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Day 320 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 16 November 2025 reflections

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Day 319 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 15 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Saturday, November 15. 2025

Day 319, 15 November 2025

1) Acts 15, Acts 16

Acts 15

The Council in Jerusalem

1 (Ac 15:5; 15:24) Some men came down from Judea and were teaching

the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised in the tradition of Moses,

you cannot be saved."

2 (Ac 15:22-23; 15:4; 15:6-7) Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had

no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul

and Barnabas, and certain others among them, should go up to Jerusalem

to the apostles and elders about this question.

3 (Ac 14:27; 21:5) So being sent on their way by the church,

they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion

of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the brothers.

4 (Ac 14:27; 15:12) When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed

by the church and the apostles and the elders,

and they declared what God had done through them.

5 (Ac 15:1) Then some believers of the sect of the Pharisees rose up, saying,

"It is necessary to circumcise them,

and to command them to keep the Law of Moses."

6 (Ac 15:25) The apostles and elders assembled to consider this matter.

7 (Ac 15:2; 10:20) After much disputing, Peter rose up and said to them,

"Brothers, you know that some time ago God decided among us,

that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.

8 (Ac 1:24; 2:4) God, who knows the heart, approved of them, giving them

the Holy Spirit just as He did to us,

9 (Ac 10:28; 10:34) and made no distinction between them and us,

and purified their hearts by faith.

10 (Mt 23:4; Gal 5:1) Now then, why test God by putting a yoke upon

the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been

able to bear?

11 (Ro 3:24; 2Co 13:14) But we believe that through the grace

of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they."

12 (Ac 14:27; 15:4) The entire assembly remained silent

and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what signs

and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.

13 (Ac 12:17) After they had become silent, James answered,

"Brothers, listen to me.

14 (Isa 43:21; 2Pe 1:1) Simon has declared how God first visited

the Gentiles to take from among them a people for His name.

15 With this the words of the prophets agree. As it is written:

16 (Am 9:11-12) 'After this I will return,

and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen;

I will rebuild its ruins,

and I will set it up;(Am 9:11; Jer 12:15.)

17 (Isa 43:7) that the rest of men may seek the Lord,

and all the Gentiles who are called by My name,

(Am 9:12; Dt 28:10; Isa 63:19; Jer 14:9; Da 9:19.)

says the Lord who does all these things.' (Am 9:11-12.)

18 Known to God are all His works since the beginning of the world.

19 (Ac 15:28) "Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble

those of the Gentiles who are turning to God,

20 (Lev 3:17; Ac 15:29; Ge 9:4) but that we write to them to abstain

from food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from strangled animals,

and from blood.

21 (Ac 13:15; 13:27) For Moses has had in every city since early generations

those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath."

[1] And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and

said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be

saved.

[2] When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation

with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of

them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this

question.

[3] And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through

Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they

caused great joy unto all the brethren.

[4] And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church,

and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had

done with them.

[5] But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed,

saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep

the law of Moses.

[6] And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

[7] And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto

them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice

among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel,

and believe.

[8] And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the

Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;

[9] And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by

faith.

[10] Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the

disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

[11] But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall

be saved, even as they.

[12] Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and

Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles

by them.

[13] And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and

brethren, hearken unto me:

[14] Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to

take out of them a people for his name.

[15] And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,

[16] After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David,

which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will

set it up:

[17] That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles,

upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.

[18] Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

[19] Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among

the Gentiles are turned to God:

[20] But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of

idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.

[21] For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being

read in the synagogues every sabbath day.

The Reply of the Council

22 (Ac 15:27; 15:32; 15:40) Then it pleased the apostles and the elders,

with the whole church, to send chosen men from among them to Antioch

with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas called Barsabas, and Silas,

leading men among the brothers.

23 (Ac 23:26; Jas 1:1) They wrote this letter by their hand:

The apostles and the elders and the brothers,

To the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

Greetings.

24 (Ac 15:1; Gal 1:7) Since we have heard that some of us,

whom we did not commission, have gone out and have troubled you with words,

unsettling your minds, saying, "You must be circumcised and keep the law,"

25 (Ac 1:14; 2Pe 3:15) it seemed good to us, being assembled in unity,

to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

26 (Ac 14:19; 9:23-25) men who have risked their lives

for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

27 (Ac 15:22) Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas,

who will also speak to you, saying the same things.

28 (Jn 16:13; Ac 5:32) For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit

and to us to put on you no greater burden than these necessary things:

29 (Ac 15:20; 21:25; Rev 2:14) Abstain from food offered to idols,

from sexual immorality, from strangled animals, and from blood.

If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well.

Farewell.

30 So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch.

And when they had assembled the congregation, they delivered the letter.

31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over the exhortation.

32 (Ac 11:23; 13:1) Judas and Silas, being prophets themselves,

exhorted the brothers with many words and strengthened them.

33 (1Co 16:11; Ac 16:36) After they had remained there for a time,

they were sent off in peace by the brothers to the apostles.

34 But it seemed good to Silas to remain there.

35 (Ac 13:1) And Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch,

teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

[22] Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send

chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely,

Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

[23] And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and

elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the

Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

[24] Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have

troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be

circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

[25] It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen

men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

[26] Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[27] We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the

same things by mouth.

[28] For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no

greater burden than these necessary things;

[29] That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from

things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye

shall do well. Fare ye well.

[30] So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had

gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:

[31] Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

[32] And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the

brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

[33] And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace

from the brethren unto the apostles.

[34] Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

[35] Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the

word of the Lord, with many others also.

Paul and Barnabas Separate

36 (Ac 13:4; 13:13-14) After some days Paul said to Barnabas,

"Let us return and visit our brothers in every city

where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing."

37 (Ac 12:12) Barnabas determined to take with them John, who was called Mark.

38 (Ac 13:13) But Paul thought it was not good to take with them one

who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them

to the work.

39 (Ac 4:36) Then there arose a sharp contention,

so that they separated from each other.

Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus,

40 (Ac 14:26; 15:22) but Paul chose Silas and departed,

being commended by the brothers to the grace of God.

41 (Ac 15:23; 15:32) And he went through Syria and Cilicia,

strengthening the churches.

[36] And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit

our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and

see how they do.

[37] And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

[38] But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them

from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.

[39] And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed

asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto

Cyprus;

[40] And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren

unto the grace of God.

[41] And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Acts 16

Timothy Accompanies Paul and Silas

1 (Ac 14:6; 17:14) Then he came to Derbe and then to Lystra.

A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess who believed,

but his father was a Greek.

2 He was well spoken of by the brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium.

3 (Gal 2:3) Paul wanted him to travel with him. So he took him

and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places,

for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

4 (Ac 15:28-29; 15:2) As they went through the cities,

they delivered to them the decrees to observe,

that were set forth by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.

5 (Ac 9:31; 2:47) So the churches were strengthened in the faith,

and increased in number daily.

[1] Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was

there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and

believed; but his father was a Greek:

[2] Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and

Iconium.

[3] Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him

because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his

father was a Greek.

[4] And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for

to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at

Jerusalem.

[5] And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in

number daily.

Paul's Vision of the Macedonian

6 (Ac 18:23; 1Pe 1:1; Gal 1:2) They went through the region of Phrygia

and Galatia and were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.

7 (Ro 8:9; Gal 4:6) When they came near Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia,

but the Spirit did not allow them.

8 (2Co 2:12; 2Ti 4:13) So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

9 (Ac 18:5; 19:21) During the night a vision appeared to Paul:

A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying,

"Come over to Macedonia and help us."

10 After he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia,

concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.

[6] Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and

were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

[7] After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the

Spirit suffered them not.

[8] And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

[9] And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of

Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

[10] And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into

Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the

gospel unto them.

The Conversion of Lydia

11 From Troas we set sail on a straight course to Samothrace

and the next day to Neapolis,

12 (Php 1:1; 1Th 2:2) and from there to Philippi, which is the main city

of that part of Macedonia, and a colony. We stayed in this city several days.

13 (Ac 13:14) On the Sabbath we went out of the city to a riverside,

where prayer was customarily offered. And we sat down

and spoke to the women who had assembled.

14 (Lk 24:45; Ac 18:7) A woman named Lydia, a seller of purple fabric

of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard us.

The Lord opened her heart to acknowledge what Paul said.

15 (Ac 11:14; Heb 13:2) When she and her household were baptized,

she entreated us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord,

come to my house and remain there." And she persuaded us.

[11] Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to

Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

[12] And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of

Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.

[13] And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where

prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which

resorted thither.

[14] And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of

Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that

she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

[15] And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying,

If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and

abide there. And she constrained us.

The Imprisonment in Philippi

16 (1Sa 28:7; 1Ch 10:13) On one occasion, as we went to the place of prayer,

a servant girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us,

who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling.

17 (Mk 5:7; Da 3:26) She followed Paul and us, shouting,

"These men are servants of the Most High God,

who proclaim to us the way of salvation."

18 (Mk 16:17; 1:34) She did this for many days. But becoming greatly

troubled, Paul turned to the spirit and said,

"I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her."

And it came out at that moment.

19 (Ac 21:30; 8:3) When her masters saw that the hope of their profits

was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace

to the rulers.

20 (Ac 28:22) And they brought them to the magistrates, saying,

"These men, being Jews, greatly trouble our city

21 (Est 3:8; Ac 16:12) and teach customs which are not lawful for us,

being Romans, to receive or observe."

22 (1Th 2:2; 2Co 6:5) The crowd rose up together against them.

And the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them.

23 After they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison,

commanding the jailer to guard them securely.

24 (Job 13:27; 33:11) Having received such an order, he threw them into

the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.

25 (Job 35:10; Ps 42:8) At midnight Paul and Silas were praying

and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

26 (Ac 4:31; 12:7) Suddenly there was a great earthquake,

so that the foundations of the prison were shaken.

And immediately all the doors were opened

and everyone's shackles were loosened.

27 (Ac 12:19) When the jailer awoke and saw the prison doors open,

he drew his sword and would have killed himself,

supposing that the prisoners had escaped.

28 But Paul shouted, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here."

29 He called for lights and rushed in, trembling,

and fell down before Paul and Silas.

30 (Ac 2:37; 22:10) He then led them out and asked,

"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"

31 (Mk 16:16; Jn 1:12) They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ,

and you and your household will be saved."

32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him

and to all who were in his household.

33 (Ac 16:15; 16:25) In that hour of the night he took them

and washed their wounds. And immediately he and his entire household

were baptized.

34 (Ac 2:46) Then he brought them up to his house and set food before them.

And he rejoiced with his entire household believing in God.

35 When it was day, the magistrates sent the sergeants, saying,

"Release those men."

36 (Ac 15:33) The prison guard reported these words to Paul, saying,

"The magistrates have sent to release you.

Now therefore depart, and go in peace."

37 (Ac 22:25-29) But Paul said to them, "They have publicly beaten us,

who are uncondemned Romans, and have thrown us into prison.

And now do they secretly throw us out? Certainly not!

Let them come themselves and bring us out."

38 (Ac 22:29) The sergeants reported these words to the magistrates,

and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans.

39 (Mt 8:34) So they came and entreated them. And they brought them out,

asking them to leave the city.

40 (Ac 16:14) They went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia.

When they had seen the brothers, they exhorted them and departed.

[16] And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed

with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by

soothsaying:

[17] The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the

servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

[18] And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to

the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.

And he came out the same hour.

[19] And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they

caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,

[20] And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do

exceedingly trouble our city,

[21] And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to

observe, being Romans.

[22] And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates

rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.

[23] And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into

prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

[24] Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison,

and made their feet fast in the stocks.

[25] And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and

the prisoners heard them.

[26] And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of

the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every

one's bands were loosed.

[27] And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the

prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself,

supposing that the prisoners had been fled.

[28] But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we

are all here.

[29] Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell

down before Paul and Silas,

[30] And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

[31] And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be

saved, and thy house.

[32] And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in

his house.

[33] And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes;

and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

[34] And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them,

and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

[35] And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let

those men go.

[36] And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates

have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

[37] But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being

Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily?

nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.

[38] And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they

feared, when they heard that they were Romans.

[39] And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them

to depart out of the city.

[40] And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia

and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

2) Our Daily Bread for 15 November 2024 Titled

Singing the Scriptures by

Amy Boucher Pye

Song of Songs 1:1-6

Songs 1

Introduction

1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.

1 The song of songs, which is Solomon's.

The Woman

2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!

For your love is better than wine.

3 Your anointing oils are fragrant,

your name is oil poured out;

therefore the virgins love you.

4 Draw me after you, let us run.

The king has brought me into his chambers.

2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth:

For thy love is better than wine.

3 Because of the savour of thy good ointments

Thy name is as ointment poured forth,

Therefore do the virgins love thee.

4 Draw me, we will run after thee:

The king hath brought me into his chambers:

Friends of the Woman

We will exult and rejoice in you;

we will remember your love more than wine;

rightly do they love you.

We will be glad and rejoice in thee,

We will remember thy love more than wine:

The upright love thee.

The Woman

5 I am dark, but still lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem,

like the tents of Kedar,

like the curtains of Solomon.

6 Do not gaze at me, because I am dark,

because the sun has looked upon me.

My mother's sons were angry with me;

they made me the keeper of the vineyards,

but my own vineyard I have not kept.

5 I am black, but comely,

O ye daughters of Jerusalem,

As the tents of Kedar,

As the curtains of Solomon.

6 Look not upon me, because I am black,

Because the sun hath looked upon me:

My mother's children were angry with me;

They made me the keeper of the vineyards;

But mine own vineyard have I not kept.

For her daily devotions, Julie began singing the Scriptures. "As I sang, my

heart and mind actually began to do and believe what I was singing about!"

Through vocalising God's Word in song, Julie wanted His truth to shed light on

the things she disliked about herself, such as her voice and her height.

She said, "I began to sing from Song of Solomon 1:5: 'Dark I am, yet lovely.'"

(In that agrarian culture, a woman tanned by the sun wasn't seen as

beautiful.) As Julie sang the Scripture passage, God changed her thoughts.

Suddenly she understood: "God loves me even though I am not perfect."

Julie sang from a beautiful poem found in the Old Testament's Wisdom

Literature. Some people interpret the Song of Songs as an allegory of God's

love for His people, but many view it as a celebration of marital love.

the friends' words: "We rejoice and delight in you;

we will praise your love more than wine" (v. 4).

However we interpret these ancient words, we can affirm with Julie that God

revels in His chosen people. As He says elsewhere in the Old Testament:

"You are precious and honoured in my sight,

and . . . I love you" (Isaiah 43:4).

Reflect & Pray

Along with singing, how else could you engage with the words of the Bible

in new ways? How can you embrace the truth that God loves you?

Creator God, You’ve formed me in Your

image and say that You love me. Please help me to know this truth

in my head and my heart, that I might share Your love with others.

For further study, check out the Biblical Study Page.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 7 - The Cost of Wisdom

Proverbs 4:4,7

Proverbs 4

4 (Pr 7:2; Eph 6:4) He also taught me and said to me,

"Let your heart retain my words; keep my commandments, and live.

7 (Mt 13:44-46) Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom.

And with all your getting, get understanding. "

4 He taught me also, and said unto me,

Let thine heart retain my words:

Keep my commandments, and live.

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:

And with all thy getting get understanding.

Establishing priorities is a popular topic of conversation in our

generation. We carry appointment calendars and attend goal-setting

strategy seminars. We let machines answer our telephones so that

we won't miss any important messages, or so that we can screen calls

before we answer them. We order our lives so that we can "get ahead".

"Getting ahead" in God's kingdom, however, involves other priorities

than the ones we may set for ourselves. "Wisdom is supreme," the

principal thing, says Proverbs 4:7, "Get wisdom. Though it cost

all you have, get understanding."

Wisdom is defined as "an understanding of what is true, right, or lasting."

Biblical wisdom is not merely the accumulation of facts about God and his

teaching, but the application of those truths of life, taking on

the character of God as we mature in the image of Christ.

Such wisdom may, indeed, come at great cost. Jesus calls us to "lay

down our lives" to follow him - perhaps not literally to die, but to die

to self-centered priorities, to allow the Holy Spirit to establish

his value system in us.

"Keep my commandments and you will live," Proverbs 4:4 says. Real life -

rich, fulfilling, significant, abundant life - comes only through union

with God. The success offered by the world, the acclaim of others, material

prosperity and convenience cannot satisfy us once we have tasted

the joy of life with God in Christ.

Application

a) What does "getting wisdom" means to me?

b) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus

my attention on the priorities and values of the Lord?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Hebrews 7:8

8 In the one case mortal men receive tithes,

but in the other he of whom it is witnessed

that he is alive receives them.

8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them,

of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

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

When you are Facing Pain and Suffering

2 Cor 12:7-10

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance

of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan,

to torment me, lest I be exalted above measure.

8 I asked the Lord three times that this thing might depart from me.

9 But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made

perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will boast in my weaknesses,

that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in hardships,

in persecutions, and in distresses for Christ's sake.

For when I am weak, then I am strong.

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of

the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh,

the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is

made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my

infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities,

in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak,

then am I strong.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

15th Day of the Month

a) Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living (John 16: 8 - 11

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

and of righteousness and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;

10 of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,

and you will see Me no more;

11 and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned."

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

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

)

b) Pray for the province of Nova Scotia

I) Pray for the leaders of Nova Scotia, that God's Spirit would influence

them to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our

Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)

who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet

and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray the the Lord will guide you in every controversial

decision to be made.

Pray to the Lord: "Creator God, You’ve formed me in Your

image and say that You love me. Please help me to know this truth

in my head and my heart, that I might share Your love with others."

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the Wisdom from the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him who receives your tithes and offerings.

Pray to the Lord and pray to Jesus for Him to strengthen you!

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living

Ask God to guide displaced Christians in BURKINA FASO to safe

places where they can have fellowship and spiritual support.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.

Day 318 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 14 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Friday, November 14. 2025

Day 318, 14 November 2025

1) James 1, James 2, James 3, James 4, James 5

James 1

Salutation

1 (Jn 7:35; Ac 12:17) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,

To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad:

Greetings.

[1] James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve

tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Faith and Wisdom

2 (Jas 1:12) My brothers, count it all joy

when you fall into diverse temptations,

3 (Heb 10:36; 2Pe 1:6) knowing that the trying

of your faith develops patience.

4 (Mt 5:48; Lk 21:19) But let patience perfect its work,

that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

5 (Pr 2:3-6; Jn 15:7) If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,

who gives to all men liberally and without criticism,

and it will be given to him.

6 (Eph 4:14) But let him ask in faith, without wavering. For he who wavers

is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed with the wind.

7 Let not that man think that he will receive anything from the Lord.

8 (Jas 4:8; 2Pe 2:14) A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.

[2] My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

[3] Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

[4] But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and

entire, wanting nothing.

[5] If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men

liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

[6] But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like

a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

[7] For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

[8] A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

Poverty and Riches

9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted,

10 (1Co 7:31; 1Pe 1:24) but the rich in that he is made low,

because as the flower of the grass he will pass away.

11 (Isa 40:7-8) For the sun rises with a burning heat

and it withers the grass, and its flowers fall, and its beauty perishes.

So will the rich man wither away in his ways.

[9] Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

[10] But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the

grass he shall pass away.

[11] For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth

the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of

it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.

Trial and Temptation

12 (Jas 2:5; 1Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8) Blessed is the man who endures temptation,

for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life,

which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

13 Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God,"

for God cannot be tempted with evil; neither does He tempt anyone.

14 But each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.

15 (Job 15:35; Ps 7:14) Then, when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin;

and when sin is finished, it brings forth death.

16 (Jas 1:19; 2:5) Do not err, my beloved brothers.

17 (Mal 3:6; Nu 23:19; Jn 3:27) Every good gift and every perfect gift

is from above and comes down from the Father of lights,

with whom is no change or shadow of turning.

18 (1Pe 1:23; Jn 1:13; Rev 14:4) Of His own will He brought us forth

with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits

of His creatures.

[12] Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he

shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that

love him.

[13] Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot

be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

[14] But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and

enticed.

[15] Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it

is finished, bringeth forth death.

[16] Do not err, my beloved brethren.

[17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down

from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of

turning.

[18] Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a

kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Hearing and Doing the Word

19 (Pr 10:19; 14:29) Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift

to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

20 for the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.

21 (Eph 1:13; 4:22) Therefore lay aside all filthiness

and remaining wickedness and receive with meekness the engrafted word,

which is able to save your souls.

22 (Ro 2:13; Lk 6:46-48) Be doers of the word and not hearers only,

deceiving yourselves.

23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer,

he is like a man viewing his natural face in a mirror.

24 He views himself, and goes his way,

and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.

25 (Jas 2:12; Jn 13:17) But whoever looks into the perfect law of liberty,

and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work,

this man will be blessed in his deeds.

26 (Ps 34:13; 141:3) If anyone among you seems to be religious

and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's

religion is vain.

27 (Isa 1:23; Ro 12:2) Religion that is pure and undefiled before God,

the Father, is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction

and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

[19] Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to

speak, slow to wrath:

[20] For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

[21] Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and

receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

[22] But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own

selves.

[23] For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a

man beholding his natural face in a glass:

[24] For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth

what manner of man he was.

[25] But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth

therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man

shall be blessed in his deed.

[26] If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue,

but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

[27] Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit

the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted

from the world.

James 2

Warning Against Partiality

1 (1Co 2:8; Lev 19:15) My brothers, have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Lord of glory, without partiality.

2 For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your assembly,

and also a poor man in ragged clothing comes in,

3 and you have respect for him who wears the fine clothing and say to him,

"Sit here in a good place," and say to the poor, "Stand there,"

or "Sit here under my footstool,"

4 (Jn 7:24) have you not then become partial among yourselves

and become judges with evil thoughts?

5 (Mt 5:3; Lk 6:20; 12:21) Listen, my beloved brothers. Has God not chosen

the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom

which He has promised to those who love Him?

6 (1Co 11:22; Ac 8:3) But you have despised the poor.

Do not rich men oppress you and drag you before the judgment seats?

7 (Ac 11:26) Do they not blaspheme that worthy name by which you are called?

8 (Lev 19:18) If you fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture,

"You shall love your neighbor as yourself,"(Lev 19:18.) you are doing well.

9 But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted

by the law as sinners.

10 (Gal 3:10) For whoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend

in one point is guilty of breaking the whole law.

11 (Ex 20:13-14; Dt 5:17-18) For He who said,

"Do not commit adultery,"(Ex 20:14; Dt 5:18.)

also said, "Do not kill."(Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17.)

Now if you do not commit adultery, yet you kill,

you have become a lawbreaker.

12 (Jas 1:25) So speak and so do as those who will be judged

by the law of liberty.

13 (Pr 21:13; Mt 5:7) For he who has shown no mercy will

have judgment without mercy, for mercy triumphs over judgment.

[1] My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of

glory, with respect of persons.

[2] For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly

apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;

[3] And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto

him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there,

or sit here under my footstool:

[4] Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil

thoughts?

[5] Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world

rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that

love him?

[6] But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you

before the judgment seats?

[7] Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

[8] If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love

thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

[9] But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of

the law as transgressors.

[10] For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he

is guilty of all.

[11] For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now

if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor

of the law.

[12] So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of

liberty.

[13] For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy;

and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

Faith and Works

14 (Jas 1:22-25; Gal 5:6) What does it profit, my brothers,

if a man says he has faith but has no works? Can faith save him?

15 (Lk 3:11) If a brother or sister is naked and lacking daily food,

16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,"

and yet you give them nothing that the body needs, what does it profit?

17 (Jas 2:14; 2:26) So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.

18 (Gal 5:6; Jas 3:13) But a man may say, "You have faith and I have works."

Show me your faith without your works,

and I will show you my faith by my works.

19 (Dt 6:4; Mt 8:29) You believe that there is one God; you do well.

The demons also believe and tremble.

20 (Jas 2:26) But do you want to be shown, O foolish man,

that faith without works is dead?

21 (Ge 22:16-18) Was not Abraham our father justified by works

when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

22 (1Th 1:3) Do you see how faith worked with his works,

and by works faith was made perfect?

23 (Ge 15:6; 2Ch 20:7) The Scripture was fulfilled which says,

"Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness,"

(Ge 15:6.) and he was called the friend of God.

24 You see then how by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

25 (Heb 11:31; Jos 2:1; 2:19-21) Likewise, was not Rahab the prostitute

justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out

another way?

26 (Jas 2:20; 2:17) As the body without the spirit is dead,

so faith without works is dead.

[14] What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and

have not works? can faith save him?

[15] If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

[16] And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled;

notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body;

what doth it profit?

[17] Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

[18] Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy

faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

[19] Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also

believe, and tremble.

[20] But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

[21] Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered

Isaac his son upon the altar?

[22] Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith

made perfect?

[23] And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and

it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of

God.

[24] Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith

only.

[25] Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had

received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

[26] For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is

dead also.

James 3

The Tongue

1 (Mt 23:13; Ro 2:20-21) My brothers, not many of you should become teachers,

knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.

2 (Mt 12:37; Jas 1:26) We all err in many ways. But if any man does not err

in word, he is a perfect man and able also to control the whole body.

3 (Ps 32:9) See how we put bits in the mouths of horses that they may obey

us, and we control their whole bodies.

4 And observe ships. Though they are so great and are driven by fierce winds,

yet they are directed with a very small rudder wherever the captain pleases.

5 (Ps 73:8-9) Even so, the tongue is a little part of the body

and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles.

6 (Pr 16:27) The tongue is a fire, a world of evil. The tongue is among

the parts of the body, defiling the whole body,

and setting the course of nature on fire, and it is set on fire by hell.

7 All kinds of beasts, and birds, and serpents, and things in the sea

are tamed or have been tamed by mankind.

8 (Ps 140:3; Ro 3:13) But no man can tame the tongue.

It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

9 (1Co 11:7; Ge 1:26-27) With it we bless the Lord and Father,

and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.

10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing.

My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

11 Does a spring yield at the same opening sweet and bitter water?

12 Can the fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a vine, figs?

So no spring can yield both salt water and fresh water.

[1] My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the

greater condemnation.

[2] For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the

same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

[3] Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we

turn about their whole body.

[4] Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of

fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm,

whithersoever the governor listeth.

[5] Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things.

Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

[6] And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among

our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course

of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

[7] For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things

in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:

[8] But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly

poison.

[9] Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men,

which are made after the similitude of God.

[10] Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren,

these things ought not so to be.

[11] Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

[12] Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs?

so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

The Wisdom From Above

13 (Jas 2:18; 1:21) Who is wise and understanding among you?

Let him show his works by his good life in the meekness of wisdom.

14 (Jas 3:16; 2Co 12:20) But if you have bitter envying and strife

in your hearts, do not boast and do not lie against the truth.

15 (Jas 1:17; Jude 1:19) This wisdom descends not from above,

but is earthly, unspiritual, and devilish.

16 (1Co 3:3; Jas 3:14) For where there is envying and strife,

there is confusion and every evil work.

17 (Ro 12:9; Jas 2:4) But the wisdom that is from above is first pure,

then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits,

without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

18 (Pr 11:18; Mt 5:9) And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace

by those who make peace.

[13] Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out

of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

[14] But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and

lie not against the truth.

[15] This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual,

devilish.

[16] For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil

work.

[17] But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable,

gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without

partiality, and without hypocrisy.

[18] And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make

peace.

James 4

Friendship With the World

1 (Ro 7:23; 1Pe 2:11) Where do wars and fights among you come from?

Do they not come from your lusts that war in your body?

2 You lust and do not have, so you kill.

You desire to have and cannot obtain. You fight and war.

Yet you do not have, because you do not ask.

3 (1Jn 5:14; 3:22) You ask, and do not receive, because you ask amiss,

that you may spend it on your passions.

4 (Jn 15:19; Ro 8:7) You adulterers and adulteresses, do you not know

that the friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore

will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

5 Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "He yearns jealously

for the spirit that lives in us"(The source of this quotation is uncertain.)?

6 (Pr 3:34; 1Pe 5:5) But He gives more grace. For this reason it says:

"God resists the proud,

but gives grace to the humble."(Pr 3:34.)

7 (Eph 4:27; 1Pe 5:8-9) Therefore submit yourselves to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

8 (2Ch 15:2; Jas 1:8) Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.

Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

9 (Lk 6:25; Pr 14:13) Grieve and mourn and weep.

Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to dejection.

10 (Mt 23:12) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,

and He will lift you up.

[1] From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even

of your lusts that war in your members?

[2] Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain:

ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

[3] Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it

upon your lusts.

[4] Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the

world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world

is the enemy of God.

[5] Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth

in us lusteth to envy?

[6] But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud,

but giveth grace unto the humble.

[7] Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee

from you.

[8] Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye

sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

[9] Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to

mourning, and your joy to heaviness.

[10] Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Judging a Brother

11 (1Pe 2:1; Jas 5:9) Do not speak evil of one another, brothers.

He who speaks evil of his brother and judges his brother speaks

evil of the law and judges the law. If you judge the law,

you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.

12 (Mt 10:28; Ro 14:4; Isa 33:22) There is one Lawgiver who is able

to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?

[11] Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his

brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the

law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

[12] There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou

that judgest another?

Warning Against Boasting

13 (Pr 27:1; Jas 5:1) Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow

we will go into this city, spend a year there, buy and sell,

and make a profit,"

14 (Ps 102:3; 39:5) whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow.

What is your life? It is just a vapor that appears for a little while

and then vanishes away.

15 (Ac 18:21) Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills,

we shall live and do this or that."

16 (1Co 5:6) But now you are rejoicing in your boastings.

All such rejoicing is evil.

17 (Jn 9:41; Lk 12:47-48) Therefore, to him who knows to do good

and does not do it, it is sin.

[13] Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a

city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

[14] Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life?

It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth

away.

[15] For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this,

or that.

[16] But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

[17] Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it

is sin.

James 5

Warning to the Rich

1 (Pr 11:28; Isa 13:6) Come now, you rich men, weep and howl

for your miseries that shall come upon you.

2 (Job 13:28; Isa 50:9) Your riches are corrupted

and your garments are moth-eaten.

3 (Ro 2:5) Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be

a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have stored

up treasures for the last days.

4 (Lev 19:13; Ro 9:29) Indeed the wages that you kept back by fraud

from the laborers who harvested your fields are crying,

and the cries of those who harvested have entered

into the ears of the Lord of Hosts.

5 (Lk 16:19; 1Ti 5:6) You have lived in pleasure on the earth

and have been wayward.

You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.

