Day 289 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 16 October 2023 reflections
Day 289, 16 October 2023
1) Mark 8:22-30
Matthew 16:13-20
Luke 9:18-20
Mark 8:31-38
Mark 9:1
Matthew 16:21-28
Luke 9:21-27
Mark 9:2-13
Matthew 17:1-13
Luke 9:28-36
Mark 8:22-30
The Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida
22 (Mt 11:21; Mk 6:45) He came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man
to Him and entreated Him to touch him.
23 (Mk 7:33; 5:23) He took the blind man by the hand
and led him out of the town. When He had spit on his eyes
and put His hands on him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?"
24 He looked up and said, "I see men as trees, walking."
25 Then again He put His hands on his eyes and made him look up.
And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.
26 (Mt 8:4) He sent him home away to his house, saying,
"Neither go into the town, nor tell it to anyone in the town."
[22] And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and
besought him to touch him.
[23] And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and
when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he
saw ought.
[24] And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.
[25] After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up:
and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
[26] And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town,
nor tell it to any in the town.
Peter's Declaration About Jesus
Mt 16:13-20; Lk 9:18-21
27 (Lk 9:18-20) Jesus and His disciples went out into the towns
of Caesarea Philippi. On the way He asked His disciples,
"Who do men say that I am?"
28 (Mal 4:5; Mt 14:2) They answered, "John the Baptist, but some say,
Elijah; and others, one of the prophets."
29 (Jn 6:69; 11:27) He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
Peter answered Him, "You are the Christ."
30 (Mt 16:20; Lk 9:21) He warned them that they should tell no one about Him.
[27] And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea
Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do
men say that I am?
[28] And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others,
One of the prophets.
[29] And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth
and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
[30] And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.
Matthew 16:13-20
Peter's Declaration About Jesus
Mk 8:27-30; Lk 9:18-21
13 (Lk 9:18-20; Mt 8:20) When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea
Philippi, He asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?"
14 (Mt 14:2; Mk 6:15) They said, "Some say that You are John the Baptist,
others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
16 (Ps 42:2; Jn 11:27) Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ,
the Son of the living God."
17 (Gal 1:16; Jn 1:42; 21:15-17) Jesus answered him,
"Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood
has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
18 (Jn 1:42; Job 38:17) And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock
I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
19 (Mt 18:18; Isa 22:22; Jn 20:23) I will give you the keys of the kingdom
of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,
and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
20 (Mk 8:30; Lk 9:21) Then He commanded His disciples to tell no one
that He was Jesus the Christ.
[13] When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his
disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
[14] And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias;
and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
[15] He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
[16] And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the
living God.
[17] And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona:
for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is
in heaven.
[18] And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I
will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
[19] And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and
whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever
thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
[20] Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was
Jesus the Christ.
Luke 9:18-20
Peter's Declaration About Jesus
Mt 16:13-19; Mk 8:27-29
18 (Mt 16:13-16; Lk 11:1) As He was alone praying, His disciples were
with Him. And He asked them, "Who do the people say that I am?"
19 (Lk 9:7-8; Mt 14:2) They answered, "John the Baptist.
But some say Elijah. And others say that one of the old prophets has risen."
20 (Jn 1:49; 11:27) He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
Peter answered, "The Christ of God."
[18] And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with
him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?
[19] They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others
say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
[20] He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The
Christ of God.
Mark 8:31-38
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
Mt 16:21-18; Lk 9:22-27
31 (Mt 12:40; Mk 10:33-34) He began to teach them that the Son of Man
must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders
and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed,
and after three days rise again.
32 (Jn 16:25; 16:29) He said this openly. And Peter took Him
and began to rebuke Him.
33 (Mt 4:10; Php 3:19) But when He had turned around
and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying,
"Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God,
but the things of men."
34 (Mt 10:38) When He had called the people to Him, with His disciples,
He said to them, "If any man would come after Me,
let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.
35 (Mt 10:39; Lk 17:33) For whoever would save his life will lose it.
But whoever would lose his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.
36 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world
and loses his own soul?
37 (Ps 49:7-8) Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
38 (Mt 16:27; 25:31) Whoever therefore is ashamed of Me
and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation,
of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when He comes
in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."
[31] And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many
things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and
scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.
[32] And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to
rebuke him.
