Day 66 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 6 March 2024 reflections
Day 66, 6 March 2024
1) Numbers 27-29
NUMBERS 27
Laws of Inheritance
Nu 36:1-12
1 (Nu 26:33) Then came near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher,
the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh,
of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, and these are
the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah.
2 They stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest,
and before the leaders and all the assembly by the door of the tent
of meeting, saying,
3 (Nu 26:64-65; 14:35) "Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not
in the company of them that gathered against the Lord, in the company
of Korah, but died in his own sin and had no sons.
4 (Jos 17:4) Why should the name of our father diminish from among
his family, because he has no son? Give to us a possession
among the brothers of our father."
5 Moses brought their case before the Lord.
6 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
7 The daughters of Zelophehad speak right.
You will certainly give them an inheritance among their father's brothers,
and you will cause the inheritance of their father to pass on to them.
8 You will speak to the children of Israel, saying, "If a man dies,
and has no son, then you will cause his inheritance
to pass on to his daughter.
9 If he has no daughter, then you will give his inheritance to his brothers.
10 If he has no brothers, then you will give his inheritance
to his father's brothers.
11 (Nu 35:29; Ru 4:3-6) If his father has no brothers, then you will give
his inheritance to his closest kinsman in his family, and he will possess it.
And it will be for the children of Israel a statute of judgment,
as the Lord commanded Moses."
[1] Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of
Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh
the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah,
and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.
[2] And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before
the princes and all the congregation, by the door of the tabernacle of the
congregation, saying,
[3] Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them
that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah;
but died in his own sin, and had no sons.
[4] Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family,
because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the
brethren of our father.
[5] And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.
[6] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
[7] The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a
possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt
cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them.
[8] And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a man die,
and have no son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass unto his
daughter.
[9] And if he have no daughter, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his
brethren.
[10] And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his
father's brethren.
[11] And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance
unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it:
and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the
LORD commanded Moses.
Joshua to Succeed Moses
12 (Nu 33:47-48) The Lord said to Moses, "Go up into this mountain of Abarim,
and see the land which I have given to the children of Israel.
13 (Nu 31:2; Dt 10:6_ When you have seen it, you also will be gathered
to your people as Aaron your brother was gathered.
14 (Ex 17:7; Nu 20:24) For you rebelled against My commandment in
the Wilderness of Zin when the congregation argued against Me.
You did not show My holiness at the waters before their eyes." (
These are the waters of Meribah in Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin.)
15 Moses spoke to the Lord, saying,
16 (Nu 16:22) "Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh,
appoint a man over the assembly
17 (Dt 31:2; 1Ki 22:17) who will go out before them,
and who will go in before them, and who will lead them out,
and who will bring them in, so the assembly of the Lord
will not be like sheep who do not have a shepherd."
18 (Dt 34:9; Ge 41:38; Nu 27:23) The Lord said to Moses,
"Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit,
and lay your hand on him,
19 (Dt 3:28) and cause him to stand before Eleazar the priest
and before all the assembly, and command in their sight.
20 (Jos 1:16-18) You will put some of your majesty on him,
in order that all the assembly of the children of Israel will listen.
21 (Ex 28:30; Jos 9:14) He will stand before Eleazar the priest,
who will ask for him about the judgment of the Urim before the Lord.
At his word will they go out, and at his word they will come in, both
he and all the children of Israel with him, even all the assembly."
22 Moses did as the Lord commanded him, and he took Joshua,
and he caused him to stand before Eleazar the priest
and before all the assembly.
23 (Nu 27:19) And he laid his hands on him
and commanded him as the Lord spoke by the hand of Moses.
[12] And the LORD said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and
see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel.
[13] And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy
people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered.
[14] For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, in the
strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the water before their eyes:
that is the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.
[15] And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying,
[16] Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the
congregation,
[17] Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and
which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation
of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.
[18] And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in
whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;
[19] And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation;
and give him a charge in their sight.
[20] And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the
congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.
[21] And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for
him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go
out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of
Israel with him, even all the congregation.
[22] And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set
him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:
[23] And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD
commanded by the hand of Moses.
NUMBERS 28
Daily Offerings
1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
2 (Lev 3:11; Ge 8:21) Command the children of Israel and say to them:
My offering, My bread for My sacrifices made by fire, as a pleasing
aroma to Me, you will guard to offer to Me at their time.
3 (Lev 6:9) You will say to them: This is the fire offering which you
will bring near to the Lord: two male lambs in their first year,
without blemish, day by day, as a regular burnt offering.
4 The one lamb you will offer in the morning, and the other lamb
you will offer at evening,
5 (Lev 2:1; Ex 16:36) and one-tenth of an ephah
(Likely about 3 1/2 pounds, or 1.6 kilograms; and in vv. 13, 21, and 29. )
of flour as a grain offering, mingled with one-fourth of a hin
(About 3,000 feet, or 900 meters.) of beaten oil.
6 (Am 5:25) It is a regular burnt offering, which was ordained
at Mount Sinai as a pleasing aroma, a sacrifice made by fire to the Lord.
7 (Ex 29:42) Its drink offering will be one-fourth of a hin for the one lamb.
In a holy place you will pour the strong wine
to the Lord as a drink offering.
8 The other lamb you will offer at evening. As the morning grain offering
and its drink offering, you will offer it as an offering made by fire,
a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
[1] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
[2] Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, My offering, and my
bread for my sacrifices made by fire, for a sweet savour unto me, shall ye
observe to offer unto me in their due season.
[3] And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye
shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by
day, for a continual burnt offering.
[4] The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt
thou offer at even;
[5] And a tenth part of an ephah of flour for a meat offering, mingled with
the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil.
