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Day 328, 24 November 2025



Today At

Calvary Community Church, Pastor Barry Reiger spoke on

Freedom in the Spirit



1) 1 Corinthians 12, 13, 14



1 Corinthians 12



Spiritual Gifts



1 (1Co 14:37) Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you

to be ignorant.

2 (Ps 115:5; 1Th 1:9) You know that you were Gentiles,

carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led.

3 (Jn 13:13; 1Jn 4:2-3) Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking

by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed!" And no one can say,

"Jesus is the Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.

4 (Heb 2:4; Ro 12:4-6) There are various gifts, but the same Spirit.

5 There are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

6 (1Co 15:28) There are various operations, but it is the same God

who operates all of them in all people.

7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given

to everyone for the common good.

8 (2Co 8:7; 1Co 1:5) To one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom,

to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit,

9 (2Co 4:13; 1Co 13:2) to another faith by the same Spirit,

to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit,

10 (Mk 16:17; 1Jn 4:1; 1Co 12:28-30) to another the working of miracles,

to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits,

to another various kinds of tongues,

and to another the interpretation of tongues.

11 (1Co 12:4; 2Co 10:13) But that one and very same Spirit works all these,

dividing to each one individually as He will.



1 Corinthians 12

[1] Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

[2] Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even

as ye were led.

[3] Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit

of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the

Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

[4] Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

[5] And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

[6] And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which

worketh all in all.

[7] But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit

withal.

[8] For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the

word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

[9] To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by

the same Spirit;

[10] To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another

discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the

interpretation of tongues:

[11] But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to

every man severally as he will.



One Body With Many Members



12 (1Co 12:27; 10:17) For as the body is one and has many parts,

and all the many parts of that one body are one body, so also is Christ.

13 (Jn 7:37-39; Gal 3:28) For by one Spirit we are all baptised

into one body, whether we are Jews or Gentiles, whether we are slaves

or free, and we have all been made to drink of one Spirit.

14 The body is not one part, but many.

15 If the foot says, "Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body,"

is it therefore not of the body?

16 And if the ear says, "Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body,"

is it therefore not of the body?

17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be?

If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?

18 (1Co 12:11; 12:28) But now God has established the parts,

every one of them, in the body as it has pleased Him.

19 If they were all one part, where would the body be?

20 So there are many parts, yet one body.

21 The eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you,"

nor the head to the feet, "I have no need of you."

22 No, those parts of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.

23 And those parts of the body which we think are less honorable,

upon these we bestow more abundant honor. And our less respectable

parts are treated with much more respect,

24 whereas our more respectable parts have no need of this.

But God has composed the body, having given more abundant honour

to that part which lacks it,

25 so that there should be no division in the body,

but that the parts should have the same care for one another.

26 (Ro 12:15) If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it,

and if one part is honored, all the parts rejoice with it.

27 (Ro 12:5; Eph 1:23) Now you are the body of Christ

and members individually.

28 (Heb 13:17; 13:24) God has put these in the church:

first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles,

then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various tongues.

29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers?

Are all workers of miracles?

30 Do all have the gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues?

Do all interpret?

31 (1Co 14:39)But earnestly covet the greater gifts.



[12] For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of

that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

[13] For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews

or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink

into one Spirit.

[14] For the body is not one member, but many.

[15] If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body;

is it therefore not of the body?

[16] And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the

body; is it therefore not of the body?

[17] If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole

were hearing, where were the smelling?

[18] But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it

hath pleased him.

[19] And if they were all one member, where were the body?

[20] But now are they many members, yet but one body.

[21] And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again

the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

[22] Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble,

are necessary:

[23] And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable,

upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more

abundant comeliness.

[24] For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body

together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:

[25] That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should

have the same care one for another.

[26] And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one

member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

[27] Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

[28] And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily

prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings,

helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

[29] Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers

of miracles?

[30] Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all

interpret?

[31] But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more

excellent way.



Love



Yet I show you a more excellent way.



1 Corinthians 13



1 (2Co 12:4) If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,

and have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

2 (Mt 17:20; 21:21) If I have the gift of prophecy, and understand

all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith,

so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

3 If I give all my goods to feed the poor,

and if I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing.

4 (Col 3:12; Pr 10:12) Love suffers long and is kind; love envies not;

love flaunts not itself and is not puffed up,

5 (1Co 10:24; Php 2:21) does not behave itself improperly, seeks not its own,

is not easily provoked, thinks no evil;

6 (2Jn 1:4; Ro 1:32) rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

7 (1Co 13:4) bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things,

and endures all things.

8 Love never fails. But if there are prophecies, they shall fail;

if there are tongues, they shall cease; and if there is knowledge,

it shall vanish.

9 (1Co 8:2; 13:12) For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

10 But when that which is perfect comes, then that which is imperfect

shall pass away.

11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child,

and I thought as a child. But when I became a man,

I put away childish things.

12 (2Co 5:7; 1Jn 3:2) For now we see as through a glass, dimly, but then,

face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know,

even as I also am known.

13 (Gal 5:6; 1Co 16:14; 1Pe 1:21) So now abide faith, hope, and love,

these three. But the greatest of these is love.



[1] Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not

charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

[2] And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries,

and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove

mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

[3] And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my

body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

[4] Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity

vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

[5] Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily

provoked, thinketh no evil;

[6] Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

[7] Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth

all things.

[8] Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail;

whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it

shall vanish away.

[9] For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

[10] But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part

shall be done away.

[11] When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I

thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

[12] For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I

know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

[13] And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of

these is charity.



1 Corinthians 14



Tongues and Prophecy



1 (1Co 12:1; 14:39) Follow after love and desire spiritual gifts,

but especially that you may prophesy.

2 (1Co 13:2; Mk 16:17) For he who speaks in an unknown tongue

does not speak to men, but to God. For no one understands him,

although in the spirit, he speaks mysteries.

3 (Ro 14:19; 1Co 14:12) But he who prophesies speaks to men

for their edification and exhortation and comfort.

4 (Mk 16:17; 1Co 14:3) He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself,

but he who prophesies edifies the church.

5 (1Co 12:10; Mk 16:17) I desire that you all speak in tongues,

but even more that you prophesy. For greater is he who prophesies

than he who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets,

so that the church may receive edification.

6 (Eph 1:17; Ro 6:17) Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues,

what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you by revelation or knowledge

or prophesying or doctrine?

7 Even when things without life give sound, whether flute or harp,

how will it be known what is played unless they give a distinction

in the sounds?

8 (Nu 10:9; Jer 4:19) If the trumpet makes an uncertain sound,

who will prepare himself for the battle?

9 (1Co 9:26) So also you, unless with the tongue you speak words

easy to understand, how will it be known what is spoken?

For you shall speak into the air.

10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of languages in the world,

and none of them is without significance.

11 (Ac 28:2) Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of the speech,

I shall be a barbarian to him who speaks,

and he who speaks will be a barbarian to me.

12 (1Co 14:26) So, seeing that you are zealous of spiritual gifts,

seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.

13 Let him who speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

14 (1Co 14:2) For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays,

but my understanding is unfruitful.

15 (Col 3:16; Ps 47:7) What is it then? I will pray with the spirit,

and I will pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit,

and I will sing with the understanding.

16 (1Ch 16:36; Ps 106:48) Otherwise, when you bless with the spirit,

how will he who occupies the place of the unlearned say "Amen"

at your giving of thanks, seeing he does not understand what you say?

17 (1Co 14:4) For you indeed give thanks well, but the other is not edified.

18 I thank my God that I speak in tongues more than you all.

19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding,

that by my voice I might teach others also,

than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

20 (Ro 16:19; Ps 119:99) Brothers, do not be children in your thinking;

rather be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

21 (Jn 10:34; Isa 28:11-12) In the law it is written:

"With men of other tongues

and other lips

I will speak to this people;

but even then they will not hear Me,"(Isa 28:11-12.)

says the Lord.

22 (Mk 16:17) So tongues are for a sign, not to believers,

but to unbelievers. But prophesying does not serve unbelievers, but believers.

23 (Ac 2:13) Therefore if the whole church assembles in one place

and all speak with tongues, and those who are unlearned

or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?

24 But if all prophesy and there comes in one who does not believe

or one unlearned, he is convinced by all and judged by all.

25 (Isa 45:14; Zec 8:23) Thus the secrets of his heart are revealed.

And so falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God

is truly among you.



1 Corinthians 14

[1] Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may

prophesy.

[2] For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but

unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh

mysteries.

[3] But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and

exhortation, and comfort.

[4] He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that

prophesieth edifieth the church.

[5] I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied:

for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues,

except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

[6] Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I

profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by

knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?

[7] And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except

they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped

or harped?

[8] For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to

the battle?

[9] So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be

understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into

the air.

[10] There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of

them is without signification.

[11] Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him

that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto

me.

[12] Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that

ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

[13] Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may

interpret.

[14] For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my

understanding is unfruitful.

[15] What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the

understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the

understanding also.

[16] Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth

the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he

understandeth not what thou sayest?

[17] For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

[18] I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:

[19] Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding,

that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an

unknown tongue.

[20] Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye

children, but in understanding be men.

[21] In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will

I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith

the Lord.

[22] Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them

that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but

for them which believe.

[23] If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all

speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or

unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

[24] But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one

unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:

[25] And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling

down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a

truth.



All Things to Be Done in Order



26 (Ro 14:19; 1Co 12:7-10) How is it then, brothers? When you come together,

every one of you has a psalm, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation,

and an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

27 If anyone speaks in an unknown tongue, let it be by two,

or at the most by three, and each in turn, and let one interpret.

28 But if there is no interpreter, let him remain silent in the church,

and let him speak to himself and to God.

29 (1Co 12:10) Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.

30 (1Th 5:19-20) If anything is revealed to another that sits by,

let the first keep silent.

31 For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn

and all may be encouraged.

32 (1Jn 4:1) The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

33 (1Co 7:17; 4:17) For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace,

as in all churches of the saints.

34 (1Ti 2:11-12; Ge 3:16) Let your women remain silent in the churches.

For they are not permitted to speak. They are commanded to be

under obedience, as the law also says.

35 If they will learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home,

for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

36 What? Did the word of God come from you? Or did it come to you only?

37 (2Co 10:7; 1Jn 4:6) If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet

or spiritual, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is

a command of the Lord.

38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

39 (1Co 12:31; 14:1) Therefore, brothers, eagerly desire to prophesy,

and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

40 (Col 2:5) Let all things be done decently and in order.



[26] How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, everyone of you hath a

psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an

interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

[27] If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most

by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

[28] But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and

let him speak to himself, and to God.

[29] Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

[30] If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold

his peace.

[31] For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be

comforted.

[32] And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

[33] For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all

churches of the saints.

[34] Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted

unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also

saith the law.

[35] And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home:

for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

[36] What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?

[37] If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him

acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of

the Lord.

[38] But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

[39] Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with

tongues.

[40] Let all things be done decently and in order.



2) Our Daily Bread for 24 November 2025 titled

Hope in the Waiting by

Tom Felten



Jeremiah 25:4-11



ising early and sending them, but you have not listened nor inclined

your ear to hear.

5 (Jer 7:7; Ge 17:8) They said, "Turn now again everyone from his evil way

and from the evil of your deeds, and dwell in the land that the Lord has

given to you and to your fathers forever and ever.

6 (Dt 8:19; 6:14) And do not go after other gods to serve them

and to worship them, and provoke Me not to anger

with the works of your hands; and I will do you no harm."

7 (2Ki 21:15; Dt 32:21) Yet you have not listened to Me, says the Lord,

that you might provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands

to your own harm.

8 Therefore thus says the Lord of Hosts: Because you have not obeyed My words,

9 (Jer 1:15; 18:16) I will send and take all the families of the north,

says the Lord, and Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, My servant,

and will bring them against this land and its inhabitants,

and against all these surrounding nations; I will utterly destroy them,

and make them an astonishment, a hissing, and perpetual desolations.

10 (Jer 7:34; Eze 26:13) Moreover I will take from them the voice of laughter

and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice

of the bride, the sound of the millstones and the light of the candle.

11 (Da 9:2; 2Ch 36:21-22) This whole land shall be a desolation

and an astonishment, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon

seventy years.



[4] And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising

early and sending them; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to

hear.

[5] They said, Turn ye again now every one from his evil way, and from the

evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the LORD hath given unto you

and to your fathers for ever and ever:

[6] And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and

provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no

hurt.

[7] Yet ye have not hearkened unto me, saith the LORD; that ye might provoke

me to anger with the works of your hands to your own hurt.

[8] Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Because ye have not heard my

words,

[9] Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the

LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will bring

them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against

all

these nations round about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an

astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations.

[10] Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of

gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound

of the millstones, and the light of the candle.

[11] And this whole land shall be a desolation, and an astonishment; and

these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.





Alida took a DNA test in 2020 and discovered a strong match to a man living on

the opposite coast of the US. Later, she and her daughters found news articles

from the 1950s that led them to conclude that the man was Alid'’s long-lost

uncle, Luis! He'd been abducted from a park in 1951 when he was six years old.

That DNA test, taken seventy years after Luis' disappearance, eventually led

to a happy reunion with his biological family members. Alida said,

"With [our] story out there, it could help other

families . . . . I would say, don't give up."



Seventy years is a long time to keep hope alive. Jeremiah and the people

of Judah must have been heartbroken and fearful when God said they would

"serve the king of Babylon seventy years" (Jeremiah 25:11). But they hadn't

listened to God and turned from their "evil ways and . . . practices" (v. 5),

which had deformed them into "an object of horror and scorn" (v. 9).

The people were condemned more than thirty times in Jeremiah for not listening

to Him. Seventy years might have felt like forever, but God would be with

them, and He promised that the hard season would eventually end (29:10).



