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Day 312 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 7 November 2024 reflections

Day 312, 7 November 2024



1)Mark 15:42-47

Matthew 27:57-61

Luke 23:50-56

John 19:38-42

Matthew 27:62-66

Mark 16:1-8

Matthew 28:1-7

Luke 24:1-12

Mark 16:9-13

John 20:1-18

Matthew 28:8-15



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.



Mark 16:1-8





The Resurrection of Jesus

Mt 28:1-8; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-10



1 (Mk 15:40; 15:47) When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene,

and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices,

so that they might go and anoint Him.

2 (Mt 28:1; Lk 24:1) Very early in the morning, on the first day

of the week, they came to the tomb at the rising of the sun.

3 They said among themselves, "Who will roll the stone away

from the door of the tomb for us?"

4 (Lk 24:2; Jn 20:1) But when they looked, they saw that the stone

had been rolled away. For it was very large.

5 (Jn 20:11-12; Mt 28:3) And entering the tomb, they saw a young man

sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white robe.

And they were frightened.

6 He said to them, "Do not be frightened. You are looking for Jesus

of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen. He is not here.

See the place where they laid Him.

7 (Mk 14:28; Mt 26:32) But go your way, tell His disciples and Peter

that He is going before you to Galilee. There you will see Him,

as He told you."

8 They went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled

and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.



[1] And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of

James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint

him.

[2] And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto

the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

[3] And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from

the door of the sepulchre?

[4] And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it

was very great.

[5] And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the

right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

[6] And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth,

which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where

they laid him.

[7] But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you

into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

[8] And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they

trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they

were afraid.



Matthew 28:1-7



The Resurrection



Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-10



1 (Mt 27:56; 27:61) At the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn

on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene

and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

2 And then there was a great earthquake. For the angel of the Lord

descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone from the door

and sat on it.

3 (Mk 9:3; Ac 1:10) His countenance was like lightning, and his garments

white as snow.

4 (Rev 1:17) The soldiers shook for fear of him and became like dead men.

5 (Heb 1:14) The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid.

For I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.

6 (Mt 16:21; 27:63) He is not here. For He has risen, as He said.

Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

7 (Mt 26:32; 28:10) Then go quickly and tell His disciples

that He has risen from the dead, and indeed, He is going before you

to Galilee. There you will see Him. Listen, I have told you."



[1] In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of

the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

[2] And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord

descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and

sat upon it.

[3] His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

[4] And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

[5] And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know

that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

[6] He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where

the Lord lay.

[7] And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead;

and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I

have told you.



Luke 24:1-12



The Resurrection of Jesus

Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-8; Jn 20:1-10



1 (Lk 24:10; Jn 20:1-2) Now on the first day of the week,

very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them,

came to the tomb bringing the spices they had prepared.

2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb.

3 (Lk 24:23) But when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord

Jesus.

4 (Mk 16:5; Ac 1:10) While they were greatly perplexed concerning this,

suddenly two men stood by them in shining garments.

5 As they were afraid and bowed their faces to the ground, they said to them,

"Why do you seek the living among the dead?

6 (Mt 17:22-23; Lk 9:22) He is not here, but has risen! Remember how

He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee,

7 saying, 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men,

and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.' "

8 Then they remembered His words.

9 And they returned from the tomb and reported all these things

to the eleven and to all the rest.

10 (Mk 15:40-41; Lk 8:2-3) It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna,

Mary the mother of James, and other women with them, who told these things

to the apostles.

11 (Mk 16:11) But their words seemed like fables to them, and they did not

believe them.

12 But Peter rose and ran to the tomb. Stooping down, he saw the linen

clothes lying by themselves. He departed, wondering in himself what

had happened.



[1] Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came

unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain

others with them.

[2] And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

[3] And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

[4] And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two

men stood by them in shining garments:

[5] And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they

said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

[6] He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was

yet in Galilee,

[7] Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men,

and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

[8] And they remembered his words,

[9] And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the

eleven, and to all the rest.

[10] It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and

other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.

[11] And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them

not.

[12] Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he

beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in

himself at that which was come to pass.



Mark 16:9-13



The Appearance to Mary Magdalene

Mt 28:9-10; Jn 20:11-18

9 (Mk 15:40; Lk 8:2) Now when Jesus rose early on the first day

of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom

He had cast seven demons.

10 She went and told those who had been with Him as they mourned

and wept.

11 (Lk 24:11; Mk 16:13-14) When they heard that He was alive

and had been seen by her, they did not believe it.



[9] Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared

first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

[10] And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and

wept.

[11] And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of

her, believed not.



The Appearance to Two Disciples

Lk 24:13-35



12 (Lk 24:13-32) After that He appeared in another form to two of them

as they walked and went into the country.

13 (Lk 24:33-35; Jn 20:25) And they went and told it to the rest,

but they did not believe them either.



[12] After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they

walked, and went into the country.

[13] And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.



John 20:1-18



John 20

The Resurrection of Jesus

Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-12



1 (Mt 27:60; Mk 15:46) Early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene

went to the tomb while it was still dark

and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.

2 (Jn 13:23; 20:13; 19:26) So she came running to Simon Peter

and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them,

"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,

and we do not know where they have put Him."

3 (Lk 24:12) So Peter came out with the other disciple

and they went toward the tomb.

4 They both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter

and came to the tomb first.

5 (Jn 19:40) Stooping down and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying.

Yet he did not enter.

6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went inside the tomb.

He saw the linen cloths lying there,

7 (Jn 11:44) and the cloth that was around His head, not lying

with the linen cloths, but wrapped in a place by itself.

8 (Jn 20:4) Then the other disciple, who came first to the tomb,

went in also. He saw and believed.

9 (Lk 24:26; Ps 16:10) For as yet they did not know the Scripture,

that He must rise from the dead.

10 Then the disciples went away again to their own homes.



[1] The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet

dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

[2] Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple,

whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of

the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.

[3] Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the

sepulchre.

[4] So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and

came first to the sepulchre.

[5] And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet

went he not in.

[6] Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and

seeth the linen clothes lie,

[7] And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen

clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.

[8] Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the

sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

[9] For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the

dead.

[10] Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.



The Appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene

Mk 16:9-11



11 But Mary stood outside at the tomb weeping. As she wept,

she stooped down and looked into the tomb,

12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus

had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.

13 (Jn 20:15; 2:4) They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?"

She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord,

and I do not know where they have put Him."

14 (Mt 28:9; Mk 16:9) When she had said this, she turned around

and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus.

15 (Jn 1:38; 18:4) Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?

Whom are you seeking?"

Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him,

"Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have put Him,

and I will take Him away."

16 (Jn 1:38) Jesus said to her, "Mary."

She turned and said to Him, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher).

17 Jesus said to her, "Stop holding on to Me, for I have not

yet ascended to My Father. But go to My brothers and tell them,

'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.' "

18 (Lk 24:10; Mt 28:10) Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples

that she had seen the Lord and that He had said these things to her.



[11] But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she

stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,

[12] And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the

other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

[13] And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them,

Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid

him.

[14] And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus

standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

[15] Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She,

supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne

him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

[16] Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him,

Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

[17] Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my

Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father,

and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

[18] Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord,

and that he had spoken these things unto her.



Matthew 28:8-15



8 (Ps 2:11) So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear

and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.

9 (Mt 14:33; 28:17) As they went to tell His disciples,

suddenly Jesus met them, saying, "Greetings!" They came

and took hold of His feet and worshipped Him.

10 (Jn 20:17; Ro 8:29) Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid.

Go tell My brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me."



[8] And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy;

and did run to bring his disciples word.

[9] And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying,

All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

[10] Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they

go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.



The Report of the Guard



11 (Mt 27:65-66) While they were going, indeed, some of the soldiers

went into the city and described to the chief priests everything

that had happened.

12 When the chief priests were assembled with the elders

and had taken counsel, they gave much money to the soldiers,

13 saying, "You are to say, 'His disciples came by night

and stole Him away while we were sleeping.'

14 (Mt 27:2) If this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him

and keep you secure."

15 (Mt 27:8) So they took the money and did as they were instructed.

And this saying has been commonly reported among the Jews to this day.



[11] Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city,

and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

[12] And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel,

they gave large money unto the soldiers,

[13] Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while

we slept.

[14] And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and

secure you.

[15] So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is

commonly reported among the Jews until this day.



2) Our Daily Bread for 7 November 2024



Other People's Business




Philippians 4:1-9



1 (Php 1:8; 1:27; 1Co 16:13) Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brothers,

my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.



[1] Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown,

so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.



Exhortations



2 (Php 2:2-3) I exhort Euodia and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

3 (Lk 10:20; Php 1:27) I ask you also, true companion, help those women who

labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with my other fellow

laborers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12) Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness. The Lord is at hand.

6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer

and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known to God.

7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses all

understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 (Ac 6:3; 10:22) Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever

things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure,

whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report,

if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

9 (Php 3:17; Ro 15:33; Php 4:7) Do those things which you have both learned

and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.



[2] I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind

in the Lord.

[3] And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which

laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my

fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.

[4] Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

[5] Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

[6] Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your

hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

[8] Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are

honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever

things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any

virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

[9] Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and

seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.



Four of our grandkids were playing with a miniature train set, and the younger

two were arguing over an engine. When our eight-year-old grandson began to

intervene, his six-year-old sister stated, "Don't worry about their business."

Wise words for us all-usually. But when the argument turned to tears, Grandma

stepped in, separated, and comforted the squabbling children.



It's good to stay out of others' business when doing so could make matters

worse. But sometimes we need to prayerfully get involved. In his letter to the

Philippians, the apostle Paul provides an example of when to do so. Here he

urges two women, Euodia and Syntyche, "to be of the same mind in the Lord"

(4:2). Apparently, their disagreement had become so intense that the apostle

felt compelled to intervene (v. 3), even though he was imprisoned (1:7).



