Day 145, 25 May 2025



Today at Calvary community church

, Pasteor Doug Zeiber spoke on Clash of Kingdoms



Acts 19:21-22



The Riot in Ephesus



21 (Ac 20:22; 20:16; 18:21) After these things happened, Paul determined

in his spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem,

saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."

22 (Ac 13:5; Ro 16:23) He sent two who ministered to him,

Timothy and Erastus, into Macedonia, but he delayed in Asia for a time.



[21] After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had

passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I

have been there, I must also see Rome.

[22] So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him,

Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.



Kingdom of God on the Move.



A) seek God for intentional direction



B) Mov the Kingdom of God forward in a very simple and practical way.



Spheres of Influence



Mark 16:15



15 (Mt 28:19; Ac 1:8) He said to them, "Go into all the world (kosmos),

and preach the gospel to every creature.



[15] And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel

to every creature.



2 Corinthians 4:4



4 (2Co 4:6; Jn 12:31; Heb 1:3) The god of this world has blinded

the minds of those who do not believe, lest the light of the glorious

gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.



[4] In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which

believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the

image of God, should shine unto them.



Acts 19:23-27



23 (Ac 19:9; 9:2) About that time great trouble arose about the Way.

24 (Ac 16:16) For a silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines

for Artemis, brought much business to the craftsmen.

25 (Ac 16:19) He gathered them together with the workmen of similar trades

and said, "Men, you know that by this trade we have our wealth.

26 (Isa 44:10-20; Ac 17:29) And you see and hear, not only at Ephesus,

but almost throughout all Asia, that this Paul has persuaded

and turned away many people,

saying that these things made by hands are not gods.

27 Now not only is our trade in danger of coming into disrepute,

but also the temple of the great goddess Artemis,

whom all Asia and the world worship,

may be discredited and her magnificence destroyed."



[23] And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.

[24] For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver

shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;

[25] Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said,

Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.

[26] Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost

throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people,

saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:

[27] So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but

also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her

magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.



(Other names for this false Godess is also Ishtar (Easter) and Ashtoreth.



When the Gospel shakes idols



Ephesians 6:12



12 (Eph 1:3; 1:2) 1For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil

in the heavenly places.



[12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.



1 John 5:21



21 (1Co 10:14; 10:7) Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.



[21] Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.



Acts 19:28-37



28 When they heard this, they were full of anger and cried out,

"Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

29 (Ac 20:4; 27:2; Col 4:10) The city was filled with confusion.

And in unison they seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's traveling

companions from Macedonia, and rushed into the theater.

30 When Paul intended to go in among the crowd,

the disciples would not let him.

31 Even some of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends,

sent to him begging him not to venture into the theater.

32 (Ac 21:34) The assembly was confused. Therefore some cried out one thing

and some another, and most of them did not know why they had come together.

33 (Ac 12:17) The Jews pushed Alexander to the front as the crowd

prompted him. Alexander motioned with his hand, wishing to make his defense

to the mob.

34 (Ac 19:28) But when they learned that he was a Jew, for about two hours

they all with one voice cried out, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

35 The city clerk quieted the crowd and said, "Men of Ephesus,

what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians

is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis

and of the image which fell from heaven?

36 Seeing then that these things are undeniable, you ought to be quiet

and do nothing rash.

37 (Ro 2:22) For you have brought these men here who are neither temple

robbers nor blasphemers of your goddess.



[28] And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried

out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

[29] And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius

and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed

with one accord into the theatre.

[30] And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples

suffered him not.

[31] And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto

him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

[32] Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was

confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.

[33] And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him

forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his

defence unto the people.

[34] But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the

space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

[35] And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of

Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the

Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which

fell down from Jupiter?

[36] Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be

quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

[37] For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of

churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.



Known for the light instead of the fight



Acts 19:38-41



38 (Ac 13:7) So if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have

a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls.

Let them press charges against one another.

39 If you seek anything further, it shall be settled in the legal assembly.

40 For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today,

since there is no reason we may give to account for this uproar."