As we face challenging seasons that seem to go on and on, let's remember that

while we may struggle to trust God, He promises that He's with us and loves

us (30:11). As we listen to Him and wait expectantly, we can find hope.



Reflect & Pray



How is it possible to endure difficult times?

Where can you find comfort in God’s promises?



Loving God, please help me find hope in You.





Find out how you can find comfort in who God is and what He says He will do.







3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 2 - The Right of Family



John 1:11-12



11 (Jn 3:32) He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.

12 (Gal 3:26; 1Jn 3:23) Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power

to become sons of God, to those who believed in His name,



11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power

to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:



"Dad, can I ask you something?" Jimmy leaned across the back of his

father's chair. His father lowered the newspaper and reached around,

settling Jimmy on his lap.

"Sure. Son," he answered. "You can ask me anything you want. The answer

might not be Yes, but you always have the right to ask."

For many who have grown up in homes where the father was absent, or when

present, abusive or silent, the scenario of Jimmy and his father may

seem unrealistic. Often we aren't given the right by our parents to ask

what we want, to communicate openly, to express our needs and desires.

But god clearly indicates that no matter what our human families have been

like, in his family there are no barriers to belonging,

to open communications. When we commit our lives to Christ and submit to his

lordship, we have the right to become the sons and daughters of God.

In Christ, we have the right to approach him, to pray, to seek wisdom,

to ask advice, to make requests, to verbalise our needs and desires. We don't

have to be afraid of sounding stupid or being rejected, because in Christ

we belong to him, and he loves us.

The KJV uses the word "power" in verse 12 - "to them gave he power to become

the sons of God." Power implies ability, that we are equipped by the Spirit

to be children of the King. We have the right and we have the power to become

who God has called us to be - his children.



Application



a) Under what circumstances in my life have I felt that I didn't

have the right to express my wishes or feelings?



b) How do today's verses give me confidence in approaching God?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 16:10-12



10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"



10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?



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



God's Reconciling Peace



Col 3:12-17



12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.



12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by 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?)



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.



Pray for



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.



Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -



Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity



(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 24 of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Canadian Society. (



Col 4:3



3 while praying also for us, that God would open to

us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in chains,



3 withal praying also for us, that God would open unto

us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in bonds:



)



b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan



I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,

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



)



Advent Day 2



Phillippians 2:6-7



6 (Jn 5:18; 10:33) who, being in the form of God,

did not consider equality with God something to be grasped.

7 (Mt 20:28; Jn 1:14) But He emptied Himself,

taking upon Himself the form of a servant,

and was made in the likeness of men.



From C.S. Lewis a Grand Miracle



"The Eternal Being, who knows everything and who created the whole universe,

became mot only a man but (before that) a baby, and before that a fetus inside

a Woman's body. If you want to get the hang of it, think how you would like

to become a slug or a crab." -C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity p.179



The Distance He traveled



My longest trip took me from the Midwestern USA to the Southeast Asian

city of Singapore, a distance of 9290 miles as the crow files.

Astronauts have traveled almost 250 000 miles , the distance from

Earth to the moon. Since 1977, Voyager 2 has traveled to 4 planets

and their moons, passing Neptune in 1989 and moving beyond the solar system.

Today it is more than 8 000 000 000 miles from the Sun.

God traveled even further than that, although we're not measuring

the distance in miles. The infinite Creator stepped inside an unborn baby,

the weakest of humans. Paul says it this way,

"who, being in the form of God,

did not consider equality with God something to be grasped.

But He emptied Himself," That's a long trip, from majesty to humility,

from deity to humanity, from God to God-man.

For God to make himself nothing is to travel from the infinite ot the finite.

Try as we might, we cannot fully comprehend that distance. The best

we can do is to make comparisons. Lewis compares the Incarnation of God

to the idea of becoming a slug or a crab. That brings a smile to our faces.

That would be a huge distance to travel, a humbling of oneself,

changing from human to animal. I can't really imagine it. Can you?

What Jesus did is all the more remarkable.



Jesus, Immanuel, Thank You for going the distance to

become one of us, God with us. Amen.



From Follow the Story by Marva J. Dawn



FIRST Monday OF ADVENT

Credentials



Luke 1:5-7



5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest

named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And his wife was

of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

6 They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments

and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren,

and they both were now well advanced in years.



Luke, the historian, want to inform us that Zechariah was

a real man. He places him carefully in the datable reign

of King Herald of Judea and in the priestly order of Abijah.



To add to his credentials, Luke tells us that Zechariah's wife

Elizabath was also of the Aaronic priestly order. Not only were

they righteous, but they were blameless in following all the

Lord's precepts. We know that no one is perfect, for "All have sinned"

(Romans 3:23), but they had done their best to keep God's statutes

and had come as close to rectitude as possible for human beings.



So what went wrong? Why is Elizabeth barren and looked down on in

and by their culture for being so? Is their goodness not

sufficient to merit God's favour? No, and none of ours is.

Rather this text and its emphasis on her growing older is

setting us up for an extraordinary divine intervention.



Isn't it arresting that God blows the rules of nature to

accomplish his purposes?



Prayer



God , thank you for beginning this Advent with you astonishing

- and love-inducing- works! Amen.



The AH-HAs of Advent by Rich Bimler



Ps 130:5-6



5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I wait for the Lord, with bated breath I wait;

I long for His Word!

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) My soul waits for the Lord,

more than watchmen for the morning,

more than watchmen for the morning.



FIRST MONDAY OF ADVENT



AH-HA! Ambassadors of Health, Hope and ANEW!



We may find it hard to wait for Christmas to come, especially since

we have been hearing Christmas carols in the shopping malls since

Labour Day and seeing smiling stuffed Santas on neighbourhood lawns

since Halloween! but in a way, that's all right, because it helps us to remind

ourselves that the Lord comes to us anew each day, to renew us anew in out Baptism!



5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I wait for the Lord, with bated breath I wait;

I long for His Word!

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) My soul waits for the Lord,

more than watchmen for the morning,

more than watchmen for the morning.



Seeing advent anew occurs when we do more watching and waiting for

God's presence and promise in and around us and when we do less

waiting and worrying about peripheral things. Watch and wait to see how

the weighty issues of worries, woes and wars fall into new and refreshing

ways of looking at life in the Lord! Advent renews us to remember that

Christ came to us in the manger ... that Christ will come again ...

and that Christ comes to us each day - in water and Word, in words and

wonders, in wows and other winsome ways.



Prayer



Lord, thanks for calling us to be your AH-HA people. Thanks for refreshing

is anew with your love, your forgiveness and your precious presence among us.

It's a new day, Lord, in you.

In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to use the Gifts that The Lord has given to you

lovingly and and a wise manner before Him.



Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, please help me find hope in You."



Pray to the Lord and pray to understand you

can approach the Lord who gives you power.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be trustworthy in small and big responsibilities.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be of help in the brethren.



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Canadian Society.



Pray Jesus, Immanuel, Thank You for going the distance to

become one of us, God with us. Amen.



Pray God , thank you for beginning this Advent with you astonishing

- and love-inducing- works! Amen.



Pray Lord, thanks for calling us to be your AH-HA people. Thanks for refreshing

is anew with your love, your forgiveness and your precious presence among us.

It's a new day, Lord, in you.

In Jesus' name. Amen



Pray for the successful distribution of Christian resources in Egypt,

including print and digital Bibles.



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.

Day 327, 23 November 2025



1) Today at Calvary Community Church

, Pastor NAthan Zeiber spoke on God's Blueprint for Parenting - Loved into

Maturity



Hebrews 12:5-7



5 (Pr 3:11-12) And you have forgotten the exhortation addressed

to you as sons:

"My son, do not despise the discipline from the Lord,

nor grow weary when you are rebuked by Him;

6 (Rev 3:19; Ps 119:75; Pr 3:12) for whom the Lord loves He disciplines,

and scourges every son whom He receives."

7 (Pr 13:24; 19:18) Endure discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons.

For what son is there whom a father does not discipline?



[5] And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto

children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint

when thou art rebuked of him:

[6] For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he

receiveth.

[7] If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son

is he whom the father chasteneth not?



Hebrews 12:8



8 If you are without discipline, of which everyone has partaken,

then you are illegitimate children and not sons.



[8] But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are

ye bastards, and not sons.



Proverbs 13:24



24 (Pr 19:18; 22:15; 29:15) He who spares his rod hates his son,

but he who loves him disciplines him early.



24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son:

But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.



Psalms 23

A Psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside still waters.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for His name's sake.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil;

for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff,

they comfort me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup runs over.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.



Psalm 23

[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the

still waters.

[3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for

his name's sake.

[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will

fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou

anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I

will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.



Hebrews 12:9-13



9 (Nu 16:22; 27:16) Furthermore, we have had human fathers,

and they corrected us, and we gave them reverence.

Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?

10 (2Pe 1:4) For they indeed disciplined us for a short time according

to their own judgment, but He does so for our profit, that we may partake

of His holiness.

11 (Isa 32:17; Jas 3:17-18) Now no discipline seems to be joyful at the time,

but grievous. Yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness

in those who have been trained by it.

12 (Isa 35:3; Job 4:3-4) Therefore lift up your tired hands,

and strengthen your weak knees.

13 (Gal 6:1; Pr 4:26-27) Make straight paths for your feet,

lest that which is lame go out of joint, but rather be healed.



[9] Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we

gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the

Father of spirits, and live?

[10] For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure;

but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

[11] Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous:

nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto

them which are exercised thereby.

[12] Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

[13] And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be

turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.



1) 1 Corinthians 9 , 1 Corinthians 10 , 1 Corinthians 11



1 Corinthians 9



The Rights of an Apostle



1 (1Co 3:6; Ac 9:3) Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen

Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?

2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet indeed I am to you.

For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

3 This is my answer to those who examine me.

4 (1Th 2:6; 2Th 3:8-9) Do we have no right to eat and to drink?

5 (Mt 8:14; Jn 1:42) Do we not have the right to take along a believing

wife as do other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?

6 (Ac 4:36) Or is it only Barnabas

and I who have no right to refrain from working?

7 (Dt 20:6; Pr 27:18) Who goes to war at any time at his own expense?

Who plants a vineyard, but does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock,

but does not drink of the flock's milk?

8 Do I say these things as a man? Or does the law not say the same thing also?

9 (Dt 25:4; 1Ti 5:18) For it is written in the Law of Moses,

"You shall not muzzle the mouth of the ox

while it treads out the grain." (Dt 25:4.) Is God concerned about oxen?

10 (2Ti 2:6) Or does He say it completely for our sake? For our sake,

no doubt, this is written so that he who plows should plow in hope,

and that he who threshes in hope should partake of his hope.

11 (Ro 15:27; Gal 6:6) If we have sown for you spiritual things, is it

a great thing if we shall reap your material things?

12 (1Co 9:18; 2Co 11:12) If others partake of this right over you,

should not we instead?

Nevertheless, we have not used this right, but suffer all things,

lest we might hinder the gospel of Christ.

13 (Lev 6:26; Nu 18:8-20) Do you not know that those who minister

unto holy things live from the things of the temple?

And do you not know that those who wait at the altar partake of the altar?

14 (Mt 10:10; 1Co 9:4) In the same way, the Lord has ordained that those

who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.

15 (Ac 18:3; 1Co 9:12) But I have used none of these rights,

nor have I written these things that it should be so done to me.

For it would be better for me to die than allow anyone

to make my boasting void.

16 (Ro 1:14; Ac 9:15) Though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of,

for the requirement is laid upon me. Yes, woe unto me

if I do not preach the gospel!

17 (Gal 2:7; 1Co 3:8) So if I do this willingly, I have a reward,

but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a commission.

18 (1Co 7:31) What is my reward then? Truly that when I preach the gospel,

I may present the gospel of Christ without charge,

so that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.

19 (Mt 18:15; 1Co 9:1) For though I am free from all men, I have made myself

servant to all, that I might win even more.

20 (Ac 16:3; 21:20-26) To the Jews, I became as a Jew, that I might win

the Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might

win those who are under the law;

21 (Ro 2:12; 2:14) to those who are outside the law, as outside the law

(being not without God's law, but under Christ's law) that I might win

those who are outside the law.

22 (Ro 11:14; 1Co 10:33) To the weak, I became as weak, that I might win

the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means

save some.

23 (This I do for the gospel's sake, that I might partake of it with you.

24 (Gal 2:2; Heb 12:1) Do you not know that all those who run in a race run,

but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it.

25 (Jas 1:12; Rev 2:10; 1Ti 6:12) Everyone who strives for the prize

exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to obtain

a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one.

26 So, therefore, I run, not with uncertainty. So I fight, not as one who

beats the air.

27 (Ro 8:13; Jer 6:30) But I bring and keep my body under subjection,

lest when preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.



[1] Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our

Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?

[2] If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the

seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

[3] Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,

[4] Have we not power to eat and to drink?

[5] Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other

apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

[6] Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a

vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and

eateth not of the milk of the flock?

[8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

[9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth

of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?

[10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this

is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that

thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.

[11] If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we

shall reap your carnal things?

[12] If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather?

Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we

should hinder the gospel of Christ.

[13] Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the

things of the temple? and they which wait at the alter are partakers with

the alter?

[14] Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should

live of the gospel.

[15] But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these

things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die,

than that any man should make my glorying void.

[16] For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for

necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

[17] For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my

will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

[18] What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may

make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the

gospel.

[19] For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto

all, that I might gain the more.

[20] And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to

them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that

are under the law;

[21] To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to

God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without

law.

[22] To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all

things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

[23] And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof

with you.

[24] Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth

the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

[25] And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.

Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

[26] I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that

beateth the air:

[27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by

any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.



1 Corinthians 10

Warning Against Idolatry



1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that all our fathers

were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,

2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;

4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,

for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,

and that Rock was Christ.

5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,

and they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent

that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.

