Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 June 2020
Topic: Jesus Christ is Lord
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Opening Prayer: Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
Scripture: Acts 2: 22–36
Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
Outline: Peter continued his address to the people at Pentecost. He expounded the Scripture on the prediction, fulfilment and significance of Jesus’ death, resurrection and ascension. The fact of Christ’s death and resurrection is a fundamental pillar of our faith (1 Corinthians 15:14, 17–19). Peter’s message shows that it was a real historical event that cannot be refuted.
Read vv.22–24 again, what in your understanding is Peter’s point of argument here? The audience knew all the facts about Christ’s life, death and resurrection (v.22). As Peter was preaching, the news about his death and resurrection was still very fresh, just about two–month–old (v.32). If Peter’s argument were not true, the crowd would have refuted it.
Note how Peter quoted from the Old Testament profusely to support his argument (vv.25–28; 34–35). He used facts from Jewish Scripture, which the audience were familiar with (vv.29–32), to explain what they need to know about Christ (v.36). It is best to rely on the Word of God rather than human and philosophical arguments in trying to bring others to the knowledge and lordship of Christ.
Notice the greatest proof of Jesus’ Messiahship in vv.32–33. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which his disciples have just experienced, is another proof.
Practice/Word Application
• And so? God made Jesus both Lord and Christ. Tell those you meet today that good news.
Prayer
• Prayer: Lord Jesus, I worship you, for you are both Lord and Christ.
• Thank God for interdenominational corporate bodies such as Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN).
• Offer a prayer of faith in line with Jeremiah 17:14
Read the Bible in one Year
Hosea 9–11; Matt. 19
Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 June 2020 – Scripture Union is an international, inter-denominational, 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.
