Scripture Union Daily Guide 25 October 2024 (Friday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: The Gospel And the Enemy
OPENING PRAYER: I open my heart to meditate on your word, teach me your ways oh Lord.
SCRIPTURE: 1 THESSALONIANS 2:13-20
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Question(s) for Reflection
* Qz: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
What are the main things worthy of note about the faith of the Church in Thessalonica?
(a) They received and welcomed the word from the evangelists as coming not from mere human beings but from God Himself (v.r).
(b) The word worked effectively in their lives (v.r).
(c) They followed the good examples of older Churches (v.I4)
(d) They too suffered for what they believed (v.I4).
Look at the main sin of the non-believing Jews and the hard words said against them in vs.I5-16.
To hinder people from hearing the word of God (v.I6) is one of the most serious sins anyone can commit
(Matthew 23:13). WWe do not have any detail of what judgment befell these Jews in v.I6. Ultimately those who refuse to repent and turn to the Lord, they will perish according to the words of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke r3:5).
Blocking someone from coming to God can attracts God’s judgment. So beware! Also, it is worthy to note that Satan always seeks to block the way of people from doing God’s work; and sometimes, he succeeds (v.I8)! This is why it is important to pray for them earnestly (5:25).
Practice/Word Application
So what? Do you know some people in full time Christian work? Choose one day of the week when you will always pray for them.
* Any new insight Or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Judges 6:16
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 299- Luke 12-13
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 25 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
NATIONAL DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER – FOCUS (NATION)
“Happy is the nation on whom this is true; happy are the people whose God is their Lord”
THANK GOD FOR:
► All His blessings upon Nigeria as a Nation, natural and human resources.
► His mighty arm keeping the nation despite things that has been happening around us.
PRAY FOR:
►Our leaders to be sincere and speak the truth about the nation’s security and take action because they know all that is happening.
Wisdom to expose and fight terrorism.
► Peace to reign in Nigeria so that everyone will worship God freely.
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 25 October 2024)
