Day 279 of My 6th Bible Study Journey
Day 280, 7 October 2026
1) Luke 8:1-3, Mark 3:20-30, Matthew 12:22-45, Mark 3:31-35, Matthew 12:46-50,
Luke 8:19-21, Mark 4:1-9, Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 8:4-8 , Mark 4:10-20
Luke 8:1-3
Luke 8
Women Who Accompany Jesus
1 (Mt 4:23) Afterward, He went throughout every city and village, preaching
and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. With Him were the twelve
2 (Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40-41) and some women who had been healed
of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene,
from whom seven demons had come out,
3 (Lk 24:10) and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna,
and many others, who supported Him with their possessions.
[1] And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and
village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and
the twelve were with him,
[2] And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and
infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
[3] And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many
others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
Mark 3:20-30
Jesus and Beelzebub
Mt 12:22-32; Lk 11:14-23; 12:10
20 (Mk 6:31) Then they entered a house, and the crowd came together again,
so that they could not even eat bread.
21 (Jn 10:20; Ac 26:24) When His family heard of it,
they went out to seize Him, for they said, "He is beside Himself."
22 (Mt 9:34; 10:25) And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said,
"He is possessed by Beelzebub,
and by the ruler of the demons He casts out demons."
23 (Mt 13:34) So He called them to Him and said to them in parables,
"How can Satan cast out Satan?
24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
26 And if Satan rises up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand,
but is coming to an end.
27 (Isa 53:12; Mt 12:29) No one can enter a strong man's house
and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man.
Then he will plunder his house.
28 (Mt 12:31-32; Lk 12:10) Truly I say to you, all sins will be forgiven
the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they speak.
29 (Mt 25:46; Mk 12:40) But he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit
never has forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal condemnation."
30 For they said, "He has an unclean spirit."
[20] And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much
as eat bread.
[21] And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for
they said, He is beside himself.
[22] And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub,
and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
[23] And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can
Satan cast out Satan?
[24] And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
[25] And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
[26] And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand,
but hath an end.
[27] No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except
he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.
[28] Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men,
and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
[29] But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never
forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:
[30] Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
Matthew 12:22-45
Jesus and Beelzebub
Mk 3:20-30; Lk 11:14-23; 12:10
22 Then one possessed with a demon was brought to Him, blind and mute,
and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw.
23 (Mt 9:27; Jn 4:29) All the people were amazed and said,
"Is He not the Son of David?"
24 (Mt 9:34; Mk 3:22) But when the Pharisees heard it, they said,
"This Man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebub the ruler
of the demons."
25 (Mt 9:4) Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them,
"Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation.
And every city or house divided against itself will not stand.
26 If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself.
Then how will his kingdom stand?
27 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast them out?
Therefore, they shall be your judges.
28 (Lk 11:20; Mt 12:18) But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God,
then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
29 (Isa 49:24; 53:12) "Or else how can one enter a strong man's house
and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man?
And then he will plunder his house.
30 (Mk 9:40; Lk 11:23) "He who is not with Me is against Me,
and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.
31 (Lk 12:10; Mk 3:28-30; Isa 1:18) Therefore I say to you, all kinds of sin
and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
will not be forgiven men.
32 (Mt 11:19; Mk 3:29) Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be
forgiven. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven,
neither in this world, nor in the world to come.
[22] Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb:
and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
[23] And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
[24] But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast
out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
[25] And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom
divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house
divided against itself shall not stand:
[26] And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall
then his kingdom stand?
[27] And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast
them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
[28] But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God
is come unto you.
[29] Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his
goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his
house.
[30] He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me
scattereth abroad.
[31] Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be
forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be
forgiven unto men.
[32] And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be
forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be
forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
A Tree and Its Fruit
Lk 6:43-45
33 (Lk 6:43-44; Mt 7:16-20) "Either make the tree good and its fruit good,
or else make the tree corrupt and its fruit corrupt. For the tree is known
by its fruit.
