Day 158 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 7 June 2023 reflections
Day 158, 7 June 2023
1) Proverbs 16-18
Proverbs 16
1 (Pr 19:21; 16:9) The preparations of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 (1Sa 16:7; Pr 21:2) All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.
3 (Ps 55:22; 1Pe 5:7) Commit your works to the Lord,
and your thoughts will be established.
4 (Ro 9:22; Job 21:30) The Lord has made all things for Himself,
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 (Pr 11:21; 6:16-17) Everyone who is proud in heart
is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not be unpunished.
6 (Pr 14:16; Da 4:27) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;
and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 (Ge 33:4) When a man's ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 (Ps 37:16; Pr 15:16) Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
9 (Jer 10:23; Ps 37:23 ) A man's heart devises his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;
his mouth does not transgress in judgment.
11 (Pr 11:1) A just weight and balance belong to the Lord;
all the weights of the bag are His work.
12 (Pr 25:5; 29:14) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 (Pr 14:35; 22:11) Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
and they love him who speaks right.
14 (Pr 19:12; 20:2) The wrath of a king is as messengers of death,
but a wise man will pacify it.
15 (Job 29:23-24; Ps 72:6) In the light of the king's countenance is life,
and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 (Pr 8:19; 8:10-11) How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!
17 (Isa 35:8) The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
he who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18 (Pr 11:2; 18:12; Ob 1:3-4) Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 (Ex 15:9; Isa 57:15) Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 (Ps 2:12; Pr 19:8) He who handles a matter wisely will find good,
and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,
and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
22 (Pr 10:11; 13:14) Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 (Pr 15:28) The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
24 (Ps 19:10; Pr 4:22) Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
25 (Pr 14:12) There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death.
26 (Ecc 6:7) He who labors, labors for himself,
for his mouth craves it of him.
27 (Jas 3:6) An ungodly man digs up evil,
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 (Pr 15:18; 17:9) A perverse man sows strife,
and a whisperer separates the best of friends.
29 A violent man entices his neighbor,
and leads him into the way that is not good.
30 He shuts his eyes to devise perverse things;
moving his lips he brings evil to pass.
31 (Pr 20:29) The gray-haired head is a crown of glory,
if it is found in the way of righteousness.
32 (Pr 14:29; 19:11) He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
33 (Pr 29:26; Jnh 1:7) The lot is cast into the lap,
but the whole outcome is of the Lord.
Proverbs 16
1 The preparations of the heart in man,
And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
But the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3 Commit thy works unto the LORD,
And thy thoughts shall be established.
4 The LORD hath made all things for himself:
Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD:
Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:
And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the LORD,
He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness
Than great revenues without right.
9 A man's heart deviseth his way:
But the LORD directeth his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:
His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's:
All the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:
For the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;
And they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:
But a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life;
And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil:
He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction,
And an haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:
And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:
But the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,
And addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,
But the end thereof are the ways of death.
26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself;
For his mouth craveth it of him.
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil:
And in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife:
And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour,
And leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things:
Moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory,
If it be found in the way of righteousness.
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap;
But the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD
Proverbs 17
1 (Pr 15:17) Better is a dry morsel with quietness
than a house full of sacrifices with strife.
2 (Pr 10:5; 19:26) A wise servant will have rule over a son who causes shame,
and will have part of the inheritance among the brothers.
3 (Ps 26:2; Pr 27:21) The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
but the Lord tries the hearts.
4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips,
and a liar gives ear to a wayward tongue.
5 (Job 31:29; Pr 14:31) Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker,
and he who is glad at calamities will not be unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
and the glory of children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
much less lying lips to a prince.
8 (Ex 23:8; Pr 17:23) A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him
who has it; wherever he turns, it prospers.
9 (Pr 10:12; 16:28 )He who covers a transgression seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates friends.
10 A reproof enters deeper into a wise man
than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 (2Sa 17:8; Hos 13:8) Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs
rather than a fool in his folly.
13 (Ps 35:12 )Whoever rewards evil for good,
evil will not depart from his house.
14 (Pr 20:3; 25:8) The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water;
therefore abandon contention before a quarrel starts.