[6] It is a continual burnt offering, which was ordained in mount Sinai for
a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.
[7] And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin for
the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the strong wine to be
poured unto the LORD for a drink offering.
[8] And the other lamb shalt thou offer at even: as the meat offering of the
morning, and as the drink offering thereof, thou shalt offer it, a sacrifice
made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Sabbath Offerings
9 On the Sabbath day two lambs in their first year, without blemish,
and two-tenths of an ephah
(Likely about 7 pounds, or 3.2 kilograms; and in vv. 12, 20, and 28.)
of flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, and its drink offering -
10 (Eze 46:4-5) this is the burnt offering of every Sabbath, in addition
to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
[9] And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two
tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and the drink
offering thereof:
[10] This is the burnt offering of every sabbath, beside the continual burnt
offering, and his drink offering.
Monthly Offerings
11 (Nu 10:10; Eze 46:6) At the beginnings of your months you will offer
a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, seven lambs in
their first year, without blemish;
12 (Nu 15:4-12) 3/10ths of an ephah
(Likely about 11 pounds, or 5 kilograms; and in vv. 20 and 28.)
of flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, for one bull; and 2/10ths
of an ephah of flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, for one ram;
13 and 1/10 of an ephah of flour mixed with oil as a grain offering
for one lamb; as a burnt offering of a pleasing aroma, a sacrifice made
by fire to the Lord.
14 Their drink offerings will be 1/2 a hin (About 2 quarts, or 1.9 liters. )
of wine for a bull, and one-third of a hin
(About 1 1/3 quarts, or 1.3 liters.)
for a ram, and 1/4 of a hin for a lamb. This is the burnt offering
of each month throughout the months of the year.
15 (Nu 28:3; 15:24) Also one male goat as a sin offering to the Lord shall
be offered, besides the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
[11] And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering
unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first
year without spot;
[12] And three tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil,
for one bullock; and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled
with oil, for one ram;
[13] And a several tenth deal of flour mingled with oil for a meat offering
unto one lamb; for a burnt offering of a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by
fire unto the LORD.
[14] And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock,
and the third part of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth part of an hin unto a
lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the
year.
[15] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be
offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.
Passover Offerings
Ex 12:14-20; Lev 23:4-8; Dt 16:1-8
16 (Ex 12:18; 12:2-11) On the fourteenth day of the first month
is the Passover of the Lord.
17 (Lev 23:6) On the fifteenth day of this month is the feast.
Unleavened bread will be eaten for seven days.
18 (Ex 12:16) On the first day there will be a holy convocation.
You will not do any ordinary work,
19 (Dt 15:21; Lev 22:20) but you will offer a sacrifice made
by fire as a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, and one ram,
and seven lambs in their first year. Be sure they are without blemish.
20 And their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil. 3/10ths
of an ephah you will offer for a bull, and 2/10ths of an ephah for a ram.
21 1/10th of an ephah you will offer for each of the seven lambs,
22 and one goat as a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.
23 (Nu 28:3) You will offer these in addition to the burnt offering
in the morning, which is for a regular burnt offering.
24 The same way you will offer daily, throughout the seven days,
the food of the sacrifice made by fire, as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
It will be offered in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
25 (Lev 23:8; Ex 12:16) And on the seventh day you will have a holy assembly.
You will not do any ordinary work.
[16] And in the fourteenth day of the first month is the passover of the
LORD.
[17] And in the fifteenth day of this month is the feast: seven days shall
unleavened bread be eaten.
[18] In the first day shall be an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of
servile work therein:
[19] But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire for a burnt offering unto
the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first
year: they shall be unto you without blemish:
[20] And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil: three tenth
deals shall ye offer for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram;
[21] A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the
seven lambs:
[22] And one goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.
[23] Ye shall offer these beside the burnt offering in the morning, which is
for a continual burnt offering.
[24] After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the
meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: it
shall be offered beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink
offering.
[25] And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do
no servile work.
Offerings at the Feast of Weeks
Lev 23:15-22; Dt 16:9-12
26 (Ex 23:16; 34:22) And on the day of the first fruits, when you bring a new grain
offering to the Lord at your Feast of Weeks, you will have a holy assembly.
You will do no ordinary work.
27 (Lev 23:18-19) But you will offer the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma
to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year;
28 and their grain offering of flour mixed with oil, 3/10ths of an ephah
for one bull, 2/10 of an ephah for one ram,
29 1/10th of an ephah for each of the seven lambs;
30 (Nu 28:15; 28:22) and one goat, to make an atonement for you.
31 (Nu 28:19) Make sure they are without blemish.
You will offer them with their drink offerings,
besides the regular burnt offering and its grain offering.
[26] Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering
unto the LORD, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation;
ye shall do no servile work:
[27] But ye shall offer the burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD;
two young bullocks, one ram, seven lambs of the first year;
[28] And their meat offering of flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals
unto one bullock, two tenth deals unto one ram,
[29] A several tenth deal unto one lamb, throughout the seven lambs;
[30] And one kid of the goats, to make an atonement for you.
[31] Ye shall offer them beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat
offering, (they shall be unto you without blemish) and their drink
offerings.
NUMBERS 29
Offerings at the Feast of Trumpets
Lev 23:23-25
1 (Lev 23:24-25; Nu 10:1-10) # In the seventh month,
on the first day of the month, you will have a holy assembly.
You will do no ordinary work. It is a day of blowing the trumpets for you.
