Day 307 of My 6th Bible Study Journey
Day 307, 3 November 2025
1)John 18:1-2, Mark 14:32-42, Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:39-46, Mark 14:43-52,
Matthew 26:47-56, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:3-24
John 18:1-2
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53
1 (Mt 26:36; 2Sa 15:23; Mk 14:32)When Jesus had spoken these words,
He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley.
There was a garden which He and His disciples entered.
2 (Lk 21:37; 22:39) Now Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place,
for Jesus often met there with His disciples.
[1] When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over
the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his
disciples.
[2] And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes
resorted thither with his disciples.
Mark 14:32-42
The Prayer in Gethsemane
Mt 26:36-46; Lk 22:39-46
32 (Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:36) They came to a place which was named Gethsemane.
And He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray."
33 (Mk 5:37; 9:2) He took Peter and James and John with Him
and began to be greatly distressed and very troubled.
34 (Jn 12:27) And He said to them, "My soul is deeply sorrowful unto death.
Remain here and keep watch."
35 (Mk 14:41; Heb 5:7) He went a little farther and fell on the ground
and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.
36 (Gal 4:6; Jn 5:30) He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible
for You. Remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will."
37 Then He came and found them sleeping and said to Peter,
"Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not keep watch one hour?
38 (Mt 26:41; Mk 14:34) Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation.
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
39 Again He went away and prayed the same words.
40 When He returned, He again found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
And they did not know what to answer Him.
41 (Mk 9:31; 14:35) When He returned a third time, He said to them,
"Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough! The hour has come.
Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42 Rise up, let us go. Look! He who betrays Me is at hand."
[32] And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to
his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
[33] And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore
amazed, and to be very heavy;
[34] And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry
ye here, and watch.
[35] And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that,
if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
[36] And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away
this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
[37] And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon,
sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
[38] Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is
ready, but the flesh is weak.
[39] And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
[40] And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were
heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
[41] And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and
take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is
betrayed into the hands of sinners.
[42] Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Matthew 26:36-46
The Prayer in Gethsemane
Mk 14:32-42; Lk 22:39-46
36 (Mt 26:39; 26:42) Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane
and said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray close by."
37 (Mt 4:21; 17:1) He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee
and began to be sorrowful and troubled.
38 (Jn 12:27) Then He said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful,
even to death. Wait here, and keep watch with Me."
39 (Mt 20:22; 26:42) He went a little farther, and falling on His face,
He prayed, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me.
Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."
40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,
"So, could you not keep watch with Me one hour?
41 (Mt 6:13; Mk 14:38) Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation.
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
42 (Mt 26:39) He went away a second time and prayed, "O My Father,
if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done."
43 (Lk 9:32) Again, He came and found them sleeping,
for their eyes were heavy.
44 (2Co 12:8) So leaving them again, He went away and prayed the third time,
saying the same words.
45 (Jn 13:1; Lk 22:53) Then He came to His disciples and said to them,
"Sleep on now, and take your rest. Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man
is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 Rise, let us be going. Look, he who betrays Me is at hand."
[34] Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before
the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
[35] Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny
thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
[36] Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith
unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
[37] And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be
sorrowful and very heavy.
[38] Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto
death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
[39] And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying,
O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not
as I will, but as thou wilt.
[40] And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith
unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
[41] Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is
willing, but the flesh is weak.
[42] He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if
this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
[43] And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
[44] And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time,
saying the same words.
[45] Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and
take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed
into the hands of sinners.
[46] Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
Luke 22:39-46
The Prayer on the Mount of Olives
Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:32-42
39 (Lk 21:37; Mt 21:1) According to His custom, He came out and went
to the Mount of Olives. And His disciples followed Him.
40 (Mt 6:13; Lk 22:46) When He came there, He said to them,
"Pray that you may not fall into temptation."
41 (Mt 26:39; Mk 14:35) He withdrew from them about a stone's throw,
and He knelt down and prayed,
42 (Mt 20:22) "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me.
Nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done."
43 (Mt 4:11; 1Ti 3:16) An angel from heaven appeared to Him,
strengthening Him.
44 (La 1:12; Heb 5:7) And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly.
And His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45 When He rose from prayer and had come to His disciples,
He found them sleeping from sorrow.
46 (Lk 22:40) He said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray,
lest you fall into temptation."
[39] And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and
his disciples also followed him.
[40] And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not
into temptation.
[41] And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down,
and prayed,
[42] Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me:
nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
[43] And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
[44] And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it
were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
[45] And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he
found them sleeping for sorrow,
[46] And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into
temptation.
Mark 14:43-52
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12
43 (Ac 1:16) Immediately, while He was still speaking, Judas,
one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs,
came from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
44 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,
"Whomever I kiss, He is the One. Seize Him and lead Him away safely."
45 So as soon as he came, he went to Him immediately and said,
"Rabbi, Rabbi!" and kissed Him.
46 They laid hands on Him and seized Him.
47 Then one of those who stood by drew his sword
and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.
48 Jesus said to them, "Have you come out with swords
and clubs to arrest Me as you would a thief?
49 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) Every day I was with you in the temple teaching,
and you did not seize Me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled."
50 (Mk 14:27; Ps 38:11) Then they all deserted Him and fled.
The Young Man Who Fled
51 A young man followed Him, wearing a linen cloth around himself.
And the young men laid hold of him,
52 so he left the linen cloth, and fled from them unclothed.
[43] And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve,
and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief
priests and the scribes and the elders.
[44] And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I
shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
[45] And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith,
Master, master; and kissed him.
[46] And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
[47] And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the
high priest, and cut off his ear.
[48] And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a
thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
[49] I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but
the scriptures must be fulfilled.
[50] And they all forsook him, and fled.
[51] And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast
about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:
[52] And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.
Matthew 26:47-56
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12
47 (Mt 26:55; Ac 1:16) While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve,
came. And with him was a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief
priests and elders of the people.
48 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,
"Whomever I shall kiss is the Man. Seize Him."
49 (Mt 26:25) He immediately came to Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi!"
and kissed Him.
50 (Mt 20:13; 22:12) And Jesus said to him, "Friend, why have you come?"
Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.
51 (Mk 14:47) Immediately, one of those who were with Jesus stretched
out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest,
and cut off his ear.
52 (Ge 9:6; Rev 13:10) Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back
in its place. For all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
53 (Mt 4:11; 2Ki 6:17; Da 7:10) Do you think that I cannot now pray to My
Father, and He will at once give Me more than twelve legions of angels?
54 (Mt 26:24) But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled,
that it must be so?"
55 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) At that same moment Jesus said to the crowds,
"Have you come out as against a thief to take Me with swords and clubs?
Daily I sat with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me.
56 (Mt 26:31; 26:54) But all this was done that the Scriptures
of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook
Him and fled.
[47] And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with
him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and
elders of the people.
[48] Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall
kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
[49] And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
[50] And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came
they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
[51] And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand,
and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off
his ear.
[52] Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for
all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
[53] Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall
presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
[54] But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
[55] In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as
against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you
teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
[56] But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be
fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Luke 22:47-53
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Jn 18:3-11
47 While He was yet speaking, a crowd came. And he who was called Judas,
one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him.
48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"
49 (Lk 22:38) When those who were around Him saw what would follow, they said,
"Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"
50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off
his right ear.
51 But Jesus said, "This is enough!" And He touched his ear and healed him.
52 (Lk 22:4) Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple
guard, and the elders who had come for Him, "Have you come out with swords
and clubs as against a rebel?
53 (Jn 12:27; Ac 26:18) Daily, while I was with you in the temple,
you did not lay hands on Me.
But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!"
[47] And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called
Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss
him.
[48] But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a
kiss?
[49] When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto
him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
[50] And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his
right ear.
[51] And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his
ear, and healed him.
