Scripture Union Daily Guide Tuesday 18 March 2025 Devotional Message
TOPIC: The yeast of the Pharisees
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 16:1-12
Question(s) For Meditation:
► Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Daily Guide 18th March 2025(Scripture Union) OUTLINE
These were the religious people of Jesus’ time who came to Jesus to test Him or find fault with His claim to be the Messiah (Matthew 16:1). They do not believe that He is God who came to save humanity from eternal destruction, yet they want to receive miracles or signs from Him.
Notice in Matthew 16:2-4, how Jesus described such people who do not want Him but want His miracles or signs and His warning in Matthew 16:4. The sign of the prophet Jonah signifies Christ’s death and resurrection on the third day (Matthew 12:39-40), which was to be the final sign of the promised Saviour.
Notice the Master’s warning in Matthew 16:6 and the reason the disciples misunderstood Him? What can we learn from this as we engage with the Scriptures individually or as a group (cf. 1 Corinthians 2:13-16)?
Review the five serious questions the Lord asked the undiscerning disciples in Matthew 16:8-11. If the same questions were posed in our specific context today, how would we answer?
Are we more concerned about what we shall eat, or do we give ourselves to understanding our Lord daily? Do we remember His past provisions and miraculous interventions in our affairs? What is He saying and what are we hearing today?
And So:
Be watchful over corrupted word of God. It kills.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Lord Jesus, please save me from falling into the trap of falsehood and error.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Numbers 25-26, Acts 10.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Deuteronomy 21-23
Prayer Bulletin – Tue Mar 18, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
GD’S TOUR CONTINUES
“Acknowledge that the Lord is God. He made us, and we belong to him; we are people, we are his flock”. Psalms 100:
THANK GOD FOR:
* Regional Committee members for always playing their roles, the Travelling Secretaries and Area Chairmen and their Committees put in place for a successful tour.
PRAY FOR:
* The R.C of Akure Region and the TSes. • The Areas, schools and dignitaries to be visited. • The GD’s family left behind for safety and renewed ideas upon His servant.
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 18th March 2025)