Paul knew the women's argument was causing disunity and taking focus away from

the gospel. So, he gently spoke the truth while reminding them that their

names were written "in the book of life" (4:3). Paul wanted these women

and everyone in the church to live as God's people in thought

and actions (vv. 4-9).



When you're unsure if you should get involved, pray, trusting that

"the God of peace will be with you" (v. 9; see v. 7).



By: Alyson Kieda



Reflect & Pray



When have you recently stepped into an argument or disagreement,

and what was the result? How does seeking God's leading affect how

you handle conflict?



Dear God, please give me the wisdom to know when to get involved

and provide me with the words to say to bring healing and unity.



For further study, read Part of the Problem:

When I Realised My Words Matter.




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



Proverbs 10:22



22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it.



22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.



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



When you are Saddened by Loss



1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57



35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?

With what body do they come?"

36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.

37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,

perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.

38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.



51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed.

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,

for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption,

and this mortal will put on immortality.

54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,

and this mortal will have put on immortality,

then the saying that is written shall come to pass:

"Death is swallowed up in victory."

55 "O death, where is your sting?

O grave, where is your victory?"

56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ!



35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?

and with what body do they come?

36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,

but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him,

and to every seed his own body.



51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed,

52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:

for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,

and this mortal must put on immortality.

54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,

and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought

to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13





9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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



Pray for



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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





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



http://www.ehc.ca



7th Day of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help



(

Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,

and saves the contrite of spirit.



18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;

And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.



Ps 145: 14 - 16



14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.



Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.



)



b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

(



Romans 12:4-8



4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,

and not all parts have the same function,

5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and all are parts of one another.

6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that

is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;

7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;

8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with

generosity; he who rules, with diligence;

he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.



4 For as we have many members in one body,

and all members have not the same office:

5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and every one members one of another.

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that

is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according

to the proportion of faith;

7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,

on teaching;

8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let

him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;

he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.



Col 3:17



17(1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20)And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.



17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to thank him for He has conquered Death.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please give me the wisdom to know when to get

involved and provide me with the words to say to bring healing and unity."



Pray to the Lord and pray to confess all your sins.



Pray to the Lord and pray to count your blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Upcoming Rapture of the Church.



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help



Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.



Pray that Bible distributions will reach Christians in areas of Uganda

where there is great spiritual needs.



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.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - The Doctor's Wife

In *"The Doctor's Wife"*, the Doctor finds himself in an eerie junkyard where a woman, Idris, is revealed to embody the TARDIS’s consciousness. The episode explores the bond between the Doctor and his ship, bringing emotional depth and fresh perspective to their relationship. The dark setting and chilling villain House amplify tension, though the real magic lies in the Doctor and Idris’s bittersweet connection. It's a unique, heartfelt story, full of clever dialogue and lore.



I’d rate it 9/10 for creativity and emotional impact.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - Silence in the Library



## Doctor Who: Silence in the Library - A Creepy Masterpiece with Emotional

Depth (Based on [

( http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/30-7.htm)
)])



"Silence in the Library" is considered a fan-favourite episode of Doctor Who,

praised for its chilling atmosphere, innovative monster design, and emotional

storytelling. Here's a review based on the information from the transcript

website:



**A Terrifying Threat:**



**The Vashta Nerada:** The episode introduces the Vashta Nerada, terrifying

creatures that hide in plain sight – shadows, dust, anything forgotten. This

creates a constant sense of dread and paranoia.



**The Library Setting:** The vast library setting adds to the suspense, as

the Doctor and Donna explore a seemingly endless labyrinth of knowledge.



**Emotional Stakes and Sacrifice:**



**Protecting a Legacy:** The Doctor and Donna race against time to save the

library and its inhabitants, adding a sense of urgency and purpose.



**Miss Evangelista's Sacrifice:** The episode features a heartbreaking

sacrifice by a seemingly minor character, Miss Evangelista, that adds

emotional weight and raises questions about the value of knowledge.



**Intriguing Introduction:**



**River Song's Debut:** The episode marks the mysterious introduction of

River Song, a character whose connection to the Doctor will become

increasingly important. This sets the stage for a larger storyline



**Potential Weaknesses:**



**Limited Doctor Appearance:** The Doctor himself has a somewhat limited

physical presence in the story, relying on messages to guide Donna. This may

be disappointing for some viewers.



* **Focus on Atmosphere:** The episode prioritizes building a chilling

atmosphere over a complex plot. This may not be for everyone.



**Overall Impression:**



"Silence in the Library" is a masterclass in building suspense and creating

truly terrifying villains. The Vashta Nerada, the library setting, the

emotional sacrifices, and the introduction of River Song create a memorable

and thought-provoking episode. While the Doctor's limited presence and the

focus on atmosphere might be drawbacks for some viewers, the strengths of the

episode far outweigh them.



**Rating:** 9/10



**Overall, "Silence in the Library" is a must-watch for any Doctor Who fan.

It blends sci-fi horror with emotional depth, leaving a lasting impression

on viewers.**

Day 311 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 6 November 2024 reflections

Day 311, 6 November 2024



1)Mark 15:21-24

Matthew 27:32-34

Luke 23:26-31

John 19:17

Mark 15:25-32

Matthew 27:35-44

Luke 23:32-43

John 19:18-27

Mark 15:33-41

Matthew 27:45-56

Luke 23:44-49

John 19:28-37



Mark 15:21-24



The Crucifixion

Mt 27:32-44; Lk 23:26-43; Jn 19:17-27



21 (Mt 27:32; Lk 23:26; Ro 16:13) They compelled a man named Simon

from Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was passing

through from the country, to bear Jesus' cross.

22 (Mt 27:33-44) They brought Him to the place called Golgotha,

which means, "Place of a Skull."

23 (Mt 27:34) They gave Him wine mingled with myrrh to drink,

but He did not take it.

24 When they had crucified Him, they divided His garments,

casting lots for them, to decide what each man should take.



[21] And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the

country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.

[22] And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being

interpreted, The place of a skull.

[23] And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it

not.

[24] And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots

upon them, what every man should take.



Matthew 27:32-34



The Crucifixion

Mk 15:21-32; Lk 23:26-43; Jn 19:17-27



32 (Mk 15:21; Lk 23:26) As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene,

Simon by name. This man they compelled to bear His cross.

33 When they came to a place called Golgotha, which means

The Place of the Skull,

34 (Ps 69:21; Mt 27:48) they gave Him sour wine mingled with gall to drink.

But when He tasted it, He would not drink it.



[32] And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him

they compelled to bear his cross.

[33] And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a

place of a skull,

[34] They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had

tasted thereof, he would not drink.



Luke 23:26-31



The Crucifixion

Mt 27:32-44; Mk 15:21-32; Jn 19:17-27



26 As they led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene, who was coming

from the country, and they laid the cross on him to carry it behind Jesus.

27 (Lk 8:52) A large number of people followed Him, including women

who mourned and lamented Him.

28 Jesus turned to them, saying, "Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for Me,

but weep for yourselves and for your children.

29 (Mt 24:19; Hos 13:16) Listen, the days are coming when they will say,

'Blessed are the barren, who never bore and never nursed!'

30 (Isa 2:19; Hos 10:8) Then they will begin to say to the mountains,

'Fall on us,' and to the hills, 'Cover us.'

31 (Pr 11:31) For if men do these things when the tree is green,

what will happen when it is dry?"



[26] And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian,

coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might

bear it after Jesus.

[27] And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which

also bewailed and lamented him.

[28] But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for

me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

[29] For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed

are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave

suck.

[30] Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the

hills, Cover us.

[31] For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the

dry?



John 19:17



17 (Lk 23:33; 14:27; 23:26) He went out, carrying His own cross,

to a place called The Place of a Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha.



[17] And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a

skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:



Mark 15:25-32



25 (Mk 15:33; Jn 19:14) Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him.

26 (Mt 27:37)The inscription of His accusation was written above:

THE KING OF THE JEWS.

27 With Him they crucified two thieves, one on His right

and the other on His left.

28 And the Scripture was fulfilled, which says, "He was numbered

with the lawless ones." (Isa 53:12.)

29 (Ps 109:25; Mk 14:58) Those who passed by blasphemed Him,

shaking their heads and saying, "Ah, You who would destroy the temple

and build it in three days,

30 save Yourself, and come down from the cross!"

31 Likewise the chief priests mocked Him among themselves

with the scribes and said, "He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!

32 (Lk 23:39-43; Mt 27:44) Let the Christ, the King of Israel,

descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe."

Those who were crucified with Him also reviled Him.



[25] And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

[26] And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF

THE JEWS.

[27] And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and

the other on his left.

[28] And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with

the transgressors.

[29] And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying,

Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,

[30] Save thyself, and come down from the cross.

[31] Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the

scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

[32] Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may

see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.



Matthew 27:35-44



35 (Ps 22:18) When they crucified Him, they divided His garments

by casting lots to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet,

"They divided My garments among themselves

and for My clothing they cast lots."(Ps 22:18.)

36 (Mt 27:54) And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

37 (Mk 15:26; Lk 23:38) They put His accusation over His head, which read:

THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

38 (Isa 53:12) Then two thieves were crucified with Him, one on the right

and another on the left.

39 (Ps 109:25; La 1:12) Those who passed by insulted Him, wagging their heads,

40 (Mt 26:61; 4:3) saying, "You who would destroy the temple

and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God,

come down from the cross."

41 Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes and elders,

mocked Him, saying,

42 (Jn 1:49; Mt 27:37) "He saved others. He cannot save Himself.

If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross,

and we will believe Him.

43 (Ps 22:8) He trusted in God. Let Him deliver Him now, if He will have Him.

