Day 242 of My Second Bible Study Journey - 30 August reflections
Day 242, 30 August 2022
1)Ezekiel 32:17-32
Ezekiel 33:1-20
Jeremiah 52:28-30
Psalms 137
1 Chronicles 4:24-43
1 Chronicles 5:1-17
Ezekiel 32:17-32
A Dirge for Egypt
17 (Eze 32:1) In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month,
the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
18 (Eze 31:14; Jer 1:10) Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt
and cast it down, her and the daughters of the powerful nations,
to the nether parts of the earth, with those who go down into the pit.
19 (Eze 31:18; 32:29-30) "Whom do you surpass in beauty? Descend and make
your bed with the uncircumcised."
20 (Ps 28:3) They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain
by the sword. She is delivered to the sword. They have drawn her
and all her multitudes away.
21 (Isa 14:9-10; Eze 32:27) The strong among the mighty shall speak
to him and those who help him out of the midst of Sheol:
"They have gone down, they lie still, uncircumcised,
slain by the sword."
22 (Eze 32:26; 32:24) Assyria is there and all her company.
Her graves are around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword,
23 (Eze 26:20; Ps 27:13; Eze 26:17) whose graves are set in the sides
of the pit and her company is all around her grave. All of them are slain,
fallen by the sword, who cause terror in the land of the living.
24 (Ge 10:22; Jer 49:34-39) There is Elam and all her multitude all around
her grave, all of them slain, fallen by the sword, who descended
uncircumcised into the nether parts of the earth, who caused their terror
in the land of the living and bore their shame with those who went down
to the pit.
25 (Ps 139:8) They have set a bed for her in the midst of the slain
with all her multitude. Her graves are all around it. All of them
uncircumcised, slain by the sword; though their terror was caused
in the land of the living, yet they have borne their shame
with those who go down to the pit. They were put in the midst
of those who are slain.
26 (Eze 27:13; Ge 10:2; Eze 38:2-3) There is Meshek, Tubal,
and all her multitude. Their graves are all around them.
All of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they caused
their terror in the land of the living.
27 (Isa 14:18-19; Job 3:13-15) They shall not lie with the mighty
who are fallen of the uncircumcised, who have gone down to Sheol
with their weapons of war and whose swords were laid under their heads.
But the punishment for their iniquity rested upon their bones,
though the terror of these mighty ones was once in the land of the living.
28 Indeed, you shall be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised
and shall lie with those who are slain with the sword.
29 (Jer 49:7-22) There is Edom also, its kings and all its officials,
who for all their might are laid by those who were slain by the sword.
They shall lie with the uncircumcised and with those who go down to the pit.
30 (Eze 38:6; 28:21) There are also the officials of the north, all of them,
and all the Sidonians, who in spite of the terror from their might have gone
down in shame with the slain. So they lie down uncircumcised with those
who are slain by the sword,
and bear their shame with those who go down to the pit.
31 (Eze 31:16; 14:22) Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be comforted
over all his multitude slain by the sword, even Pharaoh and all his army,
says the Lord God.
32 (Eze 32:27) Though I have caused a terror of him in the land
of the living, yet he shall be laid in the midst of the uncircumcised
with those who are slain with the sword, even Pharaoh and all his multitude,
says the Lord God.
[17] It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the
month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[18] Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even
her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the nether parts of the
earth, with them that go down into the pit.
[19] Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the
uncircumcised.
[20] They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword: she
is delivered to the sword: draw her and all her multitudes.
[21] The strong among the mighty shall speak to him out of the midst of hell
with them that help him: they are gone down, they lie uncircumcised, slain
by the sword.
[22] Asshur is there and all her company: his graves are about him: all of
them slain, fallen by the sword:
[23] Whose graves are set in the sides of the pit, and her company is round
about her grave: all of them slain, fallen by the sword, which caused
terror in the land of the living.
[24] There is Elam and all her multitude round about her grave, all of them
slain, fallen by the sword, which are gone down uncircumcised into the
nether parts of the earth, which caused their terror in the land of the
living; yet have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit.
[25] They have set her a bed in the midst of the slain with all her
multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain
by the sword: though their terror was caused in the land of the living, yet
have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit: he is put in
the midst of them that be slain.
[26] There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude: her graves are round
about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they
caused their terror in the land of the living.
[27] And they shall not lie with the mighty that are fallen of the
uncircumcised, which are gone down to hell with their weapons of war: and
they have laid their swords under their heads, but their iniquities shall be
upon their bones, though they were the terror of the mighty in the land of
the living.
[28] Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt
lie with them that are slain with the sword.
[29] There is Edom, her kings, and all her princes, which with their might
are laid by them that were slain by the sword: they shall lie with the
uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit.
[30] There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians,
which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of
their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that be slain by the
sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.
[31] Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be comforted over all his multitude,
even Pharaoh and all his army slain by the sword, saith the Lord GOD.
