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Day 115 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 25 April 2025 reflections

Day 115, 25 April 2025



1)

1 Chronicles 6



1 Chron 6



1 CHRONICLES 6: 4-15, 31-81



Sons of Levi



4 (Ex 6:25; 1Ch 6:50) Eleazar became the father of Phinehas,

Phinehas the father of Abishua,

5 Abishua the father of Bukki, and Bukki the father of Uzzi.

6 Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah the father of Meraioth.

7 Meraioth became the father of Amariah, and Amariah father of Ahitub.

8 (2Sa 8:17; 15:27) Ahitub became the father of Zadok,

and Zadok father of Ahimaaz.

9 Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah, and Azariah father of Johanan.

10 (1Ki 6:1-7; 2Ch 3:1) Johanan became the father of Azariah

(he was the one who ministered as a priest in the temple

that Solomon built in Jerusalem).

11 (Ezr 7:3) Azariah became the father of Amariah,

and Amariah the father of Ahitub.

12 (Ne 11:11) Ahitub became the father of Zadok,

and Zadok the father of Shallum.

13 (2Ki 22:12-14; 2Ch 35:8) Shallum became the father of Hilkiah,

and Hilkiah the father of Azariah.

14 (2Ki 25:18; Ne 11:11) Azariah became the father of Seraiah,

and Seraiah of Jehozadak.

15 (2Ki 25:18; 25:21) Jehozadak went into exile when the Lord led Judah

and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

16 Ex 6:16The sons of Levi were

Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.



[4] Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

[5] And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,

[6] And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,

[7] Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,

[8] And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,

[9] And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

[10] And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office

in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)

[11] And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,

[12] And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,

[13] And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,

[14] And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

[15] And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the LORD carried away Judah and

Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

[16] The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.



The Temple Musicians



Jos 21:4-39



31 (2Sa 6:17; 1Ch 15:16-22) These are the ones whom David appointed

over the service of song in the house of the Lord, after the ark rested there.

32 Now they were ministering before the dwelling place of the tabernacle

of meeting with singing until Solomon had built the house of the Lord

in Jerusalem, and they were arranged

by their order according to their service.

33 (1Ch 6:28; 15:17) These are the ones standing in order with their sons.

Of the sons of the Kohathites were

Heman the singer,

the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

34 the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham,

the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,

35 the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah,

the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,

36 the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel,

the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,

37 the son of Tahath, the son of Assir,

the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath,

the son of Levi, the son of Israel.

39 (2Ch 5:12; 29:13) His brother Asaph, the one standing at his right hand, was

Asaph the son of Berekiah, the son of Shimea,

40 the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah,

the son of Malkijah,

41 the son of Ethni,

the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,

42 the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah,

the son of Shimei,

43 the son of Jahath,

the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.

44 Of the sons of Merari, their brothers, standing on the left hand was

Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi,

the son of Malluk,

45 the son of Hashabiah,

the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,

46 the son of Amzi, the son of Bani,

the son of Shemer,

47 the son of Mahli,

the son of Mushi, the son of Merari,

the son of Levi.

48 Their brothers the Levites also were appointed for

all kinds of service to the tabernacle of the house of God.

49 (Ex 27:1-8; 30:1-7) But Aaron and his sons were making sacrifices

on the altar of the burnt offering and on the altar of incense for all

the work of the Most Holy Place and to make atonement for Israel,

according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

50 Now these are the sons of Aaron:

Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son,

Abishua his son,

51 Bukki his son,

Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,

52 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son,

Ahitub his son,

53 (2Sa 8:17) Zadok his son,

and Ahimaaz his son.

54 (Ge 25:16) And these are their dwelling places according to their walled

settlements in their territory, for they were given to them, namely

to the sons of Aaron and to the families of the Kohathites, by lot.

55 (Jos 14:13) They gave them Hebron in the land of Judah,

and its surrounding outlands.

56 (Jos 15:13) But the open fields of the city, and its villages,

they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

57 (Jos 15:48; 21:13-14) To the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah

with the cities of refuge: Hebron and Libnah with its outlands,

Jattir and Esh-temoa with their outlands,

58 (Jos 10:3) Hilen with its outlands, Debir with its outlands,

59 (Jos 21:16; 15:42) Ashan with its outlands, and Beth Shemesh

with its outlands.

60 (Jer 1:1) From the tribe of Benjamin, they gave Geba with its outlands,

Alemeth with its outlands, and Anathoth with its outlands.

All their cities throughout their families were thirteen.

61 To the sons of Kohath, those remaining from the family of that tribe,

they gave ten cities by lot from half the tribe of Manasseh.

62 To the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, they gave

from the tribe of Issachar, from the tribe of Asher, from the tribe

of Naphtali, and from the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities in all.

63 (Jos 21:7; 21:34-40) To the sons of Merari, throughout their families,

they gave by lot from the tribe of Reuben, from the tribe of Gad,

and from the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities in all.

64 (Jos 21:41-42; 21:3) Thus, the sons of Israel gave cities with their

outlands to the Levites.

65 They gave by lot from the tribe of the sons of Judah,

and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon,

and from the tribe of the sons of Benjamin,

these cities, which are called by their names.

66 Then some from the families of the sons of Kohath

received cities for their territory from the tribe of Ephraim.

67 (Jos 21:21) They gave to them with the cities of refuge:

Shechem in the mountains of Ephraim with its outlands,

Gezer with its outlands,

68 Jokmeam with its outlands, Beth Horon with its outlands,

69 (Jos 10:12) Aijalon with its outlands, and Gath Rimmon with its outlands.

70 Also the half-tribe of Manasseh gave Aner with its outlands

and Bileam with its outlands for the remaining family of the sons of Kohath.

71 (Jos 21:27; 9:10) To the sons of Gershom, the family of the half-tribe

of Manasseh gave Golan in Bashan with its outlands and Ashtaroth

with its outlands.

72 From the tribe of Issachar, they received Kedesh

with its outlands, Daberath with its outlands,

73 Ramoth with its outlands, and Anem with its outlands.

74 From the tribe of Asher, they received Mashal with its outlands,

Abdon with its outlands,

75 Hukok with its outlands, and Rehob with its outlands.

76 (Jos 21:32) From the tribe of Naphtali, they received Kedesh in Galilee

with its outlands, Hammon with its outlands, and Kiriathaim with its outlands.

77 (Jos 21:34-35) To the remaining sons of Merari, the tribe of Zebulun gave

Rimmono with its outlands and Tabor with its outlands.

78 (Jos 20:8) Then on the other side of the Jordan opposite Jericho,

to the east of the Jordan, from the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer

in the wilderness with its outlands, Jahzah with its outlands,

79 Kedemoth with its outlands, and Mephaath with its outlands.

80 (Ge 32:2; 2Ki 9:1) And from the tribe of Gad, they received Ramoth

in Gilead with its outlands, Mahanaim with its outlands,

81 (Jos 21:39) Heshbon with its outlands, and Jazer with its outlands.



[31] And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house

of the LORD, after that the ark had rest.

[32] And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the

congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in

Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.

[33] And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the

Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,

[34] The son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of

Toah,

[35] The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of

Amasai,

[36] The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of

Zephaniah,

[37] The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of

Korah,

[38] The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of

Israel.

[39] And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son

of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,

[40] The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,

[41] The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,

[42] The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

[43] The son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.

[44] And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand: Ethan the

son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,

[45] The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,

[46] The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,

[47] The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

[48] Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of

service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

[49] But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering,

and on the altar of incense, and were appointed for all the work of the

place most holy, and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that

Moses the servant of God had commanded.

[50] And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son,

Abishua his son,

[51] Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,

[52] Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

[53] Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

[54] Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their

coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs

was the lot.

[55] And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof

round about it.

[56] But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to

Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

[57] And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, namely, Hebron,

the city of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa,

with their suburbs,

[58] And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,

[59] And Ashan with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with her suburbs:

[60] And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth

with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout

their families were thirteen cities.

[61] And unto the sons of Kohath, which were left of the family of that

tribe, were cities given out of the half tribe, namely, out of the half

tribe of Manasseh, by lot, ten cities.

[62] And to the sons of Gershom throughout their families out of the tribe

of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of

Naphtali, and out of the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.

[63] Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families,

out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the

tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.

[64] And the children of Israel gave to the Levites these cities with their

suburbs.

[65] And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out

of the tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of the tribe of the children

of Benjamin, these cities, which are called by their names.

[66] And the residue of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of

their coasts out of the tribe of Ephraim.

[67] And they gave unto them, of the cities of refuge, Shechem in mount

Ephraim with her suburbs; they gave also Gezer with her suburbs,

[68] And Jokmeam with her suburbs, and Beth-horon with her suburbs,

[69] And Aijalon with her suburbs, and Gath-rimmon with her suburbs:

[70] And out of the half tribe of Manasseh; Aner with her suburbs, and

Bileam with her suburbs, for the family of the remnant of the sons of

Kohath.

[71] Unto the sons of Gershom were given out of the family of the half tribe

of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, and Ashtaroth with her

suburbs:

[72] And out of the tribe of Issachar; Kedesh with her suburbs, Daberath

with her suburbs,

[73] And Ramoth with her suburbs, and Anem with her suburbs:

[74] And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and Abdon with

her suburbs,

[75] And Hukok with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs:

[76] And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs,

and Hammon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her suburbs.

[77] Unto the rest of the children of Merari were given out of the tribe of

Zebulun. Rimmon with her suburbs, Tabor with her suburbs:

[78] And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan,

were given them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with her

suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs,

[79] Kedemoth also with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs:

[80] And out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, and

Mahanaim with her suburbs,

[81] And Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs.



[The priestly line of Israel]



2) Our Daily Bread for 25 April 2025 titled

Steps of Faith




James 1:1-12



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.



[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.



Four of us hiked through the beautiful Watkins Glen Gorge in New York.

At times we stood together in awe as we gazed in wonder at waterfalls

and two-hundred-foot cliffs. Other times, we had to stop to catch

our breath and rest our hurting legs as we climbed wet rocks

and endless steps. When we neared the top, a hiker heading back down

said, "You've got only 10 steps to go of your 832." Maybe it was best

we hadn't known how difficult the journey would be because

we might have stayed back and missed the beauty of it all.



The journey of life has difficult steps too. Jesus

and Paul warned believers about trouble and persecution (John 16:33;

2 Timothy 3:12), and this requires some perspective. James said,

"count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" (James 1:2).

Why pure joy instead of pure agony? God knows and

"Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." (v. 3).

"But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and

entire, wanting nothing"" (v. 4).



If we'll stop and look, despite the pain, we may see the beautiful

strength of character God is producing in us and those around us.

And we'll learn to appreciate the truth that one day we'll

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

love him." (v. 12). Let's keep climbing together.



By: Anne Cetas



Reflect & Pray



What troubles are you facing?

You might not see it yet, but which character

traits could God want to grow in you?



Thank You, God, that You understand everything

going on in my life and have good plans for me.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 -The Blessings of Grace Day 6 - A Reasonable Alternative



Isaiah 1:18



18 (Ps 51:7; Rev 7:14) "Come now, and let us reason together, "

says the Lord. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.



18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD:

though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.



"Is Christianity Reasonable?" Linda Wanted to Know. "I've heard all my life

that faith is a crutch, an invention of weak minds to assure them

of some order in the world."

Linda was not alone in her objection; thinking people for generations

have been asking themselves the same question.

God is not intimidated by our questions; in fact, he confronts the issue

head-on in the Scriptures. "Let us reason together," the Lord invites.

Even according to the most basic of human reasoning,

faith is a reasonable alternative , a rational choice for a thinking person.

God indicates in his Word that confession and forgiveness are "reasonable".

"Think!" God says. "You sin, and you know it. You are not even able to be

true to your own principles. You cannot deal with your sin by will power

or effort. But I can deal with it! I can forgive it - and I will"

We cannot come to faith in God through Christ by intellect alone, of course.

Our spirits much reach out in faith, beyond what we can see. But intellect

supports faith; trusting in Christ is an eminently rational decision.

In Deut 30:1-20 , God set before the people a choice: Life or Death, blessing

or cursing. "Choose Life!" he tells them. We have the same choice.

The ultimate decision is thus simplified, the 'rational' alternative becomes

clear. We can choose death, by attempting to control our own destinies ,

or life, by giving ourselves fully into the hand of the Master.



Application



a) Why is the choice to acknowledge my sin and receive forgiveness a

'Rational choice'?



b) What are the alternatives to such a decision?



c) What other aspects of God's word

and work in my life seem 'reasonable' to me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Is 48:15,17



15 I, even I, have spoken, and I have called him;

I have brought him, and his way will prosper.

17 (Ps 32:8; Isa 43:14) Thus says the Lord,

your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,

who leads you in the way you should go.



15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him:

I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.

17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel;

I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit,

which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.



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



God's Protection in Times of Trouble



PSALMS 91



1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter

and from the deadly pestilence.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He shall cover you with His feathers,

and under His wings you shall find protection;

His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

nor of the arrow that flies by day;

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) nor of the pestilence that pursues in darkness,

nor of the destruction that strikes at noonday.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) A thousand may fall at your side

and ten thousand at your right hand,

but it shall not come near you.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Only with your eyes shall you behold

and see the reward of the wicked.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,

even the Most High, your dwelling,

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) there shall be no evil befall you,

neither shall any plague come near your tent;

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) for He shall give His angels charge over you

to guard you in all your ways.

12 They shall bear you up in their hands,

lest you strike your foot against a stone.

13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder;

the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

and I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

and show him My salvation.



Psalm 91



1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,

And from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:

His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;

Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;

Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand;

But it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold

And see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,

Even the most High, thy habitation;

10 There shall no evil befall thee,

Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee,

To keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands,

Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:

The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him,and shew him my salvation.



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



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 "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 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- 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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 25 of the Month



a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



(Acts 2: 41,47b



41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,

and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.



41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:

and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

)



b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.



( Prov 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.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be in the priestly family of the Lord.



Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, God, that You understand everything

going on in my life and have good plans for me."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord Jesus Christ is the only source

of forgiveness.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus Christ as Redeemer.



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



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.



Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.



Praise Yahweh for Galgalo's continued witness in Kenya

despite ostracism and attacks on his church.



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

git tips

1) In case of git error



Unable to resolve "unable to get local issuer certificate" using git with self-signed certificate



use



git config --global http.sslCAinfo /bin/curl-ca-bundle.crt



2) To get a branch in git

using openssl as an example



git clone --branch https://github.com/openssl/openssl.git

Day 114 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 24 April 2025 reflections

Day 114, 24 April 2025



1) Psalms 73, 77, 78



PSALMS 73



BOOK THREE

Psalms 73-89



A Psalm of Asaph.



1 Truly God is good to Israel,

to the pure in heart.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) But as for me, my feet almost stumbled;

my steps had almost slipped.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I was envious at the boastful;

I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For there are no pains in their death;

their bodies are fat.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) They are not in trouble as other people;

nor are they plagued like others.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Therefore pride is their necklace;

violence covers them as a garment.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Their eyes bulge with fatness;

they have more than a heart could wish.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They mock and speak with evil oppression;

they speak loftily.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) They set their mouth against the heavens,

and their tongue struts through the earth.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Therefore people turn to them,

and abundant waters are drunk by them.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They say, "How does God know?

And is there knowledge with the Most High?"

12 Observe, these are the wicked, always at ease;

they increase in riches.

13 Surely I have kept my heart pure for nothing,

and washed my hands in innocence.

14 For all the day long I am plagued,

and chastened every morning.

15 If I said, "I will speak thus,"

I would have betrayed the generation of Your children.

16 When I thought to understand this,

it was troublesome in my eyes,

17 until I went into the sanctuary of God;

then I understood their end.

18 Surely You have set them in slippery places;

You have brought them down to ruin.

19 How they come to desolation, as in a moment!

They have come to an end, utterly consumed with terrors.

20 As a dream when one awakes,

so, O Lord, when You awake,

You will despise their form.

21 Thus my heart was embittered,

and I was pierced in my feelings.

22 I was a brute and did not understand;

I was as a beast before You.

23 Nevertheless I am continually with You;

You have held me by my right hand.

24 You will guide me with Your counsel,

and afterward receive me to glory.

25 Whom have I in heaven but You?

And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You.

26 My flesh and my heart fails,

but God is the strength of my heart

and my portion forever.

27 For those who are far from You will perish;

You destroy everyone who is unfaithful to You.

28 But it is good for me to draw near to God;

I have taken my refuge in the Lord God,

that I may declare all Your works.



Psalm 73

[1] Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.

[2] But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

[3] For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the

wicked.

[4] For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.

[5] They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like

other men.

[6] Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them

as a garment.

[7] Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.

[8] They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak

loftily.

[9] They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh

through the earth.

[10] Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung

out to them.

[11] And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most

High?

[12] Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase

in riches.

[13] Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in

innocency.

[14] For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.

[15] If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the

generation of thy children.

[16] When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;

[17] Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.

[18] Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down

into destruction.

[19] How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly

consumed with terrors.

[20] As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt

despise their image.

[21] Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.

[22] So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.

[23] Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my

right hand.

[24] Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to

glory.

[25] Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I

desire beside thee.

[26] My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and

my portion for ever.

[27] For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed

all them that go a whoring from thee.

[28] But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the

Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.



PSALMS 77



For the Music Director. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph.

1 I cried out to God with my voice,

even to God with my voice; and He listened to me.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord;

in the night my hand is stretched out and does not weary,

my soul refuses to be comforted.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) I remember God, and I groan;

I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed. Selah

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) You hold my eyelids open;

I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I have considered the days of old,

the years long ago.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) May I remember my song in the night;

may I meditate in my heart;

my spirit made a diligent search:

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) "Will the Lord cast off forever,

and will He be favorable no more?

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Has His mercy ceased forever,

and have His promises failed for all time?

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Has God forgotten to be gracious,

and has He in anger shut up His tender mercies?" Selah

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Then I said, "This is my grief;

yet I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High."

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) I will remember the works of the Lord;

surely I will remember Your wonders of old.

12 I will meditate also on all Your work

and ponder on Your mighty deeds.

13 Your way, O God, is holiness;

what god is as great as our God?

14 You are the God who can do wonders;

You have declared Your strength among the nations.

15 You have with Your arm redeemed Your people,

the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah

16 The waters saw You, O God.

The waters saw You; they were afraid;

the depths also trembled.

17 The clouds poured out water;

the skies thundered.

Your arrows flashed about.

18 The sound of Your thunder was in the whirlwind,

and Your lightning lit up the world;

the earth trembled and shook.

19 Your way is through the sea,

and Your path in the great waters,

and your footsteps are not seen.

20 You led Your people like a flock

by the hand of Moses and Aaron.



Psalm 77

[1] I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave

ear unto me.

[2] In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night,

and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.

[3] I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was

overwhelmed. Selah.

[4] Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

[5] I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.

[6] I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own

heart: and my spirit made diligent search.

[7] Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?

[8] Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?

[9] Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender

mercies? Selah.

[10] And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the

right hand of the most High.

[11] I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy

wonders of old.

[12] I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.

[13] Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?

[14] Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength

among the people.

[15] Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and

Joseph. Selah.

[16] The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the

depths also were troubled.

[17] The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows

also went abroad.

[18] The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened

the world: the earth trembled and shook.

[19] Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy

footsteps are not known.

[20] Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.



PSALMS 78



A Contemplative Maskil of Asaph.

1 Give ear, O my people, to my teaching;

incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will open my mouth in a parable;

I will utter insightful sayings of old,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) which we have heard and known,

what our fathers have told us.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8 )We will not hide them from their children,

but will tell the coming generation

the praises of the Lord,

and His strength, and the wonderful works that He has done.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For He established a rule in Jacob,

and appointed a law in Israel,

which He commanded our fathers

that they should make them known to their children,

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) that the generation to come might know them,

even the children who are not yet born,

who will arise and declare them to their children:

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) that they might set their hope in God

and not forget the works of God,

but keep His commandments,

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) and they might not be as their fathers,

a stubborn and rebellious generation,

a generation that did not set their heart steadfast,

and whose spirit was not faithful to God.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) The people of Ephraim, being armed with bows,

turned back in the day of battle.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) They did not keep the covenant of God

and refused to walk in His law;

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) and they forgot His works

and the wonders that He had shown them.

12 In the sight of their ancestors He did marvelous wonders

in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.

13 He divided the sea and caused them to pass through,

and He made the waters to stand as a heap.

14 In the daytime He led them with a cloud,

and all the night with a light of fire.

15 He split rocks in the wilderness

and gave them abundance to drink as out of the great depths.

16 He brought streams out of the rock

and caused waters to run down like rivers.

17 They sinned yet more against Him

by provoking the Most High in the wilderness.

18 They tested God in their heart

by demanding the food that they craved.

19 They spoke against God by saying,

"Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?

20 Behold, He struck the rock, so that the waters gushed out

and the streams overflowed.

Can He give bread

or provide meat for His people?"

21 Therefore the Lord heard this and was full of wrath;

a fire was kindled against Jacob,

and anger also came up against Israel,

22 because they did not believe in God

nor trust in His deliverance.

23 Yet He had commanded the skies above

and opened the doors of heaven,

24 and He rained down manna upon them to eat

and gave them the grain of heaven.

25 Man ate the food of mighty angels;

He sent them bread in abundance.

26 He caused an east wind to blow in the heavens,

and by His power He brought out a south wind.

27 He rained meat on them as dust,

and winged birds as the sand of the sea;

28 and He let them fall in the midst of their camp

all around their habitations.

29 So they ate and were satisfied,

for He gave them their own desire;

30 while they were not yet filled up,

and while the meat was still in their mouths,

31 the wrath of God came upon them,

and He killed the strongest of them

and struck down the young men of Israel.

32 For all this they sinned still,

and did not believe despite His wondrous works.

33 Therefore He made their days vanish like a breath,

and their years in trouble.

34 When He killed them, then they sought Him;

they turned back and longed for God.

35 They remembered that God was their rock,

and the Most High God their redeemer.

36 Nevertheless they flattered Him with their mouth,

and they lied to Him with their tongues;

37 for their heart was not devoted to Him,

neither were they committed to His covenant.

38 But He being full of compassion

forgave their iniquity

and did not destroy them.

He constantly restrained His anger,

and did not stir up all His wrath;

39 for He remembered that they were but flesh,

like a wind that passes away and does not return.

40 How often they provoked Him in the wilderness

and grieved Him in the desert!

41 Yes, they tested God over and over,

and provoked the Holy One of Israel.

42 They did not remember His power,

nor the day when He delivered them from the enemy,

43 how He had performed His signs in Egypt

and His wonders in the fields of Zoan:

44 and He turned their rivers into blood,

so that they could not drink from their streams.

45 He sent swarms of flies among them, which devoured them,

and frogs, which destroyed them.

46 He gave also their crops to the grasshopper

and the fruit of their labor to the locust.

47 He destroyed their vines with hail

and their sycamore trees with frost.

48 He gave up their cattle also to the hail

and their flocks to thunderbolts.

49 He cast upon them the fierceness of His anger,

wrath, indignation, and trouble,

by sending angels bringing disaster.

50 He made a path for His anger;

He did not spare them from death,

but gave their lives over to the plague,

51 And struck down all the firstborn in Egypt,

the first fruits of their strength in the tents of Ham.

52 Then He led out His own people like sheep

and guided them in the wilderness like a flock;

53 He led them in safety, so that they were not afraid,

but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.

54 He brought them to the border of His holy land,

to the mountain that His right hand had acquired.

55 He cast out the nations also before them,

and divided for them their tribal allotments,

and made the tribes of Israel dwell in their tents.

56 Yet they tested and provoked the Most High God,

and did not keep His commands,

57 but turned back and acted unfaithfully like their fathers;

they turned aside like a deceitful bow.

58 For they provoked Him to anger with their high places

and moved Him to jealousy with their graven images.

59 When God heard this, He was full of wrath

and greatly rejected Israel

60 so that He left the tabernacle at Shiloh,

the tent where He lived among people,

61 and delivered His strength to captivity

and His glory into the enemy's hand.

62 He gave His people over also to the sword;

He was enraged with His inheritance.

63 The fire consumed their young men,

and their maidens were not given to marriage in song.

64 Their priests fell by the sword,

and their widows made no lamentation.

65 Then the Lord awoke as one out of sleep,

and like a mighty man who shouts because of wine.

66 He routed His enemies back,

and He made them a perpetual reproach.

67 Moreover, He rejected the tent of Joseph,

and He did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,

68 but chose the tribe of Judah,

Mount Zion which He loves.

69 He built His sanctuary like the high heavens,

like the earth that He has established perpetually.

70 He chose David His servant

and took him from the sheepfolds;

71 from following the nursing ewes He brought him

to shepherd Jacob His people,

and Israel His inheritance.

72 So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart

and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.



Psalm 78

[1] Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my

mouth.

[2] I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

[3] Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.

[4] We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to

come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that

he hath done.

[5] For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel,

which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their

children:

[6] That the generation to come might know them, even the children which

should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:

[7] That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God,

but keep his commandments:

[8] And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation;

a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not

stedfast with God.

[9] The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in

the day of battle.

[10] They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;

[11] And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.

[12] Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of

Egypt, in the field of Zoan.

[13] He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the

waters to stand as an heap.

[14] In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a

light of fire.

[15] He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the

great depths.

[16] He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down

like rivers.

[17] And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the

wilderness.

[18] And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.

[19] Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the

wilderness?

[20] Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams

overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?

[21] Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled

against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;

[22] Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:

[23] Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of

heaven,

[24] And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the

corn of heaven.

[25] Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.

[26] He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he

brought in the south wind.

[27] He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the

sand of the sea:

[28] And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their

habitations.

[29] So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own

desire;

[30] They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet

in their mouths,

[31] The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and

smote down the chosen men of Israel.

[32] For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous

works.

[33] Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in

trouble.

[34] When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired

early after God.

[35] And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their

redeemer.

[36] Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto

him with their tongues.

[37] For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in

his covenant.

[38] But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed

them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all

his wrath.

[39] For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away,

and cometh not again.

[40] How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the

desert!

[41] Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of

Israel.

[42] They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from

the enemy.

[43] How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of

Zoan:

[44] And had turned their rivers into blood; and their floods, that they

could not drink.

[45] He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them; and

frogs, which destroyed them.

[46] He gave also their increase unto the caterpiller, and their labour unto

the locust.

[47] He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycomore trees with

frost.

[48] He gave up their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to hot

thunderbolts.

[49] He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation,

and trouble, by sending evil angels among them.

[50] He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but

gave their life over to the pestilence;

[51] And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in

the tabernacles of Ham:

[52] But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the

wilderness like a flock.

[53] And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea

overwhelmed their enemies.

[54] And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to this

mountain, which his right hand had purchased.

[55] He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an

inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.

[56] Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his

testimonies:

[57] But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were

turned aside like a deceitful bow.

[58] For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to

jealousy with their graven images.

[59] When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:

[60] So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed

among men;

[61] And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the

enemy's hand.

[62] He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his

inheritance.

[63] The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to

marriage.

[64] Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.

[65] Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that

shouteth by reason of wine.

[66] And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a

perpetual reproach.

[67] Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe

of Ephraim:

[68] But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

[69] And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he

hath established for ever.

