Scripture Union Daily Guide 28 November 2021 Sunday Message
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Topic: Confession of sin 1: You Are The Lord God
Opening Prayer: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
Scripture: Nehemiah 9: 1-15
Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
This is a pubic confession of sins taking place on the 24th day of the same month. Which elements do you notice from the passage? Let us examine some: . Repentance, humility and brokenness demonstrated by fasting, wearing of sackcloth and putting dust on their heads (v.1). In the Old Testament times, these were signs of deep repentance and humility as seen in Jonah 3:5-9, 1 Kings 21:27. ?
Separation from foreigners (v.2): This could imply the renouncing of all fellowship with non-Israelites, especially dissolving marriages with foreign wives, a reformation that had been started by Ezra (10:3), and which Nehemiah would still later have to deal with (13:23-30). The conviction to do so could have arisen from the consistent reading of the Law. ? Actual confession of sins and worshiping the Lord (v.2):
We shall look at this in details tomorrow. ? Reading of the Law (v.3): Notice the amount of time spent on this aspect. ? Praise to the Lord God (vs.5-15): Notice the content of their praise. They not only exalted God’s glorious name (v.6) but praised Him for His past dealings with them (vs.7-15).
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Read vs.6-15 again and use part of it as your prayer for today.
• Pray for Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship and such others that run ministries to professionals.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Exodus 33:17; 2 Chron. 19-20; Luke 8:26-56
Scripture Union Daily Guide 28 November 2021. 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.