For He said, 'I am the Son of God.' "

44 Even the thieves who were crucified with Him insulted Him in the same way.



[35] And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it

might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments

among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

[36] And sitting down they watched him there;

[37] And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING

OF THE JEWS.

[38] Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand,

and another on the left.

[39] And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

[40] And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three

days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

[41] Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and

elders, said,

[42] He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel,

let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

[43] He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he

said, I am the Son of God.

[44] The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his

teeth.



Luke 23:32-43



32 (Mk 15:27; Mt 27:38; Jn 19:18) Two different men, who were criminals,

also were led with Him to be killed.

33 (Mt 27:33-34; Mk 15:22-23) When they came to the place which is called

The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right

and one on the left.

34 (Ps 22:18; Mt 5:44; Mk 15:24) Jesus said, "Father, forgive them,

for they know not what they do." And they divided His clothes

by casting lots.

35 (Ps 22:17; Isa 42:1) The people stood by watching. But the rulers

with them scoffed, saying, "He saved others. Let Him save Himself

if He is the Christ, the Chosen One of God."

36 (Mt 27:48; Ps 69:21) And the soldiers also mocked Him,

coming to Him and offering Him sour wine,

37 saying, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself."

38 (Mt 27:37; Mk 15:26) An inscription was written over Him in letters

of Greek and Latin and Hebrew:

THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

39 (Mt 27:44; Mk 15:32) One of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him,

saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us!"

40 But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God,

seeing you are under the same sentence?

41 And we indeed, justly. For we are receiving the due reward of our deeds.

But this Man has done nothing amiss."

42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."

43 (Rev 2:7; Isa 53:11; 2Co 5:8) Jesus said to him,

"Truly, I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."



[32] And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to

death.

[33] And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there

they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the

other on the left.

[34] Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

[35] And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided

him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the

chosen of God.

[36] And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him

vinegar,

[37] And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

[38] And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and

Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

[39] And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If

thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

[40] But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God,

seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

[41] And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but

this man hath done nothing amiss.

[42] And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy

kingdom.

[43] And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be

with me in paradise.



John 19:18-27



18 There they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side,

and Jesus in the middle.

19 (Mt 27:37; Mk 15:26) Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross.

The writing was:

JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

20 (Jn 19:13) Many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus

was crucified was near the city. And it was written in Hebrew,

in Greek, and in Latin.

21 (Jn 19:14) The chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate,

"Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but 'He said, I am King of the Jews.' "

22 Pilate answered, "What I have written, I have written."

23 (Lk 23:34; Mt 27:35) When the soldiers had crucified Jesus,

they took His garments and divided them into four parts,

a part for each soldier; and also His tunic.

Now the tunic was seamless, woven from top to bottom.

24 (Ps 22:18; Jn 19:28) So they said to one another,

"Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to decide whose it shall be."

This happened to fulfill the Scripture which says:

"They divided My garments among them,

and for My clothing they cast lots." (Ps 22:18.)

Therefore the soldiers did these things.

25 (Lk 23:49; Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40-41) But standing by the cross of Jesus

were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,

and Mary Magdalene.

26 (Jn 13:23; 2:4; 20:2) When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple

whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother,

"Woman, here is your son."

27 (Jn 16:32; 1:11) Then He said to the disciple, "Here is your mother."

From that time, this disciple took her to his own home.



[18] Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one,

and Jesus in the midst.

[19] And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was,

JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

[20] This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was

crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and

Latin.

[21] Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King

of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.

[22] Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.

[23] Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments,

and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the

coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

[24] They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots

for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which

saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast

lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

[25] Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's

sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

[26] When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom

he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

[27] Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour

that disciple took her unto his own home.



Mark 15:33-41



The Death of Jesus

Mt 27:45-56; Lk 23:44-49; Jn 19:28-30



33 (Mt 27:45; Mk 15:25; Lk 23:44-45) When the sixth hour had come,

there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

34 (Ps 22:1; Mt 27:46; Lk 23:46) And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out

with a loud voice, saying, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which means,

"My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"(Ps 22:1.)

35 Some of those who stood by, when they heard it, said,

"Listen, He is calling Elijah!"

36 (Ps 69:21; Mk 15:23) One man ran and filled a sponge with vinegar,

put it on a stick, and gave it to Him to drink, saying,

"Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah will come to take Him down."

37 (Jn 19:30; Mt 27:50) But Jesus cried with a loud voice

and gave up the spirit.

38 (Lk 23:45) And the curtain of the temple was torn

in two from top to bottom.

39 (Mt 27:54; 27:43) When the centurion

(Commander with the rank of captain over 100 soldiers.)

who stood facing Him saw that He cried out and gave up the spirit,

he said, "Truly, this Man was the Son of God."

40 (Ps 38:11; Mt 27:55-56) There were also women looking on from

a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother

of James the Less and of Joseph, and Salome.

41 (Lk 8:2-3) They also had followed Him and had ministered

to Him when He was in Galilee. And many other women who came up

with Him to Jerusalem were there.



[33] And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole

land until the ninth hour.

[34] And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi,

Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why

hast thou forsaken me?

[35] And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he

calleth Elias.

[36] And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed,

and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come

to take him down.

[37] And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.

[38] And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the

bottom.

[39] And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so

cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of

God.

[40] There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary

Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the

less and of Joses, and Salome;

[41] (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto

him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.



Matthew 27:45-56



The Death of Jesus

Mk 15:33-41; Lk 23:44-49; Jn 19:28-30



45 (Am 8:9; Mk 15:33-34) Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour

there was darkness over all the land.

46 (Ps 22:1; Lk 23:46; Heb 5:7) About the ninth hour Jesus cried out

with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which means,

"My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"(Ps 22:1.)

47 Some of those who stood there heard it and said,

"This Man is calling for Elijah."

48 (Ps 69:21; Mt 27:34) Immediately one of them ran, took a sponge,

filled it with wine, and put it on a stick, and gave it to Him to drink.

49 The rest said, "Leave Him alone.

Let us see if Elijah will come to save Him."

50 (Jn 19:30; Mk 15:37) And Jesus, when He had cried out again

with a loud voice, released His spirit.

51 (Mk 15:38; Ex 26:31-37) At that moment the curtain of the temple

was torn in two, from the top to the bottom. And the ground shook,

and the rocks split apart.

52 (1Co 15:20; 1Th 4:14) The graves also were opened, and many bodies

of the saints who had died were raised,

53 (Mt 4:5) and coming out of the graves after His resurrection,

they went into the Holy City and appeared to many.

54 (Mt 27:36; 27:43) When the centurion and those with him,

keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place,

they feared greatly and said, "Truly He was the Son of God!"

55 (Lk 8:2-3) Many women who were there watching from afar followed

Jesus from Galilee, serving Him,

56 (Jn 19:25; Mt 28:1) among whom was Mary Magdalene,

and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.



[45] Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the

ninth hour.

[46] And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli,

Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou

forsaken me?

[47] Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man

calleth for Elias.

[48] And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with

vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

[49] The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.

[50] Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

[51] And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to

the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

[52] And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept

arose,

[53] And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the

holy city, and appeared unto many.

[54] Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus,

saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly,

saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

[55] And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from

Galilee, ministering unto him:

[56] Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses,

and the mother of Zebedee's children.



Luke 23:44-49



The Death of Jesus

Mt 27:45-56; Mk 15:33-41; Jn 19:28-30



44 (Am 8:9; Mt 27:45) It was now about the sixth hour,

and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour,

45 (Ex 26:31-33; 2Ch 3:14) while the sun was darkened.

And the veil of the temple was torn in the middle.

46 (Jn 19:30; Ps 31:5; Ac 7:59) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice,

"Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit."

Having said this, He gave up the spirit.

47 (Mt 27:54; Mk 15:39) When the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified

God and said, :Certainly, this was a righteous Man."

48 (Lk 18:13) All the crowds who came together to that sight,

witnessing what occurred, struck their chests and ­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.



2) Our Daily Bread for 6 November 2024 titled



Almost True Is Still False




Proverbs 12:17-20



17 (Pr 14:5; 6:19) He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness,

but a false witness deceit.

18 (Ps 57:4; Pr 16:24) There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,

but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 (Pr 19:9) The truthful lip will be established forever,

but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil,

but to the counselors of peace is joy.



17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

But a false witness deceit.

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword:

But the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever:

But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil:

But to the counsellors of peace is joy.



Cinematography? Well done. Soundtrack? Reflective and calming. Content?

Intriguing and relatable. The video presented a study in which Redwood trees

were injected with a substance similar to adrenaline to keep them from going

dormant. The injected trees died because they weren't allowed the natural

cycle of "wintering."



The video's message was that this can happen to us as well if we're always

busy with no seasons of rest. And that can be true. But the video was

inaccurate. There never was such a study. Redwoods are evergreens and never go

dormant. And the trees in the video were giant Sequoias not coastal Redwoods.

As thoughtful as the video seemed to be, it was based on falsehoods.



We find ourselves living in an age where, due to our technologies, lies are

magnified and multiplied to the limits of convincing us they're true. The book

of Proverbs, that compendium of godly wisdom, speaks often of the stark

difference between truth and lies. "Truthful lips endure forever," says the

proverb, "but a lying tongue lasts only a moment"(12:19). And the very next

adage tells us, "Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy" (v. 20).



Honesty applies to everything from God's commands to videos about

wintering. The truth "endures forever."



By: John Blase



Reflect & Pray



How might you wisely question the narrative of what you see, hear,

and experience? How will you live out your commitment to the truth?



Dear God, please give me discernment as I daily pursue what's true.



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



Genesis 30:43



The man became exceedingly prosperous and had many sheep

and female servants and male servants and camels and donkeys.



And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle,

and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.



