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Day 108, 18 April 2025 - Good Friday



1) 1 Samuel 28, 1 Samuel 29, 1 Chronicles 12:19 ,1 Samuel 30

1 Chronicles 12:20-22 , 1 Samuel 31 ,1 Chronicles 10 ,

1 Chronicles 9:40-44, Psalm 18



1 SAMUEL 28



1 And it came about in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies

together for war to fight with Israel. And Achish said to David,

"Know assuredly that you will go out with me to battle, you and your men."

2 David said to Achish, "Surely you will know what your servant can do."

And Achish said to David, "Therefore I will

appoint you my bodyguard for life."



[1] And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their

armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto

David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou

and thy men.

[2] And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can

do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head

for ever.



The Medium of Endor



3 (Lev 19:31; 20:27) Now Samuel died and all Israel mourned him,

and they buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed the mediums

and the necromancers from the land.

4 (Jos 19:18; 1Sa 31:1) Then the Philistines gathered themselves together.

And they came and camped in Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel together,

and they camped in Gilboa.

5 When Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, he was afraid

and his heart trembled greatly.

6 (Nu 12:6; 27:21) Saul inquired of the Lord,

but the Lord did not answer him by dreams, or by lots, or by prophets.

7 (Jos 17:11; Ps 83:10) Then said Saul to his servants, "Seek for me a woman

who is a medium, that I may go to her and inquire of her."

And his servants said to him, "There is woman medium in Endor."

8 (1Ch 10:13; Isa 8:19) So Saul disguised himself, put on other clothes,

and he went with two of his men. And they came to the woman by night

and he said, "Please divine for me by a spirit,

and bring up for me whom I will name to you"

9 (1Sa 28:3) The woman said to him, "Listen, you know what Saul has done,

how he has eliminated the mediums and necromancers from the land.

Now why are you laying a trap for my life to cause my death?"

10 Saul swore to her by the Lord, saying,

"As the Lord lives, no punishment will happen to you for this thing."

11 Then said the woman, "Whom shall I bring up for you?"

And he said, "Bring up Samuel for me."

12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice.

And the woman said to Saul, "Why have you deceived me? For you are Saul."

13 The king said to her, "Do not be afraid. What did you see?"

And the woman said to Saul, "I saw a divine being ascending out of the earth."

14 (1Sa 15:27) He said to her, "What is his appearance?"

And she said, "An old man is coming up, and he is covered with a robe."

And Saul perceived that it was Samuel. And he kneeled with his face

to the ground and bowed himself.

15 (1Sa 18:12; 28:6) Samuel said to Saul, "Why have you roused me

to bring me up?"

And Saul answered, "I am greatly distressed, for the Philistines make

war against me, and God has departed from me and does not answer me

any longer by prophets or by dreams. Therefore I have called you that

you might make known to me what I should do."

16 Then said Samuel, "Why then do you ask me, since the Lord has departed

from you and has become your enemy?

17 The Lord has done for Himself as He spoke by me. The Lord has torn

the kingdom from your hand and has given it to your neighbor, David.

18 (1Ki 20:42; 1Sa 15:9) As you did not obey the voice of the Lord

and did not carry out His fierce wrath against Amalek,

therefore the Lord has done this thing to you this day.

19 And moreover, the Lord will deliver Israel with you into the hand

of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me.

The Lord will also deliver the army of Israel

into the hand of the Philistines."

20 Saul immediately fell full length upon the ground because

he greatly feared the words of Samuel. Also there was no strength in him,

for he had eaten no bread all day and all night.

21 (Jdg 12:3; 1Sa 19:5) The woman came to Saul and saw that he was terrified.

And she said to him, "Listen, your handmaid has obeyed your voice.

I have taken my life in my hand and have listened to your words which

you spoke to me.

22 Now therefore you also, please obey the voice of your maidservant

and let me set before you a piece of bread, and eat so that you may

have strength when you go on your way."

23 (1Ki 21:4) But he refused and said, "I will not eat."

But his servants, and also the woman, urged him and he listened to them.

So he arose from the ground and sat on the bed.

24 (Lk 15:23) Now the woman had a fattened calf in the house,

and she hurried and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it,

and baked unleavened bread from it.

25 She brought it before Saul and his servants, and they ate.

Then they arose and went away that night.



[3] Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in

Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar

spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.

[4] And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched

in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in

Gilboa.

[5] And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his

heart greatly trembled.

[6] And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither

by dreams nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

[7] Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar

spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her. And his servants said to

him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.

[8] And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and

two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray

thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I

shall name unto thee.

[9] And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done,

how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out

of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to

die?

[10] And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD liveth, there

shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.

[11] Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said,

Bring me up Samuel.

[12] And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the

woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.

[13] And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And

the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.

[14] And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man

cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was

Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.

[15] And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up?

And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war

against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither

by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest

make known unto me what I shall do.

[16] Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD

is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?

[17] And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath

rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to

David:

[18] Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his

fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee

this day.

[19] Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of

the Philistines: and to morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me: the LORD

also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.

[20] Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid,

because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had

eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.

[21] And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and

said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put

my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest

unto me.

[22] Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine

handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou

mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.

[23] But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together

with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he

arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.

[24] And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed

it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:

[25] And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did

eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.



1 SAMUEL 29



Philistines Reject David



1 (1Sa 4:1; Jos 12:18) Now the Philistines gathered together all their

armies to Aphek, and the children of Israel were camping by the spring

which is in Jezreel.

2 (1Sa 28:1-2; Jos 13:3) The lords of the Philistines were advancing

by hundreds and by thousands, and David and his men were advancing

in the rear with Achish.

3 (1Sa 27:7; Da 6:5) Then the princes of the Philistines said,

"What are these Hebrews doing here?"

And Achish said to the princes of the Philistines,

"Is this not David, the servant of Saul, king of Israel, who has been with me

these days, or rather these years? And I have found no fault in him since

the day of his desertion to this day."

4 (1Sa 14:21; 1Ch 12:19) But the princes of the Philistines became angry

with him. And the princes of the Philistines said to him,

"Make this man return and let him go again to his place which you have

appointed him. He will not go down with us in battle, lest he might

be an adversary to us in the battle. For with what could he make himself

acceptable to his master, if not with the heads of these men?

5 (1Sa 21:11) Is this not David, whom they sing for in dances saying,

'Saul has slain his thousands,

and David his ten thousands'? "

6 (2Sa 3:25; 2Ki 19:27) Then Achish called David and said to him,

"As the Lord lives, you have been upright, and your going out

and your coming in with me in the camp has been pleasing in my sight.

For I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me

to this day. However, you are not acceptable in the eyes of the lords.

7 Therefore now, return and go in peace, that you do not displease

the lords of the Philistines."

8 David said to Achish, "But what have I done? And what have you found

in your servant, from the day which I came before you to this day,

that I may not come and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?"

9 (2Sa 14:17; 14:20) And Achish answered and said to David,

"I know that you are pleasing in my sight like an angel of God.

However the lords of the Philistines have said,

'He shall not go up with us in battle.'

10 (1Ch 12:19) Therefore rise up early in the morning with your master's

servants who have come with you. And when you have risen early

in the morning and it is light, then depart."

11 So David and his men rose early to depart in the morning

and return to the land of the Philistines.

But the Philistines went up to Jezreel.



1 Samuel 29

[1] Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the

Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.

[2] And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by

thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rereward with Achish.

[3] Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here?

And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the

servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or

these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto

this day?

[4] And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes

of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go

again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down

with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for

wherewith should he reconcile himself unto his master? should it not be with

the heads of these men?

[5] Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying,

Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

[6] Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth,

thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the

host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of

thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not.

[7] Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords

of the Philistines.

[8] And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou

found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I

may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?

[9] And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art good in my

sight, as an angel of God: notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines

have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle.

[10] Wherefore now rise up early in the morning with thy master's servants

that are come with thee: and as soon as ye be up early in the morning, and

have light, depart.

[11] So David and his men rose up early to depart in the morning, to return

into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.



1 CHRONICLES 12



The Mighty Men Join David



19 (1Sa 29:2-9) Now some from Manasseh joined forces with David

when he came with the Philistines for battle against Saul,

but they did not help them. For after taking counsel,

the lords of the Philistines sent him away, saying,

"It will be our heads if he falls back to his lord Saul."

[19] And there fell some of Manasseh to David,

when he came with the Philistines against Saul

to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords

of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying,

He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.



1 SAMUEL 30



David Defeats the Amalekites



1 (1Sa 15:7; 29:11) Now when David and his men came to Ziklag

on the third day, the Amalekites had raided the south as far as Ziklag.

They had struck Ziklag and burned it with fire.

2 (1Sa 27:11) They had taken as captives all the women who were there.

They did not kill anyone, but carried them off and went on their way.

3 David and his men came to the city, and they found it burned with fire,

and their wives, their sons, and their daughters taken captive.

4 (Nu 14:1) So David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice

and wept until they had no strength in them to weep.

5 (1Sa 25:42-43; 2Sa 2:2) Now David's two wives were taken captive,

Ahin-oam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

6 (Ex 17:4; Nu 14:10) David was greatly distressed, for the people talked

of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in spirit, each over

his sons and daughters. But David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

7 (1Sa 22:20-21) And David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelek,

"Please bring the ephod to me." So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.

8 (1Sa 23:2; 23:4) David inquired at the Lord, saying,

"Should I pursue after this raiding party? Will I overtake them?"

And He answered him, "Pursue them, for you will surely overtake them

and will surely recover all."

9 So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him.

And they came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind remained.

10 (1Sa 30:2) 1But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred

who were too exhausted to cross over the brook Besor remained behind.

11 They found an Egyptian in the field and took him to David.

He gave him bread and he ate, and they made him drink water.

12 (Jdg 15:19; 1Sa 14:27) And they gave him a part of a cake of figs

and two cakes of raisins. When he had eaten, his spirit came back to him,

for he had not eaten bread or drunk any water for three days and nights.

13 Then David said to him, "To whom do you belong? And where are you from?"

And he said, "I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite.

And my master left me, because three days ago I fell sick.

14 (2Sa 8:18; 1Ki 1:38) We raided the south of the Kerethites,

the south of Judah, and the south of Caleb. And we burned Ziklag with fire."

15David said to him, "Will you bring me down to this raiding party?"

And he said, "Swear to me by God that you will neither kill me, nor deliver

me into the hand of my master, and I will bring you down to this raiding party."

16 When he brought him down, they were spread out over all the land,

eating, drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil which they

had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah.

17 (1Sa 11:11) David struck them from twilight until the evening

of the next day, and no man escaped except four hundred young men

who rode on camels and fled.

18 So David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken,

and David rescued his two wives.

19 (1Sa 30:8) Now there was nothing missing, from the smallest thing

to the greatest, neither sons, nor daughters, or plunder, or anything

which they had taken. David brought back all of it.

20 (1Sa 30:26) And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drove

before the other livestock. And they said, "This is David's spoil."

21 (1Sa 30:10) Then David came to the two hundred men, who were too

exhausted to follow David, whom they left at the brook Besor.

And they went out to meet David and the people who were with him.

And when David came near to the people, he greeted them.

22 Then all the wicked and worthless ones from the men who went with David

answered and said, "Because they did not go with us, we will not give them

anything from the spoil that we have rescued, except to every man his wife

and his children, that they may lead them away and depart."

23Then David said, "You will not do so, my brothers, with what the Lord has

given us, for He has preserved us, and has delivered into our hand

the raiding party that came against us.

24 (Nu 31:27; Jos 22:8) And who will listen to you in this matter?

Indeed as the share is of the one going down to battle, so will be the share

of the one staying with the equipment. They will share equally."

25 So it was so from that day forward, that he set it as a statute

and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

26 (1Sa 25:27) When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil

to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying,

"Here is a gift to you from the spoil

of the enemies of the Lord":

27 (Jos 15:48; 19:8) to those who were in Bethel,

in Ramoth of the Negev, and in Jattir;

28 (Jos 13:16; 15:50) to those who were in Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa,

29 (Jdg 1:16; 1Sa 27:10) and in Rakal; to those who were in the cities

of the Jerahmeelites and the Kenites;

30 (Jdg 1:17; Jos 19:4) to those who were in Hormah, Bor Ashan, Athak

31 (2Sa 2:1)and in Hebron; and to those who were in all the other places

where David and his men had roamed.



1 Samuel 30

[1] And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the

third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and

smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;

[2] And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any,

either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.

[3] So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with

fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken

captives.

[4] Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and

wept, until they had no more power to weep.

[5] And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and

Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

[6] And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him,

because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and

for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

[7] And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee,

bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.