[33] But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked
Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things
that be of God, but the things that be of men.
[34] And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he
said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take
up his cross, and follow me.
[35] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall
lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
[36] For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and
lose his own soul?
[37] Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
[38] Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this
adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be
ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Mark 9:1
1 (Mt 25:31; 16:28) And He said to them,
"Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death
before they see the kingdom of God come with power."
[1] And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them
that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the
kingdom of God come with power.
Matthew 16:21-28
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
Mk 8:31-9:1; Lk 9:22-27
21 (Mt 17:22-23; 27:63; 17:12) From that time on, Jesus began to show
His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things
from the elders and chief priests and scribes,
and be killed, and be raised on the third day.
22 Then Peter took Him and began rebuking Him, saying,
"Far be it from You, Lord! This shall not happen to You."
23 (Mt 4:10; Mk 8:33) But He turned and said to Peter,
"Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful
of the things that are of God, but those that are of men."
24 (Mt 10:38; Lk 14:27) Then Jesus said to His disciples,
"If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself,
and take up his cross, and follow Me.
25 (Mt 10:39; Jn 12:25) For whoever would save his life will lose it,
and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
26 (Ps 49:7-8; Lk 12:20) For what will it profit a man
if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?
Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
27 (Ro 2:6; 2Co 5:10) For the Son of Man shall come with His angels
in the glory of His Father, and then He will repay every man
according to his works.
28 (Mt 10:23; 26:64) Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who
shall not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."
[21] From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that
he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief
priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
[22] Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from
thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
[23] But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art
an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but
those that be of men.
[24] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let
him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
[25] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose
his life for my sake shall find it.
[26] For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose
his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
[27] For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his
angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
[28] Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not
taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Luke 9:21-27
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
Mt 16:20-28; Mk 8:30-9:1
21 (Mt 16:20) Jesus strictly commanded them to tell no one of this,
22 (Lk 24:7; Mt 17:12) saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things,
and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes,
and be killed, and be raised the third day."
23 (Mt 10:38-39) Then He said to them all, "If anyone will come after Me,
let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
24 (Lk 17:33) For whoever will save his life will lose it, but whoever
loses his life for My sake will save it.
25 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world,
yet loses or forfeits himself?
26 (Mt 16:27; 25:31) For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words,
of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His own glory
and in the glory of His Father and of the holy angels.
27 (Mt 16:28; Heb 2:9) "But I tell you truly, there are some standing here
who shall not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."
[21] And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that
thing;
[22] Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the
elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third
day.
[23] And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny
himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
[24] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose
his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
[25] For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose
himself, or be cast away?
[26] For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the
Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his
Father's, and of the holy angels.
[27] But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not
taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
Mark 9:2-13
2 (Mk 5:37; Lk 9:28-36) After six days Jesus took with Him Peter and James
and John and led them up a high mountain, alone by themselves.
And He was transfigured before them.
3 (Mt 28:3; Da 7:9) His garments became shiny, extremely white as snow,
such as no launderer on earth could whiten them.
4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses.
And they were talking with Jesus.
5 Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here.
Let us make three sanctuaries: one for You, and one for Moses,
and one for Elijah."
6 For he did not know what to say, because they were very afraid.
7 (Mt 3:17; 2Pe 1:17) Then a cloud overshadowed them,
and a voice came out of the cloud, saying,
"This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him."
8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone
with them except Jesus only.
9 (Mk 5:43) As they came down the mountain, He warned them to tell
no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
10 They kept that statement to themselves, questioning each other
what the rising from the dead meant.
11 (Mt 11:14; Mal 4:5) And they asked Him,
"Why do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?"
12 (Lk 23:11; Zec 13:7) He answered, "Elijah indeed comes first to restore
all things. Yet how is it written of the Son of Man that He should suffer
many things and be treated with contempt?
13 (Mt 11:14) But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come,
and they have done to him whatever they wished, as it is written of him."
[2] And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and
leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was
transfigured before them.
[3] And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller
on earth can white them.
[4] And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking
with Jesus.
[5] And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be
here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses,
and one for Elias.
[6] For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
[7] And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of
the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
[8] And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any
more, save Jesus only with themselves.
[9] And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they
should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen
from the dead.
[10] And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another
what the rising from the dead should mean.
