Jesus in Genesis (Gen 17.19, 22.8, 22.18, 26.2-5)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 26/100. We are doing pretty good, we have about a quarter of our team consistently praying on a daily basis. Keep recruiting and great job!)

Pray that we would thoroughly equip laborers to impart the message of the Lamb of God

That we would see our descendants like the stars in the sky, like the mustard seed, like yeast as we practice the promises we have inherited in Christ

Pray for Fort Gordon (Andy and Gwen Chandler)

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Jesus in Genesis (Gen 17.19, 22.8, 22.18, 26.2-5)

Jesus came from the seed of Isaac (Gen 17.19, Rom 9.7)

He is the Lamb that was provided as the sacrifice for the world (Gen 22.8, Jn 1.29)

He came from Isaac’s seed and will bless the nations (Gen 22.18, Gal 4.28)

He is part of a promise to vastly multiply His descendants (Gen 26.2-5, Mat 13.31-33)

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Jesus in Genesis (Gen 12.3,7; 14.18)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 25/100)

That the Army work may fulfill the promises made to Abraham and be a blessing to the nations in Christ

That ultimately God would use us as instruments of peace as we follow the Prince of Peace

Pray for Schofield Barracks (Staff: Mark and Molly Schake, Jim and Wendy Cameron, Ryan and Carrie Monts)

God’s favor in relationships with chaplains and soldiers

Balance between Family and Ministry

Integration of new laborers in the ministry

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Jesus in Genesis (Gen 12.3,7; 14.18)

Jesus was a blessing to Abraham (Jn 8.56)

He is the ultimate blessing to the nations (Mk 13.10, Lk 24.47, Gal 3.8, 1 Tim 3.16)

He was Abraham’s Seed (Mat 1.1, Gal 3.16)

He is a Priest after the order of Melchizedek (Heb 6.20)

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Jesus in Genesis (Gen 3.15, 9.26-27)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 23/100)

“Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil…”

Pray for the development of the Army Leaders Team and Staff Overseers

Pray for Fort Eustis (Staff: Laurin and Marilyn White)

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Jesus in Genesis (Gen 3.15, 9.26-27)

Genesis 3.15

Jesus will be wounded by Satan

He will rescue mankind by delivering a fatal blow to Satan

Gen. 3:15 And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel.”

Heb. 2:14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,

3:15. God said there would be a perpetual struggle between satanic forces and mankind. It would be between Satan and the woman, and their respective offspring or “seeds.” The “offspring” of the woman was Cain, then all humanity at large, and then Christ and those collectively in Him. The “offspring” of the serpent includes demons and anyone serving his kingdom of darkness, those whose “father” is the devil (John 8:44). Satan would cripple mankind (you will strike at his heel), but the Seed, Christ, would deliver the fatal blow (He will crush your head).

Bible Knowledge Commentary

Genesis 9.26-27

Jesus came from the line of Shem who was blessed

He did not come from the line of Canaan who was cursed

Gen. 9:26 He also said, “Blessed be the LORD, The God of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant. 27 “May God enlarge Japheth, And let him dwell in the tents of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.”

Luke 3:36 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

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Jesus in Colossians (4.1-18)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 18/100)

Pray that our men and women will live out their lives under the Lordship of Jesus Christ

That they will walk in any specific ministry or calling they receive from the Holy Spirit

Pray for Fort Carson (Staff: Felix and Amor Colonnieves, Don and Susan Hankins, Bob and Betty Lovvorn, Jim and Paige Smith, Joel and Donna Yourkowski)

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Jesus in Colossians (4.1-18)

He is our Master in Heaven 1

He is a mystery to be declared 3

He has servants that abide in Him 7,12

He gives specific ministries to perform 17

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Jesus in Colossians (3.1-25)

Happy Thanksgiving

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 25/100)

Lord we are so thankful for using us to advance your Kingdom in the Army. You have brought us from 8 functioning ministries 4 years ago to 27 navigator ministries across the Army today.

