Day 297 of My 4th Bible Study Journey

Day 297, 23 October 2024 

1) Luke 18:9-14
Mark 10:1-12
Matthew 19:1-12
Mark 10:13-16
Matthew 19:13-15
Luke 18:15-17
Mark 10:17-31
Matthew 19:16-30
Luke 18:18-30

Luke 18:9-14

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

9 (Lk 16:15; Isa 65:5) He told this parable to some who trusted
in themselves, as though they were righteous, and despised others:
10 (Ac 3:1) "Two men went up to the temple to pray,
the one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11 (Mt 6:5; Mk 11:25) The Pharisee stood and prayed these things
about himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men:
extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
12 (Lk 11:42; Mt 9:14; Mal 3:8) I fast twice a week, and I tithe
of all that I earn.'
13 (Lk 23:48; Ezr 9:6) "But the tax collector, standing at a distance,
would not even lift his eyes to heaven, but struck his chest, saying,
'God, be merciful to me a sinner.'
14 (Lk 14:11; Mt 23:12) "I tell you, this man went down to his house
justified rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself
will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." 

[9] And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that
they were righteous, and despised others:
[10] Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the
other a publican.
[11] The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee,
that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as
this publican.
[12] I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
[13] And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his
eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a
sinner.
[14] I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the
other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that
humbleth himself shall be exalted. 

Mark 10:1-12

Teaching About Divorce
Mt 19:1-12

1 (Jn 10:40; 11:7) He arose and went from there to the region of Judea
to the other side of the Jordan, and the people came to Him again.
And again, as was His custom, He taught them.
2 (Jn 8:6) The Pharisees came to test Him, asking,
"Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?"
3 He answered them, "What did Moses command you?"
4 (Dt 24:1-4) They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate
of divorce and to divorce her.”
5 (Mt 19:8) Jesus answered them, "Due to the hardness of your heart
he wrote you this precept.
6 (Ge 1:27; 5:2) But from the beginning of the creation, God
'made them male and female.'(Ge 1:27).
7 (Ge 2:24; Eph 5:31) 'For this cause shall a man leave his father
and mother, and cleave to his wife,
8 (1Co 6:16) and the two shall be one flesh.' So then they are
no longer two, but one flesh.
9 What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder."
10 In the house His disciples asked Him concerning this matter again.
11 (Lk 16:18) He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife
and marries another commits adultery against her.
12 (1Co 7:11) And if a woman divorces her husband
and marries another, she commits adultery.” 

[1] And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the
farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was
wont, he taught them again.
[2] And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to
put away his wife? tempting him.
[3] And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?
[4] And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put
her away.
[5] And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he
wrote you this precept.
[6] But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.
[7] For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to
his wife;
[8] And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but
one flesh.
[9] What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
[10] And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.
[11] And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry
another, committeth adultery against her.
[12] And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another,
she committeth adultery. 

Matthew 19:1-12

Teaching About Divorce
Mk 10:1-12

1 (Jn 10:40) Now when Jesus finished these sayings, He departed from Galilee
and came into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.
2 (Mt 12:15) Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.
3 (Jn 8:6) The Pharisees also came to Him, tempting Him and saying,
"Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?"
4 (Ge 1:27; 5:2) He answered, "Have you not read that He who made them
at the beginning ;made them male and female,' (Ge 1:27; 5:2).
5 (1Co 6:16; Eph 5:31) and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father
and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'
(Ge 2:24.)?
6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined
together, let no man put asunder."
7 (Dt 24:1-4; Mt 5:31) They said to Him, "Then why did Moses command to give
a certificate of divorce, and to send her away?" Dt 24:1-4.
8 (Ge 2:24) He said to them, "Moses, for the hardness of your hearts,
permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so.
9 (Mt 5:32; 1Co 7:39; Lk 16:18) But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife,
except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.
And whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery."
10 His disciples said to Him, "If such is the case of the man with his wife,
it is not good to marry."
11 (1Co 7:17; Mt 13:11) But He said to them, "Not all men can receive
this precept, but only those to whom it is given.
12 For there are some eunuchs who have been so from birth, there are some
eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are some eunuchs
who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven.
He who is able to receive this, let him receive it." 

[1] And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he
departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;
[2] And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
[3] The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is
it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
[4] And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made
them at the beginning made them male and female,
[5] And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall
cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
[6] Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath
joined together, let not man put asunder.
[7] They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of
divorcement, and to put her away?
[8] He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts
suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
[9] And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for
fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso
marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.
[10] His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife,
it is not good to marry.
[11] But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to
whom it is given.
[12] For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's
womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there
be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's
sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. 

