一月份祈禱的要點 I
為阿曼祈禱的要點
January prayer points
 Prepare the Way A Vision for Prayer Inspired by Isaiah 40:3-5 A messenger is calling out: “In the desert prepare the way for the Lord. Make a straight road through it for our God. Every valley will be filled in. Every mountain and hill will be made level. The rough ground will be smoothed out. The rocky places will be made flat. Then the glory of the Lord will appear. And everyone will see it together. The Lord has spoken.” Happy New Year! We are excited to commit the next year to Prepare the Way of King Jesus to come in Oman. We believe that God’s glory will be manifest in this land, and EVERYONE will see it! And so we do our part to ‘roll out the red carpet’ and prepare the way for the King to come. We do this by extravagant prayer, worship, and fasting on behalf of this beloved nation. Thank you for joining us! Every month we will focus on a region of Oman (there are 11) and highlight key cities in the 63 districts. We will also pray through every town and village of this nation by name, in the Matthew 18:14 Focus section. Other prayer focuses will be various aspects of Omani society, culture, and people groups.
Worship with Us! Prepare the Way by Bethel Music. Let us prepare the way for the King in Oman! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: As-Samti, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1,007 Sana, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 911 Al-Hajir, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 832 Ras Al-Jabal, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 742 Wadi Halfayn, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 499 Ar-Raki, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 485 | 預備道路
以賽亞書40：3-5啟示的禱告異象
有人聲喊著說：「在曠野預備耶和華的路，在沙漠地修平我們神的道。一切山窪都要填滿，大小山岡都要削平。高高低低的要改為平坦，崎崎嶇嶇的必成為平原。耶和華的榮耀必然顯現，凡有血氣的必一同看見，因為這是耶和華親口說的。」
新年蒙福！我們很激動將明年致力於在阿曼迎來為君王耶穌預備道路（http://ptwo.app/）。我們相信神的榮耀必將在這片土地上彰顯，每一個人都將看到它！因此，我們盡自己的一份力量「隆重歡迎」，為君王的到來預備道路。我們預備的方式就是為這個心愛的國家殷切禱告，敬拜，禁食。感謝你的加入！
每個月，我們都將重點關注阿曼的一個行政區【以下或稱「地區」】（有11個），並突出強調63個轄區【以下或稱「區」】的重點城市。我們也會通過馬太福音18：14重點（經文），為這個國家的每一個城鎮和村莊提名禱告。其他禱告重點將涉及到阿曼社會、文化和人群的各個方面。
與我們一同敬拜！《預備道路》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB5xUn4IWo0），伯特利音樂。讓我們在阿曼為君王預備道路吧！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
桑提，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：1,007 沙那，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：911 哈吉爾，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：832 拉斯賈巴爾，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：742 瓦迪赫爾法因，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：499 拉吉，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：485 |
 Overview of Oman A Unique Corner of the Arab World Capital: Muscat Population: 4.6 million (2.5 million Omanis, 2.1 million expatriates) Indigenous Languages/Ethnic Groups: Omani Arabic; Baluch; Zadjali, Baharinah, Farsi, Lawati, Zanzibari/Swahili, Kumzari, Shehi, Harsusi, Jebali, Mahri, Bathari, Hobyot Religion: Ibadhi Islam (majority), Sunni Islam, Shi’a Islam. Expatriates are permitted to practice their own faith, but forbidden to proselytize. Government: Sultanate/Absolute Monarchy. Ruled by the Al Bu Saidi family since 1744. Elected assembly which advises the Sultan, but does not legislate. Oman is the easternmost part of the Arab world, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf and at the crossroads of South Asia, Persia, the Middle East, and East Africa. Isolated from the rest of Arabia by the Empty Quarter desert and the Hajar Mountains, most of Oman has traditionally looked outward towards the sea. Omanis have been sailors and traders for thousands of years, and as such tend to have a cosmopolitan, tolerant mindset while at the same time retaining their conservative religion. Omani culture and society is not homogenous; rather it is a beautiful patchwork of Asian, Persian, African, and Arabian influences. Watch this short Prayer Video on Oman.
Worship with Us! Prepare the Way by Maverick City Music. Let us welcome the King into Oman! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Ar-Rahab, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 395 Al-Hadithah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 371 Al-Ghabitah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 370 Al-Qari, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 350 Az-Zahyah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 274 | 阿曼概況
阿拉伯世界的一個獨特角落
首府：馬斯喀特 人口：460萬（250萬阿曼人，210萬外籍人士） 本土語言/族群：阿曼阿拉伯；俾路支；扎賈利，巴哈里納，波斯，拉瓦蒂，桑吉巴/斯瓦希里，庫姆扎里，謝希，哈蘇西，傑巴厘，邁赫拉，巴薩瑞，霍比奧特 宗教：伊巴迪派伊斯蘭（多數派），遜尼派伊斯蘭，什葉派伊斯蘭。外籍人士被允許信奉他們自己的宗教，但禁止勸誘他人改變宗教信仰。 政府體制：蘇丹統治的國家/絕對君主制。自1744年起由賽義德家族統治。選舉產生的議會為蘇丹提供建議，但沒有權力制定法律。
阿曼位於阿拉伯世界的最東端，位於波斯灣的入海口，是南亞、波斯、中東和東非的十字路口。
由於阿曼被空域沙漠和哈賈爾山脈隔絕於阿拉伯其他地區，阿曼的大部分地區傳統上都朝外面向大海。阿曼人幾千年來一直是水手和商人，因此傾向於有一個胸懷世界的、寬容的心態，同時保留他們保守的宗教信仰。阿曼的文化和社會不是同質的；相反，它是亞洲、波斯、非洲和阿拉伯各種影響的美麗拼接。
觀看這個簡短的為阿曼的禱告視頻（https://youtu.be/iN1SSIo_2lU）：
與我們一同敬拜！《預備道路》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQRu2Xe__9Y），獨行城市樂隊。讓我們迎接君王來到阿曼！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
拉哈伯，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：395 哈迪塔，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：371 戈壁塔，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：370 卡里，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：350 扎希亞，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：274 |