[32] For I have caused my terror in the land of the living: and he shall be
laid in the midst of the uncircumcised with them that are slain with the
sword, even Pharaoh and all his multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 33:1-20
Renewal of Ezekiel's Call
1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 3:11; 33:17) Son of man, speak to the children of your people
and say to them: If I bring a sword upon a land, and the people of the land
take a man from among them and set him for their watchman,
3 (Hos 8:1; Ne 4:18) and he sees the sword come upon the land
and blows the trumpet and warns the people,
4 (Eze 18:13; 2Ch 25:16) then whoever hears the sound of the trumpet
and does not take warning, and a sword comes and takes him away,
his blood shall be upon his own head.
5 (Ex 9:19-21; Heb 11:7) He heard the sound of the trumpet yet did not
take warning. His blood shall be upon himself. But he who takes warning
delivers his soul.
6 (Eze 18:20; 18:24) But if the watchman sees the sword come
and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned
and a sword comes and takes a person from among them,
he is taken away in his iniquity. But his blood I will require
from the hand of the watchman.
7 (Jer 26:2; Isa 62:6) Now as for you, son of man: I have set you a watchman
to the house of Israel. Therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth
and warn them from Me.
8 (Eze 18:4; 33:14) When I say to the wicked, "O wicked man,
you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way,
that wicked man shall die in his iniquity. But his blood I will require
from your hand.
9 (Eze 3:19; 3:21) Nevertheless, if you on your part warn the wicked to turn
from his way and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity.
But you have delivered your soul.
God's Justice and Mercy
10 (Lev 26:39; Isa 49:14) Therefore as for you, son of man, say to the house
of Israel: Thus you have spoken, saying, "Surely our transgressions
and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them. How should we then live?"
11 (Eze 18:23; 2Pe 3:9) Say to them: As I live, says the Lord God, I have
no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn
from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why will you die,
O house of Israel?
12 (2Ch 7:14; Eze 18:21) Therefore you, son of man, say to the sons of your
people: The righteousness of a righteous man shall not deliver him in the day
of his transgression. As for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall
by it in the day that he turns from his wickedness. Nor shall the righteous
be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sins.
13 (Eze 18:24; Heb 10:38) When I say to the righteous that he shall surely
live and he so trusts in his righteousness that he commits iniquity,
all his righteousness shall not be remembered. But for that iniquity
of his that he has committed, he shall die.
14 (Eze 18:27; Isa 55:7; Jer 18:7-8) Again, when I say to the wicked,
"You shall surely die," and he turns from his sin and does that which
is lawful and right,
15 (Eze 20:11; Lk 19:8) if the wicked man restores a pledge, gives back
what he had robbed, walks in the statutes of life without committing
iniquity, he shall surely live. He shall not die.
16 (Eze 18:22; Isa 43:25) None of his sins that he has committed shall be
remembered against him. He has done what is lawful and right.
He shall surely live.
17 (Eze 18:25; 18:29) Yet the sons of your people say, "The way of the Lord
is not right," when their way is not right.
18 (Eze 33:12-13) When the righteous turns from his righteousness
and commits iniquity, he shall die by it.
19 But if the wicked turns from his wickedness and does that which is lawful
and right, he shall live by them.
20 (Eze 18:25) Yet you say, "The way of the Lord is not right." O house
of Israel, I will judge you, every one according to his ways.
[1] Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them,
When
I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of
their
coasts, and set him for their watchman:
[3] If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and
warn the people;
[4] Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not
warning;
if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
[5] He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood
shall
be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
[6] But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and
the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among
them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the
watchman's hand.
[7] So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of
Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from
me.
[8] When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if
thou
dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall
die in
his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
[9] Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he
do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast
delivered thy soul.
[10] Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye
speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine
away in them, how should we then live?
[11] Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in
the
death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn
ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
[12] Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The
righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his
transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall
thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the
righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.
[13] When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he
trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his
righteousnesses
shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he
shall die for it.
[14] Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn
from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
[15] If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk
in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live,
he shall not die.
[16] None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto
him: he
hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.
[17] Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal:
but as for them, their way is not equal.
[18] When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth
iniquity, he shall even die thereby.
[19] But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is
lawful
and right, he shall live thereby.
[20] Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I
will judge you every one after his ways.
Jeremiah 52:28-30
28 (2Ki 24:2-3; 24:12-16) These are the people whom Nebuchadnezzar
carried away captive:
in the seventh year three thousand and twenty-three Jews.
29 (Jer 52:12) In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar
he carried away captive from Jerusalem 832 persons.
30 In the 23rd year of Nebuchadnezzar,
Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive
of the Jews 745.
All the persons were 4600 .
[28] This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the
seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty:
[29] In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar he carried away captive from
Jerusalem eight hundred thirty and two persons:
[30] In the three and twentieth year of Nebuchadrezzar Nebuzar-adan the
captain of the guard carried away captive of the Jews seven hundred forty
and five persons: all the persons were four thousand and six hundred.
Psalms 137
1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and wept
when we remembered Zion.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) We hung our harps
upon the poplars.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For there our captors made us sing
and our tormentors made us entertain,
saying, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion."
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) How shall we sing the song of the Lord
in a foreign land?
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
let my right hand forget its skill.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) If I do not remember you,
let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth,
if I do not have Jerusalem
as my highest joy.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Remember, O Lord, the people of Edom
in the day of Jerusalem,
who said, "Raze it, raze it,
down to its foundations."
