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Day 228, 16 August 2026



Today at Calvary Community church

Youth directory Bardndon Regier spoke on Hard Questions for God:

What DO I do with my doubt?



Doubt Seeen in the Bible



Israel (Exodus)

Sarah in Genesis



Hebrews 11:11



11 (Ge 18:11-14; Heb 10:23) By faith Sarah herself also received the ability

to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age,

because she judged Him faithful who had promised.





[11] Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and

was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him

faithful who had promised.



Job (Job loses everything in Job 1 to 2, God has a talk with Job 38-41)



Job 42:1-6



Job's Repentance



1Then Job answered the Lord and said:

2 "I know that You can do everything,

and that no thought can be withheld from You.

3 'Who is he who hides counsel without knowledge?'

Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand,

things too wonderful for me which I did not know.

4 " 'Hear, and I will speak;

I will question you,

and you declare to Me.'

5 I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear,

but now my eye sees You.

6 Therefore I abhor myself,

and repent in dust and ashes."



Job's Reply

1 Then Job answered the LORD, and said,

2 I know that thou canst do every thing,

And that no thought can be withholden from thee.

3 Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge?

Therefore have I uttered that I understood not;

Things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.

4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak:

I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

5 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear:

But now mine eye seeth thee.

6 Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent

In dust and ashes.



Thomas John 20:25-29



[25] The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But

he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails,

and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his

side, I will not believe.



26 (Jn 20:19) After eight days His disciples were again

inside with the doors shut, and Thomas was with them.

Jesus came and stood among them, and said, "Peace be with you."

27 (Jn 20:25) Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here,

and look at My hands. Put your hand here and place it in My side.

Do not be faithless, but believing."

28 (Isa 7:14; 9:6) Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and my God!"

29 (1Pe 1:8; 2Co 5:7) Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have

seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen,

and have yet believed."



[26] And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with

them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and

said, Peace be unto you.

[27] Then saith he to Thomas, reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands;

and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless,

but believing.

[28] And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

[29] Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast

believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.



Disciples



Matthew 28:16-20 (Key on verse 17)



The Commissioning of the Disciples

Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23; Ac 1:6-8



16 (Mt 28:7; 26:32) Then the eleven disciples went away to Galilee,

to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.

17 (Mt 28:9) When they saw Him, they worshipped Him. But some doubted.

18 (Mt 11:27; Ro 14:9) Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying,

"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

19 (Mk 16:15-16; Ac 1:8) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 (Mt 18:20; Ac 2:42) teaching them to observe all things I have commanded

you. And remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.



[16] Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where

Jesus had appointed them.

[17] And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

[18] And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me

in heaven and in earth.

[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of

the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

[20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:

and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.



Doubt is not the end



Look at Mark 9:14-19



Mark 9:22b-24



22 (Mt 9:28) "... But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us."

23 (Mt 17:20; Jn 11:40) Jesus said,

"If you can believe, all things are possible

to him who believes."

24 (Lk 17:5; Eph 2:8) Immediately the father of the child

cried out with tears,

"Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!"



[22] ... but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help

us.

[23] Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to

him that believeth.

[24] And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears,

Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.



1) Jeremiah 32, Jeremiah 33, Jeremiah 34



Jeremiah 32



Jeremiah Buys a Field



1 (2Ki 25:1-2; Jer 39:1-2) The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord

in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year

of Nebuchadnezzar.

2 (Ne 3:25; Jer 37:21) For then the king of Babylon's army besieged Jerusalem,

and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the prison,

which was in the house of the king of Judah.

3 (Jer 34:2-3; 21:4-7) For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying,

"Why do you prophesy? You say: Thus says the Lord: I am about to give this

city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it,

4 (Jer 38:18; 38:23) and Zedekiah king of Judah will not escape

out of the hand of the Chaldeans, but will surely be delivered into the hand

of the king of Babylon, and will speak with him face to face and see him

eye to eye.

5 (Jer 27:22; 33:5) And he will lead Zedekiah to Babylon, and there he will be

until I visit him, says the Lord. Though you fight against the Chaldeans,

you will not succeed."

6 So Jeremiah said, The word of the Lord came to me, saying:

7 (Jer 1:1; Lev 25:25) Hanamel the son of Shallum your uncle will come to you,

saying, "Buy my field that is in Anathoth. For the right of redemption

is yours to buy it."

8 (Jer 32:2; 32:7) So Hanamel my uncle's son came to me in the court

of the prison according to the word of the Lord and said to me, "Please buy

my field, that is in Anathoth, which is in the country of Benjamin;

for the right of inheritance and the redemption is yours.

Buy it for yourself."

Then I knew that this was the word of the Lord.

9 I bought the field of Hanamel my uncle's son, that was in Anathoth,

and weighed him the money, even seventeen shekels

[About 7 ounces, or 200 grams.] of silver.

10 (Jer 32:44; 32:12; Dt 32:34) I signed and sealed the deed, and summoned

witnesses, and weighed the money from him in the balances.

11 (Lk 2:27) So I took the deed of purchase, both that which was sealed

according to the law and custom, and that which was open.

12J (Jer 32:16; 51:59) And I gave the deed of purchase to Baruch

the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the sight of Hanamel

my uncle's son, and in the presence of the witnesses

who signed the deed of purchase, before all the Jews

who sat in the court of the prison.

13 I charged Baruch in their presence, saying,

14 Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel: Take these deeds,

this sealed deed of purchase and this deed which is open, and put them

in an earthen vessel that they may last many days.

15 (Jer 30:18; 32:43-44) For thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:

Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.



[1] The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of

Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar.

[2] For then the king of Babylon's army besieged Jerusalem: and Jeremiah the

prophet was shut up in the court of the prison, which was in the king of

Judah's house.

[3] For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Wherefore dost thou

prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into

the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it;

[4] And Zedekiah king of Judah shall not escape out of the hand of the

Chaldeans, but shall surely be delivered into the hand of the king of

Babylon, and shall speak with him mouth to mouth, and his eyes shall behold

his eyes;

[5] And he shall lead Zedekiah to Babylon, and there shall he be until I

visit him, saith the LORD: though ye fight with the Chaldeans, ye shall not

prosper?

[6] And Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[7] Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come unto thee,

saying, Buy thee my field that is in Anathoth: for the right of redemption

is thine to buy it.

[8] So Hanameel mine uncle's son came to me in the court of the prison

according to the word of the LORD, and said unto me, Buy my field, I pray

thee, that is in Anathoth, which is in the country of Benjamin: for the

right of inheritance is thine, and the redemption is thine; buy it for

thyself. Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD.

[9] And I bought the field of Hanameel my uncle's son, that was in Anathoth,

and weighed him the money, even seventeen shekels of silver.

[10] And I subscribed the evidence, and sealed it, and took witnesses, and

weighed him the money in the balances.

[11] So I took the evidence of the purchase, both that which was sealed

according to the law and custom, and that which was open:

[12] And I gave the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah,

the son of Maaseiah, in the sight of Hanameel mine uncle's son, and in the

presence of the witnesses that subscribed the book of the purchase, before

all the Jews that sat in the court of the prison.

[13] And I charged Baruch before them, saying,

[14] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences,

this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which

is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.

[15] For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Houses and fields

and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.



Jeremiah Prays for Understanding



16 (Ge 32:9-12; Jer 12:1) Now when I had delivered the deed of purchase

to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord, saying:

17 (Ge 18:14; 2Ki 19:15) Ah Lord God! Truly, You have made the heavens

and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm,

and there is nothing too hard for You.

18 (Jer 10:16; Ex 34:7) You show lovingkindness to thousands,

and recompense the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom

of their children after them, O great and mighty God.

The Lord of Hosts is His name,

19 (Isa 28:29; Jer 17:10) great in counsel and mighty in deed,

whose eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men,

to give to everyone according to his ways

and according to the fruit of his deeds.

20 (Ne 9:10; Ex 9:16) You have set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt,

even to this day, and in Israel, and among other men, and have made Yourself

a name, as it is today.

21 (Ex 6:6; Dt 26:8) And You have brought your people Israel out of the land

of Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand,

and with a stretched-out arm, and with great terror.

22 (Ex 3:8; 13:5) And You have given them this land, which You swore

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

23 (Ezr 9:7; Ps 78:54-55) And they entered and possessed it.

But they did not obey Your voice or walk in Your law.

They have done nothing of all that You commanded them to do;

therefore You have caused all this calamity to come upon them.

24 (Dt 4:26; Jos 23:15-16) See, the siege ramps have come to the city

to take it. And the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans

who fight against it, because of the sword, and of the famine,

and of the pestilence, and what You have spoken has come to pass,

as You can see.

25 (Jer 32:24) O Lord God, You have said to me,

"Buy the field for money and call in witnesses,"

although the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.



[16] Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the

son of Neriah, I prayed unto the LORD, saying,

[17] Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy

great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:

[18] Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the

iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the

Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, is his name,

[19] Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all

the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and

according to the fruit of his doings:

[20] Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, even unto this

day, and in Israel, and among other men; and hast made thee a name, as at

this day;

[21] And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with

signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, and with a stretched out

arm, and with great terror;

[22] And hast given them this land, which thou didst swear to their fathers

to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey;

[23] And they came in, and possessed it; but they obeyed not thy voice,

neither walked in thy law; they have done nothing of all that thou

commandedst them to do: therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come

upon them:

[24] Behold the mounts, they are come unto the city to take it; and the city

is given into the hand of the Chaldeans, that fight against it, because of

the sword, and of the famine, and of the pestilence: and what thou hast

spoken is come to pass; and, behold, thou seest it.

[25] And thou hast said unto me, O Lord GOD, Buy thee the field for money,

and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.



God Promises the People's Return



26 Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

27 (Nu 16:22; 27:16) Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh.

Is anything too hard for Me?

28 (Jer 32:3; 19:7-12) Therefore thus says the Lord: I will give this city

into the hand of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar

king of Bab­ylon, and he shall take it.

29 (Jer 19:13; 21:10) And the Chaldeans who fight against this city

will come and set this city on fire and burn it with the houses,

upon whose roofs they have offered incense to Baal

and poured out drink offerings to other gods, to provoke Me to anger.

30 (Dt 9:7-12; Isa 63:10) Indeed the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah

have only done evil before Me from their youth.

For the sons of Israel have only provoked Me to anger with the work

of their hands, says the Lord.

31 (2Ki 23:27; 1Ki 11:7-8) Indeed this city has been to Me a provocation

of My anger and My fury from the day that they built it, even to this day,

so that I should remove it from before My face,

32 (Isa 1:4-6; Jer 2:26) because of all the evil of the sons of Israel

and of the sons of Judah which they have done to provoke Me to anger,

they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets,

and the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

33 (Jer 2:27; 7:13) They have turned their back to Me and not their face.

Though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have

not listened nor received instruction.

34 (Jer 7:30; 2Ki 21:4-7) But they set their abominations in the house

which is called by My name, to defile it.

35 (Jer 7:31; Lev 18:21; 20:2-5) They built the high places of Baal

which are in the Valley of Ben Hinnom to cause their sons and their daughters

to pass through the fire to Molek, which I had not commanded them,

nor did it come into My mind that they should do this abomination,

to cause Judah to sin.

36 (Jer 32:24; 32:3) Now therefore, thus says the Lord, the God of Israel,

concerning this city of which you say, "It shall be delivered

into the hand of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by famine,

and by pestilence":

37(Jer 23:3; 23:6) See, I will gather them out of all countries wherever

I have driven them in My anger, and in My fury, and in great wrath;

and I will bring them again to this place,

and I will cause them to dwell safely.

38 (Jer 24:7; 30:22) And they shall be My people, and I will be their God.

39 (Dt 11:18-21; 2Ch 30:12) And I will give them one heart and one way,

that they may fear Me forever, for their good and for their children

after them.

40 (Isa 55:3; Jer 50:5) And I will make an everlasting covenant with them

that I will not turn away from them, to do them good. But I will put My fear

in their hearts so that they shall not depart from Me.

41 (Jer 24:6; Dt 30:9) Indeed, I will rejoice over them to do them good,

and I will plant them in this land assuredly with My whole heart

and with My whole soul.

42 (Jer 31:28; Zec 8:14-15) For thus says the Lord: Just as I have brought

all this great calamity upon this people, so I will bring upon them

all the good that I have promised them.

43 (Jer 32:15; Eze 37:11-14) Fields will be bought in this land of which you

say, It is desolate, without man or beast. It is given

into the hand of the Chaldeans.

44 (Jer 17:26; 33:7) Men will buy fields for money, sign and seal deeds,

and call in witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about

Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in the cities of the mountains,

and in the cities of the valley, and in the cities of the Negev;

for I will restore their fortunes, says the Lord.



[26] Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,

[27] Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too

hard for me?

[28] Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the

hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon,

and he shall take it:

[29] And the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come and set

fire on this city, and burn it with the houses, upon whose roofs they have

offered incense unto Baal, and poured out drink offerings unto other gods,

to provoke me to anger.

[30] For the children of Israel and the children of Judah have only done

evil before me from their youth: for the children of Israel have only

provoked me to anger with the work of their hands, saith the LORD.

[31] For this city hath been to me as a provocation of mine anger and of my

fury from the day that they built it even unto this day; that I should

remove it from before my face,

[32] Because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children

of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings,

their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and

the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

[33] And they have turned unto me the back, and not the face: though I

taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have not hearkened

to receive instruction.

[34] But they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my

name, to defile it.

[35] And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the

son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the

fire unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind,

that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.