41 When he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.



[38] Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a

matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them

implead one another.

[39] But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be

determined in a lawful assembly.

[40] For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar,

there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.

[41] And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.



Acts 20:1-5



Paul's Journey to Macedonia and Greece



1 (Ac 19:21) After the uproar ceased, Paul summoned the disciples

and embraced them and departed for Macedonia.

2 When he had gone through that region and had greatly exhorted them,

he arrived in Greece,

3 (Ac 20:19; 9:23-24) and stayed there three months. When the Jews

plotted against him as he was about to sail to Syria,

he decided to return through Macedonia.

4 (Ac 19:29; 16:1; 21:29) Accompanying him to Asia were Sopater of Berea,

and Aristarchus and Secundus of Thessalonica, Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy,

and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.

5 (Ac 16:8; 16:10-11) These men went forward and waited for us at Troas.



[1] And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and

embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.

[2] And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much

exhortation, he came into Greece,

[3] And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he

was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.

[4] And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the

Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus;

and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

[5] These going before tarried for us at Troas.



Perseverance in the face of opposition





Preparing for Spiritual Battle



A) It begins with repentance



2 Chronicles 7:14



14 (2Ch 6:27; 6:37-39) if My people, who are called by My name,

will humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn

from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven,

and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.



14 if my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves,

and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear

from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.



B) Get rid of our Idols



1 John 5:21



21 (1Co 10:14; 10:7) Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.



[21] Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.



C) Be spiritually equipped and Alert



Ephesians 6:11-12



11 (Eph 6:13; Ro 13:12; Eph 4:14) Put on the whole armour of God that

you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

12 (Eph 1:3; 1:2) 1For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil

in the heavenly places.



[11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against

the wiles of the devil.

[12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.



D) Proclaim the truth boldly no matter the cost



2 Timothy 4:2



2 (Titus 1:13; 2:15) Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season,

reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.



[2] Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke,

exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.



Romans 1:16



16 (Ro 2:9; Mk 8:38) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.

For it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes,

to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.



[16] For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of

God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also

to the Greek.



E) Live set Apart (Holiness)





1 Peter 1:15-16



15 (2Co 7:1; Heb 12:14) But as He who has called you is holy, so be holy

in all your conduct,

16 (Lev 11:44; 19:2) because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."

(Lev 11:44; 19:2; 20:7.)



[15] But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of

conversation;

[16] Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.



Romans 12:2



2 (Ro 12:1; 1Pe 1:14) Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed

by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good

and acceptable and perfect will of God.



[2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the

renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable,

and perfect, will of God.



F) Prepare for Opposition





2 Timothy 3:12



12 (Ac 14:22; Titus 2:12) Yes, and all who desire to live a godly life

in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.



[12] Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer

persecution.



G) Intercede and pray for your family, church and nation



2 Corinthians 10:4



4 (Jer 1:10; 2Co 6:7) For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but

mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,



[4] (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God

to the pulling down of strong holds;)



James 5:16



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

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

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



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

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

much.



H) Walk in Christ's Victory



Colossians 2:15



15 (2Co 4:4; Jn 1:18) He is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn

of every creature.



[15] Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:



Romans 8:37



37 (1Co 15:57; Gal 2:20) No, in all these things we are more than

conquerors through Him who loved us.



[37] Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that

loved us.



1) 1 Chronicles 26,27,28 Psalms 127



1 Chronicles 26

The Gatekeepers



1 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers:

from the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.

2 Meshelemiah had sons:

Zechariah the firstborn,

Jediael the second,

Zebadiah the third,

Jathniel the fourth,

3 Elam the fifth,

Jehohanan the sixth,

and Eliehoenai the seventh.

4 (1Ch 15:18; 15:24) Obed-Edom had sons:

Shemaiah the firstborn,

Jehozabad the second,

Joah the third,

Sakar the fourth,

Nethanel the fifth,

5Ammiel the sixth,

Issachar the seventh,

and Peullethai the eighth

(for God blessed him).

6 Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled their fathers' houses,

for they were men of great ability.