15 (Ex 23:7; Isa 5:23) He who justifies the wicked,
and he who condemns the just,
both of them are abomination to the Lord.
16 (Pr 23:23) Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom,
seeing he has no heart for it?
17 (Pr 18:24; Ru 1:16 ) A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
18 (Pr 11:15; 6:1-5 ) A man void of understanding shakes hands,
and becomes a pledge in the presence of his friend.
19 (Pr 16:18) He loves transgression who loves strife,
and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
20 He who has a deceitful heart finds no good,
and he who has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.
21 (Pr 10:1; 19:13) He who fathers a fool does it to his sorrow,
and the father of a fool has no joy.
22 (Pr 15:13; Ps 22:15; Pr 12:25) A merry heart does good like a medicine,
but a broken spirit dries the bones.
23 (Ex 23:8; Pr 17:8) A wicked man takes a bribe out of a hidden place
to pervert the ways of judgment.
24 (Ecc 2:14; Pr 14:6) Wisdom is before him who has understanding,
but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25 (Pr 10:1; 19:13) A foolish son is a grief to his father,
and bitterness to her who bore him.
26 (Pr 17:15; 18:5) Also to punish the just is not good,
nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
27 (Jas 1:19; Pr 10:19) He who has knowledge spares his words,
and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 (Job 13:5) Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise;
and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17
1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,
Than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,
And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold:
But the LORD trieth the hearts.
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;
And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:
And he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6 Children's children are the crown of old men;
And the glory of children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool:
Much less do lying lips a prince.
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it:
Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man
Than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion:
Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man,
Rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good,
Evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:
Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just,
Even they both are abomination to the LORD.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom,
Seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands,
And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife:
And he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good:
And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow:
And the father of a fool hath no joy.
22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine:
But a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom
To pervert the ways of judgment.
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding;
But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father,
And bitterness to her that bare him.
26 Also to punish the just is not good,
Nor to strike princes for equity.
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words:
And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18
1 (Jude 1:19) He who separates himself seeks his own desire;
he seeks and quarrels against all wisdom.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
but in expressing his own heart.
3 When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt,
and with dishonor reproach.
4 (Pr 20:5) The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters,
and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 (Lev 19:15; Pr 24:23) It is not good to favor the wicked,
or to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool's lips enter into contention,
and his mouth calls for flogging.
7 (Pr 10:14; 12:13) A fool's mouth is his destruction,
and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 (Pr 16:28) The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
9 (Pr 28:24; 10:4) He also who is slothful in his work
is brother to him who is a great waster.
10 (2Sa 22:3; Ps 18:2) The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.
11 (Pr 10:15) The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
and as a high wall in his own conceit.
12 (Pr 11:2; 15:33) Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
and before honor is humility.
13 (Jn 7:51) He who answers a matter before he hearsit,
it is folly and shame to him.
14 (Pr 17:22; 15:13) The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity,
but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 (Pr 15:14) The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 (Ge 32:20; 1Sa 25:27) A man's gift makes room for him,
and brings him before great men.
17 He who is first in his own cause seems just,
but his neighbor comes and searches him.
18 (Pr 16:33) The lot causes contentions to cease,
and keeps the mighty ones apart.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man's stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
and with the increase of his lips will he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 (Pr 19:14; 12:4; 8:35) Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor of the Lord.
23 (Jas 2:3) The poor man uses entreaties,
but the rich man answers roughly.
24 (Pr 17:17) A man who has friends must show himself friendly,
and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18
1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh
And intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,
But that his heart may discover itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt,
And with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters,
And the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked,
To overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool's lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work
Is brother to him that is a great waster.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower:
The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
And as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
And before honour is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
It is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;
But a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man's gift maketh room for him,
And bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just;
But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,
And parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city:
And their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
And with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue:
And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,
And obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23 The poor useth intreaties;
But the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly:
And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
2) Our Daily Bread for 7 June 2023 titled
A Loving Warning
Matthew 18:15-20
The Brother Who Sins
Lk 17:3
15 (Lev 19:17; 1Co 9:19-21) "Now if your brother sins against you,
go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you,
you have gained your brother.