[52] Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and
the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with
swords and staves?
[53] When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands
against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
John 18:3-24
3 (Jn 18:12; Lk 22:47-53) So Judas, having taken a detachment
of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees,
came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
4 (Jn 13:1; 18:7) Jesus therefore, knowing everything that would happen
to Him, went forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"
5 They answered Him, "Jesus of Nazareth."
Jesus said to them, "I am He." And Judas, who betrayed Him,
was standing with them.
6 When He said, "I am He," they drew back and fell to the ground.
7 (Jn 18:4) Again Jesus asked them, "Whom do you seek?"
They said, "Jesus of Nazareth."
8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am He.
So then let these go their way if you are looking for Me."
9 (Jn 17:12) This was to fulfill the word which He had spoken,
"I have lost none of those whom You have given Me."
10 (Mk 14:47) Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it
and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear.
The servant's name was Malchus.
11 (Mt 20:22; 26:39) Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword
into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?"
[3] Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief
priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
[4] Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went
forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
[5] They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he.
And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
[6] As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and
fell to the ground.
[7] Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of
Nazareth.
[8] Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me,
let these go their way:
[9] That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou
gavest me have I lost none.
[10] Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's
servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
[11] Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup
which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
Jesus Before the High Priest
Mt 26:57-58; Mk 14:53-54; Lk 22:54
12 (Jn 18:3; Mt 26:57) Then the detachment of soldiers and the commander
and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.
13 (Jn 18:24; Lk 3:2; Mt 26:3) First they led Him to Annas,
for he was the father-in-law to Caiaphas,
who was the high priest that year.
14 Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient
that one man should die for the people.
[12] Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and
bound him,
[13] And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas,
which was the high priest that same year.
[14] Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was
expedient that one man should die for the people.
Peter's Denial of Jesus
Mt 26:69-70; Mk 14:66-68; Lk 22:55-57
15 (Mk 14:54; Lk 22:54) Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another
disciple. That disciple was known to the high priest and went with Jesus
into the courtyard of the high priest.
16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple,
who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper
and brought Peter in.
17 Then the servant girl, being the doorkeeper, said to Peter,
"Are you not also one of this Man’s disciples?"
He said, "I am not."
18 (Mk 14:54; Jn 18:25) Now the servants and officers stood there
and warmed themselves, having made a fire of coals, for it was cold.
Peter also stood with them and warmed himself.
[15] And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that
disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the
palace of the high priest.
[16] But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple,
which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door,
and brought in Peter.
[17] Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also
one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.
[18] And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of
coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with
them, and warmed himself.
The High Priest Questions Jesus
Mt 26:59-66; Mk 14:55-64; Lk 22:66-71
19 The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.
20 (Jn 7:26; Mt 4:23) Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world.
I always taught in the synagogue and in the temple,
where the Jews always meet, and I said nothing in secret.
21 Why do you ask Me? Ask those who heard Me and what I have said to them.
Certainly they know what I said."
22 When He had said this, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus
with the palm of his hand, saying, "Is that how You answer the high priest?"
23 Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil,
but if well, why do you strike me?"
24 (Jn 18:13) Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
[19] The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
[20] Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the
synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret
have I said nothing.
[21] Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto
them: behold, they know what I said.
[22] And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck
Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?
[23] Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil:
but if well, why smitest thou me?
[24] Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
2) Our Daily Bread for 3 November 2026 Titled
Praying for Answers
2 Corinthians 12:6-9
6 (2Co 11:16) For if I desire to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be
speaking the truth. But now I resist, lest anyone should think of me above
that which he sees me to be or hears from me.
7 (Nu 33:55; Eze 28:24) 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 (Php 4:13; 2Co 12:10; Isa 40:29-31) 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.
[6] For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will
say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that
which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
[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.
