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光明之城斋月

爱神

穆斯林与基督相遇的 30 种方式

在伊斯兰教中,真主有 99 个名字,如全能的、仁慈的、和平的源泉。这些名字大多也可以在《圣经》中找到,但专注于这些名字会让真主显得遥远、遥不可及,如此圣洁却又遥不可及。敬畏上帝,理解他的圣洁是应该的,但上帝却选择靠近我们,称自己为以马内利,上帝与我们同在。天父,你是圣洁的,但在你的圣洁中,你来向我们显明你自己。今天来吧,向卡拉奇的人们显明你的丰盛。

为 MBB 的祷告

上帝的爱欢迎我们进入祂的家庭,与祂亲近,”因此我们知道并依靠上帝对我们的爱。上帝就是爱。活在爱里的,就是活在神里面,神也活在他里面”(约翰一书 4:16)。为卡拉奇穆斯林背景的基督徒祷告,让他们明白这个真理:无论别人如何对待他们,他们都与神同在,能够完全经历神在基督十字架上向我们显明的爱。

今天在卡拉奇的每个角落宣告祂的光

卡拉奇的每个角落

在接下来的一个月里,我们将关注这座城市的各个领域–但今天我们宣告,卡拉奇将从巴基斯坦人所熟知的 “灯火之城 “转变为 “光明之城!”

愿祂的光在这里广为人知。

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ACTS 3:1-10 - Miraculous Healing

2024年9月7日

Miraculous Healing Glorifies Your Name

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Khartoum, Sudan - 110 Cities

2024年9月6日

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Khartoum, Sudan and the surrounding regions.

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LUKE 6:40

2024年9月4日

Disciplemaking Scripture: MODEL TO REPRODUCE

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Model to Reproduce

2024年9月3日

Disciplemaking Principle: MODEL TO REPRODUCE

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PSALM 86:9-10

2024年9月2日

There is No Other God

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Your Splendor is Beyond Words

2024年9月1日

PSALMS 145:3

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ACTS 3:1 - Peter and John

2024年8月31日

Friendship and Fellowship

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Dakar, Senegal - 110 Cities

2024年8月30日

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Dakar, Senegal and the surrounding regions.

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ROMANS 12:13

2024年8月28日

Disciplemaking Scripture: SACRIFICIALLY HELP THOSE IN NEED

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Sacrificially Help Those in Need

2024年8月27日

Disciplemaking Principle: SACRIFICIALLY HELP THOSE IN NEED

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ISAIAH 11:9; MATTHEW 6:10

2024年8月26日

God's Glory Brings God's Peace

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You Never Leave Us

2024年8月25日

JOHN 15:15, MATTHEW 28:20, ACTS 1:8

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Acts 2:47 - Having Favor with All People

2024年8月24日

Favor from the Lord

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Kano, Nigeria - 110 Cities

2024年8月23日

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Kano, Nigeria and the surrounding regions.

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David Smithers

2024年8月22日

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PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14

2024年8月21日

Disciplemaking Scripture: LEARN FROM MISTAKES

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Learn from Mistakes

2024年8月20日

Disciplemaking Principles: LEARN FROM MISTAKES

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PSALM 22:27-28

2024年8月19日

Remember and Turn

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Abiding In Jesus

2024年8月18日

JOHN 15:1-8

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ACTS 2:45 - Selling Possessions

2024年8月17日

All that We Have is Yours

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Niamey, Niger - 110 Cities

2024年8月16日

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Niamey, Niger and the surrounding regions.

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Hudson Taylor

2024年8月15日

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PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4

2024年8月14日

Disciplemaking Scripture: WALK IN HUMILITY

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Walk in Humility

2024年8月13日

Disciplemaking Principle: WALK IN HUMILITY

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JEREMIAH 10:6, 7

2024年8月12日

No One Compares with You

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God, Our Good Shepherd

2024年8月11日

PSALM 23

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ACTS 2:43-47 - Awe, Wonders, and Signs

2024年8月10日

Reveal Yourself through Awesome Power, Signs, and Wonders

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Conakry, Guinea - 110 Cities

2024年8月9日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Conakry, Guinea and the surrounding regions.