16 (Dt 19:15; Jn 8:17) But if he does not listen, then take with you one
or two others, that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every word
may be established. (Ps 8:2.)
17 (2Th 3:6; Mt 5:46) If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church.
But if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as
a Gentile and a tax collector.
18 (Mt 16:19; Jn 20:23) "Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will
be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
19 (Mt 7:7; Ac 12:5) "Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth
about anything they ask, it will be done for them
by My Father who is in heaven.
20 (Mt 28:20; Jn 20:19) For where two or three are assembled in My name,
there I am in their midst."
[15] Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him
his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast
gained thy brother.
[16] But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that
in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
[17] And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if
he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a
publican.
[18] Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound
in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
[19] Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as
touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my
Father which is in heaven.
[20] For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in
the midst of them.
In 2010, a tsunami struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing more than
four hundred people. But the deaths could have been prevented or minimised
had the tsunami warning system been working properly. The tsunami detection
networks (buoys) had become detached and drifted away.
Jesus said His disciples had a responsibility to warn fellow disciples of
things that could harm them spiritually-including unrepentant sin. He
outlined a process in which a believer who's been sinned against by another
can humbly, privately, and prayerfully "point out" the sin to the offending
believer (Matthew 18:15). If the person repents, then the conflict can be
resolved and relationship restored. If the believer refuses to repent, then
"one or two others" can help resolve the conflict (v. 16). If the sinning
person still doesn't repent, then the issue is to be brought before "the
church" (v. 17). If the offender still won't repent, the individual is to be
removed from assembly fellowship, but he or she can certainly still
be prayed for and shown Christ's love.
As believers in Jesus, let’s pray for the wisdom and courage we need to care
enough to lovingly warn one another of the dangers of unrepentant sin and of
the joys of restoration to our heavenly Father and other believers.
Jesus will be "there . . . with [us]" as we do (v. 20).
By: Marvin Williams
Reflect & Pray
How can you humbly and lovingly confront someone regarding a sin issue?
What are the dangers of unrepentant sin?
Dear God, help me to love others enough
to lovingly warn them when I see them falling into sin.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 4 - Entire Forgiveness
Acts 13:38
38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known
to you that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,"
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren,
that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
At age 17 Mary, a cross-country runner, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
She went on to college, faced with the prospect of gradual physical decline
and, ultimately, life in a wheelchair. "The worst part," Mary admitted "is
not the pain or the inability to do what I once did. The worst part is
the hopelessness, the emotional struggle. There is no cure, no real
treatment - only insurance."
In our fallen world, there are many incurable circumstances we have to endure.
But the guilt of our sin is not one of them. Yet despite the declaration
of the Scripture that Jesus' sacrificial death paid the price for our sins,
many of us carry a load of guilt - as if we ourselves had tp pay the price.
Paul, a man who know the grace of God and the depth of his own sin,
emphasises the source and the completeness of our forgiveness.
Through Jesus - not through my good behaviour, not through my determination to
change, not through my reputation, my family's faith, or my religious duties.
Forgiveness of sins come through Christ alone, a gift we do not deserve,
a gift which places all of us on equal ground at the foot of the cross.
To acknowledge our sin without knowing the source of forgiveness only
results in hopelessness and despair - we see ourselves, yet we are powerless
to change the sin we see. But when we realise that Christ has provided
complete forgiveness of sin, we can face our sin honestly, knowing
the freedom of confession and the restoration of forgiveness.
Application
a) In what ways have I changed myself, to "turn over a new leaf",
to "make myself worthy" of God's love?
b) How can Acts 13:38 help me remember the source of forgiveness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 13:2,5-6,14-17
2 (Ge 24:35; Ps 112:1-3) Abram was very wealthy in livestock,
in silver and in gold.
5 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.
6 (Ge 36:6-7) But the land was not able to support them
both dwelling together because their possessions were so great.
14 (Ge 28:14; Dt 3:27) After Lot had departed from him,
the Lord said to Abram,
"Lift up now your eyes, and look from the place where you are,
northward and southward and eastward and westward.
15 (Ge 12:7; 2Ch 20:7) All the land that you see I will give to you
and to your descendants forever.
