalt

eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee, in the time of the month Abib:

for in the month Abib thou camest out from Egypt.

[19] All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy

cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.

[20] But the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb: and if thou

redeem him not, then shalt thou break his neck. All the firstborn of thy

sons thou shalt redeem. And none shall appear before me empty.

[21] Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in

earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.

[22] And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the firstfruits of wheat

harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year's end.

[23] Thrice in the year shall all your men children appear before the Lord

GOD, the God of Israel.

[24] For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders:

neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear

before the LORD thy God thrice in the year.

[25] Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven; neither

shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be left unto the morning.

[26] The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring unto the

house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.

[27] And the LORD said unto Moses, Write thou these words: for after the

tenor of these words I have made a covenant with thee and with Israel.

[28] And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did

neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words

of the covenant, the ten commandments.

[29] And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two

tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that

Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.

[30] And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the

skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.

[31] And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the

congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them.

[32] And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in

commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai.

[33] And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.

[34] But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the

vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of

Israel that which he was commanded.

[35] And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of

Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went

in to speak with him.



EXODUS 35



Sabbath Regulations



1 (Ex 34:32 )Moses gathered all the congregation of the children

of Israel together, and said to them: These are the things

the Lord has commanded you to do.

2 (Ex 20:9-10; 34:21) Six days shall work be done,

but on the seventh day you shall have a holy day,

a Sabbath of rest to the Lord.

Whoever does any work on it must be put to death.

3 (Ex 16:23; 12:16)You must not kindle fire in any

of your dwellings on the Sabbath day.



Offerings for the Tabernacle



Ex 25:1-7; 39:32-41



4 Moses said to all the congregation of the children of Israel:

This is the thing which the Lord commanded, saying:

5 (Ex 25:2-7) Take from among you an offering to the Lord.

Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as an offering

to the Lord: gold, silver, and bronze,

6 and blue, purple, and scarlet, fine linen, goats' hair,

7 rams' skins dyed red, and porpoise skins, and acacia wood,

8 oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil,

and for the fragrant incense,

9 onyx stones, and gemstones to be set for the ephod

and for the breastplate.

10 Every skilled craftsman among you shall come

and make all that the Lord has commanded:

11 (Ex 26:1-37) the tabernacle with its tent and its covering,

its hooks and its boards, its bars, its pillars, and its sockets;

12 (Ex 25:10-22) the ark with its poles, the mercy seat,

and the veil that conceals it;

13 (Ex 25:23-30; Lev 24:5-6) the table with its poles,

and all its utensils, and the showbread;

14 (Ex 25:31-39) the lampstand also for the light

and its utensils and its lamps, and the oil for the light;

15 (Ex 30:1-10) and the incense altar with its poles,

and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense,

and the hanging for the door at the entrance of the tabernacle;

16 (Ex 27:1-8; 30:18-21) the altar of burnt offering

with its bronze grating, its poles, and all its utensils,

the basin and its stand;

17 the hangings of the court, its pillars and their sockets,

and the curtain for the gate of the court;

18 (Ex 27:19) the pegs of the tabernacle

and the pegs of the court and their cords;

19 (Ex 31:10) the woven garments for serving

in the holy place,

the holy garments for Aaron the priest

and the garments of his sons,

to minister as priests.

20 Then all the congregation of the children of Israel

departed from the presence of Moses.

21 (Ex 25:2; 35:5) Everyone whose heart stirred him

and everyone whose spirit was willing came

and brought the Lord's offering for the work of the tent of meeting

and for all its service and for the holy garments.

22 They came, both men and women, as many as had willing hearts,

and brought brooches, earrings, rings and bracelets,

all kinds of gold jewelry, and everyone that offered

an offering of gold to the Lord.

23 (1Ch 29:8) Everyone who had blue, purple, and scarlet,

and fine linen, and goats' hair, and red skins of rams,

and porpoise skins, brought them.

24 Everyone who was making a contribution of silver and bronze

brought the Lord's offering, and everyone who had acacia wood

for any work of the service brought it.

25 (Ex 28:3) All the women that were skilled spun with their hands

and brought what they had spun, both of blue, purple, and scarlet,

and of fine linen.

26 (Ex 35:21) All the women whose hearts stirred them to action

and were skilled spun goats' hair.

27 (1Ch 29:6; Ezr 2:68) The leaders brought onyx stones

and gemstones to be set for the ephod and for the breastplate,

28 (Ex 30:23-38) and spice and oil for the light,

and for the anointing oil,

and for the fragrant incense.

29 (Ex 35:4) The children of Israel brought

a willing offering to the Lord,

every man and woman whose heart was willing

to bring material for all the work

which the Lord had commanded through Moses to be made.



Bezalel and Oholiab



Ex 31:2-6



30 Moses said to the children of Israel:

See, the Lord has called by name

Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

31 And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom,

in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of craftsmanship,

32 to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, and in bronze,

33 and in the cutting of stones for settings and in the carving of wood

in order to make every manner of artistic work.

34 (Ex 31:6; 2Ch 2:14) He also has put in his heart to teach,

both he and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan.

35 (Ex 35:31; 31:3) He has filled them with skill to do

all manner of work as craftsmen; as designers; as embroiderers

in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen;

and as weavers: as craftsmen of every work and artistic designers.



Exodus 35

[1] And Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel

together, and said unto them, These are the words which the LORD hath

commanded, that ye should do them.

[2] Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to

you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein

shall be put to death.

[3] Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the sabbath

day.