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O daughter of Babylon, who is to be destroyed,
blessed is the one who rewards you
as you have done to us.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Blessed is the one who takes
and dashes your little ones against the rocks.
Psalms 137
[1] By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we
remembered Zion.
[2] We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
[3] For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and
they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs
of Zion.
[4] How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land?
[5] If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
[6] If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth;
if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
[7] Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who
said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
[8] O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that
rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
[9] Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the
stones.
1 Chronicles 4:24-43
Jos 19:2-10
24 (Ge 46:10) The sons of Simeon were
Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul,
25 Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, and Mishma his son.
26 The sons of Mishma were
Hammuel his son, Zakkur his son, and Shimei his son.
27 (Nu 2:4; 2:13) Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters,
but his brothers did not have many sons, nor did all their family
multiply as much as the sons of Judah.
28 (Jos 19:2-3) Now they dwelt in Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar Shual
29 (Jos 19:3,4) as well as in Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 30Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,
31 (Jos 19:5-6) Beth Markaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri, and Shaaraim.
These were their cities until the reign of David.
32 Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token, and Ashan,
five cities in all,
33 (Jos 19:8) and all the villages that were around these cities
as far as Baal.
Such are their inhabited cities, and those registered to them were
34 Meshobab, Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah;
35 Joel, and Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel;
36 Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah;
37 Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah,
the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah.
38 These mentioned by name were leaders in their families,
and their fathers' houses increased greatly.
39 (Jos 15:58; 1Ch 4:4) They went to the entrance of Gedor,
as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks
40 (Jdg 18:7-10) There they found rich, good pasture,
and the land was wide, quiet, and peaceful;
for former inhabitants there belonged to Ham.
41 In the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, those written by name came
and attacked their tents, along with the Meunites who were found there,
and utterly destroyed them until this day. Then they dwelt there
in their place because there was pasture for their flocks there.
42 (Ge 36:8-9) Now some of them, namely five hundred men
from the sons of Simeon, went to Mount Seir with Pelatiah,
Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, as their captains.
43 (1Sa 30:17; 15:7-8) Then they struck down the rest of the Amalekites
who had escaped. So they have dwelt there until this day.
[24] The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:
[25] Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.
[26] And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zachur his son, Shimei his
son.
[27] And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had
not
many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children
of Judah.
[28] And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,
[29] And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,
[30] And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,
[31] And at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-birei, and at
Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.
[32] And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan,
five cities:
[33] And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto
Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.
[34] And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,
[35] And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of
Asiel,
[36] And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and
Jesimiel, and Benaiah,
[37] And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the
son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;
[38] These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the
house of their fathers increased greatly.
[39] And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the
valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
[40] And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet,
and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.
[41] And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah,
and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and
destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because
there was pasture there for their flocks.
[42] And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men,
went to
mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah,
and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.
[43] And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt
there unto this day.
1 Chronicles 5:1-17
Sons of Reuben
1 (Ge 29:32; 35:22) Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel
(for he was the firstborn, but since he defiled his father's bed,
his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel,
so that the genealogy is not listed according to the birthright;
2 (Mic 5:2; Mt 2:6; Ge 49:8-10 ) though Judah prevailed
over his brothers and a ruler came from him,
yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
3 (Ge 46:9; Ex 6:14; Nu 26:5-9) the sons of Reuben the firstborn
of Israel were Hanok, Pallu, Hezron, and Karmi.
4 The sons of Joel were
Shemaiah his son, Gog his son,
Shimei his son,
5 Micah his son,
Reaiah his son, Baal his son,
6 (1Ch 5:26) and Beerah his son, whom
Tiglath--Pileser the king of Assyria led into exile.
He was a leader of the Reubenites.
7 (1Ch 5:1) 7His brothers according to their families
by the registration of their generations were
Jeiel, the first, and Zechariah;
8 (Nu 32:34; 32:38) Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel,
who dwelt in Aroer, even as far as Nebo and Baal Meon.
9 (Jos 22:8-9) And he dwelt toward the east as far as the entrance
to the wilderness from the Euphrates,
for their cattle were abundant in the land of Gilead.
10 Now in the days of Saul, they made war with the Hagrites,
who fell by their hand, and they dwelt in their tents over
all the eastern plains of Gilead.
Sons of Gad
11 (Jos 13:11; 13:24-28) The sons of Gad dwelt opposite
them in the land of Bashan as far as Salekah.
12 Joel was the first, Shapham the second,
with Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.
13 Their brothers of their father's house were
Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jakan, Zia, and Eber, seven in all.
14 These are the sons of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah,
the sonof Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai,
the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;
15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni,
was the head of their father's house.
16 (1Ch 27:29; SS 2:1) They dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in its towns,
and in all the outlands of Sharon to the edge of their borders.
17 (2Ki 14:16; 14:28) All of them were registered by genealogy in the days
of Jotham king of Judah and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
1 Chronicles 5
[1] Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the
firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was
given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to
be reckoned after the birthright.
[2] For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler;
but the birthright was Joseph's:)
[3] The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hannoch, and
Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
[4] The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
[5] Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,
[6] Beerah his son, whom Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria carried away
captive: he was prince of the Reubenites.