[36] And now therefore thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning

this city, whereof ye say, It shall be delivered into the hand of the king

of Babylon by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence;

[37] Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven

them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring

them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:

[38] And they shall be my people, and I will be their God:

[39] And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for

ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

[40] And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn

away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts,

that they shall not depart from me.

[41] Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in

this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.

[42] For thus saith the LORD; Like as I have brought all this great evil

upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have

promised them.

[43] And fields shall be bought in this land, whereof ye say, It is desolate

without man or beast; it is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.

[44] Men shall buy fields for money, and subscribe evidences, and seal them,

and take witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about

Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in the cities of the mountains,

and in the cities of the valley, and in the cities of the south: for I will

cause their captivity to return, saith the LORD.



Jeremiah 33

The Promise of Restoration

1 (Jer 37:21; 38:28) Moreover the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah

the second time, while he was yet shut up in the court of the prison,

saying:

2 (Ex 6:3; 15:3) Thus says the Lord, the Maker of the earth, the Lord

who formed it to establish it; the Lord is His name:

3 (Jer 29:12; Ps 91:15) Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you

great and mighty things which you do not know.

4 (Jer 32:24; Eze 4:2) For thus says the Lord God of Israel concerning

the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah,

which are thrown down to make a defense against the siege mounds

and against the sword:

5 (Isa 8:17; Jer 21:4-7) They come to fight with the Chaldeans, but it is

to fill them with the dead bodies of men whom I have slain in My anger

and in My fury, all for whose wickedness I have hidden My face from this city.

6 (Isa 30:26; 66:12) I will bring it health and healing, and I will heal them;

and I will reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.

7 (Isa 1:26; Jer 30:3) I will restore the fortunes of Judah and the fortunes

of Israel, and will build them as at the first.

8 (Ps 51:2; Jer 31:34) I will cleanse them from all their iniquity whereby

they have sinned against Me. And I will pardon all their iniquities whereby

they have sinned and whereby they have transgressed against Me.

9 (Jer 13:11; Isa 60:5) It will be to Me a name of joy, praise,

and honor before all the nations of the earth which shall hear of all the good

that I do to them; and they will fear and tremble for all the goodness and for

all the prosperity that I procure for it.

10 (Jer 32:43) Thus says the Lord: Again there shall be heard in this place

of which you say, "It is desolate, without man and without beast,"

even in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem,

that are desolate, without man and without inhabitant, and without beast,

11 (1Ch 16:34; 16:8) the voice of joy, and the voice of gladness,

the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of those

who shall say,

"Give thanks to the Lord of Hosts,

for the Lord is good;

for His mercy endures forever,"

and of those who bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.

For I will restore the fortunes of the land as at the first, says the Lord.

12 (Isa 65:10; Jer 31:24) Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Again in this place

which is desolate, without man and without beast, and in all the cities,

will be a habitation of shepherds causing their flocks to lie down.

13 (Lev 27:32; Jer 17:26) In the cities of the mountains, in the cities

of the vale, and in the cities of the Negev, and in the land of Benjamin,

and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah,

shall the flocks pass again under the hands of him who numbers them,

says the Lord.



[1] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the second time, while

he was yet shut up in the court of the prison, saying,

[2] Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to

establish it; the LORD is his name;

[3] Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty

things, which thou knowest not.

[4] For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of

this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are thrown

down by the mounts, and by the sword;

[5] They come to fight with the Chaldeans, but it is fill them with the dead

bodies of men, whom I have slain in mine anger and in my fury, and for all

whose wickedness I have hid my face from this city.

[6] Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will

reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.

[7] And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to

return, and will build them, as at the first.

[8] And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have

sinned against me; and I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have

sinned, and whereby they have transgressed against me.

[9] And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all

the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them:

and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the

prosperity that I procure unto it.

[10] Thus saith the LORD; Again there shall be heard in this place, which ye

say shall be desolate without man and without beast, even in the cities of

Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man, and

without inhabitant, and without beast,

[11] The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the

bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say,

Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for

ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of

the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the

first, saith the LORD.

[12] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Again in this place, which is desolate

without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, shall be an

habitation of shepherds causing their flocks to lie down.

[13] In the cities of the mountains, in the cities of the vale, and in the

cities of the south, and in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about

Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, shall the flocks pass again under the

hands of him that telleth them, saith the LORD.



The Davidic Covenant



14 (Jer 29:10; 23:5) Surely, the days are coming, says the Lord, when

I will perform that good word which I have promised to the house of Israel

and to the house of Judah:

15 (Isa 4:2; 11:1-5) In those days and at that time,

I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David;

and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the earth.

16 (Jer 23:6; Isa 45:17; 1Co 1:30) In those days Judah will be saved,

and Jerusalem will dwell safely.

And this is the name by which she will be called:

THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

17 (1Ki 2:4; Ps 89:29-37) For thus says the Lord: David shall never lack

a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel;

18 nor shall the Levitical priests lack a man before Me to offer burnt

offerings, to kindle grain offerings, and to sacrifice continually.

19 The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

20 (Ge 8:22; Ps 89:37) Thus says the Lord: If you can break

My covenant of the day and My covenant of the night so that there

should not be day and night in their season,

21 (2Ch 7:18; Ps 89:34) then also My covenant may be broken

with David My servant, that he should not have a son to reign on his throne,

and with the Levitical priests, My ministers.

22 (Ge 15:5; 22:17) As the host of heaven cannot be numbered

nor the sand of the sea measured, so I will multiply the seed of David

My servant and the Levites that minister to Me.

23 Moreover the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

24 (Ne 4:2-4; Ps 44:13-14) Have you not considered what this people

have spoken, saying, "The two families which the Lord has chosen,

He has cast them off"? Thus they have despised My people, that they should be

no more a nation before them.

25 (Ps 74:16-17; Jer 31:35-36) Thus says the Lord: If My covenant for day

and night does not stand, and if I have not appointed the ordinances

of heaven and earth,

26 (Isa 14:1; Jer 31:37) then I would cast away the seed of Jacob

and David My servant, so that I would not take any of his seed to be rulers

over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Yet I will restore their fortunes

and have mercy on them.



[14] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good

thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of

Judah.

[15] In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of

righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and

righteousness in the land.

[16] In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely:

and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.

[17] For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the

throne of the house of Israel;

[18] Neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer

burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings, and to do sacrifice

continually.

[19] And the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, saying,

[20] Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my

covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their

season;

[21] Then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he

should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the

priests, my ministers.

[22] As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea

measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites

that minister unto me.

[23] Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying,

[24] Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The two

families which the LORD hath chosen, he hath even cast them off? thus they

have despised my people, that they should be no more a nation before them.

[25] Thus saith the LORD; If my covenant be not with day and night, and if I

have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth;

[26] Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that

I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham,

Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy

on them.



Jeremiah 34



Zedekiah to Die in Exile



1 (Jer 1:15; 32:2) The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord

when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army

and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion

and all the people fought against Jerusalem and against all the cities,

saying:

2 (Jer 21:10; 34:22) Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Go and speak

to Zed­ekiah king of Judah and tell him: Thus says the Lord: I will give

this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with fire.

3 (Jer 32:4; 21:7) And you will not escape out of his hand, but will surely

be taken and delivered into his hand. And you will see the king of Babylon

eye to eye, and he will speak with you face to face,

and you will go to Babylon.

4 Yet hear the word of the Lord, O Zedekiah king of Judah!

Thus says the Lord concerning you: You will not die by the sword.

5 (2Ch 16:14; Jer 22:18) But you will die in peace; and as spices

were burned for your fathers, the former kings who were before you,

so they burn spices for you. And they will lament for you, saying,

"Alas, lord!" For I have pronounced the word, says the Lord.

6 (1Sa 3:18; 15:16-24) Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words

to Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,

7 (Jos 10:3; 15:35) when the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem,

and against all the cities of Judah that were left,

against Lachish and Azekah,

for these fortified cities remained of the cities of Judah.



[1] The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar

king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his

dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the

cities thereof, saying,

[2] Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Go and speak to Zedekiah king of

Judah, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into

the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire:

[3] And thou shalt not escape out of his hand, but shalt surely be taken,

and delivered into his hand; and thine eyes shall behold the eyes of the

king of Babylon, and he shall speak with thee mouth to mouth, and thou shalt

go to Babylon.

[4] Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah; Thus saith the

LORD of thee, Thou shalt not die by the sword:

[5] But thou shalt die in peace: and with the burnings of thy fathers, the

former kings which were before thee, so shall they burn odours for thee; and

they will lament thee, saying, Ah lord! for I have pronounced the word,

saith the LORD.

[6] Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words unto Zedekiah king of

Judah in Jerusalem,

[7] When the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem, and against

all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish, and against Azekah:

for these defenced cities remained of the cities of Judah.



Slaves to be Free



8 (Lev 25:10; 2Ki 11:17) This is the word that came to Jeremiah

from the Lord after the king Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people

who were in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty to them:

9 (Ge 14:13; Ex 2:6) that every man should let his male slave and every man

his female slave, being a Hebrew man or a Hebrew woman, go free so that

no one should keep them, a Jew his brother, in bondage.

10 (Jer 26:10; 26:16) Now when all the officials and all the people who had

entered into the covenant heard that everyone should let his male slave

and everyone his female slave go free, so that no one should keep them

any more in bondage, then they obeyed and let them go.

11 But afterward they turned around and caused the male slaves

and the female slaves whom they had set free to return, and brought

them into subjection for male slaves and female slaves.

12 Therefore the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:

13 (Jos 24:17; Jdg 6:8) Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: I made

a covenant with your fathers in the day that I brought them out of the land

of Egypt, out of the house of bondage, saying:

14 (Dt 15:12; 1Sa 8:7-8) "At the end of seven years, each of you shall set

free his Hebrew brother who has been sold to you; and when he has served

you six years, you shall let him go free from you." But your fathers did not

obey Me nor incline their ear.

15 (Jer 34:8; 2Ki 23:3; Ne 10:29) You recently turned and did what was right

in My sight by proclaiming liberty, every man to his neighbour; and you made

a covenant before Me in the house that is called by My name.

16 (Lev 19:12; Ex 20:7) But then you turned around and profaned My name

when every one of you took back his male and female slaves,

whom you had set free, at their pleasure, and you brought them

into subjection to be your slaves.

17 (Mt 7:2; Dt 28:25) Therefore thus says the Lord: You have not obeyed Me

in proclaiming liberty, everyone to his brother and every man

to his neighbor. I proclaim a liberty to you, says the Lord, to the sword,

to the pestilence, and to the famine; and I will make you a terror to all

the kingdoms of the earth.

18 (Ge 15:10; Dt 17:2) I will give the men who have transgressed My covenant,

who have not performed the words of the covenant which they had made

before Me, when they cut the calf in two and passed between the parts,

19 (Zep 3:3-4; Jer 29:2) the officials of Judah

and the officials of Jerusalem,

the court officers, and the priests, and all the people of the land,

who passed between the parts of the calf,

20 (Jer 7:33; 11:21) I will even give them into the hand of their enemies

and into the hand of those who seek their life; and their dead bodies

shall be food to the fowl of heaven and to the beasts of the earth.

21 (Jer 39:6; 52:24-27) Zedekiah king of Judah and his officials I will give

into the hand of their enemies and into the hand of those who seek

their life and into the hand of the king of Babylon's army,

which has gone away from you.

22 (Jer 9:11; 39:1-2) I will command, says the Lord, and cause them

to return to this city, and they will fight against it and take it

and burn it with fire; and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation

without an inhabitant.



[8] This is the word that came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, after that the

king Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people which were at

Jerusalem, to proclaim liberty unto them;

[9] That every man should let his manservant, and every man his maidservant,

being an Hebrew or an Hebrewess, go free; that none should serve himself of

them, to wit, of a Jew his brother.

[10] Now when all the princes, and all the people, which had entered into

the covenant, heard that every one should let his manservant, and every one

his maidservant, go free, that none should serve themselves of them any

more, then they obeyed, and let them go.

[11] But afterward they turned, and caused the servants and the handmaids,

whom they had let go free, to return, and brought them into subjection for

servants and for handmaids.

[12] Therefore the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

[13] Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; I made a covenant with your

fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out

of the house of bondmen, saying,

[14] At the end of seven years let ye go every man his brother an Hebrew,

which hath been sold unto thee; and when he hath served thee six years, thou

shalt let him go free from thee: but your fathers hearkened not unto me,

neither inclined their ear.

[15] And ye were now turned, and had done right in my sight, in proclaiming

liberty every man to his neighbour; and ye had made a covenant before me in

the house which is called by my name:

[16] But ye turned and polluted my name, and caused every man his servant,

and every man his handmaid, whom ye had set at liberty at their pleasure, to

return, and brought them into subjection, to be unto you for servants and

for handmaids.

[17] Therefore thus saith the LORD; Ye have not hearkened unto me, in

proclaiming liberty, every one to his brother, and every man to his

neighbour: behold, I proclaim a liberty for you, saith the LORD, to the

sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine; and I will make you to be

removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.

[18] And I will give the men that have transgressed my covenant, which have

not performed the words of the covenant which they had made before me, when

they cut the calf in twain, and passed between the parts thereof,

[19] The princes of Judah, and the princes of Jerusalem, the eunuchs, and

the priests, and all the people of the land, which passed between the parts

of the calf;

[20] I will even give them into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand

of them that seek their life: and their dead bodies shall be for meat unto

the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the earth.

[21] And Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes will I give into the hand of

their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life, and into the

hand of the king of Babylon's army, which are gone up from you.

[22] Behold, I will command, saith the LORD, and cause them to return to

this city; and they shall fight against it, and take it, and burn it with

fire: and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation without an

inhabitant.