7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.

As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel."

(Ex 32:6.)

8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality

as some of them committed, when twenty-three thousand fell in one day.

9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also

tempted and were destroyed by serpents.

10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured

and were destroyed by the destroyer.

11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.

They are written as an admonition to us, upon whom the end of the ages

has come.

12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed, lest he fall.

13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common

to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted

above what you can endure, but will with the temptation

also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.

14 (1Co 10:7; 1Jn 5:21) So, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

15 (1Co 8:1; 1Th 5:21) I speak as to wise men.

Judge for yourselves what I say.

16 (Mt 26:26-28; Ac 2:42) The cup of blessing which we bless,

is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break,

is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

17 (Ro 12:5; 1Co 12:12) For we, being many, are one bread and one body,

for we are all partakers of that one bread.

18 (Ro 4:1) Consider Israel after the flesh: Are not those who eat

of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?

19 (1Co 8:4) What am I saying then, that the idol is anything

or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is anything?

20 (Rev 9:20) But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice,

they sacrifice to demons, and not to God. I do not want you to have

fellowship with demons.

21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons.

You cannot be partakers of the Lord's table and of the table of demons.

22 (Dt 32:21; 32:16) Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy?

Are we stronger than He?



[1] Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all

our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

[2] And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

[3] And did all eat the same spiritual meat;

[4] And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that

spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

[5] But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown

in the wilderness.

[6] Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust

after evil things, as they also lusted.

[7] Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The

people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

[8] Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell

in one day three and twenty thousand.

[9] Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were

destroyed of serpents.

[10] Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of

the destroyer.

[11] Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are

written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

[12] Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

[13] There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but

God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are

able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be

able to bear it.

[14] Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

[15] I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

[16] The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the

blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the

body of Christ?

[17] For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers

of that one bread.

[18] Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices

partakers of the alter?

[19] What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered

in sacrifice to idols is any thing?

[20] But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice

to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship

with devils.

[21] Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot

be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

[22] Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?



Do All to the Glory of God



23 (1Co 6:12; 8:9) "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are

helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but not all things edify.

24 (1Co 10:33; 13:5) Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's

well-being.

25 (1Co 8:7) Eat whatever is sold in the meat market,

asking no question for the sake of conscience,

26 (Ps 24:1; 50:12) for "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it."

(Ps 24:1.)

27 If any of those who do not believe invite you to a feast,

and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you,

asking no question for the sake of conscience.

28 But if anyone says to you, "This was offered in sacrifice to idols,"

do not eat it for the sake of him that mentioned it and for the sake

of conscience, for "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." (Ps 24:1.)

29 (1Co 9:19) Conscience, I say, not your own, but that of the other.

For why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience?

30 (Ro 14:6; 1Ti 4:3-4) If I partake with thankfulness,

why am I slandered concerning that for which I give thanks?

31 (Col 3:17; 1Pe 4:11) Therefore, whether you eat, or drink,

or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

32 (Ac 20:28; 1Co 8:13; Ro 14:13) Give no offense, neither to the Jews,

nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God,

33 (1Co 10:24) just as I try to please all men in all things,

not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.



[23] All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all

things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

[24] Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.

[25] Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for

conscience sake:

[26] For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.

[27] If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed

to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience

sake.

[28] But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols,

eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth

is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof:

[29] Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my

liberty judged of another man's conscience?

[30] For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for

which I give thanks?

[31] Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the

glory of God.

[32] Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the

church of God:

[33] Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit,

but the profit of many, that they may be saved.



1 Corinthians 11



1 (1Co 4:16; Php 3:17) Follow me as I follow Christ.



[1] Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.



Covering the Head in Worship



2 (2Th 2:15; 1Co 4:17; 11:17) I praise you, brothers, that you remember me

in all things and keep the traditions as I delivered them to you.

3 (Ge 3:16; 1Co 3:23; Eph 4:15) But I would have you know that the head

of the woman is the man, the head of every man is Christ,

and the head of Christ is God.

4 Every man praying or prophesying having

his head covered dishonors his head,

5 (Dt 21:12; Ac 21:9) but every woman who prays or prophesies with her head

uncovered dishonors her head, for that is the same as if she were shaved.

6 For if the woman is not covered, let her also cut off her hair.

But if it is a shame for a woman to have her hair cut off or shaved,

let her be covered.

7 (Jas 3:9; Ge 5:1) For a man indeed ought not to cover his head,

because he is the image and glory of God.

But the woman is the glory of the man.

8 (1Ti 2:13; Ge 2:21-23) The man is not from the woman,

but the woman from the man.

9 (Ge 2:18) The man was not created for the woman,

but the woman for the man.

10 For this reason the woman ought to have a veil of authority over her head,

because of the angels.

11 (Gal 3:28) Nevertheless, neither is the man without the woman,

nor the woman without the man in the Lord.

12 (Ro 11:36) For just as the woman came from the man,

so the man comes through the woman, but all things come from God.

13 (Lk 12:57) Judge for yourselves. Is it proper for a woman to pray

to God uncovered?

14 Does even nature itself not teach you that if a man has long hair it is

a shame to him?

15 But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given

her for a covering.

16 (1Co 7:17; 1Th 2:14) But if anyone seems to be contentious,

we have no such custom, nor have the churches of God.



[2] Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep

the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.

[3] But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the

head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

[4] Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth

his head.

[5] But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered

dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.

[6] For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a

shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.

[7] For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the

image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.

[8] For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.

[9] Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

[10] For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the

angels.

[11] Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman

without the man, in the Lord.

[12] For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman;

but all things of god.

[13] Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

[14] Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair,

it is a shame unto him?

[15] But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is

given her for a covering.

[16] But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither

the churches of God.



Abuses at the Lord's Supper



17 (1Co 11:2; 11:22) Now in what I have to say to you, I do not praise you.

You have come together not for the better, but for the worse.

18 (1Co 3:3; 1:10-12) First of all, when you come together as the church,

I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

19 (1Jn 2:19; Dt 13:3) For there must also be factions among you so that

those who are genuine may become evident among you.

20 Therefore when you come together into one place,

it is not to eat the Lord's Supper.

21 (Jude 1:12; 2Pe 2:13) For in eating, each one eats his own supper

ahead of others. One goes hungry, and another becomes drunk.

22 (1Co 10:32; Pr 17:5) What? Do you not have houses to eat and to drink in?

Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing?

What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you.



[17] Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come

together not for the better, but for the worse.

[18] For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that

there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

[19] For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved

may be made manifest among you.

[20] When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the

Lord's supper.

[21] For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is

hungry, and another is drunken.

[22] What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the

church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall

I praise you in this? I praise you not.



The Lord's Supper

Mt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:14-20



23 (1Co 15:3; Mt 26:26-28; Mk 14:22-24) I have received of the Lord that

which I delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus, on the night in which

He was betrayed, took bread.

24 When He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take and eat.

This is My body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of Me."

(Mt 26:26; Mk 14:22; Lk 22:19.)

25 (Lk 22:20; 2Co 3:6) In the same manner He took the cup after He had

supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood.

Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

(Mt 26:27-28; Mk 14:24; Lk 22:20.)

26 (Jn 21:22; 1Co 4:5) As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup,

you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes.



[23] For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you,

That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:

[24] And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is

my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

[25] After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying,

This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink

it, in remembrance of me.

[26] For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the

Lord's death till he come.



Partaking of the Supper Unworthily



27 (Nu 9:10; 9:13) Therefore whoever eats this bread and drinks this cup

of the Lord unworthily will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

28 (2Co 13:5; Gal 6:4) Let a man examine himself,

and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.

29 For he who eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks damnation

to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.

30 For this reason many are weak and unhealthy among you, and many die.

31 (1Jn 1:9) If we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.

32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord,

so that we would not be condemned with the world.

33 So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.

34 (1Co 4:19; 11:21-22) If anyone hungers, let him eat at home,

so that you may not come together into condemnation.

I will set the rest in order when I come.



[27] Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the

Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

[28] But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and

drink of that cup.

[29] For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh

damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.

[30] For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

[31] For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

[32] But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should

not be condemned with the world.

[33] Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for

another.

[34] And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together

unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.



2) Our Daily Bread for 23 November 2025 titled

Our Worth in Christ

by Mike Wittmer



Mark 5:1-6, 12-13, 18-20



The Healing of the Gadarene Demoniac

Mt 8:28-34; Lk 8:26-39



1 (Mt 8:28-34; Lk 8:26-39) They went to the other side of the sea

to the region of the Gadarenes.

2 (Mk 1:23) When He had come out of the boat, immediately a man

with an unclean spirit came out of the tombs and met Him.

3 He lived among the tombs. And no one could constrain him,

not even with chains,

4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains.

But he had pulled the chains apart and broken the shackles to pieces.

And no one could subdue him.

5 Always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs,

crying out and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran up and kneeled before Him,



12 All the demons pleaded with Him, asking, "Send us to the swine,

so that we may enter them."

13 At once, Jesus gave them leave. Then the unclean spirits came out

and entered the swine. And the herd, numbering about two thousand,

ran wildly down a steep hill into the sea and were drowned in the sea.



18 (Lk 8:38-39) When He entered the boat, he who had been possessed

with the demons prayed Him that he might be with Him.

19 (Ps 66:16) Jesus did not let him, but said to him,

"Go home to your friends and tell them what great things the Lord

has done for you and how He has had compassion on you."

20 (Mt 4:25; Mk 7:31) So he departed and began to proclaim in the Decapolis

[The Ten Cities.] what great things Jesus had done for him.

And everyone was amazed.



[1] And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of

the Gadarenes.

[2] And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of

the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

[3] Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not

with chains:

[4] Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the

chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces:

neither could any man tame him.

[5] And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs,

crying, and cutting himself with stones.

[6] But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,



[12] And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that

we may enter into them.

[13] And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out,

and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place

into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.



[18] And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with

the

devil prayed him that he might be with him.

[19] Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy

friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and

hath had compassion on thee.

[20] And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things

Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.



Mario was a twenty-eight-year-old crack and alcohol addict who was imprisoned

for burglary. At his sentencing the judge said he was "a waste of a human

life." Mario sadly agreed. Midway through his jail time he saw an

advertisement for a journalism contest. It piqued Mario's interest, and he

enrolled in a nearby university. He was hooked. Mario loved working on news

stories, and after his release he finished his master's degree in journalism

and now writes for The New York Times. He's a waste no more!



The life of the demon-possessed man living in the tombs seemed a waste to

anyone who knew him. His neighbours bound him with chains for their protection

and his, but "he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet"

(Mark 5:4). He ran back to the tombs where "night and day . . . he would

cry out and cut himself with stones" (v. 5). Then he was changed forever.



Jesus cast out the man's demons and returned him to normal society. The town

was amazed to find him "sitting there, dressed and in his right mind" (v. 15).

The grateful man wanted to sail away with Christ, but He said no. "Go home

to your own people," said Jesus, "and tell them how much the Lord has done

for you, and how he has had mercy on you" (v. 19).



This man's mission is our mission. Let's tell others about Christ.

Because of Him, no one's life is a waste.



Reflect & Pray



What has Jesus saved you from? Where would you be without Him?



Dear Father, thank You for the immeasurable worth I have in You.





For further study, watch You're a Fixer Upper.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 1 - Bought Back



Eph 1:7



7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood

and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace



[7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,

according to the riches of his grace;



In the opening scenes of The Glenn Miller Story, Glenn Miller, then a

struggling musician trying to find an audience for his music, enters

a pawn shop. He has hocked his trombone for rent money, and has come

to redeem it. Paying the pawn broker the money, he buys back his own

instrument and leaves the shop, indicating that he will probably

be back again.

In Eph 1:7. Paul says that in Christ "we have redemption through

His blood and the forgiveness of sin according to the riches of His grace."

We belonged to God from the beginning; he made us and stamped

his image upon us. But through sin we were lost, pawned to the

world's system and the Enemy of our souls.

But God redeemed us; he "bought us back" with the most valuable

currency in the universe - the blood of his own Son, Jesus Christ.

He did not resent the bargain, or question whether we were worth

such a price. He freely gave Jesus in trade to ransom the souls

of the people he created and loved.

Sometimes in Christian circles we get so caught up in religious

jargon that we forget what redemption really means. Gog did not have

to "get us out of hock." He was not compelled to buy us back when we

had sold ourselves to sin. But because of his love, and with no

deserving on our part, he chose to pay an enormous price to set us free.

We are redeemed, bought back, by the One who owned us in the first place.



Application



a) In what ways have I been "in hock" to sin in my life?



b) What does it mean, in practical terms, that God "redeemed" me

from that sin?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 16:10-12



10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"



10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?



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



God's Reconciling Peace



Col 3:12-17



12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.



12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by 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?)



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.



Pray for



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.



Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -



Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity



(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 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.



)



FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Being Lovers of Christ



Luke 1:1-4



Advent has begun! We suddenly realize we are not ready for

Christmas, and we fret about decorations, cards, presents

or food. However, this year let's approach Christmas spiritually,

in order to prepare our hearts, minds and wills for the Christ

Child's coming.

A

In our lead text Luke declares that he has done all the research

and that he wants Theophilus to know the truth about all he

has learned concerning Jesus, so he has decided to write an

"orderly account. " We will meditate on this narrative during

Advent this year for one major purpose: that we might all

become more richly like Theophilus(Theophila) or "God

Lover".

Was Theophilus a real man, or did Luke use that name to

signify everyone reading his report? Unquestionably, the name

indicates our goal this Advent: That each of us might love God

more because of all he did for us in sending his Son, Jesus.



Prayer



God , help us to love you more abundantly this Advent. Amen.



Mark 13:35-37





35 (Mt 24:42) "Watch therefore-for you do not know when the master

of the house is coming, in the evening, or at midnight,

or at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning-

36 (Mk 14:40) lest he come suddenly and find you sleeping.