[70] He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:

[71] From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob

his people, and Israel his inheritance.

[72] So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them

by the skilfulness of his hands.



2) Our Daily Bread for 24 April 2025 titled



Confessing to Christ




Proverbs 28:9-13



9 (Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8) He who turns away his ear from hearing instruction,

even his prayer will be an abomination.

10 (Pr 26:27; Mt 6:33) Whoever causes the righteous

to go astray in an evil way,

he himself will fall into his own pit;

but the upright will have good things in possession.

11 (Pr 26:16) The rich man is wise in his own conceit,

but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

12 (Pr 11:10; 29:2) When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory;

but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.

13 (Job 31:33; Ps 32:3-5) He who covers his sins will not prosper,

but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.



[9] He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer

shall be abomination.

[10] Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall

himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in

possession.

[11] The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath

understanding searcheth him out.

[12] When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the

wicked rise, a man is hidden.

[13] He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and

forsaketh them shall have mercy.



Hidden and ignored sources of toxins can have severe consequences. According

to a report in The Wall Street Journal, telecom companies have left behind

more than two thousand lead-covered cables across the United States.

The toxic lead runs underwater, "in the soil, and on poles overhead."

As the lead deteriorates, it ends up in places where people

"live, work, and play." Many telecom companies, some of which have known

for years about the dangers of toxic exposure, are taking the potential

risk of lead leaching into the environment very seriously.



The toxin of unconfessed and unaddressed sin can also pose serious

consequences in our lives. When a person sins, there's a natural tendency

to try to cover up or conceal it from God and others. But it's foolish

to indulge in things that go against Him

and His "instruction" (Proverbs 28:9)-attempting to ignore, hide,

or excuse them. As the writer reveals, "Whoever conceals their sins does

not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy"

(v. 13).



When we confess our sins to God, Scripture reveals that He will purify

us from them in His abundant grace: "If we confess our sins,

he is faithful and just and will forgive . . . and purify us" (1 John 1:9).

So let's ask God to help us honestly confess our sins before the toxins

leach into our hearts and into the lives of others.



Reflect & Pray

When are you tempted to conceal your sin?

What are the consequences of doing so?



Dear God, please help me to confess

my sins honestly and forsake them completely.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 5 - 1 John 1:9



9 (Ps 32:5; Pr 28:13) 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.



"If God already knows everything about me, everything I've done,

then why do I need to confess it?" Grant struggled with a common

dilemma for many Christians. Indeed, God, knew all his sin - much

better than Grant did himself. But Grant needed to confess,

not for God's benefit, but for his own. Grant needed to agree with God

that his sin was wrong, and put himself in a position to receive God's

grace in forgiveness.

1 John 1:9 make the process quit clear. We confess,

and God forgives and cleanses. Many of us, however, want to take on

God's part as well. We confess, agreeing with God that our sin is wrong.

But then we proceed to try to 'clean up our act,'bargaining with God,

promising that if he will forgive us just this once,

we won't ever to it again.

The problem is, we can never keep such a promise.

We probably will do it again, and then we are back where we started,

begging for forgiveness, and trying once more to cleanse

ourselves for our unrighteousness.

God offers freedom from such futile performance. He says, "Just confess.

Agree that you sinned. Submit yourself to me. Then I'll take over from there."

God's grace does not give us freedom to keep on sinning, of course - we need

to cooperate with the work of his Spirit in our lives and do all we can

to avoid sin. But we do not have to beg God for forgiveness - forgiveness

is offered to us freely.

We do not have to clean up out act before God will accept us; God can make

the necessary changes in our lives. When we confess, submit ourselves to God,

and allow him to work within us, he is able both to forgive us and to cleanse

us from unrighteousness.



Application



a) In what ways have I bartered with God and tried to "Clean up my act"

in order to deserve his forgiveness?



b) What is my part in confession? What is God's response?

Why it is important for me to recognize God's part in my

confession and forgiveness?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Chr 31:21



21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house

of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,

he did this with all his heart, and he found success.



21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house

of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,

he did it with all his heart, and prospered.



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



God's Protection in Times of Trouble



Ps 27:1-6



PSALMS 27



A Psalm of David.



1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life;

of whom will I be afraid?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me

to eat my flesh -

my enemies and my foes -

they stumbled and fell.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,

my heart will not fear;

though war should rise against me,

in this will I be confident.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,

that will I seek after -

for me to dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life,

to see the beauty of the Lord,

and to inquire in His temple.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble

He will hide me in His pavilion;

in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;

He will set me up on a rock.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up

above my enemies encircling me;

therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.



1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,

came upon me to eat up my flesh,

They stumbled and fell.

3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:

Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;

That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,

To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:

In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;

he shall set me up upon a rock.

6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,

Above mine enemies round about me:

Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;

I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



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 "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 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- 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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 24 of the Month



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

at every level of Canadian Society. (



Col 4:3



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

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

for which I am also in chains,



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

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

for which I am also in bonds:



)



b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan



I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,

that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4



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

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

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

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him about the peace the Comes from Him.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to confess

my sins honestly and forsake them completely."



Pray to the Lord and pray to to confess

your sins honestly and forsake them completely.



Pray to the Lord and pray to seek Yahweh in your work.



Pray to the Lord and pray to praises Him when your enemies surround you.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



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

at every level of Society.



Pray for the protection of Bible distributors in Cameroon

who are working in dangerous regions.



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 113 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 23 April 2025 reflections

Day 114, 23 April 2024



1) 1 Chronicles 3:5-24, 4, 5



1 CHRONICLES 3



The Generations of David



(2Sa 3:2-5; 5:14-16; 1Ch 14:4-7)



5 (2Sa 11:3; 12:24-25) Now these were born to him in Jerusalem:

Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, four sons by Bathsheba

the daughter of Ammiel;

6 (2Sa 5:15; 1Ch 14:5) then Ibhar, Elishama, Eliphelet,

7 Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

8 (1Ch 14:7) Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.

9 These were all the sons of David, besides the sons of the concubines,

and Tamar their sister.



[5] And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and

Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel:

[6] Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,

[7] And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

[8] And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.

[9] These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and

Tamar their sister.



The Kings of Judah



10 (1Ki 11:43; 14:31-15:1) Solomon's son was Rehoboam;

Abijah was his son,

Asa his son,

Jehoshaphat his son,

11( 2Ki 8:24; 11:21) Joram [Jehoram in 2Ki 1:17; 8:16]. his son,

Ahaziah his son,

Joash his son,

12 (2Ki 14:1; 14:21) Amaziah his son,

Azariah his son,

Jotham his son,

13 (2Ki 16:1; 18:1) Ahaz his son,

Hezekiah his son,

Manasseh his son,

14 (2Ki 23:30; 21:19)Amon his son,

and Josiah his son.

15 The sons of Josiah were

the firstborn Johanan,

the second Jehoiakim,

the third Zedekiah,

and the fourth Shallum.

16 (2Ki 24:6; Mt 1:11) The sons of Jehoiakim were

Jeconiah his son

and Zedekiah his son.





[10] And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat

his son,

[11] Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,

[12] Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,

[13] Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,

[14] Amon his son, Josiah his son.

[15] And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second

Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum.

[16] And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.



**The Post-Exilic Royal Line**



17 (Ezr 3:2; 5:2) The sons of Jeconiah were Assir,

Shealtiel his son,

18 Malkiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.

19 (Ezr 2:2; 3:2) The sons of Pedaiah were

Zerubbabel and Shimei,

and the sons of Zerubbabel were

Meshullam and Hananiah,

and Shelomith was their sister;

20 and Hashubah, Ohel, Berekiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-Hesed, five.

21 The sons of Hananiah were

Pelatiah and Jeshaiah, the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan,

the sons of Obadiah, and the sons of Shekaniah.

22 (Ezr 8:2) The sons of Shekaniah were

Shemaiah and the sons of Shemaiah:

Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat, six in all.

23 The sons of Neariah were

Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam, three in all.

24 The sons of Elioenai were

Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani, seven in all.



[17] And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son,

[18] Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and

Nedabiah.

[19] And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of

Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister:

[20] And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushab-hesed,

five.

[21] And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah,

the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah.

[22] And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah; and the sons of Shemaiah;

Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.

[23] And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.

[24] And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and

Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.



1 CHRONICLES 4



Other Sons of Judah



1 (Ge 46:12; 38:29) The sons of Judah were

Perez, Hezron, Karmi, Hur, and Shobal.

2 Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father of Jahath,

and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad.

These are the families of the Zorathites.

3 These were the sons of the father of Etam:

Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. The name of their sister was Hazzelelponi.

4 (1Ch 2:50; 4:18) Penuel was the father of Gedor,

and Ezer was the father of Hushah.

These were the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah,

the father of Bethlehem.

5 (1Ch 2:24) Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives: Helah and Naarah.

6Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari.

hese were the sons of Naarah.

7 The sons of Helah were

Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan.

8 Koz became the father of Anub and Hazzobebah and the families of Aharhel

the son of Harum.

9 (Ge 34:19) Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers,

and his mother called his name Jabez, saying,

"Because I bore him in hardship."

10 Then Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh, that You would indeed

bless me and enlarge my territory, that Your hand might be with me,

and that You would keep me from evil, that it may not bring me hardship!"

So God granted what he asked.

11 Kelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir,

who was the father of Eshton.

12 Eshton became the father of Beth Rapha, Paseah,

and Tehinnah the father of Ir Nahash. These were the men of Rekah.

13 (Jos 15:17; Jdg 1:13) The sons of Kenaz were

Othniel and Seraiah,

and the sons of Othniel were

Hathath and Meonothai.

14 Meonothai became the father of Ophrah,

and Seraiah became the father of Joab,

the father of Ge Harashim, for they were craftsmen.

15 (Nu 13:6) The sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh were

Iru, Elah, and Naam,

and the son of Elah was

Kenaz.

16 The sons of Jehallelel were

Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.

17 The sons of Ezrah were

Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon, and Mered's wife bore Miriam,

Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.

18 (1Ch 4:4) His Judean wife bore Jered the father of Gedor,

Heber the father of Soko, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah.

So these were the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took.

19 (Jos 15:44) The sons of his wife Hodiah, the sister of Naham, were

the father of Keilah the Garmite and Eshtemoa the Maakathite.

20 The sons of Shimon were

Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-Hanan, and Tilon.

And the sons of Ishi were

Zoheth and Ben-Zoheth.

21 (Ge 38:5; 46:12) The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were

Er the father of Lekah, Laadah the father of Mareshah, the families

of the house of workers of fine linen at Beth Ashbea;

22 Jokim, the men of Kozeba, Joash, Saraph, who was lord in Moab,

and Jashubi Lehem (these records are ancient).

23 They were the potters, those dwelling at Netaim and Gederah

(they dwelt there with the king for his work).



[1] The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.

[2] And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai and

Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.

[3] And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash:

and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi:

[4] And Penuel the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are

the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem.

[5] And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

[6] And Naarah bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari.

These were the sons of Naarah.

[7] And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.

[8] And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of

Harum.

[9] And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called

his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

[10] And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest

bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me,

and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God

granted him that which he requested.

[11] And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of

Eshton.

[12] And Eshton begat Beth-rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of

Ir-nahash. These are the men of Rechah.

[13] And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel;

Hathath.

[14] And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the

valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.

[15] And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and

the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.

[16] And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel.

[17] And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and

she bare Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.

[18] And his wife Jehudiajah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the

father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons

of Bithiah the daughter of Pharoah, which Mered took.

[19] And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of

Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite.

[20] And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon.

And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Ben-zoheth.

[21] The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and

Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that

wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,

[22] And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the

dominion in Moab, and Jashubi-lehem. And these are ancient things.

[23] These were the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges:

there they dwelt with the king for his work.



Sons of Simeon



Jos 19:2-10



24 (Ge 46:10) The sons of Simeon were

Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul,

25 Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, and Mishma his son.

26 The sons of Mishma were

Hammuel his son, Zakkur his son, and Shimei his son.

27 (Nu 2:4; 2:13) Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters,

but his brothers did not have many sons, nor did all their family

multiply as much as the sons of Judah.

28 (Jos 19:2-3) Now they dwelt in Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar Shual

29 (Jos 19:3,4) as well as in Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 30Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

31 (Jos 19:5-6) Beth Markaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri, and Shaaraim.

These were their cities until the reign of David.

32 Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token, and Ashan,

five cities in all,

33 (Jos 19:8) and all the villages that were around these cities

as far as Baal.

Such are their inhabited cities, and those registered to them were

34 Meshobab, Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah;

35 Joel, and Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel;

36 Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah;

37 Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah,

the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah.

38 These mentioned by name were leaders in their families,

and their fathers' houses increased greatly.

39 (Jos 15:58; 1Ch 4:4) They went to the entrance of Gedor,

as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks

40 (Jdg 18:7-10) There they found rich, good pasture,

and the land was wide, quiet, and peaceful;

for former inhabitants there belonged to Ham.

41 In the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, those written by name came

and attacked their tents, along with the Meunites who were found there,

and utterly destroyed them until this day. Then they dwelt there

in their place because there was pasture for their flocks there.

42 (Ge 36:8-9) Now some of them, namely five hundred men

from the sons of Simeon, went to Mount Seir with Pelatiah,

Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, as their captains.

43 (1Sa 30:17; 15:7-8) Then they struck down the rest of the Amalekites

who had escaped. So they have dwelt there until this day.



[24] The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:

[25] Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

[26] And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zachur his son, Shimei his son.

[27] And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not

many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children

of Judah.

[28] And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,

[29] And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,

[30] And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

[31] And at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-birei, and at

Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.

[32] And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan,

five cities:

[33] And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto

Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

[34] And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,

[35] And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of

Asiel,

[36] And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and

Jesimiel, and Benaiah,

[37] And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the

son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

[38] These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the

house of their fathers increased greatly.

[39] And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the

valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.

[40] And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet,

and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.

[41] And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah,

and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and

destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because

there was pasture there for their flocks.

[42] And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to

mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah,

and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.

[43] And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt

there unto this day.



1 CHRONICLES 5



Sons of Reuben



1 (Ge 29:32; 35:22) Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel

(for he was the firstborn, but since he defiled his father's bed,

his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel,

so that the genealogy is not listed according to the birthright;

2 (Mic 5:2; Mt 2:6; Ge 49:8-10 ) though Judah prevailed

over his brothers and a ruler came from him,

yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),

3 (Ge 46:9; Ex 6:14; Nu 26:5-9) the sons of Reuben the firstborn

of Israel were Hanok, Pallu, Hezron, and Karmi.

4 The sons of Joel were

Shemaiah his son, Gog his son,

Shimei his son,

5 Micah his son,

Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

6 (1Ch 5:26) and Beerah his son, whom

Tiglath--Pileser the king of Assyria led into exile.

He was a leader of the Reubenites.

7 (1Ch 5:1) 7His brothers according to their families

by the registration of their generations were

Jeiel, the first, and Zechariah;

8 (Nu 32:34; 32:38) Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel,

who dwelt in Aroer, even as far as Nebo and Baal Meon.

9 (Jos 22:8-9) And he dwelt toward the east as far as the entrance

to the wilderness from the Euphrates,

for their cattle were abundant in the land of Gilead.

10 Now in the days of Saul, they made war with the Hagrites,

who fell by their hand, and they dwelt in their tents over

all the eastern plains of Gilead.



[1] Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the

firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was

given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to

be reckoned after the birthright.

[2] For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler;

but the birthright was Joseph's:)

[3] The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hannoch, and

Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

[4] The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

[5] Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,

[6] Beerah his son, whom Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria carried away

captive: he was prince of the Reubenites.

[7] And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their

generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

[8] And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt

in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:

[9] And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from

the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of

Gilead.

[10] And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by

their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of

Gilead.



Sons of Gad



11 (Jos 13:11; 13:24-28) The sons of Gad dwelt opposite

them in the land of Bashan as far as Salekah.

12 Joel was the first, Shapham the second,

with Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.

13 Their brothers of their father's house were

Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jakan, Zia, and Eber, seven in all.

14 These are the sons of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah,

the sonof Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai,

the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;

15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni,

was the head of their father's house.

16 (1Ch 27:29; SS 2:1) They dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in its towns,

and in all the outlands of Sharon to the edge of their borders.

17 (2Ki 14:16; 14:28) All of them were registered by genealogy in the days

of Jotham king of Judah and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.

18 (Nu 1:3) The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites,

and the half-tribe of Manasseh numbered 44760 valiant men,

men able to bear shield and sword, to shoot with a bow,

and who were skillful in battle, who went to war.

19 (Ge 25:15; 1Ch 1:31) They made war with the Hagrites, namely Jetur,

Naphish, and Nodab.

20 (2Ch 18:31; Ps 20:7-8) They were helped against them,

and the Hagrites and all who were with them were delivered into their hand,

for they cried to God in the battle, and He heard their prayer

because they trusted in Him.

21 They captured their livestock: fifty thousand of their camels,

two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, two thousand donkeys,

and one hundred thousand men.

22 (2Ki 15:29; 17:6) So many fell slain, because the war was of God.

And they dwelt in their place until the exile.



[11] And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan

unto Salchah:

[12] Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in

Bashan.

[13] And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and

Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.

[14] These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah,

the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of

Jahdo, the son of Buz;

[15] Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their

fathers.

[16] And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the

suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders.

[17] All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of

Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.

[18] The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of

valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and

skilful in war, were four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore,

that went out to the war.

[19] And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and

Nodab.

[20] And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered

into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the

battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

[21] And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of

sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men

an hundred thousand.

[22] For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they

dwelt in their steads until the captivity.



The Half-Tribe of Manasseh



23 (Dt 3:8-9; SS 4:8) The children of the half-tribe of Manasseh also dwelt

in the land. They increased from Bashan as far as Baal Hermon and Senir,

even to Mount Hermon.

24 These were the heads of their fathers' houses: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel,

Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valor, men of reputation,

and heads of their fathers' houses.

25 (Ex 34:15) They were unfaithful to the God of their fathers

and played the harlot after the gods of the peoples of the land,

whom God had wiped out before them.

26 (2Ki 15:19; 17:6) So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul

the king of Assyria, even the spirit of Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria,

and he led the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh

into exile and brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and to the river of Gozan

to this day.



[23] And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they

increased from Bashan unto Baal-hermon and Senir, and unto mount Hermon.

[24] And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and

Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty

men of valour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers.

[25] And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a

whoring after the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before

them.

[26] And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and

the spirit of Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away,

even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and

brought them unto Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto

this day.



2) Our Daily Bread for 23 April 2025 titled

To Infinity and Beyond!




Matthew 18:21-35



The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant



21 (Mt 18:15; Lk 17:3-4) Then Peter came to Him and said,

"Lord, how often shall I forgive my brother who sins against me?

Up to seven times?"

22 Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you up to seven times,

but up to seventy times seven.

23 (Mt 13:24) "Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king

who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

24 When he began to settle the accounts, one was brought to him who owed

him ten thousand talents.(Several million pounds.)

25 (Lev 25:39; 2Ki 4:1) But since he was not able to pay, his master ordered

that he be sold with his wife, their children, and all that he had,

and payment to be made.

26 (Mt 8:2) "So the servant fell on his knees, pleading with him, saying,

'Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'

27 Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion,

released him, and forgave him the debt.

28 (Mt 20:2) "But that same servant went out and found one of his fellow

servants who owed him a hundred denarii.(A few pounds.)

He laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying,

'Pay me what you owe.'

29 "So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and entreated him,

saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'

30 "But he would not and went and threw him in prison

until he should pay the debt.

31 So when his fellow servants saw what took place, they were very sorry

and went and told their master all that had taken place.

32 "Then his master, after he had summoned him, said to him,

'O you wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt

because you pleaded with me.

33 (Col 3:13) Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant,

even as I had pity on you?'

34 (Mt 5:25-26) His master was angry and delivered him to the jailers

until he should pay all his debt.

35 (Pr 21:13; Mt 6:14-15) "So also My heavenly Father will do to each of you,

if from your heart you do not forgive your brother for his trespasses."



[21] Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin

against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

[22] Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but,

Until seventy times seven.

[23] Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which

would take account of his servants.

[24] And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed

him ten thousand talents.

[25] But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold,

and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

[26] The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have

patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

[27] Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed

him, and forgave him the debt.

[28] But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants,

which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by

the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

[29] And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying,

Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

[30] And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay

the debt.

[31] So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and

came and told unto their lord all that was done.

[32] Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou

wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:

[33] Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even

as I had pity on thee?

[34] And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he

should pay all that was due unto him.

[35] So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your

hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.



OIn the animated movie Toy Story, a child’s toys come to life whenever he

leaves the room or falls asleep. One character, a space ranger named Buzz

Lightyear, shouts his signature catchphrase while flying

about the bedroom: "To infinity and beyond!"



It’s a phrase that has confused many. Isn't infinity as far as you can go?

How can there be anything "beyond" infinity? Drawing on wisdom from ancient

Greek philosophers, mathematician Ian Stewart suggests that what is beyond

infinity are yet bigger infinities. On and on and on.



Jesus seems to employ such exponential effort in the realm of forgiveness.

When Peter asked Jesus about forgiving another person, "How many times must

I forgive him . . . seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, you must

forgive him more than seven times. You must forgive him even if he wrongs

you seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:21-22 ncv). Jesus goes on to tell

a parable comparing a merciful king and an unmerciful servant,

making the point that when someone truly regrets their error,

there is no limit to the number of times we're to forgive.

We're to forgive others the way God forgives us (v. 33).

Over and over, on and on.



That may seem impossible to us. That's why we constantly

need to ask God for His help.



Only in His strength can we do this. Forgiven people

forgive people. To infinity and beyond!



Reflect & Pray



Who longs for your forgiveness?

What does it mean to forgive another in a way that honors them and God?



Dear Father, please help me to be as

generous and wise with forgiveness as You are.





Hear more on how finding the strength to forgive others can bring you peace.





3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 4 - freedom from Fear



Psalms 27:1



The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?



The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?



Marcy was afraid of the dark. As a child she slept with a nightlight on,

and even she matured, she still had a fear of dark places.

When she was at home alone, she kept all the lights on,

and a small lamp at her bedside glowed through the night.

The psalmist David reflects that common fear of darkness when he says

"The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?"

David does not say, "The Lord brings light," but "The Lord is my light".

God is the source of understanding and security in our lives.

He is the One who can expose and deal with our fears.

When we are afraid - afraid of losing a job or a loved one,

afraid of making mistakes, afraid of being hurt, afraid of what others may

say about us - we can turn to the Lord who can handle our fears.

He is a "stronghold", a fortress of protection around us,

and in him we are safe.

Often we turn to other places for our security - to the bank account,

to a spouse or loved one, to the approval of the world.

We mistakenly think that these sources can provide a foundation of defence

against uncertainty of life. But when we find that people disappoint us, money

loses its value, and the praise of others is fleeting,

we must turn again to the true source of security, God alone.



Application



a) What sources of security have I trusted in besides God?

What was the result of that trust?



b) In what ways have I depended upon God for my security?



c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see

when I lived in darkness?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Mark 4:23-29



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

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

The measure you give will be measured for you,

and to you who hear will more be given.

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

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



The Parable of the Growing Seed



26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man

who scatters seed on the ground.

27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day,

and the seed sprouts and grows; he does not know how.

28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade,

then the head, then the full seed in the head.

29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe,

immediately he applies the sickle because the harvest has come."



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

24 And he said unto them, "Take heed what ye hear:

with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you:

and unto you that hear shall more be given.

25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not,

from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should

cast seed into the ground;

27 and should sleep, and rise night and day,

and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade,

then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

29 But when the fruit is brought forth,

immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come."



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



God's Gift of Salvation



Ps 51:1-13



PSALMS 51



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David,

when Nathan the Prophet came to him,

after he had gone in to Bathsheba.



1 Have mercy on me, O God,

according to Your lovingkindness;

according to the abundance of Your compassion,

blot out my transgressions.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

and cleanse me from my sin.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I acknowledge my transgressions,

and my sin is ever before me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Against You, You only, have I sinned,

and done this evil in Your sight,

so that You are justified when You speak,

and You are blameless when You judge.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,

and in sin my mother conceived me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You desire truth in the inward parts,

and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;

wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Make me to hear joy and gladness,

that the bones that You have broken may rejoice.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Hide Your face from my sins,

and blot out all my iniquities.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,

and renew a right spirit within me.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not cast me away from Your presence,

and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.

12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,

and uphold me with Your willing spirit.

13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,

and sinners will return to You.



To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet

came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.



1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness:

According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity,

And cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my transgressions:

And my sin is ever before me.

4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight:

That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest,

and be clear when thou judgest.

5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity;

And in sin did my mother conceive me.

6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts:

And in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean:

Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8 Make me to hear joy and gladness;

That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

9 Hide thy face from my sins,

And blot out all mine iniquities.

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God;

And renew a right spirit within me.

11 Cast me not away from thy presence;

And take not thy holy spirit from me.

12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;

And uphold me with thy free spirit.

13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways;

And sinners shall be converted unto thee.



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



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 "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 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- 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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 23 of the Month



a) Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those

who have committed crimes.



b) Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ

across Canada.



(



John 13:34-35



34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,

even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples,

if you have love for one another."



34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;

as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,

if ye have love one to another.



Rom 12:10



10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honour



10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;

in honour preferring one another;



Heb 10:24



24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.



24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:



1 Peter 3:8



8 Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious,

and be kind.



8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another,

love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:



1 John 3:23



23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name

of His Son ­Jesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us.



23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name

of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.



)



Pray to the Lord and pray to know The Lord's heritage in your life.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please show me the way of peace."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus Chirst as the source of Security.



Pray to the Lord and pray to plant in the Name of Lord Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to give him praise daily.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those

who have committed crimes.



Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ

across Canada.



Praise Yahweh that Egypt has developed into a regional base for expansive

Gospek work.



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 112 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 22 April 2025 reflections

Day 112, 22 Apr 2025



1) Psalms 43, 44, 45, 49, 84, 85, 87



Psalms 43

1 Vindicate me, O God,

and plead my cause against an ungodly nation;

deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For You are the God of my refuge;

why have You rejected me?

Why do I walk about mourning

because of the oppression of the enemy?

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Send out Your light and Your truth.

Let them lead me;

let them bring me to Your holy hill,

and to Your dwelling place.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Then I will go to the altar of God,

to the God of my joyful gladness;

with the harp I will give thanks to You,

O God, my God.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Why are you cast down, O my soul?

And why are you disquieted withinme?

Hope in God;

for I will yet give Him thanks,

the salvation of my countenance and my God.



Psalm 43

[1] Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation:

O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.

[2] For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off?

Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

[3] O send out thy light and thy truth: Let them lead me;

Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

[4] Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy:

Yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.

[5] Why art thou cast down, O my soul?

And why art thou disquieted within me?

Hope in God:

For I shall yet praise him, Who is the health of my countenance, and my God.



Psalms 44

For the Music Director. A Contemplative Maskil of the sons of Korah.

