Day 286 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 13 October 2023 reflections
Day 286, 13 October 2023
1) Luke 9:7-9
Mark 6:14-29
Matthew 14:1-21
Mark 6:30-44
Luke 9:10-17
John 6:1-15
Mark 6:45-52
Matthew 14:22-33
John 6:16-21
Mark 6:53-56
Matthew 14:34-36
Luke 9:7-9
Herod's Anxiety
Mt 14:1-12; Mk 6:14-29
7 (Mt 14:1-12; Mk 6:14-28) Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that
was done by Him. And he was perplexed, because it was said by some
that John had risen from the dead,
8 (Lk 9:19; Jn 1:21) and by some that Elijah had appeared,
and by others that one of the old prophets had risen.
9 (Lk 23:8) But Herod said, "I have beheaded John. But who is this of
whom I hear such things?" And he tried to see Him.
[7] Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was
perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the
dead;
[8] And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old
prophets was risen again.
[9] And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear
such things? And he desired to see him.
Mark 6:14-29
The Death of John the Baptist
Mt 14:1-12; Lk 9:7-9
14 (Lk 9:7-9) King Herod heard of Him, for His name was spread publicly.
He said, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead,
and therefore these miracles are at work in him."
15 (Mt 21:11; 16:14) But others said, "He is Elijah."
And yet others said, "He is the Prophet, or like one of the prophets."
16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, "It is John, whom I beheaded.
He has been raised from the dead!"
17 (Mt 11:2; Lk 3:19-20) Herod had sent and seized John and bound him
in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,
for he had married her.
18 (Lev 18:16; 20:21) For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you
to have your brother's wife."
19 So Herodias had a grudge against him and would have killed him,
but she could not,
20 (Mt 21:26; 14:5) for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous
and holy man, and protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed,
but heard him gladly.
21 (Est 2:18; Ge 40:20) But a convenient day came when Herod on his birthday
prepared a ceremonial dinner for his lords and commanding officers and leading
men of Galilee.
22 When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced and pleased Herod
and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, "Ask of me whatever
you desire, and I will give it to you."
23 (Est 5:3; 7:2) And he swore to her, "Whatever you ask of me,
I will give you, up to half of my kingdom."
24 She went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?"
She said, "The head of John the Baptist."
25 She came in immediately with haste to the king and asked,
"I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter at once."
26 The king was extremely sorrowful. Yet for the sake of his oath
and those who sat with him, he would not reject her.
27 So the king immediately sent an executioner and commanded his head
to be brought. He went and beheaded him in the prison,
28 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl.
And the girl gave it to her mother.
29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse
and laid it in a tomb.
Matthew 14:1-21
The Death of John the Baptist
Mk 6:14-29; Lk 9:7-9
1 (Lk 3:1; 9:7-9) At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
2 (Mt 16:14) and said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist;
he has risen from the dead. And therefore mighty works are at work in him."
3 (Mt 4:12; Mk 6:17) For Herod had laid hold of John, bound him,
and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
4 (Lev 18:16; 20:21) For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you
to have her."
5 (Mt 11:9; 21:26) When Herod would have put him to death,
he feared the crowd, because they counted him as a prophet.
6 (Ge 40:20; Mk 6:21-23) But when Herod's birthday was celebrated,
the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.
7Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.
8 Being previously instructed by her mother, she said,
"Give me John the Baptist's head on a platter."
9 The king was sorry. Nevertheless, for the oath's sake and those
who sat with him at supper, he commanded it to be given to her.
10 (Mt 17:12) He sent and beheaded John in the prison.
11 His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl,
and she brought it to her mother.
12 (Ac 8:2) His disciples came and took up the body and buried it.
And they went and told Jesus.
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-14
13 (Lk 9:10-17) When Jesus heard this, He departed from there by boat
for a deserted place. But when the people heard it, they followed Him
on foot from the cities.
14 (Mt 9:36; 4:23) Jesus went ashore and saw a great assembly.
And He was moved with compassion toward them, and He healed their sick.
15 (Mt 15:23) When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying,
"This is a lonely place and the day is now over. Send the crowds away
to go into the villages and buy themselves food."
16 (2Ki 4:42-44) But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to depart.
You give them something to eat."
17 They said to Him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish.
18 He said, "Bring them here to Me."
19 (1Sa 9:13; Lk 24:30) Then He commanded the crowds to sit down
on the grass. He took the five loaves and the two fish,
and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves
to His disciples; and the disciples gave them to the crowds.
20 (Lk 9:17) They all ate and were filled. And they took up twelve baskets
full of the fragments that remained.
21 Those who had eaten were about five thousand men,
besides women and children.
[1] At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
[2] And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from
the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
[3] For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison
for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.