2) Our Daily Bread for 16 August 2026 Titled

Wounds That Build and Heal by Marvin Williams



PSALMS 141



A Psalm of David.



1 Lord, I cry unto You; make haste to me;

give ear to my voice, when I cry unto You.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Let my prayer be set forth before You as incense,

and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;

keep watch over the door of my lips.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil,

to practice wicked deeds

with men who do iniquity,

and do not let me eat of their delights.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the righteous man strike me;

it shall be a kindness.

Let him rebuke me;

it shall be oil for my head;

let my head not refuse it.

For my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9 ) When their judges are thrown to stony places,

then they shall hear my words, for they are sweet.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) As when one plows to break up the land,

so our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) But my eyes are unto You, O God my Lord,

in You is my trust; do not leave my soul defenseless.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 Keep me from the snares that they have laid for me,

and the traps of those who do iniquity.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Let the wicked fall into their own nets,

while I pass by and escape.



Psalm 141

[1] LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when

I cry unto thee.

[2] Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of

my hands as the evening sacrifice.

[3] Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

[4] Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with

men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.

[5] Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove

me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my

prayer also shall be in their calamities.

[6] When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my

words; for they are sweet.

[7] Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and

cleaveth wood upon the earth.

[8] But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave

not my soul destitute.

[9] Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the

workers of iniquity.

[10] Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.



According to research, Gen Z can detect a false compliment from a mile away.

While the intention might be kindness, the members of that generation value

something deeper: genuine respect and honesty. Not looking to be flattered,

they want to be believed in. When truth is spoken, they feel respected,

taken seriously, and are challenged to grow. But this is likely true

for most of us.



Psalm 141:5 gives voice to this wisdom. David wrote, "Let a righteous man

strike me - that is a kindness; let him rebuke me." In his prayer to God, he

asks that he would welcome loving wounds from friends as kindness (v. 5; see

also Proverbs 27:6). David was intimating that real love doesn't dodge

difficult conversations. It tells the truth, not to shame people but to help

them be drawn to God and not "be drawn to what is evil" (Psalm 141:4). This

passage reminds us that wise, truthful feedback isn't about tearing others

down but building them up.



Let's not fear receiving correction from the right sources, and let's not shy

away from offering it either. We don’t need more sugarcoated words. We need

people who are willing to speak the truth in love. Sometimes the words that

sting the most are the ones that build us, heal us, and help us become who

God made us to be.



Reflect & Pray



Why can it be hard to offer correction to other believers?

How do you respond to loving correction from others?



Dear God, please help me to give and receive

wise feedback and correction as gifts of Your grace.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 1 - God's Perspective



Philippians 4:13



13 (2Co 12:9-10; Eph 3:16) I can do all things because

of Christ who strengthens me.



13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.



Many of us live out self-fulfilling prophecies. We believe

what we tell ourselves - or what we have been told by others:

"You're stupid", "You're ugly", "You'll never amount to anything,"

"You can't do anything right."

We programme ourselves for spiritual failure as well.

"I just can't memorise Scripture," we say. "It comes and goes,

and I can't seem to get it to stay." Yet daily we memorise

volumes of information that is less significant than the

Scriptures - telephone numbers, identification codes,

songs lyrics, advertising jingles.

The answer to the dilemma of negativism is not positive

thinking, but right thinking - biblical thinking, according

to what the Bible reveals of God's perspective. God says,

"You are worthwhile. You are valued. You are loved. I created you

just as you are, and whatever I call you to do,

I will give you the strength to do it.

The context of Phillipians 4:13 shows that Paul had learned

this important secret of spiritual strength. Paul had known

poverty and plenty, trouble and victory. But he also knew

he did not have to let circumstances determine his response to God's will.

We need not be controlled by the negative messages life throws in our paths

- even those self-defeating pronouncements we make to ourselves.

Rather, we can respond according to God's perspective, with the

conviction that God has given us strength we need to meet the

challenges we face.



Application



a) What challenges do I face that make me realise my own insufficiencies?

IS memorising Scripture one of those challenges for me?



b) How does today's memory verse help me face those challenges?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Mark 4:20-25



20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) "Still others are seed sown on good ground,

those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit:

thirty, sixty, or a hundred times as much."



A Light Under a Basket



Lk 8:16-18



21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put

under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?

22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;

neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.

23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15)If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."

24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.

The measure you give will be measured for you,

and to you who hear will more be given.

25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.

And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."



20 And these are they which are sown on good ground;

such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit,

some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put

under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested;

neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete,

it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

25 For he that hath, to him shall be given:

and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.



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



God's Help in Times of Temptation



Hebrews 4:14-16



Jesus the Great High Priest



14 (Heb 6:20; 1:2-3) Since then we have a great High Priest

Who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,

let us hold firmly to our confession.

15 (2Co 5:21; Jn 8:46) For we do not have a High Priest

who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses,

but One who was in every sense tempted like we are, yet without sin.

16 (Eph 3:12; Php 4:6-7) Let us then come with confidence

to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy

and find grace to help in time of need.



14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest,

that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,

let us hold fast our profession.

15 For we have not an high priest

which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;

but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly

unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,

and find grace to help in time of need.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



New Brunswick



Total population 753900

Muslim population (est.) 4543



Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim

population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist

church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton

also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship

getherings, and outreaches on campus.

Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the

campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.

Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,

and between 300 to 400 university students.

Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,

which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.

a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,

has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow

into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has

been primarily for university students moving into the area.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



17th Day of the Month



a) Pray for the safety of those

who live in your community -

safety from conflict an crimes



( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls

and security within your towers!





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



http://www.ehc.ca



16th Day of the Month



a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false

idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences

( John 16:7-8



7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.

For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.

But if I go, I will send Him to you.

8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment"



7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:

for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;

but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:



)



b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly

of denying God's supremacy



(



John 14:6



6 Jesus said to him,

"I am the way, the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through Me."



6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.



Rom 3:19-20



19 Now we know that whatever the law says,

it says to those who are under the law,

so that every mouth may be silenced,

and all the world may become accountable to God.

20 Therefore by the works of the law

no flesh will be justified in His sight,

for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.



19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are

under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become

guilty before God.

20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified

in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.



2 Cor 5:10



10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,

that each one may receive his recompense in the body,

according to what he has done,

whether it was good or bad.



10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one

may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,

whether it be good or bad.



2 Cor 10:5



5 casting down imaginations and every high thing

that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,

bringing every thought into

captivity to the obedience of Christ,



5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against

the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought

to the obedience of Christ;



)



Conclusion:



Pray fpr the faithful struggling with doubts and doubters of Christianity.



Pray to the Lord and pray for strength during persecution.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to give and receive

wise feedback and correction as gifts of Your grace."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that the lord will strengthen you,

even your memory.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a light in this world for the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Seek Lord Jesus Christ in times of temptation.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false

idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences



Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly

of denying God's supremacy



Pray that the thousands of refugees in

Türkiye will have

opportunities to hear the Gospel.



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 227, 15 August 2026



1) Jeremiah 30, Jeremiah 31



Jeremiah 30



Israel and Judah Restored



1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:

2 (Isa 30:8; Jer 36:32) Thus says the Lord God of Israel:

Write all the words that I have spoken to you in a book.

3 (Jer 16:15; 29:14) For surely the days are coming, says the Lord,

when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah.

The Lord says, I also will cause them to return to the land that

I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.

4 These are the words that the Lord spoke concerning Israel and Judah.

5 (Isa 5:30; Am 5:16-18) For thus says the Lord:

I have heard a sound of trembling,

of fear, and not of peace.

6 (Jer 4:31; 6:24) Ask now, and see,

can a male labor with child?

Why do I see every man

with his hands on his loins, as a woman in labor,

and all faces turned pale?

7 (Joel 2:11; Jer 30:10 )Alas! for that day is great,

so that no one is like it;

it is even the time of Jacob's trouble,

but he shall be saved out of it.

8 (Eze 34:27; Isa 9:4; Jer 27:2) For it shall come to pass in that day,

says the Lord of Hosts,

that I shall break his yoke from off their neck

and tear away their bonds,

and strangers shall no longer make them their slaves.

9 (Hos 3:5; Lk 1:69; Isa 55:3-5) But they shall serve the Lord their God

and David their king,

whom I will raise up for them.

10 (Isa 43:5; Jer 46:27-28) Therefore do not fear, O My servant Jacob,

says the Lord,

nor be dismayed, O Israel;

for I will save you from afar,

and your seed from the land of their captivity.

And Jacob shall return and shall be in rest and be quiet,

and no one shall make him afraid.

11 (Jer 10:24; 4:27) For I am with you, says the Lord,

to save you.

Although I make a full end of all nations

wherever I have scattered you,

yet I will not make a full end of you.

But I will correct you in measure

and will not leave you altogether unpunished.

12 (Jer 15:18; 2Ch 36:16) For thus says the Lord:

Your bruise is incurable

and your wound is severe.

13 (Jer 8:22; 46:11) There is no one to plead your cause

that you may be bound up.

You have no healing medicines.

14 (Job 30:21; Jer 5:6) All your lovers have forgotten you;

they do not seek you;

for I have wounded you with the wound of an enemy,

with the chastisement of a cruel one,

because of the multitude of your iniquities, because your sins are numerous.

15 (Jer 30:12; 30:14) Why do you cry because of your affliction?

Your sorrow is incurable.

Because of the multitude of your iniquities, because your sins are numerous,

I have done these things to you.

16 (Jer 10:25; Isa 14:2) Therefore all who devour you will be devoured;

and all your adversaries, every one of them, will go into captivity.

And those who plunder you will become plunder,

and all who prey upon you I will give for prey.

17 (Ex 15:26; Ps 107:20) For I will restore health to you,

and I will heal you of your wounds,

says the Lord,

because they called you an outcast, saying,

"This is Zion whom no man cares for."

18 (Jer 30:3; Ps 102:13) Thus says the Lord:

I will restore the fortunes of Jacob's tents

and have mercy on his dwelling places;

and the city will be built upon her own heap,

and the palace will remain on its rightful place.

19 (Isa 35:10; 51:11) Out of them will proceed thanksgiving

and the voice of those who make merry;

and I will multiply them,

and they will not be few.

I will also glorify them,

and they will not be small.

20 Their children also will be as before,

and their congregation will be established before Me;

and I will punish all who oppress them.

21 (Nu 16:5; Ge 49:10) Their leader shall be one of them,

and their ruler shall proceed from their midst;

and I will cause him to draw near and he will approach Me;

for who is this that dares

to approach Me?

says the Lord.

22 (Jer 24:7; 31:1) You shall be My people,

and I will be your God.

23 (Jer 23:19-20; 25:32) Look, the whirlwind of the Lord

goes forth with fury,

a continuing whirlwind;

it will fall with pain upon the head of the wicked.

24 (Jer 23:20; 4:28) The fierce anger of the Lord shall not return

until He has done it

and until He has performed the intentions of His heart.

In the latter days

you will understand it.



Jeremiah 30

[1] The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

[2] Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words

that I have spoken unto thee in a book.

[3] For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the

captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause

them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall

possess it.

[4] And these are the words that the LORD spake concerning Israel and

concerning Judah.

[5] For thus saith the LORD; We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear,

and not of peace.

[6] Ask ye now, and see whether a man doth travail with child? wherefore do

I see every man with his hands on his loins, as a woman in travail, and all

faces are turned into paleness?

[7] Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the

time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.

[8] For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I

will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bonds, and

strangers shall no more serve themselves of him:

[9] But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I

will raise up unto them.

[10] Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be

dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from

the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest,

and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.

[11] For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full

end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full

end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee

altogether unpunished.

[12] For thus saith the LORD, Thy bruise is incurable, and thy wound is

grievous.

[13] There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou

hast no healing medicines.

[14] All thy lovers have forgotten thee; they seek thee not; for I have

wounded thee with the wound of an enemy, with the chastisement of a cruel

one, for the multitude of thine iniquity; because thy sins were increased.

[15] Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable for the

multitude of thine iniquity: because thy sins were increased, I have done

these things unto thee.

[16] Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured; and all thine

adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; and they that spoil

thee shall be a spoil, and all that prey upon thee will I give for a prey.

[17] For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy

wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying,

This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.

[18] Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of

Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be

builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner

thereof.

[19] And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that

make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will

also glorify them, and they shall not be small.

[20] Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall

be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.

[21] And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall

proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he

shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach

unto me? saith the LORD.

[22] And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

[23] Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing

whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked.

[24] The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done it,

and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye

shall consider it.



Jeremiah 31



The Exiles Return



1 (Jer 30:22; Ge 17:7-8) At that time, says the Lord, I will be the God

of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people.

2 (Nu 10:33; Dt 1:33) Thus says the Lord:

The people who survived the sword

found grace in the wilderness,

when I went to give Israel rest.

3 (Hos 11:4; Mal 1:2) The Lord has appeared to him from afar, saying:

Indeed, I have loved you with an everlasting love;

therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.

4 (Jer 31:13; 33:7) Again I will build you

and you will be built, O virgin of Israel.

You will again be adorned with your tambourines

and shall go forth in the dances of those who make merry.

5 (Am 9:14; Dt 28:30) You will yet plant vines

on the mountains of Samaria;

the planters will plant

and will enjoy them.

6 (Jer 50:4-5) For there will be a day when the watchmen

on the hills of Ephraim will proclaim,

"Arise, and let us go up to Zion,

to the Lord our God."

7 (Ps 14:7; 28:9) For thus says the Lord:

Sing with gladness for Jacob,

and shout among the chief of the nations;

publish, praise, and say,

"O Lord, save Your people,

the remnant of Israel."

