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Thursday, April 9, 2020 

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ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS' NAME! 

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"Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt." (Exodus 12:13)

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"...when I see the blood, I will pass over you..." (Exodus 12:13)

“Standing United Together . . . Under the Cross of Christ

Focus on Israel

1. Solitary seders and Zoom: Israel celebrates Passover under coronavirus lockdown - Times of Israel 

Millions of Jewish Israelis sat down to celebrate the Passover seder on Wednesday evening under the shadow of the coronavirus and a countrywide curfew, confining people to their homes for the first night of the holiday. 

The festive meal, traditionally a large gathering of family or friends, was being marked by many in solitary quarantine, or only with those confined together in the same house. Some, less traditionally observant, used programs like Zoom and FaceTime to connect virtually for the meal, that puts a focus on passing traditions down from generation to generation.

Channel 12 broadcast "The Great Israeli Seder Live," with presenters leading the seder meal together, surrounded by large screens with hundreds joining in on Zoom. From time-to-time they checked in with various celebrities from their meals.

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2. Coronavirus deaths top 70 as Israel prepares for Passover curfew - World Israel News

The number of Israelis infected with coronavirus continued to climb Wednesday as the country prepared to be locked down with a total curfew for the start of the Passover festival.

The Ministry of Health reported the death toll rose overnight to 71 with 9,404 people in Israel testing positive so far since the outbreak of the pandemic. Of the 740 people hospitalized, 147 are in serious condition and 122 of them are breathing with the help of ventilators. 

Traffic slowed to a trickle after a ban on intercity travel went into effect Tuesday in a targeted move to stop millions of Israelis from gathering for the traditional Seder meal Wednesday evening that marks the start of the week-long Passover holiday.

Police roadblocks were set up to prevent movement with those traveling for non-critical reasons facing fines. Starting Wednesday afternoon a curfew goes into effect limiting citizens to within 100 meters of there homes until Thursday morning to ensure that Israelis get the message to stay home and not spread the virus.

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3. Israel signs deal with Chinese firm to enable 10,000 virus tests a day - Times of Israel

Israel signed a NIS 90 million ($25 million) deal with Chinese firm BGI to buy equipment that will allow Israel to conduct at least 10,000 coronavirus tests a day, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

The new equipment will be installed in six different labs over the next few weeks, and will carry out testing alongside Israel's current testing facilities.

BGI is a global genomics company based in Shenzhen, China, with clients in over 66 countries, according to the firm's website.

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4. Liberman: Netanyahu is a false messiah - Israel National News

Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman lashed out at Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, calling him a "machine of lies."

In an interview with journalist Ben Caspit which appeared in the Maariv newspaper, Liberman said, "People must understand that Netanyahu is a machine of lies. He has no remorse, agony or any qualms when lying. He does not blink."

"I am protesting against what this man is doing to the right, of which I am a part. His machine of lies is outrageous - his spins and his de-legitimization."

"He is fully aware. He is cynical, he knows he is lying, he promises and signs agreements when he has no intention of upholding them," he said.

Liberman said he believes that the success of the predominantly Arab Joint List in recent election campaigns can be attributed to Netanyahu. "I tell you that all of their seats are written in Netanyahu's name. He enlarged them with his own hands and mouth. He is a delegitimization machine who lies without shame."

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5. United under curfew: A special Passover message - Israel Hayom

My dear people of Israel, this year we are celebrating the Passover seder in difficult circumstances, in the shadow of coronavirus, a plague for modern times. It has necessitated harsh rules for us all.

Suddenly, we have started to realize how precious the simple things are that make up our day-to-day lives: things like going out to breathe in the spring air that comes along with Passover each spring; like the busy and bustling, very Israeli nature of our holiday preparations; like the beloved, well-known family gathering around the seder table.

Suddenly, when we are compelled to observe social distancing, lockdowns, and family isolation, it throws into sharp relief the commandment to "tell your son," the act of passing the story on from one generation to the next, from the grandmothers and grandfathers to their children and grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Because that is our story, our anchor. That is what binds us together, even when we are forced to be separated.

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The Daily Brief

1. Sanders drops out of presidential race-The Hill 

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) suspended his presidential bid on Wednesday, ending a campaign that once appeared on track to dominate the Democratic nominating contest but that quickly lost momentum. 

Sanders began reevaluating his campaign after a string of primary losses last month. But he continued his push for the nomination for weeks before ultimately telling his staff in a conference call on Wednesday morning that he had decided to drop out of the race. 