[4] For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
[5] And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude,
because they counted him as a prophet.
[6] But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced
before them, and pleased Herod.
[7] Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.
[8] And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John
Baptist's head in a charger.
[9] And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which
sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.
[10] And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
[11] And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she
brought it to her mother.
[12] And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went
and told Jesus.
[13] When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place
apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out
of the cities.
[14] And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with
compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
[15] And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a
desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they
may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.
[16] But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
[17] And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
[18] He said, Bring them hither to me.
[19] And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the
five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and
brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the
multitude.
[20] And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the
fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
[21] And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and
children.
Mark 6:30-44
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Mt 14:13-21; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-14
30 (Lk 9:10; Mt 10:2; Lk 17:5) The apostles met with Jesus
and told him everything, both what they had done and what they had taught.
31 (Mk 3:20) Then He said to them, "Come away by yourselves
to a remote place and rest a while," for many were coming and going,
and they had no leisure even to eat.
32 So they went into a remote place privately by boat.
33 But the people saw them departing, and many knew Him and ran
there on foot out of every city. They arrived first and came together
to Him.
34 (Mt 9:36; Nu 27:17) When Jesus came out and saw many people,
He was moved with compassion on them, because they were like sheep
without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
35 When the day was now getting late, His disciples came to Him and said,
"This is a remote place, and now the time is passing.
36 (Mt 15:23) Send them away into the surrounding country
and villages to buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat."
37 (2Ki 4:42-44; Nu 11:13) But He answered, "You give them something to eat."
They said to Him, "Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii
[Eight months' wages.] worth of bread and give it to them to eat?"
38 (Mt 15:34; Mk 8:5) He said to them, "How many loaves have you? Go and see."
When they found out, they said, "Five, and two fish."
39 Then He commanded them to make everyone sit down by companies on the green
grass.
40 So they sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.
41 (Mt 14:19; 1Sa 9:13) When He had taken the five loaves and the two fish,
He looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves,
and gave them to His disciples to set before them.
And He divided the two fish among them all.
42 They all ate and were filled.
43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments and of the fish.
44 Those who ate of the loaves were about five thousand men.
[30] And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him
all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.
[31] And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place,
and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no
leisure so much as to eat.
[32] And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.
[33] And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot
thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.
[34] And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with
compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd:
and he began to teach them many things.
[35] And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and
said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:
[36] Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into
the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.
[37] He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto
him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to
eat?
[38] He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they
knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.
[39] And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green
grass.
[40] And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.
[41] And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up
to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples
to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.
[42] And they did all eat, and were filled.
[43] And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the
fishes.
[44] And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.
Luke 9:10-17
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Jn 6:1-14
10 (Mt 11:21; Lk 10:17) When the apostles returned, they told Jesus
all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately
into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
11 But when the crowds knew it, they followed Him.
And He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God,
and healed those who had need of healing.
12 (Mt 15:23) When the day began to end, the twelve came
and said to Him, "Send the crowds away, so they can go into the towns
and surrounding countryside and lodge and get food.
For we are in a deserted place here."
13 (2Ki 4:42-43) He said to them, "You give them something to eat."
They said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish,
unless we go and buy food for all these people."
14 There were about five thousand men.
But He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of fifty."
15 They did so, and made them all sit down.
16 (Mt 14:19; Mk 7:34) Then He took the five loaves and the two fish,
and looking up to heaven, He blessed them, and broke them,
and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
17 They all ate and were filled, and twelve baskets of broken pieces
that remained were collected.
[10] And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had
done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place
belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
[11] And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them,
and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of
healing.
[12] And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said
unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and
country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a
desert place.
[13] But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no
more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for
all this people.
[14] For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples,
Make them sit down by fifties in a company.
[15] And they did so, and made them all sit down.
[16] Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to
heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before
the multitude.
[17] And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of
fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.
John 6:1-15
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17
1 After these things Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee,
which is the Sea of Tiberias.
2 And a great crowd followed Him, because they saw His signs which He did
for the sick.
3 Then Jesus went up on a mountain, and He sat there with His disciples.
4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near.
5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming to Him, He said to Philip,
"Where shall we buy bread that these may eat?"
6 He said this to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.
7 Philip answered Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient
for each of them to receive but a little."
8 One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him,
9 "There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two small fish.
But what are they among so many?"
10 Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was much grass
in the place. So the men sat down, numbering about five thousand.
11 Jesus then took the loaves, and when He had given thanks,
He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those who
were sitting down; and likewise, they distributed the fish,
as much as they wanted.
12 When they were filled, He told His disciples, "Collect the fragments
that remain, that nothing may be lost."
13 So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the fragments
of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.