1 We have heard with our ears, O God,

our fathers have told us

what work You did in their days,

in the days of old:

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) how You drove out the nations with Your hand,

and planted others instead;

how You afflicted peoples,

and sent them away.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For they did not take possession

of the land by their own sword,

nor did their own arm save them;

but it was Your right hand, and Your arm,

and the light of Your countenance, because You had favor on them.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) You are my King, O God;

command deliverances for Jacob.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Through You we will push down our opponents;

through Your name we will trample those who rise up against us.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For I will not trust in my bow,

nor will my sword save me.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) But You have saved us from our opponents,

and have put to shame those who hate us.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) In God we boast all the day long,

and give thanks to Your name forever. Selah

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) But You have rejected us and put us to shame,

and do not go out with our armies.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) You make us to turn back from the opponent,

and those who hate us make us their spoil.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) You have placed us like sheep for prey,

and have scattered us among the nations.

12 You sell Your people for nothing,

and do not increase Your wealth by their sale.

13 You make us a reproach to our neighbors,

a scorn and a derision to those who surround us.

14 You make us a byword among the nations,

a shaking of the head among the people.

15 All day long my reproach is before me,

and the shame of my face covers me,

16 from the voice of him who reproaches and reviles,

by reason of the enemy and avenger.

17 All this is come on us,

yet we have not forgotten You,

nor have we dealt falsely in Your covenant.

18 Our heart is not turned back,

nor have our steps deviated from Your way,

19 though You have crushed us in the place of jackals,

and covered us with the shadow of death.

20 If we have forgotten the name of our God,

or stretched out our hands to a strange god,

21 would not God search this out?

For He knows the secrets of the heart.

22 Yes, for Your sake we are killed all the day long;

we are considered like sheep for the slaughter.

23 Awake; why do You sleep, O Lord?

Arise; do not reject us forever.

24 Why do You hide Your face,

and forget our affliction and our oppression?

25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust;

our body cleaves to the earth.

26 Arise, be our help,

and redeem us for the sake of Your lovingkindness.



Psalm 44

To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil.

[1] We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us,

What work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.

[2] How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them;

How thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out.

[3] For they got not the land in possession by their own sword,

Neither did their own arm save them:

But thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance,

Because thou hadst a favour unto them.

[4] Thou art my King, O God: Command deliverances for Jacob.

[5] Through thee will we push down our enemies:

Through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.

[6] For I will not trust in my bow,

Neither shall my sword save me.

[7] But thou hast saved us from our enemies,

And hast put them to shame that hated us.

[8] In God we boast all the day long,

And praise thy name for ever. Selah.

[9] But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame;

And goest not forth with our armies.

[10] Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy:

And they which hate us spoil for themselves.

[11] Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat;

And hast scattered us among the heathen.

[12] Thou sellest thy people for nought,

And dost not increase thy wealth by their price.

[13] Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours,

A scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.

[14] Thou makest us a byword among the heathen,

A shaking of the head among the people.

[15] My confusion is continually before me,

And the shame of my face hath covered me,

[16] For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth;

By reason of the enemy and avenger.

[17] All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee,

Neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.

[18] Our heart is not turned back,

Neither have our steps declined from thy way;

[19] Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons,

And covered us with the shadow of death.

[20] If we have forgotten the name of our God,

or stretched out our hands to a strange god;

[21] Shall not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart.

[22] Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long;

We are counted as sheep for the slaughter.

[23] Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord?

Arise, cast us not off for ever.

[24] Wherefore hidest thou thy face,

And forgettest our affliction and our oppression?

[25] For our soul is bowed down to the dust:

Our belly cleaveth unto the earth.

[26]Arise for our help,

And redeem us for thy mercies' sake.



Psalms 45

For the Music Director. To the melody of "Lilies."

A Contemplative Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.

1 My heart is overflowing with a good thought;

I am speaking my works for the king;

my tongue is the pen of a skilled scribe.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You are fairer than all the sons of men;

favor is poured on your lips;

therefore God has blessed you forever.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one,

with your splendor and your majesty.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) In your majesty ride prosperously

because of truth and meekness and righteousness;

and your right hand will teach you awesome things.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies;

peoples will fall under you.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;

the scepter of Your kingdom is an upright scepter.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You love righteousness and hate wickedness;

therefore God, your God, anointed you

with the oil of gladness above your companions.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes

and cassia; from the ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Kings' daughters are among your honourable women;

at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Listen, O daughter, consider and incline your ear;

forget your own people, and your father's house,

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) and the king will desire your beauty.

Since he is your lord, bow to him.

12 The daughter of Tyre will be there with a gift;

even the rich among the people will entreat your favor.

13 The royal daughter is all glorious within her chamber;

her clothing is plaited gold.

14 She shall be brought to the king in embroidered garments;

the virgins, her companions who follow her,

shall be brought to you.

15 With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought;

they shall enter into the king's palace.

16 Your sons shall succeed your fathers;

yo u will make them princes in all the land.

17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations;

therefore the people will praise you forever and ever.



Psalm 45

To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil,

A Song of loves.

[1] My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have

made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

[2] Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips:

therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

[3] Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy

majesty.

[4] And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and

righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

[5] Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the

people fall under thee.

[6] Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a

right sceptre.

[7] Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy

God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

[8] All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory

palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

[9] Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand

did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

[10] Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also

thine own people, and thy father's house;

[11] So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and

worship thou him.

[12] And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich

among the people shall intreat thy favour.

[13] The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought

gold.

[14] She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the

virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

[15] With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter

into the king's palace.

[16] Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make

princes in all the earth.

[17] I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore

shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.



Psalms 49

For the Music Director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

1 Hear this, all you people; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) both low and high, rich and poor together.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) My mouth will speak wisdom, and the meditation

of my heart will be understanding.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I will incline my ear to a parable;

I will expound my riddle with a harp.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Why should I fear in the days of evil,

when the iniquity of my stalkers surrounds me?

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Those who trust in their wealth,

and boast in the multitude of their riches,

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) none of them can by any means redeem the other,

nor give to God a ransom for anyone,

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) for the redemption of their souls is costly;

even so people cease to exist forever,

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) making efforts to live eternally, and not see the pit.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For one sees that wise men die,

together the fool and the brute perish, and leave their wealth to others.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Their graves become their perpetual homes,

and their dwelling places to all generations,

though they call their lands after their own names.

12 But a man does not abide in honour;

mankind is like the beasts that come to ruin.

13 This is their way, it is their folly;

yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah

14 Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd;

the upright shall rule over them in the morning,

and their form shall waste away in Sheol, far from their dwelling.

15 But God shall redeem my soul from the power of Sheol,

for He shall receive me. Selah

16 Do not fear when one is made rich,

when the glory of his house is increased,

17 for he takes nothing away in death; his glory does not descend after him.

18 Though while he lives he blesses his soul-

and men will praise you when you do well for yourself-

19 that soul will go to the generation of his fathers;

they will never see light.

20 A man in honor, and yet without understanding,

is like the animals that perish.



Psalm 49

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

[1] Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:

[2] Both low and high, rich and poor, together.

[3] My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be

of understanding.

[4] I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon

the harp.

[5] Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my

heels shall compass me about?

[6] They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude

of their riches;

[7] None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a

ransom for him:

[8] (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

[9] That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

[10] For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish

person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

[11] Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and

their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their

own names.

[12] Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts

that perish.

[13] This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their

sayings. Selah.

[14] Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and

the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty

shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.

[15] But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall

receive me. Selah.

[16] Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house

is increased;

[17] For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not

descend after him.

[18] Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee,

when thou doest well to thyself.

[19] He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see

light.

[20] Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that

perish.



Psalms 84

For the Music Director. According to The Gittith.

A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

1 How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord;

my heart and my body cry out for the living God.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Yes, the sparrow has found a home and the swallow a nest

for herself, where she may lay her young, even at Your altars,

O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Blessed are those who dwell in Your house;

they continually praise You. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Blessed is the man whose strength is in You,

in whose heart are the paths to Zion.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) As they pass through the Valley of Baca,

they makes it a spring; the early rain also covers it with pools.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) They go from strength to strength;

every one of them appears in Zion before God.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts, hear my prayer,

and give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Behold, O God our shield,

and look upon the face of Your anointed.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For a day in Your courts is better

than a thousand elsewhere.

I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God

than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For the Lord God is a sun and shield;

the Lord will give favor and glory,

for no good thing will He withhold

from the one who walks uprightly.

12 O Lord of Hosts,

blessed is the man who trusts in You.



Psalm 84

To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

[1] How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!

[2] My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my

heart

and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

[3] Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for

herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of

hosts, my King, and my God.

[4] Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising

thee. Selah.

[5] Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the

ways of them.

[6] Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also

filleth the pools.

[7] They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth

before God.

[8] O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

[9] Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

[10] For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a

doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of

wickedness.

[11] For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and

glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

[12] O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.





Psalms 85

For the Music Director. A Psalm of the songs of Korah.

1 Lord, You have been favorable to Your land;

You have brought back the captivity of Jacob.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people;

You have covered all their sin. Selah

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have withdrawn all Your wrath;

You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Restore us, O God of our salvation,

and put away Your indignation toward us.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Will You be angry with us forever?

Will You draw out Your anger to all generations?

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Will You not revive us again,

that Your people may rejoice in You?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Show us Your mercy, O Lord,

and grant us Your deliverance.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,

for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,

but let them not turn again to folly.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,

that glory may dwell in our land.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;

righteousness and peace have kissed.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,

and righteousness looks down from the sky.

12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,

and our land shall yield its increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before Him

and prepare a way for His footsteps.



Psalm 85

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

[1] LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back

the captivity of Jacob.

[2] Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all

their sin. Selah.

[3] Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the

fierceness of thine anger.

[4] Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.

[5] Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to

all generations?

[6] Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?

[7] Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.

[8] I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto

his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.

[9] Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in

our land.

[10] Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed

each other.

[11] Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down

from heaven.

[12] Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield

her increase.

[13] Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his

steps.



Psalms 87

A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song.

1 The city of His foundation is on the holy mountain.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The Lord loves the gates of Zion

more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Glorious things are spoken of you,

O city of God. Selah.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon

to those who know Me;

look, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia;

"This man was born there."

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) But of Zion it shall be said,

"This one and that one were born in her,"

for the Most High shall make her secure.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord shall count when He registers the people,

"This one was born there." Selah

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) As well the singers and the players of instruments say,

"All my springs are in you."



Psalm 87

A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.

[1] His foundation is in the holy mountains.

[2] The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

[3] Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

[4] I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold

Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.

[5] And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the

highest himself shall establish her.

[6] The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was

born there. Selah.

[7] As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my

springs are in thee.



2) Our Daily Bread for 22 April 2025 titled

Loving Others with God's Love




Deuteronomy 10:14-19





14(1Ki 8:27; Ex 19:5) Indeed, heaven and the highest heavens belong

to the Lord your God, also the earth with all that is in it.

15 (Dt 4:37) The Lord delighted only in your fathers, to love them;

and He chose their descendants after them, even you above all people,

as it is today.

16 (Dt 9:6; Jer 4:4) Therefore, circumcise your heart,

and do not be stubborn anymore.

17 (Jos 22:22; Da 2:47) For the Lord your God is the God of gods

and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the fearsome God

who is unbiased and takes no bribe.

18 (Ps 68:5; 146:9) He executes the judgment of the orphan

and the widow and loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing.

19 (Ex 22:21; Lev 19:33-34) Therefore, love the foreigner,

for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.



[14] Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD's thy God, the

earth also, with all that therein is.

[15] Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose

their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.

[16] Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more

stiffnecked.

[17] For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a

mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

[18] He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth

the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.

[19] Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of

Egypt.



The people of Le Chambon, France, risked everything to help save the lives of

as many as five thousand individuals, many of them Jewish children, during

the Nazi occupation. The refugees fleeing their homes were hidden in the

community's homes and farms. The townspeople were inspired

by pastor André Trocmé, who called on his congregation to help by referencing

the words of Deuteronomy 10:19,

"You are to love those who are foreigners,

for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt."



This command given to the Israelites comes in a passage that begins

with the reminder that the whole earth belongs to God, who

is "mighty and awesome" (v. 17). Yet God chose to love the Israelites (v. 15).

He also cares for people in vulnerable or unfamiliar situations (v. 18),

including foreigners who weren't part of the nation of Israel.

As the Israelites settled in their new home, they were to imitate God's love

and care for those needing help, especially because they knew the unique

struggles of being a foreigner (v. 19).



If we've been at a job a long time or lived in the same home for several

years, God may give us the opportunity to show kindness to someone who feels

like a "foreigner," perhaps by providing helpful advice to a new coworker

or assistance to a recently relocated family. When we do, we demonstrate

God's love to those in unfamiliar, and often vulnerable, situations.



Reflect & Pray



When did someone show you kindness recently?

How might you care for someone else?



Heavenly Father, please help me to extend Your love and care to others.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 3 - From Darkness to Light



Col 1:13-14



13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and has transferred us

into the kingdom of His dear Son,

14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.



[13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated

us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

[14] In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of

sins:



Most of us have no real concept of darkness. We live in a world illuminated

not only by sun, moon and start, bit by streetlights and electric lamps and,

when the power goes off, flashlights and candles. We resist the darkness

For the sighted, being in absolute darkness is a frightening experience.

The dark blots out everything; we can see nothing, not even our own bodies,

and we may become disoriented. The dark seems to press in upon us,

with an almost physical weight that oppresses.

Spiritual darkness is like that. Spiritual darkness,

the absence of light in Christ, is oppressive, weighing us down,

distorting our perceptions of realty.

We cannot judge clearly, for we cannot see at all.

Yet God breaks into our darkness, bringing his light - Jesus Christ,

The Light of the World. When the awareness of Christ invades our lives,

our eyes are opened and we can see for the first time. We see our sin,

God's grace, and the Way he has provided for escape from the dark.

And as we continue to walk in his light, we see even more - the need

for changes in our lives, and God's power to work those changes.

Discernment and wisdom come through his light,

and we understand spiritual truths we could never see before.

Paul says that God has 'rescued' us from darkness and brought us

into the light. We cannot, on our own, accomplish this rescue,

but god through Christ's sacrifice brings it about in us.

He is the light who illuminates our darkness.



Application



a) Many different kinds of spiritual darkness invade our lives

and keep us blind to the truth - sin, lack of understanding,

resistance to the Holy Spirit. What kinds of spiritual darkness

have I experienced?



b) What changes took place in me when I first 'came into the light'?



c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see

when I lived in darkness?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Philippians 4:19



19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.



19 But my God shall supply all your need according

to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.



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



God's Reconciling Peace



Ps 85:8-13



8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,

for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,

but let them not turn again to folly.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,

that glory may dwell in our land.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;

righteousness and peace have kissed.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,

and righteousness looks down from the sky.

12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,

and our land shall yield its increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before Him

and prepare a way for His footsteps.



8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak:

For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:

But let them not turn again to folly.

9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him;

That glory may dwell in our land.

10 Mercy and truth are met together;

Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

11 Truth shall spring out of the earth;

And righteousness shall look down from heaven.

12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good;

And our land shall yield her increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before him;

And shall set us in the way of his steps.



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



[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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



22 Day of the Month



a) Pray for the Province of Quebec



I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,

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



b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve

every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge

of God.



(



2 Cor 10: 3 - 5



3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God

to the pulling down of strongholds,

5 casting down imaginations and every

high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every

thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,



3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God

to the pulling down of strong holds;)

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

against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought

to the obedience of Christ;



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for Holiness of Jesus Christ to flood your nation.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, please help

me to extend Your love and care to others."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus Christ

who delivered you from darkness.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus as supplier of needs.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus as righteousness.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



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 leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve

every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge

of God.



Pray that Christians in Oman will find ways to safely share the Gospel

and disciple others.



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 111 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 21 April 2025 reflections

Day 111, 21 Apr 2024



1) Psalms 6,8,9,10,14,16,19,21



PSALMS 6



For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.

According to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger,

nor discipline me in the heat of Your anger.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am weak;

O Lord, heal me, for my bones are terrified.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) My soul is greatly troubled,

but You, O Lord, how long?

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Return, O Lord, rescue my soul.

Save me for the sake of Your lovingkindness.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in death there is no remembrance of You;

in Sheol who will give You thanks?

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I am weary with my groaning;

all night I flood my bed with weeping;

I drench my couch with my tears.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) My eye wastes away from grief;

it grows weak because of all those hostile to me.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity;

for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) The Lord has heard my supplication;

the Lord accepts my prayer.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) May all my enemies be ashamed and greatly terrified;

may they turn back and be suddenly ashamed.



Psalm 6

To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.

1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger,

Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak:

O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

3 My soul is also sore vexed:

But thou, O LORD, how long?

4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul:

Oh save me for thy mercies' sake.

5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee:

In the grave who shall give thee thanks?

6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim;

I water my couch with my tears.

7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief;

It waxeth old because of all mine enemies.

8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity;

For the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.

9 The LORD hath heard my supplication;

The LORD will receive my prayer.

10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed:

Let them return and be ashamed suddenly.



PSALMS 8



For the Music Director. According to The Gittith. A Psalm of David.



1 O Lord, our Lord,

how excellent is Your name in all the earth!

You have set Your glory

above the heavens.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants

You have ordained strength

because of Your enemies,

to silence the enemy and the avenger.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) When I consider Your heavens,

the work of Your fingers,

the moon and the stars,

which You have established,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) what is man that You are mindful of him,

and the son of man that You attend to him?

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For You have made him a little lower than the angels,

and crowned him with glory and honor.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You have given him dominion over the works

of Your hands;

You have put all things under his feet,

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) all sheep and oxen,

and also the beasts of the field,

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) the birds of the air,

and the fish of the sea,

and whatever travels the paths of the seas.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) O Lord, our Lord,

how excellent is Your name in all the earth!



Psalm 8

To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David.

1 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

Who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained

strength because of thine enemies,

That thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers,

The moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him?

And the son of man, that thou visitest him?

5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels,

And hast crowned him with glory and honour.

6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands;

Thou hast put all things under his feet:

7 All sheep and oxen,

Yea, and the beasts of the field;

8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea,

And whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

9 O LORD our Lord,

How excellent is thy name in all the earth!



PSALMS 9



For the Music Director. To the melody of "The Death of the Son."

A Psalm of David.

1 I will give thanks to You, O Lord, with my whole heart;

I will declare all Your marvelous works.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will be glad and rejoice in You;

I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) When my enemies are turned back,

they will stumble and perish at Your presence.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For You have maintained my right and my cause;

You sat on the throne judging what is right.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You have rebuked the nations,

You have destroyed the wicked,

You have wiped out their name forever and ever.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) O you enemy, destructions

have come to you for a perpetual end.

You have destroyed cities;

their memory perished with them.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) But the Lord remains forever;

He has established His throne for judgment.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) He will judge the world in righteousness;

He will give judgment to the peoples in uprightness.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

a refuge in times of trouble.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Those who know Your name will put their trust in You,

for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Sing praises to the Lord who dwells in Zion;

declare His deeds among the people.

12 He who avenges deaths remembers them;

He does not forget the cry of the humble.

13 Be gracious to me, O Lord; consider my trouble from those who hate me,

O You who lifts me up from the gates of death,

14 that I may recount all Your praise

in the gates of the daughter of Zion,

that I may rejoice in Your salvation.

15 The nations have sunk down in the pit that they made;

their own foot is caught in the net which they hid.

16 The Lord is known by the judgment that He executes;

the wicked one is snared in the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah

17 The wicked will be turned to Sheol,

and all the nations that forget God.

18 For the needy will not always be forgotten,

nor will the hope of the poor perish forever.

19 Arise, O Lord, may mortals not prevail;

let the nations be judged in Your sight.

20 Put them in fear, O Lord,

that the nations themselves may know they are mortals. Selah



Psalm 9

To the chief Musician upon Muth-labben, A Psalm of David.

Aleph

1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart;

I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee:

I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High.

Bet

3 When mine enemies are turned back,

They shall fall and perish at thy presence.

4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause;

Thou satest in the throne judging right.

Gimel

5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked,

Thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.

6 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end:

And thou hast destroyed cities; Their memorial is perished with them.

He

7 But the LORD shall endure for ever:

He hath prepared his throne for judgment.

8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness,

He shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

Waw

9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

A refuge in times of trouble.

10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:

For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Zain

11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion:

Declare among the people his doings.

12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them:

He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

Het

13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; Consider my trouble which I suffer

of them that hate me,

Thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:

14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion:

I will rejoice in thy salvation.

Tet

15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made:

In the net which they hid is their own foot taken.

16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth:

The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.

Yod

17 The wicked shall be turned into hell,

And all the nations that forget God.

Kaph

18 For the needy shall not alway be forgotten:

The expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.

19 A rise, O LORD; let not man prevail:

Let the heathen be judged in thy sight.

20 Put them in fear, O LORD:

That the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.



Psalms 10

1 Why do You stand far off, O Lord?

Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) In arrogance the wicked persecutes the poor;

let them be caught in the devices they have planned.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For the wicked boasts of his soul's desire;

he blesses the greedy and despises the Lord.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The wicked, through the pride of his countenance,

will not seek God; God is not in all his thoughts.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) His ways are always prosperous;

Your judgments are high and distant from him;

as for all his enemies, they scoff at him.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) He says in his heart, "I shall not be moved;

for generations I shall not meet adversity."

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit

and oppression; under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) He sits in the lurking places of the villages;

in the secret places he murders the innocent;

his eyes lurk against the unfortunate.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He lies in wait secretly as a lion in his den;

he lies in wait to catch the poor;

he catches the poor, drawing them into his net.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He crouches; he lies low,

so that the unfortunate fall by his strength.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) He says in his heart, "God has forgotten;

He hides His face; He will never see it."

12 Arise, O Lord! O God, lift up Your hand!

Do not forget the humble.

13 Why do the wicked despise God? He says in his heart,

"You will require an account."

14 You have seen it, for You observe trouble and grief,

to repay it with Your hand. The unfortunate one entrusts it to You;

You are the helper of the orphan.

15 Break the arm of the wicked and the evil man;

seek out his wickedness until You find none.

16 The Lord is King forever and ever; the nations perished from His land.

17 The desire of the humble You have heard, O Lord;

You make their heart attentive; You bend Your ear

18 to judge the orphan and the oppressed; man on earth no longer trembles.



Psalm 10

Lamed

[1] Why standest thou afar off, O LORD?

Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?

[2] The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor:

Let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

(Mem)

[3] For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire,

And blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.

(Nun)

[4] The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God:

God is not in all his thoughts.

[5] His ways are always grievous; Thy judgments are far above out

of his sight: As for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.

[6] He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved:

For I shall never be in adversity.

(Samek)

Pe

[7] His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud:

Under his tongue is mischief and vanity.

[8] He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages:

Ain

In the secret places doth he murder the innocent:

His eyes are privily set against the poor.

[9] He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den:

He lieth in wait to catch the poor:

(Zade)

He doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.

[10] He croucheth, and humbleth himself,

That the poor may fall by his strong ones.

[11] He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten:

He hideth his face; he will never see it.

Qoph

[12] Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: Forget not the humble.

[13] Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God?

He hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.

Resh

[14] Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite

it with thy hand:

The poor committeth himself unto thee; Thou art the helper of the fatherless.

Shin

[15] Break thou the arm of the wicked

And the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.

[16] The LORD is King for ever and ever:

The heathen are perished out of his land.

Taw

[17] LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble:

Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:

[18] To judge the fatherless and the oppressed,

That the man of the earth may no more oppress.



PSALMS 14



Ps 53:1-6



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.

1The fool has said in his heart,

"There is no God."

They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds,

there is none who does good.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The Lord looks down from heaven

on the children of men,

to see if there are any who understand,

who seek God.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) They all turn aside,

together they become corrupt;

there is none who does good,

not even one.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge,

who eat my people as they eat bread,

but do not call on the Lord?

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) There they were in great fear,

for God is with the generation of the righteous.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You shame the counsel of the poor,

but the Lord is his refuge.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 )Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion!

When the Lord turns back the captivity of His people,

Jacob will rejoice, and Israel will be glad.



Psalm 14

[1] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they

have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

[2] The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if

there were any that did understand, and seek God.

[3] They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is

none that doeth good, no, not one.

[4] Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as

they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD.

[5] There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the

righteous.

[6] Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.

[7] Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD

bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel

shall be glad.



PSALMS 16



A Miktam of David.



1 Preserve me, O God,

for in You I take refuge.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) I have said to the Lord, "You are my Lord;

my welfare has no existence outside of You."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5 ) For the holy ones who are in the land,

they are the majestic ones; in them is all my delight.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8 ) Those who chase after other gods,

their sorrows will be multiplied;

their drink offerings of blood I will not offer,

nor lift their names on my lips.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup;

You support my lot.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

yes, an inheritance is beautiful for me.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel;

my affections also instruct me in the night seasons.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I have set the Lord always before me;

because He is at my right hand,

I will not be moved.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;

my flesh also will rest in security.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) For You will not leave my soul in Sheol,

nor will You suffer Your godly one to see corruption.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) You will make known to me the path of life;

in Your presence is fullness of joy;

at Your right hand there are pleasures for evermore.



Psalms 16

[1] Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

[2] O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness

extendeth not to thee;

[3] But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom

is all my delight.

[4] Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their

drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my

lips.

[5] The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou

maintainest my lot.

[6] The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly

heritage.

[7] I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct

me in the night seasons.

[8] I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I

shall not be moved.

[9] Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall

rest in hope.

[10] For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine

Holy One to see corruption.

[11] Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy;

at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.



PSALMS 19



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.

1 The heavens declare the glory of God,

and the firmament shows His handiwork.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Day unto day utters speech,

and night unto night declares knowledge.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) There is no speech and there are no words;

their voice is not heard.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Their line has gone out through all the earth,

and their words to the end of the world.

In them has He set a tent for the sun,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;

it rejoices as a strong man to run a race.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Its going forth is from one end of the heavens,

and its circuit extends to the other end,

and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The law of the Lord is perfect,

converting the soul;

the testimony of the Lord is sure,

making wise the simple;

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) the statutes of the Lord are right,

rejoicing the heart;

the commandment of the Lord is pure,

enlightening the eyes;

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) the fear of the Lord is clean,

enduring forever;

the judgments of the Lord are true

and righteous altogether.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) More to be desired are they than gold,

yes, than much fine gold;

sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Moreover by them is Your servant warned,

and by keeping them comes great reward.

12 Who can understand his errors?

Cleanse me from secret faults.

13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins;

may they not rule over me.

Then I will be upright

and innocent from great transgression.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

be acceptable in Your sight,

O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.



Psalms 19

[1] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his

handywork.

[2] Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

[3] There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

[4] Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end

of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

[5] Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a

strong man to run a race.

[6] His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the

ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

[7] The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of

the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

[8] The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment

of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

[9] The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the

LORD are true and righteous altogether.

[10] More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:

sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

[11] Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is

great reward.

[12] Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

[13] Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have

dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the

great transgression.

[14] Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be

acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.



PSALMS 21



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.