[4] And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel,

saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying,

[5] Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a

willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver,

and brass,

[6] And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair,

[7] And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim wood,

[8] And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet

incense,

[9] And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for the

breastplate.

[10] And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD

hath commanded;

[11] The tabernacle, his tent, and his covering, his taches, and his boards,

his bars, his pillars, and his sockets,

[12] The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the vail of

the covering,

[13] The table, and his staves, and all his vessels, and the shewbread,

[14] The candlestick also for the light, and his furniture, and his lamps,

with the oil for the light,

[15] And the incense altar, and his staves, and the anointing oil, and the

sweet incense, and the hanging for the door at the entering in of the

tabernacle,

[16] The altar of burnt offering, with his brasen grate, his staves, and all

his vessels, the laver and his foot,

[17] The hangings of the court, his pillars, and their sockets, and the

hanging for the door of the court,

[18] The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords,

[19] The cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, the holy

garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in

the priest's office.

[20] And all the congregation of the children of Israel departed from the

presence of Moses.

[21] And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom

his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD's offering to the work of

the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the

holy garments.

[22] And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and

brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold:

and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.

[23] And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet, and

fine linen, and goats' hair, and red skins of rams, and badgers' skins,

brought them.

[24] Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought the

LORD's offering: and every man, with whom was found shittim wood for any

work of the service, brought it.

[25] And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and

brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of

scarlet, and of fine linen.

[26] And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats'

hair.

[27] And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the

ephod, and for the breastplate;

[28] And spice, and oil for the light, and for the anointing oil, and for

the sweet incense.

[29] The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every

man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of

work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.

[30] And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called

by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;

[31] And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in

understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

[32] And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in

brass,

[33] And in the cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of wood, to

make any manner of cunning work.

[34] And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab,

the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.

[35] Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work,

of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in

blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even

of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.



2) Our Daily Bread for 10 February 2023 Titled



Come Home to God



Psalm 91:1-2,14-16



1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust."

14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

and I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

and show him My salvation.



1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God; in him will I trust.

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him,



One early evening while I was jogging near a construction site in our

neighbourhood, a skinny, dirty kitten meowed at me plaintively and followed

me home. Today, Mickey is a healthy, handsome adult cat, enjoying a

comfortable life in our household and deeply loved by my family. Whenever I

jog on the road where I found him, I often think, Thank You, God. Mickey was

spared from living on the streets. He has a home now.



Psalm 91 speaks of those who "[dwell] in the shelter of the Most High" (v. 1),

making their home with God. The Hebrew word for dwells here means "to remain,

to stay permanently." As we remain in Him, He helps us live according to His

wisdom and to love Him above all (v. 14; John 15:10). God promises us the

comfort of being with Him for eternity, as well as the security of His being

with us through earthly hardship. Although trouble may come, we can rest in

His sovereignty, wisdom, and love, and in His promises to protect and deliver

us.



When we make God our refuge, we live "in the shadow of the Almighty" (Psalm

91:1). No trouble can touch us except that which His infinite wisdom

and love allow. This is the safety of God as our home.



By: Karen Huang



Reflect & Pray



What does being home in God mean? How would your response

to hardship change if you chose to live in the shelter of the Most High?



Heavenly Father, thank You for the home I have in You.



Learn more about what it means to live in union with Christ.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 6 - Shielded by the Word



Proverbs 30:5



5 (Ps 12:6; 18:30) Every word of God is pure;

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.



5 Every word of God is pure:

He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.



A wife of ten years, betrayed by her husband's infidelity, declares that

she will never trust a man again. A teenage son says of his father, "I

can't depend on him anymore! Dad always talk big and makes promises,

but he never does what he says." A career woman, her reputation

undermined by gossip, leaves the church broken, and never returns.

Human beings are weak, volatile, unfaithful creatures; often we

break our word and hurt others in the process. But the Scripture

clearly assures us that God's Word is not like the word of man.

God always remains faithful to his Word, always fulfills his promises,

always does what he says he will do.

God's word is pure (or flawless), Proverbs 30:5 says. His Word

is not distorted with mixed motives or flawed by untruth. God's Word

is dependable, able to support and lift us up, able to speak

encouragement to us. His Word is a "shield" a protection for us

against the onslaughts of the Enemy, a place of refuge from the struggle

and confusion of daily life.

We live in a world that recognises no absolute truth. Morality,

values, relationships, ethics - every decision of life, it seems,

"depends on the situation." But in the midst of the confusion,

God interjects his Word - timeless, pure, trustworthy, reliable.

We can depend upon God's Word. We can turn to him to verify who we are

and the purposes for which we were created. We can find refuge in his truth,

and rest in the knowledge that whatever he says, he will do.



Application



a) In my own experience, how have I found God's Word

to be different from the word of men and women?



b) In what areas of my life do I need the assurance of the validity

and dependability of God's Word?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



1 Tim 6:17-19



17 (Ro 11:20; 1Ti 4:10) Command those who are rich in this world that they

not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,

who richly gives us all things to enjoy.

18 (Ro 12:8; 12:13) Command that they do good, that they be rich

in good works, generous, willing to share,

19 (Lk 16:9; 1Ti 6:12) and laying up in store for themselves a good

foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of eternal life.



17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,

nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly

all things to enjoy;

18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works,

ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time

to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Eternal Faithfulness



Ps 89:1 -8



PSALMS 89



A Contemplative Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.