6 You have condemned and killed the righteous man who does not resist you.

[1] Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come

upon you.

[2] Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.

[3] Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a

witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have

heaped treasure together for the last days.

[4] Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields,

which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have

reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.

[5] Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have

nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.

[6] Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.

Patience and Prayer

7 (Dt 11:14; Jer 5:24) Therefore be patient, brothers,

until the coming of the Lord. Notice how the farmer waits for the precious

fruit of the earth and is patient with it until he receives the early

and late rain.

8 (1Pe 4:7; Php 4:5) You also be patient. Establish your hearts,

for the coming of the Lord is drawing near.

9 (Mt 24:33; 1Co 4:5) Do not grumble against one another, brothers,

lest you be condemned. Look, the Judge is standing at the door.

10 (Ac 7:52; Heb 11:32-38) My brothers, take the prophets,

who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.

11 (Ex 34:6; Job 1:21-22) Indeed we count them happy who endure.

You have heard of the patience of Job and have seen the purpose of the Lord,

that the Lord is very gracious and merciful.

12 But above all things, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven

or by the earth or by any other oath. But let your "Yes" be "Yes"

and your "No" be "No," that you do not fall into condemnation.

13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray.

Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.

14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you? Let him call

for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him,

anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save the sick,

and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed any sins,

he will be forgiven.

16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another

and pray for one another, that you may be healed.

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.

17 (1Ki 17:1; Lk 4:25) Elijah was a man subject to natural passions

as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain,

and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.

18 (1Ki 18:42-45) And he prayed again, and the sky gave rain,

and the earth brought forth its fruit.

19 (Mt 18:15; Gal 6:1) Brothers, if any one of you strays from the truth

and someone corrects him,

20 (Ro 11:14; 1Pe 4:8) let him know that he who converts the sinner

from the error of his way will save a soul from death

and will cover a multitude of sins.

[7] Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the

husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long

patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

[8] Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord

draweth nigh.

[9] Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold,

the judge standeth before the door.

[10] Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the

Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

[11] Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience

of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful,

and of tender mercy.

[12] But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven,

neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea;

and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

[13] Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing

psalms.

[14] Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and

let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

[15] And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise

him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

[16] Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye

may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth

much.

[17] Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed

earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the

space of three years and six months.

[18] And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought

forth her fruit.

[19] Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;

[20] Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his

way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

2) Our Daily Bread for 14 November 2025 titled

Waiting for God by Winn Collier

Lamentations 3:22-33

22 (Mal 3:6; Ps 78:38) It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed;

His compassions do not fail.

23 (Zep 3:5; Ps 36:5) They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.

24 (Ps 16:5; 73:26) "The Lord is my portion," says my soul,

"therefore I will hope in Him."

25 (Isa 25:9; 30:18) The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,

to the soul who seeks Him.

26 (Ps 37:7; 130:5) It is good that a man should wait quietly

for the salvation of the Lord.

27 (Ecc 12:1) It is good for a man to bear the yoke in his youth.

28 (Jer 15:17; La 2:10) Let him sit alone in silence when it is laid on him;

29 (Job 40:4) let him put his mouth in the dust-there may yet be hope.

30 (Isa 50:6; Job 16:10) Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes,

and let him be filled with insults.

31 (Ps 94:14; 77:7) For the Lord will not cast off forever.

32 (Ps 78:38; Hos 11:8) But though He causes grief,

yet He will have compassion according to the abundance of His mercies.

33 (Eze 33:11) For He does not afflict from His heart,

nor grieve the sons of men.

[22] It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his

compassions fail not.

[23] They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

[24] The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

[25] The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh

him.

[26] It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the

salvation of the LORD.

[27] It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.

[28] He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.

[29] He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.

[30] He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with

reproach.

[31] For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

[32] But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the

multitude of his mercies.

[33] For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

When a country erupted in civil war, authorities conscripted a man into

military service. However, he objected: "I don't want any part in destroying

[my country]." So he left it. Because he didn't have proper visas, however,

he eventually found himself stuck in another country's airport. For months,

airport employees gave the man food and thousands followed his tweets

as he roamed terminals, knitted scarves, and clung to hope. Hearing

of his perpetual plight, a community in Canada raised money

and found him a job and a house.

The book of Lamentations presents the cry of Jeremiah, who waited for God

and the end of His discipline for the sins of his people. The prophet remained

confident in an everlasting God who he knew could be trusted. "The Lord is

good to those whose hope is in him" (3:25). God's people can experience

hope even when troubles overwhelm and relief seems impossible. Though

they might need to humbly accept God’s discipline, they can cling

to the reality that "there may yet be hope" (v. 29). Those who know God

can experience a hope that flows from Him.

"It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord" (v. 26).

Without answers or any clear way of escape, we wait for the God who's

proven Himself faithful over and over again to help us.

Reflect & Pray

What situation comes to mind when you think about waiting on God?

Why is this difficult, and how is God meeting you there?

Dear God, please help me patiently wait for

You to act out Your will in my life.

For further study,

watch Waiting in Hard Times.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 6 - Shielded by the Word

Proverbs 30:5

5 (Ps 12:6; 18:30) Every word of God is pure;

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

5 Every word of God is pure:

He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

A wife of ten years, betrayed by her husband's infidelity, declares that

she will never trust a man again. A teenage son says of his father, "I

can't depend on him anymore! Dad always talk big and makes promises,

but he never does what he says." A career woman, her reputation

undermined by gossip, leaves the church broken, and never returns.

Human beings are weak, volatile, unfaithful creatures; often we

break our word and hurt others in the process. But the Scripture

clearly assures us that God's Word is not like the word of man.

God always remains faithful to his Word, always fulfills his promises,

always does what he says he will do.

God's word is pure (or flawless), Proverbs 30:5 says. His Word

is not distorted with mixed motives or flawed by untruth. God's Word

is dependable, able to support and lift us up, able to speak

encouragement to us. His Word is a "shield" a protection for us

against the onslaughts of the Enemy, a place of refuge from the struggle

and confusion of daily life.

We live in a world that recognises no absolute truth. Morality,

values, relationships, ethics - every decision of life, it seems,

"depends on the situation." But in the midst of the confusion,

God interjects his Word - timeless, pure, trustworthy, reliable.

We can depend upon God's Word. We can turn to him to verify who we are

and the purposes for which we were created. We can find refuge in his truth,

and rest in the knowledge that whatever he says, he will do.

Application

a) In my own experience, how have I found God's Word

to be different from the word of men and women?

b) In what areas of my life do I need the assurance of the validity

and dependability of God's Word?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Malachi 3:10-12

10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in

My house, and test Me now in this, says the Lord of Hosts, if I will not

open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing,

that there will not be room enough to receive it.

11 I will rebuke the devourer

for your sakes, so that it will not destroy the fruit of your ground,

and the vines in your field will not fail to bear fruit,

says the Lord of Hosts.

12 Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be

a delightful land, says the Lord of Hosts.

10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in

mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not

open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall

not be room enough to receive it.

11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy

the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit

before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.

12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be

a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.

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

When you are Worried Over Money

Matt 6:19-21

Treasures in Heaven

Lk 12:33-34

19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth

and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 But store up

for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 for where your treasure is,

there will your heart be also.

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth

and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth

nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

14th Day of the Month

a) Pray for God's kingdom to come

in 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 seek His Word in His Wisdom and to know

Him forthright.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me patiently wait for

You to act out Your will in my life."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the purity of the Lord's Holy Bible.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a good tither.

Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treasure in Heaven.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray for God's kingdom to come

in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation

Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

- that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.

Pray that spiritual seekers in RUSSIA (AND AREAS UNDER ITS CONTROL)

will have an insatiable hunger for the truth of God's Word.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.

Day 317 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 13 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Thursday, November 13. 2025

Day 317, 13 November 2025

1) Acts 12:6-25, Acts 13, Acts 14

Acts 12:6-25

Peter Delivered From Prison

6 (Ac 21:33) The very night when Herod would have brought him out,

Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains.

And the guards before the door were securing the prison.

7 (Ac 16:26; 5:19) And suddenly an angel of the Lord approached him,

and a light shone in the prison. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up,

saying, "Rise up, quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.

8 Then the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put your sandals on."

And he did so. Then he said to him,

"Wrap your cloak around you and follow me."

9 (Ps 126:1) He went out and followed him, and did not know that what

was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.

10 (Ac 5:19; 16:26) When they had passed the first and the second guards,

they came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened to them

by itself. And they went out and went forward one street.

And immediately the angel left him.

11 (Da 3:28; 6:22) When Peter had come to himself, he said, "Now I certainly

know that the Lord has sent His angel and delivered me from the hand of Herod

and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."

12 (Ac 12:5; 12:25) Realizing this, he came to the house of Mary,

the mother of John, whose other name was Mark, where many were gathered

together praying.

13 As Peter knocked at the door of the porch,

a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer.

14 (Lk 24:41) When she recognized Peter's voice, from joy she did not

open the door, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing at the door.

15 (Mt 18:10) They said to her, "You are insane."

But she insisted that it was really so. So they said, "It is his angel."

16 But Peter continued knocking. And when they opened the door and saw him,

they were astonished.

17 (Ac 13:16; 15:13) Motioning to them with his hand to be quiet,

he described to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison.

And he said, "Go, tell these things to James and to the brothers."

Then he departed and went to another place.

18 Now when day came, there was a great disturbance among the soldiers

about what had become of Peter.

19 (Ac 16:27) When Herod had searched for him and did not find him,

he examined the guards and commanded that they should be put to death.

Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed there.

[6] And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was

sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before

the door kept the prison.

[7] And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in

the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise

up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

[8] And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And

so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

[9] And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which

was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

[10] When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the

iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own

accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith

the angel departed from him.

[11] And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety,

that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of

Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

[12] And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the

mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together

praying.

[13] And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken,

named Rhoda.

[14] And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness,

but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

[15] And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that

it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

[16] But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and

saw him, they were astonished.

[17] But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared

unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go

shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went

into another place.

[18] Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers,

what was become of Peter.

[19] And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the

keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down

from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.

The Death of Herod

20 (Eze 27:17; Ezr 3:7) Now Herod was very angry with the people

of Tyre and Sidon. But they came to him in unity, and having made Blastus,

the king's personal servant, their friend, they asked for peace,

because their country was fed by the king's country.

21 On an appointed day, Herod, dressed in royal apparel,

sat on his throne and gave a public speech to them.

22 The mob shouted, "It is the voice of a god, and not of a man!"

23 (1Sa 25:38; 2Sa 24:16-17) Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him,

because he did not give God the glory. And he was eaten by worms and died.

24 (Ac 6:7; 19:20) But the word of God spread and increased.

25 (Ac 12:12; 4:36) When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their ministry,

they returned from Jerusalem and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

[20] And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they

came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain

their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the

king's country.

[21] And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his

throne, and made an oration unto them.

[22] And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not

of a man.

[23] And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not

God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

[24] But the word of God grew and multiplied.

[25] And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled

their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Acts 13

Barnabas and Saul Commissioned

1 (Ac 11:22-27; 4:36) In the church that was in Antioch there were prophets

and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene,

Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

2 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) As they worshipped the Lord and fasted,

the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work

to which I have called them."

3 (Ac 6:6; 14:26) Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands

on them and sent them off.

[1] Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and

teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of

Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and

Saul.

[2] As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said,

Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

[3] And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they

sent them away.

The Apostles Preach in Cyprus

4 (Ac 4:36; 13:2) So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down

to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

5 (Ac 13:14; 9:20) When they arrived at Salamis, they preached

the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John as

an assistant.

6 (Mt 7:15) When they had gone through the whole island to Paphos,

they found a certain sorcerer, a Jewish false prophet,

whose name was Bar-Jesus,

7 (Ac 13:12; 19:38) who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus,

an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul

and sought to hear the word of God.

8 (Ac 13:6-7; 2Ti 3:8) But Elymas the sorcerer (which is his name

by interpretation) opposed them, trying to divert the proconsul

from the faith.

9 (Ac 4:8; 2:4) Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled

with the Holy Spirit, stared at him and said,

10 (Hos 14:9; Mt 13:38) "You son of the devil, enemy of all righteousness,

full of deceit and of all fraud, will you not cease perverting the right

ways of the Lord?

11 (Ex 9:3; Ps 32:4) Now, look! The hand of the Lord is against you,

and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time."

Immediately mist and darkness fell on him, and he went about

seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

12 (Ac 13:7) When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed

and was astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

[4] So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and

from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

[5] And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the

synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

[6] And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a

certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:

[7] Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man;

who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

[8] But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood

them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

[9] Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set

his eyes on him,

[10] And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the

devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the

right ways of the Lord?

[11] And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be

blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a

mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

[12] Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished

at the doctrine of the Lord.

Paul and Barnabas in Antioch of Pisidia

13 (Ac 2:10; 12:12) Now when Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos,

they came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John departed from them and returned

to Jerusalem.

14 (Ac 16:13; 13:5) But they departed from Perga and came to Antioch

in Pisidia. And they went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down.

15 (Ac 15:21; Mk 5:22) After the reading from the Law and the Prophets,

the rulers of the synagogue sent word to them, saying,

"Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it."

16 (Ac 12:17; 10:2) Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said:

"Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.

17 (Dt 7:6-8; Ps 105:23-24) The God of this people of Israel chose

our fathers, and exalted the people when they lived as foreigners

in the land of Egypt, and with great power He led them out of it.

18 (Ac 7:36; Dt 9:7) For about forty years He endured their conduct

in the desert.

19 (Ps 78:55; Dt 7:1; Jos 14:1) When He had destroyed seven nations

in the land of Canaan, He gave them their land as an inheritance by lot.

20 (Jdg 2:16; 1Sa 3:20) "After about four hundred and fifty years,

God gave them judges until Samuel the prophet.

21 (1Sa 10:1) Then they requested a king. And God gave them Saul

the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.

22 (1Sa 16:1; 15:23; 15:26) When He had removed him, He raised up David

to be their king, of whom He testified, saying,

'I have found David (Ps 89:20.) the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart,

who will fulfill My entire will.'(1Sa 13:14.)

23 (Mt 1:1; Ps 132:11) "From this man's descendants God has raised a Saviour

for Israel, Jesus, according to His promise.

24 (Ac 1:22) Before His coming John had preached a baptism of repentance

to all the people of Israel.

25 (Mt 3:11; Mk 1:7) As John was fulfilling his course, he said,

'Who do you think I am? I am not He. But look! He is coming after me,

the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.'(Jn 1:20, 27.)

26 (Ac 4:12; 13:46) "Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham,

and those of you who fear God, the word of this salvation has been sent to us.

27 (Ac 3:17; Lk 24:20) Because those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers,

did not know Him, in condemning Him they have fulfilled the voices

of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath.

28 (Mt 27:22-25) Though they found in Him no cause worthy of death,

yet they asked Pilate to have Him killed.

29 (Lk 23:53; Mt 27:57-60; Mk 15:45-46) When they had fulfilled

all that was written of Him, they took Him down from the tree

and placed Him in a tomb.

30 (Ac 2:24; Mt 28:6) But God raised Him from the dead,

31 (Lk 24:48; Ac 1:3) and for many days He appeared to those who came up

with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now His witnesses to the people.

32 (Ac 26:6; Ro 4:13) "We preach to you good news: The promise which was made

to the fathers,

33 (Ps 2:7; Heb 5:5) God has fulfilled to us, their children, raising Jesus.

As it is written in the second Psalm:

'You are My Son;

today I have become Your Father.'(Ps 2:7.)

34 (Isa 55:3; Ro 6:9) That He raised Him from the dead, no more to return

to corruption, He has spoken in this way:

'I will give You the holy and sure blessings of David.'(Isa 55:3.)

35 (Ps 16:10) So He says in another Psalm:

'You will not let Your Holy One see decay.'(Ps 16:10.)

36 (1Ki 2:10; Ac 2:29) "For after David had served by the counsel of God

in his own generation, he fell asleep, was buried with his fathers,

and saw decay.

37 (Ac 13:30; 2:24) But He whom God raised up saw no decay.

38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known to you that

through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

39 (Ro 8:3; Gal 2:16) and by Him everyone who believes is justified

from everything from which you could not be justified by the Law of Moses.

40 Therefore beware, lest what is spoken of in the prophets come upon you:

41 (Hab 1:5) 'Look, you scoffers, marvel and perish!

For I will perform a work in your days

which you will never believe,

even if someone declares it to you.'(Hab 1:5.)"

42 When Paul and Barnabas went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles asked

that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.

43 (Ac 11:23; 6:5) When the congregation was dismissed,

many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas,

who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city assembled

to hear the word of God.

45 (Ac 18:6; 5:17) But when the Jews saw the crowds,

they were filled with jealousy, blaspheming and contradicting

what Paul was saying.

46 (Ac 3:26; 28:28) Then Paul and Barnabas boldly said,

"It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first.

But seeing you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life,

we are turning to the Gentiles.

47 (Isa 49:6; Lk 2:32) For thus has the Lord commanded us:

'I have established you to be a light of the Gentiles,

that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'(Isa 42:6; 49:6.)"

48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word

of the Lord. And all who were ordained to eternal life believed.

49 The word of the Lord was spread throughout the entire region.

50 (Ac 14:2; 14:19) But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women

and the chief men of the city, and raised up persecution against Paul

and Barnabas, and drove them from their region.

51 (Mt 10:14; Ac 18:6) So they shook off the dust of their feet against them

and went to Iconium.

52 (Ac 2:4; Mt 5:12) And the disciples were filled with joy

and with the Holy Spirit.

[13] Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in

Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

[14] But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and

went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

[15] And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the

synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word

of exhortation for the people, say on.

[16] Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel,

and ye that fear God, give audience.

[17] The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the

people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high

arm brought he them out of it.

[18] And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the

wilderness.

[19] And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he

divided their land to them by lot.

[20] And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred

and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.

[21] And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son

of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.

[22] And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their

king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son

of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

[23] Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel

a Saviour, Jesus:

[24] When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of

repentance to all the people of Israel.

[25] And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I

am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I

am not worthy to loose.

[26] Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among

you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

[27] For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew

him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath

day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.

[28] And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate

that he should be slain.

[29] And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him

down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.

[30] But God raised him from the dead:

[31] And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee

to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.

[32] And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was

made unto the fathers,

[33] God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath

raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art

my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

[34] And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to

return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies

of David.

[35] Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine

Holy One to see corruption.

[36] For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God,

fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

[37] But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.

[38] Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man

is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

[39] And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which

ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

[40] Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the

prophets;

[41] Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your

days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto

you.

[42] And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought

that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.

[43] Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious

proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them

to continue in the grace of God.

[44] And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear

the word of God.

[45] But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and

spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and

blaspheming.

[46] Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the

word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from

you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the

Gentiles.

[47] For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a

light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of

the earth.

[48] And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the

word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

[49] And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.

[50] But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief

men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and

expelled them out of their coasts.

[51] But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto

Iconium.

[52] And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

Acts 14

Paul and Barnabas in Iconium

1 (Ac 18:4; 13:46) At Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together

and so spoke that a great crowd of both Jews and Greeks believed.

2 (Ac 13:50; 13:45) But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles

and embittered their minds against the brothers.

3 (Heb 2:4; Ac 20:32) So they continued there a long time, speaking boldly

for the Lord, who bore witness to His gracious word, granting signs

and wonders to be done by their hands.

4 (Ac 28:24; 14:14) But the people of the city were divided.

Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.

5 (Ac 14:19) When an assault was planned by both Gentiles and Jews,

with their leaders, to attack them and to stone them,

6 (Mt 10:23; 2Ti 3:11) they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe,

cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region.

7 (Ac 14:21) And there they preached the gospel.

[1] And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the

synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews

and also of the Greeks believed.

[2] But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds

evil affected against the brethren.

[3] Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave

testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be

done by their hands.

[4] But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews,

and part with the apostles.

[5] And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the

Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,

[6] They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of

Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

[7] And there they preached the gospel.

Paul and Barnabas in Lystra

8 (Ac 3:2) In Lystra there sat a man, crippled in his feet, who had never

walked and was lame from birth.

9 (Mt 9:28-29; Ac 3:4) He heard Paul speaking, who looked intently at him

and perceived that he had faith to be healed

10 (Isa 35:6) and said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet."

And he jumped up and walked.

11 (Ac 8:10; 28:6) When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up

their voices, saying in Lycaonian,

"The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!"

12 (Ac 19:35) Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes,

because he was the main speaker.

13 (Da 2:46) The priest of Zeus, who was in front of the city,

brought bulls and garlands to the gates to offer sacrifices with the crowds.

14 (Mt 26:65; Ac 14:4) But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this,

they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out,

15 (1Sa 12:21; Jer 14:22) "Men, why are you doing this? We also are men,

of like nature with you, preaching to you to turn from these vain things

to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea,

and everything that is in them,

16 (Ac 17:30; Ps 81:12) who in times past allowed all nations to walk

in their own ways.

17 (Dt 11:14; Job 5:10) Yet He did not leave Himself without witness,

for He did good and gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons,

satisfying our hearts with food and gladness."

18 With these words they scarcely restrained the crowds

from sacrificing to them.

19 (Ac 13:45; 2Co 11:25) Then some Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there

and persuaded the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city,

supposing he was dead.

20 (Ac 14:6) But as the disciples gathered around him, he rose up

and went into the city. The next day he departed with Barnabas for Derbe.

[8] And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a

cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked:

[9] The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving

that he had faith to be healed,

[10] Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and

walked.

[11] And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their

voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in

the likeness of men.

[12] And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was

the chief speaker.

[13] Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen

and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

[14] Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their

clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,

[15] And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like

passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these

vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and

all things that are therein:

[16] Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

[17] Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good,

and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with

food and gladness.

[18] And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had

not done sacrifice unto them.

[19] And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who

persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city,

supposing he had been dead.

[20] Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came

into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

The Return to Antioch in Syria

21 (Ac 13:51; 14:19) When they had preached the gospel to that city

and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra

and to Iconium and to Antioch,

22 (Jn 16:33; 2Ti 3:12) strengthening the minds of the disciples

and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions

and thus enter the kingdom of God.

23 (Titus 1:5; Ac 11:30; 20:32) When they had appointed elders for them

in every church, with prayer and fasting, they commended them to the Lord

in whom they believed.

24 (Ac 13:13-14) Then they passed throughout Pisidia and came to Pamphylia,

25 and when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia.

26 (Ac 15:40; 11:19) From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been

commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.

27 (Ac 15:12; 1Co 16:9) When they arrived and had assembled the church,

they reported what God had done through them and how He had opened

the door of faith to the Gentiles.

28 (Ac 11:26) And there they stayed a long time with the disciples.

[21] And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught

many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

[22] Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue

in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the

kingdom of God.

[23] And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed

with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

[24] And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

[25] And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into

Attalia:

[26] And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to

the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

[27] And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they

rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of

faith unto the Gentiles.

[28] And there they abode long time with the disciples.

2) Our Daily Bread for 13 November 2025 Titled

Kindness

for the Suffering by Lisa M. Samra

Obadiah 4-9,12-13

The book of Obadiah was likely written in the sixth century BC.

Its author is the prophet Obadiah, and it is the shortest book

in the Old Testament. Nothing is known about the prophet Obadiah

except the meaning of his name, "servant or worshipper of God."

This book has one theme-the condemnation of Edom.

Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be repaid for mistreating

God's people as this people (who were descendants from Esau)

took part in the sacking of Jerusalem with the Babylonians.

Obadiah emphasised that God is sovereign over all nations

and that the house of Jacob would someday be restored

because of God's covenant love for His people.

Judgment on Edom

Jer 49:9-16

The vision of Obadiah.

4 Though you ascend high like the eagle,

and though you set your nest among the stars,

I will bring you down from there,

says the Lord.

5 If thieves came to you,

if robbers by night-

how you have been destroyed!-

would they not steal only what they want?

If grape gatherers come to you,

would they not leave gleanings?

6 How the things of Esau have been ransacked!

How his hidden treasures hunted out!

7 All your confederates have driven you to the border;

your allies have deceived and prevailed against you.

Those who eat your bread have set a trap for you.

You will not detect it.

8 On that day, says the Lord,

I will destroy the wise out of Edom,

and understanding out of Mount Esau.

9 Your mighty men shall be shattered, OTeman,

so that everyone from Mount Esau will be cut off.

Edom's Violence Against Jacob

12 But you should not have gloated

on the day of your brother,

on the day of his misfortune;

you should not have rejoiced over the children of Judah

on the day of their destruction;

you should not have boasted

on the day of distress.

13 You should not have entered the gate of My people

on the day of their calamity.

You should not have gloated over the disaster of Judah [Heb. his.]

on the day of his calamity;

you should not have seized his wealth

on the day of his calamity.

Obadiah 1

[4] Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest

among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.

[5] If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!)

would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came

to thee, would they not leave some grapes?

[6] How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things

sought up!

[7] All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the

men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against

thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none

understanding in him.

[8] Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out

of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?

[9] And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every

one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by slaughter.

[12] But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day

that he became a stranger; neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the

children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither shouldest thou

have spoken proudly in the day of distress.

[13] Thou shouldest not have entered into the gate of my people in the day

of their calamity; yea, thou shouldest not have looked on their affliction

in the day of their calamity, nor have laid hands on their substance in the

day of their calamity;

(The Palestininans are Edomites)

One of the deadliest wildfires in US history decimated the town of Lahaina,

Hawaii, in August 2023, killing ninety-nine people and destroying more than

two thousand buildings. Still reeling from the devastation, residents

experienced additional trauma when some looters pillaged buildings

and greedy realtors attempted to gobble up land.

The corrupt desire to take advantage of tragic circumstances is the backdrop

of a strong message from God to the nation of Edom. The prophet Obadiah

warned the Edomites, Israel's enemies for generations (Ezekiel 35:5), of God's

coming justice because the Edomites used their geographic

advantage (Obadiah 1:3) and acquired wealth (v. 6), alliances with other

nations (v. 7), wisdom (v. 8), and military strength (v. 9) to exploit

the weak. Obadiah also rebuked the way Edom gloated as Israel was sent

into captivity. Instead of compassion, Edom looted Israelite homes

and marched through defeated cities in victory (vv. 12-13).

Although Lahaina residents saw despicable actions, they also experienced

kindness when churches on the island became hospitality centers offering

shelter, hot meals, and emergency supplies.

When someone is suffering, we face a similar choice. We can try to benefit

from their loss. Or we can respond in the way God desires, like the churches

in Lahaina, with kindness and generosity.

Reflect & Pray

When have you been tempted to take advantage of someone's suffering?

How does God's love compel us to kindness?

Dear God, please help me extend kindness when someone is hurting.

Learn more about Edom read, The Big Story in a Little Book.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 5 - Learning by Heart

Ps 119:9,11

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) How shall a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping it according to Your word.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You.

9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?

By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart,

That I might not sin against thee.

"His heart is not just in it," a gifted musician commented about the

pianist onstage. "He's here at the Orchestra Hall, playing for

thousands of people, an his technique is flawless, but something

is missing - his heart is just not in it."

The psalmist , in Psalm 119, draws a similar parallel. We "Keep our

way pure" through obedience of his Word, by ordering our lives according

to the commands of the Scriptures. But outward behaviour is not the only

essential factor in purity of life. The changes in our behaviour need to

come from the heart, from the inside out. Our "technique" for living

the Christian life may be flawless, but our obedience is founded

in heart motivation, something is certainly missing.

"I seek you with all my heart," the psalmist declares in verse 10.

Thus he can say in verse 11, "Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You."

Often we refer to memorisation as "learning by heart" - and indeed

"by heart" is the biblical mandate for assimilating God's truth

into our daily lives. "By rote" or "By Mind" leaves us

intellectually overstuffed, yet spiritually starving.

When we try to apply the Word outwardly to our behaviour,

we end up in a tangle of legalism, a log "do list" by which

we hope to please God. But when we set our hearts toward God first,

then changes in our behaviour grow out of love for God and a deep

desire to serve him. Then we are truly loving and obeying God with

our whole hearts.

Application

a) In what ways have I tried to apply God's word to my behaviour

without having the truth firmly in my heart? What was the result?

b) How can I set my heart toward God and give myself more fully

to his Word?

c) What areas of my life need "purifying"? How can these verses

help me to "make my way pure"?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 16:10-12

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

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

in much.

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

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

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

who will give you that which is your own?"

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

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

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

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

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

who shall give you that which is your own?

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

God's Reconciling Peace

Col 3:12-17

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

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

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

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

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

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

which is the bond of perfection.

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

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

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

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

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

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

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

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

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

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

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

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

13th Day of the Month

a) Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them

b) Pray for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador

I) Pray for the leaders of Newfoundland and Labrador, that God's Spirit

would influence then to act justly, serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may

lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God

our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

)

II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray for your imprisoners for that might be watching you

and pray to understand why you are set apart for the Lord's pruposes.

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

extend kindness when someone is hurting."

Pray to the Lord and pray to learn the pure heart of his word.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a faithful steward

in all that has been given to you.

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Word of the Lord to dwell in you richly.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them

Pray for a Muslim-background pastor sentenced to prison

for holding "unlicensed worship" services in Algeria.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.

Day 316 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 12 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, November 12. 2025

Day 317, 12 November 2024

1)1)Acts 10, Acts 11, Acts 12:1-5

Acts 10

Peter and Cornelius

1 (Ac 27:1; 8:40) In Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, the centurion

[Commander with the rank of captain over 100 soldiers.] of a band of soldiers

called the Italian Detachment,

2 (Ac 10:22; 13:16; 13:26) a devout man and one who feared God with

all his household, who gave many alms to the people and continually

prayed to God.

3 (Ac 3:1; 5:19) About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision

an angel of God coming in and saying to him, "Cornelius."

4 (Heb 6:10; Ps 141:2) When he looked at him he was afraid, and said,

"What is it, Lord?"

He said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have come up as a memorial

before God.

5 Now send men to Joppa, and bring back Simon whose surname is Peter.

6 (Ac 9:43) He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea.

He will tell you what you must do."

7 When the angel who spoke to him had departed,

Cornelius called two of his household servants

and a devout soldier from among those who continually waited on him.

8 When he had explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.

9 (Ps 55:17; Zep 1:5) The next day as they went on their journey a

nd drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray

about the sixth hour.

10 (Ac 22:17) He became very hungry and desired to eat.

