Scripture Union Daily Guide 4 October 2022 Devotional Message for Tuesday– Completion and furnishing of God’s temple

Scripture Union Daily Guide 4 October 2022 Devotional for Tuesday

TOPIC: Completion and furnishing of God’s temple

OPENIG PRAYER: My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 4:1‐22.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 4 October 2022 Message

The temple building was constructed and finished according to God’s specifications as assigned to Huram‐Abi, the skilful craftsman (vs.7,11). It is good to note that he finished the work he had undertaken for king Solomon (vs.11‐16). Today, there are many who do not approach their work with the seriousness it requires.

Christians must show dedication and total commitment to their work as a witness to their profession. The great bronze altar was used for burnt offerings in the Old Testament but our altar is the cross where Christ was crucified and where redemption of man was accomplished through the shedding of His blood (Hebrews 13:10‐15).

The water in the basin for Priests’ washing represents the blood of Jesus Christ shed for our continuous purification (1 John 1:9). Also, just as the golden lamps provide light in the Old Testament temple, the Word of God in a Christian’s life provides light to direct us aright in all areas of life and into eternity with Jesus (Psalm 119:105).

The cross where Jesus died, the blood of Jesus that was shed and the Word of God are indispensable in the building and furnishing of God’s home in a human life.

Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any other Biblical passage that can help me understand this passage better?

Practice/Word Application
So what? Present your body today as a temple fit for the presence of God.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 4 October 2022 Closing Prayer
• Thank you, dear Lord Jesus, for your blood which grants us free access into the presence of the Father.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 43:1

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Zechariah 9, 10; Job 22

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Tue, 04-Oct-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

BEAUTIFUL TEMPLE
Be very careful, then, how you live ‑ not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity…
Ephesians 5:15 ‐ 16

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Daily preparing us daily to meet the challenges of life during our quiet time and family devotions.
☀ The comfort and encouragement from God to go on in doing good despite the pressure to do the contrary

PRAY FOR:
☛ Godly reflection of our heart through godly actions daily.
☛ Deliberate decision to keep reflecting on God’ s word, remain joyful and hopeful in-spite of what is going on.
☛ The community of believer’ s in SU and other Christian groups, that they continue in fellowship to strengthen and encourage each other

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ The spirit of grief, anxiety and even depression, due to all the happening in the world and even around you.
⚠ Cutting off from fellowship, and allowing the worldly pressure to destroy this beautiful temple that you are!!

Scripture Union Daily Guide 4 October 2022. 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. Scripture Union Daily Guide 4 October 2022