1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;

with my mouth I will make known

Your faithfulness to all generations.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For I have said,

"Mercy shall be built up forever;

Your faithfulness shall be

established in the heavens."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have said,

"I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have sworn to David my servant:

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) 'Your offspring I will establish forever,

and build up your throne for all generations.' " Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the heavens praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For who in the skies can

be compared to the Lord?

Who among the heavenly sons is like the Lord?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God is greatly to be feared

in the assembly of the holy ones

and awesome to all those who surround Him.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts,

who is a mighty Lord like You,

with Your faithfulness all around You?



1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever:

With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:

Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

3 I have made a covenant with my chosen,

I have sworn unto David my servant,

4 Thy seed will I establish for ever,

And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD:

Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

6 For who in the heaven

Can be compared unto the LORD?

Who among the sons of the mighty

Can be likened unto the LORD?

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,

And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee?

Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?



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?)



Alberta



Quick facts on Muslims in Alberta



Alberta 2015 population 4121700



est Muslim Population 195240



CNMM Networks: Calgary and Edmonton



It is estimated that Calgary has 82000 Muslims and Edmonton another 50000 .

Alberta may have a total as high as 195240 today.

Calgary is notable as the first Canadian city with a Muslim mayor. It's

become a prominent place of Islamic fundamentalism.

Edmonton's Muslim population is very diverse, with the largest group

coming from Tanzania, followed by Somalia, and then North African countries

such as Egypt, Morocco, etc.

Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus! They overcome huge spiritual,

emotional and cultural hurdles to follow Christ. Yet their challenges still

continue, especially in growing in discipleship. They often fell lost in our

Western congregations, and equally lost trying to find a church body with whom

they can identify. some are even being lured into Christian cult groups.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



10th Day of the Month



a) Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of

Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.



(

John 3:16



16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18)

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."



16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.



)



b) Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,

soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.



fast and Pray

DAY 5: Love

Verse of the day:



9 (1Th 3:12; Col 1:9; 3:10) And this I pray, that your love may abound yet

more and more in knowledge and in all discernment,



[9] And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in

knowledge and in all judgment;



Philippians 1:9



Love is central to a relationship with God. Jesus said that the most

significant commands on which all the law and prophets depend are

ta love God and love others (Matthew 22:36-40). This is a central

characteristic of being a Christian.

I John 4:8 says, " (2Co 13:11; 1Jn 4:16) Anyone who does not love

does not know God, for God is love.

/ He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. "

Love in action could be just loving the person in front of you. Whether

you're in line for coffee or groceries or getting gas, if you see a need and

have the means, help someone else out. It could be as simple as telling

the mom with a screaming toddler that she is doing a fabulous job or

taking food to your neighbours. Take a plate of cookies, a loaf of fresh-

baked bread, or fresh garden produce. Drop it by and have a little

conversation without inviting them to church, yet. Inviting someone to

meet Christ takes time !

We love even if it's inconvenient.



Reflection: What can I do to put the Love of Jesus into action?



Prayer: Dear Jesus, help me to love like You. Help me love when loving

isn't easy. Help me love imperfect and broken people like myself. You love

me unconditionally, and your perfect love fills my every need. I want to

seek that love from You alone. Please give me an unquenchabie thirst for

Your word and guide me to wholeness and victory through each precious

word. In Jesus name, I pray, amen.



Scripture reflection:

John 15:12



12 (Jn 13:34; 1Jn 3:23) This is My commandment: that you love one another,

as I have loved you.

[12] This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.



1 Corinthians 13:4-5



4 (Col 3:12; Pr 10:12) Love suffers long and is kind; love envies not;

love flaunts not itself and is not puffed up,

5 (1Co 10:24; Php 2:21) does not behave itself improperly, seeks not its own,

is not easily provoked, thinks no evil;



[4] Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity

vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

[5] Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily

provoked, thinketh no evil;





Ephesians 4:2



2 (Col 3:12-13; Ac 20:19) With all humility, meekness, and patience,

bearing with one another in love,

[2] With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one

another in love;



1 John 4:19



19 (1Jn 4:10; Lk 7:47) We love Him because He first loved us.

[19] We love him, because he first loved us.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His will in your work.



Pray to the Lord:

"Heavenly Father, thank You for the home I have in You."



Pray to the Lord and thank Him for calling us by name.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him for the rich to be generous in sharing.



Pray to the Lord and pray to remember He is unchanging.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Pray for your fellow country person

from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of

Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.



Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,

soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.



Pray that evangelists in Comoros who receive motorbikes will be able to reach

more people with The Gospel.



Dear Jesus, help me to love like You. Help me love when loving

isn't easy. Help me love imperfect and broken people like myself. You love

me unconditionally, and your perfect love fills my every need. I want to

seek that love from You alone. Please give me an unquenchable thirst for

Your word and guide me to wholeness and victory through each precious

word. In Jesus name, I pray, amen.

Day 40, 9 Feb 2023





1)

Exodus 30-32



EXODUS 30



The Altar of Incense



Ex 37:25-28



1 (Ex 37:25-28; Rev 8:3) Also, you must make an altar for burning incense.

You must make it of acacia wood.

2 (Ex 27:2) It must be a cubit in length, and its width a cubit.

It will be square. Its height will be two cubits;

(About 1 1/2 feet long and wide and 3 feet high,

or 45 centimeters long and wide and 90 centimeters high.)

the horns shall be of one piece with it.

3You must overlay it with pure gold, its top, its sides all around,

and its horns; and you must make a molding of gold all around it.

4 (Ex 25:27) You must make two golden rings for it under its molding.

