Day 297 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 24 October 2023 reflections
Day 297, 24 October 2023
1) John 11:38-57
Luke 17:11-37
Luke 18:1-8
John 11:38-57
Lazarus Brought to Life
38 (Mt 27:60; Jn 11:33) Then Jesus, again groaning within Himself,
came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it.
39 (Jn 11:17) Jesus said, "Take away the stone."
Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him,
"Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days."
40 (Jn 11:4; 11:23-26) Jesus said to her,
"Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"
41 (Jn 17:1; Mt 11:25) So they took away the stone from the place where
the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up His eyes and said,
"Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.
42 (Jn 3:17; 17:21) I know that You always hear Me. But because of the people
standing around, I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me."
43 When He had said this, He cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!"
44 (Jn 20:7; 19:40) He who was dead came out, his hands and feet wrapped
with grave clothes, and his face wrapped with a cloth.
Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."
[38] Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a
cave, and a stone lay upon it.
[39] Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was
dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead
four days.
[40] Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest
believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
[41] Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid.
And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast
heard me.
[42] And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which
stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
[43] And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come
forth.
[44] And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes:
and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose
him, and let him go.
The Plot to Kill Jesus
Mt 26:1-5; Mk 14:1-2; Lk 22:1-2
45 (Jn 2:23; 11:19) Therefore many of the Jews who came to Mary,
and saw what Jesus had done, believed in Him.
46 But some of them went away to the Pharisees
and told them what Jesus had done.
47 (Mt 26:3; 5:22) Then the chief priests and the Pharisees
assembled the Sanhedrin and said,
"What shall we do? This Man is performing many signs.
48 If we leave Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him,
and the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation."
49 (Mt 26:3; Jn 11:51) Then one of them named Caiaphas,
who was the high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all,
50 (Jn 18:14) nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man
should die for the people, that the whole nation should not perish."
51 (Ex 28:30; 1Sa 23:9) He did not say this on his own authority.
But being the high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die
for the nation,
52 (Jn 10:16; Isa 49:6) and not for the nation only, but that He might
also gather together in unity the children of God who were scattered abroad.
53 So from that day forward they planned to put Him to death.
54 (Jn 7:1; 2Ch 13:19 ) Therefore Jesus no longer walked
openly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country
near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim,
and remained there with His disciples.
55 (Jn 2:13; 6:4) Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand.
Many went up to Jerusalem from the country before the Passover
to purify themselves.
56 (Jn 7:11) Then they searched for Jesus and said among themselves
as they stood in the temple,
"What do you think, that He will not come to the feast?"
57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders
that if anyone knew where He was, he should report it,
that they might seize Him.
[45] Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which
Jesus did, believed on him.
[46] But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what
things Jesus had done.
[47] Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said,
What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.
[48] If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans
shall come and take away both our place and nation.
[49] And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year,
said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
[50] Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for
the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
[51] And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he
prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
[52] And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together
in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
[53] Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to
death.
[54] Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence
unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there
continued with his disciples.
[55] And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the
country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
[56] Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood
in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?
[57] Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment,
that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take
him.
Luke 17:11-37
The Cleansing of Ten Lepers
11 (Lk 9:51-52; Jn 4:3-4) As Jesus went to Jerusalem,
He passed between Samaria and Galilee.
12 (Lev 13:45-46) As He entered a village, there met Him ten men who were
lepers, who stood at a distance.
13 They lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!"
14 (Lk 5:14) When He saw them, He said to them,
"Go, show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were cleansed.
15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed,
returned with a loud voice glorifying God,
16 (Mt 10:5) and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.
And he was a Samaritan.
17 Jesus said, "Were not the ten cleansed? Where are the nine?
18 Were there not any found to return and give glory to God
except this foreigner?"
19 (Mt 9:22; Mk 10:52) Then He said to him, "Rise, go your way.
Your faith has made you well."
[11] And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through
the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
[12] And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that
were lepers, which stood afar off:
[13] And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on
us.
[14] And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the
priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
[15] And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with
a loud voice glorified God,
[16] And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a
Samaritan.
[17] And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are
the nine?
[18] There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this
stranger.
[19] And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee
whole.
The Coming of the Kingdom
Mt 24:23-28, 37-41
20 (Lk 19:11) When He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God
would come, He answered them, "The kingdom of God does not come
with observation.