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Len Sweet

2024年8月8日

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JOHN 12:24

2024年8月7日

Disciplemaking Scripture: DIE TO SELF

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Die to Self

2024年8月6日

Disciplemaking Principle: DIE TO SELF

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You Are Lord of Creation

2024年8月4日

ACTS 4:24

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ACTS 2:42 - Believers Devoted to the Apostles' Teaching

2024年8月3日

May Our Full Allegiance and Undying Devotion be to King Jesus

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Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - 110 Cities

2024年8月2日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and the surrounding regions.

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HEBREWS 6:11-12

2024年7月31日

Disciplemaking Scripture: HAVE FAITH AND PERSEVERE

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Have Faith and Persevere

2024年7月30日

Disciplemaking Principle: HAVE FAITH AND PERSEVERE

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Lord, You Are the Healer, the Comforter

2024年7月29日

ISAIAH 38:17; 25:8

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Thank You for Your Faithfulness

2024年7月28日

1 THESSALONIANS 5:24 and HEBREWS 12:2

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ACTS 2:41 and COLOSSIANS 1:18 - Baptism after Receiving Word

2024年7月27日

May Every Disciple be Baptized in the Authority of the Father, Son, and Spirit

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Medan, Indonesia - 110 Cities

2024年7月26日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Medan, Indonesia and the surrounding regions.

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2 TIMOTHY 3:12

2024年7月24日

Disciplemaking Scripture; OVERCOME PERSECUTION AND SUFFERING

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Overcome Persecution and Suffering

2024年7月23日

Disciplemaking Principle: OVERCOME PERSECUTION AND SUFFERING

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Open A Way for Your Good News

2024年7月22日

COLOSSIANS 4:3; JOHN 4:35; MATTHEW 9:37-38

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Fulfilling Your Promise

2024年7月21日

GENESIS 1:26-28 to REVELATION 20:4

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JEREMIAH 33:6-8 God is A Good and Generous God

2024年7月20日

God's Abundant Kindness

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Jakarta, Indonesia - 110 Cities

2024年7月19日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Jakarta, Indonesia and the surrounding regions.

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Tim Keller

2024年7月18日

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PSALM 40:3

2024年7月17日

Disciplemaking Scripture: DEVELOP INDIGENOUS PRAISE AND WORSHIP

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Develop Indigenous Praise and Worship

2024年7月16日

Disciplemaking Principle: DEVELOP INDIGENOUS PRAISE AND WORSHIP

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Jesus is Greater

2024年7月15日

EPHESIANS 6:12; PSALM 24:7-10

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Praise You, Father, for the Perfect Gift

2024年7月14日

JAMES 1:17

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ACTS 2:40 - Save Yourselves

2024年7月13日

Save the Baloch Now from Wickedness, May the Baloch Call Upon the Lord

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Bandung, Indonesia - 110 Cities

2024年7月12日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Bandung, Indonesia and the surrounding regions.

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1 THESSALONIANS 5:18

2024年7月10日

Disciplemaking Scripture: GIVE THANKS IN EVERYTHING

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Give Thanks in Everything

2024年7月9日

Disciplemaking Principle: GIVE THANKS IN EVERYTHING

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Come Humbly and Seeking

2024年7月8日

2 CHRONICLES 7:14

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There is No Other Name

2024年7月7日

ACTS 4:12

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ACTS 2:38-39 and JOHN 17:21 - Promise for All

2024年7月6日

The Fullness of the Unifying Holy Spirit

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 110 Cities

2024年7月5日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding regions.

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Henry Martyn

2024年7月4日

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JOHN 15:26-27

2024年7月3日

Disciplemaking Scripture: BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

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Be Led by the Holy Spirit

2024年7月2日

Disciplemaking Principle: BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

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We are Weak; You are Strong

2024年6月30日

PHILIPPIANS 2:3-10

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ACTS 2:37-38 - What Shall We Do?

2024年6月29日

The Gospel Response is to Repent and Surrender to Jesus' Authority

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Gaziantep, Turkey - 110 Cities

2024年6月28日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Gaziantep, Turkey and the surrounding regions.

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David Platt, Radical

2024年6月27日

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ROMANS 12:10

2024年6月26日

Disciplemaking Scripture: UNDERSTAND THAT CHURCH IS FAMILY

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Understand that Church is Family

2024年6月25日

Disciplemaking Principle: UNDERSTAND THAT CHURCH IS FAMILY

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Soften Hearts; Give Hearts of Flesh

2024年6月24日

EZEKIEL 36:25-27

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Thank You for the Abundant Fruit

2024年6月23日

LUKE10:9

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ACTS 2:32 - Witnesses of Jesus' Resurrection

2024年6月22日

Jesus, the historically verified resurrected Messiah

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Ankara, Turkey - 110 Cities

2024年6月21日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Ankara, Turkey and the surrounding regions.