14 When those men saw the sign which He had done, they then said,
"This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world."
15 Therefore, knowing that they would come and take Him by force
to make Him king, Jesus departed again to a mountain by Himself alone.
[1] After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea
of Tiberias.
[2] And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which
he did on them that were diseased.
[3] And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.
[4] And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.
[5] When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto
him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?
[6] And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
[7] Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient
for them, that every one of them may take a little.
[8] One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,
[9] There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small
fishes: but what are they among so many?
[10] And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the
place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
[11] And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed
to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise
of the fishes as much as they would.
[12] When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the
fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
[13] Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with
the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto
them that had eaten.
[14] Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said,
This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
[15] When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by
force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
Mark 6:45-52
Walking on the Water
Mt 14:22-33; Jn 6:15-21
45 (Mk 8:22; Jn 6:15-21) Immediately He compelled His disciples to get
into the boat and to go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida,
while He sent the crowd away.
46 (Mt 14:23; Mk 1:35) When He had sent them away, He departed to a mountain
to pray.
47 When evening came, the boat was in the midst of the sea.
And He was alone on the land.
48 (Lk 12:38; 24:28) He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind
was against them. About the fourth watch of the night He came to them,
walking on the sea and would have passed by them.
49 (Lk 24:37) But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed
it was a ghost, and cried out.
50 (Mt 14:27; Isa 43:2) For they all saw Him and were troubled.
Immediately He spoke to them and said,
"Be of good cheer, it is I. Do not be afraid."
51 (Mk 4:39) Then He went up to them in the boat and the wind ceased.
They were greatly astonished in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
52 (Mk 3:5; 8:17-21) For they had not comprehended the miracle
of the loaves, for their hearts were hardened.
[45] And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and
to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the
people.
[46] And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
[47] And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he
alone on the land.
[48] And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them:
and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon
the sea, and would have passed by them.
[49] But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a
spirit, and cried out:
[50] For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with
them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
[51] And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they
were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
[52] For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was
hardened.
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on the Water
Mk 6:45-52; Jn 6:15-21
22 Then Jesus commanded His disciples to get into the boat
and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.
23 (Lk 6:12; Mk 6:46) When He sent the crowds away, He went up
into a mountain by Himself to pray. And when evening came,
He was there alone.
24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves,
for the wind was turbulent.
25 (Job 9:8; Mt 24:43) During the fourth watch of the night
Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.
26 (Lk 24:37) But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea,
they were troubled, saying, "It is a spirit." And they cried out in fear.
27 (Mt 9:2; Ac 23:11) But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,
"Be of good cheer. It is I. Do not be afraid."
28 Peter answered Him and said,
"Lord, if it is You, bid me come to You on the water."
29 He said, "Come." And when Peter got out of the boat,
he walked on the water to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink,
he cried out, "Lord, save me!"
31 (Mt 6:30; 8:26) Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him,
and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"
32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
33 (Ps 2:7; Mt 16:16) Then those who were in the boat came and worshipped
Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."
[22] And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and
to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
[23] And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain
apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
[24] But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for
the wind was contrary.
[25] And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on
the sea.
[26] And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled,
saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
[27] But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is
I; be not afraid.
[28] And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto
thee on the water.
[29] And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he
walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
[30] But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to
sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
[31] And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and
said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
[32] And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
[33] Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a
truth thou art the Son of God.
John 6:16-21
Walking on the Water
Mt 14:22-27; Mk 6:45-52
16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea.
17 They got into a boat and went across the sea toward Capernaum.
It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.
18 The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.
19 So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus
walking on the sea and coming near the boat. And they were afraid.
20 But He said to them, "It is I. Do not be afraid."
21 Then they gladly received Him into the boat,
and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.
[16] And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,
[17] And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it
was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
[18] And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
[19] So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they
see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were
afraid.
[20] But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
[21] Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the
ship was at the land whither they went.
Mark 6:53-56
The Healing of the Sick in Gennesaret
Mt 14:34-36
53 (Mt 14:34-36; Lk 5:1) When they had crossed over, they came to the land
of Gennesaret and anchored on the shore.
54 When they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him,
55 (Mt 4:24) and ran throughout the surrounding region,
and began to carry the sick on beds to wherever they heard He was.
56 (Mt 9:20; Mk 3:10) And wherever He entered, into villages, cities,
or the country, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and pleaded with Him
that they might touch even the fringe of His garment. And as many as touched
Him were healed.
[53] And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret,
and drew to the shore.
[54] And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,
[55] And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about
in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
[56] And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country,
they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if
it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made
whole.
Matthew 14:34-36
The Healing of the Sick in Gennesaret
Mk 6:53-56
34 (Mk 6:53-56; Lk 5:1) When they had crossed over, they came to the land
of Gennesaret.
