Day 299 of My 5th Bible Study Journey

Day 299, 26 October 2025 

Today at <a href="https://www.calvarycommunity.ca">Calvary Community 
Church</a>, Pastor Larry Janzen spoke on Identity in Christ - Sight Unseen

1 Peter 1:8-9

8 (Jn 20:29; Heb 11:27) whom, having not seen, you love; and in whom, though
you do not see Him now, you believe and you rejoice with joy unspeakable and
full of glory,
9 (Ro 6:22) receiving as the result of your faith the salvation of your souls.

[8] Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet
believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
[9] Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

1 Corinthians 2

Proclaiming Christ Crucified

1 (1Co 1:17; 2:4) Brothers, when I came to you, I did not come with
superiority of speech or wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.
2 (Gal 6:14) For I determined not to know anything among you
except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
3 (2Co 13:4) I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling.
4 (Ro 15:19; 1Co 4:20) My speech and my preaching was not with enticing
words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
5 (2Co 4:7; 6:7) so that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men,
but in the power of God.

[1] And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech
or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
[2] For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and
him crucified.
[3] And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
[4] And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's
wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
[5] That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power
of God.

The Revelation by God's Spirit

6 (1Co 1:28; Heb 5:14) Yet we speak wisdom among those who are mature,
although not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age,
who are coming to nothing.
7 (Ro 16:25-26; 2Ti 1:9) But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery,
the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the ages for our glory.
8 (Ac 7:2; Jas 2:1) None of the rulers of this age knew it.
For had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 (Isa 64:4; Mt 25:34) But as it is written,
"Eye has not seen,
nor ear heard,
nor has it entered into the heart of man
the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." (Isa 64:4.)
10 (Jn 14:26; Eph 3:3) But God has revealed them to us by His Spirit.
For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
11 (Pr 20:27; Jer 17:9) For what man knows the things of a man,
except the spirit of man which is in him? Likewise,
no one knows the things of God, except the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world,
but the Spirit which is of God, so that we might know the things
that are freely given to us by God.
13 (1Co 1:17; 2:4) These things also we proclaim, not in the words
which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit teaches,
comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 (1Co 1:18; Jude 1:19) But the natural man does not receive
the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him;
nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 (1Co 3:1; 14:37) But he who is spiritual judges all things.
Yet he himself is not judged by anyone.
16 (Jn 15:15; Ro 11:34) For
"who has known the mind of the Lord
that he may instruct Him?"(Isa 40:13.)
But we have the mind of Christ.

[6] Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom
of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
[7] But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom,
which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
[8] Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it,
they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
[9] But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have
entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them
that love him.
[10] But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit
searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
[11] For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which
is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
[12] Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which
is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
[13] Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom
teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with
spiritual.
[14] But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for
they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are
spiritually discerned.
[15] But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged
of no man.
[16] For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But
we have the mind of Christ.

John 16:13

13 (Jn 14:17; 14:26; 15:26) But when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide
you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own authority. But He will
speak whatever He hears, and He will tell you things that are to come.

[13] Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into
all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear,
that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Taste - Psalm 34:8

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.

[8] O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth
in him.

Smell - 2 Corinthians 2:15-17

Paul's Anxiety in Troas

15 (1Co 1:18; Eze 20:41) For we are to God a sweet fragrance
of Christ among those who are saved and among those who perish.
16 (Lk 2:34; Jn 9:39) To the one we are the fragrance of death,
which brings death, and to the other the fragrance of life,
which brings life. Who is sufficient for these things?
17 (2Co 4:2; 1:12) For we are not as many are who peddle
the word of God. Instead, being sent by God, we sincerely speak
in Christ in the sight of God.

[15] For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved,
and in them that perish:
[16] To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the
savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
[17] For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of
sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

Feel - Phillipians 4:6-7

6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer
and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known to God.
7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

[6] Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your
hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Hear 

John 10:27

27 (Jn 10:14; 10:16) My sheep hear My voice, and I know them,
and they follow Me.

[27] My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

Romans 10:17

17 (Gal 3:2; 3:5) So then faith comes by hearing,
and hearing by the word of God.