[8] And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop?

shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely

overtake them, and without fail recover all.

[9] So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came

to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed.

[10] But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode

behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.

[11] And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and

gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water;

[12] And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of

raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had

eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.

[13] And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou?

And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my

master left me, because three days ago I fell sick.

[14] We made an invasion upon the south of the Cherethites, and upon the

coast which belongeth to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and we burned

Ziklag with fire.

[15] And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this company? And he

said, Swear unto me by God, that thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver me

into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee down to this company.

[16] And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad upon

all the earth, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great

spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the

land of Judah.

[17] And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the

next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men,

which rode upon camels, and fled.

[18] And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David

rescued his two wives.

[19] And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither

sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to

them: David recovered all.

[20] And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before

those other cattle, and said, This is David's spoil.

[21] And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they

could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor:

and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with

him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them.

[22] Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went

with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them

ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and

his children, that they may lead them away, and depart.

[23] Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the

LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that

came against us into our hand.

[24] For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that

goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff:

they shall part alike.

[25] And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an

ordinance for Israel unto this day.

[26] And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of

Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of

the enemies of the LORD;

[27] To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth,

and to them which were in Jattir,

[28] And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth,

and to them which were in Eshtemoa,

[29] And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities

of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,

[30] And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chor-ashan,

and to them which were in Athach,

[31] And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David

himself and his men were wont to haunt.



1 Chronicles 12:20-22



20 As he went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh deserted to join him:

Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai,

chiefs of thousands in Manasseh.

21 So they helped David against the bands of raiders because all of them

were mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.

22 (Ge 32:2; Jos 5:14) For at that time, day by day, they came to help

David until they became a great camp like the camp of God.



[20] As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad,

and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains

of the thousands that were of Manasseh.

[21] And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all

mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.

[22] For at that time day by day there came to David to help him,

until it was a great host, like the host of God.



1 SAMUEL 31



The House of Saul, Dead and Buried

2Sa 1:4-12; 1Ch 10:1-12

1 (1Sa 28:4; 1Ch 10:1-12) Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel,

and Israel's fighting men fled before the Philistines and they fell slain

on Mount Gilboa.

2 (1Ch 8:33; 1Sa 14:49) The Philistines overtook Saul and his sons.

And the Philistines killed his sons, Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua,

Saul's sons.

3 (2Sa 1:6) The battle was heavy against Saul. The archers found him,

and he was severely wounded by the archers.

4 (Jdg 9:54; 1Sa 14:6) Then Saul said to his armor bearer, "Draw your sword

and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me

through and abuse me."

But his armor bearer would not, for he was very afraid.

Therefore Saul took his sword and fell upon it.

5 When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell upon his sword

and died with him.

6 So Saul died with his three sons and his armor bearer,

together with all his men on that same day.

7 When Israel's fighting men who were on the other side of the valley,

and those who were on the other side of the Jordan, saw that Israel's fighting men fled

and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned the cities and fled.

So the Philistines came and lived in them.

8 The following day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found

Saul and his three sons fallen on Mount Gilboa.

9 (2Sa 1:20; Jdg 16:23-24) They cut off his head, stripped off his armor,

and sent them into the land of the Philistines round about, to make it known

in the house of their idols and among their people.

10 (Jos 17:11; Jdg 2:13) They put his armor in the house of Ashtoreth,

and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth Shan.

11 When the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines

had done to Saul,

12 (2Ch 16:14; 2Sa 2:4-7) all the valiant men arose and went all night,

and they took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth Shan,

and they came to Jabesh and burned them there.

13 (Ge 50:10; 2Sa 21:12-14) Then they took their bones and buried them

under the tamarisk tree at Jabesh, and they mourned, fasting seven days.



1 Samuel 31

[1] Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled

from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

[2] And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the

Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul's sons.

[3] And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he

was sore wounded of the archers.

[4] Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me

through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and

abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore

Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.

[5] And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon

his sword, and died with him.

[6] So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men,

that same day together.

[7] And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley,

and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel

fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and

fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.

[8] And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip

the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa.

[9] And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into

the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their

idols, and among the people.

[10] And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened

his body to the wall of Beth-shan.

[11] And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the

Philistines had done to Saul;

[12] All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of

Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth-shan, and came to

Jabesh, and burnt them there.

[13] And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and

fasted seven days.



1 CHRONICLES 10



The Death of Saul

1Sa 31:1-13; 2Sa 1:4-12



1 (1Sa 31:1-13; 1Ch 10:8) Now when the Philistines fought against Israel,

every Israelite fighter fled before the Philistines, and the slain fell

on Mount Gilboa.

2 But the Philistines pursued Saul and his sons and struck down Saul's sons

Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua.

3 As the battle with Saul became heavy, the archers' bows found their target

and mortally wounded him.

4 (1Sa 31:4) So Saul said to his armor bearer, "Draw your sword and pierce me

through lest these uncircumcised Philistines come and make a fool of me."

But his armor bearer was unwilling to do it because he was overwhelmed

with fear, so Saul took the sword and fell on it himself.

5 When the armor bearer saw that Saul was dead,

he too fell on his sword and died.

6 Thus, Saul and his three sons, namely all his house, died together.

7 Now when all the children of Israel in the valley saw that they had fled

the battlefield, and Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities

and escaped, leaving the Philistines to come and dwell in them.

8 The next day, when the Philistines came to pillage the slain,

they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilboa.

9 So they stripped Saul, removed his head and his armor,

and circulated the news of his demise throughout the land of the Philistines

to their idols as well as the people.

10 Then they placed his armor in the temple of their gods, while his head

they impaled in the house of Dagon.

11 Now all Jabesh Gilead heard about everything the Philistines did to Saul,

12 so their valiant men rose up and carried the body of Saul and the bodies

of his sons to Jabesh. They buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh

and fasted, mourning seven days.

13 (Lev 19:31; 20:6) So Saul died because of his unfaithful

deeds against the Lord,

because of his failure to keep the word of the Lord, and because he sought

to consult a spirit of divination

14 (1Sa 15:28; 13:14) but did not seek the Lord. So He killed him and turned

the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.



1 Chronicles 10

From Saul to David

[1] Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled

from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

[2] And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons;

and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons

of Saul.

[3] And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him,

and he was wounded of the archers.

[4] Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me

through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me.

But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid.

So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.

[5] And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise

on the sword, and died.

[6] So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together.

[7] And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that

they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook

their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.

[8] And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip

the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa.

[9] And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour,

and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings

unto their idols, and to the people.

[10] And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened

his head in the temple of Dagon.

[11] And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done

to Saul,

[12] they arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul,

and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh,

and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days.

[13] So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against

the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not,

and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit,

to enquire of it;

[14] and enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him,

and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.



1 Chronicles 9:40-44



40 The son of Jonathan was Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal

became the father of Micah.

41 (1Ch 8:35) The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melek, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

42 (1Ch 8:36) Ahaz became the father of Jarah,

and Jarah the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri.

Zimri became the father of Moza,

43 (1Ch 8:37) and Moza became the father of Binea, Rephaiah his son,

Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.

44 Azel had six sons, and these were their names:

Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan.

These were the sons of Azel.



[40] And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah.

[41] And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

[42] And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri;

and Zimri begat Moza;

[43] and Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son,

Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

[44] And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru,

and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan:

these were the sons of Azel.



PSALMS 18



2Sa 22:1-51



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord.

He spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day that the Lord

delivered him from the hand of

all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said:

1 I love You, O Lord, my strength.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The Lord is my pillar, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge;

my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,

and I will be saved from my enemies.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The cords of death encircled me,

and the torrents of destruction terrified me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The cords of Sheol surrounded me;

the snares of death confronted me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) In my distress I called on the Lord,

and cried for help to my God;

He heard my voice from His temple,

and my cry for help came before Him to His ears.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Then the earth shook and quaked;

the foundations of the hills also moved;

they reeled because His anger burned.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Smoke went up out of His nostrils,

and fire from His mouth devoured;

coals were kindled by it.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 )He bent the heavens and came down,

and darkness was under His feet.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He rode on a cherub, and flew;

He flew swiftly on the wings of the wind.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) He made darkness His secret place;

His pavilion was surrounding Him,

dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.

12 At the brightness before Him His thick clouds passed by,

hailstones and coals of fire.

13 The Lord also thundered in the heavens,

and the Most High gave His voice,

hailstones and coals of fire.

14 He sent out His arrows and scattered them,

and He shot out lightning and distressed them.

15 Then the channels of waters appeared,

and the foundations of the world were discovered

at Your rebuke, O Lord,

at the blast of the breath of Your nostrils.

16 He sent from above, He took me;

He drew me out of many waters.

17 He delivered me from my strong enemy,

and from those who hated me,

for they were too strong for me.

18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity,

but the Lord was my support.

19 He also brought me forth into a large place;

He delivered me because He delighted in me.

20 The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness;

according to the cleanness of my hands He has repaid me.

21 For I have kept the ways of the Lord,

and have not wickedly departed from my God.

22 For all His judgments were before me,

and I did not put away His statutes from me.

23 I was also upright before Him,

and I kept myself from my iniquity.

24 Therefore the Lord has repaid me according to my righteousness,

according to the cleanness of my hands in His view.

25 With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful;

with the blameless man You will show Yourself blameless;

26 with the pure You will show Yourself pure;

and with the crooked You will show Yourself crooked.

27 For You will save the afflicted people,

but will bring down prideful eyes.

28 For You will cause my lamp to shine;

the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.

29 For by You I can run through a troop,

and by my God I can leap a wall.

30 As for God, His way has integrity;

the word of the Lord is proven;

He is a shield

to all those who take refuge in Him.

31 For who is God except the Lord?

Or who is a rock besides our God?

32 It is God who clothes me with strength,

and gives my way integrity.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

and causes me to stand on my high places.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.

35 You have given me the shield of Your salvation,

and Your right hand has held me up,

and Your gentleness has made me great.

36 You have lengthened my stride under me,

so that my feet did not slip.

37 I pursued my enemies and overtook them;

I did not return until they were destroyed.

38 I wounded them, and they were not able to rise;

they are fallen under my feet.

39 For You clothed me with strength for the battle;

You subdued under me those who rose up against me.

40 You gave me the necks of my enemies,

and I destroyed those who hate me.

41 They cried for help, but there was none to save them;

even to the Lord, but He did not answer them.

42 Then I beat them small as the dust before the wind;

I cast them out as the dirt in the streets.

43 You have delivered me from the hostilities of the people,

and You have made me the head of nations;

a people whom I have not known serve me.

44 At hearing a report, they obey me;

foreigners come cringing to me.

45 Foreigners fade away,

and come quaking out of their prisons.

46 The Lord lives! And blessed be my Rock!

May the God of my salvation be exalted.

47 It is God who avenges me

and subdues the people under me;

48 He delivers me from my enemies.

You lift me up above those who rise up against me;

You have delivered me from the violent man.

49 Therefore I will give thanks to You, OLord, among the nations,

and sing praises to Your name.

50 He gives great deliverance to His king,

and shows lovingkindness to His anointed,

to David and to his descendants for evermore.



Psalm 18

[1] I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.

[2] The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my

strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation,

and my high tower.

[3] I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be

saved from mine enemies.

[4] The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me

afraid.

[5] The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented

me.

[6] In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard

my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.

[7] Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills

moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.

[8] There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth

devoured: coals were kindled by it.

[9] He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his

feet.

[10] And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings

of the wind.

[11] He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were

dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.

[12] At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail

stones and coals of fire.

[13] The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice;

hail stones and coals of fire.

[14] Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out

lightnings, and discomfited them.

[15] Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world

were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy

nostrils.

[16] He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.

[17] He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for

they were too strong for me.

[18] They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

[19] He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because

he delighted in me.

[20] The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the

cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

[21] For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed

from my God.

[22] For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his

statutes from me.

[23] I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.

[24] Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness,

according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.

[25] With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man

thou wilt shew thyself upright;

[26] With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou

wilt shew thyself froward.

[27] For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high

looks.

[28] For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my

darkness.

[29] For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped

over a wall.

[30] As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a

buckler to all those that trust in him.

[31] For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?

[32] It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

[33] He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.

[34] He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine

arms.

[35] Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand

hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.

[36] Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

[37] I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn

again till they were consumed.

[38] I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen

under my feet.

[39] For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast

subdued under me those that rose up against me.

[40] Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy

them that hate me.

[41] They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he

answered them not.

[42] Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them

out as the dirt in the streets.

[43] Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast

made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve

me.

[44] As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall

submit themselves unto me.

[45] The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.

[46] The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my

salvation be exalted.