2 You will offer a burnt offering as a pleasing aroma to the Lord:
one young bull, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year,
without blemish;
3 their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil,
3/10ths of an ephah (Likely about 11 pounds, or 5 kilograms; and in vv. 9 and 14.)
for a bull, and 2/10ths of an ephah
(Likely about 7 pounds, or 3.2 kilograms; and in vv. 9 and 14.) for a ram,
4 and 1/10th of an ephah
(Likely about 3 1/2 pounds, or 1.6 kilograms; and in vv. 10 and 15.)
for one lamb, for the seven lambs;
5 (Nu 28:15; 28:30) also one goat as a sin offering, to make an atonement for you;
6 (Nu 28:3-8; 28:11-15) besides the burnt offering of the month
and its grain offering, and the daily burnt offering and its grain offering,
and their drink offerings, according to their rule, as a pleasing aroma,
a sacrifice made by fire to the Lord.
[1] And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have
an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the
trumpets unto you.
[2] And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD;
one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year without
blemish:
[3] And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth
deals for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram,
[4] And one tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:
[5] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering, to make an atonement for
you:
[6] Beside the burnt offering of the month, and his meat offering, and the
daily burnt offering, and his meat offering, and their drink offerings,
according unto their manner, for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire
unto the LORD.
Offerings on the Day of Atonement
Lev 16:2-34; 23:26-32
7 (Lev 16:29-31; Ps 35:13) You will have a holy assembly on the tenth day
of this seventh month, and you will afflict yourselves. You will not do
any work on it.
8 (Nu 28:19; 29:13) But you will offer a burnt offering to the Lord
as a pleasing aroma: one young bull, one ram, and seven lambs
in their first year. Be sure they are without blemish.
9 Their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil, 3/10ths of an ephah
for the bull, and 2/10ths of an ephah for one ram,
10 and 1/10 of an ephah for each of the seven lambs;
11 (Lev 16:3; 16:5) also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the sin
offering of atonement, and the regular burnt offering, and its grain
offering, and their drink offerings.
[7] And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy
convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work
therein:
[8] But ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD for a sweet savour;
one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year; they shall be
unto you without blemish:
[9] And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth
deals to a bullock, and two tenth deals to one ram,
[10] A several tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:
[11] One kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the sin offering of
atonement, and the continual burnt offering, and the meat offering of it,
and their drink offerings.
Offerings at the Feast of Tabernacles
Lev 23:33-43; Dt 16:13-17
12 (Dt 16:13-14) On the fifteenth day of the seventh month
you will have a holy convocation. You will do no ordinary work,
and you will keep a feast to the Lord seven days.
13 (Nu 28:11; Ezr 3:4) And you will offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice
made by fire, as a pleasing aroma to the Lord: thirteen young bulls,
two rams, and fourteen lambs in their first year, without blemish.
14 And their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil,
3/10ths of an ephah to a bull, and two-tenths of an ephah to each ram
of the two rams,
15 and 1/10 to each lamb of the fourteen lambs;
16 and one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
17 On the second day present twelve young bulls, two rams,
fourteen lambs in their first year without blemish,
18 (Nu 28:7; 15:4-12) and their grain offering and their drink offerings,
for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according
to the ordinance;
19 also one goat as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and their drink offerings.
20 On the third day present eleven bulls, two rams,
fourteen lambs in their first year without blemish,
21 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
22 also one goat as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
23 On the fourth day present ten bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
24 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
25 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
26 On the fifth day present nine bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
27 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
28 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
29 On the sixth day present eight bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
30 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
31 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
32 On the seventh day present seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
33 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
34 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
35 (Lev 23:36) On the eighth day you will have a solemn assembly.
You will do no ordinary work on it.
36 But you will offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire
as a pleasing aroma to the Lord: one bull, one ram,
seven lambs in their first year, without blemish.
37 Their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bull,
for the ram, and for the lambs, will be according to their number,
according to the rule;
38 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
39 (Lev 23:2; 1Ch 23:31) These things you will do to the Lord
in your set feasts in addition to your vows and your freewill offerings,
as your burnt offerings, and as your grain offerings,
and as your drink offerings, and as your peace offerings.
40 Moses told the children of Israel everything,
according to all that the Lord commanded Moses.
[12] And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy
convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the
LORD seven days:
[13] And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a
sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen
lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:
[14] And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth
deals unto every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth deals to each
ram of the two rams,
[15] And a several tenth deal to each lamb of the fourteen lambs:
[16] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt
offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[17] And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, two rams,
fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:
[18] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[19] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt
offering, and the meat offering thereof, and their drink offerings.
[20] And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the
first year without blemish;
[21] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[22] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[23] And on the fourth day ten bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the
first year without blemish:
[24] Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the
rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[25] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt
offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[26] And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the
first year without spot:
[27] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[28] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[29] And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of
the first year without blemish:
[30] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[31] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[32] And on the seventh day seven bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of
the first year without blemish:
[33] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[34] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[35] On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no
servile work therein:
[36] But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a
sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first
year without blemish:
[37] Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullock, for the
ram, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[38] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[39] These things ye shall do unto the LORD in your set feasts, beside your
vows, and your freewill offerings, for your burnt offerings, and for your
meat offerings, and for your drink offerings, and for your peace offerings.
[40] And Moses told the children of Israel according to all that the LORD
commanded Moses.
2) Our Daily Bread for 6 March 2024 titled
Doing Good for God
Titus 3:1-8
Maintain Good Deeds
1 (2Ti 2:21; Ecc 10:4) Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities,
to obey them, to be ready for every good work,
2 (1Ti 3:3; 2Ti 2:24-25) to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious,
but gentle, showing all humility toward everyone.
