Day 113 of the 2nd Bible Study Journey - 23 Apr 2022 reflections
Day 112, 22 Apr 2022
1) 2 Samuel 8:15-18
1 Chronicles 18:14-17
1 Chronicles 6:16-30
1 Chronicles 6:50-53
1 Chronicles 6:31-48
2 Samuel 9
2 Samuel 10
1 Chronicles 19
2 SAMUEL 8
David's Officials
1Ch 18:14-17
15 David reigned over all of Israel, and he administered fair judgments
to all of his people.
16 (1Ki 4:3; 1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army.
Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary.
17 (1Ch 6:8; 18:16) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelek
the son of Abiathar were priests. Seraiah was scribe.
18 (1Sa 30:14; 2Sa 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in charge
of the Kerethites and Pelethites. The sons of David were chief ministers.
[15] And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and
justice unto all his people.
[16] And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son
of Ahilud was recorder;
[17] And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were
the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
[18] And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the
Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
1 Chronicles 18:14-17
David's Officials
14 So David was king over all Israel, and he executed justice
and righteousness for all his people.
15 (1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army,
and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the historian.
16 (2Sa 8:17; 20:25; 1Ki 4:3) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelek
the son of Abiathar served as priests, while Shavsha was scribe.
17 (2Sa 8:18; 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites
and the Pelethites, and the sons of David were the king's principal officials.
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among
all his people.
15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son
of Ahilud, recorder.
16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar,
were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;
17 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites
and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
1 Chronicles 6:16-30
16 Ex 6:16The sons of Levi were Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
17 (1Ch 23:7) These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.
18 (1Ch 23:12) The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
19 (1Ch 23:21; 24:26) The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi.
Now these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.
20 Of Gershom were Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
21Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.
22 (Ex 6:24) The sons of Kohath were
Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
23 Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,
24 Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.
25 The sons of Elkanah were Amasai and Ahimoth.
26 (1Sa 1:1) As for Elkanah, the sons of Elkanah were Zophai his son,
Nahath his son,
27 (1Sa 1:1) Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.
28 (1Sa 8:2; 1Ch 6:33) The sons of Samuel were the firstborn Joel and Abijah.
29 (1Ch 6:19)The sons of Merari were Mahli, Libni his son,
Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
30 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son.
1 Chronicles 6:16-30
16 The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.
18 And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
19 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families
of the Levites according to their fathers.
20 Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
21 Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son.
22 The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
23 Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,
24 Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.
25 And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth.
26 As for Elkanah: the sons of Elkanah; Zophai his son, and Nahath his son,
27 Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.
28 And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah.
29 The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,
30 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son.
1 Chronicles 6:50-53
50 Now these are the sons of Aaron:
Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son,
Abishua his son,
51 Bukki his son,
Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,
52 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son,
Ahitub his son,
53 (2Sa 8:17) Zadok his son,
and Ahimaaz his son.
1 Chronicles 6:50-53
50 And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son,
Abishua his son,
51 Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,
52 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
53 Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.
1 Chronicles 6:31-48
The Temple Musicians
Jos 21:4-39
31 (2Sa 6:17; 1Ch 15:16-22) These are the ones whom David appointed
over the service of song in the house of the Lord, after the ark rested there.
32 Now they were ministering before the dwelling place of the tabernacle
of meeting with singing until Solomon had built the house of the Lord
in Jerusalem, and they were arranged
by their order according to their service.
33 (1Ch 6:28; 15:17) These are the ones standing in order with their sons.
Of the sons of the Kohathites were Heman the singer,
the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,
34 the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,
35 the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
36 the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel,
the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,
37 the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.
39 (2Ch 5:12; 29:13) His brother Asaph, the one standing at his right hand,
was Asaph the son of Berekiah, the son of Shimea,
40 the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malkijah,
41 the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
42 the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
43 the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.
44 Of the sons of Merari, their brothers, standing on the left hand was
Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluk,
45 the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,
46 the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
47 the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.
48 Their brothers the Levites also were appointed for
all kinds of service to the tabernacle of the house of God.
1 Chronicles 6:31-48
31 And these are they whom David set over the service of song
in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest.
32 And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the
congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD
in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.
33 And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of
the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,
34 the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,
35 the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
36 the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,
37 the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.
39 And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son
of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,
40 the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,
41 the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
42 the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
43 the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.
44 And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand:
Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,
45 the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,
46 the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,
47 the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.
48 Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of service
of the tabernacle of the house of God.
2 Samuel 9
2 SAMUEL 9
David's Kindness to Mephibosheth
1 (1Sa 20:42; 20:14-17) David said, "Is there still anyone left from
the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness on behalf of Jonathan?"
2 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:17) Now there was a servant from the house of Saul
whose name was Ziba. So they summoned him to David.
The king said to him, "Are you Ziba?"
He replied, "I am your servant."
3 (2Sa 4:4) The king said, "Is there no one else from the house of Saul
to whom I may show the kindness of God?"
Ziba responded to the king, "There is still a son of Jonathan who
is crippled in both feet."
4 (2Sa 17:27-29) The king said to him, "Where is he?"
Ziba told the king, "He is at the house of Makir the son of Ammiel
at Lo Debar."
5 So King David sent for and brought him from the house of Makir
the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.
6 (1Sa 25:23; 2Sa 16:4) Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul
came to David and fell upon his face and bowed down. Then David said,
"Mephibosheth," and he responded, "I am your servant."
7 (2Sa 9:1; 19:28) David said to him, "Do not be afraid, for I will certainly
show you kindness on account of Jonathan, your father.
I will return to you every field of Saul, your father,
and you will eat at my table perpetually."
8 (2Sa 16:9) He bowed low and said, "What is your servant that you should
be concerned for a dead dog like me?"
9 (2Sa 16:4; 19:29) The king summoned Ziba the servant of Saul, and he said
to him, "All that belonged to Saul and to all his house, I have given
to the son of your master.