[17] So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

We Walk by faith, Not by Sight - 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

6 (Heb 11:13) Therefore we are always confident, knowing that while we are
at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord.
7 (1Co 13:12; 2Co 4:18) For we walk by faith, not by sight.
8 Instead, I say that we are confident and willing to be absent from the body
and to be present with the Lord.
9 So whether present or absent, we labor that we may be accepted by Him.
10 (Mt 16:27; Ac 10:42) 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.

[6] Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home
in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
[7] (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
[8] We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body,
and to be present with the Lord.
[9] Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted
of him.
[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.

The immediate and direct result

1 Peter 1:9

9 (Ro 6:22) receiving as the result of your faith the salvation of your souls.

[9] Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

1) John 12:37-50, Mark 11:12-14, Matthew 21:18-22, Mark 11:15-19,
Matthew 21:12-17, Luke 19:45-48, Mark 11:20-33, Matthew 21:23-27, Luke 20:1-8

John 12:37-50

The Unbelief of the Jews

37 Though He had done so many signs before them,
yet they did not believe in Him.
38 (Isa 53:1; Ro 10:16) This fulfilled the word spoken by Isaiah the prophet:
"Lord, who has believed our report,
and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" (Isa 53:1.)
39 (Jn 5:44) Therefore they could not believe. For Isaiah said again:
40 (Isa 6:10; Mt 13:13-15) "He has blinded their eyes
and hardened their hearts,
lest they should see with their eyes
and perceive with their hearts and turn,
and I would heal them." (Isa 6:10.)
41 (Isa 6:1-5; 6:9-10) Isaiah said this when he saw His glory
and spoke of Him.
42 (Jn 7:13; 9:22) Yet many of the rulers also believed in Him.
But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him,
lest they be put out of the synagogue.
43 (Jn 5:44; 5:41) For they loved the praise of men more than the praise
of God.

[37] But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed
not on him:
[38] That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he
spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the
Lord been revealed?
[39] Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
[40] He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should
not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted,
and I should heal them.
[41] These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
[42] Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but
because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put
out of the synagogue:
[43] For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. 

Judgment by Jesus' Word

44 (Mt 10:40; Jn 5:24) Jesus cried out, "He who believes in Me believes
not only in Me, but in Him who sent Me.
45 He who sees Me sees Him who sent Me.
46 (Jn 8:12; 3:19) I have come as a light into the world, that whoever
believes in Me should not remain in darkness.
47 (Jn 3:17) "If anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge
him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
48 (Lk 10:16; Ro 2:16) He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words,
has that which judges him. The word I have spoken will judge him
on the last day.
49 (Jn 3:11; 5:30) For I have not spoken on My own authority,
but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say
and what I should speak.
50 (Jn 6:68) I know that His command is eternal life.
Therefore what I say, I say as the Father tells me." 

[44] Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but
on him that sent me.
[45] And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
[46] I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should
not abide in darkness.
[47] And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I
came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
[48] He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth
him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
[49] For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave
me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
[50] And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak
therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. 

Mark 11:12-14

The Cursing of the Fig Tree
Mt 21:18-19

12 (Mt 4:2; 21:18-22) On the next day when they had returned from Bethany,
He was hungry.
13 (Lk 13:6-9) Seeing from afar a fig tree with leaves, He went to see
if perhaps He might find anything on it. When He came to it,
He found nothing except leaves, for it was not the season for figs.
14 (Mt 21:19) Jesus said to it, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again."
And His disciples heard it.

[12] And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:
[13] And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he
might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but
leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
[14] And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter
for ever. And his disciples heard it. 

Matthew 21:18-22

The Cursing of the Fig Tree
Mk 11:12-14, 20-24

18 (Mt 4:2) Now in the morning as He returned to the city, He became hungry.
19 (Lk 13:6-9; Mk 11:14) When He saw a fig tree by the road,
He went to it but found nothing on it except leaves.
He said to it, "Let no fruit ever grow on you again." Immediately
the fig tree withered away.
20 When the disciples saw it, they were amazed, saying,
"How did the fig tree wither away instantly?"
21 (Mt 17:20; Jas 1:6) Jesus answered them, "Truly I say to you,
if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only
do what was done to the fig tree, but also, if you say to this mountain,
'Be removed, and be thrown into the sea,' it will be done.
22 (Mt 7:7; Jn 15:7) And whatever you ask in prayer, if you believe,
you will receive." 

