Day 80 of the 2nd Bible Study Journey - 21 Mar 2022 reflections
Day 80, 21 Mar 2022
1) Joshua 3 - 6
JOSHUA 3
Israel Crossing the Jordan
1 (Jos 2:1) In the morning Joshua got up early; then he and all the children
of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan.
They stayed there before crossing over.
2 (Jos 1:10-11) After three days the officers went through the camp.
3 (Dt 31:9; Nu 10:33) They commanded the people, "When you see the ark
of the covenant of the Lord your God and the Levite priests carrying it,
then you shall set out from where you are and go behind it.
4 (Ex 19:12) There must be a distance of two thousand cubits
{About 3,000 feet, or 900 meters.} between you and it.
Do not draw closer to it, in order that you may know the way you should go.
For you have not passed this way before."
5 (Jos 7:13; Lev 20:7) Joshua said to the people, "Consecrate yourselves,
for tomorrow the Lord will perform wondrous deeds among you."
6 Joshua said to the priests,
"Pick up the ark of the covenant, and proceed ahead of the people."
So they picked up the ark of the covenant and went in front of the people.
7 (Jos 4:14; 1:5) The Lord said to Joshua, "Today I will begin to honor you
in the sight of all Israel, so that they may know that just as I was
with Moses, so I will be with you.
8 (Jos 3:3; 3:17) You shall command the priests who carry
the ark of the covenant, 'When you come to the bank of the Jordan,
stand still in the river.'"
9 So Joshua said to the children of Israel,
"Draw near and hear the words of the Lord your God."
10 (Ex 33:2; Dt 5:26) And Joshua said, "By this you will know that the living
God is among you, and that He will thoroughly drive out the Canaanites,
the Hittites, the Hivites, the Perizzites, the Girgashites, the Amorites,
and the Jebusites from before you.
11 (Zec 6:5; Jos 3:13) See, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of
all the earth is passing before you into the Jordan.
12 (Jos 4:2) Now select twelve men from the tribes of Israel,
one man per tribe.
13 (Ex 15:8; Ps 78:13) When the soles of the feet of the priests
who bear the ark of the Lord, the Lord of all the earth,
touch the water of the Jordan, the water of the Jordan
that flows from upstream will be cut off and pile up."
14 (Ac 7:44-45) When the people set out from their tents
to cross over the Jordan, the priests were carrying
the ark of the covenant before the people.
15 (1Ch 12:15; Jos 4:18) When the carriers of the ark came to the Jordan,
the feet of the priests carrying the ark dipped into the edge of the water.
(Now the Jordan overflows its banks all the days of the harvest.)
16 (Ge 14:3; Jos 3:13) Then the water that flows down from upstream
stood still and rose up in a heap very far away at Adam,
the city beside Zarethan. The water that flows down toward
the Sea of Arabah (the Dead Sea) stopped and was cut off.
The people crossed over opposite Jericho.
17 (Ex 14:29; 14:22) The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord
stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, and all Israel
crossed over on dry ground until the entire people completed crossing
over the Jordan.
Joshua 3
[1] And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and
came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before
they passed over.
[2] And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the
host;
[3] And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the
covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then
ye shall remove from your place, and go after it.
[4] Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits
by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must
go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.
[5] And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the
LORD will do wonders among you.
[6] And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the
covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the
covenant, and went before the people.
[7] And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in
the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I
will be with thee.
[8] And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant,
saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand
still in Jordan.
[9] And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the
words of the LORD your God.
[10] And Joshua said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is among you,
and that he will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites, and
the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and
the Amorites, and the Jebusites.
[11] Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth
over before you into Jordan.
[12] Now therefore take you twelve men out of the tribes of Israel, out of
every tribe a man.
[13] And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the
priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest
in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the
waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap.
[14] And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass
over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the
people;
[15] And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of
the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for
Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,)
[16] That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an
heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that
came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were
cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.
[17] And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood
firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed
over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.
[One memorial and a reminder of the Red Sea]
JOSHUA 4
Twelve Memorial Stones
1 (Dt 27:2; Jos 3:17_ When the entire people had completed crossing
over the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua,
2 (Jos 3:12) "Take twelve men from among the people, one man per tribe.
3 (Jos 4:19-20; 3:13) Command them: 'Pick up twelve stones from
the middle of the Jordan, from the place where the feet of the priests
are standing; bring them over with you, and set them in the place
you will camp tonight.'"
4 So Joshua summoned the twelve men he had appointed from among
the children of Israel, one man per tribe.
5 Then Joshua said to them, "Cross over before the ark of the Lord your God
into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you lift up a stone upon
your shoulder, one for each of the tribes of the children of Israel,
6 (Ex 13:14; Jos 4:21) so that this will be a sign among you.
When your children ask, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
7 (Ex 12:14; Nu 16:40) you will answer them that the waters of the Jordan
were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord.
When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off.
These stones will be a memorial for the children of Israel continually."
8 Then the children of Israel did as Joshua commanded
and picked up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan,
one for each of the tribes of the children of Israel,
as the Lord had spoken to Joshua.
They crossed over with them to the settlement and set them there.
9 Joshua also set twelve stones inthe middle of the Jordan
at the place where the feet of the priests who carried
the ark of the covenant were standing. The stones are there to this day.
10 The priests who were carrying the ark stood in the middle of the Jordan
until everything was completed that the Lord had commanded Joshua
to say to the people, according to all that Moses had commanded Joshua.
The people quickly crossed over.
11 When all the people had finished crossing over, the ark of the Lord
and the priests crossed over in the presence of the people.
12 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed
over in battle formation in front of the children of Israel, according
to what Moses had said to them.
