Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 June 2025 (Sunday) Devotional Message
Today’s Daily Guide 1 June 2025 Reading By Scripture Union
TOPIC: A New Song to the Lord of the Universe
OPENING PRAYER: Help me to understand the exceeding greatness of your power as I read through this passage, dear Lord.
SCRIPTURE READING – Psalms 96:1-13(NIV)
Psalm 96
1 Sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Sing to the Lord, praise his name;
proclaim his salvation day after day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
4 For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the nations are idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and glory are in his sanctuary.
7 Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering and come into his courts.
9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of his[a] holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth.
10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.”
The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.
11 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;
let the sea resound, and all that is in it.
12 Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them;
let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.
13 Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes,
he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness
and the peoples in his faithfulness.
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:
► Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 June 2025: OUTLINE
This Psalm is an extract of the song composed and sung upon the return of the ark in Israel by king David and the people of Israel (1 Chronicles 16:23-33).
Observe the triple command addressed to all peoples of the earth to sing to the Lord (Psalms 96:1-3). A new song is fresh praise that comes from our hearts declaring truths about the Lord. What truths is the Psalmist proclaiming in Psalms 96:2-3? The Psalmist praises the Lord for three reasons found in Psalms 96:4-6. Can you list them? What are your reasons to praise God?
Notice that there is another triple command in Psalms 96:7-8a that clearly speaks to all nations – “Ascribe to the Lord” meaning “give to the Lord”. Sadly, more people attend church to receive something from God rather than to give to Him. The Psalmist wants all to recognize God’s glory, strength, holiness, and uniqueness and to worship Him. Worship is mainly about expression of praise and adoration as well as giving our offerings to God. What can you offer to the Lord the next time you attend church?
The Psalmist now calls for all creation to break forth before the Lord with shouts of joy, for He will come as the righteous Judge (Psalms 96:10b-13). He waits with excitement for the return of the Lord. Are you too ready?
What Next:
How about writing a new song to the Lord and even sing it to thank and praise Him for something special He did for you or your family? Testify to others what the Lord has done for you (vs.3,10).
***Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
HYMN: Praise waits for thee in Zion
Praise waits for Thee in Zion;
All men shall worship there
And pay their vows before Thee,
O God who hearest prayer.
Our sins rise up against us,
Prevailing day by day,
But Thou wilt show us mercy
And take their guilt away.
How blest the man Thou callest
And bringest near to Thee,
That in Thy courts forever
His dwelling place may be;
He shall within Thy temple
Be satisfied with grace,
And filled with all the goodness
Of Thy most holy place.
O God of our salvation,
Since Thou dost love the right,
Thou wilt an answer send us
In wondrous deeds of might.
In all earth’s habitations,
On all the boundless sea,
Man finds no sure reliance,
No peace, apart from Thee.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
1 Kings 10-11; Matthew 28.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
2 Chronicles 1; Psalms 72
National Prayer Bulletin – Sunday Jun 01, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
SENIOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP (ONLINE)
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Tim. 3:16-17
THANK GOD FOR:
the Senior Staff of SU Nigeria, for their service for the kingdom in the ministry • the privilege for them to be thoroughly equipped through various trainings
PRAY FOR:
journey mercies as they travel to Okigwe for their Annual Development Workshop and the SSMC • impactful and refreshing training • great grace and strength for all the participants • the participants to be fully yielded to the Holy Spirit in his presence
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 1 June 2025)