1 The king will rejoice in Your strength, O Lord,

and in Your salvation how greatly will he rejoice!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You have given him his heart's desire,

and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For You meet him with the blessings of goodness;

You set a crown of pure gold on his head.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He asked life of You, and You gave it him,

length of days forever and ever.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) His glory is great in Your salvation;

honor and majesty You set on him.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For You place blessings on him forever;

You make him rejoice with gladness with Your presence.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) For the king trusts in the Lord,

and by the lovingkindness of the Most High

he will not be moved.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6 ) Your hand will find out all Your enemies;

Your right hand will find out those who hate You.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) You will make them as a fiery oven

in the time of Your appearance;

the Lord will swallow them up in His wrath,

and fire will devour them.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) You will destroy their offspring from the earth,

and their descendants from among the children of men.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For they intended evil against You;

they devised evil thoughts they will not be able to accomplish.

12 For You will make them turn their back,

when You aim with Your bowstrings against their face.

13 Be exalted, Lord, by Your strength;

may we sing and make music to Your might.



Psalms 21

[1] The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how

greatly shall he rejoice!

[2] Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the

request of his lips. Selah.

[3] For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a

crown of pure gold on his head.

[4] He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for

ever and ever.

[5] His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid

upon him.

[6] For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him

exceeding glad with thy countenance.

[7] For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most

High he shall not be moved.

[8] Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find

out those that hate thee.

[9] Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the

LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.

[10] Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from

among the children of men.

[11] For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous

device, which they are not able to perform.

[12] Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make

ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.

[13] Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and

praise thy power.



2) Our Daily Bread for 21 April 2025


hypocrites! You tithe mint and dill and cumin, but have neglected

the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith.

These you ought to have done without leaving the others undone.

24 (Mt 19:24) You blind guides who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!

25 (Mt 15:19-20; Lk 11:39-40) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,

hypocrites! You cleanse the outside of the cup and dish,

but inside they are full of extortion and greed.

26 You blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish,

that the outside of them may also be clean.



[23] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of

mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the

law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to

leave the other undone.

[24] Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

[25] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the

outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion

and excess.

[26] Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and

platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.ithin the cup and

platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.



On a frigid November day, our church hoped to fill two hundred backpacks for

the homeless. Preparing to help fill them, I sorted through the items donated,

praying to find new gloves, hats, socks, blankets. Bowls of chili

and sandwiches would also be shared with those who were to receive the gifts.

Then I noticed an item that surprised me: washcloths. I'd been focusing

on helping people stay warm and fed. Someone had remembered to help

our recipients feel clean.



The Bible speaks about another kind of "clean" - cleanliness of heart

and spirit. Jesus pointed this out as He decried the hypocrisy of the

teachers of the law and the Pharisees. They kept the smallest requirements

of the law but "neglected the more important matters of the law - justice,

mercy and faithfulness" (Matthew 23:23). Christ told them,

"You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed

and self-indulgence. First clean the inside of the cup and dish,

and then the outside also will be clean" (vv. 25-26).



Acting as if we are spiritually spotless is just a show if we don't seek

the cleansing found in Christ. "What can wash away my sin?" asks an old gospel

song. "Nothing but the blood of Jesus." A new washcloth can be a gift to wash

us on the outside. Jesus cleans us on the inside,

washing away even the worst of our sins.



Reflect & Pray



Where do you need spiritual deep-cleaning?

How can you pray for Christ to cleanse you today?



Please clean me spiritually on the inside, dear Jesus.



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 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 2 - Alienation and Reconciliation



Col 1:21-22



21 (Eph 2:12) And you, who were formerly alienated

and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled

22 (Ro 7:4; Eph 5:27) in the body of His flesh through death,

to present you holy and blameless and above reproach in His sight,



21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind

by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled

22 in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy

and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight



Some 50 years ago, Orson Welles's radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds

threw the nation into panic; people on the East Coast ran for their lives,

expecting at any moment to be destroyed by alien invaders from outer space.

Today, of course, we are more sophisticated about such matters.

Television and movies have educated us about alien life forms.

Star Wars and Star Trek have taught us that their appearance can be much

different than ours. Sometimes they are unable to exist in our atmosphere

with artificial life-support systems; their physical makeup is often

incompatible with our environment.

God says that we, apart from Christ, are as incompatible with his kingdom

as the 'aliens' of movies are with Earth's environment.

We are at war with God, a true "war of the worlds" that staggers

the imagination.

Yet God has 'reconciled' us to his world. He has made us fit,

made us able to exist in his kingdom. He has made us part of

his world through Christ's death and resurrection.

Now, through Christ, we are 'holy' and 'without blemish' in God's sight.

And that transformation, ironically, make us 'alien' in the world around us.

No longer do we fit in a world of selfishness and greed, a world where Self

is god and everyone does what is right in his own heart.

We belong, instead, in the kingdom of God's righteousness.



Application



a) In what ways am I an 'alien' in this world?



b) How have I been an 'alien' to God's kingdom?



c) How can today's verses help me deal with my sense of 'not fitting'?

to Jesus?



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



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 "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 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- 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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



21st Day of the Month



a) Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions



(



1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make

supplications, prayers, intercessions,

and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty,



)



b) Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to know He is in full control despite the wicked.



Pray to the Lord: "Please clean me spiritually on the inside, dear Jesus."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that you are alien to the Lord Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a good steward

in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray for the Word of the Lord to dwell in you richly.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



- 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 those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires.



Pray for the continued faith and courage of believers in Vietman who are

presently suffering in prison.



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 110 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 20 April 2025 reflections

Day 110, 20 Apr 2025 - Happy Resurrection Sunday



Today at

Calvary Community church
, Pastor Barry Regier spoke on

Connection vs Disconnection .



John 11:25-26



25 (Jn 1:4; 1Th 4:14) Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in Me, though he may die, yet shall he live.

26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"



[25] Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that

believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

[26] And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest

thou this?



1 Corinthians 15:3a-8



3 (1Pe 2:24; 1Co 11:23; Gal 1:4) ... 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] ... 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.



A) A New Life



1 Corinthians 15:21 - 22





21 (Jn 11:25; Ro 6:23) For since death came by man, by man came

also the resurrection of the dead.

22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.



[21] For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the

dead.

[22] For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.



B) A New Identidy



2 Corinthians 5:17



17 (Jn 3:3; Ro 16:7) Therefore, if any man is in Christ,

he is a new creature. Old things have passed away. Look, all things have

become new.



[17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are

passed away; behold, all things are become new.



Ephesians 3:18-19



18 (Eph 1:15) may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth

and length and depth and height,

19 (Eph 1:23) and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge;

that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.



[18] May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and

length, and depth, and height;

[19] And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might

be filled with all the fulness of God.



Romans 8:1



1 (1Co 1:30; 2Co 5:17) There is therefore now no condemnation for those

who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not according to the flesh, but according

to the Spirit.



[1] There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ

Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.



C) A New Community



Ephesians 2:19-20



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,



[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;





Romans 6:3



3 (Mt 28:19; Gal 3:27; 1Co 12:13) Do you not know that we who were

baptised into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?



[3] Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were

baptized into his death?



1) 2 Samuel 1 , 2, 3, 4, 1 CHRONICLES 3:1-4



2 SAMUEL 1



The Death of Saul



1Sa 31:1-13; 1Ch 10:1-13



1 After the death of Saul, when David had returned

from the slaughter of the Amalekites, David had remained two days in Ziklag.

2 (1Sa 4:12; 2Sa 4:10; Jos 7:6) On the third day, a man came

from the camp of Saul with his clothes torn and dirt upon his head.

As he approached David, he fell to the ground prostrate.

3 David asked him, "Where have you come from?"

He responded, "I fled from the camp of Israel."

4 (1Sa 4:16) David said to him, "Tell me, what is the report?"

So he reported, "The people fled from battle. Many of the people have fallen

and died; even Saul and his son Jonathan are dead."

5 Then David asked the young man who was reporting to him,

"How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?"

6 (1Sa 28:4) The young man who was reporting to him answered,

"I happened to be on Mount Gilboa when, in front of me,

Saul was leaning on his spear with the chariots and horsemen drawing close.

7 When he turned around, he noticed me. He summoned me, and I responded,

'Here I am.'

8 (1Sa 30:13; 30:17) "He asked me, 'Who are you?'

"I answered, 'I am an Amalekite.'

9 "Then he said to me, 'Stand over me and kill me,

for I have been mortally wounded, yet I am still alive.'

10 (Jdg 9:54; 2Ki 11:12) "So I stood beside him and killed him because I knew

that he could not live after he had fallen. Then I took the crown that was on

his head and the armlet that was on his arm, and I have brought them here

to my lord."

11 (Ge 37:29; 2Sa 3:31) Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them,

as did all of the men who were with him.

12 They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul,

Jonathan his son, the people of the Lord, and the house of Israel,

because they had fallen by the sword.

13 Then David asked the young man who was reporting to him,

"Where are you from?"

He responded, "I am the son of one who sought refuge, an Amalekite."

14 (1Sa 24:6; 26:9) David said to him, "How is it that you did not fear

raising your hand to destroy the anointed of the Lord?"

15 Then David called to one of the young men and said,

"Step forward and execute him." So he struck him and killed him.

16 (Mt 27:25; Lev 20:9_ But David said to him, "Your blood is upon

your own head, since your mouth has testified against you, saying,

'I put an end to the anointed of the Lord.' "



[1] Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned

from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in

Ziklag;

[2] It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of

the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it

was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

[3] And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him,

Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.

[4] And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And

he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the

people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead

also.

[5] And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that

Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?

[6] And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount

Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and

horsemen followed hard after him.

[7] And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I

answered, Here am I.

[8] And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an

Amalekite.

[9] And he said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for

anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me.

[10] So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not

live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head,

and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my

lord.

[11] Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all

the men that were with him:

[12] And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for

Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of

Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.

[13] And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And

he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

[14] And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth

thine hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?

[15] And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon

him. And he smote him that he died.

[16] And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath

testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD's anointed.



The Lament of David



17 (2Ch 35:25) Then David recited this lament over Saul and Jonathan his son,

18 (Jos 10:13) and he told them to teach the sons of Judah

the Song of the Bow.

It is written in the book of Jashar:

19 (2 Sa 1:27; 1:25) Your splendor, O Israel, has been slain upon your hills.

How the mighty ones have fallen.

20 (Mic 1:10; 1Sa 18:6) Do not report it in Gath,

do not announce it in the streets of Ashkelon,

lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice,

or the daughters of the uncircumcised exult.

21 (1Sa 31:1; Isa 21:5) O mountains of Gilboa,

may there be no rain or dew upon you

or your bountiful fields;

for there the shield of the mighty was defiled!

The shield of Saul is no longer anointed with oil.

22 (1Sa 18:4; Isa 34:6-7) From the blood of the slain,

from the fat of mighty,

the bow of Jonathan did not turn back,

nor did the sword of Saul return empty.

23 (Jdg 14:18; Jer 4:13) Saul and Jonathan,

beloved and delightful,

neither in life nor death will they be separated.

They were swifter than eagles,

they were stronger than lions.

24 O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,

who clothed you in scarlet and jewels,

who adorned your garments with gold jewelry.

25 (2Sa 1:19; 1:27) How the mighty ones have fallen in the midst of battle!

Jonathan was slain on your high places.

26 (1Sa 18:1-4) I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;

you were very dear to me;

your love was more remarkable than the love of women.

27 (2Sa 1:25; 1:19) How the mighty have fallen,

and the weapons of war have perished.



[17] And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan

his son:

[18] (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow:

behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)

[19] The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty

fallen!

[20] Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the

daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the

uncircumcised triumph.

[21] Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain,

upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is

vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed

with oil.

[22] From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of

Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

[23] Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their

death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were

stronger than lions.

[24] Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet,

with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

[25] How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou

was slain in thine high places.

[26] I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou

been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

[27] How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!



2 SAMUEL 2



David Anointed King Over Judah



1 (1Sa 23:2; 30:31) After this, David consulted the Lord, asking,

"Shall I go to one of the cities of Judah?"

The Lord responded to him, "Go up."

David asked, "Where should I go?"

And He said, "Hebron."

2 (1Sa 25:42-43; 30:5) So David went up there, along with his two wives,

Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.

3 (1Sa 27:2-3; 30:1) And David brought the men who were with him,

each man with his household, and they lived in the cities of Hebron.

4 (1Sa 31:11-13; 2Sa 5:5) Then the men of Judah came and there anointed

David as king over the house of Judah, and they informed David

that it was the men of Jabesh Gilead who had buried Saul.

5 (1Sa 23:21; Ru 2:20) So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh

Gilead saying, "May you be blessed by the Lord,

you who have shown this loyalty to your lord Saul by burying him.

6 Now may the Lord show you loyalty and faithfulness, even as I deal kindly

with you who have done this thing.

7 Now may your hands be strong and may you be courageous, since your lord

Saul is dead and the house of Judah has anointed me as king over them."



[1] And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the LORD, saying,

Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him,

Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.

[2] So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the

Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite.

[3] And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his

household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

[4] And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the

house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabesh-gilead

were they that buried Saul.

[5] And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto

them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your

lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.

[6] And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will

requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

[7] Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for

your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king

over them.



War Between the Houses of David and Saul



1Ch 3:1-4



8 (1Sa 14:50; Ge 32:2) However, Abner the son of Ner, commander of the army

of Saul, had taken Ish-Bosheth the son of Saul

and brought him over to Mahanaim.

9 He installed him as king over Gilead, the Ashurites, Jezreel, Ephraim,

and Benjamin, over Israel in its entirety.

10 Ish-Bosheth the son of Saul was forty years old when he began to reign

over Israel, and he ruled for two years.

However, the house of Judah followed David.

11 (1Ki 2:11) The length of time during which David was king in Hebron

over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

12 (Jos 18:25; 10:12) Abner the son of Ner, with the servants of Ish-Bosheth

the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim toward Gibeon.

13 (2Sa 8:16; 1Ch 2:16) And Joab the son of Zeruiah,

with the servants of David, went out in order to meet together

at the pool of Gibeon. They sat down, one group on one side of the pool

and the other group on the side of the pool opposite them.

14 (2Sa 2:17) Abner suggested to Joab,

"Let the young men come forward and compete before us."

And Joab replied, "Let them come."

15 So they stepped forward and were counted, twelve from Benjamin

and Ish-Bosheth and twelve from the servants of David.

16 Each one grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his sword

in his opponent's side; so they fell down together.

Therefore that place was called Helkath Hazzurim, which is at Gibeon.

17 (2Sa 3:1) The fighting was very fierce that day, but Abner and the men

of Israel were defeated by the servants of David.

18 (1Ch 12:8; Hab 3:19) Now the three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab,

Abishai, and Asahel; and Asahel was as fast as a wild gazelle.

19 So Asahel pursued Abner, and as he went, he did not turn to the right

hand or to the left from following Abner.

20 Abner looked behind him and said, "Is that you, Asahel?"

He answered, "It is I."

21 Abner said to him, "Turn aside to your right or left, overtake

one of the young men, and take his equipment for yourself,"

but Asahel was not willing to desist.

22 (2Sa 3:27) Abner continued still to reason with Asahel,

"Abandon your pursuit. Why should I strike you down?

How then could I show my face to your brother Joab?"

23 (2Sa 3:27; 4:6) But he refused to desist. So Abner struck him

in the abdomen with the butt of his spear,

so that the spear came out of his back.

He fell there and died on the spot.

When all of the others came to the place

where Asahel fell and died, they halted.

24 But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. As the sun was setting, they came

to the hill of Ammah, which is next to Giah on the way

to the Wilderness of Gibeon.

25 The sons of Benjamin gathered to the rear of Abner into a single formation,

and they took their stand atop one of the hills.

26 (Jer 46:10; 46:14) Abner called to Joab, "Must the sword consume forever?

Do you not understand that a bitter taste will result in the end?

How long will you refuse to command the people to withdraw

from chasing their brothers?"

27 (2Sa 2:14; Pr 17:14) Joab responded, "As God lives, I assure you that

if you had not said this, the people would have each pursued his brother

throughout the night."

28 So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still.

They pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore.

29 (2Sa 2:8)( So Abner and his men traveled through the Arabah

all that night, crossed the Jordan, and marched all morning

until they returned to Mahanaim.

30 Joab refrained from pursuing Abner, but instead mustered all

of the people. There were nineteen men besides Asahel

missing from among the servants of David.

31 But the servants of David routed Benjamin and the men of Abner;

three hundred and sixty of their men died.

32 They carried Asahel back and interred him in his father's tomb,

which was at Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men traveled throughout

the night and reached Hebron at dawn.



[8] But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ish-bosheth the

son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;

[9] And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel,

and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.

[10] Ish-bosheth Saul's son was forty years old when he began to reign over

Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.

[11] And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was

seven years and six months.

[12] And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of

Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.

[13] And Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went out, and

met together by the pool of Gibeon: and they sat down, the one on the one

side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool.

[14] And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before

us. And Joab said, Let them arise.

[15] Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which

pertained to Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of

David.

[16] And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword

in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was

called Helkath-hazzurim, which is in Gibeon.

[17] And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and

the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

[18] And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and

Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.

[19] And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right

hand nor to the left from following Abner.

[20] Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he

answered, I am.

[21] And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy

left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armour.

But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him.

[22] And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me:

wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my

face to Joab thy brother?

[23] Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end

of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind

him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to

pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died

stood still.

[24] Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when

they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of

the wilderness of Gibeon.

[25] And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner,

and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.

[26] Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever?

knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long

shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their

brethren?

[27] And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in

the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.

[28] So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued

after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

[29] And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and

passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim.

[30] And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all

the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and

Asahel.

[31] But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men,

so that three hundred and threescore men died.

[32] And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father,

which was in Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came

to Hebron at break of day.



2 SAMUEL 3



1 (1Ki 14:30; 2Sa 2:17) The struggle between the house of Saul

and the house of David endured, but David grew stronger as Saul became weaker.

2 (1Ch 3:1-4) Sons were born to David in Hebron:

his firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

3 (1Sa 27:8; 25:42) and his second, Kileab, by Abigail

the widow of Nabal, the Carmelite;

and the third, Absalom the son of Maakah

the daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur;

4 and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith;

and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

5 and the sixth, Ithream, was born to Eglah, the wife of David.

These were born to David in Hebron.



2 Samuel 3

[1] Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David:

but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker

and weaker.

[2] And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of

Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

[3] And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and

the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;

[4] And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah

the son of Abital;

[5] And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David

in Hebron.



Abner Defects to David



6 (2Sa 2:8-9) While there was war between the house of Saul

and the house of David, Abner was strengthening himself in the house of Saul.

7 (2Sa 21:8-11; 16:21-22) Now Saul had a concubine whose name was Rizpah,

the daughter of Aiah, and Ish-Bosheth said to Abner,

"Why have you gone in to my father’'s concubine?"

8 (2Sa 9:8; 16:9) Abner became very angry over the words of Ish-Bosheth.

He said, "Am I a dog's head that belongs to Judah?

Each day I show loyalty to the house of Saul your father,

to his brothers, and to his friends by not allowing you to fall

into the hand of David. Yet today you are charging me with

guilt concerning this woman.

9 (1Sa 15:28; 1Ki 19:2) May God do so to Abner, and more also,

for as the Lord has sworn to David, this I will do for him,

10 (Jdg 20:1; 1Sa 3:20) to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul

and to establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah,

from Dan to Beersheba.”"

11 And he could not offer a response to Abner, for fear of him.

12 So Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf saying,

"To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me,

and my hand will be with you to bring over all of Israel to you."

13 (Ge 43:3) He responded, "Very well, I will make a covenant with you,

but I require one thing from you: you will not see my face unless you

bring Michal the daughter of Saul with you when you come to see me."

14 (1Sa 18:27; 18:25) Then David sent messengers to Ish-Bosheth

the son of Saul, saying, "Give me my wife Michal,

to whom I was betrothed for one hundred Philistine foreskins."

15 (1Sa 25:44) So Ish-Bosheth sent for her, and he took her from

her husband, Paltiel the son of Laish.

16 (2Sa 16:5; 19:16) But her husband went with her, weeping as he went,

as far as Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, "Go. Return." So he turned back.

17 Abner had a word with the elders of Israel,

"In days past, you were seeking David as king over you.

18 (1Sa 15:28; 2Sa 3:9) So do it now, because the Lord said to David:

By the hand of David, I will save My people Israel from the hand

of the Philistines and from the hand of every enemy."

19 (1Ch 12:29; 1Sa 10:20-21) Abner also spoke privately with Benjamin.

Then Abner went to tell David privately at Hebron all that was received

favorably by Israel and the entire house of Benjamin.

20 So Abner, along with twenty men, went to David at Hebron,

and David held a festival for Abner and the men who were with him.

21 (2Sa 3:12; 1Ki 11:37) Abner said to David, "Let me arise, go, and gather

all Israel to my lord the king, so that they may make a covenant with you,

that you may rule over all that your heart desires."

So David sent Abner away, and he went peaceably.



[6] And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and

the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.

[7] And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah:

and Ish-bosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's

concubine?

[8] Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a

dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of

Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered

thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault

concerning this woman?

[9] So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to

David, even so I do to him;

[10] To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the

throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-sheba.

[11] And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

[12] And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the

land? saying also, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be

with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.

[13] And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I

require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first

bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face.

[14] And David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me

my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the

Philistines.

[15] And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel

the son of Laish.

[16] And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then

said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.

[17] And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye

sought for David in times past to be king over you:

[18] Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand

of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the

Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.

[19] And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to

speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and

that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.

[20] So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David

made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.

[21] And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all

Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and

that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent

Abner away; and he went in peace.



Joab Murders Abner



22 Now the servants of David and Joab came from a raid

and brought much plunder with them,

but Abner was no longer with David at Hebron,

because he had sent him away in peace.

23 When Joab and the whole of the army that was with him arrived,

they reported to Joab, "Abner the son of Ner came to the king

and he sent him away peaceably."

24 So Joab went to the king and said, "What have you done?

Abner came to you. Why is it that you sent him away? Now he is long gone.

25 (Dt 28:6; Isa 37:28) You know that Abner the son of Ner came to deceive

you, to learn of your coming and going, to discern all that you are doing."

26 When Joab left David, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought

him back from the well of Sirah. However, David was not aware of this.

27 (2Sa 20:9-10; 1Ki 2:5) So Abner returned to Hebron, and Joab pulled

him aside in the gateway so as to speak with him undisturbed.

There he struck him in the midsection so that he died on account

of the blood of Asahel, his brother.

28 Afterward when David heard of this, he said,

"My kingdom and I are forever blameless before the Lord

for the blood of Abner the son of Ner.

29 (2Sa 1:16) May it fall upon the head of Joab and upon

all his father's house. May the house of Joab never be

without one who has a discharge, or who is a leper,

or who leans on a staff, or who falls by the sword, or who lacks food."

30 So Joab and his brother Abishai killed Abner, because he killed

Asahel their brother at Gibeon in the battle.

31 (Ge 37:34; Jos 7:6) David said to Joab and all of the people with him,

"Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner."

As for King David, he followed behind the bier.

32 (Pr 24:17; Job 31:28) When they buried Abner at Hebron,

the king raised his voice and wept at the grave of Abner,

and all of the people wept.

33 (2Sa 1:17; 13:12-13) Then, the king lamented for Abner, saying,

"Should Abner have died as a fool dies?

34 Your hands were not bound,

and your feet were not put in fetters;

as a man falls before the wicked, so you have fallen."

And all of the people continued to weep over him.

35 (2Sa 1:12; 12:17) Then all of the people came to persuade David

to eat food while it was still day. But David took an oath, saying,

"May God do to me, and more also, if I taste food or anything else

before the sun sets."

36 All of the people recognized this, and it pleased them,

as everything that the king did was pleasing to all of the people.

37 That very day, all of the people, all of Israel, understood that

it was not ordered from the king to have Abner the son of Ner killed.

38 David said to his servant, "Do you not understand that a great leader

has fallen this day in Israel?

39 (1Ki 2:33-34; 2:5-6) Today, I am weak, even if an anointed king,

and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too strong for me.

May the Lord repay the evildoer according to his wickedness."



[22] And, Behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop,

and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in

Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.

[23] When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab,

saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away,

and he is gone in peace.

[24] Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold,

Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent him away, and he is

quite gone?

[25] Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to

know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

[26] And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner,

which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

[27] And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate

to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he

died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

[28] And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are

guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner:

[29] Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let

there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a

leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that

lacketh bread.

[30] So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their

brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

[31] And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend

your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king

David himself followed the bier.

[32] And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and

wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.

[33] And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?

[34] Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man

falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again

over him.

[35] And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was

yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste

bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.

[36] And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as

whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

[37] For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not

of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.

[38] And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince

and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

[39] And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of

Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according

to his wickedness.



2 SAMUEL 4



Ish-Bosheth Murdered



1 (Ezr 4:4; Isa 13:7) When the son of Saul heard that Abner

had died in Hebron, his courage failed, and all of Israel was disheartened.

2 (Jos 18:25; 9:17) Now the son of Saul had two men who were leaders of

raiding bands. The name of one was Baanah and the name of the other Rekab,

both sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, from among the sons of Benjamin.

Now Beeroth is also regarded as part of Benjamin,

3 (Ne 11:33; 1Sa 31:7) because the Beerothites fled to Gittaim

and have been sojourners there until this day.

4 (2Sa 9:3; 1Ch 8:34) Now Jonathan the son of Saul had

a son with crippled feet.

He was five years old when the report of Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel.

His nurse picked him up and fled, but in her haste to escape, he fell

and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.

5 The sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rekab and Baanah,

went out and came to the house of Ish-Bosheth in the heat of the day,

as he was resting in his bed at midday.

6 (2 Sa 2:23) They entered the house as if to get wheat and stabbed

him in the abdomen. Then Rekab and his brother Baanah fled to safety.

7 When they entered the house, he was lying on his bed in his bedroom;

they struck him, killed him, and beheaded him. Then they took his head

and traveled by way of the Arabah all night.

8 (1Sa 25:29; 23:15) They brought the head of Ish-Bosheth to David in Hebron

and said to the king, "Here is the head of Ish'Bosheth the son of Saul,

your enemy who sought your life. This day, the Lord has given

retribution against Saul and his descendent to my lord the king."

9 (1Ki 1:29; Ge 48:16) David answered Rekab and his brother Baanah,

the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, "As the Lord, who has delivered

my life from every distress, lives,

10 (2Sa 1:2-16) when one reported to me that Saul was dead,

although he was a bearer of good news in his own eyes,

I seized him and killed him at Ziklag, which was my reward for his message.

11 (Ps 9:12; Ge 9:5-6) How much more so, when guilty men have slain

an innocent man in his own house on his own bed,

should I not now require his blood from your hand

and wipe you from the earth?"

12 (2Sa 1:15; 3:32) David then gave orders to the young men.

They killed them, cut off their hands and feet, and hung

them at the pool in Hebron, but they took the head of

Ish-Bosheth and buried it in the grave of Abner at Hebron.



2 Samuel 4

[1] And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were

feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

[2] And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the

one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a

Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to

Benjamin:

[3] And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until

this day.)

[4] And Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was

five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel,

and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste

to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth.

[5] And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came

about the heat of the day to the house of Ish-bosheth, who lay on a bed at

noon.

[6] And they came thither into the midst of the house, as though they would

have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth rib: and Rechab and

Baanah his brother escaped.

[7] For when they came into the house, he lay on his bed in his bedchamber,

and they smote him, and slew him, and beheaded him, and took his head, and

gat them away through the plain all night.