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



When you are anxious



Phil 4:4-7



4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always.

Again I will say, rejoice!

5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness.

The Lord is at hand.

6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,

by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known

to God.

7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses

all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.



4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,

shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13





9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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



Pray for



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



6th Day of the Month



a) Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community



(

Deut 4:6-7



6 (Job 28:28; Pr 1:7 ) Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people."

7 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 46:1) For what nation is there so great, who has a god so near

to it as the Lord our God is in all things whenever we call on Him?



6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people.

7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,

as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?



Matt 5:13-16



13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt

loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty? It is from then on good for

nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.

14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden.

15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) Neither do men light a candle and put it under a basket,

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

16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men that they

may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.



13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour,

wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing,

but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set

on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on

a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,

and glorify your Father which is in heaven.



Acts 1:8



8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes

upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."



8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:

and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,

and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

)



b) Pray for the province of British Columbia



I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence then to

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

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4) 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone, 2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings

and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty, 3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and

acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all

men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



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

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 for kings,

and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable

life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable

in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign and booklet

to turn many hearts to Jesus



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to understand for his love to us and be repentant.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please give me discernment as I daily pursue

what's true."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord as Truth and Security.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be obedient to received His Blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to rejoice in everything.



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community.



Pray that blasphemy laws in Pakistan, which have been used to persecute the

country's Christians, will be revoked.



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.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - The Cruse of the Black Spot

In *"The Curse of the Black Spot"*, the Doctor, Amy, and Rory find themselves aboard a pirate ship where a mysterious siren is marking and vanishing injured crew members. This episode mixes sci-fi with swashbuckling fun, creating a lighter yet tense storyline. The siren’s eerie presence and the high-seas setting add an intriguing atmosphere, though the plot feels a bit thin, relying more on visuals than substance.



Overall, it’s an enjoyable but simple adventure. I'd rate it 6/10 for its charm but limited depth.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - The unicorn and the wasp

## Doctor Who: The Unicorn and the Wasp - A Delightful Genre Mashup (Based on



(http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/30-6.htm)
)



"The Unicorn and the Wasp" takes the Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Noble

(Catherine Tate) on a thrilling adventure that blends science fiction with a

classic Agatha Christie murder mystery. Here's a review based on the

information from the transcript website:



**A Genre-Bending Adventure:**



**Agatha Christie Cameo:** The episode features a delightful appearance by

Fenella Woolgar as a young Agatha Christie, adding a layer of meta-narrative

and historical intrigue.



**Murder Mystery with a Sci-Fi Twist:** The episode follows a classic murder

mystery format, but throws in a giant, alien wasp as the unexpected culprit,

creating a unique blend of genres.



**Witty Dialogue and Performances:**



**Donna's Shine:** The episode allows Donna's character to shine as she uses

her wit and observational skills to assist the Doctor in solving the mystery.



**Humor and Charm:** The episode is filled with witty dialogue and charming

performances, making it a lighthearted and enjoyable watch.



**Potential Weaknesses:**



**Uneven Pacing:** The website suggests there might be a slower build-up

to the action and the sci-fi elements might feel a bit overshadowed by

the murder mystery.



**Less Focus on the Doctor:** The episode might focus more on Donna

and Agatha Christie, with the Doctor playing a more supporting role.



**Overall Impression:**



"The Unicorn and the Wasp" is a delightful episode that offers a fun and

unique take on the Doctor Who formula. The Agatha Christie setting, the sci-fi

twist, and the witty dialogue make for a charming and entertaining adventure.

However, some viewers might prefer a stronger focus on the Doctor

or a faster-paced narrative.



**Rating:** 8/10



**Overall, "The Unicorn and the Wasp" is a must-watch for fans who enjoy witty

dialogue, historical settings with a sci-fi twist, and seeing Donna take

center stage. However, viewers seeking a more action-packed episode or

a heavier focus on the Doctor might be left wanting more.**

Day 310 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 5 November 2024 reflections

Day 310, 5 November 2024



1)1)Mark 15:2-5

Matthew 27:11-14

Luke 23:1-12

John 18:28-40

Mark 15:6-15

Matthew 27:15-26

Luke 23:13-25

John 19:1-16

Mark 15:16-20

Matthew 27:27-31



Mark 15:2-5



2 (Mt 2:2; 1Ti 6:13) Pilate asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

He answered him, "You have said so."

3 (Isa 53:7) The chief priests accused Him of many things,

but He answered nothing.

4 (Jn 19:10) So Pilate asked Him again, "Do You answer nothing?

See how many things they testify against You."

5 But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate was astonished.



[2] And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering

said unto him, Thou sayest it.

[3] And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered

nothing.

[4] And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how

many things they witness against thee.

[5] But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.



Matthew 27:11-14



Jesus Questioned by Pilate

Mk 15:2-5; Lk 23:3-5; Jn 18:33-38



11 (Mt 2:2; 26:25) Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor

asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

Jesus said to him, "You have said so."

12 (Mt 26:63) When He was accused by the chief priests and elders,

He gave no answer.

13 (Mt 26:62) Then Pilate said to Him, "Do You not hear how many things

they testify against You?”

14 But He never answered him a word, so that the governor was greatly amazed.



[11] And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him,

saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

[12] And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered

nothing.

[13] Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they

witness against thee?

[14] And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor

marvelled greatly.



Luke 23:1-12



Jesus Brought Before Pilate

Mt 27:1-2, 11-14; Mk 15:1-5; Jn 18:28-38



1 Then the whole assembly rose and led Him to Pilate.

2 (Jn 19:12; Mk 15:3-5) And they began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this

Man perverting our nation, and forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar,

and saying that He Himself is Christ a King."

3 (1Ti 6:13; Mt 27:1) 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.



John 19:1-16



John 19



1 (Isa 50:6; 53:5) Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged Him.

2 The soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head,

and they put a purple robe on Him.

3 (Mt 27:29) They said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they hit Him

with their hands.

4 (Jn 18:38; 19:6) Again Pilate went out and said to them,

"Look, I am bringing Him out to you, that you may know that

I find no guilt in Him."

5 (Jn 19:2) Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns

and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Here is the Man!"

6 (Jn 18:31; 19:4) When the chief priests and officers saw Him,

they cried out, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

Pilate said to them, "Take Him yourselves and crucify Him,

for I find no guilt in Him."

7 (Jn 5:18; Lev 24:16; Mt 26:63-66) The Jews answered him,

"We have a law, and by our law He ought to die,

because He made Himself the Son of God!"

8 When Pilate heard these words, he was more afraid,

9 (Jn 18:33) and entered the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus,

"Where are You from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.

10 Pilate said to Him, "Are You not speaking to me?

Do You not know that I have power to release You, and power to crucify You?"

11 (Ro 13:1; Mt 27:2) Jesus answered, "You would have no power at all over Me,

unless it were given to you from above.

Therefore he who handed Me over to you has the greater sin."

12 (Jn 18:33-36) From then on, Pilate tried to release Him.

But the Jews cried out, "If you release this Man, you are not Caesar's friend.

Whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar!"

13 (Mt 27:19) When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out

and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Pavement

(which in Hebrew is Gabbatha).

14 (Mt 27:62; Mk 15:25) It was the Day of Preparation of the Passover

and about the sixth hour.

He said to the Jews, "Here is your King!"

15 (Lk 23:18; Ac 21:36) But they shouted,

"Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!"

Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your King?"

The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar!"

16 Then he handed Him over to them to be crucified.



[1] Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.

[2] And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and

they put on him a purple robe,

[3] And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

[4] Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring

him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

[5] Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe.

And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

[6] When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out,

saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and

crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

[7] The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die,

because he made himself the Son of God.

[8] When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid;

[9] And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art

thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

[10] Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not

that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

[11] Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except

it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath

the greater sin.

[12] And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried

out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend:

whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

[13] When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and

sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in

the Hebrew, Gabbatha.

[14] And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour:

and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

[15] But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate

saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priest answered, We

have no king but Caesar.

[16] Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they

took Jesus, and led him away.



Mark 15:16-20



The Soldiers Mock Jesus

Mt 27:27-31; Jn 19:2-3



16 (Jn 18:28; 19:9) The soldiers led Him away to Praetorium Hall,

and they called together the entire battalion.

17 (Lk 23:11) They clothed Him with a purple robe. And they wove a crown

of thorns and put it on His head,

18 and began to salute Him, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

19 (Mk 14:65) They struck His head with a staff and spit on Him.

And bowing their knees, they worshipped Him.

20 When they had mocked Him, they took the purple robe off of Him

and put His own garments on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him.



[16] And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and

they call together the whole band.

[17] And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and

put it about his head,

[18] And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!

[19] And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and

bowing their knees worshipped him.

[20] And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and

put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.



Matthew 27:27-31



The Soldiers Mock Jesus

Mk 15:16-20; Jn 19:2-3



27 (Jn 18:28; 18:33) Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into

the Praetorium, and gathered the whole detachment of soldiers before Him.

28 (Mk 15:17; Lk 23:11) They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him,

29 (Isa 53:3; Mt 20:19) and when they wove a crown of thorns, they put it

on His head and put a staff in His right hand. They knelt before Him a

nd mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

30 (Mt 26:67; Mk 15:19) They spit on Him, and took the staff

and hit Him on the head.

31 (Isa 53:7) After they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him,

put His own garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.



[27] Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and

gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

[28] And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

[29] And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head,

and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked

him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

[30] And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

[31] And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him,

and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.



2) Our Daily Bread for 5 November 2024



Courage from the Shepherd




PSALMS 23



A Psalm of David.



1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside still waters.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for His name's sake.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil;

for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff,

they comfort me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup runs over.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.



Psalm 23



A Psalm of David.



1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul:

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil:

for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.



