• Day 352 of My 5th Bible Study Journey

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    Day 352, 18 December 2025 - 26th Day of Advent

    1) 1 John 1, 1 John 2, 1 John 3, 1 John 4, 1 John 5

    1 John 1

    The Word of Life

    1 (Jn 20:27; Lk 24:39; Ac 4:20) That which was from the beginning, which
    we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
    and our hands have touched, concerning the Word of life-
    2 (Jn 1:4; 1Jn 5:20; 3:5) the life was revealed, and we have seen it
    and testify to it, and announce to you the eternal life, which was with
    the Father and was revealed to us-
    3 (1Co 1:9; 1Jn 1:1; Php 2:1) we declare to you that which we have seen
    and heard, that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship
    is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.
    4 (Jn 15:11; 16:24) We are writing these things to you so that our joy may
    be complete.

    [1] That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have
    seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled,
    of the Word of life;
    [2] (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was
    manifested unto us;)
    [3] That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and
    with his Son Jesus Christ.
    [4] And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

    God Is Light

    5 (1Jn 3:11; Jas 1:17) This then is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.
    6 (1Jn 4:20; 1:10) If we say that we have fellowship with Him, yet walk
    in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.
    7 (Isa 2:5; Eph 1:7) But if we walk in the light as He is in the light,
    we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ
    His Son cleanses us from all sin.
    8 (Jas 3:2; 1Jn 2:4) If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves,
    and the truth is not in us.
    9 (Ps 32:5; Pr 28:13) If we confess our sins, He is faithful
    and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
    10 (1Jn 5:10; 1:8) If we say that we have not sinned,
    we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.

    [5] This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto
    you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
    [6] If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we
    lie, and do not the truth:
    [7] But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship
    one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from
    all sin.
    [8] If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is
    not in us.
    [9] If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,
    and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
    [10] If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is
    not in us.

    1 John 2

    Christ Our Advocate

    1 (Ro 8:34; 1Ti 2:5; Jn 13:33) My little children, I am writing these things
    to you, so that you do not sin. But if anyone does sin,
    we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous One.
    2 (1Jn 4:10; Jn 4:42) He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,
    and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
    3 (Jn 14:15; 15:10) By this we know that we know Him,
    if we keep His commandments.
    4 (1Jn 1:8; 1:6) Whoever says, "I know Him," and does not keep
    His commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
    5 (Jn 14:23; 1Jn 3:24) But whoever keeps His word truly has the love of God perfected in him. By this we know we are in Him.
    6 (1Pe 2:21; Mt 11:29) Whoever says he remains in Him ought to walk
    as He walked.

    [1] My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And
    if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
    [2] And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
    [3] And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
    [4] He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar,
    and the truth is not in him.
    [5] But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
    [6] He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as
    he walked.

    The New Commandment

    7 (1Jn 3:11; Lev 19:18; 2Jn 1:5-6) Brothers, I am writing no new commandment
    to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning.
    The old commandment is the word which you have heard from the beginning.
    8 (Jn 1:9; 13:34) Yet a new commandment I am writing to you, which holds true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away,
    and the true light is already shining.
    9 (1Jn 2:11; 4:20) Whoever says he is in the light but hates his brother
    is in darkness even until now.
    10 (2Pe 1:10; 1Jn 3:14) Whoever loves his brother lives in the light,
    and in him there is no cause for stumbling.
    11 (Jn 12:35; 2Co 4:4; 1Jn 2:9) But whoever hates his brother is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going,
    because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
    12 (Ac 13:38; Lk 24:47) I am writing to you, little children,
    because your sins are forgiven for His name's sake.
    13 (1Jn 2:14; Jn 14:7; Lk 10:22) I am writing to you, fathers,
    because you have known Him who is from the beginning.
    I am writing to you, young men,
    because you have overcome the evil one.
    I am writing to you, little children,
    because you have known the Father.
    14 (1Jn 2:13; Jn 5:38; Eph 6:10) I have written to you, fathers,
    because you have known Him who is from the beginning.
    I have written to you, young men,
    because you are strong,
    and the word of God lives in you,
    and you have overcome the evil one.
    15 (Jas 4:4; Ro 12:2; Mt 6:24) Do not love the world or the things
    in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father
    is not in him.
    16 (Ro 13:14; Eph 2:3) For all that is in the world-the lust of the flesh,
    the lust of the eyes, and the pride of liferCois not of the Father,
    but is of the world.
    17 (1Co 7:31; Mk 3:35) The world and its desires are passing away,
    but the one who does the will of God lives forever.

