Today’s Daily Guide 18th April 2025 (Scripture Union) Friday Devotional Message
Read April 18, 2025 – Scripture Union Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: “Surely He was the Son of God!”
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I request that you help me to encounter you as I meditate on your word.
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 27:45-56
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
April 18, 2025 – Scripture Union Daily Guide OUTLINE
A strange darkness occurred for three hours from mid-day and the Father’s face was turned away, to show how terrible the sin of the world had been. The Man of sorrow cried out and then took a bow in your place. What a Saviour!
Many remarkable things happened thereafter. Observe these in Matthew 27:51-53. The curtain of the Temple was torn in two – allowing us free access to God. The tombs broke open – to deliver those earlier held captive, etc. The whole world stood still to witness the enactment of a new dispensation in Christ. And then, the powerful witness of the centurion testified of His divinity.
What a splendid drama as the Son of God emptied His all for you to have a place in heaven. It was love for humanity that pinned Him to the cross not just the nails (Romans 5:6-8). He died so that graves and bondages would release their captives, and so that we can be raised up with a new life (Ephesians 2:1-6). He died to destroy him who had the power of death and release all who have been in bondage of fear (Hebrews 2:14-15).
And So:
Jesus gave His life for your sake. What have you given or done for Him?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER:
Father, I acknowledge this supreme sacrifice our Lord Jesus Christ made for me. Grant me grace to live for Him all the days of my life.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Joshua 15-16.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Psalms 17, Psalms 35, Psalms 54, Psalms 63
PRAYER BULLETIN – Fri Apr 18, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
STUDENTS’ LEADERS
Don’t anyone think less of you because you are young, be an example of all believers ……. 1 Tim. 4:12
THANK GOD FOR:
* The wisdom given to the leadership of SU to bring students’ leaders to be part of Easter Conferences • The benefits and impact this arrangement have been having those young people
PRAY FOR:
* An enriching training session for these young leaders • Grace to be able to impact others by the time they get back to school • Total concentration to every aspect of their training
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 15th April 2025)