 Sultanate of Oman Authority, Power, and Strength 'Sultan' (Arabic سلطان) is a royal title with various historical meanings. It is an Arabic title meaning "strength", "authority", "rulership" and "dictatorship", derived from the Arabic root سلطة (sulṭah), meaning "authority" or "power". Later, it came to be used as the title of certain rulers over Muslim lands who claimed almost full sovereignty in practical terms, without claiming the overall caliphate. It is similar to a king, but usually also carries religious significance. Currently only Oman and Brunei are national Sultanates, while there are smaller sultanates within the nations of Malaysia and Indonesia. The Sultan is more than just a figurehead, he is the absolute monarch. Any and all legislation comes as a royal decree. Under Sultan Qaboos (ruled 1970-2020), the Sultan was also the Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs, commander of the military, and chairman of the Central Bank. Sultan Haitham (ruling 2020-present) has since divested some of that power to others, and is no longer the Minister of Finance nor Minister of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, his power is still thorough and wide-ranging. Pray much for others; plead for God’s mercy upon them; give thanks for all He is going to do for them. Pray in this way for [the Sultan] and all others who are in authority over us, or are in places of high responsibility... I Timothy 2:1-2, TLB Pray that God would:
Worship with Us! Overcome by Jeremy Camp. All authority belongs to Jesus! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Silil as-Samn, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 248 Qitaynah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 246 Al-Ghaydharanah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 236 Al-Manayif al-Janubiyah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 224 Al-Ushaysh, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 220 Al-Qari, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 192 | 阿曼蘇丹國
權柄、權力和力量
「蘇丹」（阿拉伯語سلطان）是一個具有各種歷史意義的皇家頭銜。這是一個阿拉伯語頭銜，意思是「力量」、「權柄」、「統治權」和「獨裁權」，來源於阿拉伯語詞根سلطة（sulṭah），意思是「權柄」或「權力」。後來，它被用作某些統治穆斯林土地的統治者的頭銜，這些統治者從實際角度擁有幾乎完整主權，雖然並不擁有總體上的哈里發地位。它與君王相似，但通常也具有宗教意義。目前只有阿曼和汶萊是國家性的蘇丹國，而馬來西亞和印尼內部也有較小的蘇丹統治的領土。
蘇丹不僅僅是一個有名無實的領袖，他是絕對君主制度下的統治者。任何和所有的立法都是皇家法令。在蘇丹卡布斯（1970-2020年統治）時期，蘇丹還擔任過首相、國防部長、財政部長、外交部長、武裝部隊最高統帥和中央銀行負責人。自那以後，蘇丹海瑟姆（2020年至今執政）將部分權力剝離並移交給他人，不再擔任財政部長和外交部長。盡管如此，他的權力仍然是全面而廣泛的。
我勸你第一要為萬人懇求、禱告、代求、祝謝，為君王和一切在位的【蘇丹】，也該如此…
提摩太前書2：1-2
禱告，神會：
與我們一同敬拜！《戰勝》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf2zzWQRnmE），傑瑞米·坎普。所有的權柄都屬於耶穌！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
希利爾薩門，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：248 奇塔納，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：246 加德哈拉那，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：236 瑪娜伊法加努比亞，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：224 烏沙雅施，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：220 卡里，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：192 |
 Ad-Dakhiliyah Region Inside Oman's Interior Ad-Dakhiliyah (الداخلية), or 'the interior', lays in the inside of the Hajar mountains, geographically isolated from the coastal regions. For centuries it was ruled by Ibadhi imams as a distinct government from the Sultan in Muscat, and only became part of the Sultanate in 1959. It is the heart of conservative religion and culture, and home to majestic mountains, green date palm oases, and historic forts. Nizwa is the region's ancient capital and cradle of conservatism, and Bahla is another significant city known for its occult power and practices. Bahla's fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Nizwa's fort is the most-visited tourist site in the nation. The Daris Falaj (irrigation canal) system is the water of life in the region, and likewise a UNESCO World Heritage site. This region has 9 districts; we will pray for them throughout the month. Ad-Dakhiliyah is the cultural and spiritual heart of the nation. As it goes here, it goes with the of the nation. Pray for breakthrough in this strategic region!
Worship with us!: Reckless Love by Cory Asbury. May the Dakhiliyah region know the reckless love of the Father! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father! Abu Tuwaynah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 181 Bu Thaylah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 161 Al-Haqf, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 151 Al-Manayif ash-Shamaliyah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 149 Al-Qaah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 126 | 達希利亞行政區
走進阿曼的腹地
達希利亞（https://maps.app.goo.gl/VZ7WiDJ6dhAR8wc18）（الداخلية），或稱「腹地」，位於哈賈爾山脈的裡面，在地理上與沿海地區隔絕。多個世紀以來，它一直由伊巴迪派伊瑪目統治，是一個獨立於馬斯喀特的蘇丹的政府，直到1959年才成為蘇丹統治的國家的一部分。它是保守宗教和文化的中心，同時也擁有雄偉的山脈、綠色的椰棗樹綠洲和歷史悠久的堡壘。
尼茲瓦是該地區的古老首府和保守主義的搖籃，而拜赫萊是另一個重要的城市，以其神秘力量和習俗而聞名。拜赫萊的堡壘是聯合國教科文組織的世界遺產，而尼茲瓦的堡壘是全國遊客最多的旅遊景點。達里斯灌溉渠系統是該地區的生命之水，同樣也是聯合國教科文組織的世界遺產。
這個行政區有9個轄區；我們整個月都會為他們禱告。
達希利亞是國家的文化和屬靈中心。這裡的情況足以左右整個國家的走向。為這一戰略行政區取得突破禱告！
與我們一同敬拜！《不計後果的愛》（http://https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc6SSHuZvQE），寇里·阿斯伯里。願達希利亞行政區認識天父不計後果的愛！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
阿布圖瓦納，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：181 布塔拉，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：161 哈克夫，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：151 瑪娜伊法沙馬利亞，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：149 柯艾，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：126 |
