Day 302 of My 4th Bible Study Journey
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Day 302, 28 October 2024 1) Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:35-37, Matthew 22:41-46, Luke 20:41-44, Mark 12:38-40, ,Matthew 23:1-12, Luke 20:45-47, Matthew 23:13-39, Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4, Matthew 21:28-32 Mark 12:28-34 The Great Commandment Mt 22:34-40; Lk 10:25-28 28 (Mt 22:34-40; Lk 10:25-28) One of the scribes came and heard them reasoning together. Perceiving that Jesus had answered them well, he asked Him, "Which is the first commandment of all?" 29 (Dt 6:4; Lk 10:27) Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments is, 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. 30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' (Dt 6:4-5.) This is the first commandment. 31 (Lev 19:18; Mt 7:12) The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself.'(Lev 19:18.) There is no other commandment greater than these." 32 (Dt 4:35; 4:39)The scribe said to Him, "Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth, that there is one God and there is no other but Him. 33 (1Sa 15:22; Hos 6:6) To love Him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." 34 (Mt 22:46; Lk 20:40) When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, He said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." After that, no one dared to ask Him any question. [28] And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? [29] And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: [30] And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. [31] And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. [32] And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he: [33] And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. [34] And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. Matthew 22:34-40 The Great Commandment Mk 12:28-34; Lk 10:25-28 34 When the Pharisees heard that He silenced the Sadducees, they came together. 35 (Lk 7:30; 14:3) One of them, who was a lawyer, tested Him by asking Him, 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?" 37 (Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27) Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'(Dt 6:5.) 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 (Lev 19:18; Mt 19:19; Gal 5:14) And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' (Lev 19:18.) 40 (Mt 7:12) On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets." [34] But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. [35] Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, [36] Master, which is the great commandment in the law? [37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. [38] This is the first and great commandment. [39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. [40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Mark 12:35-37 The Question About David's Son Mt 22:41-46; Lk 20:41-44 35 (Lk 20:41-44; Mt 26:55) While Jesus taught in the temple, He said, "How can the scribes say that Christ is the Son of David? 36 (Ps 110:1; 2Sa 23:2) David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, until I put Your enemies under Your feet." ' (Ps 110:1.) 37 (Ro 1:3-4) David himself calls Him 'Lord.' How then is He his Son?" And the large crowd heard him gladly. [35] And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David? [36] For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. [37] David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. Matthew 22:41-46 The Question About David's Son Mk 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44 41 (Mk 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44) While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus asked them, 42 (Mt 1:1) "What do you think of the Christ? Whose Son is He?" They said to Him, "The Son of David." 43 (2Sa 23:2; Rev 4:2) He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call Him 'Lord,' saying: 44 (Ps 110:1; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13) 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, until I make Your enemies Your footstool"'? (Ps 110:1). 45 (Ro 1:3-4) If David then calls Him 'Lord,' how is He his Son?" 46 (Mk 12:34; Lk 20:40) No one was able to answer Him a word, nor from that day on did anyone dare to ask Him any more questions. [41] While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, [42] Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. [43] He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, [44] The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? [45] If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? [46] And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. Luke 20:41-44 The Question About David's Son Mt 22:41-46; Mk 12:35-37 41 (Mt 1:1; Mk 12:35-37) Then Jesus said to them, "How do they say that Christ is David's Son? 42 (Ps 110:1; Ac 2:34-35) David himself says in the Book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, 43 until I make Your enemies Your footstool."(Ps 110:1.)' 44 David therefore calls Him 'Lord.' How is He then his Son?" [41] And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? [42] And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, [43] Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. [44] David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? Mark 12:38-40 The Denouncing of the Scribes Mt 23:1-36; Lk 20:45-47 38 (Lk 11:43; Mt 23:1-7) He said to them in His teaching, "Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in long robes and love greetings in the marketplaces, 39 and the prominent seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets, 40 (Lk 20:47; Mt 6:7) who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation." [38] And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, [39] And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: [40] Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. Matthew 23:1-12 The Denouncing of the Scribes and Pharisees Mk 12:38-40; Lk 11:37-52; 20:45-47 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to His disciples, 2 (Ezr 7:6; 7:25) "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. 3 Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do their works. For they speak, but do nothing. 4 (Lk 11:46; Ac 15:10) They fasten heavy loads that are hard to carry and lay them on men's shoulders, but they themselves will not move them with their finger. 5 (Dt 6:8; Mt 9:20) "They do all their works to be seen by men. They make their Scripture boxes broad and lengthen the tassels on their prayer shawls. 6 They love the places of honour at feasts, and the prominent seats in the synagogues, 7 (Jn 1:38; 1:49) and greetings in the marketplaces, and being called 'Rabbi' by men. 8 (Jas 3:1; Mt 23:10) "But do not be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brothers. 