[8] And they brought the head of Ish-bosheth unto David to Hebron, and said

to the king, Behold the head of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul thine enemy,

which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day

of Saul, and of his seed.

[9] And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the

Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my

soul out of all adversity,

[10] When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have

brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who

thought that I would have given him a reward for his tidings:

[11] How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own

house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your

hand, and take you away from the earth?

[12] And David commanded his young men, and they slew them, and cut off

their hands and their feet, and hanged them up over the pool in Hebron. But

they took the head of Ish-bosheth, and buried it in the sepulchre of Abner

in Hebron.



1 CHRONICLES 3



The Generations of David



(2Sa 3:2-5; 5:14-16; 1Ch 14:4-7)

1 (2Sa 3:2-5; Jos 15:56) Now these were the sons of David, who were born

to him in Hebron:

The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

the second, Daniel by Abigail the Carmelitess;

2 the third was Absalom the son of Maakah, the daughter of Talmai

king of Geshur;

the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith;

3 the fifth, Shephatiah by Abital;

the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.

4 (2Sa 2:11; 5:4-5) Six sons were born to him in Hebron,

and he reigned there seven years and six months.

He also reigned 37 years in Jerusalem.



House of David



1 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron;

the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel,

of Abigail the Carmelitess:

2 the third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai

king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:

3 the fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.

4 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years

and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.



2) Our Daily Bread for 20 April 2025 titled

The Best Evidence





Acts 2:29-36



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,

35 Until 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."



[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.



Lee didn't believe in God, and he didn't believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

But Lee was a journalist with an analytical mind. When his wife believed

in Jesus, he decided to study her new faith for himself. After two years

of research, he gave in - to God, to the resurrection, to faith in Christ.



The change in him was noticeable. After a few months, his five-year-old

daughter said to his wife, "Mummy, I want God to do for me what he's done

for Daddy." And the daughter of Lee Strobel put her faith in Jesus too.



Many people refuse to believe in the resurrection. But reputable

eyewitnesses saw the risen Jesus. One of those eyewitnesses, the disciple

Peter, told a large crowd that King David was certainly dead and buried

(Acts 2:29). Then Peter pointed to a prophecy David had made. "[David] spoke

of the resurrection of the Messiah," he said (v. 31). Peter concluded,

"God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it" (v. 32).



The best evidence for the resurrection is the changed lives of the

eyewitnesses, including Peter. At the crucifixion, the disciples had gone

into hiding. Peter actually denied Christ (John 18:15-17, 25-27). Once they

saw Jesus alive, everything changed. Filled with courage, they began to

share the truth of the one great hope of the world - the risen Christ.



By: Tim Gustafson



What do you believe about the resurrection of Jesus?

How does that belief affect your life?



Father, I'm so grateful for the reality

of Jesus' resurrection that changes my life and gives me real hope.



For further study, read Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? at odb.org/resources





3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 1 - The Joy of Confessing Christ



Romans 10:9-10



9 (Lk 12:8; Php 2:11)that if you confess with your mouth

Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from

the dead, you will be saved,

10 for with the heart one believes unto righteousness,

and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation



[9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt

believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be

saved.

[10] For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth

confession is made unto salvation.



Teena, a college freshman, has just committed her life to Christ,

but she was apprehensive about telling anyone - until Bill appeared

on the scene. He plunked his coffee cup down on the table and smiled.

"I heard something exciting happened to you yesterday, Teena"

"Yeah", Teena paused and looked around, as if seeking an escape route.

"I , uh, well, I did it"

"Did what?"

"Well, I, ah, gave my life to God."

"That's wonderful!" Bill exclaimed.

He was still talking with Teena and encouraging he in her decision

when Maria walked by.

"Maria!" Bill called. "Teena wants to tell you something!"

Teena gasped , open-mouthed, then stammered,

" I - I committed my life to Christ."

Maria , similarly enthuasiatic, encouraged Teena in her commitment,

and within half an hour Teena was stopping her friends to tell them,

"Guess what? I've become a Christian! I belng to Jesus now!"

Teena had already surrendered her heart to Christ.

But when she confessed her decision aloud to others,

the truth of that transformation was confirmed by her.

Many of us have been raised to believe that 'faith is a private matter',

not to be discussed in polite company. Yet Paul makes clear the connection

between heart commitment and verbal confession. Just as my love for family

and friends deepens as I tell them I love them, so a person's love

for Christ is confirmed and stabilised

by speaking of that commitment to others.



Application



a) Have I been reluctant to tell others of my faith in Christ? Why?



b) What happens within me when I do tell others of my love for the Lord?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Matthew 6:19-21



Treasures in Heaven



Lk 12:33-34



19 (Heb 13:5; Lk 12:21) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth

where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 (Lk 12:33; Mt 19:21) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,

where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 (Lk 12:34) 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.



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



God's Eternal Faithfulness



2 Tim 2:8-13



8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,

descended from David, according to my gospel,

9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,

even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.

10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things

for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain

the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:

If we die with Him,

we shall also live with Him.

12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17 ) If we endure,

we shall also reign with Him.

If we deny Him,

He also will deny us.

13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3 )If we are faithless,

He remains faithful;

He cannot deny Himself.



8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead

according to my gospel:

9 wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of

God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also

obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him,

we shall also live with him:

12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with him:

if we deny him, he also will deny us:

13 if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



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 "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 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- 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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



20th Day of the Month



a) Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.



( Matthew 19:14



14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16-17)

But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me,

and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."



14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not,

to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.



)



b) Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.



(



Eph 6:12



12 (Eph 1:3; 1:21) For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces

of evil in the heavenly places.



12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord Jesus to understand how you are a new creation in Him.



Pray to the Lord and pray to him to make your decisions

for the Battle belongs to the Lord.



Pray to the Lord: "Father, I'm so grateful for the reality

of Jesus' resurrection that changes my life and gives me real hope."



Pray to the Lord and pray to confess Jesus Christ as Saviour.



Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treasure in Heaven.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be faithful to Jesus Christ.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



- 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 children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.



Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.



Pray that those who worship in secret in Saudi Arabia will receive

opportunities to have fellowship with other Christians.



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 109 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 19 April 2025 reflections

Day 110, 19 Apr 2024



1) Psalms 121, 123, 124, 125, 128, 129, 130



Psalms 121

A Song of Ascents.

1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills,

from where does my help come?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) My help comes from the Lord,

who made heaven and earth.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He will not let your foot slip;

He who keeps you will not slumber.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Behold, He who guards Israel

shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The Lord is your guardian;

the Lord is your shade at your right hand.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The sun shall not harm you during the day,

nor the moon during the night.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord shall protect you from all evil;

He shall preserve your soul.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord shall preserve your going out

and your coming in from now and for evermore.



Psalm 121

A Song of degrees.

[1] I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,

From whence cometh my help.

[2] My help cometh from the LORD,

Which made heaven and earth.

[3] He will not suffer thy foot to be moved:

He that keepeth thee will not slumber.

[4] Behold, he that keepeth Israel

Shall neither slumber nor sleep.

[5] The LORD is thy keeper:

The LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.

[6] The sun shall not smite thee by day,

Nor the moon by night.

[7] The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil:

He shall preserve thy soul.

[8] The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in

From this time forth, and even for evermore.



Psalms 123

A Song of Ascents.

1 To You I lift up my eyes,

O You who dwell in the heavens.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their

master, and as the eyes of a maiden to the hand of her mistress,

so our eyes look upon the Lord our God,

until He has mercy upon us.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us,

for we have been completely filled with contempt.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Our soul is exceedingly filled with the ridicule

of those who are at ease,

and with the contempt of the proud ones.



Psalm 123

A Song of degrees.

[1] Unto thee lift I up mine eyes,

O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

[2] Behold, as the eyes of servants

Look unto the hand of their masters,

and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress;

So our eyes wait upon the LORD our God,

Until that he have mercy upon us.

[3] Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us:

For we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

[4] Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at

ease, And with the contempt of the proud.



PSALMS 124



A Song of Ascents. Of David.



1 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,

now may Israel say,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) if it had not been the Lord who was on our side,

when men rose up against us,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) then they would have swallowed us up,

when their wrath was kindled againstus;

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) then the flood would have overwhelmedus,

the torrent would have passed over our lives;

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) then the surging waters

would have gone over us.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Blessed be the Lord,

who has not given us for a prey to their teeth.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) We have escaped

as a bird out of the snare of the hunters;

the snare is broken,

and we have escaped.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Our help is in the name of the Lord,

who made heaven and earth.



Psalms 124

[1] If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;

[2] If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up

against us:

[3] Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled

against us:

[4] Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:

[5] Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.

[6] Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

[7] Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare

is broken, and we are escaped.

[8] Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.



Psalms 125

A Song of Ascents.

1 Those who trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion,

which cannot be removed, but abides forever.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) As the mountains are around Jerusalem,

so the Lord surrounds His people,

from now and forever.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For the scepter of the wicked shall not rest

upon the land allotted to the righteous,

lest the righteous put forth

their hands to do iniquity.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Do good, O Lord, for those who are good,

and to those who are upright in their hearts.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) As for those who turn aside to their twisted ways,

the Lord shall lead them away with the other workers of iniquity.

Peace be upon Israel!



Psalm 125

A Song of degrees.

[1] They that trust in the LORD

Shall be as mount Zion,

Which cannot be removed,

But abideth for ever.

[2] As the mountains are round about Jerusalem,

So the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

[3] For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous;

Lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

[4] Do good, O LORD,

Unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

[5] As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead

them forth with the workers of iniquity: But peace shall be upon Israel.



Psalms 128

A Song of Ascents.

1 Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For you shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands;

you will be happy, and it shall be well with you.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Your wife shall be as a fruitful vine

in your house, your children like olive shoots around your table.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Behold, this man shall be blessed who fears the Lord.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The Lord shall bless you from Zion,

and may you see the welfare of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Indeed, may you see your children’s children.

Peace upon Israel!



Psalm 128

A Song of degrees.

[1] Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; That walketh in his ways.

[2] For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands:

Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

[3] Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house:

Thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

[4] Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.

[5] The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion:

And thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

[6]Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, And peace upon Israel.



Psalms 129

A Song of Ascents.

1 "Often they have afflicted me from my youth," may Israel now say,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) "often they have afflicted me from my youth,

yet they have not prevailed against me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The plowmen plowed upon my back;

they made their furrows long."

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The Lord is righteous;

He has cut the cords of the wicked.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let all those be shamed and turned back who hate Zion.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Let them be as the grass on the housetops,

which withers before it even grows,

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) where the reaper is unable to fill his hand,

or he who binds sheaves, his arms.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Neither do they who pass by say,

"The blessing of the Lord be upon you; we bless you in the name of the Lord!"



Psalm 129

A Song of degrees.

[1] Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, May Israel now say:

[2] Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth:

Yet they have not prevailed against me.

[3] The plowers plowed upon my back: They made long their furrows.

[4] The LORD is righteous: He hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.

[5] Let them all be confounded and turned back That hate Zion.

[6] Let them be as the grass upon the housetops,

Which withereth afore it groweth up:

[7] Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand;

Nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.

[8] Neither do they which go by say, the blessing of the LORD be upon you:

We bless you in the name of the LORD.



Psalms 130

A Song of Ascents.

1 From the depths I call on You, O Lord!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive

to the sound of my supplications.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) If you, O Lord, should keep track of iniquities,

O Lord, who shall stand?

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For there is forgiveness with You,

that You may be feared.

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

I long for His Word!

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

more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Let Israel wait for the Lord!

For mercy is found with the Lord; with Him is great redemption.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) He shall redeem Israel from all their iniquities.



Psalm 130

A Song of degrees.

[1] Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.

[2] Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive

To the voice of my supplications.

[3] If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

[4] But there is forgiveness with thee, That thou mayest be feared.

[5] I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.

[6] My soul waiteth for the Lord More than they that watch for the morning:

I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

[7] Let Israel hope in the LORD: For with the LORD there is mercy,

And with him is plenteous redemption.

[8] And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.



2) Our Daily Bread for 19 April 2025 titled

Clothed in Christ




Isaiah 61:4-11



saiah 61

The Lord's Favour



4 (Isa 58:12) They shall build the old ruins;

they shall raise up the former desolations,

and they shall repair the waste cities,

the desolations of many generations.

5 (Isa 14:1-2) Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks,

and the sons of the alien shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.

6 (Ex 19:6; Isa 66:21) But you shall be named the priests of the Lord;

men shall call you the ministers of our God.

You shall eat the riches of the nations,

and in their glory you shall boast.

7 (Isa 40:2; Zec 9:12) Instead of your shame

you shall have double honor,

and instead of humiliation

they shall rejoice over their portion.

Therefore, in their land they shall possess a double portion;

everlasting joy shall be theirs.

8 (Isa 55:3; Ps 11:7) For I, the Lord, love justice,

I hate robbery in the burnt offering;

and I will faithfully give them their recompense

and make an everlasting covenant with them.

9 (Isa 44:3) Their descendants shall be known among the nations

and their offspring among the peoples.

All who see them shall acknowledge them

because they are the descendants whom the Lord has blessed.

10 (Rev 21:2; Isa 49:18; 52:1) I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,

my soul shall be joyful in my God;

for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,

He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,

as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,

and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

11 (Ps 85:11; Isa 60:18) For as the earth brings forth her buds,

and as the garden causes the things that are sown in it to spring forth,

so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise

to spring forth before all the nations.



Isaiah 61



[4] And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former

desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many

generations.

[5] And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the

alien shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.

[6] But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the

Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their

glory shall ye boast yourselves.

[7] For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall

rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the

double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.

[8] For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I

will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant

with them.

[9] And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring

among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are

the seed which the LORD hath blessed.

[10] I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God;

for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me

with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with

ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

[11] For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the

things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause

righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.



Rose Turner, a fashion psychologist at the London College of Fashion, studies

the impact clothing has on how people think, how they behave, and even how

clothes affect their mood. As the closest thing to our bodies, clothing forms

a type of "second skin" and girds us for whatever the day might hold. For

example, donning professional attire can "help with motivation

and concentration" at work, and wearing vintage pieces with sentimental

value can bring comfort during stressful situations.



This psychological phenomenon offers an insight into Isaiah's prophetic words

about Jesus' sacrificial act. He records the future deliverance of the Jews

from their captivity in Babylon, assuring them they would one day "rebuild

the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated" in their absence

(Isaiah 61:4). In that day, they would

wear "a robe of his righteousness" (v. 10).



Isaiah's prophecy was fulfilled first in the nation's return to Jerusalem

and then fully when "God made [Jesus] . . . sin for us, so that in him

we might become the righteousness of God" (2 Corinthians 5:21). Righteousness

describes our right relationship with God when we trust in Christ's sacrifice.

God doesn't see us outfitted in shame or disgrace because of our sin; instead,

He sees us clothed in Jesus' enduring righteousness - a "second skin" that

girds us with joy today and for eternity.



Reflect & Pray



What shame do you "put on" every day?

How can you better remember your robe of righteousness?



Thank You, Jesus, for clothing me in Your righteousness.



Learn to move past shame by reading Accepting God's Forgiveness.




3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 7 - The Great Exchange



2 Cor 5:21 - God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,

that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.



21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;

that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.



People were talking ; the gossip lines were busy day and night.

Andrea, a Bible study leader and pillar of the church, had been

accused of indiscretion with a married man, another member

of the congregation. The rumours were proven untrue,

but that hardly mattered anymore. The damage was done.

"It's just not far," Andrea said. " It was all so unnecessary.

And now, even though I've done nothing wrong, my relationship

with that church will never be the same again."

We all know what pain is caused by undeserved accusation,

rejection, and misunderstanding. Sometimes, when the smoke clears,

irreparable damage has been done, even when no sin has occurred.

We can understand the torment that comes when we've sinned,

but when we've done nothing wrong, the injustice seem unbearable.

Jesus knew what it was to suffer unjustly. He had never sinned at all,

yet he 'became sin' for us. He gave himself in an outrageous exchange:

he took our sin and gave us his righteousness.

Living in this exchange does not mean, of course, that we will be exempt

from pain, that we will never again suffer unjustly or be subject

to rejection. But in Christ, we are declared righteous before God,

just as Jesus himself is righteous. And as we submit

to the Holy Spirit's work in us, we become righteous ,

obeying him and growing in grace. Christ endured rejection

for us so that we might live in him.



Application



a) Have I ever suffered unjustly or been rejected by someone without cause?



b) How can this verse, coupled with my own experience give me a greater

depth of appreciation of what Christ suffered for me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



1 Tim 6:17-19



17 (Ro 11:20; 1Ti 4:10) Command those who are rich in this world that they

not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,

who richly gives us all things to enjoy.

18 (Ro 12:8; 12:13) Command that they do good, that they be rich

in good works, generous, willing to share,

19 (Lk 16:9; 1Ti 6:12) and laying up in store for themselves a good

foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of eternal life.



17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,

nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly

all things to enjoy;

18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works,

ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time

to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.



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



God's Eternal Faithfulness



Ps 89:1 -8



PSALMS 89



A Contemplative Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.



1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;

with my mouth I will make known

Your faithfulness to all generations.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For I have said,

"Mercy shall be built up forever;

Your faithfulness shall be

established in the heavens."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have said,

"I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have sworn to David my servant:

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) 'Your offspring I will establish forever,

and build up your throne for all generations.' " Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the heavens praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For who in the skies can

be compared to the Lord?

Who among the heavenly sons is like the Lord?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God is greatly to be feared

in the assembly of the holy ones

and awesome to all those who surround Him.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts,

who is a mighty Lord like You,

with Your faithfulness all around You?



1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever:

With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:

Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

3 I have made a covenant with my chosen,

I have sworn unto David my servant,

4 Thy seed will I establish for ever,

And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD:

Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

6 For who in the heaven

Can be compared unto the LORD?

Who among the sons of the mighty

Can be likened unto the LORD?

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,

And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee?

Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



[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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



19th Day of the Month



a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society



(



1 Tim 2:1-2



)



b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island



I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,

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



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to fear the Lord and walk in His ways and

lift up your eyes towards Heaven for He is Salvation.



Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Jesus, for clothing me in Your righteousness."



Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the Lord's sacrifice.



Pray to the Lord and pray for the rich to be humble in the sight of Lord

Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Christ's mercies.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



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 leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Society



Pray that Christian in the Central African Republic who have suffered severe

persecution will be healedfrom their trauma.



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 108 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 18 April 2025 reflections - Good Friday

Day 108, 18 April 2025 - Good Friday



1) 1 Samuel 28, 1 Samuel 29, 1 Chronicles 12:19 ,1 Samuel 30

1 Chronicles 12:20-22 , 1 Samuel 31 ,1 Chronicles 10 ,

1 Chronicles 9:40-44, Psalm 18



1 SAMUEL 28



1 And it came about in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies

together for war to fight with Israel. And Achish said to David,

"Know assuredly that you will go out with me to battle, you and your men."

2 David said to Achish, "Surely you will know what your servant can do."

And Achish said to David, "Therefore I will

appoint you my bodyguard for life."



[1] And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their

armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto

David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou

and thy men.

[2] And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can

do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head

for ever.



The Medium of Endor



3 (Lev 19:31; 20:27) Now Samuel died and all Israel mourned him,

and they buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed the mediums

and the necromancers from the land.

4 (Jos 19:18; 1Sa 31:1) Then the Philistines gathered themselves together.

And they came and camped in Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel together,

and they camped in Gilboa.

5 When Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, he was afraid

and his heart trembled greatly.

6 (Nu 12:6; 27:21) Saul inquired of the Lord,

but the Lord did not answer him by dreams, or by lots, or by prophets.

7 (Jos 17:11; Ps 83:10) Then said Saul to his servants, "Seek for me a woman

who is a medium, that I may go to her and inquire of her."

And his servants said to him, "There is woman medium in Endor."

8 (1Ch 10:13; Isa 8:19) So Saul disguised himself, put on other clothes,

and he went with two of his men. And they came to the woman by night

and he said, "Please divine for me by a spirit,

and bring up for me whom I will name to you"

9 (1Sa 28:3) The woman said to him, "Listen, you know what Saul has done,

how he has eliminated the mediums and necromancers from the land.

Now why are you laying a trap for my life to cause my death?"

10 Saul swore to her by the Lord, saying,

"As the Lord lives, no punishment will happen to you for this thing."

11 Then said the woman, "Whom shall I bring up for you?"

And he said, "Bring up Samuel for me."

12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice.

And the woman said to Saul, "Why have you deceived me? For you are Saul."

13 The king said to her, "Do not be afraid. What did you see?"

And the woman said to Saul, "I saw a divine being ascending out of the earth."

14 (1Sa 15:27) He said to her, "What is his appearance?"

And she said, "An old man is coming up, and he is covered with a robe."

And Saul perceived that it was Samuel. And he kneeled with his face

to the ground and bowed himself.

15 (1Sa 18:12; 28:6) Samuel said to Saul, "Why have you roused me

to bring me up?"

And Saul answered, "I am greatly distressed, for the Philistines make

war against me, and God has departed from me and does not answer me

any longer by prophets or by dreams. Therefore I have called you that

you might make known to me what I should do."

16 Then said Samuel, "Why then do you ask me, since the Lord has departed

from you and has become your enemy?

17 The Lord has done for Himself as He spoke by me. The Lord has torn

the kingdom from your hand and has given it to your neighbor, David.

18 (1Ki 20:42; 1Sa 15:9) As you did not obey the voice of the Lord

and did not carry out His fierce wrath against Amalek,

therefore the Lord has done this thing to you this day.

19 And moreover, the Lord will deliver Israel with you into the hand

of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me.

The Lord will also deliver the army of Israel

into the hand of the Philistines."

20 Saul immediately fell full length upon the ground because

he greatly feared the words of Samuel. Also there was no strength in him,

for he had eaten no bread all day and all night.

21 (Jdg 12:3; 1Sa 19:5) The woman came to Saul and saw that he was terrified.

And she said to him, "Listen, your handmaid has obeyed your voice.

I have taken my life in my hand and have listened to your words which

you spoke to me.

22 Now therefore you also, please obey the voice of your maidservant

and let me set before you a piece of bread, and eat so that you may

have strength when you go on your way."

23 (1Ki 21:4) But he refused and said, "I will not eat."

But his servants, and also the woman, urged him and he listened to them.

So he arose from the ground and sat on the bed.

24 (Lk 15:23) Now the woman had a fattened calf in the house,

and she hurried and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it,

and baked unleavened bread from it.

25 She brought it before Saul and his servants, and they ate.

Then they arose and went away that night.



[3] Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in

Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar

spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.

[4] And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched

in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in

Gilboa.

[5] And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his

heart greatly trembled.

[6] And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither

by dreams nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

[7] Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar

spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her. And his servants said to

him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.

[8] And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and

two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray

thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I

shall name unto thee.

[9] And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done,

how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out

of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to

die?

[10] And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD liveth, there

shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.

[11] Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said,

Bring me up Samuel.

[12] And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the

woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.

[13] And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And

the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.

[14] And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man

cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was

Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.

[15] And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up?

And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war

against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither

by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest

make known unto me what I shall do.

[16] Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD

is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?

[17] And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath

rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to

David:

[18] Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his

fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee

this day.

[19] Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of

the Philistines: and to morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me: the LORD

also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.

[20] Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid,

because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had

eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.

[21] And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and

said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put

my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest

unto me.

[22] Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine

handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou

mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.

[23] But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together

with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he

arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.

[24] And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed

it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:

[25] And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did

eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.



1 SAMUEL 29



Philistines Reject David



1 (1Sa 4:1; Jos 12:18) Now the Philistines gathered together all their

armies to Aphek, and the children of Israel were camping by the spring

which is in Jezreel.

2 (1Sa 28:1-2; Jos 13:3) The lords of the Philistines were advancing

by hundreds and by thousands, and David and his men were advancing

in the rear with Achish.

3 (1Sa 27:7; Da 6:5) Then the princes of the Philistines said,

"What are these Hebrews doing here?"

And Achish said to the princes of the Philistines,

"Is this not David, the servant of Saul, king of Israel, who has been with me

these days, or rather these years? And I have found no fault in him since

the day of his desertion to this day."

4 (1Sa 14:21; 1Ch 12:19) But the princes of the Philistines became angry

with him. And the princes of the Philistines said to him,

"Make this man return and let him go again to his place which you have

appointed him. He will not go down with us in battle, lest he might

be an adversary to us in the battle. For with what could he make himself

acceptable to his master, if not with the heads of these men?

5 (1Sa 21:11) Is this not David, whom they sing for in dances saying,

'Saul has slain his thousands,

and David his ten thousands'? "

6 (2Sa 3:25; 2Ki 19:27) Then Achish called David and said to him,

"As the Lord lives, you have been upright, and your going out

and your coming in with me in the camp has been pleasing in my sight.

For I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me

to this day. However, you are not acceptable in the eyes of the lords.

7 Therefore now, return and go in peace, that you do not displease

the lords of the Philistines."

8 David said to Achish, "But what have I done? And what have you found

in your servant, from the day which I came before you to this day,

that I may not come and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?"

9 (2Sa 14:17; 14:20) And Achish answered and said to David,

"I know that you are pleasing in my sight like an angel of God.

However the lords of the Philistines have said,

'He shall not go up with us in battle.'

10 (1Ch 12:19) Therefore rise up early in the morning with your master's

servants who have come with you. And when you have risen early

in the morning and it is light, then depart."

11 So David and his men rose early to depart in the morning

and return to the land of the Philistines.

But the Philistines went up to Jezreel.



1 Samuel 29

[1] Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the

Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.

[2] And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by

thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rereward with Achish.

[3] Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here?

And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the

servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or

these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto

this day?

[4] And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes

of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go

again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down

with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for

wherewith should he reconcile himself unto his master? should it not be with

the heads of these men?

[5] Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying,

Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

[6] Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth,

thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the

host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of

thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not.

[7] Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords

of the Philistines.

[8] And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou

found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I

may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?

[9] And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art good in my

sight, as an angel of God: notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines

have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle.

[10] Wherefore now rise up early in the morning with thy master's servants

that are come with thee: and as soon as ye be up early in the morning, and

have light, depart.

[11] So David and his men rose up early to depart in the morning, to return

into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.



1 CHRONICLES 12



The Mighty Men Join David



19 (1Sa 29:2-9) Now some from Manasseh joined forces with David

when he came with the Philistines for battle against Saul,

but they did not help them. For after taking counsel,

the lords of the Philistines sent him away, saying,

"It will be our heads if he falls back to his lord Saul."

[19] And there fell some of Manasseh to David,

when he came with the Philistines against Saul

to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords

of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying,

He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.



1 SAMUEL 30



David Defeats the Amalekites



1 (1Sa 15:7; 29:11) Now when David and his men came to Ziklag

on the third day, the Amalekites had raided the south as far as Ziklag.

They had struck Ziklag and burned it with fire.

2 (1Sa 27:11) They had taken as captives all the women who were there.

They did not kill anyone, but carried them off and went on their way.

3 David and his men came to the city, and they found it burned with fire,

and their wives, their sons, and their daughters taken captive.