7 The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers

were able men: namely Elihu and Semakiah.

8 All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom with their sons and their brothers,

able men qualified for service, 62 of Obed-Edom.

9 Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, able men, eighteen in all.

10 (1Ch 16:38) Also Hosah, of the sons of Merari, had sons: Shimri the first

(although he was not the firstborn, his father made him the first),

11 Hilkiah the second, Tabaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth:

all the sons and brothers of Hosah, thirteen.

12 These divisions of the gatekeepers, for their chief men, had assignments

to minister in the house of the Lord just as their brothers.

13 (1Ch 25:8; 24:31) They cast lots, small and great alike, according to their

fathers' houses, gate by gate.

14 The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots

for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, and his lot came out

for the North Gate;

15 (2Ch 25:24) to Obed-Edom the South Gate, and to his sons was allotted

the storehouse.

16 For Shuppim and Hosah the lot came out for the West Gate,

at the Shalleketh Gate on the ascending road, guard corresponding to guard.

17 On the east there were six Levites each day, on the north four each day,

on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the storehouse.

18 (2Ki 23:11) For the colonnade on the west, there were four at the highway,

and two at the colonnade.

19 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers of the sons of Korah

and of the sons of Merari.



The Treasurers and Other Officials



20 (1Ch 26:22) And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures

of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated offerings.

21 (1Ch 23:7) The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites, belonging

to Ladan, the heads of the fathers' houses belonging

to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.

22 (1Ch 23:8) The sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and Joel his brother, were

in charge of the treasures of the house of the Lord.

23 (Nu 3:27; 1Ch 23:12) From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites,

and the Uzzielites:

24 (1Ch 24:20) Shubael the son of Gershom, the son of Moses,

was ruler of the treasures.

25 (1Ch 23:17-18) His brothers by Eliezer were Rehabiah his son,

Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zikri his son, and Shelomith his son.

26 (2Sa 8:11) This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of

all the treasures of the dedicated offerings, which David the king,

the heads of the fathers, the officers of the thousands and the hundreds,

and the commanders of the army had dedicated.

27 Some of the spoils won in battles they dedicated for the maintenance

of the house of the Lord.

28 (1Sa 9:9) Also all that Samuel the seer and Saul the son of Kish

and Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated

-all dedicated gifts were in the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

29 (1Ch 23:4; Ne 11:16) From the Izharites, Kenaniah and his sons were

assigned the outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.

30 (1Ch 27:17) From the Hebronites: Hashabiah and his brothers, 1700 able men,

were administrators of Israel on the west side of the Jordan for all the work

of the Lord and for the service of the king.

31 (1Ch 23:19; Jos 21:39) Jeriah was chief of the Hebronites according

to the genealogical records of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign

of David, mighty men of valor were found in the records among

the Hebronites at Jazer of Gilead,

32 (2Ch 19:11) and his brothers, able men, 2700 heads of the fathers,

to them King David entrusted all matters of God and of the king concerning

the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.



1 Chronicles 26

Officers and Judges

1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah

the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.

2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael

the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

4 Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn,

Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth,

and Nethaneel the fifth,

5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth:

for God blessed him.

6 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout

the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.

7 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad,

whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

8 All these of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons

and their brethren, able men for strength for the service,

were threescore and two of Obed-edom.

9 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.

10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief,

(for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth:

all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.

12 Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men,

having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.

13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according

to the house of their fathers, for every gate.

14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son,

a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

15 To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.

16 To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate

Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.

17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day,

and toward Asuppim two and two.

18 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.

19 These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore,

and among the sons of Merari.

20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God,

and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

21 As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan,

chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.

22 The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over

the treasures of the house of the LORD.

23 Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:

24 and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses,

was ruler of the treasures.

25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son,

and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

26 Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the

dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains

over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

27 Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate

to maintain the house of the LORD.

28 And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son

of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had

dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

29 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business

over Israel, for officers and judges.

30 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour,

a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side

Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD,

and in the service of the king.

31 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites,

according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the

reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them

mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.