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Mother Teresa

2024年6月20日

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MARK 16:20

2024年6月19日

Disciplemaking Scripture: MULTIPLY NEW DISCIPLES AND CHURCHES

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Multiply New Disciples and Churches

2024年6月18日

Disciplemaking Principle: MULTIPLY NEW DISCIPLES AND CHURCHES

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The Only God Worthy of Worship

2024年6月17日

PSALM 96:7-10

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You Rule and Reign

2024年6月16日

REVELATION 12:5

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Acts 2:24-36 - Jesus, Hope Fulfiled

2024年6月15日

Jesus, the Messiah, Foretold by Prophets, Fulfilling Every Promise

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Medina, Saudi Arabia - 110 Cities - 110 Cities

2024年6月14日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Medina, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding regions.

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John Wesley

2024年6月13日

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PROVERBS 21:5

2024年6月12日

Disciplemaking Scripture: GO SLOW TO GO FAST Proverbs 21:5:"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."

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Go Slow to Go Fast

2024年6月11日

Disciplemaking Principle: GO SLOW TO GO FAST

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Yahweh, the Good Shepherd

2024年6月10日

ISAIAH 40:11: "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young."

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There is No One Like You

2024年6月9日

MICAH 7:18a

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Acts 2:24 - Not Possible to Hold Him

2024年6月8日

Jesus, the Christ, the Victorious One

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Damascus / Homs, Syria - 110 Cities

2024年6月7日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Damascus / Homs, Syria and the surrounding regions.

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Rowland Bingham

2024年6月6日

Rom 10:15: And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”  

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ACTS 18:3-4

2024年6月5日

Disciplemaking Scripture: ACCESS BI-VOCATIONAL MINISTRY

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Access Bi-Vocational Ministry

2024年6月4日

Disciplemaking Principle: ACCESS BI-VOCATIONAL MINISTRY

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Shake and Fill Your House

2024年6月3日

HAGGAI 2:7

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We Exalt You Lord

2024年6月2日

2 CORINTHIANS 2:14

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Acts 2:23 - The Messiah's Crucifixion

2024年6月1日

We Follow Jesus, our Messiah, by dying to ourselves.

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Amman, Jordan - 110 Cities

2024年5月31日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Amman, Jordan and the surrounding regions.

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2 CORINTHIANS 9:6

2024年5月29日

Disciplemaking Scripture: SOW THE GOSPEL GENEROUSLY

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Sow the Gospel Abundantly

2024年5月28日

Disciplemaking Principle: SOW THE GOSPEL GENEROUSLY

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You Alone are Worthy!

2024年5月27日

REVELATION 5:9-10

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ACTS 2:22-24 The Messiah is Crucified

2024年5月25日

God's plan for the Messiah to give his life as a ransom.

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Basra, Iraq - 110 Cities

2024年5月24日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Basra, Iraq and the surrounding regions.

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MATTHEW 10:7

2024年5月22日

Disciplemaking Scripture: PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM Matt 10:7: "As you go, make this proclamation: 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand"

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Proclaim the Kingdom

2024年5月21日

Disciplemaking Principle: PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM

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The Lord Makes the Blind to See

2024年5月20日

ACTS 26:18

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Jewish World

2024年5月19日

Pray for the Jewish world on this significant day of Pentecost

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ACTS 2:17-21 and JOEL 2:28-32 - Pour out Your Spirit on All Flesh

2024年5月18日

All People Can Experience and Receive the Gift of the Spirit of God

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Jerusalem, Israel - 110 Cities

2024年5月17日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Jerusalem, Israel and the surrounding regions.

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ACTS 14:3

2024年5月15日

Disciplemaking Scripture: PRAY FOR SIGNS AND WONDERS

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Pray for Signs and Wonders

2024年5月14日

Disciplemaking Principle: PRAY FOR SIGNS AND WONDERS

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Walking in the Light with One Another

2024年5月13日

1 JOHN 1:7-9

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Thank You For Your Enduring Love

2024年5月12日

2 CORINTHIANS 6:16

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Amazed and Perplexed

2024年5月11日

Lord above all Lords, your ways are higher than ours. Acts 2:12: Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, 'What does this mean?' Daniel 2:47: The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery.”