Thank you for the 16 staff we have in training and the 100s of laborers who faithfully proclaim the name of Jesus to our soldiers

Thanks for Ft Campbell (Staff: James and Monica Carter, Mike and Liz Chong, Joseph and Mercy Ebuen, Mark and Camie Green, Noel and Cary Nelson, Victor and Natasha Padilla)

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Jesus in Colossians (3.1-25)

Jesus is referred to 20 times in Chapter 3

He gives new life 1

He is seated at the right hand of God 1

He has hidden our lives in His 3

He is our life 4

When He appears in glory, we will be with Him 4

He is renewing us in His image 10

He is all and in all 11

He has forgiven us and expects us to forgive others 13

He gives peace 15

His word is meant to dwell in us richly 16

He merits the best in all our efforts 17

He merits our thankfulness 17

He merits a wife’s submission to her husband and a husband’s love for his wife 18-19

He merits a child’s obedience to their parent 20

He merits fear 22

He merits our wholehearted work 23

He will give us our inheritance 24

He merits our service 24

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Jesus in Colossians (2.13-23)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 26/100)

Pray that Jesus Christ and His eminence would be our sole aim in life and ministry

Pray that we would die to the principles of the world and live in Jesus

Pray for Fort Bragg (Staff: Dennis and Shirley Abell, Sue Alspach, Dave and Marilyn Coffield, Doug and Kim Cote, John and Jeannie Hamilton, Tom and Paula Hess, Ben and Betts Kayser, David and Karen Linquist, Alonzo and Dana Murray, John and Jess Snyder, Chuck and Sherril Trego)

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Jesus in Colossians (2.13-23)

He becomes our life as we are joined together with Him by God 13

He paid the legal penalty for our sins on the cross 14

He has overcome all rulers and authorities 15

He is the realization of theology, religion, tradition, and mystery given by God 17

He is the Head of the body, the Church 19

He is the reason we die to the elementary principles of the world 20

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Jesus in Colossians (2.1-12)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 36/100. WHEWHOO! Alabama way of saying Hallelujah. 36 is our highest ever. Thanks for praying for the Army work! )

That we would know and experience the treasures of wisdom and knowledge found in Jesus

That we would be filled with His presence in our day-to-day activities

Pray for Fort Bliss (Staff: Rusty and Eleanor Bean, Allan and Tiffany Taylor)

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Jesus in Colossians (2.1-12)

Jesus is referred to 22 times in chapter 2

He is the fullness of understanding and knowledge of God’s mystery 2

He has all treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden in Him 3

He merits good order and firmness in our faith 5

He is to be received as Lord 6

He is to be walked (lived) in 6

He is to be rooted, built, and established in our lives 7

He is the antithesis of the world 8

He is the full embodiment of deity 9

He fills believers 10

He is the head of all rule and authority 10

He has circumcised all believers with a spiritual circumcision 11

He buries and raises His believers from a spiritual death 12

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Jesus in Colossians (1.15-29)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 21/100. Do you have Facebook friends that are prayer warriors? Invite them to pray for the Army work.)

Pray that we will become mature in all things by becoming more like Jesus in every way

Pray for all our staff in training that they would be spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally fit for service in the Kingdom to advance the gospel Into the generations

Pray for Ft Benning (Staff: Shawn and Marie Hatch, Eric and Robin Kennedy, Jim and Rolinda McKnight, Michael Owens, Ben and Karis Meier, Trent and Keri Wilhite, Chuck and Deb Wood)

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Jesus in Colossians (1.15-29)

He is the image of the invisible God 15

He firstborn of all creation 15

He created all things 16

All things were created through Him 16

All things were created for Him 16

He existed before all things 17

He holds all things together 17

He is the head of the Body, the Church 18

He is the beginning 18

He is the firstborn among the dead 18

He is preeminent in all things 18

God was pleased to dwell in Him in all fullness 19

He reconciled all things to God 20

He made peace by the blood of His cross 20-21

He presents those of the faith holy, blameless and above reproach to God 22

He called Paul to suffer for the sake of the Church 24

Christ in us is a glorious mystery and is our hope of glory 27

He deserves to be proclaimed with warnings and wise teaching 28

He is end-state of our maturity 28

He can work powerfully in us 29

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Jesus in the Epistle to the Colossians (1.1-13)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 21/100)

That the gospel of Jesus Christ would bear fruit and grow among us and beyond

That we would be strengthened in His glorious might in all endurance, patience, and joy

Pray for the Citadel (Staff: Eric and Dorita Deierlein)

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Jesus in Colossians 1.1-13

Jesus Christ is referred to 35 times in Chapter 1

He has apostles 1

There are saints and brothers in Him 2

God is the Father of Jesus Christ 3

People choose to have faith in Him 4

Jesus has ministers 7

He has a will for us 9

He is worthy to walk after 10

He can be pleased with us 10

He can strengthen us 11

He has a Kingdom we can belong to 13

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Continue to pray for the Navigator's Army Work

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 24/100. 24 is a new high for us! Keep recruiting folks to our prayer team.)

