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Day 302, 29 October 2023



Today at Calvary Community Church

Pastor Barry REgier spoke on Can I live like Hell and still go to Heaven?



Luke 23:32-43



32 (Mk 15:27; Mt 27:38; Jn 19:18) Two different men, who were criminals,

also were led with Him to be killed.

33 (Mt 27:33-34; Mk 15:22-23) When they came to the place which is called

The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right

and one on the left.

34 (Ps 22:18; Mt 5:44; Mk 15:24) Jesus said, "Father, forgive them,

for they know not what they do." And they divided His clothes

by casting lots.

35 (Ps 22:17; Isa 42:1) The people stood by watching. But the rulers

with them scoffed, saying, "He saved others. Let Him save Himself

if He is the Christ, the Chosen One of God."

36 (Mt 27:48; Ps 69:21) And the soldiers also mocked Him,

coming to Him and offering Him sour wine,

37 saying, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself."

38 (Mt 27:37; Mk 15:26) An inscription was written over Him in letters

of Greek and Latin and Hebrew:

THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

39 (Mt 27:44; Mk 15:32) One of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him,

saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us!"

40 But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God,

seeing you are under the same sentence?

41 And we indeed, justly. For we are receiving the due reward of our deeds.

But this Man has done nothing amiss."

42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."

43 (Rev 2:7; Isa 53:11; 2Co 5:8) Jesus said to him,

"Truly, I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."



[32] And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to

death.

[33] And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there

they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the

other on the left.

[34] Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

[35] And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided

him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the

chosen of God.

[36] And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him

vinegar,

[37] And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

[38] And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and

Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

[39] And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If

thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

[40] But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God,

seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

[41] And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but

this man hath done nothing amiss.

[42] And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy

kingdom.

[43] And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be

with me in paradise.



Why Would Jesus do that?



PLease note Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer were hardened criminals who

destroyed countless lives; BOTH repented and surrendered their lives to

Jesus before their death. Contrast that tio unrepentent mass murders like

Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin.



Ephesians 2:8-9



8 (Eph 2:5; Mk 16:16) For by grace you have been saved through faith,

and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God,

9 (2Ti 1:9; Ro 3:20) not of works, so that no one should boast.



[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it

is the gift of God:

[9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.



Romans 6:1-2



1 (Ro 6:15) What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin

that grace may increase?

2 (Col 3:3; 1Pe 2:24) God forbid! How shall we who died to sin live

any longer in it?



[1] What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

[2] God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?



A) Uniting with christ

i) In His Death



Romans 6:3-5



3 (Mt 28:19; Gal 3:27; 1Co 12:13) Do you not know that we who were

baptised into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?

4 (Ro 7:6; 2Co 5:17) Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death,

that just as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father,

even so we also should walk in newness of life.

5 (Php 3:10-11; 2Co 4:10) For if we have been united with Him

in the likeness of His death, so shall we also be united with Him

in the likeness of His resurrection,



[3] Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were

baptized into his death?

[4] Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as

Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we

also should walk in newness of life.

[5] For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we

shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:



Acts 2:36-38



36 "Therefore, let all the house of Israel assuredly know that God

has made this Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ."

37 (Lk 3:10; Ac 5:33) When they heard this, they were stung in the heart

and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles,

"Brothers, what shall we do?"

38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 8:12; 22:16) Peter said to them,

"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ

for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift

of the Holy Spirit.



[36] Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath

made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

[37] Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said

unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we

do?

[38] Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in

the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the

gift of the Holy Ghost.



ii) In His Resurrection



Romans 6:5



5 (Php 3:10-11; 2Co 4:10) For if we have been united with Him

in the likeness of His death, so shall we also be united with Him

in the likeness of His resurrection,

[5] For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we

shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:



B) Counting ourselves



i) Dead to Sin



Romans 6:11



11 (Ro 6:2; 6:13) Likewise, you also consider yourselves to be dead to sin,

but alive to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.



[11] Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but

alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.



Romans 6:6-7



6 (Gal 2:20; Eph 4:22) knowing this, that our old man has been crucified

with Him, so that the body of sin might be destroyed, and we should

no longer be slaves to sin.