[47] It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

[48] He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those

that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

[49] Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and

sing praises unto thy name.

[50] Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his

anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.



2) Our Daily Bread for 18 April 2025 titlef No Longer Alone



Matthew 27:41-51



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

mocked Him, saying,

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

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

and we will believe Him.

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

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

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



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

elders, said,

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

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

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

said, I am the Son of God.

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

teeth.



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

there was darkness over all the land.

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

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

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

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

"This Man is calling for Elijah."

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

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

49 The rest said, "Leave Him alone.

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

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

with a loud voice, released His spirit.

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

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

and the rocks split apart.



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

ninth hour.

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

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

forsaken me?

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

calleth for Elias.

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

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

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

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

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

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



As an atheist, Deb had always lived how she pleased, but after years of having

her heart broken by one destructive relationship after another, she was

desperate. High on heroin and contemplating suicide, she stumbled upon

a Gideon's New Testament and there discovered that after death, she would have

to give account to God for her wasted life. That terrified her. So she crept

into the back of a church on Good Friday, and heard the reading - today's

verses -that would change her forever. She sobbed uncontrollably, realising

that she was no longer someone defined by rejection but as God's beloved

daughter.



The detail that struck Deb in her desolation was, "My God, my God, why have

you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46). Many theologians believe that this phrase,

together with the midday supernatural "darkness . . . over all the land"

(v. 45), indicates that on the cross our sin separated Jesus from the presence

of God the Father. But the thick "curtain of the temple" keeping people

out of the most holy place was then "torn in two" (v. 51), symbolising how

Jesus' death destroyed the barriers between us and God. Jesus had been

forsaken on the cross so that we no longer have to be.



Harmful relationships bring shame, and addiction feeds off shame.

Additionally, loneliness is a silent, ongoing pain. Thanks to Jesus,

however, we are united with God, our shame removed.

We're never truly alone again.



By: Tanya Marlow



Reflect & Pray



What makes you feel far from God?

What comfort do you draw from Jesus' forsakenness on the cross?



Dear Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice.

Thank You for experiencing utter desertion on the cross

so that I can never be separated from God.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 6 - Eternal Life, Beginning now



John 10:28 - I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand.



28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,

neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.



In C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce, one of the Spirits in heaven, identifying

himself as George MacDonald, makes some startling statements on the nature of

eternal life. Depending upon the individual's choice for or against Christ,

MacDonald says, everything in life takes on the character of haven or hell.

"At the end of ALL THINGS, when the sun rises here (in heaven) and the twilight

turns to blackness down there, the Blessed will say, 'We have never lived

anywhere except in Heaven,' and the Lost, 'We were always in Hell.'

And both will speak truly" - From the Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.

Lewis was not trying to make a theological case, but to demonstrate

a principle: eternal life begins now.

The choices that we make for or against obedience to God, the life we live,

the patterns we establish, all move us in one direction of the other.

And when we have decided to choose obedience to God (the forsakeness of sin),

when we give ourselves fully into his hands, he is able to take the worst of

circumstances and redeem them for our good, use them to mature us in his image.

Again Jesus says in John 10:28

"I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand. "

In Christ is a very secure place to be. No experience is lost, no pain is

wasted. Everything in our lives is redeemed by God for our benefit.



Application



a) How have I experienced the truth that "eternal life begins now"?



b) How can this verse help me put life in perspective during times

of stress and anxiety?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



1 Cor 13:3



3 If I give all my goods to feed the poor,

and if I give my body to be burned,

and have not love, it profits me nothing.



3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor,

and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity,

it profiteth me nothing.



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



God's Inexhaustible Strength



Ps 18:30-34



30 As for God, His way has integrity;

the word of the Lord is proven;

He is a shield to all those who take refuge in Him.

31 For who is God except the Lord?

Or who is a rock besides our God?

32 It is God who clothes me with strength,

and gives my way integrity.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

and causes me to stand on my high places.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.



30 As for God, his way is perfect:

The word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

31 For who is God save the LORD?

Or who is a rock save our God?

32 It is God that girdeth me with strength,

And maketh my way perfect.

33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet,

And setteth me upon my high places.

34 He teacheth my hands to war,

So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



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

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

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

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

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

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

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

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

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

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

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

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

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

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



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

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

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

our Saviour,

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

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



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

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

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

our Saviour,

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

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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

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

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



18th Day of the Month



a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord



( Jer 31:25



25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.



25 For I have satiated the weary soul,

and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.

)



b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity



( Ps 34:7



7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,

and delivers them.



7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,

And delivereth them.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to seek The Lord in everything.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice.

Thank You for experiencing utter desertion on the cross

so that I can never be separated from God."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know your decision for eternity.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be loving/charitable.



Pray to the Lord and pray to lean on the Lord's strength.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

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

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

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

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

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

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord



Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity



Pray that persecuted Christians in rural areas of Indonesia will find ways

to gather with fellow believers for worship.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

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

John 19:1-16



John 19



1 (Isa 50:6; 53:5) Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged Him.

2 The soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head,

and they put a purple robe on Him.

3 (Mt 27:29) They said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they hit Him

with their hands.

4 (Jn 18:38; 19:6) Again Pilate went out and said to them,

"Look, I am bringing Him out to you, that you may know that

I find no guilt in Him."

5 (Jn 19:2) Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns

and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Here is the Man!"

6 (Jn 18:31; 19:4) When the chief priests and officers saw Him,

they cried out, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

Pilate said to them, "Take Him yourselves and crucify Him,

for I find no guilt in Him."

7 (Jn 5:18; Lev 24:16; Mt 26:63-66) The Jews answered him,

"We have a law, and by our law He ought to die,

because He made Himself the Son of God!"

8 When Pilate heard these words, he was more afraid,

9 (Jn 18:33) and entered the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus,

"Where are You from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.

10 Pilate said to Him, "Are You not speaking to me?

Do You not know that I have power to release You, and power to crucify You?"

11 (Ro 13:1; Mt 27:2) Jesus answered, "You would have no power at all over Me,

unless it were given to you from above.

Therefore he who handed Me over to you has the greater sin."

12 (Jn 18:33-36) From then on, Pilate tried to release Him.

But the Jews cried out, "If you release this Man, you are not Caesar's friend.

Whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar!"

13 (Mt 27:19) When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out

and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Pavement

(which in Hebrew is Gabbatha).

14 (Mt 27:62; Mk 15:25) It was the Day of Preparation of the Passover

and about the sixth hour.

He said to the Jews, "Here is your King!"

15 (Lk 23:18; Ac 21:36) But they shouted,

"Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!"

Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your King?"

The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar!"

16 Then he handed Him over to them to be crucified.



[1] Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.

[2] And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and

they put on him a purple robe,

[3] And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

[4] Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring

him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

[5] Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe.

And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

[6] When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out,

saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and

crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

[7] The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die,

because he made himself the Son of God.

[8] When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid;

[9] And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art

thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

[10] Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not

that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

[11] Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except

it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath

the greater sin.

[12] And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried

out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend:

whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

[13] When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and

sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in

the Hebrew, Gabbatha.

[14] And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour:

and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

[15] But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate

saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priest answered, We

have no king but Caesar.

[16] Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they

took Jesus, and led him away.



Mark 15:16-20



The Soldiers Mock Jesus

Mt 27:27-31; Jn 19:2-3



16 (Jn 18:28; 19:9) The soldiers led Him away to Praetorium Hall,

and they called together the entire battalion.

17 (Lk 23:11) They clothed Him with a purple robe. And they wove a crown

of thorns and put it on His head,

18 and began to salute Him, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

19 (Mk 14:65) They struck His head with a staff and spit on Him.

And bowing their knees, they worshipped Him.

20 When they had mocked Him, they took the purple robe off of Him

and put His own garments on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him.



[16] And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and

they call together the whole band.

[17] And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and

put it about his head,

[18] And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!

[19] And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and

bowing their knees worshipped him.

[20] And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and

put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.



Matthew 27:27-31



The Soldiers Mock Jesus

Mk 15:16-20; Jn 19:2-3



27 (Jn 18:28; 18:33) Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into

the Praetorium, and gathered the whole detachment of soldiers before Him.

28 (Mk 15:17; Lk 23:11) They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him,

29 (Isa 53:3; Mt 20:19) and when they wove a crown of thorns, they put it

on His head and put a staff in His right hand. They knelt before Him a

nd mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

30 (Mt 26:67; Mk 15:19) They spit on Him, and took the staff

and hit Him on the head.

31 (Isa 53:7) After they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him,

put His own garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.



[27] Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and

gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

[28] And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

[29] And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head,

and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked

him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

[30] And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

[31] And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him,

and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.



Mark 15:21-24



The Crucifixion

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



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

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

through from the country, to bear Jesus' cross.

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

which means, "Place of a Skull."

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

but He did not take it.

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

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



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

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

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

interpreted, The place of a skull.

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

not.

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

upon them, what every man should take.



Matthew 27:32-34



The Crucifixion

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



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

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

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

The Place of the Skull,

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

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



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

they compelled to bear his cross.

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

place of a skull,

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

tasted thereof, he would not drink.



Luke 23:26-31



The Crucifixion

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



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

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

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

who mourned and lamented Him.

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

but weep for yourselves and for your children.

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

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

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

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

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

what will happen when it is dry?"



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

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

bear it after Jesus.

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

also bewailed and lamented him.

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

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

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

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

suck.

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

hills, Cover us.

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

dry?



John 19:17



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

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



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

skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:



Mark 15:25-32



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

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

THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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

and the other on His left.

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

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

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

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

and build it in three days,

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

31 Likewise the chief priests mocked Him among themselves

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

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

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

Those who were crucified with Him also reviled Him.



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

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

THE JEWS.

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

the other on his left.

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

the transgressors.

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

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

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

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

scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

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

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



Matthew 27:35-44



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

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

"They divided My garments among themselves

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

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

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

THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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

and another on the left.

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

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

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

come down from the cross."

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

mocked Him, saying,

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

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

and we will believe Him.

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

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

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



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

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

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

[36] And sitting down they watched him there;

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

OF THE JEWS.

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

and another on the left.

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

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

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

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

elders, said,

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

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

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

said, I am the Son of God.

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

teeth.



Luke 23:32-43



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

also were led with Him to be killed.

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

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

and one on the left.

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

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

by casting lots.

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

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

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

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

coming to Him and offering Him sour wine,

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

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

of Greek and Latin and Hebrew:

THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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

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

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

seeing you are under the same sentence?

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

But this Man has done nothing amiss."

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

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

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



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

death.

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

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

other on the left.

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

And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

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

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

chosen of God.

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

vinegar,

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

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

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

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

thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

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

seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

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

this man hath done nothing amiss.

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

kingdom.

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

with me in paradise.



John 19:18-27



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

and Jesus in the middle.

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

The writing was:

JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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

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

in Greek, and in Latin.

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

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

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

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

they took His garments and divided them into four parts,

a part for each soldier; and also His tunic.

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

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

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

This happened to fulfill the Scripture which says:

"They divided My garments among them,

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

Therefore the soldiers did these things.

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

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

and Mary Magdalene.

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

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

"Woman, here is your son."

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

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



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

and Jesus in the midst.

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

JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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

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

Latin.

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

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

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

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

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

coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

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

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

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

lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

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

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

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

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

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

that disciple took her unto his own home.



Mark 15:33-41



The Death of Jesus

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

"Listen, He is calling Elijah!"

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

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

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

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

and gave up the spirit.

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

in two from top to bottom.

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

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

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

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

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

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

of James the Less and of Joseph, and Salome.

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

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

with Him to Jerusalem were there.



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

land until the ninth hour.

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

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

hast thou forsaken me?

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

calleth Elias.

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

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

to take him down.

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

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

bottom.

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

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

God.

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

Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the

less and of Joses, and Salome;

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

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



Matthew 27:45-56



The Death of Jesus

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



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

there was darkness over all the land.

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

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

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

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

"This Man is calling for Elijah."

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

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

49 The rest said, "Leave Him alone.

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

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

with a loud voice, released His spirit.

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

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

and the rocks split apart.

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

of the saints who had died were raised,

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

they went into the Holy City and appeared to many.

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

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

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

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

Jesus from Galilee, serving Him,

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

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



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

ninth hour.

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

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

forsaken me?

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

calleth for Elias.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

arose,

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

holy city, and appeared unto many.

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

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

saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

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

Galilee, ministering unto him:

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

and the mother of Zebedee's children.



Luke 23:44-49



The Death of Jesus

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

Having said this, He gave up the spirit.

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

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

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

witnessing what occurred, struck their chests and ­returned.