35 And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word to all
the surrounding country and brought to Him all who were sick,
36 (Mk 3:10; Lk 6:19) and begged Him that they might only touch
the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.
[34] And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
[35] And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into
all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;
[36] And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and
as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
2) Our Daily Bread for 13 October 2023 titled
Yielding to Trust
Isaiah 26:1-4
A Song of Victory
1 (Isa 60:18; 12:1) In that day this song shall be sung in the land of Judah:
We have a strong city;
He appoints walls
and bulwarks for security.
2 (Ps 118:20; Isa 60:11) Open the gates,
that the righteous nation may enter,
the one who remains faithful.
3 You will keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on You,
because he trusts in You.
4 (Isa 12:2; 50:10) Trust in the Lord forever,
for in God the Lord we have an everlasting rock.
[1] In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a
strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.
[2] Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may
enter in.
[3] Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee.
[4] Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting
strength:
Opening the blinds one winter morning, I faced a shocking sight. A wall of
fog. "Freezing fog," the weather forecaster called it. Rare for our location,
this fog came with an even bigger surprise: a later forecast for blue skies
and sunshine-"in one hour." "Impossible," I told my husband. "We can barely
see one foot ahead." But sure enough, in less than an hour, the fog had
faded, the sky yielding to a sunny, clear blue.
Standing at a window, I pondered my level of trust when I can only see fog
in life. I asked my husband, "Do I only trust God for what I can already see?"
When King Uzziah died and some corrupt rulers came to power in Judah, Isaiah
asked a similar question. Whom can we trust? God responded by giving Isaiah
a vision so remarkable that it convinced the prophet that He can be trusted
in the present for better days ahead. As Isaiah praised, "You will keep in
perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you"
(Isaiah 26:3). The prophet added, "Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord,
the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal" (v. 4).
When our minds are fixed on God, we can trust Him even during foggy and
confusing times. We might not see it clearly now, but if we trust God,
we can be assured His help is on the way.
By: Patricia Raybon
Reflect & Pray
When life looks foggy and confusing, where can you put your trust?
How can you turn your mind from today's problems to our eternal God?
The world looks foggy and confusing today, dear God,
so please help me fix my mind on You, in whom I can forever trust.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 -The Blessings of Grace Day 6 - A Reasonable Alternative
Isaiah 1:18
18 (Ps 51:7; Rev 7:14) "Come now, and let us reason together, "
says the Lord.
Though your sins be as scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they be red like crimson,
they shall be as wool.
18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD:
though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
"Is Christianity Reasonable?" Linda Wanted to Know. "I've heard all my life
that faith is a crutch, an invention of weak minds to assure them
of some order in the world."
Linda was not alone in her objection; thinking people for generations
have been asking themselves the same question.
God is not intimidated by our questions; in fact, he confronts the issue
head-on in the Scriptures. "Let us reason together," the Lord invites.
Even according to the most basic of human reasoning,
faith is a reasonable alternative , a rational choice for a thinking person.
God indicates in his Word that confession and forgiveness are "reasonable".
"Think!" God says. "You sin, and you know it. You are not even able to be
true to your own principles. You cannot deal with your sin by will power
or effort. But I can deal with it! I can forgive it - and I will"
We cannot come to faith in God through Christ by intellect alone, of course.
Our spirits much reach out in faith, beyond what we can see. But intellect
supports faith; trusting in Christ is an eminently rational decision.
In Deut 30:1-20 , God set before the people a choice: Life or Death, blessing
or cursing. "Choose Life!" he tells them. We have the same choice.
The ultimate decision is thus simplified, the 'rational' alternative becomes
clear. We can choose death, by attempting to control our own destinies ,
or life, by giving ourselves fully into the hand of the Master.
Application
a) Why is the choice to acknowledge my sin and receive forgiveness a
'Rational choice'?
b) What are the alternatives to such a decision?
c) What other aspects of God's word
and work in my life seem 'reasonable' to me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Philip 4:19
19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according
to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Reconciling Peace
Ps 85:8-13
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,
but let them not turn again to folly.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,
and righteousness looks down from the sky.
12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,
and our land shall yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before Him
and prepare a way for His footsteps.
8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak:
For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:
But let them not turn again to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him;
That glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth are met together;
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11 Truth shall spring out of the earth;
And righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good;
And our land shall yield her increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before him;
And shall set us in the way of his steps.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
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
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to have faith in him who give you power.