[18] Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.
[19] And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing
thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee
henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
[20] And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the
fig tree withered away!
[21] Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have
faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig
tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be
thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
[22] And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall
receive. 

Mark 11:15-19

The Cleansing of the Temple
Mt 21:12-17; Lk 19:45-48; Jn 2:13-22

15 (Mt 21:12-16) And they came to Jerusalem. Jesus went into the temple
and began to drive out those who sold and bought in the temple, and He
overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the seats of those who sold
doves.
16 And He would not allow anyone to carry any vessel through the temple.
17 (Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11) And He taught them, and said, "Is it not written,
'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations'
(Isa 56:7.)? But you have made it a 'den of thieves.'(Jer 7:11). "
18 (Mt 7:28; Mk 12:12) The scribes and chief priests heard it
and looked for a way to kill Him. For they feared Him,
because all the people were astonished at His teaching.
19 (Lk 21:37; Mk 11:11) When evening came, He went out of the city. 

[15] And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began
to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;
[16] And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the
temple.
[17] And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be
called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of
thieves.
[18] And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might
destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at
his doctrine.
[19] And when even was come, he went out of the city. 

Matthew 21:12-17

The Cleansing of the Temple
Mk 11:15-19; Lk 19:45-48; Jn 2:13-22

12 (Lev 1:14; 5:7) Jesus went into the temple of God
and drove out all those who sold and bought in the temple
and overturned the tables of the moneychangers
and the seats of those who sold doves.
13 (Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11) He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall
be called a house of prayer,' (Isa 56:7.) but you have made it
'a den of thieves.' (Jer 7:11). "
14 The blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them.
15 (Mt 21:9; Lk 19:39-40) But when the chief priests
and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children
crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David,"
they were extremely displeased
16 (Ps 8:2; Mt 11:25) and said to Him, "Do You hear what these are saying?"
Jesus said to them, "Yes. Have you never read,
'Out of the mouth of children and infants
You have perfected praise' (Ps 8:2.)?"
17 (Jn 11:18; 11:1) And He left them and went out of the city into Bethany,
and He lodged there. 

[12] And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold
and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and
the seats of them that sold doves,
[13] And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house
of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
[14] And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed
them.
[15] And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he
did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son
of David; they were sore displeased,
[16] And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto
them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou
hast perfected praise?
[17] And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged
there. 

Luke 19:45-48

The Cleansing of the Temple
Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:15-19; Jn 2:13-22

45 (Mt 21:12-13; Mk 11:15-17) Then He entered the temple
and began to drive out those who sold and bought in it,
46 (Jer 7:11; Isa 56:7) saying to them, "It is written,
'My house will be a house of prayer,'(Isa 56:7.) but you have made it
'a den of thieves.'(Jer 7:11.)"
47 (Mt 26:55; Mk 11:18) He taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests,
the scribes, and the leaders of the people tried to kill Him.
48 Yet they could not find a way to do it, for all the people
were very attentive to hear Him. 

[45] And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold
therein, and them that bought;
[46] Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but
ye have made it a den of thieves.
[47] And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the
scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,
[48] And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very
attentive to hear him. 

Mark 11:20-33

The Lesson From the Fig Tree
Mt 21:20-22

20 In the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered
from the roots.
21 Peter, calling to remembrance, said to Him,
"Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away."
22 Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God.
23 (Mt 17:20; 1Co 13:2) For truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain,
'Be removed and be thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart,
but believes that what he says will come to pass, he will have whatever
he says.
24 (1Jn 3:22) Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,
believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.
25 (Col 3:13; Mt 6:12) And when you stand praying, forgive if you have
anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven may also
forgive you your sins.
26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven
forgive your sins."

[20] And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up
from the roots.
[21] And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the
fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
[22] And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
[23] For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his
heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to
pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
[24] Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,
believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
[25] And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that
your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
[26] But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven
forgive your trespasses.