3 (Col 3:7) We also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving
various desires and pleasures, living in evil and envy, filled with hatred
and hating each other.
4 (Titus 2:10-11) But when the kindness and the love of God our Saviour
toward mankind appeared,
5 (Ro 12:2; 1Pe 3:21) not by works of righteousness which we have done,
but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of rebirth
and the renewal of the Holy Spirit,
6 (Ro 5:5; Joel 2:28) whom He poured out on us abundantly through
Jesus Christ our Saviour,
7 (Ro 8:17; Titus 1:2) so that, being justified by His grace, we might
become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8 (1Ti 1:15; Titus 2:14) This is a faithful saying, and these things I want
you constantly to affirm, so that those who have believed in God might be
careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to
everyone.
[1] Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey
magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
[2] To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all
meekness unto all men.
[3] For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived,
serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and
hating one another.
[4] But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man
appeared,
[5] Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his
mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy
Ghost;
[6] Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
[7] That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to
the hope of eternal life.
[8] This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm
constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to
maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Though he didn't normally carry money with him, Patrick sensed God was leading
him to tuck a five-dollar bill in his pocket before leaving home. During the
lunch hour at the school where he worked, he understood how God had prepared
him to meet an urgent need. In the midst of the lunchroom buzz, he heard these
words: "Scotty [a child in need] needs $5 to put on his account so he can eat
lunch for the rest of the week." Imagine the emotions Patrick experienced as
he gave his money to help Scotty!
In Titus, Paul reminded believers in Jesus that they weren't saved
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done" (3:5), but they should
might be careful to maintain good works (v. 8; see v. 14). Life can be full,
extremely busy, and hectic. Attending to our own well-being can be
overwhelming. Yet, as believers in Jesus, we're to be "good-works ready."
Rather than being overwhelmed by what we don't have and can't do, let's think
about what we do have and can do as God helps us. In doing so, we get to help
others at the point of their needs, and God is honoured.
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds
and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16).
By: Arthur Jackson
Reflect & Pray
What can hinder good-works readiness in your life?
How can you reorder your life to be available for
helping people who are in need?
Dear Father, please forgive me for the times I've ignored
opportunities to do good. Help me to be more available to help others.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 4 - Arming for Battle
Joshua 1:8
8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.
Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according
to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,
and you will be wise.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt
meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according
to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,
and then thou shalt have good success.
When God spoke these words to Joshua, the young leader's prospects for
"prosperity" and "success" were far from promising. Upon Moses' death,
Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the Promised Land, to claim
the territory and establish a nation under God's rule.
Joshua was afraid, and for good reason. The people were rebellious
and intractable. And "claiming the land" meant battling many strong enemies.
Yet God told Joshua that his strength would come not in preparing for battle,
but in preparing for battle, but in preparing himself by meditating
on and applying God's word to his life.
We, too, face difficult battles as we seek to enter the "Promised Land"
of God's peace and presence. But his promise is the same as it was to Joshua:
through obedience to the Word, we can find prosperity and success.
God's promise does not necessarily mean financial prosperity
or material success. These victories may come as well, but God's primary
purpose for his people is spiritual success - the victory and joy of living
in fellowship with him. We can be enriched in the knowledge of God and
find power to overcome the enemies of sin and self. The way may not be easy
- after all, there is no victory without conflict - but God promises
that we will succeed as we look to him.
Application
a) What image do I have a personal "Promised Land" that I long
to enter and claim as my own?
b) What enemies will I need to battle in order to enter that land?
c) How can meditation on the Word of God and obedience to him bring me
prosperity and success?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Cor 8:9
9 (Mt 20:28; 2Co 6:10; 13:14) For you know the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
that though He was rich,
yet for your sakes He became poor,
that through His poverty you might be rich.
9 For ye know the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
that, though he was rich,
yet for your sakes he became poor,
that ye through his poverty might be rich.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Freeing Forgiveness
Eph 1:3-8a
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
3 (2Co 1:3; Eph 6:12; 2:6) Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual
blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
4 (Eph 5:27; Col 1:22) just as He chose us in Him
before the foundation of the world, to be holy
and blameless before Him in love;
5 (Ro 8:29-30; Eph 1:11) He predestined us to adoption as sons
to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure
of His will,
6 (Mt 3:17; Eph 1:12) to the praise of the glory of His grace
which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved.
7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood
and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace,
8 which He lavished
3 Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual
blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 according as he hath chosen us in him
before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy
and without blame before him in love:
5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children
by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure
of his will,
6 to the praise of the glory of his grace,
wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 wherein he hath abounded
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?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
6th Day of the Month
a) Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community
(
Deut 4:6-7
6 (Job 28:28; Pr 1:7 ) Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and
your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these
statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and
understanding people."
7 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 46:1) For what nation is there so great, who has a god so near
to it as the Lord our God is in all things whenever we call on Him?
6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and
your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these
statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and
understanding people.
7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,
as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
Matt 5:13-16
13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt
loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty? It is from then on good for
nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.
14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden.
15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) 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.
16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men that they
may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour,
wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing,
but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set
on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on
a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Acts 1:8
8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes
upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:
and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,
and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
b) Pray for the province of British Columbia
I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, 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.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 for kings,
and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable
life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable
in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto 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 be faithful in Him.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, please forgive me for the times I've ignored
opportunities to do good. Help me to be more available to help others."
Pray to the Lord and pray to meditate on His Word day and night so that
it will not depart from you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the Lord's sacrifice.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His redeeming power through His blood.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every community.
Bible distribution is difficult in Nepal's mountainous areas. Pray for
creative, effective ways to deliver God's Word to these regions .
