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Tom Baker's portrayal of the Fourth Doctor in Doctor Who captured audiences'

imaginations for many reasons:



Unique Personality: Baker brought a quirky, childlike wonder to the

Doctor. He was energetic, eccentric, and often silly, but also

incredibly intelligent and compassionate. This was a fresh take

on the character compared to previous incarnations.



Iconic Style: The Fourth Doctor's long scarf, floppy hat, and fondness

for jelly babies became instantly recognizable trademarks. This distinct

visual style added to the character's memorability.



Long Tenure: Baker held the role for a record-breaking seven seasons.

This allowed viewers to truly connect with the Doctor and his companions,

Sarah Jane Smith and Leela in particular. The long run also gave the

writers a chance to fully explore the character's potential.



Humour and Charm: Baker excelled at delivering witty dialogue

and physical comedy. He had a natural charisma that made the Doctor

both endearing and unpredictable.



Balance of Light and Shade: While the Doctor could be lighthearted,

Baker also portrayed the character's darker moments with gravitas.

This depth made the Doctor a more complex and relatable hero.



Golden Age of Doctor Who: Baker's era coincided with a period of high

quality writing and production for Doctor Who. This association adds

to the overall positive perception of his performance.



These factors combined to make Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor one of the most

beloved incarnations of the character. He left a lasting impression on

Doctor Who and popular culture as a whole.

Day 83, 23 March 2024



1) Joshua 5,6, 7:1, 1 Chron 2:7 , Joshua 7:2-26,8



JOSHUA 5



1 (Nu 13:29; Jos 2:9-11) When all the kings of the Amorites

west of the Jordan and of the Canaanites by the sea to the east

heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan before

the children of Israel while they crossed over, their hearts melted,

and there was no longer any breath in them because of the children of Israel.



[1] And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on

the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were

by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from

before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart

melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children

of Israel.



Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal



2 (Ex 4:25) At that time the Lord said to Joshua, "Make flint knives

and circumcise the children of Israel a second time."

3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the children of Israel

at the Hill of the Foreskins called Gibeath Haaraloth.

4 (Nu 26:64-65; Dt 2:16) Now this is the reason why Joshua circumcised them:

All the males who came out of Egypt who were men of fighting age had died

in the wilderness along the way after leaving Egypt.

5 All of the people who had come out were circumcised, but all the people born

in the wilderness along the way after leaving Egypt were not circumcised.

6 (Dt 2:7; 2:14) The children of Israel had traveled forty years

in the wilderness until all the people, the men of fighting age

who came out of Egypt, died, because they did not obey the Lord.

The Lord had sworn not to let them see the land that He had sworn

to their fathers to give to us, a land flowing with milk and honey.

7 (Nu 14:31; Dt 1:39) Yet He raised up their descendants in their place.

These men Joshua circumcised, for they were uncircumcised.

They had not been circumcised along the way.

8 (Ge 34:25) So when the entire people was completely circumcised,

they stayed where they were in the camp until they healed.

9 (Ge 34:14; Jos 4:19) The Lord said to Joshua,

"Today I have rolled away the disgrace of Egypt from upon you."

So the name of that place is called Gilgal even to this day.

10 The children of Israel camped in Gilgal and kept the Passover

on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening on the plains of Jericho.

11 (Lev 23:14) The day after the Passover, they ate of the produce

of the land, unleavened bread, and roasted grain.

12 (Ex 16:35) The manna stopped the day after they ate

from the produce of the land, and the children of Israel no longer had manna.

That year they ate what the land of Canaan yielded.



[2] At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and

circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.

[3] And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel

at the hill of the foreskins.

[4] And this is the cause why Joshua did circumcise: All the people that

came out of Egypt, that were males, even all the men of war, died in the

wilderness by the way, after they came out of Egypt.

[5] Now all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the people

that were born in the wilderness by the way as they came forth out of Egypt,

them they had not circumcised.

[6] For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till

all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed,

because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that

he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware unto their fathers

that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and honey.

[7] And their children, whom he raised up in their stead, them Joshua

circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they had not circumcised

them by the way.

[8] And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people,

that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.

[9] And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach

of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto

this day.

[10] And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the passover on

the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plains of Jericho.

[11] And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the

passover, unleavened cakes, and parched corn in the selfsame day.

[12] And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn

of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did

eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.

The Fall of Jericho



13 (Ge 18:2; Nu 22:23) Now when Joshua was by Jericho, he looked up

and saw a man standing in front of him. In His hand was His drawn sword.

Joshua went to Him and said, "Are You for us or for our enemies?"

14 (Ge 17:3) He said, "Neither, for I am the commander of the army

of the Lord. Now I have come." Then Joshua fell with his face to the ground

and worshipped. Then he said, "What does my Lord wish to say to His servant?"

15 (Ex 3:5) The commander of the army of the Lord said to Joshua,

"Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place

where you are standing is holy." So Joshua did this.



[13] And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his

eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his

sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art

thou for us, or for our adversaries?

[14] And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come.

And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto

him, What saith my lord unto his servant?

[15] And the captain of the LORD's host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe

from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua

did so.



JOSHUA 6



1 Now Jericho was tightly secured before the children of Israel.

There was no one leaving or entering.

2 (Dt 7:24; Jos 2:9) The Lord said to Joshua, "See, I have given Jericho,

its king, and mighty men of valor into your hand.

3 All the men of fighting age shall march around the city.

Circle the city once. Do this for six days.

4 Seven priests shall carry seven ram's horn trumpets before the ark.

On the seventh day, march around the city seven times,

with the priests blowing the trumpets.

5 (Jos 6:20; 1Sa 4:5) When they blow a long blast on the ram's horn

and when you hear the trumpet sound, all the people shall shout a loud

battle cry. The walls of the city will fall down, and the people will go up,

every man straight ahead."

6 So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said to them,

"Take up the ark of the covenant. Seven priests bearing seven ram's

horn trumpets shall be in front of the ark of the Lord."

7 (Jos 4:13) He said to the people, "Advance and march around the city.

Let the armed men pass on before the ark of the Lord."

8 So when Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests bearing

seven ram's horn trumpets before the Lord advanced and blew their

trumpets. The ark of the covenant of the Lord went after them.

9 (Jos 6:13; Nu 10:25) The armed men went before the priests

blowing the trumpets, and the rear guard went after the ark

while the trumpets were blowing.

10 Now Joshua had commanded the people, "Do not shout a battle cry,

and do not let your voices be heard. Do not let a word

come out of your mouths until the time I say to you, 'Shout the battle cry!'

Then shout."

11 So he had the ark of the Lord circle the city once. Then they came

into the camp and spent the night there.

12 Then Joshua got up early in the morning,

and the priests picked up the ark of the Lord.

13 Seven priests bearing seven ram's horn trumpets before the ark of the Lord

moved on, blowing their trumpets continually. The armed men went before them,

and the rear guard went after the ark of the Lord

while the trumpets were blowing.

14 The second day they circled the city once, and they returned to the camp.

They did this for six days.

15 Then on the seventh day they got up early as dawn was breaking

and circled the city in this way seven times. Only on that day did they circle

the city seven times.

16 On the seventh time, the priests blew the trumpets

and Joshua said to the people,

"Shout the battle cry, for the Lord has given you the city!

17 (Dt 20:17) The city and all that is in it are dedicated to the Lord

for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute may live,

she, and all who are with her in her house,

for she hid the messengers we sent.

18 (Jos 7:1; 7:11-12) As for you, keep yourselves from

that which is dedicated for destruction, lest you be destroyed.

If you take from that which is dedicated for destruction, you will set

the Israelite camp for destruction and bring trouble upon it.

19 (1Ch 26:20) All the silver, gold, and bronze and iron articles

are set apart for the Lord. They will go into the treasury of the Lord."

20 (Heb 11:30; Jos 6:5) So the people shouted, and they blew the trumpets.

When the people heard the trumpet sound, they shouted a loud battle cry,

and the wall fell down. So the people went up into the city,

one man after the other, and they captured it.

21 They destroyed all that was in the city: man and woman, young

and old, and oxen, sheep, and donkey with the edge of the sword.

22 (Heb 11:31) Yet to the two men who had spied out the land,

Joshua said, "Enter the prostitute's house, and bring out the woman

and everyone who belongs to her, as you swore to her."

23 So the young men who had been spies entered and brought out Rahab,

her father, her mother, her brothers, everyone who belonged to her,

and her whole extended family. They brought them out

and placed them outside of the camp of Israel.

24 They burned the city and everything in it with fire. Only the silver,

the gold, the bronze and iron articles they gave to the treasury

of the house of the Lord.

25 (Heb 11:31; Mt 1:5) Yet Rahab the prostitute, her father's family,

and everyone who belonged to her, Joshua let live. They live among

Israel to this day because she hid the messengers Joshua sent

to spy on Jericho.

26 (1Ki 16:34) At that time Joshua made them swear, "Cursed before the Lord

will be the man who arises and rebuilds this city of Jericho.

He will establish it

at the cost of his firstborn

and erect its gates

at the cost of his youngest child."

27 (Jos 1:5; 9:1) So the Lord was with Joshua, and he became famous

throughout the land.



Joshua 6

[1] Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none

went out, and none came in.

[2] And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand

Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.

[3] And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the

city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.

[4] And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams'

horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the

priests shall blow with the trumpets.

[5] And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the

ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall

shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and

the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.

[6] And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take

up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of

rams' horns before the ark of the LORD.

[7] And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him

that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.

[8] And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the

seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the

LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD

followed them.

[9] And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets,

and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with

the trumpets.

[10] And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor

make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your

mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout.

[11] So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and

they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.

[12] And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark

of the LORD.

[13] And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark

of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed

men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the LORD, the

priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.

[14] And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the

camp: so they did six days.

[15] And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the

dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven

times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times.

[16] And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the

trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you

the city.

[17] And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to

the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in

the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.

[18] And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye

make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the

camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it.

[19] But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are

consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD.

[20] So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it

came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people

shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people

went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the

city.

[21] And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and

woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the

sword.

[22] But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go

into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she

hath, as ye sware unto her.

[23] And the young men that were spies went in, and brought Rahab, and her

father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they

brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.

[24] And they burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the

silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into

the treasury of the house of the LORD.

[25] And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household,

and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because

she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.

[26] And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before

the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the

foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up

the gates of it.

[27] So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the

country.



[The Lord delivers]



JOSHUA 7



Achan's Sin



1 (Jos 22:20; 6:17-18) Yet the children of Israel violated their obligations

with regard to the things dedicated for destruction. Achan, son of Karmi,

son of Zimri, son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah took from the things

dedicated for destruction, and the anger of the Lord burned

against the children of Israel.



[1] But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing:

for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the

tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was

kindled against the children of Israel.



1 Chron 2:7



7 (Jos 6:18) The sons of Karmi were

Achar, the troubler of Israel, who acted unfaithfully

in regard to the ban.



7 And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel,

who transgressed in the thing accursed.



Joshua 7



2 (Jos 18:12; 1Sa 13:5) Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai (which is near

Beth Aven, east of Bethel) and said to them, "Go up and spy on the land."

So the men went up and spied on Ai.

3 Then they returned to Joshua and said to him,

All the people need not go up. Let about two or three thousand men go up

and strike Ai. Since they are so few, all the people need

not weary themselves."

4 (Lev 26:17; Dt 28:25) So about three thousand men went up from

among the people there, but they fled from before the men of Ai.

5 (Jos 2:11; Lev 26:36) The men of Ai struck down 36 men

and pursued them from the gate to Shebarim. They struck them down

on the mountainside, and the hearts of the people melted like water.

6 (Ge 37:29; 37:34) Then Joshua ripped his clothes. He and the Israelite

elders fell on their faces to the ground in front of the ark of the Lord

until evening and threw dirt upon their heads.

7 (2Ki 3:10) Joshua said, "O Lord God, why did You bring this people

across the Jordan to give us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us?

If only we had been content to dwell on the other side of the Jordan!

8 O my Lord, what should I say now that Israel has fled before its enemies?

9 (Ex 32:12; Ps 83:4) The Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land may

hear, turn on us, and cut off our name from the earth.

What will You do for Your great name?"

10 Then the Lord said to Joshua, "Stand up! Why have you fallen on your face?

11 (Jos 6:17-19; Ac 5:1-2) Israel has sinned, and they have broken

My covenant that I commanded them. They took from the things

dedicated for destruction. They have stolen, acted deceitfully,

and put them among their own possessions.

12 (Nu 14:45; Jos 6:18) Therefore the children of Israel cannot stand

before their enemies. They turn their backs to their enemies

because they have become dedicated for destruction.

I will not be with you anymore if you do not destroy the things

dedicated for destruction in your midst.

13 (Jos 3:5) "Get up! Consecrate the people and say,

'Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for thus says the Lord,

the God of Israel: "Things dedicated for destruction are in your midst,

O Israel. You are not able to stand before your enemies

until you remove the things dedicated for destruction from your midst."

14 (Pr 16:33) " 'In the morning you will be brought forward by tribes,

and the tribe that the Lord selects by lot shall come forward by clans.

The clan that the Lord selects by lot shall come forward by households,

and the household that the Lord selects by lot shall come forward

man by man.

15 (Ge 34:7; Jdg 20:6) And he who is taken with the things dedicated

for destruction shall be burned with fire, he and all who belong to him,

for he broke the covenant of the Lord

and has done a disgraceful action in Israel.' "

16 So Joshua got up early in the morning and brought forward Israel

by their tribes. The tribe of Judah was selected.

17 (Nu 26:20) He brought forward the clans of Judah, and the clan

of the Zerahites was selected. He brought forward the clan of the Zerahites

man by man, and Zimri was selected.

18 (Nu 32:23; Ac 5:1-10) He brought forward the household of Zimri

man by man, and Achan son of Karmi, son of Zimri, son of Zerah,

from the tribe of Judah, was selected.

19 (1Sa 6:5; Jer 13:16; Jn 9:24) Then Joshua said to Achan,

"O my son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and give Him praise!

Tell me what you have done! Do not hold back anything from me."

20 Achan answered Joshua and said, "Indeed, I sinned against the Lord,

the God of Israel. This is what I did:

21 (Dt 7:25) When I saw among the plundered goods a beautiful robe

from Babylon, two hundred shekels of silver,

[About 5 pounds, or 2.3 kilograms].

and a gold bar weighing fifty shekels, [About 1 1/4 pounds, or 575 grams.]

I coveted them, so I took them. They are hidden in the ground in my tent.

The silver is underneath them."

22 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent.

There it all was hidden in the ground with the silver underneath.

23 They took it from the tent and brought it to Joshua

and all the children of Israel. They spread it out before the Lord.

24 (Jos 15:7; 7:26) Then Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan

son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the gold bar, his sons, his daughters,

his oxen, his donkeys, his sheep, his tent, and all he had,

and brought them up to the Valley of Achor.

25 (Jos 6:18; Lev 20:2) Then Joshua said, "Why have you brought trouble

on us? The Lord will trouble you today!" So all Israel stoned him.

They burned them with fire and stoned them with stones.

26 (Dt 13:17; Isa 65:10) Then they erected over him a large pile of stones,

which is still there today. So the Lord turned from His burning anger.

Therefore the name of the place is called the Valley of Achor to this day.



[2] And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Beth-aven, on

the east side of Bethel, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and view the

country. And the men went up and viewed Ai.

[3] And they returned to Joshua, and said unto him, Let not all the people

go up; but let about two or three thousand men go up and smite Ai; and make

not all the people to labour thither; for they are but few.

[4] So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and

they fled before the men of Ai.

[5] And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for they

chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim, and smote them in the

going down: wherefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.

[6] And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before

the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put

dust upon their heads.

[7] And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought

this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to

destroy us? would to God we had been content, and dwelt on the other side

Jordan!

[8] O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their

enemies!

[9] For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it,

and shall environ us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what

wilt thou do unto thy great name?

[10] And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus

upon thy face?

[11] Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I

commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have

also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own

stuff.

[12] Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies,

but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed:

neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from

among you.

[13] Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to

morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in

the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies,

until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.

[14] In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your tribes:

and it shall be, that the tribe which the LORD taketh shall come according

to the families thereof; and the family which the LORD shall take shall come

by households; and the household which the LORD shall take shall come man by

man.

[15] And it shall be, that he that is taken with the accursed thing shall be

burnt with fire, he and all that he hath: because he hath transgressed the

covenant of the LORD, and because he hath wrought folly in Israel.

[16] So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their

tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

[17] And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the

Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi

was taken:

[18] And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi,

the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.

[19] And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the

LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou

hast done; hide it not from me.

[20] And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the

LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:

[21] When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two

hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then

I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hid in the earth in the

midst of my tent, and the silver under it.

[22] So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, it

was hid in his tent, and the silver under it.

[23] And they took them out of the midst of the tent, and brought them unto

Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the

LORD.

[24] And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and

the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his

daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all

that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor.

[25] And Joshua said, Why hast thou troubled us? the LORD shall trouble thee

this day. And all Israel stoned him with stones, and burned them with fire,

after they had stoned them with stones.

[26] And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the

LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that

place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.



{The sin of the Community is costly}



JOSHUA 8



Ai Destroyed



1 (Jos 1:9; 6:2) Then the Lord said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid or dismayed.

Take all the fighting men with you. Arise, and go up to Ai. See, I have given

the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land into your hand.

