Scripture Union Daily Guide 27 October 2024 (Sunday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Sanctification
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, grant me understanding and illumination as I ponder on your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-12
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Question(s) for Reflection
•Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 27 October 2024 Outline:
Paul now gives instructions to help strengthen the faith of these young believers he loves so very much, lessons on how to live in order to please God” (v.ı). They are lessons we too musSt apply to our lives.
“Sanctification” (v) is the act of being a saint, holy and righteous, set apart for the work of God. One
aspect of this is sexual purity which differentiates Christians from unbelievers (vs). Paul describes it as a matter of holiness and honour into which God has called us, and for which each one of us will give an account to the One who gives us His Holy Spirit (vs.6-8). Closely related is the commandment to love on another (vs.6, 9, 1o), for which the Macedonian Christians were a good example.
One other instruction is to do with hard work; and we know that he himself had set them the example for this (2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:8). What two reasons does he give for it in v.2? How true are these in your church and in your life?
Practice/Word Application
So what? Contrary to what Paul says in v.I2, the Church, sadly, has lost a lot of respect from the outside world. What can you, personally, do about it?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD
1 “Called unto holiness,” Church of our God,
Purchase of Jesus, redeemed by His blood;
Called from the world and its idols to flee,
Called from the bondage of sin to be free.
Chorus:
“Holiness unto the Lord” is our watchword and song,”
“Holiness unto the Lord” as we’re marching along;
Sing it, shout it, loud and long,
“Holiness unto the Lord,” now and forever.
2 “Called unto holiness,” children of light,
Walking with Jesus in garments of white;
Raiment unsullied, untarnished with sin,
God’s Holy Spirit abiding within.
3 “Called unto holiness,” praise His dear name!
This blessed secret to faith now made plain,
Not our own righteousness, but Christ within,
Living and reigning and saving from sin.
4 “Called unto holiness,” glorious thought!
Up from the wilderness wanderings brought,
Out from the shadows and darkness of night,
Into the Canaan of perfect delight.
5 “Called unto holiness,” Bride of the Lamb,
Waiting the Bridegroom’s returning again;
Lift up your heads, for the day draweth near
When in His beauty the King shall appear.
Closing Prayer
Pray for grace to be sanctified and prosperous.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 27:29
“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 3 – Luke 16-7
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 27 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
PILGRIMS IN SUCF GROUPS
“Don’t be fools, then but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do” Eph. 5:17
THANK GOD FOR:
► The grand finale of Awareness of Pilgrim Ministry in SUCF Groups. The wisdom in the entire program
PRAY FOR:
► The willingness of pilgrims to do what God expects of them. The Lord’s presence and prompt
attendance in all SUCF groups leading to success.
►Understanding of what our brethren in campus should know for continuity.
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 27 October 2024)