The nearly 107000 people in the stadium stood in anticipation as Texas A&M

college football kicker Seth Small took the field with only two seconds left

in the game. With A&M tied 38-38 against the best team in the country-a

perennial football powerhouse-a successful field goal would seal an epic upset

victory. Looking calm, Small lined up to take the kick. The stadium erupted in

pandemonium after the ball sailed through the uprights for the winning score.



When questioned by reporters how he prepared for such an intense moment, Small

said he kept repeating to himself the first verse of Psalm 23, "The Lord is my

shepherd, I lack nothing." When Small needed strength and reassurance, he drew

on the deeply personal metaphor of God as a shepherd.



Psalm 23 is a beloved psalm because it assures us that we can be at peace, or

comforted, because we have a loving and trustworthy shepherd who actively

cares for us. David testified both to the reality of fear in intense or

difficult situations as well as the comfort God provides (v. 4). The word

translated "comfort" conveys assurance, or the confidence and courage to keep

going because of His guiding presence.



When walking into challenging circumstances-not knowing what the outcome will

be-we can take courage as we repeat the gentle reminder that the Good Shepherd

walks with us.



By: Lisa M. Samra



Reflect & Pray



How have you experienced God as a loving shepherd?

How did His trustworthy care give you courage?



Heavenly Father, please help me to take courage

knowing that You're my loving Shepherd.



Gain wisdom and leadership skills from our loving Shepherd.



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



Gen 26:12-14



12 (Ge 26:3; 24:1) Then Isaac sowed in that land

and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; the Lord blessed him.

13 The man became rich and continued to prosper until he became very wealthy.

14 (Ge 37:11; Ecc 4:4) For he had possessions of flocks and herds

and a great number of servants so that the Philistines envied him.



12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year

an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.

13 And the man waxed great, and went forward,

and grew until he became very great:

14 for he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds,

and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.



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



God's Unfailing Love



Ps 36:5-9



5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens,

and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your righteousness is like the great mountains,

Your judgments like the great deep; O Lord, You preserve man and beast.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) How excellent is Your lovingkindness, O God!

Therefore mankind seeks refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will drink their fill

from the abundance of Your house,

and You will cause them to drink from the river of Your pleasures.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For with You is the fountain of life;

in Your light we see light.



5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;

And thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains;

Thy judgments are a great deep:

O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.

7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God!

Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house;

And thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

9 For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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



Pray for



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



5th Day of the Month



a) Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself

(PS 145:13-18

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

)



Mem

13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

Zade

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

And holy in all his works.

Qoph

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,

To all that call upon him in truth.



b) Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness

( ps 139:24 " and see if there is any rebellious way in me,

and lead me in the ancient way. "



24 And see if there be any wicked way in me,

And lead me in the way everlasting.



1: John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us

our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. "



9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to protect you when you feel like

washing your hands of Him.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, please help me to take courage

knowing that You're my loving Shepherd."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Jesus delivers us from spiritual

darkness.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to know the Blessing of Isaac.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as life and light.



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself



Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness



Pray that Christian leaders in Cuba will rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance

when they are called in for questioning.



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.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - Day of the Moon

In *"Day of the Moon"*, the Doctor, Amy, Rory, and River are on the run in 1969 America, hunted by the Silence. The episode builds on suspense and mystery, with striking visuals and darker themes. The Silence continue to be terrifying villains, heightening the episode's eerie tone. Tension escalates as the Doctor's team fights to uncover the truth, creating a powerful climax that leaves key questions for the season.



Overall, it’s a high-stakes, unsettling episode. I’d rate it 8/10 for atmosphere and suspense.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - The Doctor's Daughter

Doctor Who: The Doctor's Daughter - A Flawed Exploration of Identity (Based on (http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/30-6.htm))



"The Doctor's Daughter" explores a fascinating concept: the Doctor having a daughter. However, the episode's execution might not live up to its intriguing premise. Here's a review based on the information from the transcript website:



Intriguing Premise:



The Doctor's Lineage: The episode raises questions about the Doctor's biology and the possibility of him having offspring. This adds a layer of mystery and emotional weight.

Jenny: A Mirror Image: The Doctor's "daughter," Jenny, shares some of his personality traits but also grapples with her own sense of identity.



Potential Weaknesses:



Uneven Pacing: The website suggests the episode might have a slow start and a rushed resolution, making it feel unbalanced.

Shallow Exploration: The episode might not delve as deeply into the emotional ramifications of the Doctor having a daughter as some viewers might have hoped.

Underrated Villain: The villain, the Judoon, might not be as memorable or threatening compared to other Doctor Who adversaries.



Overall Impression:



"The Doctor's Daughter" tackles a thought-provoking concept but might not fully deliver on its potential. The reveal of Jenny, the exploration of identity, and the Doctor's emotional conflict offer interesting elements. However, the uneven pacing, potentially shallow exploration, and a weak villain might hold the episode back.



Rating: 6.5/10



Overall, "The Doctor's Daughter" might appeal to fans who enjoy stories that delve into the Doctor's character and backstory. However, those looking for a tightly-paced narrative and a compelling villain might be disappointed.

Day 309 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 4 November 2024 reflections

Day 309, 4 November 2024



1)Mark 14:53-65

Matthew 26:57-68

Mark 14:66-72

Matthew 26:69-75

Luke 22:54-65

John 18:25-27

Mark 15:1

Matthew 27:1-2

Luke 22:66-71

Matthew 27:3-10



Mark 14:53-65



Jesus Before the Sanhedrin

Mt 26:57-68; Lk 22:54-55, 63-71; Jn 18:13-14, 19-24

53 (Mt 26:57-68) They led Jesus away to the high priest. And all

the chief priests and the elders and the scribes were assembled with him.

54 (Jn 18:18; Mt 26:3) Peter followed Him at a distance into the courtyard

of the high priest. He sat with the guards and warmed himself by the fire.

55 Now the chief priests and the entire Sanhedrin requested testimony

against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none.

56 Many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree.

57 (Mt 26:60-61) Then some rose up and bore false witness against Him,

saying,

58 (Mk 15:29; Jn 2:19) "We heard Him say, 'I will destroy this temple

that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another

not made with hands.' "

59 But still their testimony did not agree.

60 Then the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus,

"Do You answer nothing? What is it which these men testify against You?"

61 (Isa 53:7; Mt 16:16) But He kept silent and answered nothing.

Again the high priest asked Him, "Are You the Christ,

the Son of the Blessed One?"

62 (Ps 110:1; Heb 1:3) Jesus said, "I am. And you will see the Son of Man

sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven."

63 (Nu 14:6) The high priest tore his robes, saying,

"What need do we have of any further witnesses?

64 (Lev 24:16) You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?"

They all condemned Him as guilty unto death.

65 (Isa 50:6; Mt 26:67-68) Then some began to spit on Him,

and to blindfold Him, and to strike Him, saying to Him,

"Prophesy!" And the guards struck Him with the palms of their hands.



[53] And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled

all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

[54] And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high

priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

[55] And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against

Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

[56] For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not

together.

[57] And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

[58] We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands,

and within three days I will build another made without hands.

[59] But neither so did their witness agree together.

[60] And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying,

Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

[61] But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest

asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

[62] And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the

right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

[63] Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any

further witnesses?

[64] Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him

to be guilty of death.

[65] And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet

him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the

palms of their hands.



Matthew 26:57-68



Jesus Before the Sanhedrin

Mk 14:53-65; Lk 22:54-55, 63-71; Jn 18:13-14, 19-24



57 (Mt 26:3) Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas

the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled.

58 (Jn 7:32) But Peter followed Him from afar to the high priest's courtyard

and went in, and sat with the servants to see the end.

59 The chief priests and the elders and the entire Sanhedrin searched

for false witness against Jesus to put Him to death,

60 (Dt 19:15; Ps 27:12) but they found none. Yes, though many false witnesses

came forward, they found none.

At last two false witnesses came forward

61 (Mt 27:40; Isa 49:7) and said, "This fellow said, 'I am able to destroy t

he temple of God and to build it in three days.' "

62 Then the high priest stood up and said to Him, "Do You answer nothing?

What is it these men testify against You?"

63 (Lev 5:1; Mt 16:16) But Jesus remained silent.

The high priest said to Him, "I adjure You by the living God,

tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God."

64 (Ps 110:1; Da 7:13) Jesus said to him, "You have said so. But I say to you,

hereafter you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power

and coming on the clouds of heaven."

65 (Mt 9:3; Jn 10:36) Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying,

"He has uttered blasphemy. What further need do we have for witnesses?

See, now you have heard His blasphemy.

66 (Jn 19:7) What do you think?"

They answered, "He is guilty unto death."

67 (Isa 50:6; Mt 27:30) Then they spat in His face and struck Him.

And others slapped Him with the palms of their hands,

68 (Mk 14:65; Lk 22:63-65) saying, "Prophesy to us, You Christ!

Who is it that struck You?"



[57] And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high

priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

[58] But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went

in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

[59] Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false

witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

[60] But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they

none. At the last came two false witnesses,

[61] And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and

to build it in three days.

[62] And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing?

what is it which these witness against thee?

[63] But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto

him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the

Christ, the Son of God.

[64] Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you,

Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power,

and coming in the clouds of heaven.

[65] Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken

blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard

his blasphemy.

[66] What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

[67] Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him

with the palms of their hands,

[68] Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?



Mark 14:66-72



Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mt 26:69-75; Lk 22:56-62; Jn 18:15-18, 25-27



66 (Mk 14:54) While Peter was below in the courtyard,

one of the servant girls of the high priest came.

67 (Mk 14:54) When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said,

"You also were with Jesus of Nazareth."

68 But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand

what you are saying." Then he went out to the porch, and a rooster crowed.