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) Numbers 27-29
NUMBERS 27
Laws of Inheritance
Nu 36:1-12
1 (Nu 26:33) Then came near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher,
the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh,
of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, and these are
the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah.
2 They stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest,
and before the leaders and all the assembly by the door of the tent
of meeting, saying,
3 (Nu 26:64-65; 14:35) "Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not
in the company of them that gathered against the Lord, in the company
of Korah, but died in his own sin and had no sons.
4 (Jos 17:4) Why should the name of our father diminish from among
his family, because he has no son? Give to us a possession
among the brothers of our father."
5 Moses brought their case before the Lord.
6 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
7 The daughters of Zelophehad speak right.
You will certainly give them an inheritance among their father's brothers,
and you will cause the inheritance of their father to pass on to them.
8 You will speak to the children of Israel, saying, "If a man dies,
and has no son, then you will cause his inheritance
to pass on to his daughter.
9 If he has no daughter, then you will give his inheritance to his brothers.
10 If he has no brothers, then you will give his inheritance
to his father's brothers.
11 (Nu 35:29; Ru 4:3-6) If his father has no brothers, then you will give
his inheritance to his closest kinsman in his family, and he will possess it.
And it will be for the children of Israel a statute of judgment,
as the Lord commanded Moses."
[1] Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of
Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh
the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah,
and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.
[2] And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before
the princes and all the congregation, by the door of the tabernacle of the
congregation, saying,
[3] Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them
that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah;
but died in his own sin, and had no sons.
[4] Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family,
because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the
brethren of our father.
[5] And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.
[6] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
[7] The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a
possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt
cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them.
[8] And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a man die,
and have no son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass unto his
daughter.
[9] And if he have no daughter, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his
brethren.
[10] And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his
father's brethren.
[11] And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance
unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it:
and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the
LORD commanded Moses.
Joshua to Succeed Moses
12 (Nu 33:47-48) The Lord said to Moses, "Go up into this mountain of Abarim,
and see the land which I have given to the children of Israel.
13 (Nu 31:2; Dt 10:6_ When you have seen it, you also will be gathered
to your people as Aaron your brother was gathered.
14 (Ex 17:7; Nu 20:24) For you rebelled against My commandment in
the Wilderness of Zin when the congregation argued against Me.
You did not show My holiness at the waters before their eyes." (
These are the waters of Meribah in Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin.)
15 Moses spoke to the Lord, saying,
16 (Nu 16:22) "Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh,
appoint a man over the assembly
17 (Dt 31:2; 1Ki 22:17) who will go out before them,
and who will go in before them, and who will lead them out,
and who will bring them in, so the assembly of the Lord
will not be like sheep who do not have a shepherd."
18 (Dt 34:9; Ge 41:38; Nu 27:23) The Lord said to Moses,
"Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit,
and lay your hand on him,
19 (Dt 3:28) and cause him to stand before Eleazar the priest
and before all the assembly, and command in their sight.
20 (Jos 1:16-18) You will put some of your majesty on him,
in order that all the assembly of the children of Israel will listen.
21 (Ex 28:30; Jos 9:14) He will stand before Eleazar the priest,
who will ask for him about the judgment of the Urim before the Lord.
At his word will they go out, and at his word they will come in, both
he and all the children of Israel with him, even all the assembly."
22 Moses did as the Lord commanded him, and he took Joshua,
and he caused him to stand before Eleazar the priest
and before all the assembly.
23 (Nu 27:19) And he laid his hands on him
and commanded him as the Lord spoke by the hand of Moses.
[12] And the LORD said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and
see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel.
[13] And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy
people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered.
[14] For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, in the
strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the water before their eyes:
that is the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.
[15] And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying,
[16] Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the
congregation,
[17] Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and
which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation
of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.
[18] And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in
whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;
[19] And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation;
and give him a charge in their sight.
[20] And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the
congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.
[21] And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for
him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go
out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of
Israel with him, even all the congregation.
[22] And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set
him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:
[23] And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD
commanded by the hand of Moses.
NUMBERS 28
Daily Offerings
1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
2 (Lev 3:11; Ge 8:21) Command the children of Israel and say to them:
My offering, My bread for My sacrifices made by fire, as a pleasing
aroma to Me, you will guard to offer to Me at their time.
3 (Lev 6:9) You will say to them: This is the fire offering which you
will bring near to the Lord: two male lambs in their first year,
without blemish, day by day, as a regular burnt offering.
4 The one lamb you will offer in the morning, and the other lamb
you will offer at evening,
5 (Lev 2:1; Ex 16:36) and one-tenth of an ephah
(Likely about 3 1/2 pounds, or 1.6 kilograms; and in vv. 13, 21, and 29. )
of flour as a grain offering, mingled with one-fourth of a hin
(About 3,000 feet, or 900 meters.) of beaten oil.
6 (Am 5:25) It is a regular burnt offering, which was ordained
at Mount Sinai as a pleasing aroma, a sacrifice made by fire to the Lord.
7 (Ex 29:42) Its drink offering will be one-fourth of a hin for the one lamb.
In a holy place you will pour the strong wine
to the Lord as a drink offering.
8 The other lamb you will offer at evening. As the morning grain offering
and its drink offering, you will offer it as an offering made by fire,
a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
[1] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
[2] Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, My offering, and my
bread for my sacrifices made by fire, for a sweet savour unto me, shall ye
observe to offer unto me in their due season.
[3] And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye
shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by
day, for a continual burnt offering.
[4] The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt
thou offer at even;
[5] And a tenth part of an ephah of flour for a meat offering, mingled with
the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil.