16 (Ge 28:14; Nu 23:10) I will make your descendants like the dust
of the earth, so that if a man could number the dust of the earth,
then your descendants could also be numbered.
17 Arise, and walk throughout the land across its length
and its width, for I will give it to you."
2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.
6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together:
for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.
14 And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him,
Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward,
and southward, and eastward, and westward:
15 for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it,
and to thy seed for ever.
16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man
can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.
17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it;
for I will give it unto thee.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Generous Provision
Ps 145:13b-21
13 Your dominion endures throughout all generations.
14 The Lord upholds all who fall,
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all wait upon You,
and You give them their food in due season.
16 You open Your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways
and loving in all His works.
18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,
to all who call upon Him in truth.
19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and will save them.
20 The Lord preserves all those who love Him,
but all the wicked He will destroy.
21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,
and let all people bless His holy name
forever and ever.
13 And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,
And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;
And thou givest them their meat in due season.
16 Thou openest thine hand,
And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,
And holy in all his works.
18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,
To all that call upon him in truth.
19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him:
He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him:
But all the wicked will he destroy.
21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD:
And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
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!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
7th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
(
Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,
and saves the contrite of spirit.
18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Ps 145: 14 - 16
14 The Lord upholds all who fall,
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all wait upon You,
and You give them their food in due season.
16 You open Your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Samek
14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,
And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Ain
15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;
And thou givest them their meat in due season.
Pe
16 Thou openest thine hand,
And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
)
b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
(
Romans 12:4-8
4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,
and not all parts have the same function,
5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and all are parts of one another.
6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that
is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;
8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with
generosity; he who rules, with diligence;
he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
4 For as we have many members in one body,
and all members have not the same office:
5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that
is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according
to the proportion of faith;
7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,
on teaching;
8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let
him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;
he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Col 3:17
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.
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for good friends in your life!
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, help me to love others enough
to lovingly warn them when I see them falling into sin."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know that he forgives confessed sin.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember the Lord's Blessings on your life.
Pray to the Lord and pray loves those who love Him.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
Pray that Qatari Christians will find creative ways to meet for prayer
and worship.
1) Proverbs 16-18
Proverbs 16
1 (Pr 19:21; 16:9) The preparations of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 (1Sa 16:7; Pr 21:2) All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.
3 (Ps 55:22; 1Pe 5:7) Commit your works to the Lord,
and your thoughts will be established.
4 (Ro 9:22; Job 21:30) The Lord has made all things for Himself,
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 (Pr 11:21; 6:16-17) Everyone who is proud in heart
is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not be unpunished.
6 (Pr 14:16; Da 4:27) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;
and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 (Ge 33:4) When a man's ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 (Ps 37:16; Pr 15:16) Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
9 (Jer 10:23; Ps 37:23 ) A man's heart devises his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;
his mouth does not transgress in judgment.
11 (Pr 11:1) A just weight and balance belong to the Lord;
all the weights of the bag are His work.
12 (Pr 25:5; 29:14) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 (Pr 14:35; 22:11) Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
and they love him who speaks right.
14 (Pr 19:12; 20:2) The wrath of a king is as messengers of death,
but a wise man will pacify it.
15 (Job 29:23-24; Ps 72:6) In the light of the king's countenance is life,
and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 (Pr 8:19; 8:10-11) How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!
17 (Isa 35:8) The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
he who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18 (Pr 11:2; 18:12; Ob 1:3-4) Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 (Ex 15:9; Isa 57:15) Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 (Ps 2:12; Pr 19:8) He who handles a matter wisely will find good,
and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,
and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
22 (Pr 10:11; 13:14) Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 (Pr 15:28) The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
24 (Ps 19:10; Pr 4:22) Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
25 (Pr 14:12) There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death.
26 (Ecc 6:7) He who labors, labors for himself,
for his mouth craves it of him.
27 (Jas 3:6) An ungodly man digs up evil,
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 (Pr 15:18; 17:9) A perverse man sows strife,
and a whisperer separates the best of friends.
29 A violent man entices his neighbor,
and leads him into the way that is not good.
30 He shuts his eyes to devise perverse things;
moving his lips he brings evil to pass.