2 (Dt 20:14; Jos 6:21) Do to Ai and its king what you did to Jericho

and its king, except you may plunder its spoils and its livestock.

Now set an ambush for the city behind it."

3 So Joshua and all the fighting men arose to go up to Ai. Joshua chose

30000 men, mighty men of valor, and sent them out at night.

4 (Jdg 20:29) He commanded them, "You shall ambush the city from behind.

Do not go very far from the city. All of you be ready.

5 (Jos 7:5) I and all the people who are with me will approach the city.

When they come out to engage us as before, we will flee from them.

6 They will come after us until we have lured them away from the city,

for they will think, 'They are fleeing from us as before!'

So we will flee from them.

7Then you shall rise up for the ambush and take possession of the city.

The Lord your God will give it into your hands.

8 (2Sa 13:28) When you have seized the city, set it on fire.

Act according to the word of the Lord. See, I have commanded you."

9 So Joshua sent them out. They went to the place of ambush

and took up a position between Bethel and Ai, westward of Ai,

and Joshua spent the night among the people.

10 Joshua got up early in the morning and mustered the people.

He and the elders of Israel went up before the people to Ai.

11 All the fighting men who were with him went up and drew near to the city.

They camped north of Ai, and there was a valley between them and Ai.

12 He took about five thousand men and set them in ambush between

Bethel and Ai, westward of the city.

13 So they stationed the people, all the army that was on the north

of the city, and its rear guard on the west of the city, and Joshua spent

that night in the midst of the valley.

14 When the king of Ai saw this, the men of the city hurriedly got up

early and went out to engage Israel in battle at the assembly point

near the Arabah. Yet he did not know that there was an ambush

for him behind the city.

15 (Jos 18:12) So Joshua and all Israel allowed themselves to be

beaten before them, and they fled in the direction of the wilderness.

16 (Jdg 20:31) All the people who were in Ai were assembled to pursue

them, so they pursued Joshua and were drawn away from the city.

17 Not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who did not go out after Israel.

They left the city wide open, and they pursued Israel.

18 (Jos 8:26) The Lord said to Joshua, "Point toward Ai with the sword

that is in your hand, for I will give it into your hand." So Joshua pointed

toward the city with the sword in his hand.

19 When his hand pointed, the men in ambush got up quickly from

their place and ran. They came into the city, captured it, and quickly

set the city on fire.

20 The men of Ai turned around and looked, and there from the city

came smoke rising to the sky! They could not flee in any direction,

and the people who had fled into the wilderness had turned back

toward their pursuers.

21 When Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had captured

the city and that smoke rose from it,

they turned and struck down the men of Ai.

22 (Dt 7:2) Then the men in the city came out to engage them in battle,

so they were now in the middle, with Israel on each side.

Israel struck them down until neither survivors nor escapees were left.

23 (1Sa 15:8) They took the king of Ai alive and brought him to Joshua.

24 When Israel completed killing all the inhabitants of Ai in the open

wilderness where they had pursued them, and when all of them had

finally fallen by the edge of the sword, all Israel returned to Ai

and struck it with the edge of the sword.

25 All who had fallen that day, men and women, numbered 12000,

all the people of Ai.

26 (Ex 17:11-12; Jos 8:18) Joshua did not draw back his hand

with the stretched-out sword until he destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.

27 (Jos 8:2) Israel plundered only the livestock and the spoil of that city

for themselves, according to the word of the Lord

that He had commanded Joshua.

28 (Dt 13:16) Joshua burned Ai and made it a heap forever,

a desolation to this day.

29 (Dt 21:22-23; Jos 7:26) The king of Ai hanged on a tree until evening.

At sunset, Joshua commanded that the people take down the body

from the tree and throw it down at the city gate.

They erected a large heap of stones over it that remains to this day.



Joshua 8

[1] And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take

all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given

into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:

[2] And thou shalt do to Ai and her king as thou didst unto Jericho and her

king: only the spoil thereof, and the cattle thereof, shall ye take for a

prey unto yourselves: lay thee an ambush for the city behind it.

[3] So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against Ai: and

Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, and sent them away by

night.

[4] And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the

city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all

ready:

[5] And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach unto the city:

and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first,

that we will flee before them,

[6] (For they will come out after us) till we have drawn them from the city;

for they will say, They flee before us, as at the first: therefore we will

flee before them.

[7] Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the

LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.

[8] And it shall be, when ye have taken the city, that ye shall set the city

on fire: according to the commandment of the LORD shall ye do. See, I have

commanded you.

[9] Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and

abode between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that

night among the people.

[10] And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people, and

went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai.

[11] And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, went up,

and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched on the north side of

Ai: now there was a valley between them and Ai.

[12] And he took about five thousand men, and set them to lie in ambush

between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of the city.

[13] And when they had set the people, even all the host that was on the

north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west of the city, Joshua

went that night into the midst of the valley.

[14] And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and

rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he

and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not

that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.

[15] And Joshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten before them, and

fled by the way of the wilderness.

[16] And all the people that were in Ai were called together to pursue after

them: and they pursued after Joshua, and were drawn away from the city.

[17] And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel, that went not out after

Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued after Israel.

[18] And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy

hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out

the spear that he had in his hand toward the city.

[19] And the ambush arose quickly out of their place, and they ran as soon

as he had stretched out his hand: and they entered into the city, and took

it, and hasted and set the city on fire.

[20] And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the

smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they had no power to flee this

way or that way: and the people that fled to the wilderness turned back upon

the pursuers.

[21] And when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had taken the city,

and that the smoke of the city ascended, then they turned again, and slew

the men of Ai.

[22] And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the

midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote

them, so that they let none of them remain or escape.

[23] And the king of Ai they took alive, and brought him to Joshua.

[24] And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the

inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wherein they chased them,

and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were

consumed, that all the Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the

edge of the sword.

[25] And so it was, that all that fell that day, both of men and women, were

twelve thousand, even all the men of Ai.

[26] For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the

spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.

[27] Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto

themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.

[28] And Joshua burnt Ai, and made it an heap for ever, even a desolation

unto this day.

[29] And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until eventide: and as soon as

the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should take his carcase down

from the tree, and cast it at the entering of the gate of the city, and

raise thereon a great heap of stones, that remaineth unto this day.



The Covenant Renewal at Mount Ebal



30 Then Joshua built an altar to the Lord God of Israel on Mount Ebal,

31 as Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded the children of Israel.

As is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, it was

"an altar of uncut stones not shaped by iron tools."

They sacrificed burnt offerings to the Lord on it, as well as peace offerings.

32 (Dt 27:2-3; 27:8) There in the presence of the children of Israel he wrote

a copy of the Law of Moses on the stones.

33 (Dt 11:29; 31:12) All Israel, resident alien and native alike, with

its elders, officials, and judges, were standing on either side of the ark

in front of the Levite priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord,

half in front of Mount Gerizim and half in front of Mount Ebal,

as Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded from the beginning,

in order to bless the people of Israel.

34 (Ne 8:2-3; 13:1) After this, Joshua read out all the words of the law,

both blessing and curse, according to all that is written in the

Book of the Law.

35 (Dt 31:12) There was not a word from all that Moses had commanded

that Joshua did not read out before the whole assembly of Israel,

with the women, the children, and the resident aliens who were among them.



[30] Then Joshua built an altar unto the LORD God of Israel in mount Ebal,

[31] As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as

it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones,

over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt

offerings unto the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings.

[32] And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he

wrote in the presence of the children of Israel.

[33] And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood

on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which

bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that

was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of

them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded

before, that they should bless the people of Israel.

[34] And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessings and

cursings, according to all that is written in the book of the law.

[35] There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua read not

before all the congregation of Israel, with the women, and the little ones,

and the strangers that were conversant among them.



2) Our Daily Bread for 23 March 2024 titled



Extravagant Love



1 Peter 2:11-12



Live as Servants of God



11 (Jas 4:1; Lev 25:23) Dearly beloved, I implore you as aliens and refugees,

abstain from fleshly lusts, which wage war against the soul.

12 (Mt 5:16; 1Pe 3:16) Live your lives honorably among the Gentiles, so that

though they speak against you as evildoers, they shall see your good works

and thereby glorify God in the day of visitation.



[11] Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from

fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

[12] Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they

speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they

shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.



My seatmate on the flight told me she was nonreligious and had immigrated

to a town that was home to numerous Christians. When she mentioned that

most of her neighbours went to church, I asked about her experience.

She said she could never repay their generosity. When she brought her disabled

father to her new country, her neighbours built a ramp to her house and

donated a hospital bed and medical supplies. She said, "If being a Christian

makes one so kind, everyone should be a Christian."



Exactly what Jesus hoped she'd say! He told His disciples,

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds

and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). Peter heard Christ's

command and passed it on: "Live such good lives among the pagans that,

though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds

and glorify God" (1 Peter 2:12).



Our neighbors who don't have faith in Jesus may not understand what we believe

and why we believe it. Don't sweat it, as long as there's one more thing they

can't understand: the extravagance of our love. My seatmate marveled that her

Christian neighbours continue to care for her even though she isn't, in her

words, "one of them." She knows she's loved, for Jesus' sake, and she gives

thanks to God. She may not yet believe in Him, but she's grateful that others

do.



By: Mike Wittmer



Reflect & Pray



Who do you know who needs Jesus? How can you love them for His sake?



Heavenly Father, let Your light shine through me.



For further study, read Pray First: The Power of Prayer in Sharing the Gospel.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 7 - The Great Exchange



2 Cor 5:21 - God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,

that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.



21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;

that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.



People were talking ; the gossip lines were busy day and night.

Andrea, a Bible study leader and pillar of the church, had been

accused of indiscretion with a married man, another member

of the congregation. The rumours were proven untrue,

but that hardly mattered anymore. The damage was done.

"It's just not far," Andrea said. " It was all so unnecessary.

And now, even though I've done nothing wrong, my relationship

with that church will never be the same again."

We all know what pain is caused by undeserved accusation,

rejection, and misunderstanding. Sometimes, when the smoke clears,

irreparable damage has been done, even when no sin has occurred.

We can understand the torment that comes when we've sinned,

but when we've done nothing wrong, the injustice seem unbearable.

Jesus knew what it was to suffer unjustly. He had never sinned at all,

yet he 'became sin' for us. He gave himself in an outrageous exchange:

he took our sin and gave us his righteousness.

Living in this exchange does not mean, of course, that we will be exempt

from pain, that we will never again suffer unjustly or be subject

to rejection. But in Christ, we are declared righteous before God,

just as Jesus himself is righteous. And as we submit

to the Holy Spirit's work in us, we become righteous ,

obeying him and growing in grace. Christ endured rejection

for us so that we might live in him.



Application



a) Have I ever suffered unjustly or been rejected by someone without cause?



b) How can this verse, coupled with my own experience give me a greater

depth of appreciation of what Christ suffered for me?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Deut 29:9



9 (Dt 4:6; Jos 1:7)Therefore, keep the words of this covenant

and do them, so that you may prosper in all you do.



9 Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them,

that ye may prosper in all that ye do.



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



When you are ill or injured



Psalm 103:1-5



1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) who forgives all your iniquities,

who heals all your diseases,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who redeems your life from the pit,

who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) who satisfies your mouth with good things,

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.



1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits:

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities;

Who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction;

Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;

So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to Islam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further





Pray for the Munji of Afghanistan



John 5:17



17 (Jn 9:4; 14:10) Jesus answered them, "My Father is working still,

and I am working."



[17] But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.



The Munji people are Ismaili Muslims who live in the remote Northeastern

mountains of Afghanistan. For centuries they have lived in the same valley

with their own language and identity. Closely related to the Kashmiri

people (of India and Pakistan), the Munji live rugged, challenging lives.



Most Munji people are semi-nomadic people who make their living by farming

and raising animals. Decades of warfare have affected them greatly. Poverty

and lack of roads make access to medicine, education and nutrition difficult.

There is a lack of hope about the future and fear for the present.



In the summers, they take their flocks up to high mountain pastures where

they enjoy a season of plenty to eat and the beauty of the high mountain

valleys. Along with the Islamic holidays, they have several local festivals

throughout the year that bring people together to celebrate things like

the pea harvest and the traditional new year.



There are no known Jesus followers among the Munji and there are no Bible

translations in their language. But God has not forgotten the Munji people!

One Munji man had a dream where he saw Jesus shining bright, holding a book,

and controlling the rain and storms. This dream led him on a long journey

to find "the book of Jesus" and to learn the truth about Jesus.



Pray that others like him would embark on the journey

to know the Lord Jesus and His best blessings!



Pray More: Get the Afghanistan Prayer Guide at prayafghanistan.org



How to Pray



Pray for the daily needs of the Munji people in the midst of

poverty and lack of access to quality health care and education.



Pray for deliverance from addictions and for a true hope

for their future.



Pray the Word of God to be translated, heard and revered

in every home and that the good news of Jesus to bring new life.



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 pray for the Salvation of your country.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, let Your light shine through me."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Suffering on the Cross.



Pray to the Lord and pray to keep His Covenant.



Pray to the Lord and pray for healing from illness.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray for the daily needs of the Munji people in the midst of

poverty and lack of access to quality health care and education.



Pray for deliverance from addictions and for a true hope

for their future.



Pray the Word of God to be translated, heard and revered

in every home and that the good news of Jesus to bring new life.



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 your nation.



Pray that more churches will be allowed to operate throughout Djibouti.



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

There are several reasons why some fans believe Doctor Who shouldn't

have been cancelled in 1989:



Loss of Potential: The cancellation cut short the narrative threads

of the Seventh Doctor's era. Unresolved storylines and character

arcs were left hanging.



Creative Innovation: Despite some production issues, the late classic

era was still exploring new ideas and concepts. Cancellation stifled

this ongoing creative development.



Impact on Sci-Fi Landscape: Doctor Who held a prominent position

in British science fiction television. Its absence left a gap for over

a decade, impacting the overall sci-fi landscape.



Fan Frustration: The cancellation obviously disappointed a dedicated

fanbase. Many fans felt the show still had stories to tell.



Modern Revival's Success: The show's successful revival in 2005 proves

there was still an audience and creative potential for Doctor Who.



However, it's important to consider the reasons for the original cancellation:



Dwindling Ratings: Viewing figures had been declining for several

seasons, leading to concerns about the show's viability.



Production Difficulties: The show faced internal production issues

and budget constraints that impacted quality in some viewers' eyes.



Need for Refreshing Reboot: The show might have benefited from a break

to allow for a fresh perspective and revitalization that the 2005 revival

eventually provided.



Ultimately, cancellation was a complex situation. While the show's potential

was undeniable, the reasons behind its hiatus can't be ignored. The revival's

success shows Doctor Who's enduring legacy, but the original cancellation

remains a turning point in the show's history.

"The Chase" is a six-part serial from the second season of Doctor Who,

originally broadcast in 1965. In this story, the Doctor, Ian, Barbara,

and Vicki find themselves pursued across time and space by the Daleks,

who seek to exterminate them once and for all. Let's review this serial:



Part 1: "The Executioners"

The opening episode sets up the premise of the story as the TARDIS crew

discovers that they are being pursued by the Daleks through time and space.

They must use all their wits and ingenuity to evade their relentless

pursuers and find a way to escape.

Rating: 8/10



Part 2: "The Death of Time"

As the story unfolds, the travelers encounter various dangers and obstacles

in their quest to outrun the Daleks. They must navigate the treacherous

landscapes of different planets and time periods while trying to stay one

step ahead of their enemies.

Rating: 7/10



Part 3: "Flight Through Eternity"

In this episode, tensions rise as the Doctor and his companions find

themselves trapped in a time machine that hurtles them through different

points in history. They must find a way to regain control of the machine

and escape before it's too late.

Rating: 7/10



Part 4: "Journey into Terror"

As the story reaches its climax, the Doctor and his companions arrive

on a haunted house attraction in 1960s Earth and must confront their worst

fears as they try to outwit the Daleks. They must use all their courage

and resourcefulness to survive the deadly traps and escape from their

pursuers.

Rating: 8/10



Part 5: "The Death of Doctor Who"

The thrilling penultimate episode sees the Doctor and his companions facing

off against the Daleks in a climactic showdown. Tensions run high as they

must use all their wits and cunning to outsmart their adversaries

and prevent their own demise.

Rating: 9/10



Part 6: "The Planet of Decision"

The exciting conclusion to the serial sees the Doctor

and his companions confronting the Daleks on their home planet of Skaro

in a final battle for survival. They must use all their ingenuity

and courage to defeat their enemies and escape from their clutches once

and for all.

Rating: 9/10



Overall Rating: 8/10

"The Chase" is a thrilling and action-packed serial that showcases the Doctor

and his companions at their best as they face off against one of their most

iconic adversaries, the Daleks. The story is filled with suspenseful moments,

memorable characters, and exciting set pieces, making it a standout entry in

the Doctor Who canon. Overall, "The Chase" is a must-watch for fans of

classic Doctor Who.

Day 82, 22 March 2024



1) Joshua 1-4



JOSHUA 1



The Lord Commissions Joshua



1 (Ex 24:13; Dt 1:38) Now after the death of Moses

the servant of the Lord, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun,

the assistant of Moses:

2 "Moses My servant is dead, so now get up and cross over the Jordan

-you and all this people-to the land that I am giving

to the children of Israel.