When Monica's son Augustine wanted to leave home for a city known for its
immorality, she pleaded with God not to let him go. But he went anyway, which
greatly grieved his mother, yet it was there that God transformed his life. In
his Confessions, Augustine later prayed, "Yet in your deep counsel you heard
the central point of her longing . . . [so] that you would make me what she
continually prayed for." Augustine not only became a believer in Jesus, but he
also became one of the most influential Christian thinkers in history.
Sometimes God doesn't give us what we ask for - giving us instead something of
greater worth. Like Monica, the apostle Paul asked God for something he didn't
receive. We don't know what Paul's "thorn" in his flesh was, but we know it
tormented him, and "three times" he "pleaded with the Lord to take it" from
him (2 Corinthians 12:7-8). Yet God responded, "My grace is sufficient for
you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (v. 9). In the end, Paul
concluded that he would “boast all the more gladly” about his weaknesses so
that he might know more of "Christ's power" (v. 9).
Paul's response shows us the way forward when we're waiting for God's answers,
or when they aren't what we expect. Jesus is our hope in all things, and in
His strength we have more than we need.
By: James Banks
Reflect & Pray
When have you asked God for something and received something else?
How did Christ help you in this?
Ever-wise Saviour, please help me to trust Your goodness
in all things and to daily draw strength from You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 3 - From Darkness to Light
Col 1:13-14
13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and has transferred us
into the kingdom of His dear Son,
14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
[13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated
us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
[14] In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of
sins:
Most of us have no real concept of darkness. We live in a world illuminated
not only by sun, moon and start, bit by streetlights and electric lamps and,
when the power goes off, flashlights and candles. We resist the darkness
For the sighted, being in absolute darkness is a frightening experience.
The dark blots out everything; we can see nothing, not even our own bodies,
and we may become disoriented. The dark seems to press in upon us,
with an almost physical weight that oppresses.
Spiritual darkness is like that. Spiritual darkness,
the absence of light in Christ, is oppressive, weighing us down,
distorting our perceptions of realty.
We cannot judge clearly, for we cannot see at all.
Yet God breaks into our darkness, bringing his light - Jesus Christ,
The Light of the World. When the awareness of Christ invades our lives,
our eyes are opened and we can see for the first time. We see our sin,
God's grace, and the Way he has provided for escape from the dark.
And as we continue to walk in his light, we see even more - the need
for changes in our lives, and God's power to work those changes.
Discernment and wisdom come through his light,
and we understand spiritual truths we could never see before.
Paul says that God has 'rescued' us from darkness and brought us
into the light. We cannot, on our own, accomplish this rescue,
but god through Christ's sacrifice brings it about in us.
He is the light who illuminates our darkness.
Application
a) Many different kinds of spiritual darkness invade our lives
and keep us blind to the truth - sin, lack of understanding,
resistance to the Holy Spirit. What kinds of spiritual darkness
have I experienced?
b) What changes took place in me when I first 'came into the light'?
c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see
when I lived in darkness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 10:22
22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Saddened by Loss
1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57
35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?
With what body do they come?"
36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.
37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,
perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.
38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.
51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed.
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,
for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.
53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption,
and this mortal will put on immortality.
54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,
and this mortal will have put on immortality,
then the saying that is written shall come to pass:
"Death is swallowed up in victory."
55 "O death, where is your sting?
O grave, where is your victory?"
56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ!
35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?
and with what body do they come?
36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,
but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him,
and to every seed his own body.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed,
52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:
for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,
and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,
and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought
to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ.
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
3nd Day of the Month
a) Pray for the province of Alberta as follows:
I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, 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.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
b) Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin
and Canadian to faith in Christ.
( John 16:8 - When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment:
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to protect you during betrayal
and pray that His Will be done.
Pray to the Lord: "Ever-wise Saviour, please help me to trust Your goodness
in all things and to daily draw strength from You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to unerstand Jesus
as Light, Salvation and Forgiveness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the richness of His Blessing.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming rapture of the Church.
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 Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin
and Canadian to faith in Christ.