His decision to suspend his campaign effectively paves the way for former Vice President Joe Biden to claim the Democratic presidential nomination. He had already amassed a nearly insurmountable delegate lead over Sanders, but would have been unable to secure the 1,991 delegates needed to clinch the nomination until at least June after a handful of states delayed their primaries because of the coronavirus.

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-Father God, we pray that You continue to expose the dangerous policies, principles, and values of certain individuals that are running for president in 2020. Let the eyes of American hearts be flooded with light that they will know the truth and be set free in Jesus name.

-"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)


2. U.S. appeals court hands win to Trump plan to resume federal executions-Reuters

The Trump administration's effort to resume federal executions got a boost on Tuesday from a U.S. appeals court, which tossed a district judge's injunction that blocked four death penalty sentences from being carried out.

The 2-1 ruling by a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit could pave the way to the Justice Department carrying out the first execution of federal death row inmates since 2003, although other issues remain to be litigated.

The two judges in the majority, Greg Katsas and Neomi Rao, were both appointed to the bench by Republican President Donald Trump. The dissenting judge, David Tatel, was appointed by Democratic President Bill Clinton.

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-Father God, we pray Your will would be done in this situation. We pray You continue to lead and guide the Trump administration with wisdom and strength to make the best decisions for America.

-"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice."(Proverbs 12:15)


3. Trump Admin.: Churches Eligible 'Without Restrictions' for Loans under Rescue Package-Christian Headlines

Religious leaders are applauding the Trump administration for adopting an interim rule allowing all churches and faith-based organizations impacted by the pandemic to receive loans under the new CARES Act.

Jovita Carranza, head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), on Saturday announced that houses of worship and faith-based organizations are eligible to participate in the new law's Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. 

Both programs are part of the CARES Act signed by President Trump and designed to help businesses stay afloat and pay their employees during the coronavirus pandemic. The business and organizations must have fewer than 500 employees.

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-Thank You Father God for looking after Your people and your church. We pray during this time of trials and tribulations that Your church and their businesses would soar with success! And we declare that while the world around us is falling apart, Your people will thrive in times of sorrow. In Jesus name amen.

-"The LORD brought his people out of Egypt, loaded with silver and gold; and not one among the tribes of Israel even stumbled." (Psalms 105:37)


4. Trump removes top coronavirus watchdog, widens attack on inspectors general-Reuters

President Donald Trump removed the inspector general who was to oversee the government's $2.3 trillion coronavirus response, a spokeswoman for the official's office said on Tuesday, fueling concerns in Congress about oversight of the relief package.

Glenn Fine, acting Defense Department inspector general, was named last week to chair a committee acting as a sort of uber-watchdog over the federal government's response to the new coronavirus, including health policy and the largest economic relief package in U.S. history.

But Trump has since designated the Environmental Protection Agency's inspector general to be the new acting Pentagon IG, a spokeswoman said, meaning Fine is not eligible for the role overseeing the coronavirus package, known as the Cares Act.

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-Father God, we pray that You would continue to advise President Trump on who he should and shouldn't trust. We pray that You would advise him on the correct individuals that are right for certain jobs in his administration, and in the government. May your will be done!

-"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."(Isaiah 30:21)


5. S&P 500 joins Dow In exiting bear market as Sanders suspends presidential campaign-Fox Business

U.S. equity markets surged Wednesday with the S&P 500 exiting its bear market as Sen. Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign. Stocks also saw support from a surge in oil prices.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 779 points, or 3.4 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose by 3.4 percent and 2.6 percent, respectively. 

Additionally, FOX Business reported the IRS is speeding up printing of stimulus checks which could be delivered as soon as next week, earlier than the Treasury Department's April 17 initial date.

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-Thank You father God, for this glimpse of hope within the stock market and economy in Jesus name! We ask and pray that You would continue to restore what was lost!

-"Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you." (Zachariah 9:12)


6. WHO director hits back at Trump threat to defund agency-Fox News

The head of the World Health Organization took aim at President Trump's criticism of the agency on Wednesday, telling him and other world leaders not to politicize the coronavirus crisis "if you don't want many more body bags."

"If you don't want many more body bags you refrain from politicizing it - please quarantine politicizing COVID," WHO Director Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in a lengthy answer when asked about Trump's criticism of the agency. A day earlier, the U.S. president had threatened to cut off funding.