 Nizwa Heart of Traditional Omani Culture Nizwa (نِزْوَى) is the largest city (population 64,599) in and capital of Ad-Dakhiliyah Region, and also the seat of Nizwa district (population 131,763). It was also once the capital of the Omani Imamate (religious government), before joining the rest of Sultanate of Muscat and becoming the modern Sultanate of Oman. It is one of the oldest cities in the nation and has been a center of trade, religion, education, and art for centuries. It was formerly a center for Islamic learning, and is the traditional heart of conservative Ibadhi Islam. Some historians suggest the name was derived from an Arabic verb (انزوا) which means being alone; others say that the city was named after an old water spring. Nizwa acquired its importance because of its central location at the base of the Western Hajar Mountains. Set amid a lush oasis of date palms, it is strategically located at the crossroads of routes linking the interior with Muscat and the central and southern regions. Nizwa is a center for date growing and is the central commercial hub for the area, hosting a lively marketplace on Fridays. Although isolated from outsiders for centuries, it is now one of the largest tourist attractions, with its impressive fort complex and beautiful landscapes. It also has the UNESCO world heritage site, the Daris Falaj (irrigation canal) system. Watch this short Prayer Video on Nizwa. We will pray for the cities and districts of Oman using the G.E.H.A.R.P. model. Let's pray that:
Worship with us!: A Mighty Fortress by Matt Boswell. May the people of Nizwa know God as their true Fortress! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Huwayjir, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 120 Ruban, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 118 Adh-Dhifayri, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 116 Al-Kharr, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 114 Tawi al-Ud, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 105 Al-Bashair, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 100 | 尼茲瓦
傳統阿曼文化的中心
尼茲瓦（نِزْوَى）是達希利亞行政區最大的城市（人口6萬4599）和首府，也是尼茲瓦轄區的中心地帶（人口13萬1763）。在加入馬斯喀特蘇丹國並成為現代阿曼蘇丹國之前，它也曾經是阿曼伊斯蘭教長國（宗教政府）的首府。它是該國最古老的城市之一，多個世紀以來一直是貿易、宗教、教育和藝術的中心。它以前是一個伊斯蘭學習中心，是保守的伊巴迪派伊斯蘭的傳統中心。一些歷史學家認為，這個名字來源於一個阿拉伯動詞（انزوا），意思是「獨處」；還有人說，這座城市是以一個古老的泉水命名的。
尼茲瓦之所以重要，是因為它位於西哈賈爾山脈底部的中央位置。它坐落在一塊鬱鬱蔥蔥的椰棗樹綠洲中，在戰略地位上位於將內陸與馬斯喀特和中部和南部地區連接起來的多條路線的交叉路口。尼茲瓦是椰棗種植中心，也是該地區的中央商業樞紐，每週五都會舉辦熱鬧的集市。雖然與外界隔絕了多個世紀，但它憑藉令人印象深刻的堡壘建築群和美麗風光，現在是最大的旅遊勝地之一。這裡還有聯合國教科文組織世界遺產-達里斯灌溉渠系統。
觀看這個簡短的為尼茲瓦的禱告視頻（https://youtu.be/Vgpn6GKWCLU）。
我們將使用G.E.H.A.R.P.模式為阿曼的城市和轄區禱告。讓我們禱告：
與我們一同敬拜！《主乃堅固台》（https://youtu.be/oNeP7bGagqg），馬特·博斯韋爾。願尼茲瓦的人民知道神是他們真正的堡壘！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天 父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
胡維加爾，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：120 魯班，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：118 迪非利，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：116 哈拉爾，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：114 塔威烏，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：105 巴沙爾，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：100 |
 Oman's Names: Majan A look back at the historical names of this region The land currently known as the Sultanate of Oman has had several names over the centuries, many of which are still in common use around the country. Let's explore these names and their spiritual significance. Majan/Magan/Makkan. Probably the first recorded name of this land is Majan, of Sumerian origin, around 2300 BC, and was mentioned in ancient texts until around 500 BC. Majan probably means 'Land of Copper', as this region was an early producer and smelter of copper ore. The time of Majan roughly corresponds with the Bronze and Iron Age communities of the region, such as the Hafit and Umm An-Naar cultures. The Sumerians lived in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq), including Abraham's home of Ur, and traded extensively up and down the Arabian Gulf waters. The people of Majan provided them with copper and valuable black stone like gabbro and diorite which was used for carving statues. In return, the people of Majan received bitumen, which they used for tarring and water-proofing their advanced sailing ships. Majan came under the rule of the Medo-Persian empire, probably during the rule of Cyrus the Great around 550 BC. Declaration for Majan God’s Message came to me: “As men gather silver, copper, iron, lead, and tin into a furnace and blow fire on it to melt it down, so in my wrath I’ll gather you and melt you down. I’ll blow on you with the fire of my wrath to melt you down in the furnace. As silver is melted down, you’ll be melted down. That should get through to you. Then you’ll recognize that I, God, have let my wrath loose on you.’” Ezekiel 22:20-22 (MSG) "So Moses made a snake of fiery copper and put it on top of a flagpole. Anyone bitten by a snake who then looked at the copper snake lived." Numbers 21:9 (MSG) "In the same way that Moses lifted the serpent in the desert so people could have something to see and then believe, it is necessary for the Son of Man to be lifted up—and everyone who looks up to him, trusting and expectant, will gain a real life, eternal life." John 3:14-15 (MSG)
Worship with us!: Refiner’s Fire by Vineyard Worship. May this land of ancient Majan be purified by the Refiner! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Burhan, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 91 Tarban, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 52 As-Sadah, Adam district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 50 Al-Qaryah, Al-Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 2274 Qalat al-Masalhah, Al-Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 2029 | 阿曼的名字：Majan