10 (2Sa 9:7; 19:28) You will work the ground for him-you, your sons,
and your servants. You will bring in the produce so that the son of
your master will have food to eat; but Mephibosheth,
the son of your master, will always eat at my table."
Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
11 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:26) Ziba said to the king, "Everything that my lord
the king has commanded his servant, your servant will do."
So Mephibosheth ate at the table of David like one of the sons of the king.
12 Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mika,
and all who dwelled in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.
13 (2Sa 9:7) So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he ate continually
at the table of the king. Now he was lame in both of his feet.
2 Samuel 9
[1] And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that
I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?
[2] And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And
when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba?
And he said, Thy servant is he.
[3] And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may
shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan
hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.
[4] And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king,
Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.
[5] Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the
son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.
[6] Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come
unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said,
Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
[7] And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness
for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul
thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.
[8] And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest
look upon such a dead dog as I am?
[9] Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said unto him, I have
given unto thy master's son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house.
[10] Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for
him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master's son may have food
to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table.
Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
[11] Then said Ziba unto the king, According to all that my lord the king
hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. As for Mephibosheth,
said the king, he shall eat at my table, as one of the king's sons.
[12] And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that
dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.
[13] So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the
king's table; and was lame on both his feet.
2 Samuel 10
2 SAMUEL 10
David Defeats the Ammonites and Arameans
1Ch 19:1-19
1 After this, the king of the Ammonites died, and Hanun his son
reigned in his stead.
2 (1Sa 11:1) David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash,
as his father showed kindness to me." So David sent a message by way
of his servants to comfort him concerning his father, and the servants
of David went to the land of the Ammonites.
3 (Ge 42:9; 42:16) But the Ammonite officials said to Hanun, their lord,
"Has David honored your father in your eyes by sending comforters to you?
Was it not in an effort to search out the city, to scout it in order
to overthrow it, that he sent his servants to you?"
4 (Isa 20:4; 15:2) So Hanun seized the servants of David, shaved half
of the beard of each, cut their robes in half so that they were exposed,
and sent them away.
5 When they reported what had happened to David, he sent messengers
to meet them, because the men were severely ashamed.
The king instructed them, "Remain at Jericho until your beards
have regrown, then return."
6 (2Sa 8:3; 8:5) When the Ammonites saw that they had become odious to David,
the Ammonites sent and hired the Arameans of Beth Rehob and the Arameans
of Zobah, 20000 foot soldiers, and from the king of Maakah, 1000 men,
and from Tob, 12000 men.
7 When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army with the warriors.
8 (2Sa 10:6) The Ammonites came out and drew up in battle formation
at the entrance of the gate. But the Arameans of Zobah, Rehob, Tob, a
nd Maakah were by themselves in the open field.
9 When Joab saw that the battlefronts were both before and behind him,
he selected some from the best men in Israel and lined them up opposite Aram.
10 The remainder of the people he placed under the charge of Abishai
his brother, and lined them up opposite the Ammonites.
11 Then he said, "If Aram starts to prevail over me, you shall help me,
but if the Ammonites begin to prevail over you, then I will come to help you.
12 (Dt 31:6; 1Sa 3:18) Be strong and let us fight with resolve
for the sake of our people and the cities of our God.
May the Lord do what seems good to Him."
13 (1Ki 20:13-21) Joab advanced the people that were with him to fight
against Aram, and they retreated from before him.
14 When the Ammonites realized that Aram had fled, they retreated
from before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab turned away
from fighting against the Ammonites, and he came to Jerusalem.
15 When Aram saw that they had been defeated by Israel,
they assembled together.
161 (Ch 19:16; 2Sa 8:3-8) Hadadezer sent for and summoned the Arameans
who were beyond the River,Euphrates River. and they came to Helam.
Shobak the commander of the army of Hadadezer led them.
17 When David was informed of this, he assembled all of Israel.
They crossed over the Jordan and came to Helam. Aram was drawn up
in formation opposite David, and they fought against him.
18 (1Ch 19:18) Aram retreated before Israel. David killed 700 charioteers,
40000 horsemen from Aram, and wounded Shobak the commander
of the army so that he died there.
19 (2Sa 8:6) When all of the kings who were subject to Hadadezer
realized that they were being defeated by Israel,
they made peace with Israel and became subject to them.
From then on, Aram was fearful of further helping the Ammonites.
2 Samuel 10
[1] And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon
died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.
[2] Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as
his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the
hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land
of the children of Ammon.
[3] And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord,
Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent
comforters unto thee? hath not David rather sent his servants unto thee, to
search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?
[4] Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of
their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their
buttocks, and sent them away.
[5] When they told it unto David, he sent to meet them, because the men were
greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be
grown, and then return.
[6] And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the
children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Beth-rehob, and the Syrians
of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of
Ish-tob twelve thousand men.
[7] And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty
men.
[8] And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the
entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ish-tob,
and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.
[9] When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and
behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array
against the Syrians:
[10] And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishai his
brother, that he might put them in array against the children of Ammon.
[11] And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help
me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come
and help thee.
[12] Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the
cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.
[13] And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle
against the Syrians: and they fled before him.
[14] And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then
fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned
from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.
[15] And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they
gathered themselves together.
[16] And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the
river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of
Hadarezer went before them.
[17] And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed
over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array
against David, and fought with him.
[18] And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven
hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote
Shobach the captain of their host, who died there.
[19] And when all the kings that were servants to Hadarezer saw that they
were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So
the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.
1 Chronicles 19
1 CHRONICLES 19
David Defeats the Ammonites
2Sa 10:1-19
1 Now it happened after this that Nahash the king of the Ammonites
died, and his son reigned in his place.
2 Then David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash,
because his father showed kindness to me." So David sent messengers
to comfort him concerning his father. And David's servants came
to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites to comfort him.
3 But the leaders of the Ammonites said to Hanun,
"Do you think that David is honoring your father because he sent consolers?