But while they prepared a meal, he fell into a trance

11 (Jn 1:51) and saw heaven opened, and a vessel like a great sheet,

tied at the four corners, descending to him, and let down to the earth.

12 In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth and wild beasts

and reptiles and birds of the air.

13 Then a voice came to him, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat."

14 (Eze 4:14; Lev 20:25) Peter said, "Not at all, Lord.

For I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean."

15 (Mt 15:11; 1Co 10:25) The voice spoke to him a second time:

"What God has cleansed, do not call common."

16 This happened three times. And again the vessel was taken up into heaven.

[1] There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of

the band called the Italian band,

[2] A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave

much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

[3] He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an

angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

[4] And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it,

Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a

memorial before God.

[5] And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is

Peter:

[6] He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea

side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

[7] And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he

called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that

waited on him continually;

[8] And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to

Joppa.

[9] On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the

city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

[10] And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they

made ready, he fell into a trance,

[11] And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as

it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the

earth:

[12] Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild

beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

[13] And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

[14] But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is

common or unclean.

[15] And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath

cleansed, that call not thou common.

[16] This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

[ his vision is about Peter accepting Gentiles as Christ followers and

not about unclean foods being clean]

17 Now while Peter wondered what this vision which he had seen might mean,

the men who were sent by Cornelius had inquired for Simon's house

and stood at the gate,

18 and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter,

was lodging there.

19 (Ac 8:29) While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him,

"Three men are looking for you.

20 (Ac 15:7-9) So rise and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing.

For I have sent them."

21 Then Peter went down to the men who were sent to him by Cornelius

and said, "Here I am, the one you are seeking. Why have you come?"

22 (Ac 11:14; 10:2) They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a man who

is righteous and fears God and is of good report throughout the nation

of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house

to hear your words."

23 (Ac 10:45; 11:12) Then he invited them in and gave them lodging.

The next day Peter went with them,

and some brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

24 And the next day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them

and had called together his relatives and close friends.

25 (Mt 8:2; Da 2:46) As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him

and fell down at his feet and worshipped him.

26 (Rev 19:10) But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Stand up. I myself am a man."

27 (Ac 10:24) As he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come

together.

28 (Jn 4:9; 18:28) He said to them, "You know how unlawful it is for a Jew

to visit or approach a foreigner. But God has shown me not to call any man

common or unclean.

29 So when I was sent for, I came without question.

Therefore I ask why you have sent for me."

30 (Ac 10:3; 1:10) Cornelius said, "Four days ago I was fasting until

this hour. At the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and suddenly a man

stood before me in bright clothing,

31 (Ac 10:4) and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard,

and your alms are remembered before God.

32 Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, whose surname is Peter.

He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.

When he comes, he will speak to you.'

33 So immediately I sent for you, and you have done well to come.

Now therefore we are all here, present before God,

to hear everything the Lord has commanded you."

[17] Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen

should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry

for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

[18] And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were

lodged there.

[19] While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold,

three men seek thee.

[20] Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing:

for I have sent them.

[21] Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from

Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause

wherefore ye are come?

[22] And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that

feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned

from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words

of thee.

[23] Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went

away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

[24] And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited

for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

[25] And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his

feet, and worshipped him.

[26] But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

[27] And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come

together.

[28] And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a

man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but

God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

[29] Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent

for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?

[30] And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at

the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in

bright clothing,

[31] And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in

remembrance in the sight of God.

[32] Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter;

he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when

he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

[33] Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou

art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all

things that are commanded thee of God.

Peter Speaks in Cornelius' House

34 (Dt 10:17; 2Ch 19:7) Then Peter began to speak, saying,

"Truthfully, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.

35 (Ac 10:2; 15:9) But in every nation he who fears Him

and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

36 (Mt 28:18; Ac 2:36) The word which He sent to the children of Israel,

preaching peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all,

37 the word, which you know, that was proclaimed throughout all Judea,

beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:

38 (Lk 4:18; Jn 3:2) how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit

and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed

by the devil, for God was with Him.

39 (Lk 24:48; Ac 10:41) "We are witnesses of all that He did both in the land

of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree.

40 (Ac 2:24) But God raised Him on the third day and presented Him publicly,

41 (Jn 14:22; Ac 10:39) not to all the people,

but to witnesses previously chosen by God,

to us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.

42 (Ac 17:31; 2Ti 4:1) He commanded us to preach to the people

and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be the

Judge of the living and the dead.

43 (Ac 15:9; Isa 53:11) To Him all the prophets bear witness that whoever

believes in Him will receive remission of sins through His name."

[34] Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God

is no respecter of persons:

[35] But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is

accepted with him.

[36] The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by

Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

[37] That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea,

and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

[38] How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power:

who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil;

for God was with him.

[39] And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the

Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:

[40] Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

[41] Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to

us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

[42] And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it

is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

[43] To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever

believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit

44 (Ac 11:15; 15:8) While Peter was still speaking these words,

the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.

45 (Ac 10:23; 2:38) All the believers of the circumcision who had come

with Peter were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been

poured out even on the Gentiles.

46 (Ac 2:4; 19:6) For they heard them speaking in other tongues

and magnifying God.

Then Peter continued,

47 (Ac 8:36) "Can anyone forbid water for baptizing these,

who have received the Holy Spirit as we have?"

48 (Ac 2:38; 8:16; 1Co 1:13-17) So he commanded them to be baptized

in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

[44] While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them

which heard the word.

[45] And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as

came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift

of the Holy Ghost.

[46] For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered

Peter,

[47] Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have

received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

[48] And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then

prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Acts 11

Peter's Report to the Church in Jerusalem

1 The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles

also had received the word of God.

2 (Ac 10:45) So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised

disputed with him,

3 (Ac 10:28; Lk 15:2) saying, "You went in and ate with uncircumcised men!"

4 (Lk 1:3) Peter began explaining it to them in order, saying,

5 (Ac 10:9-32) "I was in the city of Joppa praying. And in a trance

I saw a vision: A vessel like a great sheet was descending, let down

from heaven by four corners, and it came to me.

6 I considered what I had observed and saw four-footed creatures

and wild beasts and reptiles and birds of the air.

7 Then I heard a voice saying to me, 'Rise, Peter; kill and eat.'

8 (Ro 14:14) "I said, 'Not at all, Lord. For nothing common

or unclean has at any time entered my mouth.'

9 "The voice answered from heaven a second time,

'What God has cleansed, do not call common.'

10 This happened three times. And again everything was taken up into heaven.

11 "And immediately three men sent from Caesarea to me came to the house

where I was.

12 (Ac 8:29; 10:23) The Spirit told me to go with them without hesitation.

Moreover these six brothers came with me, and we entered the man's house.

13 He told us how he had seen an angel in his house, who stood and said

to him, 'Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter.

14 (Ac 16:15; 10:22) He will speak words to you by which you

and all your household will be saved.'

15 "As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them,

as He fell on us at the beginning.

16 (Ac 1:5; Mt 3:11) Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said,

'John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptised

with the Holy Spirit.' (Am 9:11; Jer 12:15.)

17 (Ac 10:47) If then God gave them the same gift as He gave us

when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ,

who was I to be able to hinder God?"

18 (Ro 10:12-13; 2Co 7:10) When they heard these things, they were silent.

And they glorified God, saying, "Then God has granted to the Gentiles

also repentance unto life."

[1] And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the

Gentiles had also received the word of God.

[2] And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the

circumcision contended with him,

[3] Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.

[4] But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by

order unto them, saying,

[5] I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A

certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven

by four corners; and it came even to me:

[6] Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw

fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and

fowls of the air.

[7] And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.

[8] But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time

entered into my mouth.

[9] But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed,

that call not thou common.

[10] And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven.

[11] And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the

house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

[12] And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these

six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:

[13] And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and

said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is

Peter;

[14] Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be

saved.

[15] And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the

beginning.

[16] Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed

baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

[17] Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who

believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

[18] When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God,

saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

The Church in Antioch

19 (Ac 4:36; 15:3) Now those who were scattered by the persecution

that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch,

preaching the word to no one except Jews.

20 (Mt 27:32; Ac 13:1) Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene,

who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists,

preaching the Lord Jesus.

21 (Lk 1:66; Ac 2:47) The hand of the Lord was with them,

and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

22 News of these things came to the ears of the church which was

in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

23 (Ac 13:43; 14:22) When he arrived and saw the grace of God,

he rejoiced and exhorted them all to remain with the Lord with a loyal heart.

24 (Ac 5:14; 11:21) For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit

and of faith. And many people were added to the Lord.

25 (Ac 9:11; 9:30) Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul.

26 (Ac 26:28; 1Pe 4:16) When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.

For a whole year they met with the church and taught a considerable crowd.

And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

27 (Ac 13:1; 1Co 12:28; Ac 2:17) In these days prophets came down

from Jerusalem to Antioch.

28 (Ac 21:10; 18:2) One of them, named Agabus, stood up and prophesied

by the Spirit that there would be a great famine throughout all the world,

which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

29 Then every disciple, according to his ability, determined to send relief

to the brothers who lived in Judea.

30 (Ac 12:25; 14:23) Indeed they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands

of Barnabas and Saul.

[19] Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose

about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch,

preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

[20] And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were

come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.

[21] And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed,

and turned unto the Lord.

[22] Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was

in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as

Antioch.

[23] Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and

exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the

Lord.

[24] For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and

much people was added unto the Lord.

[25] Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

[26] And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to

pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and

taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in

Antioch.

[27] And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

[28] And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the

spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which

came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

[29] Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to

send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

[30] Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas

and Saul.

Acts 12:1-5

Acts 12

James Killed and Peter Imprisoned

1 About that time King Herod extended his hands

to harm certain ones from the church.

2 (Mt 20:23; Heb 11:37) He killed James the brother of John with the sword.

3 (Ex 23:15; Ac 24:27) Seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further

to arrest Peter also. This happened during the Days of Unleavened Bread.

4 (Lk 21:12) When he had seized him, he put him in prison and handed him

over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending to bring him

before the people after the Passover.

5 (2Co 1:11) So Peter was kept in prison. But the church prayed to God

without ceasing for him.

[1] Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex

certain of the church.

[2] And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

[3] And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take

Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

[4] And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him

to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring

him forth to the people.

[5] Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing

of the church unto God for him.

2) Our Daily Bread for 12 November 2025 Titled

Beyond Dreamscrolling by Adam R. Holz

1 Peter 1:3-9, 13

A Living Hope

3 (1Co 15:20; 2Co 1:3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who according to His abundant mercy has given us a new birth into a living

hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 (Col 1:5; 2Ti 4:8) to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does

not fade away, kept in heaven for you,

5 (Eph 2:8) who are protected by the power of God through faith for

a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 (Jas 1:2; Isa 61:3; Ro 5:2) In this you greatly rejoice, even though now,

if for a little while, you have had to suffer various trials,

7 (Job 23:10; Pr 17:3; Isa 48:10) in order that the genuineness of your faith,

which is more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tried by fire,

may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus

Christ,

8 (Jn 20:29; Heb 11:27) whom, having not seen, you love; and in whom, though

you do not see Him now, you believe and you rejoice with joy unspeakable and

full of glory,

9 (Ro 6:22) receiving as the result of your faith the salvation of your souls.

[3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according

to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the

resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

[4] To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not

away, reserved in heaven for you,

[5] Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to

be revealed in the last time.

[6] Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are

in heaviness through manifold temptations:

[7] That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that

perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and

honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

[8] Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet

believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

[9] Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

A Call to Holy Living

13 (1Pe 4:7; 5:8) Therefore guard your minds, be sober, and hope to the end

for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

[13] Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end

for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus

Christ;

Each fall in my youth, my grandmother got the JCPenney Christmas catalog.

With a zealous delight, I spirited it away to ponder its marvelous images.

These days, those images show up on our smartphones daily - the algorithmic

distillation of our hopes and dreams, a personalized feed tailored to us. It's

easy to get lost in them. Recently, experts have named this digital phenomenon

dreamscrolling. A survey conducted by OnePoll indicates that the average U.S.

smartphone user dreamscrolls more than two hours a day! The images that

tantalise our hearts invite us to hope, to believe, that if we just had

this one thing, it would all be good.

Scripture, in contrast, invites us to relinquish our grip on material things.

In 1 Peter 1:3-4, we read, "In [God's] great mercy he has given us new birth

into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade." Peter contrasts

our temporal yearnings with the promise of something that will satisfy:

placing our hope in God's grace. Later he adds, "Set your hope on the grace to

be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming" (v. 13).

Truth? I'm a dreamscroller. But I'm asking God to help me gradually learn to

lean into His bigger hope, to set my desire fully on Him.

Reflect & Pray

What are you truly seeking when you dreamscroll?

What's captivating your heart?

Dear Father, the world is full of promises

that will only leave me empty. But my hope in You will never disappoint.

Please help me set my hope on You today.

Discover more about faith in a digital world.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 4 - Arming for Battle

Joshua 1:8

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

Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according

to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,

and you will be wise.

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

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

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

and then thou shalt have good success.

When God spoke these words to Joshua, the young leader's prospects for

"prosperity" and "success" were far from promising. Upon Moses' death,

Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the Promised Land, to claim

the territory and establish a nation under God's rule.

Joshua was afraid, and for good reason. The people were rebellious

and intractable. And "claiming the land" meant battling many strong enemies.

Yet God told Joshua that his strength would come not in preparing for battle,

but in preparing for battle, but in preparing himself by meditating

on and applying God's word to his life.

We, too, face difficult battles as we seek to enter the "Promised Land"

of God's peace and presence. But his promise is the same as it was to Joshua:

through obedience to the Word, we can find prosperity and success.

God's promise does not necessarily mean financial prosperity

or material success. These victories may come as well, but God's primary

purpose for his people is spiritual success - the victory and joy of living

in fellowship with him. We can be enriched in the knowledge of God and

find power to overcome the enemies of sin and self. The way may not be easy

- after all, there is no victory without conflict - but God promises

that we will succeed as we look to him.

Application

a) What image do I have a personal "Promised Land" that I long

to enter and claim as my own?

b) What enemies will I need to battle in order to enter that land?

c) How can meditation on the Word of God and obedience to him bring me

prosperity and success?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

2 Cor 9:6

6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,

and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;

and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

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

When you are Worried Over Money

1 Tim 6:6-10

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain

that we can carry nothing out.

8 If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with these things.

9 But those who desire

to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish

and harmful lusts, which drown men in ruin and destruction.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil.

While coveting after money, some have strayed from the faith

and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain

we can carry nothing out.

8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

9 But they that will

be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish

and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil:

which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,

and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

12th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically

(Proverb 11:1

1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.

1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.

)

b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to be accepting of all people groups so that

they can be Lead to Jesus Christ the living Saviour.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, the world is full of promises

that will only leave me empty. But my hope in You will never disappoint.

Please help me set my hope on You today."

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Word to not depart from your mouth.

Pray to the Lord and pray to sow and reap bountifully .

Pray to the Lord and pray to give your monetary burdens to Him.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically

Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.

Pray for Brahim, Wararni and Usaden in Niger as they proclaim

the Gospel message among the Tuareg people.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.

Day 315 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 11 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, November 11. 2025

Day 315, 11 November 2025 - Lest we forget

1) Acts 7, Acts 8, Acts 9

Acts 7

Stephen's Speech

1 Then the high priest said, "Are these things so?"

2 (Ge 11:31; Ps 29:3) He said, "Brothers and fathers, listen! The God of glory

appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia,

before he lived in Harran,

3 (Ge 12:1) and said to him, 'Leave your country and your relatives,

and come to the land which I will show you.' (Ge 12:1.)

4 (Ge 12:4-5; 11:31-32) "Then he departed from the land of the Chaldeans

and lived in Harran. When his father died, He removed him from there

to this land in which you now live.

5 (Ge 12:7; 17:8) He gave him no inheritance in it, nor a foothold,

and promised to give it to him as a possession and to his descendants

after him while he had no child.

6 (Ge 15:13) God spoke in this way, 'Your descendants shall be sojourners

in a land belonging to others, who will enslave them and mistreat them

four hundred years. (Ge 15:13.)

7 (Ex 3:12) And I will judge the nation to whom they will be enslaved,'

(Ge 15:14.) said God. 'After that they shall come out and worship Me

in this place.' (Ex 3:12.)

8 (Ge 17:9-14; 35:23-26) Then He gave him the covenant of circumcision.

And Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day.

And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.

9 (Ge 39:2; 45:4) "The patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt.

But God was with him,

10 (Ge 42:6) and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour

and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt,

who appointed him governor over Egypt

and all his house.

11 (Ps 105:16) "Then a famine came over all Egypt

and Canaan with great affliction,

and our fathers found no sustenance.

12 But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers

the first time.

13 During the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers,

and Joseph's family became known to Pharaoh.

14 (Dt 10:22; Ge 46:26-27) Then Joseph sent and called for his father Jacob

and all his kindred, seventy-five souls.

15 (Ge 49:33; Ex 1:6) Then Jacob went down into Egypt.

And he and our fathers died,

16 (Jos 24:32; Ge 23:16; Ex 13:19) and were carried to Shechem

and put in the tomb that Abraham had bought

for a price of silver from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem.

17 (Ac 7:6; 13:17) "When the time of the promise drew near,

which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt

18 (Ex 1:8) until another king rose up who did not know Joseph.(Ex 1:8.)

19 (Ex 1:9-22; Ps 105:25) He dealt deceitfully with our people and mistreated

our fathers, forcing them to put out their young children,

that they might not live.

20 (Heb 11:23) "At that time Moses was born,

and was fair in the sight of God. And he was reared for three months

in his father's house.

21 When he was put out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up

and reared him as her own son.

22 (Isa 19:11; Da 1:4) Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians

and was powerful in words and in deeds.

23 (Ex 2:11-12; Heb 11:24-26) "When he was forty years old, it came

to his heart to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel.

24 But seeing one being wronged, he defended him, and avenged him

who was oppressed, and struck the Egyptian.

25 He supposed that his brothers would understand that God would deliver

them by his hand, but they did not understand.

26 On the next day he appeared to them as they fought and tried to reconcile

them in peace, saying, 'Men, you are brothers. Why do you wrong each other?'

(Ex 2:13.)

27 (Ac 7:35; Lk 12:14) "But the one wronging his neighbor pushed him away,

saying, 'Who appointed you a ruler and a judge over us?

28 Will you kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?'

(Gk. 15 orguias, about 27 meters.)

29 Moses fled at this word and became a sojourner in the land of Midian,

(Ex 2:11-15.) where he became the father of two sons.

30 (Ac 7:35; Ex 3:1-2) "When fourty years had passed, an angel of the Lord

appeared to him in the wilderness of Mount Sinai,

in a flame of fire in a bush. (Ex 3:1-4. )

31 (Ex 3:3-4) When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight.

As he drew near to look at it, the voice of the Lord came to him, saying,

32 (Ex 3:6; Mt 22:32) 'I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham

and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.'Ex 3:6.

Moses trembled and dared not look.

33 (Ex 3:5; Jos 5:15) "Then the Lord said to him,

'Take off the shoes from your feet, for the place where you are standing

is holy ground.(Ex 3:5.)

34 (Ex 3:7-10) I have indeed seen the oppression of My people who are

in Egypt. I have heard their groaning,

and I have come down to deliver them. Now come,

I will send you to Egypt.'(Ex 3:7, 10.)

35 (Ex 14:19; Nu 20:16) "This Moses, whom they rejected, saying,

'Who appointed you a ruler and a judge?' (Ex 2:14.) God sent as both ruler

and redeemer by the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush.

36 (Ex 12:41; 14:21; 33:1) He led them out after he had shown wonders

and signs in the land of Egypt, and at the Red Sea,

and for forty years in the wilderness.

37 "This is the Moses who said to the sons of Israel, The Lord your God will

raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers.

Him you shall hear.'(Dt 18:15.)

38 (Ro 3:2; Ac 7:53; Heb 5:12) This is he who was in the congregation

in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai,

and with our fathers, who received living oracles to give to us,

39 (Nu 14:3–4; Ex 16:3) whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust away.

And in their hearts they turned back to Egypt,

40 (Ex 32:1; 32:23) saying to Aaron, 'Make for us gods to go before us.

For we do not know what has become of this Moses,

who led us out of the land of Egypt.('Ex 32:1,) 23.

41 So they made a calf in those days, and offered a sacrifice to the idol,

and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

42 (Jer 19:13; Eze 20:39 ) But God turned and gave them up to worship

the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the Prophets:

'O House of Israel, have you offered to Me slain animals and sacrifices

for forty years in the wilderness?

43 Yes, you even raised the shrine of Moloch,

and the star of your god Remphan,

idols which you made to worship;

therefore I will exile you beyond Babylon.'

44 (Ex 25:40; 38:21) "Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness

in the wilderness, telling Moses to make it as He had commanded,

according to the pattern that he had seen,

45 (Ps 44:2; Jos 18:1) which our fathers, having received it,

brought with Joshua into the land possessed by the Gentiles,

whom God drove out in front of our fathers until the days of David,

46 (Ps 132:1-5; Ac 13:22) who found favor in the presence of God

and asked to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

47 (1Ki 8:20; 2Sa 7:13) But Solomon built Him a house.

48 (1Ki 8:27) "However, the Most High does not dwell

in houses made with hands. As the prophet says:

49 (Mt 5:34-35; Ps 11:4) 'Heaven is My throne,

and the earth is My footstool.

What house will you build for Me? says the Lord,

or what is the place of My rest?

50 Has not My hand made all these things?'

51 (Ex 32:9; Lev 26:41) "You stiff-necked people,

uncircumcised in heart and ears!

You always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.

52 (Mt 5:12; 2Ch 36:16) Which of the prophets have your fathers not persecuted?

They have even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One,

of whom you have now become the betrayers and murderers,

53 (Gal 3:19; Heb 2:2; Dt 33:2) who have received the law by the disposition

of angels, but have not kept it."

[1] Then said the high priest, Are these things so?

[2] And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory

appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he

dwelt in Charran,

[3] And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred,

and come into the land which I shall shew thee.

[4] Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran:

and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land,

wherein ye now dwell.

[5] And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his

foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and

to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.

[6] And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange

land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil

four hundred years.

[7] And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said God:

and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place.

[8] And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat

Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob

begat the twelve patriarchs.

[9] And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was

with him,

[10] And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and

wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over

Egypt and all his house.

[11] Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and

great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

[12] But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our

fathers first.

[13] And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and

Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.

[14] Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his

kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.

[15] So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,

[16] And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that

Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.

[17] But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to

Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

[18] Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph.

[19] The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our

fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might

not live.

[20] In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up

in his father's house three months:

[21] And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished

him for her own son.

[22] And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was

mighty in words and in deeds.

[23] And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit

his brethren the children of Israel.

[24] And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him

that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:

[25] For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his

hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

[26] And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would

have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong

one to another?

[27] But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made

thee a ruler and a judge over us?

[28] Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday?

[29] Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of

Madian, where he begat two sons.

[30] And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the

wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.

[31] When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to

behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him,

[32] Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abrham, and the God of

Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.

[33] Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the

place where thou standest is holy ground.

[34] I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt,

and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now

come, I will send thee into Egypt.

[35] This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a

judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of

the angel which appeared to him in the bush.

[36] He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the

land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.

[37] This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet

shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me;

him shall ye hear.

[38] This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel

which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the

lively oracles to give unto us:

[39] To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in

their hearts turned back again into Egypt,

[40] Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses,

which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

[41] And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the

idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.

[42] Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it

is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye

offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the

wilderness?

[43] Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god

Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away

beyond Babylon.

[44] Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had

appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the

fashion that he had seen.

[45] Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the

possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our

fathers, unto the days of David;

[46] Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the

God of Jacob.

[47] But Solomon built him an house.

[48] Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith

the prophet,

[49] Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye

build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?

[50] Hath not my hand made all these things?

[51] Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist

the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.

[52] Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have

slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye

have been now the betrayers and murderers:

[53] Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not

kept it.

The Stoning of Stephen

54 (Ac 5:33; Job 16:9) When they heard these things,

they were cut to the heart,

and they gnashed their teeth at him.

55 (Mk 16:19; Jn 12:41) But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed into

heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,

56 (Mt 3:16) and said, "Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man

standing at the right hand of God."

57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, closed their ears,

and rushed at him in unison.

58 (Ac 22:20; Lk 4:29; Ac 8:1) And they threw him out of the city

and stoned him. The witnesses laid down their garments at the feet

of a young man named Saul.

59 (Ps 31:5; Lk 23:46) They stoned Stephen as he was calling on God,

praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

60 (Mt 5:44; Lk 22:41) Then he knelt down and cried with a loud voice,

"Lord, do not hold this sin against them."

Having said this, he fell asleep.

[54] When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they

gnashed on him with their teeth.

[55] But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven,

and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

[56] And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing

on the right hand of God.

[57] Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran

upon him with one accord,

[58] And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid

down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.

[59] And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus,

receive my spirit.

[60] And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this

sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Acts 8

1 (Ac 7:58; 5:33)And Saul was consenting to his death.

Saul Persecutes the Church

On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem.

And they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria,

except the apostles.

2 Devout men carried Stephen to his burial

and made great lamentation over him.

3 (1Co 15:9; Gal 1:13) But Saul ravaged the church, entering house by house

and dragging out both men and women and committing them to prison.

[1] And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a

great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were

all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except

the apostles.

[2] And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation

over him.

[3] As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house,

and haling men and women committed them to prison.

The Gospel Preached in Samaria

4 (Ac 8:1) Therefore those who were scattered

went everywhere preaching the word.

5 (Ac 6:5) Philip went down to the city of Samaria

and preached Christ to them.

6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miracles which he did,

they listened in unity to what he said.

7 (Mk 16:17-18) For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice,

came out of many who were possessed. And many who were paralyzed

or lame were healed.

8 So there was much joy in that city.

[4] Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the

word.

[5] Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto

them.

[6] And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip

spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

[7] For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were

possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were

healed.

[8] And there was great joy in that city.

Simon the Sorcerer Believes

9 (Ac 5:36; 13:6) Now a man named Simon was previously in the city practicing

sorcery and astonishing the nation of Samaria, saying he was someone great,

10 (Ac 14:11; 28:6) to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest,

saying, "This man is the great power of God."

11 (Gal 3:1) They listened to him, because for a long time he had astonished

them by his sorceries.

12 (Ac 1:3; 2:38) But when they believed Philip preaching about the kingdom

of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.

13 (Ac 8:6-7; 19:11) Even Simon himself believed. And when he was baptized,

he continued with Philip and was amazed as he watched the miracles

and signs which were done.

[9] But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same

city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that

himself was some great one:

[10] To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying,

This man is the great power of God.

[11] And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched

them with sorceries.

[12] But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the

kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men

and women.

[13] Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he

continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which

were done.

Samaritans Receive the Holy Spirit

14 (Ac 8:1) Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria

had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

15 (Ac 2:38) When they came down, they prayed for them

that they might receive the Holy Spirit,

16 (Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38; 19:2) for still He had come on none of them.

They were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

17 (Ac 6:6; 9:17) Then they laid their hands on them,

and they received the Holy Spirit.

18 When Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands

the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

19 saying, "Give me also this power, that whomever I lay hands on may

receive the Holy Spirit."

20 (Da 5:17; Ac 2:38) Peter said to him, "May your money perish with you,

because you thought you could purchase the gift of God with money!

21 You have neither part nor share in this matter, for your heart

is not right before God.

22 (Da 4:27) Therefore repent of your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps

the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.

23 (Heb 12:15) For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness

and in the bond of iniquity."

24Ex 8:8; Nu 21:7Then Simon answered, "Pray to the Lord for me that nothing

you have spoken may come upon me."

25 When they had testified and preached the word of the Lord,

they returned to Jerusalem and preached the gospel in many villages

of the Samaritans.

[14] Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had

received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

[15] Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive

the Holy Ghost:

[16] (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in

the name of the Lord Jesus.)

[17] Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

[18] And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the

Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

[19] Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may

receive the Holy Ghost.

[20] But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast

thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

[21] Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not

right in the sight of God.

[22] Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the

thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

[23] For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond

of iniquity.

[24] Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of

these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

[25] And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord,

returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the

Samaritans.

Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch

26 (Ac 5:19; 27:23; 12:23) Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip,

"Rise up and go toward the south on the way that goes down from Jerusalem

to Gaza." This is desert.

27 (Ps 68:31; 87:4) So he rose up and went. And there was a man of Ethiopia,

a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians,

who was in command of her entire treasury.

He had come to Jerusalem to worship.

28 He was returning, sitting in his chariot

and reading the book of Isaiah the prophet.

29 (Ac 10:19; 11:12) The Spirit said to Philip,

"Go to this chariot and stay with it."

30 Then Philip ran to him, and heard him read the book of Isaiah the prophet,

and said, "Do you understand what you are reading?"

31 (Ro 10:14) He said, "How can I, unless someone guides me?"

So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

32 (Isa 53:7-8) The passage of Scripture which he was reading was this:

"He was led as a sheep to slaughter;

and as a lamb before its shearer is silent,

so He opened not His mouth.

33 (Isa 53:8; 53:12) In His humiliation justice was denied Him;

who will speak of His generation?

For His life is taken from the earth."

34 The eunuch said to Philip, "I ask you, of whom does the prophet speak,

of himself or of someone else?"

35 (Lk 24:27; Ac 18:28) Then Philip spoke, beginning with the same Scripture,

and preached Jesus to him.

36 (Ac 10:47) As they went on their way, they came to some water.

And the eunuch said, "Look, here is water.

What hinders me from being baptised?"

37 Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." He answered,

"I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."

38 And he commanded the chariot to halt. Then both Philip and the eunuch went

down into the water, and he baptized him.

39 (1Ki 18:12; 2Ki 2:16) When they came up out of the water,

the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away. And the eunuch saw him no more,

and he went his way rejoicing.

40 (Ac 10:1; 21:8) But Philip was found at Azotus. And passing through,

he preached the gospel in all the cities until he came to Caesarea.

[26] And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go

toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza,

which is desert.

[27] And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of

great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of

all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

[28] Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

[29] Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this

chariot.

[30] And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias,

and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

[31] And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired

Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

[32] The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a

sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened

he not his mouth:

[33] In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare

his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

[34] And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh

the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

[35] Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and

preached unto him Jesus.

[36] And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the

eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

[37] And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.

And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

[38] And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both

into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

[39] And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord

caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way

rejoicing.