[7] And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their
generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
[8] And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt
in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:
[9] And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from
the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of
Gilead.
[10] And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by
their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of
Gilead.
[11] And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan
unto Salchah:
[12] Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in
Bashan.
[13] And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and
Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
[14] These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah,
the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of
Jahdo, the son of Buz;
[15] Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their
fathers.
[16] And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the
suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders.
[17] All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of
Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
2) Our Daily Bread for 30 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/30/leave-the-light-on
Entitled "Leave the Light On"
Matthew 5:13-16
Salt and Light
Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34-35
13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth.
But if the salt loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty?
It is from then on good
for nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.
14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world.
A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) Neither do men light a candle
and put it under a basket, but on a candlestick.
And it gives light to all who are in the house.
16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men
that they may see your good works and glorify your Father
who is in heaven.
Salt and Light
Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34-35
13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth.
But if the salt loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty?
It is from then on good
for nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.
14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world.
A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) Neither do men light a candle
and put it under a basket, but on a candlestick.
And it gives light to all who are in the house.
16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men
that they may see your good works and glorify your Father
who is in heaven.
A hotel chain's commercial featured one little building standing amidst a dark
night. Nothing else was around. The only light in the scene came from a small
lamp near the door on the porch of the building. The bulb cast enough
illumination for a visitor to walk up the steps and enter the building. The
commercial ended with the phrase, "We'll leave the light on for you."
A porch light is akin to a welcome sign, reminding weary travelers that
there's a comfortable place still open where they can stop and rest.
The light invites those passing by to come on in and escape from the dark,
weary journey.
Jesus says the lives of those who believe in Him should resemble that of a
welcoming light. He told His followers, "You are the light of the world.
A town built on a hill cannot be hidden" (Matthew 5:14). As believers,
we're to illuminate a dark world.
As He directs and empowers us, "[others] may see [our] good deeds
and glorify [our] Father in heaven" (v. 16). And as we leave our lights on,
they will feel welcomed to come to us to learn more about the one true Light
of the World-Jesus (John 8:12). In a weary and dark world, His light always
remains on.
Have you left your light on? As Jesus shines through you today, others may
see and begin radiating His light too.
By: Katara Patton
Reflect & Pray
In what ways can you shine your light for Jesus today?
What can prevent you from shining for Him?
Jesus, help me to shine brightly so that others may be drawn to You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 3 - The Remedy
Acts 4:12
12 (Mt 1:21; Jn 3:36) "There is no salvation in any other,
for there is no other name under heaven given among men
by which we must be saved."
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name
under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
"You have cancer", the doctor told his patient. "We need to operate
- as soon as possible. It's the only remedy." The patient, not wanting
to undergo surgery unless it was absolutely necessary, sought out a second
opinion, then a third. When the third round of testing came up with the same
results, she returned to the doctor and submitted herself to the treatment.
Often the remedy for the problems in our lives seems worst than the problems
themselves. We don't want to endure the pain of self-examination, of honest
confrontation with our sin and selfishness. We'd rather live in "blissful
ignorance" than face up to ourselves.
But the Bible tells us there is only one remedy for sin: casting ourselves
upon the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. Submitting ourselves to God's
"treatment" for sin is not an easy matter or a simple decision. We have to
give up on ourselves, on our own striving for self-salvation. We have to come
to the agonising realisation of our sin, the depths to which we have fallen.
Acknowledging sin is not a duty simply for "bad" people who have lived in
rebellion against God. "Good" people - Sunday-school kids, moral parents,
and sweet little grandmothers - may have more difficulty coming to Christ
than swindlers and prostitutes, precisely because their sin is not as
visible - sometimes it is even applauded by church and society.
"Good" or "bad", we all have the same problem: sin. And, because
of the Lord's grace, we all have the same remedy: salvation through Christ.
As we look to him, not to others, and see ourselves in light of his holiness,
we can glimpse the seriousness of our own resistance to him and call upon
his name.
Application
a) What other "remedies" have I tried to use in treating my sin?
b) Why is Jesus Christ the only source of salvation?
c) How can this verse help me to see the "salvation"
of Christ in the daily struggles of life?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 28:13
13 He who covers his sins will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:
But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Angry or Vengeful
Prov 15:1
1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but grievous words stir up anger.
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath:
But grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 25:28
28 He who has no rule over his own spirit
is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit
Is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
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?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
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, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 29 of the Month
a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion (
Ps 139:13-16
13 You brought my inner parts into being;
You wove me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;
marvelous are Your works,
and You know me completely.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in secret,
and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw me unformed,
yet in Your book
all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins:
Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
15 My substance was not hid from thee,
When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought
in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
And in thy book all my members were written,
Which in continuance were fashioned,
When as yet there was none of them.
)
b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight (
Gal 2:10
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;
the same which I also was forward to do.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord in intercession for your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, help me to shine brightly so that others may
be drawn to You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him as the only source of Salvation.
Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your sins.