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Cairo, Egypt - 110 Cities

2024年5月10日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Cairo, Egypt and the surrounding regions.

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2 CORINTHIANS 9:8

2024年5月8日

Scripture Principle: TRUST GOD FOR RESOURCES

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Trust God for Resources

2024年5月7日

Disciplemaking Principle: TRUST GOD FOR RESOURCES

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Lead the Lost Into Flourishing Life

2024年5月6日

ISAIAH 42:16

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Praise God You Reveal Yourself to All People

2024年5月5日

1 CORINTHIANS 1:27

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Acts 2:5-41 - Cause Miraculous Events that Spread the Gospel

2024年5月4日

Christ, Still Confirming the Gospel Message through Miracles, Signs, and Wonders

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Tunis, Tunisia - 110 Cities

2024年5月3日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tunis –Tunisia and the surrounding regions.

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David Livingstone

2024年5月2日

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LUKE 10:5-7

2024年5月1日

Disciplemaking Scripture: LOOK FOR OPEN DOORS

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Look for Open Doors

2024年4月30日

Disciplemaking Principle: LOOK FOR OPEN DOORS

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Jesus, the Light of the World Who Conquers the Kingdom of Darkness

2024年4月29日

JOHN 1:7; LUKE 2:32; 1 JOHN 1:5

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Praise You For Your Wondrous Work

2024年4月28日

PSALM 105:2

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Acts 2:1-4 - Fill Us With the Holy Spirit

2024年4月27日

The Good News Includes the Generous Gift of the Spirit Provided to All People

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Nouakchott, Mauritania - 110 Cities

2024年4月26日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Nouakchott, Mauritania and the surrounding regions.

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JOHN 6:44

2024年4月24日

Disciplemaking Scripture: FIND PEOPLE OF PEACE

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Find People of Peace

2024年4月23日

Disciplemaking Principle: FIND PEOPLE OF PEACE

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Jesus, the Light of the World

2024年4月22日

ISAIAH 2:5; JOHN 8:12

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Praise You God for Your Wisdom

2024年4月21日

1 CORINTHIANS 6:19

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ACTS 2:1 - Together

2024年4月20日

In Unity We Go Forth and Accomplish the Task

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Muscat, Oman - 110 Cities

2024年4月19日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Muscat, Oman and the surrounding regions.

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ACTS 10:23B-24

2024年4月17日

Movement SCRIPTURE: WHEN POSSIBLE DISCIPLE GROUPS, NOT INDIVIDUALS

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When Possible Disciple Groups, Not Individuals

2024年4月16日

Disciplemaking Principle: WHEN POSSIBLE DISCIPLE GROUPS, NOT INDIVIDUALS

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Thank You for Making Us One

2024年4月14日

EPHESIANS 2:14

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Acts 1:16-26 - Developing Leaders and Forming Partnerships

2024年4月13日

God, give wisdom regarding in whom to invest, both in developing leaders and forming new partnerships.

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Tripoli, Libya - 110 Cities

2024年4月12日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tripoli, Libya and the surrounding regions.

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Hudson Taylor

2024年4月11日

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LUKE 10:4

2024年4月10日

Disciplemaking Scripture: TRAVEL LIGHT AND AVOID ENCUMBRANCES

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City of Light: Ramadan day 29

2024年4月9日

Thank the Lord for the love He has given you for the people of Karachi as you prayed for them to encounter Christ this Ramadan. Pray for Him to complete the good work he has begun in Karachi. Take time to listen to next steps God would have you take on behalf of the people of Karachi.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 28

2024年4月7日

In many parts of the Muslim world, Islam is passed down more through tradition, family, and society than in formal education. Prayer, fasting, and going on the Hajj are mostly done in a communal context. Today we pray in faith for our brothers and sisters in Karachi to find spiritual community and family. We pray they would have vision for sharing what they are learning about Christ in their community, families, and networks.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 27

2024年4月6日

Last night many Muslims celebrated the "Night of Power" hoping that God would show up miraculously to change their circumstances (health, financial, relational, etc.). We continue to pray that they would encounter Jesus who already miraculously "showed up" as the Word who became flesh to change their current realities and eternity through His life, death, and resurrection.  

