Day 296 of My 4th Bible Study Journey
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Day 296, 22 October 2024 1) John 11:38-57 Luke 17:11-37 Luke 18:1-8 John 11:38-57 Lazarus Brought to Life 38 (Mt 27:60; Jn 11:33) Then Jesus, again groaning within Himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. 39 (Jn 11:17) Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, "Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days." 40 (Jn 11:4; 11:23-26) Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" 41 (Jn 17:1; Mt 11:25) So they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. 42 (Jn 3:17; 17:21) I know that You always hear Me. But because of the people standing around, I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me." 43 When He had said this, He cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" 44 (Jn 20:7; 19:40) He who was dead came out, his hands and feet wrapped with grave clothes, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go." [38] Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. [39] Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. [40] Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? [41] Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. [42] And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. [43] And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. [44] And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. The Plot to Kill Jesus Mt 26:1-5; Mk 14:1-2; Lk 22:1-2 45 (Jn 2:23; 11:19) Therefore many of the Jews who came to Mary, and saw what Jesus had done, believed in Him. 46 But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 (Mt 26:3; 5:22) Then the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled the Sanhedrin and said, "What shall we do? This Man is performing many signs. 48 If we leave Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation." 49 (Mt 26:3; Jn 11:51) Then one of them named Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all, 50 (Jn 18:14) nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, that the whole nation should not perish." 51 (Ex 28:30; 1Sa 23:9) He did not say this on his own authority. But being the high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, 52 (Jn 10:16; Isa 49:6) and not for the nation only, but that He might also gather together in unity the children of God who were scattered abroad. 53 So from that day forward they planned to put Him to death. 54 (Jn 7:1; 2Ch 13:19 ) Therefore Jesus no longer walked openly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and remained there with His disciples. 55 (Jn 2:13; 6:4) Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand. Many went up to Jerusalem from the country before the Passover to purify themselves. 56 (Jn 7:11) Then they searched for Jesus and said among themselves as they stood in the temple, "What do you think, that He will not come to the feast?" 57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where He was, he should report it, that they might seize Him. [45] Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. [46] But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done. [47] Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. [48] If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation. [49] And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, [50] Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. [51] And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation; [52] And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad. [53] Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death. [54] Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. [55] And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. [56] Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? [57] Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him. Luke 17:11-37 The Cleansing of Ten Lepers 11 (Lk 9:51-52; Jn 4:3-4) As Jesus went to Jerusalem, He passed between Samaria and Galilee. 12 (Lev 13:45-46) As He entered a village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood at a distance. 13 They lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!" 14 (Lk 5:14) When He saw them, He said to them, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned with a loud voice glorifying God, 16 (Mt 10:5) and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus said, "Were not the ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Were there not any found to return and give glory to God except this foreigner?" 19 (Mt 9:22; Mk 10:52) Then He said to him, "Rise, go your way. Your faith has made you well." [11] And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. [12] And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: [13] And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. [14] And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. [15] And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, [16] And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. [17] And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? [18] There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. [19] And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. The Coming of the Kingdom Mt 24:23-28, 37-41 20 (Lk 19:11) When He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation. 21 (Lk 17:23) Nor will they say, 'Here it is!' or 'There it is!' For remember, the kingdom of God is within you." 22 (Mt 9:15; Lk 5:35) Then He said to the disciples, "The days will come when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. 23 (Lk 21:8; 17:21) They will say to you, 'Look here,' or 'Look there!' Do not follow after them. 24 (Mt 24:27) For as the lightning flashes and lights up the heavens from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in His day. 25 (Mt 16:21; Lk 9:22) But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. 26 (Ge 7:7-23; Mt 24:37-39) "Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. 27 They were eating, drinking, marrying, and were given in marriage until the day when Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. 28 "Likewise as it was in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built. 