Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd June 2023 – The Necessity of Preaching the Gospel

Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd June 2023

Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd June 2023, Friday SU Daily Guide Reading

TOPIC: The Necessity of Preaching the Gospel

OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I request that you help me to encounter you as I meditate on your word.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Romans 10:14-21

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
• Q 3: Is there any command for me to obey?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?

MESSAGE: Although Christ has accomplished the work of redemption of all mankind by His death and resurrection, and all that is required for salvation is simply for people to call on the Lord (v.13), majority of the world’s population are still in captivity of sin. What is responsible for this (vs.14-15)?

Paul was emphatic that no one can be saved without hearing and believing the gospel of Christ (vs.14,17). However, the responsibility of preaching the gospel rests on those of us who have accepted Christ as Saviour. God could have used angels to take the gospel to unbelievers directly, but He chose to use us. Preaching the gospel is an obligation we must fulfil. Christ has commissioned us, like the Old Testament prophets who proclaimed the good news of the release from Babylonian captivity, to proclaim release from the captivity of sin to the world (Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 5: 18). That was why Paul used the phrase “beautiful feet” for those who preach the gospel (v.15).

However, not everyone will accept our message (v.16). This should not discourage us. Let us do our part and leave the result to God.

Take note of how faith is generated in us (v.17). What encouragement do we derive from vs.20-21?

Practice/Word Application
So what? Take time to identify the things that are hindering you from participating in the Great Commission as you should and pray for grace to overcome them.

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

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 49:16

One Year Bible Reading Plan
1 Chronicles 10, 11; Mark 1.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Fri, 02-Jun-2023

PRAYER FOCUS
GO AND TELL THEM (FULLY COMMISSIONED SU STAFF)

And He said to them “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.
– Mark 16:15

THANK GOD FOR:
► The commission to reach out to the whole world.
► SU staff and pilgrims who have dedicated their lives to working with children, youths and families.

PRAY FOR:
► Help from above as we move out to reach the world, starting from our own Jerusalem.
► Grace to remain dedicated as we preach in our homes, offices, churches, fellowship and neighbourhood.
► Patience as we continue to share the gospel prayerfully until people repent.

PRAY AGAINST:
► Getting discouraged because of the hardness of heart we see these days.
► Failing to continue in prayer even after witnessing to people.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd June 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.

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