Day 117 of MY 5th Bible Study Journey
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Day 117, 27 April 2025 Today at <a href="https://www.calvarycommunity.ca"> Calvary Community Church </a> , Pastor Barry REgier spoke on when you fell like giving up Acts 18:1 Paul in Corinth 1 (Ac 19:1; 1Co 1:2) After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. [1] After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; Paul must have felt discouraged at this point of ministry. Acts 15:41 41 (Ac 15:23; 15:32) And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. [41] And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. Acts 16:39-40 39 (Mt 8:34) So they came and entreated them. And they brought them out, asking them to leave the city. 40 (Ac 16:14) They went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia. When they had seen the brothers, they exhorted them and departed. [39] And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city. [40] And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. Acts 17:4,10,12 4 (Ac 14:4; 15:22) Some of them were persuaded and joined with Paul and Silas, including a great crowd of devout Greeks and many leading women. [4] And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. 10 (Ac 17:13-14; 20:4) The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 12 (Ac 13:50) Therefore many of them believed, including honorable Greek women and many Greek men. [10] And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. [12] Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. Then Athens then walked 82 kms to Corinth 1 Corinthians 2:3 3 (2Co 13:4) I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. [3] And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. A) When we feel alone, God provides relationships Acts 18:1-3 Paul in Corinth 1 (Ac 19:1; 1Co 1:2) After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 (1Co 16:19; 2Ti 4:19; Ac 11:28) He found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to them. 3 (1Co 4:12; 1Th 2:9) And because he was of the same trade, he remained with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade. [1] After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; [2] And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. [3] And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8 6 (Ac 18:5; 1Th 1:3) But just now Timothy has come from you to us and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good memories of us, desiring greatly to see us, as we also desire to see you. 7 (2Co 1:4) Therefore, brothers, during all our afflictions and distress, we have been encouraged about you through your faith. 8 (1Co 16:13) For now we live, if you stand strong in the Lord. [6] But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: [7] Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: [8] For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. That is the effort og good friends! B) When we are rejected, God redirects out mission Acts 18:4-8 4 (Ac 17:17) He lectured in the synagogue every Sabbath and persuaded Jews and Greeks. 5 (Ac 17:3; 18:28) When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul was pressed by the Spirit and testified to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ. 6 (2Sa 1:16; Eze 18:13) But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be upon your heads. I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles." 7 (Ac 16:14; Col 4:11) Then he departed from there and entered the house of a man named Justus, one who worshipped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue. 8 (Ac 8:12; 11:14) Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians, who heard, believed and were baptized. [4] And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. [5] And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. [6] And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles. [7] And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue. [8] And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. C) When we are afraid, God reminds us of His presence. Acts 18:9-11 9 (Ac 23:11; 2Co 12:1-3) The Lord spoke to Paul in the night through a vision, "Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent. 10 (Mt 28:20; Lk 21:18) For I am with you, and no one shall attack you and hurt you, for I have many people in this city." 11 So for a year and six months he sat among them, teaching the word of God. [9] Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: [10] For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. [11] And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. D) When we are unsure, God is staill at work 12 (Ac 13:7; 18:27) When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews in unity attacked Paul and brought him to court, 13 saying, "This man is persuading men to worship God contrary to the law." 14 When Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to the Jews, "O Jews, if it were a matter of a misdemeanor or serious crime, I would rightly bear with you. 15 (Ac 23:29; 25:19) But if it is a question of words and names and your law, look into it yourselves. For I do not intend to be a judge of these matters." 16 So he drove them out of court. 17 (1Co 1:1) Then all the Greeks seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. But none of these things mattered to Gallio. [12] And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, [13] Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. [14] And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: [15] But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters. [16] And he drave them from the judgment seat. [17] Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things. Paul's Return to Antioch 18 (Nu 6:18; Ac 21:24) Yet Paul remained many days. He had his hair cut in Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow. Then, bidding farewell to the brothers, he sailed to Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. 18] And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow. 1) 1 Chronicles 7,8,9:1-34,41-45,10 1 CHRONICLES 7 Sons of Issachar 1 (Ge 46:13) Now the sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four in all. 2 (2Sa 24:1-9) The sons of Tola were Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Samuel. They were heads of their father's house. The sons of Tola were mighty men of valor in their generations. Their number in the days of David was 22600. 