7 (1Pe 4:1) For the one who has died is freed from sin.



[6] Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of

sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

[7] For he that is dead is freed from sin.



Romans 6:14



14 (Ro 6:12; 8:2) For sin shall not have dominion over you,

for you are not under the law, but under grace.



[14] For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law,

but under grace.



What are some things to which you need to die?

Are there things in your life that won't stay buried?



ii) Alive to Christ



Romans 6:11



11 (Ro 6:2; 6:13) Likewise, you also consider yourselves to be dead to sin,

but alive to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.



[11] Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but

alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.



Romans 6:4



4 (Ro 7:6; 2Co 5:17) Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death,

that just as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father,

even so we also should walk in newness of life.

[4] Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as

Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we

also should walk in newness of life.



Philippians 4:8



8 (Ac 6:3; 10:22) Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever

things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure,

whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report,

if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

[8] Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are

honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever

things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any

virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.



C) Offering ourselces

i) Not to sin



Romans 6:12-13



12 (Ro 6:16; Ps 19:13) Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body,

that you should obey it in its lusts.

13 (Ro 7:5; 12:1) Do not yield your members to sin as instruments

of unrighteousness, but yield yourselves to God, as those who are alive

from the dead, and your bodies to God as instruments of righteousness.



[12] Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it

in the lusts thereof.

[13] Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto

sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead,

and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God



Is there a sin for which you WON'T reprent?



Romans 6:8-10





8 (2Co 13:4) Now if we died with Christ,

we believe that we shall also live with Him,

9 (Rev 1:18; Ro 5:14) knowing that Christ, being raised from the dead,

will never die again; death has no further dominion over Him.

10 For the death He died, He died to sin once for all,

but the life He lives, He lives to God.



[8] Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with

him:

[9] Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath

no more dominion over him.

[10] For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he

liveth unto God.



Romans 6:13



13 (Ro 7:5; 12:1) Do not yield your members to sin as instruments

of unrighteousness, but yield yourselves to God, as those who are alive

from the dead, and your bodies to God as instruments of righteousness.





[13] Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto

sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead,

and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.



1) Matthew 21:28-32

Mark 12:1-12

Matthew 21:33-46

Luke 20:9-19

Matthew 22:1-14

Mark 12:13-17

Matthew 22:15-22

Luke 20:20-26

Mark 12:18-27

Matthew 22:23-33

Luke 20:27-40



Matthew 21:28-32



The Parable of the Two Sons



28 (Mt 17:25; 20:1) "What do you think? A man had two sons.

He came to the first and said, 'Son, go work today in my vineyard.'

29 "He answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he repented and went.

30 "Then he came to the second, and said likewise.

He answered, 'I will go, sir,' but did not go.

31 (Lk 7:29; 7:37-50) "Which of the two did the will of his father?"

They said, "The first."

Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, the tax collectors and prostitutes

enter the kingdom of God before you.

32 (Mt 11:18; 21:25) For John came to you in the way of righteousness,

and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors

and prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it,

you did not afterward repent and believe him.



[28] Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for

they all had her.

[29] Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the

scriptures, nor the power of God.

[30] For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage,

but are as the angels of God in heaven.

[31] But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that

which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

[32] I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.



Mark 12:1-12



The Parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedressers

Mt 21:33-46; Lk 20:9-10



1 (SS 8:11-12; Isa 5:1-4) He began to speak to them in parables.

"A man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a pit

for the winepress, and built a tower, and rented it to vinedressers,

and went to a far country.

2 At harvest time he sent a servant to the vinedressers

to receive from them some of the fruit of the vineyard.

3 (2Ch 36:16; Ne 9:26) But they seized him and beat him

and sent him away empty-handed.

4 Then he sent another servant to them. They threw stones at him,

and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

5 Still he sent another, and they killed him. And there were many others.

Some they beat, and some they killed.

6 (Mt 3:17; Heb 1:1-2) "Having yet his one well-beloved son,

he sent him last to them, saying, 'They will revere my son.'