49 (Lk 8:2; Ps 38:11; Mt 27:55-56) But all those who knew Him

and the women accompanying Him from Galilee stood at a distance,

seeing these things.



[44] And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the

earth until the ninth hour.

[45] And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the

midst.

[46] And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy

hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

[47] Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying,

Certainly this was a righteous man.

[48] And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the

things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

[49] And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee,

stood afar off, beholding these things.



John 19:28-37



The Death of Jesus

Mt 27:45-56; Mk 15:33-41; Lk 23:44-49



28 (Ps 69:21; Jn 13:1) After this, Jesus, knowing that everything

was now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said,

"I thirst."

29 (Mt 27:48; Mk 15:36) A bowl full of sour wine was placed there.

So they put a sponge full of sour wine on hyssop and held it to His mouth.

30 (Lk 23:46; Jn 17:4) When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said,

"It is finished." And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.



[28] After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that

the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

[29] Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge

with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.

[30] When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished:

and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.



The Piercing of Jesus' Side



31 (Jn 19:14; 19:42; Jos 8:29) Since it was the Day of Preparation,

to prevent bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath day

(for that Sabbath day was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate

that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

32 (Jn 19:18) Therefore the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first

and of the other who was crucified with Him.

33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was dead already,

they did not break His legs.

34 (1Jn 5:6; 5:8) However, one of the soldiers pierced His side

with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.

35 (Jn 21:24; 15:27) He who saw it has testified, and his testimony is true.

He knows that he is telling the truth, that you may believe.

36 (Ps 34:20; Ex 12:46; Nu 9:12) For these things happened so that

the Scripture should be fulfilled, "Not one of His bones shall be broken,"

(Ex 12:46; Nu 9:12; Ps 34:20.)

37 (Zec 12:10; Rev 1:7; Ps 22:16-17) and again another Scripture says,

"They shall look on Him whom they have pierced." (Zec 12:10.)



[31] The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies

should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day

was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that

they might be taken away.

[32] Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the

other which was crucified with him.

[33] But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they

brake not his legs:

[34] But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith

came there out blood and water.

[35] And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth

that he saith true, that ye might believe.

[36] For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A

bone of him shall not be broken.

[37] And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they

pierced.



Mark 15:42-47



The Burial of Jesus

Mt 27:57-61; Lk 23:50-56; Jn 19:38-42



42 When the evening had come, because it was the Day of Preparation,

that is, the day before the Sabbath,

43 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable member of the Council,

who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate,

and requested the body of Jesus.

44 Pilate wondered if He were already dead. And calling for the centurion,

he asked him whether He had been dead for a while.

45 When he learned about it from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

46 (Isa 22:16; 53:9) So he bought fine linen, and taking Him down,

wrapped Him in the linen and laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn

out of the rock. And he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.

47 (Mk 15:40; 16:1) Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw

where He was laid.



[42] And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that

is, the day before the sabbath,

[43] Joseph of Arimathaea, and honourable counseller, which also waited for

the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the

body of Jesus.

[44] And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the

centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.

[45] And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

[46] And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the

linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled

a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.

[47] And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was

laid.



Matthew 27:57-61



The Burial of Jesus

Mk 15:42-47; Lk 23:50-56; Jn 19:38-42



57 (Jn 19:38-42) When the evening came, there came a rich man of Arimathea,

named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus.

58 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him.

59 When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

60 (Mt 27:66; 28:2) and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut out of

the rock. And he rolled a large stone to the door of the tomb and departed.

61 (Mt 27:56; 28:1) Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there,

sitting opposite the tomb.



[57] When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named

Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

[58] He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded

the body to be delivered.

[59] And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen

cloth,

[60] And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and

he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.

[61] And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against

the sepulchre.



Luke 23:50-56



The Burial of Jesus

Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Jn 19:38-42



50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council,

who was a good and just man.

51 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) He had not consented to their counsel and deed.

He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews,

and he himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.

52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

53 (Isa 53:9) Then he took Him down, and wrapped Him in linen,

and placed Him in a hewn tomb, where no one had ever been buried.

54 (Mt 27:62; Jn 19:31) It was the Day of Preparation,

and the Sabbath was drawing near.

55 (Lk 23:49) The women who came with Him from Galilee followed,

and saw the tomb and how His body was placed.

56 (Mk 16:1; Lk 24:1) Then they returned and prepared spices

and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.



[50] And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a

good man, and a just:

[51] (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of

Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of

God.

[52] This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

[53] And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a

sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.

[54] And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

[55] And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after,

and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

[56] And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the

sabbath day according to the commandment.



John 19:38-42



The Burial of Jesus

Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Lk 23:50-56



38 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus,

but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might

take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission.

So he came and took away His body.

39 (SS 4:14) Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night,

also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes,

weighing about seventy-five pounds.

(Gk. a hundred litrai or 34 kilograms.)

40 (Jn 11:44; Lk 24:12) Then they took the body of Jesus

and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices,

as is the burial custom of the Jews.

41 (Lk 23:53; Mt 27:60) Now in the place where He was crucified there was

a garden, and in the garden was a new tomb in which no one had

ever been buried.

42 (Jn 19:14; 19:31)So because of the Jewish Day of Preparation,

and since the tomb was nearby, they buried Jesus there.



[38] And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but

secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the

body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the

body of Jesus.

[39] And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by

night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound

weight.

[40] Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with

the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

[41] Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the

garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

[42] There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day;

for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.



Matthew 27:62-66



The Guard at the Tomb



62 (Mk 15:42; Jn 19:14) The next day, following the Day of Preparation,

the chief priests and Pharisees gathered before Pilate,

63 (Mt 16:21; 17:23) saying, "Sir, we remember that deceiver saying

while He was still alive, 'After three days I will rise.'

64 (Mt 28:13) Therefore command that the tomb be made secure

until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him away,

and tell the people, 'He has risen from the dead.'

The last deception will be worse than the first."

65 Pilate said to them, "You have a guard. Go your way.

Make it as secure as you can."

66 (Da 6:17) So they went and made the tomb secure

by sealing the stone and posting the guard.



[62] Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief

priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

[63] Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet

alive, After three days I will rise again.

[64] Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day,

lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the

people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the

first.

[65] Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as

ye can.

[66] So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and

setting a watch.

Mark 14:53-65 Matthew 26:57-68 Mark 14:66-72 Matthew 26:69-75 Luke 22:54-65

John 18:25-27 Mark 15:1 Matthew 27:1-2 Luke 22:66-71 Matthew 27:3-10

Mark 15:2-5 Matthew 27:11-14 Luke 23:1-12 John 18:28-40 Mark 15:6-15

Matthew 27:15-26 Luke 23:13-25 John 19:1-16 Mark 15:16-20 Matthew 27:27-31

Mark 15:21-24 Matthew 27:32-34 Luke 23:26-31 John 19:17 Mark 15:25-32

Matthew 27:35-44 Luke 23:32-43 John 19:18-27 Mark 15:33-41 Matthew 27:45-56

Luke 23:44-49 John 19:28-37 Mark 15:42-47 Matthew 27:57-61 Luke 23:50-56

John 19:38-42 Matthew 27:62-66 Mark 16:1-8



Mark 14:53-65



Jesus Before the Sanhedrin

Mt 26:57-68; Lk 22:54-55, 63-71; Jn 18:13-14, 19-24

53 (Mt 26:57-68) They led Jesus away to the high priest. And all

the chief priests and the elders and the scribes were assembled with him.

54 (Jn 18:18; Mt 26:3) Peter followed Him at a distance into the courtyard

of the high priest. He sat with the guards and warmed himself by the fire.

55 Now the chief priests and the entire Sanhedrin requested testimony

against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none.

56 Many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree.

57 (Mt 26:60-61) Then some rose up and bore false witness against Him,

saying,

58 (Mk 15:29; Jn 2:19) "We heard Him say, 'I will destroy this temple

that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another

not made with hands.' "

59 But still their testimony did not agree.

60 Then the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus,

"Do You answer nothing? What is it which these men testify against You?"

61 (Isa 53:7; Mt 16:16) But He kept silent and answered nothing.

Again the high priest asked Him, "Are You the Christ,

the Son of the Blessed One?"

62 (Ps 110:1; Heb 1:3) Jesus said, "I am. And you will see the Son of Man

sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven."

63 (Nu 14:6) The high priest tore his robes, saying,

"What need do we have of any further witnesses?

64 (Lev 24:16) You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?"

They all condemned Him as guilty unto death.

65 (Isa 50:6; Mt 26:67-68) Then some began to spit on Him,

and to blindfold Him, and to strike Him, saying to Him,

"Prophesy!" And the guards struck Him with the palms of their hands.



[53] And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled

all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

[54] And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high

priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

[55] And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against

Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

[56] For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not

together.

[57] And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

[58] We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands,

and within three days I will build another made without hands.

[59] But neither so did their witness agree together.

[60] And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying,

Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

[61] But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest

asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

[62] And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the

right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

[63] Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any

further witnesses?

[64] Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him

to be guilty of death.

[65] And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet

him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the

palms of their hands.



Matthew 26:57-68



Jesus Before the Sanhedrin

Mk 14:53-65; Lk 22:54-55, 63-71; Jn 18:13-14, 19-24



57 (Mt 26:3) Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas

the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled.

58 (Jn 7:32) But Peter followed Him from afar to the high priest's courtyard

and went in, and sat with the servants to see the end.

59 The chief priests and the elders and the entire Sanhedrin searched

for false witness against Jesus to put Him to death,

60 (Dt 19:15; Ps 27:12) but they found none. Yes, though many false witnesses

came forward, they found none.

At last two false witnesses came forward

61 (Mt 27:40; Isa 49:7) and said, "This fellow said, 'I am able to destroy t

he temple of God and to build it in three days.' "

62 Then the high priest stood up and said to Him, "Do You answer nothing?

What is it these men testify against You?"

63 (Lev 5:1; Mt 16:16) But Jesus remained silent.

The high priest said to Him, "I adjure You by the living God,

tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God."

64 (Ps 110:1; Da 7:13) Jesus said to him, "You have said so. But I say to you,

hereafter you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power

and coming on the clouds of heaven."

65 (Mt 9:3; Jn 10:36) Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying,

"He has uttered blasphemy. What further need do we have for witnesses?

See, now you have heard His blasphemy.

66 (Jn 19:7) What do you think?"

They answered, "He is guilty unto death."

67 (Isa 50:6; Mt 27:30) Then they spat in His face and struck Him.

And others slapped Him with the palms of their hands,

68 (Mk 14:65; Lk 22:63-65) saying, "Prophesy to us, You Christ!

Who is it that struck You?"



[57] And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high

priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

[58] But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went

in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

[59] Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false

witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

[60] But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they

none. At the last came two false witnesses,

[61] And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and

to build it in three days.

[62] And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing?

what is it which these witness against thee?

[63] But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto

him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the

Christ, the Son of God.

[64] Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you,

Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power,

and coming in the clouds of heaven.

[65] Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken

blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard

his blasphemy.

[66] What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

[67] Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him

with the palms of their hands,

[68] Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?



Mark 14:66-72



Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mt 26:69-75; Lk 22:56-62; Jn 18:15-18, 25-27



66 (Mk 14:54) While Peter was below in the courtyard,

one of the servant girls of the high priest came.

67 (Mk 14:54) When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said,

"You also were with Jesus of Nazareth."

68 But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand

what you are saying." Then he went out to the porch, and a rooster crowed.

69 The servant girl saw him again and began to say to those who stood by,

"This man is one of them."

70 (Ac 2:7) But again, he denied it.

A little while later, those who stood by said again to Peter,

"Surely, you are one of them.

For you are a Galilean, and your speech confirms it."

71 Peter began to invoke a curse on himself, and to swear,

"I do not know this Man of whom you speak."

72 (Mk 14:30; 14:68) And the rooster crowed a second time. And Peter called

to mind the word that Jesus said to him,

"Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times."

And when he thought on this, he wept.



[66] And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids

of the high priest:

[67] And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said,

And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

[68] But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou

sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

[69] And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This

is one of them.

[70] And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said

again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and

thy speech agreeth thereto.

[71] But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom

ye speak.

[72] And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word

that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me

thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.



Matthew 26:69-75



Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mk 14:66-72; Lk 22:56-62; Jn 18:15-18, 25-27



69 (Mt 26:71) Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard.

And a girl came to him, saying, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee."

70 But he denied it before them all, saying,

"I do not know what you are saying."

71 Then when he went out onto the porch, another girl saw him

and said to those who were there, "This man was also with Jesus of Nazareth."

72 Again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man."

73 (Jdg 12:6) After a while those who stood by came to Peter and said,

"Surely you also are one of them, for your accent betrays you."