32 And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred

chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites,

and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God,

and affairs of the king.



1 Chronicles 27

The Military Divisions



1 Now these are the sons of Israel according to their number,

the heads of fathers' houses, the commanders of thousands and hundreds,

and their officers who ministered to the king in all matters concerning

the divisions, which came and went, month by month throughout

all the months of the year, to each division of 24000:

2 (2Sa 23:8; 1Ch 11:11) Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel led the first division

for the first month; in his division, 24000.

3 (Nu 26:20) He was from the sons of Perez and was the leader

of all the officers of the army for the first month.

4 (2Sa 23:9; 1Ch 11:12) Dodai the Ahohite and his division led the division

of the second month with Mikloth as the ruler:

in his division, 24000.

5 The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah

the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: in his division, 24000.

6 (2Sa 23:20-23) Benaiah himself was the mighty man of the thirty who led

the thirty: Ammizabad his son led his division.

7 (1Ch 11:26; 2Sa 23:24) The fourth for the fourth month, Asahel the brother

of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: in his division, 24000.

8 (1Ch 11:27; 2Sa 23:25) The fifth for the fifth month, the leader Shamhuth

the Izrahite: in his division, 24000.

9 (1Ch 11:28; 2Sa 23:26T) he sixth for the sixth month, Ira the son of Ikkesh

the Tekoite: in his division, 24000.

10 (1Ch 11:27; 2Sa 23:26) The seventh for the seventh month,

Helez the Pelonite, from the sons of Ephraim:

in his division, 24000.

11 (2Sa 21:18; 1Ch 11:29) The eighth for the eighth month, Sibbekai

the Hushathite, of the Zerahites: in his division, 24000.

12 (1Ch 11:28; 2Sa 23:27) The ninth for the ninth month, Abiezer

the Anathothite, of the Benjamites: in his division, 24000.

13 (1Ch 11:30; 2Sa 23:28) The tenth for the tenth month, Maharai

the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: in his division, 24000.

14 (1Ch 11:31) The eleventh for the eleventh month, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

from the sons of Ephraim: in his division, 24000.

15 (2Sa 23:29; Jdg 3:9) The twelfth for the twelfth month,

Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: in his division, 24000.



Leaders of the Tribes



16 Over the tribes of Israel:

The chief officer over the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zikri;

over the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maakah;

17 (1Ch 26:30) over the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel;

over the Aaronites, Zadok;

18 over Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David;

over Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

19 over Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah;

over Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel;

20 over the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah;

over the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah;

21 over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah;

over Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner;

22 over Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham.

These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

23 (Ge 15:5) But David did not take the number from twenty years old and under

because the Lord had said He would multiply

Israel as the stars of the heavens.

24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to count them, but he did not finish.

And because of this wrath came on Israel, and the number was not recorded

in the account of the chronicles of King David.



Civic Officials



25 Azmaveth the son of Adiel was over the king's treasures,

and Jonathan the son of Uzziah was over the storehouses in the fields,

in the cities, and in the villages, and in the towers.

26 Ezri the son of Kelub was over those who did the work of the field

to till the ground.

27 Shimei the Ramathite was over the vineyards, and Zabdi the Shiphmite

was over what was in the vineyards for the stores of wine.

28 (1Ki 10:27; 2Ch 1:15) Baal-Hanan the Gederite was over the olive trees

and the sycamore trees that were in the Shephelah,

and Joash was over the stores of oil.

29 (1Ch 5:16) Shitrai the Sharonite was over the herds that fed in Sharon,

and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the herds that were in the valleys.

30 Obil the Ishmaelite was over the camels,

and Jehdeiah the Meronothite was over the donkeys.

31 Jaziz the Hagrite was over the flocks.

All these were the overseers of King David's property.

32 Also Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding,

and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hakmoni was with the king's sons.

33 (2Sa 15:12; 15:37) Now Ahithophel was the king's counselor,

and Hushai the Arkite was the king's friend.

34 (1Ki 1:7; 1Ch 11:6) Jehoiada the son of Benaiah and Abiathar came

after Ahithophel, and Joab was the leader of the king's army.