69 The servant girl saw him again and began to say to those who stood by,

"This man is one of them."

70 (Ac 2:7) But again, he denied it.

A little while later, those who stood by said again to Peter,

"Surely, you are one of them.

For you are a Galilean, and your speech confirms it."

71 Peter began to invoke a curse on himself, and to swear,

"I do not know this Man of whom you speak."

72 (Mk 14:30; 14:68) And the rooster crowed a second time. And Peter called

to mind the word that Jesus said to him,

"Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times."

And when he thought on this, he wept.



[66] And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids

of the high priest:

[67] And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said,

And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

[68] But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou

sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

[69] And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This

is one of them.

[70] And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said

again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and

thy speech agreeth thereto.

[71] But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom

ye speak.

[72] And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word

that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me

thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.



Matthew 26:69-75



Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mk 14:66-72; Lk 22:56-62; Jn 18:15-18, 25-27



69 (Mt 26:71) Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard.

And a girl came to him, saying, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee."

70 But he denied it before them all, saying,

"I do not know what you are saying."

71 Then when he went out onto the porch, another girl saw him

and said to those who were there, "This man was also with Jesus of Nazareth."

72 Again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man."

73 (Jdg 12:6) After a while those who stood by came to Peter and said,

"Surely you also are one of them, for your accent betrays you."

74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and he swore,

"I do not know the Man."

Then immediately a rooster crowed.

75 (Mt 26:34; Jn 13:38) Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken,

"Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

Then he went out and wept bitterly.



[69] Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him,

saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

[70] But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

[71] And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said

unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

[72] And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

[73] And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter,

Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

[74] Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And

immediately the cock crew.

[75] And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the

cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.



Luke 22:54-65



Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mt 26:57-58, 69-75; Mk 14:53-54, 66-72; Jn18:12-18, 25-27



54 (Mt 26:57-58; Mk 14:53-54) Then they arrested Him, and led Him away,

and brought Him into the high priest's house. Peter followed at a distance.

55 But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard

and sat down together, Peter sat among them.

56 Then a servant girl saw him as he sat near the fire,

and gazed at him, and said, "This man was with Him."

57 But he denied Him, saying, "Woman, I do not know Him."

58 A little later someone else saw him and said, "You also are one of them."

Peter said, "Man, I am not!"

59 About an hour later another man firmly declared,

"Certainly, this man also was with Him, for he is a Galilean."

60 Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying."

Immediately, while he was yet speaking, the rooster crowed.

61 (Lk 22:34) The Lord turned and looked at Peter.

Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him,

"Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

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.



2) Our Daily Bread for 4 November 2024 titled

Loving the Nations



Revelation 7:9-12





The Multitude From Every Nation



9 (Rev 5:9; Lev 23:40) Then I looked. And there was a great multitude

which no one could count, from all nations and tribes and peoples

and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb,

clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands.

10 (Ps 3:8; Rev 19:1) They cried out with a loud voice:

"Salvation belongs to our God

who sits on the throne,

and to the Lamb!"

11 (Rev 4:6; 4:10) All the angels stood around the throne

and the elders and the four living creatures and fell on their faces

before the throne and worshipped God,

12 (Rev 5:12-14; 19:4) saying:

"Amen!

Blessing and glory

and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor

and power and might

be to our God forever and ever!

Amen."



[9] After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could

number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before

the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in

their hands;

[10] And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth

upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

[11] And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders

and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and

worshipped God,

[12] Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and

honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.



As the daughter of two loving and hard-working parents from Central and South

America, I'm grateful they had the courage to be the first in their families

to immigrate to the United States for better opportunities. They met as young

adults in New York City, married, had my sister and me, and went on to run

their respective businesses.



As a native New Yorker, I've grown up embracing my Hispanic heritage and have

been fascinated with people of diverse backgrounds. For instance, I once

shared my story of faith at an evening service at a multicultural church that

meets in a former Broadway theater. Speaking to a multicultural group about

God's love is only a glimpse of what heaven will be like when we see people

from different nations come together as the body of Christ.



In Revelation, the apostle John gives us this amazing picture of heaven:

"Before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation,

tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb"

(Revelation 7:9). God our Saviour will receive the "praise and glory" and so

much more He's worthy of "for ever and ever" (v. 12).



Now we have just a glimpse of what heaven will be like. But one day, we who

believe in Jesus will be united with Him and with people from different

countries, cultures, and languages. Since God loves the nations, let's also

love our global family in Christ.



By: Nancy Gavilanes



Reflect & Pray



How can you love the nations? How can you celebrate others and their cultures?



Dear God, please help me to love others well.



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



Haggai 2:7-9



7 (1Ki 8:11; Isa 60:7) And I will shake all the nations,

and they will come with the wealth of all nations,

and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of Hosts.

8 (Isa 60:17) The silver is mine, and the gold is Mine,

says the Lord of Hosts.

9 (Isa 9:6-7) The glory of this latter house will be greater

than the former, says the Lord of Hosts. And in this place

I will give peace, says the Lord of Hosts.



7 and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations

shall come: and I will fill this house with glory,

saith the LORD of hosts.

8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,

saith the LORD of hosts.

9 The glory of this latter house shall be greater

than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place

will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.



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



God's Help in Times of Temptation



James 1:12-18



Trial and Temptation



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

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

which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

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

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

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

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

and when sin is finished, it brings forth death.

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

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

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

with whom is no change or shadow of turning.

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

the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of His creatures.



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

he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised

to them that love him.

13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God:

for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

14 but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust,

and enticed.

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

and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness,

neither shadow of turning.

18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth,

that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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



Pray for



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



4nd Day of the Month



a) Pray for the preservation of godly values in Canada

(Prov 14:34 - Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.



34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:

But sin is a reproach to any people.



)



b) Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to protect when you feel the

temptation to deny Him.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to love others well."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know after you accept His gift of Salvation, you

are no longer alien to the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as creator of Wealth.



Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him all your temptations.



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for the preservation of godly values in Canada



Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.



Pray that converts in Yemen facing accusations of proselytism and blasphemy

after leaving Islam will be filled with peace.



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.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - The Impossible Astronaut

In *"The Impossible Astronaut"*, the Doctor reunites with Amy, Rory, and River in 1969 America, confronting a mysterious astronaut and a chilling new villain, the Silence. The story opens with a shocking twist, heightening stakes and tension as secrets unravel. The episode’s blend of suspense, dark humor, and historical intrigue sets a gripping tone for the season. Though complex, it captivates with strong performances and high-stakes storytelling.



Overall, I’d rate it 9/10 for its bold, suspenseful start and memorable villains.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - The Poison Sky

## Doctor Who: The Poison Sky - A Fun But Flawed Conclusion (Based on


**A Fast-Paced Resolution:**



**Action and Suspense:** The episode picks up the pace from the previous episode, delivering exciting action sequences and keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

**The Doctor's Plan:** The Doctor's strategy to defeat the Sontarans unfolds, adding an element of intrigue and problem-solving.



**Familiar Faces and Dynamics:**



**Donna and Martha:** The episode features the return of both Donna Noble and Martha Jones, showcasing their unique personalities and teamwork.

**Wilf's Support:** Donna's grandfather, Wilf, continues to be a source of humor and support for the Doctor.



**Potential Weaknesses:**



**Uneven Story Quality:** The website suggests the overall story arc of the Sontaran invasion might feel underwhelming compared to other Doctor Who threats.

**Resolution Convenience:** Some viewers might find the way the Doctor resolves the situation to be a bit convenient or lacking in explanation.

* **Weak Science:** The episode might contain some questionable science concepts that could take viewers out of the story.



**Overall Impression:**



"The Poison Sky" is a fun and action-packed conclusion that delivers on the excitement of the Sontaran invasion. The return of Donna, Martha, and Wilf adds familiar faces and humor. However, the potentially underwhelming story arc, convenient resolution, and questionable science might be drawbacks for some viewers.



**Rating:** 6.5/10



**Overall, "The Poison Sky" is an enjoyable watch for fans who like action, familiar companions, and a satisfying (if somewhat convenient) resolution. However, those looking for a deeper and more complex threat might be disappointed.**

Day 308 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 3 November 2024 reflections

Day 308, 3 November 2024



Today at Calvary community Church

, Pastor Barry Regier talked on God's Rescue Plan through adoption.



Galatians 3:26 - 4:7



Slaves and Sons



26 (Gal 4:5-6) You are all sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

27 (Ro 13:14; Ac 2:38) For as many of you as have been baptised

into Christ have put on Christ.

28 (Col 3:11; Gal 5:6) There is neither Jew nor Greek,

there is neither slave nor free, and there is neither male nor female,

for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

29 (Ro 8:17; 9:7-8) If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed,

and heirs according to the promise.



[26] For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

[27] For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on

Christ.

[28] There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there

is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

[29] And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according

to the promise.



Galatians 4



1 Now I say that as long as the heir is a child,

he does not differ from a servant though he is lord of all.

2 But he is under tutors and governors until the time appointed

by the father.

3 (Gal 2:4; 4:9) So when we were children, we were in bondage

to the elements of the world.

4 (Mk 1:15; Jn 1:14; Ge 3:15) But when the fullness of time came,

God sent forth His Son, born from a woman, born under the law,

5 (Gal 3:26; Jn 1:12) to redeem those who were under the law,

that we might receive the adoption as sons.

6 (Ro 5:5; 8:9; Eph 4:30) And because you are sons, God has sent

forth into our hearts the Spirit of His Son, crying, "Abba, Father!"

7 Therefore you are no longer a servant, but a son,

and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.



[1] Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing

from a servant, though he be lord of all;

[2] But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the

father.

[3] Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of

the world:

[4] But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made

of a woman, made under the law,

[5] To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the

adoption of sons.

[6] And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into

your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

[7] Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an

heir of God through Christ.