Pray for pastors and their families who minister in regions
of Nigeria where Islamic
militants are active.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
1)John 18:1-2, Mark 14:32-42, Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:39-46, Mark 14:43-52,
Matthew 26:47-56, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:3-24
John 18:1-2
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53
1 (Mt 26:36; 2Sa 15:23; Mk 14:32)When Jesus had spoken these words,
He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley.
There was a garden which He and His disciples entered.
2 (Lk 21:37; 22:39) Now Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place,
for Jesus often met there with His disciples.
[1] When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over
the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his
disciples.
[2] And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes
resorted thither with his disciples.
Mark 14:32-42
The Prayer in Gethsemane
Mt 26:36-46; Lk 22:39-46
32 (Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:36) They came to a place which was named Gethsemane.
And He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray."
33 (Mk 5:37; 9:2) He took Peter and James and John with Him
and began to be greatly distressed and very troubled.
34 (Jn 12:27) And He said to them, "My soul is deeply sorrowful unto death.
Remain here and keep watch."
35 (Mk 14:41; Heb 5:7) He went a little farther and fell on the ground
and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.
36 (Gal 4:6; Jn 5:30) He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible
for You. Remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will."
37 Then He came and found them sleeping and said to Peter,
"Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not keep watch one hour?
38 (Mt 26:41; Mk 14:34) Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation.
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
39 Again He went away and prayed the same words.
40 When He returned, He again found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
And they did not know what to answer Him.
41 (Mk 9:31; 14:35) When He returned a third time, He said to them,
"Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough! The hour has come.
Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42 Rise up, let us go. Look! He who betrays Me is at hand."
[32] And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to
his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
[33] And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore
amazed, and to be very heavy;
[34] And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry
ye here, and watch.
[35] And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that,
if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
[36] And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away
this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
[37] And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon,
sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
[38] Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is
ready, but the flesh is weak.
[39] And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
[40] And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were
heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
[41] And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and
take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is
betrayed into the hands of sinners.
[42] Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Matthew 26:36-46
The Prayer in Gethsemane
Mk 14:32-42; Lk 22:39-46
36 (Mt 26:39; 26:42) Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane
and said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray close by."
37 (Mt 4:21; 17:1) He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee
and began to be sorrowful and troubled.
38 (Jn 12:27) Then He said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful,
even to death. Wait here, and keep watch with Me."
39 (Mt 20:22; 26:42) He went a little farther, and falling on His face,
He prayed, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me.
Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."
40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,
"So, could you not keep watch with Me one hour?
41 (Mt 6:13; Mk 14:38) Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation.
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
42 (Mt 26:39) He went away a second time and prayed, "O My Father,
if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done."
43 (Lk 9:32) Again, He came and found them sleeping,
for their eyes were heavy.
44 (2Co 12:8) So leaving them again, He went away and prayed the third time,
saying the same words.
45 (Jn 13:1; Lk 22:53) Then He came to His disciples and said to them,
"Sleep on now, and take your rest. Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man
is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 Rise, let us be going. Look, he who betrays Me is at hand."
[34] Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before
the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
[35] Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny
thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
[36] Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith
unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
[37] And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be
sorrowful and very heavy.
[38] Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto
death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
[39] And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying,
O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not
as I will, but as thou wilt.
[40] And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith
unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
[41] Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is
willing, but the flesh is weak.
[42] He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if
this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
[43] And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
[44] And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time,
saying the same words.
[45] Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and
take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed
into the hands of sinners.
[46] Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
Luke 22:39-46
The Prayer on the Mount of Olives
Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:32-42
39 (Lk 21:37; Mt 21:1) According to His custom, He came out and went
to the Mount of Olives. And His disciples followed Him.
40 (Mt 6:13; Lk 22:46) When He came there, He said to them,
"Pray that you may not fall into temptation."
41 (Mt 26:39; Mk 14:35) He withdrew from them about a stone's throw,
and He knelt down and prayed,
42 (Mt 20:22) "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me.
Nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done."