13 About 40000 battle-ready men crossed over before the Lord
for battle on the plains of Jericho.
14 (Jos 3:7) On that day, the Lord honored Joshua in the sight of all Israel.
They feared him as they had feared Moses, all the days of his life.
15 The Lord spoke to Joshua,
16 "Command the priests carrying the ark of the testimony:
'Come up out of the Jordan!'"
17 So Joshua commanded the priests, "Come up out of the Jordan!"
18 (Jos 3:15) Then when the priests who were carrying the ark of the covenant
of the Lord came up from the middle of the Jordan
and the soles of the priests'
feet touched the dry ground, the waters of the Jordan returned to their place
and overflowed all its banks as before.
19 (Jos 5:9) Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day
of the first month, and they camped at Gilgal,
on the eastern border of Jericho.
20 (Jos 4:3; 4:8) Joshua set up in Gilgal those twelve stones that they took
from the Jordan.
21 (Jos 4:6) He said to the children of Israel, "When your children someday
ask their parents, 'What do these stones mean?'
22 (Jos 3:17) then you shall explain to your children,
'Israel crossed over the Jordan here on dry ground!'
23 (Ex 14:21) For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan
before you until you crossed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red Sea
when He dried it up before us until we crossed over,
24 (Ex 14:31; Ps 89:13) so that all the peoples of the earth might know
the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty,
and you would fear the Lord your God always."
Joshua 4
[1] And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,
[2] Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,
[3] And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.
[4] Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:
[5] And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:
[6] That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their
fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
[7] Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.
[8] And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up
twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua,
according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.
[9] And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place
where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and
they are there unto this day.
[10] For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until
everything was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the
people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted
and passed over.
[11] And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that
the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the
people.
[12] And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe
of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake
unto them:
[13] About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto
battle, to the plains of Jericho.
[14] On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and
they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.
[15] And the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,
[16] Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come
up out of Jordan.
[17] Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of
Jordan.
[18] And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant
of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the
priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan
returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did
before.
[19] And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth day of the first
month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.
[20] And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua
pitch in Gilgal.
[21] And he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, When your children
shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones?
[22] Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this
Jordan on dry land.
[23] For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you,
until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he
dried up from before us, until we were gone over:
[24] That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that
it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.
[Memorials stones ask the Isrealites entered the Promised Land]
JOSHUA 5
1 (Nu 13:29; Jos 2:9-11) When all the kings of the Amorites
west of the Jordan and of the Canaanites by the sea to the east
heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan before
the children of Israel while they crossed over, their hearts melted,
and there was no longer any breath in them because of the children of Israel.
Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal
2 (Ex 4:25) At that time the Lord said to Joshua, "Make flint knives
and circumcise the children of Israel a second time."
3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the children of Israel
at the Hill of the Foreskins called Gibeath Haaraloth.
4 (Nu 26:64-65; Dt 2:16) Now this is the reason why Joshua circumcised them:
All the males who came out of Egypt who were men of fighting age had died
in the wilderness along the way after leaving Egypt.
5 All of the people who had come out were circumcised, but all the people born
in the wilderness along the way after leaving Egypt were not circumcised.
6 (Dt 2:7; 2:14) The children of Israel had traveled forty years
in the wilderness until all the people, the men of fighting age
who came out of Egypt, died, because they did not obey the Lord.
The Lord had sworn not to let them see the land that He had sworn
to their fathers to give to us, a land flowing with milk and honey.
7 (Nu 14:31; Dt 1:39) Yet He raised up their descendants in their place.
These men Joshua circumcised, for they were uncircumcised.
They had not been circumcised along the way.
8 (Ge 34:25) So when the entire people was completely circumcised,
they stayed where they were in the camp until they healed.
9 (Ge 34:14; Jos 4:19) The Lord said to Joshua,
"Today I have rolled away the disgrace of Egypt from upon you."
So the name of that place is called Gilgal even to this day.
10 The children of Israel camped in Gilgal and kept the Passover
on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening on the plains of Jericho.
11 (Lev 23:14) The day after the Passover, they ate of the produce
of the land, unleavened bread, and roasted grain.
12 (Ex 16:35) The manna stopped the day after they ate
from the produce of the land, and the children of Israel no longer had manna.
That year they ate what the land of Canaan yielded.
The Fall of Jericho
13 (Ge 18:2; Nu 22:23) Now when Joshua was by Jericho, he looked up
and saw a man standing in front of him. In His hand was His drawn sword.
Joshua went to Him and said, "Are You for us or for our enemies?"
14 (Ge 17:3) He said, "Neither, for I am the commander of the army
of the Lord. Now I have come." Then Joshua fell with his face to the ground
and worshipped. Then he said, "What does my Lord wish to say to His servant?"
15 (Ex 3:5) The commander of the army of the Lord said to Joshua,
"Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place
where you are standing is holy." So Joshua did this.
Joshua 5
[1] And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on
the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were
by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from
before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart
melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children
of Israel.
[2] At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and
circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.
[3] And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel
at the hill of the foreskins.
[4] And this is the cause why Joshua did circumcise: All the people that
came out of Egypt, that were males, even all the men of war, died in the
wilderness by the way, after they came out of Egypt.
[5] Now all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the people
that were born in the wilderness by the way as they came forth out of Egypt,
them they had not circumcised.
[6] For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till
all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed,
because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that
he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware unto their fathers
that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
[7] And their children, whom he raised up in their stead, them Joshua
circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they had not circumcised
them by the way.
[8] And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people,
that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.
[9] And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach
of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto
this day.
[10] And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the passover on
the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plains of Jericho.
[11] And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the
passover, unleavened cakes, and parched corn in the selfsame day.