3 The son of Uzzi was Izrahiah, and the sons of Izrahiah were Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Ishiah, five chiefs in all. 4 With them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, were 36000 troops of war, battle-ready, for they had many wives and sons. 5 Now their brothers from all the families of Issachar were mighty men of valor, in all eighty-seven thousand registered by genealogy. [1] Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. [2] And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their father's house, to wit, of Tola: they were valiant men of might in their generations; whose number was in the days of David two and twenty thousand and six hundred. [3] And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men. [4] And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, were bands of soldiers for war, six and thirty thousand men: for they had many wives and sons. [5] And their brethren among all the families of Issachar were valiant men of might, reckoned in all by their genealogies fourscore and seven thousand. Sons of Benjamin 6 (Ge 46:21; 1Ch 8:1-40) Benjamin had Bela, Beker, and Jediael, three sons in all. 7 The sons of Bela were five: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. They were heads of their fathers' houses, mighty men of valor, and registered by their genealogies, 22034 in number. 8 The sons of Beker were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these are the sons of Beker. 9 Now their registration according to their generations, heads of their fathers' houses, mighty men of valor, was 20200. 10 The son of Jediael was Bilhan, along with the sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Kenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar. 11All these sons of Jediael were heads of their fathers' houses, mighty men of valor, numbering 17200 soldiers, ready to go out to war for battle. 12 And the Shuppites and Huppites were the sons of Ir; the Hushites the sons of Aher. [6] The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three. [7] And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour; and were reckoned by their genealogies twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. [8] And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher. [9] And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, heads of the house of the fathers, mighty men of valour, was twenty thousand and two hundred. [10] The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; Jeush, and Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar. [11] All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads of their fathers, mighty men of valour, were seventeen thousand and two hundred soldiers, fit to go out for war and battle. [12] Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the sons of Aher. Sons of Naphtali 13 (Nu 26:48-49) The sons of Naphtali were Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum, descendants of Bilhah. [13] The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah. Sons of Manasseh 14 The sons of Manasseh were Asriel, whom his Aramean concubine bore. She also bore Makir the father of Gilead. 15 (Nu 26:33; 36:1-12) Now Makir took a wife for Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name was Maakah. The name of the second was Zelophehad, and Zelophehad had daughters. 16 Maakah the wife of Makir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh. His brother's name was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. 17 (1Sa 12:11)The son of Ulam was Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh. 18 His sister Hammoleketh bore Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. 19 The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. [14] The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: (but his concubine the Aramitess bare Machir the father of Gilead: [15] And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name was Maachah;) and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters. [16] And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. [17] And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. [18] And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah. [19] And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Sons of Ephraim 20 (Nu 26:35-36) The sons of Ephraim were Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, 21 Zabad his son, Shuthelah his son, and Ezer and Elead, whom the men of Gath born in that land killed because they came down to take their livestock. 22 ()Ge 37:34; Job 2:11) Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brothers came to comfort him. 23 Then he went in to his wife, and she conceived and bore a son, so he called his name Beriah, because evil had been in his house 24 (Jos 16:3; 16:5) (his daughter was Sheerah, who built both Lower and Upper Beth Horon as well as Uzzen Sheerah). 25 Rephah was also his son, as were Resheph, Telah his son, Tahan his son, 26 Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, 27 (Ex 17:9-14; 24:13) Nun his son, and Joshua his son. 28 Their possessions and settlements were Bethel and its towns, and to the east Naaran, and to the west Gezer with its towns, Shechem and its towns, and Ayyah and its towns; 29 (Jdg 1:22-29) also along the borders of the Manassites, Beth Shan and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, and Dor and its towns. In these lived the sons of Joseph the son of Israel. [20] And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son, [21] And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath that were born in that land slew, because they came down to take away their cattle. [22] And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort him. [23] And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he called his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house. [24] (And his daughter was Sherah, who built Beth-horon the nether, and the upper, and Uzzen-sherah.) [25] And Rephah was his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son, [26] Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, [27] Non his son, Jehoshua his son. [28] And their possessions and habitations were, Bethel and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof: [29] And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel. Sons of Asher 30 (Ge 46:17; Nu 26:44-46) Now the children of Asher were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. 31 The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malkiel, who was the father of Birzaith. 32 Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua. 33 The sons of Japhlet were Pasak, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were the children of Japhlet. 34 The sons of Shomer were Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram. 35 The sons of his brother Helem were Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. 36 The sons of Zophah were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, 37 Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. 