    [7] Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment
    which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye
    have heard from the beginning.
    [8] Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him
    and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
    [9] He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
    [10] He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
    [11] But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his
    eyes.
    [12] I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you
    for his name's sake.
    [13] I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
    [14] I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is
    from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are
    strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
    [15] Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any
    man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
    [16] For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of
    the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. [17] And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

    The Antichrist

    18 (1Jn 4:3; Mt 24:5; 1Jn 2:22) Little children, it is the last hour.
    As you have heard that the antichrist will come, even now there are
    many antichrists. By this we know that it is the last hour.
    19 (Ac 20:30; 1Co 11:19) They went out from us, but they were not of us,
    for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have remained with us.
    But they went out, revealing that none of them were of us.
    20 (1Jn 2:27; Mk 1:24; Jn 14:26) But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.
    21 (2Pe 1:12) I have written to you, not because you do not know the truth,
    but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth.
    22 (2Jn 1:7; 1Jn 4:3; 2:18) Who is a liar
    but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? Whoever denies the Father
    and the Son is the antichrist.
    23 (1Jn 4:15; Jn 8:19) No one who denies the Son has the Father;
    the one who confesses the Son has the Father.
    24 (Jn 14:23; 1Jn 1:3) Let that which you have heard from the beginning
    remain in you. If that which you have heard from the beginning remains in you, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.
    25 (1Jn 1:2) And this is the promise that He has promised us-eternal life.
    26 (2Jn 1:7; 1Jn 3:7) I have written these things to you concerning those
    who deceive you.
    27 (Jn 14:26) But the anointing which you have received from Him remains
    in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. For as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is truth, and is no lie,
    and just as it has taught you, remain in Him.

    [18] Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that
    antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
    [19] They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
    [20] But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
    [21] I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because
    ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
    [22] Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
    [23] Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
    [24] Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the
    beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in
    you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
    [25] And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
    [26] These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
    [27] But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of
    all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

    Children of God

    28 (1Jn 3:2; 4:17) And now, little children, remain in Him, so that
    when He appears, we may have confidence
    and not be ashamed before Him when He comes.
    29 (1Jn 3:7; 5:1) If you know that He is righteous,
    you know that everyone who does righteousness is born of Him.

    [28] And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we
    may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
    [29] If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

    1 John 3

    1 (Jn 1:12; 3:16) Consider how much love the Father has given to us,
    that we should be called children of God. Therefore the world does not know
    us, because it did not know Him.
    2 (Ro 8:18; 8:29) Beloved, now are we children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be. But we know that when He appears, we shall be
    like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
    3 (2Co 7:1; 2Pe 3:14) Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself,
    just as He is pure.
    4 (1Jn 5:17; Ro 4:15; 3:20) Whoever practices sin breaks the law,
    for sin is lawlessness.
    5 (2Co 5:21; Heb 9:28) You know that He was revealed to take away our sins,
    and in Him there is no sin.
    6 (3Jn 1:11; 1Jn 2:4; 3:9) Whoever remains in Him does not sin.
    Whoever sins has not seen Him and does not know Him.
    7 (1Jn 2:26; 2:29) Little children, let no one deceive you.
    The one who does righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
    8 (Jn 8:44; Mt 13:38) Whoever practices sin is of the devil,
    for the devil has been sinning from the beginning.
    For this purpose the Son of God was revealed,
    that He might destroy the works of the devil.
    9 (1Jn 5:18; Jn 1:13; 1Pe 1:23) Whoever has been born of God does not
    practice sin, for His seed remains in him. And he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God.
    10 (1Jn 4:8; Mt 13:38) In this the children of God and the children
    of the devil are revealed: Whoever does not live in righteousness
    is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.