4 (Nu 14:1) So David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice

and wept until they had no strength in them to weep.

5 (1Sa 25:42-43; 2Sa 2:2) Now David's two wives were taken captive,

Ahin-oam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

6 (Ex 17:4; Nu 14:10) David was greatly distressed, for the people talked

of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in spirit, each over

his sons and daughters. But David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

7 (1Sa 22:20-21) And David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelek,

"Please bring the ephod to me." So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.

8 (1Sa 23:2; 23:4) David inquired at the Lord, saying,

"Should I pursue after this raiding party? Will I overtake them?"

And He answered him, "Pursue them, for you will surely overtake them

and will surely recover all."

9 So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him.

And they came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind remained.

10 (1Sa 30:2) 1But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred

who were too exhausted to cross over the brook Besor remained behind.

11 They found an Egyptian in the field and took him to David.

He gave him bread and he ate, and they made him drink water.

12 (Jdg 15:19; 1Sa 14:27) And they gave him a part of a cake of figs

and two cakes of raisins. When he had eaten, his spirit came back to him,

for he had not eaten bread or drunk any water for three days and nights.

13 Then David said to him, "To whom do you belong? And where are you from?"

And he said, "I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite.

And my master left me, because three days ago I fell sick.

14 (2Sa 8:18; 1Ki 1:38) We raided the south of the Kerethites,

the south of Judah, and the south of Caleb. And we burned Ziklag with fire."

15David said to him, "Will you bring me down to this raiding party?"

And he said, "Swear to me by God that you will neither kill me, nor deliver

me into the hand of my master, and I will bring you down to this raiding party."

16 When he brought him down, they were spread out over all the land,

eating, drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil which they

had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah.

17 (1Sa 11:11) David struck them from twilight until the evening

of the next day, and no man escaped except four hundred young men

who rode on camels and fled.

18 So David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken,

and David rescued his two wives.

19 (1Sa 30:8) Now there was nothing missing, from the smallest thing

to the greatest, neither sons, nor daughters, or plunder, or anything

which they had taken. David brought back all of it.

20 (1Sa 30:26) And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drove

before the other livestock. And they said, "This is David's spoil."

21 (1Sa 30:10) Then David came to the two hundred men, who were too

exhausted to follow David, whom they left at the brook Besor.

And they went out to meet David and the people who were with him.

And when David came near to the people, he greeted them.

22 Then all the wicked and worthless ones from the men who went with David

answered and said, "Because they did not go with us, we will not give them

anything from the spoil that we have rescued, except to every man his wife

and his children, that they may lead them away and depart."

23Then David said, "You will not do so, my brothers, with what the Lord has

given us, for He has preserved us, and has delivered into our hand

the raiding party that came against us.

24 (Nu 31:27; Jos 22:8) And who will listen to you in this matter?

Indeed as the share is of the one going down to battle, so will be the share

of the one staying with the equipment. They will share equally."

25 So it was so from that day forward, that he set it as a statute

and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

26 (1Sa 25:27) When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil

to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying,

"Here is a gift to you from the spoil

of the enemies of the Lord":

27 (Jos 15:48; 19:8) to those who were in Bethel,

in Ramoth of the Negev, and in Jattir;

28 (Jos 13:16; 15:50) to those who were in Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa,

29 (Jdg 1:16; 1Sa 27:10) and in Rakal; to those who were in the cities

of the Jerahmeelites and the Kenites;

30 (Jdg 1:17; Jos 19:4) to those who were in Hormah, Bor Ashan, Athak

31 (2Sa 2:1)and in Hebron; and to those who were in all the other places

where David and his men had roamed.



1 Samuel 30

[1] And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the

third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and

smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;

[2] And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any,

either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.

[3] So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with

fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken

captives.

[4] Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and

wept, until they had no more power to weep.

[5] And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and

Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

[6] And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him,

because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and

for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

[7] And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee,

bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.

[8] And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop?

shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely

overtake them, and without fail recover all.

[9] So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came

to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed.

[10] But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode

behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.

[11] And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and

gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water;

[12] And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of

raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had

eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.

[13] And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou?

And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my

master left me, because three days ago I fell sick.

[14] We made an invasion upon the south of the Cherethites, and upon the

coast which belongeth to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and we burned

Ziklag with fire.

[15] And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this company? And he

said, Swear unto me by God, that thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver me

into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee down to this company.

[16] And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad upon

all the earth, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great

spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the

land of Judah.

[17] And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the

next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men,

which rode upon camels, and fled.

[18] And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David

rescued his two wives.

[19] And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither

sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to

them: David recovered all.

[20] And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before

those other cattle, and said, This is David's spoil.

[21] And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they

could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor:

and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with

him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them.

[22] Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went

with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them

ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and

his children, that they may lead them away, and depart.

[23] Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the

LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that

came against us into our hand.

[24] For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that

goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff:

they shall part alike.

[25] And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an

ordinance for Israel unto this day.

[26] And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of

Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of

the enemies of the LORD;

[27] To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth,

and to them which were in Jattir,

[28] And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth,

and to them which were in Eshtemoa,

[29] And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities

of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,

[30] And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chor-ashan,

and to them which were in Athach,

[31] And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David

himself and his men were wont to haunt.



1 Chronicles 12:20-22



20 As he went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh deserted to join him:

Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai,

chiefs of thousands in Manasseh.

21 So they helped David against the bands of raiders because all of them

were mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.

22 (Ge 32:2; Jos 5:14) For at that time, day by day, they came to help

David until they became a great camp like the camp of God.



[20] As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad,

and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains

of the thousands that were of Manasseh.

[21] And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all

mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.

[22] For at that time day by day there came to David to help him,

until it was a great host, like the host of God.



1 SAMUEL 31



The House of Saul, Dead and Buried

2Sa 1:4-12; 1Ch 10:1-12

1 (1Sa 28:4; 1Ch 10:1-12) Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel,

and Israel's fighting men fled before the Philistines and they fell slain

on Mount Gilboa.

2 (1Ch 8:33; 1Sa 14:49) The Philistines overtook Saul and his sons.

And the Philistines killed his sons, Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua,

Saul's sons.

3 (2Sa 1:6) The battle was heavy against Saul. The archers found him,

and he was severely wounded by the archers.

4 (Jdg 9:54; 1Sa 14:6) Then Saul said to his armor bearer, "Draw your sword

and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me

through and abuse me."

But his armor bearer would not, for he was very afraid.

Therefore Saul took his sword and fell upon it.

5 When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell upon his sword

and died with him.

6 So Saul died with his three sons and his armor bearer,

together with all his men on that same day.

7 When Israel's fighting men who were on the other side of the valley,

and those who were on the other side of the Jordan, saw that Israel's fighting men fled

and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned the cities and fled.

So the Philistines came and lived in them.

8 The following day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found

Saul and his three sons fallen on Mount Gilboa.

9 (2Sa 1:20; Jdg 16:23-24) They cut off his head, stripped off his armor,

and sent them into the land of the Philistines round about, to make it known

in the house of their idols and among their people.

10 (Jos 17:11; Jdg 2:13) They put his armor in the house of Ashtoreth,

and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth Shan.

11 When the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines

had done to Saul,

12 (2Ch 16:14; 2Sa 2:4-7) all the valiant men arose and went all night,

and they took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth Shan,

and they came to Jabesh and burned them there.

13 (Ge 50:10; 2Sa 21:12-14) Then they took their bones and buried them

under the tamarisk tree at Jabesh, and they mourned, fasting seven days.



1 Samuel 31

[1] Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled

from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

[2] And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the

Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul's sons.

[3] And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he

was sore wounded of the archers.

[4] Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me

through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and

abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore

Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.

[5] And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon

his sword, and died with him.

[6] So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men,

that same day together.

[7] And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley,

and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel

fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and

fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.

[8] And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip

the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa.

[9] And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into

the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their

idols, and among the people.

[10] And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened

his body to the wall of Beth-shan.

[11] And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the

Philistines had done to Saul;

[12] All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of

Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth-shan, and came to

Jabesh, and burnt them there.

[13] And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and

fasted seven days.



1 CHRONICLES 10



The Death of Saul

1Sa 31:1-13; 2Sa 1:4-12



1 (1Sa 31:1-13; 1Ch 10:8) Now when the Philistines fought against Israel,

every Israelite fighter fled before the Philistines, and the slain fell

on Mount Gilboa.

2 But the Philistines pursued Saul and his sons and struck down Saul's sons

Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua.

3 As the battle with Saul became heavy, the archers' bows found their target

and mortally wounded him.

4 (1Sa 31:4) So Saul said to his armor bearer, "Draw your sword and pierce me

through lest these uncircumcised Philistines come and make a fool of me."

But his armor bearer was unwilling to do it because he was overwhelmed

with fear, so Saul took the sword and fell on it himself.

5 When the armor bearer saw that Saul was dead,

he too fell on his sword and died.

6 Thus, Saul and his three sons, namely all his house, died together.

7 Now when all the children of Israel in the valley saw that they had fled

the battlefield, and Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities

and escaped, leaving the Philistines to come and dwell in them.

8 The next day, when the Philistines came to pillage the slain,

they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilboa.

9 So they stripped Saul, removed his head and his armor,

and circulated the news of his demise throughout the land of the Philistines

to their idols as well as the people.

10 Then they placed his armor in the temple of their gods, while his head

they impaled in the house of Dagon.

11 Now all Jabesh Gilead heard about everything the Philistines did to Saul,

12 so their valiant men rose up and carried the body of Saul and the bodies

of his sons to Jabesh. They buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh

and fasted, mourning seven days.

13 (Lev 19:31; 20:6) So Saul died because of his unfaithful

deeds against the Lord,

because of his failure to keep the word of the Lord, and because he sought

to consult a spirit of divination

14 (1Sa 15:28; 13:14) but did not seek the Lord. So He killed him and turned

the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.



1 Chronicles 10

From Saul to David

[1] Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled

from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

[2] And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons;

and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons

of Saul.

[3] And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him,

and he was wounded of the archers.

[4] Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me

through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me.

But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid.

So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.

[5] And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise

on the sword, and died.

[6] So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together.

[7] And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that

they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook

their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.

[8] And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip

the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa.

[9] And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour,

and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings

unto their idols, and to the people.

[10] And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened

his head in the temple of Dagon.

[11] And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done

to Saul,

[12] they arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul,

and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh,

and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days.

[13] So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against

the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not,

and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit,

to enquire of it;

[14] and enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him,

and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.



1 Chronicles 9:40-44



40 The son of Jonathan was Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal

became the father of Micah.

41 (1Ch 8:35) The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melek, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

42 (1Ch 8:36) Ahaz became the father of Jarah,

and Jarah the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri.

Zimri became the father of Moza,

43 (1Ch 8:37) and Moza became the father of Binea, Rephaiah his son,

Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.

44 Azel had six sons, and these were their names:

Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan.

These were the sons of Azel.



[40] And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah.

[41] And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

[42] And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri;

and Zimri begat Moza;

[43] and Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son,

Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

[44] And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru,

and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan:

these were the sons of Azel.



PSALMS 18



2Sa 22:1-51



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord.

He spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day that the Lord

delivered him from the hand of

all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said:

1 I love You, O Lord, my strength.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The Lord is my pillar, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge;

my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,

and I will be saved from my enemies.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The cords of death encircled me,

and the torrents of destruction terrified me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The cords of Sheol surrounded me;

the snares of death confronted me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) In my distress I called on the Lord,

and cried for help to my God;

He heard my voice from His temple,

and my cry for help came before Him to His ears.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Then the earth shook and quaked;

the foundations of the hills also moved;

they reeled because His anger burned.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Smoke went up out of His nostrils,

and fire from His mouth devoured;

coals were kindled by it.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 )He bent the heavens and came down,

and darkness was under His feet.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He rode on a cherub, and flew;

He flew swiftly on the wings of the wind.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) He made darkness His secret place;

His pavilion was surrounding Him,

dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.

12 At the brightness before Him His thick clouds passed by,

hailstones and coals of fire.

13 The Lord also thundered in the heavens,

and the Most High gave His voice,

hailstones and coals of fire.

14 He sent out His arrows and scattered them,

and He shot out lightning and distressed them.

15 Then the channels of waters appeared,

and the foundations of the world were discovered

at Your rebuke, O Lord,

at the blast of the breath of Your nostrils.

16 He sent from above, He took me;

He drew me out of many waters.

17 He delivered me from my strong enemy,

and from those who hated me,

for they were too strong for me.

18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity,

but the Lord was my support.

19 He also brought me forth into a large place;

He delivered me because He delighted in me.

20 The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness;

according to the cleanness of my hands He has repaid me.

21 For I have kept the ways of the Lord,

and have not wickedly departed from my God.

22 For all His judgments were before me,

and I did not put away His statutes from me.

23 I was also upright before Him,

and I kept myself from my iniquity.

24 Therefore the Lord has repaid me according to my righteousness,

according to the cleanness of my hands in His view.

25 With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful;

with the blameless man You will show Yourself blameless;

26 with the pure You will show Yourself pure;

and with the crooked You will show Yourself crooked.

27 For You will save the afflicted people,

but will bring down prideful eyes.

28 For You will cause my lamp to shine;

the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.

29 For by You I can run through a troop,

and by my God I can leap a wall.

30 As for God, His way has integrity;

the word of the Lord is proven;

He is a shield

to all those who take refuge in Him.

31 For who is God except the Lord?

Or who is a rock besides our God?

32 It is God who clothes me with strength,

and gives my way integrity.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

and causes me to stand on my high places.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.

35 You have given me the shield of Your salvation,

and Your right hand has held me up,

and Your gentleness has made me great.

36 You have lengthened my stride under me,

so that my feet did not slip.

37 I pursued my enemies and overtook them;

I did not return until they were destroyed.

38 I wounded them, and they were not able to rise;

they are fallen under my feet.

39 For You clothed me with strength for the battle;

You subdued under me those who rose up against me.

40 You gave me the necks of my enemies,

and I destroyed those who hate me.

41 They cried for help, but there was none to save them;

even to the Lord, but He did not answer them.

42 Then I beat them small as the dust before the wind;

I cast them out as the dirt in the streets.

43 You have delivered me from the hostilities of the people,

and You have made me the head of nations;

a people whom I have not known serve me.

44 At hearing a report, they obey me;

foreigners come cringing to me.

45 Foreigners fade away,

and come quaking out of their prisons.

46 The Lord lives! And blessed be my Rock!

May the God of my salvation be exalted.

47 It is God who avenges me

and subdues the people under me;

48 He delivers me from my enemies.

You lift me up above those who rise up against me;

You have delivered me from the violent man.

49 Therefore I will give thanks to You, OLord, among the nations,

and sing praises to Your name.

50 He gives great deliverance to His king,

and shows lovingkindness to His anointed,

to David and to his descendants for evermore.



Psalm 18

[1] I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.

[2] The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my

strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation,

and my high tower.

[3] I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be

saved from mine enemies.

[4] The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me

afraid.

[5] The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented

me.

[6] In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard

my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.

[7] Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills

moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.

[8] There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth

devoured: coals were kindled by it.

[9] He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his

feet.

[10] And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings

of the wind.

[11] He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were

dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.

[12] At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail

stones and coals of fire.

[13] The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice;

hail stones and coals of fire.

[14] Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out

lightnings, and discomfited them.

[15] Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world

were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy

nostrils.

[16] He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.

[17] He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for

they were too strong for me.

[18] They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

[19] He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because

he delighted in me.

[20] The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the

cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

[21] For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed

from my God.

[22] For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his

statutes from me.

[23] I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.

[24] Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness,

according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.

[25] With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man

thou wilt shew thyself upright;

[26] With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou

wilt shew thyself froward.

[27] For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high

looks.

[28] For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my

darkness.

[29] For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped

over a wall.

[30] As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a

buckler to all those that trust in him.

[31] For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?

[32] It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

[33] He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.

[34] He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine

arms.

[35] Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand

hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.

[36] Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

[37] I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn

again till they were consumed.

[38] I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen

under my feet.

[39] For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast

subdued under me those that rose up against me.

[40] Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy

them that hate me.

[41] They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he

answered them not.

[42] Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them

out as the dirt in the streets.

[43] Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast

made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve

me.

[44] As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall

submit themselves unto me.

[45] The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.

[46] The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my

salvation be exalted.

[47] It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

[48] He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those

that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

[49] Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and

sing praises unto thy name.

[50] Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his

anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.



2) Our Daily Bread for 18 April 2025 titlef No Longer Alone



Matthew 27:41-51



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.



[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.



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.



[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;



As an atheist, Deb had always lived how she pleased, but after years of having

her heart broken by one destructive relationship after another, she was

desperate. High on heroin and contemplating suicide, she stumbled upon

a Gideon's New Testament and there discovered that after death, she would have

to give account to God for her wasted life. That terrified her. So she crept

into the back of a church on Good Friday, and heard the reading - today's

verses -that would change her forever. She sobbed uncontrollably, realising

that she was no longer someone defined by rejection but as God's beloved

daughter.



The detail that struck Deb in her desolation was, "My God, my God, why have

you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46). Many theologians believe that this phrase,

together with the midday supernatural "darkness . . . over all the land"

(v. 45), indicates that on the cross our sin separated Jesus from the presence

of God the Father. But the thick "curtain of the temple" keeping people

out of the most holy place was then "torn in two" (v. 51), symbolising how

Jesus' death destroyed the barriers between us and God. Jesus had been

forsaken on the cross so that we no longer have to be.



Harmful relationships bring shame, and addiction feeds off shame.

Additionally, loneliness is a silent, ongoing pain. Thanks to Jesus,

however, we are united with God, our shame removed.

We're never truly alone again.



By: Tanya Marlow



Reflect & Pray



What makes you feel far from God?

What comfort do you draw from Jesus' forsakenness on the cross?



Dear Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice.

Thank You for experiencing utter desertion on the cross

so that I can never be separated from God.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 6 - Eternal Life, Beginning now



John 10:28 - I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand.



28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,

neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.



In C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce, one of the Spirits in heaven, identifying

himself as George MacDonald, makes some startling statements on the nature of

eternal life. Depending upon the individual's choice for or against Christ,

MacDonald says, everything in life takes on the character of haven or hell.

"At the end of ALL THINGS, when the sun rises here (in heaven) and the twilight

turns to blackness down there, the Blessed will say, 'We have never lived

anywhere except in Heaven,' and the Lost, 'We were always in Hell.'

And both will speak truly" - From the Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.

Lewis was not trying to make a theological case, but to demonstrate

a principle: eternal life begins now.

The choices that we make for or against obedience to God, the life we live,

the patterns we establish, all move us in one direction of the other.

And when we have decided to choose obedience to God (the forsakeness of sin),

when we give ourselves fully into his hands, he is able to take the worst of

circumstances and redeem them for our good, use them to mature us in his image.

Again Jesus says in John 10:28

"I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand. "

In Christ is a very secure place to be. No experience is lost, no pain is

wasted. Everything in our lives is redeemed by God for our benefit.



Application



a) How have I experienced the truth that "eternal life begins now"?



b) How can this verse help me put life in perspective during times

of stress and anxiety?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



1 Cor 13:3



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

and if I give my body to be burned,

and have not love, it profits me nothing.



3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor,

and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity,

it profiteth me nothing.



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



God's Inexhaustible Strength



Ps 18:30-34



30 As for God, His way has integrity;

the word of the Lord is proven;

He is a shield to all those who take refuge in Him.

31 For who is God except the Lord?

Or who is a rock besides our God?

32 It is God who clothes me with strength,

and gives my way integrity.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

and causes me to stand on my high places.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.



30 As for God, his way is perfect:

The word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

31 For who is God save the LORD?

Or who is a rock save our God?

32 It is God that girdeth me with strength,

And maketh my way perfect.

33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet,

And setteth me upon my high places.

34 He teacheth my hands to war,

So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



[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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



18th Day of the Month



a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord



( Jer 31:25



25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.



25 For I have satiated the weary soul,

and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.

)



b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity



( Ps 34:7



7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,

and delivers them.



7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,

And delivereth them.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to seek The Lord in everything.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice.

Thank You for experiencing utter desertion on the cross

so that I can never be separated from God."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know your decision for eternity.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be loving/charitable.



Pray to the Lord and pray to lean on the Lord's strength.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



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 leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord



Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity



Pray that persecuted Christians in rural areas of Indonesia will find ways

to gather with fellow believers for worship.



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

The Crucifixion of Christ - Part 2

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.



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 ­returned.

49 (Lk 8:2; Ps 38:11; Mt 27:55-56) But all those who knew Him

and the women accompanying Him from Galilee stood at a distance,

seeing these things.



[44] And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the

earth until the ninth hour.

[45] And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the

midst.

[46] And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy

hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

[47] Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying,

Certainly this was a righteous man.

[48] And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the

things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

[49] And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee,

stood afar off, beholding these things.



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.



Mark 15:42-47



The Burial of Jesus

Mt 27:57-61; Lk 23:50-56; Jn 19:38-42



42 When the evening had come, because it was the Day of Preparation,

that is, the day before the Sabbath,

43 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable member of the Council,

who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate,

and requested the body of Jesus.

44 Pilate wondered if He were already dead. And calling for the centurion,

he asked him whether He had been dead for a while.

45 When he learned about it from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

46 (Isa 22:16; 53:9) So he bought fine linen, and taking Him down,

wrapped Him in the linen and laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn

out of the rock. And he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.

47 (Mk 15:40; 16:1) Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw

where He was laid.



[42] And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that

is, the day before the sabbath,

[43] Joseph of Arimathaea, and honourable counseller, which also waited for

the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the

body of Jesus.

[44] And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the

centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.

[45] And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

[46] And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the

linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled

a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.

[47] And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was

laid.



Matthew 27:57-61



The Burial of Jesus

Mk 15:42-47; Lk 23:50-56; Jn 19:38-42



57 (Jn 19:38-42) When the evening came, there came a rich man of Arimathea,

named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus.

58 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him.

59 When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

60 (Mt 27:66; 28:2) and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut out of

the rock. And he rolled a large stone to the door of the tomb and departed.

61 (Mt 27:56; 28:1) Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there,

sitting opposite the tomb.



[57] When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named

Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

[58] He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded

the body to be delivered.

[59] And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen

cloth,

[60] And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and

he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.

[61] And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against

the sepulchre.



Luke 23:50-56



The Burial of Jesus

Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Jn 19:38-42



50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council,

who was a good and just man.

51 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) He had not consented to their counsel and deed.

He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews,

and he himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.

52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

53 (Isa 53:9) Then he took Him down, and wrapped Him in linen,

and placed Him in a hewn tomb, where no one had ever been buried.

54 (Mt 27:62; Jn 19:31) It was the Day of Preparation,

and the Sabbath was drawing near.

55 (Lk 23:49) The women who came with Him from Galilee followed,

and saw the tomb and how His body was placed.

56 (Mk 16:1; Lk 24:1) Then they returned and prepared spices

and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.



[50] And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a

good man, and a just:

[51] (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of

Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of

God.

[52] This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

[53] And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a

sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.

[54] And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

[55] And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after,

and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

[56] And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the

sabbath day according to the commandment.



John 19:38-42



The Burial of Jesus

Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Lk 23:50-56



38 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus,

but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might

take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission.

So he came and took away His body.

39 (SS 4:14) Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night,

also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes,

weighing about seventy-five pounds.

(Gk. a hundred litrai or 34 kilograms.)

40 (Jn 11:44; Lk 24:12) Then they took the body of Jesus

and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices,

as is the burial custom of the Jews.

41 (Lk 23:53; Mt 27:60) Now in the place where He was crucified there was

a garden, and in the garden was a new tomb in which no one had

ever been buried.

42 (Jn 19:14; 19:31)So because of the Jewish Day of Preparation,

and since the tomb was nearby, they buried Jesus there.



[38] And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but

secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the

body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the

body of Jesus.

[39] And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by

night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound

weight.

[40] Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with

the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

[41] Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the

garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

[42] There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day;

for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.



Matthew 27:62-66



The Guard at the Tomb



62 (Mk 15:42; Jn 19:14) The next day, following the Day of Preparation,

the chief priests and Pharisees gathered before Pilate,

63 (Mt 16:21; 17:23) saying, "Sir, we remember that deceiver saying

while He was still alive, 'After three days I will rise.'

64 (Mt 28:13) Therefore command that the tomb be made secure

until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him away,

and tell the people, 'He has risen from the dead.'

The last deception will be worse than the first."

65 Pilate said to them, "You have a guard. Go your way.

Make it as secure as you can."

66 (Da 6:17) So they went and made the tomb secure

by sealing the stone and posting the guard.



[62] Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief

priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

[63] Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet

alive, After three days I will rise again.

[64] Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day,

lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the

people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the

first.

[65] Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as

ye can.

[66] So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and

setting a watch.

The Crucifixion of Christ - Part 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 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 15:21-24 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 15:42-47 Matthew 27:57-61 Luke 23:50-56

John 19:38-42 Matthew 27:62-66 Mark 16:1-8



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."

62And 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.



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 27:1) 1So 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.

Day 107 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 17 April 2025 reflections

Day 107, 17 April 2025



1) Psalms 17, 35, 63



PSALMS 17



A Prayer of David.



1 Hear a just cause, O Lord, attend to my cry;

give ear to my prayer that is not spoken from deceitful lips.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) May my sentence go out from Your presence;

may Your eyes see rightly.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have examined my heart;

You have visited me in the night;

You have tried me and found nothing;

I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Concerning the works of men,

by the word of Your lips I have avoided the paths of the violent,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) placing my steps in Your paths,

that my footsteps do not slip.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I called on You, for You will answer me, OGod;

incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Show marvelously Your lovingkindness,

O Deliverer of those who seek refuge

by Your right hand from those who arise in opposition.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Keep me as the apple of Your eye;

hide me under the shadow of Your wings,

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) from the wicked who bring ruin to me,

from my deadly enemies who surround me.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) They close their hard hearts;

with their mouth they speak proudly.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They have now encircled us in our steps;

they have set their eyes to bend down to the earth;

12 it is like a lion that is anxious to rip its prey,

and as a young lion lurking in secrecy.

13 Arise, O Lord! Confront him, cast him down!

Deliver my soul from the wicked by Your sword,

14 from men by Your hand, O Lord,

from men of the world whose portion is in this life.

You fill their belly with Your treasure;

they are satisfied with children,

and they leave their abundance to their infants.

15 As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;

I will be satisfied when I awake with Your likeness.



Psalms 17

[1] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer,

that goeth not out of feigned lips.

[2] Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the

things that are equal.

[3] Thou has proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou has

tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not

transgress.

[4] Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from

the paths of the destroyer.

[5] Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

[6] I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear

unto me, and hear my speech.

[7] Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand

them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.

[8] Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

[9] From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me

about.

[10] They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak

proudly.

[11] They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes

bowing down to the earth;

[12] Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion

lurking in secret places.

[13] Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the

wicked, which is thy sword:

[14] From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have

their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid

treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance

to their babes.

[15] As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be

satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.



PSALMS 35



A Psalm of David.