You must make them on its two sides, on opposite sides of it,

and they will be holders for the poles with which to carry it.

5 Then you must make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.

6 (Ex 25:21-22) You must put it before the veil that is by the ark

of the testimony, in front of the mercy seat that is over the testimony,

where I will meet with you.

7 (1Sa 2:28; Ex 27:20-21) Aaron must burn sweet incense on it.

Every morning, when he trims the lamps, he must burn incense.

8 When Aaron lights the lamps at sundown, he must burn incense on it.

It is to be a perpetual incense before the Lord throughout your generations.

9 (Lev 10:1)You must offer no strange incense on it, nor burnt sacrifice,

nor grain offering, and you must not pour out a drink offering on it.

10 (Lev 16:18; 23:27) Aaron must make atonement on its horns once a year

with the blood of the sin offering of atonement. Once a year he must make

atonement on it throughout your generations. It is most holy to the Lord.



The Atonement Money



11 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

12 (Nu 31:50; Ex 38:25-26) When you take the census of the children of

Israel according to their number, then each man is to pay a ransom for

his life to the Lord when you count them, so that there be no plague

among them when you number them.

13 (Lev 27:25; Nu 3:47) This is what everyone who is counted must give:

half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary

(About 1/5 ounce, or 5.8 grams; and in v. 15. (a shekel is twenty gerahs).)

The half shekel will be the offering to the Lord.

14 Everyone who is counted, from twenty years old and above,

must give an offering to the Lord.

15 (Pr 22:2; Eph 6:9) The rich must not give more and the poor must not

give less than half a shekel when they give the offering to the Lord,

to make atonement for your lives.

16 (Ex 38:25-31; Nu 16:40) You must take the atonement money of the

children of Israel and give it for the service of the tent of meeting,

so that it may be a memorial to the children of Israel before the Lord,

to make atonement for your lives.



The Bronze Basin



17 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

18 (Ex 38:8; 40:7) You must also make a basin of bronze,

with its base also of bronze, for washing,

and you must put it between the tent of meeting and the altar,

and you must put water in it.

19 (Isa 52:11; Ex 40:31-32) For Aaron and his sons must wash

their hands and their feet from it.

20 When they go into the tent of meeting, or when they come near

the altar to minister by burning incense as an offering made

by fire to the Lord, they must wash with water so that they will not die.

21 (Ex 28:43) So they must wash their hands and their feet,

so that they will not die. And it will be a perpetual statute for them,

even to him and to his seed throughout their generations.



The Anointing Oil



22 Moreover the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

23 (SS 4:14; Eze 27:19) Take for yourself choice spices: five hundred shekels

(About 12 1/2 pounds, or 5.8 kilograms; and in v. 24. )

of pure myrrh, half as much sweet-smelling cinnamon

(two hundred and fifty shekels About 6 1/4 pounds, or 2.9 kilograms.),

two hundred and fifty shekels of sweet-smelling cane,

24 (Ex 29:40; Ps 45:8) five hundred shekels of cassia,

according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and a hin

(About 75 pounds, or 34 kilograms.) of olive oil.

25 (Ex 37:29; Nu 35:25; Ps 89:20) And you must make

with it a holy anointing oil, a perfumed compound,

the work of a perfumer. It will be a holy anointing oil.

26 (Nu 7:1) And you must anoint the tent of meeting with it,

along with the ark of the testimony,

27 and the table and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils,

and the altar of incense,

28 and the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils,

and the basin and its stand.

29 (Ex 29:37) You must consecrate them, so that they may be most holy.

Whatever touches them must be holy.

30 (Lev 8:12; 8:30) You must anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them,

so that they may minister as priests to Me.

31 You must speak to the children of Israel, saying,

"This will be a holy anointing oil to Me throughout your generations.

32 (Ex 30:25) It must not be poured out on anyone's body,

nor shall you make any other like it in composition.

It is holy, and it will be holy to you.

33 (Ex 30:38; Ge 17:14) Whoever makes anything like it

or whoever puts any of it on a layman

will be cut off from his people."



The Incense



34 (Ex 25:6; 37:29) Then the Lord said to Moses:

Take for yourself sweet spices,

stacte and onycha and galbanum,

sweet spices with pure frankincense of equal amounts.

35 (Ex 30:25; Lev 2:13) You shall make of these an incense,

a compound expertly blended, mingled with salt, pure and holy.

36 (Ex 25:22) You must beat some of it very fine and put

part of it before the testimony in the tent of meeting

where I will meet with you. It will be most holy to you.

37 As for the perfume which you will make, you may not

make it for yourselves using the same recipe.

It must be holy for the Lord to you.

38 (Ex 30:33) Whoever makes anything like it in order to use it

as perfume must be cut off from his people.



Exodus 30

[1] And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt

thou make it.

[2] A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof;

foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the

horns thereof shall be of the same.

[3] And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides

thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and thou shalt make unto it a

crown of gold round about.

[4] And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by the

two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they

shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal.

[5] And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with

gold.

[6] And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the

testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will

meet with thee.

[7] And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he

dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it.

[8] And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon

it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

[9] Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat

offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering thereon.

[10] And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year

with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he

make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it is most holy unto the

LORD.

[11] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

[12] When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their number,

then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the LORD, when

thou numberest them; that there be no plague among them, when thou numberest

them.

[13] This they shall give, every one that passeth among them that are

numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary: (a shekel is

twenty gerahs:) an half shekel shall be the offering of the LORD.