[11] And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first
come?
[12] And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth
all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer
many things, and be set at nought.
[13] But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto
him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.
Matthew 17:1-13
The Transfiguration
Mk 9:2-13; Lk 9:28-36
1 (Mt 26:37; Mk 5:37) After six days Jesus took Peter, James,
and John his brother and brought them up to a high mountain alone,
2 (Ps 104:2; Mt 28:3) and was transfigured before them. His face shone
as the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
3 Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.
4 (Lk 9:33) Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here.
If You wish, let us make three tabernacles here: one for You, one for Moses,
and one for Elijah."
5 (Mt 3:17; Isa 42:1) While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud
overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son,
with whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him."
6 (2Pe 1:18) When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces
and were filled with awe.
7 (Da 8:18; 10:10) But Jesus came and touched them and said,
"Rise, and do not be afraid."
8 When they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
9 (Mk 8:30) As they came down the mountain, Jesus commanded them,
"Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead."
10 (Mt 11:14; Mal 4:5-6) His disciples asked Him,
"Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"
11 (Lk 1:16-17; Mal 4:6) Jesus answered,
"Elijah truly does first come and will restore all things.
12 (Mt 16:21) But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not
know him, but did to him whatever they pleased. Likewise, the Son of Man
will also suffer at their hands."
13 Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them of John
the Baptist.
[1] And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and
bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
[2] And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and
his raiment was white as the light.
[3] And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
[4] Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be
here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and
one for Moses, and one for Elias.
[5] While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold
a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am
well pleased; hear ye him.
[6] And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore
afraid.
[7] And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
[8] And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus
only.
[9] And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying,
Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the
dead.
[10] And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that
Elias must first come?
[11] And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come,
and restore all things.
[12] But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not,
but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son
of man suffer of them.
[13] Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the
Baptist.
Luke 9:28-36
The Transfiguration
Mt 17:1-8; Mk 9:2-8
28 (Lk 6:12; 8:51) About eight days after these sayings, He took Peter
and John and James and went up onto a mountain to pray.
29 As He prayed, the appearance of His countenance was altered,
and His clothing was white and glistening.
30 And suddenly two men were talking with Him, who were Moses and Elijah,
31 who appeared in glory and spoke of His departure
which He was to accomplish in Jerusalem.
32 (Da 8:18; Jn 1:14) Peter and those who were with him
were heavy with sleep. But waking thoroughly, they saw His glory
and the two men who stood with Him.
33 (Mk 9:5-6)As they departed from Him, Peter said to Jesus,
"Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three sanctuaries:
one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah,"
not knowing what he said.
34 While he was speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them.
And they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
35 (Mt 3:17; Isa 42:1) A voice came from out of the cloud, saying,
"This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him."
36 (Mt 17:9) When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.
They kept silent and told no one in those days anything they had seen.
[28] And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took
Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
[29] And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his
raiment was white and glistering.
[30] And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
[31] Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should
accomplish at Jerusalem.
[32] But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when
they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
[33] And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus,
Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one
for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
[34] While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and
they feared as they entered into the cloud.
[35] And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved
Son: hear him.
[36] And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it
close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had
seen.
2) Our Daily Bread for 16 October 2022 Titled
Who Am I?
Exodus 4:1-5
Moses' Miraculous Signs
1 And Moses answered and said, "But they will not believe me,
nor listen to my voice. For they will say,
'The Lord has not appeared to you.' "
2 The Lord said to him, "What is that in your hand?" And he said, "A rod."
3 He said, "Throw it on the ground." And he threw it on the ground,
and it became a serpent. Then Moses fled from it.
4 Then the Lord said to Moses, "Put forth your hand and take it by the tail."
And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand.
5 "This is so that they may believe that the Lord, the God of their fathers,
the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob,
has appeared to you."
[1] And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor
hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto
thee.
[2] And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A
rod.
[3] And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it
became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.
[4] And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the
tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his
hand:
[5] That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of
Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee.
Kizombo sat watching the campfire, pondering the great questions of his life.
What have I accomplished? he thought. Too quickly the answer came back: Not
much, really. He was back in the land of his birth, serving at the school
his father had started deep in the rainforest. He was also trying to write
his father's powerful story of surviving two civil wars. Who am I to try to
do all this?