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Muslim World

2024年4月5日

Pray for the Muslim world at this key time of the Night of Power at the end of Ramadan

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City of Light: Ramadan day 25

2024年4月4日

The month of Ramadan is known as ‘the month of repentance'. As we pray for a gospel movement to transform this nation, let us cry out for God’s Kingdom to come, for a spirit of repentance to fall on the peoples living in Karachi, whether they are Sunnis, Shiite, Sufi, or Christians from a Muslim background; rich and poor, young and old, male and female.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 24

2024年4月3日

Muslims are encouraged to think about the poor during the month of Ramadan, to sympathize with them, and to make donations. Jesus loved the poor and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God" (Luke 6:20). Pray for Muslims in Karachi to encounter this radical teaching and to wrestle with His command to not just donate to the poor, but to know that the kingdom of heaven belongs to the poor.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 23

2024年4月2日

Muslims do not believe in the divinity of Jesus but in the Quran, Jesus is called the "Word of God". John 1 shares about the Word of God, the Word through whom all things were created, the Word who is God and the Word who became flesh to live among us. Let's pray today that Muslims would seek to understand Jesus as the Word, that they would be interested to read John 1 and the rest of the Injil (Gospels) that they also believe to be Jesus' books. Pray that their understanding of Jesus will be transformed.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 22

2024年4月1日

Islam is very rules based with laws from the Quran as well as expected ways to live and act from the Hadith (recordings of their prophet's actions). Jesus cares about the heart more than the actions and He's looking for people who worship Him in spirit and in truth. Pray for the people of Karachi to be convicted about their need for a clean heart and to seek Jesus' teachings on the topic  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 21

2024年3月31日

Today many Christians celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. Muslims in Karachi may be aware of Easter either in the news or if they have interactions with Christians who may take Monday off as part of their celebration of Easter. Pray today for the people of Karachi to be interested in what Easter is to Christians and to understand what truly happened. Pray that they'd step around the untrue stories they've heard about Christians and Easter and seek the truth and truly understand why Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are so important.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 20

2024年3月30日

Islam has a high reverence for God. One might compare their understanding of God to much of the Old Testament where God is all powerful, fully revered and only somewhat knowable by the most holy. We know that God Almighty wants an intimate relationship with His followers because He is a good Father who knows the hairs on our head (Luke 12:7). Lord, let all new followers of Christ in Karachi be filled with joy at knowing the intimacy of God, who calls us "beloved".

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City of Light: Ramadan day 19

2024年3月29日

Muslims deny that Jesus died on the cross and instead ascended to heaven without dying. In their view such a death would be the shaming of a prophet and that God would never let such a thing happen. This belief denies the act of atonement foundational to our faith as Christians. Most Muslims have never had the opportunity for someone to talk to them about how this is the only way for man's atonement, the sinless for the sinful, the most honored one being shamed to cover our shame. As many Christians around the world enter into a time celebrating Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, pray for Muslims in Karachi to have the eyes of their heart opened to consider the possibility of Jesus' death and resurrection. To hear that truth of why Jesus had to die and what accepting His death as payment for sin can mean for them.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 18

2024年3月28日

Cultural and religious conservatism while trying to protect values create distance between people. This can go both ways as Muslims in the west feel ostracized from people who view them as different and in Muslim countries as Christian minorities and foreigners can be viewed with apprehension and kept at arms length. Because of purity laws in Islam, Muslims can be afraid to enter a non-Muslims home (as their dishes may be unclean). This can create distance and lack of opportunity to hear other ways of viewing the world and of relating to God. Today let's pray for a breaking down of divisions and for opportunities for Muslims and Christians in Karachi to relate to each other and to dialogue about spiritual things. Pray for Christians as the minority to not fear their neighbors and for Muslims to have interest in their believing co-workers and a desire to know about them and their faith.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 17

2024年3月27日

Sadly Muslims are taught that the Bible we have today is changed and that they shouldn't read it. Even though the Quran says to read it the vast majority haven't seen a copy in their language. They will tell you that the Bible found during Muhammad's time was still true but that now there is only a corrupted version. What they don't know of course is that there are many copies of the Bible pre-dating Muhammad (who lived around 570 - 632 AD). Let's pray today that Muslims would seek the truth of whether God's Holy Books have been corrupted and have a desire to read them. Pray that they would find translations in their own language that are becoming widely available online and via apps.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 14