43 (Mt 4:11; 1Ti 3:16) An angel from heaven appeared to Him,
strengthening Him.
44 (La 1:12; Heb 5:7) And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly.
And His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45 When He rose from prayer and had come to His disciples,
He found them sleeping from sorrow.
46 (Lk 22:40) He said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray,
lest you fall into temptation."
[39] And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and
his disciples also followed him.
[40] And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not
into temptation.
[41] And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down,
and prayed,
[42] Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me:
nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
[43] And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
[44] And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it
were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
[45] And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he
found them sleeping for sorrow,
[46] And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into
temptation.
Mark 14:43-52
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12
43 (Ac 1:16) Immediately, while He was still speaking, Judas,
one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs,
came from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
44 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,
"Whomever I kiss, He is the One. Seize Him and lead Him away safely."
45 So as soon as he came, he went to Him immediately and said,
"Rabbi, Rabbi!" and kissed Him.
46 They laid hands on Him and seized Him.
47 Then one of those who stood by drew his sword
and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.
48 Jesus said to them, "Have you come out with swords
and clubs to arrest Me as you would a thief?
49 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) Every day I was with you in the temple teaching,
and you did not seize Me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled."
50 (Mk 14:27; Ps 38:11) Then they all deserted Him and fled.
The Young Man Who Fled
51 A young man followed Him, wearing a linen cloth around himself.
And the young men laid hold of him,
52 so he left the linen cloth, and fled from them unclothed.
[43] And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve,
and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief
priests and the scribes and the elders.
[44] And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I
shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
[45] And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith,
Master, master; and kissed him.
[46] And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
[47] And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the
high priest, and cut off his ear.
[48] And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a
thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
[49] I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but
the scriptures must be fulfilled.
[50] And they all forsook him, and fled.
[51] And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast
about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:
[52] And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.
Matthew 26:47-56
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12
47 (Mt 26:55; Ac 1:16) While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve,
came. And with him was a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief
priests and elders of the people.
48 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,
"Whomever I shall kiss is the Man. Seize Him."
49 (Mt 26:25) He immediately came to Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi!"
and kissed Him.
50 (Mt 20:13; 22:12) And Jesus said to him, "Friend, why have you come?"
Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.
51 (Mk 14:47) Immediately, one of those who were with Jesus stretched
out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest,
and cut off his ear.
52 (Ge 9:6; Rev 13:10) Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back
in its place. For all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
53 (Mt 4:11; 2Ki 6:17; Da 7:10) Do you think that I cannot now pray to My
Father, and He will at once give Me more than twelve legions of angels?
54 (Mt 26:24) But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled,
that it must be so?"
55 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) At that same moment Jesus said to the crowds,
"Have you come out as against a thief to take Me with swords and clubs?
Daily I sat with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me.
56 (Mt 26:31; 26:54) But all this was done that the Scriptures
of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook
Him and fled.
[47] And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with
him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and
elders of the people.
[48] Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall
kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
[49] And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
[50] And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came
they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
[51] And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand,
and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off
his ear.
[52] Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for
all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
[53] Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall
presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
[54] But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
[55] In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as
against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you
teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
[56] But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be
fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Luke 22:47-53
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Jn 18:3-11
47 While He was yet speaking, a crowd came. And he who was called Judas,
one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him.
48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"
49 (Lk 22:38) When those who were around Him saw what would follow, they said,
"Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"
50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off
his right ear.
51 But Jesus said, "This is enough!" And He touched his ear and healed him.
52 (Lk 22:4) Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple
guard, and the elders who had come for Him, "Have you come out with swords
and clubs as against a rebel?
53 (Jn 12:27; Ac 26:18) Daily, while I was with you in the temple,
you did not lay hands on Me.
But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!"
[47] And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called
Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss
him.
[48] But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a
kiss?
[49] When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto
him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
[50] And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his
right ear.
[51] And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his
ear, and healed him.
[52] Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and
the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with
swords and staves?