8 (Isa 42:16; Jer 23:8) See, I will bring them from the north country,

and gather them from the remote parts of the earth,

and with them the blind and the lame,

the woman with child and her who is in labour with child, together;

a great company will return here.

9 (Jer 3:4; Ex 4:22; Isa 63:13) They will come with weeping,

and with supplications I will lead them.

I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters,

in a straight way in which they shall not stumble.

For I am a Father to Israel,

and Ephraim is My firstborn.

10 (Isa 40:11; 66:19; Eze 34:12) Hear the word of the Lord, O nations,

and declare it in the coastlands far off, and say,

"He who scattered Israel will gather him

and keep him, as a shepherd does his flock."

11 (Isa 44:23; 48:20) For the Lord has redeemed Jacob

and ransomed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he.

12 (Isa 35:10; 58:11; 65:19 )Therefore they will come

and sing in the height of Zion,

and will be joyful over the goodness of the Lord,

for wheat and for wine and for oil

and for the young of the flock and of the herd;

and their souls will be as a watered garden.

And they will not sorrow any more at all.

13 (Ps 30:11; Isa 51:11) Then the virgin shall rejoice in the dance,

both young men and old together;

for I will turn their mourning into joy,

and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

14 (Jer 31:25) I will satiate the soul of the priests with abundance,

and My people shall be satisfied with My goodness,

says the Lord.



Jeremiah 31

[1] At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families

of Israel, and they shall be my people.

[2] Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace

in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

[3] The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee

with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

[4] Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel:

thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the

dances of them that make merry.

[5] Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters

shall plant, and shall eat them as common things.

[6] For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall

cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God.

[7] For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among

the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O LORD, save thy

people, the remnant of Israel.

[8] Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from

the coasts of the earth, and with them the blind and the lame, the woman

with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company

shall return thither.

[9] They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I

will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein

they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my

firstborn.

[10] Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles

afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him,

as a shepherd doth his flock.

[11] For the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of

him that was stronger than he.

[12] Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall

flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for

oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul

shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.

[13] Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old

together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them,

and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

[14] And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people

shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD.



15 (Jos 18:25; Ge 37:35) Thus says the Lord:

A voice is heard in Ramah,

lamentation and bitter weeping,

Rachel weeping for her children,

refusing to be comforted for her children,

because they are no more.

16 (Ru 2:12; Jer 30:3) Thus says the Lord:

Keep your voice from weeping

and your eyes from tears;

for your work shall be rewarded,

says the Lord,

and they shall come back from the land of the enemy.

17 There is hope for your future,

says the Lord,

that your children will come back to their own border.

18 (Ps 80:3; Job 5:17 )I have surely heard Ephraim pleading:

"You have chastised me,

and I was chastised, as an untrained calf;

turn me back and I will be turned,

for you are the Lord my God.

19 (Jer 3:25; Eze 36:31; 21:12) Surely after I turned back,

I repented;

and after I was instructed,

I struck myself on my thigh;

I was ashamed and even humiliated

because I bore the reproach of my youth."

20 (Isa 55:7; 63:15) Is Ephraim My dear son?

Is he a pleasant child?

For since I spoke against him,

I surely do remember him still;

therefore My heart longs for him.

I will surely have mercy on him,

says the Lord.

21 (Jer 50:5; Isa 48:20) Set up road marks,

place guideposts.

Set your heart toward the highway,

even the way by which you went.

Turn back, O virgin of Israel,

turn back to these your cities.

22 (Jer 2:23; 3:6) How long will you go about,

O faithless daughter?

For the Lord has created a new thing in the earth:

A woman shall obtain a man.

23 (Zec 8:3; Isa 1:26; Jer 50:7) Thus says the Lord of Hosts,

the God of Israel: Once again they shall use this speech

in the land of Judah and in the cities when I restore their fortunes:

"May the Lord bless you, O habitation of righteousness

and mountain of holiness!"

24 (Zec 8:4-8; Eze 36:10) And Judah and all its cities will dwell there,

the farmer and those who go out with the flocks.

25 (Jer 31:14; Jn 4:14) For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every

languishing soul.

26 Upon this I awoke and looked, and my sleep was sweet to me.

27 (Hos 2:23; Eze 36:9) Surely, the days are coming, says the Lord,

when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah

with the seed of man and with the seed of beast.

28 (Jer 1:10; 44:27) It shall come to pass that as I have watched

over them to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down,

and to destroy, and to afflict, so I will watch over them, to build,

and to plant, says the Lord.

29 (La 5:7; Eze 18:2-3) In those days they will say no more:

"The fathers have eaten sour grapes,

and the children's teeth are set on edge."

30 (Isa 3:11; Eze 18:4) But everyone will die for his own iniquity.

Every man that eats the sour grape, his teeth will be set on edge.



[15] Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and

bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for

her children, because they were not.

[16] Thus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes

from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall

come again from the land of the enemy.

[17] And there is hope in thine end, saith the LORD, that thy children shall

come again to their own border.

[18] I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised

me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou

me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God.

[19] Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was

instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded,

because I did bear the reproach of my youth.

[20] Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake

against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are

troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.

[21] Set thee up waymarks, make thee high heaps: set thine heart toward the

highway, even the way which thou wentest: turn again, O virgin of Israel,

turn again to these thy cities.

[22] How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD

hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.

[23] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As yet they shall use

this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities thereof, when I shall

bring again their captivity; The LORD bless thee, O habitation of justice,

and mountain of holiness.

[24] And there shall dwell in Judah itself, and in all the cities thereof

together, husbandmen, and they that go forth with flocks.

[25] For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every

sorrowful soul.

[26] Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet unto me.

[27] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will sow the house of

Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man, and with the seed of

beast.

[28] And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to

pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to

afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.

[29] In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour

grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.

[30] But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth

the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.



A New Covenant



31 (Lk 22:20; Jer 32:40 ) Surely, the days are coming, says the Lord,

when I will make a new covenant

with the house of Israel

and with the house of Judah.

32 (Dt 1:31; 5:3) It will not be according to the covenant

that I made with their fathers

in the day that I took them by the hand

to bring them out of the land of Egypt,

because they broke My covenant,

although I was a husband to them,

says the Lord.

33 (2Co 3:3; Heb 10:16) But this shall be the covenant

that I will make with the house of Israel

after those days, says the Lord:

I will put My law within them

and write it in their hearts;

and I will be their God,

and they shall be My people.

34 (Isa 54:13; Jer 33:8) They shall teach no more every man his neighbor

and every man his brother, saying, "Know the Lord,"

for they all shall know Me,

from the least of them to the greatest of them,

says the Lord,

for I will forgive their iniquity,

and I will remember their sin no more.

35 (Isa 51:15; Jer 10:16) Thus says the Lord,

who gives the sun

for a light by day

and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars

for a light by night,

who stirs up the sea

so that the waves roar,

the Lord of Hosts is His name:

36 (Isa 54:9-10; Jer 33:20-26) If those ordinances depart from before Me,

says the Lord,

then the seed of Israel also will cease

from being a nation before Me forever.

37 (Jer 33:22; 33:24-26) Thus says the Lord:

If heaven above can be measured,

and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath,

I will also cast off all the seed of Israel

for all that they have done,

says the Lord.

38 (2Ki 14:13; Zec 14:10) Surely, the days are coming, says the Lord,

when the city will be built to the Lord from the Tower of Hananel

to the Corner Gate.

39 (Zec 2:1-2) The measuring line shall stretch out straight to the

hill Gareb, and shall then turn to Goah.

40 (2Sa 15:23; Joel 3:17) The whole valley of the dead bodies

and of the ashes, and all the fields to the Kidron Valley,

to the corner of the Horse Gate toward the east, will be holy to the Lord.

It will not be plucked up nor thrown down any more forever.



[31] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant

with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

[32] Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day

that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which

my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD:

[33] But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of

Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward

parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall

be my people.

[34] And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his

brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least

of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD; for I will forgive their

iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

[35] Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the

ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth

the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name:

[36] If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the LORD, then the

seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.

[37] Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the

foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the

seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith the LORD.

[38] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to

the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner.

[39] And the measuring line shall yet go forth over against it upon the hill

Gareb, and shall compass about to Goath.

[40] And the whole valley of the dead bodies, and of the ashes, and all the

fields unto the brook of Kidron, unto the corner of the horse gate toward

the east, shall be holy unto the LORD; it shall not be plucked up, nor

thrown down any more for ever.



2) Our Daily Bread for 15 August 2026 titled Living Out God's Love

By Tim Gustafson



Exodus 20:8-17,20-21



8 (Lev 19:3; Ge 2:3) Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.

9 (Lk 13:14; Ex 23:12) Six days you shall labor and do all your work,

10 (Ex 34:21; Nu 15:32-36) but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the

Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son,

or your daughter, or your male servant, or your female servant,

or your livestock, or your sojourner who is within your gates.

11 (Ge 2:2-3; Ex 31:17) For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth,

the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day.

Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

[8] Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

[9] Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

[10] But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou

shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant,

nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy

gates:

[11] For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that

in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the

sabbath day, and hallowed it.



12 (Lev 19:3; Lk 18:20) Honor your father and your mother,

that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.



[12] Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the

land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.



(THe Egyptians forced the Hebrews to work without rest.

A Day of rest is good for the soul)



13 (Ro 13:9; Ge 9:5-6; Ex 21:20) You shall not murder.



[13] Thou shalt not kill.



(No killing , and do not call your brother Raca)



14 (Lev 18:20; 20:10)You shall not commit adultery.



[14] Thou shalt not commit adultery.



( A big one. Adultery - Pornography is and adultery industry,

same with Prostitution - Recall Judah. Cheating on spouse is not allowed.

Neither fornication)



15 (Lev 19:11; 19:13) You shall not steal.



[15] Thou shalt not steal.



(Never be a thief)



16 (Ex 23:1; Mt 19:18) You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.



[16] Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.



(Never tell a lie)



17 (Ro 7:7; Mt 5:28) You shall not covet your neighbor's house;

you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant,

or his maidservant, or his ox, or his donkey,

or anything that is your neighbor's.



[17] Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy

neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor

his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.



(Never envy - pride in involved . Be humble)



20 (Dt 13:3; Isa 8:13) Moses said to the people, "Do not fear,

for God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be

before you so that you do not sin."

21 (1Ki 8:12; Ps 18:9) The people stood a distance away as Moses

drew near to the thick darkness where God was.

[20] And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you,

and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.

[21] And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick

darkness where God was.



(The Power of the Creator is on display)



Branden's father was dying of cancer in his fifties. Wanting to help, Branden

talked his parents into moving in with him so he could assist them. His dad

loved the tropics but could no longer travel, so Branden got creative. He

landscaped a pond behind his house, stocked it with fish, and installed a

waterfall that tumbled over rocks. He trucked in three loads of beach sand,

added banana trees, lights, and tiki torches, and built an awning for shade.

His dad spent his last days enjoying a backyard island paradise.



Branden's actions reflect the kind of harmony between parents and children

envisioned in Exodus 20. There, God through Moses instructed the children of

Israel, "Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the

land the Lord your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12). That directive grows out

of the commands to love and respect our heavenly Father (vv. 3-8) and bridges

to the last five commands, which instruct us how to love and respect our

fellow human beings. Don't murder, don't commit adultery, don't steal, don't

lie, don't covet (vv. 12-17).



Honouring parents might come easily for some. For others, it's extremely

difficult. There’s too much pain and distrust. Old wounds refuse to heal. We

can commit them to God our Father, who understands that pain. He enables

us to live in His love.



Reflect & Pray



What does it mean for you to honor your parents?

What obstacles might you face to do that?



Heavenly Father, show me how to honour others,

especially when that seems difficult.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 7 - Upheld by His Hand



Is 41:10



10 (Jos 1:9; Isa 41:13-14) Do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you,

yes, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.



10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God:

I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;

yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.



Beth had the same recurring nightmare: she was running along a cliff,

then she slipped, and fell headlong, into a bottomless ravine.

Falling, without control, without end, falling, falling, falling...

Beth's dream may be one many of us identify with. The sense

of losing control can be nightmarish, and we may fear falling

without end, without remedy. Financial failure may be the chasm

that we face, or professional disgrace. Personal relationships

may go out of control, and we look into a never-ending

ravine of pain and misunderstanding

But God says, "Don't be afraid; I am holding you up."

Like the father who helps his child learn to swim,

God holds us above the water. We may not feel his hands;

indeed, we may suspect that he lets us go just so we can

do it on our own. But he promises that he doesn't let go.

"I am with you." he declares. "I give you strength

and hold you up."

God's promise never to let go takes on new meaning

in a world where relationships are temporary and life is

uncertain. We do not need to fear, for he is with us.

We can relax and stop striving, for he is our God.

His strength becomes ours; amid all our sin and rebellion,

he undergirds us with his righteousness. We cannot fall,

for he holds us firm.



Application



a) Under what circumstances have I felt myself "falling"?



b) How does God's promise in Is 41:10 help me to have faith

in the midst of my fears?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



3 John 2



2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be

in good health, even as your soul is well.



2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,

even as thy soul prospereth.



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



God's Inexhaustible Strength



Is 40:27-31



27 Why do you say, O Jacob,

and assert, O Israel,

"My way is hidden from the Lord,

and my justice escapes the notice of my God"?

28 (Ps 147:5; Ge 21:33; Isa 57:15) Have you not known?

Have you not heard,

that the everlasting God, the Lord,

the Creator of the ends of the earth,

does not faint, nor is He weary?

His understanding is inscrutable.

29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,

and to those who have no might He increases strength.