Pray to the Lord: "The world looks foggy and confusing today, dear God,
so please help me fix my mind on You, in whom I can forever trust."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as the source of Salvation
that will purge your sins.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as Provider.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as True righteousness.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that, 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 that more ethnic Malays will be able to receive a translation if the
Bible in their own language in Malaysia.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
1) Luke 9:7-9
Mark 6:14-29
Matthew 14:1-21
Mark 6:30-44
Luke 9:10-17
John 6:1-15
Mark 6:45-52
Matthew 14:22-33
John 6:16-21
Mark 6:53-56
Matthew 14:34-36
Luke 9:7-9
Herod's Anxiety
Mt 14:1-12; Mk 6:14-29
7 (Mt 14:1-12; Mk 6:14-28) Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that
was done by Him. And he was perplexed, because it was said by some
that John had risen from the dead,
8 (Lk 9:19; Jn 1:21) and by some that Elijah had appeared,
and by others that one of the old prophets had risen.
9 (Lk 23:8) But Herod said, "I have beheaded John. But who is this of
whom I hear such things?" And he tried to see Him.
[7] Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was
perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the
dead;
[8] And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old
prophets was risen again.
[9] And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear
such things? And he desired to see him.
Mark 6:14-29
The Death of John the Baptist
Mt 14:1-12; Lk 9:7-9
14 (Lk 9:7-9) King Herod heard of Him, for His name was spread publicly.
He said, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead,
and therefore these miracles are at work in him."
15 (Mt 21:11; 16:14) But others said, "He is Elijah."
And yet others said, "He is the Prophet, or like one of the prophets."
16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, "It is John, whom I beheaded.
He has been raised from the dead!"
17 (Mt 11:2; Lk 3:19-20) Herod had sent and seized John and bound him
in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,
for he had married her.
18 (Lev 18:16; 20:21) For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you
to have your brother's wife."
19 So Herodias had a grudge against him and would have killed him,
but she could not,
20 (Mt 21:26; 14:5) for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous
and holy man, and protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed,
but heard him gladly.
21 (Est 2:18; Ge 40:20) But a convenient day came when Herod on his birthday
prepared a ceremonial dinner for his lords and commanding officers and leading
men of Galilee.
22 When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced and pleased Herod
and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, "Ask of me whatever
you desire, and I will give it to you."
23 (Est 5:3; 7:2) And he swore to her, "Whatever you ask of me,
I will give you, up to half of my kingdom."
24 She went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?"
She said, "The head of John the Baptist."
25 She came in immediately with haste to the king and asked,
"I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter at once."
26 The king was extremely sorrowful. Yet for the sake of his oath
and those who sat with him, he would not reject her.
27 So the king immediately sent an executioner and commanded his head
to be brought. He went and beheaded him in the prison,
28 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl.
And the girl gave it to her mother.
29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse
and laid it in a tomb.
Matthew 14:1-21
The Death of John the Baptist
Mk 6:14-29; Lk 9:7-9
1 (Lk 3:1; 9:7-9) At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
2 (Mt 16:14) and said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist;
he has risen from the dead. And therefore mighty works are at work in him."
3 (Mt 4:12; Mk 6:17) For Herod had laid hold of John, bound him,
and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
4 (Lev 18:16; 20:21) For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you
to have her."
5 (Mt 11:9; 21:26) When Herod would have put him to death,
he feared the crowd, because they counted him as a prophet.
6 (Ge 40:20; Mk 6:21-23) But when Herod's birthday was celebrated,
the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.
7Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.
8 Being previously instructed by her mother, she said,
"Give me John the Baptist's head on a platter."
9 The king was sorry. Nevertheless, for the oath's sake and those
who sat with him at supper, he commanded it to be given to her.
10 (Mt 17:12) He sent and beheaded John in the prison.
11 His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl,
and she brought it to her mother.
12 (Ac 8:2) His disciples came and took up the body and buried it.
And they went and told Jesus.
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-14
13 (Lk 9:10-17) When Jesus heard this, He departed from there by boat
for a deserted place. But when the people heard it, they followed Him
on foot from the cities.
14 (Mt 9:36; 4:23) Jesus went ashore and saw a great assembly.
And He was moved with compassion toward them, and He healed their sick.
15 (Mt 15:23) When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying,
"This is a lonely place and the day is now over. Send the crowds away
to go into the villages and buy themselves food."
16 (2Ki 4:42-44) But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to depart.
You give them something to eat."
17 They said to Him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish.
18 He said, "Bring them here to Me."
19 (1Sa 9:13; Lk 24:30) Then He commanded the crowds to sit down
on the grass. He took the five loaves and the two fish,
and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves
to His disciples; and the disciples gave them to the crowds.
20 (Lk 9:17) They all ate and were filled. And they took up twelve baskets
full of the fragments that remained.
21 Those who had eaten were about five thousand men,
besides women and children.
[1] At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
[2] And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from
the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
[3] For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison
for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.