Mark 10:13-16

Little Children Blessed
Mt 19:13-18; Lk 18:15-17

13 (Mt 19:13-15; Mk 10:48) They brought young children to Him,
that He might touch them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
14 But when Jesus saw it, He was very displeased and said to them,
"Allow the little children to come to Me, and do not forbid them,
for of such is the kingdom of God.
15 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:17) Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive
the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter it."
16 (Mk 9:36) And He took them up in His arms, put His hands on them,
and blessed them. 

[13] Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put
his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
[14] But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come
unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
[15] And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
[16] And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing
shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 

Matthew 19:13-15

Little Children Blessed
Mk 10:13-16; Lk 18:15-17
13 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put
His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.
14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16-17) But Jesus said, "Let the little children come
to Me, and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."
15 He laid His hands on them and departed from there. 

[13] And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and
his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
[14] But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them,
Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such
is the kingdom of God.
[15] Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God
as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
[16] And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed
them. 

Luke 18:15-17

Little Children Blessed
Mt 19:13-15; Mk 10:13-16

15 (Mt 19:13-15; Mk 10:13-16) They also brought infants to Him
that He might touch them. When the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Permit the little children
to come to Me, and do not hinder them. For
to such belongs the kingdom of God.
17 (Mk 10:15) Truly, I say to you, whoever will not receive the kingdom
of God as a little child will in no wise enter it." 

[15] And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but
when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
[16] But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to
come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
[17] Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God
as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. 

Mark 10:17-31

The Rich Man
Mt 19:16-30; Lk 18:18-30

17 (Mk 1:40; Lk 18:18-30) When He set out on His way, a man came running
and knelt before Him, and asked Him,
"Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
18 He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good, except God alone.
19 (Ex 20:12-17; Lk 18:20) You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery,
Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor
your father and mother.(Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16-20.)"
20 (Mt 19:20; Php 3:6) He answered Him,
"Teacher, all these have I observed from my youth."
21 (Lk 12:33; Ac 2:45) Then Jesus, looking upon him, loved him
and said to him, "You lack one thing: Go your way, sell whatever you have
and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.
And come, take up the cross and follow Me."
22 (Eze 33:31) He was saddened by that word, and he went away grieving.
For he had many possessions.
23 (Mk 3:5; 1Co 1:26) Jesus looked around and said to His disciples,
"How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!"
24 (Ps 52:7; Pr 11:28) The disciples were astonished at His words.
But Jesus answered again, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust
in riches to enter the kingdom of God!
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle
than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
26 They were astonished beyond measure, saying among themselves,
"Who then can be saved?"
27 (Mt 19:26; Job 42:2) Jesus, looking at them, said,
"With men it is impossible, but not with God.
For with God all things are possible."
28 Peter began to say to Him, "Look, we have left everything
and have followed You."
29 (Mk 8:35) Jesus answered, "Truly I say to you, there is no one who has
left a house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children
or fields, for My sake and for the gospel's sake,
30 (Mt 12:32) who shall not receive a hundred times as much now in this age,
houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields,
with persecution, and in the age to come, eternal life.
31 (Mt 19:30; 20:16) But many who are first will be last, and the last first."

[17] And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and
kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may
inherit eternal life?
[18] And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good
but one, that is, God.
[19] Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do
not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and
mother.
[20] And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed
from my youth.
[21] Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou
lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and
thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow
me.
[22] And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great
possessions.
[23] And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly
shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
[24] And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth
again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in
riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
[25] It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a
rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
[26] And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who
then can be saved?
[27] And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not
with God: for with God all things are possible.
[28] Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have
followed thee.
[29] And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man
that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or
wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
[30] But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and
brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with
persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
[31] But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. 