Pray to the Lord and pray for your anger to be kept in check.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion
Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight
Pray for believers in Ethiopia who face severe persecution from both Muslims
and non-evangelical Christians.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
1)Ezekiel 32:17-32
Ezekiel 33:1-20
Jeremiah 52:28-30
Psalms 137
1 Chronicles 4:24-43
1 Chronicles 5:1-17
Ezekiel 32:17-32
A Dirge for Egypt
17 (Eze 32:1) In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month,
the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
18 (Eze 31:14; Jer 1:10) Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt
and cast it down, her and the daughters of the powerful nations,
to the nether parts of the earth, with those who go down into the pit.
19 (Eze 31:18; 32:29-30) "Whom do you surpass in beauty? Descend and make
your bed with the uncircumcised."
20 (Ps 28:3) They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain
by the sword. She is delivered to the sword. They have drawn her
and all her multitudes away.
21 (Isa 14:9-10; Eze 32:27) The strong among the mighty shall speak
to him and those who help him out of the midst of Sheol:
"They have gone down, they lie still, uncircumcised,
slain by the sword."
22 (Eze 32:26; 32:24) Assyria is there and all her company.
Her graves are around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword,
23 (Eze 26:20; Ps 27:13; Eze 26:17) whose graves are set in the sides
of the pit and her company is all around her grave. All of them are slain,
fallen by the sword, who cause terror in the land of the living.
24 (Ge 10:22; Jer 49:34-39) There is Elam and all her multitude all around
her grave, all of them slain, fallen by the sword, who descended
uncircumcised into the nether parts of the earth, who caused their terror
in the land of the living and bore their shame with those who went down
to the pit.
25 (Ps 139:8) They have set a bed for her in the midst of the slain
with all her multitude. Her graves are all around it. All of them
uncircumcised, slain by the sword; though their terror was caused
in the land of the living, yet they have borne their shame
with those who go down to the pit. They were put in the midst
of those who are slain.
26 (Eze 27:13; Ge 10:2; Eze 38:2-3) There is Meshek, Tubal,
and all her multitude. Their graves are all around them.
All of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they caused
their terror in the land of the living.
27 (Isa 14:18-19; Job 3:13-15) They shall not lie with the mighty
who are fallen of the uncircumcised, who have gone down to Sheol
with their weapons of war and whose swords were laid under their heads.
But the punishment for their iniquity rested upon their bones,
though the terror of these mighty ones was once in the land of the living.
28 Indeed, you shall be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised
and shall lie with those who are slain with the sword.
29 (Jer 49:7-22) There is Edom also, its kings and all its officials,
who for all their might are laid by those who were slain by the sword.
They shall lie with the uncircumcised and with those who go down to the pit.
30 (Eze 38:6; 28:21) There are also the officials of the north, all of them,
and all the Sidonians, who in spite of the terror from their might have gone
down in shame with the slain. So they lie down uncircumcised with those
who are slain by the sword,
and bear their shame with those who go down to the pit.
31 (Eze 31:16; 14:22) Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be comforted
over all his multitude slain by the sword, even Pharaoh and all his army,
says the Lord God.
32 (Eze 32:27) Though I have caused a terror of him in the land
of the living, yet he shall be laid in the midst of the uncircumcised
with those who are slain with the sword, even Pharaoh and all his multitude,
says the Lord God.
[17] It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the
month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[18] Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even
her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the nether parts of the
earth, with them that go down into the pit.
[19] Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the
uncircumcised.
[20] They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword: she
is delivered to the sword: draw her and all her multitudes.
[21] The strong among the mighty shall speak to him out of the midst of hell
with them that help him: they are gone down, they lie uncircumcised, slain
by the sword.
[22] Asshur is there and all her company: his graves are about him: all of
them slain, fallen by the sword:
[23] Whose graves are set in the sides of the pit, and her company is round
about her grave: all of them slain, fallen by the sword, which caused
terror in the land of the living.
[24] There is Elam and all her multitude round about her grave, all of them
slain, fallen by the sword, which are gone down uncircumcised into the
nether parts of the earth, which caused their terror in the land of the
living; yet have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit.
[25] They have set her a bed in the midst of the slain with all her
multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain
by the sword: though their terror was caused in the land of the living, yet
have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit: he is put in
the midst of them that be slain.
[26] There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude: her graves are round
about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they
caused their terror in the land of the living.
[27] And they shall not lie with the mighty that are fallen of the
uncircumcised, which are gone down to hell with their weapons of war: and
they have laid their swords under their heads, but their iniquities shall be
upon their bones, though they were the terror of the mighty in the land of
the living.
[28] Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt
lie with them that are slain with the sword.
[29] There is Edom, her kings, and all her princes, which with their might
are laid by them that were slain by the sword: they shall lie with the
uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit.
[30] There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians,
which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of
their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that be slain by the
sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.
[31] Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be comforted over all his multitude,
even Pharaoh and all his army slain by the sword, saith the Lord GOD.