29 (2Pe 2:6) But on the day that Lot departed from Sodom, fire and brimstone rained from heaven and destroyed them all. 30 (2Th 1:7; Mt 16:27) "So will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed. 31 On that day let him who is on the housetop, with his goods in the house, not come down to take them away. And likewise let him who is in the field not return to the things behind. 32 (Ge 19:26) Remember Lot's wife. 33 (Mt 10:39; Jn 12:25) Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. 34 I tell you, on that night two men will be in one bed; the one will be taken and the other will be left. 35 (Ex 11:5; Mt 24:41) Two women will be grinding grain together; the one will be taken and the other will be left. 36 Two men will be in the field; the one will be taken and the other will be left." 37 (Mt 24:28) They asked, "Where, Lord?" He replied, "Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together." [20] And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: [21] Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. [22] And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. [23] And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them. [24] For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. [25] But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. [26] And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. [27] They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. [28] Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; [29] But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. [30] Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. [31] In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. [32] Remember Lot's wife. [33] Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. [34] I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. [35] Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. [36] Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. [37] And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together. Luke 18:1-8 Luke 18 The Parable of the Widow and the Judge 1 (Col 4:2; Ro 12:12) He told them a parable to illustrate that it is necessary always to pray and not lose heart. 2 (Lk 18:4) He said: "In a city there was a judge who did not fear God or regard man. 3 (Isa 1:17) And a widow was in that city. She came to him, saying, 'Avenge me against my adversary.' 4 "He would not for a while. Yet afterward he said to himself, 'Though I do not fear God or respect man, 5 (Lk 11:8) yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she will weary me.' " 6 And the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge says. 7 (Rev 6:10; Ps 88:1) And shall not God avenge His own elect and be patient with them, who cry day and night to Him? 8 I tell you, He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?" [1] And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. [4] And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; [5] Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. [6] And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. [7] And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? [8] I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? 2) Our Daily Bread for 22 October 2024 Titled <a href="https://odb.org/2024/10/22/transformed-from-the-inside"> Transformed from the Inside </a> Matthew 23:23-33 23 (Lk 11:42; Mic 6:8; 1Sa 15:22) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You tithe mint and dill and cumin, but have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done without leaving the others undone. 24 (Mt 19:24) You blind guides who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! 25 (Mt 15:19-20; Lk 11:39-40) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and greed. 26 You blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may also be clean. 27 (Lk 11:44; Ac 23:3) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men's bones and of all uncleanness. 28 (Mt 23:5) So you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. 29 (Lk 11:47-48) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You build the tombs of the prophets, and adorn the memorials of the righteous, 30 and say, 'If we lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have partaken with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.' 31 (Ac 7:51-52) Therefore you are witnesses against yourselves that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets. 32 (Ge 15:16) Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers' guilt. 33 (Mt 3:7; 12:34) "You serpents! You generation of vipers! How can you escape the judgment of hell? [23] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. [24] Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. [25] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. [26] Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. [27] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. [28] Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. [29] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, [30] And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. [31] Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets. [32] Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. [33] Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? In the worst UK residential fire since World War II, fire engulfed the twenty-four story Grenfell Tower building in West London, claiming the lives of seventy people. Investigations revealed a primary reason the flames spread so quickly was the cladding used as part of renovation that covered the building's exterior. The material was aluminum on the outside but had an extremely flammable plastic core. How was such a dangerous material allowed to be sold and installed? The product's sellers failed to disclose poor fire safety test results. And buyers, drawn by the material's cheap price tag, failed to heed warning signs. The shiny cladding looked nice on the outside. Some of Jesus' harshest words were directed at religious teachers He accused of covering corruption behind a nice-looking exterior. He said they were like "whitewashed