Have not his servants come to you to search and to overthrow
and to spy out the land?"
4 So Hanun took the servants of David, shaved them, cut their garments
in half as far as the hip, and sent them away.
5 Then some came and told David about the men, so he sent to meet them,
for the men were greatly humiliated. The king said,
"Remain in Jericho until your beards grow full, and then return."
6 (Ge 34:30; 2Sa 10:6) When the Ammonites saw that they had become a stench
to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent one thousand talents
[About 38 tons, or 34 metric tons.] of silver to hire chariots and horsemen
from Aram Naharaim, Aram Maakah, and Zobah.
7 (Nu 21:30; Jos 13:9) So they hired for themselves t32000 chariots,
with the king of Maakah and his people. They camped before Medeba
as the Ammonites gathered from their cities to go out to war.
8When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army of the mighty men.
9 So the Ammonites went out and formed ranks for battle at the entrance
to the city while the kings who had come were
by themselves in the open country.
10 When Joab saw the battle line was drawn in front of him and behind him,
he chose some of the best men in Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.
11 (1Ch 18:12) The rest of the people he placed in the charge
of his brother Abishai, and they took up positions to engage the Ammonites.
12 Then he said, "If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you will come
help me, but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come help you.
13 Take courage, and let us prove worthy of our people
and the cities of our God. May the Lord do what seems right to Him."
14 So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the Arameans
for battle, and they fled before him.
15 When the Ammonites saw the Arameans fleeing, they also fled before
Abishai his brother and entered the city. So Joab returned to Jerusalem.
16 (2Sa 10:1) 6When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel,
they sent messengers and summoned the Arameans who were beyond '
he River,Euphrates River. and Shophak, the commander of Hadadezer's
army went before them.
17 When David was told about it, he gathered all Israel, crossed
over the Jordan, and came against them. He divided his ranks
and prepared to engage the Arameans in battle, so they fought against him.
18 (2 Sa 10:18) But the Arameans fled before Israel,
and David killed 7000 chariot drivers and 40000 infantry men of the Arameans,
and killed Shophak, the commander of the army.
19 And when the servants of Hadadezer saw t
hat they were defeated before Israel,
they negotiated peace with David and served him.
So the Arameans were not willing to aid the Ammonites in battle again.
1 CHRONICLES 19
1 Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of
Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.
2 And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash,
because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers
to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came
into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.
3 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that
David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? are
not his servants come unto thee for to search, and to overthrow, and to spy
out the land?
4 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their
garments in the midst hard by their buttocks, and sent them away.
5 Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served.
And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed.
And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown,
and then return.
6 And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves
odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand
talents of silver to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia,
and out of Syria-maachah, and out of Zobah.
7 So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king
of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba.
And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities,
and came to battle.
8 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty
men.
9 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before
the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves
in the field.
10 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind,
he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against
the Syrians.
11 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai
his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.
12 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me:
but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.
13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people,
and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good
in his sight.
14 So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians
unto the battle; and they fled before him.
15 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled,
they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city.
Then Joab came to Jerusalem.
16 And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel,
they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river:
and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.
17 And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan,
and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David
had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.
18 But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians
seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen,
and killed Shophach the captain of the host.
19 And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse
before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants:
neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.
2) Our Daily Bread for 23 April 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/04/23/what-counts
entitled Gratitude on What Counts
Romans 14:13-23
Do Not Make Your Brother Stumble
13 (Mt 7:1) Therefore let us no longer pass judgment on one another,
but rather determine not to put a stumbling block
or an obstacle in a brother's way.
14 (1Co 8:7; Ro 14:2) I know and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus
that nothing is unclean in itself, but to him who considers anything to be
unclean, to him it is unclean.
15 (Eph 5:2) If your brother is grieved because of your food, you are
no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food one
for whom Christ died.
16 (Ro 12:17; 1Co 10:29-30) So do not let what is good to you be spoken
of as evil.
17 (Ro 15:13; 1Co 8:8; Gal 5:22) For the kingdom of God does not mean
eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy
Spirit.
18 (2Co 8:21; Ro 16:18) For he who serves Christ in these things
is acceptable to God and approved by men.
19 (Ps 34:14; Ro 15:2) Therefore let us pursue the things which
produce peace and the things that build up one another.
20 (Ro 14:14-15; Ac 10:15) Do not destroy the work of God for the
sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but it is evil for the man
who causes someone to fall by what he eats.
21 (1Co 8:13) It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine,
nor do anything whereby your brother stumbles or is offended
or is made weak.
22 (1Jn 3:21) The faith that you have, have as your own conviction
before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.
23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats,
because it is not from faith, for whatever is not from faith is sin.
[13] Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather,
that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's
way.
[14] I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing
unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him
it is unclean.
[15] But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not
charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.
[16] Let not then your good be evil spoken of:
[17] For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and
peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
[18] For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and
approved of men.
[19] Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and
things wherewith one may edify another.
[20] For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but
it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
[21] It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing
whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
[22] Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that
condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.
[23] And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of
faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
My friend recounted how she'd pointedly been asked by a fellow believer
and colleague which political party she belonged to. His aim in asking
the question seemed to be to predict whether he agreed with her on any
number of issues currently dividing their community. In an effort to
find common ground between them, she simply replied, "Since we're both
believers, I'd rather focus on our unity in Christ."
People were also divided in Paul's day, though over different issues.
Topics such as what foods were permissible to eat and what days were
considered holy brought disagreement among the Christians in Rome.
Despite being "fully convinced in their own mind" on whichever position
they held, Paul reminds them of their common ground: living for Jesus
(Romans 14:5-9). Instead of passing judgment on one another, he encouraged
them to "do what leads to peace and to mutual edification" (v. 19).
In an era when many countries, churches, and communities are divided over
issues large and small, we can point one another to the unifying truth
of Christ's work on the cross to secure our life with Him eternally.