7 "But those vinedressers said among themselves, 'This is the heir.

Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.'

8 So they took him and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard.

9 (Mt 21:43; Lk 19:27) "What then will the owner of the vineyard do?

He will come and kill the vinedressers and give the vineyard to others.

10 (Ps 118:22-23; Mt 21:16) Have you not read this Scripture:

'The stone which the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone.

11 This was the Lord's doing,

and it is marvelous in our eyes'?"

12 (Mk 11:18; Mt 22:22) Then they tried to seize Him, but feared the people,

for they knew that He had spoken the parable against them.

So they left Him and went their way.



[1] And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a

vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat,

and

built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.

[2] And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might

receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.

[3] And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.

[4] And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast

stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

[5] And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others;

beating

some, and killing some.

[6] Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last

unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.

[7] But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let

us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.

[8] And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.

[9] What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and

destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.

[10] And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders

rejected is become the head of the corner:

[11] This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

[12] And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they

knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and

went their way.



Matthew 21:33-46



The Parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedressers

Mk 12:1-12; Lk 20:9-19



33 (Mt 25:14-15; SS 8:11-12) "Listen to another parable:

There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard

and built a wall around it. He dug a winepress in it and built a tower.

Then he rented it to vinedressers and went into a distant country.

34 When the season of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants

to the vinedressers to receive his fruit.

35 (Heb 11:36-37; 2Ch 36:15-16) "The vinedressers took his servants

and beat one, killed another, and stoned another.

36 (Mt 22:4) Again, he sent other servants, more than the first.

And they did likewise to them.

37 Last of all, he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

38 "But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said to themselves,

'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.'

39 (Ac 2:23) So they caught him, threw him out of the vineyard,

and killed him.

40 "Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes,

what will he do to those vinedressers?"

41 (Ac 18:6; Mt 21:43) They said, "He will severely destroy those wicked

men and rent his vineyard to other vinedressers

who will give him the fruits in their seasons."

42 (Ac 4:11; Ps 118:22-23; Isa 28:16) Jesus said to them,

Have you never read in the Scriptures:

'The stone which the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone.

This is the Lord's doing,

and it is marvelous in our eyes' (Ps 118:22-23.)?

43 "Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken

from you and given to a nation bearing its fruits.

44 (Isa 8:14-15; Da 2:34-35)Whoever falls on this stone

will be broken to pieces. But on whomever it falls, it will crush him."

45 When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables,

they perceived that He was speaking of them.

46 (Mt 21:11; 21:26) But as they tried to arrest Him, they feared t

he crowds, because they held Him as a prophet.



[33] And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his

doctrine.

[34] But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to

silence, they were gathered together.

[35] Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting

him, and saying,

[36] Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

[37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy

heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

[38] This is the first and great commandment.

[39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as

thyself.

[40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

[41] While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,

[42] Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him,

The Son of David.

[43] He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord,

saying,

[44] The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make

thine enemies thy footstool?

[45] If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

[46] And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from

that day forth ask him any more questions.



Luke 20:9-19



The Parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedressers

Mt 21:33-46; Mk 12:1-12



9 (Mt 21:33-46; Mk 12:1-12) He began to tell the people this parable:

"A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to vinedressers, and went to

a distant country for a long time.

10 (2Ch 36:15-16; Ne 9:26) At harvest time he sent a servant

to the vinedressers so they might give him some fruit of the vineyard.

But the vinedressers beat him and sent him away empty-handed.

11 Again, he sent another servant. But they beat him also, and treated

him shamefully, and sent him away empty-handed.

12 Once again, he sent a third. And they wounded him also and drove himout.

13 (Mt 3:17) "Then the owner of the vineyard said, 'What shall I do?

I will send my beloved son. Perhaps they will respect him when they see him.'

14 (Ro 8:17; Heb 1:2) "But when the vinedressers saw him, they debated

among themselves, saying, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him,

that the inheritance may be ours.'

15 (Heb 13:12) So they drove him out of the vineyard and killed him.

"What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them?