Hebrews 12:9



9 (Nu 16:22; 27:16) Furthermore, we have had human fathers,

and they corrected us, and we gave them reverence.

Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?





[9] Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we

gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the

Father of spirits, and live?



Adaoptin into God's family gives us ...



a new identity



Galatians 4:6-7



6 (Ro 5:5; 8:9; Eph 4:30) And because you are sons, God has sent

forth into our hearts the Spirit of His Son, crying, "Abba, Father!"

7 Therefore you are no longer a servant, but a son,

and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.



[6] And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into

your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

[7] Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an

heir of God through Christ.



a new family



Ephesians 1:5



5 (Ro 8:29-30; Eph 1:11) He predestined us to adoption as sons to Himself

through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure of His will,





[5] Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to

himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,



Galatians 3:27-28



27 (Ro 13:14; Ac 2:38) For as many of you as have been baptised

into Christ have put on Christ.

28 (Col 3:11; Gal 5:6) There is neither Jew nor Greek,

there is neither slave nor free, and there is neither male nor female,

for you are all one in Christ Jesus.



[27] For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on

Christ.

[28] There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there

is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.



a new inheritance



Galatians 3:29,4:7



29 (Ro 8:17; 9:7-8) If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed,

and heirs according to the promise.



[29] And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according

to the promise.



7 Therefore you are no longer a servant, but a son,

and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.



[7] Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an

heir of God through Christ.





1)John 13:31-38, Mark 14:27-31, Matthew 26:31-35 , Luke 22:31-38,

John 14 , John 15:1-17



John 13:31-38



The New Commandment



31 (Jn 7:39; 14:13) When he had gone out, Jesus then said,

"Now is the Son of Man glorified, and in Him God is glorified.

32 (Jn 12:23; 17:1) If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him

in Himself and will immediately glorify Him.

33 (Jn 7:33-34; 1Jn 2:1) "Little children, yet a little while I am with you.

You will seek Me. And as I said to the Jews, so now I tell you,

'Where I am going, you cannot come.'

34 (Lev 19:18; Eph 5:2) "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 (Jn 17:21) By this all men will know that you are My disciples,

if you have love for one another."



Peter's Denial Foretold

Mt 26:31-35; Mk 14:27-31; Lk 22:31-34



36 (2Pe 1:14; Jn 13:33) Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, where are You going?"

Jesus answered him, "Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now.

But you shall follow Me afterward."

37 Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You now?

I will lay down my life for Your sake."

38 (Mk 14:30) Jesus answered Him, "Will you lay down your life for My sake?

Truly, truly I say to you, the rooster shall not crow until you have denied Me

three times."



[31] Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world

be cast out.

[32] And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

[33] This he said, signifying what death he should die.

[34] The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ

abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who

is this Son of man?

[35] Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you.

Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that

walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

[36] While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children

of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from

them.

[37] But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed

not on him:

[38] That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he

spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the

Lord been revealed?



Mark 14:27-31



Peter's Denial Foretold

Mt 26:31-35; Lk 22:31-34; Jn 13:36-38



27 (Zec 13:7; Mt 26:31) Jesus said to them,

"All of you will fall away on account of Me this night, for it is written:

'I will strike the shepherd,

and the sheep will be scattered.' (Zec 13:7).

28 (Mt 28:16; Mk 16:7) But after I have risen,

I will go before you to Galilee."

29 Peter said to Him, "Even if all fall away, I will not."

30 (Mk 14:66-72; Jn 13:38) Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you that

this day, during the night, before the rooster crows twice,

you will deny Me three times."

31 But he said more vehemently, "If I must die with You, I will not deny You."

They all said the same thing.



[27] And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this

night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be

scattered.

[28] But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.

[29] But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

[30] And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even

in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

[31] But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not

deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.



Matthew 26:31-35



Peter's Denial Foretold

Mk 14:27-31; Lk 22:31-34; Jn 13:36-38



31 (Zec 13:7; Jn 16:32) Then Jesus said to them,

"All of you will fall away on account of Me this night,

for it is written:

'I will strike the shepherd,

and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered.' (Zec 13:7).

32 (Mt 28:10; 28:16) But after I have risen, I will go before you to Galilee."

33 (Lk 22:33) Peter answered, "Though all men will fall away on account

of You, yet I will never fall away."

34 (Jn 13:38; Mt 26:75) Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you, this night,

before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

35 (Jn 13:37) Peter said to Him, "Though I should die with You, yet I will

not deny You." And all the disciples spoke in this manner.



[31] Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this

night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the

flock shall be scattered abroad.

[32] But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

[33] Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended

because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

[34] Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before

the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

[35] Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny

thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.



Luke 22:31-38



Peter's Denial Foretold



31 (Am 9:9; Job 1:6-12) Then the Lord said, "Simon, Simon, listen!

Satan has demanded to have you to sift you as wheat.

32 (Jn 21:15-17; Ro 8:34) But I have prayed for you that your faith

may not fail. And when you have repented, strengthen your brothers."

33 (Mt 26:33-35; Mk 14:29) He said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go

with You to prison and to death."

34 (Mt 26:34; Mk 14:30) He said, "I tell you, Peter, before the rooster

crows today, you will deny three times that you know Me."



[31] And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have

you, that he may sift you as wheat:

[32] But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art

converted, strengthen thy brethren.

[33] And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into

prison, and to death.

[34] And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day,

before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.



Purse, Bag, and Sword



35 (Lk 9:3; Mt 10:9-10) Then He said to them, "When I sent you without purse

or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?"

They said, "Nothing."

36 He said to them, "But now, let him who has a purse take it and also a bag.

And let him who has no sword sell his garment and buy one.

37 (Isa 53:12) For I tell you, what is written must yet be accomplished in Me,

'And He was numbered with the transgressors.'(Isa 53:12.)

Indeed, what is written concerning Me has a fulfillment."

38 They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords."

He said to them, "It is enough."



[35] And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and

shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

[36] Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it,

and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment,

and buy one.

[37] For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished

in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things

concerning me have an end.

[38] And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto

them, It is enough.



John 14



John 14

Jesus the Way to the Father



1 (Jn 12:44; 16:22-23) "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God.

Believe also in Me.

2 (Jn 13:33; 13:36) In My Father's house are many dwelling places. If it were

not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

3 (Jn 12:26; 14:28) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again

and receive you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also.

4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."

5 (Jn 11:16) Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going.

How can we know the way?"

6 (Jn 10:9; 1:14; Ac 4:12) Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,

and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

7 (Jn 8:19) If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.

From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."

8 Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father,

and that is sufficient for us."

9 (Heb 1:3; Jn 12:45; Col 1:15) Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you

such a long time, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen

Me has seen the Father. So how can you say, 'Show us the Father'?

10 (Jn 5:19; 10:38) Do you not believe that I am in the Father

and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak

on My own authority. But the Father who lives in Me does the works.

11 (Jn 5:36; 10:38) Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father

is in Me. Or else believe Me on account of the works themselves.

12 (Mt 21:21; Jn 14:28) Truly, truly I say to you, he who believes in Me

will do the works that I do also. And he will do greater works than these,

because I am going to My Father.

13 (Mt 7:7; Jn 13:31) I will do whatever you ask in My name, that the Father

may be glorified in the Son.

14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.



[1] Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

[2] In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would

have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

[3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and

receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

[4] And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

[5] Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how

can we know the way?

[6] Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man

cometh unto the Father, but by me.

[7] If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from

henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

[8] Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

[9] Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet

hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the

Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

[10] Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me?

the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father

that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

[11] Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else

believe me for the very works' sake.

[12] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works

that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do;

because I

go unto my Father.

[13] And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father

may be glorified in the Son.

[14] If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.



The Promise of the Spirit



15 (Eph 6:24) "If you love Me, keep My commandments.

16 (Jn 15:26; 14:26; 1Jn 2:1) I will pray the Father, and He will give you

another Counselor, that He may be with you forever:

17 (Jn 15:26; 16:13; 1Co 2:14) the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot

receive, for it does not see Him, neither does it know Him. But you know Him,

for He lives with you, and will be in you.

18 (Jn 14:3) I will not leave you fatherless. I will come to you.

19 (Jn 7:33; 16:16) Yet a little while and the world will see Me no more.

But you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also.

20 (Jn 10:38; 14:10) On that day you will know that I am in My Father,

and you are in Me, and I am in you.

21 (Jn 14:15; 16:27) He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one

who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father. And I will love

him and will reveal Myself to him."

22 (Lk 6:16; Ac 1:13) Then Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, "Lord, how is it

that You will reveal Yourself to us, but not to the world?"

23 (Jn 14:15; 14:21) Jesus answered him, "If a man loves Me, he will keep

My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our home

with him.

24 (Jn 7:16; 14:10) He who does not love Me does not keep My words.

The word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father's who sent Me.

25 "I have spoken these things to you while I am still with you.

26 (Jn 15:26; 16:7) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father

will send in My name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that

I told you.

27 (Jn 16:33; Php 4:7; Col 3:15) Peace I leave with you.

My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.

Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

28 (Jn 14:12; 14:18) "You have heard Me say to you, 'I am going away

and am returning to you.' If you loved Me, you would rejoice

because I said, 'I am going to the Father,' for My Father is greater than I.

29 (Jn 13:19) Now I have told you before it happens so that, when it happens,

you may believe.

30 (Jn 12:31; 2Co 4:4; Heb 4:15) After this I will not speak much with you,

for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over Me.

31 (Jn 10:18; 12:49) But I do as the Father has commanded Me

so that the world may know that I love the Father.

"Rise, let us go from here.



[15] If ye love me, keep my commandments.

[16] And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter,

that he may abide with you for ever;

[17] Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it

seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with

you, and shall be in you.

[18] I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

[19] Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me:

because I live, ye shall live also.