[4] For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
[5] And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude,
because they counted him as a prophet.
[6] But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced
before them, and pleased Herod.
[7] Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.
[8] And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John
Baptist's head in a charger.
[9] And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which
sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.
[10] And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
[11] And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she
brought it to her mother.
[12] And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went
and told Jesus.
[13] When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place
apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out
of the cities.
[14] And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with
compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
[15] And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a
desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they
may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.
[16] But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
[17] And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
[18] He said, Bring them hither to me.
[19] And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the
five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and
brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the
multitude.
[20] And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the
fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
[21] And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and
children.
Mark 6:30-44
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Mt 14:13-21; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-14
30 (Lk 9:10; Mt 10:2; Lk 17:5) The apostles met with Jesus
and told him everything, both what they had done and what they had taught.
31 (Mk 3:20) Then He said to them, "Come away by yourselves
to a remote place and rest a while," for many were coming and going,
and they had no leisure even to eat.
32 So they went into a remote place privately by boat.
33 But the people saw them departing, and many knew Him and ran
there on foot out of every city. They arrived first and came together
to Him.
34 (Mt 9:36; Nu 27:17) When Jesus came out and saw many people,
He was moved with compassion on them, because they were like sheep
without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
35 When the day was now getting late, His disciples came to Him and said,
"This is a remote place, and now the time is passing.
36 (Mt 15:23) Send them away into the surrounding country
and villages to buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat."
37 (2Ki 4:42-44; Nu 11:13) But He answered, "You give them something to eat."
They said to Him, "Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii
[Eight months' wages.] worth of bread and give it to them to eat?"
38 (Mt 15:34; Mk 8:5) He said to them, "How many loaves have you? Go and see."
When they found out, they said, "Five, and two fish."
39 Then He commanded them to make everyone sit down by companies on the green
grass.
40 So they sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.
41 (Mt 14:19; 1Sa 9:13) When He had taken the five loaves and the two fish,
He looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves,
and gave them to His disciples to set before them.
And He divided the two fish among them all.
42 They all ate and were filled.
43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments and of the fish.
44 Those who ate of the loaves were about five thousand men.
[30] And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him
all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.
[31] And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place,
and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no
leisure so much as to eat.
[32] And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.
[33] And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot
thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.
[34] And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with
compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd:
and he began to teach them many things.
[35] And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and
said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:
[36] Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into
the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.
[37] He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto
him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to
eat?
[38] He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they
knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.
[39] And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green
grass.
[40] And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.
[41] And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up
to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples
to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.
[42] And they did all eat, and were filled.
[43] And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the
fishes.
[44] And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.
Luke 9:10-17
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Jn 6:1-14
10 (Mt 11:21; Lk 10:17) When the apostles returned, they told Jesus
all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately
into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
11 But when the crowds knew it, they followed Him.
And He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God,
and healed those who had need of healing.
12 (Mt 15:23) When the day began to end, the twelve came
and said to Him, "Send the crowds away, so they can go into the towns
and surrounding countryside and lodge and get food.
For we are in a deserted place here."
13 (2Ki 4:42-43) He said to them, "You give them something to eat."
They said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish,
unless we go and buy food for all these people."
14 There were about five thousand men.
But He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of fifty."
15 They did so, and made them all sit down.
16 (Mt 14:19; Mk 7:34) Then He took the five loaves and the two fish,
and looking up to heaven, He blessed them, and broke them,
and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
17 They all ate and were filled, and twelve baskets of broken pieces
that remained were collected.
[10] And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had
done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place
belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
[11] And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them,
and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of
healing.
[12] And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said
unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and
country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a
desert place.
[13] But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no
more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for
all this people.
[14] For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples,
Make them sit down by fifties in a company.
[15] And they did so, and made them all sit down.
[16] Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to
heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before
the multitude.
[17] And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of
fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.
John 6:1-15
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17
1 After these things Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee,
which is the Sea of Tiberias.
2 And a great crowd followed Him, because they saw His signs which He did
for the sick.
3 Then Jesus went up on a mountain, and He sat there with His disciples.
4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near.
5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming to Him, He said to Philip,
"Where shall we buy bread that these may eat?"
6 He said this to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.
7 Philip answered Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient
for each of them to receive but a little."
8 One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him,
9 "There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two small fish.
But what are they among so many?"
10 Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was much grass
in the place. So the men sat down, numbering about five thousand.
11 Jesus then took the loaves, and when He had given thanks,
He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those who
were sitting down; and likewise, they distributed the fish,
as much as they wanted.
12 When they were filled, He told His disciples, "Collect the fragments
that remain, that nothing may be lost."
13 So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the fragments
of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.
14 When those men saw the sign which He had done, they then said,
"This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world."