Kizombo's misgivings sound like those of Moses. God had just given Moses a
mission: "I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out
of Egypt" (Exodus 3:10). Moses replied, "Who am I?" (v. 11).
After some weak excuses from Moses, God asked him, "What is that in your
hand?" It was a staff (4:2). At God's direction, Moses threw it on the ground.
The staff turned into a snake. Against his instincts, Moses picked it up.
Again, it became a staff (v. 4). In God's power, Moses could face Pharaoh. He
literally had one of the "gods" of Egypt-a snake-in his hand. Egypt's gods
were no threat to the one true God.
Kizombo thought of Moses, and he sensed God's answer: You have Me and My Word.
He thought too of friends who encouraged him to write his father's story so
others would learn of God’s power in his life. He wasn't alone.
On our own, our best efforts are inadequate. But we serve the God who says,
"I will be with you" (3:12).
By: Tim Gustafson
Reflect & Pray
What do you have that God can use? How might it encourage you
to consider what He might do with you?
Father, with You I lack nothing, no matter the situation.
Discover your God-given calling.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 2 The Wardrobe of Joy Isaiah 61:10
10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me
with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself
with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
On her wedding day, the bride dresses carefully for the ceremony
that is about to take place. Never before has she spent so much
time in preparation for one relatively brief event. When she
looks in the mirror and rejoices in her happiness, she responds not
out of vanity, but for sheer joy as she anticipates the coming ceremony.
God wants his people, lie that bride to be joyful, to rejoice in the Lord,
the Bridegroom. And he gives, through his grace,
the garments of joy to his beloved ones.
He clothes us, Isaiah says, with salvation, and covers us with
the robe of righteousness. The wardrobe that God provides is not merely
a utility garment, a coverall that hides our sin from his eyes.
It is his own righteousness in Christ, given to us as a free gift, so that
we might be united with him. And God himself, Isaiah says,
is filled with joy, adorning himself like a bridegroom.
When we truly see God's immeasurable gift in accepting us as him own,
we also will "greatly rejoice" in the Lord. He, the eternal god,
Creator of the universe, desires to be united with us, as a husband
desires his wife! God does not simply accept us grudgingly,
reminding us of our unworthiness to be with him. Rather, he celebrates
with unrestrained joy his oneness in Spirit with those he calls his own.
And we, having been fully forgiven
and set free from sin, can rejoice unashamedly as well.
Application
a) Have I ever felt ashamed to draw close to God? Why?
b) What does this verse tell me about God's attitude towards me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Chr 31:21
21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house
of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,
he did this with all his heart, and he found success.
21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house
of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,
he did it with all his heart, and prospered.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Protection in Times of Trouble
Ps 27:1-6
PSALMS 27
A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom will I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom will I be afraid?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me
to eat my flesh -
my enemies and my foes -
they stumbled and fell.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,
my heart will not fear;
though war should rise against me,
in this will I be confident.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,
that will I seek after -
for me to dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to see the beauty of the Lord,
and to inquire in His temple.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble
He will hide me in His pavilion;
in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;
He will set me up on a rock.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up
above my enemies encircling me;
therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,
came upon me to eat up my flesh,
They stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:
Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:
In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;
he shall set me up upon a rock.
6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,
Above mine enemies round about me:
Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;
I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
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
16th Day of the Month
a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences
( John 16:7-8
7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.
For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.
But if I go, I will send Him to you.
8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment"
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:
for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;
but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
)
b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
(
John 14:6
6 Jesus said to him,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me."
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Rom 3:19-20
19 Now we know that whatever the law says,
it says to those who are under the law,
so that every mouth may be silenced,
and all the world may become accountable to God.
20 Therefore by the works of the law
no flesh will be justified in His sight,
for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are
under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become
guilty before God.
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified
in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
2 Cor 5:10
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
that each one may receive his recompense in the body,
according to what he has done,
whether it was good or bad.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one
may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
whether it be good or bad.
2 Cor 10:5
5 casting down imaginations and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into
captivity to the obedience of Christ,
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against
the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to feel the revelation power of the Holy Ghost to
Simon Peter.
Pray to the Lord: "Father, with You I lack nothing, no matter the situation."
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember that He can cleanse you from all sin.
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek him in Your work.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know him as your protection.
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 God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences
Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
Pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal the reality of Christ to Iraqis in need
of salvation.