[53] When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands
against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
John 18:3-24
3 (Jn 18:12; Lk 22:47-53) So Judas, having taken a detachment
of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees,
came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
4 (Jn 13:1; 18:7) Jesus therefore, knowing everything that would happen
to Him, went forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"
5 They answered Him, "Jesus of Nazareth."
Jesus said to them, "I am He." And Judas, who betrayed Him,
was standing with them.
6 When He said, "I am He," they drew back and fell to the ground.
7 (Jn 18:4) Again Jesus asked them, "Whom do you seek?"
They said, "Jesus of Nazareth."
8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am He.
So then let these go their way if you are looking for Me."
9 (Jn 17:12) This was to fulfill the word which He had spoken,
"I have lost none of those whom You have given Me."
10 (Mk 14:47) Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it
and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear.
The servant's name was Malchus.
11 (Mt 20:22; 26:39) Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword
into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?"
[3] Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief
priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
[4] Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went
forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
[5] They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he.
And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
[6] As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and
fell to the ground.
[7] Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of
Nazareth.
[8] Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me,
let these go their way:
[9] That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou
gavest me have I lost none.
[10] Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's
servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
[11] Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup
which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
Jesus Before the High Priest
Mt 26:57-58; Mk 14:53-54; Lk 22:54
12 (Jn 18:3; Mt 26:57) Then the detachment of soldiers and the commander
and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.
13 (Jn 18:24; Lk 3:2; Mt 26:3) First they led Him to Annas,
for he was the father-in-law to Caiaphas,
who was the high priest that year.
14 Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient
that one man should die for the people.
[12] Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and
bound him,
[13] And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas,
which was the high priest that same year.
[14] Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was
expedient that one man should die for the people.
Peter's Denial of Jesus
Mt 26:69-70; Mk 14:66-68; Lk 22:55-57
15 (Mk 14:54; Lk 22:54) Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another
disciple. That disciple was known to the high priest and went with Jesus
into the courtyard of the high priest.
16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple,
who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper
and brought Peter in.
17 Then the servant girl, being the doorkeeper, said to Peter,
"Are you not also one of this Man’s disciples?"
He said, "I am not."
18 (Mk 14:54; Jn 18:25) Now the servants and officers stood there
and warmed themselves, having made a fire of coals, for it was cold.
Peter also stood with them and warmed himself.
[15] And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that
disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the
palace of the high priest.
[16] But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple,
which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door,
and brought in Peter.
[17] Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also
one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.
[18] And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of
coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with
them, and warmed himself.
The High Priest Questions Jesus
Mt 26:59-66; Mk 14:55-64; Lk 22:66-71
19 The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.
20 (Jn 7:26; Mt 4:23) Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world.
I always taught in the synagogue and in the temple,
where the Jews always meet, and I said nothing in secret.
21 Why do you ask Me? Ask those who heard Me and what I have said to them.
Certainly they know what I said."
22 When He had said this, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus
with the palm of his hand, saying, "Is that how You answer the high priest?"
23 Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil,
but if well, why do you strike me?"
24 (Jn 18:13) Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
[19] The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
[20] Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the
synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret
have I said nothing.
[21] Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto
them: behold, they know what I said.
[22] And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck
Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?
[23] Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil:
but if well, why smitest thou me?
[24] Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
2) Our Daily Bread for 3 November 2026 Titled
Praying for Answers
2 Corinthians 12:6-9
6 (2Co 11:16) For if I desire to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be
speaking the truth. But now I resist, lest anyone should think of me above
that which he sees me to be or hears from me.
7 (Nu 33:55; Eze 28:24) 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 (Php 4:13; 2Co 12:10; Isa 40:29-31) 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.
[6] For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will
say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that
which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
[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.