[12] And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn
of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did
eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.
[13] And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his
eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his
sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art
thou for us, or for our adversaries?
[14] And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come.
And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto
him, What saith my lord unto his servant?
[15] And the captain of the LORD's host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe
from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua
did so.
JOSHUA 6
1 Now Jericho was tightly secured before the children of Israel.
There was no one leaving or entering.
2 (Dt 7:24; Jos 2:9) The Lord said to Joshua, "See, I have given Jericho,
its king, and mighty men of valor into your hand.
3 All the men of fighting age shall march around the city.
Circle the city once. Do this for six days.
4 Seven priests shall carry seven ram's horn trumpets before the ark.
On the seventh day, march around the city seven times,
with the priests blowing the trumpets.
5 (Jos 6:20; 1Sa 4:5) When they blow a long blast on the ram's horn
and when you hear the trumpet sound, all the people shall shout a loud
battle cry. The walls of the city will fall down, and the people will go up,
every man straight ahead."
6 So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said to them,
"Take up the ark of the covenant. Seven priests bearing seven ram's
horn trumpets shall be in front of the ark of the Lord."
7 (Jos 4:13) He said to the people, "Advance and march around the city.
Let the armed men pass on before the ark of the Lord."
8 So when Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests bearing
seven ram's horn trumpets before the Lord advanced and blew their
trumpets. The ark of the covenant of the Lord went after them.
9 (Jos 6:13; Nu 10:25) The armed men went before the priests
blowing the trumpets, and the rear guard went after the ark
while the trumpets were blowing.
10 Now Joshua had commanded the people, "Do not shout a battle cry,
and do not let your voices be heard. Do not let a word
come out of your mouths until the time I say to you, 'Shout the battle cry!'
Then shout."
11 So he had the ark of the Lord circle the city once. Then they came
into the camp and spent the night there.
12 Then Joshua got up early in the morning,
and the priests picked up the ark of the Lord.
13 Seven priests bearing seven ram's horn trumpets before the ark of the Lord
moved on, blowing their trumpets continually. The armed men went before them,
and the rear guard went after the ark of the Lord
while the trumpets were blowing.
14 The second day they circled the city once, and they returned to the camp.
They did this for six days.
15 Then on the seventh day they got up early as dawn was breaking
and circled the city in this way seven times. Only on that day did they circle
the city seven times.
16 On the seventh time, the priests blew the trumpets
and Joshua said to the people,
"Shout the battle cry, for the Lord has given you the city!
17 (Dt 20:17) The city and all that is in it are dedicated to the Lord
for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute may live,
she, and all who are with her in her house,
for she hid the messengers we sent.
18 (Jos 7:1; 7:11-12) As for you, keep yourselves from
that which is dedicated for destruction, lest you be destroyed.
If you take from that which is dedicated for destruction, you will set
the Israelite camp for destruction and bring trouble upon it.
19 (1Ch 26:20) All the silver, gold, and bronze and iron articles
are set apart for the Lord. They will go into the treasury of the Lord."
20 (Heb 11:30; Jos 6:5) So the people shouted, and they blew the trumpets.
When the people heard the trumpet sound, they shouted a loud battle cry,
and the wall fell down. So the people went up into the city,
one man after the other, and they captured it.
21 They destroyed all that was in the city: man and woman, young
and old, and oxen, sheep, and donkey with the edge of the sword.
22 (Heb 11:31) Yet to the two men who had spied out the land,
Joshua said, "Enter the prostitute's house, and bring out the woman
and everyone who belongs to her, as you swore to her."
23 So the young men who had been spies entered and brought out Rahab,
her father, her mother, her brothers, everyone who belonged to her,
and her whole extended family. They brought them out
and placed them outside of the camp of Israel.
24 They burned the city and everything in it with fire. Only the silver,
the gold, the bronze and iron articles they gave to the treasury
of the house of the Lord.
25 (Heb 11:31; Mt 1:5) Yet Rahab the prostitute, her father's family,
and everyone who belonged to her, Joshua let live. They live among
Israel to this day because she hid the messengers Joshua sent
to spy on Jericho.
26 (1Ki 16:34) At that time Joshua made them swear, "Cursed before the Lord
will be the man who arises and rebuilds this city of Jericho.
He will establish it
at the cost of his firstborn
and erect its gates
at the cost of his youngest child."
27 (Jos 1:5; 9:1) So the Lord was with Joshua, and he became famous
throughout the land.
Joshua 6
[1] Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none
went out, and none came in.
[2] And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand
Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.
[3] And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the
city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.
[4] And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams'
horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the
priests shall blow with the trumpets.
[5] And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the
ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall
shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and
the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.
[6] And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take
up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of
rams' horns before the ark of the LORD.
[7] And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him
that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.
[8] And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the
seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the
LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD
followed them.
[9] And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets,
and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with
the trumpets.
[10] And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor
make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your
mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout.
[11] So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and
they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.
[12] And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark
of the LORD.
[13] And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark
of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed
men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the LORD, the
priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.
[14] And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the
camp: so they did six days.
[15] And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the
dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven
times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times.
[16] And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the
trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you
the city.
[17] And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to
the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in
the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.
[18] And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye
make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the
camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it.
[19] But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are
consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD.
[20] So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it
came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people
shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people
went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the
city.
[21] And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and
woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the
sword.
[22] But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go
into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she
hath, as ye sware unto her.
[23] And the young men that were spies went in, and brought Rahab, and her
father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they
brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.
[24] And they burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the
silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into
the treasury of the house of the LORD.
[25] And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household,
and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because
she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
[26] And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before
the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the
foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up
the gates of it.
[27] So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the
country.