Paul's reminder that we ought not "destroy the work of God" (v. 20)
with our individual positions is as timely today as it was 2 000 years ago.
Instead of passing judgment on one another, we can act in love and live
in a way that honours our brothers and sisters.
By: Kirsten Holmberg
Reflect & Pray
When did a difference of opinion cause division between you
and another believer? If you resolved your differences, how did you do so?
Jesus, thank You for saving me. Forgive me for the times
I get distracted by lesser issues and allow division
to occur between myself and other believers.
Help me to bring unity through focusing on You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 7 Support System
Deut 33:27
27 (Ge 49:24; Ps 90:1-2) The eternal God is your refuge,
and underneath you are the everlasting arms;
He will drive out the enemy before you,
and will say, "Destroy them."
27 The eternal God is thy refuge,
And underneath are the everlasting arms:
And he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee;
And shall say, Destroy them.
Misty was only 4 when her parents divorced. Her dad moved away,
and the following summer she went with her grandparents to visit him
in his new apartment. In the swimming pool one afternoon, Grandpa stood
Misty on the side of the pool, held out his arm, and called, "Jump!"
But Misty, normally a little fish, suddenly seemed afraid of the water,
and stood trembling on the sidewalk shaking her head.
"Jump, Misty - I'll catch you!"
"Are you sure, Grandpa?"
"Of course I'm sure! Jump!"
But Misty wouldn't jump. Finally Grandpa, a bit irritated, said, "Misty, do
you think I Won't catch you? Do you think I'll just walk away?"
The tears spilled over, and Misty sobbed. "Daddy did!"
Human support systems often fail us. We disappoint those we love, and
are disappointed by them. People simply aren't there for us
when we need them most.
But God promises that with him things are different. He's always there,
always listening, always caring, always ready to support us.
"Underneath his everlasting arms".
Sometimes those arms reach out clothed in flesh, in the warm embrace
of a loved one. Sometimes they support us through the Word, sometimes through
the quiet peace that comes in prayer. Sometimes we are not aware of them
at all, but they still hold us up, supporting, surrounding, loving.
Underneath us are the everlasting arms.
Application
a) Have I ever felt abandoned by someone I loved and depended upon?
b) How have I experienced the faithfulness of God's "Everlasting arms"?
c) Now can this verse help me in times when I feel my supports have given way?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Deut 28:1-2
Blessings for Obedience
1 (Ex 15:26; Lev 26:3-13) Now it will be, if you will diligently
obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all
His commandments which I am commanding you today,
then the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.
2 (Zec 1:6; Dt 28:15) And all these blessings will come on you and overtake
you if you listen to the voice of the Lord your God.
1 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently
unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all
his commandments which I command thee this day,
that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
2 and all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee,
if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Freeing Forgiveness
Micah 7:18-20
18 (Isa 43:25; Jer 32:41) Who is a God like You,
bearing iniquity and passing over transgression
for the remnant of His inheritance?
He does not remain angry forever,
because He delights in benevolence.
19 (Isa 38:17; Jer 50:20) He will again have compassion upon us.
He will tread down our iniquities,
and cast all of our sins into the depths of the sea.
20 You will give faithfulness to Jacob
and benevolence to Abraham,
which you swore to our fathers
from the days of old.
18 Who is a God like unto thee,
that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression
of the remnant of his heritage?
he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us;
he will subdue our iniquities;
and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
20 Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob,
and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers
from the days of old.
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 2022 edition?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
https://www.30daysprayer.com/pages/enslaved-no-more/
Enslaved No More
In Mauritania, the last nation on Earth to declare slavery illegal, slavery
persists. One group of Muslims enslaved another group of Muslims there until
many slaves fled their masters in 1989. Some came to the U.S.
Today, more than 20 000 Fuuta Tooro live in more than 20 U.S. cities. While
they may be hard to find, when you do, they will overwhelm you with
hospitality and kindness while also watching you with keen eyes to see
the motives behind your words and actions.
When strangers reach out, many are suspicious. They wonder, "What are your
secret plans? Why do you want to know more about the Fulani?"
Others are curious and desire to know more about God.
Abdul, for example, is trying to study God's Word while struggling to support
himself. Many Fulani work 60 to 90 hours a week to support their families
in West Africa, suffering from COVID and other hardships.
"I would love to continue studying the Bible," said Abdul. "But I know if
I have to think about where I'm going to live or work, I won't focus on what
I'm learning."
Pray that as Fuuta Tooro give their lives to provide for their families, they
won't work so much that they miss out on spending time with God, which yields
eternal results.
May God bring more laborers to the harvest of Fulani in America,
so their families overseas may also have a relationship with Jesus.
May Fulani men, seeking to know the Lord, be directed to spend more time
with God and not be overly anxious about their work.
Ask God to deliver Fulani, who still live under slavery in Mauritania.
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
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
Day 23 of the Month
a) Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
b) Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.
(
John 13:34-35
34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples,
if you have love for one another."
34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;
as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,
if ye have love one to another.
Rom 12:10
10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honour
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;
in honour preferring one another;
Heb 10:24
24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.
24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
1 Peter 3:8
8 Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious,
and be kind.
8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another,
love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
1 John 3:23
23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name
of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us.
23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name
of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and ask Him how to be victorious.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, thank You for saving me. Forgive me for the times
I get distracted by lesser issues and allow division
to occur between myself and other believers.
Help me to bring unity through focusing on You."
Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to drive your enemies out.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be obedient to Him.
Pray to the Lord and ask Him to forgive your sins.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Pray that Muslims' hearts will be hungry for God
during the fast of Ramadan.
May God bring more laborers to the harvest of Fulani in America,
so their families overseas may also have a relationship with Jesus.
May Fulani men, seeking to know the Lord, be directed to spend more time
with God and not be overly anxious about their work.
Ask God to deliver Fulani, who still live under slavery in Mauritania.
Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.