9 (Mal 1:6; Mt 7:11) And call no man on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10 Nor be called teachers, for you have one Teacher, the Christ. 11 He who is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 (Lk 14:11; 18:14) For he who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. [1] Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, [2] Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: [3] All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. [4] For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. [5] But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [6] And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, [7] And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. [8] But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. [9] And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. [10] Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. [11] But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. [12] And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Luke 20:45-47 The Denouncing of the Scribes Mt 23:1-36; Mk 12:38-40; Lk 11:37-54 45 Then as all the people heard, He said to His disciples, 46 (Lk 11:43; 14:7) "Beware of the scribes who desire to walk in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces and the prominent seats in the synagogues and the seats of honor at banquets, 47 (Mk 12:40) who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation." [45] Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, [46] Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; [47] Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. Matthew 23:13-39 13 (Lk 11:52; Mt 23:27) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven against men. For you neither enter yourselves, nor allow those who are entering to go in. 14 (Mk 12:40; Lk 20:47) Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You devour widows' houses and for pretense make long prayers. Therefore you will receive the greater condemnation. 15 (Ac 13:43; 2:10) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You travel sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves. 16 (Mt 15:14; 23:24) "Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing. But if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.' 17 (Mt 23:19) You blind fools! Which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold? 18 And you say, 'If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing. But if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is obligated.' 19 (Ex 29:37) You blind fools! Which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift? [13] But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. [14] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. [15] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. [16] Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! [17] Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? [18] And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. [19] Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? Mark 12:41-44 The Widow's Offering Lk 21:1-4 41 (2Ki 12:9; Jn 8:20) Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. Many who were rich put in much. 42 But a certain poor widow came and put in two mites, which make a farthing. (Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin," was a fraction of a penny and the smallest coin circulated.) 43 (2Co 8:2; 8:12) He called His disciples to Him and said to them, "Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44 (Lk 8:43; 15:12) They all contributed out of their abundance. But she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had, her entire livelihood." [41] And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. [42] And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. [43] And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: [44] For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. Luke 21:1-4 The Widow's Offering Mk 12:41-44 1 (Mk 12:41-44; Jn 8:20) He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts in the treasury. 2 (Mk 12:42) He also saw a poor widow putting in two mites, (Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin," is a fraction of a penny and about 1/128 of a denarius, which was a day's wage. A Jewish bronze or copper coin, it was the smallest coin circulated.) 32 (Co 8:12) and He said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. 4 (Lk 8:43) For all these out of their abundance have put in their gifts for God. But she out of her poverty has put in all the living she had." [1] And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. [2] And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. [3] And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: [4] For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. Matthew 21:28-32 The Parable of the Two Sons 28 "What do you think? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go work today in my vineyard.' 29 "He answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he repented and went. 30 "Then he came to the second, and said likewise. He answered, 'I will go, sir,' but did not go. 31 "Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, the tax collectors and prostitutes enter the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward repent and believe him. [28] But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. [29]He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. [30]And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. [31]Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. [32] For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. 2) Our Daily Bread for 28 October 2024 titled <a href="https://odb.org/2024/10/28/getting-rid-of-baggage"> Getting Rid of Baggage </a> Genesis 33:1-11 Jacob Meets Esau 1 Then Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming and four hundred men with him. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two female servants. 2 He put the female servants and their children in front, then Leah and her children next, and then Rachel and Joseph last. 3 He went on before them, bowing himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother. 4 But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept. 5 When Esau looked up and saw the women and the children, he said, "Who are those with you?" Jacob said, "The children whom God has graciously given your servant." 6 Then the female servants came near, they and their children, and they bowed down. 7 Leah also with her children came near and bowed themselves. Afterward Joseph and Rachel came near, and they bowed themselves. 8 Esau said, "What do you mean by all this company that I met?" Jacob answered, "These are to find favour in the sight of my lord." 9 Esau said, "I have enough, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself." 10 Jacob said, "No, I pray you, if I have now found favuor in your sight, then receive my gift from my hand. For I have seen your face, and it is as though I have seen the face of God, with you having received me favorably. 