[6] It is a continual burnt offering, which was ordained in mount Sinai for
a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.
[7] And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin for
the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the strong wine to be
poured unto the LORD for a drink offering.
[8] And the other lamb shalt thou offer at even: as the meat offering of the
morning, and as the drink offering thereof, thou shalt offer it, a sacrifice
made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Sabbath Offerings
9 On the Sabbath day two lambs in their first year, without blemish,
and two-tenths of an ephah
(Likely about 7 pounds, or 3.2 kilograms; and in vv. 12, 20, and 28.)
of flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, and its drink offering -
10 (Eze 46:4-5) this is the burnt offering of every Sabbath, in addition
to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
[9] And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two
tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and the drink
offering thereof:
[10] This is the burnt offering of every sabbath, beside the continual burnt
offering, and his drink offering.
Monthly Offerings
11 (Nu 10:10; Eze 46:6) At the beginnings of your months you will offer
a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, seven lambs in
their first year, without blemish;
12 (Nu 15:4-12) 3/10ths of an ephah
(Likely about 11 pounds, or 5 kilograms; and in vv. 20 and 28.)
of flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, for one bull; and 2/10ths
of an ephah of flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, for one ram;
13 and 1/10 of an ephah of flour mixed with oil as a grain offering
for one lamb; as a burnt offering of a pleasing aroma, a sacrifice made
by fire to the Lord.
14 Their drink offerings will be 1/2 a hin (About 2 quarts, or 1.9 liters. )
of wine for a bull, and one-third of a hin
(About 1 1/3 quarts, or 1.3 liters.)
for a ram, and 1/4 of a hin for a lamb. This is the burnt offering
of each month throughout the months of the year.
15 (Nu 28:3; 15:24) Also one male goat as a sin offering to the Lord shall
be offered, besides the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
[11] And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering
unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first
year without spot;
[12] And three tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil,
for one bullock; and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled
with oil, for one ram;
[13] And a several tenth deal of flour mingled with oil for a meat offering
unto one lamb; for a burnt offering of a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by
fire unto the LORD.
[14] And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock,
and the third part of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth part of an hin unto a
lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the
year.
[15] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be
offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.
Passover Offerings
Ex 12:14-20; Lev 23:4-8; Dt 16:1-8
16 (Ex 12:18; 12:2-11) On the fourteenth day of the first month
is the Passover of the Lord.
17 (Lev 23:6) On the fifteenth day of this month is the feast.
Unleavened bread will be eaten for seven days.
18 (Ex 12:16) On the first day there will be a holy convocation.
You will not do any ordinary work,
19 (Dt 15:21; Lev 22:20) but you will offer a sacrifice made
by fire as a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, and one ram,
and seven lambs in their first year. Be sure they are without blemish.
20 And their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil. 3/10ths
of an ephah you will offer for a bull, and 2/10ths of an ephah for a ram.
21 1/10th of an ephah you will offer for each of the seven lambs,
22 and one goat as a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.
23 (Nu 28:3) You will offer these in addition to the burnt offering
in the morning, which is for a regular burnt offering.
24 The same way you will offer daily, throughout the seven days,
the food of the sacrifice made by fire, as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
It will be offered in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
25 (Lev 23:8; Ex 12:16) And on the seventh day you will have a holy assembly.
You will not do any ordinary work.
[16] And in the fourteenth day of the first month is the passover of the
LORD.
[17] And in the fifteenth day of this month is the feast: seven days shall
unleavened bread be eaten.
[18] In the first day shall be an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of
servile work therein:
[19] But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire for a burnt offering unto
the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first
year: they shall be unto you without blemish:
[20] And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil: three tenth
deals shall ye offer for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram;
[21] A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the
seven lambs:
[22] And one goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.
[23] Ye shall offer these beside the burnt offering in the morning, which is
for a continual burnt offering.
[24] After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the
meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: it
shall be offered beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink
offering.
[25] And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do
no servile work.
Offerings at the Feast of Weeks
Lev 23:15-22; Dt 16:9-12
26 (Ex 23:16; 34:22) And on the day of the first fruits, when you bring a new grain
offering to the Lord at your Feast of Weeks, you will have a holy assembly.
You will do no ordinary work.
27 (Lev 23:18-19) But you will offer the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma
to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year;
28 and their grain offering of flour mixed with oil, 3/10ths of an ephah
for one bull, 2/10 of an ephah for one ram,
29 1/10th of an ephah for each of the seven lambs;
30 (Nu 28:15; 28:22) and one goat, to make an atonement for you.
31 (Nu 28:19) Make sure they are without blemish.
You will offer them with their drink offerings,
besides the regular burnt offering and its grain offering.
[26] Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering
unto the LORD, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation;
ye shall do no servile work:
[27] But ye shall offer the burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD;
two young bullocks, one ram, seven lambs of the first year;
[28] And their meat offering of flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals
unto one bullock, two tenth deals unto one ram,
[29] A several tenth deal unto one lamb, throughout the seven lambs;
[30] And one kid of the goats, to make an atonement for you.
[31] Ye shall offer them beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat
offering, (they shall be unto you without blemish) and their drink
offerings.
NUMBERS 29
Offerings at the Feast of Trumpets
Lev 23:23-25
1 (Lev 23:24-25; Nu 10:1-10) # In the seventh month,
on the first day of the month, you will have a holy assembly.
You will do no ordinary work. It is a day of blowing the trumpets for you.