21 (Lk 17:23) Nor will they say, 'Here it is!' or 'There it is!'
For remember, the kingdom of God is within you."
22 (Mt 9:15; Lk 5:35) Then He said to the disciples,
"The days will come when you will desire to see
one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it.
23 (Lk 21:8; 17:21) They will say to you, 'Look here,' or 'Look there!'
Do not follow after them.
24 (Mt 24:27) For as the lightning flashes and lights up the heavens
from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in His day.
25 (Mt 16:21; Lk 9:22) But first He must suffer many things
and be rejected by this generation.
26 (Ge 7:7-23; Mt 24:37-39) "Just as it was in the days of Noah,
so will it be in the days of the Son of Man.
27 They were eating, drinking, marrying, and were given in marriage
until the day when Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came
and destroyed them all.
28 "Likewise as it was in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank,
they bought, they sold, they planted, they built.
29 (2Pe 2:6) But on the day that Lot departed from Sodom,
fire and brimstone rained from heaven and destroyed them all.
30 (2Th 1:7; Mt 16:27) "So will it be on the day
when the Son of Man is revealed.
31 On that day let him who is on the housetop, with his goods in the house,
not come down to take them away. And likewise let him who is in the field
not return to the things behind.
32 (Ge 19:26) Remember Lot's wife.
33 (Mt 10:39; Jn 12:25) Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it,
and whoever loses his life will preserve it.
34 I tell you, on that night two men will be in one bed;
the one will be taken and the other will be left.
35 (Ex 11:5; Mt 24:41) Two women will be grinding grain together;
the one will be taken and the other will be left.
36 Two men will be in the field;
the one will be taken and the other will be left."
37 (Mt 24:28) They asked, "Where, Lord?"
He replied, "Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."
[20] And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God
should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with
observation:
[21] Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom
of God is within you.
[22] And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall
desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.
[23] And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them,
nor follow them.
[24] For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven,
shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in
his day.
[25] But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this
generation.
[26] And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of
the Son of man.
[27] They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in
marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came,
and destroyed them all.
[28] Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank,
they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
[29] But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and
brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.
[30] Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
[31] In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the
house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field,
let him likewise not return back.
[32] Remember Lot's wife.
[33] Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever
shall lose his life shall preserve it.
[34] I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one
shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
[35] Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the
other left.
[36] Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other
left.
[37] And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto
them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 18
The Parable of the Widow and the Judge
1 (Col 4:2; Ro 12:12) He told them a parable to illustrate
that it is necessary always to pray and not lose heart.
2 (Lk 18:4) He said: "In a city there was a judge who did not
fear God or regard man.
3 (Isa 1:17) And a widow was in that city. She came to him, saying,
'Avenge me against my adversary.'
4 "He would not for a while. Yet afterward he said to himself,
'Though I do not fear God or respect man,
5 (Lk 11:8) yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her,
lest by her continual coming she will weary me.' "
6 And the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge says.
7 (Rev 6:10; Ps 88:1) And shall not God avenge His own elect
and be patient with them, who cry day and night to Him?
8 I tell you, He will avenge them speedily.
Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?"
[1] And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to
pray, and not to faint;
[2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither
regarded man:
[3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying,
Avenge me of mine adversary.
[4] And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself,
Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
[5] Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her
continual coming she weary me.
[6] And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
[7] And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto
him, though he bear long with them?
[8] I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son
of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
2) Our Daily Bread for 24 October 2022 Titled
Don't Lose Heart
By Cindy Hess Kasper
Read: 2 Corinthians 4:16–18
Living by Faith
16 (Ro 7:22; Isa 40:31) For this reason we do not lose heart:
Even though our outward man is perishing, yet our inward man
is being renewed day by day.
17 (Ro 8:18; 1Pe 5:10) Our light affliction, which lasts
but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding
and eternal weight of glory,
18 (Heb 11:1; 2Co 5:7) while we do not look at the things
which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.
For the things which are seen are temporal,
but the things which are not seen are eternal.
[16] For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet
the inward man is renewed day by day.
[17] For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a
far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
[18] While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which
are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things
which are not seen are eternal.