Pray that the government of Turkmenistan will officially
recognise the Holy Bible in the Turkmen language.
1) 2 Samuel 8:15-18
1 Chronicles 18:14-17
1 Chronicles 6:16-30
1 Chronicles 6:50-53
1 Chronicles 6:31-48
2 Samuel 9
2 Samuel 10
1 Chronicles 19
2 SAMUEL 8
David's Officials
1Ch 18:14-17
15 David reigned over all of Israel, and he administered fair judgments
to all of his people.
16 (1Ki 4:3; 1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army.
Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary.
17 (1Ch 6:8; 18:16) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelek
the son of Abiathar were priests. Seraiah was scribe.
18 (1Sa 30:14; 2Sa 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in charge
of the Kerethites and Pelethites. The sons of David were chief ministers.
[15] And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and
justice unto all his people.
[16] And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son
of Ahilud was recorder;
[17] And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were
the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
[18] And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the
Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
1 Chronicles 18:14-17
David's Officials
14 So David was king over all Israel, and he executed justice
and righteousness for all his people.
15 (1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army,
and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the historian.
16 (2Sa 8:17; 20:25; 1Ki 4:3) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelek
the son of Abiathar served as priests, while Shavsha was scribe.
17 (2Sa 8:18; 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites
and the Pelethites, and the sons of David were the king's principal officials.
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among
all his people.
15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son
of Ahilud, recorder.
16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar,
were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;
17 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites
and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
1 Chronicles 6:16-30
16 Ex 6:16The sons of Levi were Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
17 (1Ch 23:7) These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.
18 (1Ch 23:12) The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
19 (1Ch 23:21; 24:26) The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi.
Now these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.
20 Of Gershom were Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
21Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.
22 (Ex 6:24) The sons of Kohath were
Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
23 Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,
24 Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.
25 The sons of Elkanah were Amasai and Ahimoth.
26 (1Sa 1:1) As for Elkanah, the sons of Elkanah were Zophai his son,
Nahath his son,
27 (1Sa 1:1) Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.
28 (1Sa 8:2; 1Ch 6:33) The sons of Samuel were the firstborn Joel and Abijah.
29 (1Ch 6:19)The sons of Merari were Mahli, Libni his son,
Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
30 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son.
1 Chronicles 6:16-30
16 The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.
18 And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
19 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families
of the Levites according to their fathers.
20 Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
21 Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son.
22 The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
23 Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,
24 Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.
25 And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth.
26 As for Elkanah: the sons of Elkanah; Zophai his son, and Nahath his son,
27 Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.
28 And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah.
29 The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,
30 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son.
1 Chronicles 6:50-53
50 Now these are the sons of Aaron:
Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son,
Abishua his son,
51 Bukki his son,
Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,
52 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son,
Ahitub his son,
53 (2Sa 8:17) Zadok his son,
and Ahimaaz his son.
1 Chronicles 6:50-53
50 And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son,
Abishua his son,
51 Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,
52 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
53 Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.
1 Chronicles 6:31-48
The Temple Musicians
Jos 21:4-39
31 (2Sa 6:17; 1Ch 15:16-22) These are the ones whom David appointed
over the service of song in the house of the Lord, after the ark rested there.
32 Now they were ministering before the dwelling place of the tabernacle
of meeting with singing until Solomon had built the house of the Lord
in Jerusalem, and they were arranged
by their order according to their service.
33 (1Ch 6:28; 15:17) These are the ones standing in order with their sons.
Of the sons of the Kohathites were Heman the singer,
the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,
34 the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,
35 the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
36 the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel,
the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,
37 the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.
39 (2Ch 5:12; 29:13) His brother Asaph, the one standing at his right hand,
was Asaph the son of Berekiah, the son of Shimea,
40 the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malkijah,
41 the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
42 the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
43 the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.
44 Of the sons of Merari, their brothers, standing on the left hand was
Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluk,
45 the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,
46 the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
47 the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.
48 Their brothers the Levites also were appointed for
all kinds of service to the tabernacle of the house of God.
1 Chronicles 6:31-48
31 And these are they whom David set over the service of song
in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest.
32 And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the
congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD
in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.
33 And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of
the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,
34 the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,
35 the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
36 the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,
37 the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.
39 And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son
of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,
40 the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,
41 the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
42 the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
43 the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.
44 And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand:
Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,
45 the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,
46 the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,
47 the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.
48 Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of service
of the tabernacle of the house of God.
2 Samuel 9
2 SAMUEL 9
David's Kindness to Mephibosheth
1 (1Sa 20:42; 20:14-17) David said, "Is there still anyone left from
the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness on behalf of Jonathan?"
2 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:17) Now there was a servant from the house of Saul
whose name was Ziba. So they summoned him to David.
The king said to him, "Are you Ziba?"
He replied, "I am your servant."
3 (2Sa 4:4) The king said, "Is there no one else from the house of Saul
to whom I may show the kindness of God?"
Ziba responded to the king, "There is still a son of Jonathan who
is crippled in both feet."
4 (2Sa 17:27-29) The king said to him, "Where is he?"
Ziba told the king, "He is at the house of Makir the son of Ammiel
at Lo Debar."
5 So King David sent for and brought him from the house of Makir
the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.
6 (1Sa 25:23; 2Sa 16:4) Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul
came to David and fell upon his face and bowed down. Then David said,
"Mephibosheth," and he responded, "I am your servant."
7 (2Sa 9:1; 19:28) David said to him, "Do not be afraid, for I will certainly
show you kindness on account of Jonathan, your father.
I will return to you every field of Saul, your father,
and you will eat at my table perpetually."
8 (2Sa 16:9) He bowed low and said, "What is your servant that you should
be concerned for a dead dog like me?"
9 (2Sa 16:4; 19:29) The king summoned Ziba the servant of Saul, and he said
to him, "All that belonged to Saul and to all his house, I have given
to the son of your master.