The Question of Jesus' Authority
Mt 21:23-27; Lk 20:1-8

27 (Mt 21:23-27; Lk 20:1-8) They came again to Jerusalem,
and as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests
and the scribes and the elders came to Him,
28 (Ex 2:14) and said, "By what authority are You doing these things,
and who gave You this authority to do them?"
29 Jesus answered them, "I will also ask of you one question. Answer Me,
and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
30 Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
31 They debated among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,'
He will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
32 (Mt 14:5; 21:46) But if we say, 'From men' "-they feared the people,
for everyone held John to be a real prophet.
33 So they answered Jesus, "We do not know."
Jesus answered them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority
I do these things." 

[27] And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple,
there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,
[28] And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who
gave thee this authority to do these things?
[29] And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one
question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these
things.
[30] The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
[31] And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From
heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
[32] But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men
counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
[33] And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus
answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do
these things. 

Matthew 21:23-27

The Question of Jesus' Authority
Mk 11:27-33; Lk 20:1-8

23 (Ac 4:7; Ex 2:14) When He entered the temple, the chief priests
and the elders of the people came up to Him as He was teaching,
and said, "By what authority are You doing these things?
And who gave You this authority?"
24 Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you one question.
If you tell Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
25 Where did the baptism of John come from? From heaven or from men?"
They reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,'
He will say to us, 'Then why did you not believe him?'
26 (Mk 6:20; Mt 11:9) But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the people,
for all hold John as a prophet."
27 So they answered Jesus, "We do not know."
Then He said to them,
"Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things." 

[23] And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders
of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority
doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
[24] And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing,
which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do
these things.
[25] The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they
reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say
unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
[26] But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a
prophet.
[27] And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto
them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. 

Luke 20:1-8

The Question of Jesus' Authority
Mt 21:23-27; Mk 11:27-33

1 One day, as He taught the people in the temple and preached the gospel,
the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up to Him,
2 (Ex 2:14; Jn 2:18) and said to Him, "Tell us, by what authority are
You doing these things? Who is he who gave You this authority?"
3 He answered them, "I will also ask you one thing. Answer Me:
4 (Lk 15:18) Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
5 They debated with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,'
He will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
6 (Mt 21:26; 11:9) But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us,
for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
7 So they answered that they did not know where it was from.
8 Jesus said to them,
"Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things." 

[1] And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people
in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes
came upon him with the elders,
[2] And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these
things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
[3] And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and
answer me:
[4] The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
[5] And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven;
he will say, Why then believed ye him not?
[6] But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be
persuaded that John was a prophet.
[7] And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
[8] And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do
these things. 

2) Our Daily Bread for 26 October 2025 Titled
<a href="https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals
/devotional-category/the-work-that-matters"> 
The Work That Matters </a> by John Blase

2 Samuel 9:1-7, 13

David's Kindness to Mephibosheth
1 (1Sa 20:42; 20:14-17) David said, "Is there still anyone left from
the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness on behalf of Jonathan?"
2 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:17) Now there was a servant from the house of Saul
whose name was Ziba. So they summoned him to David.
The king said to him, "Are you Ziba?"
He replied, "I am your servant."
3 (2Sa 4:4) The king said, "Is there no one else from the house of Saul
to whom I may show the kindness of God?"
Ziba responded to the king, "There is still a son of Jonathan who
is crippled in both feet."
4 (2Sa 17:27-29) The king said to him, "Where is he?"
Ziba told the king, "He is at the house of Makir the son of Ammiel
at Lo Debar."
5 So King David sent for and brought him from the house of Makir
the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.
6 (1Sa 25:23; 2Sa 16:4) Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul
came to David and fell upon his face and bowed down. Then David said,
"Mephibosheth," and he responded, "I am your servant."
7 (2Sa 9:1; 19:28) David said to him, "Do not be afraid, for I will certainly
show you kindness on account of Jonathan, your father.
I will return to you every field of Saul, your father,
and you will eat at my table perpetually."

13 (2Sa 9:7) So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he ate continually
at the table of the king. Now he was lame in both of his feet.

2 Samuel 9
[1] And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that
I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?
[2] And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And
when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba?
And he said, Thy servant is he.
[3] And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may
shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan
hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.
[4] And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king,
Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.
[5] Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the
son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.
[6] Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come
unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said,
Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
[7] And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness
for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul
thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

[13] So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the
king's table; and was lame on both his feet.