Matthew 19:16-30

The Rich Young Man
Mk 10:17-31; Lk 18:18-30

16 (Mt 25:46; Jn 3:15) Now one came and said to Him,
"Good Teacher, what good deed shall I do to have eternal life?"
17 (Lev 18:5; Ro 10:5) He replied to him, "Why do you call Me good?
There is One who is good. But if you would enter life, keep the commandments."
18 He said to Him, "Which ones?"
Jesus said, "You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery,
You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness,
(Ex 20:13-16; Dt 5:17-20).
19 (Lev 19:18; Mt 22:39; Ex 20:12) Honor your father and your mother,
(Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16) and,
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.(Lev 19:18.)"
20 (Php 3:6) The young man said to Him, "All these I have kept from my youth.
What do I still lack?"
21 (Lk 12:33; Ac 2:45) Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect,
go and sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have
treasure in heaven. And come, follow Me."
22 (Eze 33:31) But when the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful.
For he had great possessions.
23 (Mt 13:22; Mk 10:23) Then Jesus said to His disciples,
"Truly, I say to you that it will be hard for a rich man
to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 (Mk 10:24-25; Lk 18:25) And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel
to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man
to enter the kingdom of God."
25 When His disciples heard this, they were greatly amazed, saying,
"Who then can be saved?"
26 (Job 42:2; Lk 1:37; Ge 18:14) But Jesus looked at them and said,
"With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
27 Then Peter answered Him, "See, we have left everything and followed You.
What then shall we have?"
28 (Rev 3:21; Mt 25:31) Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you,
in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne,
you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones,
judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 (Lk 14:26; Mt 19:16) And everyone who has left houses or brothers
or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for My name's
sake shall receive a hundred times as much and inherit eternal life.
30 (Mt 20:16; Mk 10:31) But many who are first will be last,
and the last first." 

[16] And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing
shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
[17] And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but
one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
[18] He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou
shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false
witness,
[19] Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as
thyself.
[20] The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my
youth up: what lack I yet?
[21] Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou
hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come
and follow me.
[22] But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for
he had great possessions.
[23] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich
man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
[24] And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the
eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
[25] When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who
then can be saved?
[26] But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible;
but with God all things are possible.
[27] Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all,
and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
[28] And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have
followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne
of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve
tribes of Israel.
[29] And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or
father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall
receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
[30] But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. 

Luke 18:18-30

The Rich Ruler
Mt 19:16-30; Mk 10:17-31

18 A certain ruler asked Him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to
inherit eternal life?"
19 Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good,
except God alone.
20 (Ro 13:9; Ex 20:12-17) You know the commandments:
Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal,
Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother.
(Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16-20.)"
21 (Php 3:6) He said, "All these I have kept since my youth."
22 (Lk 12:33; Mt 6:19-20) When Jesus heard this, He said to him,
"Yet you lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute
to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow Me."
23 (Eze 33:31)When he heard this he became very sorrowful, for he was very
rich.
24 (Pr 11:28) When Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said,
"How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than
for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
26 Those who heard this said, "Who then can be saved?"
27 (Mt 19:26; Ge 18:14) He said, "What is impossible with men
is possible with God."
28 (Lk 5:11) Peter said, "Look, we have left everything and followed You."
29 He said to them, “Truly, I tell you, there is no man who has left
his home or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake
of the kingdom of God,
30 (Job 42:10; Mt 12:32) who shall not receive many times more in this age
and, in the age to come, eternal life." 

[18] And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to
inherit eternal life?
[19] And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save
one, that is, God.
[20] Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do
not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
[21] And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
[22] Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou
one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou
shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
[23] And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
[24] And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly
shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
[25] For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a
rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
[26] And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?
[27] And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with
God.
[28] Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
[29] And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath
left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom
of God's sake,
[30] Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the
world to come life everlasting. 

2) Our Daily Bread for 23 October 2024 Titled
<a href="https://odb.org/2024/10/23/the-spirit-is-present"> 
The Holy Spirit Is Present </a> 

John 14:16,23-27
The Promise of the Spirit


16 (Jn 15:26; 14:26; 1Jn 2:1) I will pray the Father, and He will give you
another Counselor, that He may be with you forever:

23 (Jn 14:15; 14:21) Jesus answered him, "If a man loves Me, he will keep
My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our home
with him.
24 (Jn 7:16; 14:10) He who does not love Me does not keep My words.
The word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father's who sent Me.
25 "I have spoken these things to you while I am still with you.
26 (Jn 15:26; 16:7) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father
will send in My name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that
I told you.
27 (Jn 16:33; Php 4:7; Col 3:15) Peace I leave with you.
My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

[16] And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter,
that he may abide with you for ever;

[23] Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my
words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our
abode with him.
[24] He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye
hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.
[25] These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
[26] But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send
in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your
remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
[27] Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world
giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be
afraid.