    [1] Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not,
    because it knew him not.
    [2] Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for
    we shall see him as he is.
    [3] And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he
    is pure.
    [4] Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
    [5] And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is
    no sin.
    [6] Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen
    him, neither known him.
    [7] Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
    [8] He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
    [9] Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
    [10] In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the
    devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that
    loveth not his brother.

    Love One Another

    11 (1Jn 1:5; 2Jn 1:5) For this is the message that you heard
    from the beginning: We should love one another,
    12 (Heb 11:4; Jude 1:11) not like Cain, who was of the wicked one
    and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him?
    Because his own works were evil, and his brother's works were righteous.
    13 (Jn 17:14; 15:18-19) Do not marvel, my brothers, if the world hates you.
    14 (Jn 5:24; 1Jn 5:2) We know that we have passed from death to life,
    because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love his brother remains
    in death.
    15 (Mt 5:21-22; Rev 21:8) Whoever hates his brother is a murderer,
    and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him.
    16 (Php 2:17; Jn 3:16) By this we know the love of God: that He laid down
    His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
    17 (1Jn 4:20; Heb 13:16) Whoever has the world's goods and sees
    his brother in need, but closes his heart of compassion from him,
    how can the love of God remain in him?
    18 (1Jn 2:1; Ro 12:9) My little children, let us love not in word
    and speech, but in action and truth.

    [11] For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we
    should love one another.
    [12] Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
    [13] Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
    [14] We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
    [15] Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no
    murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
    [16] Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for
    us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
    [17] But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God
    in him?
    [18] My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

    Confidence Before God

    19 By this we know that we are of the truth, and shall reassure our hearts before Him.
    20 For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart
    and knows everything.
    21 (Job 22:26; 1Co 4:4) Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us,
    then we have confidence before God.
    22 (Jn 8:29; 9:31) And whatever we ask, we will receive from Him,
    because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing
    in His sight.
    23 (Jn 6:29; 13:34) And this is His commandment: that we should believe
    on the name of His Son -!Jesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us. 24 (Jn 17:21) Now the one who keeps His commandments remains in Him,
    and He in him. And by this we know that He remains in us, through
    the Spirit whom He has given us.

    [19] And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our
    hearts before him.
    [20] For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
    [21] Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward
    God.
    [22] And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
    [23] And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his
    Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
    [24] And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him.
    And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given
    us.

    1 John 4

    Test the Spirits

    1 (2Pe 2:1; 1Jn 2:18; 1Th 5:21) Beloved, do not believe every spirit,
    but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because
    many false prophets have gone out into the world.
    2 (1Co 12:3; Jn 1:14) This is how you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit
    that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,
    3 (1Jn 2:18; 2:22; 2Jn 1:7) and every spirit that does not confess
    that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not from God.
    This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have
    heard is coming and is already in the world.
    4 (Jn 12:31; 1Jn 4:16) You are of God, little children, and have overcome
    them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
    5 (Jn 17:14; 3:31) They are of the world, and therefore they speak
    from the world, and the world listens to them.
    6 (Jn 14:17; 1Co 14:37) We are of God, and whoever knows God listens to us. Whoever is not of God does not listen to us. This is how we know the spirit
    of truth and the spirit of error.