[The Lord delivers]
2) Our Daily Bread for 21 March 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/03/21/lost-to-the-past
entitled Rising to Dance
Exodus 39:1-7,35:21
EXODUS 39
Making the Priestly Garments
1 (Ex 31:10; 35:19; 35:23) Now from the blue, purple, and scarlet
they made woven garments for serving in the holy place and made
the holy garments for Aaron, just as the Lord commanded Moses.
Making the Ephod
Ex 28:6-14
2 (Ex 28:6-12 ) He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet,
and fine twisted linen.
3 Then they hammered the gold into thin sheets and cut it into threads
to work them into the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen,
with skillful work.
4 They made shoulder pieces for it, in order to attach it together.
It was joined by the two edges together.
5 The skillfully woven waistband of his ephod that was on it was like it,
of the same material, of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet,
and fine twisted linen, just as the Lord commanded Moses.
6 (Ex 28:9) They set the onyx stones enclosed in gold filigree settings;
they were engraved like the engravings of a signet, according to the names
of the children of Israel.
7 (Ex 28:12; Jos 4:7) And he put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod,
to be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel,
21 (Ex 25:2; 35:5) Everyone whose heart stirred him
and everyone whose spirit was willing came
and brought the Lord's offering for the work of the tent of meeting
and for all its service and for the holy garments.
Exodus 39
[1] And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service,
to do service in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as
the LORD commanded Moses.
[2] And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine
twined linen.
[3] And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to
work it in the blue, and in the purple, and in the scarlet, and in the fine
linen, with cunning work.
[4] They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple it together: by the two edges
was it coupled together.
[5] And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of the same,
according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and
fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.
[6] And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as
signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel.
[7] And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be
stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded
Moses.
[21] And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom
his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD's offering to the work of
the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the
holy garments.
Upset with the corruption and extravagance plaguing his kingdom, Korea's King
Yeongjo (1694-1776) decided to change things. In a classic case of throwing
out the baby with the bathwater, he banned the traditional art of gold-thread
embroidery as excessively opulent. Soon, knowledge of that intricate process
vanished into the past.
In 2011, Professor Sim Yeon-ok wanted to reclaim that long-lost tradition.
Surmising that gold leaf had been glued onto mulberry paper and then hand-cut
into slender strands, she was able to recreate the process,
reviving an ancient art form.
In the book of Exodus, we learn of the extravagant measures employed
to construct the tabernacle-including gold thread to make Aaron's priestly
garments. Skilled craftsmen "hammered the gold into thin sheets
and cut it into threads
to work them into the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen,
with skillful work.” (Exodus 39:3). What happened to all that exquisite
craftsmanship? Did the garments simply wear out? Were they eventually carried
off as plunder? Was it all in vain? Not at all! Every aspect of the effort
was done because God had given specific instructions to do it.
God has given each of us something to do as well. It may be a simple act of
kindness-something to give back to Him as we serve each other. We need not
concern ourselves with what will happen to our efforts in the end
(1 Corinthians 15:58). Any task done for our Father becomes a thread
extending into eternity.
By: Tim Gustafson
Reflect & Pray
What are the various things God has given you to do over the course of
your lifetime? How might it change your outlook to view even your
most mundane tasks today as being done for Him?
Heavenly Father, help me choose to serve You today with everything I do.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 2 - The Right of Family
John 1:11-12
11 (Jn 3:32) He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.
12 (Gal 3:26; 1Jn 3:23) Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power
to become sons of God, to those who believed in His name,
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power
to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
"Dad, can I ask you something?" Jimmy leaned across the back of his
father's chair. His father lowered the newspaper and reached around,
settling Jimmy on his lap.
"Sure. Son," he answered. "You can ask me anything you want. The answer
might not be Yes, but you always have the right to ask."
For many who have grown up in homes where the father was absent, or when
present, abusive or silent, the scenario of Jimmy and his father may
seem unrealistic. Often we aren't given the right by our parents to ask
what we want, to communicate openly, to express our needs and desires.
But god clearly indicates that no matter what our human families have been
like, in his family there are no barriers to belonging,
to open communications. When we commit our lives to Christ and submit to his
lordship, we have the right to become the sons and daughters of God.
In Christ, we have the right to approach him, to pray, to seek wisdom,
to ask advice, to make requests, to verbalise our needs and desires. We don't
have to be afraid of sounding stupid or being rejected, because in Christ
we belong to him, and he loves us.
The KJV uses the word "power" in verse 12 - "to them gave he power to become
the sons of God." Power implies ability, that we are equipped by the Spirit
to be children of the King. We have the right and we have the power to become
who God has called us to be - his children.
Application
a) Under what circumstances in my life have I felt that I didn't
have the right to express my wishes or feelings?
b) How do today's verses give me confidence in approaching God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Is 55:11
11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:
it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are ill or injured
James 5:13-16
13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering?
Let him pray. Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.
14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you?
Let him call for the elders of the church,
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil
in the name of the Lord.
15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save
the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.
And if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.
16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another
and pray for one another, that you may be healed.
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.
13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray.
Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church;
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
15 and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise
him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another,
that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
availeth much.
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 who were 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
21st Day of the Month
a) Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would
have wisdom and make God honouring decisions
(
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make
supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life
in all godliness and honesty,
)
b) Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources
they need and the vigilance their work requires.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember all the Good things He has done.
Pray to the Lord:
"Heavenly Father, help me choose to serve You today with everything I do."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for the prayer He gives us as His sons
and daughters.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for nothing comes
void from the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Healing in His Name.
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 the leaders our educational system, that they would
have wisdom and make God honouring decisions
Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources
they need and the vigilance their work requires.