37 (Mk 13:35) What I say to you I say to all: Watch!"





The AH-HAs of Advent by Rich Bimler



FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT



AH-HA! Ambassadors pf Health, Hope and Anticipation





We begin another Advent season very appropriately-we me waiting,

waiting, waiting! We are waiting to see when gas prices will drop again

... waiting to see the economy turn around .. waiting to see what kind

of weather December will bring .. waiting to see who sends us the first

Christmas Card (already!?)... waiting ... waiting... waiting ...

Advent is about anticipation. It is like waiting for the ketchup to ooze out

of its bottle's long neck We wait ... and wait ... and wait.

And finally It comes.

The Gospel for this week reminds us that no one knows when the Lord

will return to earth And so we can anticipate his Second Coming with

great Joy, not fear because he has already prepared us for life as well as

for death. Isn't it ironic that as we anticipate-as we prepare for his coming

In Bethlehem during this season-the Lord has already prepared us for

his Second Coming through his own death and resurrection?

So. ready or not, here he comes! Anticipate a joy-filled Advent season,

as ambassadors of health. hope and anticipation! And anticipate the

Lord at work In you today!



Lord we are preparing for your coming at Christmas, Thank you

for preparing us for your return-both today and on the Last Day

We celebrate your presence with great anticipation

In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!

Read Matthew 24:36-44.



The Unknown Day and Hour



Mk 13:32-37; Lk 17:26-30, 34-36



36 (Ac 1:7; Mt 25:13; Mk 13:32) "Concerning that day and hour no one knows,

not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.

37 (Lk 17:26-27) As were the days of Noah, so will be

the coming of the Son of Man.

38 (Mt 22:30) For as in the days before the flood, they were eating

and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah

entered the ark,

39 (Mt 24:37) and did not know until the flood came

and took them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

40 Two will be in the field; one will be taken, and the other left.

41 (Ex 11:5; Isa 47:2) Two women will be grinding at the mill;

one will be taken, and the other left.

42 (Mt 25:13; 24:44) "Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour

your Lord will come.

43 (Lk 12:39) But know this, that if the owner of the house had known

what hour the thief would come, he would have watched

and not have let his house be broken into.

44 (Mt 25:10; 25:13) Therefore you also must be ready, for in an hour

when you least expect, the Son of Man is coming.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord to be discipled into maturity.



Pray to the Lord and pray to live honourably for the Lord.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, thank You

for the immeasurable worth I have in You."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know we have redemption in Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be faithful in all you do.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be helpful in Community.



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those

who have committed crimes.



Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ

across Canada.



Pray Lord, give us a new appreciation of the Grand Miracle, your

coming to Earth, this Advent season. Amen.



Lord we are preparing for your coming at Christmas, Thank you

for preparing us for your return-both today and on the Last Day

We celebrate your presence with great anticipation

In Jesus' name.



God , help us to love you more abundantly this Advent. Amen.



Pray that digital access to God's Word will thrive

among Omanis, who are not allowed to purchase Bibles.



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.

Day 319, 15 November 2025



1) Acts 15, Acts 16



Acts 15



The Council in Jerusalem



1 (Ac 15:5; 15:24) Some men came down from Judea and were teaching

the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised in the tradition of Moses,

you cannot be saved."

2 (Ac 15:22-23; 15:4; 15:6-7) Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had

no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul

and Barnabas, and certain others among them, should go up to Jerusalem

to the apostles and elders about this question.

3 (Ac 14:27; 21:5) So being sent on their way by the church,

they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion

of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the brothers.

4 (Ac 14:27; 15:12) When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed

by the church and the apostles and the elders,

and they declared what God had done through them.

5 (Ac 15:1) Then some believers of the sect of the Pharisees rose up, saying,

"It is necessary to circumcise them,

and to command them to keep the Law of Moses."

6 (Ac 15:25) The apostles and elders assembled to consider this matter.

7 (Ac 15:2; 10:20) After much disputing, Peter rose up and said to them,

"Brothers, you know that some time ago God decided among us,

that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.

8 (Ac 1:24; 2:4) God, who knows the heart, approved of them, giving them

the Holy Spirit just as He did to us,

9 (Ac 10:28; 10:34) and made no distinction between them and us,

and purified their hearts by faith.

10 (Mt 23:4; Gal 5:1) Now then, why test God by putting a yoke upon

the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been

able to bear?

11 (Ro 3:24; 2Co 13:14) But we believe that through the grace

of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they."

12 (Ac 14:27; 15:4) The entire assembly remained silent

and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what signs

and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.

13 (Ac 12:17) After they had become silent, James answered,

"Brothers, listen to me.

14 (Isa 43:21; 2Pe 1:1) Simon has declared how God first visited

the Gentiles to take from among them a people for His name.

15 With this the words of the prophets agree. As it is written:

16 (Am 9:11-12) 'After this I will return,

and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen;

I will rebuild its ruins,

and I will set it up;(Am 9:11; Jer 12:15.)

17 (Isa 43:7) that the rest of men may seek the Lord,

and all the Gentiles who are called by My name,

(Am 9:12; Dt 28:10; Isa 63:19; Jer 14:9; Da 9:19.)

says the Lord who does all these things.' (Am 9:11-12.)

18 Known to God are all His works since the beginning of the world.

19 (Ac 15:28) "Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble

those of the Gentiles who are turning to God,

20 (Lev 3:17; Ac 15:29; Ge 9:4) but that we write to them to abstain

from food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from strangled animals,

and from blood.

21 (Ac 13:15; 13:27) For Moses has had in every city since early generations

those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath."



[1] And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and

said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be

saved.

[2] When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation

with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of

them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this

question.

[3] And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through

Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they

caused great joy unto all the brethren.

[4] And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church,

and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had

done with them.

[5] But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed,

saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep

the law of Moses.

[6] And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

[7] And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto

them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice

among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel,

and believe.

[8] And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the

Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;

[9] And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by

faith.

[10] Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the

disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

[11] But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall

be saved, even as they.

[12] Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and

Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles

by them.

[13] And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and

brethren, hearken unto me:

[14] Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to

take out of them a people for his name.

[15] And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,

[16] After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David,

which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will

set it up:

[17] That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles,

upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.

[18] Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

[19] Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among

the Gentiles are turned to God:

[20] But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of

idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.

[21] For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being

read in the synagogues every sabbath day.



The Reply of the Council



22 (Ac 15:27; 15:32; 15:40) Then it pleased the apostles and the elders,

with the whole church, to send chosen men from among them to Antioch

with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas called Bar­sabas, and Silas,

leading men among the brothers.

23 (Ac 23:26; Jas 1:1) They wrote this letter by their hand:

The apostles and the elders and the brothers,

To the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

Greetings.

24 (Ac 15:1; Gal 1:7) Since we have heard that some of us,

whom we did not commission, have gone out and have troubled you with words,

unsettling your minds, saying, "You must be circumcised and keep the law,"

25 (Ac 1:14; 2Pe 3:15) it seemed good to us, being assembled in unity,

to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

26 (Ac 14:19; 9:23-25) men who have risked their lives

for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

27 (Ac 15:22) Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas,

who will also speak to you, saying the same things.

28 (Jn 16:13; Ac 5:32) For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit

and to us to put on you no greater burden than these necessary things:

29 (Ac 15:20; 21:25; Rev 2:14) Abstain from food offered to idols,

from sexual immorality, from strangled animals, and from blood.

If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well.

Farewell.

30 So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch.

And when they had assembled the congregation, they delivered the letter.

31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over the exhortation.

32 (Ac 11:23; 13:1) Judas and Silas, being prophets themselves,

exhorted the brothers with many words and strengthened them.

33 (1Co 16:11; Ac 16:36) After they had remained there for a time,

they were sent off in peace by the brothers to the apostles.

34 But it seemed good to Silas to remain there.

35 (Ac 13:1) And Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch,

teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.



[22] Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send

chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely,

Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

[23] And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and

elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the

Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

[24] Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have

troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be

circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

[25] It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen

men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

[26] Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[27] We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the

same things by mouth.

[28] For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no

greater burden than these necessary things;

[29] That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from

things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye

shall do well. Fare ye well.

[30] So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had

gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:

[31] Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

[32] And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the

brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

[33] And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace

from the brethren unto the apostles.

[34] Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

[35] Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the

word of the Lord, with many others also.



Paul and Barnabas Separate



36 (Ac 13:4; 13:13-14) After some days Paul said to Barnabas,

"Let us return and visit our brothers in every city

where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing."

37 (Ac 12:12) Barnabas determined to take with them John, who was called Mark.

38 (Ac 13:13) But Paul thought it was not good to take with them one

who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them

to the work.

39 (Ac 4:36) Then there arose a sharp contention,

so that they separated from each other.

Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus,

40 (Ac 14:26; 15:22) but Paul chose Silas and departed,

being commended by the brothers to the grace of God.

41 (Ac 15:23; 15:32) And he went through Syria and Cilicia,

strengthening the churches.



[36] And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit

our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and

see how they do.

[37] And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

[38] But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them

from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.

[39] And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed

asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto

Cyprus;

[40] And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren

unto the grace of God.

[41] And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.



Acts 16



Timothy Accompanies Paul and Silas



1 (Ac 14:6; 17:14) Then he came to Derbe and then to Lystra.

A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess who believed,

but his father was a Greek.

2 He was well spoken of by the brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium.

3 (Gal 2:3) Paul wanted him to travel with him. So he took him

and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places,

for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

4 (Ac 15:28-29; 15:2) As they went through the cities,

they delivered to them the decrees to observe,

that were set forth by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.

5 (Ac 9:31; 2:47) So the churches were strengthened in the faith,

and increased in number daily.



[1] Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was

there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and

believed; but his father was a Greek:

[2] Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and

Iconium.

[3] Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him

because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his

father was a Greek.

[4] And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for

to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at

Jerusalem.

[5] And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in

number daily.



Paul's Vision of the Macedonian



6 (Ac 18:23; 1Pe 1:1; Gal 1:2) They went through the region of Phryg­ia

and Galatia and were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.

7 (Ro 8:9; Gal 4:6) When they came near Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia,

but the Spirit did not allow them.

8 (2Co 2:12; 2Ti 4:13) So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

9 (Ac 18:5; 19:21) During the night a vision appeared to Paul:

A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying,

"Come over to Macedonia and help us."

10 After he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia,

concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.



[6] Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and

were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

[7] After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the

Spirit suffered them not.

[8] And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

[9] And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of

Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

[10] And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into

Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the

gospel unto them.



The Conversion of Lydia



11 From Troas we set sail on a straight course to Samothrace

and the next day to Neapolis,

12 (Php 1:1; 1Th 2:2) and from there to Philippi, which is the main city

of that part of Macedonia, and a colony. We stayed in this city several days.

13 (Ac 13:14) On the Sabbath we went out of the city to a riverside,

where prayer was customarily offered. And we sat down

and spoke to the women who had assembled.

14 (Lk 24:45; Ac 18:7) A woman named Lydia, a seller of purple fabric

of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard us.

The Lord opened her heart to acknowledge what Paul said.

15 (Ac 11:14; Heb 13:2) When she and her household were baptized,

she entreated us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord,

come to my house and remain there." And she persuaded us.



[11] Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to

Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

[12] And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of

Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.

[13] And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where

prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which

resorted thither.

[14] And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of

Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that

she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

[15] And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying,

If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and

abide there. And she constrained us.



The Imprisonment in Philippi



16 (1Sa 28:7; 1Ch 10:13) On one occasion, as we went to the place of prayer,

a servant girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us,

who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling.

17 (Mk 5:7; Da 3:26) She followed Paul and us, shouting,

"These men are servants of the Most High God,

who proclaim to us the way of salvation."

18 (Mk 16:17; 1:34) She did this for many days. But becoming greatly

troubled, Paul turned to the spirit and said,

"I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her."

And it came out at that moment.

19 (Ac 21:30; 8:3) When her masters saw that the hope of their profits

was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace

to the rulers.

20 (Ac 28:22) And they brought them to the magistrates, saying,

"These men, being Jews, greatly trouble our city

21 (Est 3:8; Ac 16:12) and teach customs which are not lawful for us,

being Romans, to receive or observe."

22 (1Th 2:2; 2Co 6:5) The crowd rose up together against them.

And the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them.

23 After they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison,

commanding the jailer to guard them securely.

24 (Job 13:27; 33:11) Having received such an order, he threw them into

the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.

25 (Job 35:10; Ps 42:8) At midnight Paul and Silas were praying

and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

26 (Ac 4:31; 12:7) Suddenly there was a great earthquake,

so that the foundations of the prison were shaken.

And immediately all the doors were opened

and everyone's shackles were loosened.

27 (Ac 12:19) When the jailer awoke and saw the prison doors open,

he drew his sword and would have killed himself,

supposing that the prisoners had escaped.

28 But Paul shouted, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here."

29 He called for lights and rushed in, trembling,

and fell down before Paul and Silas.

30 (Ac 2:37; 22:10) He then led them out and asked,

"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"

31 (Mk 16:16; Jn 1:12) They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ,

and you and your household will be saved."

32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him

and to all who were in his household.

33 (Ac 16:15; 16:25) In that hour of the night he took them

and washed their wounds. And immediately he and his entire household

were baptized.

34 (Ac 2:46) Then he brought them up to his house and set food before them.

And he rejoiced with his entire household believing in God.

35 When it was day, the magistrates sent the sergeants, saying,

"Release those men."

36 (Ac 15:33) The prison guard reported these words to Paul, saying,

"The magistrates have sent to release you.

Now therefore depart, and go in peace."

37 (Ac 22:25-29) But Paul said to them, "They have publicly beaten us,

who are uncondemned Romans, and have thrown us into prison.

And now do they secretly throw us out? Certainly not!

Let them come themselves and bring us out."