Pray for the relationships between posts that they will glorify God and provide synergy and momentum

Pray that the revival in the Army would continue

Pray for Ft Meade (Staff: Roger and Danielle Cotton)

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Observations on the Call of God

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 17/100)

Pray that I would be able to glean wisdom from some of the wise men in our Army work (Cecil Bean, Dave Coffield, Phil Partin, Lauris Shepherd, Ron Holechek)

That all decisions that are made are Christ centered and Kingdom based

Pray for Carlisle Barracks (Staff: Larry and Rita Sherbondy)

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Observations on the Call of God

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Observations on the Calling of God (What I believe)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 23/100. Two days in a row! Shooting for 25!)

Pray for our continuous joyous obedience to His call

Pray for the protection of our soldiers both physically and spiritually

Pray for our soldiers in Korea (Staff: Bill Meyer)

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Observations on the Calling of God

I believe that God can call us through a mystical or logical persuasion (Ex 3.1-11, Acts 9.1-9, 1 Tim 3.1-7 Mt 4.19, Mt 10.1-2, Mk 3.13-14, Lk 6.12-13)

I believe the call of God is a preordained sovereign act of His choosing and it cannot be revoked (Rom 11.29)

I believe there is a generic call to follow Jesus and make His disciples on every human on the planet (1 Pet 3.18, 2 Pet 3.9, Mt 4.19, 28.18-20)

I believe the call of God can be resisted and disobeyed (Ex 3.1-11, Jonah 1.1-4)

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Forms of God's Calling

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 23/100. 23 people praying, that is our high to date. Let's keep recruiting to our prayer team. We are looking for 100 people praying daily!)

Pray that men and women from our work will be missionaries all over the world

That God would give us committed laborers for His Kingdom in the Army

Pray for Fort Polk (Staff: Kevin and Shannon Lambert, Jon Spenn)

Answers to prayer: Doug Cote is doing much better and Tina Fajardo is recovering very nicely and has regained 20/20 vision. All Service Directors had their first conference call today and things are looking great for the military mission of the Navigators.

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Forms of God's Calling

Mystical – Moses and the burning bush (Ex 3.1-11), Paul and the blinding light (Acts 9.1-9)

Logical – A man’s Desire to be an overseer (1 Tim 3.1-7), the 12 following Jesus (Mt 4.19, Mt 10.1-2, Mk 3.13-14, Lk 6.12-13)

Combination of Both – Jesus growing into His calling and hearing from God (Lk 2.40, Mt 1.16, Mk 1.10, Lk 3.22, Jn 1.32-33), Paul’s Missionary Journey into Asia Minor (Acts 16.6-10 Paul making decisions and then the HS directing) David being chosen by Samuel the prophet (1 Sam 16.1-13)

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Principles in the Calling of God

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 22/100)

Pray that we will be used of God to help others realize their great calling in Jesus Christ

Pray for more laborers for the harvest

Pray for Fort Jackson (Staff: Jason Peters)

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Principles in the Calling of God

God’s design for us is from eternity past (Ps 139.13-16, Jer 29.11-13, Eph 2.10)

And yet we are to respond by human will (Eph 4.1, 2 Pet 1.10)

But the calling of God is irrevocable (Rom 11.29)

Following Jesus is a generic calling to all men (1 Pet 3.18, 2 Pet 3.9, Mat 22.14)

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The Calling of Timothy

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 7/100. We need to recruit more prayer warriors to the effort. Please join me in asking folks to become a member of the Centurion Prayer Team)

Pray for the healing of Doug Cote, one of our staff at Ft Bragg, who has leukemia and has contracted pneumonia. This is a very dangerous combination