Pray foe christian Women in Saudi Arabia, who often must
worship in isolation and secrecy.
1) Joshua 3 - 6
JOSHUA 3
Israel Crossing the Jordan
1 (Jos 2:1) In the morning Joshua got up early; then he and all the children
of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan.
They stayed there before crossing over.
2 (Jos 1:10-11) After three days the officers went through the camp.
3 (Dt 31:9; Nu 10:33) They commanded the people, "When you see the ark
of the covenant of the Lord your God and the Levite priests carrying it,
then you shall set out from where you are and go behind it.
4 (Ex 19:12) There must be a distance of two thousand cubits
{About 3,000 feet, or 900 meters.} between you and it.
Do not draw closer to it, in order that you may know the way you should go.
For you have not passed this way before."
5 (Jos 7:13; Lev 20:7) Joshua said to the people, "Consecrate yourselves,
for tomorrow the Lord will perform wondrous deeds among you."
6 Joshua said to the priests,
"Pick up the ark of the covenant, and proceed ahead of the people."
So they picked up the ark of the covenant and went in front of the people.
7 (Jos 4:14; 1:5) The Lord said to Joshua, "Today I will begin to honor you
in the sight of all Israel, so that they may know that just as I was
with Moses, so I will be with you.
8 (Jos 3:3; 3:17) You shall command the priests who carry
the ark of the covenant, 'When you come to the bank of the Jordan,
stand still in the river.'"
9 So Joshua said to the children of Israel,
"Draw near and hear the words of the Lord your God."
10 (Ex 33:2; Dt 5:26) And Joshua said, "By this you will know that the living
God is among you, and that He will thoroughly drive out the Canaanites,
the Hittites, the Hivites, the Perizzites, the Girgashites, the Amorites,
and the Jebusites from before you.
11 (Zec 6:5; Jos 3:13) See, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of
all the earth is passing before you into the Jordan.
12 (Jos 4:2) Now select twelve men from the tribes of Israel,
one man per tribe.
13 (Ex 15:8; Ps 78:13) When the soles of the feet of the priests
who bear the ark of the Lord, the Lord of all the earth,
touch the water of the Jordan, the water of the Jordan
that flows from upstream will be cut off and pile up."
14 (Ac 7:44-45) When the people set out from their tents
to cross over the Jordan, the priests were carrying
the ark of the covenant before the people.
15 (1Ch 12:15; Jos 4:18) When the carriers of the ark came to the Jordan,
the feet of the priests carrying the ark dipped into the edge of the water.
(Now the Jordan overflows its banks all the days of the harvest.)
16 (Ge 14:3; Jos 3:13) Then the water that flows down from upstream
stood still and rose up in a heap very far away at Adam,
the city beside Zarethan. The water that flows down toward
the Sea of Arabah (the Dead Sea) stopped and was cut off.
The people crossed over opposite Jericho.
17 (Ex 14:29; 14:22) The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord
stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, and all Israel
crossed over on dry ground until the entire people completed crossing
over the Jordan.
Joshua 3
[1] And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and
came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before
they passed over.
[2] And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the
host;
[3] And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the
covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then
ye shall remove from your place, and go after it.
[4] Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits
by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must
go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.
[5] And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the
LORD will do wonders among you.
[6] And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the
covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the
covenant, and went before the people.
[7] And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in
the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I
will be with thee.
[8] And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant,
saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand
still in Jordan.
[9] And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the
words of the LORD your God.
[10] And Joshua said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is among you,
and that he will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites, and
the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and
the Amorites, and the Jebusites.
[11] Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth
over before you into Jordan.
[12] Now therefore take you twelve men out of the tribes of Israel, out of
every tribe a man.
[13] And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the
priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest
in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the
waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap.
[14] And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass
over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the
people;
[15] And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of
the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for
Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,)
[16] That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an
heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that
came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were
cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.
[17] And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood
firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed
over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.
[One memorial and a reminder of the Red Sea]
JOSHUA 4
Twelve Memorial Stones
1 (Dt 27:2; Jos 3:17_ When the entire people had completed crossing
over the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua,
2 (Jos 3:12) "Take twelve men from among the people, one man per tribe.
3 (Jos 4:19-20; 3:13) Command them: 'Pick up twelve stones from
the middle of the Jordan, from the place where the feet of the priests
are standing; bring them over with you, and set them in the place
you will camp tonight.'"
4 So Joshua summoned the twelve men he had appointed from among
the children of Israel, one man per tribe.
5 Then Joshua said to them, "Cross over before the ark of the Lord your God
into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you lift up a stone upon
your shoulder, one for each of the tribes of the children of Israel,
6 (Ex 13:14; Jos 4:21) so that this will be a sign among you.
When your children ask, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
7 (Ex 12:14; Nu 16:40) you will answer them that the waters of the Jordan
were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord.
When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off.
These stones will be a memorial for the children of Israel continually."
8 Then the children of Israel did as Joshua commanded
and picked up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan,
one for each of the tribes of the children of Israel,
as the Lord had spoken to Joshua.
They crossed over with them to the settlement and set them there.
9 Joshua also set twelve stones inthe middle of the Jordan
at the place where the feet of the priests who carried
the ark of the covenant were standing. The stones are there to this day.
10 The priests who were carrying the ark stood in the middle of the Jordan
until everything was completed that the Lord had commanded Joshua
to say to the people, according to all that Moses had commanded Joshua.
The people quickly crossed over.
11 When all the people had finished crossing over, the ark of the Lord
and the priests crossed over in the presence of the people.
12 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed
over in battle formation in front of the children of Israel, according
to what Moses had said to them.
13 About 40000 battle-ready men crossed over before the Lord
for battle on the plains of Jericho.