    [1] Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are
    of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
    [2] Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that
    Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
    [3] And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the
    flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
    [4] Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater
    is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
    [5] They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
    [6] We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

    God Is Love

    7 (1Jn 2:29) Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God,
    and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
    8 (2Co 13:11; 1Jn 4:16) Anyone who does not love does not know God,
    for God is love.
    9 (Jn 3:16; 1Jn 4:10; 5:11) In this way the love of God was revealed to us, that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live
    through Him.
    10 (1Jn 2:2; 1Pe 3:18; 1Jn 3:1) In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
    11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we must also love one another.
    12 (Jn 1:18; 1Ti 6:16; 1Jn 2:5) No one has seen God at any time. If we love
    one another, God dwells in us, and His love is perfected in us.
    13 (1Jn 3:24) We know that we live in Him, and He in us,
    because He has given us His Spirit.
    14 (Jn 4:42; 1:14) And we have seen and testify that the Father sent the Son
    to be the Saviour of the world.
    15 (Ro 10:9; 1Jn 5:5) Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God,
    God lives in him, and he in God.
    16 (1Jn 3:24; 3:1) And we have come to know and to believe the love
    that God has for us.
    God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
    17 (1Jn 2:5; 2:28) In this way God's love is perfected in us, so that we may have boldness on the Day of Judgment, because as He is, so are we
    in this world.
    18 (Ro 8:15; 2Ti 1:7) There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. Whoever fears is not perfect
    in love.
    19 (1Jn 4:10; Lk 7:47) We love Him because He first loved us.
    20 (1Jn 2:4; 3:17) If anyone says, "I love God," and hates his brother,
    he is a liar. For whoever does not love his brother whom he has seen,
    how can he love God whom he has not seen?
    21 (1Jn 3:11; Lev 19:18) We have this commandment from Him:
    Whoever loves God must also love his brother.

    [7] Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
    [8] He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
    [9] In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent
    his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
    [10] Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent
    his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
    [11] Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
    [12] No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth
    in us, and his love is perfected in us.
    [13] Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath
    given us of his Spirit.
    [14] And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
    [15] Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in
    him, and he in God.
    [16] And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is
    love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
    [17] Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day
    of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
    [18] There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because
    fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
    [19] We love him, because he first loved us.
    [20] If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he
    hath not seen?
    [21] And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

    1 John 5

    Overcoming the World

    1 (1Jn 2:29; Jn 1:12-13) Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born
    of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves the one born of the Father.
    2 By this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God
    and keep His commandments.
    3 (Jn 14:15; 2Jn 1:6) For this is the love of God, that we keep
    His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,
    4 (Jn 16:33; 1Jn 4:4) for whoever is born of God overcomes the world,
    and the victory that overcomes the world is our faith.
    5 (1Jn 4:15; 5:1) Who is it that overcomes the world,
    but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

    [1] Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every
    one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
    [2] By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
    [3] For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
    [4] For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the
    victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
    [5] Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

    The Witness Concerning the Son

    6 (Jn 15:26; 14:17) This is He who came by water and blood-Jesus Christ.
    He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. It is the Spirit
    who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
    7 (Mt 28:19; Dt 6:4) There are three who testify in heaven: the Father,
    the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and the three are one.
    8 There are three that testify on earth: the Spirit, the water,
    and the blood, and the three are toward the one.
    9 (Mt 3:16-17) If we receive the testimony of men,
    the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God
    which He has given concerning His Son.
    10 (Jn 3:33; Ro 8:16) Whoever believes in the Son of God has this witness
    in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar,
    because he does not believe the testimony that God gave about His Son.
    11 (Jn 1:4; 1Jn 2:25) And this is the testimony: that God has given us
    eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
    12 (Jn 3:36; 3:15; 5:24) Whoever has the Son has life, and whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

    [6] This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
    [7] For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word,
    and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
    [8] And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the
    water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
    [9] If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for
    this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
    [10] He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he
    that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
    [11] And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and
    this life is in his Son.
    [12] He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God
    hath not life.