34 (Mt 23:33; Lk 6:45; Mt 3:7O) generation of vipers, how can you, being evil,
speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
35 (Pr 10:20-21; 25:11-12) A good man out of the good treasure of his heart
brings forth good things. And an evil man out of the evil treasure brings
forth evil things.
36 (Ecc 12:14) But I say to you that for every idle word that men speak,
they will give an account on the Day of Judgment.
37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will
be condemned."
[33] Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree
corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
[34] O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for
out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
[35] A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good
things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
[36] But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they
shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
[37] For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt
be condemned.
The Demand for a Sign
Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:29-32
38 (Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:16) Then some of the scribes and Pharisees
said to Him, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from You."
39 (Mt 16:4; Isa 57:3) But He answered them, "An evil and adulterous
generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except
the sign of the prophet Jonah.
40 (Jnh 1:17; Mt 16:21; 17:23) For as Jonah was three days and three nights
in the belly of the great fish, [Jnh 1:17.] so will the Son of Man be three
days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
41 (Mt 12:42; 12:6) The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment
with this generation and will condemn it, because they repented
at the preaching of Jonah. [Jnh 3:5.] And now One greater than Jonah is here.
42 The Queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation
and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear
the wisdom of Solomon. And now One greater than Solomon is here.
[38] Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying,
Master, we would see a sign from thee.
[39] But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation
seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign
of the prophet Jonas:
[40] For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so
shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
[41] The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and
shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and,
behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
[42] The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this
generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of
the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon
is here.
The Return of the Unclean Spirit
Lk 11:24-26
43 (Ps 63:1) "When an unclean spirit goes out of a man,
it passes through dry places seeking rest, but finds none.
44 Then it says, 'I will return to my house from which I came.'
And when it comes, it finds it empty, swept, and put in order.
45 (Mk 5:9; Lk 11:26) Then it goes and brings with itself seven
other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there.
And the last state of that man is worse than the first.
So shall it be also with this evil generation."
[43] When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry
places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
[44] Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and
when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
[45] Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked
than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that
man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked
generation.
Mark 3:31-35
The Mother and Brothers of Jesus
Mt 12:46-50; Lk 8:19-21
31 (Lk 8:19-21) Then His mother and His brothers came,
and standing outside, they sent to Him, calling Him.
32 The crowd sat around Him and said to Him,
"Your mother and Your brothers are outside asking for You."
33 He answered, "Who are My mother and My brothers?"
34 Then He looked around at those who sat around Him and said,
"Here are My mother and My brothers!
35 (Mt 7:21; 1Jn 2:17) For whoever does the will of God is My brother,
and My sister, and My mother."
[31] There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without,
sent unto him, calling him.
[32] And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy
mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.
[33] And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?
[34] And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold
my mother and my brethren!
[35] For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my
sister, and mother.
Matthew 12:46-50
The Mother and Brothers of Jesus
Mk 3:31-35; Lk 8:19-21
46 (Ac 1:14; Mt 13:55; Jn 2:12) While He was still speaking to the people,
right then His mother and His brothers stood outside asking to speak with Him.
47 Then one said to Him, "Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing
outside asking to speak with You."
48 But He answered the man who told him, "Who is My mother,
and who are My brothers?"
49 He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said,
"Here are My mother and My brothers!
50 (Jn 15:14) For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven
is My brother, and sister, and mother."
[46] While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren
stood without, desiring to speak with him.
[47] Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand
without, desiring to speak with thee.
[48] But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and
who are my brethren?
[49] And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold
my mother and my brethren!
[50] For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the
same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Luke 8:19-21
The Mother and Brothers of Jesus
Mt 12:46-50; Mk 3:31-35
19 (Mt 12:46-50; Mk 3:31-35) Then His mother and His brothers came to Him,
but could not reach Him because of the crowd.
20 Someone told Him, "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside,
desiring to see You."
21 (Jas 1:22) He answered them, "My mother and My brothers are these
who hear the word of God and do it."
[19] Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him
for the press.
[20] And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren
stand without, desiring to see thee.
[21] And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these
which hear the word of God, and do it.