10 (2Sa 9:7; 19:28) You will work the ground for him-you, your sons,
and your servants. You will bring in the produce so that the son of
your master will have food to eat; but Mephibosheth,
the son of your master, will always eat at my table."
Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
11 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:26) Ziba said to the king, "Everything that my lord
the king has commanded his servant, your servant will do."
So Mephibosheth ate at the table of David like one of the sons of the king.
12 Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mika,
and all who dwelled in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.
13 (2Sa 9:7) So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he ate continually
at the table of the king. Now he was lame in both of his feet.
2 Samuel 9
[1] And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that
I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?
[2] And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And
when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba?
And he said, Thy servant is he.
[3] And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may
shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan
hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.
[4] And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king,
Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.
[5] Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the
son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.
[6] Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come
unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said,
Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
[7] And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness
for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul
thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.
[8] And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest
look upon such a dead dog as I am?
[9] Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said unto him, I have
given unto thy master's son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house.
[10] Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for
him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master's son may have food
to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table.
Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
[11] Then said Ziba unto the king, According to all that my lord the king
hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. As for Mephibosheth,
said the king, he shall eat at my table, as one of the king's sons.
[12] And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that
dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.
[13] So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the
king's table; and was lame on both his feet.
2 Samuel 10
2 SAMUEL 10
David Defeats the Ammonites and Arameans
1Ch 19:1-19
1 After this, the king of the Ammonites died, and Hanun his son
reigned in his stead.
2 (1Sa 11:1) David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash,
as his father showed kindness to me." So David sent a message by way
of his servants to comfort him concerning his father, and the servants
of David went to the land of the Ammonites.
3 (Ge 42:9; 42:16) But the Ammonite officials said to Hanun, their lord,
"Has David honored your father in your eyes by sending comforters to you?
Was it not in an effort to search out the city, to scout it in order
to overthrow it, that he sent his servants to you?"
4 (Isa 20:4; 15:2) So Hanun seized the servants of David, shaved half
of the beard of each, cut their robes in half so that they were exposed,
and sent them away.
5 When they reported what had happened to David, he sent messengers
to meet them, because the men were severely ashamed.
The king instructed them, "Remain at Jericho until your beards
have regrown, then return."
6 (2Sa 8:3; 8:5) When the Ammonites saw that they had become odious to David,
the Ammonites sent and hired the Arameans of Beth Rehob and the Arameans
of Zobah, 20000 foot soldiers, and from the king of Maakah, 1000 men,
and from Tob, 12000 men.
7 When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army with the warriors.
8 (2Sa 10:6) The Ammonites came out and drew up in battle formation
at the entrance of the gate. But the Arameans of Zobah, Rehob, Tob, a
nd Maakah were by themselves in the open field.
9 When Joab saw that the battlefronts were both before and behind him,
he selected some from the best men in Israel and lined them up opposite Aram.
10 The remainder of the people he placed under the charge of Abishai
his brother, and lined them up opposite the Ammonites.
11 Then he said, "If Aram starts to prevail over me, you shall help me,
but if the Ammonites begin to prevail over you, then I will come to help you.
12 (Dt 31:6; 1Sa 3:18) Be strong and let us fight with resolve
for the sake of our people and the cities of our God.
May the Lord do what seems good to Him."
13 (1Ki 20:13-21) Joab advanced the people that were with him to fight
against Aram, and they retreated from before him.
14 When the Ammonites realized that Aram had fled, they retreated
from before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab turned away
from fighting against the Ammonites, and he came to Jerusalem.
15 When Aram saw that they had been defeated by Israel,
they assembled together.
161 (Ch 19:16; 2Sa 8:3-8) Hadadezer sent for and summoned the Arameans
who were beyond the River,Euphrates River. and they came to Helam.
Shobak the commander of the army of Hadadezer led them.
17 When David was informed of this, he assembled all of Israel.
They crossed over the Jordan and came to Helam. Aram was drawn up
in formation opposite David, and they fought against him.
18 (1Ch 19:18) Aram retreated before Israel. David killed 700 charioteers,
40000 horsemen from Aram, and wounded Shobak the commander
of the army so that he died there.
19 (2Sa 8:6) When all of the kings who were subject to Hadadezer
realized that they were being defeated by Israel,
they made peace with Israel and became subject to them.
From then on, Aram was fearful of further helping the Ammonites.
2 Samuel 10
[1] And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon
died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.
[2] Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as
his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the
hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land
of the children of Ammon.
[3] And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord,
Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent
comforters unto thee? hath not David rather sent his servants unto thee, to
search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?
[4] Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of
their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their
buttocks, and sent them away.
[5] When they told it unto David, he sent to meet them, because the men were
greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be
grown, and then return.
[6] And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the
children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Beth-rehob, and the Syrians
of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of
Ish-tob twelve thousand men.
[7] And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty
men.
[8] And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the
entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ish-tob,
and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.
[9] When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and
behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array
against the Syrians:
[10] And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishai his
brother, that he might put them in array against the children of Ammon.
[11] And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help
me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come
and help thee.
[12] Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the
cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.
[13] And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle
against the Syrians: and they fled before him.
[14] And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then
fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned
from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.
[15] And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they
gathered themselves together.
[16] And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the
river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of
Hadarezer went before them.
[17] And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed
over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array
against David, and fought with him.
[18] And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven
hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote
Shobach the captain of their host, who died there.
[19] And when all the kings that were servants to Hadarezer saw that they
were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So
the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.
1 Chronicles 19
1 CHRONICLES 19
David Defeats the Ammonites
2Sa 10:1-19
1 Now it happened after this that Nahash the king of the Ammonites
died, and his son reigned in his place.
2 Then David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash,
because his father showed kindness to me." So David sent messengers
to comfort him concerning his father. And David's servants came
to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites to comfort him.
3 But the leaders of the Ammonites said to Hanun,
"Do you think that David is honoring your father because he sent consolers?
Have not his servants come to you to search and to overthrow
and to spy out the land?"