[40] But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all

the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

Acts 9

The Conversion of Saul

Ac 22:6-16; 26:12-18

1 (Ac 8:3; Ps 27:12) Saul, still breathing out threats and murder

against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

2 (Ac 19:9; 19:23) and requested letters from him to the synagogues

of Damascus, so that if he found any there of the Way, either men or women,

he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

3 (1Co 15:8; Ac 22:6) As he went he drew near Damascus, and suddenly a light

from heaven shone around him.

4 (Isa 63:9; Zec 2:8) He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him,

"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?"

5 He said, "Who are You, Lord?"

The Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you

to kick against the goads."

6 Trembling and astonished, he said, "Lord, what will You have me do?"

The Lord said to him, "Rise up and go into the city,

and you will be told what you must do."

7 (Ac 22:9; Da 10:7; Jn 12:29) The men traveling with him stood speechless,

hearing the voice, but seeing no one.

8 (Ac 22:11; 9:18) Saul rose up from the ground.

And when his eyes were opened,

he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

9 (Est 4:16) For three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.

10 (Ac 10:3; 22:12) A disciple named Ananias was in Damascus.

The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias."

He said, "Here I am, Lord."

11 (Ac 21:39; 22:3) The Lord said to him, "Rise and go to Straight Street,

and inquire at Judas' house for someone named Saul of Tarsus,

for he is praying,

12 (Mk 5:23) and has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in

and putting his hand on him, so that he may see again."

13 (Ac 8:3; 9:1) Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about

this man, how many evil things he has done to Your saints at Jerusalem.

14 (Ac 9:21; 7:59) And here he has authority from the chief priests

to bind all who call on Your name."

15 (Ac 13:2; Eph 3:7-8) But the Lord said to him, "Go your way.

For this man is a chosen vessel of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles

and their kings, and before the sons of Israel.

16 (Ac 21:11; 2Co 11:23-27) For I will show him how much he must suffer

for My name's sake."

17 (Ac 2:4; 6:6) Then Ananias went his way and entered the house.

Putting his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus,

who appeared to you on the way as you came, has sent me so that

you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

18 (Ac 22:16) Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes,

and he could see again. And he rose up and was baptized.

19 (Ac 26:20) When he had eaten, he was strengthened.

[1] And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the

disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

[2] And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he

found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them

bound unto Jerusalem.

[3] And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined

round about him a light from heaven:

[4] And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul,

why persecutest thou me?

[5] And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou

persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

[6] And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to

do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be

told thee what thou must do.

[7] And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice,

but seeing no man.

[8] And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no

man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

[9] And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

[10] And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him

said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

[11] And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is

called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of

Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

[12] And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting

his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

[13] Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much

evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

[14] And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call

on thy name.

[15] But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto

me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of

Israel:

[16] For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

[17] And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his

hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto

thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy

sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

[18] And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he

received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

[19] And when he had received meat, he was strengthened.

Saul Preaches in Damascus

For several days Saul was with the disciples in Damascus.

20 Immediately he preached in the synagogues

that the Christ is the Son of God.

21 (Ac 8:3; 9:13-14) All who heard him were amazed and said,

"Is not this he who killed those who called on this name in Jerusalem,

and came here with that intent, to bring them bound to the chief priests?"

22 (Ac 18:5) Yet Saul increased all the more with power

and confounded the Jews living in Damascus,

proving that this One is the Christ.

Then was Saul

certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

[20] And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the

Son of God.

[21] But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that

destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for

that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

[22] But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which

dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

Saul Escapes from the Jews

23 After many days had passed, the Jews arranged to kill him.

24 (Ac 25:3; 2Co 11:32) But their scheme was known by Saul.

They watched the gates day and night to kill him.

25 (2Co 11:33; Jos 2:15) But the disciples took him by night,

and lowered him in a basket through the wall.

[23] And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill

him:

[24] But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates

day and night to kill him.

[25] Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a

basket.

Saul in Jerusalem

26 (Ac 26:20) When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples.

But they all feared him, not believing he was a disciple.

27 (Ac 4:36; 4:29) But Barnabas took him, and led him to the apostles,

and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord,

and that He had spoken to him, and how he had boldly preached

in Damascus in the name of Jesus.

28 (Ac 1:21) So he stayed with them while coming in

and going out of Jerusalem.

29 (Ac 6:1; 2Co 11:26) And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus

and disputed against the Hellenists. But they tried to kill him.

30 (Ac 8:40; 9:11) When the brothers learned this, they brought him down

to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.

31 (Ac 8:1; Ne 5:9) Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee

and Samaria had peace and were built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord

and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

[26] And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the

disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a

disciple.

[27] But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared

unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to

him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

[28] And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

[29] And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against

the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

[30] Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and

sent him forth to Tarsus.

[31] Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and

Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the

comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

The Healing of Aeneas

32 (Ac 9:13; 8:25) As Peter passed through every region,

he came down also to the saints who lived in Lydda.

33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years

and was paralyzed.

34 (Ac 3:6; 3:16) Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you.

Rise up and make your bed." And immediately he rose up.

35 (1Ch 5:16; Ac 11:21) All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him

and turned to the Lord.

[32] And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came

down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

[33] And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed

eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

[34] And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise,

and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

[35] And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

Dorcas Restored to Life

36 (2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7) In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha,

which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.

37 (Ac 1:13; 20:8) In those days she became ill and died. And when they had

washed her, they placed her in an upper room.

38 (Ac 9:36) Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter

was there, sent two men to him, pleading, "Do not delay to come to us."

39 Peter rose up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him into

the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping,

and showing the tunics and garments

which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

40 (Mt 9:25; Ac 7:60) Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed.

And turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, arise." She opened her eyes,

and when she saw Peter she sat up.

41 (Ac 6:1) He gave her his hand and lifted her up. And when he had called

the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

42 (Jn 11:45; 12:11) It became known throughout all Joppa,

and many believed in the Lord.

43 (Ac 10:6; 10:32) He remained in Joppa for many days with Simon, a tanner.

[36] Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by

interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and

almsdeeds which she did.

[37] And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom

when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

[38] And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard

that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would

not delay to come to them.

[39] Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him

into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing

the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

[40] But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning

him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she

saw Peter, she sat up.

[41] And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the

saints and widows, presented her alive.

[42] And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

[43] And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon

a tanner.

2) Our Daily Bread for 11 November 2025 titled

A God-Fearing Woman by Arthur Jackson

Proverbs 31:24-31

24 She makes fine linen and sells it,

and delivers sashes to the merchant.

25 (1Ti 2:10) Strength and honor are her clothing,

and she will rejoice in time to come.

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,

and in her tongue is the teaching of kindness.

27 She looks well to the ways of her household,

and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;

her husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many daughters have done virtuously,

but you excel them all."

30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,

but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,

and let her own works praise her in the gates.

[24] She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the

merchant.

[25] Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to

come.

[26] She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of

kindness.

[27] She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread

of idleness.

[28] Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he

praiseth her.

[29] Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

[30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the

LORD, she shall be praised.

[31] Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in

the gates.

Rosie's birthday celebration was unforgettable. The food was tasty, the table

banter was fun, and the presence of her first grandson was icing on the cake!

These good things, however, paled in view of her two sons' tributes to her.

Though Rosie's marriage didn't last, her exceptional skills as a single mom

marked her sons. Their accolades reflected how she did everything possible to

provide for their needs. The younger son's comment best

captured Rosie's posture before them: "She is a God-fearing woman."

In Proverbs 31:10-31 readers get to see what fear-informed wisdom looks like

in the home. The fear of the Lord (v. 30), which is a humble reverence for

God, compels one to be trustworthy (vv. 11-12) and hardworking and thrifty

(vv. 13-19). And, while the wise woman possesses a "home first" attitude

(vv. 21-28), that doesn't mean "home only."

Meeting the needs of outsiders also gets attention (v. 20).

As with Rosie, the lifestyles of God-fearing women don't go

unnoticed - especially among those who live with them (v. 28).

It's not surprising when those closest to them sing their praises. Want to be

a God-fearing follower of Jesus? Why not ask God for His help? And don't be

surprised when those prayers are answered - even in challenging circumstances.

Reflect & Pray

How do others inspire you to live in humble awe of God,

even in less-than-ideal circumstances? How can you reverently

seek Him and His wisdom?

Wise Father, please give me courage to follow in the

footsteps of Jesus in the way I love, honour, and respect You.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 3 - Let the Word Dwell in You

Col 3:16

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

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Every day, whether we are aware of it or not, our minds are

bombarded by 20th Century values: "Dress for success!" "Get ahead!"

"You deserve a break today ...." Television, radio, and the incessant

voices that surround us distract our attention and keep us from

focusing on what is really important in our lives.

Paul's instruction to the Colossian Church brings us back to God's

value system: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."

When we give attention to the Word of God, we put ourselves in a position

to hear a higher truth the clamour of immediate demands

and the expectations of the world around us. We can experience peace

in the midst of struggle and rest in a restless environment.

God's Word is a powerful force for good in our lives - not merely

an attractive philosophy, but true power to overcome the pressures

of daily life.

Dwelling on the Word of God, and letting it indwell us, takes many forms.

Scripture memory, music, meditation, talking with others about the

goodness of God all help us keep our attention focused on Christ rather

than on the values of the world around us.

We can choose to listen to Christian radio or tapes. We can take time

daily for quiet meditation on his Word. We can commit the Word to memory

and draw on its power during the day. And as we listen to the voice

of the Spirit rather than the noise around us, we can enter into

his peace and live in communion with him.

Application

a) What pressures do I face that tend to distract me from the reality

of Christ's presence?

b) How can I "let the word of Christ dwell richly" in me, so that I

an regain my focus on him?

c) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus

my attention on Jesus and his word?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 6:38

38 "Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down,

shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.

For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you."

38 give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,

and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For

with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

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

When you are Burdened by Doubt

Proverbs 30:5

5 Every word of God is pure;

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

5 Every word of God is pure:

He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

11th Day of the Month

a) Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.

(

Ps 86:12

12 I will give You thanks, O Lord my God, with all my heart,

and I will glorify Your name forever.

12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart:

And I will glorify thy name for evermore.

John 12:28

28 "Father, glorify Your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, saying,

"I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."

28 Father, glorify thy name.

Then came there a voice from heaven, saying,

I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

)

b) Pray for the province of New Brunswick

I) Pray for the leaders of New Brunswick, that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of

God our Savior, 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses beaming forth

the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding

the Hope Campaign and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to like Stephen and Phillip to reach out

to souls while feeling the burden of persecution for you never know who the

convert in Christ is.

Pray to the Lord: "Wise Father, please give me courage to follow in the

footsteps of Jesus in the way I love, honour, and respect You."

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Word of the Lord to dwell in you richly.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a generous giver.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the purity of the Word of the Lord.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.

Pray for Renee and Rebecca in Benin, two sisters who

have been persecuted by their family for following Christ.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.

Day 314 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 10 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Monday, November 10. 2025

Day 314, 10 November 2025

1) Acts 4, Acts 5, Acts 6

Acts 4

Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin

1 (Lk 22:4; Ac 5:24) As they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain

of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them,

2 (Ac 17:18) being greatly troubled because they taught the people

and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

3 (Ac 5:18) And they seized them and put them in custody until the next day,

for it was already evening.

4 (Ac 2:41) But many of those who heard the word believed,

and the number of the men grew to about five thousand.

5 (Ac 4:8) On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes

6 (Lk 3:2; Mt 26:3) were assembled at Jerusalem with Annas the high priest,

and Caiaphas, and John and Alexander, and all who were of the family

of the high priest.

7 (Mt 21:23; Ac 4:10) When they had stood them in the midst, they asked,

"By what power or by what name have you done this?"

8 (Ac 2:4) Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them,

"Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

9 (Ac 3:7) If we today are being examined concerning a good deed

done to a crippled man, how this man has been healed,

10 (Ac 3:6) be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel,

that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified,

whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands before you whole.

11 (Isa 28:16; Ps 118:22-23) He is

'the stone you builders rejected,

which has become the cornerstone.' (Ps 118:22.)

12 (Mt 1:21; Jn 3:36) There is no salvation in any other,for there is

no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

13 (Jn 7:15; Mt 11:25) When they saw the boldness of Peter and John

and perceived that they were illiterate and uneducated men, they marveled.

And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.

14 But seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they had nothing

to say against it.

15 So when they had commanded them to go outside of the Sanhedrin,

they conferred among themselves,

16 saying, "What shall we do to these men?

For, indeed, that an acknowledged miracle has been done through them is

revealed to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

17 (Ac 5:28) But lest it spread further among the people,

let us threaten them that they no longer speak to anyone in this name."

18 (Ac 5:40) Then they called them and commanded them not to speak

or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

19 (Ac 5:29) But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right

in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.

20 (Ac 22:15) For we cannot help but declare what we have seen and heard."

21 (Ac 5:26; Mt 21:46) When they had further threatened them,

they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people.

For all glorified God for what was done,

22 for the man on whom this miracle of healing

was performed was over forty years old.

[1] And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the

temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,

[2] Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus

the resurrection from the dead.

[3] And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for

it was now eventide.

[4] Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of

the men was about five thousand.

[5] And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and

scribes,

[6] And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as

many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at

Jerusalem.

[7] And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or

by what name, have ye done this?

[8] Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the

people, and elders of Israel,

[9] If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by

what means he is made whole;

[10] Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the

name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from

the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

[11] This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is

become the head of the corner.

[12] Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name

under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

[13] Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that

they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took

knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

[14] And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could

say nothing against it.

[15] But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they

conferred among themselves,

[16] Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable

miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in

Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

[17] But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly

threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

[18] And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach

in the name of Jesus.

[19] But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in

the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

[20] For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

[21] So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding

nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men

glorified God for that which was done.

[22] For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing

was shewed.

The Believers Pray for Boldness

23 On being released, they went to their own people and reported

what the chief priests and elders had said to them.

24 (Ne 9:6) When they heard this, they lifted their voices in unity to God

and prayed, "Lord, You are God, who has made the heaven and the earth

and the sea and everything in them,

25 (Ac 1:16) and who by the mouth of Your servant David said:

'Why did the nations rage,

and the people devise vain things?

26 (Lk 4:18; Ac 10:38) The kings of the earth came,

and the rulers were assembled together

against the Lord

and against His Christ.'

27 (Mt 27:2; Ac 4:30) Indeed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate,

with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were assembled together

against Your holy Son Jesus whom You have anointed,

28 (Ac 2:23; Isa 46:10) to do what Your hand and Your counsel

had foreordained to be done.

29 (Ac 4:13; 4:31) Now, Lord, look on their threats

and grant that Your servants may speak Your word with great boldness,

30 (Ac 4:27; 3:6) by stretching out Your hand to heal and that signs

and wonders may be performed in the name of Your holy Son Jesus."

31 (Ac 2:2; 2:4) When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled

together was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

and spoke the word of God with boldness.

[23] And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that

the chief priests and elders had said unto them.

[24] And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one

accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and

the sea, and all that in them is:

[25] Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen

rage, and the people imagine vain things?

[26] The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together

against the Lord, and against his Christ.

[27] For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed,

both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel,

were gathered together,

[28] For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be

done.

[29] And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants,

that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

[30] By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may

be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

[31] And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were

assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they

spake the word of God with boldness.

All Things in Common

32 (2Ch 30:12; Php 1:27) All the believers were of one heart and one soul,

and no one said that what he possessed was his own. But to them all things

were in common.

33 (Ac 1:8; 1:22) With great power the apostles testified to the resurrection

of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.

34 (Ac 2:45) There was no one among them who lacked, for all those who were

owners of land or houses sold them, and brought the income from what

was sold,

35 (Ac 5:2; 2:45) and placed it at the apostles' feet. And it was distributed

to each according to his need.

36 (1Co 9:6; Mk 3:17) Joseph, whom the apostles called Barnabas

(which means, Son of Encouragement), a Levite from the land of Cyprus,

37 sold a field he owned, and brought the money

and placed it at the apostles' feet.

[32] And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one

soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed

was his own; but they had all things common.

[33] And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of

the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

[34] Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were

possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the

things that were sold,

[35] And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made

unto every man according as he had need.

[36] And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being

interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of

Cyprus,

[37] Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the

apostles' feet.

Acts 5

Ananias and Sapphira

1 Now a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property.

2 (Ac 4:37) He kept back part of the proceeds with his wife's knowledge,

and brought a part of it and placed it at the apostles' feet.

3 (Jn 13:2; 13:27) Then Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled

your heart to deceive the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds

of the land?

4 (Ac 5:3) While it remained unsold, was it not your own?

And when it was sold, was it not under your authority?

Why have you conceived this deed in your heart? You did not lie to men,

but to God."

5 (Ac 5:10-11; 2:43) On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died.

And great fear came on all those who heard these things.

6 (Jn 19:40) The young men rose and wrapped him up

and carried him out and buried him.

7 About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

8 Peter said to her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for this amount?"

She said, "Yes, for that much."

9 (Ac 5:3-4; 1Co 10:9) Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed

together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have

buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out."

10 At once she fell down at his feet and died. Upon entering,

the young men found her dead and carried her out and buried her beside

her husband.

11 (Ac 5:5; 19:17) Great fear came on the entire church

and on all those who heard these things.

[1] But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a

possession,

[2] And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and

brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

[3] But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the

Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

[4] Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it

not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart?

thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

[5] And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and

great fear came on all them that heard these things.

[6] And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried

him.

[7] And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not

knowing what was done, came in.

[8] And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so

much? And she said, Yea, for so much.

[9] Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to

tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy

husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

[10] Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost:

and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth,

buried her by her husband.

[11] And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard

these things.

Signs and Wonders

12 (Ac 3:11; Jn 10:23) Many signs and wonders were performed

among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were

all together in Solomon's Porch.

13 (Ac 2:47; 4:21) No one else dared join them, but the people respected them.

14 (Ac 2:47) Believers were increasingly added to the Lord,

crowds of both men and women,

15 (Mt 14:36) so that they even brought the sick out into the streets

and placed them on beds and mats, that at least the shadow

of Peter passing by might touch some of them.

16 (Mk 16:17-18) Crowds also came out of the cities surrounding Jerusalem,

bringing the sick and those who were afflicted by evil spirits,

and they were all healed.

[12] And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought

among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

[13] And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people

magnified them.

[14] And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men

and women.)

[15] Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid

them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by

might overshadow some of them.

[16] There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto

Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean

spirits: and they were healed every one.

Persecution of the Apostles

17 (Ac 7:9; 13:45) Then the high priest and all those who were with him

(that is, the sect of the Sadducees) rose up and were filled with jealousy.

18 (Ac 4:3; Lk 21:12) They seized the apostles and put them in the common

prison.

19 (Ac 8:26; 16:26) But during the night an angel of the Lord

opened the prison doors and led them out, and said,

20 (Jn 6:63; 6:68) "Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people

all the words of this life."

21 (Jn 8:2) Having heard this, they entered the temple at dawn and taught.

But the high priest and those who were with him came and called together

the Sanhedrin and the senate of all the sons of Israel,

and sent to the prison to have them brought out.

22 But when the officers came and did not find them in the prison,

they returned and reported,

23 "We found the prison securely shut and the guards standing

outside before the doors. But when we opened it, we found no one inside."

24 (Ac 4:1; 5:26) Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple,

and the chief priests heard these things, they were in doubt of what might

become of this.

25 Then one came and told them, "Look, the men whom you put in prison

are standing in the temple and teaching the people."

26 (Ac 5:13; 4:21) Then the captain with his escorts went and brought them,

without force lest they should be stoned, for they feared the people.

27 When they had brought them, they stood them before the Sanhedrin.

And the high priest questioned them,

28 (Mt 27:25; Ac 7:52) saying, "Did we not strictly command you not

to teach in this name? Yet now you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching,

and you intend to bring on us this Man's blood."

29 (Ac 4:19) Peter and the other apostles answered,

"We must obey God rather than men.

30 (Ac 10:39; Gal 3:13) The God of our fathers raised Jesus,

whom you killed by hanging on a tree.

31 (Lk 24:47; 2:11; Ac 2:33) God exalted this Man to His right hand

to be a Ruler and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel

and forgiveness of sins.

32 (Jn 15:26-27; Ac 2:4) We are His witnesses to these words,

as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him."

33 (Ac 2:37; 7:54) When they heard this, they were cut to the heart

and took counsel to kill them.

34 (Ac 22:3; Lk 2:46) But a Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel,

a teacher of the law honored by all the people, stood

and ordered the apostles to be put outside for a little while.

35 Then he said to them, "Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves

what you intend to do concerning these men.

36 (Ac 8:9; 21:38) For in previous days Theudas rose up, boasting

to be somebody, to whom a number of about four hundred men joined

themselves. He was killed, and all who obeyed him were dispersed

and came to nothing.

37 (Lk 2:1-2) After Theudas, Judas the Galilean rose up

in the days of the census and drew away many people after him.

This man also perished, and all who obeyed him were scattered.

38 (La 3:37; Mt 15:13) Now I tell you, keep away from these men

and leave them alone, because if this intention or this activity

is of men, it will come to nothing.

39 (Pr 21:30; Ac 7:51) But if it is of God, you will not be able

to overthrow them, lest perhaps you be found even fighting against God."

40 (Mt 10:17; Mk 13:9) They agreed with him. When they had called

in the apostles, they beat them, and commanded them not to speak

in the name of Jesus, and released them.

41 (Jn 15:21) Then they departed from the presence of the Sanhedrin,

rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.

42 (Ac 2:46; 8:35) Daily, in the temple and from house to house,

they did not cease to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

[17] Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which

is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,

[18] And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common

prison.

[19] But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought

them forth, and said,

[20] Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this

life.

[21] And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the

morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him,

and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of

Israel and sent to the prison to have them brought.

[22] But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they

returned, and told,

[23] Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers

standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man

within.

[24] Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief

priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.

[25] Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in

prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.

[26] Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without

violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.

[27] And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and

the high priest asked them,

[28] Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in

this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and

intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

[29] Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey

God rather than men.

[30] The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a

tree.

[31] Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour,

for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

[32] And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy

Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

[33] When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to

slay them.

[34] Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a

doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to

put the apostles forth a little space;

[35] And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye

intend to do as touching these men.

[36] For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody;

to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was

slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to

nought.

[37] After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and

drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as

obeyed him, were dispersed.

[38] And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for

if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

[39] But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found

even to fight against God.

[40] And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and

beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus,

and let them go.

[41] And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they

were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

[42] And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach

and preach Jesus Christ.

Acts 6

The Seven Helpers

1 (Ac 4:35; 2:41) Now in those days, as the disciples were multiplied,

there was murmuring among the Hellenists against the Hebrews,

because their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution.

2 So the twelve called the multitude of disciples together and said,

"It is not reasonable for us to leave the word of God and serve tables.

3 (Dt 1:13; Ac 2:4) Brothers, look among yourselves for seven men

who are known to be full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom,

whom we will appoint over this duty.

4 (Ac 1:14) But we will give ourselves continually to prayer

and to the ministry of the word."

5 (Ac 11:24; 6:3) And what was said pleased the whole multitude,

and they chose Stephen, who was a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit,

and Philip, and Procorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas,

a proselyte from Antioch,

6 (Ac 1:24; 8:17) whom they presented before the apostles. And when they had

prayed, they placed their hands on them.

7 (Ac 12:24; 19:20) So the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples

grew rapidly in Jerusalem, and a great number of the priests

were obedient to the faith.

[1] And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied,

there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their

widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

[2] Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and

said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve

tables.

[3] Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report,

full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

[4] But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of

the word.

[5] And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a

man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and

Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

[6] Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid

their hands on them.

[7] And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples

multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were

obedient to the faith.

The Arrest of Stephen

8 Now Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders

and miracles among the people.

9 (Mt 27:32; Ac 15:23) Then some men rose up from what is called

the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians,

and those from Cilicia and of Asia), disputing with Stephen.

10 (Lk 21:15) But they were not able to withstand the wisdom

and the Spirit by which he spoke.

11 (Mt 26:59-60) Then they secretly instigated men who said, "We have

heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God."

12 So they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes,

and came upon him and seized him and led him to the Sanhedrin,

13 (Ac 6:11; 21:28) and set up false witnesses who said,

"This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place

and the law.

14 (Da 9:26; Ac 15:1) For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth

will destroy this place, and will change the customs which Moses handed down

to us."

15 (Ecc 8:1) All who sat in the Sanhedrin, gazing at him,

saw his face as the face of an angel.

[8] And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles

among the people.

[9] Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue

of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia

and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

[10] And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he

spake.

[11] Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous

words against Moses, and against God.

[12] And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and

came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,

[13] And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak

blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:

[14] For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy

this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.

[15] And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his

face as it had been the face of an angel.

2) Our Daily Bread for 10 November 2025 Titled

God Sees You by Matt Lucas

Matthew 28:16-20

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.

Diognetus, a second-century pagan, noticed that followers of Christ "day by

day increase more and more." This was despite regular persecution they

endured under the hand of the Romans. He asked a believer in Jesus why

this was true. In a document we know as the Letter to Diognetus, that

early church father replied to him, "Do you not see that the more of them

are punished, the greater becomes the number of the rest? This does not seem

to be the work of man: this is the power of God."

As Jesus gave His final words to His disciples before ascending into heaven,

they could little imagine the growth the church would experience in the coming

centuries. He told them, "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them

in the name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). This has become known as the Great

Commission, but using this phrase to describe Christ's final words

to His disciples can make it feel burdensome. In reality, this is what

He calls all those who follow Him to do: As we go about our day,

make disciples. We don't have to go to the ends of the earth;

the message will travel wherever we carry it with us.

Don’t be discouraged by the difficulties of the moment. Jesus also said,

"I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (v. 20).

We take Him with us everywhere we go.

Reflect & Pray

Who are the people in your life who need to hear the gospel?

How will you share the good news with them today?

Dear Father, please give me an opportunity to share my story of salvation.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 2 - Growing Up

2 Tim 3:16-17

16 (Ro 15:4) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable

for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction

in righteousness,

17 (1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:21) that the man of God may be complete,

thoroughly equipped for every good work.

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable

for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction

in righteousness:

17 that the man of God may be perfect,

throughly furnished unto all good works.

"I can't wait till I get big!" Marc, age 5, declared. "Then I do

what I want!" Most of us, as children, shared Marc's statement.

We looked forward to that "magic age" - 16, 18, 21 - when we

would be adults: mature, able to make our own decisions.

We find, of course, that adulthood has its own share of

difficulties and conflicts. But even in our spiritual lives

we often long for a "magic moment" of maturity. As one woman

confessed, "Ever since I became a Christian, I've hoped I'd wake up

one morning to find myself mature."

But growth in the spiritual life comes gradually, like growth in

the physical world. In 2 Tim 2:16-17, Paul gives the young pastor

Timothy an important key to spiritual growing up - the Word of God.

The Word is "profitable" or "useful," Paul says, for "teaching" - that is,

for developing a right concept of God. Scripture offers "rebuke" when

we go wrong, "correction" to set us on the right path, and "training

in righteousness" so that we can grow in the image of Christ.

The purpose of Scripture's work in our lives, Paul emphasises,

is that we may be "perfect" - mature, equipped for the good things

God has for us to do. Such maturity does not come easily

or instantaneously, but it does come - sometimes imperceptibly -

as we submit our lives to the transforming power of God's Word.

Application

a) In what areas of my life do I need to grow? How can I benefit

from the Bible's

i) teaching?

ii) rebuke?

iii) correction?

iv) training in righteousness?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Mark 4:19

19 But the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches,

and the desires for other things entering in choke the word,

and it proves unfruitful.

19 and the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches,

and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word,

and it becometh unfruitful.

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

When you are Burdened by Doubt

James 1:2 to 8

Faith and Wisdom

2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations,

3 knowing that the trying of your faith develops patience.

4 But let patience perfect its work, that you may be perfect and complete,

lacking nothing.

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men

liberally and without criticism, and it will be given to him.

6 But let him ask in faith, without wavering. For he who wavers

is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed with the wind.

7 Let not that man think that he will receive anything from the Lord.

8 A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

3 knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect

and entire, wanting nothing.

5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men

liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth

is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

10th Day of the Month

a) Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of

Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.

(

John 3:16

16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18)

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

)

b) Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,

soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a Brave and Honest witness to the Lord via

The Holy Spirit.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, please give me

an opportunity to share my story of salvation. "

Pray to the Lord and pray to know The Word of God written by Him.

Pray to the Lord and pray not to be choked by the riches if this world.

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His wisdom.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of

Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.

Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,

soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.

Praise God for the faithful witness of Christians in Mali

who remain in towns dominated by Islamic militants.

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 313 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 9 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Sunday, November 9. 2025

Day 313, 9 November 2025

Today at Calvary

Community Cburch , Pastor Barry Regier spoke on Live Like

who you are already

John 1:14

14 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory,

the glory as the only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

[14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his

glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace

and truth.

A Call to Holy Living

A) Get your head in the Game

1 Peter 1:13 (1Pe 4:7; 5:8) Therefore guard your minds, be sober, and hope to the end

for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

[1 Peter 1:13] Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end

for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

B) Rememeber who your Dad is.

1 Peter 1:14 (Ro 12:2; Ac 17:30) As obedient children do not conduct yourselves

according to the former lusts in your ignorance.

[1 Peter 1:14] As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former

lusts in your ignorance:

Romans 12:2

2 (Ro 12:1; 1Pe 1:14) Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed

by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good

and acceptable and perfect will of God.

[2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the

renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable,

and perfect, will of God.

C) Live the family resemblance.

1 Peter 1:15 (2Co 7:1; Heb 12:14) But as He who has called you is holy, so be holy

in all your conduct,

1 Peter 1:16 (Lev 11:44; 19:2) because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."

(Lev 11:44; 19:2; 20:7.)

[1 Peter 1:15] But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of

conversation;

[1 Peter 1:16] Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

1)Acts 1:12-26, Acts 2, Acts 3,

Acts 1

Judas' Successor

12 (Lk 24:52; Mt 21:1) Then they returned to Jerusalem from

the Mount of Olives, which is a Sabbath day's walk (About half a mile.)

from Jerusalem.

13 (Mt 10:2-4; Ac 20:8) When they had entered, they went up

into the upper room, where they were staying:

Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas;

Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot;

and Judas the son of James.

14 (Mt 12:46; Ac 2:42) These all continued with one accord in prayer

and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus,

and with His brothers.