[32] For I have caused my terror in the land of the living: and he shall be
laid in the midst of the uncircumcised with them that are slain with the
sword, even Pharaoh and all his multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 33:1-20
Renewal of Ezekiel's Call
1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 3:11; 33:17) Son of man, speak to the children of your people
and say to them: If I bring a sword upon a land, and the people of the land
take a man from among them and set him for their watchman,
3 (Hos 8:1; Ne 4:18) and he sees the sword come upon the land
and blows the trumpet and warns the people,
4 (Eze 18:13; 2Ch 25:16) then whoever hears the sound of the trumpet
and does not take warning, and a sword comes and takes him away,
his blood shall be upon his own head.
5 (Ex 9:19-21; Heb 11:7) He heard the sound of the trumpet yet did not
take warning. His blood shall be upon himself. But he who takes warning
delivers his soul.
6 (Eze 18:20; 18:24) But if the watchman sees the sword come
and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned
and a sword comes and takes a person from among them,
he is taken away in his iniquity. But his blood I will require
from the hand of the watchman.
7 (Jer 26:2; Isa 62:6) Now as for you, son of man: I have set you a watchman
to the house of Israel. Therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth
and warn them from Me.
8 (Eze 18:4; 33:14) When I say to the wicked, "O wicked man,
you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way,
that wicked man shall die in his iniquity. But his blood I will require
from your hand.
9 (Eze 3:19; 3:21) Nevertheless, if you on your part warn the wicked to turn
from his way and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity.
But you have delivered your soul.
God's Justice and Mercy
10 (Lev 26:39; Isa 49:14) Therefore as for you, son of man, say to the house
of Israel: Thus you have spoken, saying, "Surely our transgressions
and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them. How should we then live?"
11 (Eze 18:23; 2Pe 3:9) Say to them: As I live, says the Lord God, I have
no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn
from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why will you die,
O house of Israel?
12 (2Ch 7:14; Eze 18:21) Therefore you, son of man, say to the sons of your
people: The righteousness of a righteous man shall not deliver him in the day
of his transgression. As for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall
by it in the day that he turns from his wickedness. Nor shall the righteous
be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sins.
13 (Eze 18:24; Heb 10:38) When I say to the righteous that he shall surely
live and he so trusts in his righteousness that he commits iniquity,
all his righteousness shall not be remembered. But for that iniquity
of his that he has committed, he shall die.
14 (Eze 18:27; Isa 55:7; Jer 18:7-8) Again, when I say to the wicked,
"You shall surely die," and he turns from his sin and does that which
is lawful and right,
15 (Eze 20:11; Lk 19:8) if the wicked man restores a pledge, gives back
what he had robbed, walks in the statutes of life without committing
iniquity, he shall surely live. He shall not die.
16 (Eze 18:22; Isa 43:25) None of his sins that he has committed shall be
remembered against him. He has done what is lawful and right.
He shall surely live.
17 (Eze 18:25; 18:29) Yet the sons of your people say, "The way of the Lord
is not right," when their way is not right.
18 (Eze 33:12-13) When the righteous turns from his righteousness
and commits iniquity, he shall die by it.
19 But if the wicked turns from his wickedness and does that which is lawful
and right, he shall live by them.
20 (Eze 18:25) Yet you say, "The way of the Lord is not right." O house
of Israel, I will judge you, every one according to his ways.
[1] Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them,
When
I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of
their
coasts, and set him for their watchman:
[3] If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and
warn the people;
[4] Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not
warning;
if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
[5] He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood
shall
be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
[6] But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and
the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among
them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the
watchman's hand.
[7] So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of
Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from
me.
[8] When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if
thou
dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall
die in
his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
[9] Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he
do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast
delivered thy soul.
[10] Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye
speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine
away in them, how should we then live?
[11] Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in
the
death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn
ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
[12] Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The
righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his
transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall
thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the
righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.
[13] When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he
trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his
righteousnesses
shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he
shall die for it.
[14] Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn
from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
[15] If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk
in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live,
he shall not die.
[16] None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto
him: he
hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.
[17] Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal:
but as for them, their way is not equal.
[18] When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth
iniquity, he shall even die thereby.
[19] But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is
lawful
and right, he shall live thereby.
[20] Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I
will judge you every one after his ways.
Jeremiah 52:28-30
28 (2Ki 24:2-3; 24:12-16) These are the people whom Nebuchadnezzar
carried away captive:
in the seventh year three thousand and twenty-three Jews.
29 (Jer 52:12) In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar
he carried away captive from Jerusalem 832 persons.
30 In the 23rd year of Nebuchadnezzar,
Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive
of the Jews 745.
All the persons were 4600 .
[28] This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the
seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty:
[29] In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar he carried away captive from
Jerusalem eight hundred thirty and two persons:
[30] In the three and twentieth year of Nebuchadrezzar Nebuzar-adan the
captain of the guard carried away captive of the Jews seven hundred forty
and five persons: all the persons were four thousand and six hundred.
Psalms 137
1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and wept
when we remembered Zion.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) We hung our harps
upon the poplars.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For there our captors made us sing
and our tormentors made us entertain,
saying, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion."
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) How shall we sing the song of the Lord
in a foreign land?
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
let my right hand forget its skill.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) If I do not remember you,
let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth,
if I do not have Jerusalem
as my highest joy.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Remember, O Lord, the people of Edom
in the day of Jerusalem,
who said, "Raze it, raze it,
down to its foundations."