3 (Dt 11:24; Jos 14:9) I have given you every place

that the sole of your foot shall tread, as I said to Moses.

4 (Ex 23:31) From the wilderness and this Lebanon,

as far as the great river, the River Euphrates,

all the land of the Hittites,

and to the Mediterranean Sea toward the setting of the sun

will be your territory.

5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6-8) No man will be able to stand against you

all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, I will be with you.

I will not abandon you. I will not leave you.

6 (Jos 1:7; 1:9) "Be strong and courageous, for you shall provide

the land that I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance

for this people.

7 (Dt 5:32; 28:14) Be strong and very courageous, in order to act

carefully in accordance with all the law that My servant Moses

commanded you. Do not turn aside from it to the right or the left,

so that you may succeed wherever you go.

8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart

from your mouth. Meditate on it day and night so that you may act

carefully according to all that is written in it. For then you will make

your way successful, and you will be wise.

9 (Ge 28:15; Dt 31:7-8) Have not I commanded you?

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord

your God is with you wherever you go."



[1] Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass,

that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,

[2] Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan,

thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even

to the children of Israel.

[3] Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I

given unto you, as I said unto Moses.

[4] From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the

river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea

toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.

[5] There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days

of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not

fail thee, nor forsake thee.

[6] Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou

divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers

to give them.

[7] Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do

according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not

from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper

whithersoever thou goest.

[8] This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt

meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according

to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,

and then thou shalt have good success.

[9] Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not

afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee

whithersoever thou goest.



Joshua Takes Command



10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people,

11 (Jos 3:2; Dt 9:1) "Pass through the midst of the camp

and command the people, 'Prepare food, for in three days you

will cross the Jordan to go to take possession of the land

that the Lord your God is giving you to possess.'"

12 To the Reubenites, the Gadites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh,

Joshua said,

13 (Nu 32:20-28) "Remember the word that Moses the servant of the Lord

commanded you: 'The Lord your God has given you a place for rest

and will give this land.'

14 Your wives, your children, and your livestock may live in the land

that Moses gave you on the east side of the Jordan. But you must cross

over with your brothers fully armed, your mighty men of valor, and help them,

15 until the Lord has given your brothers rest, as He has given you, and they

also have possessed the land that the Lord your God is giving to them.

Then you may return to your own land and possess what Moses the servant

of the Lord gave you on the east side of the Jordan where the sun rises."

16 They answered Joshua, "All that you command us we will do,

and wherever you send us we will go.

17 (Jos 1:5) Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, we will obey you.

May the Lord your God be with you, as He was with Moses!

18 (Jos 1:6-7; 1:9) Whoever rebels against your command

and disobeys your words, in all that you command him,

shall be put to death. Only be strong and courageous."





[10] Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

[11] Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you

victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to

possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.

[12] And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of

Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,

[13] Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you,

saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land.

[14] Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land

which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your

brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them;

[15] Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and

they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then

ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses

the LORD's servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.

[16] And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will

do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go.

[17] According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken

unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.

[18] Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not

hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to

death: only be strong and of a good courage.



[Remember 40 years in the desert and Joshua and one other spy was loyal]



JOSHUA 2



Rahab and the Spies



1 (Heb 11:31; Jas 2:25; Nu 25:1) Then Joshua son of Nun sent two men out

from Shittim to spy, saying, "Go see the land, especially Jericho."

So they went, and they came to the house of a prostitute named Rahab.

They spent the night there.

2 The king of Jericho was told, "Israelite men came here tonight to spy

out the land."

3 So the king of Jericho sent orders to Rahab, "Bring out the men who

came to you, who have entered your house, for they came to spy out

the whole land."

4 (2Sa 17:19-20) Now the woman had taken the two men and had hidden

them. She said, "Yes, the men came to me, but I did not know where they

were from.

5 The men went out when it was time to shut the gate at dark.

I do not know where the men went. Chase after them quickly,

for you can overtake them."

6 (2Sa 17:19) Yet she had brought them up to the roof. She hid them

in the stalks of flax that she had spread out on the roof.

7 (Jdg 3:28) So the men chased after them on the road to the Jordan

as far as the fords. They shut the gate as soon as the pursuers went

out after them.

8 Before the spies went to sleep, Rahab went up to them on the roof.

9 (Ex 23:27; Dt 2:25) She said to the men, "I know that the Lord has given

you the land, for dread from you has fallen upon us, and all the inhabitants

of the land melt in terror before you.

10 (Nu 21:21-35) For we heard how the Lord dried up the waters of the

Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon

and Og, the two kings of the Amorites who were on the other side of

the Jordan, whom you completely destroyed.

11 (Dt 4:39; Jos 5:1) Our hearts melted when we heard these things,

and no man had any breath in him because of you, for the Lord your God

is God in heaven above and on earth below.

12 (Jos 2:18) "So now, since I have acted faithfully toward you,

please swear to me by the Lord that you will also act faithfully

toward my father's house. Please give me a firm pledge

13 that you will spare my father, my mother, my brothers, my sisters,

and all whom they own, and that you will deliver our lives from death."

14 (Ge 24:49; Jdg 1:24-25) The men said to her, "Our lives for yours;

if you do not report us, then when the Lord gives us the land,

we will act faithfully and kindly with you."

15 (Ac 9:25; 2Co 11:33) Then Rahab lowered them by a rope

through the window, for her home was set into the wall where she lived.

16 She said to them, "Go to the hill country so that the pursuers do not

find you. Hide there three days until the pursuers return.

After that, you can go on your way."

17 The men said to her, "We will be free from this oath that you have

made us swear,

18 (Jos 6:23) unless, when we come into the land, you tie this red cord

to the window through which you let us down. You must bring your

father, your mother, your brothers, and all who belong

to your father's household into your home.

19 Anyone who comes out of the doors of your house into the street

is responsible for his own blood, and we will be innocent.

Yet for anyone who stays with you inside the house,

we are responsible for his blood if someone should lay a hand on him.

20 But if you tell about this business of ours, then we will be released

from the oath that you have made us swear."

21 She said, "Let it be so, according to your words."

Then she sent them off, and they departed.

Then she tied the red cord in the window.

22 They went and came to the hill country. They stayed there three days,

until the pursuers returned. The pursuers had sought them all along

the way but had not found them.

23 So the two men returned. They descended from the hill country.

They crossed the river, came to Joshua son of Nun,

and told him all that they had discovered.

24 (Ex 23:31) They said to Joshua, "The Lord has surely given

the whole land into our hands! Indeed, all the inhabitants of the land

melt in terror before us."



Joshua 2

[1] And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly,

saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an

harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.

[2] And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in

hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.

[3] And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men

that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come

to search out all the country.

[4] And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came

men unto me, but I wist not whence they were:

[5] And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was

dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after

them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.

[6] But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with

the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.

[7] And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto the fords: and as

soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.

[8] And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;

[9] And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land,

and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the

land faint because of you.

[10] For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for

you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the

Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly

destroyed.

[11] And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither

did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD

your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.

[12] Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have

shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house,

and give me a true token:

[13] And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren,

and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.

[14] And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our

business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we

will deal kindly and truly with thee.

[15] Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was

upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.

[16] And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet

you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned:

and afterward may ye go your way.

[17] And the men said unto her, We will be blameless of this thine oath

which thou hast made us swear.

[18] Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of

scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt

bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's

household, home unto thee.

[19] And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house

into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we will be guiltless:

and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our

head, if any hand be upon him.

[20] And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath

which thou hast made us to swear.

[21] And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them

away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.

[22] And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days,

until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout

all the way, but found them not.

[23] So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed

over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell

them:

[24] And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands

all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because

of us.



[Even in Pagan Jericho, they feared the Lord]



JOSHUA 3



Israel Crossing the Jordan



1 (Jos 2:1) In the morning Joshua got up early; then he and all the children

of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan.

They stayed there before crossing over.

2 (Jos 1:10-11) After three days the officers went through the camp.

3 (Dt 31:9; Nu 10:33) They commanded the people, "When you see the ark

of the covenant of the Lord your God and the Levite priests carrying it,

then you shall set out from where you are and go behind it.

4 (Ex 19:12) There must be a distance of two thousand cubits

{About 3,000 feet, or 900 meters.} between you and it.

Do not draw closer to it, in order that you may know the way you should go.

For you have not passed this way before."

5 (Jos 7:13; Lev 20:7) Joshua said to the people, "Consecrate yourselves,

for tomorrow the Lord will perform wondrous deeds among you."

6 Joshua said to the priests,

"Pick up the ark of the covenant, and proceed ahead of the people."

So they picked up the ark of the covenant and went in front of the people.

7 (Jos 4:14; 1:5) The Lord said to Joshua, "Today I will begin to honor you

in the sight of all Israel, so that they may know that just as I was

with Moses, so I will be with you.

8 (Jos 3:3; 3:17) You shall command the priests who carry

the ark of the covenant, 'When you come to the bank of the Jordan,

stand still in the river.'"

9 So Joshua said to the children of Israel,

"Draw near and hear the words of the Lord your God."

10 (Ex 33:2; Dt 5:26) And Joshua said, "By this you will know that the living

God is among you, and that He will thoroughly drive out the Canaanites,

the Hittites, the Hivites, the Perizzites, the Girgashites, the Amorites,

and the Jebusites from before you.

11 (Zec 6:5; Jos 3:13) See, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of

all the earth is passing before you into the Jordan.

12 (Jos 4:2) Now select twelve men from the tribes of Israel,

one man per tribe.

13 (Ex 15:8; Ps 78:13) When the soles of the feet of the priests

who bear the ark of the Lord, the Lord of all the earth,

touch the water of the Jordan, the water of the Jordan

that flows from upstream will be cut off and pile up."

14 (Ac 7:44-45) When the people set out from their tents

to cross over the Jordan, the priests were carrying

the ark of the covenant before the people.

15 (1Ch 12:15; Jos 4:18) When the carriers of the ark came to the Jordan,

the feet of the priests carrying the ark dipped into the edge of the water.

(Now the Jordan overflows its banks all the days of the harvest.)

16 (Ge 14:3; Jos 3:13) Then the water that flows down from upstream

stood still and rose up in a heap very far away at Adam,

the city beside Zarethan. The water that flows down toward

the Sea of Arabah (the Dead Sea) stopped and was cut off.

The people crossed over opposite Jericho.

17 (Ex 14:29; 14:22) The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord

stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, and all Israel

crossed over on dry ground until the entire people completed crossing

over the Jordan.



Joshua 3

[1] And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and

came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before

they passed over.

[2] And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the

host;

[3] And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the

covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then

ye shall remove from your place, and go after it.

[4] Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits

by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must

go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.

[5] And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the

LORD will do wonders among you.

[6] And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the

covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the

covenant, and went before the people.

[7] And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in

the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I

will be with thee.

[8] And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant,

saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand

still in Jordan.

[9] And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the

words of the LORD your God.

[10] And Joshua said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is among you,

and that he will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites, and

the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and

the Amorites, and the Jebusites.

[11] Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth

over before you into Jordan.

[12] Now therefore take you twelve men out of the tribes of Israel, out of

every tribe a man.

[13] And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the

priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest

in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the

waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap.

[14] And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass

over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the

people;

[15] And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of

the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for

Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,)

[16] That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an

heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that

came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were

cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.

[17] And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood

firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed

over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.



[One memorial and a reminder of the Red Sea]



JOSHUA 4



Twelve Memorial Stones



1 (Dt 27:2; Jos 3:17_ When the entire people had completed crossing

over the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua,

2 (Jos 3:12) "Take twelve men from among the people, one man per tribe.

3 (Jos 4:19-20; 3:13) Command them: 'Pick up twelve stones from

the middle of the Jordan, from the place where the feet of the priests

are standing; bring them over with you, and set them in the place

you will camp tonight.'"

4 So Joshua summoned the twelve men he had appointed from among

the children of Israel, one man per tribe.

5 Then Joshua said to them, "Cross over before the ark of the Lord your God

into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you lift up a stone upon

your shoulder, one for each of the tribes of the children of Israel,

6 (Ex 13:14; Jos 4:21) so that this will be a sign among you.

When your children ask, 'What do these stones mean to you?'

7 (Ex 12:14; Nu 16:40) you will answer them that the waters of the Jordan

were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off.

These stones will be a memorial for the children of Israel continually."

8 Then the children of Israel did as Joshua commanded

and picked up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan,

one for each of the tribes of the children of Israel,

as the Lord had spoken to Joshua.

They crossed over with them to the settlement and set them there.

9 Joshua also set twelve stones inthe middle of the Jordan

at the place where the feet of the priests who carried

the ark of the covenant were standing. The stones are there to this day.

10 The priests who were carrying the ark stood in the middle of the Jordan

until everything was completed that the Lord had commanded Joshua

to say to the people, according to all that Moses had commanded Joshua.

The people quickly crossed over.

11 When all the people had finished crossing over, the ark of the Lord

and the priests crossed over in the presence of the people.

12 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed

over in battle formation in front of the children of Israel, according

to what Moses had said to them.

13 About 40000 battle-ready men crossed over before the Lord

for battle on the plains of Jericho.

14 (Jos 3:7) On that day, the Lord honored Joshua in the sight of all Israel.

They feared him as they had feared Moses, all the days of his life.

15 The Lord spoke to Joshua,

16 "Command the priests carrying the ark of the testimony:

'Come up out of the Jordan!'"

17 So Joshua commanded the priests, "Come up out of the Jordan!"

18 (Jos 3:15) Then when the priests who were carrying the ark of the covenant

of the Lord came up from the middle of the Jordan

and the soles of the priests'

feet touched the dry ground, the waters of the Jordan returned to their place

and overflowed all its banks as before.

19 (Jos 5:9) Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day

of the first month, and they camped at Gilgal,

on the eastern border of Jericho.

20 (Jos 4:3; 4:8) Joshua set up in Gilgal those twelve stones that they took

from the Jordan.

21 (Jos 4:6) He said to the children of Israel, "When your children someday

ask their parents, 'What do these stones mean?'

22 (Jos 3:17) then you shall explain to your children,

'Israel crossed over the Jordan here on dry ground!'

23 (Ex 14:21) For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan

before you until you crossed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red Sea

when He dried it up before us until we crossed over,

24 (Ex 14:31; Ps 89:13) so that all the peoples of the earth might know

the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty,

and you would fear the Lord your God always."



Joshua 4

[1] And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over

Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

[2] Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,

[3] And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of

Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve

stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the

lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.

[4] Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the

children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:

[5] And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your

God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone

upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the

children of Israel:

[6] That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their

fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?

[7] Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off

before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it passed over Jordan,

the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a

memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.

[8] And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up

twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua,

according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and

carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid

them down there.

[9] And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place

where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and

they are there unto this day.

[10] For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until

everything was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the

people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted

and passed over.

[11] And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that

the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the

people.

[12] And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe

of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake

unto them:

[13] About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto

battle, to the plains of Jericho.

[14] On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and

they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.

[15] And the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

[16] Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come

up out of Jordan.

[17] Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of

Jordan.

[18] And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant

of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the

priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan

returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did

before.

[19] And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth day of the first

month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.

[20] And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua

pitch in Gilgal.

[21] And he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, When your children

shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones?

[22] Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this

Jordan on dry land.

[23] For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you,

until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he

dried up from before us, until we were gone over:

[24] That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that

it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.



2) Our Daily Bread for 23 March 2024 titled



Next Step of Love



1 John 3:16,17,18



16 (Php 2:17; Jn 3:16) By this we know the love of God: that He laid down

His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.

17 (1Jn 4:20; Heb 13:16) Whoever has the world's goods and sees

his brother in need, but closes his heart of compassion from him,

how can the love of God remain in him?

18 (1Jn 2:1; Ro 12:9) My little children, let us love not in word

and speech, but in action and truth.



[16] Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for

us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

[17] But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and

shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God

in him?

[18] My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in

deed and in truth.



What would cause someone to help a competitor? For a restaurant owner

named Adolfo in Wisconsin, it was the opportunity to encourage other

struggling local restaurant owners adapting to Covid regulations. Adolfo knew

firsthand the challenges of operating a business during a pandemic. Encouraged

by another local business' generosity, Adolfo spent his own money to purchase

more than two thousand dollars in gift cards to give away to his customers

to use at other restaurants in his community. That's an expression of love

that's not just words but action.



Building on the ultimate expression of love demonstrated by Jesus' willingness

to lay down His life for humanity (1 John 3:16), John encouraged his readers

to also take the next step and put love into action. For John, to "lay down

our lives for our brothers and sisters" (v. 16) meant demonstrating the same

type of love exemplified by Jesus-and that would most often take the form of

everyday, practical actions, such as sharing material possessions. It wasn't

enough to love with words; love required sincere, meaningful actions (v. 18).



Putting love into action can be hard because it often requires personal

sacrifice or disadvantaging ourselves for another person. Enabled by God's

Spirit and remembering His lavish love for us, we can take the next step of

love.



By: Lisa M. Samra



Reflect & Pray



How have you experienced love in action?

How can you take the next step to love someone in a practical way?



Dear Jesus, please help me to follow Your example

and take the next step to demonstrate genuine love in my actions today.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 6 - Eternal Life, Beginning now



John 10:28 - I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand.



28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,

neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.