1 Plead my cause, O Lord, with my adversaries; fight those who fight me.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Take hold of the large shield and small shield,

and rise up for my help.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Draw the spear and javelin

against those who pursue me. Say to my soul,

"I am Your salvation."

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) May those who seek my life

be ashamed and humiliated;

may those who plan my injury be turned back and put to shame.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) May they be as chaff before the wind,

and may the angel of the Lord cast them down.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) May their way be dark and slippery,

and may the angel of the Lord pursue them.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) For without cause they have hidden their net

for me in a pit, which they have dug without cause for my soul.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Let destruction come on him without warning,

and let the net that he hid ensnare him;

let him fall into it, to his destruction.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) My soul will be joyful in the Lord;

it will rejoice in His salvation.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All my bones will say, "Lord, who is like You,

who delivers the poor from a stronger one,

the poor and the needy from the one who robs them?"

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Witnesses intent on violence rose up;

they accused me of things I knew nothing about.

12 They rewarded me evil for good, the bereavement of my soul.

13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth;

I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returns to my own heart.

14 I paced as though he were my friend or brother;

I bowed down lamenting, as one who mourns for a mother.

15 But in my adversity they rejoiced and gathered together;

assailants gathered together against me, though I was unaware;

they tore me apart and did not stop;

16 with hypocritical mockers in feasts,

they gnashed on me with their teeth.

17 Lord, how long will You look on?

Rescue my soul from their destructions,

my life from the lions.

18 I will give You thanks in the great congregation;

I will praise You among a mighty people.

19 May my deceitful enemies

not rejoice over me;

nor may those who hate me without cause

wink with their eye.

20 For they do not speak peace,

but they devise deceitful matters

against the restful ones in the land.

21 They opened their mouth wide against me,

and said, "Aha, aha, our eye has seen it."

22 This You have seen, O Lord; do not be silent;

O Lord, be not far from me.

23 Rouse Yourself and awake for my judgment,

for my cause, my God and my Lord.

24 Judge me, O Lord my God, according to Your righteousness,

and may they not rejoice over me.

25 May they not say in their hearts, "Ah, we have our soul's desire."

May they not say, "We have swallowed him up."

26 May those who rejoice at my harm be ashamed

and altogether put to shame;

may they be clothed with shame and dishonor

who magnify themselves against me.

27 May those who favor my righteous cause

shout for joy and be glad;

may they say continually, "The Lord be magnified,

who delights in the peace of His servant."

28 My tongue will speak of Your righteousness

and of Your praise all the day long.



Psalms 35

[1] Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against

them that fight against me.

[2] Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.

[3] Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute

me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

[4] Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let

them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.

[5] Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD

chase them.

[6] Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD

persecute them.

[7] For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without

cause they have digged for my soul.

[8] Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath

hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.

[9] And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his

salvation.

[10] All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest

the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy

from him that spoileth him?

[11] False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew

not.

[12] They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.

[13] But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I

humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

[14] I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed

down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.

[15] But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together:

yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not;

they did tear me, and ceased not:

[16] With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their

teeth.

[17] Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their

destructions, my darling from the lions.

[18] I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee

among much people.

[19] Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither

let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.

[20] For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against

them that are quiet in the land.

[21] Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our

eye hath seen it.

[22] This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from

me.

[23] Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God

and my Lord.

[24] Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them

not rejoice over me.

[25] Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not

say, We have swallowed him up.

[26] Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at

mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify

themselves against me.

[27] Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause:

yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath

pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

[28] And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all

the day long.



PSALMS 63



A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah.



1 O God, You are my God;

early will I seek You;

my soul thirsts for You,

my flesh faints for You,

in a dry and thirsty land

with no water.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I have seen You in the sanctuary,

to see Your power and Your glory.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,

my lips will praise You.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Thus will I bless You while I live;

I will lift up my hands in Your name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) My soul will be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,

and my mouth will praise You with joyful lips.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) When I remember You on my bed,

and meditate on You in the night watches,

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) because You have been my help,

therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) My soul clings hard to You;

Your right hand upholds me.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) But those who seek my soul to destroy it

will go into the lower parts of the earth.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) They will fall by the sword;

they will be a portion for jackals.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) But the king will rejoice in God;

everyone who swears by Him will glory,

because the mouth of liars will be stopped.



Psalms 63

[1] O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for

thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water

is;

[2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

[3] Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise

thee.

[4] Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy

name.

[5] My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth

shall praise thee with joyful lips:

[6] When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night

watches.

[7] Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings

will I rejoice.

[8] My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

[9] But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower

parts of the earth.

[10] They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.

[11] But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall

glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.



2) Our Daily Bread for 17 April 2025 titled

Life and Death in Christ




John 12:20-27



Some Greeks Seek Jesus



20 (Jn 7:35; 1Ki 8:41-43) Now there were some Greeks among those who went

up to worship at the feast.

21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him,

"Sir, we want to see Jesus."

22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus.

23 (Jn 13:31-32) Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man

to be glorified.

24 Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground

and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

25 (Mt 10:39; Lk 14:26) He who loves his life will lose it.

And he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

26 (Jn 14:3; 17:24) If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. Where I am,

there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.



[20] And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the

feast:

[21] The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee,

and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

[22] Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell

Jesus.

[23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man

should be glorified.

[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the

ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much

fruit.

[25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in

this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

[26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall

also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.



27 (Lk 22:53; Jn 13:21) "Now My soul is troubled. What shall I say?

'Father, save Me from this hour'? ­Instead, for this reason I came

to this hour.



[27] Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from

this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.



Facing a firing squad, Fyodor Dostoevsky quietly counted the last moments of

his life. Dostoevsky, a believer in Jesus, is considered one of the greatest

writers in all of literature. His monumental novel The Brothers Karamazov

explored themes about God, life, and death. It was said of Dostoevsky,

"He spoke about Christ ecstatically." The rifles raised. "Ready! . . .

Aim . . ."



Jesus, alluding to His own execution, speaks to His disciples and to us of the

eternal value of life and death when He said,

"The hour has come" (John 12:23). The image is a seed (our life), which

produces a great harvest through its own sacrifice (v. 24). Jesus tells us not

to love this life too much, for it is those who are willing to sacrifice

this present life who will find "eternal life" (v. 25).



Being His disciple requires sacrifice. But we find our hope in His words,

"My Father will honor the one who serves me" (v. 26).



Fyodor looked death in the face. But a letter from the Czar was delivered

at the last second. A reprieve. Dostoevsky's life was spared, yet this

experience would infuse all his later works. Indeed,

the epigraph of The Brothers Karamazov is this verse, John 12:24:

"Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies,

it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds."



By: Kenneth Petersen



Reflect & Pray



How does your faith affect your thoughts about life and death?

What's your joy for the future?



Father God, please help me accept

the challenge of discipleship

and understand the meaning of life through death.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 5 - God Loved, So He Gave



John 3:16-17



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.

17 (1Jn 4:14; Lk 19:10) For God did not send His Son into

the world to condemn the world, but that the world

through Him might be saved."



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.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;

but that the world through him might be saved.



Often called "the gospel in a nutshell", John 3:16 is so familiar,

even the unchurched, that it has all but lost its impact for us.

WE cite it by rote, as if it had no more meaning than a SSN (SIN),

and think that we understand the truth because we know the words.

Why did God send Jesus, his only Son, into the world to die?

Because he loved the people he created. God had no reason,

humanly speaking, to love mankind. Throughout history, from

the Garden of Eden forward, people had deliberately turned

against God and tried his patience. Even the nation God chose

for himself, Israel rebelled against the Lord and turned to other gods.

And we, as individuals, have rebelled against him too. WE have tried

to control our own lives; we have denied his reality; or

acknowledged his existence and then systematically ignored him.

We have become our own gods.

Yet Christ, in love, took upon himself the rejection, the humiliation,

the pain we were responsible for. We deserved to be condemned to die,

but he died for us instead. "God did not send his Son into the world

to condemn the world," John 3:17 says, "but that the world

through Him might be saved."

Often, even after we have committed our lives to Christ, we mistakenly

suppose that God's primary purpose is to condemn us - to catch us in sin

and punish us. But God says that his purpose is to love us and to save us

from sin and ourselves. He loved, and so he gave; he still loves us,

and he still continues to give.



Application



a) What sin in my life put Jesus on the cross?



b) How do I know that my sins has been forgiven?



c) How can these verses help me when I face condemnation and guilt?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Romans 13:7-8



7 (Mt 17:25; 22:21) Render to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes

are due, respect to whom respect is due, fear to whom fear is due,

and honor to whom honour is due.

8 (Ro 13:10; Mt 7:12) Owe no one anything, except to love one another,

for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.



7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;

custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth

another hath fulfilled the law.



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



God's Eternal Faithfulness



Ps 117



1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Exalt Him, all you peoples!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For His merciful kindness is great toward us,

and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.



1 O praise the LORD, All ye nations: Praise him, all ye people.

2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us:

And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever.

Praise ye the LORD.



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Adding further



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



- Pray for this Night of Destiny to bring opportunities for

followers of Jesus to share the Gospel with their family and friends.



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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



17th Day of the Month



a) Pray for the safety of those

who live in your community -

safety from conflict an crimes



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

and security within your towers!



7 Peace be within thy walls,

And prosperity within thy palaces.)



b) Pray for the province of Ontario



I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,

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 remember The lord in Times of Trouble.



Pray to the Lord: "Father God, please help me accept

the challenge of discipleship

and understand the meaning of life through death."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus Christ as eternal Saviour.



Pray to the Lord and pray to owe no one.



Pray to the Lord and pray to exalt Lord Jesus Christ.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



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 leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



- Pray for this Night of Destiny to bring opportunities for

followers of Jesus to share the Gospel with their family and friends.



Pray for the safety of those who live in your community - safety from conflict

and crimes



Pray that Bibles stolen during an attack on a church in Yemen will touch the

hearts of those who do not yet know 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 106 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 16 April 2025 reflections

Day 106, 16 April 2025



1) 1 Samuel 25,26 , 1 Samuel 27:1-7 , 1 Chronicles 12:1-7

1 Samuel 27:8-12



1 SAMUEL 25



Death of Samuel



1 (Nu 20:29; Dt 34:8) Now Samuel died. And all the children of Israel

gathered together and mourned him, and they buried him at his home

in Ramah. Then David arose and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.



[1] And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and

lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and

went down to the wilderness of Paran.



David, Nabal, and Abigail



2 (Jos 15:55; 1Sa 23:24) Now there was a man in Maon whose work

was in Carmel. He was a rich man with three thousand sheep

and a thousand goats, and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.

3 The man's name was Nabal and the name of his wife Abigail.

She was a woman of good understanding and beautiful, but the man

was harsh and evil in his actions and he was a Calebite.

4 David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.

5 So David sent out ten young men, and David said to the young men,

"Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal and greet him in my name.

6 (1Ch 12:18; Lk 10:5) And thus you will you say to him who lives

in prosperity, 'Peace be to you and peace to your house,

and to all that you have, peace.

7 (1Sa 25:21) " 'I have heard that you have shearers. Now your shepherds

were with us. We did not harm them nor did they miss anything all the days

they were in Carmel.

8 (Est 9:19; Ne 8:10-12) Ask your young men and they will tell you.

Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come

on a good day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants,

and to your son David.' "

9 When David's young men came, they spoke to Nabal according

to all these words in the name of David, then they waited.

10 (Jdg 9:28) And Nabal answered David's servants, and said,

"Who is David? And who is the son of Jesse? Today many servants

are breaking away each one from his master.

11 (Jdg 8:6) Should I then take my bread, and my water, and my meat,

that which I have killed for my shearers, and give it to men

whose origins are unknown?"

12 So David's young men turned themselves around and went back.

And they came and reported to him all these words.

13 (1Sa 23:13) David said to his men, "Each man strap on his sword."

And each man strapped on his sword. David also put on his sword,

and 400 men went up after David. But 200 stayed with the baggage.

14 Now one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, "Listen,

David sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless our master;

and he railed against them.

15 (1Sa 25:7; 25:21) But the men were very good to us,

and we were not harmed, nor did we miss anything,

all the days we went about with them in the field.

16 (Job 1:10; Ex 14:22) They were a wall to us both by night and day,

all the days we were with them keeping the flocks.

17 (1Sa 20:7; Dt 13:13) Now therefore know and consider what you will do,

for evil is determined against our master and against all his household.

He is such a worthless man that one cannot speak to him."

18 (2Sa 16:1) Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves,

two bottles of wine, five prepared sheep, five measures

[Likely about 60 pounds, or 27 kilograms.] of roasted grain,

a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs,

and she loaded them on donkeys.

19 (Ge 32:20; 32:16) And she said to her servants, "Go on before me.

See, I will be coming after you." But she did not tell her husband Nabal.

20 And as she was riding on the donkey and going down into the cover

of the mountain, David and his men were coming down to meet her

and she met them.

21 (Pr 17:13) Now David had said, "Surely in vain have I guarded

all that this man has in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed

of all that belonged to him. And he has returned me evil for good.

22 (1Sa 3:17; 20:13) So may God do unto the enemies of David

and more also, if by morning I leave even one male of all who belong to him."

23 (1Sa 20:41; Jos 15:18) When Abigail saw David, she hurriedly got down from

the donkey and fell before David upon her face. And she bowed herself

to the ground.

24 (2Sa 14:9) So she fell at his feet and said, "Against me alone, my lord,

is the guilt. Please let your handmaid speak in your ears, and hear the words

of your handmaid.

25 (1Sa 25:17) Please do not let my lord set his heart against

this worthless man, against Nabal. For as his name is, so is he.

Nabal is his name and folly is with him. But I, your handmaid,

did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent.

26 (2Sa 18:32; Ge 20:6) Now my lord, as the Lord lives,

and as your soul lives, because the Lord has restrained you from coming

in bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hand,

now let your enemies, and those seeking to do evil to my lord, be as Nabal.

27 (Ge 33:11; 1Sa 30:26) Now let this blessing which your maidservant

has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.

28 (1Sa 18:17; 2Sa 7:11) "Please forgive the transgression of your handmaid,

for the Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord fights

the battles of the Lord, and evil will not be found in you all your days.

29 (Jer 10:18) Even if a man rises to pursue you and to seek your life,

the life of my lord will be bound in the bundle of the living with the Lord

your God. But the lives of your enemies He will sling out, as from

the hollow of a sling.

30 (1Sa 13:14) It will be, when the Lord does for my lord according to all

the good that He has spoken concerning you and has appointed you ruler

over Israel,

31 (Ge 40:14) that this will be no grief to you, nor an offense of heart to

my lord, either that you have shed blood without cause, or that my lord

has avenged himself. But when the Lord has dealt well with my lord,

then remember your handmaid."

32 (Lk 1:68; Ge 24:27) David said to Abigail, :Blessed be the Lord,

God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me.

33 (1Sa 25:26) And blessed is your discretion, and blessed are you

who have kept me this day from coming to shed blood and from avenging

myself with my own hand.

34 For as the Lord, the God of Israel lives, who has restrained me

from injuring you, if you had not hurried to come and meet me,

surely there would not have been left even one male to Nabal

by the morning light."

35 (Ge 19:21; 1Sa 20:42) So David received from her hand

what she had brought him and said to her, "Go up in peace to your house.

See, I have obeyed your voice, and have granted your request."

36 (1Sa 25:19; 2Sa 13:23) Abigail came to Nabal, and he was feasting

in his house, like the feast of a king. And Nabal's heart

was merry within him, for he was

very drunk. Therefore she told him nothing until the morning light.

37 But in the morning when the wine was gone out of Nabal,

his wife told him these things. And his heart died within him,

and he became as a stone.

38 (1Sa 26:10) And about ten days after that, the Lord struck Nabal

and he died.

39 (1Sa 25:26; 25:34) When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said,

"Blessed is the Lord, who has defended the cause of my reproach

from the hand of Nabal, and has kept His servant from evil.

For the Lord has returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head."

And David sent and spoke with Abigail, to take her as his wife.

40 When the servants of David came to Abigail at Carmel,

they spoke to her, saying, "David has sent us to you to take you as his wife."

41 (Ru 2:10) She arose, and bowed herself on her face to the ground,

and said, "Here is your handmaid, a servant to wash the feet of the servants

of my lord."

42 (Ge 24:61-67) Abigail hurriedly arose and rode on a donkey

with her five young women who attended her.

And she went after the messengers of David and became his wife.

43 (Jos 15:56; 1Sa 27:3) David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel. So both of them

were his wives.

44 (1Sa 18:27; 2Sa 3:14) But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife,

to Paltiel the son of Laish who was from Gallim.



[2] And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the

man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats:

and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.

[3] Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and

she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but

the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of

Caleb.

[4] And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.

[5] And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get

you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:

[6] And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to

thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

[7] And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds which

were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there ought missing unto them,

all the while they were in Carmel.

[8] Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men

find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee,

whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.

[9] And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all

those words in the name of David, and ceased.

[10] And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is

the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every

man from his master.

[11] Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have

killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they

be?

[12] So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and

told him all those sayings.

[13] And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they

girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there

went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the

stuff.

[14] But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold,

David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he

railed on them.

[15] But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither

missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were

in the fields:

[16] They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were

with them keeping the sheep.

[17] Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is

determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such

a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

[18] Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles

of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn,

and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid

them on asses.

[19] And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after

you. But she told not her husband Nabal.

[20] And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert

of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she

met them.

[21] Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow

hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained

unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good.

[22] So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all

that pertain to him by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.

[23] And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and

fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,

[24] And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this

iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience,

and hear the words of thine handmaid.

[25] Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal:

for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but

I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.

[26] Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth,

seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from

avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that

seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.

[27] And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord,

let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

[28] I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will

certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of

the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.

[29] Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul

of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the LORD thy God; and

the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as out of the middle of

a sling.

[30] And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord

according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall

have appointed thee ruler over Israel;

[31] That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my

lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath

avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then

remember thine handmaid.

[32] And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which

sent thee this day to meet me:

[33] And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this

day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.

[34] For in very deed, as the LORD God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me

back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely

there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth

against the wall.

[35] So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said

unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice,

and have accepted thy person.

[36] And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house,

like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was

very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the

morning light.

[37] But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of

Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within

him, and he became as a stone.

[38] And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal,

that he died.

[39] And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD,

that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath

kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of

Nabal upon his own head, And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take

her to him to wife.

[40] And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they

spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee to take thee to him to wife.

[41] And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said,

Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of

my lord.

[42] And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels

of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and

became his wife.

[43] David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his

wives.

[44] But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son

of Laish, which was of Gallim.



1 SAMUEL 26



David Again Spares Saul's Life



1 (1Sa 23:19; Ps 54:1-7) Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying,

"Is David not hiding himself on the hill of Hakilah,

which is before Jeshimon?"

2 (1Sa 24:2) Then Saul arose and went down to the Wilderness of Ziph,

having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David

in the Wilderness of Ziph.

3 Saul camped on the hill of Hakilah,

which is before Jeshimon, by the road. But David stayed in the wilderness,

when he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.

4 And David sent out spies and knew that Saul had certainly come.

5 (1Sa 17:55; 14:50-51) So David arose and came to the place where Saul

had camped. And David saw the place where Saul was lying down

and Abner son of Ner, the commander of his army.

Saul was lying down in the encampment,

while the people encamped around him.

6 (Jdg 7:10-11; 2Sa 2:18) Then David answered and said to Ahimelek

the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying,

"Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp?"

And Abishai said, "I will go down with you."

7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night while Saul lay sleeping

within the circle of the camp. And his spear was stuck in the ground

at his head, and Abner and the people were lying all around him.

8 (1Sa 24:4) Then Abishai said to David, "God has today delivered

your enemy into your hand. Now please let me strike him with the spear through

to the ground with one stroke, and I will not strike him a second time."

9 (2Sa 1:14; 1:16) David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him. For who can

stretch out his hand against the Lord's anointed and remain unpunished?"

10 (Ge 47:29; Dt 31:14) David said, "As the Lord lives, the Lord

will strike him, or his day will come to die,

or he will go down into battle and perish.

11 (1Sa 24:6; 24:12) The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand

against the Lord's anointed, but now please take the spear that is at his head

and the jug of water, and let us go."

12 (Ge 2:21; 15:12) So David took the spear

and the jug of water from Saul's head

and they went away. No one saw, no one knew, and no one awoke,

for they were all asleep, because a deep sleep

from the Lord had fallen upon them.

13 Then David went over to the other side and stood on the top

of a hill at a distance. A great space was between them.

14 And David called to the people and to Abner the son of Ner, saying,

"Will you not answer, Abner?"

Then Abner answered and said, "Who are you that calls to the king?"

15 And David said to Abner, "Are you not a man? And who is like to you

in Israel? Why then have you not guarded your lord the king?

For one of the people came in to destroy the king your lord.

16 (1Sa 20:31; 26:11) This thing is not good which you have done.

As the Lord lives, you are worthy of death because you have not guarded

your master, the Lord's anointed. And now, see where is the king's spear?

And the jug of water that was at his head?"

17 (1Sa 24:16) Saul knew David's voice, and said,

"Is this your voice, my son David?"

And David said, "It is my voice, my lord king."

18 (1Sa 24:9; 24:11-14) He said, "Why is my lord pursuing after his servant?

For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand?

19 (2Sa 14:16; 16:11) Now please let my lord king hear the words

of his servant. If the Lord has stirred you up against me,

let Him accept an offering. But if it was the sons of men,

cursed are they before the Lord. For they have driven me today

from having a share in the inheritance of the Lord, saying,

'Go, serve other gods.'

20 (1Sa 24:14) Now do not let my blood fall to the ground away

from the presence of the Lord. Truly the king of Israel has come

out to seek a single flea, as when one pursues a partridge in the mountains."

21 (1Sa 15:24; 24:17) Then said Saul, "I have sinned. Return, my son David,

for I will not harm you again, because my soul was precious in your eyes

this day. I have acted foolishly and have seriously gone astray."

22 David answered and said, "See, the king's spear! Let one of the young men

come over and get it.

23 The Lord requites to every man his right conduct and loyalty.

So the Lord gave you into my hand today, but I am not willing to stretch

my hand against the Lord's anointed.

24 As your life was highly valued in my eyes this day, so may my life be

highly valued in the eyes of the Lord,

and may He rescue me out of all distress."

25 (Ge 32:28; 1Sa 24:19) Then Saul said to David, "Blessed are you,

my son David. You will do great things, and will surely prevail."

So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.



1 Samuel 26

[1] And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide

himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?

[2] Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three

thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of

Ziph.

[3] And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon, by

the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after

him into the wilderness.

[4] David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in

very deed.

[5] And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David

beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of

his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about

him.

[6] Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai

the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to

Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee.

[7] So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay

sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his

bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.

[8] Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine

hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear

even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.

[9] And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth

his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?

[10] David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him;

or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.

[11] The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the

LORD's anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his

bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

[12] So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and

they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they

were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them.

[13] Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill

afar off; a great space being between them:

[14] And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying,

Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that

criest to the king?

[15] And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to

thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for

there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.

[16] This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are

worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD's anointed.

And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at

his bolster.

[17] And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David?

And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.

[18] And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for

what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand?

[19] Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his

servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an

offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the

LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance

of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.

[20] Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of

the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one

doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.

[21] Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more

do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I

have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

[22] And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of

the young men come over and fetch it.

[23] The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness:

for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch

forth mine hand against the LORD's anointed.

[24] And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let

my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out

of all tribulation.

[25] Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou shalt both

do great things, and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and

Saul returned to his place.



1 SAMUEL 27



David With the Philistines



1 Then David said in his heart, "Now I will perish one day

by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than

that I should escape to the land of the Philistines.

Then Saul will despair of continually seeking me

within all the territory of Israel. So will I escape out of his hand."

2 (1Sa 21:10; 25:13) David arose and passed over with the six hundred men

that were with him to Achish, the son of Maok, king of Gath.

3 (1Sa 25:42-43) And David lived with Achish at Gath,

he and his men, each man with his household,

even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess,

and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's widow.

4 It was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath,

so he no longer sought him.

5 David said to Achish, "If I have now found favor in your eyes,

let them give me a place in one of the cities in the countryside,

that I may dwell there. For why should your servant dwell

in the royal city with you?"

6 (Ne 11:28; Jos 15:31) Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day.

Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day.

7 (1Sa 29:3) The number of days that David lived in the country

of the Philistines was a year and four months.



1 Samuel 27

[1] And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of

Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into

the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any

more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand.

[2] And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were

with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

[3] And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his

household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and

Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.

[4] And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more

again for him.

[5] And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let

them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there:

for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?

[6] Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto

the kings of Judah unto this day.

[7] And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a

full year and four months.



1 CHRONICLES 12



The Mighty Men Join David



1 (1Sa 27:2-6) Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he yet

kept himself away from Saul the son of Kish. They were among the brave men,

helpers in the war.

2 (Jdg 3:15; 20:16) They were armed with bows, and could use

both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows

out of a bow. They were Saul's brothers of Benjamin.

3 (1Ch 11:28)The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah

the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth; Berakah,

and Jehu the Anathothite;

4 (Jos 9:3; 15:36) and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a brave warrior

among the thirty, and over the thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan,

and Jozabad the Gederathite;

5 and Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah,

and Shephatiah the Haruphite;

6 and Elkanah, Ishiah, Azarel, Joezer,

and Jashobeam the Korahites;

7 (Jos 15:58) and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.



[1] Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept

himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were

among the mighty men, helpers of the war.

[2] They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand

and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow,

even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.

[3] The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash,

the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons

of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite,

[4] and Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty,

and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan,

and Josabad the Gederathite, 5Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah,

and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,

[6] Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,

[7] and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.



1 SAMUEL 27



8 (Jos 13:2; 1Sa 15:7-8) David and his men went up

and invaded the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites.

For they were inhabitants of the land from of old, as you come

to Shur, even to the land of Egypt.

9 (1Sa 15:3) So David would strike the land and would not leave

either man or woman alive. And he would take the sheep,

the cattle, the donkeys, the camels, and the garments.

And then he came back to Achish.

10 (Jdg 1:16; 1Ch 2:9) Then Achish would say, "Where have you made

a raid today?" And David would say, "Against the Negev of Judah,"

or "Against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites,"

or "Against the Negev of the Kenites."

11 Now David would leave neither a man nor a woman alive,

to bring tidings to Gath, saying, "Lest they should tell on us, saying,

'Thus David has done.' " This was his practice all the days which

he lived in the country of the Philistines.

12 And Achish believed David, saying, "He has surely become

a stench to his people Israel. Therefore he will be my servant forever."

1 Samuel 27



[8] And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the

Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants

of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.

[9] And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took

away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the

apparel, and returned, and came to Achish.

[10] And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said,

Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and

against the south of the Kenites.

[11] And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath,

saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be

his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.

[12] And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel

utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.



2) Our Daily Bread for 16 April 2025 titled A Pastry War



Ecclesiastes 7:3-9



3 Grief is better than laughter,

for with a downcast face the heart considers the good.

4 The heart of those who are wise is in the house of mourning,

but the heart of those who are foolish in the house of feasting.

5 (Ps 141:5; Pr 15:31-32) It is better to hear the rebuke from a wise man

than a man listen to the song of fools.