    Purpose of Writing

    13 (Jn 20:31; 1:12) I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.
    14 (1Jn 3:21-22; Jn 14:13) This is the confidence that we have in Him, that
    if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
    15 So if we know that He hears whatever we ask, we know that we have
    whatever we asked of Him.
    16 (Jer 7:16; Heb 6:4-6) If anyone sees his brother commit a sin
    which does not lead to death, he shall ask, and He shall give him life.
    This is for those whose sin does not lead to death.
    There is a sin that leads to death. I do not say that he should pray for it.
    17 (1Jn 3:4; 5:16; Isa 1:18) All wrongdoing is sin, but there is a sin that does not lead to death.
    18 (1Jn 3:9; Jas 1:27) We know that whoever is born of God does not keep on sinning. But whoever has been born of God guards himself,
    and the wicked one cannot touch him.
    19 (Gal 1:4; Jn 12:31) We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies
    in wickedness.
    20 (Jn 17:3; Lk 24:45; Rev 3:7) And we know that the Son of God has come
    and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true,
    and we are in Him who is true-His Son Jesus Christ.
    He is the true God and eternal life.
    21 (1Co 10:14; 10:7) Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

    [13] These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the
    Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may
    believe on the name of the Son of God.
    [14] And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any
    thing according to his will, he heareth us:
    [15] And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
    [16] If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
    [17] All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
    [18] We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is
    begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
    [19] And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in
    wickedness.
    [20] And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. [21] Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

    2) Our Daily Bread for 19 December 2025 titled
    <a href="https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals/devotional-category /gifted-by-god"> Gifted by God </a> by Kirsten Holmberg

    Exodus 31:1-11

    1The Tabernacle Artisans

    Ex 35:30-35

    1 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
    2 (Ex 36:1; 35:30) See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri,
    the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
    3 (1Ki 7:14; Ex 35:31) I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom,
    in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of craftsmanship
    4 to devise artistic works for work with gold, with silver, and with bronze,
    5 and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in carving of wood,
    to work in all manner of craftsmanship.
    6 (Ex 28:3; 35:10) I, indeed, I have given him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamak,
    of the tribe of Dan, and I have given skill to all who are
    specially skilled, that they may make everything that I have commanded you:
    7 (Ex 36:8-37:9)the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony,
    and the mercy seat that is on it, and all the furniture of the tent,
    8 (Ex 37:10-28) the table and its utensils, and the pure lampstand
    with all its utensils, and the altar of incense,
    9 (Ex 38:1-8) the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils,
    and the basin and its stand,
    10 the woven garments, the holy garments for Aaron the priest
    and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests,
    11 (Ex 37:29) the anointing oil and sweet incense for the holy place.
    They must make them according to all that I have commanded you.

    [1] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
    [2] See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of
    the tribe of Judah:
    [3] And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
    [4] To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
    [5] And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work
    in all manner of workmanship.
    [6] And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of
    the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;
    [7] The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and
    the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,
    [8] And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense,
    [9] And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver
    and his foot,
    [10] And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest,
    and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office,
    [11] And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according
    to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

    Virtuoso composer Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most celebrated musicians in history. Nearly two centuries after his death in 1827, his compositions are still among the most performed pieces. A study of Beethoven's DNA, however, indicates he may not have been born with some of his abilities - as we might assume. When his genes were compared to those of 14,500 other people who'd shown an ability to keep rhythm (merely one aspect of musical talent), Beethoven ranked surprisingly low.

    Beethoven also had ample opportunity and exposure to music (which developed the aptitude he did have). Yet neither talent nor opportunity fully account for God's role in endowing us with the abilities we have. Our Creator
    equipped two men, Bezalel and Oholiab, with specific skills to be used in building the tabernacle. God filled Bezalel "with knowledge and with all kinds of skills - to make artistic designs" and appointed Oholiab "to help him" (Exodus 31:3-6). God gave "ability to all the skilled workers to make everything [He] commanded" (v. 6).

    Few of us will work on projects as significant as God's tabernacle.
    And our abilities may never be recorded in history's annals. Yet God has equipped us with the skills, aptitudes, and experiences He wants us to
    share with the world. May we serve Him faithfully, in His strength
    and for His glory.