回顧這個地區的歷史名字
目前被稱為阿曼蘇丹國的這片土地在多個世紀以來有過幾個名字，其中許多仍然在全國範圍內普遍使用。讓我們來探討這些名字及其背後的屬靈含義。
Majan/Magan/Makkan。這片土地最早有記錄的名字可能是Majan（馬漢）（https://frontiers.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ae7688ec28a5fe7621edf0f7c&id=a2f78ca01b&e=5f1ea9575a），起源於蘇美爾人，大約在公元前2300年，直到公元前500年左右在古代文獻中提到。Majan的意思可能是「銅的土地」，因為這個地區是銅礦石的早期出產地和冶煉地。Majan的時間大致與該地區的青銅和鐵器時代群體相對應，例如哈菲特和烏姆納爾文化。
蘇美爾人生活在美索不達米亞地區（今伊拉克），包括亞伯拉罕的家鄉吾珥，並在阿拉伯海灣水域進行廣泛貿易。馬漢人為他們提供了銅和珍貴的黑石，比如輝長岩和閃長岩，這些石頭用於雕刻雕像。作為回報，馬漢人得到了瀝青，他們用瀝青塗抹他們先進的帆船來保持防水。
馬漢在公元前550年左右，可能在居魯士大帝統治期間，受到了米多波斯帝國的統治。
給Majan的宣告
耶和華的話臨到我說：「…人怎樣將銀、銅、鐵、鉛、錫聚在爐中，吹火熔化，照樣，我也要發怒氣和忿怒，將你們聚集放在城中熔化你們。我必聚集你們，把我烈怒的火吹在你們身上，你們就在其中熔化。銀子怎樣熔化在爐中，你們也必照樣熔化在城中，你們就知道我耶和華是將忿怒倒在你們身上了。」（以西結書22：20-22）
「摩西便製造一條銅蛇，掛在杆子上，凡被蛇咬的，一望這銅蛇，就活了。」（民數記21：9）
「摩西在曠野怎樣舉蛇，人子也必照樣被舉起來，叫一切信他的都得永生。」（約翰福音3：14-15）
與我們一同敬拜！《煉金之人的火》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQclw7Ptxwc），葡萄園敬拜團。願這片古老的馬漢土地被煉金之人淨化！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
布林漢，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：91 塔爾班，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：52 薩達，亞當區，達希利亞行政區。人口：50 庫爾雅，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：2274 卡拉特瑪薩爾哈，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：2029 |
 Oman's Names: Omana A look back at Oman's ancient names The land currently known as the Sultanate of Oman has had several names over the centuries, many of which are still in common use around us. Let's explore these names and their spiritual significance. Omana/Omanan. The current name of Oman is most likely related to the term that the Greeks and Romans used to refer to this land. Pliny the Elder, a Roman scholar in the 1st century AD referenced 'Omana' in his geographical writings. Ptolemy, a 2nd century AD scholar, referred to 'Omanan' in his writings and maps (pictured above). It is thought that both names refer to Sohar, which was the prominent city at that time. The meaning of 'Oman' is debated. Some say it refers to a place in Yemen which the early Arab tribes migrated from. Others say it refers to a person/founder, such as Oman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalil or Oman bin Qahtan. The Arabic word is thought to refer to 'settled' people, as opposed to the Bedouin. Literally, the root ع م ن (ʿ-m-n) means, "to settle or remain", "to dwell", "a place where one enters and chooses to stay", "to be abiding or a lasting settlement", "a plain or easy country". Arabia Felix. The Romans referred in general to the larger area of the southern Arabian Peninsula (Yemen, Southern Oman) as 'Arabia Felix'. Beyond "happy", Felix means blessed, fortunate, or fertile and referred to the abundance of rain and greenery found there. Declaration for Omana/Arabia Felix "May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell (settle down, abide, make His permanent home) in your hearts! May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love." Ephesians 3:17 (AMPC) The [uncompromisingly] righteous shall flourish like the palm tree [be long-lived, stately, upright, useful, and fruitful]; they shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic, stable, durable, and incorruptible]. Planted in the house of the Lord, they shall flourish in the courts of our God. [Growing in grace] they shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap [of spiritual vitality] and [rich in the] verdure [of trust, love, and contentment]. Psalm 92:12-14 (AMPC)
Worship with us!: Rooted by Kerrie Roberts. May the people of this land once known as Omana be rooted deeply in the love of God! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Mirkad, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1263 Misfat al-Abriyin, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 962 Dhat Khayl, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 853 Al-Ayshi, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 806 Al-Hirayjah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 568 Al-Jirayfat, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 509 | 阿曼的名字：Omana
回顧阿曼的古代名字
目前被稱為阿曼蘇丹國的這片土地在多個世紀以來有過幾個名字，其中許多仍然在全國範圍內普遍使用。讓我們來探討這些名字及其背後的屬靈含義。
「阿曼」的含義是有爭議的。有人說它指的是也門的一個地方，早期阿拉伯部落從那裡遷移過來。其他人說它指的是一個人/創始人，比如阿曼·本·易卜拉欣·哈利勒或阿曼·本·卡坦。這個阿拉伯詞被認為是指「定居」的人，與貝都因人相反。從字面上看（https://frontiers.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ae7688ec28a5fe7621edf0f7c&id=c927dfee3f&e=5f1ea9575a），詞根「ع م ن 」（-m-n） 的意思是「定居或停留」，「居住」，「一個人進入並選擇停留的地方」，「逗留或持久定居」，「一個平坦或安逸的國家」。
阿拉伯菲力克斯。一般而言羅馬人把阿拉伯半島南部（也門、阿曼南部）的大片地區稱為「阿拉伯菲力克斯」。除了「快樂」之外，菲力克斯還有「受祝福」、「吉利」或「富饒」的意思，指的是那裡雨水充沛、綠意盎然。
給Omana/Arabia Felix的宣告
「使基督因你們的信，【真正地】住（定居，逗留，建立他永久的家）在你們心裡，叫你們的愛心有根有基。」（以弗所書3：17）
「【不會妥協的】義人要發旺如棕樹【要長命，莊嚴，正直，有益，多結果子】，生長如黎巴嫩的香柏樹【威嚴、牢固、堅韌不拔、不受腐蝕】。他們栽於耶和華的殿中，發旺在我們神的院裡。他們【在恩典中成長】年老的時候仍要結果子，要滿了【屬靈活力的】汁漿（因為充滿信靠、愛心和知足）而常發青。」（詩篇92：12-14）
與我們一同敬拜！《扎根》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9vtRgjL2c0），凱麗·羅伯茨。願這片曾經被稱為Omana的土地上的人民深深扎根於神的愛中！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
米凱得，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：1263 米斯法阿布里因，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：962 達特卡伊，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：853 艾什，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：806 希拉加，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：568 吉拉菲，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：509 |