31 (Pr 20:29) The gray-haired head is a crown of glory,
if it is found in the way of righteousness.
32 (Pr 14:29; 19:11) He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
33 (Pr 29:26; Jnh 1:7) The lot is cast into the lap,
but the whole outcome is of the Lord.
Proverbs 16
1 The preparations of the heart in man,
And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
But the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3 Commit thy works unto the LORD,
And thy thoughts shall be established.
4 The LORD hath made all things for himself:
Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD:
Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:
And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the LORD,
He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness
Than great revenues without right.
9 A man's heart deviseth his way:
But the LORD directeth his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:
His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's:
All the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:
For the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;
And they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:
But a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life;
And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil:
He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction,
And an haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:
And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:
But the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,
And addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,
But the end thereof are the ways of death.
26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself;
For his mouth craveth it of him.
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil:
And in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife:
And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour,
And leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things:
Moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory,
If it be found in the way of righteousness.
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap;
But the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD
Proverbs 17
1 (Pr 15:17) Better is a dry morsel with quietness
than a house full of sacrifices with strife.
2 (Pr 10:5; 19:26) A wise servant will have rule over a son who causes shame,
and will have part of the inheritance among the brothers.
3 (Ps 26:2; Pr 27:21) The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
but the Lord tries the hearts.
4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips,
and a liar gives ear to a wayward tongue.
5 (Job 31:29; Pr 14:31) Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker,
and he who is glad at calamities will not be unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
and the glory of children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
much less lying lips to a prince.
8 (Ex 23:8; Pr 17:23) A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him
who has it; wherever he turns, it prospers.
9 (Pr 10:12; 16:28 )He who covers a transgression seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates friends.
10 A reproof enters deeper into a wise man
than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 (2Sa 17:8; Hos 13:8) Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs
rather than a fool in his folly.
13 (Ps 35:12 )Whoever rewards evil for good,
evil will not depart from his house.
14 (Pr 20:3; 25:8) The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water;
therefore abandon contention before a quarrel starts.
15 (Ex 23:7; Isa 5:23) He who justifies the wicked,
and he who condemns the just,
both of them are abomination to the Lord.
16 (Pr 23:23) Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom,
seeing he has no heart for it?
17 (Pr 18:24; Ru 1:16 ) A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
18 (Pr 11:15; 6:1-5 ) A man void of understanding shakes hands,
and becomes a pledge in the presence of his friend.
19 (Pr 16:18) He loves transgression who loves strife,
and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
20 He who has a deceitful heart finds no good,
and he who has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.
21 (Pr 10:1; 19:13) He who fathers a fool does it to his sorrow,
and the father of a fool has no joy.
22 (Pr 15:13; Ps 22:15; Pr 12:25) A merry heart does good like a medicine,
but a broken spirit dries the bones.
23 (Ex 23:8; Pr 17:8) A wicked man takes a bribe out of a hidden place
to pervert the ways of judgment.
24 (Ecc 2:14; Pr 14:6) Wisdom is before him who has understanding,
but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25 (Pr 10:1; 19:13) A foolish son is a grief to his father,
and bitterness to her who bore him.
26 (Pr 17:15; 18:5) Also to punish the just is not good,
nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
27 (Jas 1:19; Pr 10:19) He who has knowledge spares his words,
and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 (Job 13:5) Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise;
and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17
1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,
Than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,
And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold:
But the LORD trieth the hearts.
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;
And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:
And he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6 Children's children are the crown of old men;
And the glory of children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool:
Much less do lying lips a prince.
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it:
Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man
Than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion:
Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man,
Rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good,
Evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:
Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just,
Even they both are abomination to the LORD.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom,
Seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands,
And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife:
And he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good:
And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow:
And the father of a fool hath no joy.
22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine:
But a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom
To pervert the ways of judgment.
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding;
But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father,
And bitterness to her that bare him.
26 Also to punish the just is not good,
Nor to strike princes for equity.
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words:
And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18
1 (Jude 1:19) He who separates himself seeks his own desire;
he seeks and quarrels against all wisdom.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
but in expressing his own heart.
3 When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt,
and with dishonor reproach.