In C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce, one of the Spirits in heaven, identifying

himself as George MacDonald, makes some startling statements on the nature of

eternal life. Depending upon the individual's choice for or against Christ,

MacDonald says, everything in life takes on the character of haven or hell.

"At the end of ALL THINGS, when the sun rises here (in heaven) and the twilight

turns to blackness down there, the Blessed will say, 'We have never lived

anywhere except in Heaven,' and the Lost, 'We were always in Hell.'

And both will speak truly" - From the Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.

Lewis was not trying to make a theological case, but to demonstrate

a principle: eternal life begins now.

The choices that we make for or against obedience to God, the life we live,

the patterns we establish, all move us in one direction of the other.

And when we have decided to choose obedience to God (the forsakeness of sin),

when we give ourselves fully into his hands, he is able to take the worst of

circumstances and redeem them for our good, use them to mature us in his image.

Again Jesus says in John 10:28

"I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand. "

In Christ is a very secure place to be. No experience is lost, no pain is

wasted. Everything in our lives is redeemed by God for our benefit.



Application



a) How have I experienced the truth that "eternal life begins now"?



b) How can this verse help me put life in perspective during times

of stress and anxiety?



4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland



Joshua 1:8



8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.

Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according to all

that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,

and you will be wise.



8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt

meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according

to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,

and then thou shalt have good success.



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



When you are discouraged or Depressed



Matthew 11:25-30



25 (Ps 8:2; Jn 11:41) At that time Jesus said, "I thank You, O Father,

Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things

from the wise and prudent and revealed them to infants.

26 Even so, Father, for it seemed good in Your sight.

27 (Jn 10:15; Mt 28:18; Jn 1:18) "All things are delivered to Me

by My Father, and no one knows the Son, except the Father.

And no one knows the Father, except the Son and he to whom

the Son will reveal Him.

28 (Jn 7:37; 6:37) "Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavily

burdened, and I will give you rest.

29 (Jer 6:16; Jn 13:15) Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me.

For I am meek and lowly in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.(Jer 6:16).

30 (1Jn 5:3) For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light."

because He has dealt bountifully with me.



The Hidden Revelation

25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father,

Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things

from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man

knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father,

save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek

and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to Islam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further





Pray for Afghan Refugees



Psalm 69:29



29 But I am poor and in pain;

may Your salvation, O God, set me secure on high.



[29] But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on

high.



Afghans have been fleeing their homeland for years, but the exodus grew

more intense as Kabul fell into Taliban hands and Talib fighters became

more open about persecuting and killing people they do not approve of.

Thankfully, Tajikistan was one of the nations that was willing to host

Afghan refugees.



Last year the Afghan refugee population in Tajikistan numbered

about 5000. Many of these have been in Tajikistan for 5 or 10 years

or longer. These Afghans are from all the major ethnic groups in their

home country (Pashtu, Hazara, Tajiks, Uzbeks, etc.) and are practicing Muslims.



Tajikistan offered safety but not much more. Many refugees are merely existing

there. Despite a close cultural and language affinity, they have little hope

of building a stable life in Tajikistan. Around 80% of Afghan men and women

in Tajikistan are unemployed and there is little material support from their

host country. Sadly, there there are no prospects of gaining citizenship

either. Afghan refugees suffer from the trauma of persecution and flight,

depression, hopelessness, poverty and the ever present fear of deportation

back to their home country. For the few followers of Jesus amongst them

(estimated at about 300 to 400), added to this is exclusion and rejection

- particularly from their own families.



Most Afghan refugees want to leave the country for Canada or the USA.

To do this, they need a sponsor who will bear the costs and vouch for the new

arrivals. Almost all refugees place their hope in this option but it is a

long and difficult journey.



Pray More: Get the Afghanistan Prayer Guide at prayafghanistan.org





How to Pray



Pray that God will provide the refugees encouragement

and hope for the future.



Ask God that that those suffering from trauma will receive professional

help and healing for the pains and losses.



Pray for steadfastness and comfort for the Afghan followers of Jesus

who experience rejection, separation from community and persecution.



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



22 Day of the Month



a) Pray for the Province of Quebec



I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,

that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4



1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve

every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge

of God.



(



2 Cor 10: 3 - 5



3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God

to the pulling down of strongholds,

5 casting down imaginations and every

high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every

thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,



3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God

to the pulling down of strong holds;)

5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself

against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought

to the obedience of Christ;



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to remember the Living Lord your God

and that the battle belongs to Him.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, please help me to follow Your example

and take the next step to demonstrate genuine love in my actions today."



Pray to the Lord and pray to accept the Lord as Saviour of your life.



Pray to the Lord to help you meditate on His Word.



Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him all your burdens.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray that God will provide the refugees encouragement

and hope for the future.



Ask God that that those suffering from trauma will receive professional

help and healing for the pains and losses.



Pray for steadfastness and comfort for the Afghan followers of Jesus

who experience rejection, separation from community and persecution.



Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve

every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge

of God.



Pray that Christian converts from Islam in Mauritania will be protected

from arrest and imprisonment.



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

"The Space Museum" is a four-part serial from the second season of Doctor Who, originally broadcast in 1965. In this story, the Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Vicki arrive on the planet Xeros and discover a museum dedicated to the history of space travel. However, they soon realize that they have become exhibits themselves and must find a way to escape their fate. Let's review this serial:



Part 1: "The Space Museum"

The opening episode sets up the premise of the story as the TARDIS crew arrives on the planet Xeros and explores the seemingly abandoned Space Museum. They discover strange exhibits depicting their own future and become concerned about their own fate.

Rating: 7/10



Part 2: "The Dimensions of Time"

As the story unfolds, the travelers must confront the reality that they have become trapped in a temporal paradox, with their future selves on display in the museum. They must find a way to alter their destiny and escape the clutches of the Xerons.

Rating: 6/10



Part 3: "The Search"

In this episode, tensions rise as the Doctor and his companions are pursued by the Xeron rebels, who seek to overthrow the oppressive Morok regime. They must navigate the dangers of the museum and outsmart their adversaries to survive.

Rating: 7/10



Part 4: "The Final Phase"

The thrilling conclusion to the serial sees the Doctor and his companions confronting the Morok overlords and helping the Xeron rebels to overthrow their oppressors. They must use all their cunning and resourcefulness to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict and escape from the museum.

Rating: 8/10



Overall Rating: 7/10

"The Space Museum" is an intriguing but somewhat uneven serial from the early days of Doctor Who. While it features an imaginative premise and some suspenseful moments, the story can feel slow-paced at times, and the resolution may seem rushed. However, the serial still offers plenty of entertainment value, with memorable characters, creative world-building, and thought-provoking themes. Overall, "The Space Museum" is worth a watch for fans of classic Doctor Who.

The Timeless Child storyline in Doctor Who is a controversial one,

and there are arguments for why it might be better off retconned.



Here are some of the main points:



Disrupts established lore: The Timeless Child fundamentally changes

the Doctor's origin story and history of the Time Lords.



This clashes with decades of established lore and can feel disorienting

for longtime fans.



Reduces stakes: A core part of the Doctor's character is the limited

regenerations, creating tension and weight to their decisions.

With potentially infinite regenerations as the Timeless Child,

this tension is lessened.



Plot holes and inconsistencies: Introducing the Timeless Child creates plot

holes regarding the Doctor's past and the history of Gallifrey.



It can feel like a forced retcon to fit a new narrative.



Divides the fanbase: The Timeless Child has been a very divisive plot

point among viewers.



Some appreciate the shakeup to the mythology, while others find

it unnecessary and disruptive.



However, it's important to note that:



Partially retconned: The 60th anniversary special downplayed

the Timeless Child's significance, leaving it somewhat ambiguous.

This allows future showrunners flexibility.



New creative avenues: The Timeless Child could potentially open up

new storytelling avenues, although this hasn't been fully explored yet.



Ultimately, whether the Timeless Child should be retconned is a matter

of opinion. The new showrunner will decide how to handle this element

moving forward.

Day 81, 21 March 2024



1) Deuteronomy 33, Psalms 91, Deuteronomy 34



DEUTERONOMY 33



Moses Blesses Israel



Ge 49:1-28



1 (Jos 14:6) Now this is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God,

blessed the children of Israel before his death.

2 (Hab 3:3; Ac 7:53) He said:

The Lord came from Sinai and rose up from Seir to them;

He shone forth from Mount Paran,

and He came with ten thousands of holy ones;

from His right hand went a fiery lawOr flashing lightning. for them.

3 (Lk 10:39; Hos 11:1) Surely, He loved the people;

all His holy ones are in Your hand,

and they sit down at Your feet;

everyone receives Your words.

4 (Ps 119:111; Jn 1:17) Moses decreed to us a law,

the inheritance of the assembly of Jacob.

5 (Dt 32:15) He was king over Jeshurun,

when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered together.

6 (Ge 49:3-4) Let Reuben live, and not die,

and let not his men be few.

7 (Ge 49:8-12) This is the blessing to Judah. He said:

Listen, O Lord, to the voice of Judah,

and bring him to his people;

may his hands contend for them,

and may You help him against his enemies.

8 (Ex 17:7; 28:30) Of Levi he said:

Let Your Thummim and Your Urim be with Your godly one,

whom You tested at Massah,

and with whom You contended at the waters of Meribah,

9 who said to his father and to his mother,

"I have not seen him,"

and he did not acknowledge his brothers

or know his own children,

for they have kept Your word

and guarded Your covenant.

10 (Lev 10:11; Ps 51:19) They will teach Jacob Your judgments

and Israel Your law.

They will put incense before You

and the whole burnt offerings on your altar.

11 (2Sa 24:23; Eze 20:40-41) Bless, O Lord, his substance,

and accept the work of his hands;

run through the loins of them that rise against him

and of them that hate him,

so that they rise never again.

12 Of Benjamin he said:

The beloved of the Lord

will dwell in safety by Him,

and the Lord will protect him all day long;

he will dwell between His shoulders.

13 (Ge 49:22-26) Of Joseph he said:

May his land be blessed of the Lord,

from the harvest of the heavens,

by the dew,

and by the deep crouching beneath,

14 by the precious fruits brought forth by the sun,

and by the choice things put forth by the moon,

15 (Hab 3:6; Ge 49:26) by the finest things of the ancient mountains,

and by the choice things of the everlasting hills,

16 (Ex 3:2-4; Ps 24:1) by the best things of the earth and its fullness,

and by the goodwill of Him who dwelt in the bush.

May the blessing rest on the head of Joseph,

on top of the head of him who was separated from his brothers.

17 (Nu 23:22; 1Ki 22:11; Ps 44:5) His glory is like the firstborn of his bull,

and his horns are like the horns of a wild ox;

with them he will push the peoples together to the ends of the earth;

they are the ten thousands of Ephraim,

and they are the thousands of Manasseh.

18 (Ge 49:13-15) Of Zebulun he said:

Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going outside,

and Issachar in your tents.

19 (Ps 4:5; Isa 2:3) They will call the peoples to the mountain;

there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness,

for they will draw out the abundance of the seas

and the treasures hid in the sand.

20 (Ge 49:19) Of Gad he said:

Blessed be he who enlarges Gad;

he dwells as a lion

and tears an arm and the crown of a head.

21 (Jos 1:14) He provided the first part for himself,

because there, in a portion of the ruler, he was seated.

He came with the heads of the people.

He executed the justice of the Lord,

and His ordinances with Israel.

22 (Jos 19:47; Jdg 18:27) Of Dan he said:

Dan is a lion’s whelp;

he will leap forth from Bashan.

23 (Ge 49:21; Jos 19:32-39) Of Naphtali he said:

O Naphtali, satisfied with favor

and full with the blessing of the Lord,

possess the west and the south.

24 (Ge 49:20; Job 29:6) Of Asher he said:

May Asher be blessed with children;

may he be acceptable to his brothers,

and may he dip his foot in oil.A metaphor depicting prosperity.

25 Your sandals will be iron and brass;

according to your days, so shall be your strength.

26 (Ex 15:11; Ps 104:3) There is none like the God of Jeshurun,

who rides through the heavens to help you,

and in His majesty through the skies.

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."

28 (Nu 23:9; Ge 27:28) Israel dwells in safety;

the fountain of Jacob will be secluded

in a land of grain and new wine;

its heavens will rain down dew.

29 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 115:9-11) Blessed are you, O Israel!

Who is like you,

a people saved by the Lord,

the shield of your help,

who is the sword of your majesty!

Your enemies will cringe before you,

and you will tread upon their high places.



Deuteronomy 33

[1] And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the

children of Israel before his death.

[2] And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them;

he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints:

from his right hand went a fiery law for them.

[3] Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat

down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.

[4] Moses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of

Jacob.

[5] And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes

of Israel were gathered together.

[6] Let Reuben live, and not die; and let not his men be few.

[7] And this is the blessing of Judah: and he said, Hear, LORD, the voice of

Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for him;

and be thou an help to him from his enemies.

[8] And of Levi he said, Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy holy one,

whom thou didst prove at Massah, and with whom thou didst strive at the

waters of Meribah;

[9] Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither

did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have

observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.

[10] They shall teach Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law: they shall

put incense before thee, and whole burnt sacrifice upon thine altar.

[11] Bless, LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands: smite

through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him,

that they rise not again.

[12] And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety

by him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell

between his shoulders.

[13] And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land, for the

precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth

beneath,

[14] And for the precious fruits brought forth by the sun, and for the

precious things put forth by the moon,

[15] And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious

things of the lasting hills,

[16] And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for

the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the

head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from

his brethren.

[17] His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like

the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the

ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are

the thousands of Manasseh.

[18] And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and,

Issachar, in thy tents.

[19] They shall call the people unto the mountain; there they shall offer

sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck of the abundance of the

seas, and of treasures hid in the sand.

[20] And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: he dwelleth as a

lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the head.

[21] And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion

of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he

executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel.

[22] And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion's whelp: he shall leap from Bashan.

[23] And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full

with the blessing of the LORD: possess thou the west and the south.

[24] And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be

acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil.

[25] Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy

strength be.

[26] There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven

in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.

[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.

[28] Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be

upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.

[29] Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the

LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and

thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon

their high places.



PSALMS 91



1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter

and from the deadly pestilence.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He shall cover you with His feathers,

and under His wings you shall find protection;

His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

nor of the arrow that flies by day;

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) nor of the pestilence that pursues in darkness,

nor of the destruction that strikes at noonday.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) A thousand may fall at your side

and ten thousand at your right hand,

but it shall not come near you.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Only with your eyes shall you behold

and see the reward of the wicked.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,

even the Most High, your dwelling,

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) there shall be no evil befall you,

neither shall any plague come near your tent;

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) for He shall give His angels charge over you

to guard you in all your ways.

12 They shall bear you up in their hands,

lest you strike your foot against a stone.

13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder;

the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

and I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

and show him My salvation.



Psalm 91



1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,

And from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:

His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;

Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;

Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand;

But it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold

And see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,

Even the most High, thy habitation;

10 There shall no evil befall thee,

Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee,

To keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands,

Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:

The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him,

And shew him my salvation.



DEUTERONOMY 34



The Death of Moses



1 (Dt 32:49; Nu 27:12) Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo,

to the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho. Then the Lord showed him all

the land-from Gilead to Dan,

2 (Dt 11:24) and all Naphtali and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh,

and all the land of Judah, to the Mediterranean Sea,

3 (Jdg 1:16; 3:13) and the Negev and the plain of the valley of Jericho,

the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.

4 (Ge 12:7; 28:13) The Lord said to him, "This is the land which I swore

to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying,

'I will give it to your descendants.' I have caused you to see it with

your eyes, but you will not cross over there."

5 (Dt 32:50; Jos 1:1-2) So Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there

in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord.

6 (Jude 1:9) He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab,

opposite Beth Peor, but no man knows of his burial place to this day.

7 (Ge 27:1; Dt 31:2) Moses was 120 years old when he died.

His eye was not dim, nor was his vitality diminished.

8 (Ge 50:3; 50:10) The children of Israel wept for Moses

in the plains of Moab thirty days. Then the days of weeping

and mourning for Moses were ended.

9 (Isa 11:2; Da 6:3) Now Joshua, the son of Nun, was full of the spirit

of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. And the children

of Israel - listened to him and did as the Lord commanded Moses.

10 (Ex 33:11) Since then there has not arisen a prophet in Israel

like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face,

11 (Dt 4:34; 7:19) in all the signs and wonders which the Lord sent him

to do in the land of Egypt, to Pharaoh, to all his servants,

and to all his land,

12 and by all that mighty power and by all the great terror which Moses

displayed in the sight of all Israel.



Deuteronomy 34

[1] And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to

the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all

the land of Gilead, unto Dan,

[2] And all Naphtali, and the land of Ephraim, and Manasseh, and all the

land of Judah, unto the utmost sea,

[3] And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm

trees, unto Zoar.

[4] And the LORD said unto him, This is the land which I sware unto Abraham,

unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, saying, I will give it unto thy seed: I have

caused thee to see it with thine eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither.

[5] So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab,

according to the word of the LORD.

[6] And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against

Beth-peor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.

[7] And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was

not dim, nor his natural force abated.

[8] And the children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty

days: so the days of weeping and mourning for Moses were ended.

[9] And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses

had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him,

and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

[10] And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the

LORD knew face to face,

[11] In all the signs and the wonders, which the LORD sent him to do in the

land of Egypt to Pharaoh, and to all his servants, and to all his land,

[12] And in all that mighty hand, and in all the great terror which Moses

shewed in the sight of all Israel.



