Scripture Union Daily Guide 10th September 2024 (Tuesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: STEPHEN PROCLAIMS THE GOSPEL – PART 2
OPENING PRAYER: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ACTS 7:17-29
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 10th September 2024 Outline
Stephen’s continued account of the Jewish history now focuses on Moses, the person he was accused of blaspheming (6:11). He addresses two aspects: (a) the slavery in Egypt, (b) birth and growth of Moses.
* The slavery in Egypt (vs.17-19): reflect on Stephen’s assertion that treachery and oppression by the Egyptians was a precursor to the fulfilment of God’s promises to Abraham (v.17; also consider Genesis 15:13-14 and Joshua 7:6-7). When difficulties and treacherous circumstances surround us, let us be assured that God is sovereign, and is working out something better within and through such circumstances (see Romans 8:28).
* The birth and growth of Moses (vs.20-29):
Notice the circumstances of Moses’ birth, growth and training: born to a Jewish couple, adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter, brought up in a palace and educated in all the wisdom of Egyptians. All through, he never lost his identity as a Jew and created time to “visit his fellow Israelites” (v.23).
His desire to liberate the Israelites from oppression (vs.24-25), and to provide counsel and leadership to fellow Israelites (vs.26-28) were early pointers to how God was preparing him for the task ahead and would later become his mainstay occupation. But Moses fled to Midian! Meditate on Hebrew 11:24-27.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, I know that in all things, you are working for the good of those who love you. May my love for you never waver, and may I be a recipient of your work plans.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Deuteronomy 30:16
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 254- Ezekiel 46-48
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 10TH SEPTEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
AID FOR LIFE WEEK OF EMPHASIS IN PILGRIM GROUPS
PRAY FOR:
‣ More awareness to be created in the lives of young people concerning HIV/AIDS, drug addiction etc.
‣ Those living with HIV/AIDS, addiction, depression that God will help them to find hope in Him.
‣ Protection for care givers and helper of victims of abuse and addictions.
PRAY AGAINST:
‣ Depression
‣ Suicide tendencies.
‣ Promotion of premarital and extra marital sex and substance use.
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