Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 October 2023, Thursday
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TOPIC: Who Will You Trust?
Opening Prayer: Help me dear Lord to meet with you as I meditate on your word in Jesus name
Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25
Question(s) for Reflection
bull; Q 3: Is there any command for me to obey?
• Q 4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th October 2023 Outline:
Judah was overwhelmed by threat of invasion from Aram and Israel, but the Lord intervened in their situation. Notice God’s promise to Judah (vs.7-9). There are times when we feel overwhelmed by our situations also and wonder if God is there for us. We can derive strength from many promises of victory that God has given us in the Bible.
What do you think of Ahaz’s refusal to ask God for a sign (v.12)? Ahaz was possibly afraid but God still gave him a sign (vs.10-14). The sign carried a double meaning, one for the immediate, and one for the future. The message also pointed to God’s future judgment against the land for not heeding His commandments.
Ahaz was tempted to put his trust in Assyria, rather than in God, so God warned him against depending on Assyria. He gave him warning of the devastation that Assyria will bring on Judah in future (vs.17-25). We need to avoid the temptation to put our trust in ourselves, or some other persons (See Jeremiah 17:5-6). Only God is worthy of our trust (Jeremiah 17:7-8).
Practice/Word Application
And So: Our God is Immanuel! So, be assured that you are never alone (Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5).
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for the victory that you have given me in Christ Jesus. Help me to put my trust in you always.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 31:19
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Zechariah 11, 12; Job 23.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 5TH OCTOBER 2023
PRAYER FOCUS: SU SCHOOLS
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man. Luke 2:52
THANK GOD FOR:
►The vision to establish SU schools as an avenue to win the souls of children to Christ and discipling them.
PRAY FOR:
►These schools will pursue, uphold and maintain good spiritual and moral standards.
►They will attain academic excellence
►Recruitment of Christian teachers who will impact the life of Christ into the children
►The staff will be God-fearing, understand their calling, and be dedicated to their work.
PRAY AGAINST:
►Any form of attack on the schools
Scripture Union Daily Guide For October 5th, 2023. Scripture Union is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God.