1 Chronicles 27

Overseers

1 Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers

and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the

king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month

by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were

twenty and four thousand.

2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel:

and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

3 Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains

of the host for the first month.

4 And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite,

and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were

twenty and four thousand.

5 The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son

of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

6 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty:

and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab,

and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were

twenty and four thousand.

8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite:

and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh

the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite,

of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite,

of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite,

of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite,

of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite,

of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite,

of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

16 Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was

Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:

17 of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:

18 of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son

of Michael:

19 of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali,

Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

20 of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah:

of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

21 of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah:

of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

22 of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham.

These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.

23 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under:

because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like

to the stars of the heavens.

24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not,

because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put

in the account of the chronicles of king David.

25 And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over

the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages,

and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:

26 and over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground

was Ezri the son of Chelub:

27 and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of

the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:

28 and over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low

plains was Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash:

29 and over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite:

and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:

30 over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite:

and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:

31 and over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite.

All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's.

32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man,

and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:

33 and Ahithophel was the king's counsellor:

and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:

34 and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar:

and the general of the king's army was Joab.



1 Chronicles 28



David's Plans for the Temple



1(1Ch 11:10-47; 23:2) Now David assembled all the leaders of Israel

in Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the officers of the divisions

of those ministering to the king, the captains of thousands and the captains

of hundreds, the stewards over all the property and livestock of the king

and his sons with the eunuchs and the fighting men and all the brave warriors.

2 (Ps 99:5; Isa 66:1) So King David rose to his feet and said,

"Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house

of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, a footstool for the feet of

our God, so I prepared to build it.

3 (1Ch 22:8; 1Ki 5:3) But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for

My name because you are a man of war and have spilled much blood.'

4 (1Sa 16:1; 1Ch 5:2) "Still, the Lord God of Israel chose me from all

my father's house to be king over Israel forever; for He chose Judah

as leader, and in the house of Judah, the house of my father,

and among the sons of my father, He took pleasure in me to make me

king over all Israel.

5 (1Ch 3:1-9; 23:1) Of all my sons (for the Lord has given me many sons),

He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord

over Israel.

6 (2Sa 7:13-14; 1Ch 22:9-10) For He said to me, 'Solomon your son is the one

who shall build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him to be My son,

and I will be his Father.

7 (1Ch 22:13) I will establish his kingdom forever if he is fully committed

to keep My commandments and My judgments as it is this day.'

8 (Dt 4:1) "Now therefore in the sight of all Israel, the assembly

of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, observe and seek out

all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess

this good land and leave it for an inheritance for your children

after you forever.

9 (1Sa 16:7; 2Ch 15:2) As for you, Solomon my son, know the God

of your fathers and serve Him with a whole heart and with a willing spirit,

for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought.

If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him,

He will abandon you forever.

10 See now that the Lord chose you to build the house for His sanctuary.

Be strong and do it."

11 (Ex 25:40; 1Ki 6:3) Then David gave to Solomon his son the building plans

for the vestibule of the temple, its house, its treasury, its roof chambers,

its inner rooms, and the place of the mercy seat;

12 (1Ch 26:20) and the plans, all of which were given to him by the Spirit,

for the courts of the house of the Lord and for the surrounding rooms,

the storehouses of the house of God, and the storehouses

of the dedicated offerings;

13 for the divisions of the priests and the Levites

for all the work of the service

of the house of the Lord and for all the implements

of the service of the house

of the Lord;

14 the weight of gold for all the golden implements of service,

the implements of silver by weight for all implements of service,

15 (Ex 25:31-39) and the weight of the golden lampstands and their lamps,

the weight of gold for each lampstand and its lamps,

the weight of silver for a lampstand and its lamps according

to the use of each lampstand;

16 the weight of gold for the tables of the showbread, table by table,

and silver for the tables of silver;

17 and the pure gold forks, the basins, and the pitchers;

for the golden bowls with the weight for each bowl;

the weight of silver for each silver dish;

18 (Ex 25:18-22; 30:1-10) and for the altar of incense,

refined gold by weight; also his plan for the golden chariot of the cherubim

that spread their wings and covered the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

19 (1Ch 28:11-12; Ex 25:40) "All this," said David, "the Lord made me

understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the works of this pattern."