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) Mark 8:22-30
Matthew 16:13-20
Luke 9:18-20
Mark 8:31-38
Mark 9:1
Matthew 16:21-28
Luke 9:21-27
Mark 9:2-13
Matthew 17:1-13
Luke 9:28-36
Mark 8:22-30
The Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida
22 (Mt 11:21; Mk 6:45) He came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man
to Him and entreated Him to touch him.
23 (Mk 7:33; 5:23) He took the blind man by the hand
and led him out of the town. When He had spit on his eyes
and put His hands on him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?"
24 He looked up and said, "I see men as trees, walking."
25 Then again He put His hands on his eyes and made him look up.
And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.
26 (Mt 8:4) He sent him home away to his house, saying,
"Neither go into the town, nor tell it to anyone in the town."
[22] And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and
besought him to touch him.
[23] And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and
when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he
saw ought.
[24] And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.
[25] After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up:
and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
[26] And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town,
nor tell it to any in the town.
Peter's Declaration About Jesus
Mt 16:13-20; Lk 9:18-21
27 (Lk 9:18-20) Jesus and His disciples went out into the towns
of Caesarea Philippi. On the way He asked His disciples,
"Who do men say that I am?"
28 (Mal 4:5; Mt 14:2) They answered, "John the Baptist, but some say,
Elijah; and others, one of the prophets."
29 (Jn 6:69; 11:27) He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
Peter answered Him, "You are the Christ."
30 (Mt 16:20; Lk 9:21) He warned them that they should tell no one about Him.
[27] And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea
Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do
men say that I am?
[28] And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others,
One of the prophets.
[29] And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth
and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
[30] And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.
Matthew 16:13-20
Peter's Declaration About Jesus
Mk 8:27-30; Lk 9:18-21
13 (Lk 9:18-20; Mt 8:20) When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea
Philippi, He asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?"
14 (Mt 14:2; Mk 6:15) They said, "Some say that You are John the Baptist,
others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
16 (Ps 42:2; Jn 11:27) Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ,
the Son of the living God."
17 (Gal 1:16; Jn 1:42; 21:15-17) Jesus answered him,
"Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood
has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
18 (Jn 1:42; Job 38:17) And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock
I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
19 (Mt 18:18; Isa 22:22; Jn 20:23) I will give you the keys of the kingdom
of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,
and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
20 (Mk 8:30; Lk 9:21) Then He commanded His disciples to tell no one
that He was Jesus the Christ.
[13] When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his
disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
[14] And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias;
and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
[15] He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
[16] And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the
living God.
[17] And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona:
for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is
in heaven.
[18] And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I
will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
[19] And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and
whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever
thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
[20] Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was
Jesus the Christ.
Luke 9:18-20
Peter's Declaration About Jesus
Mt 16:13-19; Mk 8:27-29
18 (Mt 16:13-16; Lk 11:1) As He was alone praying, His disciples were
with Him. And He asked them, "Who do the people say that I am?"
19 (Lk 9:7-8; Mt 14:2) They answered, "John the Baptist.
But some say Elijah. And others say that one of the old prophets has risen."
20 (Jn 1:49; 11:27) He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
Peter answered, "The Christ of God."
[18] And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with
him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?
[19] They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others
say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
[20] He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The
Christ of God.
Mark 8:31-38
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
Mt 16:21-18; Lk 9:22-27
31 (Mt 12:40; Mk 10:33-34) He began to teach them that the Son of Man
must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders
and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed,
and after three days rise again.
32 (Jn 16:25; 16:29) He said this openly. And Peter took Him
and began to rebuke Him.
33 (Mt 4:10; Php 3:19) But when He had turned around
and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying,
"Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God,
but the things of men."
34 (Mt 10:38) When He had called the people to Him, with His disciples,
He said to them, "If any man would come after Me,
let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.
35 (Mt 10:39; Lk 17:33) For whoever would save his life will lose it.
But whoever would lose his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.
36 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world
and loses his own soul?
37 (Ps 49:7-8) Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
38 (Mt 16:27; 25:31) Whoever therefore is ashamed of Me
and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation,
of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when He comes
in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."
[31] And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many
things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and
scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.
[32] And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to
rebuke him.
[33] But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked
Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things
that be of God, but the things that be of men.