15 Therefore, knowing that they would come and take Him by force
to make Him king, Jesus departed again to a mountain by Himself alone.
[1] After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea
of Tiberias.
[2] And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which
he did on them that were diseased.
[3] And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.
[4] And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.
[5] When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto
him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?
[6] And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
[7] Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient
for them, that every one of them may take a little.
[8] One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,
[9] There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small
fishes: but what are they among so many?
[10] And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the
place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
[11] And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed
to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise
of the fishes as much as they would.
[12] When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the
fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
[13] Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with
the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto
them that had eaten.
[14] Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said,
This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
[15] When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by
force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
Mark 6:45-52
Walking on the Water
Mt 14:22-33; Jn 6:15-21
45 (Mk 8:22; Jn 6:15-21) Immediately He compelled His disciples to get
into the boat and to go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida,
while He sent the crowd away.
46 (Mt 14:23; Mk 1:35) When He had sent them away, He departed to a mountain
to pray.
47 When evening came, the boat was in the midst of the sea.
And He was alone on the land.
48 (Lk 12:38; 24:28) He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind
was against them. About the fourth watch of the night He came to them,
walking on the sea and would have passed by them.
49 (Lk 24:37) But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed
it was a ghost, and cried out.
50 (Mt 14:27; Isa 43:2) For they all saw Him and were troubled.
Immediately He spoke to them and said,
"Be of good cheer, it is I. Do not be afraid."
51 (Mk 4:39) Then He went up to them in the boat and the wind ceased.
They were greatly astonished in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
52 (Mk 3:5; 8:17-21) For they had not comprehended the miracle
of the loaves, for their hearts were hardened.
[45] And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and
to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the
people.
[46] And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
[47] And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he
alone on the land.
[48] And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them:
and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon
the sea, and would have passed by them.
[49] But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a
spirit, and cried out:
[50] For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with
them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
[51] And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they
were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
[52] For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was
hardened.
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on the Water
Mk 6:45-52; Jn 6:15-21
22 Then Jesus commanded His disciples to get into the boat
and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.
23 (Lk 6:12; Mk 6:46) When He sent the crowds away, He went up
into a mountain by Himself to pray. And when evening came,
He was there alone.
24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves,
for the wind was turbulent.
25 (Job 9:8; Mt 24:43) During the fourth watch of the night
Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.
26 (Lk 24:37) But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea,
they were troubled, saying, "It is a spirit." And they cried out in fear.
27 (Mt 9:2; Ac 23:11) But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,
"Be of good cheer. It is I. Do not be afraid."
28 Peter answered Him and said,
"Lord, if it is You, bid me come to You on the water."
29 He said, "Come." And when Peter got out of the boat,
he walked on the water to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink,
he cried out, "Lord, save me!"
31 (Mt 6:30; 8:26) Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him,
and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"
32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
33 (Ps 2:7; Mt 16:16) Then those who were in the boat came and worshipped
Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."
[22] And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and
to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
[23] And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain
apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
[24] But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for
the wind was contrary.
[25] And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on
the sea.
[26] And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled,
saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
[27] But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is
I; be not afraid.
[28] And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto
thee on the water.
[29] And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he
walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
[30] But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to
sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
[31] And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and
said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
[32] And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
[33] Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a
truth thou art the Son of God.
John 6:16-21
Walking on the Water
Mt 14:22-27; Mk 6:45-52
16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea.
17 They got into a boat and went across the sea toward Capernaum.
It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.
18 The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.
19 So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus
walking on the sea and coming near the boat. And they were afraid.
20 But He said to them, "It is I. Do not be afraid."
21 Then they gladly received Him into the boat,
and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.
[16] And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,
[17] And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it
was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
[18] And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
[19] So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they
see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were
afraid.
[20] But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
[21] Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the
ship was at the land whither they went.
Mark 6:53-56
The Healing of the Sick in Gennesaret
Mt 14:34-36
53 (Mt 14:34-36; Lk 5:1) When they had crossed over, they came to the land
of Gennesaret and anchored on the shore.
54 When they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him,
55 (Mt 4:24) and ran throughout the surrounding region,
and began to carry the sick on beds to wherever they heard He was.
56 (Mt 9:20; Mk 3:10) And wherever He entered, into villages, cities,
or the country, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and pleaded with Him
that they might touch even the fringe of His garment. And as many as touched
Him were healed.
[53] And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret,
and drew to the shore.
[54] And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,
[55] And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about
in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
[56] And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country,
they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if
it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made
whole.
Matthew 14:34-36
The Healing of the Sick in Gennesaret
Mk 6:53-56
34 (Mk 6:53-56; Lk 5:1) When they had crossed over, they came to the land
of Gennesaret.