38 (Ac 22:29) The sergeants reported these words to the magistrates,

and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans.

39 (Mt 8:34) So they came and entreated them. And they brought them out,

asking them to leave the city.

40 (Ac 16:14) They went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia.

When they had seen the brothers, they exhorted them and departed.



[16] And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed

with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by

soothsaying:

[17] The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the

servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

[18] And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to

the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.

And he came out the same hour.

[19] And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they

caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,

[20] And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do

exceedingly trouble our city,

[21] And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to

observe, being Romans.

[22] And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates

rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.

[23] And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into

prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

[24] Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison,

and made their feet fast in the stocks.

[25] And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and

the prisoners heard them.

[26] And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of

the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every

one's bands were loosed.

[27] And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the

prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself,

supposing that the prisoners had been fled.

[28] But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we

are all here.

[29] Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell

down before Paul and Silas,

[30] And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

[31] And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be

saved, and thy house.

[32] And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in

his house.

[33] And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes;

and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

[34] And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them,

and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

[35] And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let

those men go.

[36] And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates

have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

[37] But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being

Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily?

nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.

[38] And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they

feared, when they heard that they were Romans.

[39] And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them

to depart out of the city.

[40] And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia

and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.



2) Our Daily Bread for 15 November 2024 Titled

Singing the Scriptures by

Amy Boucher Pye



Song of Songs 1:1-6



Songs 1

Introduction

1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.



1 The song of songs, which is Solomon's.



The Woman



2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!

For your love is better than wine.

3 Your anointing oils are fragrant,

your name is oil poured out;

therefore the virgins love you.

4 Draw me after you, let us run.

The king has brought me into his chambers.



2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth:

For thy love is better than wine.

3 Because of the savour of thy good ointments

Thy name is as ointment poured forth,

Therefore do the virgins love thee.

4 Draw me, we will run after thee:

The king hath brought me into his chambers:





Friends of the Woman



We will exult and rejoice in you;

we will remember your love more than wine;

rightly do they love you.



We will be glad and rejoice in thee,

We will remember thy love more than wine:

The upright love thee.



The Woman



5 I am dark, but still lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem,

like the tents of Kedar,

like the curtains of Solomon.

6 Do not gaze at me, because I am dark,

because the sun has looked upon me.

My mother's sons were angry with me;

they made me the keeper of the vineyards,

but my own vineyard I have not kept.



5 I am black, but comely,

O ye daughters of Jerusalem,

As the tents of Kedar,

As the curtains of Solomon.

6 Look not upon me, because I am black,

Because the sun hath looked upon me:

My mother's children were angry with me;

They made me the keeper of the vineyards;

But mine own vineyard have I not kept.



For her daily devotions, Julie began singing the Scriptures. "As I sang, my

heart and mind actually began to do and believe what I was singing about!"

Through vocalising God's Word in song, Julie wanted His truth to shed light on

the things she disliked about herself, such as her voice and her height.



She said, "I began to sing from Song of Solomon 1:5: 'Dark I am, yet lovely.'"

(In that agrarian culture, a woman tanned by the sun wasn't seen as

beautiful.) As Julie sang the Scripture passage, God changed her thoughts.

Suddenly she understood: "God loves me even though I am not perfect."



Julie sang from a beautiful poem found in the Old Testament's Wisdom

Literature. Some people interpret the Song of Songs as an allegory of God's

love for His people, but many view it as a celebration of marital love.

the friends' words: "We rejoice and delight in you;

we will praise your love more than wine" (v. 4).



However we interpret these ancient words, we can affirm with Julie that God

revels in His chosen people. As He says elsewhere in the Old Testament:

"You are precious and honoured in my sight,

and . . . I love you" (Isaiah 43:4).



Reflect & Pray



Along with singing, how else could you engage with the words of the Bible

in new ways? How can you embrace the truth that God loves you?



Creator God, You’ve formed me in Your

image and say that You love me. Please help me to know this truth

in my head and my heart, that I might share Your love with others.





For further study, check out the Biblical Study Page.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 7 - The Cost of Wisdom



Proverbs 4:4,7



Proverbs 4



4 (Pr 7:2; Eph 6:4) He also taught me and said to me,

"Let your heart retain my words; keep my commandments, and live.

7 (Mt 13:44-46) Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom.

And with all your getting, get understanding. "



4 He taught me also, and said unto me,

Let thine heart retain my words:

Keep my commandments, and live.

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:

And with all thy getting get understanding.



Establishing priorities is a popular topic of conversation in our

generation. We carry appointment calendars and attend goal-setting

strategy seminars. We let machines answer our telephones so that

we won't miss any important messages, or so that we can screen calls

before we answer them. We order our lives so that we can "get ahead".

"Getting ahead" in God's kingdom, however, involves other priorities

than the ones we may set for ourselves. "Wisdom is supreme," the

principal thing, says Proverbs 4:7, "Get wisdom. Though it cost

all you have, get understanding."

Wisdom is defined as "an understanding of what is true, right, or lasting."

Biblical wisdom is not merely the accumulation of facts about God and his

teaching, but the application of those truths of life, taking on

the character of God as we mature in the image of Christ.

Such wisdom may, indeed, come at great cost. Jesus calls us to "lay

down our lives" to follow him - perhaps not literally to die, but to die

to self-centered priorities, to allow the Holy Spirit to establish

his value system in us.

"Keep my commandments and you will live," Proverbs 4:4 says. Real life -

rich, fulfilling, significant, abundant life - comes only through union

with God. The success offered by the world, the acclaim of others, material

prosperity and convenience cannot satisfy us once we have tasted

the joy of life with God in Christ.



Application



a) What does "getting wisdom" means to me?



b) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus

my attention on the priorities and values of the Lord?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Hebrews 7:8



8 In the one case mortal men receive tithes,

but in the other he of whom it is witnessed

that he is alive receives them.



8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them,

of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.



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



When you are Facing Pain and Suffering



2 Cor 12:7-10



7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance

of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan,

to torment me, lest I be exalted above measure.

8 I asked the Lord three times that this thing might depart from me.

9 But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made

perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will boast in my weaknesses,

that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in hardships,

in persecutions, and in distresses for Christ's sake.

For when I am weak, then I am strong.



7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of

the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh,

the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is

made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my

infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities,

in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak,

then am I strong.



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?)



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.



Pray for



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.



Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -



Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity



(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



15th Day of the Month



a) Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living (John 16: 8 - 11



8 "When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;

10 of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,

and you will see Me no more;

11 and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned."



8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

)



b) Pray for the province of Nova Scotia



I) Pray for the leaders of Nova Scotia, that God's Spirit would influence

them 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.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray the the Lord will guide you in every controversial

decision to be made.



Pray to the Lord: "Creator God, You’ve formed me in Your

image and say that You love me. Please help me to know this truth

in my head and my heart, that I might share Your love with others."



Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the Wisdom from the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him who receives your tithes and offerings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Jesus for Him to strengthen you!



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living



Ask God to guide displaced Christians in BURKINA FASO to safe

places where they can have fellowship and spiritual support.



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.

Day 317, 13 November 2025



1) Acts 12:6-25, Acts 13, Acts 14



Acts 12:6-25



Peter Delivered From Prison



6 (Ac 21:33) The very night when Herod would have brought him out,

Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains.

And the guards before the door were securing the prison.

7 (Ac 16:26; 5:19) And suddenly an angel of the Lord approached him,

and a light shone in the prison. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up,

saying, "Rise up, quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.

8 Then the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put your sandals on."

And he did so. Then he said to him,

"Wrap your cloak around you and follow me."

9 (Ps 126:1) He went out and followed him, and did not know that what

was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.

10 (Ac 5:19; 16:26) When they had passed the first and the second guards,

they came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened to them

by itself. And they went out and went forward one street.

And immediately the angel left him.

11 (Da 3:28; 6:22) When Peter had come to himself, he said, "Now I certainly

know that the Lord has sent His angel and delivered me from the hand of Herod

and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."

12 (Ac 12:5; 12:25) Realizing this, he came to the house of Mary,

the mother of John, whose other name was Mark, where many were gathered

together praying.

13 As Peter knocked at the door of the porch,

a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer.

14 (Lk 24:41) When she recognized Peter's voice, from joy she did not

open the door, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing at the door.

15 (Mt 18:10) They said to her, "You are insane."

But she insisted that it was really so. So they said, "It is his angel."

16 But Peter continued knocking. And when they opened the door and saw him,

they were astonished.

17 (Ac 13:16; 15:13) Motioning to them with his hand to be quiet,

he described to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison.

And he said, "Go, tell these things to James and to the brothers."

Then he departed and went to another place.

18 Now when day came, there was a great disturbance among the soldiers

about what had become of Peter.

19 (Ac 16:27) When Herod had searched for him and did not find him,

he examined the guards and commanded that they should be put to death.

Then he went down from Judea to Caesa­rea, and stayed there.



[6] And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was

sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before

the door kept the prison.

[7] And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in

the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise

up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

[8] And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And

so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

[9] And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which

was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

[10] When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the

iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own

accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith

the angel departed from him.

[11] And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety,

that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of

Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

[12] And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the

mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together

praying.

[13] And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken,

named Rhoda.

[14] And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness,

but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

[15] And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that

it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

[16] But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and

saw him, they were astonished.

[17] But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared

unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go

shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went

into another place.

[18] Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers,

what was become of Peter.

[19] And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the

keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down

from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.



The Death of Herod



20 (Eze 27:17; Ezr 3:7) Now Herod was very angry with the people

of Tyre and Sidon. But they came to him in unity, and having made Blastus,

the king's personal servant, their friend, they asked for peace,

because their country was fed by the king's country.

21 On an appointed day, Herod, dressed in royal apparel,

sat on his throne and gave a public speech to them.

22 The mob shouted, "It is the voice of a god, and not of a man!"

23 (1Sa 25:38; 2Sa 24:16-17) Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him,

because he did not give God the glory. And he was eaten by worms and died.

24 (Ac 6:7; 19:20) But the word of God spread and increased.

25 (Ac 12:12; 4:36) When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their ministry,

they returned from Jerusalem and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.





[20] And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they

came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain

their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the

king's country.

[21] And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his

throne, and made an oration unto them.

[22] And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not

of a man.

[23] And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not

God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

[24] But the word of God grew and multiplied.

[25] And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled

their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.



Acts 13



Barnabas and Saul Commissioned



1 (Ac 11:22-27; 4:36) In the church that was in Antioch there were prophets

and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene,

Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

2 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) As they worshipped the Lord and fasted,

the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work

to which I have called them."

3 (Ac 6:6; 14:26) Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands

on them and sent them off.



[1] Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and

teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of

Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and

Saul.

[2] As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said,

Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

[3] And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they

sent them away.



The Apostles Preach in Cyprus



4 (Ac 4:36; 13:2) So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down

to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

5 (Ac 13:14; 9:20) When they arrived at Sal­amis, they preached

the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John as

an assistant.

6 (Mt 7:15) When they had gone through the whole island to Paphos,

they found a certain sorcerer, a Jewish false prophet,

whose name was Bar-Jesus,

7 (Ac 13:12; 19:38) who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus,

an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul

and sought to hear the word of God.

8 (Ac 13:6-7; 2Ti 3:8) But Elymas the sorcerer (which is his name

by interpretation) opposed them, trying to divert the proconsul

from the faith.

9 (Ac 4:8; 2:4) Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled

with the Holy Spirit, stared at him and said,

10 (Hos 14:9; Mt 13:38) "You son of the devil, enemy of all righteousness,

full of deceit and of all fraud, will you not cease perverting the right

ways of the Lord?

11 (Ex 9:3; Ps 32:4) Now, look! The hand of the Lord is against you,

and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time."

Immediately mist and darkness fell on him, and he went about

seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

12 (Ac 13:7) When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed

and was astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.



[4] So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and

from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

[5] And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the

synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

[6] And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a

certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:

[7] Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man;

who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

[8] But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood

them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

[9] Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set

his eyes on him,

[10] And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the

devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the

right ways of the Lord?

[11] And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be

blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a

mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

[12] Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished

at the doctrine of the Lord.



Paul and Barnabas in Antioch of Pisidia



13 (Ac 2:10; 12:12) Now when Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos,

they came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John departed from them and returned

to Jerusalem.

14 (Ac 16:13; 13:5) But they departed from Perga and came to Antioch

in Pisidia. And they went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down.

15 (Ac 15:21; Mk 5:22) After the reading from the Law and the Prophets,

the rulers of the synagogue sent word to them, saying,

"Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it."

16 (Ac 12:17; 10:2) Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said:

"Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.

17 (Dt 7:6-8; Ps 105:23-24) The God of this people of Israel chose

our fathers, and exalted the people when they lived as foreigners

in the land of Egypt, and with great power He led them out of it.

18 (Ac 7:36; Dt 9:7) For about forty years He endured their conduct

in the desert.

19 (Ps 78:55; Dt 7:1; Jos 14:1) When He had destroyed seven nations

in the land of Canaan, He gave them their land as an inheritance by lot.

20 (Jdg 2:16; 1Sa 3:20) "After about four hundred and fifty years,

God gave them judges until Samuel the prophet.

21 (1Sa 10:1) Then they requested a king. And God gave them Saul

the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.

22 (1Sa 16:1; 15:23; 15:26) When He had removed him, He raised up David

to be their king, of whom He testified, saying,

'I have found David (Ps 89:20.) the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart,

who will fulfill My entire will.'(1Sa 13:14.)

23 (Mt 1:1; Ps 132:11) "From this man's descendants God has raised a Saviour

for Israel, Jesus, according to His promise.

24 (Ac 1:22) Before His coming John had preached a baptism of repentance

to all the people of Israel.