4 So Hanun took the servants of David, shaved them, cut their garments
in half as far as the hip, and sent them away.
5 Then some came and told David about the men, so he sent to meet them,
for the men were greatly humiliated. The king said,
"Remain in Jericho until your beards grow full, and then return."
6 (Ge 34:30; 2Sa 10:6) When the Ammonites saw that they had become a stench
to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent one thousand talents
[About 38 tons, or 34 metric tons.] of silver to hire chariots and horsemen
from Aram Naharaim, Aram Maakah, and Zobah.
7 (Nu 21:30; Jos 13:9) So they hired for themselves t32000 chariots,
with the king of Maakah and his people. They camped before Medeba
as the Ammonites gathered from their cities to go out to war.
8When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army of the mighty men.
9 So the Ammonites went out and formed ranks for battle at the entrance
to the city while the kings who had come were
by themselves in the open country.
10 When Joab saw the battle line was drawn in front of him and behind him,
he chose some of the best men in Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.
11 (1Ch 18:12) The rest of the people he placed in the charge
of his brother Abishai, and they took up positions to engage the Ammonites.
12 Then he said, "If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you will come
help me, but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come help you.
13 Take courage, and let us prove worthy of our people
and the cities of our God. May the Lord do what seems right to Him."
14 So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the Arameans
for battle, and they fled before him.
15 When the Ammonites saw the Arameans fleeing, they also fled before
Abishai his brother and entered the city. So Joab returned to Jerusalem.
16 (2Sa 10:1) 6When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel,
they sent messengers and summoned the Arameans who were beyond '
he River,Euphrates River. and Shophak, the commander of Hadadezer's
army went before them.
17 When David was told about it, he gathered all Israel, crossed
over the Jordan, and came against them. He divided his ranks
and prepared to engage the Arameans in battle, so they fought against him.
18 (2 Sa 10:18) But the Arameans fled before Israel,
and David killed 7000 chariot drivers and 40000 infantry men of the Arameans,
and killed Shophak, the commander of the army.
19 And when the servants of Hadadezer saw t
hat they were defeated before Israel,
they negotiated peace with David and served him.
So the Arameans were not willing to aid the Ammonites in battle again.
1 CHRONICLES 19
1 Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of
Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.
2 And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash,
because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers
to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came
into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.
3 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that
David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? are
not his servants come unto thee for to search, and to overthrow, and to spy
out the land?
4 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their
garments in the midst hard by their buttocks, and sent them away.
5 Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served.
And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed.
And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown,
and then return.
6 And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves
odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand
talents of silver to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia,
and out of Syria-maachah, and out of Zobah.
7 So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king
of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba.
And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities,
and came to battle.
8 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty
men.
9 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before
the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves
in the field.
10 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind,
he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against
the Syrians.
11 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai
his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.
12 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me:
but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.
13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people,
and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good
in his sight.
14 So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians
unto the battle; and they fled before him.
15 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled,
they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city.
Then Joab came to Jerusalem.
16 And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel,
they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river:
and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.
17 And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan,
and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David
had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.
18 But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians
seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen,
and killed Shophach the captain of the host.
19 And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse
before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants:
neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.
2) Our Daily Bread for 23 April 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/04/23/what-counts
entitled Gratitude on What Counts
Romans 14:13-23
Do Not Make Your Brother Stumble
13 (Mt 7:1) Therefore let us no longer pass judgment on one another,
but rather determine not to put a stumbling block
or an obstacle in a brother's way.
14 (1Co 8:7; Ro 14:2) I know and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus
that nothing is unclean in itself, but to him who considers anything to be
unclean, to him it is unclean.
15 (Eph 5:2) If your brother is grieved because of your food, you are
no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food one
for whom Christ died.
16 (Ro 12:17; 1Co 10:29-30) So do not let what is good to you be spoken
of as evil.
17 (Ro 15:13; 1Co 8:8; Gal 5:22) For the kingdom of God does not mean
eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy
Spirit.
18 (2Co 8:21; Ro 16:18) For he who serves Christ in these things
is acceptable to God and approved by men.
19 (Ps 34:14; Ro 15:2) Therefore let us pursue the things which
produce peace and the things that build up one another.
20 (Ro 14:14-15; Ac 10:15) Do not destroy the work of God for the
sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but it is evil for the man
who causes someone to fall by what he eats.
21 (1Co 8:13) It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine,
nor do anything whereby your brother stumbles or is offended
or is made weak.
22 (1Jn 3:21) The faith that you have, have as your own conviction
before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.
23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats,
because it is not from faith, for whatever is not from faith is sin.
[13] Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather,
that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's
way.
[14] I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing
unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him
it is unclean.
[15] But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not
charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.
[16] Let not then your good be evil spoken of:
[17] For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and
peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
[18] For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and
approved of men.
[19] Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and
things wherewith one may edify another.
[20] For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but
it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
[21] It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing
whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
[22] Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that
condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.
[23] And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of
faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
My friend recounted how she'd pointedly been asked by a fellow believer
and colleague which political party she belonged to. His aim in asking
the question seemed to be to predict whether he agreed with her on any
number of issues currently dividing their community. In an effort to
find common ground between them, she simply replied, "Since we're both
believers, I'd rather focus on our unity in Christ."
People were also divided in Paul's day, though over different issues.
Topics such as what foods were permissible to eat and what days were
considered holy brought disagreement among the Christians in Rome.
Despite being "fully convinced in their own mind" on whichever position
they held, Paul reminds them of their common ground: living for Jesus
(Romans 14:5-9). Instead of passing judgment on one another, he encouraged
them to "do what leads to peace and to mutual edification" (v. 19).
In an era when many countries, churches, and communities are divided over
issues large and small, we can point one another to the unifying truth
of Christ's work on the cross to secure our life with Him eternally.
Paul's reminder that we ought not "destroy the work of God" (v. 20)
with our individual positions is as timely today as it was 2 000 years ago.