16 (Lk 19:27; Mt 21:41) He will come and kill these vinedressers

and will give the vineyard to others."

When they heard this, they said, "May it not be so!"

17 (Ps 118:22; Ac 4:11) He looked at them and said,

What then is this that is written:

‘The stone which the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone'(Ps 118:22.)?

18 (Isa 8:14-15; Da 2:34-35) Whoever falls on that stone will be broken.

But he on whom it falls will be crushed to powder." (Isa 8:14-15).

19 (Lk 19:47-48) The chief priests and the scribes tried to lay their

hands on Him that same hour, but they feared the people.

For they perceived that He had told this parable against them.



[9] Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted

a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for

a long time.

[10] And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should

give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent

him away empty.

[11] And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and

entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.

[12] And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.

[13] Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my

beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.

[14] But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves,

saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be

ours.

[15] So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore

shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?

[16] He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard

to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.

[17] And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The

stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the

corner?

[18] Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever

it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

[19] And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands

on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken

this parable against them.



Matthew 22:1-14



Matthew 22



The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Lk 14:15-24



1 Jesus spoke to them again by parables, saying,

2 (Mt 13:24) "The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king

who arranged a marriage for his son,

3 and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding,

but they would not come.

4 (Mt 21:36) "Again, he sent out other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are

invited: See, I have prepared my supper. My oxen and fattened calves are

killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.'

5 (Heb 2:3) "But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his farm,

another to his business;

6 the rest took his servants, treated them spitefully, and killed them.

7 (Lk 19:27) When the king heard about it, he was angry. He sent in his army

and destroyed those murderers and burned up their city.

8 (Lk 20:35; Ac 13:46) "Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready,

but those who were invited were not worthy.

9 Go therefore to the streets, and invite to the wedding banquet

as many as you find.'

10 (Mt 13:47-48) So those servants went out into the streets and gathered

together as many as they found, both bad and good.

So the wedding hall was filled with guests.

11 (2Ki 10:22; Zec 3:3-4)"But when the king came in to see the guests,

he saw a man who was not wearing wedding garments.

12 (Mt 20:13; 26:50) He said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here

without wedding garments?' And he was speechless.

13 (Mt 8:12; 25:30; 13:42) "Then the king told the attendants, 'Bind him hand

and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, where there will

be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'

14 (Rev 17:14) "For many are called, but few are chosen."



[1] And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,

[2] The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage

for his son,

[3] And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the

wedding: and they would not come.

[4] Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden,

Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and

all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

[5] But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another

to his merchandise:

[6] And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and

slew them.

[7] But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his

armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

[8] Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were

bidden were not worthy.

[9] Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to

the marriage.

[10] So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all

as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with

guests.

[11] And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which

had not on a wedding garment:

[12] And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a

wedding garment? And he was speechless.

[13] Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take

him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and

gnashing of teeth.

[14] For many are called, but few are chosen.



Mark 12:13-17



The Question of Paying Taxes

Mt 22:15-22; Lk 20:20-26



13 (Mk 3:6; Lk 11:54) They sent to Him some of the Pharisees

and some of the Herodians to trap Him in His words.

14 When they came to Him, they said, "Teacher, we know that You are true

and swayed by no man. For You do not regard the person of men,

but truthfully teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar,

or not?

15 Should we pay, or should we not pay?"

But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, "Why test Me? Bring Me

a denarius that I may see it."

16 They brought it, and He said to them,

"Whose image and inscription is this?"

They said to Him, "Caesar's."

17 (Ro 13:7) Then Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things

that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

And they were amazed at Him.



[13] And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians,

to catch him in his words.

[14] And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou

art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men,

but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to

Caesar, or not?

[15] Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy,

said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.

[16] And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and

superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.

[17] And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that

are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at

him.



Matthew 22:15-22



The Question of Paying Taxes

Mk 12:13-17; Lk 20:20-26



15 (Mk 12:13-17; Lk 20:20-26) Then the Pharisees went and took counsel

to entangle Him in His words.

16 (Mk 3:6; 8:15) They sent their disciples to Him with the Herodians,

saying, "Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God

truthfully, and are swayed by no one. For You do not regard the person of men.