[20] At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I

in you.

[21] He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth

me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him,

and will manifest myself to him.

[22] Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt

manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

[23] Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my

words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our

abode with him.

[24] He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye

hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.

[25] These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.

[26] But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send

in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your

remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

[27] Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world

giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be

afraid.

[28] Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you.

If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for

my Father is greater than I.

[29] And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come

to pass, ye might believe.

[30] Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world

cometh, and hath nothing in me.

[31] But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father

gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.



John 15:1-17



Jesus the True Vine

1 (Isa 5:1-7; 1Co 3:9) "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.

2 (Mt 3:10; 13:12) Every branch in Me that bears no fruit, He takes away.

And every branch that bears fruit, He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

3 (Jn 13:10; 17:17) You are already clean through the word

which I have spoken to you.

4 (1Jn 2:6; Jn 6:56; Gal 2:20) Remain in Me, as I also remain in you.

As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine,

neither can you, unless you remain in Me.

5 (Php 4:13; Jn 15:16) "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who remains

in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit. For without Me you can do nothing.

6 (Mt 13:41; Jn 15:2) If a man does not remain in Me, he is thrown out

as a branch and withers. And they gather them and throw them into the fire,

and they are burned.

7 (Jn 14:13; 15:16) If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you,

you will ask whatever you desire, and it shall be done for you.

8 (Mt 5:16; Jn 8:31) My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit;

so you will be My disciples.

9 (Jn 17:26) "As the Father loved Me, I also loved you. Remain in My love.

10 (Jn 14:15; 8:29; 17:4) If you keep My commandments, you will remain

in My love, even as I have kept My Father's commandments

and remain in His love.

11 (Jn 17:13; 16:24) I have spoken these things to you, that My joy

may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

12 (Jn 13:34; 1Jn 3:23) This is My commandment: that you love one another,

as I have loved you.

13 (Jn 10:11; 10:15) Greater love has no man than this: that a man lay down

his life for his friends.

14 (Mt 12:50; Lk 12:4) You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.

15 (Jn 8:26; 15:20) I no longer call you servants, for a servant does

not know what his master does. But I have called you friends,

for everything that I have heard from My Father have I made known to you.

16 (Jn 13:18; 6:70You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you,

that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain,

that the Father may give you whatever you ask Him in My name.

17 (Jn 15:12) This I command you: that you love one another.



[1] I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.

[2] Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every

branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

[3] Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.

[4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself,

except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

[5] I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him,

the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

[6] If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered;

and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

[7] If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will,

and it shall be done unto you.

[8] Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be

my disciples.

[9] As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

[10] If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have

kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

[11] These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you,

and that your joy might be full.

[12] This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

[13] Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for

his friends.

[14] Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

[15] Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what

his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have

heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

[16] Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye

should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that

whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

[17] These things I command you, that ye love one another.



2) Our Daily Bread for 3 November 2024 Titled



Our Trustworthy Father




Isaiah 26:1-8



1 (Isa 60:18; 12:1) In that day this song shall be sung in the land of Judah:

We have a strong city;

He appoints walls

and bulwarks for security.

2 (Ps 118:20; Isa 60:11) Open the gates,

that the righteous nation may enter,

the one who remains faithful.

3 You will keep him in perfect peace,

whose mind is stayed on You,

because he trusts in You.

4 (Isa 12:2; 50:10) Trust in the Lord forever,

for in God the Lord we have an everlasting rock.

5 (Job 40:11-13) For He brings down those who dwell on high,

the lofty city; He lays it low; He lays it low,

even to the ground;

He brings it even to the dust.

6 The foot shall tread it down,

even the feet of the poor

and the steps of the needy.

7 The way of the righteous is smooth;

O Upright One, make the path of the righteous level.

8 In the way of Your judgments, O Lord,

we have waited for You eagerly;

the desire of our souls is Your name,

even Your memory.



[1] In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a

strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

[2] Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may

enter in.

[3] Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:

because he trusteth in thee.

[4] Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting

strength:

[5] For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth

it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the

dust.

[6] The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps

of the needy.

[7] The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the

path of the just.

[8] Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the

desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.



After Sherman Smith recruited Deland McCullough to play American football for

Miami University, he grew to love him and became the father Deland never had.

Deland had great admiration for Sherman and aimed to become the man he was.

Decades later, when Deland tracked down his birth mom, she shocked him with

the news, "Your father's name is Sherman Smith." Yes, that Sherman Smith.

Coach Smith was stunned to learn he had a son, and Deland was stunned

that his father figure was literally his father!



My six-foot-three son, Xavier, lifted his giggling toddler, Xarian, into the

air with ease. He wrapped his large hand around his son’s tiny feet, securing

them firmly in his palm. Stretching out his long arm, he encouraged his son to

balance on his own but kept his free hand at the ready to catch him if

necessary. Xarian straightened his legs and stood. With his smile wide and his

arms resting at his side, his eyes locked on his father’s gaze.



The prophet Isaiah declared the benefits of focusing on our heavenly Father:

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:

because he trusteth in thee." (Isaiah 26:3). He encouraged God's people to be

committed to seeking Him in the Scriptures and connected with Him through

prayer and worship. Those faithful ones would experience a confident trust

built through their established fellowship with the Father.



As God's beloved children, we can cry out with boldness: "Trust ye in the LORD

for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:" (v. 4). Why?

Because our Father in heaven is trustworthy. He and the Scriptures never change.



As we keep our eyes fixed on our heavenly Father, He will keep our feet

planted firmly in His hands. We can count on Him to continue being loving,

faithful, and good forever!



By: Xochitl Dixon



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Reflect & Pray



How does keeping your thoughts on God give you peace?

What have you done to focus your thoughts on Him throughout the day?



Heavenly Father, thank You for using Scripture to remind me of

Your unchanging character and everlasting faithfulness.





For further study read, God Answers the Silly Prayers Too.




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



Gen 13:2,5-6,14-17



2 (Ge 24:35; Ps 112:1-3) Abram was very wealthy in livestock,

in silver and in gold.

5 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.

6 (Ge 36:6-7) But the land was not able to support them

both dwelling together because their possessions were so great.

14 (Ge 28:14; Dt 3:27) After Lot had departed from him,

the Lord said to Abram,

"Lift up now your eyes, and look from the place where you are,

northward and southward and eastward and westward.

15 (Ge 12:7; 2Ch 20:7) All the land that you see I will give to you

and to your descendants forever.

16 (Ge 28:14; Nu 23:10) I will make your descendants like the dust

of the earth, so that if a man could number the dust of the earth,

then your descendants could also be numbered.

17 Arise, and walk throughout the land across its length

and its width, for I will give it to you."



2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together:

for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.

14 And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him,

Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward,

and southward, and eastward, and westward:

15 for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it,

and to thy seed for ever.

16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man

can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it;

for I will give it unto thee.



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



God's Generous Provision



Ps 145:13b-21



13 Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;

He also will hear their cry and will save them.

20 The Lord preserves all those who love Him,

but all the wicked He will destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,

and let all people bless His holy name

forever and ever.



13 And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

And holy in all his works.

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,

To all that call upon him in truth.

19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him:

He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him:

But all the wicked will he destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD:

And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13





9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



Newfoundland & Labrador



Total population 527000

Muslim population (est.) 2065



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

for God's people to come together in prayer

and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of international students also join the community annually

ranging from 25 to 60.



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

families and many university students attending Memorial University. A

small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic

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

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

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



Pray for



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



3nd Day of the Month



a) Pray for the province of Alberta as follows:

I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence then to

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

1 Tim 2:1-4

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

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

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

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

the sight of God our Savior,

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

to the knowledge of the truth.



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

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

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



b) Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and Canadian to faith in Christ.

( John 16:8 - When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:



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

and of righteousness, and of judgment:



)



Conclusion:



Pray to Know That your are part of the Family of the Holy Trinity.



Pray to the Lord and pray to love one as yourself.



Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, thank You for using Scripture to remind

me of Your unchanging character and everlasting faithfulness."



Pray to the Lord and pray to declare the Lord as Saviour.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord as Provider.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Blessings of the Lord.



Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador



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

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

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

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

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

students on the university, college and trade school campuses.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and Canadian to faith in Christ.



Pray for Christians in Eritrea who have been released from prison, as many of

them are blacklisted by governing officials.



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.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - A Christmas Carol

In "A Christmas Carol", the Doctor takes on a Scrooge-like figure, Kazran

Sardick, in a festive, time-bending twist on the classic tale. The Doctor’s

mission to change Kazran's heart is both touching and humorous, blending

adventure with emotional depth. Michael Gambon’s performance as Kazran shines,

adding complexity to a story of redemption, love, and compassion.

The episode's wintry atmosphere and heartfelt themes make it a standout

holiday special, though its ambitious structure may confuse some viewers.



Overall, I'd rate it 9/10 for its warmth and inventive storytelling.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - The Sontaran Stratagem

found online, "The Sontaran Stratagem" is a fun and entertaining episode that brings back the classic Sontaran villains. Here's a summary of what people liked and disliked about the episode:



**Likes:**



The return of the Sontarans: A classic Doctor Who villain is brought back in a new and exciting way.

Bernard Cribbins' performance: Cribbins is a welcome addition to the cast and brings a lot of energy to the episode.

A fun and exciting adventure: The episode is full of action and suspense, keeping viewers entertained throughout.



**Dislikes:**



Some silliness: The episode can be a bit silly at times, which may not be to everyone's taste.

Martha's character: Some viewers feel that Martha is not given enough to do in the episode.

A bit predictable: The plot of the episode is a bit predictable and may not surprise longtime fans of the show.



Overall, "The Sontaran Stratagem" is a good episode that is sure to please fans of classic Doctor Who. However, some viewers may find it to be a bit silly or predictable.