    Reflect & Pray

    What skills and abilities has God given you?
    How might you serve Him with them?

    Thank You, Father, for the abilities You've given me.
    Please help me use them for Your glory.

    <a href="https://www.odbm.org/en/daily-devo-videos /1-peter-410--gifts-with-your-name-on-them">
    For further study, watch Gifts with Your Name on Them.</a>

    3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

    Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

    Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 5 When you pray

    Mark 11:25

    25 And when you stand praying, forgive if you have anything against anyone,
    so that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your sins.

    25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any:
    that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

    "My prayer don't seem to be very effective," a man told his pastor." I try
    to make contact with God, but my prayers seem to hit the ceiling and bounce back."
    The pastor thought for a moment, then gently suggested,
    "Is there someone in your life you haven't forgiven?"
    "What do you mean?" The man's face flushed; the pastor has obviuosly struck
    a nerve. "Well, I guess I've had some struggles with my mother ... and then,
    my wife, and I ... ." The hidden truth came to light: the man was bound in unforgiving relationships with five of the closest people to him.
    Forgiveness is an essential element in prayer. For a very good reason,
    worship services in liturgical churches place the confession of sin and the absolution near the beginning of the service, before the reading of God's
    Word, prayer, and the sermon. Forgiveness - both the Lord's forgiveness
    of us and our forgiveness of others - clears the way for unhindered communication between God and his people.
    When we carry anger and bitterness, or even deeply buried, well-subliminated unforgiveness, into the presence of God, our prayers will be affected. We can, however, free the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and the lives of others through forgiveness. We can choose to forgive in light of God's forgiveness
    of us. And when we do, the channels are re-established;
    we can pray in power and open ourselves to an awareness of his activity
    in our lives.

    Application

    a) Have my prayers ever been affected by unforgiveness in my life?

    b) Is there someone in my life whom I need to forgive,
    whether or not I can work toward?

    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 2023 edition?)

    The Northern Territories of Canada

    Yukon

    Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69

    In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families
    in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,
    they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.

    Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,
    and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

    Northwest Territories (NWT)

    NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473

    The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year. To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million Islamic Centre.

    Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

    Nunavut (NU)

    NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86

    The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed
    80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory. Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam
    in the far northern reaches of Canada."

    Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach
    their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

    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

    18th Day of the Month

    a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical refreshing for the presence of the Lord

    ( Jer 31:25

    25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.

    25 For I have satiated the weary soul,
    and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
    )

    b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
    danger and adversity

    ( Ps 34:7

    7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,
    and delivers them.

    7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,
    And delivereth them.

    )

    Advent day 25

    From C.S. Lewis A Grand Miracle by Joel Heck

    "Enemy-occupied territory-that is what this world is.
    Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed...
    and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage.
    When you go to church you are really listening-in to the secret
    wireless from our friends: that is why the enemy is so anxious
    to prevent us from going." - C. S. Lewis

    (Read this and more in Mere Christianity, p. 46.)

    A Campaign of Sabotage

    C. S. Lewis wrote his most influential book, Mere Christianity,
    in the middle of World War Two. The talks that became the basis
    for this book were broadcast on the BBC between 1941 and 1944.
    Lewis used numerous military allusions in that book,
    in one case describing this world as "enemy-occupied territory."

    Humanity has been invaded by an enemy: Satan.
    He occupies the territory in which we live. "The rightful king"
    has arrived and is in the process of taking back the territory,
    but not as the Allies did on D-Day, June 6, 1944,
    invading the beaches of Normandy in a full-scale assault
    on German positions.

    Jesus did not use tanks, planes, or artillery.
    He arrived almost incognito. Few knew, even though it had been
    predicted for centu-!ries. Jesus came in disguise-as a baby.
    No one would expect much opposition from a baby, but babies
    have the power to wrap their parents around their little finger.
    This baby had a lot more power than that, in fact, all power
    and authority, and one day that au-!thority will be visible
    for all to see. But not yet.