17 (Lk 2:1; Mt 17:25) Tell us then, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay

taxes to Caesar, or not?"

18 (Jn 8:6) But Jesus perceived their wickedness and said, "Why test Me,

you hypocrites?

19 Show Me the tax money." They brought Him a denarius.

20 He said to them, "Whose is this image and inscription?"

21 (Ro 13:7) They said to Him, "Caesar's."

Then He said to them, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are

Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

22 (Mk 12:12) When they heard these words, they were amazed,

and left Him and went on their way.



[15] Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him

in his talk.

[16] And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying,

Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth,

neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

[17] Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute

unto Caesar, or not?

[18] But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye

hypocrites?

[19] Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

[20] And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

[21] They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore

unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are

God's.

[22] When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went

their way.



Luke 20:20-26



The Question of Paying Taxes

Mt 22:18-22; Mk 12:13-17



20 (Mt 27:2; Lk 20:26) They watched Him and sent out spies who pretended

to be righteous men, that they might seize Him in His words to hand Him

over to the power and authority of the governor.

21 (Jn 3:2) So they asked Him, "Teacher, we know that You speak

and teach rightly. And You do not show partiality, but You truly

teach the way of God.

22 Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"

23 (1Co 3:19) He perceived their craftiness and said to them,

"Why do you test Me?

24 (Mt 18:28) Show Me a denarius.

(Gk. denarius, a coin worth about a day's wage.)

Whose image and inscription does it have?"

They said, "Caesar's."

25 (Mt 22:21; Mk 12:17) He said to them, "Then render to Caesar

what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's."

26 (Lk 20:20) They could not catch Him in His words before the people.

And they marveled at His answer and were silent.



[20] And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign

themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they

might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

[21] And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and

teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the

way of God truly:

[22] Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?

[23] But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

[24] Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered

and said, Caesar's.

[25] And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be

Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.

[26] And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they

marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.



Mark 12:18-27



The Question About the Resurrection

Mt 22:23-33; Lk 20:27-40



18 (Mt 22:23-33; Ac 4:1-2) Then the Sadducees, who say there

is no resurrection, came to Him, saying,

19 "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies

and leaves his wife behind, but leaves no children, that man must

take the wife and raise up children for his brother.(Dt 25:5.)

20 Now there were seven brothers. The first took a wife, and when he died,

he left no children.

21 The second took her and died, leaving no children, and the third likewise.

22 The seven had her and left no children. Last of all, the woman died too.

23 In the resurrection, when they rise, whose wife will she be?

For the seven had her as wife."

24 (Jn 20:9; 2Ti 3:15-17) Jesus answered them, "Do you not err,

because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God?

25 When they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given

in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.

26 (Lk 20:37) Now concerning the dead rising, have you not read in the book

of Moses, in the account about the bush, how God spoke to him, saying,

'I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob'

(Ex 3:6.)?

27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living.

You therefore do greatly err."



[18] Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection;

and they asked him, saying,

[19] Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his

wife

behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife,

and raise up seed unto his brother.

[20] Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying

left no seed.

[21] And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the

third likewise.

[22] And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died

also.

[23] In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall

she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.

[24] And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err,

because ye

know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

[25] For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are

given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.

[26] And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book

of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of

Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

[27] He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore

do greatly err.



Matthew 22:23-33



The Question About the Resurrection

Mk 12:18-27; Lk 20:27-40



23 (Mt 3:7; Ac 4:1) The same day the Sadducees, who say that there

is no resurrection, came to Him and asked Him,

24 "Teacher, Moses said, 'If a man dies having no children,

his brother must marry his wife and raise up children for his brother.'

(Dt 25:5.)

25 Now there were seven brothers with us. The first died after he married

and, having no children, left his wife to his brother.

26 Likewise the second and third, on to the seventh.

27 Last of all, the woman died also.

28 Therefore, in the resurrection, whose wife shall she be of the seven?

For they all had her."

29 (Jn 20:9) Jesus answered, "You err, not knowing the Scriptures

nor the power of God.

