Scripture Union Daily Guide 7th October 2023, Saturday
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 7th October 2023 Devotional, Saturday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: A Child Is Born But A Son Is Given.
OPENING PRAYER: Open my eyes O Lord that I might behold wondrous things from your word in Jesus name.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 9:1-6
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 7th October 2023 Outline:
Chapter 8 ends on the note that because of the actions of the people of Judah, they ended up in darkness. Note the use of the word, ‘nevertheless’ (NIV, KJV). This shows that the birth of Christ makes a difference in the lives of all. Read vs.2-3 again and see what His birth did. His birth brought about the extension of His Kingdom to the Gentiles, who before now were living in darkness (v.2; Ephesians 2:11-13). Then in vs.4-5, note what will happen as He increases human’s joys.
One of the greatest prophecies in the Bible and the greatest promises are given in v.6. This is the ultimate ruler of the world, the Son of David whom God gave to the world freely. Consider the great titles He is given here. Think about each one of them and what it really means. Now think how it applies in your own life, personally. Like the inhabitants of both kingdoms, the birth of Christ should give you the peace and joy you lack. What a great message to the whole world!
Practice/Word Application
Thought: To enjoy the peace of God, we need to enthrone Jesus the Prince of Peace in our lives.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Pray that God would really reveal to you Jesus as portrayed in these verses, that you may give Him the glory He deserves.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
► Pray for brethren believing God for the fruit of the womb.
► Pray for the visitation of God for our brothers and sisters who are believing Him for future partners.
► Pray for the peace of Christian homes.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 1 Thessalonians 5:23
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Haggai 1, 2; Job 25, 26.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – SATURDAY, 07-OCTOBER-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
COUNCIL MEETING CONTINUES
While we look not at things which are seen, but at things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Cor. 4:18
THANK GOD FOR:
►Journey mercies he granted Council Members from their various homes
►His mercies, love and faithfulness in keeping them in good health to participate in the October council meeting
►Renewed strength to face today’s business.
PRAY FOR:
►Fruitful deliberations and unity of purpose
►That every issue brought to the floor of the council will receive the attention it deserves – no more, no less
Scripture Union Daily Guide For October 7, 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.