25 (Mt 3:11; Mk 1:7) As John was fulfilling his course, he said,

'Who do you think I am? I am not He. But look! He is coming after me,

the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.'(Jn 1:20, 27.)

26 (Ac 4:12; 13:46) "Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham,

and those of you who fear God, the word of this salvation has been sent to us.

27 (Ac 3:17; Lk 24:20) Because those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers,

did not know Him, in condemning Him they have fulfilled the voices

of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath.

28 (Mt 27:22-25) Though they found in Him no cause worthy of death,

yet they asked Pilate to have Him killed.

29 (Lk 23:53; Mt 27:57-60; Mk 15:45-46) When they had fulfilled

all that was written of Him, they took Him down from the tree

and placed Him in a tomb.

30 (Ac 2:24; Mt 28:6) But God raised Him from the dead,

31 (Lk 24:48; Ac 1:3) and for many days He appeared to those who came up

with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now His witnesses to the people.

32 (Ac 26:6; Ro 4:13) "We preach to you good news: The promise which was made

to the fathers,

33 (Ps 2:7; Heb 5:5) God has fulfilled to us, their children, raising Jesus.

As it is written in the second Psalm:

'You are My Son;

today I have become Your Father.'(Ps 2:7.)

34 (Isa 55:3; Ro 6:9) That He raised Him from the dead, no more to return

to corruption, He has spoken in this way:

'I will give You the holy and sure blessings of David.'(Isa 55:3.)

35 (Ps 16:10) So He says in another Psalm:

'You will not let Your Holy One see decay.'(Ps 16:10.)

36 (1Ki 2:10; Ac 2:29) "For after David had served by the counsel of God

in his own generation, he fell asleep, was buried with his fathers,

and saw decay.

37 (Ac 13:30; 2:24) But He whom God raised up saw no decay.

38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known to you that

through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

39 (Ro 8:3; Gal 2:16) and by Him everyone who believes is justified

from everything from which you could not be justified by the Law of Moses.

40 Therefore beware, lest what is spoken of in the prophets come upon you:

41 (Hab 1:5) 'Look, you scoffers, marvel and perish!

For I will perform a work in your days

which you will never believe,

even if someone declares it to you.'(Hab 1:5.)"

42 When Paul and Barnabas went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles asked

that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.

43 (Ac 11:23; 6:5) When the congregation was dismissed,

many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas,

who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city assembled

to hear the word of God.

45 (Ac 18:6; 5:17) But when the Jews saw the crowds,

they were filled with jealousy, blaspheming and contradicting

what Paul was saying.

46 (Ac 3:26; 28:28) Then Paul and Barnabas boldly said,

"It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first.

But seeing you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life,

we are turning to the Gentiles.

47 (Isa 49:6; Lk 2:32) For thus has the Lord commanded us:

'I have established you to be a light of the Gentiles,

that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'(Isa 42:6; 49:6.)"

48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word

of the Lord. And all who were ordained to eternal life believed.

49 The word of the Lord was spread throughout the entire region.

50 (Ac 14:2; 14:19) But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women

and the chief men of the city, and raised up persecution against Paul

and Barnabas, and drove them from their region.

51 (Mt 10:14; Ac 18:6) So they shook off the dust of their feet against them

and went to Iconium.

52 (Ac 2:4; Mt 5:12) And the disciples were filled with joy

and with the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in

Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

[14] But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and

went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

[15] And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the

synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word

of exhortation for the people, say on.

[16] Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel,

and ye that fear God, give audience.

[17] The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the

people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high

arm brought he them out of it.

[18] And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the

wilderness.

[19] And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he

divided their land to them by lot.

[20] And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred

and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.

[21] And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son

of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.

[22] And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their

king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son

of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

[23] Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel

a Saviour, Jesus:

[24] When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of

repentance to all the people of Israel.

[25] And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I

am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I

am not worthy to loose.

[26] Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among

you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

[27] For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew

him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath

day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.

[28] And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate

that he should be slain.

[29] And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him

down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.

[30] But God raised him from the dead:

[31] And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee

to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.

[32] And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was

made unto the fathers,

[33] God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath

raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art

my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

[34] And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to

return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies

of David.

[35] Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine

Holy One to see corruption.

[36] For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God,

fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

[37] But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.

[38] Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man

is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

[39] And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which

ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

[40] Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the

prophets;

[41] Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your

days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto

you.

[42] And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought

that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.

[43] Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious

proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them

to continue in the grace of God.

[44] And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear

the word of God.

[45] But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and

spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and

blaspheming.

[46] Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the

word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from

you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the

Gentiles.

[47] For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a

light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of

the earth.

[48] And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the

word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

[49] And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.

[50] But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief

men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and

expelled them out of their coasts.

[51] But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto

Iconium.

[52] And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.



Acts 14



Paul and Barnabas in Iconium



1 (Ac 18:4; 13:46) At Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together

and so spoke that a great crowd of both Jews and Greeks believed.

2 (Ac 13:50; 13:45) But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles

and embittered their minds against the brothers.

3 (Heb 2:4; Ac 20:32) So they continued there a long time, speaking boldly

for the Lord, who bore witness to His gracious word, granting signs

and wonders to be done by their hands.

4 (Ac 28:24; 14:14) But the people of the city were divided.

Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.

5 (Ac 14:19) When an assault was planned by both Gentiles and Jews,

with their leaders, to attack them and to stone them,

6 (Mt 10:23; 2Ti 3:11) they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe,

cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region.

7 (Ac 14:21) And there they preached the gospel.



[1] And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the

synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews

and also of the Greeks believed.

[2] But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds

evil affected against the brethren.

[3] Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave

testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be

done by their hands.

[4] But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews,

and part with the apostles.

[5] And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the

Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,

[6] They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of

Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

[7] And there they preached the gospel.



Paul and Barnabas in Lystra



8 (Ac 3:2) In Lystra there sat a man, crippled in his feet, who had never

walked and was lame from birth.

9 (Mt 9:28-29; Ac 3:4) He heard Paul speaking, who looked intently at him

and perceived that he had faith to be healed

10 (Isa 35:6) and said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet."

And he jumped up and walked.

11 (Ac 8:10; 28:6) When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up

their voices, saying in Lycaonian,

"The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!"

12 (Ac 19:35) Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes,

because he was the main speaker.

13 (Da 2:46) The priest of Zeus, who was in front of the city,

brought bulls and garlands to the gates to offer sacrifices with the crowds.

14 (Mt 26:65; Ac 14:4) But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this,

they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out,

15 (1Sa 12:21; Jer 14:22) "Men, why are you doing this? We also are men,

of like nature with you, preaching to you to turn from these vain things

to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea,

and everything that is in them,

16 (Ac 17:30; Ps 81:12) who in times past allowed all nations to walk

in their own ways.

17 (Dt 11:14; Job 5:10) Yet He did not leave Himself without witness,

for He did good and gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons,

satisfying our hearts with food and gladness."

18 With these words they scarcely restrained the crowds

from sacrificing to them.

19 (Ac 13:45; 2Co 11:25) Then some Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there

and persuaded the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city,

supposing he was dead.

20 (Ac 14:6) But as the disciples gathered around him, he rose up

and went into the city. The next day he departed with Barnabas for Derbe.



[8] And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a

cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked:

[9] The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving

that he had faith to be healed,

[10] Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and

walked.

[11] And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their

voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in

the likeness of men.

[12] And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was

the chief speaker.

[13] Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen

and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

[14] Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their

clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,

[15] And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like

passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these

vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and

all things that are therein:

[16] Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

[17] Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good,

and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with

food and gladness.

[18] And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had

not done sacrifice unto them.

[19] And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who

persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city,

supposing he had been dead.

[20] Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came

into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.



The Return to Antioch in Syria



21 (Ac 13:51; 14:19) When they had preached the gospel to that city

and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra

and to Iconium and to Antioch,

22 (Jn 16:33; 2Ti 3:12) strengthening the minds of the disciples

and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions

and thus enter the kingdom of God.

23 (Titus 1:5; Ac 11:30; 20:32) When they had appointed elders for them

in every church, with prayer and fasting, they commended them to the Lord

in whom they believed.

24 (Ac 13:13-14) Then they passed throughout Pisidia and came to Pamphylia,

25 and when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia.

26 (Ac 15:40; 11:19) From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been

commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.

27 (Ac 15:12; 1Co 16:9) When they arrived and had assembled the church,

they reported what God had done through them and how He had opened

the door of faith to the Gentiles.

28 (Ac 11:26) And there they stayed a long time with the disciples.



[21] And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught

many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

[22] Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue

in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the

kingdom of God.

[23] And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed

with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

[24] And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

[25] And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into

Attalia:

[26] And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to

the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

[27] And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they

rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of

faith unto the Gentiles.

[28] And there they abode long time with the disciples.



2) Our Daily Bread for 13 November 2025 Titled

Kindness

for the Suffering by Lisa M. Samra



Obadiah 4-9,12-13

The book of Obadiah was likely written in the sixth century BC.

Its author is the prophet Obadiah, and it is the shortest book

in the Old Testament. Nothing is known about the prophet Obadiah

except the meaning of his name, "servant or worshipper of God."

This book has one theme-the condemnation of Edom.

Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be repaid for mistreating

God's people as this people (who were descendants from Esau)

took part in the sacking of Jerusalem with the Babylonians.

Obadiah emphasised that God is sovereign over all nations

and that the house of Jacob would someday be restored

because of God's covenant love for His people.

Judgment on Edom



Jer 49:9-16

The vision of Obadiah.



4 Though you ascend high like the eagle,

and though you set your nest among the stars,

I will bring you down from there,

says the Lord.

5 If thieves came to you,

if robbers by night-

how you have been destroyed!-

would they not steal only what they want?

If grape gatherers come to you,

would they not leave gleanings?

6 How the things of Esau have been ransacked!

How his hidden treasures hunted out!

7 All your confederates have driven you to the border;

your allies have deceived and prevailed against you.

Those who eat your bread have set a trap for you.

You will not detect it.

8 On that day, says the Lord,

I will destroy the wise out of Edom,

and understanding out of Mount Esau.

9 Your mighty men shall be shattered, OTeman,

so that everyone from Mount Esau will be cut off.



Edom's Violence Against Jacob





12 But you should not have gloated

on the day of your brother,

on the day of his misfortune;

you should not have rejoiced over the children of Judah

on the day of their destruction;

you should not have boasted

on the day of distress.

13 You should not have entered the gate of My people

on the day of their calamity.

You should not have gloated over the disaster of Judah [Heb. his.]

on the day of his calamity;

you should not have seized his wealth

on the day of his calamity.





Obadiah 1



[4] Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest

among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.

[5] If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!)

would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came

to thee, would they not leave some grapes?

[6] How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things

sought up!

[7] All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the

men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against

thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none

understanding in him.

[8] Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out

of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?

[9] And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every

one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by slaughter.



[12] But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day

that he became a stranger; neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the

children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither shouldest thou

have spoken proudly in the day of distress.

[13] Thou shouldest not have entered into the gate of my people in the day

of their calamity; yea, thou shouldest not have looked on their affliction

in the day of their calamity, nor have laid hands on their substance in the

day of their calamity;



(The Palestininans are Edomites)



One of the deadliest wildfires in US history decimated the town of Lahaina,

Hawaii, in August 2023, killing ninety-nine people and destroying more than

two thousand buildings. Still reeling from the devastation, residents

experienced additional trauma when some looters pillaged buildings

and greedy realtors attempted to gobble up land.



The corrupt desire to take advantage of tragic circumstances is the backdrop

of a strong message from God to the nation of Edom. The prophet Obadiah

warned the Edomites, Israel's enemies for generations (Ezekiel 35:5), of God's

coming justice because the Edomites used their geographic

advantage (Obadiah 1:3) and acquired wealth (v. 6), alliances with other

nations (v. 7), wisdom (v. 8), and military strength (v. 9) to exploit

the weak. Obadiah also rebuked the way Edom gloated as Israel was sent

into captivity. Instead of compassion, Edom looted Israelite homes

and marched through defeated cities in victory (vv. 12-13).



Although Lahaina residents saw despicable actions, they also experienced

kindness when churches on the island became hospitality centers offering

shelter, hot meals, and emergency supplies.



When someone is suffering, we face a similar choice. We can try to benefit

from their loss. Or we can respond in the way God desires, like the churches

in Lahaina, with kindness and generosity.



Reflect & Pray



When have you been tempted to take advantage of someone's suffering?

How does God's love compel us to kindness?



Dear God, please help me extend kindness when someone is hurting.





Learn more about Edom read, The Big Story in a Little Book.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 5 - Learning by Heart



Ps 119:9,11



9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) How shall a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping it according to Your word.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You.



9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?

By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart,

That I might not sin against thee.



"His heart is not just in it," a gifted musician commented about the

pianist onstage. "He's here at the Orchestra Hall, playing for

thousands of people, an his technique is flawless, but something

is missing - his heart is just not in it."

The psalmist , in Psalm 119, draws a similar parallel. We "Keep our

way pure" through obedience of his Word, by ordering our lives according

to the commands of the Scriptures. But outward behaviour is not the only

essential factor in purity of life. The changes in our behaviour need to

come from the heart, from the inside out. Our "technique" for living

the Christian life may be flawless, but our obedience is founded

in heart motivation, something is certainly missing.

"I seek you with all my heart," the psalmist declares in verse 10.

Thus he can say in verse 11, "Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You."

Often we refer to memorisation as "learning by heart" - and indeed

"by heart" is the biblical mandate for assimilating God's truth

into our daily lives. "By rote" or "By Mind" leaves us

intellectually overstuffed, yet spiritually starving.

When we try to apply the Word outwardly to our behaviour,

we end up in a tangle of legalism, a log "do list" by which

we hope to please God. But when we set our hearts toward God first,

then changes in our behaviour grow out of love for God and a deep

desire to serve him. Then we are truly loving and obeying God with

our whole hearts.