30 (Isa 9:17) Even the youths shall faint and be weary,

and the young men shall utterly fall,

31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4) but those who wait upon the Lord

shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles,

they shall run and not be weary,

and they shall walk and not faint.



27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid

from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God,

the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not,

neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might

he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall

utterly fall:

31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall

mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;

and they shall walk, and not faint.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



New Brunswick



Total population 753900

Muslim population (est.) 4543



Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim

population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist

church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton

also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship

getherings, and outreaches on campus.

Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the

campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.

Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,

and between 300 to 400 university students.

Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,

which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.

a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,

has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow

into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has

been primarily for university students moving into the area.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



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 a prayer of Intercession for your nation.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, show me how to honour others,

especially when that seems difficult."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord will uphold you.



Pray to the Lord and pray for the prosperity of the Soul.



Pray to the Lord and pray to renew your strength through the Lord.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living



MEXICO

Pray that those who practice a syncretic blend of pagaism and Catholicism

in Mexico will heed God's Word.



Pray for evangelists in Mexico who are enduring persecution from hostile

villagers who practise paganism.



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 226, 14 August 2026



1) Jeremiah 26, Jeremiah 27, Jeremiah 28, Jeremiah 29



Jeremiah 26



Jeremiah Threatened With Death



1 (2Ch 36:4-5; Jer 27:1) In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim

the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came from the Lord, saying:

2 (Dt 4:2; Jer 19:14) Thus says the Lord: Stand in the court of the house

of the Lord, and speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship

in the house of the Lord all the words that I command you to speak to them.

Do not diminish a word.

3 (Jer 18:7-10; 36:3) Perhaps they will listen and turn every man

from his evil way, that I may repent of the calamity which I purpose to do

to them because of the evil of their deeds.

4 (1Ki 9:6; Isa 1:20) You will say to them: Thus says the Lord:

If you will not listen to Me, to walk in My law which I have set before you,

5 (Jer 25:3-4; 2Ki 9:7) to listen to the words of My servants the prophets,

whom I sent to you, both rising up early and sending them,

but you have not listened,

6 (2Ki 22:19; Jer 24:9) then I will make this house like Shiloh

and will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth.

7 (Jer 5:31; Mic 3:11) So the priests and the prophets and all the people

heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of the Lord.

8 (La 4:13-14) And when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking

all that the Lord had commanded him to speak to all the people,

the priests and the prophets and all the people took hold of him,

saying, "You shall surely die.

9 Why have you prophesied in the name of the Lord, saying,

'This house shall be like Shiloh, and this city shall be desolate

without an inhabitant'?" And all the people were gathered against Jeremiah

in the house of the Lord.

10 (Jer 36:10) When the officials of Judah heard these things,

then they came up from the king's house to the house of the Lord

and sat down in the entry of the New Gate of the house of the Lord.

11 (Jer 38:4; Dt 18:20) Then the priests and the prophets spoke

to the officials and to all the people, saying,

"This man deserves to die! For he has prophesied against this city,

as you have heard with your ears."

12 (Jer 26:15; Ac 4:19) Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials

and to all the people, saying, "The Lord sent me to prophesy

against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.

13 (Jer 26:3; Joel 2:14) Therefore now amend your ways and your deeds,

and obey the voice of the Lord your God; and the Lord will repent

of the disaster that He has pronounced against you.

14 (Jer 38:5; Jos 9:25) As for me, here I am in your hand.

Do with me as seems good and right to you.

15 (Nu 35:33; Pr 6:17) But know for certain that if you put me to death,

you will surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves and upon this city

and upon the inhabitants. For truly the Lord has sent me to you to speak

all these words in your ears."



[1] In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of

Judah came this word from the LORD, saying,

[2] Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD's house, and speak

unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD's house, all

the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word:

[3] If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I

may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the

evil of their doings.

[4] And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; If ye will not

hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set before you,

[5] To hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent unto

you, both rising up early, and sending them, but ye have not hearkened;

[6] Then will I make this house like Shiloh, and will make this city a curse

to all the nations of the earth.

[7] So the priests and the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah

speaking these words in the house of the LORD.

[8] Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that

the LORD had commanded him to speak unto all the people, that the priests

and the prophets and all the people took him, saying, Thou shalt surely die.

[9] Why hast thou prophesied in the name of the LORD, saying, This house

shall be like Shiloh, and this city shall be desolate without an inhabitant?

And all the people were gathered against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD.

[10] When the princes of Judah heard these things, then they came up from

the king's house unto the house of the LORD, and sat down in the entry of

the new gate of the LORD's house.

[11] Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the

people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against

this city, as ye have heard with your ears.

[12] Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying,

The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all

the words that ye have heard.

[13] Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of

the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent him of the evil that he hath

pronounced against you.

[14] As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and

meet unto you.

[15] But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely

bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the

inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak

all these words in your ears.



Jeremiah Spared From Death



16 (Ac 5:34-39; 23:9) Then the officials and all the people said

to the priests and to the prophets, "This man is not worthy of death.

For he has spoken to us in the name of the Lord our God."

17 (Ac 5:34) Then certain of the elders of the land rose up

and spoke to all the assembly of the people, saying:

18 (Ne 4:2; Jer 9:11) "Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah

king of Judah, and spoke to all the people of Judah, saying,

'Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

Zion shall be plowed like a field,

and Jerusalem shall become heaps,

and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest.'

19 (Ex 32:14; 2Sa 24:16) Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him

to death? Did he not fear the Lord and entreat the Lord, and the Lord relented

of the disaster which He had pronounced against them?

Thus we might procure great evil against ourselves."

20 (1Sa 7:2; Jos 9:17) There was also a man that prophesied in the name

of the Lord, Uriah the son of Shemaiah of Kiriath Jearim,

who prophesied against this city and against this land

according to all the words of Jeremiah.

21 (Mt 10:23; 2Ch 16:10) And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men

and all the officials, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death.

But when Uriah heard it, he was afraid and fled and went into Egypt.

22 (2Ki 22:12; 22:14) And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt: namely,

Elnathan the son of Akbor and certain men with him into Egypt.

23 (Jer 2:30) They brought Uriah out of Egypt and led him to Jehoiakim

the king, who slew him with the sword and cast his dead body

into the graves of the common people.

24 (1Ki 18:4; 2Ki 22:12-14) Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam

the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah, with the result that

he was not given into the hands of the people to put him to death.



[16] Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the

prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the

name of the LORD our God.

[17] Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spake to all the

assembly of the people, saying,

[18] Micah the Morasthite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah,

and spake to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts;

Zion shall be plowed like a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the

mountains of the house as the high places of a forest.

[19] Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him at all to death? did

he not fear the LORD, and besought the LORD, and the LORD repented him of

the evil which he had pronounced against them? Thus might we procure great

evil against our souls.

[20] And there was also a man that prophesied in the name of the LORD,

Urijah the son of Shemaiah of Kirjath-jearim, who prophesied against this

city and against this land according to all the words of Jeremiah:

[21] And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men, and all the

princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death: but when

Urijah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and went into Egypt;

[22] And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of

Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt.

[23] And they fetched forth Urijah out of Egypt, and brought him unto

Jehoiakim the king; who slew him with the sword, and cast his dead body into

the graves of the common people.

[24] Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah,

that they should not give him into the hand of the people to put him to

death.



Jeremiah 27



Judah to Serve Nebuchadnezzar



1 In the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah the son of Josiah, king of Judah,

this word came to Jeremiah from the Lord:

2 Thus says the Lord to me: Make bonds and yokes and put them on your neck,

3 and send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab,

and to the king of the Ammonites, and to the king of Tyre,

and to the king of Sidon, by the hand of the messengers who come to Jerusalem

to Zedekiah king of Judah.

4 And command them to go to their masters, saying:

Thus says the Lord of Hosts,

the God of Israel: Thus you shall say to your masters:

5 (Ps 115:15-16; Isa 45:12) I have made the earth, the men, and the beasts

which are on the ground by My great power and by My outstretched arm,

and have given it to whom it seemed good to Me.

6 (Jer 28:14; 25:9; Eze 29:18-20) Now I have given all these lands

into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, My servant.

And also I have given to him the beasts of the field to serve him.

7 (Isa 14:4-6; Jer 52:31) All nations shall serve him and his son

and his son's son until the time of his own land comes;

and then many nations and great kings will make him their servant.

8 (Jer 24:10; 38:17-19) It shall come to pass that I will punish the nation

and kingdom which will not serve Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon,

and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon,

says the Lord. I will punish that nation with the sword, and with famine,

and with pestilence, until I have consumed them by his hand.

9 (Isa 8:19; Jer 14:14) Therefore do not listen to your prophets,

or to your diviners, or to your dreamers, or to your enchanters,

or to your sorcerers who speak to you, saying, "You shall not serve

the king of Babylon."

10 (Jer 32:31) For they prophesy a lie to you in order to remove you far

from your land. And I will drive you out, and you shall perish.

11 (Jer 21:9; 27:2) But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke

of the king of Babylon, and serve him, those I will let remain still

in their own land, says the Lord, and they shall till it and dwell in it.

12 (Jer 28:1; 38:17) I spoke also to Zedekiah king of Judah according

to all these words, saying: Bring your necks under the yoke of the

king of Babylon and serve him and his people, and live.

13 (Eze 18:31; Jer 27:8) Why will you die, you and your people,

by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the Lord has spoken

against the nation that will not serve the king of Bab­ylon?

14 (Jer 14:14; 23:21) Therefore do not listen to the words of the prophets

who speak to you, saying, "You will not serve the king of Babylon,"

because they prophesy a lie to you.

15 (Jer 27:10; 2Ch 25:16) For I have not sent them, says the Lord,

yet they prophesy a lie in My name, so that I might drive you out

and that you might perish, you and the prophets that prophesy to you.

16 (2Ki 24:13; Jer 28:3) I also spoke to the priests and to all this people:

Thus says the Lord: Do not listen to the words of your prophets that prophesy

to you, saying, "The vessels of the house of the Lord will now soon be brought

again from Babylon." For they prophesy a lie to you.

17 Do not listen to them; serve the king of Babylon, and live.

Why should this city be laid waste?

18 (1Sa 7:8; 12:19) But if they are prophets, and if the word of the Lord

is with them, let them now make intercession to the Lord of Hosts, that

the vessels which are left in the house of the Lord

and in the house of the king of Judah and in Jerusalem not go to Babylon.

19 (2Ki 25:13; Jer 52:17-23) For thus says the Lord of Hosts concerning

the pillars, and concerning the sea, and concerning the bases,

and concerning the rest of the vessels that remain in this city,

20 (Jer 24:1; 2Ch 36:10) which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon

did not take when he carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim,

king of Judah from Jerusalem to Babylon,

and all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem.

21 Indeed, thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, concerning

the vessels that remain in the house of the Lord and in the house

of the king of Judah and in Jerusalem:

22 (Jer 29:10; Ezr 7:19; Jer 32:5) They will be carried to Babylon

and they will be there until the day that I visit them, says the Lord.

Then I will bring them up and restore them to this place.



[1] In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of

Judah came this word unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

[2] Thus saith the LORD to me; Make thee bonds and yokes, and put them upon

thy neck,

[3] And send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the

king of the Ammonites, and to the king of Tyrus, and to the king of Zidon,

by the hand of the messengers which come to Jerusalem unto Zedekiah king of

Judah;

[4] And command them to say unto their masters, Thus saith the LORD of

hosts, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say unto your masters;

[5] I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground,

by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto

whom it seemed meet unto me.

[6] And now have I given all these lands unto the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the

king of Babylon, my servant; and the beasts of the field have I given him

also to serve him.

[7] And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until

the very time of his land come: and then many nations and great kings shall

serve themselves of him.

[8] And it shall come to pass, that the nation and kingdom which will not

serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, and that will not put

their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, that nation will I punish,

saith the LORD, with the sword, and with the famine, and with the

pestilence, until I have consumed them by his hand.

[9] Therefore hearken not ye to your prophets, nor to your diviners, nor to

your dreamers, nor to your enchanters, nor to your sorcerers, which speak

unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon:

[10] For they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land; and

that I should drive you out, and ye should perish.

[11] But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke of the king of

Babylon, and serve him, those will I let remain still in their own land,

saith the LORD; and they shall till it, and dwell therein.

[12] I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words,

saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve

him and his people, and live.

[13] Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and

by the pestilence, as the LORD hath spoken against the nation that will not

serve the king of Babylon?

[14] Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto

you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they prophesy a lie

unto you.

[15] For I have not sent them, saith the LORD, yet they prophesy a lie in my

name; that I might drive you out, and that ye might perish, ye, and the

prophets that prophesy unto you.

[16] Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith

the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you,

saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD's house shall now shortly be brought

again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.

[17] Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore

should this city be laid waste?

[18] But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let

them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are

left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah,

and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon.

[19] For thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the pillars, and concerning

the sea, and concerning the bases, and concerning the residue of the vessels

that remain in this city,

[20] Which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took not, when he carried away

captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah from Jerusalem to

Babylon, and all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem;

[21] Yea, thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, concerning the

vessels that remain in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king

of Judah and of Jerusalem;

[22] They shall be carried to Babylon, and there shall they be until the day

that I visit them, saith the LORD; then will I bring them up, and restore

them to this place.



Jeremiah 28



The False Prophet Hananiah



1 (Jer 27:1; Jos 9:3) In that same year, at the beginning

of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year

and in the fifth month, Hananiah the son of Azzur, the prophet,

who was from Gibeon, spoke to me in the house of the Lord

in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying,

2 "Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:

I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.

