Scripture Union Daily Guide 11th December 2022 | Rome, At Last!

Scripture Union Daily Guide 11th December 2022, SU Daily Guide Devotional Reading for Sunday

Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 11th December 2022, Sunday

OPENING PRAYERS: Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Acts 28:1‐16

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 example for me to follow or not to follow?

MESSAGE:

Paul and all those on board the ship had survived the hurricane and the storm at sea, starvation and finally, the shipwreck – all these were made possible because Paul chose to worship the Almighty God. Taking refuge in (on) an Island and receiving the hospitality from the people was not all that God wanted to manifest through Paul.

God also showed Himself strong and all powerful through Paul, first from the miracle of the viper that did not harm him. Notice the islanders’ cultural belief as relates to Paul’s experience here (vs.4‐6; cf. Acts 14:8‐13). Is this form of belief practice in your community or church? How can you address it (Isaiah 42:8)? Publius’ father was healed through prayer and the laying on of hands by Paul. This resulted in the healing of all the sick people who came to Paul for healing (v.9).

Note that the generosity of the islanders was displayed long before the healing of their sick people. They had shared their material possessions with the stranded visitors, but they got both physical and spiritual healing in return. Their generosity abounded after their miraculous healings (v.10). What lesson(s) can we learn from this passage?

Practice/Word Application
And so? Read and meditate on Christ’s promise in Mark 16:17‐18.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• Thank God because He always keeps His promises.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Numbers 24:5

One Year Bible Reading Plan
James 3‐5.

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Scripture Union Daily Guide 11th December 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.