Mark 4:1-9
Mark 4
The Parable of the Sower
Mt 13:1-9; Lk 8:4-8
1 (Mk 2:13; Lk 5:1-3) Again He began to teach by the seaside. A large crowd
was gathered before Him, so that He entered a boat and sat in it on the sea.
And the whole crowd was by the sea on the land.
2 (Mk 3:23; 4:11) He taught them many things in parables and said to them
in His teaching:
3 "Listen! And take note: A sower went out to sow.
4 As he sowed, some seed fell beside the path, and the birds of the air came
and devoured it.
5 Some seed fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil,
and soon it sprang up because it did not have deep soil.
6 (Jas 1:11) But when the sun rose, it was scorched. And because it had
no root, it withered away.
7 (Jer 4:3) Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up
and choked it, and it yielded no grain.
8 (Ge 26:12; Mk 4:20) And other seed fell on good ground, and it yielded
grain that sprang up and increased by thirty, sixty,
or a hundred times as much."
9 (Mt 11:15) Then He said to them, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
[1] And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto
him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea;
and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
[2] And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his
doctrine,
[3] Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
[4] And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the
fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
[5] And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and
immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
[6] But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it
withered away.
[7] And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and
it yielded no fruit.
[8] And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and
increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an
hundred.
[9] And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Matthew 13:1-9
Matthew 13
The Parable of the Sower
Mk 4:1-9; Lk 8:4-8
1 (Mt 13:36; Mk 2:13) That same day Jesus went out of the house
and sat beside the sea.
2 (Lk 5:3) Great crowds assembled around Him, so that He went into a boat
and sat there. And the whole assembly stood on the shore.
3 (Mt 13:10-13; 13:34-35) Then He told them many things in parables, saying,
"Listen! A sower went out to sow.
4 While he sowed, some seeds fell beside the path, and the birds came
and devoured them.
5 But other seeds fell on rocky ground where they did not have much soil,
and immediately they sprang up because they did not have deep soil.
6 But when the sun rose, they were scorched. And because they did not take
root, they withered away.
7 Some seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them.
8 (Ge 26:12; Mt 13:23) But other seeds fell into good ground and produced
grain: a hundred, sixty, or thirty times as much.
9 (Mt 11:15; Rev 2:7) Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."
[1] The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
[2] And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went
into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.
[3] And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower
went forth to sow;
[4] And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came
and devoured them up:
[5] Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and
forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
[6] And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no
root, they withered away.
[7] And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
[8] But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an
hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
[9] Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Luke 8:4-8
The Parable of the Sower
Mt 13:1-9; Mk 4:1-9
4 When a large crowd had gathered together and people were coming to Him
from every city, He told this parable:
5 "A sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the path
and was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it.
6 Some fell on a rock. And as soon as it sprang up, it withered away,
because it lacked moisture.
7 (Jer 4:3) Yet some fell among thorns. And the thorns sprang up with it
and choked it.
8 (Mt 11:15; Ge 26:12) And other seed fell on good ground and sprang up
and yielded a hundred times the amount sown."
When He had said these things, He cried out,
"He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
[4] And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of
every city, he spake by a parable:
[5] A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way
side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
[6] And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered
away, because it lacked moisture.
[7] And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked
it.
[8] And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an
hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears
to hear, let him hear.
Mark 4:10-20
The Purpose of the Parables
Mt 13:10-17; Lk 8:9-10
10 (Mk 4:34) When He was alone, those who were around Him with the twelve
asked Him about the parable.
11 (Col 4:5; 1Th 4:12) He said to them, "To you is given the secret
of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside,
everything is said in parables,
12 (Isa 6:9-10; Jer 5:21) so that
'seeing they may see, and not perceive,
and hearing they may hear and not understand;
lest they should turn, and their sins be forgiven them.' (Isa 6:9-10.) "
[10] And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked
of him the parable.
[11] And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the
kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in
parables:
[12] That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear,
and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their
sins should be forgiven them.
The Parable of the Sower Explained
Mt 13:18-23; Lk 8:11-15
13 Then He said to them, "Do you not understand this parable?
How then will you understand all the parables?