2 You will offer a burnt offering as a pleasing aroma to the Lord:
one young bull, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year,
without blemish;
3 their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil,
3/10ths of an ephah (Likely about 11 pounds, or 5 kilograms; and in vv. 9 and 14.)
for a bull, and 2/10ths of an ephah
(Likely about 7 pounds, or 3.2 kilograms; and in vv. 9 and 14.) for a ram,
4 and 1/10th of an ephah
(Likely about 3 1/2 pounds, or 1.6 kilograms; and in vv. 10 and 15.)
for one lamb, for the seven lambs;
5 (Nu 28:15; 28:30) also one goat as a sin offering, to make an atonement for you;
6 (Nu 28:3-8; 28:11-15) besides the burnt offering of the month
and its grain offering, and the daily burnt offering and its grain offering,
and their drink offerings, according to their rule, as a pleasing aroma,
a sacrifice made by fire to the Lord.
[1] And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have
an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the
trumpets unto you.
[2] And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD;
one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year without
blemish:
[3] And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth
deals for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram,
[4] And one tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:
[5] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering, to make an atonement for
you:
[6] Beside the burnt offering of the month, and his meat offering, and the
daily burnt offering, and his meat offering, and their drink offerings,
according unto their manner, for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire
unto the LORD.
Offerings on the Day of Atonement
Lev 16:2-34; 23:26-32
7 (Lev 16:29-31; Ps 35:13) You will have a holy assembly on the tenth day
of this seventh month, and you will afflict yourselves. You will not do
any work on it.
8 (Nu 28:19; 29:13) But you will offer a burnt offering to the Lord
as a pleasing aroma: one young bull, one ram, and seven lambs
in their first year. Be sure they are without blemish.
9 Their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil, 3/10ths of an ephah
for the bull, and 2/10ths of an ephah for one ram,
10 and 1/10 of an ephah for each of the seven lambs;
11 (Lev 16:3; 16:5) also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the sin
offering of atonement, and the regular burnt offering, and its grain
offering, and their drink offerings.
[7] And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy
convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work
therein:
[8] But ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD for a sweet savour;
one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year; they shall be
unto you without blemish:
[9] And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth
deals to a bullock, and two tenth deals to one ram,
[10] A several tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:
[11] One kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the sin offering of
atonement, and the continual burnt offering, and the meat offering of it,
and their drink offerings.
Offerings at the Feast of Tabernacles
Lev 23:33-43; Dt 16:13-17
12 (Dt 16:13-14) On the fifteenth day of the seventh month
you will have a holy convocation. You will do no ordinary work,
and you will keep a feast to the Lord seven days.
13 (Nu 28:11; Ezr 3:4) And you will offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice
made by fire, as a pleasing aroma to the Lord: thirteen young bulls,
two rams, and fourteen lambs in their first year, without blemish.
14 And their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil,
3/10ths of an ephah to a bull, and two-tenths of an ephah to each ram
of the two rams,
15 and 1/10 to each lamb of the fourteen lambs;
16 and one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
17 On the second day present twelve young bulls, two rams,
fourteen lambs in their first year without blemish,
18 (Nu 28:7; 15:4-12) and their grain offering and their drink offerings,
for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according
to the ordinance;
19 also one goat as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and their drink offerings.
20 On the third day present eleven bulls, two rams,
fourteen lambs in their first year without blemish,
21 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
22 also one goat as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
23 On the fourth day present ten bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
24 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
25 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
26 On the fifth day present nine bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
27 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
28 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
29 On the sixth day present eight bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
30 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
31 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
32 On the seventh day present seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
33 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
34 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
35 (Lev 23:36) On the eighth day you will have a solemn assembly.
You will do no ordinary work on it.
36 But you will offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire
as a pleasing aroma to the Lord: one bull, one ram,
seven lambs in their first year, without blemish.
37 Their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bull,
for the ram, and for the lambs, will be according to their number,
according to the rule;
38 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
39 (Lev 23:2; 1Ch 23:31) These things you will do to the Lord
in your set feasts in addition to your vows and your freewill offerings,
as your burnt offerings, and as your grain offerings,
and as your drink offerings, and as your peace offerings.
40 Moses told the children of Israel everything,
according to all that the Lord commanded Moses.
[12] And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy
convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the
LORD seven days:
[13] And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a
sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen
lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:
[14] And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, three tenth
deals unto every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth deals to each
ram of the two rams,
[15] And a several tenth deal to each lamb of the fourteen lambs:
[16] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt
offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[17] And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, two rams,
fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:
[18] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[19] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt
offering, and the meat offering thereof, and their drink offerings.
[20] And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the
first year without blemish;
[21] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[22] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[23] And on the fourth day ten bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the
first year without blemish:
[24] Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the
rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[25] And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt
offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[26] And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the
first year without spot:
[27] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[28] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[29] And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of
the first year without blemish:
[30] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[31] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[32] And on the seventh day seven bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of
the first year without blemish:
[33] And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for
the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[34] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[35] On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no
servile work therein:
[36] But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a
sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first
year without blemish:
[37] Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullock, for the
ram, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the
manner:
[38] And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering,
and his meat offering, and his drink offering.
[39] These things ye shall do unto the LORD in your set feasts, beside your
vows, and your freewill offerings, for your burnt offerings, and for your
meat offerings, and for your drink offerings, and for your peace offerings.
[40] And Moses told the children of Israel according to all that the LORD
commanded Moses.
2) Our Daily Bread for 6 March 2024 titled
Doing Good for God
Titus 3:1-8
Maintain Good Deeds
1 (2Ti 2:21; Ecc 10:4) Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities,
to obey them, to be ready for every good work,
2 (1Ti 3:3; 2Ti 2:24-25) to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious,
but gentle, showing all humility toward everyone.