[34] And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he
said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take
up his cross, and follow me.
[35] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall
lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
[36] For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and
lose his own soul?
[37] Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
[38] Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this
adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be
ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Mark 9:1
1 (Mt 25:31; 16:28) And He said to them,
"Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death
before they see the kingdom of God come with power."
[1] And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them
that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the
kingdom of God come with power.
Matthew 16:21-28
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
Mk 8:31-9:1; Lk 9:22-27
21 (Mt 17:22-23; 27:63; 17:12) From that time on, Jesus began to show
His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things
from the elders and chief priests and scribes,
and be killed, and be raised on the third day.
22 Then Peter took Him and began rebuking Him, saying,
"Far be it from You, Lord! This shall not happen to You."
23 (Mt 4:10; Mk 8:33) But He turned and said to Peter,
"Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful
of the things that are of God, but those that are of men."
24 (Mt 10:38; Lk 14:27) Then Jesus said to His disciples,
"If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself,
and take up his cross, and follow Me.
25 (Mt 10:39; Jn 12:25) For whoever would save his life will lose it,
and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
26 (Ps 49:7-8; Lk 12:20) For what will it profit a man
if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?
Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
27 (Ro 2:6; 2Co 5:10) For the Son of Man shall come with His angels
in the glory of His Father, and then He will repay every man
according to his works.
28 (Mt 10:23; 26:64) Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who
shall not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."
[21] From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that
he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief
priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
[22] Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from
thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
[23] But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art
an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but
those that be of men.
[24] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let
him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
[25] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose
his life for my sake shall find it.
[26] For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose
his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
[27] For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his
angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
[28] Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not
taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Luke 9:21-27
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
Mt 16:20-28; Mk 8:30-9:1
21 (Mt 16:20) Jesus strictly commanded them to tell no one of this,
22 (Lk 24:7; Mt 17:12) saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things,
and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes,
and be killed, and be raised the third day."
23 (Mt 10:38-39) Then He said to them all, "If anyone will come after Me,
let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
24 (Lk 17:33) For whoever will save his life will lose it, but whoever
loses his life for My sake will save it.
25 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world,
yet loses or forfeits himself?
26 (Mt 16:27; 25:31) For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words,
of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His own glory
and in the glory of His Father and of the holy angels.
27 (Mt 16:28; Heb 2:9) "But I tell you truly, there are some standing here
who shall not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."
[21] And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that
thing;
[22] Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the
elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third
day.
[23] And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny
himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
[24] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose
his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
[25] For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose
himself, or be cast away?
[26] For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the
Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his
Father's, and of the holy angels.
[27] But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not
taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
Mark 9:2-13
2 (Mk 5:37; Lk 9:28-36) After six days Jesus took with Him Peter and James
and John and led them up a high mountain, alone by themselves.
And He was transfigured before them.
3 (Mt 28:3; Da 7:9) His garments became shiny, extremely white as snow,
such as no launderer on earth could whiten them.
4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses.
And they were talking with Jesus.
5 Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here.
Let us make three sanctuaries: one for You, and one for Moses,
and one for Elijah."
6 For he did not know what to say, because they were very afraid.
7 (Mt 3:17; 2Pe 1:17) Then a cloud overshadowed them,
and a voice came out of the cloud, saying,
"This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him."
8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone
with them except Jesus only.
9 (Mk 5:43) As they came down the mountain, He warned them to tell
no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
10 They kept that statement to themselves, questioning each other
what the rising from the dead meant.
11 (Mt 11:14; Mal 4:5) And they asked Him,
"Why do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?"
12 (Lk 23:11; Zec 13:7) He answered, "Elijah indeed comes first to restore
all things. Yet how is it written of the Son of Man that He should suffer
many things and be treated with contempt?
13 (Mt 11:14) But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come,
and they have done to him whatever they wished, as it is written of him."
[2] And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and
leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was
transfigured before them.
[3] And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller
on earth can white them.
[4] And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking
with Jesus.
[5] And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be
here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses,
and one for Elias.
[6] For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
[7] And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of
the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
[8] And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any
more, save Jesus only with themselves.
[9] And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they
should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen
from the dead.
[10] And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another
what the rising from the dead should mean.
[11] And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first
come?