4 (Pr 20:5) The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters,
and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 (Lev 19:15; Pr 24:23) It is not good to favor the wicked,
or to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool's lips enter into contention,
and his mouth calls for flogging.
7 (Pr 10:14; 12:13) A fool's mouth is his destruction,
and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 (Pr 16:28) The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
9 (Pr 28:24; 10:4) He also who is slothful in his work
is brother to him who is a great waster.
10 (2Sa 22:3; Ps 18:2) The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.
11 (Pr 10:15) The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
and as a high wall in his own conceit.
12 (Pr 11:2; 15:33) Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
and before honor is humility.
13 (Jn 7:51) He who answers a matter before he hearsit,
it is folly and shame to him.
14 (Pr 17:22; 15:13) The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity,
but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 (Pr 15:14) The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 (Ge 32:20; 1Sa 25:27) A man's gift makes room for him,
and brings him before great men.
17 He who is first in his own cause seems just,
but his neighbor comes and searches him.
18 (Pr 16:33) The lot causes contentions to cease,
and keeps the mighty ones apart.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man's stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
and with the increase of his lips will he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 (Pr 19:14; 12:4; 8:35) Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor of the Lord.
23 (Jas 2:3) The poor man uses entreaties,
but the rich man answers roughly.
24 (Pr 17:17) A man who has friends must show himself friendly,
and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18
1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh
And intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,
But that his heart may discover itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt,
And with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters,
And the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked,
To overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool's lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work
Is brother to him that is a great waster.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower:
The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
And as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
And before honour is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
It is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;
But a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man's gift maketh room for him,
And bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just;
But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,
And parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city:
And their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
And with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue:
And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,
And obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23 The poor useth intreaties;
But the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly:
And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
2) Our Daily Bread for 7 June 2023 titled
A Loving Warning
Matthew 18:15-20
The Brother Who Sins
Lk 17:3
15 (Lev 19:17; 1Co 9:19-21) "Now if your brother sins against you,
go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you,
you have gained your brother.
16 (Dt 19:15; Jn 8:17) But if he does not listen, then take with you one
or two others, that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every word
may be established. (Ps 8:2.)
17 (2Th 3:6; Mt 5:46) If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church.
But if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as
a Gentile and a tax collector.
18 (Mt 16:19; Jn 20:23) "Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will
be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
19 (Mt 7:7; Ac 12:5) "Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth
about anything they ask, it will be done for them
by My Father who is in heaven.
20 (Mt 28:20; Jn 20:19) For where two or three are assembled in My name,
there I am in their midst."
[15] Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him
his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast
gained thy brother.
[16] But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that
in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
[17] And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if
he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a
publican.
[18] Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound
in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
[19] Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as
touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my
Father which is in heaven.
[20] For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in
the midst of them.
In 2010, a tsunami struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing more than
four hundred people. But the deaths could have been prevented or minimised
had the tsunami warning system been working properly. The tsunami detection
networks (buoys) had become detached and drifted away.
Jesus said His disciples had a responsibility to warn fellow disciples of
things that could harm them spiritually-including unrepentant sin. He
outlined a process in which a believer who's been sinned against by another
can humbly, privately, and prayerfully "point out" the sin to the offending
believer (Matthew 18:15). If the person repents, then the conflict can be
resolved and relationship restored. If the believer refuses to repent, then
"one or two others" can help resolve the conflict (v. 16). If the sinning
person still doesn't repent, then the issue is to be brought before "the
church" (v. 17). If the offender still won't repent, the individual is to be
removed from assembly fellowship, but he or she can certainly still
be prayed for and shown Christ's love.
As believers in Jesus, let’s pray for the wisdom and courage we need to care
enough to lovingly warn one another of the dangers of unrepentant sin and of
the joys of restoration to our heavenly Father and other believers.
Jesus will be "there . . . with [us]" as we do (v. 20).
By: Marvin Williams
Reflect & Pray
How can you humbly and lovingly confront someone regarding a sin issue?
What are the dangers of unrepentant sin?