74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and he swore,

"I do not know the Man."

Then immediately a rooster crowed.

75 (Mt 26:34; Jn 13:38) Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken,

"Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

Then he went out and wept bitterly.



[69] Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him,

saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

[70] But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

[71] And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said

unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

[72] And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

[73] And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter,

Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

[74] Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And

immediately the cock crew.

[75] And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the

cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.



Luke 22:54-65



Peter's Denial of Jesus

Mt 26:57-58, 69-75; Mk 14:53-54, 66-72; Jn18:12-18, 25-27



54 (Mt 26:57-58; Mk 14:53-54) Then they arrested Him, and led Him away,

and brought Him into the high priest's house. Peter followed at a distance.

55 But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard

and sat down together, Peter sat among them.

56 Then a servant girl saw him as he sat near the fire,

and gazed at him, and said, "This man was with Him."

57 But he denied Him, saying, "Woman, I do not know Him."

58 A little later someone else saw him and said, "You also are one of them."

Peter said, "Man, I am not!"

59 About an hour later another man firmly declared,

"Certainly, this man also was with Him, for he is a Galilean."

60 Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying."

Immediately, while he was yet speaking, the rooster crowed.

61 (Lk 22:34) The Lord turned and looked at Peter.

Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him,

"Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

62And Peter went outside and wept bitterly.



[54] Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's

house. And Peter followed afar off.

[55] And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set

down together, Peter sat down among them.

[56] But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly

looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

[57] And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.

[58] And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of

them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

[59] And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed,

saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

[60] And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately,

while he yet spake, the cock crew.

[61] And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the

word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt

deny me thrice.

[62] And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.



The Mocking and Whipping of Jesus

Mt 26:67-68; Mk 14:65



63 (Jn 18:22) The men who guarded Jesus mocked Him and whipped Him.

64 When they had blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face and asked Him,

"Prophesy! Who struck You?"

65 And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him.



[66] And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief

priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,

saying,

[67] Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye

will not believe:

[68] And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

[69] Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of

God.

[70] Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto

them, Ye say that I am.

[71] And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have

heard of his own mouth.



John 18:25-27



Peter Denies Jesus Again

Mt 26:71-75; Mk 14:69-72; Lk 22:58-62



25 Meanwhile Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to

him, "Are you not also one of His disciples?"

He denied it and said, "I am not!"

26 (Jn 18:1; 18:10) One of the servants of the high priest, being a relative

of the man whose ear Peter cut off, said,

"Did I not see you in the garden with Him?"

27 (Jn 13:38) Peter then denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.



[25] And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him,

Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.

[26] One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear

Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

[27] Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.



Mark 15:1



Jesus Before Pilate

Mt 27:1-2, 11-14; Lk 23:1-5; Jn 18:28-38



1 (Mt 27:1-2; Lk 22:66) Early in the morning the chief priests

held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole Sanhedrin.

And they bound Jesus and took Him away and handed Him over to Pilate.



[1] And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation

with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and

carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.



Matthew 27:1-2



Jesus Brought Before Pilate

Mk 15:1; Lk 23:1-2; Jn 18:28-32



1 (Mk 15:1; Lk 22:66) When the morning came, all the chief priests

and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death.

2 (Mt 20:19; Ac 3:13)When they had bound Him, they led Him away

and handed Him over to Pontius Pilate the governor.



[1] When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the

people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

[2] And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to

Pontius Pilate the governor.



Luke 22:66-71



Jesus Before the Council

Mt 26:59-66; Mk 14:55-64; Jn 18:19-24



66 (Mt 27:1; Mk 15:1) When day came, the assembly of the elders

of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, came together

and led Him away to their council, saying,

67 "Are You the Christ? Tell us!"

He said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe.

68 (Lk 20:3-7) And if I also question you, you will not answer Me

or release Me.

69 (Mk 16:19; Ps 110:1) From now on the Son of Man will be seated

at the right hand of the power of God."

70 (Lk 23:3; Mt 26:64) They all said, "Are You then the Son of God?"

He said to them, "You truly say that I am."

71 Then they said, "What further testimony do we need?

We have heard it from His own mouth."



[66] And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief

priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,

saying,

[67] Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye

will not believe:

[68] And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

[69] Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of

God.

[70] Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto

them, Ye say that I am.

[71] And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have

heard of his own mouth.



Matthew 27:3-10



The Death of Judas

Ac 1:18-19



3 When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He was condemned,

he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver

to the chief priests and elders,

4 saying, "I have sinned in that I have betrayed innocent blood."

They said, "What is that to us? You must see to that."

5 (2Sa 17:23; Job 2:9) So he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple

and departed. And he went and hanged himself.

6 The chief priests took the silver pieces and said, "It is not lawful

to put them into the treasury, because this is the price of blood."

7 So they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field

to bury strangers in.

8 (Ac 1:19; Mt 28:15) Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood

to this day.

9 (Zec 11:12-13) Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:

"They took the thirty pieces of silver, the value of that the sons of Israel

set on Him,

10 and gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me."



[3] Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned,

repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief

priests and elders,

[4] Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And

they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

[5] And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and

went and hanged himself.

[6] And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful

for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

[7] And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury

strangers in.

[8] Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

[9] Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,

And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued,

whom they of the children of Israel did value;

[10] And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.



Mark 15:2-5



2 (Mt 2:2; 1Ti 6:13) Pilate asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

He answered him, "You have said so."

3 (Isa 53:7) The chief priests accused Him of many things,

but He answered nothing.

4 (Jn 19:10) So Pilate asked Him again, "Do You answer nothing?

See how many things they testify against You."

5 But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate was astonished.



[2] And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering

said unto him, Thou sayest it.

[3] And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered

nothing.

[4] And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how

many things they witness against thee.

[5] But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.



Matthew 27:11-14



Jesus Questioned by Pilate

Mk 15:2-5; Lk 23:3-5; Jn 18:33-38



11 (Mt 2:2; 26:25) Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor

asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

Jesus said to him, "You have said so."

12 (Mt 26:63) When He was accused by the chief priests and elders,

He gave no answer.

13 (Mt 26:62) Then Pilate said to Him, "Do You not hear how many things

they testify against You?”

14 But He never answered him a word, so that the governor was greatly amazed.



[11] And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him,

saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

[12] And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered

nothing.

[13] Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they

witness against thee?

[14] And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor

marvelled greatly.



Luke 23:1-12



Jesus Brought Before Pilate

Mt 27:1-2, 11-14; Mk 15:1-5; Jn 18:28-38



1 Then the whole assembly rose and led Him to Pilate.

2 (Jn 19:12; Mk 15:3-5) And they began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this

Man perverting our nation, and forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar,

and saying that He Himself is Christ a King."

3 (1Ti 6:13; Mt 27:1) 1So Pilate asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

He answered, "You truly say so."

4 (Jn 18:38; Mk 15:14) Then Pilate said to the chief priests

and to the people, "I find no fault in this Man."

5 (Mk 1:14; Mt 4:23) But they insisted, saying, "He stirs up the people,

teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to here."



[1] And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

[2] And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting

the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself

is Christ a King.

[3] And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he

answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

[4] Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault

in this man.

[5] And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people,

teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.



Jesus Before Herod



6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the Man was a Galilean.

7 (Lk 3:1; 13:31) When he learned that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction,

he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.

8 (Mt 14:1; Mk 6:14) When Herod saw Jesus, he greatly rejoiced,

for he had desired to see Him for a long time, because he had heard

many things of Him, and he was hoping to see some miracle performed by Him.

9 (Mt 27:14) He questioned Him with many words, but He gave no answer.

10 The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing Him.

11 (Mk 9:12) Then Herod with his soldiers despised Him, and mocked Him,

and dressed Him in a fine robe, and sent Him back to Pilate.

12 (Ac 4:27) On the same day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other,

having previously been at enmity with each other.



[6] When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

[7] And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he

sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

[8] And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to

see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he

hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

[9] Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

[10] And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.

[11] And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and

arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

[12] And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for

before they were at enmity between themselves.



John 18:28-40



Jesus Before Pilate

Mt 27:1-2, 11-14; Mk 15:1-5; Lk 23:1-5



28 (Jn 18:33; 19:9; Mt 27:27) Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas

to the Praetorium. It was early. Yet they themselves did not enter

the Praetorium, so that they might not be defiled,

but might eat the Passover.

29 Pilate then went out to them and said,

"What accusation do you bring against this Man?"

30 They answered him, "If He were not an evildoer,

we would not have handed Him over to you."

31 Then Pilate said, "Take Him and judge Him according to your law."

The Jews said to him, "It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,"

32 (Mt 20:19; 26:2) that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled

which He spoke, signifying what death He would die.

33 (Jn 19:9) Again Pilate entered the Praetorium, called Jesus,

and said to Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?"

34 Jesus answered him, "Are you speaking of your own accord,

or did others tell you about Me?"

35 Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your own nation

and the chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?"

36 (Jn 6:15; Da 2:44) Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world.

If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would fight,

that I would not be handed over to the Jews.

But now My kingdom is not from here."

37 (Jn 8:47; 1Jn 4:6) Therefore Pilate said to Him, "Then are You a king?"

Jesus answered, "You say correctly that I am a king. For this reason

I was born, and for this reason I came into the world, to bear witness

to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice."

38(Jn 19:4; Lk 23:4; Jn 19:6) Pilate said to Him, "What is truth?"

When he had said this, he went out again to the Jews and said to them,

"I find no guilt in Him at all.



[28] Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was

early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should

be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.

[29] Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye

against this man?

[30] They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would

not have delivered him up unto thee.

[31] Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to

your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put

any man to death:

[32] That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying

what death he should die.

[33] Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and

said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

[34] Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others

tell it thee of me?

[35] Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests

have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

[36] Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of

this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to

the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

[37] Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered,

Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause

came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one

that is of the truth heareth my voice.

[38] Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he

went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at

all.



Jesus Sentenced to Die

Mt 27:15-31; Mk 15:6-20; Lk 23:13-25



39 (Mt 27:15-18) "But you have a custom, that I should release someone

to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you

the King of the Jews?"

40 They all shouted again, "Not this Man, but Barabbas!"

Now Barabbas was a robber.



[39] But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the

passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

[40] Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now

Barabbas was a robber.



Mark 15:6-15



Jesus Sentenced to Die

Mt 27:15-26; Lk 23:13-25; Jn 18:39-19:16



6 (Jn 18:39-40) Now at the feast he always released to them one prisoner,

whomever they requested.

7 There was one named Barabbas, who had committed murder

in the insurrection and was bound with the rebels.

8 The crowd began crying aloud, asking Pilate to do as he had always

done for them.

9 He answered them, "Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?"

10 For he knew that the chief priests had handed Him over out of envy.

11 (Ac 3:14) But the chief priests stirred the people,

so that he should instead release Barabbas to them.

12 Pilate answered them again, "What then would you have me do to Him

whom you call the King of the Jews?"

13 They again cried out, "Crucify Him!"

14 (Lk 23:41) Pilate said to them, "Why, what evil has He done?"

But they cried out even more, "Crucify Him!"

15 (Mt 27:26; Jn 19:1) So Pilate, resolving to satisfy the people,

released Barabbas to them. And when he had scourged Jesus,

he handed Him over to be crucified.



[6] Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they

desired.

[7] And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had

made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

[8] And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever

done unto them.

[9] But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the

King of the Jews?

[10] For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.

[11] But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release

Barabbas unto them.

[12] And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I

shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

[13] And they cried out again, Crucify him.

[14] Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried

out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.

[15] And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto

them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.



Matthew 27:15-26



Jesus Sentenced to Die

Mk 15:6-15; Lk 23:13-25; Jn 18:39-19:16



15 Now at the feast, the governor was accustomed to releasing

to the people a prisoner whom they chose.

16 They had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

17 So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them,

"Whom do you want me to release to you—Barabbas,

or Jesus who is called Christ?"

18 (Pr 27:4) For he knew that they had handed Him over out of envy.

19 (Mt 27:24; Lk 23:47) When he was sitting on the judgment seat,

his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous Man,

for I have suffered much today in a dream on account of Him."

20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas

and kill Jesus.

21 The governor answered, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?"

They said, "Barabbas."

22 Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus

who is called Christ?"

They all said to him, "Let Him be crucified!"

23 The governor said, "Why, what evil has He done?"

But they cried out all the more, "Let Him be crucified!"

24 (Mt 27:4; Ps 26:6) When Pilate saw that he could not prevail,

but rather that unrest was beginning, he took water

and washed his hands before the crowd, saying,

"I am innocent of the blood of this righteous Man. See to it yourselves."