14 (Jos 3:7) On that day, the Lord honored Joshua in the sight of all Israel.
They feared him as they had feared Moses, all the days of his life.
15 The Lord spoke to Joshua,
16 "Command the priests carrying the ark of the testimony:
'Come up out of the Jordan!'"
17 So Joshua commanded the priests, "Come up out of the Jordan!"
18 (Jos 3:15) Then when the priests who were carrying the ark of the covenant
of the Lord came up from the middle of the Jordan
and the soles of the priests'
feet touched the dry ground, the waters of the Jordan returned to their place
and overflowed all its banks as before.
19 (Jos 5:9) Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day
of the first month, and they camped at Gilgal,
on the eastern border of Jericho.
20 (Jos 4:3; 4:8) Joshua set up in Gilgal those twelve stones that they took
from the Jordan.
21 (Jos 4:6) He said to the children of Israel, "When your children someday
ask their parents, 'What do these stones mean?'
22 (Jos 3:17) then you shall explain to your children,
'Israel crossed over the Jordan here on dry ground!'
23 (Ex 14:21) For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan
before you until you crossed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red Sea
when He dried it up before us until we crossed over,
24 (Ex 14:31; Ps 89:13) so that all the peoples of the earth might know
the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty,
and you would fear the Lord your God always."
Joshua 4
[1] And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,
[2] Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,
[3] And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.
[4] Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:
[5] And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:
[6] That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their
fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
[7] Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.
[8] And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up
twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua,
according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.
[9] And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place
where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and
they are there unto this day.
[10] For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until
everything was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the
people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted
and passed over.
[11] And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that
the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the
people.
[12] And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe
of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake
unto them:
[13] About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto
battle, to the plains of Jericho.
[14] On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and
they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.
[15] And the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,
[16] Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come
up out of Jordan.
[17] Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of
Jordan.
[18] And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant
of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the
priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan
returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did
before.
[19] And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth day of the first
month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.
[20] And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua
pitch in Gilgal.
[21] And he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, When your children
shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones?
[22] Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this
Jordan on dry land.
[23] For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you,
until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he
dried up from before us, until we were gone over:
[24] That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that
it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.
[Memorials stones ask the Isrealites entered the Promised Land]
JOSHUA 5
1 (Nu 13:29; Jos 2:9-11) When all the kings of the Amorites
west of the Jordan and of the Canaanites by the sea to the east
heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan before
the children of Israel while they crossed over, their hearts melted,
and there was no longer any breath in them because of the children of Israel.
Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal
2 (Ex 4:25) At that time the Lord said to Joshua, "Make flint knives
and circumcise the children of Israel a second time."
3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the children of Israel
at the Hill of the Foreskins called Gibeath Haaraloth.
4 (Nu 26:64-65; Dt 2:16) Now this is the reason why Joshua circumcised them:
All the males who came out of Egypt who were men of fighting age had died
in the wilderness along the way after leaving Egypt.
5 All of the people who had come out were circumcised, but all the people born
in the wilderness along the way after leaving Egypt were not circumcised.
6 (Dt 2:7; 2:14) The children of Israel had traveled forty years
in the wilderness until all the people, the men of fighting age
who came out of Egypt, died, because they did not obey the Lord.
The Lord had sworn not to let them see the land that He had sworn
to their fathers to give to us, a land flowing with milk and honey.
7 (Nu 14:31; Dt 1:39) Yet He raised up their descendants in their place.
These men Joshua circumcised, for they were uncircumcised.
They had not been circumcised along the way.
8 (Ge 34:25) So when the entire people was completely circumcised,
they stayed where they were in the camp until they healed.
9 (Ge 34:14; Jos 4:19) The Lord said to Joshua,
"Today I have rolled away the disgrace of Egypt from upon you."
So the name of that place is called Gilgal even to this day.
10 The children of Israel camped in Gilgal and kept the Passover
on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening on the plains of Jericho.
11 (Lev 23:14) The day after the Passover, they ate of the produce
of the land, unleavened bread, and roasted grain.
12 (Ex 16:35) The manna stopped the day after they ate
from the produce of the land, and the children of Israel no longer had manna.
That year they ate what the land of Canaan yielded.
The Fall of Jericho
13 (Ge 18:2; Nu 22:23) Now when Joshua was by Jericho, he looked up
and saw a man standing in front of him. In His hand was His drawn sword.
Joshua went to Him and said, "Are You for us or for our enemies?"
14 (Ge 17:3) He said, "Neither, for I am the commander of the army
of the Lord. Now I have come." Then Joshua fell with his face to the ground
and worshipped. Then he said, "What does my Lord wish to say to His servant?"
15 (Ex 3:5) The commander of the army of the Lord said to Joshua,
"Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place
where you are standing is holy." So Joshua did this.
Joshua 5
[1] And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on
the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were
by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from
before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart
melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children
of Israel.
[2] At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and
circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.
[3] And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel
at the hill of the foreskins.
[4] And this is the cause why Joshua did circumcise: All the people that
came out of Egypt, that were males, even all the men of war, died in the
wilderness by the way, after they came out of Egypt.
[5] Now all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the people
that were born in the wilderness by the way as they came forth out of Egypt,
them they had not circumcised.
[6] For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till
all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed,
because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that
he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware unto their fathers
that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
[7] And their children, whom he raised up in their stead, them Joshua
circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they had not circumcised
them by the way.
[8] And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people,
that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.
[9] And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach
of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto
this day.
[10] And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the passover on
the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plains of Jericho.
[11] And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the
passover, unleavened cakes, and parched corn in the selfsame day.
[12] And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn
of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did
eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.