Trump has accused the U.N. agency of being "very China centric" and claimed they "really blew it" in their initial response to the pandemic -- including what he saw as the agency's criticism of his ban on foreign nationals from China.

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-We plead the blood of Jesus over these horrific confessions that were made by the world health organization. We cancel the plans and schemes of the enemy to take more life, and we break its powers in Jesus name, and declare that this virus is dead and it has no more power.

-"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10)


7. Poll: Trump approval rises to 46 percent while disapproval rating drops-The Hill

President Trump's approval rating has jumped while his disapproval rating has fallen over the past four months, according to a new poll.

A CNBC poll released Wednesday found that 46 percent of Americans now approve of the job Trump is doing as president, up 6 points from December, while his disapproval rating dropped 6 points and now sits at 43 percent.

The change represents the first time in three years that more Americans have approved of Trump's performance rather than disapproved, according to the CNBC poll, and comes as the president has seen a 12-point jump in approval among registered Democrats.

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-Thank You father God, for this good news! We pray that the eyes of Americans hearts continue to be flooded with light and see all the good that Trump and his administration is doing for the American people. 

-"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light." (Matthew 6:22)


8. Biden adviser, ObamaCare architect Zeke Emanuel says US should 'prepare' for coronavirus measures to last 18 months-Fox News

Dr. Zeke Emanuel, an adviser to Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on the coronavirus, said this week that Americans could be dealing with strict social distancing measures to combat the coronavirus for 18 months and that the U.S. "will not be able to return to normalcy until we find a vaccine or effective medications." 

Emanuel, one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, is on the Biden campaign's "Public Health Advisory Committee," which is set up to "provide science-based, expert advice regarding steps the campaign should take to minimize health risks for the candidate, staff, and supporters," according to a March press release.

"Realistically, COVID-19 will be here for the next 18 months or more. We will not be able to return to normalcy until we find a vaccine or effective medications," Emanuel said Monday on MSNBC's "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell."

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-In the name of Jesus, we cancel these words and confessions, and cast them down. We pray for a quick recovery from this virus, and all that was lost will be restored.

-"For Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech." (1 Peter 3:10)


9. North Carolina governor says state faces "overwhelming crush" of unemployment claims, topping 400K-CNN

North Carolina is currently dealing with an "overwhelming crush" of unemployment claims, which are topping 400,000, due to the economic fallout tied to the coronavirus pandemic, the governor said Tuesday. 

"Right now about 110,000 people have received checks, and I believe the figure is over 26 million dollars that has gone out to people. We have over 400,000 people who have applied," Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper told reporters in Charlotte.

Cooper pledged that the state's Employment Security Commission will keep on "working hard until these claims get paid and everybody gets in the system" but he also acknowledged the difficulty in processing all the claims. 

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-Father God, we pray that You pour out Your peace, your joy, and Your patience over the people of North Carolina, and all Americans who are dealing with unemployment, and the stresses of this virus. We ask father God that You by your Holy Spirit will reveal new and inventive ways on how to deal with this virus while also opening major parts of the economy, so that people can work and save their businesses. 

-"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Deuteronomy 31:8)


10. Obama calls out the lack of a 'robust system of testing' for coronavirus in the U.S.-AOL

Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday offered veiled criticism of the Trump administration's failure to establish a "robust system of testing" for the novel coronavirus. "Social distancing bends the curve and relieves some pressure on our heroic medical professionals. But in order to shift off current policies, the key will be a robust system of testing and monitoring - something we have yet to put in place nationwide," Obama said in a tweet.

The former commander-in-chief's comments echo recent recommendations from the World Health Organization, which has said that social distancing is "buying time" but must be paired with widespread testing in order to defeat the pandemic.

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-Father God, we repent on behalf of Barack Obama's statements made recently about the Trump administration. We realize that his own handling of certain viruses was handled poorly, and that he has no right to criticize others for what he was incapable of doing. We ask that he would repent and turn to you in these last days. Amen.

-"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," (Romans 3:23)


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The Daily Jot (Part One)

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 

The prophetic implication of Passover and COVID-19 


Passover, the feast of salvation, begins tonight at sundown. As many around the world and those of us in America are locked down in our homes, we can't help but notice the similarities to the time when the Israelites were told to stay in their homes; sacrifice a lamb without blemish; take of its blood and sprinkle it on the door posts of their homes; eat the lamb with unleavened bread and bitter herbs, with their loins girded, shoes on their feet, and staff in hand. For the Lord passed through the land of Egypt with the plague of bringing death to the firstborn, except those with the blood of the lamb on the doorposts. It was the final plague visited by the Lord on Egypt. Exodus 12:11 says, "It is the Lord's Passover." 

