Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th January 2025 (Friday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Celebrating the Passover
OPENING PRAYER: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 9:1-23
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th January 2025 – OUTLINE
The Passover commemorates the process by which the death sentence against the first born in Egypt “passed over” the Israelites. It is also a celebration of their subsequent deliverance from slavery. Anyone who fails to observe the Passover was cut off from among God’s people (Numbers 9:13). Notice how Moses handled the difficult case of the defiled men. They reported themselves to him (Numbers 9:6).
Moses was not with them when they became defiled. However, convicted and desiring to obey the word of God, they came and confessed to Moses. Certain secret sins that make us restless under conviction should be confessed to God and possibly brought to the knowledge of our leaders so they can guide us to deal with our guilt (James 5:16). Moses sought God’s guidance, a good example for us to follow. A stranger can also participate in the celebration but notice the condition attached to this (Numbers 9:14).
Read Numbers 9:15-23 again and notice how God guided the Israelites each step of the way to the Promised Land. They took each step in constant dependence on Him! Why do you think God chose a cloud to guide them? The guidance of this cloud is said to signify the guidance of the blessed Spirit (see Isaiah 63:14). And the promise is sure to all God’s people that He will guide us by His counsel (Psalms 73:24), even unto death (Psalms 48:14).
Be quick to confess your error in order to meaningfully partake in worship.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with: Jeremiah 33:6
Closing Prayer: We thank you that you are God for ever and you will be our guide even unto death.
One Bible Reading Guide:
Genesis 42-43, Psalms 19.
One Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Genesis 35-37
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 24TH JANUARY 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
JARC (24TH -26TH)
Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Josh. 1:9
PRAY FOR:
* Grace for every participant to focus and concentrate on God throughout the program • The purpose of the retreat to be actualized • Renewed grace for every leader to run with the vision of the Union for this year
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 24th January 2025)