14 (Mt 13:37; Mk 2:2) The sower sows the word.
15 (1Pe 5:8; Rev 20:2-3) These are those beside the path,
where the word is sown. But when they hear, Satan comes immediately
and takes away the word which is sown in their hearts.
16 (Eze 33:31-32; Mk 6:20) Others, likewise, are seed sown on rocky ground,
who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness,
17 (Mt 11:6) but have no root in themselves, and so endure for a time.
Afterward, when affliction or persecution rises for the word's sake,
immediately they fall away.
18 And others are seed sown among thorns, the ones who hear the word.
19 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) 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.
20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) Still others are seed sown on good ground,
those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit: thirty,
sixty, or a hundred times as much."
[13] And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye
know all parables?
[14] The sower soweth the word.
[15] And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when
they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was
sown in their hearts.
[16] And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when
they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
[17] And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time:
afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake,
immediately they are offended.
[18] And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
[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.
[20] And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the
word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty,
and some an hundred.
2) Our Daily Bread for 7 October 2026 Titled
Longing For Jesus' Return
Philippians 3:17-21
17 (1Co 4:16; 1Pe 5:3) Brothers, become fellow imitators with me
and observe those who walk according to our example.
18 (Gal 6:12) For many are walking in such a way that they are the enemies
of the cross of Christ. I have told you of them often and tell you again,
even weeping.
19 (Ro 16:18; 2Pe 2:3) Their destination is destruction, their god
is their appetite, their glory is in their shame, their minds
are set on earthly things.
20 (Eph 2:19; 1Co 1:7; Ac 1:11) But our citizenship is in heaven, from
where also we await for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
21 (Col 3:4) who will transform our body of humiliation,
so that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working
of His power even to subdue all things to Himself.
[17] Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as
ye have us for an ensample.
[18] (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even
weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
[19] Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is
in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
[20] For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the
Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
[21] Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his
glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue
all things unto himself.
When I was young, I loved going to Chick-fil-A, a US-based fast-food
restaurant, for waffle fries and sweet tea. When, as an adult, I moved to
another state, I was shocked to discover there weren't any locations for
hundreds of miles! On family road trips, we’d even plan our routes to allow
for stops at Chick-fil-A, all the while hoping someday one would open closer
to home.
Longing. We all experience it. Sometimes we don't actually need what we long
for, such as a favorite restaurant. Other times, our longings reflect deeper,
more desperate yearnings.
Writing to the Philippian believers, Paul reminded them to live their lives in
light of their deepest longing - Christ's return and the full coming of His
kingdom (Philippians 3:20). Jesus' coming would make everything whole
and transform believers to be like Him (v. 21).
Rather than merely longing for what can't bring lasting satisfaction, Paul
says it's this coming reality that believers "eagerly await" (v. 20) - the day
when there will be no more suffering, when we'll see Jesus face-to-face.
Knowing our longings will one day be satisfied gives us
the hope we need to live for Christ each day (vv. 12-14).
A Chick-fil-A recently opened a few miles from my house, a small reminder that
a much more important longing will one day be fulfilled. Until then, we wait.
By: Lisa M. Samra
Reflect & Pray
What do you long to see Jesus make right?
What do you most anticipate about your future with Jesus?
Dear Jesus, please fill us with hope as we wait for Your return.
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) 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?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
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
7th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
(
Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,
and saves the contrite of spirit.
18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Ps 145: 14 - 16
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.
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.
)
b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
(
Romans 12:4-8
4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,
and not all parts have the same function,
5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and all are parts of one another.
6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that
is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;
8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with
generosity; he who rules, with diligence;
he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
4 For as we have many members in one body,
and all members have not the same office:
5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that
is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according
to the proportion of faith;
7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,
on teaching;
8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let
him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;
he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Col 3:17
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.
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus as part of your family and
pray to know how to sow seeds for the Kingdom of God.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, please fill us with
hope as we wait for Your return."
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the wisdom of the Lord .
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Word does not return void.
Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your sins.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
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 be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
Only a few hundred believers live in
Mauritania.