Pray for the communications aspect of my leadership in the Army Nav Ministry that I would inform, inspire, and encourage

Pray for the ministry at Ft Stewart (Staff: John and Sarah Beth Kreitzer)

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Observations from the Call of Timothy

Timothy was recruited by Paul to accompany him on the mission (Act 16.1-3)

Timothy came out of good stock being discipled by his mother and grandmother (2 Tim 1.5)

Throughout Paul’s writings to Timothy he give strong exhortation to fulfill his gifting as a spiritual leader (1 Tim 1.3,18, 4.12,14, 6.20, 2 Tim 1.8-9, 4.5)

Paul assumes that there will be a natural reproduction of Timothy’s calling (2 Tim 2.2)

Although there is certainly a spiritual/mystical component to Timothy’s calling, most of his calling is realized in Paul’s training and exhortation to be an godly effective overseer/elder (esp. in Ephesus)

Besides the example of the 12 and Timothy a key verse for the calling of God to vocational ministry as a natural/logical pursuit is 1 Tim 3.1-7.

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The Calling of the 12 (Vocational Calling)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 11/100)

Pray for us as we pick the men and women for the Army Leaders Team (ALT)

Thank God for His provision of the Directors of the Air Force and Navy (Darren Lindblom, and Andrew Stroud) Answered Prayer!

Pray for Hunter Army Airfield (Staff: Matt and Rose Chao, Cecil and Jeanie Bean)

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Observations on the Calling of the 12

It began with an all night prayer vigil (Lk 6.12)

They were chosen and sent (Mt 10.1-2, Mk 3.13-14, Lk 6.12-13)

They were sent with out resources and earned a living from the gospel (Mt 10.8-10)

They were told they would be severely persecuted and that didn’t happen until after the resurrection which presumes that this was a permanent calling not temporary (Mt 10.16-25)

Peter makes mention that they had left everything (Mk 10.28-31, Lk 18.28-30)

This was certainly a vocational calling and it was logical not mystical

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The Calling of the 12 (Jn 1.35-39)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 16/100, know someone who would like to be on the Centurion Prayer Team? Send them this website. Thanks)

Pray that our laborers will be recognized as proficient spiritual teachers

That men and women would see this and want to hang out with them

Pray for Fort Eustis (Staff: Laurin and Marilyn White)

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Observations from the Calling of the 12 (Jn 1.35-39)

Begins with the commendation and referral of John the Baptist (Jn 1.35-36)

Two of John’s disciples begin to follow Jesus (Jn 1.37)

Jesus asks, “What are you seeking” a simple question to clarify spiritual desires (Jn 1.38)

The 2 acknowledge Jesus as a spiritual teacher 38

They ask, “Where are you staying?” meaning we’d like to hang out with You 38

He invites them to hang out with Him 39

Spiritually hungry men at the beginning of their journey with Jesus 35-39

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Thanks for Praying for the Army Work

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 18/100)

We would continue to fan the flames of revival in the Army through the power of the Holy Spirit

The men and women in our ministries would passionately labor in the Kingdom of God with the full assurance that Jesus has called them to do so

Pray for the Army in the DC area (Staff: Bill and Mary Veilleux, Bubba and Joy Lewis, Jim and Khris Orbock)

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The Calling of Jesus Christ (Supernatural Confirmation)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 15/100)

That our staff and laborers will see there calling confirmed by God through the power of the Holy Spirit

That others would affirm the calling of God in our lives

Pray for Carlisle Barracks (Staff: Larry and Rita Sherbondy)

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Observations from the Call of Jesus (Supernatural Confirmation)

The Baptism of Jesus (Mt 3.16-17, Mk 1.9-11, Lk 3.21-22, Jn 1.31-34)

The Heavens were opened (Mt 3.16, Mk 1.10, Lk 3.21)

The Holy Spirit descends on Jesus like a dove (Mt 1.16, Mk 1.10, Lk 3.22, Jn 1.32-33)

A voice came from the Heavens declaring Him to be the Son of God (Mt 3.17, Mk 1.11, Lk 3.22)

The voice proclaimed His sonship to the public (Mt 3.17)

The voice proclaimed His sonship to Him personally (Mk 1.11, Lk 3.22)