Making his preflight checks for a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to 
New York City, a flight attendant noticed a passenger visibly anxious and 
concerned about flying. He sat in the aisle, held her hand, explained each 
step of the flight process, and reassured her that she was going to be fine. 
"When you get on an aircraft, it's not about us, it's about you," he said. 
"And if you're not feeling good, I want to be there to say, 'Hey, what's 
wrong? Is there something I can do?'" His caring presence can be a picture of 
what Jesus said the Holy Spirit would do for believers in Him.

Christ's death and resurrection and ascension were necessary and beneficial to
save people from their sins, but it would also create emotional turbulence and
deep sorrow in the disciples' hearts (John 14:1). So He reassured them that 
they wouldn't be left alone to carry out His mission in the world. He would 
send the Holy Spirit to be with them-an "advocate to help [them] and be with 
[them] forever" (v. 16). The Spirit would bear witness about Jesus and remind 
them of all Christ did and said (v. 26). They would be "encouraged by" Him 
during difficult times (Acts 9:31).

In this life, everyone-including believers in Christ-will experience the 
turbulence of anxiety, fear, and grief. But He's promised that, in His 
absence, the Holy Spirit is present to comfort us.

By:  Marvin Williams

Reflect & Pray

What's been troubling you in your life? 
How can you seek the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit?

Dear Jesus, thank You for the Spirit's comfort and counsel.
<a href="https://odbu.org/topic/sf120-01-lecture/">
Learn how to walk daily with the Holy Spirit.</a>


3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 4 - Entire Forgiveness
Acts 13:38

38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known
to you that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,"

38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren,
that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

At age 17 Mary, a cross-country runner, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
She went on to college, faced with the prospect of gradual physical decline
and, ultimately, life in a wheelchair. "The worst part," Mary admitted "is
not the pain or the inability to do what I once did. The worst part is
the hopelessness, the emotional struggle. There is no cure, no real
treatment - only insurance."
In our fallen world, there are many incurable circumstances we have to endure.
But the guilt of our sin is not one of them. Yet despite the declaration
of the Scripture that Jesus' sacrificial death paid the price for our sins,
many of us carry a load of guilt - as if we ourselves had tp pay the price.
Paul, a man who know the grace of God and the depth of his own sin,
emphasises the source and the completeness of our forgiveness.
Through Jesus - not through my good behaviour, not through my determination to
change, not through my reputation, my family's faith, or my religious duties.
Forgiveness of sins come through Christ alone, a gift we do not deserve,
a gift which places all of us on equal ground at the foot of the cross.
To acknowledge our sin without knowing the source of forgiveness only
results in hopelessness and despair - we see ourselves, yet we are powerless
to change the sin we see. But when we realise that Christ has provided
complete forgiveness of sin, we can face our sin honestly, knowing
the freedom of confession and the restoration of forgiveness.

Application

a) In what ways have I changed myself, to "turn over a new leaf",
to "make myself worthy" of God's love?

b) How can Acts 13:38 help me remember the source of forgiveness? 

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

2 Chr 31:21

21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house
of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,
he did this with all his heart, and he found success.

21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house
of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,
he did it with all his heart, and prospered.

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

God's Protection in Times of Trouble

Ps 27:1-6

PSALMS 27

A Psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom will I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom will I be afraid?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me
to eat my flesh -
my enemies and my foes -
they stumbled and fell.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,
my heart will not fear;
though war should rise against me,
in this will I be confident.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,
that will I seek after -
for me to dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to see the beauty of the Lord,
and to inquire in His temple.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble
He will hide me in His pavilion;
in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;
He will set me up on a rock.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up
above my enemies encircling me;
therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,
came upon me to eat up my flesh,
They stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:
Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:
In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;
he shall set me up upon a rock.
6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,
Above mine enemies round about me:
Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;
I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer 

Matthew 6:9-13


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

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

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 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 23 of the Month

a) Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.

b) Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.

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John 13:34-35

34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples,
if you have love for one another."

34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;
as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,
if ye have love one to another.

Rom 12:10

10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honour

10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;
in honour preferring one another;

Heb 10:24

24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.

24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

1 Peter 3:8

8 Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious,
and be kind.

8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another,
love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

1 John 3:23

23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name
of His Son ­Jesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us.

23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name
of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to humble in the Kingdom of God. 

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, thank You for the Spirit's comfort 
and counsel."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus as the Source of Salvation.

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the Lord in all you do.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as Light and Salvation.

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 for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.

Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.

Pray that Saudi women who have suffered oppression will find true freedom 
through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
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