[13] And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his
eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his
sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art
thou for us, or for our adversaries?
[14] And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come.
And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto
him, What saith my lord unto his servant?
[15] And the captain of the LORD's host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe
from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua
did so.
JOSHUA 6
1 Now Jericho was tightly secured before the children of Israel.
There was no one leaving or entering.
2 (Dt 7:24; Jos 2:9) The Lord said to Joshua, "See, I have given Jericho,
its king, and mighty men of valor into your hand.
3 All the men of fighting age shall march around the city.
Circle the city once. Do this for six days.
4 Seven priests shall carry seven ram's horn trumpets before the ark.
On the seventh day, march around the city seven times,
with the priests blowing the trumpets.
5 (Jos 6:20; 1Sa 4:5) When they blow a long blast on the ram's horn
and when you hear the trumpet sound, all the people shall shout a loud
battle cry. The walls of the city will fall down, and the people will go up,
every man straight ahead."
6 So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said to them,
"Take up the ark of the covenant. Seven priests bearing seven ram's
horn trumpets shall be in front of the ark of the Lord."
7 (Jos 4:13) He said to the people, "Advance and march around the city.
Let the armed men pass on before the ark of the Lord."
8 So when Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests bearing
seven ram's horn trumpets before the Lord advanced and blew their
trumpets. The ark of the covenant of the Lord went after them.
9 (Jos 6:13; Nu 10:25) The armed men went before the priests
blowing the trumpets, and the rear guard went after the ark
while the trumpets were blowing.
10 Now Joshua had commanded the people, "Do not shout a battle cry,
and do not let your voices be heard. Do not let a word
come out of your mouths until the time I say to you, 'Shout the battle cry!'
Then shout."
11 So he had the ark of the Lord circle the city once. Then they came
into the camp and spent the night there.
12 Then Joshua got up early in the morning,
and the priests picked up the ark of the Lord.
13 Seven priests bearing seven ram's horn trumpets before the ark of the Lord
moved on, blowing their trumpets continually. The armed men went before them,
and the rear guard went after the ark of the Lord
while the trumpets were blowing.
14 The second day they circled the city once, and they returned to the camp.
They did this for six days.
15 Then on the seventh day they got up early as dawn was breaking
and circled the city in this way seven times. Only on that day did they circle
the city seven times.
16 On the seventh time, the priests blew the trumpets
and Joshua said to the people,
"Shout the battle cry, for the Lord has given you the city!
17 (Dt 20:17) The city and all that is in it are dedicated to the Lord
for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute may live,
she, and all who are with her in her house,
for she hid the messengers we sent.
18 (Jos 7:1; 7:11-12) As for you, keep yourselves from
that which is dedicated for destruction, lest you be destroyed.
If you take from that which is dedicated for destruction, you will set
the Israelite camp for destruction and bring trouble upon it.
19 (1Ch 26:20) All the silver, gold, and bronze and iron articles
are set apart for the Lord. They will go into the treasury of the Lord."
20 (Heb 11:30; Jos 6:5) So the people shouted, and they blew the trumpets.
When the people heard the trumpet sound, they shouted a loud battle cry,
and the wall fell down. So the people went up into the city,
one man after the other, and they captured it.
21 They destroyed all that was in the city: man and woman, young
and old, and oxen, sheep, and donkey with the edge of the sword.
22 (Heb 11:31) Yet to the two men who had spied out the land,
Joshua said, "Enter the prostitute's house, and bring out the woman
and everyone who belongs to her, as you swore to her."
23 So the young men who had been spies entered and brought out Rahab,
her father, her mother, her brothers, everyone who belonged to her,
and her whole extended family. They brought them out
and placed them outside of the camp of Israel.
24 They burned the city and everything in it with fire. Only the silver,
the gold, the bronze and iron articles they gave to the treasury
of the house of the Lord.
25 (Heb 11:31; Mt 1:5) Yet Rahab the prostitute, her father's family,
and everyone who belonged to her, Joshua let live. They live among
Israel to this day because she hid the messengers Joshua sent
to spy on Jericho.
26 (1Ki 16:34) At that time Joshua made them swear, "Cursed before the Lord
will be the man who arises and rebuilds this city of Jericho.
He will establish it
at the cost of his firstborn
and erect its gates
at the cost of his youngest child."
27 (Jos 1:5; 9:1) So the Lord was with Joshua, and he became famous
throughout the land.
Joshua 6
[1] Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none
went out, and none came in.
[2] And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand
Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.
[3] And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the
city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.
[4] And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams'
horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the
priests shall blow with the trumpets.
[5] And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the
ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall
shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and
the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.
[6] And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take
up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of
rams' horns before the ark of the LORD.
[7] And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him
that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.
[8] And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the
seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the
LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD
followed them.
[9] And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets,
and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with
the trumpets.
[10] And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor
make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your
mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout.
[11] So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and
they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.
[12] And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark
of the LORD.
[13] And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark
of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed
men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the LORD, the
priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.
[14] And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the
camp: so they did six days.
[15] And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the
dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven
times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times.
[16] And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the
trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you
the city.
[17] And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to
the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in
the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.
[18] And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye
make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the
camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it.
[19] But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are
consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD.
[20] So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it
came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people
shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people
went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the
city.
[21] And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and
woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the
sword.
[22] But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go
into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she
hath, as ye sware unto her.
[23] And the young men that were spies went in, and brought Rahab, and her
father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they
brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.
[24] And they burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the
silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into
the treasury of the house of the LORD.
[25] And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household,
and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because
she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
[26] And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before
the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the
foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up
the gates of it.
[27] So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the
country.