30 (Ps 103:20; Mt 18:10) For in the resurrection they neither marry

nor are given in marriage, but are like the angels of God in heaven.

31 (Mt 21:16) But concerning the resurrection of the dead,

have you not read what was spoken to you by God,

32 (Ex 3:6; Ac 7:32) 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac,

and the God of Jacob' (Ex 3:6.) ?

God is not the God of the dead, but of the living."

33 When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.



[23] The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no

resurrection, and asked him,

[24] Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his

brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

[25] Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had

married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his

brother:

[26] Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

[27] And last of all the woman died also.

[28] Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for

they all had her.

[29] Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the

scriptures, nor the power of God.

[30] For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage,

but are as the angels of God in heaven.

[31] But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that

which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

[32] I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

[33] And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his

doctrine.



Luke 20:27-40



The Question About the Resurrection

Mt 22:23-33; Mk 12:18-27



27 (Mt 16:1; 22:23-33) Some of the Sadducees, who deny that

there is any resurrection, came to Him and asked Him,

28 "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies,

having a wife but no children, then this man should take the wife

and raise up children for his brother.(Dt 25:5-6.)

29 Now there were seven brothers. The first took a wife

and died childless.

30 The second took her as wife, and he died childless.

31 And then the third took her, and in like manner,

all seven died and left no children.

32 Last of all, the woman died also.

33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife will she be?

For the seven had her as a wife."

34 (Lk 16:8; 17:27) Jesus answered them, "The sons of this age marry

and are given in marriage.

35 (Ac 5:41; 2Th 1:5) But those who are counted worthy to attain that age,

and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage.

36 (Mt 22:30; Rev 21:4) For they cannot die any more, for they are equal

to the angels and are the sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

37 (Ex 3:2-6) Now, at the bush, even Moses pointed out that the dead

are raised when he called the Lord 'the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac,

and the God of Jacob.' (Ex 3:6.)

38 For He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. For to Him all live."

39 Some of the scribes said, "Teacher, You have spoken well."

40 (Mt 22:46; Mk 12:34) After that they dared not ask Him any question at all.



[27] Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any

resurrection; and they asked him,

[28] Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a

wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife,

and raise up seed unto his brother.

[29] There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and

died without children.

[30] And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.

[31] And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they

left no children, and died.

[32] Last of all the woman died also.

[33] Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had

her to wife.

[34] And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry,

and are given in marriage:

[35] But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the

resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

[36] Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and

are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

[37] Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he

calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of

Jacob.

[38] For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto

him.

[39] Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well

said.

[40] And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.



2) Our Daily Bread for 29 October 2023 titled



Entitled "You Can Trust God"



Psalm 9:7-10



7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) But the Lord remains forever;

He has established His throne for judgment.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) He will judge the world in righteousness;

He will give judgment to the peoples in uprightness.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

a refuge in times of trouble.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Those who know Your name will put their trust in You,

for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.



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7 But the LORD shall endure for ever:

He hath prepared his throne for judgment.

8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness,

He shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

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9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

A refuge in times of trouble.

10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:

For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.



When my cat Mickey had an eye infection, I put eye drops in his eyes daily.

As soon as I placed him on the bathroom counter, he'd sit, look at me with

frightened eyes, and brace himself for the spurt of liquid. "Good boy," I'd

murmur. Even though he didn't understand what I was doing, he never jumped

off, hissed, or scratched me. Instead, he would press himself closer against

me-the person putting him through the ordeal. He knew he could trust me.



When David wrote Psalm 9, he'd probably already experienced much of God's love

and faithfulness. He'd turned to Him for protection from his enemies, and God

had acted on his behalf (vv. 3-6). During David's times of need, God hadn't

failed him. As a result, David came to know what He was like-He was powerful

and righteous, loving and faithful. And so, David trusted Him.

He knew God was trustworthy.



I've cared for Mickey through several illnesses since the night I found him as

a tiny, starving kitten on the street. He knows he can trust me-even when I do

things to him that he doesn't understand. In a similar way, remembering God's

faithfulness to us and His character helps us trust Him when we can't

understand what He's doing. May we continue to trust God through

the difficult times in life.



