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Why Circumcision Was Performed On the 8th Day (Episode 8)
Genesis 17:12 by proclaimliberty2000 (2min 6 sec)
“God said further to Abraham, ‘Now as for you, you shall keep
My covenant, you and your descendants after you: every male among you shall be circumcised. And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of
your foreskin, and it shall be the sign of the covenant between Me and
you.
“’And every male among you who is eight days old shall be
circumcised throughout your generations, a servant who is born in the house or
who is bought with money from any foreigner, who is not of your
descendants.
“’A servant who is born in your house or who is bought with
your money shall surely be circumcised; thus shall My covenant be in your flesh
for an everlasting covenant. But an
uncircumcised mail who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that
person shall be cut off from his people; he has broken My covenant.’” Genesis 17:9-14
“’Your part of the contract, God told him, ‘is to obey its
terms. You personally and all your posterity
have this continual responsibility: that
every male among you shall be circumcised;’” (The Living Bible)
Circumcision required the shedding of blood and symbolised
obedience to God in all matters. – a sign that forever marks these chosen
people as God’s own. It was one of many
unique ways the Jewish nation stood apart from the heathens of the lands they
were taking over.
Once circumcised, there was no turning back. It symbolised a new life – a cutting off the
old sin and to dedicate a life to God.
And like the other provisions, guidelines and requirements in His Word,
being circumcised has health benefits.
And did you know that when God specified the eighth day, it
was because He made a child’s body less sensitive to pain and the blood flow of
all males blood the slackest on that day?
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays
for you daily)
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.). For the books, go to Amazon books.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
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UPDATE - Lyle
-had to have surgery on his
wrist and he is feeling worse than ever. While rare, the surgeon said it could take up
to a year to heal! He has no feeling in
a couple fingers. Pray for his continued healing and patience during
this time and for Annette, his lovely
wife who supports him. Also pray for Annette’s
father who is quite ill -- they’ve just discovered he has cancer and pray
for Annette’s
Mom who will be there to support him through this time.
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Pray for peace
and revival in America
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Sarah and Andrew
– he has left his job and she has gone to work in a new and exciting
position. Pray they keep family balance
to the glory of the Lord
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Sue and Rob need prayers for wisdom and resolute spirits as
they deal with their adult nephew, Luke.
He is becoming increasingly disruptive and irresponsible. They invited him to stay with them as he was
struggling, but he has more than overstayed his welcome. Pray for healing for Luke and that he begins
to accept their request.
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Iran - The country is in turmoil. Many are in danger for seeking freedom. Many
have been killed or thrown into prison.
Pray especially for Ryan's family and
friends there.
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Bettina –
Please pray for her strength, courage, and wisdom and for the Lord to comfort
her as she remembers the loss of Jim, her husband who passed on 7th of October,
seven years ago. Pray also for her five,
married daughters and 17 grandchildren, that they remain faithful and caring of
Bettina. Pray the Lord captures the
hearts of two of her daughters’ husbands who are not yet believers and for one
of her daughters who is working her way back to the Lord.
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Robin –
just lost her beloved mother (was 93 years old), please pray for strength and
healing for her as she navigates through this time of mourning and for her
daughter who comforts her during this time.
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Tom and Elizabeth
- planning their wedding. Please pray
that they both are firm in their commitment to Jesus Christ as the priority and
that Sue and Grant have wisdom in their advice to them.
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Andrew –
is growing stronger after the cancellation of his wedding. He is supported by his Christian family and friends
but needs our supportive prayer to get through this loss in a gracious and
hopeful way.
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J and M –
who were planning a life together and have just broken up. She is returning to Japan to regroup. Pray they are captured by His love during
this time of pain.
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Christine –
give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives
his heart to the Lord.
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Family of Eric
– Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old wife and three girls (ages
16, 19 and 23). Pray the Lord comforts
the family through this time of mourning.
Pray for their wisdom and for trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based
friends to support them.
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Peyton and
Carter- Grandchildren of Jeff and Rachael. Payton is the eldest granddaughter and is now
in her third year at college. Carter is
a senior in high school. Both are
exceptional students and love the Lord.
Please pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that they
continue to do well in their studies and that their love of the Lord increases
with each day.
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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 and remain bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity,
strength and for their families.
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Jenny S–
who has served the Lord as a Bible teacher at a local Bible school for 25 years
has been called into a new ministry.
Give her courage and strength as she finds her way in this role. Give her a hungry curiosity under
change. Help her identify the balance
and value of her unique contribution.
Pray the Lord maintains her health and finances in this time of stress.
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Simon, Tamara
and their children – Simon (my pastor) has been chosen to support the
Lord’s work in a new, more far-reaching way.
Help them prepare throughout this year for the new challenges that await
them. And when Simon takes up the new role, let him fill it with the same
grace, devotion and love he has consistently demonstrated while at St.
Marks. Strengthen the congregation to
rejoice with them and their decision.
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Andrew –
a man devoted to leading a worldwide ministry to the deaf is currently
separated from his family. Please pray
for this time that Andrew will discover new insights.
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Pat and Isobel
–as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.
Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.
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Jasper and Bec
– the new youth pastor. Still studying
at Moore College and living on campus there.
Pray for balance between academic studies and common-sense family focus.
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Patrick -
a wonderful Bible scholar who is presently part of an English Translation
Review Committee, working to review a new translation of the New Testament,
Antioch Bible (translating from Syriac to English). Pray for their hoped-for goal of finishing
the entire NT this calendar year and that he has increasing skill in the
complicated languages he is working with.
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Elaine and Jim
Pounder and their Little Church ministry have begun a new work. Continue to pray for their healing strength
and time with family as their ministry continues to spread around the world in
a model of home churches. They have begun a YouTube channel you can subscribe
to: Website:
The Little Church World. And https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld
.
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Audley M
– In his 90s has just gotten married.
Pray for their union in Christ and for their health and strength. Pray for his wisdom and the effective growth
of his wonderful radio ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as
America hunger for ‘True meat’!
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.
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UPDATE - Barbara
– (my sister-in-law) recovering from an infection in her leg. She is finally beginning to be better and is
now off the antibiotics. Please pray for
her complete recovery and for Tim who
is caring for her.
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David –
recovering quickly from a heart attack.
Pray for wisdom for his health carers and for Heidi, who cares for him
daily, that she will be strong and healthy through this time.
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Sophie– five-year old daughter of a friend is chronically
unwell and frail. Please pray for her,
her parents and health carers to find ways to manage the symptoms and heal her.
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Hans– a
dear friend in Germany, continues his battle lung cancer and financial
difficulties. Pray his new social worker
will be able to help him through this time.
Pray for his patience and God’s mercy.
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 84) --
that their time together is filled with extraordinarily good memories and lots
of love.
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Denny –
is having heart problems. Please pray
for his health carers and for Marci, his wife, as she cares for him.
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Jake – A
friend of my brother who is living with COPD (emphysema) and heart
problems. Please pray for his daughter,
Tiffany and for other friends to help him through his health journey.
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