Pray that they will grow in both faith and boldness.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
1) Luke 8:1-3, Mark 3:20-30, Matthew 12:22-45, Mark 3:31-35, Matthew 12:46-50,
Luke 8:19-21, Mark 4:1-9, Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 8:4-8 , Mark 4:10-20
Luke 8:1-3
Luke 8
Women Who Accompany Jesus
1 (Mt 4:23) Afterward, He went throughout every city and village, preaching
and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. With Him were the twelve
2 (Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40-41) and some women who had been healed
of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene,
from whom seven demons had come out,
3 (Lk 24:10) and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna,
and many others, who supported Him with their possessions.
[1] And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and
village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and
the twelve were with him,
[2] And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and
infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
[3] And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many
others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
Mark 3:20-30
Jesus and Beelzebub
Mt 12:22-32; Lk 11:14-23; 12:10
20 (Mk 6:31) Then they entered a house, and the crowd came together again,
so that they could not even eat bread.
21 (Jn 10:20; Ac 26:24) When His family heard of it,
they went out to seize Him, for they said, "He is beside Himself."
22 (Mt 9:34; 10:25) And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said,
"He is possessed by Beelzebub,
and by the ruler of the demons He casts out demons."
23 (Mt 13:34) So He called them to Him and said to them in parables,
"How can Satan cast out Satan?
24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
26 And if Satan rises up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand,
but is coming to an end.
27 (Isa 53:12; Mt 12:29) No one can enter a strong man's house
and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man.
Then he will plunder his house.
28 (Mt 12:31-32; Lk 12:10) Truly I say to you, all sins will be forgiven
the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they speak.
29 (Mt 25:46; Mk 12:40) But he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit
never has forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal condemnation."
30 For they said, "He has an unclean spirit."
[20] And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much
as eat bread.
[21] And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for
they said, He is beside himself.
[22] And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub,
and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
[23] And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can
Satan cast out Satan?
[24] And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
[25] And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
[26] And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand,
but hath an end.
[27] No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except
he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.
[28] Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men,
and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
[29] But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never
forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:
[30] Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
Matthew 12:22-45
Jesus and Beelzebub
Mk 3:20-30; Lk 11:14-23; 12:10
22 Then one possessed with a demon was brought to Him, blind and mute,
and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw.
23 (Mt 9:27; Jn 4:29) All the people were amazed and said,
"Is He not the Son of David?"
24 (Mt 9:34; Mk 3:22) But when the Pharisees heard it, they said,
"This Man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebub the ruler
of the demons."
25 (Mt 9:4) Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them,
"Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation.
And every city or house divided against itself will not stand.
26 If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself.
Then how will his kingdom stand?
27 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast them out?
Therefore, they shall be your judges.
28 (Lk 11:20; Mt 12:18) But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God,
then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
29 (Isa 49:24; 53:12) "Or else how can one enter a strong man's house
and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man?
And then he will plunder his house.
30 (Mk 9:40; Lk 11:23) "He who is not with Me is against Me,
and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.
31 (Lk 12:10; Mk 3:28-30; Isa 1:18) Therefore I say to you, all kinds of sin
and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
will not be forgiven men.
32 (Mt 11:19; Mk 3:29) Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be
forgiven. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven,
neither in this world, nor in the world to come.
[22] Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb:
and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
[23] And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
[24] But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast
out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
[25] And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom
divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house
divided against itself shall not stand:
[26] And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall
then his kingdom stand?
[27] And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast
them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
[28] But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God
is come unto you.
[29] Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his
goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his
house.
[30] He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me
scattereth abroad.
[31] Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be
forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be
forgiven unto men.
[32] And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be
forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be
forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
A Tree and Its Fruit
Lk 6:43-45
33 (Lk 6:43-44; Mt 7:16-20) "Either make the tree good and its fruit good,
or else make the tree corrupt and its fruit corrupt. For the tree is known
by its fruit.
34 (Mt 23:33; Lk 6:45; Mt 3:7O) generation of vipers, how can you, being evil,
speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
35 (Pr 10:20-21; 25:11-12) A good man out of the good treasure of his heart
brings forth good things. And an evil man out of the evil treasure brings
forth evil things.