The importance of Passover for Christians is that Christ, the lamb of God, was crucified on the day of the feast. Christ told his disciples in Matthew 26:2, "Ye know that after two days is the feast of the Passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified." He then held an early Seder (Passover feast) in which he spoke of the wine as his blood and the bread as his body. The events of the evening followed where Christ was taken in the garden, brought before the priests who sought a false witness to put him to death, but as Matthew 26:60 says, "But found none." He was taken before Pilate who also could find no fault in him, but allowed the people to decide if he should be crucified. 

There is much discussion about the timing of the resurrection of Christ, but it follows the Hebrew calendar perfectly. The Hebrew calendar starts its days from sundown to sundown, making its timing far different than the Gregorian calendar that we follow. The sacrifice of the Passover lambs needed to be completed before sundown on Nisan 14 (which is Wednesday on the Hebrew calendar this year). The Messiah was nailed to the cross, suffered, died and was buried before sundown at the beginning of Nisan 14. He remained in the grave until sometime after sundown, the beginning of Nissan 17 and the dawn of the first day of the week. 

Today, like the Israelites in the first Passover, we are in our homes to avoid a deadly plague. People are seeking signs that these are the end of days. Many are making new prophecies, and reading conspiracy into every event. Let's be clear: Numerous prophecies must take place before the end. In Matthew 24, Christ outlines many of them, the specific details of which are found in the books of the prophets. Let us also remember that the Israelites were not removed from the plagues against Egypt, which are very similar to the plagues in Revelation, and the Lord led them out after the last plague. While COVID-19 may be a type and shadow of what is to come, it is not a Revelation judgment. It is, however, a solemn time to honor Christ's work on the cross for the salvation of mankind, beginning with Passover.

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The Daily Jot (Part Two)

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Doers of the word are saving lives during COVID-19

Against the backdrop of Democrats, the news media, and Hollywood entertainers adding nothing to improve the COVID-19 situation in America or abroad, The Daily Jot and our ministry partners led by Pastor William Agbeti are hard at work buying and distributing foodstuffs to underserved and impoverished families in Ghana, West Africa. The country has done a good job containing the deadly virus to date, but the extreme measures of enforcing a lockdown of the major cities has had an extraordinary impact on those dependent on the food that comes from the daily markets in those cities and small villages under lockdown. Pastor Agbeti has been receiving distress calls from families desperately in need of food. 

Pastor Agbeti reports: "Our second distribution of critical help for another set of 57 distressed families (over 200 fathers, mothers, and children) impacted by COVID-19 kicked off today, and continues tomorrow, God willing. Armed with an official pass, I set off on my watch to the epicenter of the COVID-19 lockdown zone in Accra. I first dropped off three Physician Assistants who have been called by the Ministry of Health for short training and deployment. After, I visited four families to deliver little amounts of financial assistance to enable them to food items on their own, for at least one week. The whole exercise took some four hours in between, including travel time. 

"Even though I felt like a big shot, being waved to pass at various check points manned by heavily armed military personnel, I did not let that fool me. After serving the last family, I quickly headed straight home, still observing all protocols with a mask on, and hand sanitizer in the vehicle. Meanwhile, I had two other teams elsewhere in other zones, also putting their lives on the line to serve distressed families and the country. These keep sending me live reports directly from the field by WhatsApp. I'm deeply humbled by the selflessness, dedication to duty and the love of God by those out there helping out, who include three of my own children. Please continue to pray for us all." 

Instead of pointing fingers, playing politics and criticizing others for the current situation, Pastor Agbeti and his team of courageous volunteers, are boots on the ground, doing the work of the Lord by providing food for the most needy affected by this pandemic. They are doing what they can with a smile on their face and a song in their heart. They couldn't do it without you. Your support powers the engine of food distribution to areas unreached by the government or other organizations. This is real James 1:22 effort: "But be you doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." No deception here. Your support and prayers are saving lives on the front lines of this pandemic. You and the Ghana team are truly doers of the word! It's an honor to report to you and to serve them. Thank you.