2024年3月24日

Another of the 5 pillars of Islam is fasting. This month Muslims around the world fast from dawn till dusk from food and water. Many don't know why they fast besides that it is a requirement. It can be hard especially when Ramazan is in summer (Islam goes by the lunar calendar so Ramazan moves each year) and for those who work in hard labor or outdoors. Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matt 11:28-30)  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 13

2024年3月23日

A third of the 5 pillars of Islam is tithing (zakat). Muslims are required to give 2.5% of their net worth each year to the poor. In Pakistan by default zakat is withdrawn automatically from peoples bank accounts (unless they opt-out) by the government. For many this is another obligation enforced on them. Because of the way the system is enforced there isn't as much a feeling of being generous but just another obligation. When zakat is automatically deducted, the person doesn't even have a say in what way the poor will be blessed by the money. In Karachi there is a huge disparity between the rich and poor. And more than 40% of Pakistanis live below the poverty line. Many Muslims choose to give their zakat during the month of Ramazan (the automatic deductions also happen this month). This can often mean lots of 'generosity' in Ramazan and the poor and beggars will be very active getting hand outs from the rich during this month. Let's pray for the people of Karachi to be challenged by the contrast between a religious rule and a heart posture and to want to understand more about the "new heart" that the Bible teaches about (Ezekiel 36:26). For generosity to extend throughout the year and to come from a right heart.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 12

2024年3月22日

Muslims pray Namaz (also called Salat) 5 times a day. These prayers are highly ritual and involve specific steps, physical positions (standing, bowing, etc.) and specific phrases. They are preceded by purification rituals and are encouraged to be done in groups. These prayers show great honor to God and doing them consistently requires dedication and devotion. At the same time they can simply be ritualistic actions done in obedience and are one way in nature. God does deserve reverence and devotion, but He is also the God who speaks. We are designed for relationship with Him and we are invited to share our hearts with God and to receive from Him. Today we ask the God who entered into our world to show His nearness to reveal Himself to the Muslims of Karachi. Let's pray for divine encounters where people hear His voice and respond to His call. Even during their Namaz.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 11

2024年3月21日

The first of the 5 pillars of Islam is the shahadah. The shahadah is their statement of faith which says "There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God." Muslims state this declaration of faith 5 times a day during their daily prayer rituals and it is the basis of their beliefs, being monotheistic and following after their prophet's teachings.. There is a high veneration for Muhammad.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 10

2024年3月20日

In Islam there are 4 holy books: the Quran, the Tawrat (Pentateuch/Torah), the Zabur (Psalms), and the Injil (the Gospels). Though 3 of these books are found in the Bible, most Muslims have never seen or read the Bible. Today we ask God to give the people of Karachi a hunger for His word that they'd be interested in these books and instead of believing those who say they have been corrupted, to read them and see for themselves what they say.

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 9

2024年3月19日

Most Islamic cultures have authoritarian structures. This means that those with power have a lot of sway over what is acceptable and allowed in their society. Some times this is seen as a hindrance to the gospel but it can also open doors. With the Edict of Milan in 313 A.D. following Jesus went from being persecuted by the state to first allowed and eventually accepted as the state religion. This came of course with its own issues but it was this change of heart by the authoritarian system that opened the doors for the gospel to spread like it never had before. Today let’s pray for those in authority, in the government but also for tribal leaders and family elders to have a change of heart. That these leaders would encounter Jesus and doors would open for the gospel in Pakistan and across the Muslim world.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 8

2024年3月18日

"Guide us to the straight path"

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 6

2024年3月16日

Pray for Karachi

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 2

2024年3月12日

Choose to follow Him

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 1

2024年3月11日

He has given us a spirit of power, of love, and of self-control.

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City of Light: Ramadan

2024年3月10日

The God of Love

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Acts 1:6-8 - Identities, Calling, and Power

2024年3月5日

All That We Are Is You. We Are Completely Reliant on You.

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Tabriz, Iran - 110 Cities

2024年3月4日

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tabriz, Iran and the surrounding regions.

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PROVERBS 24:6

2024年3月3日

Disciplemaking Scripture: PARTICIPATE IN STRATEGIC PLANNING

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