15 In those days Peter stood up among the disciples

(the number of people together was about a hundred and twenty), and said,

16 (Mt 26:47; Jn 13:18) "Brothers, this Scripture had to be fulfilled,

which the Holy Spirit previously spoke by the mouth of David

concerning Judas, who became the guide to those who seized Jesus.

17 (Ac 1:25; Jn 6:70-71) For he was numbered with us

and took part in this ministry."

18 (Mt 27:3-10) (Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity.

And falling headlong, he burst asunder in the middle and all his organs

spilled out.

19 It became known to all the residents of Jerusalem.

So this field is called in their dialect Akeldama,

that is, Field of Blood.)

20 (Ps 69:25) "For it is written in the Book of Psalms,

'Let his habitation become desolate,

and let no one live in it,' (Ps 69:25.)

and,

'Let another take his office.'(Ps 109:8.)

21 (Nu 27:17; Dt 31:2) Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us

while the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

22 (Ac 1:2; 1:8-9) beginning from the baptism of John

until the very day that He was taken up from us,

one of these men must become with us a witness of His resurrection."

23 (Ac 15:22) So they proposed two, Joseph, called Barsabbas,

who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

24 (1Sa 16:7; Jer 17:10) Then they prayed, "You, Lord, who knows the hearts

of all men, show which of these two You have chosen

25 to take the place in this ministry and apostleship,

from which Judas by transgression fell, to go to his own place."

26 (Lev 16:8) Then they cast lots, and the lot fell on Matthias.

So he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

[12] Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which

is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.

[13] And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where

abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas,

Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and

Judas the brother of James.

[14] These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with

the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

[15] And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and

said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)

[16] Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which

the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which

was guide to them that took Jesus.

[17] For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

[18] Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling

headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

[19] And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that

field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field

of blood.

[20] For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be

desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.

[21] Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that

the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

[22] Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was

taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his

resurrection.

[23] And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed

Justus, and Matthias.

[24] And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all

men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

[25] That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which

Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

[26] And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he

was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Acts 2

The Coming of the Holy Spirit

1 (Ac 20:16; 1Co 16:8) When the day of Pentecost had come,

they were all together in one place.

2 (Ac 4:31; 1Ki 19:11) Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing

wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house

where they were sitting.

3 (Mt 3:11) There appeared to them tongues as of fire,

being distributed and resting on each of them,

4 (Mk 16:17; 1Co 12:10) and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.

5 (Ac 8:2; Lk 2:25) Now dwelling in Jerusalem were Jews, devout men,

from every nation under heaven.

6 When this sound occurred, the crowd came together and were confounded,

because each man heard them speaking in his own language.

7 (Ac 1:11; 2:12) They were all amazed and marveled, saying to each other,

"Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?

8 How is it that we hear, each in our own native language?

9 (1Pe 1:1; Ac 16:6; 18:2) Parthians, Medes and Elamites,

residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

10 (Ac 13:13; 15:38) Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the regions of Libya

near Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,

11 (Ex 15:11) Cretans and Arabs-we hear them speaking in our own languages

the mighty works of God."

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."

[1] And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one

accord in one place.

[2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind,

and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

[3] And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat

upon each of them.

[4] And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with

other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

[5] And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every

nation under heaven.

[6] Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were

confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

[7] And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold,

are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

[8] And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

[9] Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and

in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,

[10] Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about

Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

[11] Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful

works of God.

[12] And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another,

What meaneth this?

[13] 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.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days;

and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above

and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke.

20 (Mt 24:29; 2Pe 3:10) The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood,

before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 (Ac 22:16) And whoever calls

on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'

22 (Jn 3:2; Mt 12:28) "Men of Israel, hear these words:

Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with powerful works

and wonders and signs, which God did through Him in your midst,

as you yourselves know.

23 (Lk 22:22; Ac 3:18) You have taken Him, who was handed over to you

by the ordained counsel and foreknowledge of God, and by lawless hands

have crucified and killed Him,

24 (Ac 2:32; 1Co 6:14) whom God raised up by loosening the pull of death,

because it was not possible that He should be held by it.

25 (Ps 16:8-11) For David says concerning Him:

'I foresaw the Lord always before me,

for He is at my right hand,

that I may not be shaken.

26 Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced;

moreover my flesh will dwell in hope.

27 (Ac 2:31; Lk 1:35; Rev 1:18) For You will not abandon my soul to Hades,

nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.

28 You have made known to me the ways of life;

You will make me full of joy with Your presence.'

(Gk. 15 orguias, about 27 meters.)

29 (1Ki 2:10; Ac 13:36) "Brothers, I may speak confidently to you concerning

the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with

us to this day.

30 (2Sa 23:2) But being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn

with an oath to him, that of his seed according to the flesh,

He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne,

31 (Ac 2:27; Ps 16:10) he foresaw this and spoke concerning

the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not abandoned

to Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption.

32 (Ac 2:24; 1:8) God raised up this Jesus, of which we all are witnesses.

33 (Ac 1:4; Mk 16:19) Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God,

and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit,

He has poured out this which you now see and hear.

34 (Ps 110:1) For David has not ascended to the heavens, yet he says:

'The Lord said to my Lord,

"Sit at My right hand,

35Until I make Your enemies

Your footstool." '

36 "Therefore, let all the house of Israel assuredly know that God

has made this Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ."

37 (Lk 3:10; Ac 5:33) When they heard this, they were stung in the heart

and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles,

"Brothers, what shall we do?"

38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 8:12; 22:16) Peter said to them,

"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ

for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift

of the Holy Spirit.

39 (Joel 2:32; Isa 44:3) For the promise is to you, and to your children,

and to all who are far away, as many as the Lord our God will call."

40 (Mt 17:17; Dt 32:5) With many other words he testified and exhorted them,

saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation."

41 (Ac 2:37; 2:47) Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,

and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

[14] But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said

unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this

known unto you, and hearken to my words:

[15] For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third

hour of the day.

[16] But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

[17] And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out

of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall

prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream

dreams:

[18] And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days

of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

[19] And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth

beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:

[20] The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before

that great and notable day of the Lord come:

[21] And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the

Lord shall be saved.

[22] Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved

of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in

the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

[23] Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of

God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

[24] Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it

was not possible that he should be holden of it.

[25] For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my

face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

[26] Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also

my flesh shall rest in hope:

[27] Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer

thine Holy One to see corruption.

[28] Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of

joy with thy countenance.

[29] Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David,

that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

[30] Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath

to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would

raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

[31] He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his

soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

[32] This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

[33] Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received

of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which

ye now see and hear.

[34] For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The

LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

[35] Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

[36] Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath

made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

[37] Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said

unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we

do?

[38] Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in

the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the

gift of the Holy Ghost.

[39] For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are

afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

[40] And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save

yourselves from this untoward generation.

[41] Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day

there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Life Among the Believers

42 (Ac 1:14; 20:7; 2:46) They continued steadfastly in the apostles'

teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in the prayers.

43 Fear came to every soul. And many wonders and signs were done through

the apostles.

44 (Ac 4:32) All who believed were together and had all things in common.

45 They sold their property and goods and distributed them to all,

according to their need.

46 (Ac 5:42; 20:7) And continuing daily with one mind in the temple,

and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness

and simplicity of heart,

47 (Ac 11:24; 2:41) praising God and having favor with all the people.

And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

[42] And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship,

and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

[43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by

the apostles.

[44] And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

[45] And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as

every man had need.

[46] And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking

bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness

of heart,

[47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added

to the church daily such as should be saved.

Acts 3

The Lame Man Healed at the Temple Gate

1 (Ps 55:17; Ac 10:30) Now Peter and John went up together to the temple

at the ninth hour, the hour of prayer.

2 (Lk 16:20; Jn 9:8) A man lame from birth was being carried,

whom people placed daily at the gate of the temple called Beautiful

to ask alms from those who entered the temple.

3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked for alms.

4 Peter, gazing at him with John, said, "Look at us."

5 So he paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.

6 (Ac 3:16; 4:10) Then Peter said, "I have no silver and gold,

but I give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

rise up and walk."

7 He took him by the right hand and raised him up.

Immediately his feet and ankles were strengthened.

8 (Ac 14:10; Isa 35:6) Jumping up, he stood and walked

and entered the temple with them, walking and jumping and praising God.

9 (Ac 4:16; 4:21) All the people saw him walking and praising God.

10 (Ac 3:2) They knew that it was he who sat for alms at the Beautiful Gate

of the temple. And they were filled with wonder and amazement

at what happened to him.

[1] Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of

prayer, being the ninth hour.

[2] And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they

laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms

of them that entered into the temple;

[3] Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.

[4] And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.

[5] And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

[6] Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I

thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

[7] And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately

his feet and ancle bones received strength.

[8] And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the

temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

[9] And all the people saw him walking and praising God:

[10] And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate

of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which

had happened unto him.

Peter's Speech at Solomon's Porch

11 (Jn 10:23; Ac 5:12) As the lame man who was healed held on to Peter

and John, all the people ran together to them in the entrance that is

called Solomon's Porch, greatly amazed.

12 When Peter saw it, he answered the people: "Men of Israel,

why do you marvel at this man? Or why do you stare at us,

as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk?

13 (Mt 22:32; 27:2) The God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob,

the God of our fathers, has glorified His Son Jesus,

whom you handed over and denied in the presence of Pilate,

when he had decided to release Him.

14 (Mk 1:24; Ac 4:27; 7:52) You denied the Holy and Righteous One

and asked for a murderer to be granted to you,

15 (Ac 2:24; 2:32) and you killed the Creator of Life,

whom God has raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.

16 (Ac 3:6; Dt 32:4) And His name, by faith in His name, has made

this man strong, whom you see and know. And faith which comes

through Him has given him perfect health in your presence.

17 (Lk 23:34; Ac 13:27) "Now brothers, I know that you acted

in ignorance, as did also your rulers.

18 (Ac 26:22-23; Lk 24:26-27) But what God foretold through

all the prophets, that His Christ should suffer, He thus fulfilled.

19 (Ac 2:38; Ps 51:9) Therefore repent and be converted, that your sins

may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence

of the Lord,

20 and that He may send the One who previously was preached to you,

Jesus Christ,

21 (Lk 1:70; Ac 1:11) whom the heavens must receive until the time

of restoring what God spoke through all His holy prophets

since the world began.

22 (Ac 7:37; Isa 55:3-4) For Moses indeed said to the fathers,

'The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me

from your brothers. You shall hear whatever He may say to you.

23 (Dt 18:19) And it shall be that every soul who will not hear

that prophet shall be utterly eliminated from the people.'

(Dt 18:15, 18-19.)

24 (1Sa 3:20; Ac 13:20) "Indeed, all the prophets since Samuel

and those who follow, as many as have spoken,

have likewise foretold these days.

25 (Ge 22:18; 12:3; Ac 2:39) You are the sons of the prophets

and of the covenant which God made with our fathers,

saying to Abraham,

'And in your seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.'-

(26 Ps 2:1-2.)

26 (Ac 3:22; Mt 1:21) God, having raised up His Son Jesus,

sent Him to you first, to bless you in turning every one of you

from your iniquities."

[11] And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the

people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly

wondering.

[12] And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel,

why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our

own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?

[13] The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers,

hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the

presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.

[14] But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be

granted unto you;

[15] And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead;

whereof we are witnesses.

[16] And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom

ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect

soundness in the presence of you all.

[17] And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also

your rulers.

[18] But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his

prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.

[19] Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted

out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

[20] And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

[21] Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all

things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since

the world began.

[22] For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your

God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in

all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.

[23] And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that

prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

[24] Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as

many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.

[25] Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made

with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the

kindreds of the earth be blessed.

[26] Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless

you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

2) Our Daily Bread for 9 November 2025 titled

Continual Praise to God

by Cindy Hess Kasper

Psalm 145:1-13

Psalms 145

A Psalm of Praise. Of David.

1 I will exalt you, my God and King,

and I will bless Your name forever and ever.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Every day I will bless You,

and I will praise Your name forever and ever.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,

and His greatness is unfathomable.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One generation shall praise Your works to another

and shall declare Your mighty acts.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I will speak of the glorious honor of Your majesty

and of Your wondrous works.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts,

and I will declare Your greatness.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) They shall abundantly declare the fame

of Your great goodness

and shall sing of Your righteousness.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is gracious and full of compassion,

slow to anger, and great in mercy.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) The Lord is good to all,

and His compassion is over all His works.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All Your works shall praise You, O Lord,

and Your godly ones shall bless You.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom

and talk of Your power,

12 to make known to people His mighty acts,

and the glorious majesty of His kingdom.

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

Psalm 145

[1] I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever

and ever.

[2] Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and

ever.

[3] Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is

unsearchable.

[4] One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy

mighty acts.

[5] I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous

works.

[6] And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will

declare thy greatness.

[7] They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall

sing of thy righteousness.

[8] The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of

great mercy.

[9] The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

[10] All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless

thee.

[11] They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;

[12] To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious

majesty of his kingdom.

[13] Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth

throughout all generations.

On a road trip to Montana one summer, we stopped at a rest area to stretch

our legs. Inside one of the buildings was a young man who was singing a

familiar praise song as he mopped the floor. Then he started singing the hymn

"It Is Well with My Soul." I couldn't resist. When he called out the phrase

"it is well," I repeated it. When he sang, "with my soul," I echoed the words.

Together, we sang the last line: "It is well, it is well . . . with my soul!"

He grinned, gave me a fist bump, and said, "Praise God." When I got back

to the car where my husband was waiting,

he asked, "What's with the big smile?"

Think of the things for which we can praise God, such as His goodness,

righteousness, compassion, promises, provision, and protection. And Psalm 145

is one of many psalms that urges us to continually praise Him. David wrote,

"Every day I will praise you" (v. 2). Many people praise God by playing

an instrument; others by reading or reciting Scripture; or by singing psalms,

hymns, and spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16). Some express their praise

through liturgical dance. But all genuine praise

springs from hearts that are full of gratitude.

Our spirits were designed to praise God. It's because of His sacrificial

love for us that we can say with confidence, "It is well with my soul!"

Reflect & Pray

When do you find it easy to express your praise for God?

What might help you focus on praising Him in a new way?

Dear God, I want my life to be one of continual

praise and worship. May You alone receive all the glory.

For further study, read Worshipping Means More than Singing.

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

Hebr 11:6

6 (1Ch 28:9; Jer 29:13-14) And without faith it is impossible to please God,

for he who comes to God must believe that He exists

and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh

to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them

that diligently seek him.

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

When you are Burdened by Doubt

Matt 7:7-11

Ask, Seek, Knock

Lk 11:9-13

7(Mt 21:22; Mk 11:24) "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;

knock and it will be opened to you.

8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds,

and to him who knocks, it will be opened.

9 "What man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread,

will give him a stone?

10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a snake?

11 (Ge 6:5; 8:21) If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts

to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give

good things to those who ask Him!

7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,

and it shall be opened unto you:

8 for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;

and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread,

will he give him a stone?

10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children,

how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things

to them that ask him?

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

9th Day of the Month

a) Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

(

Ps 100

A Psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;

come before His presence with singing.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;

it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise;

be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,

and His faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 100

A Psalm of praise.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD he is God:

It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise:

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;

And his truth endureth to all generations.

)

b) Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.

(

1 Chr 12:32

32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar,

those having understanding of times

and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains

with all their brothers at their command.

32 And of the children of Issachar,

which were men that had understanding of the times,

to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred;

and all their brethren were at their commandment

)

Conclusion:

Pray to The Lord Jesus Christ to be like Him.

Pray to the Lord and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you and your church

in your walk with the Lord Every day.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, I want my life to be one of continual

praise and worship. May You alone receive all the glory."

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him who strengthens you.

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek Him faithfully.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be persistent in prayer.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.

Pray for ministry workers serving in dangerous

parts of Mozambique, using Psalm 32:7 as a guide.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You are my hiding place;

You will preserve me from trouble;

You will surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah

[7] Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou

shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

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 312 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 8 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Saturday, November 8. 2025

Day 312, 8 November 2025

1)Luke 24:13-43, Mark 16:12-13, John 20:19-23, Mark 16:14, John 20:24-31,

John 21, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 24:44-49, Mark 16:19-20,

Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:1-11

Luke 24:13-43

The Walk to Emmaus

Mk 16:12-13

13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus,

about seven miles (Gk. 60 stadia, or 11 kilometers.) from Jerusalem.

14 They were talking with each other about all these things that had happened.

15 (Lk 24:36) While they communed and reasoned together,

Jesus Himself drew near and went with them.

16 (Jn 20:14; 21:4) But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.

17 He said to them, "What kind of communication are you sharing

with one another while you are walking and are sad?”

18 (Jn 19:25) One of them, named Cleopas, answered Him, "Are You

the only foreigner in Jerusalem who does not know what has happened

there in these days?"

19 (Mt 21:11; Ac 2:22) He said to them, "What things?"

They said to Him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet,

powerful in deed and word before God and all the people,

20 (Lk 23:13) and how our chief priests and rulers handed Him over

to be sentenced to death and crucified Him.

21 (Lk 1:68; 2:38) But we were hoping that it was He who was to redeem

Israel. Moreover, today is the third day since these things happened.

22 Even some women from among us, who arrived early at the tomb, surprised us.

23 When they did not find His body, they returned saying that they had

even seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive.

24 (Lk 24:12) Then some of those who were with us went to the tomb

and found it just as the women had said. But they did not see Him."

25 He said to them, "O fools! And slow of heart to believe what

the prophets have spoken!

26 (1Pe 1:11; Lk 24:46) Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer

these things and to enter His glory?"

27 (Ge 3:15; Isa 7:14) And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets,

He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures.

28 (Mk 6:48) They drew near the village where they were traveling,

and He seemed to be going farther.

29 But they urged Him, saying, "Stay with us. For it is nearly evening

and the day is far spent." So He went in to stay with them.

30 (Mt 14:19; Lk 24:35) As He sat at supper with them, He took the bread,

blessed it and broke it, and gave it to them.

31 (Lk 24:16; 4:30) Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him.

And He vanished out of their sight.

32 (Lk 24:45; Ps 39:3) They said to each other, :Did not our hearts burn

within us while He talked to us on the way and while He opened

the Scriptures to us?"

33 They rose up and returned to Jerusalem at once. And they found

the eleven and those who were with them assembled together,

34 (1Co 15:5) saying, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!"

35 Then they reported what had happened on the way, and how He was recognised

by them in the breaking of the bread.

[13] And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus,

which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.

[14] And they talked together of all these things which had happened.

[15] And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned,

Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

[16] But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.

[17] And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye

have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?

[18] And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him,

Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which

are come to pass therein these days?

[19] And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning

Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God

and all the people:

[20] And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned

to death, and have crucified him.

[21] But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel:

and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

[22] Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which

were early at the sepulchre;

[23] And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also

seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.

[24] And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found

it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.

[25] Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that

the prophets have spoken:

[26] Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his

glory?

[27] And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in

all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

[28] And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as

though he would have gone further.

[29] But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward

evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

[30] And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and

blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.

[31] And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of

their sight.

[32] And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while

he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?

[33] And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found

the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,

[34] Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

[35] And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of

them in breaking of bread.

The Appearance to the Disciples

Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Jn 20:19-23; Ac 1:6-8

36 (Mk 16:14; Jn 14:27) As they were saying this, Jesus Himself stood among

them and said to them, "Peace be unto you."

37 They were terrified and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit.

38 He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise

in your hearts?

39 (Jn 20:27; 1Jn 1:1; Jn 20:20) See My hands and My feet, that it is

I Myself. Feel Me and see. For a spirit does not have flesh

and bones as you see that I have."

40 When He said this, He showed them His hands and His feet.

41 (Jn 21:5) And while they yet disbelieved for joy and wondered,

He said to them, "Do you have any food here?"

42 They gave Him a piece of broiled fish and some honeycomb.

43 (Ac 10:41) And He took it and ate it before them.

[36] And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and

saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

[37] But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen

a spirit.

[38] And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise

in your hearts?

[39] Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see;

for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

[40] And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.

[41] And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto

them, Have ye here any meat?

[42] And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.

[43] And he took it, and did eat before them.

Mark 16:12-13

The Appearance to Two Disciples

Lk 24:13-35

12 (Lk 24:13-32) After that He appeared in another form to two of them

as they walked and went into the country.

13 (Lk 24:33-35; Jn 20:25) And they went and told it to the rest,

but they did not believe them either.

[12] After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they

walked, and went into the country.

[13] And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.

John 20:19-23

The Appearance of Jesus to His Disciples

Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49

19 (Jn 20:26; 14:27; 20:21) On the evening of that first day of the week,

the doors being locked where the disciples were assembled,

for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and said to them,

"Peace be with you."

20 (Jn 16:22; 20:27) When He had said this, He showed them His hands

and His side. The disciples were then glad when they saw the Lord.

21 (Jn 13:20; 14:27) So Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you.

As My Father has sent Me, even so I send you."

22 (Ge 2:7; Jn 15:26) When He had said this, He breathed on them

and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

23 (Mt 16:19; 18:18) If you forgive the sins of anyone,

they are forgiven them. If you retain the sins of anyone,

they are retained."

[19] Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the

doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews,

came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

[20] And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side.

Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

[21] Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath

sent me, even so send I you.

[22] And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them,

Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

[23] Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose

soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

Mark 16:14

The Commissioning of the Disciples

Mt 28:16-20; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23; Ac 1:6-8

14 (1Co 15:5; Lk 24:36-43) Afterward He appeared to the eleven

as they sat at supper, and He reprimanded them for their unbelief

and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had

seen Him after He had risen.

[14] Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and

upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they

believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

John 20:24-31

Jesus and Thomas

24 (Jn 11:16) But Thomas, one of the twelve, called The Twin,

was not with them when Jesus came.

25 (Mk 16:11) So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!"

But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail prints in His hands,

and put my finger in the nail prints, and put my hand in 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."

[24] But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when

Jesus came.

[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] 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.

The Purpose of the Book

30 (Jn 21:25) Jesus performed many other signs in the presence

of His disciples, which are not written in this book.

31 (Jn 3:15-16; 10:10) But these are written that you might believe

that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing

you may have life in His name.

[30] And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciple

which are not written in this book:

[31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ,

the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

John 21

The Appearance of Jesus to the Seven Disciples

1 (Jn 6:1) After this, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples

at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed Himself this way:

2 (Jn 1:45-2:1; 4:46) Simon Peter; Thomas, called The Twin;

Nathanael of Cana in Galilee; the sons of Zebedee;

and two more of His disciples were together.

3 (Lk 5:5) Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing."

Then they said to him, "We will go with you."

They went out and immediately entered the boat.

But that night they caught nothing.

4 (Jn 20:14) When the morning came, Jesus stood on the shore.

But the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.

5 Jesus said to them, "Children, do you have any fish?"

They answered Him, "No."

6 (Lk 5:4-7) He said to them, "Throw the net on the right side of the boat,

and you will find some." So they threw it, and now they were not able

to draw it in because of the abundance of fish.

7 (Jn 13:23; 19:26; 20:2) Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter,

"It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord,

he put on his outer garment, for he had taken it off, and jumped into the sea.

8 The other disciples came in the little boat, dragging the net full of fish.

For they were not far from land, but about three hundred feet away.

(About 200 cubits, or 90 meters.)

9 When they came to land, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish lying

on it, and bread.

10 Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish which you have just caught."

11 Simon Peter went up and dragged the net, full of 153 large fish, to land.

Although there were so many, the net was not torn.

12 (Ac 10:41; Jn 4:27) Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast."

None of the disciples dared ask, "Who are You?" They knew it was the Lord.

13 (Jn 21:9) Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them,

and likewise the fish.

14 (Jn 20:19; 20:26) This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed

to His disciples after He was raised from the dead.

[1] After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the

sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.

[2] There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and

Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his

disciples.

[3] Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also

go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that

night they caught nothing.

[4] But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the

disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

[5] Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered

him, No.

[6] And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and

ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it

for the multitude of fishes.

[7] Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the

Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's

coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

[8] And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far

from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.

[9] As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there,

and fish laid thereon, and bread.

[10] Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.

[11] Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, and

hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the

net broken.

[12] Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst

ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.

[13] Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish

likewise.

[14] This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples,

after that he was risen from the dead.

Jesus and Peter

15 (Mt 26:33; Mk 14:29) So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said

to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?"

He said to Him, "Yes, Lord. You know that I love You."

He said to him, "Feed My lambs."

16 (Ac 20:28; 1Pe 5:2) He said to him again a second time,

"Simon, son of John, do you love Me?"

He said to Him, "Yes, Lord. You know that I love You."

He said to him, "Tend My sheep."

17 (Jn 13:38; 16:30) He said to him the third time,

"Simon, son of John, do you love Me?"

Peter was grieved because He asked him the third time, "Do you love Me?"

He said to Him, "Lord, You know everything. You know that I love You."

Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep.

18 (Jn 13:36) Truly, truly I say to you, when you were young,

you dressed yourself and walked where you desired.

But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands,

and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go."

19 (2Pe 1:14; Jn 21:22) He said this, signifying by what kind of death

he would glorify God. When He had said this, He said to him, "Follow Me."

[15] So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of

Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou

knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

[16] He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou

me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith

unto him, Feed my sheep.

[17] He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?

Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me?

And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I

love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

[18] Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst

thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old,

thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry

thee whither thou wouldest not.

[19] This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when

he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

Jesus and the Beloved Disciple

20 (Jn 21:7; 20:2) Peter turned and saw following them the disciple

whom Jesus loved, who also leaned against His bosom at the supper

and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray You?"

21 (Ac 1:6-7) When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus,

"Lord, what about this man?"

22 (1Co 4:5; Rev 2:25) Jesus said to him, "If it is My will that

he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow Me!"

23 The saying went out among the brothers that this disciple would not die.

Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but,

"If it is My will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?"

24 (Jn 19:35; 3Jn 1:12) This is the disciple who testifies about

these things, and wrote these things. We know that his testimony is true.

25 (Am 7:10; Jn 20:30-31) There are also many other things which Jesus did.

Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that not even the world

itself could contain the books that would be written. Amen.

[20] Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved

following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which

is he that betrayeth thee?

[21] Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?

[22] Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that

to thee? follow thou me.

[23] Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple

should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I

will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

[24] This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these

things: and we know that his testimony is true.

[25] And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if

they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could

not contain the books that should be written. Amen.

Matthew 28:16-20

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.

Mark 16:15-18

15 (Mt 28:19; Ac 1:8) He said to them, "Go into all the world,

and preach the gospel to every creature.

16 (Jn 3:36; 1Pe 3:21; Mt 28:19) He who believes and is baptized

will be saved. But he who does not believe will be condemned.

17 (Ac 5:16; 8:7) These signs will accompany those who believe:

In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;

18 (Lk 10:19; Ac 3:16) they will take up serpents; if they drink

any deadly thing, it will not hurt them;

they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."

[15] And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel

to every creature.

[16] He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth

not shall be damned.

[17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they

cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

[18] They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it

shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall

recover.

Luke 24:44-49

44 (Ps 72:1-20; 118:22) He said to them, "These are the words

which I spoke to you while I was still with you,

that all things must be fulfilled which were written

in the Law of Moses and in the Prophets and in the Psalms concerning Me."

45 (Ac 16:14; Job 33:16) Then He opened their minds to understand

the Scriptures.

46 (Lk 24:44) He said to them, "Thus it is written, and accordingly

it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead

the third day,

47 (Ac 5:31; Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38) and that repentance and remission

of sins should be preached in His name to all nations,

beginning at Jerusalem.

48 (Ac 1:8; 2:32) You are witnesses of these things.

49 (Ac 1:4; Jn 14:26) And look, I am sending the promise of My Father

upon you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed

with power from on high."

[44] And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you,

while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were

written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms,

concerning me.

[45] Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the

scriptures,

[46] And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to

suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

[47] And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his

name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

[48] And ye are witnesses of these things.

[49] And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in

the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Mark 16:19-20

The Ascension

Lk 24:50-53; Ac 1:9-11

19 (1Pe 3:22; Heb 1:3; 12:2) After the Lord had spoken to them,

He was received up into heaven and sat at the right hand of God.

20 (Ac 5:12; Heb 2:4) Then they went forth and preached everywhere,

the Lord working with them and confirming the word through

the accompanying signs. Amen.

[19] So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into

heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

[20] And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with

them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

Luke 24:50-53

The Ascension

Mk 16:19-20; Ac 1:9-11

50 (Ac 1:12; Mt 21:17) Then He led them out as far as Bethany,

and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

51 (2Ki 2:11; Mk 16:19) While He blessed them, He parted from them

and was carried up into heaven.

52 (Mt 28:9; Jn 16:22) Then they worshipped Him,

and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,

53 and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

[50] And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands,

and blessed them.

[51] And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them,

and carried up into heaven.

[52] And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

[53] And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

Acts 1

The Promise of the Holy Spirit

1 (Lk 1:3; 24:19) The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus,

concerning all that Jesus began both to do and teach,

2 (Jn 13:18; 20:21) until the day when He was taken up,

after He had given commandments through the Holy Spirit

to the apostles whom He had chosen,

3 (1Co 15:5-7; Jn 20:26) to whom He presented Himself alive

after His passion by many infallible proofs,

appearing to them for forty days,

and speaking concerning the kingdom of God.

4 (Lk 24:49; Jn 14:16) Being assembled with them, He commanded them,

"Do not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father,

of which you have heard from Me. (Lk 24:49. 5Mt 3:11; Lk 3:16)

For John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized

with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."

[1] The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus

began both to do and teach,

[2] Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the

Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

[3] To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many

infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the

things pertaining to the kingdom of God:

[4] And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they

should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the

Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.

The Ascension

6 (Mt 17:11) So when they had come together, they asked Him,

"Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"

7 (Mt 24:36; Da 2:21; Mk 13:32) He said to them, "It is not for you

to know the times or the dates, which the Father has fixed

by His own authority.

8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit

comes upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

9 (Ac 1:2; Lk 24:50-51) When He had spoken these things,

while they looked, He was taken up.

And a cloud received Him from their sight.

10 (Lk 24:4; Jn 20:12) While they looked intently toward heaven as

He ascended, suddenly two men stood by them in white garments.

11 (Ac 2:7; 13:31) They said, "Men of Galilee, why stand looking

toward heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you to heaven,

will come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven."