25 (Jos 2:19; Ac 5:28) Then all the people answered, "His blood be on us

and on our children!"

26 (Jn 19:1; Isa 53:5) Then he released Barabbas to them.

But when he had scourged Jesus, he handed Him over to be crucified.



[15] Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a

prisoner, whom they would.

[16] And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

[17] Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom

will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

[18] For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

[19] When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him,

saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many

things this day in a dream because of him.

[20] But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they

should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

[21] The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye

that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

[22] Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called

Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

[23] And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out

the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

[24] When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult

was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying,

I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

[25] Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our

children.

[26] Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he

delivered him to be crucified.



Luke 23:13-25



Jesus Sentenced to Die

Mt 27:15-26; Mk 15:6-15; Jn 18:39-19:16



13 Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

14 and said to them, "You have brought this Man to me as one who incites

the people. And truly, I, having examined Him before you, have found

no fault in this Man concerning those things of which you accuse Him.

15 No, neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing worthy

of death has been done by Him.

16 (Mt 27:26; Mk 15:15) I will therefore chastise Him and release Him."

17 For he was obligated to release one man to them at the feast.

18 (Ac 3:14; 21:36) But they all cried out at once saying,

"Take this Man away and release Barabbas to us!"

19 (Ac 3:14) This man had been thrown in prison for an insurrection

in the city and for murder.

20 Therefore Pilate spoke to them again, desiring to release Jesus.

21 But they cried out, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

22 (Lk 23:14; 23:16) He said to them a third time, "Why, what evil has

He done? I have found in Him no cause worthy of death.

I will therefore chastise Him and release Him."

23 But they insisted with loud voices, asking that He be crucified.

And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.

24 (Ex 23:2) So Pilate gave the sentence as they demanded.

25 He released to them the man who was thrown in prison for insurrection

and murder, whom they asked for. But he sentenced Jesus according

to their will.



[13] And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the

rulers and the people,

[14] Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that

perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have

found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

[15] No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of

death is done unto him.

[16] I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

[17] (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

[18] And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release

unto us Barabbas:

[19] (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast

into prison.)

[20] Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.

[21] But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.

[22] And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I

have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let

him go.

[23] And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be

crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.

[24] And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.

[25] And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast

into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

Day 107, 17 April 2025



1) Psalms 17, 35, 63



PSALMS 17



A Prayer of David.



1 Hear a just cause, O Lord, attend to my cry;

give ear to my prayer that is not spoken from deceitful lips.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) May my sentence go out from Your presence;

may Your eyes see rightly.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have examined my heart;

You have visited me in the night;

You have tried me and found nothing;

I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Concerning the works of men,

by the word of Your lips I have avoided the paths of the violent,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) placing my steps in Your paths,

that my footsteps do not slip.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I called on You, for You will answer me, OGod;

incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Show marvelously Your lovingkindness,

O Deliverer of those who seek refuge

by Your right hand from those who arise in opposition.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Keep me as the apple of Your eye;

hide me under the shadow of Your wings,

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) from the wicked who bring ruin to me,

from my deadly enemies who surround me.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) They close their hard hearts;

with their mouth they speak proudly.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They have now encircled us in our steps;

they have set their eyes to bend down to the earth;

12 it is like a lion that is anxious to rip its prey,

and as a young lion lurking in secrecy.

13 Arise, O Lord! Confront him, cast him down!

Deliver my soul from the wicked by Your sword,

14 from men by Your hand, O Lord,

from men of the world whose portion is in this life.

You fill their belly with Your treasure;

they are satisfied with children,

and they leave their abundance to their infants.

15 As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;

I will be satisfied when I awake with Your likeness.



Psalms 17

[1] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer,

that goeth not out of feigned lips.

[2] Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the

things that are equal.

[3] Thou has proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou has

tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not

transgress.

[4] Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from

the paths of the destroyer.

[5] Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

[6] I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear

unto me, and hear my speech.

[7] Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand

them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.

[8] Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

[9] From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me

about.

[10] They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak

proudly.

[11] They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes

bowing down to the earth;

[12] Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion

lurking in secret places.

[13] Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the

wicked, which is thy sword:

[14] From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have

their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid

treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance

to their babes.

[15] As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be

satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.



PSALMS 35



A Psalm of David.



1 Plead my cause, O Lord, with my adversaries; fight those who fight me.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Take hold of the large shield and small shield,

and rise up for my help.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Draw the spear and javelin

against those who pursue me. Say to my soul,

"I am Your salvation."

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) May those who seek my life

be ashamed and humiliated;

may those who plan my injury be turned back and put to shame.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) May they be as chaff before the wind,

and may the angel of the Lord cast them down.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) May their way be dark and slippery,

and may the angel of the Lord pursue them.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) For without cause they have hidden their net

for me in a pit, which they have dug without cause for my soul.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Let destruction come on him without warning,

and let the net that he hid ensnare him;

let him fall into it, to his destruction.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) My soul will be joyful in the Lord;

it will rejoice in His salvation.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All my bones will say, "Lord, who is like You,

who delivers the poor from a stronger one,

the poor and the needy from the one who robs them?"

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Witnesses intent on violence rose up;

they accused me of things I knew nothing about.

12 They rewarded me evil for good, the bereavement of my soul.

13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth;

I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returns to my own heart.

14 I paced as though he were my friend or brother;

I bowed down lamenting, as one who mourns for a mother.

15 But in my adversity they rejoiced and gathered together;

assailants gathered together against me, though I was unaware;

they tore me apart and did not stop;

16 with hypocritical mockers in feasts,

they gnashed on me with their teeth.

17 Lord, how long will You look on?

Rescue my soul from their destructions,

my life from the lions.

18 I will give You thanks in the great congregation;

I will praise You among a mighty people.

19 May my deceitful enemies

not rejoice over me;

nor may those who hate me without cause

wink with their eye.

20 For they do not speak peace,

but they devise deceitful matters

against the restful ones in the land.

21 They opened their mouth wide against me,

and said, "Aha, aha, our eye has seen it."

22 This You have seen, O Lord; do not be silent;

O Lord, be not far from me.

23 Rouse Yourself and awake for my judgment,

for my cause, my God and my Lord.

24 Judge me, O Lord my God, according to Your righteousness,

and may they not rejoice over me.

25 May they not say in their hearts, "Ah, we have our soul's desire."

May they not say, "We have swallowed him up."

26 May those who rejoice at my harm be ashamed

and altogether put to shame;

may they be clothed with shame and dishonor

who magnify themselves against me.

27 May those who favor my righteous cause

shout for joy and be glad;

may they say continually, "The Lord be magnified,

who delights in the peace of His servant."

28 My tongue will speak of Your righteousness

and of Your praise all the day long.



Psalms 35

[1] Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against

them that fight against me.

[2] Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.

[3] Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute

me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

[4] Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let

them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.

[5] Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD

chase them.

[6] Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD

persecute them.

[7] For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without

cause they have digged for my soul.

[8] Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath

hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.

[9] And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his

salvation.

[10] All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest

the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy

from him that spoileth him?

[11] False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew

not.

[12] They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.

[13] But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I

humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

[14] I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed

down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.

[15] But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together:

yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not;

they did tear me, and ceased not:

[16] With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their

teeth.

[17] Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their

destructions, my darling from the lions.

[18] I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee

among much people.

[19] Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither

let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.

[20] For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against

them that are quiet in the land.

[21] Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our

eye hath seen it.

[22] This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from

me.

[23] Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God

and my Lord.

[24] Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them

not rejoice over me.

[25] Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not

say, We have swallowed him up.

[26] Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at

mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify

themselves against me.

[27] Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause:

yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath

pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

[28] And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all

the day long.



PSALMS 63



A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah.



1 O God, You are my God;

early will I seek You;

my soul thirsts for You,

my flesh faints for You,

in a dry and thirsty land

with no water.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I have seen You in the sanctuary,

to see Your power and Your glory.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,

my lips will praise You.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Thus will I bless You while I live;

I will lift up my hands in Your name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) My soul will be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,

and my mouth will praise You with joyful lips.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) When I remember You on my bed,

and meditate on You in the night watches,

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) because You have been my help,

therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) My soul clings hard to You;

Your right hand upholds me.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) But those who seek my soul to destroy it

will go into the lower parts of the earth.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) They will fall by the sword;

they will be a portion for jackals.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) But the king will rejoice in God;

everyone who swears by Him will glory,

because the mouth of liars will be stopped.



Psalms 63

[1] O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for

thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water

is;

[2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

[3] Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise

thee.

[4] Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy

name.

[5] My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth

shall praise thee with joyful lips:

[6] When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night

watches.

[7] Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings

will I rejoice.

[8] My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

[9] But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower

parts of the earth.

[10] They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.

[11] But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall

glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.



2) Our Daily Bread for 17 April 2025 titled

Life and Death in Christ



John 12:20-27



Some Greeks Seek Jesus



20 (Jn 7:35; 1Ki 8:41-43) Now there were some Greeks among those who went

up to worship at the feast.

21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him,

"Sir, we want to see Jesus."

22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus.

23 (Jn 13:31-32) Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man

to be glorified.

24 Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground

and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

25 (Mt 10:39; Lk 14:26) He who loves his life will lose it.

And he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

26 (Jn 14:3; 17:24) If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. Where I am,

there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.



[20] And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the

feast:

[21] The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee,

and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

[22] Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell

Jesus.

[23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man

should be glorified.

[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the

ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much

fruit.

[25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in

this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

[26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall

also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.



27 (Lk 22:53; Jn 13:21) "Now My soul is troubled. What shall I say?

'Father, save Me from this hour'? ­Instead, for this reason I came

to this hour.



[27] Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from

this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.



Facing a firing squad, Fyodor Dostoevsky quietly counted the last moments of

his life. Dostoevsky, a believer in Jesus, is considered one of the greatest

writers in all of literature. His monumental novel The Brothers Karamazov

explored themes about God, life, and death. It was said of Dostoevsky,

"He spoke about Christ ecstatically." The rifles raised. "Ready! . . .

Aim . . ."



Jesus, alluding to His own execution, speaks to His disciples and to us of the

eternal value of life and death when He said,

"The hour has come" (John 12:23). The image is a seed (our life), which

produces a great harvest through its own sacrifice (v. 24). Jesus tells us not

to love this life too much, for it is those who are willing to sacrifice

this present life who will find "eternal life" (v. 25).



Being His disciple requires sacrifice. But we find our hope in His words,

"My Father will honor the one who serves me" (v. 26).



Fyodor looked death in the face. But a letter from the Czar was delivered

at the last second. A reprieve. Dostoevsky's life was spared, yet this

experience would infuse all his later works. Indeed,

the epigraph of The Brothers Karamazov is this verse, John 12:24:

"Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies,

it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds."



By: Kenneth Petersen



Reflect & Pray



How does your faith affect your thoughts about life and death?

What's your joy for the future?



Father God, please help me accept

the challenge of discipleship

and understand the meaning of life through death.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 5 - God Loved, So He Gave



John 3:16-17



16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18) "For God so loved the world

that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in

Him should not perish, but have eternal life.

17 (1Jn 4:14; Lk 19:10) For God did not send His Son into

the world to condemn the world, but that the world

through Him might be saved."



16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;

but that the world through him might be saved.



Often called "the gospel in a nutshell", John 3:16 is so familiar,

even the unchurched, that it has all but lost its impact for us.

WE cite it by rote, as if it had no more meaning than a SSN (SIN),

and think that we understand the truth because we know the words.

Why did God send Jesus, his only Son, into the world to die?

Because he loved the people he created. God had no reason,

humanly speaking, to love mankind. Throughout history, from

the Garden of Eden forward, people had deliberately turned

against God and tried his patience. Even the nation God chose

for himself, Israel rebelled against the Lord and turned to other gods.

And we, as individuals, have rebelled against him too. WE have tried

to control our own lives; we have denied his reality; or

acknowledged his existence and then systematically ignored him.

We have become our own gods.

Yet Christ, in love, took upon himself the rejection, the humiliation,

the pain we were responsible for. We deserved to be condemned to die,

but he died for us instead. "God did not send his Son into the world

to condemn the world," John 3:17 says, "but that the world

through Him might be saved."

Often, even after we have committed our lives to Christ, we mistakenly

suppose that God's primary purpose is to condemn us - to catch us in sin

and punish us. But God says that his purpose is to love us and to save us

from sin and ourselves. He loved, and so he gave; he still loves us,

and he still continues to give.



Application



a) What sin in my life put Jesus on the cross?



b) How do I know that my sins has been forgiven?



c) How can these verses help me when I face condemnation and guilt?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Romans 13:7-8



7 (Mt 17:25; 22:21) Render to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes

are due, respect to whom respect is due, fear to whom fear is due,

and honor to whom honour is due.