Application



a) In what ways have I tried to apply God's word to my behaviour

without having the truth firmly in my heart? What was the result?



b) How can I set my heart toward God and give myself more fully

to his Word?



c) What areas of my life need "purifying"? How can these verses

help me to "make my way pure"?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 16:10-12



10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"



10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?



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



God's Reconciling Peace



Col 3:12-17



12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.



12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by 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?)



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.



Pray for



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.



Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -



Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity



(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



13th Day of the Month



a) Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them



b) Pray for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador



I) Pray for the leaders of Newfoundland and Labrador, 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



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for your imprisoners for that might be watching you

and pray to understand why you are set apart for the Lord's pruposes.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me

extend kindness when someone is hurting."



Pray to the Lord and pray to learn the pure heart of his word.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a faithful steward

in all that has been given to you.



Pray to the Lord and pray for the Word of the Lord to dwell in you richly.



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them



Pray for a Muslim-background pastor sentenced to prison

for holding "unlicensed worship" services in Algeria.



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.

Day 315, 11 November 2025 - Lest we forget



1) Acts 7, Acts 8, Acts 9



Acts 7



Stephen's Speech



1 Then the high priest said, "Are these things so?"

2 (Ge 11:31; Ps 29:3) He said, "Brothers and fathers, listen! The God of glory

appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia,

before he lived in Harran,

3 (Ge 12:1) and said to him, 'Leave your country and your relatives,

and come to the land which I will show you.' (Ge 12:1.)

4 (Ge 12:4-5; 11:31-32) "Then he departed from the land of the Chaldeans

and lived in Harran. When his father died, He removed him from there

to this land in which you now live.

5 (Ge 12:7; 17:8) He gave him no inheritance in it, nor a foothold,

and promised to give it to him as a possession and to his descendants

after him while he had no child.

6 (Ge 15:13) God spoke in this way, 'Your descendants shall be sojourners

in a land belonging to others, who will enslave them and mistreat them

four hundred years. (Ge 15:13.)

7 (Ex 3:12) And I will judge the nation to whom they will be enslaved,'

(Ge 15:14.) said God. 'After that they shall come out and worship Me

in this place.' (Ex 3:12.)

8 (Ge 17:9-14; 35:23-26) Then He gave him the covenant of circumcision.

And Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day.

And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.

9 (Ge 39:2; 45:4) "The patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt.

But God was with him,

10 (Ge 42:6) and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour

and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt,

who appointed him governor over Egypt

and all his house.

11 (Ps 105:16) "Then a famine came over all Egypt

and Canaan with great affliction,

and our fathers found no sustenance.

12 But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers

the first time.

13 During the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers,

and Joseph's family became known to Pharaoh.

14 (Dt 10:22; Ge 46:26-27) Then Joseph sent and called for his father Jacob

and all his kindred, seventy-five souls.

15 (Ge 49:33; Ex 1:6) Then Jacob went down into Egypt.

And he and our fathers died,

16 (Jos 24:32; Ge 23:16; Ex 13:19) and were carried to Shechem

and put in the tomb that Abraham had bought

for a price of silver from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem.

17 (Ac 7:6; 13:17) "When the time of the promise drew near,

which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt

18 (Ex 1:8) until another king rose up who did not know Joseph.(Ex 1:8.)

19 (Ex 1:9-22; Ps 105:25) He dealt deceitfully with our people and mistreated

our fathers, forcing them to put out their young children,

that they might not live.

20 (Heb 11:23) "At that time Moses was born,

and was fair in the sight of God. And he was reared for three months

in his father's house.

21 When he was put out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up

and reared him as her own son.

22 (Isa 19:11; Da 1:4) Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians

and was powerful in words and in deeds.

23 (Ex 2:11-12; Heb 11:24-26) "When he was forty years old, it came

to his heart to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel.

24 But seeing one being wronged, he defended him, and avenged him

who was oppressed, and struck the Egyptian.

25 He supposed that his brothers would understand that God would deliver

them by his hand, but they did not understand.

26 On the next day he appeared to them as they fought and tried to reconcile

them in peace, saying, 'Men, you are brothers. Why do you wrong each other?'

(Ex 2:13.)

27 (Ac 7:35; Lk 12:14) "But the one wronging his neighbor pushed him away,

saying, 'Who appointed you a ruler and a judge over us?

28 Will you kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?'

(Gk. 15 orguias, about 27 meters.)

29 Moses fled at this word and became a sojourner in the land of Midian,

(Ex 2:11-15.) where he became the father of two sons.

30 (Ac 7:35; Ex 3:1-2) "When fourty years had passed, an angel of the Lord

appeared to him in the wilderness of Mount Sinai,

in a flame of fire in a bush. (Ex 3:1-4. )

31 (Ex 3:3-4) When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight.

As he drew near to look at it, the voice of the Lord came to him, saying,

32 (Ex 3:6; Mt 22:32) 'I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham

and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.'Ex 3:6.

Moses trembled and dared not look.

33 (Ex 3:5; Jos 5:15) "Then the Lord said to him,

'Take off the shoes from your feet, for the place where you are standing

is holy ground.(Ex 3:5.)

34 (Ex 3:7-10) I have indeed seen the oppression of My people who are

in Egypt. I have heard their groaning,

and I have come down to deliver them. Now come,

I will send you to Egypt.'(Ex 3:7, 10.)

35 (Ex 14:19; Nu 20:16) "This Moses, whom they rejected, saying,

'Who appointed you a ruler and a judge?' (Ex 2:14.) God sent as both ruler

and redeemer by the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush.

36 (Ex 12:41; 14:21; 33:1) He led them out after he had shown wonders

and signs in the land of Egypt, and at the Red Sea,

and for forty years in the wilderness.

37 "This is the Moses who said to the sons of Israel, The Lord your God will

raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers.

Him you shall hear.'(Dt 18:15.)

38 (Ro 3:2; Ac 7:53; Heb 5:12) This is he who was in the congregation

in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai,

and with our fathers, who received living oracles to give to us,

39 (Nu 14:3–4; Ex 16:3) whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust away.

And in their hearts they turned back to Egypt,

40 (Ex 32:1; 32:23) saying to Aaron, 'Make for us gods to go before us.

For we do not know what has become of this Moses,

who led us out of the land of Egypt.('Ex 32:1,) 23.

41 So they made a calf in those days, and offered a sacrifice to the idol,

and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

42 (Jer 19:13; Eze 20:39 ) But God turned and gave them up to worship

the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the Prophets:

'O House of Israel, have you offered to Me slain animals and sacrifices

for forty years in the wilderness?

43 Yes, you even raised the shrine of Moloch,

and the star of your god Remphan,

idols which you made to worship;

therefore I will exile you beyond Babylon.'

44 (Ex 25:40; 38:21) "Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness

in the wilderness, telling Moses to make it as He had commanded,

according to the pattern that he had seen,

45 (Ps 44:2; Jos 18:1) which our fathers, having received it,

brought with Joshua into the land possessed by the Gentiles,

whom God drove out in front of our fathers until the days of David,

46 (Ps 132:1-5; Ac 13:22) who found favor in the presence of God

and asked to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

47 (1Ki 8:20; 2Sa 7:13) But Solomon built Him a house.

48 (1Ki 8:27) "However, the Most High does not dwell

in houses made with hands. As the prophet says:

49 (Mt 5:34-35; Ps 11:4) 'Heaven is My throne,

and the earth is My footstool.

What house will you build for Me? says the Lord,

or what is the place of My rest?

50 Has not My hand made all these things?'

51 (Ex 32:9; Lev 26:41) "You stiff-necked people,

uncircumcised in heart and ears!

You always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.

52 (Mt 5:12; 2Ch 36:16) Which of the prophets have your fathers not persecuted?

They have even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One,

of whom you have now become the betrayers and murderers,

53 (Gal 3:19; Heb 2:2; Dt 33:2) who have received the law by the disposition

of angels, but have not kept it."



[1] Then said the high priest, Are these things so?

[2] And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory

appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he

dwelt in Charran,

[3] And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred,

and come into the land which I shall shew thee.

[4] Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran:

and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land,

wherein ye now dwell.

[5] And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his

foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and

to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.

[6] And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange

land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil

four hundred years.

[7] And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said God:

and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place.

[8] And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat

Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob

begat the twelve patriarchs.

[9] And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was

with him,

[10] And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and

wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over

Egypt and all his house.

[11] Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and

great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

[12] But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our

fathers first.

[13] And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and

Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.

[14] Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his

kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.

[15] So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,

[16] And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that

Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.

[17] But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to

Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

[18] Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph.

[19] The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our

fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might

not live.

[20] In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up

in his father's house three months:

[21] And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished

him for her own son.

[22] And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was

mighty in words and in deeds.

[23] And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit

his brethren the children of Israel.

[24] And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him

that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:

[25] For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his

hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

[26] And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would

have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong

one to another?

[27] But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made

thee a ruler and a judge over us?

[28] Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday?

[29] Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of

Madian, where he begat two sons.

[30] And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the

wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.

[31] When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to

behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him,

[32] Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abrham, and the God of

Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.

[33] Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the

place where thou standest is holy ground.

[34] I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt,

and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now

come, I will send thee into Egypt.

[35] This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a

judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of

the angel which appeared to him in the bush.

[36] He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the

land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.

[37] This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet

shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me;

him shall ye hear.

[38] This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel

which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the

lively oracles to give unto us:

[39] To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in

their hearts turned back again into Egypt,

[40] Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses,

which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

[41] And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the

idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.

[42] Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it

is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye

offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the

wilderness?

[43] Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god

Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away

beyond Babylon.

[44] Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had

appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the

fashion that he had seen.

[45] Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the

possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our

fathers, unto the days of David;

[46] Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the

God of Jacob.

[47] But Solomon built him an house.

[48] Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith

the prophet,

[49] Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye

build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?

[50] Hath not my hand made all these things?

[51] Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist

the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.

[52] Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have

slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye

have been now the betrayers and murderers:

[53] Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not

kept it.



The Stoning of Stephen



54 (Ac 5:33; Job 16:9) When they heard these things,

they were cut to the heart,

and they gnashed their teeth at him.

55 (Mk 16:19; Jn 12:41) But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed into

heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,

56 (Mt 3:16) and said, "Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man

standing at the right hand of God."

57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, closed their ears,

and rushed at him in unison.

58 (Ac 22:20; Lk 4:29; Ac 8:1) And they threw him out of the city

and stoned him. The witnesses laid down their garments at the feet

of a young man named Saul.

59 (Ps 31:5; Lk 23:46) They stoned Stephen as he was calling on God,

praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

60 (Mt 5:44; Lk 22:41) Then he knelt down and cried with a loud voice,

"Lord, do not hold this sin against them."

Having said this, he fell asleep.



[54] When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they

gnashed on him with their teeth.

[55] But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven,

and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

[56] And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing

on the right hand of God.

[57] Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran

upon him with one accord,

[58] And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid

down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.

[59] And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus,

receive my spirit.

[60] And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this

sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.



Acts 8



1 (Ac 7:58; 5:33)And Saul was consenting to his death.



Saul Persecutes the Church



On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem.

And they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria,

except the apostles.

2 Devout men carried Stephen to his burial

and made great lamentation over him.

3 (1Co 15:9; Gal 1:13) But Saul ravaged the church, entering house by house

and dragging out both men and women and committing them to prison.



[1] And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a

great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were

all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except

the apostles.

[2] And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation

over him.

[3] As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house,

and haling men and women committed them to prison.

The Gospel Preached in Samaria



4 (Ac 8:1) Therefore those who were scattered

went everywhere preaching the word.

5 (Ac 6:5) Philip went down to the city of Samaria

and preached Christ to them.

6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miracles which he did,

they listened in unity to what he said.

7 (Mk 16:17-18) For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice,

came out of many who were possessed. And many who were paralyzed

or lame were healed.

8 So there was much joy in that city.



[4] Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the

word.

[5] Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto

them.

[6] And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip

spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

[7] For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were

possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were

healed.

[8] And there was great joy in that city.



Simon the Sorcerer Believes



9 (Ac 5:36; 13:6) Now a man named Simon was previously in the city practicing

sorcery and astonishing the nation of Samaria, saying he was someone great,

10 (Ac 14:11; 28:6) to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest,

saying, "This man is the great power of God."

11 (Gal 3:1) They listened to him, because for a long time he had astonished

them by his sorceries.

12 (Ac 1:3; 2:38) But when they believed Philip preaching about the kingdom

of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.

13 (Ac 8:6-7; 19:11) Even Simon himself believed. And when he was baptized,

he continued with Philip and was amazed as he watched the miracles

and signs which were done.



[9] But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same

city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that

himself was some great one:

[10] To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying,

This man is the great power of God.

[11] And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched

them with sorceries.

[12] But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the

kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men

and women.

[13] Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he

continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which

were done.



Samaritans Receive the Holy Spirit



14 (Ac 8:1) Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria

had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

15 (Ac 2:38) When they came down, they prayed for them

that they might receive the Holy Spirit,

16 (Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38; 19:2) for still He had come on none of them.

They were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

17 (Ac 6:6; 9:17) Then they laid their hands on them,

and they received the Holy Spirit.

18 When Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands

the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

19 saying, "Give me also this power, that whomever I lay hands on may

receive the Holy Spirit."

20 (Da 5:17; Ac 2:38) Peter said to him, "May your money perish with you,

because you thought you could purchase the gift of God with money!

21 You have neither part nor share in this matter, for your heart

is not right before God.

22 (Da 4:27) Therefore repent of your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps

the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.

23 (Heb 12:15) For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness

and in the bond of iniquity."

24Ex 8:8; Nu 21:7Then Simon answered, "Pray to the Lord for me that nothing

you have spoken may come upon me."