36 (Ecc 12:14) But I say to you that for every idle word that men speak,
they will give an account on the Day of Judgment.
37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will
be condemned."
[33] Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree
corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
[34] O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for
out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
[35] A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good
things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
[36] But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they
shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
[37] For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt
be condemned.
The Demand for a Sign
Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:29-32
38 (Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:16) Then some of the scribes and Pharisees
said to Him, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from You."
39 (Mt 16:4; Isa 57:3) But He answered them, "An evil and adulterous
generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except
the sign of the prophet Jonah.
40 (Jnh 1:17; Mt 16:21; 17:23) For as Jonah was three days and three nights
in the belly of the great fish, [Jnh 1:17.] so will the Son of Man be three
days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
41 (Mt 12:42; 12:6) The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment
with this generation and will condemn it, because they repented
at the preaching of Jonah. [Jnh 3:5.] And now One greater than Jonah is here.
42 The Queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation
and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear
the wisdom of Solomon. And now One greater than Solomon is here.
[38] Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying,
Master, we would see a sign from thee.
[39] But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation
seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign
of the prophet Jonas:
[40] For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so
shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
[41] The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and
shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and,
behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
[42] The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this
generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of
the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon
is here.
The Return of the Unclean Spirit
Lk 11:24-26
43 (Ps 63:1) "When an unclean spirit goes out of a man,
it passes through dry places seeking rest, but finds none.
44 Then it says, 'I will return to my house from which I came.'
And when it comes, it finds it empty, swept, and put in order.
45 (Mk 5:9; Lk 11:26) Then it goes and brings with itself seven
other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there.
And the last state of that man is worse than the first.
So shall it be also with this evil generation."
[43] When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry
places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
[44] Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and
when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
[45] Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked
than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that
man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked
generation.
Mark 3:31-35
The Mother and Brothers of Jesus
Mt 12:46-50; Lk 8:19-21
31 (Lk 8:19-21) Then His mother and His brothers came,
and standing outside, they sent to Him, calling Him.
32 The crowd sat around Him and said to Him,
"Your mother and Your brothers are outside asking for You."
33 He answered, "Who are My mother and My brothers?"
34 Then He looked around at those who sat around Him and said,
"Here are My mother and My brothers!
35 (Mt 7:21; 1Jn 2:17) For whoever does the will of God is My brother,
and My sister, and My mother."
[31] There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without,
sent unto him, calling him.
[32] And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy
mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.
[33] And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?
[34] And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold
my mother and my brethren!
[35] For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my
sister, and mother.
Matthew 12:46-50
The Mother and Brothers of Jesus
Mk 3:31-35; Lk 8:19-21
46 (Ac 1:14; Mt 13:55; Jn 2:12) While He was still speaking to the people,
right then His mother and His brothers stood outside asking to speak with Him.
47 Then one said to Him, "Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing
outside asking to speak with You."
48 But He answered the man who told him, "Who is My mother,
and who are My brothers?"
49 He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said,
"Here are My mother and My brothers!
50 (Jn 15:14) For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven
is My brother, and sister, and mother."
[46] While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren
stood without, desiring to speak with him.
[47] Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand
without, desiring to speak with thee.
[48] But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and
who are my brethren?
[49] And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold
my mother and my brethren!
[50] For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the
same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Luke 8:19-21
The Mother and Brothers of Jesus
Mt 12:46-50; Mk 3:31-35
19 (Mt 12:46-50; Mk 3:31-35) Then His mother and His brothers came to Him,
but could not reach Him because of the crowd.
20 Someone told Him, "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside,
desiring to see You."
21 (Jas 1:22) He answered them, "My mother and My brothers are these
who hear the word of God and do it."
[19] Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him
for the press.
[20] And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren
stand without, desiring to see thee.
[21] And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these
which hear the word of God, and do it.