There's a poignant scene near the end of Frederick Buechner's historical novel
Brendan. The character Gildas stands up to reveal one of his legs missing from
the knee down. As he reaches for his walking stick, he loses his balance.
 Brendan leaps up and catches him.

"I'm as crippled as the dark world," Gildas says. "If it comes to that, which 
one of us isn't?" Brendan replies. "To lend each other a hand when we're 
falling. Perhaps that's the only work that matters in the end."

In 2 Samuel 9, we find King David desiring to show kindness to anyone still 
living from the house of Saul (v. 1). There is one, Mephibosheth, "a son of 
Jonathan; he is lame in both feet" (v. 3). Mephibosheth is ushered into the 
king's presence, where he hears these words: "I will restore to you all the 
land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my 
table" (v. 7). And he always did.

Scripture is full of unforgettable stories of David and giants and armies 
and kings and kingdoms - the stuff of movies. But the Bible also remembers 
this poignant kindness shown toward a person in need—the story of someone 
lending a hand to another.

After all the big, flashy scenes fade, it's possible that kindness such 
as David extended to Mephibosheth is the work that matters most 
in the end. Lending a hand is the kind of work you
 and I can be about each and every day.

Reflect & Pray

Who is a Mephibosheth in your life? How can you lend a hand to that person?

Compassionate God, please show me the one 
in my life that I can lend a hand to.

< a href="https://www.odbm.org/en/spiritual-living/
family-relationships/why-should-we-help-loving-our-neighbors">
Discover more caring for others by reading Why Should We Help?</a>

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain

Mark 11:24

24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,
believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.

24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,
believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

"I've been praying." Jennifer declared confidently. " I told God I'd give him
a tithe of that $5000000 when I win the sweepstakes."
Her friend Cindi laughed. "Well, then, you don't have a chance. I told him
I'd give him half!"
Can we, as in Mark 11:24 seems to imply , pray for anything, absolutely
anything, and expect that the Lord will come through? Can we pray with
assurance for new cars, mink coats, or trips to the Caribbean? The verse
seems to be a troublesome one, especially when we try it and our prayers
aren't answered in the way we expected.
But seen in context, Mark 11:24 gives us a much broader picture of the
kind of prayer Jesus meant. The verse appears in the framework of
Jesus' ministry - cleansing the temple, correcting the Pharisees,
commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for
the fulfillment of Mark 11:24, if Jesus' actions are any indication,
is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.
Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching
am "If it be Thy will" clause onto the end of our prayers. We need to know
God's will and walk in it, seeking his kingdom first, and drawing close to
him. Then , as our hearts are right with him, what we ask in prayer
is likely to be congruent with the mind and purposes of Christ. We are
less likely to pray selfishly, and more likely to share God's priorities,
as we get to know him. And as we deepen in our knowledge of him,
as his will becomes our will, his promise for answered prayer takes
on new dimensions.

Application

a) What is the connection betweeen know God's will and praying effectively?

b) What changes need to take place in my life
so that I might pray with greater power?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Genesis 30:43

The man became exceedingly prosperous and had many sheep
and female servants and male servants and camels and donkeys.

And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle,
and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.

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

When you are anxious

Phil 4:4-7

4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always.
Again I will say, rejoice!
5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness.
The Lord is at hand.
6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,
by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known
to God.
7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer 

Matthew 6:9-13


9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: 
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 
11 Give us this day our daily bread. 
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: 
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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

Prince Edward Island

Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127

Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.

More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.

The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son. 

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

Day 26 of the Month

a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16

16 Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

)

b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut

I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,
that God's Spirit would influence then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge
of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord, the One you know and have not seen 
and experience joy unspeakable and full of glory.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Authority. 

Pray to the Lord: "Compassionate God, please show me the one 
in my life that I can lend a hand to. "

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the Lord's will in prayer.

Pray to the Lord and pray to the rewards of godly obedience.

Pray to the Lord and pray to  be thankful in everything.

Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations

- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son. 

Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people - 
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims 
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days! 

Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ.

Pray that Christians in Cameroon living along the Nigerian border 
will stand firm in the wake of attacks by Boko Haram.

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.
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