By: Karen Huang



Reflect & Pray



Recall a tough situation when God showed you His love and faithfulness.

What else did you learn about His character?

How can this encourage you today?



Father, You're always faithful. Help me trust You.

Let difficult times draw me closer to You.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain



Mark 11:24



24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,

believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.



24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,

believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.



"I've been praying." Jennifer declared confidently. " I told God I'd give him

a tithe of that $5000000 when I win the sweepstakes."

Her friend Cindi laughed. "Well, then, you don't have a chance. I told him

I'd give him half!"

Can we, as in Mark 11:24 seems to imply , pray for anything, absolutely

anything, and expect that the Lord will come through? Can we pray with

assurance for new cars, mink coats, or trips to the Caribbean? The verse

seems to be a troublesome one, especially when we try it and our prayers

aren't answered in the way we expected.

But seen in context, Mark 11:24 gives us a much broader picture of the

kind of prayer Jesus meant. The verse appears in the framework of

Jesus' ministry - cleansing the temple, correcting the Pharisees,

commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for

the fulfillment of Mark 11:24, if Jesus' actions are any indication,

is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.

Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching

am "If it be Thy will" clause onto the end of our prayers. We need to know

God's will and walk in it, seeking his kingdom first, and drawing close to

him. Then , as our hearts are right with him, what we ask in prayer

is likely to be congruent with the mind and purposes of Christ. We are

less likely to pray selfishly, and more likely to share God's priorities,

as we get to know him. And as we deepen in our knowledge of him,

as his will becomes our will, his promise for answered prayer takes

on new dimensions.



Application



a) What is the connection betweeen know God's will and praying effectively?



b) What changes need to take place in my life

so that I might pray with greater power?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Gen 26:12-14



12 (Ge 26:3; 24:1) Then Isaac sowed in that land

and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; the Lord blessed him.

13 The man became rich and continued to prosper until he became very wealthy.

14 (Ge 37:11; Ecc 4:4) For he had possessions of flocks and herds

and a great number of servants so that the Philistines envied him.



12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year

an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.

13 And the man waxed great, and went forward,

and grew until he became very great:

14 for he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds,

and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.



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



God's Unfailing Love



Ps 36:5-9



5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens,

and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your righteousness is like the great mountains,

Your judgments like the great deep; O Lord, You preserve man and beast.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) How excellent is Your lovingkindness, O God!

Therefore mankind seeks refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will drink their fill

from the abundance of Your house,

and You will cause them to drink from the river of Your pleasures.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For with You is the fountain of life;

in Your light we see light.



5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;

And thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains;

Thy judgments are a great deep:

O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.

7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God!

Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house;

And thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

9 For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.



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 29 of the Month



a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care

to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true

integrity and compassion (



Ps 139:13-16



13 You brought my inner parts into being;

You wove me in my mother's womb.

14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;

marvelous are Your works,

and You know me completely.

15 My frame was not hidden from You

when I was made in secret,

and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Your eyes saw me unformed,

yet in Your book

all my days were written,

before any of them came into being.



13 For thou hast possessed my reins:

Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:

Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.

15 My substance was not hid from thee,

When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought

in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;

And in thy book all my members were written,

Which in continuance were fashioned,

When as yet there was none of them.



)



b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor

and compassionately respond to their plight (



Gal 2:10



10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,

which I also was eager to do.



10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;

the same which I also was forward to do.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to get of out Hell and give him Full Lordship of your life.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be ready to be chosen.



Pray to the Lord: "Father, You're always faithful. Help me trust You.

Let difficult times draw me closer to You."



Pray to the Lord and pray to be an effective prayer warrior.



Pray to the Lord and pray to count your blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Mercy and His Love.



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 enlighten those in medicine and health care

to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true

integrity and compassion



Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor

and compassionately respond to their plight



Pray for the spread of the Gospel amid an increase in Islamic fundamentalism

in Uzbekistan .



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.