 Oman's Names: Mazuna A look back at Oman's ancient names The land currently known as the Sultanate of Oman has had several names over the centuries, many of which are still in common use around us. Let's explore these names and their spiritual significance. Mazun/Mazoon. The Sassanid (neo-Persian) empire ruled over much of the Middle East and Asia from approximately 200 AD until the Islamic conquest around 650 AD. They called this province 'Mazun' which means a land of abundant water. The Arabic word connotes clouds, rainfall, and flowing water, and refers to the greater water resources that existed in past centuries, and subsequent agriculture and greenery. The early church diocese in Sohar was known as Bet Mazunaye, reflecting the name of the region in the 3rd-5th centuries. As the 11th-century Omani historian Al 'Awtabi described it: "Mazun, oh friends, is a beautiful country, a country rich in fields and palm trees, of pastures and inexhaustible sources." Declaration for Mazun: “Rain down, O heavens, from above, Let the clouds pour down righteousness [all the blessings of God]; Let the earth open up, let salvation bear fruit, And righteousness spring up with it; I, the Lord, have created it." Isaiah 45:8 (AMP)
Worship with us!: Rain Down Your Glory by Planet Shakers. May God’s glory rain down on this land once known as Mazun! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Adh-Dhuwayhir, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 380 Uqdat al-Ghaf, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 339 Al-Arid, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 335 Al-Minthar, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 289 Hayl ash-Shas, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 263 | 阿曼的名字：Mazuna
回顧阿曼的古代名字
目前被稱為阿曼蘇丹國的這片土地在多個世紀以來有過幾個名字，其中許多仍然在全國範圍內普遍使用。讓我們來探討這些名字及其背後的屬靈含義。
Mazun/Mazoon。薩珊王朝（新波斯）帝國從公元200年左右統治了中東和亞洲的大部分地區，直到公元650年左右被伊斯蘭征服。他們稱這個省為「Mazun」（瑪尊），意思是「水源豐富的土地」。這個阿拉伯詞（https://frontiers.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ae7688ec28a5fe7621edf0f7c&id=acbce39656&e=5f1ea9575a）還有雲彩、降雨和流水的言外之意，指的是過去多個世紀存在過的更大的水資源，以及後來的農業和綠色植物。
索哈爾的早期教會主管教區被稱為貝特瑪尊納耶，反映了該地區在3-5世紀的名字。
正如11世紀阿曼歷史學家奧塔比所描述的那樣：「朋友們，瑪尊是一個美麗的國家，一個擁有富饒田野和棕櫚樹、牧場和取之不盡的資源的國家。」
對Mazun的宣告：
「諸天哪，自上而滴，穹蒼降下公義【神的一切福氣】，地面開裂，產出救恩，使公義一同發生，這都是我耶和華所造的。」（以賽亞書45：8）
與我們一同敬拜！《降下你的榮耀》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-hgfperslw），行星震動樂隊。願神的榮耀降在這片曾經被稱為Mazun的土地上！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
杜瓦希爾，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：380 烏科達加夫，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：339 阿里得，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：335 民塔爾，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：289 哈伊爾夏茲，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：263 |
 Identity and Purpose What's in a Name? Everything! Biblically, a name confers identity, and relationship. It describes one's purpose and sets destiny. There is power and authority in naming someone or something, just as God named Adam, and gave him authority to name the animals. God changes names as part of salvation history-Abraham and Sarah, Jacob, Peter, Paul to name a few. So it is no accident that Oman has received her various names over the centuries. We bless this nation to walk in the power, authority, and purpose of its names! Declare This: But now, O [Majan], listen to the Lord who created you. O [Mazun], the one who formed you says: “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are Mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. (Isaiah 43:1-2) We bless Oman to walk in the confidence of her names:
Worship with us!: He Knows My Name by Tasha Cobbs Leonard. May Omanis know that God knows their name, and cares for them intimately! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: As-Sudi, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 224 Hirimt, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 216 Misfat al-Khawatir, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 216 Al-Hutah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 183 Lifraydah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 173 Riwaygh al-Ali, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 162 | 身份與目標意義
名字裡包含什麼？
一切！聖經中，名字賦予身份和關係。它描述了一個人的目標意義並為他埋下人生定數。給某人或某物命名是帶有能力和權柄的，就像神給亞當命名，並賦予他給動物命名的權柄一樣。神在救贖的歷史中變動了一些名字-亞伯拉罕【曾叫「亞伯蘭」】、撒拉【曾叫「撒萊」】、雅各【改叫「以色列」】、彼得【曾叫「西門」】、保羅【曾叫「掃羅」】等等。
因此，多個世紀以來，阿曼得到了各種各樣的名字，這絕非偶然。我們祝福這個國家行在它名字的力量、權柄和目標意義中！
宣告：
【瑪尊】啊，創造你的耶和華；【瑪尊】啊，造成你的那位，現在如此說：「你不要害怕！因為我救贖了你。我曾提你的名召你，你是屬我的。你從水中經過，我必與你 同在；你趟過江河，水必不漫過你；你從火中行過，必不被燒，火焰也不著在你身上。」（以賽亞書43：1-2）
我們祝福阿曼前行，相信她的名字；
與我們一同敬拜！《他知我名》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7owFiihXgg），塔莎·科布斯·倫納德。願阿曼人知道，神知道他們的名字，並且深切地看顧他們。 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
蘇迪，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：224 西里米，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：216 米斯法卡瓦第，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：216 胡塔爾，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：183 立夫勒達，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：173 里維加阿里，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：162 |