35 And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word to all
the surrounding country and brought to Him all who were sick,
36 (Mk 3:10; Lk 6:19) and begged Him that they might only touch
the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.
[34] And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
[35] And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into
all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;
[36] And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and
as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
2) Our Daily Bread for 13 October 2023 titled
Yielding to Trust
Isaiah 26:1-4
A Song of Victory
1 (Isa 60:18; 12:1) In that day this song shall be sung in the land of Judah:
We have a strong city;
He appoints walls
and bulwarks for security.
2 (Ps 118:20; Isa 60:11) Open the gates,
that the righteous nation may enter,
the one who remains faithful.
3 You will keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on You,
because he trusts in You.
4 (Isa 12:2; 50:10) Trust in the Lord forever,
for in God the Lord we have an everlasting rock.
[1] In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a
strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.
[2] Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may
enter in.
[3] Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee.
[4] Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting
strength:
Opening the blinds one winter morning, I faced a shocking sight. A wall of
fog. "Freezing fog," the weather forecaster called it. Rare for our location,
this fog came with an even bigger surprise: a later forecast for blue skies
and sunshine-"in one hour." "Impossible," I told my husband. "We can barely
see one foot ahead." But sure enough, in less than an hour, the fog had
faded, the sky yielding to a sunny, clear blue.
Standing at a window, I pondered my level of trust when I can only see fog
in life. I asked my husband, "Do I only trust God for what I can already see?"
When King Uzziah died and some corrupt rulers came to power in Judah, Isaiah
asked a similar question. Whom can we trust? God responded by giving Isaiah
a vision so remarkable that it convinced the prophet that He can be trusted
in the present for better days ahead. As Isaiah praised, "You will keep in
perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you"
(Isaiah 26:3). The prophet added, "Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord,
the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal" (v. 4).
When our minds are fixed on God, we can trust Him even during foggy and
confusing times. We might not see it clearly now, but if we trust God,
we can be assured His help is on the way.
By: Patricia Raybon
Reflect & Pray
When life looks foggy and confusing, where can you put your trust?
How can you turn your mind from today's problems to our eternal God?
The world looks foggy and confusing today, dear God,
so please help me fix my mind on You, in whom I can forever trust.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 -The Blessings of Grace Day 6 - A Reasonable Alternative
Isaiah 1:18
18 (Ps 51:7; Rev 7:14) "Come now, and let us reason together, "
says the Lord.
Though your sins be as scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they be red like crimson,
they shall be as wool.
18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD:
though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
"Is Christianity Reasonable?" Linda Wanted to Know. "I've heard all my life
that faith is a crutch, an invention of weak minds to assure them
of some order in the world."
Linda was not alone in her objection; thinking people for generations
have been asking themselves the same question.
God is not intimidated by our questions; in fact, he confronts the issue
head-on in the Scriptures. "Let us reason together," the Lord invites.
Even according to the most basic of human reasoning,
faith is a reasonable alternative , a rational choice for a thinking person.
God indicates in his Word that confession and forgiveness are "reasonable".
"Think!" God says. "You sin, and you know it. You are not even able to be
true to your own principles. You cannot deal with your sin by will power
or effort. But I can deal with it! I can forgive it - and I will"
We cannot come to faith in God through Christ by intellect alone, of course.
Our spirits much reach out in faith, beyond what we can see. But intellect
supports faith; trusting in Christ is an eminently rational decision.
In Deut 30:1-20 , God set before the people a choice: Life or Death, blessing
or cursing. "Choose Life!" he tells them. We have the same choice.
The ultimate decision is thus simplified, the 'rational' alternative becomes
clear. We can choose death, by attempting to control our own destinies ,
or life, by giving ourselves fully into the hand of the Master.
Application
a) Why is the choice to acknowledge my sin and receive forgiveness a
'Rational choice'?
b) What are the alternatives to such a decision?
c) What other aspects of God's word
and work in my life seem 'reasonable' to me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Philip 4:19
19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according
to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Reconciling Peace
Ps 85:8-13
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,
but let them not turn again to folly.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,
and righteousness looks down from the sky.
12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,
and our land shall yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before Him
and prepare a way for His footsteps.
8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak:
For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:
But let them not turn again to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him;
That glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth are met together;
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11 Truth shall spring out of the earth;
And righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good;
And our land shall yield her increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before him;
And shall set us in the way of his steps.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
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
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to have faith in him who give you power.
Pray to the Lord: "The world looks foggy and confusing today, dear God,
so please help me fix my mind on You, in whom I can forever trust."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as the source of Salvation
that will purge your sins.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as Provider.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as True righteousness.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that, 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 that more ethnic Malays will be able to receive a translation if the
Bible in their own language in Malaysia.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.