Instead of passing judgment on one another, we can act in love and live
in a way that honours our brothers and sisters.
By: Kirsten Holmberg
Reflect & Pray
When did a difference of opinion cause division between you
and another believer? If you resolved your differences, how did you do so?
Jesus, thank You for saving me. Forgive me for the times
I get distracted by lesser issues and allow division
to occur between myself and other believers.
Help me to bring unity through focusing on You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 7 Support System
Deut 33:27
27 (Ge 49:24; Ps 90:1-2) The eternal God is your refuge,
and underneath you are the everlasting arms;
He will drive out the enemy before you,
and will say, "Destroy them."
27 The eternal God is thy refuge,
And underneath are the everlasting arms:
And he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee;
And shall say, Destroy them.
Misty was only 4 when her parents divorced. Her dad moved away,
and the following summer she went with her grandparents to visit him
in his new apartment. In the swimming pool one afternoon, Grandpa stood
Misty on the side of the pool, held out his arm, and called, "Jump!"
But Misty, normally a little fish, suddenly seemed afraid of the water,
and stood trembling on the sidewalk shaking her head.
"Jump, Misty - I'll catch you!"
"Are you sure, Grandpa?"
"Of course I'm sure! Jump!"
But Misty wouldn't jump. Finally Grandpa, a bit irritated, said, "Misty, do
you think I Won't catch you? Do you think I'll just walk away?"
The tears spilled over, and Misty sobbed. "Daddy did!"
Human support systems often fail us. We disappoint those we love, and
are disappointed by them. People simply aren't there for us
when we need them most.
But God promises that with him things are different. He's always there,
always listening, always caring, always ready to support us.
"Underneath his everlasting arms".
Sometimes those arms reach out clothed in flesh, in the warm embrace
of a loved one. Sometimes they support us through the Word, sometimes through
the quiet peace that comes in prayer. Sometimes we are not aware of them
at all, but they still hold us up, supporting, surrounding, loving.
Underneath us are the everlasting arms.
Application
a) Have I ever felt abandoned by someone I loved and depended upon?
b) How have I experienced the faithfulness of God's "Everlasting arms"?
c) Now can this verse help me in times when I feel my supports have given way?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Deut 28:1-2
Blessings for Obedience
1 (Ex 15:26; Lev 26:3-13) Now it will be, if you will diligently
obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all
His commandments which I am commanding you today,
then the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.
2 (Zec 1:6; Dt 28:15) And all these blessings will come on you and overtake
you if you listen to the voice of the Lord your God.
1 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently
unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all
his commandments which I command thee this day,
that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
2 and all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee,
if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Freeing Forgiveness
Micah 7:18-20
18 (Isa 43:25; Jer 32:41) Who is a God like You,
bearing iniquity and passing over transgression
for the remnant of His inheritance?
He does not remain angry forever,
because He delights in benevolence.
19 (Isa 38:17; Jer 50:20) He will again have compassion upon us.
He will tread down our iniquities,
and cast all of our sins into the depths of the sea.
20 You will give faithfulness to Jacob
and benevolence to Abraham,
which you swore to our fathers
from the days of old.
18 Who is a God like unto thee,
that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression
of the remnant of his heritage?
he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us;
he will subdue our iniquities;
and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
20 Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob,
and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers
from the days of old.
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 2022 edition?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
https://www.30daysprayer.com/pages/enslaved-no-more/
Enslaved No More
In Mauritania, the last nation on Earth to declare slavery illegal, slavery
persists. One group of Muslims enslaved another group of Muslims there until
many slaves fled their masters in 1989. Some came to the U.S.
Today, more than 20 000 Fuuta Tooro live in more than 20 U.S. cities. While
they may be hard to find, when you do, they will overwhelm you with
hospitality and kindness while also watching you with keen eyes to see
the motives behind your words and actions.
When strangers reach out, many are suspicious. They wonder, "What are your
secret plans? Why do you want to know more about the Fulani?"
Others are curious and desire to know more about God.
Abdul, for example, is trying to study God's Word while struggling to support
himself. Many Fulani work 60 to 90 hours a week to support their families
in West Africa, suffering from COVID and other hardships.
"I would love to continue studying the Bible," said Abdul. "But I know if
I have to think about where I'm going to live or work, I won't focus on what
I'm learning."
Pray that as Fuuta Tooro give their lives to provide for their families, they
won't work so much that they miss out on spending time with God, which yields
eternal results.
May God bring more laborers to the harvest of Fulani in America,
so their families overseas may also have a relationship with Jesus.
May Fulani men, seeking to know the Lord, be directed to spend more time
with God and not be overly anxious about their work.
Ask God to deliver Fulani, who still live under slavery in Mauritania.
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
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
Day 23 of the Month
a) Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
b) Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.
(
John 13:34-35
34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples,
if you have love for one another."
34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;
as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,
if ye have love one to another.
Rom 12:10
10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honour
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;
in honour preferring one another;
Heb 10:24
24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.
24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
1 Peter 3:8
8 Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious,
and be kind.
8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another,
love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
1 John 3:23
23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name
of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us.
23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name
of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and ask Him how to be victorious.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, thank You for saving me. Forgive me for the times
I get distracted by lesser issues and allow division
to occur between myself and other believers.
Help me to bring unity through focusing on You."
Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to drive your enemies out.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be obedient to Him.
Pray to the Lord and ask Him to forgive your sins.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Pray that Muslims' hearts will be hungry for God
during the fast of Ramadan.
May God bring more laborers to the harvest of Fulani in America,
so their families overseas may also have a relationship with Jesus.
May Fulani men, seeking to know the Lord, be directed to spend more time
with God and not be overly anxious about their work.
Ask God to deliver Fulani, who still live under slavery in Mauritania.
Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.
Pray that the government of Turkmenistan will officially
recognise the Holy Bible in the Turkmen language.
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