2) Our Daily Bread for 21 March 2024 titled



Helping as God Helps Us



Isaiah 58:6-12



6 (Ne 5:10-12) Is not this the fast that I have chosen:

to loose the bonds of wickedness,

to undo the heavy burdens,

and to let the oppressed go free,

and break every yoke?

7 (Eze 18:7; Isa 58:10; Eze 18:16) Is it not to divide your bread

with the hungry

and bring the poor who are outcasts into your house?

When you see the naked, to cover him

and not hide yourself from your own flesh?

8 (Ex 14:19; Job 11:17) Then your light shall break forth as the morning,

and your healing shall spring forth quickly,

and your righteousness shall go before you;

the glory of the Lord shall be your reward.

9 (Pr 6:13; Ps 12:2) Then you shall call, and the Lord shall answer;

you shall cry, and He shall say, Here I am.

If you take away the yoke from your midst,

the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness,

10 (Job 11:17; Isa 58:7-8) and if you give yourself to the hungry

and satisfy the afflicted soul,

then your light shall rise in obscurity,

and your darkness shall become as the noonday.

11 (SS 4:15; Jer 31:12) And the Lord shall guide you continually,

and satisfy your soul in drought,

and strengthen your bones;

and you shall be like a watered garden,

and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.

12 (Isa 61:4; Am 9:11) Those from among you shall rebuild

the old waste places;

you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;

and you shall be called, the Repairer of the Breach,

the Restorer of Paths in which to Dwell.



[6] Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of

wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and

that ye break every yoke?

[7] Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor

that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover

him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

[8] Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall

spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory

of the LORD shall be thy rereward.

[9] Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he

shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke,

the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;

[10] And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted

soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the

noonday:

[11] And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in

drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden,

and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

[12] And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou

shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be

called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.



Ole Kassow of Copenhagen loved bicycling. One morning, when he saw an elderly

man sitting alone with his walker in a park, Ole felt inspired by a simple

idea: why not offer elderly people the joy and freedom of a bike ride. So, one

sunny day he stopped at a nursing home with a rented trishaw (a three-wheeled

bike) and offered a ride to anyone there. He was delighted when a staff member

and an elderly resident became the first riders of Cycling Without Age.



Now, more than twenty years later, Ole's dream to help those who miss cycling

has blessed some 575,000 elderly people with 2.5 million rides. Where? To see

a friend, enjoy an ice cream cone, and "feel the wind in their hair."

Participants say they sleep better, eat better, and feel less lonely.



Such a gift brings to life God's beautiful words to His people in

Isaiah 58:10-11. "Help those in trouble," He told them. "Then your light will

shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright

as noon." God promised, "The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water

when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered

garden, like an ever-flowing spring" (nlt).



God told His people, "Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your

cities" (v. 12 nlt). What might He do through us? As He helps us, may we

always be ready to help others.



By: Patricia Raybon



Reflect & Pray



In your town or city, who needs help?

What simple assistance can you offer them today?



Dear God, please show me a simple way to help

others so they can find life in You.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 5 - God Loved, So He Gave



John 3:16-17



16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18) "For God so loved the world

that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in

Him should not perish, but have eternal life.

17 (1Jn 4:14; Lk 19:10) For God did not send His Son into

the world to condemn the world, but that the world

through Him might be saved."



16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;

but that the world through him might be saved.



Often called "the gospel in a nutshell", John 3:16 is so familiar,

even the unchurched, that it has all but lost its impact for us.

WE cite it by rote, as if it had no more meaning than a SSN (SIN),

and think that we understand the truth because we know the words.

Why did God send Jesus, his only Son, into the world to die?

Because he loved the people he created. God had no reason,

humanly speaking, to love mankind. Throughout history, from

the Garden of Eden forward, people had deliberately turned

against God and tried his patience. Even the nation God chose

for himself, Israel rebelled against the Lord and turned to other gods.

And we, as individuals, have rebelled against him too. WE have tried

to control our own lives; we have denied his reality; or

acknowledged his existence and then systematically ignored him.

We have become our own gods.

Yet Christ, in love, took upon himself the rejection, the humiliation,

the pain we were responsible for. We deserved to be condemned to die,

but he died for us instead. "God did not send his Son into the world

to condemn the world," John 3:17 says, "but that the world

through Him might be saved."

Often, even after we have committed our lives to Christ, we mistakenly

suppose that God's primary purpose is to condemn us - to catch us in sin

and punish us. But God says that his purpose is to love us and to save us

from sin and ourselves. He loved, and so he gave; he still loves us,

and he still continues to give.



Application



a) What sin in my life put Jesus on the cross?



b) How do I know that my sins has been forgiven?



c) How can these verses help me when I face condemnation and guilt?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Proverbs 22:7



7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.



7 The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.



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



When you are Saddened by Loss



John 14:1 - 7



1 "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God. Believe also in Me.

2 In My Father's house are many dwelling places.

If it were not so, I would have told you.

I am going to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again

and receive you to Myself,

that where I am, you may be also.

4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."

5 Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know

where You are going. How can we know the way?"

6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,

and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

7 If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.

From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."



1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so,

I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,

and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest;

and how can we know the way?

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also:

and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to Islam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further





Pray for Tajik Migrant Workers



John 6:27



27 "Do not work for the food which perishes, but for that food which endures

to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.

For God the Father has set His seal on Him."



[27] Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which

endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you:

for him hath God the Father sealed.



Rasul sat in a cafe in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, considering the message

he had just received. He has just received an offer of a job in Germany

picking fruit. He had been unemployed since leaving school a year ago

and he was bored and frustrated with having no income.

The job would be a great opportunity to travel and earn money.



But Rasul had also heard of people working abroad who were tricked into

working for little or no wages. He decided to go to the mosque and ask for

advice, as he knew many of the men he would meet there had worked abroad

before.



Tajikistan is one of the poorest countries in Central Asia. Many Tajiks are

unemployed and seek work abroad in Russia or, increasingly, in parts of

western Europe. They are recruited to work in industries such as construction

and agriculture. This can provide opportunities to earn money for their

families, but they are often unable to work in occupations that use their

skills or education. There are also many ways that migrant workers can fall

prey to unscrupulous recruitment agents and employers who take advantage of

their situation. Some may end up working long hours for little pay, but they

are reluctant to speak out about their exploitation for fear of being sent home.



Tajikistan is 98% Muslim. There is a tiny minority of both Russian Orthodox

and Protestant Christians, but the Tajik government is secular and maintains

tight control of religious activity in the nation.

Church activities are monitored, yet freedom of religion is guaranteed.



Learn more about Tajikistan at PersianWorld.org



How to Pray



Pray for Tajiks who are looking for work abroad to find safe,

legal work so they can support their families.



Pray for the economic situation in Tajikistan to improve so Tajiks

don't have to leave their families to find work away from home.



Pray for Muslims in Tajikistan to come to faith in Christ and for Tajik

Muslims abroad to meet Christians and hear the gospel through them.



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



21st Day of the Month



a) Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions



(



1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make

supplications, prayers, intercessions,

and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty,



)



b) Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires.





Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to dwell in the Lord always.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please show me a simple way to help

others so they can find life in You."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord as personal Saviour.



Pray to the Lord and pray not to be be a borrower.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Lord

is preparing a place for you in Heaven.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray for Tajiks who are looking for work abroad to find safe,

legal work so they can support their families.



Pray for the economic situation in Tajikistan to improve so Tajiks

don't have to leave their families to find work away from home.



Pray for Muslims in Tajikistan to come to faith in Christ and for Tajik

Muslims abroad to meet Christians and hear the gospel through them.



Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions



Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires.



Pray that Christians in Eastern Congo will be able to worship in their

churches freely and without risk of attacks.



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

"The Crusades" is a four-part serial from the second season of Doctor Who,

originally broadcast in 1965. This historical serial takes the Doctor, Ian,

Barbara, and Vicki back to 12th-century Palestine during the time of the

Third Crusade, where they become embroiled in the political and religious

conflicts of the era. Let's review this serial:



Part 1: "The Lion"

The opening episode sets up the premise of the story, as the TARDIS crew

arrives in medieval Palestine and becomes entangled in the conflict between

King Richard the Lionheart and the Saracen ruler Saladin. The travelers must

navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Crusades while trying to

find a way back to the TARDIS.

Rating: 8/10



Part 2: "The Knight of Jaffa"

As the story unfolds, the Doctor and his companions find themselves caught

between the warring factions of the Crusades and must use all their wits

and ingenuity to survive. They encounter historical figures such

as King Richard and Saladin and become embroiled in the intrigue

and machinations of the era.

Rating: 8/10



Part 3: "The Wheel of Fortune"

In this episode, tensions rise as the Doctor and his companions become pawns

in the power struggles of the Crusades. They must navigate a web of deceit

and betrayal while trying to maintain their principles and integrity in the

face of adversity.

Rating: 8/10



Part 4: "The Warlords"

The thrilling conclusion to the serial sees the Doctor

and his companions confronting the true mastermind behind the conflicts of

the Crusades. They must use all their courage and resourcefulness

to outmaneuver their adversaries and bring about a peaceful resolution

to the violence that plagues the region.

Rating: 9/10



Overall Rating: 8.25/10

"The Crusades" is a gripping and well-executed historical serial that

expertly captures the drama and intrigue of the medieval era. The story

is filled with memorable characters, intricate plotting,

and compelling dialogue, making it a standout entry in the Doctor Who canon.

The performances of the cast, particularly William Hartnell as the Doctor

and Jacqueline Hill as Barbara, are highlights of the serial. Overall,

"The Crusades" is a must-watch for fans of classic Doctor Who.

Day 80, 20 March 2024





1) Deuteronomy 30, Deuteronomy 31, Deuteronomy 32



DEUTERONOMY 30



The Promise of Restoration



1 (Dt 30:15; 30:19) When all these things happen to you, the blessing

and the curse, which I have set before you, and you remember them among

all the nations, where the Lord your God has driven you,

2 (Ne 1:9; Joel 2:12-13) then you must return to the Lord your God and obey

His voice according to all that I am commanding you today, you

and your children, with all your heart, and with all your soul.

3 (Ps 147:2; Jer 29:14) Then the Lord your God will overturn your captivity

and have compassion on you and will return and gather you

from all the nations, where the Lord your God has scattered you.

4 (Ne 1:9; Dt 28:64) If any of you are driven out to the outmost parts

of heaven, from there will the Lord your God gather you,

and from there He will get you.

5 The Lord your God will bring you to the land which your fathers

possessed, and you shall possess it. He will prosper you and multiply

you more than your fathers.

6 (Dt 10:16; Jer 32:39; Dt 6:5) The Lord your God will circumcise

your heart and the heart of your descendants to love the Lord your God

with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live.

7 The Lord your God will put all these curses on your enemies, on them

who hate you, who persecuted you. 8You will return and obey the voice

of the Lord, and obey all His commandments which I am commanding you today.

9 (Jer 32:41; Dt 28:63) The Lord your God will make you prosper in every work

of your hand, in the offspring of your body, and in the offspring

of your livestock, and in the produce of your land, for good.

For the Lord will once again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced

over your fathers,

10 if you obey the voice of the Lord your God, by keeping

His commandments and His statutes which are written in this Book of the Law,

and if you return to the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul.



[1] And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee, the

blessing and the curse, which I have set before thee, and thou shalt call

them to mind among all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath driven thee,

[2] And shalt return unto the LORD thy God, and shalt obey his voice

according to all that I command thee this day, thou and thy children, with

all thine heart, and with all thy soul;

[3] That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion

upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the

LORD thy God hath scattered thee.

[4] If any of thine be driven out unto the outmost parts of heaven, from

thence will the LORD thy God gather thee, and from thence will he fetch

thee:

[5] And the LORD thy God will bring thee into the land which thy fathers

possessed, and thou shalt possess it; and he will do thee good, and multiply

thee above thy fathers.

[6] And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy

seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul,

that thou mayest live.

[7] And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and

on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee.

[8] And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his

commandments which I command thee this day.

[9] And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine

hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the

fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for

good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:

[10] If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his

commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law, and

if thou turn unto the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy

soul.



The Choice of Life or Death



11 (Isa 45:19) This commandment which I am commanding you

today is not hidden from you, nor is it far off.

12 It is not in heaven, that you should say, "Who will go up for us to heaven

and bring it to us, so that we may hear it and do it?"

13 It is not beyond the sea, so that you should say,

"Who shall go over the sea for us and bring it to us,

so that we may hear it and do it?"

14 But the word is very near to you, in your mouth,

and in your heart, so that you may do it.

15 (Dt 11:26; 30:19) See, today I have set before you life and prosperity,

and death and disaster.

16 (Dt 30:6) What I am commanding you today is to love the Lord your God,

to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments and His statutes

and His judgments, so that you may live and multiply. Then the Lord

your God will bless you in the land which you go to possess.

17 But if your heart turns away, so that you do not obey,

but are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them,

18 then I declare to you today that you will surely perish

and that you will not prolong your days in the land which

you are crossing the Jordan to go in and possess.

19 (Dt 4:26; 30:1) I call heaven and earth to witnesses against you

this day, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.

Therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

20 (Dt 10:20; Ps 27:1) that you may love the Lord your God, that you may

obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life

and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land

that the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,

to give them.



[11] For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden

from thee, neither is it far off.

[12] It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to

heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?

[13] Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go

over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?

[14] But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart,

that thou mayest do it.

[15] See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;

[16] In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in

his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments,

that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in

the land whither thou goest to possess it.

[17] But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be

drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

[18] I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye

shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan

to go to possess it.

[19] I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set

before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that

both thou and thy seed may live:

[20] That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his

voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the

length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware

unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.



DEUTERONOMY 31



Joshua to Succeed Moses



1 Then Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

2 (Dt 34:7; Nu 27:17; 1Ki 3:7) He said to them,

"I am 120 old today. I can no longer come and go.

Also, the Lord has said to me, 'You may not cross over the Jordan.'

3 (Dt 9:3; 3:28) The Lord your God will cross over before you.

He will destroy these nations before you, you will possess them,

and Joshua will cross over before you, just as the Lord has said.

4 (Dt 2:33) The Lord will do to them as He did to Sihon and to Og,

the kings of the Amo­rites, and to their land, which He destroyed.

5 (Dt 7:2) The Lord will give them up before you, so that you may

do to them according to all the commandments which I have commanded you.

6 (Jos 10:25; 1Ch 22:13) Be strong and of a good courage. Fear not,

nor be afraid of them, for the Lord your God, it is He who goes with you.

He will not fail you, nor forsake you."

7 (Dt 3:28; 1:38; 31:6) Moses called to Joshua, and said to him

in the sight of all Israel, "Be strong and of good courage,

for you must go with this people to the land which the Lord

has sworn to their fathers to give them,

and you will enable them to inherit it.

8 (Ex 33:14; Dt 31:6) The Lord, He goes before you. He will be with you.

He will not fail you nor forsake you. Do not fear, nor be dismayed."

9 (Nu 4:15; Jos 3:3) Moses wrote this law and delivered it to the priests,

the sons of Levi who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord,

and to all the elders of Israel.

10 (Dt 15:1-2) Moses commanded them, saying,

"At the end of every seven years, at the time

of the year of the cancellation of debts, at the Feast of Tabernacles,

11 (2Ki 23:2; Jos 8:34-35) when all Israel has come to appear before

the Lord your God in the place which He will choose, you must read

this law before all Israel in their hearing.

12 (Dt 4:10) Gather the people together, men, women, children,

and your foreigner who is within your towns, so that they may hear

and learn and fear the Lord your God,

and observe to do all the words of this law.

13 (Dt 11:2) Their children, who have not known it, may hear

and learn to fear the Lord your God, as long as you live in the

land which you cross the Jordan to possess."



[1] And Moses went and spake these words unto all Israel.

[2] And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I

can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt

not go over this Jordan.

[3] The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will destroy these

nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua, he shall

go over before thee, as the LORD hath said.

[4] And the LORD shall do unto them as he did to Sihon and to Og, kings of

the Amorites, and unto the land of them, whom he destroyed.

[5] And the LORD shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto

them according unto all the commandments which I have commanded you.

[6] Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for

the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee,

nor forsake thee.

[7] And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all

Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people

unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and

thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

[8] And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee,

he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

[9] And Moses wrote this law, and delivered it unto the priests the sons of

Levi, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and unto all the

elders of Israel.

[10] And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, in

the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles,

[11] When all Israel is come to appear before the LORD thy God in the place

which he shall choose, thou shalt read this law before all Israel in their

hearing.

[12] Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy

stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may

learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe to do all the words of this

law:

[13] And that their children, which have not known any thing, may hear, and

learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as ye live in the land whither ye

go over Jordan to possess it.



Prediction of Israel's Rebellion



14 (Nu 27:13; Dt 31:23) The Lord said to Moses, "Indeed, your days draw

near when you must die. Call Joshua, and present yourselves

in the tent of meeting, so that I may commission him."

So Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tent of meeting.

15 The Lord appeared in the tent in a pillar of cloud,

and the pillar of cloud stood over the door of the tent.