20 (1Ch 22:13; Heb 13:5) Then David said to Solomon his son,

"Be strong and courageous, and take action. Do not be afraid nor be dismayed

for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you,

until you have finished all the work of the service of the house of the Lord.

21 (1Ch 24:1-26) Now, here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites

for all the service of the house of God, and all those who are willing

and skillful for all the work will be with you for all the service;

also the leaders and the people will be wholly at your command."



1 Chronicles 28

David's Last Words



1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes,

and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course,

and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds,

and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king,

and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men,

and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.

2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren,

and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for

the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God,

and had made ready for the building:

3 but God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because

thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.

4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father

to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler;

and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my

father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:

5 and of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen

Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts:

for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.

7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do

my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.

8 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD,

and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments

of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it

for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.

9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father,

and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind:

for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations

of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee;

but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

10 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build

an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.

11 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch,

and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof,

and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof,

and of the place of the mercy seat,

12 and the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts

of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about,

of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries

of the dedicated things:

13 also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work

of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service

in the house of the LORD.

14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all

manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight,

for all instruments of every kind of service:

15 even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold,

by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the

candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for

the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.

16 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table;

and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

17 also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups:

and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason;

and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:

18 and for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the

pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings,

and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

19 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing

by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.

20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do

it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with

thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all

the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

21 And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall

be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with

thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner

of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly

at thy commandment.



Psalms 127



A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.



1 Except the Lord build the house,

those who build labor in vain;

except the Lord guards the city,

the watchman stays awake in vain.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) It is in vain for you to rise up early,

to stay up late,

and to eat the bread of hard toil,

for He gives sleep to His beloved.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Look, children are a gift of the Lord,

and the fruit of the womb is a reward.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) As arrows in the hand of a mighty warrior,

so are the children of one's youth.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Happy is the man

who has his quiver full of them;

he shall not be ashamed

when he speaks with the enemies at the gate.



Psalms 127

[1] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it:

except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

[2] It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of

sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

[3] Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is

his reward.

[4] As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

[5] Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be

ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.



2) Our Daily Bread for 25 May 2025 Titled

Hope Renewed by Jasmine Goh



1 Thessalonians 5:4-15



4 (1Jn 2:8) But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this Day

should overtake you as a thief.

5 (Lk 16:8; Ac 26:18) You are all the sons of light

and the sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.

6 (Lk 22:46; 1Pe 1:13) Therefore let us not sleep as others do.

But let us be alert and sober.

7 (Ac 2:15; 2Pe 2:13) For those who sleep, sleep at night,

and those who get drunk, are drunk at night.

8 (Isa 59:17; 1Th 5:5) But let us, who are of the day, be sober,

putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet,

the hope of salvation.

9 (1Th 1:10; 2Th 2:13-14) For God has not appointed us to wrath,

but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

10 (2Co 5:15) who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep,

we should live together with Him.

11 (Eph 4:29; Heb 10:25) So comfort yourselves together,

and edify one another, just as you are doing.



[4] But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you

as a thief.

[5] Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are

not of the night, nor of darkness.

[6] Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

[7] For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are

drunken in the night.

[8] But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of

faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

[9] For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our

Lord Jesus Christ,

[10] Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live

together with him.

[11] Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as

also ye do.



Final Exhortations and Greetings



12 (Heb 13:17; 1Co 16:16; 16:18) We ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those

who labor among you, and are appointed over you in the Lord, and instruct you.

13 (Mk 9:50) Esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake.

And be at peace among yourselves.

14 (Ro 14:1; Ac 20:35) Now we exhort you, brothers, warn those who are unruly,

comfort the faint-hearted, support the weak, and be patient toward everyone.

15 (1Pe 3:9; Gal 6:10) See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone.