[6] When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying,

Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

[7] And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the

seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

[8] But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon

you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all

Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

[9] And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken

up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

[10] And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up,

behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

[11] Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into

heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall

so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

2) Our Daily Bread for 8 November 2025 Titled

Working Together in Christ by Katara Patton

Numbers 27:1-7

NUMBERS 27

Laws of Inheritance

Nu 36:1-12

1 (Nu 26:33) Then came near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher,

the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh,

of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, and these are

the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah.

2 They stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest,

and before the leaders and all the assembly by the door of the tent

of meeting, saying,

3 (Nu 26:64-65; 14:35) "Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not

in the company of them that gathered against the Lord, in the company

of Korah, but died in his own sin and had no sons.

4 (Jos 17:4) Why should the name of our father diminish from among

his family, because he has no son? Give to us a possession

among the brothers of our father."

5 Moses brought their case before the Lord.

6 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

7 The daughters of Zelophehad speak right.

You will certainly give them an inheritance among their father's brothers,

and you will cause the inheritance of their father to pass on to them.

Numbers 27

[1] Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of

Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh

the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah,

and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.

[2] And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before

the princes and all the congregation, by the door of the tabernacle of the

congregation, saying,

[3] Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them

that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah;

but died in his own sin, and had no sons.

[4] Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family,

because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the

brethren of our father.

[5] And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.

[6] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

[7] The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a

possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt

cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them.

"No matter where you are, what you're going through; use what you have

and make the most of it," said the young woman in a TV interview. Her words

prompted me to listen carefully to the full story. I learned that she was one

of six sisters working toward nursing degrees. They were once homeless

and struggling, yet they worked together to reach their common goal.

And at the time the story aired, all six sisters were completing

the nursing program at a local university.

Numbers 27 tells the story of another group of sisters who worked together

and supported each other. The five daughters of Zelophehad made an appeal

about an inheritance law. They gathered together and stood before Moses

to plead their case, saying, "Our father died . . . for his own sin

and left no sons. . . .

Give us property among our father's relatives" (vv. 3-4). God answered

with this revolutionary statement: "What Zelophehad's daughters

are saying is right. You must certainly give them

property as an inheritance" (v. 7).

The five sisters came together and sought God's mercy as they stood before

Moses. And God provided what they needed as they banded together before Him.

Working together isn't always easy as believers in Jesus. But as we seek God's

wisdom and direction with humility, we'll find He can help us serve

well together in Christ.

Reflect & Pray

How can you work better with other believers in Christ?

How does it encourage you to serve with others?

Dear God, please show me how to work with other

believers to accomplish goals that honour You.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

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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

Ps 1:3

He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

that brings forth its fruit in its season;

its leaf will not wither,

and whatever he does will prosper.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

That bringeth forth his fruit in his season;

His leaf also shall not wither;

And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

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

When you are Angry of Vengeful

James 1:19-25

Hearing and Doing the Word

19 Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear,

slow to speak, and slow to anger,

20 for the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.

21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and remaining

wickedness and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able

to save your souls.

22 Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man

viewing his natural face in a mirror.

24 He views himself, and goes his way,

and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.

25 But whoever looks into

the perfect law of liberty, and continues in it,

and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work,

this man will be blessed in his deeds.

19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear,

slow to speak, slow to wrath:

20 for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness,

and receive with meekness the engrafted word,

which is able to save your souls.

22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,

deceiving your own selves.

23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer,

he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

24 for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway

forgetteth what manner of man he was.

25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty,

and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer,

but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

8th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God

(

Is 62:6

6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,

who shall never hold their peace day nor night.

You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;

6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold

their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,

Ps 5:3

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;

in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.

3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;

In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

Ps 55:17

17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,

and He will hear my voice.

17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:

And he shall hear my voice.

)

b) Pray for the province of Manitoba

I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, 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.

II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus .

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a good Witness to Christ that will make

disciples.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please show me how to work with other

believers to accomplish goals that honour You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord

will uphold you with His right hand.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be rooted in righteousness.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be slow to anger.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God.

Praise God that many people have come to faith in Christ within SYRIA.

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 311 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 7 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Friday, November 7. 2025

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Deut 8:18

18 But you must remember the Lord your God,

for it is He who gives you the ability to get wealth,

so that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers,

as it is today.

18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth

thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant

which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

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

When you are lonely

PSALMS 25:15-21

15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,

for He will lead my feet from the net.

16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,

for I am isolated and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;

bring me out of my distresses.

18 Look on my pain and misery,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,

and they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!

Let me not suffer shame,

for I seek refuge in You.

21 Truth and integrity will preserve me

while I wait for You.

Ain

15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;

For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

Pe

16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;

For I am desolate and afflicted.

Zade

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:

O bring thou me out of my distresses.

(Qoph)

18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;

And forgive all my sins.

Resh

19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;

And they hate me with cruel hatred.

Shin

20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:

Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

Taw

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;

For I wait on thee.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

Day 310 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 6 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Thursday, November 6. 2025

Day 310, 6 November 2025

1)Mark 15:21-24, Matthew 27:32-34, Luke 23:26-31, John 19:17, Mark 15:25-32,

Matthew 27:35-44, Luke 23:32-43, John 19:18-27, Mark 15:33-41,

Matthew 27:45-56, Luke 23:44-49, John 19:28-37

Mark 15:21-24

The Crucifixion

Mt 27:32-44; Lk 23:26-43; Jn 19:17-27

21 (Mt 27:32; Lk 23:26; Ro 16:13) They compelled a man named Simon

from Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was passing

through from the country, to bear Jesus' cross.

22 (Mt 27:33-44) They brought Him to the place called Golgotha,

which means, "Place of a Skull."

23 (Mt 27:34) They gave Him wine mingled with myrrh to drink,

but He did not take it.

24 When they had crucified Him, they divided His garments,

casting lots for them, to decide what each man should take.

[21] And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the

country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.

[22] And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being

interpreted, The place of a skull.

[23] And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it

not.

[24] And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots

upon them, what every man should take.

Matthew 27:32-34

The Crucifixion

Mk 15:21-32; Lk 23:26-43; Jn 19:17-27

32 (Mk 15:21; Lk 23:26) As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene,

Simon by name. This man they compelled to bear His cross.

33 When they came to a place called Golgotha, which means

The Place of the Skull,

34 (Ps 69:21; Mt 27:48) they gave Him sour wine mingled with gall to drink.

But when He tasted it, He would not drink it.

[32] And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him

they compelled to bear his cross.

[33] And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a

place of a skull,

[34] They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had

tasted thereof, he would not drink.

Luke 23:26-31

The Crucifixion

Mt 27:32-44; Mk 15:21-32; Jn 19:17-27

26 As they led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene, who was coming

from the country, and they laid the cross on him to carry it behind Jesus.

27 (Lk 8:52) A large number of people followed Him, including women

who mourned and lamented Him.

28 Jesus turned to them, saying, "Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for Me,

but weep for yourselves and for your children.

29 (Mt 24:19; Hos 13:16) Listen, the days are coming when they will say,

'Blessed are the barren, who never bore and never nursed!'

30 (Isa 2:19; Hos 10:8) Then they will begin to say to the mountains,

'Fall on us,' and to the hills, 'Cover us.'

31 (Pr 11:31) For if men do these things when the tree is green,

what will happen when it is dry?"

[26] And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian,

coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might

bear it after Jesus.

[27] And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which

also bewailed and lamented him.

[28] But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for

me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

[29] For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed

are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave

suck.

[30] Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the

hills, Cover us.

[31] For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the

dry?

John 19:17

17 (Lk 23:33; 14:27; 23:26) He went out, carrying His own cross,

to a place called The Place of a Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha.

[17] And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a

skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:

Mark 15:25-32

25 (Mk 15:33; Jn 19:14) Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him.

26 (Mt 27:37)The inscription of His accusation was written above:

THE KING OF THE JEWS.

27 With Him they crucified two thieves, one on His right

and the other on His left.

28 And the Scripture was fulfilled, which says, "He was numbered

with the lawless ones." (Isa 53:12.)

29 (Ps 109:25; Mk 14:58) Those who passed by blasphemed Him,

shaking their heads and saying, "Ah, You who would destroy the temple

and build it in three days,

30 save Yourself, and come down from the cross!"

31 Likewise the chief priests mocked Him among themselves

with the scribes and said, "He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!

32 (Lk 23:39-43; Mt 27:44) Let the Christ, the King of Israel,

descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe."

Those who were crucified with Him also reviled Him.

[25] And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

[26] And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF

THE JEWS.

[27] And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and

the other on his left.

[28] And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with

the transgressors.

[29] And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying,

Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,

[30] Save thyself, and come down from the cross.

[31] Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the

scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

[32] Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may

see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.

Matthew 27:35-44

35 (Ps 22:18) When they crucified Him, they divided His garments

by casting lots to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet,

"They divided My garments among themselves

and for My clothing they cast lots."(Ps 22:18.)

36 (Mt 27:54) And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

37 (Mk 15:26; Lk 23:38) They put His accusation over His head, which read:

THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

38 (Isa 53:12) Then two thieves were crucified with Him, one on the right

and another on the left.

39 (Ps 109:25; La 1:12) Those who passed by insulted Him, wagging their heads,

40 (Mt 26:61; 4:3) saying, "You who would destroy the temple

and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God,

come down from the cross."

41 Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes and elders,

mocked Him, saying,

42 (Jn 1:49; Mt 27:37) "He saved others. He cannot save Himself.

If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross,

and we will believe Him.

43 (Ps 22:8) He trusted in God. Let Him deliver Him now, if He will have Him.

For He said, 'I am the Son of God.' "

44 Even the thieves who were crucified with Him insulted Him in the same way.

[35] And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it

might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments

among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

[36] And sitting down they watched him there;

[37] And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING

OF THE JEWS.

[38] Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand,

and another on the left.

[39] And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

[40] And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three

days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

[41] Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and

elders, said,

[42] He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel,

let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

[43] He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he

said, I am the Son of God.

[44] The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his

teeth.

Luke 23:32-43

32 (Mk 15:27; Mt 27:38; Jn 19:18) Two different men, who were criminals,

also were led with Him to be killed.

33 (Mt 27:33-34; Mk 15:22-23) When they came to the place which is called

The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right

and one on the left.

34 (Ps 22:18; Mt 5:44; Mk 15:24) Jesus said, "Father, forgive them,

for they know not what they do." And they divided His clothes

by casting lots.

35 (Ps 22:17; Isa 42:1) The people stood by watching. But the rulers

with them scoffed, saying, "He saved others. Let Him save Himself

if He is the Christ, the Chosen One of God."

36 (Mt 27:48; Ps 69:21) And the soldiers also mocked Him,

coming to Him and offering Him sour wine,

37 saying, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself."

38 (Mt 27:37; Mk 15:26) An inscription was written over Him in letters

of Greek and Latin and Hebrew:

THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

39 (Mt 27:44; Mk 15:32) One of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him,

saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us!"

40 But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God,

seeing you are under the same sentence?

41 And we indeed, justly. For we are receiving the due reward of our deeds.

But this Man has done nothing amiss."

42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."

43 (Rev 2:7; Isa 53:11; 2Co 5:8) Jesus said to him,

"Truly, I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."

[32] And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to

death.

[33] And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there

they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the

other on the left.

[34] Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

[35] And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided

him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the

chosen of God.

[36] And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him

vinegar,

[37] And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

[38] And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and

Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

[39] And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If

thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

[40] But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God,

seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

[41] And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but

this man hath done nothing amiss.

[42] And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy

kingdom.

[43] And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be

with me in paradise.

John 19:18-27

18 There they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side,

and Jesus in the middle.

19 (Mt 27:37; Mk 15:26) Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross.

The writing was:

JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

20 (Jn 19:13) Many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus

was crucified was near the city. And it was written in Hebrew,

in Greek, and in Latin.

21 (Jn 19:14) The chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate,

"Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but 'He said, I am King of the Jews.' "

22 Pilate answered, "What I have written, I have written."

23 (Lk 23:34; Mt 27:35) When the soldiers had crucified Jesus,

they took His garments and divided them into four parts,

a part for each soldier; and also His tunic.

Now the tunic was seamless, woven from top to bottom.

24 (Ps 22:18; Jn 19:28) So they said to one another,

"Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to decide whose it shall be."

This happened to fulfill the Scripture which says:

"They divided My garments among them,

and for My clothing they cast lots." (Ps 22:18.)

Therefore the soldiers did these things.

25 (Lk 23:49; Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40-41) But standing by the cross of Jesus

were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,

and Mary Magdalene.

26 (Jn 13:23; 2:4; 20:2) When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple

whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother,

"Woman, here is your son."

27 (Jn 16:32; 1:11) Then He said to the disciple, "Here is your mother."

From that time, this disciple took her to his own home.

[18] Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one,

and Jesus in the midst.

[19] And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was,

JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

[20] This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was

crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and

Latin.

[21] Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King

of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.

[22] Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.

[23] Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments,

and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the

coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

[24] They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots

for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which

saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast

lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

[25] Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's

sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

[26] When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom

he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

[27] Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour

that disciple took her unto his own home.

Mark 15:33-41

The Death of Jesus

Mt 27:45-56; Lk 23:44-49; Jn 19:28-30

33 (Mt 27:45; Mk 15:25; Lk 23:44-45) When the sixth hour had come,

there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

34 (Ps 22:1; Mt 27:46; Lk 23:46) And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out

with a loud voice, saying, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which means,

"My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"(Ps 22:1.)

35 Some of those who stood by, when they heard it, said,

"Listen, He is calling Elijah!"

36 (Ps 69:21; Mk 15:23) One man ran and filled a sponge with vinegar,

put it on a stick, and gave it to Him to drink, saying,

"Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah will come to take Him down."

37 (Jn 19:30; Mt 27:50) But Jesus cried with a loud voice

and gave up the spirit.

38 (Lk 23:45) And the curtain of the temple was torn

in two from top to bottom.

39 (Mt 27:54; 27:43) When the centurion

(Commander with the rank of captain over 100 soldiers.)

who stood facing Him saw that He cried out and gave up the spirit,

he said, "Truly, this Man was the Son of God."

40 (Ps 38:11; Mt 27:55-56) There were also women looking on from

a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother

of James the Less and of Joseph, and Salome.

41 (Lk 8:2-3) They also had followed Him and had ministered

to Him when He was in Galilee. And many other women who came up

with Him to Jerusalem were there.

[33] And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole

land until the ninth hour.

[34] And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi,

Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why

hast thou forsaken me?

[35] And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he

calleth Elias.

[36] And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed,

and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come

to take him down.

[37] And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.

[38] And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the

bottom.

[39] And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so

cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of

God.

[40] There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary

Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the

less and of Joses, and Salome;

[41] (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto

him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.

Matthew 27:45-56

The Death of Jesus

Mk 15:33-41; Lk 23:44-49; Jn 19:28-30

45 (Am 8:9; Mk 15:33-34) Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour

there was darkness over all the land.

46 (Ps 22:1; Lk 23:46; Heb 5:7) About the ninth hour Jesus cried out

with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which means,

"My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"(Ps 22:1.)

47 Some of those who stood there heard it and said,

"This Man is calling for Elijah."

48 (Ps 69:21; Mt 27:34) Immediately one of them ran, took a sponge,

filled it with wine, and put it on a stick, and gave it to Him to drink.

49 The rest said, "Leave Him alone.

Let us see if Elijah will come to save Him."

50 (Jn 19:30; Mk 15:37) And Jesus, when He had cried out again

with a loud voice, released His spirit.

51 (Mk 15:38; Ex 26:31-37) At that moment the curtain of the temple

was torn in two, from the top to the bottom. And the ground shook,

and the rocks split apart.

52 (1Co 15:20; 1Th 4:14) The graves also were opened, and many bodies

of the saints who had died were raised,

53 (Mt 4:5) and coming out of the graves after His resurrection,

they went into the Holy City and appeared to many.

54 (Mt 27:36; 27:43) When the centurion and those with him,

keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place,

they feared greatly and said, "Truly He was the Son of God!"

55 (Lk 8:2-3) Many women who were there watching from afar followed

Jesus from Galilee, serving Him,

56 (Jn 19:25; Mt 28:1) among whom was Mary Magdalene,

and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.

[45] Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the

ninth hour.

[46] And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli,

Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou

forsaken me?

[47] Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man

calleth for Elias.

[48] And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with

vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

[49] The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.

[50] Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

[51] And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to

the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

[52] And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept

arose,

[53] And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the

holy city, and appeared unto many.

[54] Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus,

saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly,

saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

[55] And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from

Galilee, ministering unto him:

[56] Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses,

and the mother of Zebedee's children.

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 Âreturned.

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.

John 19:28-37

The Death of Jesus

Mt 27:45-56; Mk 15:33-41; Lk 23:44-49

28 (Ps 69:21; Jn 13:1) After this, Jesus, knowing that everything

was now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said,

"I thirst."

29 (Mt 27:48; Mk 15:36) A bowl full of sour wine was placed there.

So they put a sponge full of sour wine on hyssop and held it to His mouth.

30 (Lk 23:46; Jn 17:4) When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said,

"It is finished." And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.

[28] After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that

the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

[29] Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge

with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.

[30] When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished:

and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

The Piercing of Jesus' Side

31 (Jn 19:14; 19:42; Jos 8:29) Since it was the Day of Preparation,

to prevent bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath day

(for that Sabbath day was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate

that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

32 (Jn 19:18) Therefore the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first

and of the other who was crucified with Him.

33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was dead already,

they did not break His legs.

34 (1Jn 5:6; 5:8) However, one of the soldiers pierced His side

with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.

35 (Jn 21:24; 15:27) He who saw it has testified, and his testimony is true.

He knows that he is telling the truth, that you may believe.

36 (Ps 34:20; Ex 12:46; Nu 9:12) For these things happened so that

the Scripture should be fulfilled, "Not one of His bones shall be broken,"

(Ex 12:46; Nu 9:12; Ps 34:20.)

37 (Zec 12:10; Rev 1:7; Ps 22:16-17) and again another Scripture says,

"They shall look on Him whom they have pierced." (Zec 12:10.)

[31] The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies

should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day

was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that

they might be taken away.

[32] Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the

other which was crucified with him.

[33] But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they

brake not his legs:

[34] But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith

came there out blood and water.

[35] And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth

that he saith true, that ye might believe.

[36] For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A

bone of him shall not be broken.

[37] And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they

pierced.

2) Our Daily Bread for 6 November 2025 titled

Of First Importance by Bill Crowder

1 Corinthians 15:3-8

3 (1Pe 2:24; 1Co 11:23; Gal 1:4) For I delivered to you first of all

that which I also received: how Christ died for our sins according

to the Scriptures,

4 (Ps 16:10-11; Hos 6:2) was buried, rose again the third day

according to the Scriptures,

5 (Mk 16:14; Ac 10:41) and was seen by Cephas, and then by the twelve.

6 (Ac 7:60; 1Co 15:18) Then He was seen by over five hundred brothers

at once, of whom the greater part remain to this present time,

though some have passed away.

7 (Lk 24:50) Then He was seen by James and then by all the apostles.

8 (1Co 9:1; Ac 9:17) Last of all, He was seen by me also,

as by one born at the wrong time.

[3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how

that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

[4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according

to the scriptures:

[5] And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

[6] After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom

the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

[7] After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

[8] And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

Thomas de Mahy was one of many aristocrats executed by rioting mobs during

the French Revolution of the late eighteenth century. According to one

legendary account, upon reading his death warrant, de Mahy responded,

"I see that you have made three spelling mistakes." If true, de Mahy

pointedly disregarded a drastically more significant

matter - his imminent death.

Today we're in danger of unintentionally missing a crucial point, one that

concerns the body of Christ (the church). There are those who would distort

its purpose. Maybe we see the church as a political action committee or as a

place to be served. Perhaps we see it as a mere religious institution.

The church's priority, however, has always been the good news of Jesus.

Paul told the believers at Corinth, "What I received I passed on to you as of

first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according

to the Scriptures" (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). While other things may have

an appropriate time and place, the gospel is of first importance.

How can we be agents of God's good news to a world so saturated with

bad news? By asking God to empower us to share

this good news whenever possible.

Reflect & Pray

How was the gospel shared with you? What could you do to be prepared

to share that good news with others when the opportunity arises?

Gracious God, thank You for bringing me to You

through the gospel of Jesus. Please help me share that good news with others.

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

Luke 12:21

21 "So is he who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."

21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

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

When you are Impatient

James 5:7-11

Patience and Prayer

7 Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord.

Notice how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth

and is patient with it until he receives the early and late rain.

8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts,

for the coming of the Lord is drawing near.

9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, lest you be condemned.

Look, the Judge is standing at the door.

10 My brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord,

as an example of suffering and patience.

11 Indeed we count them happy who endure.

You have heard of the patience of Job

and have seen the purpose of the Lord,

that the Lord is very gracious and merciful.

7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold,

the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long

patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord

draweth nigh.

9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned:

behold, the judge standeth before the door.

10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord,

for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience

of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful,

and of tender mercy.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

6th Day of the Month

a) Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community

(

Deut 4:6-7

6 (Job 28:28; Pr 1:7 ) Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people."

7 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 46:1) For what nation is there so great, who has a god so near

to it as the Lord our God is in all things whenever we call on Him?

6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people.

7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,

as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?

Matt 5:13-16

13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt

loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty? It is from then on good for

nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.

14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden.

15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) Neither do men light a candle and put it under a basket,

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

16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men that they

may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour,

wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing,

but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set

on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on

a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,

and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Acts 1:8

8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes

upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:

and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,

and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

)

b) Pray for the province of British Columbia

I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence then to

act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4) 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone, 2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings

and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty, 3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and

acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all

men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 for kings,

and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable

life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable

in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign and booklet

to turn many hearts to Jesus

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to understand for his love to us and be repentant.

Pray to the Lord: "Gracious God, thank You for bringing me to You

through the gospel of Jesus. Please help me share that good news with others."

Pray to the Lord who give you strength.

Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treasure in Heaven.

Pray to the Lord and pray to for the patience of Christ to permeate you.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community.

Pray that churches in Brunei, which are being closely

monitored by police, will minister without fear.

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 309 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 5 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, November 5. 2025

Day 309, 5 November 2025

1)1)Mark 15:2-5, Matthew 27:11-14, Luke 23:1-12, John 18:28-40,

Mark 15:6-15, Matthew 27:15-26, Luke 23:13-25, John 19:1-16,

Mark 15:16-20, Matthew 27:27-31

Mark 15:2-5

2 (Mt 2:2; 1Ti 6:13) Pilate asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

He answered him, "You have said so."

3 (Isa 53:7) The chief priests accused Him of many things,

but He answered nothing.

4 (Jn 19:10) So Pilate asked Him again, "Do You answer nothing?

See how many things they testify against You."

5 But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate was astonished.

[2] And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering

said unto him, Thou sayest it.

[3] And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered

nothing.

[4] And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how

many things they witness against thee.

[5] But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

Matthew 27:11-14

Jesus Questioned by Pilate

Mk 15:2-5; Lk 23:3-5; Jn 18:33-38

11 (Mt 2:2; 26:25) Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor

asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

Jesus said to him, "You have said so."

12 (Mt 26:63) When He was accused by the chief priests and elders,

He gave no answer.

13 (Mt 26:62) Then Pilate said to Him, "Do You not hear how many things

they testify against You?”

14 But He never answered him a word, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

[11] And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him,

saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

[12] And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered

nothing.

[13] Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they

witness against thee?

[14] And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor

marvelled greatly.

Luke 23:1-12

Jesus Brought Before Pilate

Mt 27:1-2, 11-14; Mk 15:1-5; Jn 18:28-38

1 Then the whole assembly rose and led Him to Pilate.

2 (Jn 19:12; Mk 15:3-5) And they began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this

Man perverting our nation, and forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar,

and saying that He Himself is Christ a King."

3 (1Ti 6:13; Mt 27:11) So Pilate asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

He answered, "You truly say so."

4 (Jn 18:38; Mk 15:14) Then Pilate said to the chief priests

and to the people, "I find no fault in this Man."

5 (Mk 1:14; Mt 4:23) But they insisted, saying, "He stirs up the people,

teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to here."

[1] And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

[2] And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting

the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself

is Christ a King.

[3] And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he

answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

[4] Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault

in this man.

[5] And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people,

teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

Jesus Before Herod

6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the Man was a Galilean.

7 (Lk 3:1; 13:31) When he learned that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction,

he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.

8 (Mt 14:1; Mk 6:14) When Herod saw Jesus, he greatly rejoiced,

for he had desired to see Him for a long time, because he had heard

many things of Him, and he was hoping to see some miracle performed by Him.

9 (Mt 27:14) He questioned Him with many words, but He gave no answer.

10 The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing Him.

11 (Mk 9:12) Then Herod with his soldiers despised Him, and mocked Him,

and dressed Him in a fine robe, and sent Him back to Pilate.

12 (Ac 4:27) On the same day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other,

having previously been at enmity with each other.

[6] When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

[7] And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he

sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

[8] And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to

see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he

hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

[9] Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

[10] And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.

[11] And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and

arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

[12] And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for

before they were at enmity between themselves.

John 18:28-40

Jesus Before Pilate

Mt 27:1-2, 11-14; Mk 15:1-5; Lk 23:1-5

28 (Jn 18:33; 19:9; Mt 27:27) Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas

to the Praetorium. It was early. Yet they themselves did not enter

the Praetorium, so that they might not be defiled,

but might eat the Passover.

29 Pilate then went out to them and said,

"What accusation do you bring against this Man?"

30 They answered him, "If He were not an evildoer,

we would not have handed Him over to you."

31 Then Pilate said, "Take Him and judge Him according to your law."

The Jews said to him, "It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,"

32 (Mt 20:19; 26:2) that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled

which He spoke, signifying what death He would die.

33 (Jn 19:9) Again Pilate entered the Praetorium, called Jesus,

and said to Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

34 Jesus answered him, "Are you speaking of your own accord,

or did others tell you about Me?"

35 Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your own nation

and the chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?"

36 (Jn 6:15; Da 2:44) Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world.

If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would fight,

that I would not be handed over to the Jews.

But now My kingdom is not from here."

37 (Jn 8:47; 1Jn 4:6) Therefore Pilate said to Him, "Then are You a king?"

Jesus answered, "You say correctly that I am a king. For this reason

I was born, and for this reason I came into the world, to bear witness

to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice."

38(Jn 19:4; Lk 23:4; Jn 19:6) Pilate said to Him, "What is truth?"

When he had said this, he went out again to the Jews and said to them,

"I find no guilt in Him at all.

[28] Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was

early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should

be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.

[29] Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye

against this man?

[30] They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would

not have delivered him up unto thee.

[31] Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to

your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put

any man to death:

[32] That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying

what death he should die.

[33] Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and

said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

[34] Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others

tell it thee of me?

[35] Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests

have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

[36] Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of

this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to

the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

[37] Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered,

Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause

came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one

that is of the truth heareth my voice.

[38] Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he

went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at

all.

Jesus Sentenced to Die

Mt 27:15-31; Mk 15:6-20; Lk 23:13-25

39 (Mt 27:15-18) "But you have a custom, that I should release someone

to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you

the King of the Jews?"

40 They all shouted again, "Not this Man, but Barabbas!"

Now Barabbas was a robber.

[39] But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the

passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

[40] Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now

Barabbas was a robber.

Mark 15:6-15

Jesus Sentenced to Die

Mt 27:15-26; Lk 23:13-25; Jn 18:39-19:16

6 (Jn 18:39-40) Now at the feast he always released to them one prisoner,

whomever they requested.

7 There was one named Barabbas, who had committed murder

in the insurrection and was bound with the rebels.

8 The crowd began crying aloud, asking Pilate to do as he had always

done for them.

9 He answered them, "Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?"

10 For he knew that the chief priests had handed Him over out of envy.

11 (Ac 3:14) But the chief priests stirred the people,

so that he should instead release Barabbas to them.

12 Pilate answered them again, "What then would you have me do to Him

whom you call the King of the Jews?"

13 They again cried out, "Crucify Him!"

14 (Lk 23:41) Pilate said to them, "Why, what evil has He done?"

But they cried out even more, "Crucify Him!"

15 (Mt 27:26; Jn 19:1) So Pilate, resolving to satisfy the people,

released Barabbas to them. And when he had scourged Jesus,

he handed Him over to be crucified.

[6] Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they

desired.

[7] And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had

made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

[8] And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever

done unto them.

[9] But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the

King of the Jews?

[10] For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.

[11] But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release

Barabbas unto them.

[12] And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I

shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

[13] And they cried out again, Crucify him.

[14] Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried

out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.

[15] And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto

them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.

Matthew 27:15-26

Jesus Sentenced to Die

Mk 15:6-15; Lk 23:13-25; Jn 18:39-19:16

15 Now at the feast, the governor was accustomed to releasing

to the people a prisoner whom they chose.

16 They had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

17 So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them,

"Whom do you want me to release to you—Barabbas,

or Jesus who is called Christ?"

18 (Pr 27:4) For he knew that they had handed Him over out of envy.

19 (Mt 27:24; Lk 23:47) When he was sitting on the judgment seat,

his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous Man,

for I have suffered much today in a dream on account of Him."

20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas

and kill Jesus.

21 The governor answered, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?"

They said, "Barabbas."

22 Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus

who is called Christ?"

They all said to him, "Let Him be crucified!"

23 The governor said, "Why, what evil has He done?"

But they cried out all the more, "Let Him be crucified!"

24 (Mt 27:4; Ps 26:6) When Pilate saw that he could not prevail,

but rather that unrest was beginning, he took water

and washed his hands before the crowd, saying,

"I am innocent of the blood of this righteous Man. See to it yourselves."

25 (Jos 2:19; Ac 5:28) Then all the people answered, "His blood be on us

and on our children!"

26 (Jn 19:1; Isa 53:5) Then he released Barabbas to them.

But when he had scourged Jesus, he handed Him over to be crucified.

[15] Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a

prisoner, whom they would.

[16] And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

[17] Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom

will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

[18] For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

[19] When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him,

saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many

things this day in a dream because of him.

[20] But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they

should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

[21] The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye

that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

[22] Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called

Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

[23] And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out

the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

[24] When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult

was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying,

I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

[25] Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our

children.

[26] Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he

delivered him to be crucified.

Luke 23:13-25

Jesus Sentenced to Die

Mt 27:15-26; Mk 15:6-15; Jn 18:39-19:16

13 Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

14 and said to them, "You have brought this Man to me as one who incites

the people. And truly, I, having examined Him before you, have found

no fault in this Man concerning those things of which you accuse Him.