3 (Col 3:7) We also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving
various desires and pleasures, living in evil and envy, filled with hatred
and hating each other.
4 (Titus 2:10-11) But when the kindness and the love of God our Saviour
toward mankind appeared,
5 (Ro 12:2; 1Pe 3:21) not by works of righteousness which we have done,
but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of rebirth
and the renewal of the Holy Spirit,
6 (Ro 5:5; Joel 2:28) whom He poured out on us abundantly through
Jesus Christ our Saviour,
7 (Ro 8:17; Titus 1:2) so that, being justified by His grace, we might
become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8 (1Ti 1:15; Titus 2:14) This is a faithful saying, and these things I want
you constantly to affirm, so that those who have believed in God might be
careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to
everyone.
[1] Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey
magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
[2] To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all
meekness unto all men.
[3] For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived,
serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and
hating one another.
[4] But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man
appeared,
[5] Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his
mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy
Ghost;
[6] Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
[7] That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to
the hope of eternal life.
[8] This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm
constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to
maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Though he didn't normally carry money with him, Patrick sensed God was leading
him to tuck a five-dollar bill in his pocket before leaving home. During the
lunch hour at the school where he worked, he understood how God had prepared
him to meet an urgent need. In the midst of the lunchroom buzz, he heard these
words: "Scotty [a child in need] needs $5 to put on his account so he can eat
lunch for the rest of the week." Imagine the emotions Patrick experienced as
he gave his money to help Scotty!
In Titus, Paul reminded believers in Jesus that they weren't saved
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done" (3:5), but they should
might be careful to maintain good works (v. 8; see v. 14). Life can be full,
extremely busy, and hectic. Attending to our own well-being can be
overwhelming. Yet, as believers in Jesus, we're to be "good-works ready."
Rather than being overwhelmed by what we don't have and can't do, let's think
about what we do have and can do as God helps us. In doing so, we get to help
others at the point of their needs, and God is honoured.
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds
and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16).
By: Arthur Jackson
Reflect & Pray
What can hinder good-works readiness in your life?
How can you reorder your life to be available for
helping people who are in need?
Dear Father, please forgive me for the times I've ignored
opportunities to do good. Help me to be more available to help others.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 4 - Arming for Battle
Joshua 1:8
8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.
Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according
to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,
and you will be wise.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt
meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according
to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,
and then thou shalt have good success.
When God spoke these words to Joshua, the young leader's prospects for
"prosperity" and "success" were far from promising. Upon Moses' death,
Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the Promised Land, to claim
the territory and establish a nation under God's rule.
Joshua was afraid, and for good reason. The people were rebellious
and intractable. And "claiming the land" meant battling many strong enemies.
Yet God told Joshua that his strength would come not in preparing for battle,
but in preparing for battle, but in preparing himself by meditating
on and applying God's word to his life.
We, too, face difficult battles as we seek to enter the "Promised Land"
of God's peace and presence. But his promise is the same as it was to Joshua:
through obedience to the Word, we can find prosperity and success.
God's promise does not necessarily mean financial prosperity
or material success. These victories may come as well, but God's primary
purpose for his people is spiritual success - the victory and joy of living
in fellowship with him. We can be enriched in the knowledge of God and
find power to overcome the enemies of sin and self. The way may not be easy
- after all, there is no victory without conflict - but God promises
that we will succeed as we look to him.
Application
a) What image do I have a personal "Promised Land" that I long
to enter and claim as my own?
b) What enemies will I need to battle in order to enter that land?
c) How can meditation on the Word of God and obedience to him bring me
prosperity and success?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Cor 8:9
9 (Mt 20:28; 2Co 6:10; 13:14) For you know the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
that though He was rich,
yet for your sakes He became poor,
that through His poverty you might be rich.
9 For ye know the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
that, though he was rich,
yet for your sakes he became poor,
that ye through his poverty might be rich.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Freeing Forgiveness
Eph 1:3-8a
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
3 (2Co 1:3; Eph 6:12; 2:6) Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual
blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
4 (Eph 5:27; Col 1:22) just as He chose us in Him
before the foundation of the world, to be holy
and blameless before Him in love;
5 (Ro 8:29-30; Eph 1:11) He predestined us to adoption as sons
to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure
of His will,
6 (Mt 3:17; Eph 1:12) to the praise of the glory of His grace
which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved.
7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood
and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace,
8 which He lavished
3 Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual
blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 according as he hath chosen us in him
before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy
and without blame before him in love:
5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children
by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure
of his will,
6 to the praise of the glory of his grace,
wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 wherein he hath abounded
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?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
6th Day of the Month
a) Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community
(
Deut 4:6-7
6 (Job 28:28; Pr 1:7 ) Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and
your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these
statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and
understanding people."
7 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 46:1) For what nation is there so great, who has a god so near
to it as the Lord our God is in all things whenever we call on Him?
6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and
your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these
statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and
understanding people.
7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,
as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
Matt 5:13-16
13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt
loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty? It is from then on good for
nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.
14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden.
15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) 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.
16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men that they
may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour,
wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing,
but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set
on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on
a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Acts 1:8
8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes
upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:
and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,
and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
b) Pray for the province of British Columbia
I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, 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.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 for kings,
and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable
life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable
in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto 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 be faithful in Him.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, please forgive me for the times I've ignored
opportunities to do good. Help me to be more available to help others."
Pray to the Lord and pray to meditate on His Word day and night so that
it will not depart from you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the Lord's sacrifice.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His redeeming power through His blood.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every community.
Bible distribution is difficult in Nepal's mountainous areas. Pray for
creative, effective ways to deliver God's Word to these regions .
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