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Congressional Review

Time to Reset

'God Is Giving Us a Chance to Reset':

Financial Expert Asserts There Is Hope amid the Pandemic


From the moment Chris Hogan begins talking you can tell that he loves being a part of the Ramsey Solution team, led by financial icon Dave Ramsey. 

Hogan, a radio host, author and personal finance expert, exudes enthusiasm and passion as he speaks about helping people not only climb out of debt - a major part of the Ramsey trademark - but navigate the realities around finances, particularly during this season of uncertainty.  

"One thing that I am learning from people is that they are tough," Hogan remarks while thinking about the current state of the world. 

But Hogan is clear in that he believes that we must be informed, but not obsessed with what is happening around us.

Thinking about Americans who may be living paycheck to paycheck, Hogan asserts that while the fear they are feeling is real, God has called us to not fear, but to trust Him. 

"For households that are living paycheck to paycheck," he starts, "the fear is real, but they will get through it by making wise choices going forward." 

Hogan then offers some practical advice. "Although 80 percent of people are living paycheck to paycheck, they should take care of the necessary items," he said.

The personal finance expert suggests taking care of what he calls "The Four Walls": food, transportation, mortgage, and electricity. . . . 

One way Hogan is trying to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken a toll on the economy, is by hosting nightly Facebook live sessions for his audience. (Christian Headlines) Read more.

Remaining Devotions for Holy Week

Remaining Devotions for Holy Week: 

Day Five: Thursday, April 9, 2020

Day Six: Good Friday: April 10, 2020

Day Seven: Saturday, April 11, 2020


Holy Week: Day Five 

Maundy Thursday 

Thursday, April 9, 2020

> > > Please read I Corinthians 15: 35-43

As we approach the celebration of Good Friday, I'm reminded of the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross and of the glory and the power in each saying. 

Now even His loyal Twelve had left. And at last we hear Him cry out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34). Not only had He been forsaken by His human companions, but now in that desperate and lonely hour, He- because He was bearing our sins in His own body on the cross-had been forsaken by God. Jesus was enduring the suffering and judgment of Hell for you and for me. 

How can you show your gratitude to God for allowing His Son to endure the shame and suffering of the cross?

Holy Week: Day Six - Good Friday 

Friday, April 10, 2020

> > > Please read I Corinthians 15: 44-49

Good Friday celebrates the day our Lord died for our sins on the cross. I have often sat by the hour and tried to imagine the agony and suffering He went through because of our sins. At one point He said from the cross, "It is finished" (John 19:30). He meant that God had accepted His work on the cross as the penalty for our sins. Christ's death on our behalf is the reason God can forgive us and still be just. And His death teaches us the depth and breadth that there should be in our forgiveness of one another. 

While that holy Friday was tremendous, it was only a prelude to Sunday morning when He was raised from the dead. Godly women had come to see His tomb, but angels made the glorious announcement, "He has risen!" (Luke 24:6). His resurrection guaranteed that we, too, will be raised, if we are believers and observers of His Word.
A Question to Ponder: 

As you celebrate the truth that Jesus came from Heaven to redeem you, are you reflecting His likeness to those around you?

A Question to Ponder: 

As you celebrate the truth that Jesus came from Heaven to redeem you, are you reflecting His likeness to those around you? 

Day Seven:

Saturday, April 11, 2020

> > > Please read I Corinthians 15: 50-54

From Genesis to Revelation, we are warned that "it is later than you think." Paul writes to Christians in Romans 13:11-12: "The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." 

There are millions of people around the world who do not have peace at this moment because they have never found the secret of peace. Some of them may have riches today as a result of greed and covetousness; but their souls are lean, their hearts are cold toward God, their consciences are dulled, and their minds are blinded. 

They need to know that there is a God of marvelous love who sent His Son Jesus Christ to this world. And as a demonstration of His mercy, Christ-who is the Prince of Peace-went to the cross to make a way for peace between God and mankind.

Are you living in the reality of Jesus' victory over death? In what tangible ways can you share that victory with others so that they, too, can have life?


Our guide to our devotions was written by Billy Graham, and is titled "Victory: Preparing for Resurrection Sunday." Published by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 2016, this special devotional for Holy Week can still be found online by going here.

Prayers for the Persecuted Church

"Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body." (Hebrews 13:3)

Please visit the website for International Christian Concern to lift up prayers for the persecuted around the world, every day. Their link is: www.persecution.org -- or go here to connect. Thank you for interceding for our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Asia, the Islamic World, and the Far East.