15 No, neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing worthy

of death has been done by Him.

16 (Mt 27:26; Mk 15:15) I will therefore chastise Him and release Him."

17 For he was obligated to release one man to them at the feast.

18 (Ac 3:14; 21:36) But they all cried out at once saying,

"Take this Man away and release Barabbas to us!"

19 (Ac 3:14) This man had been thrown in prison for an insurrection

in the city and for murder.

20 Therefore Pilate spoke to them again, desiring to release Jesus.

21 But they cried out, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

22 (Lk 23:14; 23:16) He said to them a third time, "Why, what evil has

He done? I have found in Him no cause worthy of death.

I will therefore chastise Him and release Him."

23 But they insisted with loud voices, asking that He be crucified.

And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.

24 (Ex 23:2) So Pilate gave the sentence as they demanded.

25 He released to them the man who was thrown in prison for insurrection

and murder, whom they asked for. But he sentenced Jesus according

to their will.

[13] And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the

rulers and the people,

[14] Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that

perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have

found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

[15] No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of

death is done unto him.

[16] I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

[17] (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

[18] And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release

unto us Barabbas:

[19] (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast

into prison.)

[20] Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.

[21] But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.

[22] And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I

have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let

him go.

[23] And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be

crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.

[24] And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.

[25] And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast

into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

John 19:1-16

John 19

1 (Isa 50:6; 53:5) Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged Him.

2 The soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head,

and they put a purple robe on Him.

3 (Mt 27:29) They said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they hit Him

with their hands.

4 (Jn 18:38; 19:6) Again Pilate went out and said to them,

"Look, I am bringing Him out to you, that you may know that

I find no guilt in Him."

5 (Jn 19:2) Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns

and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Here is the Man!"

6 (Jn 18:31; 19:4) When the chief priests and officers saw Him,

they cried out, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

Pilate said to them, "Take Him yourselves and crucify Him,

for I find no guilt in Him."

7 (Jn 5:18; Lev 24:16; Mt 26:63-66) The Jews answered him,

"We have a law, and by our law He ought to die,

because He made Himself the Son of God!"

8 When Pilate heard these words, he was more afraid,

9 (Jn 18:33) and entered the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus,

"Where are You from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.

10 Pilate said to Him, "Are You not speaking to me?

Do You not know that I have power to release You, and power to crucify You?"

11 (Ro 13:1; Mt 27:2) Jesus answered, "You would have no power at all over Me,

unless it were given to you from above.

Therefore he who handed Me over to you has the greater sin."

12 (Jn 18:33-36) From then on, Pilate tried to release Him.

But the Jews cried out, "If you release this Man, you are not Caesar's friend.

Whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar!"

13 (Mt 27:19) When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out

and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Pavement

(which in Hebrew is Gabbatha).

14 (Mt 27:62; Mk 15:25) It was the Day of Preparation of the Passover

and about the sixth hour.

He said to the Jews, "Here is your King!"

15 (Lk 23:18; Ac 21:36) But they shouted,

"Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!"

Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your King?"

The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar!"

16 Then he handed Him over to them to be crucified.

[1] Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.

[2] And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and

they put on him a purple robe,

[3] And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

[4] Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring

him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

[5] Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe.

And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

[6] When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out,

saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and

crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

[7] The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die,

because he made himself the Son of God.

[8] When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid;

[9] And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art

thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

[10] Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not

that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

[11] Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except

it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath

the greater sin.

[12] And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried

out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend:

whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

[13] When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and

sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in

the Hebrew, Gabbatha.

[14] And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour:

and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

[15] But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate

saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priest answered, We

have no king but Caesar.

[16] Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they

took Jesus, and led him away.

Mark 15:16-20

The Soldiers Mock Jesus

Mt 27:27-31; Jn 19:2-3

16 (Jn 18:28; 19:9) The soldiers led Him away to Praetorium Hall,

and they called together the entire battalion.

17 (Lk 23:11) They clothed Him with a purple robe. And they wove a crown

of thorns and put it on His head,

18 and began to salute Him, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

19 (Mk 14:65) They struck His head with a staff and spit on Him.

And bowing their knees, they worshipped Him.

20 When they had mocked Him, they took the purple robe off of Him

and put His own garments on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him.

[16] And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and

they call together the whole band.

[17] And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and

put it about his head,

[18] And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!

[19] And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and

bowing their knees worshipped him.

[20] And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and

put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.

Matthew 27:27-31

The Soldiers Mock Jesus

Mk 15:16-20; Jn 19:2-3

27 (Jn 18:28; 18:33) Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into

the Praetorium, and gathered the whole detachment of soldiers before Him.

28 (Mk 15:17; Lk 23:11) They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him,

29 (Isa 53:3; Mt 20:19) and when they wove a crown of thorns, they put it

on His head and put a staff in His right hand. They knelt before Him a

nd mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

30 (Mt 26:67; Mk 15:19) They spit on Him, and took the staff

and hit Him on the head.

31 (Isa 53:7) After they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him,

put His own garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.

[27] Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and

gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

[28] And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

[29] And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head,

and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked

him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

[30] And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

[31] And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him,

and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

2) Our Daily Bread for 5 November 2025

The Victorious Jesus by Arthur Jackson

Matthew 4:23-25

Ministering to Great Crowds

Lk 6:17-19

23 (Mt 9:35; 13:54; Mk 1:21) Jesus went throughout all Galilee teaching

in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom,

and healing all kinds of sickness and all sorts of diseases among the people.

24 (Mt 8:6; 17:15) His fame went throughout all Syria. And they brought

to Him all sick people who were taken with various diseases

and tormented with pain, those who were possessed with demons,

those who had seizures, and those who had paralysis, and He healed them.

25 (Lk 6:17; Mk 5:20) Great crowds followed Him from Galilee, the Decapolis,

Jerusalem, Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.

[23] And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and

preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and

all manner of disease among the people.

[24] And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all

sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those

which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those

that had the palsy; and he healed them.

[25] And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and

from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.

Acts 10:38

38 (Lk 4:18; Jn 3:2) how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit

and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed

by the devil, for God was with Him.

[38] How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power:

who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil;

for God was with him.

On January 14, 1973, when Super Bowl VII was played, perfection was

on the line. Up until that point in the American football season, the Miami

Dolphins had a perfect record - sixteen games without a loss. And when

the Super Bowl was over, the victorious Dolphins would go down in sports

history as the only team in professional football with a perfect record.

Victorious. That's also a designation that fits Jesus. A close look

at His ministry reveals one victory after another. Matthew's record

of Christ's ministry in Galilee (Matthew 4:23-9:38) includes summary

statements on the front and back ends: "Jesus went throughout Galilee,

teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom,

and healing every disease and sickness among the people" (4:23; see 9:35).

Christ was victorious over demons, disease, and death (see Mark 5:1-43).

And what looked like a crushing defeat - His death on the cross - turned

out to be the final victory. He defeated the ultimate enemy,

death, by His own resurrection (see Acts 2:24).

Victors—whether in sports or other fields of endeavour - are showered with

awards and gifts. What’s the appropriate response to Jesus, whose life,

death, and resurrection have secured forgiveness and a right relationship

with God for all who embrace Him? Nothing less than worshipful allegiance!

Reflect & Pray

What amazes you about the victories of Jesus?

What can you do to celebrate His past and present victories?

Precious Jesus, please forgive me for not

seeing how amazing You are. Open my eyes to see and my heart to worship You.

For further study, listen to The Struggle Is Real.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 4 - Send for Help !

James 1:5

5 (Pr 2:3-6; Jn 15:7) If any of you lacks wisdom,

let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally

and without criticism, and it will be given to him.

5 If any of you lack wisdom,

let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally,

and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

A new employee in an electronics plant had the responsibility

for overseeing one machine. The machine worked fine when the young man

came on duty, but soon it began to run a bit rough. The employee

tinkered with the machine, trying to "fix" it, until finally if stopped

working altogether

In fear and trembling the worker sent for the foreman, and stammered,

"I - I, well, sir, I did my best to fix it."

"Son", the foreman thundered, "you need to know only one thing. Around

here, doing you best means sending for me!"

Wisdom, James 1:5 says, has its source in God alone. And if we are

to attain wisdom, we need to learn doing our best means sending for God.

Often we spend time tinkering with our lives or the the lives of others.

We don't think to as God for his wisdom in the decisions we must take;

instead, we use our human reasoning and take our best guess.

But the path to wisdom does not lie in guesswork. The scriptures

give us clear indication of God's direction for his people, and through Bible

study, application, prayer, and meditation,

we can understand what God wants to reveal to us.

"If any of you lacks wisdom," James says, "he should ask God, who gives

generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

The first step to attaining wisdom is recognising that we are not wise.

The second step is to ask. And God, who is faithful to his Word

and His people, will respond.

Application

a) Under what circumstances have I tinkered with my life,

making it worse rather then fixing it?

b) What practical steps can I take to ask God for wisdom?

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Deut 28:11

11 (Dt 28:4; 30:9) The Lord will make you overflow in prosperity,

in the offspring of your body, in the offspring of your livestock,

and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the Lord swore

to your fathers to give you.

11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body,

and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land

which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

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

When you are lonely

1 John 4:16b-18

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

17 (1Jn 2:5; 2:28) In this way God's love is perfected in us,

so that we may have boldness on the Day of Judgment, because as He is,

so are we in this world.

18 (Ro 8:15; 2Ti 1:7) There is no fear in love,

but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.

Whoever fears is not perfect in love.

God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness

in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:

because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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

Pray for

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

5th Day of the Month

a) Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself

(PS 145:13-18

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

)

Mem

13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

Zade

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

And holy in all his works.

Qoph

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,

To all that call upon him in truth.

b) Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness

( ps 139:24 " and see if there is any rebellious way in me,

and lead me in the ancient way. "

24 And see if there be any wicked way in me,

And lead me in the way everlasting.

1: John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us

our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. "

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to protect you when you feel like

washing your hands of Him.

Pray to the Lord: "Precious Jesus, please forgive me for not

seeing how amazing You are. Open my eyes to see and my heart to worship You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to ask the Lord for His Wisdom.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be obedient tothe Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as Love.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself

Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness

Pray that Christians in the Nuba Mountain region in SUDAN

will serve as beacons of hope to those fleeing violence.

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 308 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 4 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, November 4. 2025

Day 308, 4 November 2025

1)Mark 14:53-65, Matthew 26:57-68, Mark 14:66-72, Matthew 26:69-75,

Luke 22:54-65, John 18:25-27, Mark 15:1, Matthew 27:1-2, Luke 22:66-71,

Matthew 27:3-10

Mark 14:53-65

Jesus Before the Sanhedrin

Mt 26:57-68; Lk 22:54-55, 63-71; Jn 18:13-14, 19-24

53 (Mt 26:57-68) They led Jesus away to the high priest. And all

the chief priests and the elders and the scribes were assembled with him.

54 (Jn 18:18; Mt 26:3) Peter followed Him at a distance into the courtyard

of the high priest. He sat with the guards and warmed himself by the fire.

55 Now the chief priests and the entire Sanhedrin requested testimony

against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none.

56 Many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree.

57 (Mt 26:60-61) Then some rose up and bore false witness against Him,

saying,

58 (Mk 15:29; Jn 2:19) "We heard Him say, 'I will destroy this temple

that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another

not made with hands.' "

59 But still their testimony did not agree.

60 Then the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus,

"Do You answer nothing? What is it which these men testify against You?"

61 (Isa 53:7; Mt 16:16) But He kept silent and answered nothing.

Again the high priest asked Him, "Are You the Christ,

the Son of the Blessed One?"

62 (Ps 110:1; Heb 1:3) Jesus said, "I am. And you will see the Son of Man

sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven."

63 (Nu 14:6) The high priest tore his robes, saying,

"What need do we have of any further witnesses?

64 (Lev 24:16) You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?"

They all condemned Him as guilty unto death.

65 (Isa 50:6; Mt 26:67-68) Then some began to spit on Him,

and to blindfold Him, and to strike Him, saying to Him,

"Prophesy!" And the guards struck Him with the palms of their hands.

[53] And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled

all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

[54] And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high

priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

[55] And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against

Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

[56] For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not

together.

[57] And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

[58] We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands,

and within three days I will build another made without hands.

[59] But neither so did their witness agree together.

[60] And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying,

Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

[61] But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest

asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

[62] And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the

right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

[63] Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any

further witnesses?

[64] Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him

to be guilty of death.

[65] And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet

him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the

palms of their hands.

Matthew 26:57-68

Jesus Before the Sanhedrin

Mk 14:53-65; Lk 22:54-55, 63-71; Jn 18:13-14, 19-24

57 (Mt 26:3) Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas

the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled.

58 (Jn 7:32) But Peter followed Him from afar to the high priest's courtyard

and went in, and sat with the servants to see the end.

59 The chief priests and the elders and the entire Sanhedrin searched

for false witness against Jesus to put Him to death,

60 (Dt 19:15; Ps 27:12) but they found none. Yes, though many false witnesses

came forward, they found none.

At last two false witnesses came forward

61 (Mt 27:40; Isa 49:7) and said, "This fellow said, 'I am able to destroy t

he temple of God and to build it in three days.' "

62 Then the high priest stood up and said to Him, "Do You answer nothing?

What is it these men testify against You?"

63 (Lev 5:1; Mt 16:16) But Jesus remained silent.

The high priest said to Him, "I adjure You by the living God,

tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God."

64 (Ps 110:1; Da 7:13) Jesus said to him, "You have said so. But I say to you,

hereafter you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power

and coming on the clouds of heaven."

65 (Mt 9:3; Jn 10:36) Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying,

"He has uttered blasphemy. What further need do we have for witnesses?

See, now you have heard His blasphemy.

66 (Jn 19:7) What do you think?"

They answered, "He is guilty unto death."

67 (Isa 50:6; Mt 27:30) Then they spat in His face and struck Him.

And others slapped Him with the palms of their hands,

68 (Mk 14:65; Lk 22:63-65) saying, "Prophesy to us, You Christ!

Who is it that struck You?"

[57] And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high

priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

[58] But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went

in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

[59] Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false

witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

[60] But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they

none. At the last came two false witnesses,

[61] And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and

to build it in three days.

[62] And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing?

what is it which these witness against thee?

[63] But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto

him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the

Christ, the Son of God.

[64] Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you,

Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power,

and coming in the clouds of heaven.

[65] Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken

blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard

his blasphemy.

[66] What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

[67] Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him

with the palms of their hands,

[68] Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

Mark 14:66-72

Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mt 26:69-75; Lk 22:56-62; Jn 18:15-18, 25-27

66 (Mk 14:54) While Peter was below in the courtyard,

one of the servant girls of the high priest came.

67 (Mk 14:54) When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said,

"You also were with Jesus of Nazareth."

68 But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand

what you are saying." Then he went out to the porch, and a rooster crowed.

69 The servant girl saw him again and began to say to those who stood by,

"This man is one of them."

70 (Ac 2:7) But again, he denied it.

A little while later, those who stood by said again to Peter,

"Surely, you are one of them.

For you are a Galilean, and your speech confirms it."

71 Peter began to invoke a curse on himself, and to swear,

"I do not know this Man of whom you speak."

72 (Mk 14:30; 14:68) And the rooster crowed a second time. And Peter called

to mind the word that Jesus said to him,

"Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times."

And when he thought on this, he wept.

[66] And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids

of the high priest:

[67] And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said,

And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

[68] But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou

sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

[69] And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This

is one of them.

[70] And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said

again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and

thy speech agreeth thereto.

[71] But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom

ye speak.

[72] And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word

that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me

thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

Matthew 26:69-75

Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mk 14:66-72; Lk 22:56-62; Jn 18:15-18, 25-27

69 (Mt 26:71) Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard.

And a girl came to him, saying, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee."

70 But he denied it before them all, saying,

"I do not know what you are saying."

71 Then when he went out onto the porch, another girl saw him

and said to those who were there, "This man was also with Jesus of Nazareth."

72 Again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man."

73 (Jdg 12:6) After a while those who stood by came to Peter and said,

"Surely you also are one of them, for your accent betrays you."

74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and he swore,

"I do not know the Man."

Then immediately a rooster crowed.

75 (Mt 26:34; Jn 13:38) Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken,

"Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

Then he went out and wept bitterly.

[69] Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him,

saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

[70] But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

[71] And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said

unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

[72] And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

[73] And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter,

Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

[74] Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And

immediately the cock crew.

[75] And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the

cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Luke 22:54-65

Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mt 26:57-58, 69-75; Mk 14:53-54, 66-72; Jn18:12-18, 25-27

54 (Mt 26:57-58; Mk 14:53-54) Then they arrested Him, and led Him away,

and brought Him into the high priest's house. Peter followed at a distance.

55 But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard

and sat down together, Peter sat among them.

56 Then a servant girl saw him as he sat near the fire,

and gazed at him, and said, "This man was with Him."

57 But he denied Him, saying, "Woman, I do not know Him."

58 A little later someone else saw him and said, "You also are one of them."

Peter said, "Man, I am not!"

59 About an hour later another man firmly declared,

"Certainly, this man also was with Him, for he is a Galilean."

60 Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying."

Immediately, while he was yet speaking, the rooster crowed.

61 (Lk 22:34) The Lord turned and looked at Peter.

Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him,

"Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

62 And Peter went outside and wept bitterly.

[54] Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's

house. And Peter followed afar off.

[55] And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set

down together, Peter sat down among them.

[56] But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly

looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

[57] And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.

[58] And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of

them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

[59] And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed,

saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

[60] And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately,

while he yet spake, the cock crew.

[61] And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the

word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt

deny me thrice.

[62] And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

The Mocking and Whipping of Jesus

Mt 26:67-68; Mk 14:65

63 (Jn 18:22) The men who guarded Jesus mocked Him and whipped Him.

64 When they had blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face and asked Him,

"Prophesy! Who struck You?"

65 And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him.

[66] And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief

priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,

saying,

[67] Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye

will not believe:

[68] And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

[69] Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of

God.

[70] Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto

them, Ye say that I am.

[71] And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have

heard of his own mouth.

John 18:25-27

Peter Denies Jesus Again

Mt 26:71-75; Mk 14:69-72; Lk 22:58-62

25 Meanwhile Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to

him, "Are you not also one of His disciples?"

He denied it and said, "I am not!"

26 (Jn 18:1; 18:10) One of the servants of the high priest, being a relative

of the man whose ear Peter cut off, said,

"Did I not see you in the garden with Him?"

27 (Jn 13:38) Peter then denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.

[25] And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him,

Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.

[26] One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear

Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

[27] Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

Mark 15:1

Jesus Before Pilate

Mt 27:1-2, 11-14; Lk 23:1-5; Jn 18:28-38

1 (Mt 27:1-2; Lk 22:66) Early in the morning the chief priests

held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole Sanhedrin.

And they bound Jesus and took Him away and handed Him over to Pilate.

[1] And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation

with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and

carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.

Matthew 27:1-2

Jesus Brought Before Pilate

Mk 15:1; Lk 23:1-2; Jn 18:28-32

1 (Mk 15:1; Lk 22:66) When the morning came, all the chief priests

and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death.

2 (Mt 20:19; Ac 3:13)When they had bound Him, they led Him away

and handed Him over to Pontius Pilate the governor.

[1] When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the

people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

[2] And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to

Pontius Pilate the governor.

Luke 22:66-71

Jesus Before the Council

Mt 26:59-66; Mk 14:55-64; Jn 18:19-24

66 (Mt 27:1; Mk 15:1) When day came, the assembly of the elders

of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, came together

and led Him away to their council, saying,

67 "Are You the Christ? Tell us!"

He said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe.

68 (Lk 20:3-7) And if I also question you, you will not answer Me

or release Me.

69 (Mk 16:19; Ps 110:1) From now on the Son of Man will be seated

at the right hand of the power of God."

70 (Lk 23:3; Mt 26:64) They all said, "Are You then the Son of God?"

He said to them, "You truly say that I am."

71 Then they said, "What further testimony do we need?

We have heard it from His own mouth."

[66] And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief

priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,

saying,

[67] Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye

will not believe:

[68] And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

[69] Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of

God.

[70] Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto

them, Ye say that I am.

[71] And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have

heard of his own mouth.

Matthew 27:3-10

The Death of Judas

Ac 1:18-19

3 When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He was condemned,

he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver

to the chief priests and elders,

4 saying, "I have sinned in that I have betrayed innocent blood."

They said, "What is that to us? You must see to that."

5 (2Sa 17:23; Job 2:9) So he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple

and departed. And he went and hanged himself.

6 The chief priests took the silver pieces and said, "It is not lawful

to put them into the treasury, because this is the price of blood."

7 So they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field

to bury strangers in.

8 (Ac 1:19; Mt 28:15) Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood

to this day.

9 (Zec 11:12-13) Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:

"They took the thirty pieces of silver, the value of that the sons of Israel

set on Him,

10 and gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me."

[3] Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned,

repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief

priests and elders,

[4] Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And

they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

[5] And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and

went and hanged himself.

[6] And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful

for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

[7] And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury

strangers in.

[8] Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

[9] Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,

And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued,

whom they of the children of Israel did value;

[10] And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

2) Our Daily Bread for 4 November 2025 titled

God Hears Our Prayers

by Anne Cetas

Isaiah 38:1-6

Hezekiah's Illness

2Ki 20:1-11; 2Ch 32:24-26

1 (2Sa 17:23; 2Ch 32:24) In those days Hezekiah was mortally ill.

And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, came to him and said to him,

"Thus says the Lord: Set your house in order, for you shall die,

and not live."

2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord,

3 (1Ch 29:19; Ne 13:14) and said, "Remember now, O Lord, I beseech You,

how I have walked before You in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done

what is good in Your sight." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

4 Then the word of the Lord came to Isaiah, saying:

5 (2Ki 18:2) "Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus says the Lord, the God of David

your father: I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears.

Surely I will add to your days fifteen years.

6 (Isa 37:35) I will deliver you and this city out of the hand

of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city.

[1] In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the

son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set

thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.

[2] Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD,

[3] And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before

thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in

thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.

[4] Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying,

[5] Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy

father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add

unto thy days fifteen years.

[6] And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of

Assyria: and I will defend this city.

My friend Christine and her husband sat down to dinner at their aunt

and uncle's house. Her aunt had recently been diagnosed with an aggressive

cancer. Before anyone started to eat, her uncle asked, "Does anyone have

anything to say?" Christine smiled because she knew he meant,

"Does anyone want to pray?" He wasn't a believer in Jesus, but he knew

Christine was, so this was his way to invite prayer. Speaking from her heart,

she gave thanks to God for His care and requested

that He would perform a miracle for her aunt.

King Hezekiah became ill and had something on his heart to say to God after

the prophet Isaiah told him he was going to die (Isaiah 38:1). He "wept

bitterly" and pleaded, "Remember, Lord, how I have walked before you

faithfully and with wholehearted devotion" (v. 3). His was an honest,

desperate appeal for deliverance. Even though healing isn’t dependent on our

"goodness," and God doesn't always heal, He chose to extend the king's life by

fifteen years (v. 5). After his recovery, Hezekiah thanked

and praised Him (v. 16).

God invites us to pray - whether it's for an urgent need or to thank Him for

something small or significant. He hears our prayers, sees our tears, and will

answer according to His plan. Our place is to "walk humbly all [our] years"

with Him (v. 15).

Reflect & Pray

What concerns do you have to bring to God?

How can you place your trust in Him?

Loving Father, thank You for wanting to

hear my heart. I trust that You're powerful and able to bring about Your good

will in my life and in those I love.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 3 - The Promise of Completion

Philippians 1:6

6 (1Co 1:8; Jn 6:29) I am confident of this very thing,

that He who began a good work in you will perfect it

until the day of Jesus Christ.

6 being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun

a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

"Elizabeth is a good student", the note on the side of the report card read,

"but she doesn't finish what she starts. She has a lot of good ideas, but

rarely brings then to completion."

Many of us are like Elizabeth. We start into a new venture with high hopes

and great motivation. But somewhere along the way, we become discouraged.

Someone tells us that our ideas are stupid, or that we are not capable of

doing what we dream. We get a particularly difficult hurdle and give up.

Sometimes we fell the Christian like is like that, too. We start well, and

believe that in Christ we can accomplish anything. But then our prayers

become rote, our Bible reading ritual. We can't seem to regain that sense

of God's presence; we have, we conclude, "Lost our first love." (Rev 2)

But God has a different perspective. He began the work of salvation in us;

he leads and guides us in his will, and he will complete what he has begun.

Often we fail to see God's grace in the ongoing process of walking with him

because his agenda is different from ours. We know what we want to see

happen in our lives; God knows what needs to happen.

"When I first came into a relationship with Christ," one woman explained,

"I knew I had a lot of changing to do. But, strangely enough, the things God

changed weren't on my list at all!"

When God begins his work in our lives, he has a plan for our maturity.

He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. And what God

has begun, he will finish.

Application

a) Have I ever tried to "decide" for God what problems in my life

needed dealing with?

b) Has God ever pointed out issues that were a surprise to me?

c) How can today's verse help me relax in God's will and

have confidence in the direction of my life?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Proverbs 10:22

22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it.

22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.

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

When you are Saddened by Loss

1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57

35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?

With what body do they come?"

36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.

37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,

perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.

38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.

51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed.

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,

for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption,

and this mortal will put on immortality.

54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,

and this mortal will have put on immortality,

then the saying that is written shall come to pass:

"Death is swallowed up in victory."

55 "O death, where is your sting?

O grave, where is your victory?"

56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ!

35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?

and with what body do they come?

36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,

but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him,

and to every seed his own body.

51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed,

52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:

for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,

and this mortal must put on immortality.

54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,

and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought

to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.

Pray for

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada

http://www.ehc.ca

4nd Day of the Month

a) Pray for the preservation of godly values in Canada

(Prov 14:34 - Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:

But sin is a reproach to any people.

)

b) Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to protect when you feel the

temptation to deny Him.

Pray to the Lord: "Loving Father, thank You for wanting to

hear my heart. I trust that You're powerful and able to bring about Your good

will in my life and in those I love."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord

will complete the work he started in you.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Blessings.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming event known as the Rapture.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for the preservation of godly values in Canada

Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.

Pray for the thousands of Christians who have been forced from

their homes by Islamic militants in The Democratic Republic of Congo.

Praise the Lord for Christians in China who are sharing

the Gospel message despite police intimidation.

Pray that the many indigenous people who have come

to Christ in eastern Malaysia will grow in their faith.

Pray for the effectiveness of Christian

radio broadcasts reaching into North Korea.

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 307 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 3 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Monday, November 3. 2025

Day 307, 3 November 2025

1)John 18:1-2, Mark 14:32-42, Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:39-46, Mark 14:43-52,

Matthew 26:47-56, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:3-24

John 18:1-2

The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53

1 (Mt 26:36; 2Sa 15:23; Mk 14:32)When Jesus had spoken these words,

He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley.

There was a garden which He and His disciples entered.

2 (Lk 21:37; 22:39) Now Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place,

for Jesus often met there with His disciples.

[1] When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over

the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his

disciples.

[2] And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes

resorted thither with his disciples.

Mark 14:32-42

The Prayer in Gethsemane

Mt 26:36-46; Lk 22:39-46

32 (Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:36) They came to a place which was named Gethsemane.

And He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray."

33 (Mk 5:37; 9:2) He took Peter and James and John with Him

and began to be greatly distressed and very troubled.

34 (Jn 12:27) And He said to them, "My soul is deeply sorrowful unto death.

Remain here and keep watch."

35 (Mk 14:41; Heb 5:7) He went a little farther and fell on the ground

and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.

36 (Gal 4:6; Jn 5:30) He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible

for You. Remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will."

37 Then He came and found them sleeping and said to Peter,

"Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not keep watch one hour?

38 (Mt 26:41; Mk 14:34) Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation.

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

39 Again He went away and prayed the same words.

40 When He returned, He again found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

And they did not know what to answer Him.

41 (Mk 9:31; 14:35) When He returned a third time, He said to them,

"Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough! The hour has come.

Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

42 Rise up, let us go. Look! He who betrays Me is at hand."

[32] And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to

his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

[33] And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore

amazed, and to be very heavy;

[34] And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry

ye here, and watch.

[35] And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that,

if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

[36] And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away

this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

[37] And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon,

sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

[38] Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is

ready, but the flesh is weak.

[39] And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.

[40] And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were

heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

[41] And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and

take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is

betrayed into the hands of sinners.

[42] Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

Matthew 26:36-46

The Prayer in Gethsemane

Mk 14:32-42; Lk 22:39-46

36 (Mt 26:39; 26:42) Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane

and said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray close by."

37 (Mt 4:21; 17:1) He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee

and began to be sorrowful and troubled.

38 (Jn 12:27) Then He said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful,

even to death. Wait here, and keep watch with Me."

39 (Mt 20:22; 26:42) He went a little farther, and falling on His face,

He prayed, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me.

Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."

40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,

"So, could you not keep watch with Me one hour?

41 (Mt 6:13; Mk 14:38) Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation.

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

42 (Mt 26:39) He went away a second time and prayed, "O My Father,

if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done."

43 (Lk 9:32) Again, He came and found them sleeping,

for their eyes were heavy.

44 (2Co 12:8) So leaving them again, He went away and prayed the third time,

saying the same words.

45 (Jn 13:1; Lk 22:53) Then He came to His disciples and said to them,

"Sleep on now, and take your rest. Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man

is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

46 Rise, let us be going. Look, he who betrays Me is at hand."

[34] Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before

the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

[35] Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny

thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

[36] Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith

unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

[37] And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be

sorrowful and very heavy.

[38] Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto

death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

[39] And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying,

O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not

as I will, but as thou wilt.

[40] And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith

unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

[41] Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is

willing, but the flesh is weak.

[42] He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if

this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

[43] And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

[44] And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time,

saying the same words.

[45] Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and

take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed

into the hands of sinners.

[46] Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

Luke 22:39-46

The Prayer on the Mount of Olives

Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:32-42

39 (Lk 21:37; Mt 21:1) According to His custom, He came out and went

to the Mount of Olives. And His disciples followed Him.

40 (Mt 6:13; Lk 22:46) When He came there, He said to them,

"Pray that you may not fall into temptation."

41 (Mt 26:39; Mk 14:35) He withdrew from them about a stone's throw,

and He knelt down and prayed,

42 (Mt 20:22) "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me.

Nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done."