8 (Ro 13:10; Mt 7:12) Owe no one anything, except to love one another,

for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.



7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;

custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth

another hath fulfilled the law.



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



God's Eternal Faithfulness



Ps 117



1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Exalt Him, all you peoples!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For His merciful kindness is great toward us,

and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.



1 O praise the LORD, All ye nations: Praise him, all ye people.

2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us:

And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever.

Praise ye the LORD.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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





6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



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

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

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

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

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

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

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

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

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

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

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

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

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

with great support



Adding further



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



- Pray for this Night of Destiny to bring opportunities for

followers of Jesus to share the Gospel with their family and friends.



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

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

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



17th Day of the Month



a) Pray for the safety of those

who live in your community -

safety from conflict an crimes



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

and security within your towers!



7 Peace be within thy walls,

And prosperity within thy palaces.)



b) Pray for the province of Ontario



I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,

that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

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



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

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

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

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

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

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

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to remember The lord in Times of Trouble.



Pray to the Lord: "Father God, please help me accept

the challenge of discipleship

and understand the meaning of life through death."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus Christ as eternal Saviour.



Pray to the Lord and pray to owe no one.



Pray to the Lord and pray to exalt Lord Jesus Christ.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

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

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

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

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

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

with great support



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



- Pray for this Night of Destiny to bring opportunities for

followers of Jesus to share the Gospel with their family and friends.



Pray for the safety of those who live in your community - safety from conflict

and crimes



Pray that Bibles stolen during an attack on a church in Yemen will touch the

hearts of those who do not yet know Christ.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

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

Day 106, 16 April 2025



1) 1 Samuel 25,26 , 1 Samuel 27:1-7 , 1 Chronicles 12:1-7

1 Samuel 27:8-12



1 SAMUEL 25



Death of Samuel



1 (Nu 20:29; Dt 34:8) Now Samuel died. And all the children of Israel

gathered together and mourned him, and they buried him at his home

in Ramah. Then David arose and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.



[1] And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and

lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and

went down to the wilderness of Paran.



David, Nabal, and Abigail



2 (Jos 15:55; 1Sa 23:24) Now there was a man in Maon whose work

was in Carmel. He was a rich man with three thousand sheep

and a thousand goats, and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.

3 The man's name was Nabal and the name of his wife Abigail.

She was a woman of good understanding and beautiful, but the man

was harsh and evil in his actions and he was a Calebite.

4 David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.

5 So David sent out ten young men, and David said to the young men,

"Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal and greet him in my name.

6 (1Ch 12:18; Lk 10:5) And thus you will you say to him who lives

in prosperity, 'Peace be to you and peace to your house,

and to all that you have, peace.

7 (1Sa 25:21) " 'I have heard that you have shearers. Now your shepherds

were with us. We did not harm them nor did they miss anything all the days

they were in Carmel.

8 (Est 9:19; Ne 8:10-12) Ask your young men and they will tell you.

Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come

on a good day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants,

and to your son David.' "

9 When David's young men came, they spoke to Nabal according

to all these words in the name of David, then they waited.

10 (Jdg 9:28) And Nabal answered David's servants, and said,

"Who is David? And who is the son of Jesse? Today many servants

are breaking away each one from his master.

11 (Jdg 8:6) Should I then take my bread, and my water, and my meat,

that which I have killed for my shearers, and give it to men

whose origins are unknown?"

12 So David's young men turned themselves around and went back.

And they came and reported to him all these words.

13 (1Sa 23:13) David said to his men, "Each man strap on his sword."

And each man strapped on his sword. David also put on his sword,

and 400 men went up after David. But 200 stayed with the baggage.

14 Now one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, "Listen,

David sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless our master;

and he railed against them.

15 (1Sa 25:7; 25:21) But the men were very good to us,

and we were not harmed, nor did we miss anything,

all the days we went about with them in the field.

16 (Job 1:10; Ex 14:22) They were a wall to us both by night and day,

all the days we were with them keeping the flocks.

17 (1Sa 20:7; Dt 13:13) Now therefore know and consider what you will do,

for evil is determined against our master and against all his household.

He is such a worthless man that one cannot speak to him."

18 (2Sa 16:1) Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves,

two bottles of wine, five prepared sheep, five measures

[Likely about 60 pounds, or 27 kilograms.] of roasted grain,

a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs,

and she loaded them on donkeys.

19 (Ge 32:20; 32:16) And she said to her servants, "Go on before me.

See, I will be coming after you." But she did not tell her husband Nabal.

20 And as she was riding on the donkey and going down into the cover

of the mountain, David and his men were coming down to meet her

and she met them.

21 (Pr 17:13) Now David had said, "Surely in vain have I guarded

all that this man has in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed

of all that belonged to him. And he has returned me evil for good.

22 (1Sa 3:17; 20:13) So may God do unto the enemies of David

and more also, if by morning I leave even one male of all who belong to him."

23 (1Sa 20:41; Jos 15:18) When Abigail saw David, she hurriedly got down from

the donkey and fell before David upon her face. And she bowed herself

to the ground.

24 (2Sa 14:9) So she fell at his feet and said, "Against me alone, my lord,

is the guilt. Please let your handmaid speak in your ears, and hear the words

of your handmaid.

25 (1Sa 25:17) Please do not let my lord set his heart against

this worthless man, against Nabal. For as his name is, so is he.

Nabal is his name and folly is with him. But I, your handmaid,

did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent.

26 (2Sa 18:32; Ge 20:6) Now my lord, as the Lord lives,

and as your soul lives, because the Lord has restrained you from coming

in bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hand,

now let your enemies, and those seeking to do evil to my lord, be as Nabal.

27 (Ge 33:11; 1Sa 30:26) Now let this blessing which your maidservant

has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.

28 (1Sa 18:17; 2Sa 7:11) "Please forgive the transgression of your handmaid,

for the Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord fights

the battles of the Lord, and evil will not be found in you all your days.

29 (Jer 10:18) Even if a man rises to pursue you and to seek your life,

the life of my lord will be bound in the bundle of the living with the Lord

your God. But the lives of your enemies He will sling out, as from

the hollow of a sling.

30 (1Sa 13:14) It will be, when the Lord does for my lord according to all

the good that He has spoken concerning you and has appointed you ruler

over Israel,

31 (Ge 40:14) that this will be no grief to you, nor an offense of heart to

my lord, either that you have shed blood without cause, or that my lord

has avenged himself. But when the Lord has dealt well with my lord,

then remember your handmaid."

32 (Lk 1:68; Ge 24:27) David said to Abigail, :Blessed be the Lord,

God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me.

33 (1Sa 25:26) And blessed is your discretion, and blessed are you

who have kept me this day from coming to shed blood and from avenging

myself with my own hand.

34 For as the Lord, the God of Israel lives, who has restrained me

from injuring you, if you had not hurried to come and meet me,

surely there would not have been left even one male to Nabal

by the morning light."

35 (Ge 19:21; 1Sa 20:42) So David received from her hand

what she had brought him and said to her, "Go up in peace to your house.

See, I have obeyed your voice, and have granted your request."

36 (1Sa 25:19; 2Sa 13:23) Abigail came to Nabal, and he was feasting

in his house, like the feast of a king. And Nabal's heart

was merry within him, for he was

very drunk. Therefore she told him nothing until the morning light.

37 But in the morning when the wine was gone out of Nabal,

his wife told him these things. And his heart died within him,

and he became as a stone.

38 (1Sa 26:10) And about ten days after that, the Lord struck Nabal

and he died.

39 (1Sa 25:26; 25:34) When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said,

"Blessed is the Lord, who has defended the cause of my reproach

from the hand of Nabal, and has kept His servant from evil.

For the Lord has returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head."

And David sent and spoke with Abigail, to take her as his wife.

40 When the servants of David came to Abigail at Carmel,

they spoke to her, saying, "David has sent us to you to take you as his wife."

41 (Ru 2:10) She arose, and bowed herself on her face to the ground,

and said, "Here is your handmaid, a servant to wash the feet of the servants

of my lord."

42 (Ge 24:61-67) Abigail hurriedly arose and rode on a donkey

with her five young women who attended her.

And she went after the messengers of David and became his wife.

43 (Jos 15:56; 1Sa 27:3) David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel. So both of them

were his wives.

44 (1Sa 18:27; 2Sa 3:14) But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife,

to Paltiel the son of Laish who was from Gallim.



[2] And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the

man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats:

and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.

[3] Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and

she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but

the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of

Caleb.

[4] And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.

[5] And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get

you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:

[6] And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to

thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

[7] And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds which

were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there ought missing unto them,

all the while they were in Carmel.

[8] Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men

find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee,

whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.

[9] And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all

those words in the name of David, and ceased.

[10] And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is

the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every

man from his master.

[11] Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have

killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they

be?

[12] So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and

told him all those sayings.

[13] And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they

girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there

went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the

stuff.

[14] But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold,

David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he

railed on them.

[15] But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither

missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were

in the fields:

[16] They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were

with them keeping the sheep.

[17] Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is

determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such

a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

[18] Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles

of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn,

and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid

them on asses.

[19] And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after

you. But she told not her husband Nabal.

[20] And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert

of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she

met them.

[21] Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow

hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained

unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good.

[22] So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all

that pertain to him by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.

[23] And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and

fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,

[24] And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this

iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience,

and hear the words of thine handmaid.

[25] Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal:

for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but

I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.

[26] Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth,

seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from

avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that

seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.

[27] And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord,

let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

[28] I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will

certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of

the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.

[29] Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul

of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the LORD thy God; and

the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as out of the middle of

a sling.

[30] And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord

according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall

have appointed thee ruler over Israel;

[31] That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my

lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath

avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then

remember thine handmaid.

[32] And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which

sent thee this day to meet me:

[33] And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this

day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.

[34] For in very deed, as the LORD God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me

back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely

there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth

against the wall.

[35] So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said

unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice,

and have accepted thy person.

[36] And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house,

like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was

very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the

morning light.

[37] But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of

Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within

him, and he became as a stone.

[38] And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal,

that he died.

[39] And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD,

that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath

kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of

Nabal upon his own head, And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take

her to him to wife.

[40] And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they

spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee to take thee to him to wife.

[41] And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said,

Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of

my lord.

[42] And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels

of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and

became his wife.

[43] David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his

wives.

[44] But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son

of Laish, which was of Gallim.



1 SAMUEL 26



David Again Spares Saul's Life



1 (1Sa 23:19; Ps 54:1-7) Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying,

"Is David not hiding himself on the hill of Hakilah,

which is before Jeshimon?"

2 (1Sa 24:2) Then Saul arose and went down to the Wilderness of Ziph,

having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David

in the Wilderness of Ziph.

3 Saul camped on the hill of Hakilah,

which is before Jeshimon, by the road. But David stayed in the wilderness,

when he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.

4 And David sent out spies and knew that Saul had certainly come.

5 (1Sa 17:55; 14:50-51) So David arose and came to the place where Saul

had camped. And David saw the place where Saul was lying down

and Abner son of Ner, the commander of his army.

Saul was lying down in the encampment,

while the people encamped around him.

6 (Jdg 7:10-11; 2Sa 2:18) Then David answered and said to Ahimelek

the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying,

"Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp?"

And Abishai said, "I will go down with you."

7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night while Saul lay sleeping

within the circle of the camp. And his spear was stuck in the ground

at his head, and Abner and the people were lying all around him.

8 (1Sa 24:4) Then Abishai said to David, "God has today delivered

your enemy into your hand. Now please let me strike him with the spear through

to the ground with one stroke, and I will not strike him a second time."

9 (2Sa 1:14; 1:16) David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him. For who can

stretch out his hand against the Lord's anointed and remain unpunished?"

10 (Ge 47:29; Dt 31:14) David said, "As the Lord lives, the Lord

will strike him, or his day will come to die,

or he will go down into battle and perish.

11 (1Sa 24:6; 24:12) The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand

against the Lord's anointed, but now please take the spear that is at his head

and the jug of water, and let us go."

12 (Ge 2:21; 15:12) So David took the spear

and the jug of water from Saul's head

and they went away. No one saw, no one knew, and no one awoke,

for they were all asleep, because a deep sleep

from the Lord had fallen upon them.

13 Then David went over to the other side and stood on the top

of a hill at a distance. A great space was between them.

14 And David called to the people and to Abner the son of Ner, saying,

"Will you not answer, Abner?"

Then Abner answered and said, "Who are you that calls to the king?"

15 And David said to Abner, "Are you not a man? And who is like to you

in Israel? Why then have you not guarded your lord the king?