Dear God, help me to love others enough
to lovingly warn them when I see them falling into sin.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 4 - Entire Forgiveness
Acts 13:38
38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known
to you that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,"
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren,
that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
At age 17 Mary, a cross-country runner, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
She went on to college, faced with the prospect of gradual physical decline
and, ultimately, life in a wheelchair. "The worst part," Mary admitted "is
not the pain or the inability to do what I once did. The worst part is
the hopelessness, the emotional struggle. There is no cure, no real
treatment - only insurance."
In our fallen world, there are many incurable circumstances we have to endure.
But the guilt of our sin is not one of them. Yet despite the declaration
of the Scripture that Jesus' sacrificial death paid the price for our sins,
many of us carry a load of guilt - as if we ourselves had tp pay the price.
Paul, a man who know the grace of God and the depth of his own sin,
emphasises the source and the completeness of our forgiveness.
Through Jesus - not through my good behaviour, not through my determination to
change, not through my reputation, my family's faith, or my religious duties.
Forgiveness of sins come through Christ alone, a gift we do not deserve,
a gift which places all of us on equal ground at the foot of the cross.
To acknowledge our sin without knowing the source of forgiveness only
results in hopelessness and despair - we see ourselves, yet we are powerless
to change the sin we see. But when we realise that Christ has provided
complete forgiveness of sin, we can face our sin honestly, knowing
the freedom of confession and the restoration of forgiveness.
Application
a) In what ways have I changed myself, to "turn over a new leaf",
to "make myself worthy" of God's love?
b) How can Acts 13:38 help me remember the source of forgiveness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 13:2,5-6,14-17
2 (Ge 24:35; Ps 112:1-3) Abram was very wealthy in livestock,
in silver and in gold.
5 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.
6 (Ge 36:6-7) But the land was not able to support them
both dwelling together because their possessions were so great.
14 (Ge 28:14; Dt 3:27) After Lot had departed from him,
the Lord said to Abram,
"Lift up now your eyes, and look from the place where you are,
northward and southward and eastward and westward.
15 (Ge 12:7; 2Ch 20:7) All the land that you see I will give to you
and to your descendants forever.
16 (Ge 28:14; Nu 23:10) I will make your descendants like the dust
of the earth, so that if a man could number the dust of the earth,
then your descendants could also be numbered.
17 Arise, and walk throughout the land across its length
and its width, for I will give it to you."
2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.
6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together:
for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.
14 And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him,
Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward,
and southward, and eastward, and westward:
15 for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it,
and to thy seed for ever.
16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man
can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.
17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it;
for I will give it unto thee.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Generous Provision
Ps 145:13b-21
13 Your dominion endures throughout all generations.
14 The Lord upholds all who fall,
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all wait upon You,
and You give them their food in due season.
16 You open Your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways
and loving in all His works.
18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,
to all who call upon Him in truth.
19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and will save them.
20 The Lord preserves all those who love Him,
but all the wicked He will destroy.
21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,
and let all people bless His holy name
forever and ever.
13 And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,
And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;
And thou givest them their meat in due season.
16 Thou openest thine hand,
And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,
And holy in all his works.
18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,
To all that call upon him in truth.
19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him:
He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him:
But all the wicked will he destroy.
21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD:
And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
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!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
7th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
(
Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,
and saves the contrite of spirit.
18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Ps 145: 14 - 16
14 The Lord upholds all who fall,
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all wait upon You,
and You give them their food in due season.
16 You open Your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Samek
14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,
And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Ain
15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;
And thou givest them their meat in due season.
Pe
16 Thou openest thine hand,
And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
)
b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
(
Romans 12:4-8
4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,
and not all parts have the same function,
5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and all are parts of one another.
6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that
is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;
8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with
generosity; he who rules, with diligence;
he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
4 For as we have many members in one body,
and all members have not the same office:
5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that
is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according
to the proportion of faith;
7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,
on teaching;
8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let
him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;
he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Col 3:17
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.
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for good friends in your life!
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, help me to love others enough
to lovingly warn them when I see them falling into sin."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know that he forgives confessed sin.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember the Lord's Blessings on your life.
Pray to the Lord and pray loves those who love Him.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
Pray that Qatari Christians will find creative ways to meet for prayer
and worship.