 Jubilee 50 years of Sultan Qaboos and Modern Oman Today marks the passing of Sultan Qaboos, the founder and father of modern Oman. He ruled for nearly 50 years, from July 23, 1970- January 10, 2020. Sultan Qaboos bin Said came to power in a bloodless coup, overthrowing his father in 1970. Although reigning as an absolute monarch, he benevolently and wisely developed the nation into a modern state. He was briefly married but had no known heirs. He had suffered medical problems for several years, and there was much speculation about who would succeed him. Thankfully, the transition was smooth and Haitham bin Tariq, his cousin, was chosen to be the next Sultan. Watch this short prayer video about Sultan Qaboos and Oman’s government here. At the time, many had sensed that 2020 was to be a Year of Jubilee for Oman, with 50 years of the Sultan’s reign. In the natural realm, the Sultan’s passing, 40 days of mourning, followed shortly by Covid shutdowns all seemed nothing like Jubilee. However, we believe that significant things still happened spiritually in the nation, and the promises of Isaiah 61 will still be fulfilled! Declare this over Oman: The Spirit of the Lord, the Eternal, is on Me. The Lord has appointed Me for a special purpose. He has anointed Me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent Me to repair broken hearts, and to declare to those who are held captive and bound in prison, “Be free from your imprisonment!” He has sent Me to announce the year of jubilee, the season of the Eternal’s favor: for our enemies it will be a day of God’s wrath; for those who mourn it will be a time of comfort. (Isaiah 61:1-2, The Voice)
Worship with us!: Did You Hear the Mountains Tremble? by Hillsong United. The time of Jubilee has come to Oman! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Riwaygh as-Safil, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 158 Tawi al-Jahlah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 158 Dar al-Qill, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 143 Dar al-Bayda, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 99 Dar al-Baydan, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 95 | 禧年【五十年周年紀念】
蘇丹卡布斯和現代阿曼的50年
今天是蘇丹卡布斯去世的日子，他是現代阿曼的締造者和創始人。他執政近50年，從1970年7月23日到2020年1月10日。
觀看這段關於蘇丹卡布斯和阿曼政府的禱告視頻（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO4csxPyyt4）。
當時，許多人都感覺到2020年將是阿曼的禧年，是蘇丹統治的50年。在現實的自然界，蘇丹去世，40天的哀悼，隨後不久是因為新冠疫情而來的停工，似乎一切都不像是禧年。然而，我們相信有重大意義的事情仍然在這個國家發生，以賽亞書61章的應許仍然會實現！
在阿曼宣告：
主耶和華的靈在我身上，因為耶和華用膏膏我，叫我傳好信息給謙卑的人，差遣我醫好傷心的人，報告被擄的得釋放，被囚的出監牢；報告耶和華的恩年，和我們神報仇的日子，安慰一切悲哀的人。（以賽亞書61：1-2）
與我們一同敬拜！《你聽到山在顫抖嗎？》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8rehL6NjVE），新頌聯合樂隊。阿曼的禧年到了！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
里維加撒夫爾，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：158 塔威扎拉，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：158 達爾奇爾，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：143 達爾貝達，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：99 達爾貝丹，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：95 |
 Accession Day Blessing Sultan Haitham Today marks the accession of the current Sultan, Haitham bin Tariq. He came to power in 2020, upon the death of his predecessor, Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Both Sultan Qaboos and Sultan Haitham are family members of the Al Busaidi dynasty, which has ruled Oman (or portions of it) since 1749. Sultan Qaboos (ruling from 1970-2020) catapulted Oman into the modern age with its oil wealth and fathered the nation like his own child. Loyalty and affection towards Qaboos was—and still is—high. Haitham, Sultan Qaboos's cousin, was his chosen successor, as Qaboos had no heir. Sultan Haitham has pledged to continue forward in the spirit of Qaboos, while at the same time has been making some significant political and economic reforms. Sultan Haitham (b. in 1954) is married to Ahad, and they have two sons, Theyazin (the Crown Prince and Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth) and Bilarab (an architect), and two daughters, Thuraya and Omaima. Haitham went to university at Oxford, and has been described as 'outward-looking and Western-oriented.' His government experience is wide, from heading the Oman Football Association, to serving in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to being Minister of Heritage and Culture, to chairing the 'Oman 2040' economic development committee. Pray for Sultan Haitham, that God would:
Worship with us!: Authority by Elevation Worship. The ultimate authority in Oman belongs to God, and we bless the Sultan to come under that authority! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Dar As-Sawdah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 95 As-Sibayb, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 89 Al-Ghubayrah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 88 At-Tananiyah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 85 Al-Qiwaytu, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 81 | 即位紀念日
祝福蘇丹海瑟姆
今天是現任蘇丹海瑟姆·本·塔里克登基的日子。他於2020年在前任蘇丹卡布斯·本·賽義德去世後上台。蘇丹卡布斯和蘇丹海瑟姆都是布賽迪王朝的家族成員，該王朝自1749年以來一直統治著阿曼（或其部分地區）。
蘇丹卡布斯（1970年至2020年在位）憑藉阿曼石油財富將阿曼帶入現代化時代，像對待自己的孩子一樣對待這個國家。人們過去對卡布斯有崇高的忠誠和愛戴，現在仍然是。由於卡布斯沒有繼承人，卡布斯的堂弟海瑟姆成為他選擇的繼任者。蘇丹海瑟姆承諾繼續本著卡布斯的思想前進，同時進行一些重大的政治和經濟改革。
蘇丹海瑟姆（生於1954年）與阿哈德結婚，他們有兩個兒子，特亞謹是王儲兼文化、體育和青年部長，比拉亞伯是一名建築師，他們還有兩個女兒，圖拉亞和奧梅瑪。
海瑟姆曾就讀於牛津大學，被形容為「外向型、西方化」。他的政府治理經驗豐富，從領導阿曼足球協會，到在外交部任職，再到擔任遺產和文化部長，再到擔任「阿曼2040」經濟發展委員會主席。
為蘇丹海瑟姆禱告，求神會：
與我們一同敬拜！《權柄》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm8oK6pn678），提升敬拜團。阿曼的終極權柄屬於神，我們祝福蘇丹來到這個權柄之下！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
達爾索達，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：95 西貝布，哈姆拉區，達希利亞 行政區。人口：89 古貝拉，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：88 坦納尼亞，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：85 奇維圖，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：81 |