16 (Jdg 2:12; 10:6) The Lord said to Moses, "You are about to lie down

with your fathers, and this people will rise up and begin to prostitute

themselves after the gods of the foreigners of the land,

where they are going to be among them, and will forsake Me

and break My covenant which I have made with them.

17 (Nu 14:42; Jdg 6:13) Then My anger will burn against them on that day,

and I will forsake them, and I will hide My face from them,

and they will be devoured, and many disasters

and troubles will befall them, so that they will say in that day,

'Have not these disasters come upon us because our God is not among us?'

18 And I will surely hide My face in that day for all the evil things which

they shall have done, in that they turned to other gods.

19 (Dt 6:7; 31:21-22) "Now therefore write yourself this song

and teach it to the children of Israel. Put it on their mouths,

so that this song may be a witness for Me against the children of Israel.

20 (Ne 9:25-26; Dt 6:10-12) For when I have brought them into the land

which I swore to their fathers, flowing with milk and honey,

and they have eaten, and filled themselves, and become fat,

then they will turn to other gods, and serve them,

and provoke Me, and break My covenant.

21 (Hos 5:3; Jn 2:24-25) Then when many disasters and troubles have fallen

on them, this song will testify against them as a witness, for it must not be

forgotten from the mouths of their descendants. For I know their intention

which they are developing even now,

before I have brought them into the land which I promised."

22 (Dt 31:19) Therefore, ­Moses wrote this song the same day, and taught

it to the children of Israel.

23 (Dt 31:7-8; 31:14) He gave Joshua, the son of Nun, an exhortation,

and said, "Be strong and of a good courage,

for you will bring the children of Israel into the land

which I swore to them, and I will be with you."

24 (Dt 31:9) When Moses had finished writing the words of this law in a book,

until they were completed,

25 then Moses commanded the Levites,

who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying,

26 (Dt 31:19) "Take this Book of the Law, and put it inside the ark of the

covenant of the Lord your God, so that it may be there for a witness

against you.

27 (Dt 9:24; 32:20) For I know your rebellion and your stiff neck.

Even now, while I am yet alive with you today, you have been rebellious

against the Lord. How much more after my death?

28 (Dt 4:26; 32:1) Gather to me all the elders of your tribes,

and your officers, so that I may speak these words in their hearing

and call heaven and earth to witness against them.

29 (Jdg 2:19; Ge 49:1) For I know that after my death you will utterly

corrupt yourselves and turn aside from the way which I have commanded

you, and disaster will befall you in the latter days,

because you will do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke Him to anger

through the work of your hands."



[14] And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must

die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the

congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and

presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.

[15] And the LORD appeared in the tabernacle in a pillar of a cloud: and the

pillar of the cloud stood over the door of the tabernacle.

[16] And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy

fathers; and this people will rise up, and go a whoring after the gods of

the strangers of the land, whither they go to be among them, and will

forsake me, and break my covenant which I have made with them.

[17] Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will

forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured,

and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that

day. Are not these evils come upon us, because our God is not among us?

[18] And I will surely hide my face in that day for all the evils which they

shall have wrought, in that they are turned unto other gods.

[19] Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of

Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me

against the children of Israel.

[20] For when I shall have brought them into the land which I sware unto

their fathers, that floweth with milk and honey; and they shall have eaten

and filled themselves, and waxen fat; then will they turn unto other gods,

and serve them, and provoke me, and break my covenant.

[21] And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen

them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall

not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their

imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into

the land which I sware.

[22] Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it the

children of Israel.

[23] And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of

a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land

which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.

[24] And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of

this law in a book, until they were finished,

[25] That Moses commanded the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of

the LORD, saying,

[26] Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the

covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against

thee.

[27] For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet

alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how

much more after my death?

[28] Gather unto me all the elders of your tribes, and your officers, that I

may speak these words in their ears, and call heaven and earth to record

against them.

[29] For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and

turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you

in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to

provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.



The Song of Moses



30 Moses spoke the words of this song until they were finished,

in the hearing of all the assembly of Israel:



Deuteronomy 31

[30] And Moses spake in the ears of all the congregation of Israel the words

of this song, until they were ended.



DEUTERONOMY 32

1 (Dt 4:26; Isa 1:2) Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak;

hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

2 (Ps 72:6; Isa 55:10-11) My teaching will drop like the rain,

my sayings will distill as the dew,

as the droplets on the grass,

and as the showers on the herb.

3 (Jer 10:6; Dt 3:24) For I will proclaim the name of the Lord:

Ascribe greatness to our God!

4 (Dt 32:18; Ps 92:15) He is the Rock; His work is perfect;

for all His ways are just.

He is a God of faithfulness and without injustice;

righteous and upright is He.

5 (Dt 31:29; Isa 1:4) They have acted corruptly to Him;

they are not His children, but blemished;

they are a perverse and crooked generation.

6 (Isa 63:16; Ps 74:2; Dt 32:15) Is this how you repay the Lord,

you foolish and unwise people?

Is He not your father, who has bought you?

Has He not made you, and established you?

7 (Ps 44:1; Ex 13:14) Remember the days of old,

consider the years of previous generations.

Ask your father, and he will show you;

your elders, and they will tell you:

8 (Ac 17:26) When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance,

when He separated the sons of man,Or Adam.

He set the boundaries of the peoples

according to the number of the children of Israel.

9 (Jer 10:16; 1Sa 10:1) For the Lord's portion is His people;

Jacob is the allotment of His inheritance.

10 (Ps 17:8; Zec 2:8) He found him in a desert land

and in the howling waste of a wilderness;

He led him about, He instructed him,

He protected him like the pupil of His eye.

11 (Ex 19:4) Like an eagle stirs up her nest,

that flutters over her young,

He spread out his wings and took him;

He lifted him on His pinions;

12 (Ps 78:52-53) the Lord alone guided him,

and there was no foreign god with him.

13 (Job 29:6; Isa 58:14) He made him ride on the high places of the earth,

and he ate of the produce of the fields;

He made him suck honey out of the rock

and oil out of the flinty rock,

14 (Ge 49:11; Ps 81:16) butter from the herd,

and milk from the flock,

along with the fat of lambs,

and rams of the breed from Bashan,

and goats,

with the best of the kernels of wheat;

you drank the pure blood of the grape.

15 (Dt 31:20; 32:4; Ps 89:26) But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked;

you grew fat, you grew thick;

you are covered with fat.

Then he forsook God who made him,

and devalued the Rock of his salvation.

16 (Ps 78:58; 1Co 10:22) They made Him jealous with strange gods;

with abominations they provoked Him to anger.

17 (Jdg 5:8; Dt 28:64) They sacrificed to demons, not to God,

to gods whom they knew not,

to new gods that recently came along,

whom your fathers did not fear.

18 (Isa 17:10; Dt 32:4; Ps 106:21) You have forgotten the Rock who begot you;

you are unmindful, and have forgotten the God who gave you birth.

19 (Ps 106:40; Jdg 2:14) When the Lord saw it, He despised them,

because of the provocation of His sons and daughters.

20 (Dt 32:5) He said: I will hide My face from them;

I will see what their end will be,

for they are a very perverse generation,

children in whom there is no loyalty.

21 (1Ki 16:13; 16:26) They have made Me jealous with that which is not God;

they have provoked Me to anger with their empty things.

And I will make them jealous of those who are not a people;

I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.

22 (La 4:11; Jer 15:14) For a fire has been inflamed by My anger,

and it will burn to the lowest part of Sheol,

Or the lowest depths of the earth or underworld.

and shall consume the earth and its produce,

and ignite the foundations of the mountains.

23 (Eze 5:16; Ps 7:12-13) I will heap misfortunes on them;

I will use My arrows on them.

24 (Lev 26:22; Eze 5:17) They will be starved by famine,

and consumed by plague and bitter destruction;

I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them,

with the poison of crawling creatures in the dust.

25 (Eze 7:15; La 1:20) The sword outside and terror within will destroy

both the young man and the virgin,

the infant along with the man of gray hair.

26 (Dt 28:64) I said, "I want to cut them into pieces,

I will cause the memory of them to disappear from among men,"

27 (Ps 140:8) however, I feared the wrath of the enemy,

that their adversaries would misunderstand

and say, "Our hand is victorious,

and the Lord has not done all this."

28 (Dt 32:6; Isa 27:11) For they are a nation devoid of counsel;

there is no understanding in them.

29 (Dt 5:29; Ps 81:13) Would that they were wise,

so that they understood this,

so that they would comprehend their future!

30 (Lev 26:8; Ps 44:12) How should one chase a thousand,

and two put ten thousand to flight,

unless their Rock had sold them,

and the Lord had given them up?

31 (Ex 14:25; 1Sa 2:2) For their rock is not as our Rock;

even our enemies themselves concede this.

32 (Dt 29:18; Isa 1:10) For their vine is from the vine of Sodom

and from the fields of Gomorrah;

their grapes are grapes of poison;

their clusters are bitter.

33 (Ps 58:4) Their wine is the poison of dragons

and the deadly venom of cobras.

34 (Job 14:17; Hos 13:12) Is not this laid up in store with Me

and sealed up among My treasures?

35 (Ro 12:19; Heb 10:30) Vengeance is Mine, and recompense;

their foot will slip in due time;

for the day of their calamity is at hand,

and the things to come hasten upon them.

36 (Ps 135:14; Jdg 2:18) For the Lord will judge His people,

and relent in regard to His servants,

when He sees that their power is gone

and there is no one left, whether restrained or free.

37 (Jdg 10:14; Jer 2:28) He will say: Where are their gods,

their rock in whom they trusted,

38 which ate the fat of their sacrifices

and drank the wine of their drink offerings?

Let them rise up and help you

and be your protection.

39 (1Sa 2:6; Isa 45:5; 41:4) See now that I, even I, am He,

and there is no god besides Me;

I kill, and I make alive;

I wound, and I heal;

there is no one who can deliver out of My hand.

40 (Ge 14:22) For I lift up My hand to heaven,

and say: As I live forever,

41 (Isa 66:16; Ps 7:12) if I sharpen My flashing sword

and My hand takes hold on judgment,

I will render vengeance on My enemies

and will repay those who hate Me.

42 (Dt 32:23; Jer 46:10) I will make My arrows drunk with blood,

and My sword shall devour flesh,

with the blood of the slain and of the captives,

from the heads of the leaders of the enemies.

43 (Rev 19:2; Ps 85:1) Rejoice, O you nations, with His people;

for He will avenge the blood of His servants

and will render vengeance on His adversaries

and will be merciful to His land and people.

44 (Nu 13:8; 13:16) Moses came and spoke all the words of this song

in the hearing of the people, he, with Joshua, the son of Nun.

45 When Moses finished speaking all these words to all Israel,

46 (Eze 40:4; Dt 11:18) he said to them, "Set your hearts on all the words

which I testify among you today, which you shall command your children

to be careful to observe, all the words of this law.

47 (Lev 18:5) For it is no idle word for you, because it is your life,

and by this word you will prolong your days in the land which

you cross over the Jordan to possess."

Moses to Die on Mount Nebo

48 The Lord spoke to Moses that same day, saying,

49 (Nu 27:12) "Go up to this mountain of the Abarim, to Mount Nebo,

which is in the land of Moab opposite Jericho, and look at the land of

Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel for a possession.

50 (Ge 25:8; Nu 33:38) Die on the mount where you go up,

and be gathered to your people, just as Aaron, your brother,

died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people,

51 (Nu 27:14) because you trespassed against Me

among the children of Israel at the waters of Meribah Kadesh,

in the Wilderness of Zin, because you did not treat Me as holy

in the midst of the children of Israel.

52 (Dt 34:1-4) Nevertheless, you will see the land before you,

but you may not go there, to the land which I am giving

to the children of Israel."



Deuteronomy 32

[1] Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak;

and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

[2] My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as

the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:

[3] Because I will publish the name of the LORD:

ascribe ye greatness unto our God.

[4] He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment:

a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

[5] They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his

children: they are a perverse and crooked generation.

[6] Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise?

is not he thy father that hath bought thee?

hath he not made thee, and established thee?

[7] Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father,

and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee.

[8] When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he

separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according

to the number of the children of Israel.

[9] For the LORD's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his

inheritance.

[10] He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness;

he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.

[11] As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth

abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:

[12] So the LORD alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him.

[13] He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the

increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and

oil out of the flinty rock;

[14] Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the

breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst

drink the pure blood of the grape.

[15] But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown

thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him,

and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.

[16] They provoked him to jealousy with strange gods, with abominations

provoked they him to anger.

[17] They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to

new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not.

[18] Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God

that formed thee.

[19] And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of

his sons, and of his daughters.

[20] And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end

shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no

faith.

[21] They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; they have

provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy

with those which are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a

foolish nation.

[22] For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest

hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the

foundations of the mountains.

[23] I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them.

[24] They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and

with bitter destruction: I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them,

with the poison of serpents of the dust.

[25] The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man

and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.

[26] I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance

of them to cease from among men:

[27] Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their

adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say,

Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this.

[28] For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any

understanding in them.

[29] O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would

consider their latter end!

[30] How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight,

except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?

[31] For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being

judges.

[32] For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah:

their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter:

[33] Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.

[34] Is not this laid up in store with me, and sealed up among my treasures?

[35] To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in

due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that

shall come upon them make haste.

[36] For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his

servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up,

or left.

[37] And he shall say, Where are their gods, their rock in whom they

trusted,

[38] Which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine of their

drink offerings? let them rise up and help you, and be your protection.

[39] See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and

I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out

of my hand.

[40] For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.

[41] If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I

will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.

[42] I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour

flesh; and that with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the

beginning of revenges upon the enemy.

[43] Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of

his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be

merciful unto his land, and to his people.

[44] And Moses came and spake all the words of this song in the ears of the

people, he, and Hoshea the son of Nun.

[45] And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel:

[46] And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I

testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe

to do, all the words of this law.

[47] For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and

through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go

over Jordan to possess it.

[48] And the LORD spake unto Moses that selfsame day, saying,

[49] Get thee up into this mountain Abarim, unto mount Nebo, which is in the

land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and behold the land of Canaan,

which I give unto the children of Israel for a possession:

[50] And die in the mount whither thou goest up, and be gathered unto thy

people; as Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered unto his

people:

[51] Because ye trespassed against me among the children of Israel at the

waters of Meribah-Kadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; because ye sanctified me

not in the midst of the children of Israel.

[52] Yet thou shalt see the land before thee; but thou shalt not go thither

unto the land which I give the children of Israel.



2) Our Daily Bread for 20 March 2024 titled

Happy Trust



Psalm 40:1-5



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.



1 I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me, and heard my cry.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,

out of the miry clay,

and set my feet on a rock,

and established my steps.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He has put a new song in my mouth,

even praise to our God;

many will see it, and fear,

and will trust in the Lord.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Blessed is the man

who places trust in the Lord,

but does not turn toward the proud,

nor those falling away to falsehood.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) O Lord my God,

You have done many wonderful works,

and Your thoughts toward us

cannot be compared;

if I would declare and speak of them,

they are more than can be numbered.



Psalm 40

[1] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my

cry.

[2] He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and

set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

[3] And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many

shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

[4] Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not

the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

[5] Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and

thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto

thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be

numbered.



A woman rescued Rudy from the animal shelter days before he was to be

euthanised, and the dog became her companion. For ten years, Rudy slept

calmly beside Linda's bed, but then he abruptly began to jump next to her

and lick her face. Linda scolded him, but every night, Rudy repeated

the behaviour. "Soon he was jumping on my lap to lick my face every

time I sat down," Linda said.



As she was planning to take Rudy to obedience school, she began to consider

how insistent Rudy was and how he always licked her in the same spot on her

jaw. Sheepishly, Linda went to a doctor who found a microscopic tumour

(bone cancer). The doctor told Linda that if she'd waited longer,

it probably would've killed her. Linda had trusted Rudy's instincts,

and she was happy she did.



The Scriptures tell us repeatedly that trusting God leads to life and joy.

"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord," the psalmist says (40:4).

Some translations make the point even starker:

"Happy are those who make the Lord their trust" (v. 4 nrsv).

Happy in the psalms communicates abundance-an erupting, effervescent joy.



When we trust God, the ultimate result is deep, genuine happiness.

This trust may not come easily, and the results may not be everything we

envision. But if we trust God, we'll be so happy we did.



By: Winn Collier



Reflect & Pray



What makes it difficult for you to trust God?

How does it alter things if you begin to really believe

that trusting Him leads you to happiness?



Dear God, I want the kind of happiness that only

You can bring. But it's hard for me to trust. Will You help me?



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 4 - Daddy!



Romans 8:15



'For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have

received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba, Father." '



15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have

received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.



"I've always been a Daddy's girl," Sandi said proudly, and her relationship

with her father proved it. She was never spoiled, but even as a grown woman,

Sandi maintained a closeness with her father, sharing intimately with him the

important issues of her life. And just her use of the name "Daddy" indicated

that he was, indeed a warm, approachable, affectionate man.

Many people are not so fortunate. Some fathers are stern and harsh;

others absent or uncaring, some even abusive. Few have the king of father

who presents a picture of the loving fatherhood of God.

But whatever our concept of fatherhood, God makes clear that he is everything

we always wanted our fathers to be - loving, forgiving, approachable,

totally accepting of us as we are, encouraging us to become all he has

created us to be.

In Romans 8, Paul calls God our "Abba Father". The Aramaic word for Father,

Abba, is an intimate term that might well be translated, Daddy.