25 When they had testified and preached the word of the Lord,

they returned to Jerusalem and preached the gospel in many villages

of the Samaritans.



[14] Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had

received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

[15] Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive

the Holy Ghost:

[16] (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in

the name of the Lord Jesus.)

[17] Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

[18] And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the

Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

[19] Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may

receive the Holy Ghost.

[20] But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast

thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

[21] Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not

right in the sight of God.

[22] Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the

thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

[23] For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond

of iniquity.

[24] Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of

these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

[25] And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord,

returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the

Samaritans.



Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch



26 (Ac 5:19; 27:23; 12:23) Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip,

"Rise up and go toward the south on the way that goes down from Jerusalem

to Gaza." This is desert.

27 (Ps 68:31; 87:4) So he rose up and went. And there was a man of Ethiopia,

a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians,

who was in command of her entire treasury.

He had come to Jerusalem to worship.

28 He was returning, sitting in his chariot

and reading the book of Isaiah the prophet.

29 (Ac 10:19; 11:12) The Spirit said to Philip,

"Go to this chariot and stay with it."

30 Then Philip ran to him, and heard him read the book of Isaiah the prophet,

and said, "Do you understand what you are reading?"

31 (Ro 10:14) He said, "How can I, unless someone guides me?"

So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

32 (Isa 53:7-8) The passage of Scripture which he was reading was this:

"He was led as a sheep to slaughter;

and as a lamb before its shearer is silent,

so He opened not His mouth.

33 (Isa 53:8; 53:12) In His humiliation justice was denied Him;

who will speak of His generation?

For His life is taken from the earth."

34 The eunuch said to Philip, "I ask you, of whom does the prophet speak,

of himself or of someone else?"

35 (Lk 24:27; Ac 18:28) Then Philip spoke, beginning with the same Scripture,

and preached Jesus to him.

36 (Ac 10:47) As they went on their way, they came to some water.

And the eunuch said, "Look, here is water.

What hinders me from being baptised?"

37 Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." He answered,

"I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."

38 And he commanded the chariot to halt. Then both Philip and the eunuch went

down into the water, and he baptized him.

39 (1Ki 18:12; 2Ki 2:16) When they came up out of the water,

the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away. And the eunuch saw him no more,

and he went his way rejoicing.

40 (Ac 10:1; 21:8) But Philip was found at Azotus. And passing through,

he preached the gospel in all the cities until he came to Caesarea.



[26] And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go

toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza,

which is desert.

[27] And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of

great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of

all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

[28] Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

[29] Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this

chariot.

[30] And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias,

and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

[31] And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired

Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

[32] The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a

sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened

he not his mouth:

[33] In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare

his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

[34] And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh

the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

[35] Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and

preached unto him Jesus.

[36] And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the

eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

[37] And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.

And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

[38] And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both

into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

[39] And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord

caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way

rejoicing.

[40] But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all

the cities, till he came to Caesarea.



Acts 9



The Conversion of Saul

Ac 22:6-16; 26:12-18

1 (Ac 8:3; Ps 27:12) Saul, still breathing out threats and murder

against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

2 (Ac 19:9; 19:23) and requested letters from him to the synagogues

of Damascus, so that if he found any there of the Way, either men or women,

he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

3 (1Co 15:8; Ac 22:6) As he went he drew near Damascus, and suddenly a light

from heaven shone around him.

4 (Isa 63:9; Zec 2:8) He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him,

"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?"

5 He said, "Who are You, Lord?"

The Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you

to kick against the goads."

6 Trembling and astonished, he said, "Lord, what will You have me do?"

The Lord said to him, "Rise up and go into the city,

and you will be told what you must do."

7 (Ac 22:9; Da 10:7; Jn 12:29) The men traveling with him stood speechless,

hearing the voice, but seeing no one.

8 (Ac 22:11; 9:18) Saul rose up from the ground.

And when his eyes were opened,

he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

9 (Est 4:16) For three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.

10 (Ac 10:3; 22:12) A disciple named Ananias was in Damascus.

The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias."

He said, "Here I am, Lord."

11 (Ac 21:39; 22:3) The Lord said to him, "Rise and go to Straight Street,

and inquire at Judas' house for someone named Saul of Tarsus,

for he is praying,

12 (Mk 5:23) and has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in

and putting his hand on him, so that he may see again."

13 (Ac 8:3; 9:1) Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about

this man, how many evil things he has done to Your saints at Jerusalem.

14 (Ac 9:21; 7:59) And here he has authority from the chief priests

to bind all who call on Your name."

15 (Ac 13:2; Eph 3:7-8) But the Lord said to him, "Go your way.

For this man is a chosen vessel of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles

and their kings, and before the sons of Israel.

16 (Ac 21:11; 2Co 11:23-27) For I will show him how much he must suffer

for My name's sake."

17 (Ac 2:4; 6:6) Then Ananias went his way and entered the house.

Putting his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus,

who appeared to you on the way as you came, has sent me so that

you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

18 (Ac 22:16) Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes,

and he could see again. And he rose up and was baptized.

19 (Ac 26:20) When he had eaten, he was strengthened.



[1] And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the

disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

[2] And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he

found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them

bound unto Jerusalem.

[3] And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined

round about him a light from heaven:

[4] And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul,

why persecutest thou me?

[5] And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou

persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

[6] And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to

do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be

told thee what thou must do.

[7] And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice,

but seeing no man.

[8] And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no

man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

[9] And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

[10] And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him

said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

[11] And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is

called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of

Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

[12] And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting

his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

[13] Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much

evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

[14] And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call

on thy name.

[15] But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto

me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of

Israel:

[16] For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

[17] And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his

hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto

thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy

sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

[18] And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he

received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

[19] And when he had received meat, he was strengthened.



Saul Preaches in Damascus



For several days Saul was with the disciples in Damascus.

20 Immediately he preached in the synagogues

that the Christ is the Son of God.

21 (Ac 8:3; 9:13-14) All who heard him were amazed and said,

"Is not this he who killed those who called on this name in Jerusalem,

and came here with that intent, to bring them bound to the chief priests?"

22 (Ac 18:5) Yet Saul increased all the more with power

and confounded the Jews living in Damascus,

proving that this One is the Christ.



Then was Saul

certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

[20] And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the

Son of God.

[21] But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that

destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for

that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

[22] But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which

dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.



Saul Escapes from the Jews



23 After many days had passed, the Jews arranged to kill him.

24 (Ac 25:3; 2Co 11:32) But their scheme was known by Saul.

They watched the gates day and night to kill him.

25 (2Co 11:33; Jos 2:15) But the disciples took him by night,

and lowered him in a basket through the wall.



[23] And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill

him:

[24] But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates

day and night to kill him.

[25] Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a

basket.



Saul in Jerusalem



26 (Ac 26:20) When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples.

But they all feared him, not believing he was a disciple.

27 (Ac 4:36; 4:29) But Barnabas took him, and led him to the apostles,

and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord,

and that He had spoken to him, and how he had boldly preached

in Damascus in the name of Jesus.

28 (Ac 1:21) So he stayed with them while coming in

and going out of Jerusalem.

29 (Ac 6:1; 2Co 11:26) And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus

and disputed against the Hellenists. But they tried to kill him.

30 (Ac 8:40; 9:11) When the brothers learned this, they brought him down

to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.

31 (Ac 8:1; Ne 5:9) Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee

and Samaria had peace and were built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord

and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.



[26] And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the

disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a

disciple.

[27] But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared

unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to

him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

[28] And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

[29] And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against

the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

[30] Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and

sent him forth to Tarsus.

[31] Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and

Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the

comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.



The Healing of Aeneas



32 (Ac 9:13; 8:25) As Peter passed through every region,

he came down also to the saints who lived in Lydda.

33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years

and was paralyzed.

34 (Ac 3:6; 3:16) Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you.

Rise up and make your bed." And immediately he rose up.

35 (1Ch 5:16; Ac 11:21) All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him

and turned to the Lord.



[32] And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came

down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

[33] And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed

eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

[34] And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise,

and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

[35] And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.



Dorcas Restored to Life



36 (2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7) In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha,

which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.

37 (Ac 1:13; 20:8) In those days she became ill and died. And when they had

washed her, they placed her in an upper room.

38 (Ac 9:36) Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter

was there, sent two men to him, pleading, "Do not delay to come to us."

39 Peter rose up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him into

the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping,

and showing the tunics and garments

which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

40 (Mt 9:25; Ac 7:60) Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed.

And turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, arise." She opened her eyes,

and when she saw Peter she sat up.

41 (Ac 6:1) He gave her his hand and lifted her up. And when he had called

the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

42 (Jn 11:45; 12:11) It became known throughout all Joppa,

and many believed in the Lord.

43 (Ac 10:6; 10:32) He remained in Joppa for many days with Simon, a tanner.



[36] Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by

interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and

almsdeeds which she did.

[37] And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom

when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

[38] And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard

that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would

not delay to come to them.

[39] Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him

into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing

the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

[40] But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning

him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she

saw Peter, she sat up.

[41] And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the

saints and widows, presented her alive.

[42] And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

[43] And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon

a tanner.



2) Our Daily Bread for 11 November 2025 titled

A God-Fearing Woman by Arthur Jackson



Proverbs 31:24-31





24 She makes fine linen and sells it,

and delivers sashes to the merchant.

25 (1Ti 2:10) Strength and honor are her clothing,

and she will rejoice in time to come.

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,

and in her tongue is the teaching of kindness.

27 She looks well to the ways of her household,

and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;

her husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many daughters have done virtuously,

but you excel them all."

30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,

but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,

and let her own works praise her in the gates.



[24] She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the

merchant.

[25] Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to

come.

[26] She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of

kindness.

[27] She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread

of idleness.

[28] Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he

praiseth her.

[29] Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

[30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the

LORD, she shall be praised.

[31] Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in

the gates.



Rosie's birthday celebration was unforgettable. The food was tasty, the table

banter was fun, and the presence of her first grandson was icing on the cake!

These good things, however, paled in view of her two sons' tributes to her.

Though Rosie's marriage didn't last, her exceptional skills as a single mom

marked her sons. Their accolades reflected how she did everything possible to

provide for their needs. The younger son's comment best

captured Rosie's posture before them: "She is a God-fearing woman."



In Proverbs 31:10-31 readers get to see what fear-informed wisdom looks like

in the home. The fear of the Lord (v. 30), which is a humble reverence for

God, compels one to be trustworthy (vv. 11-12) and hardworking and thrifty

(vv. 13-19). And, while the wise woman possesses a "home first" attitude

(vv. 21-28), that doesn't mean "home only."

Meeting the needs of outsiders also gets attention (v. 20).



As with Rosie, the lifestyles of God-fearing women don't go

unnoticed - especially among those who live with them (v. 28).

It's not surprising when those closest to them sing their praises. Want to be

a God-fearing follower of Jesus? Why not ask God for His help? And don't be

surprised when those prayers are answered - even in challenging circumstances.



Reflect & Pray



How do others inspire you to live in humble awe of God,

even in less-than-ideal circumstances? How can you reverently

seek Him and His wisdom?



Wise Father, please give me courage to follow in the

footsteps of Jesus in the way I love, honour, and respect You.





3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 3 - Let the Word Dwell in You



Col 3:16



16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.



16 Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.



Every day, whether we are aware of it or not, our minds are

bombarded by 20th Century values: "Dress for success!" "Get ahead!"

"You deserve a break today ...." Television, radio, and the incessant

voices that surround us distract our attention and keep us from

focusing on what is really important in our lives.

Paul's instruction to the Colossian Church brings us back to God's

value system: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."

When we give attention to the Word of God, we put ourselves in a position

to hear a higher truth the clamour of immediate demands

and the expectations of the world around us. We can experience peace

in the midst of struggle and rest in a restless environment.

God's Word is a powerful force for good in our lives - not merely

an attractive philosophy, but true power to overcome the pressures

of daily life.

Dwelling on the Word of God, and letting it indwell us, takes many forms.

Scripture memory, music, meditation, talking with others about the

goodness of God all help us keep our attention focused on Christ rather

than on the values of the world around us.

We can choose to listen to Christian radio or tapes. We can take time

daily for quiet meditation on his Word. We can commit the Word to memory

and draw on its power during the day. And as we listen to the voice

of the Spirit rather than the noise around us, we can enter into

his peace and live in communion with him.



Application



a) What pressures do I face that tend to distract me from the reality

of Christ's presence?



b) How can I "let the word of Christ dwell richly" in me, so that I

an regain my focus on him?



c) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus

my attention on Jesus and his word?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 6:38



38 "Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down,

shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.

For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you."



38 give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,

and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For

with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.



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



When you are Burdened by Doubt



Proverbs 30:5



5 Every word of God is pure;

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.



5 Every word of God is pure:

He is a shield unto them that put their trust in 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?)



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.



Pray for



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.



Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -



Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity



(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



11th Day of the Month



a) Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.



(



Ps 86:12



12 I will give You thanks, O Lord my God, with all my heart,

and I will glorify Your name forever.



12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart:

And I will glorify thy name for evermore.



John 12:28



28 "Father, glorify Your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, saying,

"I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."



28 Father, glorify thy name.

Then came there a voice from heaven, saying,

I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.



)



b) Pray for the province of New Brunswick



I) Pray for the leaders of New Brunswick, 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



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to like Stephen and Phillip to reach out

to souls while feeling the burden of persecution for you never know who the

convert in Christ is.



Pray to the Lord: "Wise Father, please give me courage to follow in the

footsteps of Jesus in the way I love, honour, and respect You."



Pray to the Lord and pray for the Word of the Lord to dwell in you richly.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a generous giver.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the purity of the Word of the Lord.



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.



Pray for Renee and Rebecca in Benin, two sisters who

have been persecuted by their family for following Christ.



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.