43 (Mt 4:11; 1Ti 3:16) An angel from heaven appeared to Him,

strengthening Him.

44 (La 1:12; Heb 5:7) And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly.

And His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

45 When He rose from prayer and had come to His disciples,

He found them sleeping from sorrow.

46 (Lk 22:40) He said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray,

lest you fall into temptation."

[39] And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and

his disciples also followed him.

[40] And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not

into temptation.

[41] And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down,

and prayed,

[42] Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me:

nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

[43] And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

[44] And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it

were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

[45] And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he

found them sleeping for sorrow,

[46] And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into

temptation.

Mark 14:43-52

The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

Mt 26:47-56; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12

43 (Ac 1:16) Immediately, while He was still speaking, Judas,

one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs,

came from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

44 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,

"Whomever I kiss, He is the One. Seize Him and lead Him away safely."

45 So as soon as he came, he went to Him immediately and said,

"Rabbi, Rabbi!" and kissed Him.

46 They laid hands on Him and seized Him.

47 Then one of those who stood by drew his sword

and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.

48 Jesus said to them, "Have you come out with swords

and clubs to arrest Me as you would a thief?

49 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) Every day I was with you in the temple teaching,

and you did not seize Me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled."

50 (Mk 14:27; Ps 38:11) Then they all deserted Him and fled.

The Young Man Who Fled

51 A young man followed Him, wearing a linen cloth around himself.

And the young men laid hold of him,

52 so he left the linen cloth, and fled from them unclothed.

[43] And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve,

and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief

priests and the scribes and the elders.

[44] And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I

shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

[45] And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith,

Master, master; and kissed him.

[46] And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

[47] And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the

high priest, and cut off his ear.

[48] And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a

thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

[49] I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but

the scriptures must be fulfilled.

[50] And they all forsook him, and fled.

[51] And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast

about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:

[52] And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

Matthew 26:47-56

The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-12

47 (Mt 26:55; Ac 1:16) While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve,

came. And with him was a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief

priests and elders of the people.

48 Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying,

"Whomever I shall kiss is the Man. Seize Him."

49 (Mt 26:25) He immediately came to Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi!"

and kissed Him.

50 (Mt 20:13; 22:12) And Jesus said to him, "Friend, why have you come?"

Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.

51 (Mk 14:47) Immediately, one of those who were with Jesus stretched

out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest,

and cut off his ear.

52 (Ge 9:6; Rev 13:10) Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back

in its place. For all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

53 (Mt 4:11; 2Ki 6:17; Da 7:10) Do you think that I cannot now pray to My

Father, and He will at once give Me more than twelve legions of angels?

54 (Mt 26:24) But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled,

that it must be so?"

55 (Mk 12:35; Jn 8:2) At that same moment Jesus said to the crowds,

"Have you come out as against a thief to take Me with swords and clubs?

Daily I sat with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me.

56 (Mt 26:31; 26:54) But all this was done that the Scriptures

of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook

Him and fled.

[47] And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with

him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and

elders of the people.

[48] Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall

kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

[49] And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

[50] And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came

they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

[51] And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand,

and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off

his ear.

[52] Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for

all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

[53] Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall

presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

[54] But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

[55] In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as

against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you

teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

[56] But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be

fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

Luke 22:47-53

The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Jn 18:3-11

47 While He was yet speaking, a crowd came. And he who was called Judas,

one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him.

48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

49 (Lk 22:38) When those who were around Him saw what would follow, they said,

"Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"

50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off

his right ear.

51 But Jesus said, "This is enough!" And He touched his ear and healed him.

52 (Lk 22:4) Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple

guard, and the elders who had come for Him, "Have you come out with swords

and clubs as against a rebel?

53 (Jn 12:27; Ac 26:18) Daily, while I was with you in the temple,

you did not lay hands on Me.

But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!"

[47] And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called

Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss

him.

[48] But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a

kiss?

[49] When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto

him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

[50] And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his

right ear.

[51] And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his

ear, and healed him.

[52] Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and

the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with

swords and staves?

[53] When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands

against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

John 18:3-24

3 (Jn 18:12; Lk 22:47-53) So Judas, having taken a detachment

of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees,

came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.

4 (Jn 13:1; 18:7) Jesus therefore, knowing everything that would happen

to Him, went forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"

5 They answered Him, "Jesus of Nazareth."

Jesus said to them, "I am He." And Judas, who betrayed Him,

was standing with them.

6 When He said, "I am He," they drew back and fell to the ground.

7 (Jn 18:4) Again Jesus asked them, "Whom do you seek?"

They said, "Jesus of Nazareth."

8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am He.

So then let these go their way if you are looking for Me."

9 (Jn 17:12) This was to fulfill the word which He had spoken,

"I have lost none of those whom You have given Me."

10 (Mk 14:47) Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it

and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear.

The servant's name was Malchus.

11 (Mt 20:22; 26:39) Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword

into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?"

[3] Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief

priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

[4] Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went

forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

[5] They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he.

And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

[6] As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and

fell to the ground.

[7] Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of

Nazareth.

[8] Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me,

let these go their way:

[9] That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou

gavest me have I lost none.

[10] Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's

servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

[11] Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup

which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

Jesus Before the High Priest

Mt 26:57-58; Mk 14:53-54; Lk 22:54

12 (Jn 18:3; Mt 26:57) Then the detachment of soldiers and the commander

and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.

13 (Jn 18:24; Lk 3:2; Mt 26:3) First they led Him to Annas,

for he was the father-in-law to Caiaphas,

who was the high priest that year.

14 Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient

that one man should die for the people.

[12] Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and

bound him,

[13] And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas,

which was the high priest that same year.

[14] Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was

expedient that one man should die for the people.

Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mt 26:69-70; Mk 14:66-68; Lk 22:55-57

15 (Mk 14:54; Lk 22:54) Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another

disciple. That disciple was known to the high priest and went with Jesus

into the courtyard of the high priest.

16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple,

who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper

and brought Peter in.

17 Then the servant girl, being the doorkeeper, said to Peter,

"Are you not also one of this Manâ€™s disciples?"

He said, "I am not."

18 (Mk 14:54; Jn 18:25) Now the servants and officers stood there

and warmed themselves, having made a fire of coals, for it was cold.

Peter also stood with them and warmed himself.

[15] And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that

disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the

palace of the high priest.

[16] But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple,

which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door,

and brought in Peter.

[17] Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also

one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.

[18] And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of

coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with

them, and warmed himself.

The High Priest Questions Jesus

Mt 26:59-66; Mk 14:55-64; Lk 22:66-71

19 The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.

20 (Jn 7:26; Mt 4:23) Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world.

I always taught in the synagogue and in the temple,

where the Jews always meet, and I said nothing in secret.

21 Why do you ask Me? Ask those who heard Me and what I have said to them.

Certainly they know what I said."

22 When He had said this, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus

with the palm of his hand, saying, "Is that how You answer the high priest?"

23 Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil,

but if well, why do you strike me?"

24 (Jn 18:13) Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.

[19] The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

[20] Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the

synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret

have I said nothing.

[21] Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto

them: behold, they know what I said.

[22] And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck

Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

[23] Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil:

but if well, why smitest thou me?

[24] Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

2) Our Daily Bread for 2 November 2025 Titled

Joined by Jesus by Xochitl Dixon

Ephesians 2:12-22

One in Christ

12 (1Th 4:13; Gal 4:8) were at that time apart from Christ,

alienated from the citizenship of Israel and strangers to the covenants

of promise, without hope and without God in the world.

13 (Ac 2:39; Isa 57:19) But now in Christ Jesus you who were formerly

far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

14 (Gal 3:28; Mic 5:5) For He is our peace, who has made both groups one

and has broken down the barrier of the dividing wall,

15 (Col 2:14; 2:20) by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, that is,

the law of the commandments contained in ordinances, that in Himself

He might make the two into one new man, thus making peace,

16 (Eph 2:15; Col 1:20-22) and that He might reconcile both to God

into one body through the cross, thereby slaying the enmity.

17 (Ps 148:14; Dt 4:7) And He came and preached peace to you who were

far away and peace to those who were near.

18 (1Co 12:13; Eph 3:12) For through Him we both have access by one

Spirit to the Father.

19 (Gal 6:10; Php 3:20) Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers

and foreigners, but are fellow citizens with the saints and members

of the household of God,

20 (Mt 16:18; Isa 28:16; Rev 21:14) having been built upon

the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself

being the chief cornerstone,

21 (1Co 3:16-17) in whom the entire building, tightly framed together,

grows into a holy temple in the Lord,

22 (1Co 3:16) in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling

place of God through the Spirit.

[12] That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the

commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having

no hope, and without God in the world:

[13] But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by

the blood of Christ.

[14] For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the

middle wall of partition between us;

[15] Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments

contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so

making peace;

[16] And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross,

having slain the enmity thereby:

[17] And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them

that were nigh.

[18] For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

[19] Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but

fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

[20] And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus

Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

[21] In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy

temple in the Lord:

[22] In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through

the Spirit.

Andy Goldsworthy's Grand Rapids Arch sits on the side of a road as if striding

alongside travelers. The artist created the eighteen-foot-tall, free-standing

arch with thirty-six blocks of Scottish sandstone without using mortar

or pins. The ascending angled stones, each one different and cut to fit

together, depend on pressure created by a wedge-shaped keystone - the top

center stone - to remain perfectly intact. The keystone is essential

to holding the structure together, much like a cornerstone.

The sculpture reminded me of how Jesus serves as "the chief cornerstone" of

His diverse church (Ephesians 2:20). The gentiles - all non-Jewish

people - were once "excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the

covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world" (v. 12).

Jesus made "the two groups one" and "destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall

of hostility" (v. 14). He created "one new humanity," and "in one body

[reconciled] both of them to God through the cross," giving them

all "access to the Father by one Spirit" (vv. 15-16, 18).

Christ builds us up as a church "in which God lives by his Spirit" (v. 22).

He sculpts each unique person, connects us to Him and to each other through

Him, and walks with us. The church is joined by Jesus.

Reflect & Pray

What hinders you from connecting to Jesus as Messiah,

the one who unites the church?

How has He helped you connect to His diverse church?

Dear Jesus, please strengthen my connection

with You and the members of Your diverse family.

Learn more about having a personal relationship with God.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 2 - God's purpose: The Image of Christ

Romans 8:28-29

28 (Gal 1:15; Ge 50:20) We know that all things work together for

good to those who love God,

to those who are called according to His purpose.

29 (Ro 11:2; 1Co 15:49; Eph 1:11) For those whom He foreknew,

He predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,

so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.

28 And we know that all things work together for good to them

that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed

to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

A baby dies of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the parents are

devastated, plagued with guilt, and Asking "Why?" A 17-year-old plunges

headfirst into a pond and to the surface a quadriplegic. A single mother

of 3, struck down by leukemia, has to release he children to foster homes.

And in all these cases, well-meaning Christians stand by and attempt to

comfort: "All things work together for good, you know," they say blithely,

"just trust God, and praise him for everything."

Such pat answers are often repeated because they do contain an element

of truth; they become "pat", meaningless, and superficial, when they are

used as a panacea for all ills, whether the cure fits or not.

The truth is, God does use everything for the benefit of his people -

even disaster and tragedy. Romans 8:28 says, "In all things God works ...."

God foes not cause human suffering. He is not the author of pain

and misery. But what the Enemy of our souls intends for

destruction, God can use for growth.

The key to understanding Romans 8:28 is Romans 8:29 . The Lord makes

clear what "his purpose" is: that we be "conformed to the

likeness of his Son." Everything that happens is not good,

but nothing is wasted in the economy of God. Even the sorrow,

misfortune, and calamity that strike all of us cam be used by the Spirit

to transform us into the image of Christ.

Application

a) Have I ever had experiences that made me doubt the

"all things work together for good"?

b) How does Romans 8:29 clarify Romans 8:28?

c) How can these verses help me deal with the struggles I have in my

own life?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Ps 37:25-26

25 I have been young, and now am old;

yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken,

nor their offspring begging bread.

26 The righteous are gracious and lend,

and their offspring are a source of blessing.

25 I have been young, and now am old;

Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken,

nor his seed begging bread.

26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth;

And his seed is blessed.

5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:

When you are ill or injured

Matthew 8:14-17

The Healing of Many People

Mk 1:29-34; Lk 4:38-41

14 When Jesus entered Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother,

lying sick with a fever.

15 He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she rose and served them.

16 When the evening came, they brought to Him many

who were possessed with demons.

And He cast out the spirits with His word, and healed all who were sick,

17 to fulfill what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet,

"He Himself took our infirmities

and bore our sicknesses."

[14] And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother

laid, and sick of a fever.

[15] And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and

ministered unto them.

[16] When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed

with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that

were sick:

[17] That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet,

saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.

Pray for

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada

http://www.ehc.ca

3nd Day of the Month

a) Pray for the province of Alberta as follows:

I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence then to

act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards. (

1 Tim 2:1-4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in

the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

b) Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and Canadian to faith in Christ.

( John 16:8 - When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to protect you during betrayal

and pray that His Will be done.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, please strengthen my connection

with You and the members of Your diverse family."

Pray to the Lord and pray to unerstand predestiny.

Pray to the Lord and pray to plant righteousness.

Pray to the Lord and pray for healing from the Lord.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and Canadian to faith in Christ.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.

Day 306 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 2 November 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Sunday, November 2. 2025

Day 306, 2 November 2025 - Day of International prayer for the Persecuted

Church

Today at Calvay Community Church

, Pastor Nathan Zeiber spoke on Identity in Christ - Salvation Worth

Looking into.

1 Peter 1:10-12

10 (Mt 13:17; Lk 10:24) Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied

of the grace that should come to you have inquired and searched diligently,

11 (2Pe 1:21; Isa 52:13-14) seeking the events and time the Spirit of Christ,

who was within them, signified when He foretold the sufferings of Christ

and the glories to follow.

12 (Jn 15:26; Da 8:13) It was revealed to them that they were not serving

themselves but you, concerning the things which are now reported to you by

those who have preached the gospel to you through the Holy Spirit, who was

sent from heaven-things into which the angels desire to look.

[10] Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently,

who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

[11] Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was

in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ,

and the glory that should follow.

[12] Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they

did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have

preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven;

which things the angels desire to look into.

Prophets

Isaiah 7:14

14 (Isa 8:8; Mt 1:23; Isa 9:6) Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you

a sign: The virgin [Heb. young woman.] shall conceive, and bear a son,

and shall call his name Immanuel.Or God with us.

[14] Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin

shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Micah 5:2

2 (Zec 9:9; Mt 2:6) But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,

although you are small among the tribes of Judah,

from you will come forth for Me

one who will be ruler over Israel.

His origins are from of old,

from ancient days.

[2] But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands

of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in

Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Psalm 22:16

16 For dogs have encompassed me;

the assembly of the wicked has enclosed me;

like a lion they pin my hands and my feet;

[16] For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed

me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

And Jesus

Luke 24:26-27

26 (1Pe 1:11; Lk 24:46) Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer

these things and to enter His glory?"

27 (Ge 3:15; Isa 7:14) And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets,

He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures.

[26] Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his

glory?

[27] And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in

all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

1)John 15:18-27, John 16, John 17

John 15:18-27

The World's Hatred

18 (1Jn 3:13; Jn 7:7) "If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me

before it hated you.

19 (Jn 15:16) If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own.

But because you are not of the world, since I chose you out of the world,

the world therefore hates you.

20 (Jn 13:16; Mt 10:24) Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant

is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also

persecute you. If they kept My words, they will keep yours also.

21 (Mt 10:22; Jn 16:3) But all these things they will do to you for

My name's sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.

22 (Jn 9:41; Ro 1:20) If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not

have had sin. But now they have no excuse for their sin.

23 He who hates Me hates My Father also.

24 (Jn 5:36; 10:37) If I had not performed among them the works

which no one else did, they would have no sin.

But now have they seen and hated both My Father and Me.

25 (Ps 35:19; 69:4) But that the word which is written in their law might be

fulfilled, 'They hated Me without a cause.' (Ps 35:19; 69:4.)

26 (Jn 14:16-17; 14:26; 16:7) "But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send

to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father,

He will bear witness of Me.

27 (Lk 24:48; Jn 21:24) And you also will bear witness, because you have been

with Me from the beginning.

[18] If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

[19] If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye

are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the

world hateth you.

[20] Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than

his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they

have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

[21] But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because

they know not him that sent me.

[22] If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now

they have no cloke for their sin.

[23] He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

[24] If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they

had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my

Father.

[25] But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is

written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

[26] But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the

Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall

testify of me:

[27] And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the

beginning.

John 16

1 (Mt 11:6) "I have spoken these things to you so that you will not fall away.

2 (Jn 9:22; Ac 26:9-11) They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time

is coming that whoever kills you will think that he is offering

a service to God.

3 (Jn 15:21; 17:25) They will do these things to you, because they have not

known the Father nor Me.

4 (Jn 13:19; Mt 9:15) I have told you these things, so that when the time

comes, you may remember that I told you about them.

[1] These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

[2] They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that

whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

[3] And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the

Father, nor me.

[4] But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may

remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at

the beginning, because I was with you.

The Work of the Spirit

"I did not tell you these things at the beginning, because I was with you.

5 (Jn 13:36; 7:33) But now I am going to Him who sent Me, and none of you

asks Me, 'Where are You going?'

6 (Jn 14:1) Rather, sorrow has filled your heart because I have told you

these things.

7 (Jn 14:26; 15:26; 7:39) 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 (Jn 8:46) 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 (Jer 23:5-6; Ac 3:14) of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,

and you will see Me no more;

11 (Jn 12:31; 14:30; 2Co 4:4) and of judgment, because the ruler of this

world stands condemned.

12 (Mk 4:33) "I have yet many things to tell you,

but you cannot bear them now.

13 (Jn 14:17; 14:26; 15:26) But when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide

you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own authority. But He will

speak whatever He hears, and He will tell you things that are to come.

14 (1Jn 4:13-14) He will glorify Me, for He will receive from Me

and will declare it to you.

15 (Jn 17:10) All that the Father has is Mine. Therefore I said that

He will take what is Mine and will declare it to you.

[5] But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me,

Whither goest thou?

[6] But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your

heart.

[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:

[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.

[12] I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

[13] Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into

all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear,

that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

[14] He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it

unto you.

[15] All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he

shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

Sorrow Will Turn Into Joy

16 (Jn 7:33; 16:17-19) "In a little while you will not see Me. And then after

a little while you will see Me, because I am going to the Father."

17 (Jn 16:5; Mk 9:10) Then some of His disciples said among themselves,

"What is this He is telling us: 'In a little while you will not see Me;

and then after a little while you will see Me,' and, 'because I am going

to the Father'?"

18 Then they said, "What is this He is telling us: 'In a little while'?

We do not know what He is saying."

19 (Jn 2:24-25; 16:30) Then Jesus knew that they wanted to ask Him.

So He said to them, "Do you inquire among yourselves concerning what I said:

'In a little while you will not see Me;

and then after a little while you will see Me'?

20 (Mk 16:10; Mt 5:4) Truly, truly I say to you that you will weep and lament,

but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will

be turned into joy.

21 (1Th 5:3) When a woman is giving birth, she has pain, because her hour

has come. But as soon as she delivers the child, she no longer remembers

the anguish for joy that a child is born into the world.

22 (Jn 16:6; 1Pe 1:8) Therefore you now have sorrow. But I will see you

again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

23 (Jn 16:19; Mt 7:7) On that day you will ask Me nothing. Truly, truly I say

to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you.

24 (Jn 15:11) Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will

receive, that your joy may be full.

[16] A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and

ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.

[17] Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he

saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little

while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?

[18] They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we

cannot tell what he saith.

[19] Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them,

Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall

not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

[20] Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the

world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be

turned into joy.

[21] A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come:

but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the

anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

[22] And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your

heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

[23] And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto

you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

[24] Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive,

that your joy may be full.

I Have Overcome the World

25 (Jn 16:2) "I have told you these things in proverbs. But the time is coming

when I will no longer speak to you in proverbs, for I will speak to you

plainly about the Father.

26 On that day you will ask in My name. I am not saying to you that

I shall ask the Father on your behalf.

27 (Jn 14:21; 14:23) For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved

Me, and have believed that I came from God.

28 (Jn 13:3; 8:14) I came from the Father and have come into the world.

As I said, I am leaving the world and am going to the Father."

29 (Jn 16:25) His disciples said to Him, "Yes! Now You are speaking plainly

and with no figure of speech.

30 (Jn 21:17) Now we know that You know everything and do not need anyone

to question You. By this we believe that You came from God."

31 Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe?

32 (Mt 26:31; Jn 8:29) Listen, the hour is coming. Yes, it has now come that

you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave Me alone.

Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with Me.

33 (Jn 14:27; 1Jn 4:4; Jn 14:1) "I have told you these things so that in Me

you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But be of good

cheer. I have overcome the world."

[25] These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh,

when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you

plainly of the Father.

[26] At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I

will pray the Father for you:

[27] For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have

believed that I came out from God.

[28] I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I

leave the world, and go to the Father.

[29] His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and

speakest no proverb.

[30] Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any

man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

[31] Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?

[32] Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered,

every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone,

because the Father is with me.

[33] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In

the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome

the world.

John 17

The Prayer of Jesus

1 (Jn 11:41; 7:39) When Jesus spoke these words, He lifted His eyes toward

heaven and said:

"Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son,

that Your Son may also glorify You.

2 (Jn 6:37; 6:39) As You have given Him authority over all flesh,

He will give eternal life to all whom You have given Him.

3 (1Jn 5:20; Jn 3:17; 17:25) This is eternal life: that they may know You,

the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

4 (Jn 4:34; 19:30) I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work

You have given Me to do.

5 (Jn 17:24; Php 2:6) And now, O Father, glorify Me in Your own presence

with the glory which I had with You before the world existed.

6 (Jn 17:2; 17:26) "I have revealed Your name to the men whom You have given

Me out of the world. They were Yours, and You gave them to Me, and they have

kept Your word.

7 Now they know that all things You have given Me are from You.

8 (Jn 16:27; 17:14) For I have given them the words which You gave Me.

They have received them and certainly know that I came from You,

and they have believed that You sent Me.

9 (Lk 22:32; Jn 14:16) I pray for them. I do not pray for the world,

but for those whom You have given Me. For they are Yours.

10 (2Th 1:10) All that are Mine are Yours, and all that are Yours are Mine.

And I am glorified in them.

11 (Jn 13:1; 17:21-22) I am to be no longer in the world, though these are

in the world, for I am coming to You. Holy Father, through Your name keep

those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are one.

12 (Jn 13:18; 18:9; 2Th 2:3) While I was with them in the world, I kept them

in Your name. I have kept those whom You have given Me. And none of them

is lost except the son of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.

13 (Jn 3:29; 15:11) "But now I am coming to You, and I say these things

in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.

14 (Jn 8:23; 17:16) I have given them Your word. And the world has hated them

because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world,

but that You should keep them from the evil one.

16 (Jn 17:14) They are not of the world even as I am not of the world.

17 (Jn 15:3; 2Sa 7:28) Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.

18 (Jn 20:21) As You sent Me into the world, so I sent them into the world.

19 (Jn 10:36; 1Co 1:2) For their sakes I sanctify Myself,

that they also may be sanctified by the truth.

20 "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me

through their word,

21 (Jn 10:38; 17:8) that they may all be one, as You, Father, are in Me,

and I in You. May they also be one in Us, that the world may believe that

You have sent Me.

22 (Jn 1:14; 14:20) I have given them the glory which You gave Me, that they

may be one even as We are one:

23 (Jn 16:27; 17:21) I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfect in

unity, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved

them as You have loved Me.

24 (Jn 12:26; 17:5) "Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me,

be with Me where I am, that they may see My glory which You have given Me.

For You loved Me before the creation of the world.

25 (Jn 7:29; 15:21) "O righteous Father, the world has not known You,

but I have known You, and these have known that You sent Me.

26 (Jn 15:9; 17:6) I have declared Your name to them, and will declare it,

that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them."

[1] These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said,

Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify

thee:

[2] As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal

life to as many as thou hast given him.

[3] And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God,

and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

[4] I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou

gavest me to do.

[5] And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory

which I had with thee before the world was.

[6] I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the

world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy

word.

[7] Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of

thee.

[8] For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have

received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they

have believed that thou didst send me.

[9] I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast

given me; for they are thine.

[10] And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

[11] And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I

come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast

given me, that they may be one, as we are.

[12] While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that

thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of

perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

[13] And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that

they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

[14] I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they

are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

[15] I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that

thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

[16] They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

[17] Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

[18] As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into

the world.

[19] And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be

sanctified through the truth.

[20] Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe

on me through their word;

[21] That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee,

that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast

sent me.

[22] And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be

one, even as we are one:

[23] I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and

that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou

hast loved me.

[24] Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me

where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for

thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

[25] O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known

thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.

[26] And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the

love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

2) Our Daily Bread for 2 November 2025 titled

The Paradox of Persecution by Dave Branon

Acts 7:59–8:8

The Stoning of Stephen

59 (Ps 31:5; Lk 23:46) They stoned Stephen as he was calling on God,

praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

60 (Mt 5:44; Lk 22:41) Then he knelt down and cried with a loud voice,

"Lord, do not hold this sin against them."

Having said this, he fell asleep.

[59] And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus,

receive my spirit.

[60] And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this

sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Acts 8

1 (Ac 7:58; 5:33)And Saul was consenting to his death.

Saul Persecutes the Church

On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem.

And they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria,

except the apostles.

2 Devout men carried Stephen to his burial

and made great lamentation over him.

3 (1Co 15:9; Gal 1:13) But Saul ravaged the church, entering house by house

and dragging out both men and women and committing them to prison.

[1] And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a

great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were

all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except

the apostles.

[2] And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation

over him.

[3] As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house,

and haling men and women committed them to prison.

The Gospel Preached in Samaria

4 (Ac 8:1) Therefore those who were scattered

went everywhere preaching the word.

5 (Ac 6:5) Philip went down to the city of Samaria

and preached Christ to them.

6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miracles which he did,

they listened in unity to what he said.

7 (Mk 16:17-18) For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice,

came out of many who were possessed. And many who were paralyzed

or lame were healed.

8 So there was much joy in that city.

[4] Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the

word.

[5] Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto

them.

[6] And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip

spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

[7] For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were

possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were

healed.

[8] And there was great joy in that city.

Something unusual happens in ten short verses starting with Acts 7:59.

The story turns quickly from Stephen's horrific death by stoning to other

believers in Christ being scattered and"“preach[ing] the word," leading

to these amazing words: "There was great joy in that city" (8:8).

That's the paradox of persecution.

European pastor Hristo Kulichev experienced the miracle of good coming from

evil. In the 1980s, he was arrested for preaching and thrown in prison.

While there, he spoke openly about the gospel of Jesus. Upon his release

eight months later, he said, "We had a more fruitful ministry there than we

could have expected in church. God was better served by our presence

in prison than if we had been free."

From persecution to great joy - just like in the early church.

When "great persecution broke out" (Acts 8:1), "those who had been scattered

preached the word wherever they went" (v. 4). As a result,

there was "great joy" in a city in Samaria (v.

.

When forces in our world stand against the truths and teachings of Scripture

- especially the gospel - that's not the time to give up.

God moves in powerful ways when the church faces such difficulties.

Peter said, "Do not be surprised" at such fiery trials (1 Peter 4:12). In such

cases you're "blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you"

(v. 14). God has the power to turn persecution into something precious.

Reflect & Pray

How does persecution both trouble you and encourage you?

Why do you think it can lead to joy?

Dear God, please help me remain faithful to You.

Discover the rich story of how the Church sprung up from these circumstances.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 1 A circle of Light

John 8:12

12 (Jn 12:35; Job 33:28; Isa 49:6)Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying,

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me

shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life."

12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world:

he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,

but shall have the light of life.

When Judy Garland stepped onstage, she filled the spotlight. Nothing was

illuminated but her face, and as she sang, her listeners had a sense of being

transported beyond themselves into the meaning of her song. The focus of

reality, at that moment, was "Judy", and everything else faded into the dim

recesses of the shadowed room. The spotlight brought her into sharp focus

as the center of attention, and all around her was darkness.

When the scriptures speaks of Jesus as "the light," the image is not

of thousands of blazing bulbs lighting up a football field for a night game.

Rather, he is like a hand-help lamp that throws a circle of light in the

immediate vicinity. such a lamp lights the path that a traveler will walk,

but lights it only one step at a time.

Jesus is the center of that circle of light. As we follow him, we share the

light, but he is always at center. Jesus Christ is the focal point,

and everything else fades into dim gray by comparison.

If we are to keep our lives illuminated, to have his light falling upon the

road we walk, we must stay close to him. Jesus does not hand the lamp

to us and suggest that we go the way he wants; he , the Light, leads,

and if we want to stay in the light, we follow.

Application

a) Have I ever tried to go my own way, apart from the Light?

What was the result?

b) How can this verse help me remember the importance of staying close

to Jesus?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Is 55:11

11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:

it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:

When you are ill or injured

James 5:13-16

13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering?

Let him pray. Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.

14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you?

Let him call for the elders of the church,

and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil

in the name of the Lord.

15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save

the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.

And if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.

16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another

and pray for one another, that you may be healed.

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.

13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray.

Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church;

and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

15 and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise

him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another,

that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man

availeth much.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)

Newfoundland & Labrador

Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065

As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.

St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which

may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,

The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986

to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.

A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to

other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began

to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.

In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".

With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space

in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.

Pray for

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada

http://www.ehc.ca

2nd Day of the Month

a) Pray for the Church to make the Gospel accessible to all Canadians (

Rom 10:14-15 -

14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not

believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?

And how shall they hear without a preacher?

15 I And how shall they preach

unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of

those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring good news of good

things!"

[14] How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how

shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they

hear without a preacher?

[15] And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How

beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring

glad tidings of good things!

)

b) Pray that Christian Leaders would seek God's heart for vision,wisdom

and direction. (

Jer 33:3

- Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you

great and mighty things which you do not know.

3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee

great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord to under the seeking of the prophets and salvation.

Pray to the Lord and pray to do His Will in His comfort and victory.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me remain faithful to You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to stay close to the Light of the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's Word is never void.

Pray to the Lord and pray for healing.

Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador

- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims

in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.

- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding

Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.

- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray for the Church to make the Gospel accessible to all Canadians

Pray that Christian Leaders would seek God's heart for vision,wisdom

and direction.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.

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