38 The sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara. 39 The sons of Ulla were Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia. 40 All these were the children of Asher, heads of their fathers' houses, choice men, mighty men of valor, and heads of the leaders. They were registered by their genealogy among the army fit for war. Their number was 26000 men. [30] The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. [31] And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith. [32] And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister. [33] And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the children of Japhlet. [34] And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram. [35] And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal. [36] The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, [37] Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. [38] And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara. [39] And the sons of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia. [40] All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men. 1 Chronicles 8:1-28 1 (Ge 46:21; Nu 26:38) Now Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, 2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 3 (Ge 46:21) The sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud, 4 Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, 5 (1Ch 7:12) Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram. 6 (Jdg 3:20-30; 1Ch 2:54) These are the sons of Ehud, who were the heads of the fathers' houses to those dwelling in Geba, and who exiled them to Manahath. 7 So he exiled Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera and then became the father of Uzza and Ahihud. 8 Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had sent away his wives Hushim and Baara. 9 He had sons with his wife Hodesh, namely Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam, 10 Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of the fathers' houses. 11 He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal. 12 (Ezr 2:33; Ne 6:2) The sons of Elpaal were Eber, Misham, Shemed (he built Ono and Lod with its towns), 13 Beriah, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers' houses to those dwelling in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath, 14 as well as Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth, 15 Zebadiah, Arad, Eder, 16 Michael, Ishpah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah. 17 Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, 18 Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal. 19 Jakim, Zikri, Zabdi, 20 Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel, 21 Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei. 22 Ishpan, Eber, Eliel, 23 Abdon, Zikri, Hanan, 24 Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah, 25 Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak. 26 Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah, 27 Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zikri were the sons of Jeroham. 28 These were heads of the fathers' houses according to their generations, chief men who dwelt in Jerusalem. [1] Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third, [2] Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. [3] And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, [4] And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah, [5] And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram. [6] And these are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Geba, and they removed them to Manahath: [7] And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud. [8] And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives. [9] And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham, [10] And Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirma. These were his sons, heads of the fathers. [11] And of Hushim he begat Abitub, and Elpaal. [12] The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof: [13] Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath: [14] And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, [15] And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader, [16] And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah; [17] And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber, [18] Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal; [19] And Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi, [20] And Elienai, and Zilthai, and Eliel, [21] And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi; [22] And Ishpan, and Heber, and Eliel, [23] And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan, [24] And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah, [25] And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak; [26] And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah, [27] And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham. [28] These were heads of the fathers, by their generations, chief men. These dwelt in Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 8:29-40 29 The father of Gibeon dwelt in Gibeon, and Maakah was his wife's name. 30 His firstborn son was Abdon, along with Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab, 31 Gedor, Ahio, and Zeker. 32 Mikloth also became the father of Shimeah. Now these also dwelt in Jerusalem with their own families near their brothers. 33 (1Sa 9:1; 31:2; 2Sa 2:8) Ner became the father of Kish; Kish the father of Saul; Saul the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Esh-Baal. 34 (2Sa 9:12; 4:4) Jonathan's son was Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal became the father of Micah. 35 The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melek, Tarea, and Ahaz. 36 Ahaz became the father of Jehoad'dah, and Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza, 37 and Moza became the father of Binea. Now Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son. 38 Azel had six sons, and their names were Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. 39 The sons of his brother Eshek were Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third. 40 The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, even archers, and had many sons and grandsons, one hundred and fifty in all. These were all the sons of Benjamin. [28] These were heads of the fathers, by their generations, chief men. These dwelt in Jerusalem. [29] And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon; whose wife's name was Maachah: [30] And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab, [31] And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zacher. [32] And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them. [33] And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal. [34] And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah. [35] And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz. [36] And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza, [37] And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son: [38] And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. [39] And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third. [40] And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin. 1 Chronicles 9:1 1 CHRONICLES 9 1 So all Israel was registered by genealogies, and these were written in the book of the kings of Israel. And Judah was led into exile to Babylon for their unfaithfulness. [1] So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. 