Mark 4:1-9
Mark 4
The Parable of the Sower
Mt 13:1-9; Lk 8:4-8
1 (Mk 2:13; Lk 5:1-3) Again He began to teach by the seaside. A large crowd
was gathered before Him, so that He entered a boat and sat in it on the sea.
And the whole crowd was by the sea on the land.
2 (Mk 3:23; 4:11) He taught them many things in parables and said to them
in His teaching:
3 "Listen! And take note: A sower went out to sow.
4 As he sowed, some seed fell beside the path, and the birds of the air came
and devoured it.
5 Some seed fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil,
and soon it sprang up because it did not have deep soil.
6 (Jas 1:11) But when the sun rose, it was scorched. And because it had
no root, it withered away.
7 (Jer 4:3) Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up
and choked it, and it yielded no grain.
8 (Ge 26:12; Mk 4:20) And other seed fell on good ground, and it yielded
grain that sprang up and increased by thirty, sixty,
or a hundred times as much."
9 (Mt 11:15) Then He said to them, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
[1] And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto
him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea;
and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
[2] And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his
doctrine,
[3] Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
[4] And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the
fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
[5] And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and
immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
[6] But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it
withered away.
[7] And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and
it yielded no fruit.
[8] And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and
increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an
hundred.
[9] And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Matthew 13:1-9
Matthew 13
The Parable of the Sower
Mk 4:1-9; Lk 8:4-8
1 (Mt 13:36; Mk 2:13) That same day Jesus went out of the house
and sat beside the sea.
2 (Lk 5:3) Great crowds assembled around Him, so that He went into a boat
and sat there. And the whole assembly stood on the shore.
3 (Mt 13:10-13; 13:34-35) Then He told them many things in parables, saying,
"Listen! A sower went out to sow.
4 While he sowed, some seeds fell beside the path, and the birds came
and devoured them.
5 But other seeds fell on rocky ground where they did not have much soil,
and immediately they sprang up because they did not have deep soil.
6 But when the sun rose, they were scorched. And because they did not take
root, they withered away.
7 Some seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them.
8 (Ge 26:12; Mt 13:23) But other seeds fell into good ground and produced
grain: a hundred, sixty, or thirty times as much.
9 (Mt 11:15; Rev 2:7) Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."
[1] The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
[2] And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went
into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.
[3] And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower
went forth to sow;
[4] And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came
and devoured them up:
[5] Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and
forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
[6] And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no
root, they withered away.
[7] And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
[8] But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an
hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
[9] Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Luke 8:4-8
The Parable of the Sower
Mt 13:1-9; Mk 4:1-9
4 When a large crowd had gathered together and people were coming to Him
from every city, He told this parable:
5 "A sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the path
and was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it.
6 Some fell on a rock. And as soon as it sprang up, it withered away,
because it lacked moisture.
7 (Jer 4:3) Yet some fell among thorns. And the thorns sprang up with it
and choked it.
8 (Mt 11:15; Ge 26:12) And other seed fell on good ground and sprang up
and yielded a hundred times the amount sown."
When He had said these things, He cried out,
"He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
[4] And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of
every city, he spake by a parable:
[5] A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way
side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
[6] And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered
away, because it lacked moisture.
[7] And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked
it.
[8] And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an
hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears
to hear, let him hear.
Mark 4:10-20
The Purpose of the Parables
Mt 13:10-17; Lk 8:9-10
10 (Mk 4:34) When He was alone, those who were around Him with the twelve
asked Him about the parable.
11 (Col 4:5; 1Th 4:12) He said to them, "To you is given the secret
of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside,
everything is said in parables,
12 (Isa 6:9-10; Jer 5:21) so that
'seeing they may see, and not perceive,
and hearing they may hear and not understand;
lest they should turn, and their sins be forgiven them.' (Isa 6:9-10.) "
[10] And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked
of him the parable.
[11] And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the
kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in
parables:
[12] That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear,
and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their
sins should be forgiven them.
The Parable of the Sower Explained
Mt 13:18-23; Lk 8:11-15
13 Then He said to them, "Do you not understand this parable?
How then will you understand all the parables?
14 (Mt 13:37; Mk 2:2) The sower sows the word.