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O daughter of Babylon, who is to be destroyed,
blessed is the one who rewards you
as you have done to us.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Blessed is the one who takes
and dashes your little ones against the rocks.
Psalms 137
[1] By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we
remembered Zion.
[2] We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
[3] For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and
they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs
of Zion.
[4] How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land?
[5] If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
[6] If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth;
if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
[7] Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who
said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
[8] O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that
rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
[9] Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the
stones.
1 Chronicles 4:24-43
Jos 19:2-10
24 (Ge 46:10) The sons of Simeon were
Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul,
25 Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, and Mishma his son.
26 The sons of Mishma were
Hammuel his son, Zakkur his son, and Shimei his son.
27 (Nu 2:4; 2:13) Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters,
but his brothers did not have many sons, nor did all their family
multiply as much as the sons of Judah.
28 (Jos 19:2-3) Now they dwelt in Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar Shual
29 (Jos 19:3,4) as well as in Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 30Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,
31 (Jos 19:5-6) Beth Markaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri, and Shaaraim.
These were their cities until the reign of David.
32 Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token, and Ashan,
five cities in all,
33 (Jos 19:8) and all the villages that were around these cities
as far as Baal.
Such are their inhabited cities, and those registered to them were
34 Meshobab, Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah;
35 Joel, and Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel;
36 Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah;
37 Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah,
the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah.
38 These mentioned by name were leaders in their families,
and their fathers' houses increased greatly.
39 (Jos 15:58; 1Ch 4:4) They went to the entrance of Gedor,
as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks
40 (Jdg 18:7-10) There they found rich, good pasture,
and the land was wide, quiet, and peaceful;
for former inhabitants there belonged to Ham.
41 In the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, those written by name came
and attacked their tents, along with the Meunites who were found there,
and utterly destroyed them until this day. Then they dwelt there
in their place because there was pasture for their flocks there.
42 (Ge 36:8-9) Now some of them, namely five hundred men
from the sons of Simeon, went to Mount Seir with Pelatiah,
Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, as their captains.
43 (1Sa 30:17; 15:7-8) Then they struck down the rest of the Amalekites
who had escaped. So they have dwelt there until this day.
[24] The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:
[25] Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.
[26] And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zachur his son, Shimei his
son.
[27] And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had
not
many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children
of Judah.
[28] And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,
[29] And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,
[30] And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,
[31] And at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-birei, and at
Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.
[32] And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan,
five cities:
[33] And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto
Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.
[34] And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,
[35] And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of
Asiel,
[36] And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and
Jesimiel, and Benaiah,
[37] And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the
son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;
[38] These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the
house of their fathers increased greatly.
[39] And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the
valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
[40] And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet,
and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.
[41] And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah,
and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and
destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because
there was pasture there for their flocks.
[42] And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men,
went to
mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah,
and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.
[43] And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt
there unto this day.
1 Chronicles 5:1-17
Sons of Reuben
1 (Ge 29:32; 35:22) Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel
(for he was the firstborn, but since he defiled his father's bed,
his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel,
so that the genealogy is not listed according to the birthright;
2 (Mic 5:2; Mt 2:6; Ge 49:8-10 ) though Judah prevailed
over his brothers and a ruler came from him,
yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
3 (Ge 46:9; Ex 6:14; Nu 26:5-9) the sons of Reuben the firstborn
of Israel were Hanok, Pallu, Hezron, and Karmi.
4 The sons of Joel were
Shemaiah his son, Gog his son,
Shimei his son,
5 Micah his son,
Reaiah his son, Baal his son,
6 (1Ch 5:26) and Beerah his son, whom
Tiglath--Pileser the king of Assyria led into exile.
He was a leader of the Reubenites.
7 (1Ch 5:1) 7His brothers according to their families
by the registration of their generations were
Jeiel, the first, and Zechariah;
8 (Nu 32:34; 32:38) Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel,
who dwelt in Aroer, even as far as Nebo and Baal Meon.
9 (Jos 22:8-9) And he dwelt toward the east as far as the entrance
to the wilderness from the Euphrates,
for their cattle were abundant in the land of Gilead.
10 Now in the days of Saul, they made war with the Hagrites,
who fell by their hand, and they dwelt in their tents over
all the eastern plains of Gilead.
Sons of Gad
11 (Jos 13:11; 13:24-28) The sons of Gad dwelt opposite
them in the land of Bashan as far as Salekah.
12 Joel was the first, Shapham the second,
with Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.
13 Their brothers of their father's house were
Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jakan, Zia, and Eber, seven in all.
14 These are the sons of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah,
the sonof Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai,
the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;
15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni,
was the head of their father's house.
16 (1Ch 27:29; SS 2:1) They dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in its towns,
and in all the outlands of Sharon to the edge of their borders.
17 (2Ki 14:16; 14:28) All of them were registered by genealogy in the days
of Jotham king of Judah and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
1 Chronicles 5
[1] Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the
firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was
given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to
be reckoned after the birthright.
[2] For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler;
but the birthright was Joseph's:)
[3] The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hannoch, and
Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
[4] The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
[5] Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,
[6] Beerah his son, whom Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria carried away
captive: he was prince of the Reubenites.