[14] Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years

old and above, shall give an offering unto the LORD.

[15] The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than

half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an

atonement for your souls.

[16] And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and

shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that

it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an

atonement for your souls.

[17] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

[18] Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to

wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the

congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water therein.

[19] For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat:

[20] When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash

with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to

minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD:

[21] So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and

it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed

throughout their generations.

[22] Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

[23] Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred

shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty

shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,

[24] And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary,

and of oil olive an hin:

[25] And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound

after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil.

[26] And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and

the ark of the testimony,

[27] And the table and all his vessels, and the candlestick and his vessels,

and the altar of incense,

[28] And the altar of burnt offering with all his vessels, and the laver and

his foot.

[29] And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever

toucheth them shall be holy.

[30] And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that

they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

[31] And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be

an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.

[32] Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make any

other like it, after the composition of it: it is holy, and it shall be holy

unto you.

[33] Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon

a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.

[34] And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and

onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each

shall there be a like weight:

[35] And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the

apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:

[36] And thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it before the

testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with

thee: it shall be unto you most holy.

[37] And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to

yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy

for the LORD.

[38] Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be

cut off from his people.



EXODUS 31



The Tabernacle Artisans



Ex 35:30-35



1 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

2 (Ex 36:1; 35:30) See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri,

the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

3 (1Ki 7:14; Ex 35:31) I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom,

in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of craftsmanship

4 to devise artistic works for work with gold, with silver, and with bronze,

5 and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in carving of wood,

to work in all manner of craftsmanship.

6 (Ex 28:3; 35:10) I, indeed, I have given him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamak,

of the tribe of Dan, and I have given skill to all who are

specially skilled, that they may make everything that I have commanded you:

7 (Ex 36:8-37:9)the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony,

and the mercy seat that is on it, and all the furniture of the tent,

8 (Ex 37:10-28) the table and its utensils, and the pure lampstand

with all its utensils, and the altar of incense,

9 (Ex 38:1-8) the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils,

and the basin and its stand,

10 the woven garments, the holy garments for Aaron the priest

and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests,

11 (Ex 37:29) the anointing oil and sweet incense for the holy place.

They must make them according to all that I have commanded you.



The Sabbath Law



12 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

13 (Eze 20:12; 20:20) Speak also to the children of Israel, saying,

"You must surely keep My Sabbaths, for it is a sign between Me

and you throughout your generations, that you may know that

I am the Lord who sanctifies you.

14 "You shall keep the Sabbath, for it is holy to you.

Everyone who defiles it will surely be put to death.

For whoever does any work on it, that person will be cut

off from among his people.

15 (Ex 16:23; Lev 23:3) Six days may work be done,

but on the seventh is the Sabbath of complete rest,

holy to the Lord. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath

day will surely be put to death.

16 Therefore the children of Israel must keep the Sabbath,

to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations,

for a perpetual covenant.

17 (Ge 1:31; Ex 31:13; Ge 2:2-3) It is a sign between Me

and the children of Israel forever, for in six days

the Lord made heaven and earth,

but on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed."

18 (Ex 24:12; 32:15-16) When He had made an end of

communing with him on Mount Sinai,

He gave Moses the two tablets of testimony,

tablets of stone, written with the finger of God.



Exodus 31

[1] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

[2] See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of

the tribe of Judah:

[3] And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in

understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

[4] To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

[5] And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work

in all manner of workmanship.

[6] And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of

the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put

wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

[7] The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and

the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

[8] And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his

furniture, and the altar of incense,

[9] And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver

and his foot,

[10] And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest,

and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office,

[11] And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according

to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

[12] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

[13] Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths

ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your

generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.

[14] Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one

that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work

therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

[15] Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest,

holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall

surely be put to death.

[16] Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the

sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.

[17] It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six

days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and

was refreshed.

[18] And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him

upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the

finger of God.





EXODUS 32

The Golden Calf



1 (Ex 24:18; Ac 7:40) Now when the people saw that Moses delayed

coming down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves

together around Aaron and said to him,

"Come, make us gods which will go before us. As for this Moses,

the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt,

we do not know what has become of him."

2 (Ex 12:35-36; Jdg 8:24-27) Aaron said to them,

"Break off the gold earrings that are in the ears of your wives,

your sons, and your daughters, and bring them to me."

3 So all the people broke off the gold earrings that were in their ears

and brought them to Aaron.

4 (Dt 9:16; Ne 9:18) He received them from their hand,

and fashioned it with an engraving tool, and made it into a molded calf.

Then they said, "This is your god, O Israel, who brought you up

from the land of Egypt."

5 (2Ki 10:20; Lev 23:2) When Aaron saw it, he built an altar before it.

And Aaron made a proclamation and said, "Tomorrow will be

a feast to the Lord."

6 (1Co 10:7; Nu 25:2) So they rose up early on the next day,

and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings.

And the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.

7 (Dt 9:12; Ex 32:11) The Lord spoke to Moses, "Go, and get down,

for your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt,

have corrupted themselves.

8 (Ex 20:3-4; 20:23) They have quickly turned aside from the way

which I commanded them. They have made for themselves a molded calf,

and have worshipped it, and have sacrificed to it, and said,

'This is your god, O Israel, which has brought you up

from the land of Egypt.' "

9 (Ex 33:3; 33:5) Then the Lord said to Moses,

"I have seen this people, and certainly, it is a stiff-necked people.