[12] And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth
all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer
many things, and be set at nought.
[13] But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto
him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.
Matthew 17:1-13
The Transfiguration
Mk 9:2-13; Lk 9:28-36
1 (Mt 26:37; Mk 5:37) After six days Jesus took Peter, James,
and John his brother and brought them up to a high mountain alone,
2 (Ps 104:2; Mt 28:3) and was transfigured before them. His face shone
as the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
3 Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.
4 (Lk 9:33) Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here.
If You wish, let us make three tabernacles here: one for You, one for Moses,
and one for Elijah."
5 (Mt 3:17; Isa 42:1) While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud
overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son,
with whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him."
6 (2Pe 1:18) When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces
and were filled with awe.
7 (Da 8:18; 10:10) But Jesus came and touched them and said,
"Rise, and do not be afraid."
8 When they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
9 (Mk 8:30) As they came down the mountain, Jesus commanded them,
"Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead."
10 (Mt 11:14; Mal 4:5-6) His disciples asked Him,
"Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"
11 (Lk 1:16-17; Mal 4:6) Jesus answered,
"Elijah truly does first come and will restore all things.
12 (Mt 16:21) But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not
know him, but did to him whatever they pleased. Likewise, the Son of Man
will also suffer at their hands."
13 Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them of John
the Baptist.
[1] And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and
bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
[2] And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and
his raiment was white as the light.
[3] And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
[4] Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be
here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and
one for Moses, and one for Elias.
[5] While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold
a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am
well pleased; hear ye him.
[6] And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore
afraid.
[7] And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
[8] And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus
only.
[9] And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying,
Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the
dead.
[10] And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that
Elias must first come?
[11] And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come,
and restore all things.
[12] But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not,
but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son
of man suffer of them.
[13] Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the
Baptist.
Luke 9:28-36
The Transfiguration
Mt 17:1-8; Mk 9:2-8
28 (Lk 6:12; 8:51) About eight days after these sayings, He took Peter
and John and James and went up onto a mountain to pray.
29 As He prayed, the appearance of His countenance was altered,
and His clothing was white and glistening.
30 And suddenly two men were talking with Him, who were Moses and Elijah,
31 who appeared in glory and spoke of His departure
which He was to accomplish in Jerusalem.
32 (Da 8:18; Jn 1:14) Peter and those who were with him
were heavy with sleep. But waking thoroughly, they saw His glory
and the two men who stood with Him.
33 (Mk 9:5-6)As they departed from Him, Peter said to Jesus,
"Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three sanctuaries:
one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah,"
not knowing what he said.
34 While he was speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them.
And they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
35 (Mt 3:17; Isa 42:1) A voice came from out of the cloud, saying,
"This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him."
36 (Mt 17:9) When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.
They kept silent and told no one in those days anything they had seen.
[28] And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took
Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
[29] And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his
raiment was white and glistering.
[30] And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
[31] Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should
accomplish at Jerusalem.
[32] But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when
they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
[33] And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus,
Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one
for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
[34] While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and
they feared as they entered into the cloud.
[35] And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved
Son: hear him.
[36] And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it
close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had
seen.
2) Our Daily Bread for 16 October 2022 Titled
Who Am I?
Exodus 4:1-5
Moses' Miraculous Signs
1 And Moses answered and said, "But they will not believe me,
nor listen to my voice. For they will say,
'The Lord has not appeared to you.' "
2 The Lord said to him, "What is that in your hand?" And he said, "A rod."
3 He said, "Throw it on the ground." And he threw it on the ground,
and it became a serpent. Then Moses fled from it.
4 Then the Lord said to Moses, "Put forth your hand and take it by the tail."
And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand.
5 "This is so that they may believe that the Lord, the God of their fathers,
the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob,
has appeared to you."
[1] And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor
hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto
thee.
[2] And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A
rod.
[3] And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it
became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.
[4] And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the
tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his
hand:
[5] That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of
Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee.
Kizombo sat watching the campfire, pondering the great questions of his life.
What have I accomplished? he thought. Too quickly the answer came back: Not
much, really. He was back in the land of his birth, serving at the school
his father had started deep in the rainforest. He was also trying to write
his father's powerful story of surviving two civil wars. Who am I to try to
do all this?