    Until then, we Christians acknowledge the power and authority
    of this rightful king. We participate in his campaign of sabotage
    against the enemy. We arm ourselves with the sword of the Spirit,
    the Word of God, and with the shield of faith, the breastplate
    of righteousness, the belt of truth, and the shoes of the gospel
    of peace. The message of the gospel is our best sabotage
    against the power of Satan. Its power to forgive sins
    is our best weapon.

    Jesus, my King, make me aware of the enemy,
    aware of your power over him, and especially
    aware of your power to forgive sins. Amen.

    10 (Eph 1:19; 1Co 16:13) Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord
    and in the power of His might.
    11 (Eph 6:13; Ro 13:12; Eph 4:14) Put on the whole armour of God that
    you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

    Ephesians 6:10-11

    From Follow the Story by Marva J. Dawn

    WEDNESDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT

    Exactly The Right Time

    In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus
    that the entire inhabited earth should be taxed.

    -Luke 2:1

    God's timing is always stunning! When it was exactly the right
    moment for the Christ Child to be born, "all the world" cooperated.
    The Emperor Augustus issued an order,
    and everyone had to go to their ancestral home.

    This was the first registration, we are notified in verse 2,
    to be commanded when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
    Whether this means that other enrollments were levied later on we
    are not told, but this one made history-not because of its intention
    to number the extent of the Roman Empire or to record the names
    of Rome's conquerees for taxation purposes, but because the titles
    of those rulers are now perpetually associated with the Messiah's birth.

    You were born, too, at exactly the right time. God planned all your gifts
    and calculated at what point in history your presence would be pivotal.
    How we adore the All-Knowing One for his incredible timing!

    Prayer

    How can we adequately praise you, Great Designer,
    that we were born when we could best serve you? Amen.

    Read Luke 2:1-7.

    Luke 2

    The Birth of Jesus

    Mt 1:18-25

    1 (Lk 3:1; Mt 24:14) In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus
    that the entire inhabited earth should be taxed.
    2 (Lk 3:1) This taxation was first made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
    3 And everyone went to his own city to be taxed.
    4 (Jn 7:42; 1Sa 16:1) So Joseph also departed from the city of Nazareth
    in Galilee to the City of David which is called Bethlehem, in Judea,
    because he was of the house and lineage of David,
    5 to be taxed with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.
    6 So while they were there, the day came for her to give birth.
    7 (Mt 1:25; Lk 2:11-12) And she gave birth to her firstborn Son,
    and wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger,
    because there was no room for them in the inn.

    From the Ah-Has of Advent by Rich Bimler

    FOURTH WEDNESDAY
    AH-HA! Ambassadors of Health, Hope and ADORATION!

    And his name shall be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.ISAIAH 9:6

    In the days leading up to Christmas we're counting the days. The malls
    are full. The carols continue. The Santas are weary. The mail carriers are burdened. The children are hyper. And we can almost hear the cattle
    lowing (whatever lowing is!.
    In theses days we're ready to adore the Baby Jesus. as well we should.
    Today's lesson spells it out so well: "A child has been born for us, a son given to us." "Oh, come let us adore him. Christ the Lord!"
    But look again in the stable. For too long we've seen the manger as
    a "sanitary shed," white and neat and clean and perfect. But it wasn't
    that way at all. It was messy and smelly and germy and . .. well ... human.
    And that's exactly why we adore him! Because Christ didn't wait for us
    to clean up our dirty and messy lives before he came to redeem us.
    Not at all:He entered our sin-filled stables "lust as we are." He came as
    a God sized man to rid us of our man-sized gods.
    Check out the Christmas cards you are receiving. How many of them really 'depict the human stable where Jesus was born? He may look "adorable,"
    but that is not why we adore him. We adore him because he has come
    to be our Saviour. And we might add: our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace!