I don't remember a time when my mom Dorothy was in good health. For many years
as a brittle diabetic, her blood sugar was wildly erratic. Complications
developed and her damaged kidneys necessitated permanent dialysis. Neuropathy
and broken bones resulted in the use of a wheelchair. Her eyesight began to
egress toward blindness.
But as her body failed her, Mom's prayer life grew more vigorous. She spent
hours praying for others to know and experience the love of God. Precious
words of Scripture grew sweeter to her. Before her eyesight faded, she wrote a
letter to her sister Marjorie including words from 2 Corinthians 4:
"For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet
the inward man is renewed day by day."
The apostle Paul knew how easy it is to "lose heart." He describes his life as
one of danger, pain, and deprivation (2 Corinthians 11:23-29). Yet he viewed
those "troubles" as temporary. And he encouraged us to think not only about
what we see but also about what we can't see-that which is eternal (4:17-18).
Despite what's happening to us, our loving Father is continuing our inner
renewal every day. His presence with us is sure. Through the gift of prayer,
He's only a breath away. And His promises to strengthen us and give us hope
and joy remain true.
What's causing you to be discouraged or "lose heart"?
Which Scriptures are especially encouraging to you?
Precious Father, thank You for Your faithful
love for me and the assurance of Your presence.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 3 The Kind Heart of Forgiveness
Eph 4:32
32 (2Co 2:10; Col 3:12-13; Mt 6:12) And be kind one to another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
32 and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Don had lost his job because he stood against his boss and refused to
compromise his Christian principles. Certain friends in the company had
turned against him, choosing to save their own jobs at any cost,
and he felt very alone, abandoned when he most needed the support
of those who cared.
But Don showed no signs of bitterness or unforgiveness. He refused to
recite the details of his firing to those around him, saying simply and
honestly, " I believe my boss was wrong in what he did. But God can show
him." The kindness of Don's heart, and the tenderness with which he
extended forgiveness, became a testimony to all who knew him. Don's
boss never "saw the light", never repented, but Don lived in the freedom of
forgiving.
Comparison is a rare commodity among Christains today. We seem to be
overstocked with judgment and crammed full of condemnation, but we have
little space in the corners of our lives for tenderheartedness. We are quick
to assume that we know another person's heart and have the remedy for
the problem, rather then giving that person the benefit of the doubt,
the room to grow, the freedom to make a mistake and seek forgiveness.
Jesus demonstrated the king compassion necessary in forgiveness when he
looked down at the soldiers who has crucified him, gambling at his feet
for his cloak, and said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what
are doing."
When others hurt and betray us, they often "do not know what they are
doing." we can, in Christ, offer compassionate forgiveness to them -
not condoning their actions or excusing their wrong, but forgiving ,
in the simplicity and purity of God's love.
Application
a) What is the difference between excusing a wrong and forgiving?
b) How has God forgiven me for Christ's sake?
c) What does today's verse tell me about my attitude in forgiveness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Mark 4:20-25
20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) "Still others are seed sown on good ground,
those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit:
thirty, sixty, or a hundred times as much."
A Light Under a Basket
Lk 8:16-18
21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put
under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;
neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15)If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.
The measure you give will be measured for you,
and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.
And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."
20 And these are they which are sown on good ground;
such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit,
some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put
under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested;
neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete,
it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
25 For he that hath, to him shall be given:
and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Help in Times of Temptation
Hebrews 4:14-16
Jesus the Great High Priest
14 (Heb 6:20; 1:2-3) Since then we have a great High Priest
Who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold firmly to our confession.
15 (2Co 5:21; Jn 8:46) For we do not have a High Priest
who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses,
but One who was in every sense tempted like we are, yet without sin.
16 (Eph 3:12; Php 4:6-7) Let us then come with confidence
to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy
and find grace to help in time of need.
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest,
that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest
which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;
but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly
unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace to help in time of need.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 24 of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society. (
Col 4:3
3 while praying also for us, that God would open to
us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,
for which I am also in chains,
3 withal praying also for us, that God would open unto
us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,
for which I am also in bonds:
)
b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan
I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,
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 persistent call upon Him.
Pray to the Lord: "Precious Father, thank You for Your faithful
love for me and the assurance of Your presence."
Pray to the Lord and pray to have an attitude of forgiveness like Christ.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be a powerful witness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His empathy.
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 the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society.