For one of the people came in to destroy the king your lord.

16 (1Sa 20:31; 26:11) This thing is not good which you have done.

As the Lord lives, you are worthy of death because you have not guarded

your master, the Lord's anointed. And now, see where is the king's spear?

And the jug of water that was at his head?"

17 (1Sa 24:16) Saul knew David's voice, and said,

"Is this your voice, my son David?"

And David said, "It is my voice, my lord king."

18 (1Sa 24:9; 24:11-14) He said, "Why is my lord pursuing after his servant?

For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand?

19 (2Sa 14:16; 16:11) Now please let my lord king hear the words

of his servant. If the Lord has stirred you up against me,

let Him accept an offering. But if it was the sons of men,

cursed are they before the Lord. For they have driven me today

from having a share in the inheritance of the Lord, saying,

'Go, serve other gods.'

20 (1Sa 24:14) Now do not let my blood fall to the ground away

from the presence of the Lord. Truly the king of Israel has come

out to seek a single flea, as when one pursues a partridge in the mountains."

21 (1Sa 15:24; 24:17) Then said Saul, "I have sinned. Return, my son David,

for I will not harm you again, because my soul was precious in your eyes

this day. I have acted foolishly and have seriously gone astray."

22 David answered and said, "See, the king's spear! Let one of the young men

come over and get it.

23 The Lord requites to every man his right conduct and loyalty.

So the Lord gave you into my hand today, but I am not willing to stretch

my hand against the Lord's anointed.

24 As your life was highly valued in my eyes this day, so may my life be

highly valued in the eyes of the Lord,

and may He rescue me out of all distress."

25 (Ge 32:28; 1Sa 24:19) Then Saul said to David, "Blessed are you,

my son David. You will do great things, and will surely prevail."

So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.



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[1] And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide

himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?

[2] Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three

thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of

Ziph.

[3] And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon, by

the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after

him into the wilderness.

[4] David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in

very deed.

[5] And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David

beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of

his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about

him.

[6] Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai

the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to

Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee.

[7] So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay

sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his

bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.

[8] Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine

hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear

even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.

[9] And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth

his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?

[10] David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him;

or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.

[11] The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the

LORD's anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his

bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

[12] So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and

they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they

were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them.

[13] Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill

afar off; a great space being between them:

[14] And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying,

Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that

criest to the king?

[15] And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to

thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for

there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.

[16] This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are

worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD's anointed.

And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at

his bolster.

[17] And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David?

And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.

[18] And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for

what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand?

[19] Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his

servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an

offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the

LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance

of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.

[20] Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of

the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one

doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.

[21] Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more

do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I

have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

[22] And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of

the young men come over and fetch it.

[23] The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness:

for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch

forth mine hand against the LORD's anointed.

[24] And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let

my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out

of all tribulation.

[25] Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou shalt both

do great things, and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and

Saul returned to his place.



1 SAMUEL 27



David With the Philistines



1 Then David said in his heart, "Now I will perish one day

by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than

that I should escape to the land of the Philistines.

Then Saul will despair of continually seeking me

within all the territory of Israel. So will I escape out of his hand."

2 (1Sa 21:10; 25:13) David arose and passed over with the six hundred men

that were with him to Achish, the son of Maok, king of Gath.

3 (1Sa 25:42-43) And David lived with Achish at Gath,

he and his men, each man with his household,

even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess,

and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's widow.

4 It was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath,

so he no longer sought him.

5 David said to Achish, "If I have now found favor in your eyes,

let them give me a place in one of the cities in the countryside,

that I may dwell there. For why should your servant dwell

in the royal city with you?"

6 (Ne 11:28; Jos 15:31) Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day.

Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day.

7 (1Sa 29:3) The number of days that David lived in the country

of the Philistines was a year and four months.



1 Samuel 27

[1] And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of

Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into

the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any

more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand.

[2] And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were

with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

[3] And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his

household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and

Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.

[4] And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more

again for him.

[5] And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let

them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there:

for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?

[6] Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto

the kings of Judah unto this day.

[7] And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a

full year and four months.



1 CHRONICLES 12



The Mighty Men Join David



1 (1Sa 27:2-6) Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he yet

kept himself away from Saul the son of Kish. They were among the brave men,

helpers in the war.

2 (Jdg 3:15; 20:16) They were armed with bows, and could use

both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows

out of a bow. They were Saul's brothers of Benjamin.

3 (1Ch 11:28)The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah

the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth; Berakah,

and Jehu the Anathothite;

4 (Jos 9:3; 15:36) and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a brave warrior

among the thirty, and over the thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan,

and Jozabad the Gederathite;

5 and Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah,

and Shephatiah the Haruphite;

6 and Elkanah, Ishiah, Azarel, Joezer,

and Jashobeam the Korahites;

7 (Jos 15:58) and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.



[1] Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept

himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were

among the mighty men, helpers of the war.

[2] They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand

and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow,

even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.

[3] The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash,

the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons

of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite,

[4] and Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty,

and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan,

and Josabad the Gederathite, 5Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah,

and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,

[6] Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,

[7] and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.



1 SAMUEL 27



8 (Jos 13:2; 1Sa 15:7-8) David and his men went up

and invaded the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites.

For they were inhabitants of the land from of old, as you come

to Shur, even to the land of Egypt.

9 (1Sa 15:3) So David would strike the land and would not leave

either man or woman alive. And he would take the sheep,

the cattle, the donkeys, the camels, and the garments.

And then he came back to Achish.

10 (Jdg 1:16; 1Ch 2:9) Then Achish would say, "Where have you made

a raid today?" And David would say, "Against the Negev of Judah,"

or "Against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites,"

or "Against the Negev of the Kenites."

11 Now David would leave neither a man nor a woman alive,

to bring tidings to Gath, saying, "Lest they should tell on us, saying,

'Thus David has done.' " This was his practice all the days which

he lived in the country of the Philistines.

12 And Achish believed David, saying, "He has surely become

a stench to his people Israel. Therefore he will be my servant forever."

1 Samuel 27



[8] And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the

Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants

of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.

[9] And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took

away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the

apparel, and returned, and came to Achish.

[10] And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said,

Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and

against the south of the Kenites.

[11] And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath,

saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be

his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.

[12] And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel

utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.



2) Our Daily Bread for 16 April 2025 titled A Pastry War



Ecclesiastes 7:3-9



3 Grief is better than laughter,

for with a downcast face the heart considers the good.

4 The heart of those who are wise is in the house of mourning,

but the heart of those who are foolish in the house of feasting.

5 (Ps 141:5; Pr 15:31-32) It is better to hear the rebuke from a wise man

than a man listen to the song of fools.

6 (Ps 58:9; 118:12) For like the crackling sound of thorns under a pot,

so is the mocking laughter of fools.

And this is also vanity.

7 (Dt 16:19; Ex 23:8) For oppression brings confusion to the wise man,

and a bribe destroys a man's heart.

8 (Pr 14:29; 16:32) The end of a matter is better than the beginning of it,

and the patient in spirit than the haughty in spirit.

9 (Pr 14:17; Jas 1:19; Pr 16:32) Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry,

for irritation settles in the bosom of fools.



3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance

the heart is made better.

4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning;

but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise,

than for a man to hear the song of fools.

6 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot,

so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

7 Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.

8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof:

and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth

in the bosom of fools.



Of all the foolish things that have led to nations going to war, could a

pastry be the worst of all? In 1832, amid tensions between France and Mexico,

a group of Mexican army officers visited a French pastry shop in Mexico City

and sampled all the baker's goods without paying. Though the details get

complicated (and other provocations compounded the troubles), the result was

the first Franco-Mexican War (1838-39) - known as the Pastry War - in which

more than three hundred soldiers died.

It's sad what a moment of anger can incite.



Most human conflicts - shattered marriages and ruined friendships - are likely

rooted in some form of unmanaged anger. Selfishness and power plays,

unresolved misunderstandings, slights and counter-aggression - it's all

foolishness. So often, our ill-advised perceptions or reactions lead

to destructive anger. Yet Ecclesiastes offers wisdom:

"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools” (7:9).



It's foolish to have a short fuse and be easily provoked to anger, especially

when God offers a better way - perhaps through "the rebuke of a wise person"

(v. 5). Pursuing wisdom, we can "let the peace of Christ rule in [our] hearts"

(Colossians 3:15). We can live in wisdom and forgiveness as He helps us.



By: Winn Collier



Reflect & Pray



Where have you given in to foolish anger? How did it hurt you or others?



Dear God, I don’t want to allow foolish

anger to control me or harm others.

Please help me release my anger

and receive Your peace.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 4 - Daddy!



Romans 8:15



'For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have

received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba, Father." '



15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have

received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.



"I've always been a Daddy's girl," Sandi said proudly, and her relationship

with her father proved it. She was never spoiled, but even as a grown woman,

Sandi maintained a closeness with her father, sharing intimately with him the

important issues of her life. And just her use of the name "Daddy" indicated

that he was, indeed a warm, approachable, affectionate man.

Many people are not so fortunate. Some fathers are stern and harsh;

others absent or uncaring, some even abusive. Few have the king of father

who presents a picture of the loving fatherhood of God.

But whatever our concept of fatherhood, God makes clear that he is everything

we always wanted our fathers to be - loving, forgiving, approachable,

totally accepting of us as we are, encouraging us to become all he has

created us to be.

In Romans 8, Paul calls God our "Abba Father". The Aramaic word for Father,

Abba, is an intimate term that might well be translated, Daddy.

God is our "Daddy," our "Abba" - not a distant, stern patriarch ready

to strike us down at the first sign of transgression, but a gentle,

loving Father who longs for us to climb into his lap and let him comfort us.

When we commit ourselves to Christ, Paul indicates, we do not receive a

"spirit of bondage to fear" but a "spirit of adoption." We are not called

to respond to God out of fear, but out of love and reverence.

We can relax and enjoy his presence, for we are his children,

and he is our loving Daddy.



Application



a) What concept of fatherhood do I have from my own experience with my father?

How does that correspond to Paul's description of God as "Daddy"?



b) How can this verse help change my perception of what it means to have

God as my Father?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



3 John 2



2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be

in good health, even as your soul is well.



2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,

even as thy soul prospereth.



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



God's Inexhaustible Strength



Is 40:27-31



27 Why do you say, O Jacob,

and assert, O Israel,

"My way is hidden from the Lord,

and my justice escapes the notice of my God"?

28 (Ps 147:5; Ge 21:33; Isa 57:15) Have you not known?

Have you not heard,

that the everlasting God, the Lord,

the Creator of the ends of the earth,

does not faint, nor is He weary?

His understanding is inscrutable.

29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,

and to those who have no might He increases strength.

30 (Isa 9:17) Even the youths shall faint and be weary,

and the young men shall utterly fall,

31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4) but those who wait upon the Lord

shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles,

they shall run and not be weary,

and they shall walk and not faint.



27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid

from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God,

the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not,

neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might

he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall

utterly fall:

31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall

mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;

and they shall walk, and not faint.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13





9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



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

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

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

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

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

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

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

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

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

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

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

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

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

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



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

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

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

our Saviour,

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

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



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

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

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

our Saviour,

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

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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

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

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



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



http://www.ehc.ca



16th Day of the Month



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

idea that all moral choices are equal and

without consequences

( John 16:7-8



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

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

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

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

and of righteousness and of judgment"



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

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

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

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

and of righteousness, and of judgment:



)



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

of denying God's supremacy



(



John 14:6



6 Jesus said to him,

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

No one comes to the Father except through Me."



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

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.



Rom 3:19-20



19 Now we know that whatever the law says,

it says to those who are under the law,

so that every mouth may be silenced,

and all the world may become accountable to God.

20 Therefore by the works of the law

no flesh will be justified in His sight,

for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.



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

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

guilty before God.

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

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



2 Cor 5:10



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

that each one may receive his recompense in the body,

according to what he has done,

whether it was good or bad.



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

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

whether it be good or bad.



2 Cor 10:5



5 casting down imaginations and every high thing

that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,

bringing every thought into

captivity to the obedience of Christ,



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

the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought

to the obedience of Christ;



)

Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to surround you with righteous wise people.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, I don’t want to allow foolish

anger to control me or harm others.

Please help me release my anger

and receive Your peace."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus as Loving Living Father.



Pray to the Lord and pray for spiritual prosperity.



Pray to the Lord and pray to lean in the Lord's strength.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

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

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

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

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

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

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



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

idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences.



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

of denying God's supremacy



Pray that missionaries in Tanzania will efectively share the Gospel

with unreached people groups of the Swahili Coast.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

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