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The Calling of Jesus Christ (Self-Awareness)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 15/100)

Pray that our staff and laborers will have a firm confidence of God’s calling in their lives

Pray that confidence would breed freedom, peace, and fruitfulness

Pray for Ft Drum (We do not have any staff there but a couple from Cadence Intl. is our POC, Tim and Bobbie Bettger)

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Observations from the Call of Jesus (Self Aware of His Calling)

Jesus’ “I have come” Statements

He came to fulfill the Law Mt 5.17

He came to bring a sword and to polarize the believers and non-believers Mt 10.34-35, Lk 12.51

He came in the Father’s Name Jn 5.43

He came to do the Father’s will Jn 6.38

He came down from Heaven Jn 6.42

He came to be sacrificed on a cross Jn 12.27

He came as a light to deliver those who believe from darkness Jn 12.46

He came to bear witness to the truth Jn 18.37-38

He came to call sinners Mt 9.13, Mk 2.17

He came to preach in the towns of Galilee Mk 1.38

He came to judge the earth Lk 12.49

He knows where He came from Jn 8.14

He came at the Father’s bidding Jn 8.42, Jn 16.27, Jn 17.8

He came to bring spiritual blindness and sight Jn 3.39

He came to give life and that more abundantly Jn 10.10

He was even aware of this as a child Lk 2.49

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The Calling of Jesus Christ (Through Godly Parents)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 16/100)

That we would parent both our physical and spiritual children with a since of destiny for His Kingdom

As Jesus was sent into the world help us to follow His calling as He sends us (Jn 17.18)

Pray for the Military Leadership Team as the select the Directors of the Navy and Air Force Ministries this week.

Pray for me and a great time of fellowship with the Ft Carson Team

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Observations from the Call of Jesus (Through Godly Parents)

Mary was favored by God Lk 1.28, 30

The Angel tells Mary the His name will be Jesus, He will be great and called the Son of the Most High Lk 1.31-32

God will give Him the throne of David and His reign will have no end Lk 1.33

An Angel visited Joseph in a dream Mt 1.20

Told that the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit Mt 1.20

He was told the child would save the people from their sins Mt 1.21

This was all in order to fulfill prophecy Mt 1.23

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The Calling of Jesus Christ (Pre-Incarnate)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 15/100)

Help us to find comfort in Your divine plan for our lives

And to trust You with Your plan for others as well

For Fort Campbell (Staff: Joseph and Mercy Ebuen, Mike and Liz Chong, James and Monica Carter, Victor and Natasha Padilla, Noel and Cary Nelson)

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Observations from the Calling of Jesus Christ (Pre-Incarnate)

Jesus’ calling was from eternity past (Mic 5.2)

His calling was promised to mankind as a remedy for sin after the fall (Gen 3.15 Proto-evangelium)

The prophet Isaiah proclaimed Jesus’ calling almost 800 years before His birth (Isa 9.6)

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The Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 3.1-21)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 14/100)

Help us to hear your voice

Help us know and fulfill our calling

Give us courage to speak Your Words

Pray for the Bible Study at Ft Leonard Wood being lead by Adam Akers

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Observations from the Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 3.1-21)

God spoke to Samuel in time where hearing from Him was rare 1

Samuel was sleeping near the Ark! 2

The LORD’s voice was undistinguishable and God had to speak three times 4-10

Another man had to tell Samuel it was the voice of God 8-9

The calling was initiated by speaking Samuel’s name 10

God reveals His intentions for the house of Eli 11-14

Samuel reveals the judgment to Eli 15-18

Samuel grew into His calling and was confirmed by the people 19-21

Samuel’s calling was to do something simple and grew into being a important leader for the house of Israel 19-21

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Prayer for Ft Hood and The Call of Samuel (1 Sam 1.21-27)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 22/100)

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Observations from the Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 1.21-27)

The natural progression of a women’s commitment to God 22-27

There is the element of proper timing 22

The couple works together in accomplishing God’s design 22-23

Elkanah is only interested in God’s Word being fulfilled 23

Hannah not only brings her son (which would seem offering enough) but she give an extravagant offering in addition. This is giving with out reluctance or compulsion (2 Cor 9.6-7)

She made good on her vow with great joy 28

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The Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 1.12-20)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 14/100)

Like Hannah, may we have the intense desire for spiritual children and may the Lord open our spiritual womb.