Kizombo's misgivings sound like those of Moses. God had just given Moses a
mission: "I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out
of Egypt" (Exodus 3:10). Moses replied, "Who am I?" (v. 11).
After some weak excuses from Moses, God asked him, "What is that in your
hand?" It was a staff (4:2). At God's direction, Moses threw it on the ground.
The staff turned into a snake. Against his instincts, Moses picked it up.
Again, it became a staff (v. 4). In God's power, Moses could face Pharaoh. He
literally had one of the "gods" of Egypt-a snake-in his hand. Egypt's gods
were no threat to the one true God.
Kizombo thought of Moses, and he sensed God's answer: You have Me and My Word.
He thought too of friends who encouraged him to write his father's story so
others would learn of God’s power in his life. He wasn't alone.
On our own, our best efforts are inadequate. But we serve the God who says,
"I will be with you" (3:12).
By: Tim Gustafson
Reflect & Pray
What do you have that God can use? How might it encourage you
to consider what He might do with you?
Father, with You I lack nothing, no matter the situation.
Discover your God-given calling.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 2 The Wardrobe of Joy Isaiah 61:10
10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me
with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself
with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
On her wedding day, the bride dresses carefully for the ceremony
that is about to take place. Never before has she spent so much
time in preparation for one relatively brief event. When she
looks in the mirror and rejoices in her happiness, she responds not
out of vanity, but for sheer joy as she anticipates the coming ceremony.
God wants his people, lie that bride to be joyful, to rejoice in the Lord,
the Bridegroom. And he gives, through his grace,
the garments of joy to his beloved ones.
He clothes us, Isaiah says, with salvation, and covers us with
the robe of righteousness. The wardrobe that God provides is not merely
a utility garment, a coverall that hides our sin from his eyes.
It is his own righteousness in Christ, given to us as a free gift, so that
we might be united with him. And God himself, Isaiah says,
is filled with joy, adorning himself like a bridegroom.
When we truly see God's immeasurable gift in accepting us as him own,
we also will "greatly rejoice" in the Lord. He, the eternal god,
Creator of the universe, desires to be united with us, as a husband
desires his wife! God does not simply accept us grudgingly,
reminding us of our unworthiness to be with him. Rather, he celebrates
with unrestrained joy his oneness in Spirit with those he calls his own.
And we, having been fully forgiven
and set free from sin, can rejoice unashamedly as well.
Application
a) Have I ever felt ashamed to draw close to God? Why?
b) What does this verse tell me about God's attitude towards me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Chr 31:21
21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house
of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,
he did this with all his heart, and he found success.
21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house
of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,
he did it with all his heart, and prospered.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Protection in Times of Trouble
Ps 27:1-6
PSALMS 27
A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom will I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom will I be afraid?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me
to eat my flesh -
my enemies and my foes -
they stumbled and fell.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,
my heart will not fear;
though war should rise against me,
in this will I be confident.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,
that will I seek after -
for me to dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to see the beauty of the Lord,
and to inquire in His temple.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble
He will hide me in His pavilion;
in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;
He will set me up on a rock.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up
above my enemies encircling me;
therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,
came upon me to eat up my flesh,
They stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:
Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:
In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;
he shall set me up upon a rock.
6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,
Above mine enemies round about me:
Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;
I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
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
16th Day of the Month
a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences
( John 16:7-8
7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.
For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.
But if I go, I will send Him to you.
8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment"
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:
for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;
but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
)
b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
(
John 14:6
6 Jesus said to him,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me."
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Rom 3:19-20
19 Now we know that whatever the law says,
it says to those who are under the law,
so that every mouth may be silenced,
and all the world may become accountable to God.
20 Therefore by the works of the law
no flesh will be justified in His sight,
for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are
under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become
guilty before God.
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified
in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
2 Cor 5:10
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
that each one may receive his recompense in the body,
according to what he has done,
whether it was good or bad.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one
may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
whether it be good or bad.
2 Cor 10:5
5 casting down imaginations and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into
captivity to the obedience of Christ,
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against
the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to feel the revelation power of the Holy Ghost to
Simon Peter.
Pray to the Lord: "Father, with You I lack nothing, no matter the situation."
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember that He can cleanse you from all sin.
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek him in Your work.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know him as your protection.
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 God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences
Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
Pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal the reality of Christ to Iraqis in need
of salvation.
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.