10 (Dt 9:14; Nu 14:12; Dt 9:19) Now therefore let Me alone,

so that My wrath may burn against them and I may destroy them.

And I will make of you a great nation."

11 (Dt 9:18-20; 9:26-29) But Moses sought the favour of the Lord his God,

and said, "Lord, why does Your wrath burn against Your people,

whom You have brought forth from the land of Egypt with great power

and with a mighty hand?

12 (Nu 14:13-16; Dt 9:28) Why should the Egyptians speak, saying,

'With evil intent He brought them out, to kill them in the mountains

and to destroy them from the face of the earth'?

Turn from Your fierce wrath and relent of this harm against Your people.

13 (Ge 12:7; 22:16) Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, Your servants,

to whom You swore by Yourself, and said to them, 'I will multiply

your descendants as the stars of the heavens, and all this land that

I have spoken of will I give to your descendants,

and they will inherit it forever.'"

14 (Ps 106:45; 2Sa 24:16) Then the Lord relented of the harm

which He said He would do to His people.

15 (Dt 9:15) Moses turned and went down from the mountain

with the two tablets of testimony in his hand.

The tablets were written on both their sides.

They were written on one side and on the other.

16 (Ex 31:18)bThe tablets were God's work,

and the writing was God's writing, engraved on the tablets.

17 (Ex 17:9; 24:13) When Joshua heard the noise of the people

as they shouted, he said to Moses, "There is a sound of war in the camp."

18 But he said:

"It is not the sound of those who shout for victory,

nor is it the sound of those who cry because of being overcome,

but I hear the sound of singing."

19 (Dt 9:16-17) As soon as he came near the camp,

he saw the calf and the dancing, and Moses' anger burned,

so he threw the tablets from his hands

and shattered them at the bottom of the mountain.

20 (Dt 9:21) Then he took the calf which they had made

and burned it in the fire, ground it to powder,

and scattered it on the water, and made the children of Israel drink it.

21 (Ge 20:9) Moses said to Aaron, "What did this people do to you,

that you have brought so great a sin upon them?"

22 (Dt 9:24; Ex 14:11) Aaron said, "Do not let the anger of my lord burn.

You know that the people are set on evil.

23 (Ex 32:1-4) For they said to me, 'Make a god for us which will go

before us, for this Moses, the man that brought us up from

the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.'

24 (Ex 32:4) I said to them, 'Whoever has any gold, let them break it off.'

So they gave it to me, and then I threw it into the fire,

and this calf came out.'"

25 Now when Moses saw the people were in a frenzy,

for Aaron had let them get completely out of control,

causing derision from their enemies,

26 then Moses stood in the gate of the camp and said,

"Whoever is on the Lord's side, come to me."

And all the Levites gathered themselves together around him.

27 (Nu 25:5) He said to them, "Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel,

'Every man fasten his sword on his side,

and go back and forth from gate to gate throughout the camp,

and let every man kill his brother, and every man his friend,

and every man his neighbour.'"

28 (Dt 33:9) The Levites did according to the word of Moses,

and about three thousand men of the people died that day.

29 (Nu 25:11-13; Zec 13:3) For Moses had said,

"Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord,

that He may bestow a blessing on you this day,

for every man opposes his son and his brother."

30 (1Sa 12:20; Nu 25:13) On the next day Moses said to the people,

"You have committed a great sin, and now I will go up to the Lord.

Perhaps I can make atonement for your sin."

31 (Ex 20:23; 32:30) Then Moses returned to the Lord and said,

"Oh, this people has committed a great sin and have made a god

of gold for themselves.

32 (Ps 69:28; Da 12:1) Yet now, if You will, forgive their sin,

but if not, I pray, blot me out of Your book which You have written."

33 (Eze 18:4) Then the Lord said to Moses, "Whoever has sinned against Me,

I will blot him out of My book.

34 (Ex 23:20; Dt 32:35) So go now, lead the people to the place of which

I have spoken to you. Indeed, My angel will go before you.

Nevertheless in the day when I punish, I will indeed punish them

for their sin."

35 And the Lord plagued the people because they had made the calf,

the one that Aaron made.



Exodus 32

[1] And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the

mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto

him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the

man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become

of him.

[2] And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in

the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them

unto me.

[3] And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in their

ears, and brought them unto Aaron.

[4] And he received them at their hand, and fashioned it with a graving

tool, after he had made it a molten calf: and they said, These be thy gods,

O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

[5] And when Aaron saw it, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made

proclamation, and said, To morrow is a feast to the LORD.

[6] And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt offerings, and

brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and

rose up to play.

[7] And the LORD said unto Moses, Go, get thee down; for thy people, which

thou broughtest out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves:

[8] They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them:

they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have

sacrificed thereunto, and said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which have

brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

[9] And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it

is a stiffnecked people:

[10] Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and

that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.

[11] And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath

wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of

Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand?

[12] Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he

bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the

face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil

against thy people.

[13] Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest

by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the

stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto

your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever.

[14] And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his

people.

[15] And Moses turned, and went down from the mount, and the two tables of

the testimony were in his hand: the tables were written on both their sides;

on the one side and on the other were they written.

[16] And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of

God, graven upon the tables.

[17] And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said

unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp.

[18] And he said, It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery,

neither is it the voice of them that cry for being overcome: but the noise

of them that sing do I hear.

[19] And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw

the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot, and he cast the

tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount.

[20] And he took the calf which they had made, and burnt it in the fire, and

ground it to powder, and strawed it upon the water, and made the children of

Israel drink of it.