2 (Ne 7:73; Ezr 2:43; 2:58) Now the first ones to dwell in their possessions in their cities were children of Israel, priests, Levites, and temple servants. [2] Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims. A Post-Exilic Genealogy Ne 11:3-19 3 (Ne 11:1) Some of the sons of Judah dwelt in Jerusalem alongside some of the sons of Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh: 4 (Ge 46:12; Nu 26:20) Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the sons of Perez the son of Judah; 5 of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons; 6of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel and their brothers, six hundred and ninety. 7 Those of the sons of Benjamin were Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah; 8 Ibneiah the son of Jeroham; Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Mikri; Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; 9 and their brothers according to their generations, 956. All these men were heads of families according to their fathers' houses. 10 Those of the priests were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jakin; 11 (Ne 11:11) Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the head official of the house of God; 12 Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah; Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; 13 and their brothers, heads of the houses of their fathers, 1760 very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. 14 Those of the Levites were Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari; 15 (Ne 11:22) Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mika, the son of Zikri, the son of Asaph; 16 Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; Berekiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites. 17 Now the gatekeepers were Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their brothers (Shallum was the head officer 18 (Eze 46:1-2) who until then had served at the king's eastern gate). They were the gatekeepers for the camps of the Levites. 19 Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brothers from his father's house, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, gatekeepers of the tabernacle. Their fathers had been over the camp of the Lord, guards at the entrance. 20 Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the official over them in previous times, and the Lord was with him. 21 (1Ch 26:14; 26:2) Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was gatekeeper at the entrance to the tent of meeting. 22 (1Sa 9:9) All those chosen as gatekeepers were two hundred and twelve. They were registered by their genealogy in their villages. Now David and Samuel the seer established them in their trusted offices. 23 So they and their sons were in charge of the gates of the house of the Lord, that is, the house of the tabernacle, as guards. 24 The gatekeepers were on four sides: east, west, north, and south. 25 (2Ki 11:5; 2Ch 23:8) Their brothers in their villages were to come for seven days from time to time to serve with them. 26 For in their trusted offices the four main gatekeepers who were Levites had charge over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. 27 They spent the night around the house of God, for the watch was entrusted to them, and they were responsible for opening it every morning. 28 Some of them were in charge of the vessels of service, that they should bring them in and out by number. 29 (1Ch 23:29) Some others were appointed over the furnishings and all the implements of the sanctuary as well as the fine flour, the wine, the oil, the frankincense, and the spices. 30 (Ex 30:23-25) And some of the sons of the priests mixed the ointment of the spices. 31 (1Ch 9:19; 9:22) Mattithiah, one of the Levites (he was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite), was entrusted with making the flat cakes. 32 (Lev 24:5-8) Others of the sons of the Kohathites and from their brothers were given charge over the showbread to prepare it every Sabbath. 33 (1Ch 6:31-33; 25:1-31) Now these are the singers, heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites, who stayed in the temple chambers, free from other service, because they were occupied with the work day and night. 34 These were the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites according to their generations, leaders, who dwelt in Jerusalem. [3] And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh; [4] Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah. [5] And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons. [6] And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety. [7] And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah, [8] And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; [9] And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men were chief of the fathers in the house of their fathers. [10] And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, [11] And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God; [12] And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; [13] And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. [14] And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari; [15] And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; [16] And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites. [17] And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief; [18] Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi. [19] And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry. [20] And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the Lord was with him. [21] And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. [22] All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office. [23] So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the Lord, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards. [24] In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south. [25] And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them. [26] For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. [27] And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them. [28] And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale. [29] Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices. [30] And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices. [31] And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans. [32] And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath. [33] And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night. [34] These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem. 41 (1Ch 8:35) The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melek, Tahrea, and Ahaz. 42 (1Ch 8:36) Ahaz became the father of Jarah, and Jarah the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza, 43 (1Ch 8:37) and Moza became the father of Binea, Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son. 44 Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel. [41] And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz. [42] And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; [43] And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son. [44] And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel. 1 CHRONICLES 10 The Death of Saul 1Sa 31:1-13; 2Sa 1:4-12 1 (1Sa 31:1-13; 1Ch 10:8) Now when the Philistines fought against Israel, every Israelite fighter fled before the Philistines, and the slain fell on Mount Gilboa. 