But always seek to do good to one another and to all.



[12] And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and

are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

[13] And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at

peace among yourselves.

[14] Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the

feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

[15] See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that

which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.



Thia was puzzled. Why was his eighteen-year-old son spending so much time in

the library these days? His son, who was autistic and rarely spoke to anyone,

would usually return straight home after class. What changed? When pressed,

his son finally replied: "Studying with Navin."



Navin, it turned out, was a classmate who'd noticed that Thia's son was

struggling in class and had invited him to study together. This budding

friendship - the first in eighteen years - greatly encouraged

the disheartened father, who'd given up hope of his son ever having a friend.



Hope was renewed because one person cared enough to come alongside another who

needed help. In Paul's ministry to the early church, he knew this also applied

to our hope of salvation. For believers in Jesus to "be awake and sober"

(1 Thessalonians 5:6), living in the hope of His return,

they had to help one another (v. 11), especially those who were struggling.



That's why, even though these believers led lives of love that pleased God

(4:1, 10), Paul reminded them to "encourage the disheartened, help the weak"

(5:14). When we notice believers in Christ who are fearful, anxious,

or despondent, and we come alongside them - whether to listen, offer a kind

word, or sit quietly together - God can use us to give them the strength

and courage to hold on to their hope in Jesus.





Reflect & Pray



Who in your community can you come alongside this week?

What can you do to show them care and attention?



Dear God, please help me to care

for the disheartened and the weak

so that their hope in Jesus may be renewed.





Learn how we can prioritze others over our own busyness

by reading this article from Reclaim Today.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 1 - God's Perspective



Philippians 4:13



13 (2Co 12:9-10; Eph 3:16) I can do all things because

of Christ who strengthens me.



13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.



Many of us live out self-fulfilling prophecies. We believe

what we tell ourselves - or what we have been told by others:

"You're stupid", "You're ugly", "You'll never amount to anything,"

"You can't do anything right."

We programme ourselves for spiritual failure as well.

"I just can't memorise Scripture," we say. "It comes and goes,

and I can't seem to get it to stay." Yet daily we memorise

volumes of information that is less significant than the

Scriptures - telephone numbers, identification codes,

songs lyrics, advertising jingles.

The answer to the dilemma of negativism is not positive

thinking, but right thinking - biblical thinking, according

to what the Bible reveals of God's perspective. God says,

"You are worthwhile. You are valued. You are loved. I created you

just as you are, and whatever I call you to do,

I will give you the strength to do it.

The context of Phillipians 4:13 shows that Paul had learned

this important secret of spiritual strength. Paul had known

poverty and plenty, trouble and victory. But he also knew

he did not have to let circumstances determine his response to God's will.

We need not be controlled by the negative messages life throws in our paths

- even those self-defeating pronouncements we make to ourselves.

Rather, we can respond according to God's perspective, with the

conviction that God has given us strength we need to meet the

challenges we face.



Application



a) What challenges do I face that make me realise my own insufficiencies?

IS memorising Scripture one of those challenges for me?



b) How does today's memory verse help me face those challenges?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 16:10-12



10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"



10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?



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



God's Reconciling Peace



Col 3:12-17



12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.



12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



Ontario



Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario



Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000



est Muslim Population 1 001 542



CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor



Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:



- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.



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

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

Islam.



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

which means Blessed Eid!"



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

know, and Muslims around the world:



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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

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

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



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



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

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

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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 25 of the Month



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

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



(Acts 2: 41,47b



41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,

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

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



41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:

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

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

)



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

justice for all.



( Prov 11:1



1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.



1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to Lord Jesus Christ to help in times of Opposition.



Pray to the Lord and pray to build on His principles.



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

for the disheartened and the weak

so that their hope in Jesus may be renewed."



Pray to the Lord and pray to Jesus Christ to help you memorise The Word .



Pray to the Lord and pray to be honest in every little thing.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be charitable.



Agree in prayer for Ontario:



- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



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

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



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

justice for all.



Pray for the safety of believers in Togo who have been threatened by militant

Fulani Muslims.



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