    Lord, we come to adore you because you have come to us. Keep coming,
    Lord. into our messy lives. Clean us up as only you can do.
    In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!

    Read Isaiah 9:2-7.

    2 (Eph 5:8; Mt 4:16) The people who walked in darkness
    have seen a great light;
    those who dwell in the land of the shadow of death,
    upon them the light has shined.
    3 (1Sa 30:16; Isa 26:15) You have multiplied the nation
    and increased the joy;
    they rejoice before You
    according to the joy of harvest
    and as men rejoice
    when they divide the spoil.
    4 (Isa 14:25; 10:26-27) For You have broken the yoke of his burden
    and the bar of his shoulder,
    the rod of his oppressor
    as in the day of Midian's defeat.
    5 For all the sandals of the tramping warriors
    and all the garments rolled in blood
    shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
    6 (Isa 7:14; Mt 28:18; Lk 2:11) For unto us a child is born,
    unto us a son is given,
    and the government shall be upon his shoulder.
    And his name shall be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
    7 (Isa 37:32; Da 2:44) Of the increase of his government and peace
    there shall be no end,
    upon the throne of David
    and over his kingdom,
    to order it and to establish it
    with justice and with righteousness,
    from now until forever.
    The zeal of the Lord of Hosts
    will perform this.

    From <a href="https://oneagleswings.ca/"> On Eagle's wings </a>

    Jesus' Math

    4 (Eze 34:11-12; 34:16) "What man among you having a hundred sheep
    and losing one of them does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness
    and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?
    5 And when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
    6 (1Pe 2:25) Then when he comes home, he calls together his friends
    and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me,
    for I have found my sheep which was lost.'
    7 (Lk 5:32) Likewise, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over
    one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous men who need
    no repentance.

    [4] What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth
    not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
    [5] And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
    [6] And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. [7] I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner
    that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

    Luke 15:4-7

    The church building had been closed for two years following a
    devastating flood. Now I sat in the basement, looking over a group of
    eager and excited children as they enjoyed a lesson from the
    carefully prepared curriculum. But why hadnrCOt more children
    attended our Bible Camp?
    I ventured outside, slowly inhaling the crisp fresh northern air. It was
    there I noticed my friend and teammate. I listened as he shared his
    concerns and explained some of the faith struggles experienced by
    the community. My mind was drawn right back to the children
    enjoying camp in the church basement. Despite the faith struggles
    others had experienced, these precious little ones were downstairs
    learning about the loving and restorative nature of Jesus.
    It struck me that we serve a God who doesnrCOt work through numbers
    in the way we do. He sees things differently. He would leave
    ninety-nine to go after one who is lost to restore them because he loves
    them. He always has and always will.
    In that moment, I realised future leaders were downstairs in that
    church basement being found by Jesus. Being lifted up on his
    shoulders and celebrated. Even though the numbers may not have
    made sense to me, Jesus was in control and taking care of the math.

    Tristan Spilsted
    Bible Camp Volunteer

    Conclusion:

    Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as love and forgiveness.

    Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, for the abilities You've given me. Please help me use them for Your glory."

    Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to point out any unforgiveness
    in your life.

    Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord has belssed you .

    Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming Rapture of the Church.

    Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together, and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

    Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,
    and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

    Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach
    their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

    - 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 that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical
    refreshing for the presence of the Lord

    Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
    danger and adversity

    Jesus, my King, make me aware of the enemy,
    aware of your power over him, and especially
    aware of your power to forgive sins. Amen.

    Pray: How can we adequately praise you, Great Designer,
    that we were born when we could best serve you? Amen.

    Pray: Lord, we come to adore you because you have come to us. Keep coming, Lord. into our messy lives. Clean us up as only you can do.
    In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!

    Thank you Jesus for loving and pursuing us. Thank you for leaving
    the realm of heaven to enter our world that you might find us and
    lead us home. Amen.

    Pray that every believer in India will have access to
    God's Word so they can be well-grounded in spiritual truth.

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

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