 Adam Fertile Ground Adam (Arabicأدم not the same as Adam - the prophet آدم) is a town in the Ad-Dakhiliyah region, and seat of the district of Adam (population 28,163). The history of the district of Adam dates back to pre-Islamic times. This area has several archeological sites, where you can see ancient forts, mud-brick homes, mosques and deserted traditional markets. One site, Harrat Al Jamii, contains the house of Imam Ahmed bin Said Busaidi (1744-1783): the founder of the Al Busaidi dynasty and the ancestor of the current ruler of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Adam has several meanings in Arabic but most likely means ‘the fertile land’. It is the last green oasis before entering the vast desert of the Empty Quarter. Pray for the City and District of Adam:
Worship with us!: Fertile Ground by Godfrey Birtill. May Adam truly be fertile ground for the Gospel! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Hawb, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 80 Daan Daqiqah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 79 Duwayrat al-Fayl, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 79 Al-Hajir, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 73 Aqbat al-Barzah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 69 | 亞當
肥沃的土壤
亞當（https://goo.gl/maps/jC9Ww63samHP5hnJ6）（阿拉伯語أدم與作為先知آدم的亞當不同），是達希利亞行政區的一個城鎮，也是亞當區（人口2萬8163）的中心地帶。亞當區的歷史可以追溯到前伊斯蘭時代。這個地區有幾處考古遺址（https://www.arabnews.com/news/476511），在那裡你可以看到古老的堡壘、泥磚房屋、清真寺和廢棄的傳統市集。其中一個遺址，哈拉特賈米，包括伊瑪目艾哈邁德·本·賽義德·布賽迪（1744-1783）的房子：他是布賽迪王朝的創始人，也是阿曼現任統治者蘇丹海瑟姆·本·塔里克的祖先。
在阿拉伯語中，「亞當」有多種含義，但最有可能的意思是「肥沃的土地」。這是進入廣闊的空域沙漠之前的最後一片綠洲（https://www.rahhalah.com/adam-town-oman/）。
為亞當這個城市和轄區禱告：
與我們一同敬拜！《沃土》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDV9h7RrxPM），戈弗雷·比爾蒂爾。願亞當成為福音的沃土！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
號布，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：80 達安答奇卡，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：79 杜維拉法伊，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：79 哈吉爾，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：73 阿奇巴巴扎，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：69 |
 Falaj Daris River of Life The Falaj Daris is the biggest falaj (irrigation canal system) in Oman, and one of the five collectively listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2006. Nizwa’s former prosperity was due to its abundance of water supplies, with over 134 aflaj (plural for falaj) in the Nizwa district. One hundred of these are still in use today. According to UNESCO, this site represents 3000 such systems still in use throughout Oman. The origins of this particular falaj date back to AD 500, but similar water systems have been used in this arid region since 2500 BC. These shared community water systems tap into an underground water source and distribute to towns and villages for domestic, commercial, and agricultural use. Besides making civilization possible in these rugged environments, they have shaped Omani culture with its high values for cooperation and consensus. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ (John 7:38)
Worship with us!: Rivers by Planetshakers. May the Dakhiliyah region be watered with the rivers of God! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Dar Lawah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 68 Al Mukhaybi, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 67 Al-Aqbah At-Tawilah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 63 Minda, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 56 Dhahrat Al-Ur, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 51 Bisya, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 5880 | 達里斯灌溉渠
生命之河
達里斯灌溉渠是阿曼最大的灌溉渠（灌溉管道系統），也是2006年被聯合國教科文組織列為世界遺產名錄五個地點當中的一個。尼茲瓦往昔的繁榮是由於其豐富的供水，在尼茲瓦地區有超過134條灌溉渠。其中100個至今仍在使用。
這些共用的社區供水系統利用地下水源，並分配到城鎮和村莊，供家庭、商業和農業使用。除了在這些惡劣的環境中使文明延續成為可能之外，這種供水系統還塑造了阿曼文化，使其具有高度重視合作和共識的價值觀。
信我的人，就如經上所說，「從他腹中要流出活水的江河來」。（約翰福音7：38）
與我們一同敬拜！《江河》（https://youtu.be/3FAH751cBE8），行星震動樂隊。願達希利亞行政區被神的江河澆灌！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
達爾拉瓦，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：68 穆海比，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：67 阿奇巴塔威拉，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：63 明達，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：56 達哈拉烏，哈姆拉區，達希利亞行政區。人口：51 比西亞，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：5880 |
 Jebel Akhdar The Green Mountain Jebel Akhdar (Arabic: ٱلْجَبَل ٱلْأَخْضَر, literally 'The Green Mountain'), is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad-Dakhiliyah region of Oman. Its highest point is 2,980 m (9,780 ft) high, and contains the Saiq Plateau at 2,000m (6,560 ft) above sea level, one of the highest places in Oman. It is a popular tourist area for hiking, camping, and resorts with stunning views, and only accessible by 4x4. This area is known for its rugged wadis, mountain villages, and terraced farmland, where pomegranates, apricots, peaches, walnuts, grapes, and roses grow in abundance due to the mild climate and greater amounts of rainfall—hence its ‘green’ name. Agriculture here is also aided by falaj irrigation systems and terraced farmland. The mountain was declared a nature reserve in 2011, and in 2022 became its own administrative district, for the 60 remote villages dotted across it. Pray for the Villages and District of Jebel Akhdar:
Worship with us!: Mountain by Brian and Katie Torwalt. May God be praised on this mountain! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Mamur, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 4047 Wadi Qurayyat, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 3824 Bilad Sayt, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 3567 Al-Habbi, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 3434 Al-Ghafat, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 3354 | 艾和達爾山
綠色的山