2 But the Philistines pursued Saul and his sons and struck down Saul's sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua. 3 As the battle with Saul became heavy, the archers' bows found their target and mortally wounded him. 4 (1Sa 31:4) So Saul said to his armor bearer, "Draw your sword and pierce me through lest these uncircumcised Philistines come and make a fool of me." But his armor bearer was unwilling to do it because he was overwhelmed with fear, so Saul took the sword and fell on it himself. 5 When the armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his sword and died. 6 Thus, Saul and his three sons, namely all his house, died together. 7 Now when all the children of Israel in the valley saw that they had fled the battlefield, and Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and escaped, leaving the Philistines to come and dwell in them. 8 The next day, when the Philistines came to pillage the slain, they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. 9 So they stripped Saul, removed his head and his armor, and circulated the news of his demise throughout the land of the Philistines to their idols as well as the people. 10 Then they placed his armor in the temple of their gods, while his head they impaled in the house of Dagon. 11 Now all Jabesh Gilead heard about everything the Philistines did to Saul, 12 so their valiant men rose up and carried the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons to Jabesh. They buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted, mourning seven days. 13 (Lev 19:31; 20:6) So Saul died because of his unfaithful deeds against the Lord, because of his failure to keep the word of the Lord, and because he sought to consult a spirit of divination 14 (1Sa 15:28; 13:14) but did not seek the Lord. So He killed him and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse. [1] Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. [2] And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul. [3] And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. [4] Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [5] And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. [6] So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. [7] And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. [8] And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. [9] And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. [10] And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. [11] And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, [12] They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. [13] So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it; [14] And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. 2) Our Daily Bread for 27 April 2025 titled <a href=" https://www.odbm.org/devotionals/devotional-category/gods-love-never-runs-out"> God’s Love Never Runs Out </a> by Karen Huang Lamentations 3:19-26 19 (La 3:5; 3:15) Remember my affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall. 20 (Ps 42:5-6; 42:11) Surely my soul remembers and is humbled within me. 21 (Ps 130:7) But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: 22 (Mal 3:6; Ps 78:38) It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed; His compassions do not fail. 23 (Zep 3:5; Ps 36:5) They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. 24 (Ps 16:5; 73:26) "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in Him." 25 (Isa 25:9; 30:18) The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. 26 (Ps 37:7; 130:5) It is good that a man should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. [19] Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall. [20] My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me. [21] This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. [22] It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. [23] They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. [24] The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. [25] The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. [26] It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. When Josie's ill and aging father moved in with her, she felt overwhelmed by the daily needs of caring for him. The medications she needed to buy were expensive. The caregiving tasks and the wisdom needed to guide her decision-making for his worsening health condition, aside from her other "full-time" job, were wearing her down. She said, "How could I keep gathering and giving out strength, practical resources, wisdom, and love?" Josie found hope in Lamentations, a book about the grief Jeremiah and God's people felt. Jerusalem had been destroyed by the Babylonians, and the Jews now faced the uncertain days of exile ahead. The suffering was overwhelming, but God promised that "because of [His] great love we are not consumed" (Lamentations 3:22). His covenant love would remain with them, even if they were no longer in the promised land: 'for his mercies never cease" (v. 22 nlt). God’s love for His children has no limits. "God is my portion, my personal source of everything," Josie realised, echoing verse 24. "I can gather and give out what's needed each day because I draw my strength from Him, whose love never runs out." As we live in obedience to God, we can have hope, no matter what lies ahead. In His perfect wisdom, He knows what we need and will provide for us as He sees best. Reflect & Pray How does God's perfect love give you comfort and confidence? How can you trust His wisdom in providing what you need? Dear God, my hope is in You. I'll wait for You. <a href="https://www.odbm.org/spiritual-beliefs/the-bible-biblical-study /double-edged-faithfulness"> Learn more about how the poet of Lamentations makes a final appeal to Yahweh's unfailing love and great faithfulness, even in his season of despair. </a> 3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 1 Call to the Lord - 2 Samuel 22:3-4 3 (Ge 15:1; Ps 9:9) the God of my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my fortress and my sanctuary; my Savior, You save me from violence. 4 (Ps 48:1; 96:4) I call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy, and I am saved from my enemies. 3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, My saviour; thou savest me from violence. 