Pray that Libyan government officials will no longer attempt to close
and demolish churches.
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) John 11:38-57
Luke 17:11-37
Luke 18:1-8
John 11:38-57
Lazarus Brought to Life
38 (Mt 27:60; Jn 11:33) Then Jesus, again groaning within Himself,
came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it.
39 (Jn 11:17) Jesus said, "Take away the stone."
Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him,
"Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days."
40 (Jn 11:4; 11:23-26) Jesus said to her,
"Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"
41 (Jn 17:1; Mt 11:25) So they took away the stone from the place where
the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up His eyes and said,
"Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.
42 (Jn 3:17; 17:21) I know that You always hear Me. But because of the people
standing around, I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me."
43 When He had said this, He cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!"
44 (Jn 20:7; 19:40) He who was dead came out, his hands and feet wrapped
with grave clothes, and his face wrapped with a cloth.
Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."
[38] Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a
cave, and a stone lay upon it.
[39] Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was
dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead
four days.
[40] Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest
believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
[41] Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid.
And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast
heard me.
[42] And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which
stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
[43] And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come
forth.
[44] And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes:
and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose
him, and let him go.
The Plot to Kill Jesus
Mt 26:1-5; Mk 14:1-2; Lk 22:1-2
45 (Jn 2:23; 11:19) Therefore many of the Jews who came to Mary,
and saw what Jesus had done, believed in Him.
46 But some of them went away to the Pharisees
and told them what Jesus had done.
47 (Mt 26:3; 5:22) Then the chief priests and the Pharisees
assembled the Sanhedrin and said,
"What shall we do? This Man is performing many signs.
48 If we leave Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him,
and the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation."
49 (Mt 26:3; Jn 11:51) Then one of them named Caiaphas,
who was the high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all,
50 (Jn 18:14) nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man
should die for the people, that the whole nation should not perish."
51 (Ex 28:30; 1Sa 23:9) He did not say this on his own authority.
But being the high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die
for the nation,
52 (Jn 10:16; Isa 49:6) and not for the nation only, but that He might
also gather together in unity the children of God who were scattered abroad.
53 So from that day forward they planned to put Him to death.
54 (Jn 7:1; 2Ch 13:19 ) Therefore Jesus no longer walked
openly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country
near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim,
and remained there with His disciples.
55 (Jn 2:13; 6:4) Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand.
Many went up to Jerusalem from the country before the Passover
to purify themselves.
56 (Jn 7:11) Then they searched for Jesus and said among themselves
as they stood in the temple,
"What do you think, that He will not come to the feast?"
57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders
that if anyone knew where He was, he should report it,
that they might seize Him.
[45] Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which
Jesus did, believed on him.
[46] But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what
things Jesus had done.
[47] Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said,
What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.
[48] If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans
shall come and take away both our place and nation.
[49] And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year,
said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
[50] Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for
the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
[51] And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he
prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
[52] And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together
in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
[53] Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to
death.
[54] Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence
unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there
continued with his disciples.
[55] And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the
country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
[56] Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood
in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?
[57] Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment,
that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take
him.
Luke 17:11-37
The Cleansing of Ten Lepers
11 (Lk 9:51-52; Jn 4:3-4) As Jesus went to Jerusalem,
He passed between Samaria and Galilee.
12 (Lev 13:45-46) As He entered a village, there met Him ten men who were
lepers, who stood at a distance.
13 They lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!"
14 (Lk 5:14) When He saw them, He said to them,
"Go, show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were cleansed.
15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed,
returned with a loud voice glorifying God,
16 (Mt 10:5) and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.
And he was a Samaritan.
17 Jesus said, "Were not the ten cleansed? Where are the nine?
18 Were there not any found to return and give glory to God
except this foreigner?"
19 (Mt 9:22; Mk 10:52) Then He said to him, "Rise, go your way.
Your faith has made you well."
[11] And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through
the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
[12] And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that
were lepers, which stood afar off:
[13] And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on
us.
[14] And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the
priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
[15] And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with
a loud voice glorified God,
[16] And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a
Samaritan.
[17] And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are
the nine?
[18] There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this
stranger.
[19] And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee
whole.
The Coming of the Kingdom
Mt 24:23-28, 37-41
20 (Lk 19:11) When He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God
would come, He answered them, "The kingdom of God does not come
with observation.