tombs"-"beautiful on the outside" but inside full of dead bones (Matthew 23:27). Instead of pursuing "justice, mercy and faithfulness" (v. 23), they were focused on looking good—cleaning "the outside of the cup" but not the "greed and self-indulgence" inside (v. 25). It's easier to focus on looking good than to bring our sin and brokenness honestly before God. But a nice-looking exterior doesn't make a corrupt heart any less dangerous. God invites us to let Him transform all of us from the inside (1 John 1:9). By: Monica La Rose Reflect & Pray When have you tried to disguise corruption? How can you prioritise internal change? Gracious God, please help me not to hide my brokenness but let You transform all of me. 3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 3 - The Remedy Acts 4:12 12 (Mt 1:21; Jn 3:36) "There is no salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. "You have cancer", the doctor told his patient. "We need to operate - as soon as possible. It's the only remedy." The patient, not wanting to undergo surgery unless it was absolutely necessary, sought out a second opinion, then a third. When the third round of testing came up with the same results, she returned to the doctor and submitted herself to the treatment. Often the remedy for the problems in our lives seems worst than the problems themselves. We don't want to endure the pain of self-examination, of honest confrontation with our sin and selfishness. We'd rather live in "blissful ignorance" than face up to ourselves. But the Bible tells us there is only one remedy for sin: casting ourselves upon the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. Submitting ourselves to God's "treatment" for sin is not an easy matter or a simple decision. We have to give up on ourselves, on our own striving for self-salvation. We have to come to the agonising realisation of our sin, the depths to which we have fallen. Acknowledging sin is not a duty simply for "bad" people who have lived in rebellion against God. "Good" people - Sunday-school kids, moral parents, and sweet little grandmothers - may have more difficulty coming to Christ than swindlers and prostitutes, precisely because their sin is not as visible - sometimes it is even applauded by church and society. "Good" or "bad", we all have the same problem: sin. And, because of the Lord's grace, we all have the same remedy: salvation through Christ. As we look to him, not to others, and see ourselves in light of his holiness, we can glimpse the seriousness of our own resistance to him and call upon his name. Application a) What other "remedies" have I tried to use in treating my sin? b) Why is Jesus Christ the only source of salvation? c) How can this verse help me to see the "salvation" of Christ in the daily struggles of life? 4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland Haggai 2:7-9 7 (1Ki 8:11; Isa 60:7) And I will shake all the nations, and they will come with the wealth of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of Hosts. 8 (Isa 60:17) The silver is mine, and the gold is Mine, says the Lord of Hosts. 9 (Isa 9:6-7) The glory of this latter house will be greater than the former, says the Lord of Hosts. And in this place I will give peace, says the Lord of Hosts. 7 and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts. 8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts. 9 The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts. 5) From a Book called God's Promises for you: God's Help in Times of Temptation James 1:12-18 Trial and Temptation 12 (Jas 2:5; 1Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8) Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil; neither does He tempt anyone. 14 But each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed. 15 (Job 15:35; Ps 7:14) Then, when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin; and when sin is finished, it brings forth death. 16 (Jas 1:19; 2:5) Do not err, my beloved brothers. 17 (Mal 3:6; Nu 23:19; Jn 3:27) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no change or shadow of turning. 18 (1Pe 1:23; Jn 1:13; Rev 14:4) Of His own will He brought us forth with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of His creatures. 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14 but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. Remember God's promises when You pray The Lord's prayer Matthew 6:9-13 9 "Therefore pray in this manner: Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. 11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread. 12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?) 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 22 Day of the Month a) Pray for the Province of Quebec I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec, that God's Spirit would influence then to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone, 2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty, 3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word. III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge of God. ( 2 Cor 10: 3 - 5 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds, 5 casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ) Conclusion: Pray to the Lord and pray to persistent call upon Him. Pray to the Lord: "Gracious God, please help me not to hide my brokenness but let You transform all of me." Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Jesus is the only cure and redemption for Sin. Pray to the Lord and pray to bknow Him as the creator of wealth. Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him all your trials and temptations. 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 the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge of God. Pray for greater access to Malay-language Bibles, which are largely unavailable outside Christian-majority areas. 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. -- Member - Liberal International This is [email protected] Ici [email protected] Yahweh, King & country!Never Satan President Republic!Beware AntiChrist rising! Look at Psalms 14 and 53 on Atheism ;