[The Lord delivers]
2) Our Daily Bread for 21 March 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/03/21/lost-to-the-past
entitled Rising to Dance
Exodus 39:1-7,35:21
EXODUS 39
Making the Priestly Garments
1 (Ex 31:10; 35:19; 35:23) Now from the blue, purple, and scarlet
they made woven garments for serving in the holy place and made
the holy garments for Aaron, just as the Lord commanded Moses.
Making the Ephod
Ex 28:6-14
2 (Ex 28:6-12 ) He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet,
and fine twisted linen.
3 Then they hammered the gold into thin sheets and cut it into threads
to work them into the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen,
with skillful work.
4 They made shoulder pieces for it, in order to attach it together.
It was joined by the two edges together.
5 The skillfully woven waistband of his ephod that was on it was like it,
of the same material, of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet,
and fine twisted linen, just as the Lord commanded Moses.
6 (Ex 28:9) They set the onyx stones enclosed in gold filigree settings;
they were engraved like the engravings of a signet, according to the names
of the children of Israel.
7 (Ex 28:12; Jos 4:7) And he put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod,
to be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel,
21 (Ex 25:2; 35:5) Everyone whose heart stirred him
and everyone whose spirit was willing came
and brought the Lord's offering for the work of the tent of meeting
and for all its service and for the holy garments.
Exodus 39
[1] And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service,
to do service in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as
the LORD commanded Moses.
[2] And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine
twined linen.
[3] And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to
work it in the blue, and in the purple, and in the scarlet, and in the fine
linen, with cunning work.
[4] They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple it together: by the two edges
was it coupled together.
[5] And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of the same,
according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and
fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.
[6] And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as
signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel.
[7] And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be
stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded
Moses.
[21] And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom
his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD's offering to the work of
the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the
holy garments.
Upset with the corruption and extravagance plaguing his kingdom, Korea's King
Yeongjo (1694-1776) decided to change things. In a classic case of throwing
out the baby with the bathwater, he banned the traditional art of gold-thread
embroidery as excessively opulent. Soon, knowledge of that intricate process
vanished into the past.
In 2011, Professor Sim Yeon-ok wanted to reclaim that long-lost tradition.
Surmising that gold leaf had been glued onto mulberry paper and then hand-cut
into slender strands, she was able to recreate the process,
reviving an ancient art form.
In the book of Exodus, we learn of the extravagant measures employed
to construct the tabernacle-including gold thread to make Aaron's priestly
garments. Skilled craftsmen "hammered the gold into thin sheets
and cut it into threads
to work them into the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen,
with skillful work.” (Exodus 39:3). What happened to all that exquisite
craftsmanship? Did the garments simply wear out? Were they eventually carried
off as plunder? Was it all in vain? Not at all! Every aspect of the effort
was done because God had given specific instructions to do it.
God has given each of us something to do as well. It may be a simple act of
kindness-something to give back to Him as we serve each other. We need not
concern ourselves with what will happen to our efforts in the end
(1 Corinthians 15:58). Any task done for our Father becomes a thread
extending into eternity.
By: Tim Gustafson
Reflect & Pray
What are the various things God has given you to do over the course of
your lifetime? How might it change your outlook to view even your
most mundane tasks today as being done for Him?
Heavenly Father, help me choose to serve You today with everything I do.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 2 - The Right of Family
John 1:11-12
11 (Jn 3:32) He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.
12 (Gal 3:26; 1Jn 3:23) Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power
to become sons of God, to those who believed in His name,
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power
to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
"Dad, can I ask you something?" Jimmy leaned across the back of his
father's chair. His father lowered the newspaper and reached around,
settling Jimmy on his lap.
"Sure. Son," he answered. "You can ask me anything you want. The answer
might not be Yes, but you always have the right to ask."
For many who have grown up in homes where the father was absent, or when
present, abusive or silent, the scenario of Jimmy and his father may
seem unrealistic. Often we aren't given the right by our parents to ask
what we want, to communicate openly, to express our needs and desires.
But god clearly indicates that no matter what our human families have been
like, in his family there are no barriers to belonging,
to open communications. When we commit our lives to Christ and submit to his
lordship, we have the right to become the sons and daughters of God.
In Christ, we have the right to approach him, to pray, to seek wisdom,
to ask advice, to make requests, to verbalise our needs and desires. We don't
have to be afraid of sounding stupid or being rejected, because in Christ
we belong to him, and he loves us.
The KJV uses the word "power" in verse 12 - "to them gave he power to become
the sons of God." Power implies ability, that we are equipped by the Spirit
to be children of the King. We have the right and we have the power to become
who God has called us to be - his children.
Application
a) Under what circumstances in my life have I felt that I didn't
have the right to express my wishes or feelings?
b) How do today's verses give me confidence in approaching God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Is 55:11
11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:
it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are ill or injured
James 5:13-16
13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering?
Let him pray. Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.
14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you?
Let him call for the elders of the church,
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil
in the name of the Lord.
15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save
the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.
And if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.
16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another
and pray for one another, that you may be healed.
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.
13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray.
Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church;
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
15 and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise
him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another,
that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
availeth much.
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 who were 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
21st Day of the Month
a) Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would
have wisdom and make God honouring decisions
(
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make
supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life
in all godliness and honesty,
)
b) Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources
they need and the vigilance their work requires.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember all the Good things He has done.
Pray to the Lord:
"Heavenly Father, help me choose to serve You today with everything I do."
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for the prayer He gives us as His sons
and daughters.
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for nothing comes
void from the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Healing in His Name.
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 the leaders our educational system, that they would
have wisdom and make God honouring decisions
Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources
they need and the vigilance their work requires.
Pray foe christian Women in Saudi Arabia, who often must
worship in isolation and secrecy.
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