15 (1Pe 5:8; Rev 20:2-3) These are those beside the path,
where the word is sown. But when they hear, Satan comes immediately
and takes away the word which is sown in their hearts.
16 (Eze 33:31-32; Mk 6:20) Others, likewise, are seed sown on rocky ground,
who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness,
17 (Mt 11:6) but have no root in themselves, and so endure for a time.
Afterward, when affliction or persecution rises for the word's sake,
immediately they fall away.
18 And others are seed sown among thorns, the ones who hear the word.
19 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) 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.
20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) Still others are seed sown on good ground,
those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit: thirty,
sixty, or a hundred times as much."
[13] And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye
know all parables?
[14] The sower soweth the word.
[15] And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when
they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was
sown in their hearts.
[16] And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when
they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
[17] And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time:
afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake,
immediately they are offended.
[18] And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
[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.
[20] And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the
word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty,
and some an hundred.
2) Our Daily Bread for 7 October 2026 Titled
Longing For Jesus' Return
Philippians 3:17-21
17 (1Co 4:16; 1Pe 5:3) Brothers, become fellow imitators with me
and observe those who walk according to our example.
18 (Gal 6:12) For many are walking in such a way that they are the enemies
of the cross of Christ. I have told you of them often and tell you again,
even weeping.
19 (Ro 16:18; 2Pe 2:3) Their destination is destruction, their god
is their appetite, their glory is in their shame, their minds
are set on earthly things.
20 (Eph 2:19; 1Co 1:7; Ac 1:11) But our citizenship is in heaven, from
where also we await for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
21 (Col 3:4) who will transform our body of humiliation,
so that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working
of His power even to subdue all things to Himself.
[17] Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as
ye have us for an ensample.
[18] (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even
weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
[19] Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is
in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
[20] For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the
Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
[21] Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his
glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue
all things unto himself.
When I was young, I loved going to Chick-fil-A, a US-based fast-food
restaurant, for waffle fries and sweet tea. When, as an adult, I moved to
another state, I was shocked to discover there weren't any locations for
hundreds of miles! On family road trips, we’d even plan our routes to allow
for stops at Chick-fil-A, all the while hoping someday one would open closer
to home.
Longing. We all experience it. Sometimes we don't actually need what we long
for, such as a favorite restaurant. Other times, our longings reflect deeper,
more desperate yearnings.
Writing to the Philippian believers, Paul reminded them to live their lives in
light of their deepest longing - Christ's return and the full coming of His
kingdom (Philippians 3:20). Jesus' coming would make everything whole
and transform believers to be like Him (v. 21).
Rather than merely longing for what can't bring lasting satisfaction, Paul
says it's this coming reality that believers "eagerly await" (v. 20) - the day
when there will be no more suffering, when we'll see Jesus face-to-face.
Knowing our longings will one day be satisfied gives us
the hope we need to live for Christ each day (vv. 12-14).
A Chick-fil-A recently opened a few miles from my house, a small reminder that
a much more important longing will one day be fulfilled. Until then, we wait.
By: Lisa M. Samra
Reflect & Pray
What do you long to see Jesus make right?
What do you most anticipate about your future with Jesus?
Dear Jesus, please fill us with hope as we wait for Your return.
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) 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?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
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
7th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
(
Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,
and saves the contrite of spirit.
18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Ps 145: 14 - 16
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.
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.
)
b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
(
Romans 12:4-8
4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,
and not all parts have the same function,
5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and all are parts of one another.
6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that
is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;
8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with
generosity; he who rules, with diligence;
he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
4 For as we have many members in one body,
and all members have not the same office:
5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that
is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according
to the proportion of faith;
7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,
on teaching;
8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let
him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;
he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Col 3:17
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.
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus as part of your family and
pray to know how to sow seeds for the Kingdom of God.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, please fill us with
hope as we wait for Your return."
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the wisdom of the Lord .
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Word does not return void.
Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your sins.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
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 be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
Only a few hundred believers live in
Mauritania.
Pray that they will grow in both faith and boldness.
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.