21 (Lk 17:23) Nor will they say, 'Here it is!' or 'There it is!'
For remember, the kingdom of God is within you."
22 (Mt 9:15; Lk 5:35) Then He said to the disciples,
"The days will come when you will desire to see
one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it.
23 (Lk 21:8; 17:21) They will say to you, 'Look here,' or 'Look there!'
Do not follow after them.
24 (Mt 24:27) For as the lightning flashes and lights up the heavens
from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in His day.
25 (Mt 16:21; Lk 9:22) But first He must suffer many things
and be rejected by this generation.
26 (Ge 7:7-23; Mt 24:37-39) "Just as it was in the days of Noah,
so will it be in the days of the Son of Man.
27 They were eating, drinking, marrying, and were given in marriage
until the day when Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came
and destroyed them all.
28 "Likewise as it was in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank,
they bought, they sold, they planted, they built.
29 (2Pe 2:6) But on the day that Lot departed from Sodom,
fire and brimstone rained from heaven and destroyed them all.
30 (2Th 1:7; Mt 16:27) "So will it be on the day
when the Son of Man is revealed.
31 On that day let him who is on the housetop, with his goods in the house,
not come down to take them away. And likewise let him who is in the field
not return to the things behind.
32 (Ge 19:26) Remember Lot's wife.
33 (Mt 10:39; Jn 12:25) Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it,
and whoever loses his life will preserve it.
34 I tell you, on that night two men will be in one bed;
the one will be taken and the other will be left.
35 (Ex 11:5; Mt 24:41) Two women will be grinding grain together;
the one will be taken and the other will be left.
36 Two men will be in the field;
the one will be taken and the other will be left."
37 (Mt 24:28) They asked, "Where, Lord?"
He replied, "Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."
[20] And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God
should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with
observation:
[21] Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom
of God is within you.
[22] And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall
desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.
[23] And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them,
nor follow them.
[24] For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven,
shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in
his day.
[25] But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this
generation.
[26] And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of
the Son of man.
[27] They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in
marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came,
and destroyed them all.
[28] Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank,
they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
[29] But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and
brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.
[30] Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
[31] In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the
house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field,
let him likewise not return back.
[32] Remember Lot's wife.
[33] Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever
shall lose his life shall preserve it.
[34] I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one
shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
[35] Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the
other left.
[36] Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other
left.
[37] And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto
them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 18
The Parable of the Widow and the Judge
1 (Col 4:2; Ro 12:12) He told them a parable to illustrate
that it is necessary always to pray and not lose heart.
2 (Lk 18:4) He said: "In a city there was a judge who did not
fear God or regard man.
3 (Isa 1:17) And a widow was in that city. She came to him, saying,
'Avenge me against my adversary.'
4 "He would not for a while. Yet afterward he said to himself,
'Though I do not fear God or respect man,
5 (Lk 11:8) yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her,
lest by her continual coming she will weary me.' "
6 And the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge says.
7 (Rev 6:10; Ps 88:1) And shall not God avenge His own elect
and be patient with them, who cry day and night to Him?
8 I tell you, He will avenge them speedily.
Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?"
[1] And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to
pray, and not to faint;
[2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither
regarded man:
[3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying,
Avenge me of mine adversary.
[4] And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself,
Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
[5] Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her
continual coming she weary me.
[6] And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
[7] And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto
him, though he bear long with them?
[8] I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son
of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
2) Our Daily Bread for 24 October 2022 Titled
Don't Lose Heart
By Cindy Hess Kasper
Read: 2 Corinthians 4:16–18
Living by Faith
16 (Ro 7:22; Isa 40:31) For this reason we do not lose heart:
Even though our outward man is perishing, yet our inward man
is being renewed day by day.
17 (Ro 8:18; 1Pe 5:10) Our light affliction, which lasts
but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding
and eternal weight of glory,
18 (Heb 11:1; 2Co 5:7) while we do not look at the things
which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.
For the things which are seen are temporal,
but the things which are not seen are eternal.
[16] For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet
the inward man is renewed day by day.
[17] For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a
far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
[18] While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which
are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things
which are not seen are eternal.
I don't remember a time when my mom Dorothy was in good health. For many years
as a brittle diabetic, her blood sugar was wildly erratic. Complications
developed and her damaged kidneys necessitated permanent dialysis. Neuropathy
and broken bones resulted in the use of a wheelchair. Her eyesight began to
egress toward blindness.