3 (2Ki 24:13; 2Ch 36:10) Within two full years I will bring back into

this place all the vessels of the house of the Lord that Nebuchadnezzar

king of Babylon took away from this place and carried to Babylon.

4 (Jer 22:24; 24:1) And I will bring back to this place Jeconiah

the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, with all the captives of Judah

who went into Babylon, says the Lord, for I will break the yoke

of the king of Babylon."

5 (Jer 28:1) Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah

in the presence of the priests and in the presence of all the people

that stood in the house of the Lord,

6 (1Ki 1:36; Ps 41:13) even the prophet Jeremiah said, "Amen. May the Lord

do so; may the Lord perform your words which you have prophesied,

to bring back the vessels of the house of the Lord and all that was carried

away captive, from Babylon into this place.

7 (1Ki 22:28) Nevertheless hear now this word that I speak in your ears

and in the ears of all the people.

8 (1Ki 17:1; Am 1:2) The prophets of old who have been before me

and before you prophesied both against many countries

and against great kingdoms, of war and disaster and pestilence.

9 (Dt 18:22; Jer 6:14) As for the prophet who prophesies of peace,

when the word of the prophet comes to pass, then that prophet shall be

known as one whom the Lord has truly sent."

10 (Jer 27:2) Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke from off the neck

of the prophet Jeremiah and broke it.

11 Hananiah spoke in the presence of all the people, saying,

"Thus says the Lord: Even so I will break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar

king of Babylon from the neck of all the nations within the space

of two full years." Then the prophet Jeremiah went his way.

12 (Jer 1:2) Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the prophet,

after Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke from off the neck

of the prophet Jeremiah, saying:

13 Go and tell Hananiah, saying, Thus says the Lord: You have broken

the yokes of wood, but you have made instead of them yokes of iron.

14 (Dt 28:48; Jer 27:6-7) For thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:

I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations,

that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon;

and they shall serve him. And I have given him the beasts of the field also.

15 (La 2:14; Eze 13:22) Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah

the prophet, "Listen now, Hananiah. The Lord has not sent you,

and you make this people trust in a lie.

16 (Jer 29:32; Ge 7:4) Therefore thus says the Lord: I am about to cast you

from off the face of the earth. This year you shall die, because you have

taught rebellion against the Lord."

17 So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.



Jeremiah 28

[1] And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of

Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, and in the fifth month, that

Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, which was of Gibeon, spake unto me in

the house of the LORD, in the presence of the priests and of all the people,

saying,

[2] Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, I have

broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.

[3] Within two full years will I bring again into this place all the vessels

of the LORD's house, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this

place, and carried them to Babylon:

[4] And I will bring again to this place Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king

of Judah, with all the captives of Judah, that went into Babylon, saith the

LORD: for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon.

[5] Then the prophet Jeremiah said unto the prophet Hananiah in the presence

of the priests, and in the presence of all the people that stood in the

house of the LORD,

[6] Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform

thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the

LORD's house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this

place.

[7] Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears, and in

the ears of all the people;

[8] The prophets that have been before me and before thee of old prophesied

both against many countries, and against great kingdoms, of war, and of

evil, and of pestilence.

[9] The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet

shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that the LORD hath

truly sent him.

[10] Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke from off the prophet Jeremiah's

neck, and brake it.

[11] And Hananiah spake in the presence of all the people, saying, Thus

saith the LORD; Even so will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of

Babylon from the neck of all nations within the space of two full years.

And the prophet Jeremiah went his way.

[12] Then the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the prophet, after that

Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke from off the neck of the prophet

Jeremiah, saying,

[13] Go and tell Hananiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Thou hast broken

the yokes of wood; but thou shalt make for them yokes of iron.

[14] For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; I have put a yoke

of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve

Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given

him the beasts of the field also.

[15] Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now,

Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust

in a lie.

[16] Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the

face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught

rebellion against the LORD.

[17] So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.



Jeremiah 29



Jeremiah's Letter to the Exiles



1 (Est 9:20) Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah

the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the rest of the elders of the captivity,

and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people

whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon.

2 (Jer 22:24-28; 2Ki 24:12-16) (This was after Jeconiah the king,

and the queen, and the eunuchs, and the officials of Judah and Jerusalem,

and the carpenters, and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.)

3 It was sent by the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan and Gemariah

the son of Hilkiah (whom Zedekiah, king of Judah, sent to Babylon

to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon), saying:

4 (Jer 24:5) Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel,

to all who have been carried away captive whom I have caused

to be carried away from Jerusalem to Babylon:

5 (Jer 29:28) Build houses and dwell in them; and plant gardens

and eat their fruit.

6 (Jer 16:2-4) Take wives and beget sons and daughters;

and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands,

so that they may bear sons and daughters; so that you may increase

there and not diminish.

7 (Ezr 6:10; 1Ti 2:1-2) Seek the peace of the city where I have caused

you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it;

for in its peace you will have peace.

8 (Jer 5:31; 14:14) For thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:

Do not let your prophets and your diviners who are in your midst deceive you,

and do not listen to the dreams which they dream.

9 (Jer 27:15; 29:31) For they prophesy falsely to you in My name. I have not

sent them, says the Lord.

10 (Jer 25:12; 27:22) For thus says the Lord: When seventy years have been

completed for Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you,

in causing you to return to this place.

11 (Ps 40:5; Jer 30:18-22) For I know the plans that I have for you,

says the Lord, plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future

and a hope.

12 (Jer 33:3; Ps 50:15) Then you shall call upon Me, and you shall come

and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

13 (Jer 24:7; 2Ch 22:9) You shall seek Me and find Me, when you shall search

for Me with all your heart.

14 (Jer 30:3; Ps 32:6) I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will turn

away your captivity and gather you from all the nations

and from all the places where I have driven you, says the Lord,

and I will bring you back into the place from

where I caused you to be carried away captive.

15 Because you have said, "The Lord has raised up prophets for us

in Bab­ylon,"

16 (Jer 38:2-3; 38:17-23) thus says the Lord concerning the king

who sits on the throne of David, and concerning all the people

who dwell in this city, your brothers who did not go out with you into exile,

17 (Jer 24:8-10; 29:18) thus says the Lord of Hosts:

I will send upon them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence,

and will make them like vile figs that cannot be eaten, they are so rotten.

18 (2Ch 29:8; Jer 15:4) I will pursue them with the sword, with famine,

and with pestilence; and will make them a terror to all the kingdoms

of the earth, to be a curse and an astonishment,

a hissing and a reproach among all the nations where I have driven them,

19 (Jer 6:19; 26:5) because they have not listened to My words, says the Lord,

which I sent to them by My servants the prophets, rising up early and sending

them. But you would not listen, says the Lord.

20 (Jer 24:5; Mic 4:10) Therefore hear the word of the Lord,

all you in captivity

whom I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon.

21 (Jer 14:14-15; 29:8-9) Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel,

concerning Ahab the son of Kolaiah and concerning Zedekiah the son

of Maaseiah, who prophesy a lie to you in My name:

I will deliver them into the hand of Neb­uchadnezzar king of Babylon,

and he shall slay them before your eyes.

22 (Da 3:6; Isa 65:15) And because of them a curse shall be taken up

by all the captives of Judah who are in Babylon, saying,

"May the Lord make you like Zedekiah and Ahab,

whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire,"

23 (Jer 23:14; Mal 3:5) because they have committed folly in Israel,

and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives,

and have spoken lying words in My name, which I have not commanded them.

Indeed, I know and am a witness, says the Lord.



[1] Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent

from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders which were carried away

captives, and to the priests, and to the prophets, and to all the people

whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon;

[2] (After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the

princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were

departed from Jerusalem;)

[3] By the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan, and Gemariah the son of

Hilkiah, (whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent unto Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar

king of Babylon) saying,

[4] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are

carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem

unto Babylon;

[5] Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the

fruit of them;

[6] Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your

sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and

daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished.

[7] And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried

away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof

shall ye have peace.

[8] For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your

prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you,

neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.

[9] For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them,

saith the LORD.

[10] For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at

Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing

you to return to this place.

[11] For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD,

thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

[12] Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I

will hearken unto you.

[13] And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with

all your heart.

[14] And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your

captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the

places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again

into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.

[15] Because ye have said, The LORD hath raised us up prophets in Babylon;

[16] Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon the throne

of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your

brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;

[17] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will send upon them the sword,

the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them like vile figs, that

cannot be eaten, they are so evil.

[18] And I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and with the

pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to all the kingdoms of the

earth, to be a curse, and an astonishment, and an hissing, and a reproach,

among all the nations whither I have driven them:

[19] Because they have not hearkened to my words, saith the LORD, which I

sent unto them by my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending

them; but ye would not hear, saith the LORD.

[20] Hear ye therefore the word of the LORD, all ye of the captivity,

whom I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon:

[21] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, of Ahab the son of

Kolaiah, and of Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, which prophesy a lie unto you

in my name; Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar

king of Babylon; and he shall slay them before your eyes;

[22] And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah

which are in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like Zedekiah and like

Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;

[23] Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed

adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my

name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith

the LORD.



A Message to Shemaiah



24 (Jer 29:31-32) Thus you shall also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite,

saying:

25 (Jer 29:29; 37:3) Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:

Because you have sent letters in your name to all the people

who are in Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest,

and to all the priests, saying,

26 (Jer 20:1-2; 2Ki 9:11; Hos 9:7) The Lord has made you priest instead

of Jehoiada the priest, that you should be officers in the house of the Lord,

for every man that is mad and makes himself a prophet, that you should

put him in the stocks and in prison.

27 Now therefore why have you not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth

who prophesies to you?

28 (Jer 29:5) For he has sent to us in Babylon, saying,

"This captivity will be long; build houses and dwell in them,

and plant gardens and eat their fruit."

29 Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet.

30 Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

31 (Jer 29:9; 14:14-15)Send to all the captives, saying, Thus says the Lord

concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite: Because Shemaiah has prophesied

to you though I did not send, and he caused you to trust in a lie,

32 (Jer 28:16; 17:6) therefore thus says the Lord: I will punish Shemaiah

the Nehelamite and his seed. He will not have a man to dwell among t

his people, nor will he see the good that I will do for My people,

says the Lord, because he has taught rebellion against the Lord.



[24] Thus shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,

[25] Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because

thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at

Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the

priests, saying,

[26] The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest,

that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is

mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison,

and in the stocks.

[27] Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which

maketh himself a prophet to you?

[28] For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is

long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the

fruit of them.

[29] And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of Jeremiah the

prophet.

[30] Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,

[31] Send to all them of the captivity, saying, Thus saith the LORD

concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite; Because that Shemaiah hath prophesied

unto you, and I sent him not, and he caused you to trust in a lie:

[32] Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the

Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this

people; neither shall he behold the good that I will do for my people,

saith the LORD; because he hath taught rebellion against the LORD.



2) Our Daily Bread for 14 August 2026 titled One Worthy of Worship

By: Elisa Morgan



Luke 23:44-49



The Death of Jesus

Mt 27:45-56; Mk 15:33-41; Jn 19:28-30



44 (Am 8:9; Mt 27:45) It was now about the sixth hour,

and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour,

45 (Ex 26:31-33; 2Ch 3:14) while the sun was darkened.

And the veil of the temple was torn in the middle.

46 (Jn 19:30; Ps 31:5; Ac 7:59) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice,

"Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit."

Having said this, He gave up the spirit.

47 (Mt 27:54; Mk 15:39) When the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified

God and said, :Certainly, this was a righteous Man."

48 (Lk 18:13) All the crowds who came together to that sight,

witnessing what occurred, struck their chests and ­returned.

49 (Lk 8:2; Ps 38:11; Mt 27:55-56) But all those who knew Him

and the women accompanying Him from Galilee stood at a distance,

seeing these things.



[44] And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the

earth until the ninth hour.

[45] And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the

midst.

[46] And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy

hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

[47] Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying,

Certainly this was a righteous man.

[48] And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the

things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

[49] And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee,

stood afar off, beholding these things.



Psalm 19:1



1 The heavens declare the glory of God,

and the firmament shows His handiwork.



Psalms 19

[1] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his

handywork.



One April afternoon, millions gathered along a mapped arc across Mexico and

the United States to witness a rare total solar eclipse. Schools released

children, small towns blossomed to receive travelers, and neighbors set up

lawn chairs in driveways donning protective glasses to take in the wonder.

As television crews documented the countdown to "totality,"

the crowd grew silent except for one repeated phrase: "Oh my God!"



That struck me. I don't know for certain why those observers chose that phrase

in the moment, but I suspect that as mortals encountered the rare and the

astonishing, they seemed to need Someone to acknowledge. Someone to thank.

Someone to worship. When we look heavenward, our response is awe. As David

wrote, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work

of his hands" (Psalm 19:1).



The gospel writer Luke reports Jesus' last minutes on the cross. "It was now

about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the

afternoon, for the sun stopped shining" (23:44-45). Matthew shares a response

to this revelation: "When the centurion and those with him who were guarding

Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and

exclaimed, 'Surely he was the Son of God!' " (Matthew 27:54).

They couldn't help but acknowledge God as the Someone worthy of worship.



In humble awe, I worship You - my God.



Reflect & Pray



Where have you seen God's glory and found yourself awed?

In what ways can you worship Him in all His awesomeness?



Dear God, You are holy. I worship You in awe!



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 6 - Through The Fire



Is 43:2



2 (Ps 66:12; Da 3:25-27) When you pass through waters,

I will be with you. And through the rivers,they shall not overflow you.

When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,

nor shall the flame kindle on you.



2 When thou passest through the waters,

I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee:

when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned;

neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.