[21] And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou

hast brought so great a sin upon them?

[22] And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the

people, that they are set on mischief.

[23] For they said unto me, Make us gods, which shall go before us: for as

for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot

not what is become of him.

[24] And I said unto them, Whosoever hath any gold, let them break it off.

So they gave it me: then I cast it into the fire, and there came out this

calf.

[25] And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them

naked unto their shame among their enemies:)

[26] Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the

LORD's side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered

themselves together unto him.

[27] And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man

his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the

camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every

man his neighbour.

[28] And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there

fell of the people that day about three thousand men.

[29] For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even

every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a

blessing this day.

[30] And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the people, Ye

have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto the LORD; peradventure I

shall make an atonement for your sin.

[31] And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned

a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.

[32] Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin--; and if not, blot me, I pray

thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.

[33] And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him

will I blot out of my book.

[34] Therefore now go, lead the people unto the place of which I have spoken

unto thee: behold, mine Angel shall go before thee: nevertheless in the day

when I visit I will visit their sin upon them.

[35] And the LORD plagued the people, because they made the calf, which

Aaron made.



(Wait upon the Lord and do not be unfaithful)



2) Our Daily Bread for 9 February 2022 titled



Seeing Jesus



John 14:1-11



1 (Jn 12:44; 16:22-23) "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God.

Believe also in Me.

2 (Jn 13:33; 13:36) In My Father's house are many dwelling places. If it were

not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

3 (Jn 12:26; 14:28) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again

and receive you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also.

4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."

5 (Jn 11:16) Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going.

How can we know the way?"

6 (Jn 10:9; 1:14; Ac 4:12) Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,

and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

7 (Jn 8:19) If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.

From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."

8 Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father,

and that is sufficient for us."

9 (Heb 1:3; Jn 12:45; Col 1:15) Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you

such a long time, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen

Me has seen the Father. So how can you say, 'Show us the Father'?

10 (Jn 5:19; 10:38) Do you not believe that I am in the Father

and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak

on My own authority. But the Father who lives in Me does the works.

11 (Jn 5:36; 10:38) Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father

is in Me. Or else believe Me on account of the works themselves.



1] Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

[2] In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would

have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

[3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and

receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

[4] And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

[5] Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how

can we know the way?

[6] Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man

cometh unto the Father, but by me.

[7] If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from

henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

[8] Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

[9] Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet

hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the

Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

[10] Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me?

the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father

that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

[11] Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else

believe me for the very works' sake.



At four months old, Leo had never seen his parents. He'd been born with

a rare condition that left his vision blurred. For him, it was like living

in dense fog. But then eye doctors fit him with a special set of glasses.



Leo's father posted the video of Mom placing the new glasses over his eyes

for the first time. We watch as Leo's eyes slowly focus. A smile spreads

wide across his face as he truly sees his mom for the first time. Priceless.

In that moment, little Leo could see clearly.



John reports a conversation Jesus had with His disciples. Philip asked Him,

"Show us the Father" (John 14:8). Even after all this time together, Jesus'

disciples couldn't recognise who was right in front of them. He replied,

"Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me?"

(v. 10). Earlier Jesus had said, "I am the way and the truth and the life"

(v. 6). This is the sixth of Jesus’ seven "I am" statements. He's telling

us to look through these "I am" lenses and see who He truly is-God Himself.



We're a lot like the disciples. In difficult times, we struggle and develop

blurred vision. We fail to focus on what God has done and can do. When little

Leo put on the special glasses, he could see his parents clearly. Perhaps we

need to put on our God-glasses so we can clearly see who Jesus really is.



By: Kenneth Petersen



Reflect & Pray



What are some ways in which your vision of Jesus may

have become cloudy? How can you look to Him again with clear vision?



Jesus, please help me turn my eyes on You.

Show me clearly Your path for me.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 5 - Learning by Heart



Ps 119:9,11



9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) How shall a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping it according to Your word.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You.



9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?

By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart,

That I might not sin against thee.



"His heart is not just in it," a gifted musician commented about the

pianist onstage. "He's here at the Orchestra Hall, playing for

thousands of people, an his technique is flawless, but something

is missing - his heart is just not in it."

The psalmist , in Psalm 119, draws a similar parallel. We "Keep our

way pure" through obedience of his Word, by ordering our lives according

to the commands of the Scriptures. But outward behaviour is not the only

essential factor in purity of life. The changes in our behaviour need to

come from the heart, from the inside out. Our "technique" for living

the Christian life may be flawless, but our obediance is founded

in heart motivation, something is certainly missing.

"I seek you with all my heart," the psalmist declares in verse 10.

Thus he can say in verse 11, "Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You."

Often we refer to memorisation as "learning by heart" - and indeed

"by heart" is the biblical mandate for assimilating God's truth

into our daily lives. "By rote" or "By Mind" leaves us

intellectually overstuffed, yet spiritually starving.

When we try to apply the Word outwardly to our behaviour,

we end up in a tangle of legalism, a log "do list" by which

we hope to please God. But when we set our hearts toward God first,

then changes in our behaviour grow out of love for God and a deep

desire to serve him. Then we are truly loving and obeying God with

our whole hearts.



Application



a) In what ways have I tried to apply God's word to my behaviour

without having the truth firmly in my heart? What was the result?



b) How can I set my heart toward God and give myself more fully

to his Word?



c) What areas of my life need "purifying"? How can these verses

help me to "make my way pure"?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



1 Cor 13:3



3 If I give all my goods to feed the poor,

and if I give my body to be burned,

and have not love, it profits me nothing.