11 Please take my blessing that has been brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me and because I have plenty." So he urged him, and he took it. [1] And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau came, and with him four hundred men. And he divided the children unto Leah, and unto Rachel, and unto the two handmaids. [2] And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hindermost. [3] And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother. [4] And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept. [5] And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. [6] Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves. [7] And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves. [8] And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord. [9] And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself. [10] And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me. [11] Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it. In college, I studied William Shakespeare's writing for a semester. The class required a giant textbook containing everything Shakespeare had ever written. The book weighed several pounds, and I had to carry it for hours at a time. Lugging that weight around caused my back to hurt, and it eventually broke a metal fastener on my bookbag! Some things are just too heavy for us to carry. Emotional baggage from past hurt, for example, can weigh us down with bitterness and hatred. But God wants us to have freedom through forgiving people and, when possible, reconciling with them (Colossians 3:13). The deeper the pain, the longer this may take. That's okay. It took many years for Esau to forgive Jacob for stealing his birthright and blessing (Genesis 27:36). When the two finally reunited, Esau graciously forgave his brother and even "embraced him" (33:4). Not a word was exchanged before they both burst into tears. Over time, Esau had let go of the anger that made him consider murder (27:41). And all those years gave Jacob the chance to see the magnitude of how he'd harmed his brother. He was humble and respectful throughout the reunion (33:8-11). In the end, both brothers came to the place where neither required anything from the other (vv. 9, 15). It was enough to forgive and be forgiven and walk away free from the heavy baggage of the past. By: Jennifer Benson Schuldt Reflect & Pray What types of offenses are hardest for you to forgive? How does forgiving others reflect your relationship with your heavenly Father? Dear God, please set me free from bitterness and anger. 3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 2 - The Right of Family John 1:11-12 11 (Jn 3:32) He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him. 12 (Gal 3:26; 1Jn 3:23) Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power to become sons of God, to those who believed in His name, 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: "Dad, can I ask you something?" Jimmy leaned across the back of his father's chair. His father lowered the newspaper and reached around, settling Jimmy on his lap. "Sure. Son," he answered. "You can ask me anything you want. The answer might not be Yes, but you always have the right to ask." For many who have grown up in homes where the father was absent, or when present, abusive or silent, the scenario of Jimmy and his father may seem unrealistic. Often we aren't given the right by our parents to ask what we want, to communicate openly, to express our needs and desires. But god clearly indicates that no matter what our human families have been like, in his family there are no barriers to belonging, to open communications. When we commit our lives to Christ and submit to his lordship, we have the right to become the sons and daughters of God. In Christ, we have the right to approach him, to pray, to seek wisdom, to ask advice, to make requests, to verbalise our needs and desires. We don't have to be afraid of sounding stupid or being rejected, because in Christ we belong to him, and he loves us. The KJV uses the word "power" in verse 12 - "to them gave he power to become the sons of God." Power implies ability, that we are equipped by the Spirit to be children of the King. We have the right and we have the power to become who God has called us to be - his children. Application a) Under what circumstances in my life have I felt that I didn't have the right to express my wishes or feelings? b) How do today's verses give me confidence in approaching God? 4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland Proverbs 10:22 22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it. 22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it. 5) From a Book called God's Promises for you: When you are Saddened by Loss 1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57 35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up? With what body do they come?" 36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies. 37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body. 51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet, for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption, and this mortal will put on immortality. 54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then the saying that is written shall come to pass: "Death is swallowed up in victory." 55 "O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?" 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: 37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: 38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 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 28 of the Month a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ. ( John 5:24 24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life." 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. ) b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you know today . ( 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. ) Conclusion: Pray to the Lord and pray to love you neighbours as yourself and pray to be a joyful giver. Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please set me free from bitterness and anger." Pray to the Lord and pray to receive the Lord and He will give you power. Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Blessing. Pray to the Lord and pray to know The Upcoming Rapture / Taking away of the Church. 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 new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ. Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you know today . Pray for evangelist in Columbia who courageously share the Gospel message despite threats of violence against them . Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit. and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness. 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