In the Book of Daniel, 3 young men provide one of the world's best-known

Bible stories. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three of the finest young

men of Israel, were taken into capitivity to Babylon. There King

Nebuchadnezzar, filled with his own importance, commanded that

everyone bow down and worship his image.

When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to worship anyone

except the One True god, they were cast into Nebuchadnezzar's

furnace of fire.

Is 43:2 brings their experience into focus for us. There the Lord says,

"When you pass through the fire ... when you walk through the water ..."

Not if, but when. If we are committed to serving and honouring the Lord,

at some point we will be faced with "passing through the fire" for hm.

We may not face a physical furnace, but we may face the fires of

persecution, anger, hostility or suffering. And God says:

"I will be with you."

When the three young Israelites stepped into the king's furnace, all

the people looked and saw, not three, but four men in the fire, their

bonds burned away, walking freely among the flames. They did not

escape the fate decreed for them. But the Lord was with them in

the fire, as surely as he has promised to be with us in the flood

and the fire, as surely as he has promised to be with us in the

flood and fire tht life brings to us. The promise of god remains:

"I will be with you; the waters will not overflow, nor will the

flames burn you."



Application



a) What kinds of "fires" and "Floods" have I experienced?



b) How was I aware of the Lord's presence with me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Deut 30:19-20



19 (Dt 4:26; 30:1) I call heaven and earth to witnesses against you this day,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.

Therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

20 (Dt 10:20; Ps 27:1) that you may love the Lord your God,

that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him,

for He is your life and the length of your days;

and that you may dwell in the land that the Lord

swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.



19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:

therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20 that thou mayest love the LORD thy God,

and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him:

for he is thy life, and the length of thy days:

that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD

sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.



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



God's Freeing Forgiveness



Ps 103:1-14



PSALMS 103



A Psalm of David.



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

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

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

who heals all your diseases,

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

who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

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

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

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord does righteousness

and justice for all who are oppressed.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He made known His ways to Moses,

His acts to the people of Israel.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He will not always accuse,

neither will He keep his anger forever.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He does not treat us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like a father shows compassion to his children,

so the Lord gives compassion to those who fear Him.

14 For He knows how we are formed;

He remembers that we are dust.



Psalm 103



A Psalm of David.



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

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

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction;

Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;

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

6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment

For all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses,

His acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide:

Neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins;

Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth,

So great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west,

So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children,

So the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame;

He remembereth that we are dust.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



New Brunswick



Total population 753900

Muslim population (est.) 4543



Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim

population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist

church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton

also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship

getherings, and outreaches on campus.

Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the

campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.

Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,

and between 300 to 400 university students.

Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,

which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.

a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,

has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow

into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has

been primarily for university students moving into the area.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



14th Day of the Month



a) Pray for God's kingdom to comein your home, neighbourhood, city

or community, and in our nation ( Matt 6:10



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

Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.



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



)



b) Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to speak the Word of the Lord with boldness!



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, You are holy. I worship You in awe!"



Pray to the Lord and pray to Jesus Christ who will help you

through the fires of Life.



Pray to the Lord and pray to cleave to the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and give Him praise



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for God's kingdom to come in your home, neighbourhood, city

or community, and in our nation



Pray for those who serve with denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry and anoint them

for effective service.



Pray for creative ways to share the love of Jesus in

MALAYSIA that

legally prohibits Christianity.



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 225, 13 August 2026



1) Jeremiah 23,24,25



Jeremiah 23:1-32



Jeremiah 23



The Righteous Branch



1 (Jer 10:21; 2:8) Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep

of My pasture! says the Lord.

2 (Ex 32:34) Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel against the shepherds

that feed My people: You have scattered My flock and driven them away

and have not visited them. I am about to punish you

for the evil of your deeds, says the Lord.

3 (Jer 32:37; 29:14) I will gather the remnant of My flock

out of all countries wherever I have driven them and bring them again

to their folds, and they shall be fruitful and increase.

4 (1Pe 1:5) I will also set up shepherds over them who will feed them;

and they will fear no more, nor be dismayed, nor will they be missing,

says the Lord.

5 (Isa 4:2; 9:7; 11:1-5) The days are coming, says the Lord,

that I will raise up for David a righteous Branch,

and he shall reign as king and deal wisely,

and shall execute justice and righteousness in the earth.

6 (1Co 1:30; Isa 9:6; Jer 33:16) In his days Judah will be saved,

and Israel will dwell safely.

And this is the name by which he will be called:

THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

7 (Jer 16:14-15; Isa 43:18-19) Therefore, surely the days are coming,

says the Lord, when they will no more say, "As the Lord lives

who brought up the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt,"

8 (Isa 43:5-6; Am 9:14-15) but, "As the Lord lives who brought up

and led the descendants of the house of Israel out of the north country

and from all countries where I had driven them."

Then they will dwell in their own land.



[1] Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my

pasture! saith the LORD.

[2] Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that

feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have

not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings,

saith the LORD.

[3] And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I

have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall

be fruitful and increase.

[4] And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they

shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith

the LORD.

[5] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a

righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute

judgment and justice in the earth.

[6] In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and

this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

[7] Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no

more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of

the land of Egypt;

[8] But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the

house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I

had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land.



Lying Prophets



9 (Hab 3:16) My heart is broken within me,

because of the prophets;

all my bones shake;

I am like a drunken man,

like a man overcome by wine,

because of the Lord,

and because of His holy words.

10 (Ps 107:34; Jer 9:2) For the land is full of adulterers;

for the land mourns because of the curse.

The pleasant places of the wilderness have dried up.

And their course is evil

and their might is not right.

11 (Jer 6:13; Zep 3:4) For both prophet and priest are profane;

indeed, in My house I have found their wickedness,

says the Lord.

12 (Ps 35:6; Jer 11:23) Therefore their way will be as slippery ways to them;

they shall be driven into the darkness

and fall in it;

for I will bring disaster upon them,

even the year of their punishment,

says the Lord.

13 (Jer 2:8; Isa 9:16) In addition, I have seen folly

in the prophets of Samaria.

They prophesied by Baal

and caused My people Israel to err.

14 (Isa 1:9-10; Jer 29:23) I have seen also among the prophets of Jerusalem

a horrible thing.

They commit adultery and walk in lies.

They also strengthen the hands of evildoers,

so that no one repents from his wickedness.

All of them are as Sodom to Me

and her inhabitants as Gomorrah.

15 (Jer 8:14; 9:15) Therefore thus says the Lord of Hosts

concerning the prophets:

"I will feed them with wormwood

and make them drink the water of gall,

for from the prophets of Jerusalem

profaneness has gone out into all the land."

16 (Jer 14:14; 27:9-10) Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you.

They lead you into vanity;

they speak a vision of their own heart

and not out of the mouth of the Lord.

17 (Mic 3:11; Jer 8:11; 13:10) They still say to those who despise Me,

"The Lord has said, 'You will have peace'";

and they say to everyone who walks after the imagination of his own heart,

"No evil will come upon you."

18 (Jer 23:22; 1Co 2:16) For who has stood in the counsel of the Lord

and has perceived and heard His word?

Who has given heed to His word and listened to it?

19 (Jer 25:32; 30:23) Look, a whirlwind of the Lord

has gone forth in fury,

a tempestuous whirlwind.

It will fall tempestuously upon the head of the wicked.

20 (Jer 30:24; Ge 49:1; Zec 1:6) The anger of the Lord will not turn back

until He has executed and performed

the thoughts of His heart.

In the latter days

you will understand it perfectly.

21 (Jer 14:14; 27:15) I have not sent these prophets,

yet they ran.

I have not spoken to them,

yet they prophesied.

22 (Jer 23:18; 25:5) But if they had stood in My counsel

and had caused My people to hear My words,

then they would have turned them from their evil way

and from the evil of their deeds.

23 (Ps 139:1-10) Am I a God who is near,

says the Lord,

and not a God far off?

24 (1Ki 8:27; Job 22:13-14) Can a man hide himself in secret places

so that I do not see him?

says the Lord.

Do I not fill heaven and earth?

says the Lord.

25 (Jer 23:28; 23:32) I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy

lies in My name, saying, "I had a dream, I had a dream!"

26 (1Ti 4:1-2) How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who

prophesy lies? Indeed, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart,

27 (Jdg 3:7; 8:33-34) who plan to cause My people to forget My name

by their dreams, which they tell to their neighbor, as their fathers have

forgotten My name for Baal.

28 (1Co 3:12-13) The prophet who has a dream, let him tell his dream.

And he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully.

What is the chaff to the wheat? says the Lord.

29 (Jer 5:14; 20:9) Is not My word like fire, says the Lord,

and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

30 (Dt 18:20; Ps 34:16) See, therefore I am against the prophets,

says the Lord, who steal My words, each from his neighbor.

31 (Jer 23:17) See, I am against the prophets, says the Lord, who use

their tongues and say, "The Lord says."

32 (Jer 7:8; La 2:14) See, I am against those who prophesy false dreams,

says the Lord, and recount them and cause My people to err by their lies

and reckless boasting. Yet I sent them not nor commanded them.

Therefore they shall not profit this people at all, says the Lord.



[9] Mine heart within me is broken because of the prophets; all my bones

shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine hath overcome,

because of the LORD, and because of the words of his holiness.

[10] For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land

mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their

course is evil, and their force is not right.

[11] For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found

their wickedness, saith the LORD.

[12] Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery ways in the

darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I will bring evil

upon them, even the year of their visitation, saith the LORD.

[13] And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in

Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.

[14] I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they

commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of

evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them

unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.

[15] Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold,

I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for

from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land.

[16] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the

prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of

their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.

[17] They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall

have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination

of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.

[18] For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and

heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it?

[19] Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous

whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.

[20] The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and

till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye

shall consider it perfectly.

[21] I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to

them, yet they prophesied.

[22] But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear

my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from

the evil of their doings.

[23] Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off?

[24] Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith

the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.

[25] I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name,

saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.

[26] How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies?

yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;

[27] Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which

they tell every man to his neighbour, as their fathers have forgotten my

name for Baal.

[28] The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath

my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat?

saith the LORD.

[29] Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that

breaketh the rock in pieces?

[30] Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that

steal my words every one from his neighbour.

[31] Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their

tongues, and say, He saith.

[32] Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD,

and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their

lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not

profit this people at all, saith the LORD.



False Prophecy



33 (Mal 1:1; Isa 13:1) When this people or the prophet or a priest asks you,

saying, "What is the oracle of the Lord?" you shall then say to them,

"What oracle? I will forsake you, says the Lord."

34 As for the prophet and the priest and the people who say,

"The oracle of the Lord," I will punish that man and his house.

35 Thus each of you will say to his neighbor and to his brother,

"What has the Lord answered?" and, "What has the Lord spoken?"

36 (2Pe 3:16; 2Ki 19:4) And the oracle of the Lord you shall mention

no more, for every man's word will be his oracle.

For you have perverted the words of the living God,

of the Lord of Hosts our God.

37 Thus you will say to that prophet, "What has the Lord answered you?"

and, "What has the Lord spoken?"

38 But if you say, "The oracle of the Lord"; therefore thus says the Lord:

Because you say this word, "The oracle of the Lord," I have also sent to you,

saying, You shall not say, "The oracle of the Lord."

39 (Jer 23:33; Eze 8:18) Therefore, surely, I, even I, will utterly forget you

and cast you and the city that I gave you and your fathers out of My presence.

40 (Jer 20:11; Eze 5:14-15) And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you

and perpetual shame which shall not be forgotten.



[33] And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee,

saying, What is the burden of the LORD? thou shalt then say unto them, What

burden? I will even forsake you, saith the LORD.

[34] And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say,

The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house.

[35] Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour, and every one to his

brother, What hath the LORD answered? and, What hath the LORD spoken?

[36] And the burden of the LORD shall ye mention no more: for every man's

word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God,

of the LORD of hosts our God.

[37] Thus shalt thou say to the prophet, What hath the LORD answered thee?

and, What hath the LORD spoken?

[38] But since ye say, The burden of the LORD; therefore thus saith the

LORD; Because ye say this word, The burden of the LORD, and I have sent unto

you, saying, Ye shall not say, The burden of the LORD;

[39] Therefore, behold, I, even I, will utterly forget you, and I will

forsake you, and the city that I gave you and your fathers, and cast you

out of my presence:

[40] And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual

shame, which shall not be forgotten.



Jeremiah 24



The Good and Bad Figs



1 (Jer 29:2; 2Ch 36:10) The Lord showed me two baskets of figs that were

set before the temple of the Lord after Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon

had carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah,

and the officials of Judah with the carpenters and smiths from Jerusalem

and brought them to Babylon.

2 (Isa 5:4; 5:7) One basket had very good figs, even like the figs that

are first ripe, and the other basket had very rotten figs,

which were so rotten they could not be eaten.

3 (Am 8:2; Zec 4:2) Then the Lord said to me, "What do you see, Jeremiah?"

And I said, "Figs, the good figs, very good. And the rotten, very rotten,

that are so rotten they cannot be eaten."

4 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

5 (Na 1:7; Zec 13:9) Thus says the Lord the God of Israel:

Like these good figs, so I will acknowledge those who are carried away captive

of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans

for their good.

6 (Jer 29:10; 42:10) For I will set My eyes upon them for good,

and I will bring them again to this land. And I will build them up

and not pull them down. And I will plant them and not pluck them up.

7 (Jer 30:22; Heb 8:10) I will give them a heart to know Me,

that I am the Lord; and they will be My people, and I will be their God,

for they will return to Me with their whole heart.