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ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME

Classic Hymns

ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS' NAME 

"Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:9-11)


Lyrics

All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. 

Let highborn seraphs tune the lyre, And as they tune it, fall Before His face who tunes their choir, And crown Him Lord of all. Before His face who tunes their choir, And crown Him Lord of all. 

Crown Him, ye morning stars of light, Who fixed this floating ball; Now hail the strength of Israel's might, And crown Him Lord of all. Now hail the strength of Israel's might, And crown Him Lord of all.

Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God, Who from His altar call; Extol the Stem of Jesse's rod, And crown Him Lord of all. Extol the Stem of Jesse's rod, And crown Him Lord of all. 

Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all. Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all. 

Hail Him, ye heirs of David's line, Whom David Lord did call, The God incarnate, Man divine, And crown Him Lord of all, The God incarnate, Man divine, And crown Him Lord of all.

Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, Go spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of all. Go spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of all. 

Let every tribe and every tongue Before Him prostrate fall And shout in universal song The crownèd Lord of all. And shout in universal song The crownèd Lord of all.

Melody

Please go here.

About the Author:
Words: Ed­ward Per­ro­net. , 1779 
Melody: Ol­iv­er Hol­den, 1793

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Signs and Wonders

Signs and Wonders
The Story Behind Our Hymn:

ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS' NAME

Mr. Will­iam Rey­nolds, of Pe­or­ia, Il­li­nois, the well known Sun­day school work­er, tells the fol­low­ing, which he had from the lips of the mis­sion­a­ry him­self. The mis­sion­ary, Rev. E. P. Scott, while la­bour­ing in In­dia, saw on the street one of the stran­gest look­ing hea­then his eyes had ev­er lit upon. On in­qu­iry he found that he was a rep­re­sent­a­tive of one of the in­land tribes that lived away in the moun­tain dis­tricts and that came down once a year to trade. Up­on fur­ther in­ves­ti­ga­tion he found that the Gos­pel had ne­ver been preached to them and that it was dan­ger­ous to ven­ture among them be­cause of their mur­der­ous ten­den­cies.

He was stirred with much de­sire to break un­to them the Bread of Life. He went to his lodg­ing-place, fell up­on his knees and plead­ed for Di­vine di­rec­tion. Aris­ing, he packed his val­ise, took his vi­o­lin with which he was ac­cus­tomed to sing, and his pil­grim staff, and started in the di­rec­tion of the Ma­ce­don­ian cry. As he bade his fel­low mis­sion­ari­es fare­well, they said, "We shall ne­ver see you again. It is ma­dness for you to go." For two days he tra­velled, scarc­ely meet­ing a hu­man be­ing, un­til at last he found him­self in the moun­tains sur­round­ed by a crowd of sav­ag­es. Ev­ery spear was point­ed at his heart. Not know­ing of any oth­er re­source he tried the pow­er of sing­ing the name of Je­sus to them. Draw­ing forth his vi­o­lin he be­gan with closed eyes:

All hail the pow­er of Je­sus name! etc. Afraid to open his eyes he sang on till the third verse, and while sing­ing this verse- Let ev­ery kin­dred, ev­ery tribe, etc.- He opened his eyes to see what they were go­ing to do, when, lo! the spears had dropped from their hands and the big tears were fall­ing from their eyes.

They af­ter­wards in­vit­ed him to their homes, an in­vi­ta­tion glad­ly ac­cept­ed. He spent two years and a half amongst them. His la­bours were great­ly blessed, and he had so won up­on their af­fec­tions that when he was com­pelled to leave on ac­count of im­paired health for this coun­try, they fol­lowed him for thir­ty miles. "O mis­sion­a­ry," they said, "come back to us again." He has gone back and there is la­bour­ing still.

"I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke." (Acts 2:19)

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Good News Corner

The Good News Corner

Chuck Pierce: This is Your Turning Point Week, Key Prophecies; 'Let New Strength Rise Up in the Spirits of God's People!'

"Repent of passivity as part of your religious foundation. An active faith was required at Passover and during Yeshua's time. Renounce fear in your bloodline ... This is a time you must go forward ... In the midst of this testing, do not make passivity a new norm in your life. Rise up and break that structure in your life..." -Chuck Pierce 

A "Divine Pause" has fallen on this planet so the Lord can rearrange many things. Viruses are like demons-they must find a host. They don't particularly want the host to die-they want to control the host, spread, and literally take over the world. Decree the dark spirit of COVID-19 is letting go, backing off, withering and dying. We command you to quit preying on the weak!