God is our "Daddy," our "Abba" - not a distant, stern patriarch ready

to strike us down at the first sign of transgression, but a gentle,

loving Father who longs for us to climb into his lap and let him comfort us.

When we commit ourselves to Christ, Paul indicates, we do not receive a

"spirit of bondage to fear" but a "spirit of adoption." We are not called

to respond to God out of fear, but out of love and reverence.

We can relax and enjoy his presence, for we are his children,

and he is our loving Daddy.



Application



a) What concept of fatherhood do I have from my own experience with my father?

How does that correspond to Paul's description of God as "Daddy"?



b) How can this verse help change my perception of what it means to have

God as my Father?





4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland



Deut 28:11



11 (Dt 28:4; 30:9) The Lord will make you overflow in prosperity,

in the offspring of your body, in the offspring of your livestock,

and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the Lord swore

to your fathers to give you.



11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body,

and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land

which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.



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



When you are lonely



1 John 4:16b-18



God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

17 (1Jn 2:5; 2:28) In this way God's love is perfected in us,

so that we may have boldness on the Day of Judgment, because as He is,

so are we in this world.

18 (Ro 8:15; 2Ti 1:7) There is no fear in love,

but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.

Whoever fears is not perfect in love.



God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness

in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:

because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13





9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further



Day 11 - March 20





Pray for the Tigray



Joel 2:28



28 (Eze 39:29; Isa 32:15) And it will be that, afterwards,

I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

then your sons and your daughters will prophesy,

your old men will dream dreams,

and your young men will see visions.



[28] And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit

upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old

men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:



Amina is happy about every call she gets from her twin sons in the distant

capital Addis Ababa. For a long time she had no contact with them. During

the two-year war, her home in the province of Tigray in the north of Ethiopia,

was cut off from all connections to the outside world. The war between the

provincial government and the Ethiopian army cost the lives of well over

half a million people and hit the Tigray region hard.



When Amina realised that war was about to break out, she sent her sons to

the distant capital. They made their way there and were safe. Amina has

already overcome many crises in her life. She was born as a Muslim

and married young to an older man. When she was given a Bible, she began

to read it secretly. Because her husband found out, he disowned Amina

and her sons and divorced her.



Since then, Amina has been a courageous follower of Jesus and loves

sharing her faith. For this, she has faced much hostility and persecution,

but has also led many people to Jesus. Amina says: "My way was difficult

and following Jesus was brought much suffering. But God is faithful!

And he has given me a task: I am allowed to share the Gospel with Muslims."



Orthodox Christians make up most of the population in Tigray. However, in

the east of the province, where Amina lives, there are many Muslims

(about 5-10 % of the whole population of Tigray). Historically the area

has been Islam's doorway to the region and to Africa at large.

Evangelical Christians and churches there are a tiny minority.

How to Pray



Pray for peace and that a workable solution to

the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia will be found.



Pray the church in the Tigray region will be allowed to grow

and believers will boldly share their faith in Jesus.



Pray that women like Amina will be role models to other believers.



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



20th Day of the Month



a) Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.



( Matthew 19:14



14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16-17)

But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me,

and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."



14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not,

to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.



)



b) Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.



(



Eph 6:12



12 (Eph 1:3; 1:21) For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces

of evil in the heavenly places.



12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord to remember His rewards in Blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray for Him for obedience and successfulness.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, I want the kind of happiness that only

You can bring. But it's hard for me to trust. Will You help me?"



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord as Loving Father.



Pray to the Lord and pray to experience the Lord's Blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to experience the Lord's Love.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray for peace and that a workable solution to

the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia will be found.



Pray the church in the Tigray region will be allowed to grow

and believers will boldly share their faith in Jesus.



Pray that women like Amina will be role models to other believers.



Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.



Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.



Pray for 11 Christian families in Myanmar (Burma) from the Palaung tribe who

have been pressured by villagers to renounce their faith.



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

"The Web Planet" is a six-part serial from the second season of Doctor Who,

originally broadcast in 1965. This ambitious story takes the Doctor, Ian,

Barbara, and Vicki to the planet Vortis, where they become embroiled in

a conflict between two alien races, the butterfly-like Menoptera

and the ant-like Zarbi. Let's review this serial:



Part 1: "The Web Planet"

The opening episode introduces the TARDIS crew as they arrive on the strange

and alien planet of Vortis. They encounter the Menoptera and the Zarbi

and must navigate the dangers of the planet's hostile environment.



Rating: 7/10



Part 2: "The Zarbi"

As the story unfolds, the travelers learn more about the conflict between

the Menoptera and the Zarbi and become embroiled in the struggle for control

of the planet. They must find a way to help the Menoptera defeat their

enemies and restore peace to Vortis.

Rating: 6/10



Part 3: "Escape to Danger"

In this episode, the Doctor and his companions become separated from each

other and must find a way to reunite while evading capture by the Zarbi.

They encounter strange creatures and face numerous obstacles as they try

to escape from their predicament.

Rating: 6/10



Part 4: "Crater of Needles"

As tensions escalate between the Menoptera and the Zarbi, the Doctor

and his companions must navigate the treacherous landscape of Vortis

and confront the source of the planet's troubles. They must use all their

wits and ingenuity to outsmart their adversaries and bring about a peaceful

resolution to the conflict.

Rating: 7/10



Part 5: "Invasion"

In this episode, the Doctor and his companions launch a daring assault

on the Zarbi's stronghold in a bid to defeat their enemies and restore peace

to Vortis. Tensions run high as they face overwhelming odds and must make

difficult choices to achieve their goals.

Rating: 7/10



Part 6: "The Centre"

The thrilling conclusion to the serial sees the Doctor and his companions

confronting the true mastermind behind the conflict on Vortis. They must

use all their courage and resourcefulness to defeat their enemy

and save the planet from destruction.

Rating: 8/10



Overall Rating: 6.8/10

"The Web Planet" is an ambitious but somewhat flawed serial from the early

days of Doctor Who. While it features imaginative world-building

and creative alien designs, the story can feel slow-paced at times,

and the special effects may appear dated to modern audiences. However,

the serial still offers plenty of suspenseful moments, intriguing concepts,

and memorable characters, making it a worthwhile watch for fans

of classic Doctor Who.

Day 79, 19 March 2024



1) Deuteronomy 28,29



DEUTERONOMY 28



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, t

hen 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.

3 (Ge 39:5) You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the field.

4 (Ge 49:25; Dt 7:13) Your offspring will be blessed, and the produce

of your ground, and the offspring of your livestock, the increase

of your herd and the flocks of your sheep.

5 Your basket and your kneading bowl will be blessed.

6 (Ps 121:8) You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.

7 (Lev 26:7-8; Dt 28:25) The Lord will cause your enemies who rise up against

you to be defeated before you; they will come out against you one way and

flee before you seven ways.

8 (Lev 25:21; Dt 15:10) The Lord will command the blessing on you in your

barns and in all that you set your hand to do, and He will bless you in the

land which the Lord your God is giving you.

9 (Ex 19:5-6; Dt 7:6; 13:17) The Lord will establish you as a holy people

to Himself, just as He swore to you, if you will keep the commandments

of the Lord your God and walk in His ways.

10 (2Ch 7:14; Nu 6:27) All people of the earth shall see that you are called

by the name of the Lord, and they shall be afraid of you.

11 (Dt 28:4; 30:9) The Lord will make you overflow in prosperity,

in the offspring of your body, in the offspring of your livestock,

and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the Lord

swore to your fathers to give you.

12 (Lev 26:4; Dt 15:6) The Lord will open up to you His good treasure,

the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season and to bless all

the work of your hand. You will lend to many nations, but you will

not borrow.

13 (Dt 28:1; Isa 9:14-15) The Lord will make you the head and not the tail;

you will only be above and you will not be beneath, if you listen to the

commandments of the Lord your God, which I am commanding you today,

to observe and to do them.

14 (Dt 5:32) Also, you shall not turn aside from any of the words which

I am commanding you today, to the right hand or to the left, to go after

other gods to serve them.



[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.

[3] Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the

field.

[4] Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and

the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy

sheep.

[5] Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.

[6] Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be

when thou goest out.

[7] The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be

smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee

before thee seven ways.

[8] The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in

all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land

which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

[9] The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath

sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God,

and walk in his ways.

[10] And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name

of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.

[11] And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy

body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the

land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

[12] The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the

rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand:

and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

[13] And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt

be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the

commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe

and to do them:

[14] And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee

this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve

them.



Warnings Against Disobedience



15 (Mal 2:2; Dt 28:2) But it will happen, if you will not listen to the voice

of the Lord your God, by being careful to do all His commandments and

His statutes which I am commanding you today, that all these curses will

come upon you and overtake you.

16 You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the field.

17 (Dt 28:5) Your basket and your kneading bowl will be cursed.

18 (Dt 28:4) Your offspring will be cursed along with the fruit of your land,

the produce of your herd, and the flocks of your sheep.

19 (Dt 28:6) You will be cursed when you come in and cursed when you go out.

20 (Isa 51:20; 66:15) The Lord will send cursing, vexation, and rebuke on you

in all that you set your hand to do, until you are destroyed and until

you perish quickly because of the wickedness of your doings, by which you

have forsaken Me.

21 (Lev 26:25; Jer 24:10) The Lord will make pestilence cling to you until

it has consumed you from the land, which you are going to possess.

22 (Lev 26:16; Am 4:9) The Lord will strike you with a wasting disease,

with a fever, with an inflammation, with an extreme heat, with the sword,

with blight, and with mildew, and they shall pursue you until you perish.

23 (Lev 26:19) The heavens which are over your head will be bronze,

and the earth that is under you will be iron.

24 (Dt 28:12) The Lord will make the rain of your land powder and dust.

It will come from heaven down on you until you are destroyed.

25 (Isa 30:17; Eze 23:46) The Lord will cause you to be defeated

before your enemies, and you will go out one way against them

and flee seven ways before them, and will be become an object

of terror to all the kingdoms of the earth.

26 (Jer 7:33; 16:4) Your carcass will be meat for all the fowls of the air

and beasts of the earth, and no man will frighten them away.

27 (1Sa 5:6; Ex 9:9) The Lord will strike you with the boils of Egypt

and with tumors, eczema, and with the itch, from which you cannot be healed.

28 The Lord will strike you with madness, and blindness,

and bewilderment of heart.

29 (Job 5:14; Isa 59:10) You will grope at noon, as the blind man gropes

in darkness, and you will not prosper in your ways. You will only be

oppressed and continually robbed, and no man will save you.

30 (Am 5:11; Jer 8:10; Job 31:10) You will be engaged to a woman

and another man shall rape her. You will build a house,

but you will not dwell in it. You will plant a vineyard,

but you will not gather its grapes.

31 Your ox will be killed before your eyes, and you will not eat of it.

Your donkey will be violently taken away from before you

and will not be returned to you. Your sheep will be given to your enemies,

and you will have no one to rescue them.

32 (Dt 28:41; 2Ch 29:9) Your sons and your daughters will be given to another

people. Your eyes will look and fail with longing for them all day long,

but there will be nothing you can do.

33 (Jer 5:17) A nation that you do not know will consume the produce

of your land and all your labors, and you will be nothing

but oppressed and crushed all the time.

34 You will go insane because of what your eyes will see.

35 (Dt 28:27) The Lord will strike you in the knees and legs with sore boils

that cannot be healed, from the sole of your foot to the top of your head.

36 (Dt 4:28; 2Ki 25:11) The Lord will bring you and your king, which you

will set over you, to a nation which neither you nor your fathers have known,

and there you will serve other gods, wood and stone.

37 (Jer 24:9; 1Ki 9:7-8) You will become a horror, a proverb, and an object of

ridicule among all nations where the Lord shall lead you.

38 (Joel 1:4; Mic 6:15) You will carry a lot of seed out into the field

but will gather but little in, for the locust will consume it.

39 You will plant vineyards and dress them, but will neither drink

of the wine nor gather the grapes, for worms will eat them.

40 (Mic 6:15) You will have olive trees throughout all your coasts,

but you will not anoint yourself with the oil, for your olive will drop off.

41 (Dt 28:32; La 1:5) You will give birth to sons and daughters, but you will

not enjoy them, for they will go into captivity.

42 The locust will consume all of your trees and fruit of your land.

43 (Dt 28:13) The foreigner who resides with you will get up higher

and higher, and you will go down lower and lower.

44 (Dt 28:12-13) He will lend to you, but you will not lend to him.

He will be the head, but you will be the tail.

45 (Dt 28:15) Moreover, all of these curses will come on you

and will pursue you and overtake you, until you are destroyed,

because you did not obey the voice of the Lord your God,

by keeping His commandments and His statutes which He commanded you.

46 (Isa 8:18; Eze 14:8) They will be a perpetual sign and wonder

in regard to you and your descendants,

47 because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy

and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things.

48 (Jer 28:13-14) Therefore, you will serve your enemies

whom the Lord will send against you, in hunger, thirst, nakedness,

and need of all things, and He will put a yoke of iron on your neck

until He has destroyed you.

49 (La 4:19; Hos 8:1) The Lord will bring a nation against you from

far away, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flies,

a nation whose language you will not understand,

50 (Isa 47:6; 2Ch 36:17) a nation with a fierce countenance,

which will not respect the old or show favor to the young.

51 (Dt 28:33; Isa 62:8) They will eat the offspring of your livestock

and the produce of your land, until you are destroyed.

They will leave you no grain, wine, or oil, or the offspring of your herd

or the offspring of your sheep, until they have destroyed you.

52 He will lay siege on you in all your towns until your high

and fortified walls in which you trusted come down throughout

all your land, and he will lay siege on you in all your towns

throughout all your land which the Lord your God has given you.

53 (La 2:20; Lev 26:29; 2Ki 6:28-29) You will eat the offspring of your

own body, the flesh of your sons and of your daughters, which the

Lord your God has given you, during the siege and distress

in which your enemies will persecute you.

54 (Dt 13:6; 15:9) The man who is tender among you, and very delicate,

his eye shall be hostile toward his brother and toward his beloved wife

and toward the rest of his children who remain,

55 so that he will not give to any of them any of the flesh of his children

which he will eat, because he has nothing left to him because of the siege

and the distress by which your enemies will persecute you in all your towns.

56 The tender and delicate woman among you, who would not venture

to set the sole of her foot on the ground because of her delicateness

and tenderness, will be hostile toward her beloved husband,

and toward her son and her daughter,

57 and toward her afterbirth that comes out from between her legs,

and toward her children whom she will bear. For she will secretly

eat them because of lack during the siege and distress in which

your enemy will persecute you in your towns.

58 (Isa 42:8) If you are not careful to observe all the words of this law

that are written in this book so that you may fear this glorious

and fearful name, the Lord your God,

59 then the Lord will bring extraordinary plagues on you

and your descendants, even great long-lasting plagues,

and severe and long-lasting sicknesses.

60 (Dt 7:15) Moreover, He will bring all the diseases of Egypt upon you,

which you were afraid of, and they will cling to you.

61 Also every sickness and every plague which is not written in the Book

of the Law will the Lord bring upon you until you are destroyed.

62 (Dt 4:27; 10:22) You will be left few in number, whereas you were

as numerous as the stars of heaven, because you would not obey

the voice of the Lord your God.

63 (Pr 1:26; Jer 32:41) It will be that as the Lord rejoiced over you to do

you good and to multiply you, so the Lord will take pleasure over you

to destroy you and to bring you to nothing. You will be plucked from

off the land which you go to possess.

64 (Lev 26:33; Dt 4:27-28) The Lord will scatter you among all the peoples,

from the one end of the earth to the other, and there you will serve

other gods, wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known.

65 (Lev 26:36; 26:16) Among these nations you will find no ease, nor will

the sole of your foot have rest. But there the Lord will give you

a trembling heart, failing of eyes, and despair of soul.

66 Your life shall hang in doubt before you. You will be in dread day

and night and will have no assurance of your life.

67 (Dt 28:34; Job 7:3-4) In the morning you will say,

"Would to God it were evening!" And at evening you will say,

"Would to God it were morning!" because of the fear of your heart

and because of the sights your eyes will see.

68 (Dt 17:16; Jer 43:7) The Lord will bring you into Egypt again with ships,

by the way by which I spoke to you, "You will not see it ever again."

And there you will be sold to your enemies as male and female slaves,

but no one will buy you.



[15] But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of

the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes

which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee,

and overtake thee:

[16] Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the

field.

[17] Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store.

[18] Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy land, the

increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.

[19] Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when

thou goest out.

[20] The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all

that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and

until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby

thou hast forsaken me.

[21] The LORD shall make the pestilence cleave unto thee, until he have

consumed thee from off the land, whither thou goest to possess it.

[22] The LORD shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a fever, and

with an inflammation, and with an extreme burning, and with the sword, and

with blasting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue thee until thou

perish.

[23] And thy heaven that is over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that

is under thee shall be iron.

[24] The LORD shall make the rain of thy land powder and dust: from heaven

shall it come down upon thee, until thou be destroyed.

[25] The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou

shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and

shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.

[26] And thy carcase shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and unto the

beasts of the earth, and no man shall fray them away.

[27] The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods,

and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed.