8 (Jer 24:2; 43:1-44:1) But as the rotten figs, which cannot be eaten,

they are so rotten, says the Lord, so I will forsake Zedekiah

the king of Judah and his officials, and the rest of Jerusalem

who remain in this land, and those who dwell in the land of Egypt.

9 (Jer 15:4; 29:18) And I will make them a horror

and an evil to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a reproach

and a byword, a taunt and a curse, in all places wherever I shall drive them.

10 (Isa 51:19; Eze 5:12-17) I will send the sword, the famine,

and the pestilence among them until they are consumed from

off the land that I gave to them and to their fathers.



Jeremiah 24

[1] The LORD shewed me, and, behold, two baskets of figs were set before the

temple of the LORD, after that Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon had carried

away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, and the princes of

Judah, with the carpenters and smiths, from Jerusalem, and had brought them

to Babylon.

[2] One basket had very good figs, even like the figs that are first ripe:

and the other basket had very naughty figs, which could not be eaten, they

were so bad.

[3] Then said the LORD unto me, What seest thou, Jeremiah? And I said, Figs;

the good figs, very good; and the evil, very evil, that cannot be eaten,

they are so evil.

[4] Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[5] Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I

acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent

out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.

[6] For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again

to this land: and I will build them, and not pull them down; and I will

plant them, and not pluck them up.

[7] And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they

shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me

with their whole heart.

[8] And as the evil figs, which cannot be eaten, they are so evil; surely

thus saith the LORD, So will I give Zedekiah the king of Judah, and his

princes, and the residue of Jerusalem, that remain in this land, and them

that dwell in the land of Egypt:

[9] And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth

for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all

places whither I shall drive them.

[10] And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them,

till they be consumed from off the land that I gave unto them and to their

fathers.



Jeremiah 25



Seventy Years of Captivity



1 (Jer 36:1; 2Ki 24:1-2) The word that came to Jeremiah concerning

all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah,

king of Judah, that was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,

2 (Jer 18:11) which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah

and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying:

3 (Jer 1:2; 11:7) From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon,

king of Judah, even to this day, these 23 years the word of the Lord

has come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising early and speaking,

but you have not listened.

4 (Jer 25:3; 26:5) The Lord has sent to you all His servants the prophets,

rising 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.

12 (Isa 13:19; Jer 29:10) It shall come to pass when seventy years

are finished that I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation,

says the Lord, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans,

and will make it perpetual desolations.

13 (Jer 1:5; 1:10) I will bring upon that land all My words

which I have pronounced against it, even all that is written in this book,

which Jeremiah has prophesied against all the nations.

14 (Jer 51:6; 27:7; 50:9) For many nations and great kings will make

slaves of them, even them. And I will recompense them according

to their deeds and according to the works of their hands.



[1] The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the

fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that was the first

year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon;

[2] The which Jeremiah the prophet spake unto all the people of Judah, and

to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying,

[3] From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even

unto this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD

hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking;

but ye have not hearkened.

[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.

[12] And it shall come to pass, when seventy years are accomplished, that I

will punish the king of Babylon, and that nation, saith the LORD, for their

iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual

desolations.

[13] And I will bring upon that land all my words which I have pronounced

against it, even all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah hath

prophesied against all the nations.

[14] For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them also:

and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the

works of their own hands.



The Cup of God's Wrath



15 (Ps 75:8; Isa 51:17) For thus says the Lord God of Israel to me:

Take the wine cup of this fury at My hand and cause all the nations

to whom I send you to drink it.

16 (Na 3:11; Jer 51:7) They will drink, and totter, and be mad,

because of the sword that I will send among them.

17 (Jer 1:10; 25:28) Then I took the cup from the hand of the Lord

and made all the nations, to whom the Lord had sent me, drink:

18 (Ps 60:3; Jer 24:9) Jerusalem and thecities of Judah and the kings

and the officials, to make them a desolation, an astonishment,

a hissing, and a curse, as it is this day;

19 (Jer 46:2; 46:13-26) Pharaoh king of Egypt, and his servants,

and his officials, and all his people;

20 (Job 1:1; Isa 20:1) and all the foreign people, and all the kings

of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines

(even Ashkelon, and Gaza, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod);

21 (Jer 48:1-49:22; Ps 137:7)Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon;

22 (Jer 47:4) and all the kings of Tyre, and all the kings of Sidon,

and the kings of the coastlands which are beyond the sea;

23 (Jer 9:26; 49:8) Dedan, and Tema, and Buz,

and all who cut the corners of their hair;

24 (2Ch 9:14; Jer 25:20) and all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings

of the foreign people who dwell in the desert;

25 (Ge 10:22; Isa 11:11) and all the kings of Zimri,

and all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of the Medes;

26 (Jer 51:41; 25:9) and all the kings of the north, far and near,

one with another; and all the kingdoms of the earth

which are upon the face of the earth,

and the king of Sheshak shall drink after them.

27 (Jer 25:16; Hab 2:16) Therefore you shall say to them,

Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:

Drink and be drunk and spew and fall and rise no more because

of the sword which I will send among you.

28 (Job 34:33) It will be, if they refuse to take the cup

from your hand to drink, then you will say to them:

Thus says the Lord of Hosts: You shall certainly drink!

29 (Pr 11:31; Eze 38:21) For I am starting to bring calamity

on the city which is called by My name, and should you be utterly unpunished?

You shall not be unpunished. For I will call for a sword upon

all the inhabitants of the earth, says the Lord of Hosts.

30 (Joel 3:16; Am 1:2) Therefore prophesy against them all these words,

and say to them:

The Lord will roar from on high,

and utter His voice from His holy habitation;

He will mightily roar against His fold.

He will give a shout, as those who tread the grapes,

against all the inhabitants of the earth.

31 (Hos 4:1; Joel 3:2) A noise shall come even

to the remote parts of the earth,

for the Lord has a controversy with the nations;

He shall enter into judgment with all flesh.

He shall give those who are wicked to the sword,

says the Lord.

32 (Jer 23:19; Isa 34:2) Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

See, disaster shall go forth

from nation to nation,

and a great whirlwind shall be raised up

from the remote parts of the earth.

33 (Isa 66:16; Ps 79:3) The slain of the Lord on that day will be

from one end of the earth even to the other end of the earth.

They will not be lamented or gathered or buried.

They will be as dung on the ground.

34 (Jer 6:26) Howl, you shepherds, and cry;

and wallow in the ashes, you leaders of the flock.

For the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished;

and you will fall like a choice vessel.

35 (Job 11:20; Am 2:14) The shepherds will have no way to flee,

nor the leaders of the flock to escape.

36 (Jer 4:8) A voice of the cry of the shepherds

and a howling of the leaders of the flock shall be heard,

for the Lord has devastated their pasture.

37 (Isa 27:10-11) The peaceable habitations are cut down

because of the fierce anger of the Lord.

38 (Jer 4:7; 5:6) He has left His lair as the lion;

for their land is desolate

because of the fierceness of the oppressor

and because of His fierce anger.



[15] For thus saith the LORD God of Israel unto me; Take the wine cup of

this fury at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send thee, to

drink it.

[16] And they shall drink, and be moved, and be mad, because of the sword

that I will send among them.

[17] Then took I the cup at the LORD's hand, and made all the nations to

drink, unto whom the LORD had sent me:

[18] To wit, Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and the kings thereof, and

the princes thereof, to make them a desolation, an astonishment, an hissing,

and a curse; as it is this day;

[19] Pharaoh king of Egypt, and his servants, and his princes, and all his

people;

[20] And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and

all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and

Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,

[21] Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon,

[22] And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the kings

of the isles which are beyond the sea,

[23] Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners,

[24] And all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mingled people

that dwell in the desert,

[25] And all the kings of Zimri, and all the kings of Elam, and all the

kings of the Medes,

[26] And all the kings of the north, far and near, one with another, and all

the kingdoms of the world, which are upon the face of the earth: and the

king of Sheshach shall drink after them.

[27] Therefore thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the

God of Israel; Drink ye, and be drunken, and spue, and fall, and rise no

more, because of the sword which I will send among you.

[28] And it shall be, if they refuse to take the cup at thine hand to drink,

then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ye shall

certainly drink.

[29] For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name,

and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will

call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of

hosts.

[30] Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto

them, The LORD shall roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy

habitation; he shall mightily roar upon his habitation; he shall give a

shout, as they that tread the grapes, against all the inhabitants of the

earth.

[31] A noise shall come even to the ends of the earth; for the LORD hath a

controversy with the nations, he will plead with all flesh; he will give

them that are wicked to the sword, saith the LORD.

[32] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, evil shall go forth from nation

to nation, and a great whirlwind shall be raised up from the coasts of the

earth.

[33] And the slain of the LORD shall be at that day from one end of the

earth even unto the other end of the earth: they shall not be lamented,

neither gathered, nor buried; they shall be dung upon the ground.

[34] Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye

principal of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your

dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel.

[35] And the shepherds shall have no way to flee, nor the principal of the

flock to escape.

[36] A voice of the cry of the shepherds, and an howling of the principal of

the flock, shall be heard: for the LORD hath spoiled their pasture.

[37] And the peaceable habitations are cut down because of the fierce anger

of the LORD.

[38] He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is desolate

because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce

anger.



2) Our Daily Bread for 13 August 2026 Titled

Jesus' Witness By: John Blase



Acts 22:12-16



12 (Ac 10:22; 6:3) "Ananias, a devout man according to the law,

who was well spoken of by all the Jews living there,

13 came and stood by me, and said, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight.'

And at that moment I looked up at him.

14 (Ac 26:16; 1Co 9:1; 15:8) "Then he said, 'The God of our fathers has

appointed you to know His will and to see the Just One and to hear His

voice,

15 (Ac 23:11; 4:20) for you will be His witness to all men of what you

have seen and heard.

16 (Ac 2:38; Heb 10:22; 1Co 6:11) And now why do you wait? Rise, be

baptized and wash away your sins, and call on the name of the Lord.'



[12] And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good

report of all the Jews which dwelt there,

[13] Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy

sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.

[14] And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou

shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice

of his mouth.

[15] For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and

heard.

[16] And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy

sins, calling on the name of the Lord.



I've heard it said, "We can't make our children believe. We can only give our

children reason to believe what we believe." That's a wise observation - but

how do we do it?



Of all people to take parenting advice from, the apostle Paul is seldom the

first choice. It's likely that he had no children. Parents often prefer to

hear from someone who's been there, done that, someone who knows about

sleepless infants, the storms of puberty, and how it feels to pray for a

prodigal. Yet Paul (or Saul) has something to teach us here.



Saul had been on his way to persecute Christians when Christ intervened. This

man fell to the ground, blinded (Acts 9:1-9). Soon he was visited by Ananias,

who restored his sight and explained his mission: "The God of our ancestors

has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words

from his mouth. You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen

and heard" (22:14-15). Saul, later called Paul, did witness, and God gave him

a quiverful of spiritual offspring. His "parenting approach" was to share what

he'd seen, and to pray.



Whether parenting our own children or interacting with others, we can't make

them believe. Rather, we witness with our words and lives as to what we've

seen and heard. And we pray. Our God, who sent Paul to the gentiles, sends us

with the same instruction: Witness so they may believe. Then entrust them to

our Father, who loves them.



Reflect & Pray



What children are in your sphere of influence?

How might you share your faith with them?



Heavenly Father, may our children believe in You.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 5 - Waiting for the Wind



Is 40:31



31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4)

but those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary,

and they shall walk and not faint.



31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;

and they shall walk, and not faint.



High above civilisation, alone on his craggy peak, the eagle waits.

He watches, senses, and then, with effortless grace, he spreads

his wings and soars. He does not flap frantically to gain altitude,

he merely turns his wings into the wind and rises.

Is 40:31 promises that we, too, can be like the eagle,

mounting up on wings, soaring effortlessly,

without weariness. But this is not often our experience.

We usually flap around like invalid pigeons, scratching

for mere existence, flying only when our place in the park is disturbed.

We need to learn to wait on the Lord. Like the wind that raises the eagle

to the heights, the wind of the Spirit will lift us up as well - beyond

the weariness of daily life, beyond the struggle for existence, beyond

the plodding pace of normal interaction.

But the eagle does not rise without plunging for the cliff into the wind.

His ability to stay aloft is based on his understand of wind currents;

when the wind is against him, he rises. He waits on the cliff

until the right moment, then allows the contrary breezes to lift him up.

Most of us are grounded by the winds that are against us. We give up

and never take the first flight. We fear the plunge from the cliff into the

buoyant breath of God, and so we stand fixed, afraid to launch out.

But when we do take the risk, when we wait upon the Lord, and then

give ourselves in obedience to a free-fall from the cliffs of his will,

we discover that there is rest in soaring with him. We do not have to

struggle; we have only to fly, and in flying, to find new strength.



Application



a) Why is "waiting upon the Lord" essential

to "Mounting up with wings as the eagle"?



b) How can this verse help me be more willing to take risks in God's will?



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?)



New Brunswick



Total population 753900

Muslim population (est.) 4543



Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim

population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist

church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton

also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship

getherings, and outreaches on campus.

Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the

campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.

Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,

and between 300 to 400 university students.

Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,

which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.

a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,

has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow

into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has

been primarily for university students moving into the area.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



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

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



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





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



http://www.ehc.ca



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 that your pastors and leaders are not deceived.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, may our children believe in You. "



Pray to the Lord and pray to wait upon Lord Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Blessings of the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming Rapture.



Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick

- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened

to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened

to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them



- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these

areas of concentration



- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,

and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray that, 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 the efforts of ministry workers who are broadcasting the Gospel

to North Korea

via shortwave radio.



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.