4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies. In the old Days of Television Western, we could always tell who the enemy was. The bad guys wore black hats; the evil villain had a scar across his cheek or a patch over one eye. But real life is not quite so simple . Enemies come in many forms, and often are not easy to recognise. Sin is an enemy; even those we love can seek to undermine our faith; modern materialism and distorted values lead us away from biblical principles. These enemies may not seek our death in a physical sense, but their influence results in spiritual death or, at the very least, immaturity. Yet God promises to rescue us from our enemies. David describes the Lord as a "rock", a "shield", a "stronghold", and a "refuge". God provides a stable foundation for our faith; he products us from the attacks of the enemy; he offers a place of rest in battle. Our battles are usually not physical ones, but rather spiritual and emotional wars. We struggle with difficult relationships, the burdens of the past, the subtle accusations of the devil. But these enemies can be overcome. David says, "I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise" . When we turn to the Lord, trust his Word, acknowledge his worthiness, we put our own problems and difficulties in perspective. We see that God is able to rescue us, and has promised to do so. And as we respond to his grace by focusing on him, we abandon trust in ourselves and allow him to do what he promised. Application a) What kinds of enemies do I face? b) How have I tried to deal with those enemies by myself? c) How can today's verses help me turn to the sources of my rescue? 4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland 2 Cor 8:9 9 (Mt 20:28; 2Co 6:10; 13:14) For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that through His poverty you might be rich. 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 5) From a Book called God's Promises for you: God's Freeing Forgiveness Eph 1:3-8a Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3 (2Co 1:3; Eph 6:12; 2:6) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 (Eph 5:27; Col 1:22) just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless before Him in love; 5 (Ro 8:29-30; Eph 1:11) He predestined us to adoption as sons to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 (Mt 3:17; Eph 1:12) to the praise of the glory of His grace which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved. 7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace, 8 which He lavished 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 wherein he hath abounded Remember God's promises when You pray The Lord's prayer Matthew 6:9-13 9 "Therefore pray in this manner: Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. 11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread. 12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?) Manitoba Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000 est Muslim Population 21 349 CNMM Networks: Winnipeg The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting it might be twice that size. Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement. Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth of this Muslim centre in Manitoba. We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers among Muslims in Winnipeg. Let us intercede in unity for: - new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population - new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim communities around them, as well as training new workers - the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim background believers and for effectiveness in outreach - for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground in the face of opposition to her new faith. - for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged with great support Adding further 30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020 Under the Keep Praying page When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and, of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be decorated and festivals will be held. For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of Islam. You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak", which means Blessed Eid!" Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you know, and Muslims around the world: - Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue. Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God, "that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. 18 Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy. 19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below: blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes. 21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a] Footnotes Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32. - Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective discipleship movements among Muslim people. - Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus. Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the house." Ideas for prayer - Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you - Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving Christ among Muslim people - Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality." - When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days! My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity (Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) . 7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada http://www.ehc.ca Day 27 of the Month a) Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation. ( 2 Cor 10:4-5 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, 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; ) b) Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth. Conclusion: Pray to the Lord and seeks Lord Jesus's Encouragement. Pray to the Lord and pray to be of a Godly Heritage. Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, my hope is in You. I'll wait for You." Pray to the Lord and pray to call upon the Lord to help you. Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord Jesus Christ as redemption. Pray to the Lord and pray to knw the Lord Jesus Christ for his Mercies. Agree in prayer with us for: - new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population - new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim communities around them, as well as training new workers - the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim background believers and for effectiveness in outreach - for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground in the face of opposition to her new faith. - for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged with great support - 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation. Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth. Pray that Yahweh will grant divine protection to Qataris who are at risk for owning and distribuing Bibles. 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 ; Canada -Save the Nation from Donald Trump - Vote Liberal!