[28] The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and astonishment

of heart:

[29] And thou shalt grope at noonday, as the blind gropeth in darkness, and

thou shalt not prosper in thy ways: and thou shalt be only oppressed and

spoiled evermore, and no man shall save thee.

[30] Thou shalt betroth a wife, and another man shall lie with her: thou

shalt build an house, and thou shalt not dwell therein: thou shalt plant a

vineyard, and shalt not gather the grapes thereof.

[31] Thine ox shall be slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not eat

thereof: thine ass shall be violently taken away from before thy face, and

shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep shall be given unto thine enemies,

and thou shalt have none to rescue them.

[32] Thy sons and thy daughters shall be given unto another people, and

thine eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them all the day long: and

there shall be no might in thine hand.

[33] The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation which thou

knowest not eat up; and thou shalt be only oppressed and crushed alway:

[34] So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt

see.

[35] The LORD shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with a sore

botch that cannot be healed, from the sole of thy foot unto the top of thy

head.

[36] The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee,

unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt

thou serve other gods, wood and stone.

[37] And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among

all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.

[38] Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but

little in; for the locust shall consume it.

[39] Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither drink of

the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them.

[40] Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt

not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit.

[41] Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for

they shall go into captivity.

[42] All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume.

[43] The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and

thou shalt come down very low.

[44] He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the

head, and thou shalt be the tail.

[45] Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee,

and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenedst not unto

the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes

which he commanded thee:

[46] And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy

seed for ever.

[47] Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with

gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;

[48] Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send

against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all

things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have

destroyed thee.

[49] The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of

the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt

not understand;

[50] A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of

the old, nor shew favour to the young:

[51] And he shall eat the fruit of thy cattle, and the fruit of thy land,

until thou be destroyed: which also shall not leave thee either corn, wine,

or oil, or the increase of thy kine, or flocks of thy sheep, until he have

destroyed thee.

[52] And he shall besiege thee in all thy gates, until thy high and fenced

walls come down, wherein thou trustedst, throughout all thy land: and he

shall besiege thee in all thy gates throughout all thy land, which the LORD

thy God hath given thee.

[53] And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons

and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege,

and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee:

[54] So that the man that is tender among you, and very delicate, his eye

shall be evil toward his brother, and toward the wife of his bosom, and

toward the remnant of his children which he shall leave:

[55] So that he will not give to any of them of the flesh of his children

whom he shall eat: because he hath nothing left him in the siege, and in the

straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee in all thy gates.

[56] The tender and delicate woman among you, which would not adventure to

set the sole of her foot upon the ground for delicateness and tenderness,

her eye shall be evil toward the husband of her bosom, and toward her son,

and toward her daughter,

[57] And toward her young one that cometh out from between her feet, and

toward her children which she shall bear: for she shall eat them for want of

all things secretly in the siege and straitness, wherewith thine enemy shall

distress thee in thy gates.

[58] If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are

written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name,

THE LORD THY GOD;

[59] Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy

seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and

of long continuance.

[60] Moreover he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, which thou

wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee.

[61] Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in the book

of this law, them will the LORD bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed.

[62] And ye shall be left few in number, whereas ye were as the stars of

heaven for multitude; because thou wouldest not obey the voice of the LORD

thy God.

[63] And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you

good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you,

and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land

whither thou goest to possess it.

[64] And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of

the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which

neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.

[65] And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole

of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart,

and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:

[66] And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day

and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life:

[67] In the morning thou shalt say, Would God it were even! and at even thou

shalt say, Would God it were morning! for the fear of thine heart wherewith

thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see.

[68] And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships, by the way

whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye

shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall

buy you.



DEUTERONOMY 29



Renewal of the Covenant



1 (Dt 5:2-3) These are the words of the covenant which the Lord commanded

Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab,

besides the covenant which He made with them in Horeb.



[1] These are the words of the covenant, which the LORD commanded Moses

to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, beside

the covenant which he made with them in Horeb.



2 (Ex 19:4) Moses proclaimed to all Israel, and said to them:

You have seen all that the Lord did before your eyes in the land of Egypt,

to Pharaoh and all his servants and to all his land-

3 the great temptations which your eyes have seen,

those signs and great wonders.

4 (Ac 28:26-27; Isa 6:9-10) Yet to this day the Lord has not given you

a heart to know, eyes to see, and ears to hear.

5 (Dt 8:4; 1:3) I have led you forty years in the wilderness.

Your clothes have not worn out on you, and your sandal

has not worn out on your foot.

6 (Dt 8:3; Eph 5:18) You have not eaten bread, nor have you drunk wine

or strong drink, so that you might know that I am the Lord your God.

7 When you came to this place, Sihon, the king of Heshbon,

and Og, the king of Bashan, came out against us to battle,

and we defeated them.

8 (Nu 32:33; Dt 3:12-13) We took their land and gave it as an inheritance

to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and to half of the tribe of Manasseh.

9 (Dt 4:6; Jos 1:7) Therefore, keep the words of this covenant and do them,

so that you may prosper in all you do.

10 Today all of you stand before the Lord your God, the heads of your tribes,

your elders, and your officers, with all the men of Israel,

11 (Ex 12:38) your little ones, your wives, and your foreigners who are

in your camp, from the one who chops your wood to the one who draws

your water-

12 (2Ch 15:12-15) so that you should enter into a covenant with the Lord

your God, and into His oath, which the Lord your God is making with you today.

13 (Ge 17:7; Ex 6:7) Today He will establish that you are His people

and that He is your God, just as He has said to you and He has sworn

to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

14 It is not with you alone that I am making this covenant and this oath,

15 (Ac 2:39) but with him who stands here with us today before the Lord

our God, and with him who is not here with us today

16 (for you know that we lived in the land of Egypt and how we came

through the nations which you passed by,

17 and you have seen their abominations and their idols of wood

and stone, of silver and gold, which were among them);

18 (Heb 12:15) lest there be among you a man or woman

or family or tribe whose heart turns away today from the Lord our God

to go and serve the gods of these nations, and lest there be among you

a root bearing poisonous and bitter fruit;

19 (Nu 15:30) and it happens that, when he hears the words of this covenant,

he blesses himself in his heart, saying,

"I shall have peace, even though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart,-

thus destroying the watered ground with the dry.

20 (Ps 74:1; Dt 9:14; Ps 79:5) The Lord will not spare him;

rather the anger of the Lord and His jealousy will smolder

against that man. All the curses that are written in this book

will rest on him, and the Lord will blot out his name from under heaven.

21 The Lord will single him out for disaster out of all the tribes of Israel,

according to all the curses of the covenant that are written

in this Book of the Law.

22 The generation to come, your children who will rise up after you

and the foreigner who will come from a far land, when they see

the plagues of that land, and the sicknesses

which the Lord has laid on it, will say,

23 (Jer 17:6; Zep 2:9) "The whole land is brimstone and salt,

a burning waste, unsown and unproductive, and no grass grows there,

like the overthrow of Sod­om and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboyim,

which the Lord overthrew in His anger and wrath."

24 (Jer 22:8-9; 1Ki 9:8-9) All nations will say,

"Why has the Lord done such to this land?

What does the heatedness of this great anger mean?"

25 Then men will say, "Because they have forsaken the covenant

of the Lord God of their fathers, which He made with them when

He brought them out of the land of Egypt.

26 For they went and served other gods, and worshipped them,

gods which they did not know and which He had not given to them.

27 (Dt 28:15-68; Da 9:11-14) The anger of the Lord burned against this land,

bringing on it all the curses that are written in this book.

28 (2Ch 7:20; 1Ki 14:15) The Lord rooted them out of their land in anger

and in wrath and in great indignation, and threw them into another land,

as it is today."

29 (Ac 1:7; 2Ti 3:16) The secret things belong to the Lord our God,

but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children

forever, so that we may keep all the words of this law.



[2] And Moses called unto all Israel, and said unto them, Ye have seen

all that the LORD did before your eyes in the land of Egypt unto Pharaoh,

and unto all his servants, and unto all his land;

[3] The great temptations which thine eyes have seen, the signs,

and those great miracles:

[4] Yet the LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive,

and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day.

[5] And I have led you forty years in the wilderness: your clothes are not

waxen old upon you, and thy shoe is not waxen old upon thy foot.

[6] Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink:

that ye might know that I am the LORD your God.

[7] And when ye came unto this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og

the king of Bashan, came out against us unto battle, and we smote them:

[8] And we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance unto the

Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half tribe of Manasseh.

[9] Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may

prosper in all that ye do.

[10] Ye stand this day all of you before the LORD your God; your captains

of your tribes, your elders, and your officers, with all the men of Israel,

[11] Your little ones, your wives, and thy stranger that is in thy camp,

from the hewer of thy wood unto the drawer of thy water:

[12] That thou shouldest enter into covenant with the LORD thy God, and into

his oath, which the LORD thy God maketh with thee this day:

[13] That he may establish thee to day for a people unto himself, and that

he may be unto thee a God, as he hath said unto thee, and as he hath sworn

unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

[14] Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath;

[15] But with him that standeth here with us this day before the LORD our

God, and also with him that is not here with us this day:

[16] (For ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how we came

through the nations which ye passed by;

[17] And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone,

silver and gold, which were among them:)

[18] Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe,

whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the

gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth

gall and wormwood;

[19] And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he

bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the

imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst:

[20] The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his

jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written

in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from

under heaven.

[21] And the LORD shall separate him unto evil out of all the tribes of

Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this

book of the law:

[22] So that the generation to come of your children that shall rise up

after you, and the stranger that shall come from a far land, shall say, when

they see the plagues of that land, and the sicknesses which the LORD hath

laid upon it;

[23] And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning,

that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the

overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD

overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:

[24] Even all nations shall say, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this

land? what meaneth the heat of this great anger?

[25] Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD

God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out

of the land of Egypt:

[26] For they went and served other gods, and worshipped them, gods whom

they knew not, and whom he had not given unto them:

[27] And the anger of the LORD was kindled against this land, to bring upon

it all the curses that are written in this book:

[28] And the LORD rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and

in great indignation, and cast them into another land, as it is this day.

[29] The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which

are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all

the words of this law.



2) Our Daily Bread for 19 March 2024 titled



Master in Heaven



Colossians 3:22-4:1



22 (Col 3:20) Servants, obey your masters in all things according

to the flesh, serving not only when they are watching, as the servants

of men, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

23 (Col 3:17) And whatever you do, do it heartily,

as for the Lord and not for men,

24 (1Co 7:22; Eph 6:8) knowing that from the Lord you will receive

the reward of the inheritance. For you serve the Lord Christ.

25 (Ac 10:34; Dt 10:17) But he who does wrong will receive

for the wrong which he has done, and there is no partiality.



[22] Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not

with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

[23] And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

[24] Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the

inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

[25] But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done:

and there is no respect of persons.



Colossians 4



1 Masters, give to your servants that which is just and fair,

knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.



[1] Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing

that ye also have a Master in heaven.



Singapore's Ministry of Manpower announced in 2022 that all migrant domestic

workers must be given at least one rest day a month that employers couldn't

compensate them for instead of giving them the day off. Employers, however,

were concerned they wouldn't have someone to care for their loved ones

on those days. While the logistics of caregiving could be solved by making

alternative arrangements, their attitude in not seeing the need for rest

wasn't as easy to solve.



Treating others considerately isn't a new issue. The apostle Paul lived

in a time where servants were seen as the property of their masters. Yet,

in the last line of his instructions to the church on how Christlike

households should operate, he says that masters are to treat their servants

"justly" (Colossians 4:1 esv). Another translation says,

"Be fair with them" (the message).



Just as Paul tells the servants to work "for the Lord, not for human masters"

(3:23), he reminds the masters also of Jesus' authority over them:

"you also have a Master in heaven" (4:1). His purpose was to encourage the

Colossian believers to live as those whose ultimate authority is Christ.

In our interaction with others-whether as an employer, employee, in our homes

or communities-we can ask God to help us do what's "right and fair" (v. 1).



By: Jasmine Goh



Reflect & Pray



When haven’t you treated someone fairly? In your work or home,

what changes will you make to treat others considerately?



Heavenly Father, please forgive me for times when I don't treat

others fairly. Help me to submit to You as the Master of my life.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 3 - Inseparable From God's Love



Romans 8:38-39



38 (Eph 1:21; 1Pe 3:22) For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor principalities nor powers, neither things present

nor things to come,

39 (Ro 5:8) neither height nor depth, nor any other created thing,

shall be able to separate us from the love of God,

which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.



[38] For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor

principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

[39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to

separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.



Separation is a fact of human life. Relationships disintegrate,

children grow up, loved ones die, husbands and wives divorce,

friends changes and drift apart. We may resist change and separation,

but we must deal with them nevertheless.

Separation sometimes is a natural result of growth and development;

sometimes it is a violent, cataclysmic shaking of an individual's life.

2 lifelong friends go separate ways to college or into future careers;

a church splits over doctrinal differences; a wife finds out a hidden

secret in her husband's past.

But with God, there is no separation, no death, no breaking of vows,

no growing beyond the relationship. Nothing, says Paul, can separate

us from the love of God. A skeleton in my closet, once revealed, may

cost me the trust of those I thought were my friends. But God knows

all my past, all my sin; he forgives, and it cannot separate me from him.

My present personal struggles may cause trouble in my job and result in

the loss of that income, but God understands what I'm going through,

and even when I'm angry at him, he can take it without drawing away

or striking back. My present problems cannot separate me from the Lord.

And God knows, too, the plan he has established for my future. I cannot

walk away from him, grow beyond my need for him, or outrun him into

tomorrow.

She may separate me from my awareness of God's presence in my life,

but it cannot set me beyond his reach. There is no power that is greater

than God's love, and no place I can go that will separate me

from that love.



Application



a) Have I ever felt separated from the love of God? Under what circumstances?



b) How can today's verse free me from anxiety about the past,

the present or the future?



4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland



Deut 8:18



18 But you must remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you

the ability to get wealth, so that He may establish His covenant which

He swore to your fathers, as it is today.



18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee

power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto

thy fathers, as it is this day.



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



When you are lonely



PSALMS 25:15-21



15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,

for He will lead my feet from the net.

16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,

for I am isolated and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;

bring me out of my distresses.

18 Look on my pain and misery,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,

and they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!

Let me not suffer shame,

for I seek refuge in You.

21 Truth and integrity will preserve me

while I wait for You.



15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;

For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;

For I am desolate and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:

O bring thou me out of my distresses.

18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;

And forgive all my sins.

19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;

And they hate me with cruel hatred.

20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:

Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;

For I wait on thee.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)



Saskatchewan



Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan



Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400



est Muslim Population 17279



CNMM Networks: Saskatoon



Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past

5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have

focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts

of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres

of worship and an Islamic madrassah (school) located right next to a

Christian school.

Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up

in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young

women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.

Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Adding further





Pray for the Saharawi of Algeria



Isaiah 41:18



18 (Ps 107:35; Isa 30:25) I will open rivers in high places,

and fountains in the midst of the valleys;

I will make the wilderness a pool of water,

and the dry land springs of water.



[18] I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the

valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land

springs of water.



Bashir sits in the shade in front of his parents' house and prepares

traditional tea. He lives in one of the Saharawi refugee camps in the

desert of southwestern Algeria. He and his compatriots feel forgotten

by the world.



After Spain abandoned its colonial occupation of Western Sahara in 1975,

Morocco and Mauritania annexed the territory. This led to a long-lasting

war that forced thousands and thousands of Saharawis to flee their homeland

to Algeria. Around 180,000 Saharawis have been stranded there since 1991

in what has become one of the oldest refugee camps in the world. There is

little food, medical care or education. Every day is a struggle for survival.



Living in the desert, where the climate is harsh and temperatures can reach

50 degrees Celsius, refugees rely on food assistance provided by aid agencies



Living for so long without a home and without basic needs has led to much

despair. The Saharawi's spiritual situation is also tragic. Like the desert

in which they live, their hope has dried up. They have very little opportunity

to hear of the God who wants to give them living water. There are hardly any

followers of Jesus among the Saharawi and very few workers among this

unreached Muslim people group of about 1 million.



How to Pray



Pray God will call workers who are willing to work among the Saharawi

and together with Him, carry the Living Water to the desert.



Pray God will send dreams and visions among the Saharawi, showing

Himself as the giver of living water and awakening their thirst

for spiritual refreshment.



Pray that the few local followers will grow in their faith

and witness courageously despite pressure and persecution.





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



19th Day of the Month



a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society



(



1 Tim 2:1-2



)



b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island



I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,

that God's Spirit would influencePray for the Saharawi of Algeria

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4



1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet

and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge

of the truth.



)



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to walk with Him in Obedience.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, please forgive me for times when I don't

treat others fairly. Help me to submit to You as the Master of my life."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know He will not seprate from us.



Pray to the Lord and pray to understand His Covenant.



Pray to the Lord and pray for integrity and uprightness to preserve you.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart

and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing

Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.

- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the

spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into

converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.

- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more

to be raised up into effective witness.

- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon

to spread and grow to other cities.



Pray God will call workers who are willing to work among the Saharawi

and together with Him, carry the Living Water to the desert.



Pray God will send dreams and visions among the Saharawi, showing

Himself as the giver of living water and awakening their thirst

for spiritual refreshment.



Pray that the few local followers will grow in their faith

and witness courageously despite pressure and persecution.



Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society



Pray for for churches in Egypt facing extreme hostility for militant

members of the Islamic community.



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