But as her body failed her, Mom's prayer life grew more vigorous. She spent
hours praying for others to know and experience the love of God. Precious
words of Scripture grew sweeter to her. Before her eyesight faded, she wrote a
letter to her sister Marjorie including words from 2 Corinthians 4:
"For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet
the inward man is renewed day by day."
The apostle Paul knew how easy it is to "lose heart." He describes his life as
one of danger, pain, and deprivation (2 Corinthians 11:23-29). Yet he viewed
those "troubles" as temporary. And he encouraged us to think not only about
what we see but also about what we can't see-that which is eternal (4:17-18).
Despite what's happening to us, our loving Father is continuing our inner
renewal every day. His presence with us is sure. Through the gift of prayer,
He's only a breath away. And His promises to strengthen us and give us hope
and joy remain true.
What's causing you to be discouraged or "lose heart"?
Which Scriptures are especially encouraging to you?
Precious Father, thank You for Your faithful
love for me and the assurance of Your presence.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 3 The Kind Heart of Forgiveness
Eph 4:32
32 (2Co 2:10; Col 3:12-13; Mt 6:12) And be kind one to another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
32 and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Don had lost his job because he stood against his boss and refused to
compromise his Christian principles. Certain friends in the company had
turned against him, choosing to save their own jobs at any cost,
and he felt very alone, abandoned when he most needed the support
of those who cared.
But Don showed no signs of bitterness or unforgiveness. He refused to
recite the details of his firing to those around him, saying simply and
honestly, " I believe my boss was wrong in what he did. But God can show
him." The kindness of Don's heart, and the tenderness with which he
extended forgiveness, became a testimony to all who knew him. Don's
boss never "saw the light", never repented, but Don lived in the freedom of
forgiving.
Comparison is a rare commodity among Christains today. We seem to be
overstocked with judgment and crammed full of condemnation, but we have
little space in the corners of our lives for tenderheartedness. We are quick
to assume that we know another person's heart and have the remedy for
the problem, rather then giving that person the benefit of the doubt,
the room to grow, the freedom to make a mistake and seek forgiveness.
Jesus demonstrated the king compassion necessary in forgiveness when he
looked down at the soldiers who has crucified him, gambling at his feet
for his cloak, and said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what
are doing."
When others hurt and betray us, they often "do not know what they are
doing." we can, in Christ, offer compassionate forgiveness to them -
not condoning their actions or excusing their wrong, but forgiving ,
in the simplicity and purity of God's love.
Application
a) What is the difference between excusing a wrong and forgiving?
b) How has God forgiven me for Christ's sake?
c) What does today's verse tell me about my attitude in forgiveness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Mark 4:20-25
20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) "Still others are seed sown on good ground,
those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit:
thirty, sixty, or a hundred times as much."
A Light Under a Basket
Lk 8:16-18
21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put
under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;
neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15)If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.
The measure you give will be measured for you,
and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.
And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."
20 And these are they which are sown on good ground;
such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit,
some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put
under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested;
neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete,
it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
25 For he that hath, to him shall be given:
and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Help in Times of Temptation
Hebrews 4:14-16
Jesus the Great High Priest
14 (Heb 6:20; 1:2-3) Since then we have a great High Priest
Who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold firmly to our confession.
15 (2Co 5:21; Jn 8:46) For we do not have a High Priest
who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses,
but One who was in every sense tempted like we are, yet without sin.
16 (Eph 3:12; Php 4:6-7) Let us then come with confidence
to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy
and find grace to help in time of need.
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest,
that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest
which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;
but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly
unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace to help in time of need.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 24 of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society. (
Col 4:3
3 while praying also for us, that God would open to
us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,
for which I am also in chains,
3 withal praying also for us, that God would open unto
us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,
for which I am also in bonds:
)
b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan
I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,
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 persistent call upon Him.
Pray to the Lord: "Precious Father, thank You for Your faithful
love for me and the assurance of Your presence."
Pray to the Lord and pray to have an attitude of forgiveness like Christ.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be a powerful witness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His empathy.
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 the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society.
Pray that Libyan government officials will no longer attempt to close
and demolish churches.
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.