艾和達爾山（阿拉伯語：ٱلْجَبَل ٱلْأَخْضَ，字面意思是「綠色的山」），是艾曼達希利亞行政區哈賈爾山脈的一部分。它的最高點有2,980米（9,780英尺）高，包括海拔2,000米（6,560英尺）的賽伊克高原，是阿曼最高的地方之一。這是一個受歡迎的旅遊區，可以徒步旅行和露營，也是度假勝地，景色壯麗，只能通過4x4進入。該地區以其崎嶇的河道、山中村莊和階地農田而聞名，由於氣候溫和，降雨量大，這裡盛產石榴、杏、桃、核桃、葡萄和玫瑰，因此得名「綠色」。這裡的農業也得到了灌溉渠灌溉系統和階地農田的幫助。這座山於2011年被宣佈為自然保護區，並於2022年成為自己的行政區域，60個偏遠的村莊遍佈其中。
為艾和達爾山的村莊和轄區禱告：
與我們一同敬拜！《山》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUAOF5LLXDc&ab_channel=TorwaltVEVO），布萊恩·托沃特和凱蒂·托沃特。願神在這座山上受到讚美！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
馬木爾，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：4047 瓦迪庫雷亞，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：3824 比拉德蘇特，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：3567 哈比，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：3434 加法特，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：3354 |
 Rose Water Fragrant Crushing Jebel Akhdar is famous for its rose water production, done by traditional methods passed down for centuries. The villages of the mountain harvest the pink Damask roses from March-early May, and distill the precious elixir through a time- and labor-intensive process. It takes about 1.5 kg (3¼ lbs) of petals to produce 700 ml (3 cups) of liquid. Roses are picked by hand and the petals are delicately removed. The petals are steamed and crushed in a traditional clay oven, and the aromatic steam condenses and is collected, forming the rose water. Omani rose water is distinctive in that it produces a yellow/red, smoky liquid, as the petals are charred in the distillation process. This unique flavoring is highly prized, and Omanis use it to flavor Arabic coffee and Helwa (the national sweet). It is also used in perfumes or sprays, often applied at special events like weddings or Eid holidays. It is also used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. “We Christians have the unmistakable “scent” of Christ, discernible alike to those who are being saved and to those who are heading for death. To the latter it seems like the very smell of doom, to the former it has the fresh fragrance of life itself.”—2nd Corinthians 2:15-16
Worship with us!: Roses by Andrew Ripp. May believers in Oman ‘know the beauty that pain exposes,’ just like Jesus! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Al-Wadi al-Ala, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 2478 Sint, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1868 Jabrin, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1825 Sayh al-Maashi, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1825 Sayfam wa al-Uqayr, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1425 Muaylif, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1098 | 玫瑰水
壓碎的芳香
艾和達爾山以其玫瑰水生產而聞名，採用傳承多個世紀的傳統方法製作。山上的村莊從3月到5月初收貨粉紅色的錦緞玫瑰，並通過時間和勞動密集型的工藝流程提取出珍貴的酏劑。大約需要1.5公斤（3.25磅）的花瓣才能產生700毫升（3杯）的液體。玫瑰是手工採摘的，花瓣被精心摘取。花瓣在傳統的陶土烤爐中蒸熟並壓碎，芬芳的蒸汽凝結再被收集起來，形成玫瑰水。
阿曼玫瑰水的獨特之處在於它會產生一種黃色/紅色的薰制般液體，因為花瓣在提取過程中被燒焦了。這種獨特的風味極為珍貴，阿曼人用它來給阿拉伯咖啡和芝麻蜜餅（哈爾瓦）（國民甜點）調味。它也被用於香水或噴霧劑中，通常用於婚禮或開齋節等特殊場合。它也用於美容和醫藥用途。
「因為無論在得救的人或在滅亡的人當中，我們都是基督馨香之氣，是獻給神的。對滅亡的人，這是死而又死的氣味；對得救的人，這是生而又生的氣味。」-哥林多後書2：15-16
與我們一同敬拜！《玫瑰》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPdtzSxI9W0&ab_channel=TheHigherPower），安德魯·里普。願阿曼的信徒像耶穌一樣，「認識痛苦顯露的美麗」！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
瓦迪艾拉，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：2478 新特，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：1868 加布林，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：1825 賽義馬施，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：1825 賽非烏卡伊，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：1425 梅里夫，拜赫萊區，達希利亞行政區。人口：1098 |
 Al Hamra Red Mountain Town Al Hamra (Arabic: ٱلْحَمْرَاء) is a 400-year-old town (population 14,035) in the Ad-Dakhiliyah region. It is also the seat of a district (population 28,228) with a number of picturesque mountain villages. The town and district lie on the southern slopes of Jebel Akhdar. The name is related to the Arabic word for ‘red’. Al Hamra is also known as ‘Hamra Al Abryeen’, referring to the Al Abri tribe who live there. Some of the oldest preserved houses in Oman can be found here, built on a tilted rock slab in the Yemeni style. Many of the houses have two, three and even four stories, with ceilings made of palm beams and fronds, topped by mud and straw. Al Hamra is also the gateway to Jebel Shams (meaning ‘Mountain of the Sun’), the highest mountain in Oman. Pray for the Town and District of Al-Hamra:
Worship with us!: At the Cross (Love Ran Red) by Chris Tomlin. May the people of Al-Hamra know the love of Jesus demonstrated on the cross! Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ Please bring these towns and villages before the Father: Tawi an-Nisf, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1029 Fall, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 789 As-Sifayha, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 726 Wadhhah, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 625 Al-Jaylah, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 623 | 哈姆拉
紅山鎮
哈姆拉（https://goo.gl/maps/6yaaMH1Bn67wVnaJ6）（阿拉伯語：ٱلْحَمْرَاء）是達希利亞行政區一個擁有400年歷史的城鎮（人口1萬4035）。它也是一個擁有許多風景如畫的山村的轄區（人口2萬8228）的中心地帶。該城鎮和轄區位於艾和達爾山的南部斜坡上。這個名字與阿拉伯語中的「紅色」有關。哈姆拉也被稱為「哈姆拉奧布里」，指的是居住在那裡的奧布里部落。
在這裡可以發現一些阿曼保存最古老的房屋，它們建在傾斜岩板，具也門風格。許多房子有兩層、三層甚至四層，天花板是用棕櫚樹橫樑和複葉做成的，上面鋪著泥土和稻草。
哈姆拉也是通往沙姆斯山（意為「太陽之山」）的門戶，也就是阿曼最高的山。
為哈姆拉這個城鎮和轄區禱告：
與我們一同敬拜！《在十字架上（赤色的愛流淌出來）》（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zev5tHjCB_s&ab_channel=ChrisTomlinVEVO），克里斯·湯姆林。願哈姆拉的人們知道耶穌在十字架上所顯明的愛！ 馬太福音18：14重點-「你們在天上的父也是這樣，不願意這小子裡失喪一個。」
請在天父面前為這些城鎮和村莊禱告：
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