6 (Ps 58:9; 118:12) For like the crackling sound of thorns under a pot,

so is the mocking laughter of fools.

And this is also vanity.

7 (Dt 16:19; Ex 23:8) For oppression brings confusion to the wise man,

and a bribe destroys a man's heart.

8 (Pr 14:29; 16:32) The end of a matter is better than the beginning of it,

and the patient in spirit than the haughty in spirit.

9 (Pr 14:17; Jas 1:19; Pr 16:32) Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry,

for irritation settles in the bosom of fools.



3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance

the heart is made better.

4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning;

but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise,

than for a man to hear the song of fools.

6 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot,

so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

7 Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.

8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof:

and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth

in the bosom of fools.



Of all the foolish things that have led to nations going to war, could a

pastry be the worst of all? In 1832, amid tensions between France and Mexico,

a group of Mexican army officers visited a French pastry shop in Mexico City

and sampled all the baker's goods without paying. Though the details get

complicated (and other provocations compounded the troubles), the result was

the first Franco-Mexican War (1838-39) - known as the Pastry War - in which

more than three hundred soldiers died.

It's sad what a moment of anger can incite.



Most human conflicts - shattered marriages and ruined friendships - are likely

rooted in some form of unmanaged anger. Selfishness and power plays,

unresolved misunderstandings, slights and counter-aggression - it's all

foolishness. So often, our ill-advised perceptions or reactions lead

to destructive anger. Yet Ecclesiastes offers wisdom:

"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools” (7:9).



It's foolish to have a short fuse and be easily provoked to anger, especially

when God offers a better way - perhaps through "the rebuke of a wise person"

(v. 5). Pursuing wisdom, we can "let the peace of Christ rule in [our] hearts"

(Colossians 3:15). We can live in wisdom and forgiveness as He helps us.



By: Winn Collier



Reflect & Pray



Where have you given in to foolish anger? How did it hurt you or others?



Dear God, I don’t want to allow foolish

anger to control me or harm others.

Please help me release my anger

and receive Your peace.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 4 - Daddy!



Romans 8:15



'For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have

received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba, Father." '



15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have

received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.



"I've always been a Daddy's girl," Sandi said proudly, and her relationship

with her father proved it. She was never spoiled, but even as a grown woman,

Sandi maintained a closeness with her father, sharing intimately with him the

important issues of her life. And just her use of the name "Daddy" indicated

that he was, indeed a warm, approachable, affectionate man.

Many people are not so fortunate. Some fathers are stern and harsh;

others absent or uncaring, some even abusive. Few have the king of father

who presents a picture of the loving fatherhood of God.

But whatever our concept of fatherhood, God makes clear that he is everything

we always wanted our fathers to be - loving, forgiving, approachable,

totally accepting of us as we are, encouraging us to become all he has

created us to be.

In Romans 8, Paul calls God our "Abba Father". The Aramaic word for Father,

Abba, is an intimate term that might well be translated, Daddy.

God is our "Daddy," our "Abba" - not a distant, stern patriarch ready

to strike us down at the first sign of transgression, but a gentle,

loving Father who longs for us to climb into his lap and let him comfort us.

When we commit ourselves to Christ, Paul indicates, we do not receive a

"spirit of bondage to fear" but a "spirit of adoption." We are not called

to respond to God out of fear, but out of love and reverence.

We can relax and enjoy his presence, for we are his children,

and he is our loving Daddy.



Application



a) What concept of fatherhood do I have from my own experience with my father?

How does that correspond to Paul's description of God as "Daddy"?



b) How can this verse help change my perception of what it means to have

God as my Father?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



3 John 2



2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be

in good health, even as your soul is well.



2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,

even as thy soul prospereth.



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



God's Inexhaustible Strength



Is 40:27-31



27 Why do you say, O Jacob,

and assert, O Israel,

"My way is hidden from the Lord,

and my justice escapes the notice of my God"?

28 (Ps 147:5; Ge 21:33; Isa 57:15) Have you not known?

Have you not heard,

that the everlasting God, the Lord,

the Creator of the ends of the earth,

does not faint, nor is He weary?

His understanding is inscrutable.

29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,

and to those who have no might He increases strength.

30 (Isa 9:17) Even the youths shall faint and be weary,

and the young men shall utterly fall,

31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4) but those who wait upon the Lord

shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles,

they shall run and not be weary,

and they shall walk and not faint.



27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid

from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God,

the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not,

neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might

he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall

utterly fall:

31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall

mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;

and they shall walk, and not faint.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13





9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



[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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



16th Day of the Month



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

idea that all moral choices are equal and

without consequences

( John 16:7-8



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

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

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

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

and of righteousness and of judgment"



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

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

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

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

and of righteousness, and of judgment:



)



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

of denying God's supremacy



(



John 14:6



6 Jesus said to him,

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

No one comes to the Father except through Me."



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

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.



Rom 3:19-20



19 Now we know that whatever the law says,

it says to those who are under the law,

so that every mouth may be silenced,

and all the world may become accountable to God.

20 Therefore by the works of the law

no flesh will be justified in His sight,

for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.



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

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

guilty before God.

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

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



2 Cor 5:10



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

that each one may receive his recompense in the body,

according to what he has done,

whether it was good or bad.



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

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

whether it be good or bad.



2 Cor 10:5



5 casting down imaginations and every high thing

that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,

bringing every thought into

captivity to the obedience of Christ,



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

the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought

to the obedience of Christ;



)

Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to surround you with righteous wise people.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, I don’t want to allow foolish

anger to control me or harm others.

Please help me release my anger

and receive Your peace."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus as Loving Living Father.



Pray to the Lord and pray for spiritual prosperity.



Pray to the Lord and pray to lean in the Lord's strength.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



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 leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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

idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences.



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

of denying God's supremacy



Pray that missionaries in Tanzania will efectively share the Gospel

with unreached people groups of the Swahili Coast.



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 105 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 15 April 2025 reflections

Day 105, 15 Apr 2025



1) Psalms 56, 120, 140-141



PSALMS 56



For the Music Director.

To the melody of "Silent Dove at a Distance."

A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.



1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man would crush me;

all day long he who battles oppresses me.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) All day long my enemies would crush me,

for there are many who arrogantly battle against me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) In the day when I am afraid,

I will trust in You.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) In God whose word I praise,

in God I have trusted; I will not fear.

What can mere flesh do to me?

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Every day they twist my words;

all their thoughts are against me for evil.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They stir up strife, they lurk,

they watch my steps,

when they wait for my life.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Should there be deliverance

for them on account of wickedness?

In Your anger cast down the peoples, O God.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) You take account of my wandering;

put my tears in Your bottle;

are they not in Your book?

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) In the day I cry to You,

then my enemies will turn back;

this I know, that God is for me.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) In God whose word I praise,

in the Lord whose word I praise,

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) in God I trust, I will not fear;

what can a man do to me?

12 Your vows are on me, O God;

I will complete them with thank offerings to You;

13 for You have delivered my soul from death,

even my feet from stumbling,

to walk before God

in the light of the living.



Psalm 56

[1] Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting

daily oppresseth me.

[2] Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight

against me, O thou most High.

[3] What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

[4] In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not

fear what flesh can do unto me.

[5] Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for

evil.

[6] They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my

steps, when they wait for my soul.

[7] Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O

God.

[8] Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they

not in thy book?

[9] When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know;

for God is for me.

[10] In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.

[11] In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto

me.

[12] Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

[13] For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my

feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?



Psalms 120

A Song of Ascents.

1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord,

and He heard me.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips

and from a deceitful tongue.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) What shall be given to you,

or what shall be done to you, you false tongue?

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Sharp arrows of the warrior,

with coals of the broom tree!

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Woe is me, that I have sojourned in Meshek,

or that I have dwelled among the tents of Kedar!

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) My soul has long lived

with those who hate peace.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) I am for peace,

but when I speak, they are for war!



Psalm 120

A Song of degrees.

[1] In my distress

I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

[2] Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips,

And from a deceitful tongue.

[3] What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false

tongue?

[4] Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

[5] Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech,

That I dwell in the tents of Kedar!

[6] My soul hath long dwelt

With him that hateth peace.

[7] I am for peace:

But when I speak, they are for war.



PSALMS 140



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.



1 Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;

protect me from violent men,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) who plan evil deeds in their heart

and continually gather together for conflicts.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) They have tongues as sharp as a serpent;

adders' poison is with their lips. Selah

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;

preserve me from the violent men

who have planned to overthrow me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The proud have hid a snare for me,

and with cords they have spread a net;

they have set traps for me. Selah

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I said to the Lord, "You are my God;

hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord."

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) O God my Lord, the strength of my salvation,

You have covered my head in the day of battle.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;

do not allow his evil plot,

lest he be raised up. Selah

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) As for the head of those who encompassme,

let the mischief of their own lips overwhelm them;

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) let burning coals fall upon them;

let them be cast into the fire,

into deep pits that they do not rise up again.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5 ) Let not an evil speaker be established in the land;

let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him!

12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted

and will give justice to the poor.

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Your name;

the upright shall dwell in Your presence.



Psalm 140

[1] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

[2] Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered

together for war.

[3] They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is

under their lips. Selah.

[4] Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the

violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

[5] The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by

the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.

[6] I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my

supplications, O LORD.

[7] O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head

in the day of battle.

[8] Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked

device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

[9] As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of

their own lips cover them.

[10] Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into

deep pits, that they rise not up again.

[11] Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt

the violent man to overthrow him.

[12] I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the

right of the poor.

[13] Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall

dwell in thy presence.



PSALMS 141



A Psalm of David.



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

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

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

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

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

keep watch over the door of my lips.

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

to practice wicked deeds

with men who do iniquity,

and do not let me eat of their delights.

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

it shall be a kindness.

Let him rebuke me;

it shall be oil for my head;

let my head not refuse it.

For my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.

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

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

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

so our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol.

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

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

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

and the traps of those who do iniquity.

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

while I pass by and escape.



Psalm 141

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

I cry unto thee.

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

my hands as the evening sacrifice.

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

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

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

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

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

prayer also shall be in their calamities.

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

words; for they are sweet.

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

cleaveth wood upon the earth.

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

not my soul destitute.

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

workers of iniquity.

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



2) Our Daily Bread for 15 April 2025 titled

Going with God




Ruth 1:6-17



6 (Ex 4:31; Ps 132:15) So she got up with her daughters-in-law to return

from the land of Moab, for in the land of Moab, she had heard

that the Lord had visited His people by giving them food.

7 She set out from the place where she had been,

with her two daughters-in-law, and they went on their way

to return to the land of Judah.

8 (Ru 1:5; 2:20) Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law,

"Go, return each to her mother's house. May the Lord deal kindly

with you, as you have dealt with your deceased husbands and with me.

9 (Ru 3:1) May the Lord grant that you each find rest

in the house of another husband."

Then she kissed them, and they raised their voices and wept aloud.

10 They said to her, "We will return with you to your people."

11 (Ge 38:11; Dt 25:5) But Naomi said, "Turn back, my daughters.

Why would you go with me? Are there sons in my womb,

who could become your husbands?

12 Turn back, my daughters! Go, for I am too old to have a husband.

Even if I thought that there was still hope for me, that I could have

a husband tonight and give birth to sons,

13 (Jdg 2:15; Job 19:2) 1would you wait until they were grown?

Would you refrain from getting married? No, my daughters.

It is much more bitter for me than for you, for the hand of the Lord

has turned against me."

14 (Pr 17:17; 18:24) Then they raised their voices and wept aloud once more.

Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.

15 (Jdg 11:24; Jos 24:15) Naomi said, "Look, your sister-in-law has returned

to her people and her gods. Return with her!"

16 (Ru 2:11-12) But Ruth said, "Do not urge me to leave you or to turn back

from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you stay,

I will stay. Your people shall be my people and your God my God.

17 (1Sa 3:17; 25:22) Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried.

May the Lord do thus to me, and worse,

if anything but death separates you and me!"



[6] Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the

country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD

had visited his people in giving them bread.

[7] Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two

daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land

of Judah.

[8] And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her

mother's house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the

dead, and with me.

[9] The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of

her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

[10] And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy

people.

[11] And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are

there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

[12] Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an

husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to

night, and should also bear sons;

[13] Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them

from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your

sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

[14] And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her

mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

[15] And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people,

and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.

[16] And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from

following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou

lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

[17] Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do

so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.



In The Courier, a film inspired by true events, the main character, Greville,

is confronted with a difficult decision. He learns that a close friend is

going to be arrested and will likely face a grueling imprisonment. Greville

can save himself from the same fate if he flees the country immediately

and denies association with his friend. Moved with compassion, Greville

loyally refuses to leave and is imprisoned, suffering the same agony as his

friend. Neither man betrays the other. In the end, Greville is released

a broken, but true and faithful companion.



Naomi needed a friend like that. When her husband and sons died,

Naomi faced destitution and a long journey to her homeland. Naomi told her

widowed daughter-in-law Ruth to remain in Moab and find a new life for herself

(Ruth 1:8-9). Ruth responded, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from

you. Where you go I will go" (v. 16). Ruth loyally accompanied Naomi

to a foreign land and helped provide for their family. Ruth's faithfulness

transformed their broken family into an incredible legacy. Much later,

her great-grandson David would become king of Israel

and was called a man after God's own heart.



Facing suffering with others is daunting. But if we surrender our own will

and seek God's strength, He enables us to love people in extraordinary ways.

In His power, we can choose to say, "Where you go, I will go."



Reflect & Pray



Who around you is walking a difficult road?

How can you choose to walk alongside that person?



Thank You, Jesus, for never abandoning me.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 3 - Inseparable From God's Love



Romans 8:38-39



38 (Eph 1:21; 1Pe 3:22) For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor principalities nor powers, neither things present

nor things to come,

39 (Ro 5:8) neither height nor depth, nor any other created thing,

shall be able to separate us from the love of God,

which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.



[38] For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor

principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

[39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to

separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.



Separation is a fact of human life. Relationships disintegrate,

children grow up, loved ones die, husbands and wives divorce,

friends changes and drift apart. We may resist change and separation,

but we must deal with them nevertheless.

Separation sometimes is a natural result of growth and development;

sometimes it is a violent, cataclysmic shaking of an individual's life.

2 lifelong friends go separate ways to college or into future careers;

a church splits over doctrinal differences; a wife finds out a hidden

secret in her husband's past.

But with God, there is no separation, no death, no breaking of vows,

no growing beyond the relationship. Nothing, says Paul, can separate

us from the love of God. A skeleton in my closet, once revealed, may

cost me the trust of those I thought were my friends. But God knows

all my past, all my sin; he forgives, and it cannot separate me from him.

My present personal struggles may cause trouble in my job and result in

the loss of that income, but God understands what I'm going through,

and even when I'm angry at him, he can take it without drawing away

or striking back. My present problems cannot separate me from the Lord.

And God knows, too, the plan he has established for my future. I cannot

walk away from him, grow beyond my need for him, or outrun him into

tomorrow.

She may separate me from my awareness of God's presence in my life,

but it cannot set me beyond his reach. There is no power that is greater

than God's love, and no place I can go that will separate me

from that love.



Application



a) Have I ever felt separated from the love of God? Under what circumstances?



b) How can today's verse free me from anxiety about the past,

the present or the future?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Chr 31:21



21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house

of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,

he did this with all his heart, and he found success.



21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house

of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,

he did it with all his heart, and prospered.



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



God's Protection in Times of Trouble



Ps 27:1-6



PSALMS 27



A Psalm of David.



1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life;

of whom will I be afraid?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me

to eat my flesh -

my enemies and my foes -

they stumbled and fell.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,

my heart will not fear;

though war should rise against me,

in this will I be confident.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,

that will I seek after -

for me to dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life,

to see the beauty of the Lord,

and to inquire in His temple.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble

He will hide me in His pavilion;

in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;

He will set me up on a rock.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up

above my enemies encircling me;

therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.



1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,

came upon me to eat up my flesh,

They stumbled and fell.

3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:

Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;

That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,

To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:

In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;

he shall set me up upon a rock.

6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,

Above mine enemies round about me:

Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;

I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



[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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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, ...) .



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 for the Lord to help you when your enemies surround

you.



Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Jesus, for never abandoning me."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord Jesus Christ

will not separate from you.



Pray to the Lord and pray that your wrok ethic

is worthy of that of the Lord Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Presnce when your enemies surround you.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



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 leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living



Pray on behalf of the 4 000 000 Christians in Pakistan based on

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not

afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee

whithersoever thou goest." Joshua 1:9.



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 104 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 14 April 2025 reflections

Day 104, 14 April 2025





1) Psalms 7, 27, 31



PSALMS 7



A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning

the words of Cush, a Benjamite.



1 O Lord my God, in You I put my trust;

save me from all those who persecute me, and deliver me,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) lest they tear my soul like a lion,

rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord my God, if I have done this,

if there is iniquity in the palms of my hands,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) if I have repaid evil to him who was at peace with me,

or have delivered my adversary without cause,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) then may the enemy pursue my life and overtake me;

may my enemy trample my life to the ground,

and lay my honor in the dust. Selah

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Arise, O Lord, in Your anger;

rise up because of the rage of my adversaries,

and awaken Yourself for me; You have commanded justice.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The congregation of the peoples surround You;

return above it to heaven's heights.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord will judge the peoples;

grant me justice, O Lord, according to my righteousness,

and according to my integrity within me.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) May the evil of the wicked come to an end;

may You vindicate the righteous one;

You are a righteous God who examines the minds and hearts.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) My defense depends on God,

who saves the upright in heart.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) God is a righteous judge,

and God has indignation every day.

12 If one does not repent,

God will sharpen His sword;

He has bent His bow and made it ready.

13 He has prepared for Himself deadly weapons;

He makes His arrows flaming shafts.

14 The wicked man writhes in pain of iniquity;

he has conceived mischief and brought forth falsehood.

15 He who digs a hole and hollows it

will then fall into his own pit.

16 His mischief will return on his own head;

his violence will descend on the crown of his own head.

17 I will thank the Lord according to His righteousness,

and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.



Psalm 7

[1] O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that

persecute me, and deliver me:

[2] Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is

none to deliver.

[3] O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;

[4] If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have

delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)

[5] Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my

life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.

[6] Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of

mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.

[7] So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their

sakes therefore return thou on high.

[8] The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my

righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.

[9] Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the

just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

[10] My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.

[11] God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.

[12] If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made

it ready.

[13] He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth

his arrows against the persecutors.

[14] Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and

brought forth falsehood.

[15] He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he

made.

[16] His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing

shall come down upon his own pate.

[17] I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing

praise to the name of the LORD most high.



PSALMS 27



A Psalm of David.



1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life;

of whom will I be afraid?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me

to eat my flesh-

my enemies and my foes-

they stumbled and fell.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,

my heart will not fear;

though war should rise against me,

in this will I be confident.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,

that will I seek after-

for me to dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life,

to see the beauty of the Lord,

and to inquire in His temple.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble

He will hide me in His pavilion;

in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;

He will set me up on a rock.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Now my head will be lifted up

above my enemies encircling me;

therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice!

Be gracious to me and answer me.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) When You said, "Seek My face,

my heart said to You, "Your face, Lord, I will seek."

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Do not hide Your face far from me;

do not thrust Your servant away in anger;

You have been my help.

Do not leave me nor forsake me,

O God of my salvation.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) If my father and my mother forsake me,

then the Lord will take me in.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Teach me Your way, O Lord,

and lead me in an upright path,

because of my enemies.

12 Do not deliver me to the will of my enemies;

for false witnesses have risen against me,

and they breathe out violence.

13 I believe

I will see the goodness of the Lord

in the land of the living.

14 Wait on the Lord;

be strong, and may your heart be stout;

wait on the Lord.



Psalm 27

[1] The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is

the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

[2] When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up

my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

[3] Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though

war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

[4] One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may

dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty

of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.

[5] For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the

secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

[6] And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me:

therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing,

yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

[7] Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and

answer me.

[8] When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face,

LORD, will I seek.

[9] Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou

hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

[10] When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.

[11] Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine

enemies.

[12] Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses

are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

[13] I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in

the land of the living.

[14] Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine

heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.



PSALMS 31



Ps 71:1-3



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.



1 In You, O Lord, do I seek refuge;

may I never be ashamed;

deliver me in Your righteousness.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) Incline Your ear to me;

deliver me speedily;

be my strong rock,

a strong fortress to save me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For You are my rock and my fortress;

for Your name's sake lead me and guide me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Lead me out of the net that they have hidden for me,

for You are my strength.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Into Your hand I commit my spirit;

You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I have hated those who regard worthless vanity,

but I trust in the Lord.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) I will be glad and rejoice in Your lovingkindness,

for You have seen my trouble;

You have known my soul in adversities,

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) and have not delivered me up into the hand of the enemy;

You have set my feet in a broad place.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in trouble;

my eye wastes away with grief,

yes, my soul and my body.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For my life is spent with grief,

and my years with sighing;

my strength fails because of my iniquity,

and my bones waste away.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) I became a reproach among all my enemies,

but especially among my neighbors,

and a dread to my acquaintances;

those who saw me outside fled fromme.

12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind;

I am like a broken vessel.

13 For I have heard the slander of many;

fear was on every side;

while they took counsel together againstme,

they planned to take away my life.

14 But I trusted in You, O Lord;

I said, "You are my God."

15 My times are in Your hand;

deliver me from the hand of my enemies

and my pursuers.

16 Make Your face to shine on Your servant;

save me by Your lovingkindness.

17 Do not let me be ashamed, O Lord,

for I have called on You;

let the wicked be ashamed,

and let them be silent in the grave.

18 Let the lying lips be put to silence,

who speak arrogantly

in pride and contempt against the righteous.

19 Oh, how great is Your goodness,

which You have laid up for those who fear You,

which You have done for those

seeking refuge in You before people!

20 You will hide them in the secret of Your presence

from conspirators;

You will keep them secretly in a shelter

from the strife of tongues.

21 Blessed be the Lord,

for He has shown me His marvelous lovingkindness

in a fortified city.

22 For I said in my haste,

"I am cut off from before Your eyes."

Nevertheless You heard the voice of my supplications

when I cried to You.

23 Oh, love the Lord, all you His saints,

for the Lord preserves the faithful,

but amply repays the one who acts in pride.

24 Be strong, and He will strengthen your heart,

all you who wait for the Lord.



Psalms 31

[1] In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me

in thy righteousness.

[2] Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock,

for an house of defence to save me.

[3] For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead

me, and guide me.

[4] Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art

my strength.

[5] Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of

truth.

[6] I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.

[7] I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my

trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;

[8] And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my

feet in a large room.

[9] Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed

with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.

[10] For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength

faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.

[11] I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my

neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without

fled from me.

[12] I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.

[13] For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while

they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.

[14] But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.

[15] My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and

from them that persecute me.

[16] Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.

[17] Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the

wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.

[18] Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things

proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

[19] Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that

fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the

sons of men!

[20] Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of

man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

[21] Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a

strong city.

[22] For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes:

nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto

thee.

[23] O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the

faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.

[24] Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that

hope in the LORD.



2) Our Daily Bread for 14 April 2025 titled



Sharing Gospel Resources




Romans 1:8-17



Paul's Desire to Visit Rome



8 (Ro 16:19; 6:17) First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all,

because your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

9 (2Ti 1:3; Ro 9:1; 2Co 1:23) For God is my witness, whom I serve

with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing,

I mention you always in my prayers,

10 (Ac 18:21) making request if, by any means, now at last I might

find a way in the will of God to come to you.

11 (Ro 15:23) For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some

spiritual gift, so that you may be strengthened.

12 (2Pe 1:1) This is so that I may be encouraged together

with you by each other's faith, both yours and mine.

13 (Jn 4:36; Ac 19:21) Now I would not have you unaware, brothers,

that I often intended to come to you (but was prevented until now),

that I might have a harvest among you also, even as among the other Gentiles.

14 I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the barbarians,

both to the wise and to the unwise.

15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel

to you also who are in Rome.



[8] First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith

is spoken of throughout the whole world.

[9] For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his

Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

[10] Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous

journey by the will of God to come unto you.

[11] For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift,

to the end ye may be established;

[12] That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith

both of you and me.

[13] Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed

to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among

you also, even as among other Gentiles.

[14] I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the

wise, and to the unwise.

[15] So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that

are at Rome also.



The Definition of the Gospel



16 (Ro 2:9; Mk 8:38) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.

For it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes,

to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

17 (Hab 2:4; Gal 3:11; Ro 3:21) For in it the righteousness of God

is revealed from faith to faith. As it is written,

"The just shall live by faith." Hab 2:4.



[16] For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of

God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also

to the Greek.

[17] For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith:

as it is written, The just shall live by faith.



The venue and accommodations for our leadership meeting in downtown Chicago

were in stark contrast with the neediness I encountered on my way

there—neediness that included individuals who lacked the basics of food

and shelter. The differences helped me picture and articulate things

we needed to include in our vision planning for serving in the city

and elsewhere: to get gospel resources (anything given by God to help

spread the message of His love and salvation) to places where they're

needed most.



At the time Paul wrote to the Roman believers in Jesus, he hadn't visited

them yet - but wanted to: "For I long to see you, that I may impart

unto you some spiritual gift,to the end ye may be established;

That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith

both of you and me." (Romans 1:11-12). The apostle was looking forward

to a "gift exchange" that would benefit him and others as they sought

to live for Jesus and serve others.



The resources we possess include the spiritual gifts and material resources

given to us by God. May we allow Him to use us to compassionately reach out

to people with the gospel message. And, as God empowers us, let's open our

hearts, hands, and lips to serve others. May we do so

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of

God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also

to the Greek." (v. 16).



By: Arthur Jackson



Reflect & Pray



How will you share the good news of forgiveness that you've received?

How can you meet others' physical needs while sharing the love of Christ?



Dear Jesus, please help me to unashamedly

share the good news of Your forgiveness.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



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



John 1:11-12



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

settling Jimmy on his lap.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

we belong to him, and he loves us.

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

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

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

who God has called us to be - his children.



Application



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

have the right to express my wishes or feelings?



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



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Cor 9:8,11



8 God is able to make all grace abound toward you,

so that you, always having enough of everything,

may abound to every good work.

11 So you will be enriched in everything to all bountifulness,

which makes us give thanks to God.



8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having

all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

11 being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through

us thanksgiving to God.



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



When you are Facing Pain and Suffering



Ps 9:9-12



9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

a refuge in times of trouble.

10 Those who know Your name will put their trust in You,

for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.

11 Sing praises to the Lord who dwells in Zion;

declare His deeds among the people.

12 He who avenges deaths remembers them;

He does not forget the cry of the humble.



Waw

9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

A refuge in times of trouble.

10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:

For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Zain

11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion:

Declare among the people his doings.

12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them:

He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.



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 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



[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 Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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, ...) .



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 for Him to set your trajectory.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, please help me to unashamedly

share the good news of Your forgiveness."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know The power you have in the Lord Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's Blessing.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus

as HE who liberates the oppressed.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



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 leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



Pray for God's kingdom to come

in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation



Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.



Pray that Yahweh will comfort the family of Pastor Hamadou

of Burkina Faso who was shot to death by militant Islamists.



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