Bring clarity and confidence as our misunderstandings and our offenses are reconciled

Pray for Ft Knox (Staff: Keith and Andrea Bester, Dorothy and Lance Platt , and Jim and Rachel Webster)

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Observations from the Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 1.12-20)

Samuel’s calling was conceived in his mother’s prayer of anguish 12-16

Sometimes people do not understand our circumstances and may act inappropriately 13-16

Misunderstandings when clarified can become a blessing and confidence 17-18

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The Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 1.1-11)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 22/100, Thanks you Lord for all those who are praying with me for the Army work.)

Help us to endure ridicule and hardship as we are used for the Lord’s purposes

Help us to raise and dedicate our children for service in His Kingdom for the next generation

Pray for Fort Rucker (Staff: Liz and Alan Simmons, Perry and Debbie Alliman)

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Observations for the Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 1.1-11)

The Power of a Godly Mom

Samuel’s calling begins with a barren wife named Hannah 1

They were a godly family 3-5

The LORD had caused this barrenness 5-6

She was looked down upon by the other wife 6

She endured her barrenness and maltreatment 7

She was conscious of her husbands feelings but went to God for help 8-11

She dedicated her son to the LORD 11

Samuel’s calling began with his mother’s distress and commitment to the LORD

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The Calling of Abraham (Gen 12.1-3)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 15/100)

That God would speak to us and we would listen

That in the line of Abraham and most importantly the line of Jesus we would be a blessing to all the families of the earth

For our leadership as they make the selection of the Navy and Air Force Directors next week

Answered prayer: Thanks for healing Tina Fajardo at Ft Lewis

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Observations from the Call of Abraham (Gen 12.1-3)

God spoke to Abraham (Act 7.2, The God of glory appeared to Abraham) 1

He tells him to leave his country, his relatives and his family 1

He tell him to go to a land He will show him but doesn’t say where 1

God gives Abraham some promises 2-3

He says He will make Abraham a great nation 2

He will bless Him and he will be a blessing 2

He will make his name great 2

He will bless those who bless him 3

And curse those who curse him 3

He will bless all the families of the earth through him 3

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The Calling of Moses (Ex 4.10-16)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 16/100)

May we use our words carefully and may they be from God (Ps 19.14)

Here are prayer requests from Major Jim and Wendy Cameron in Hawaii

Wisdom in ministry for all of us as we figure out how best to pursue the Kingdom here at Schofield

Laborers--especially an enlisted soldier and a young officer

Continued favor with the Chaplains and local staff

For God's Spirit to continue to work in our ministry and in the hearts of the soldiers here--and that we would trust in Him

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Observations on the Calling of Moses (Ex 4.10-16)

Moses appeals to God a third time noting his poor ability to speak 10

The LORD reminds him who created the mouth and tongue 11

God tells Moses to go and He will put the words in Moses’ mouth 12

Moses’ final appeal to God was to send someone else 13

This final appeal made God angry 14

But even in God’s anger with Moses He is still patient and gives Moses a substitute mouth (his brother Aaron) 14

God says He will give Moses the words to give to Aaron and directly to Aaron as well 15

God says He will teach them what to do 15

God says that Aaron will be Moses’ mouth piece to the people 16

God says that the words spoken by Moses are as good as God’s words themselves 16

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The Call of Moses (Ex 4.1-9)

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday's Prayer Warriors: 17/100. Do you know some prayer warriors? Ask them to join us in praying daily for the Army work. Thanks for all your prayers! God is blessing!)

Answer to Prayer: Deb and I had an incredible time at Ft Bragg and the laborers and staff are doing fantastic!

That we would make no excuses for our calling to make disciples of the nations

We would realize our great heritage in the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Gal 3.16, 29)

Pray for Fort Leavenworth (Staff: Rabi and Carol Singh, Paul and Sarah Oh)

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Observations from the Call of Moses (Ex 4.1-9)

Moses makes his second appeal about being called 1
God gives Moses three signs to show the elders; A staff/snake 2-5, a leprous/clean hand 6-8, and Nile water turned to blood 9
God again reminds Moses of his ancestors 5

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