When Monica's son Augustine wanted to leave home for a city known for its
immorality, she pleaded with God not to let him go. But he went anyway, which
greatly grieved his mother, yet it was there that God transformed his life. In
his Confessions, Augustine later prayed, "Yet in your deep counsel you heard
the central point of her longing . . . [so] that you would make me what she
continually prayed for." Augustine not only became a believer in Jesus, but he
also became one of the most influential Christian thinkers in history.
Sometimes God doesn't give us what we ask for - giving us instead something of
greater worth. Like Monica, the apostle Paul asked God for something he didn't
receive. We don't know what Paul's "thorn" in his flesh was, but we know it
tormented him, and "three times" he "pleaded with the Lord to take it" from
him (2 Corinthians 12:7-8). Yet God responded, "My grace is sufficient for
you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (v. 9). In the end, Paul
concluded that he would “boast all the more gladly” about his weaknesses so
that he might know more of "Christ's power" (v. 9).
Paul's response shows us the way forward when we're waiting for God's answers,
or when they aren't what we expect. Jesus is our hope in all things, and in
His strength we have more than we need.
By: James Banks
Reflect & Pray
When have you asked God for something and received something else?
How did Christ help you in this?
Ever-wise Saviour, please help me to trust Your goodness
in all things and to daily draw strength from You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 3 - From Darkness to Light
Col 1:13-14
13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and has transferred us
into the kingdom of His dear Son,
14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
[13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated
us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
[14] In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of
sins:
Most of us have no real concept of darkness. We live in a world illuminated
not only by sun, moon and start, bit by streetlights and electric lamps and,
when the power goes off, flashlights and candles. We resist the darkness
For the sighted, being in absolute darkness is a frightening experience.
The dark blots out everything; we can see nothing, not even our own bodies,
and we may become disoriented. The dark seems to press in upon us,
with an almost physical weight that oppresses.
Spiritual darkness is like that. Spiritual darkness,
the absence of light in Christ, is oppressive, weighing us down,
distorting our perceptions of realty.
We cannot judge clearly, for we cannot see at all.
Yet God breaks into our darkness, bringing his light - Jesus Christ,
The Light of the World. When the awareness of Christ invades our lives,
our eyes are opened and we can see for the first time. We see our sin,
God's grace, and the Way he has provided for escape from the dark.
And as we continue to walk in his light, we see even more - the need
for changes in our lives, and God's power to work those changes.
Discernment and wisdom come through his light,
and we understand spiritual truths we could never see before.
Paul says that God has 'rescued' us from darkness and brought us
into the light. We cannot, on our own, accomplish this rescue,
but god through Christ's sacrifice brings it about in us.
He is the light who illuminates our darkness.
Application
a) Many different kinds of spiritual darkness invade our lives
and keep us blind to the truth - sin, lack of understanding,
resistance to the Holy Spirit. What kinds of spiritual darkness
have I experienced?
b) What changes took place in me when I first 'came into the light'?
c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see
when I lived in darkness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 10:22
22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Saddened by Loss
1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57
35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?
With what body do they come?"
36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.
37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,
perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.
38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.
51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed.
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,
for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.
53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption,
and this mortal will put on immortality.
54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,
and this mortal will have put on immortality,
then the saying that is written shall come to pass:
"Death is swallowed up in victory."
55 "O death, where is your sting?
O grave, where is your victory?"
56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ!
35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?
and with what body do they come?
36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,
but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him,
and to every seed his own body.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed,
52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:
for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,
and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,
and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought
to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ.
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
3nd Day of the Month
a) Pray for the province of Alberta as follows:
I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, 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.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
b) Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin
and Canadian to faith in Christ.
( John 16:8 - When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment:
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to protect you during betrayal
and pray that His Will be done.
Pray to the Lord: "Ever-wise Saviour, please help me to trust Your goodness
in all things and to daily draw strength from You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to unerstand Jesus
as Light, Salvation and Forgiveness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the richness of His Blessing.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming rapture of the Church.
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 Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin
and Canadian to faith in Christ.
Pray for pastors and their families who minister in regions
of Nigeria where Islamic
militants are active.
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.