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Explored - A Brief History
by Canadian Bible Society
“Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an
apostle – special messenger, personally chosen representative – set apart for
preaching the gospel of God, the good news of salvation, which He promised
beforehand through His prophets in the sacred Scriptures –
I am writing to all who are beloved of God in Rome,
called to be saints, God’s people, and set apart for a sanctified life, that is
set apart for God and His purpose: Grace
to you and peace – inner calm and spiritual well-being from God our Father and
from the Lord Jesus Christ.
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of
you, because your faith, your trust and confidence is being proclaimed in all
the world. For God, whom I serve with my
spirit by preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness as to how continuously
I mention you in my prayers; always pleading that somehow, by God’s will, I may
now at last come to you.” Romans 1:1-10 (selected)
“The Bible is divided into various types of books. The Old Testament is primarily concerned with
God’s chosen people, the Jews – their history, prophecy, law and poetry.
“The New Testament books, especially from the Gospel of John
to Jude, contain Christian doctrine and are especially applicable to us
today. Here we find the way of salvation
and Christian living. Before Christ’s
death was the Old, since His death is the New.
“The Book of Revelation deals mostly with the future; the
Book of Acts is a transition book linking the Old Testament regime with the New
Testament approach, a book of unique experiences and special signs to
authenticate the authority of the apostles.[1]”
The WeakDay Devotions always endeavour to include direct
quotes from His Word so you are exposed to His Truth above all.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·
Andrew and Toyoko
M – arrived safe in Japan.
Please continue to pray for travelling mercies and that their time is
filled with surprising blessings and that everything goes smoothly for them and
for their safe return to Sydney.
·
Family of Uncle
Dwight – (brother of Doris) passed into glory over the weekend, after
a life of service as a pastor and example of loving Christ. Please pray for blessing for those who have
stood by him and benefitted from his lifetime of service (he would have been
near 100).
·
Kim –
lost her Mom earlier this year and recently lost her Dad. She needs prayers while she deals with the
loss of her sweet parents.
·
Rozzy and Jono –
will soon board a plane from Sydney to Vancouver Island to serve on the mission
field to work with the youth in the mid-north coast (the neediest of the Gospel
location in North America). Pray for
travelling mercies, robust health and that God will grant them a child.
·
Sophie – three-year old daughter of a
friend is now home from an extended stay in the hospital but still frail and
unwell. Please continue to pray for her,
her parents and health carers that they will discover the problem and fix it.
·
Tim –
my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly
in the arms of the Lord while he deals with growing health difficulties and
stresses. Thanksgiving and praise that
the Lord has provided a new health carer who seems competent and skilled.
·
Ray Sr. – battling cancer and has been moved to respite
care. Pray the Lord opens His heart to
the Truth of salvation and through this time, relationships with family are
strengthened and that Ray Jr and Kathy would be able to know of his decision.
·
Jenny S –
Bible teacher at a local Bible school for curiosity under change, as the vision
of her organisation changes with new leadership. Help her identify the balance of her unique
contribution with the new focus. Pray
the Lord maintains her health as she walks through this time of stress.
·
David – as his health waxes and wanes during this
challenging time. Pray for Heidi who cares for him -- and
his little companion dog, Sparky. Pray
God watches over him and steadies his steps, clears his sight and strengthens his
heart.
·
Cathy – as
she faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Her
chemo has begun. She is Barb (my
sister-in-law’s) sister-in-law. They
have a beautiful family. Please pray for
them and their health carers as they travel through this journey.
·
Pat and Isobel –
as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.
Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer. Pray for his ongoing strength through the
pain, patience and God’s mercy. Continue
to pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and
compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey. Pray for his Mom (age 83) who is unwell
herself, that their time together will be filled with extraordinary good
memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
Pray for the World
[1]
© 1958, Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, p.19-20.
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