[7] And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their
generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
[8] And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt
in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:
[9] And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from
the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of
Gilead.
[10] And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by
their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of
Gilead.
[11] And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan
unto Salchah:
[12] Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in
Bashan.
[13] And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and
Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
[14] These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah,
the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of
Jahdo, the son of Buz;
[15] Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their
fathers.
[16] And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the
suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders.
[17] All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of
Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
2) Our Daily Bread for 30 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/30/leave-the-light-on
Entitled "Leave the Light On"
Matthew 5:13-16
Salt and Light
Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34-35
13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth.
But if the salt loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty?
It is from then on good
for nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.
14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world.
A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) Neither do men light a candle
and put it under a basket, but on a candlestick.
And it gives light to all who are in the house.
16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men
that they may see your good works and glorify your Father
who is in heaven.
Salt and Light
Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34-35
13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth.
But if the salt loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty?
It is from then on good
for nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.
14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world.
A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) Neither do men light a candle
and put it under a basket, but on a candlestick.
And it gives light to all who are in the house.
16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men
that they may see your good works and glorify your Father
who is in heaven.
A hotel chain's commercial featured one little building standing amidst a dark
night. Nothing else was around. The only light in the scene came from a small
lamp near the door on the porch of the building. The bulb cast enough
illumination for a visitor to walk up the steps and enter the building. The
commercial ended with the phrase, "We'll leave the light on for you."
A porch light is akin to a welcome sign, reminding weary travelers that
there's a comfortable place still open where they can stop and rest.
The light invites those passing by to come on in and escape from the dark,
weary journey.
Jesus says the lives of those who believe in Him should resemble that of a
welcoming light. He told His followers, "You are the light of the world.
A town built on a hill cannot be hidden" (Matthew 5:14). As believers,
we're to illuminate a dark world.
As He directs and empowers us, "[others] may see [our] good deeds
and glorify [our] Father in heaven" (v. 16). And as we leave our lights on,
they will feel welcomed to come to us to learn more about the one true Light
of the World-Jesus (John 8:12). In a weary and dark world, His light always
remains on.
Have you left your light on? As Jesus shines through you today, others may
see and begin radiating His light too.
By: Katara Patton
Reflect & Pray
In what ways can you shine your light for Jesus today?
What can prevent you from shining for Him?
Jesus, help me to shine brightly so that others may be drawn to You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 3 - The Remedy
Acts 4:12
12 (Mt 1:21; Jn 3:36) "There is no salvation in any other,
for there is no other name under heaven given among men
by which we must be saved."
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name
under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
"You have cancer", the doctor told his patient. "We need to operate
- as soon as possible. It's the only remedy." The patient, not wanting
to undergo surgery unless it was absolutely necessary, sought out a second
opinion, then a third. When the third round of testing came up with the same
results, she returned to the doctor and submitted herself to the treatment.
Often the remedy for the problems in our lives seems worst than the problems
themselves. We don't want to endure the pain of self-examination, of honest
confrontation with our sin and selfishness. We'd rather live in "blissful
ignorance" than face up to ourselves.
But the Bible tells us there is only one remedy for sin: casting ourselves
upon the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. Submitting ourselves to God's
"treatment" for sin is not an easy matter or a simple decision. We have to
give up on ourselves, on our own striving for self-salvation. We have to come
to the agonising realisation of our sin, the depths to which we have fallen.
Acknowledging sin is not a duty simply for "bad" people who have lived in
rebellion against God. "Good" people - Sunday-school kids, moral parents,
and sweet little grandmothers - may have more difficulty coming to Christ
than swindlers and prostitutes, precisely because their sin is not as
visible - sometimes it is even applauded by church and society.
"Good" or "bad", we all have the same problem: sin. And, because
of the Lord's grace, we all have the same remedy: salvation through Christ.
As we look to him, not to others, and see ourselves in light of his holiness,
we can glimpse the seriousness of our own resistance to him and call upon
his name.
Application
a) What other "remedies" have I tried to use in treating my sin?
b) Why is Jesus Christ the only source of salvation?
c) How can this verse help me to see the "salvation"
of Christ in the daily struggles of life?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 28:13
13 He who covers his sins will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:
But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Angry or Vengeful
Prov 15:1
1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but grievous words stir up anger.
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath:
But grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 25:28
28 He who has no rule over his own spirit
is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit
Is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
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?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
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, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 29 of the Month
a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion (
Ps 139:13-16
13 You brought my inner parts into being;
You wove me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;
marvelous are Your works,
and You know me completely.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in secret,
and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw me unformed,
yet in Your book
all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins:
Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
15 My substance was not hid from thee,
When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought
in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
And in thy book all my members were written,
Which in continuance were fashioned,
When as yet there was none of them.
)
b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight (
Gal 2:10
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;
the same which I also was forward to do.
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Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord in intercession for your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, help me to shine brightly so that others may
be drawn to You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him as the only source of Salvation.
Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your sins.
Pray to the Lord and pray for your anger to be kept in check.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion
Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight
Pray for believers in Ethiopia who face severe persecution from both Muslims
and non-evangelical Christians.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
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