3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor,

and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity,

it profiteth me nothing.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Inexhaustible Strength



Ps 18:30-34



30 As for God, His way has integrity;

the word of the Lord is proven;

He is a shield to all those who take refuge in Him.

31 For who is God except the Lord?

Or who is a rock besides our God?

32 It is God who clothes me with strength,

and gives my way integrity.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

and causes me to stand on my high places.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.



30 As for God, his way is perfect:

The word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

31 For who is God save the LORD?

Or who is a rock save our God?

32 It is God that girdeth me with strength,

And maketh my way perfect.

33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet,

And setteth me upon my high places.

34 He teacheth my hands to war,

So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.



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."



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?)



Alberta



Quick facts on Muslims in Alberta



Alberta 2015 population 4121700



est Muslim Population 195240



CNMM Networks: Calgary and Edmonton



It is estimated that Calgary has 82000 Muslims and Edmonton another 50000 .

Alberta may have a total as high as 195240 today.

Calgary is notable as the first Canadian city with a Muslim mayor. It's

become a prominent place of Islamic fundamentalism.

Edmonton's Muslim population is very diverse, with the largest group

coming from Tanzania, followed by Somalia, and then North African countries

such as Egypt, Morocco, etc.

Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus! They overcome huge spiritual,

emotional and cultural hurdles to follow Christ. Yet their challenges still

continue, especially in growing in discipleship. They often fell lost in our

Western congregations, and equally lost trying to find a church body with whom

they can identify. some are even being lured into Christian cult groups.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



9th Day of the Month



a) Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion, faithfulness and provision.



(

Ps 100



A Psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;

come before His presence with singing.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;

it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise;

be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,

and His faithfulness to all generations.



Psalm 100



A Psalm of praise.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD he is God:

It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise:

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;

And his truth endureth to all generations.



)



b) Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively

respond to pressing social issues

(

1 Chr 12:32



32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar,

those having understanding of times

and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains

with all their brothers at their command.



32 And of the children of Issachar,

which were men that had understanding of the times,

to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred;

and all their brethren were at their commandment



)



DAY 4: God Can Use Your Prayers



Verse of the day: " (Heb 13:21; Ezr 1:5) For God is the One working in you, both to will

and to do His good pleasure.



For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good

pleasure. " Philippians 2:13



Sometimes we mistakenly believe that we need to be a perfect person of

prayer to be useful.

Far too often prayer is viewed as a "magic formula." Some believe that if

we do not say the right things or pray in the correct position, God won't

hear and answer our prayers. This is entirely unbiblical. You don't need

the right spiritual language or need to say the perfect prayer.

All that is required is YOU; someone who will enter into a conversation

with God, saying, "I am willing." We are told in I John 5:14 -15 to have

confidence when we pray, knowing God hears us and willgrant whatever

we ask as long as it is in His will.



14 (1Jn 3:21-22; Jn 14:13) This is the confidence that we have in Him, that

if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

15 So if we know that He hears whatever we ask, we know that we have

whatever we asked of Him.



[14] And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any

thing according to his will, he heareth us:

[15] And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have

the petitions that we desired of him.



Reflection: He wants our prayers because He has chosen to do much of

His work on earth through His church and His children.

What is God calling you to pray about?



Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for Your guidance, and forgive me

when I get ahead of You. I ask You Lord, to help me to know how to pray.

Lead me in my time with You ond to Your truth. Father, thank you for

guiding me in my prayers and teach me how to listen to You as well. I pray

that I will be sensitive to Your voice and know it when shear it.



In Jesus name,amen



Scripture reflection:



James 4:2,



2 You lust and do not have, so you kill.

You desire to have and cannot obtain. You fight and war.

Yet you do not have, because you do not ask.



[2] Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain:

ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.



Mark 11:24,



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.



[24] Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,

believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.



Romans 12:12



(Heb 10:36; Ac 1:14) rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering,

persevere in prayer,

[12] Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in

prayer;





Psalm 102:16-17



16 For the Lord shall build up Zion;

He shall appear in His glory.

17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute

and will not despise their prayer.



[16] When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.

[17] He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their

prayer.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to wait upon Him no matter how long.



Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, please help me turn my eyes on You.

Show me clearly Your path for me."



Pray to the Lord and pray to put your heart and your all in knowing God's

Word.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be charitable.



Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord for His Strength.



Please join us in praying for:

- The church to reach out to the growing Muslim populations in Alberta.

- for Canadian churches to start contextualised discipleship ministries to

Muslim-background believers.

- for Muslm-background believers to be well grounded spiritually and socially

in their faith and the Church.

- and for Muslim-background believers to share their faith with their

not-yet-believing family and friendship networks.

- for Farsi and Arabic fellowships to grow in spiritual maturity and outreach.

- for current and new workers among Muslims in these growing Muslim

in these growing Muslim population centres.



Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion, faithfulness and provision.



Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues



Pray for revival as Christians rejoice in God's steadfast love

(Ps 85:6-7



6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Will You not revive us again,

that Your people may rejoice in You?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Show us Your mercy, O Lord,

and grant us Your deliverance.



[6] Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?

[7] Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.



)



Heavenly Father, thank you for Your guidance, and forgive me

when I get ahead of You. I ask You Lord, to help me to know how to pray.

Lead me in my time with You and to Your truth. Father, thank you for

guiding me in my prayers and teach me how to listen to You as well. I pray

that I will be sensitive to Your voice and know it when shear it.