Let new strength rise up in the spirits of God's people! Let a new breath of the Spirit come forth! Break agreement with fear and death. In the midst of being cautious, you can subtly come into agreement with fear and death like King Jehoash who went to see Elisha on his death bed (2 Kings 13). The king would not press on through to the unlimited rule God had for him, and only struck the ground three times. Over these next weeks, we will not quit shooting life into the atmosphere or striking the ground until we have secured the breakthrough. 

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Worship With Us Today

Worship With Us Today!

"Victory Is Yours" - Bethel Music

To worship with us today, please go here.

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About CHPP

About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners

Our Mission Statement

Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a ministry which is positioned on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., helping members of the Body of Christ to "pray for those in authority over us" in our federal government. Our primary purpose is to offer intercession on site for the members of Congress and their staffs each day that the Senate and the House of Representatives are in session; and our chief prayer focus is that "God's will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." [Matthew 6:10].

Because Jesus Christ has shed His blood for all, we, too, pray for ALL, in a nonpartisan manner. Also, because the scriptures indicate that "the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 4:17), we are confident that fervent prayer, offered in the halls of the highest chambers of government in our land, can avail much for America. Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes those who feel called to join us, engaging in this strategic work of intercession for our nation: "For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God." [Romans 13:1]

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes all who wish to pray for our leaders to join us in prayer for our nation. You may sign up to receive our alerts by sending an email to us at info@capitolhillprayer.org requesting that your name be added to our list of subscribers.

We Welcome Your Gifts

We Welcome Your Gifts

Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a 501(c)(3), tax- exempt, faith-based, ministry, dedicated to praying for our leaders (1 Tim. 2:1-4). CHPP relies solely on the gifts of our readers to continue this work; thus we greatly appreciate your help in supporting this publication. Offerings may be sent to: Capitol Hill Prayer Partners, P.O. Box 5152, Herndon, VA 20172-1970. Please make checks payable to: CHPP. THANK YOU!

DONATE ONLINE!
Now you can also donate online by going here. Or . . . if you prefer, simply paste this link into your browser to access our secure online donor system:

https://www.egsnetwork.com/gift/gift.php?giftid=3B77E058-983E-4415-AA4E-2F82ED1A4DEA#

"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." (Philippians 4:23)

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Did You Know??

DID YOU KNOW??

Did you know that CHPP now is posting many articles of interest, especially related to the COVID-19 outbreak, on our new website? 

Go to the section marked "For Intercessors" and you will find:

-- PROPHECIES 

-- RED ALERTS 

-- SPECIAL INTEREST 

We continue to post updates about the COVID-19 outbreak on our home page, too. 

You can visit our new website by going here: 

WELCOME!

Reading the Bible Together

WELCOME TO OUR BIBLE READATHON!

"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea." (Habakkuk 2:14) 

> > > Reading the Word of God over our nation, six nights per week!! ALL NIGHT LONG!

We are now reading the Word of God every night (except on Sunday mornings) from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EDT. We are reading through the whole Word, from Genesis to Revelation, and beginning again in Genesis when finished. [As of this writing, over the past three years, we have now "read through" the entire Word of God sixty-five times, nonstop. Hallelujah!] 

Our numbers of readers continues to grow over time. All are welcome to join, as we use "the weapons of OUR warfare" to confront our enemy and BRING HIM DOWN through the LOVE of our Messiah and, by faith, setting captives free! 

Our conference number is: 712-432-0075. The access code is: 206425#. 

Please call at any time from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN OUR "WARFARE IN THE NIGHT", USING THE WEAPON OF HIS WARFARE - THE WORD OF GOD! 

"For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)

> > > A footnote: 2020 has been declared "the Year of the Bible."

Hallelujah!!

Please join us as, together, we "soak the very atmosphere of our nation" in the WORD OF GOD! 

In closing, let us decree together that . . . 

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)

AMEN!! 

Reminder!

Our conference number is: 712-432-0075. 
The access code is: 206425#.

And . . . once again . . . welcome!

Sara Ballenger, President
Janet Dibble, Bible Readathon Coordinator
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners

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Time to Repent

Time to Repent!

"Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt." (Exodus 12:13)

BONUS! 

To read today's powerful Passover devotional, written by Pastor Jeff Daly (President, National Day of Repentance),  go here!

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