Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd December 2024 (Monday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Assurance of God’s Salvation
OPENING PRAYER: Help me to understand the exceeding greatness of your power as I read through this passage, dear Lord.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 1 John 5:13-21
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
* Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
DAILY GUIDE 2 DECEMBER 2024 – MONDAY OUTLINE
Wherever you are in your journey of faith as a Christian, situations and questions will keep coming up that will challenge the steadfastness of your commitment and confidence in God. The only way to keep going and gaining in the “victory that has overcome the world” (v.4) is to keep faith in what God has said in His Word – the testimony of God (v.9). Holding on to God’s testimony gives the believer assurance of God’s salvation.
The phrase, “sin that leads to death” can be seen from two angles:
If spiritual death, it may refer to those who follow the doctrines of the devil and so persistently deny Jesus’ full deity and full incarnation (vs.19,20). If physical death, it may refer to God’s judgment on believers who continue to persist in sin. See 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 11-13.
John concludes his letter with three basic Christian truths, stating them as matters of fact. Read the following verses and fill in the blanks:
* v.18 – “We know ________”
* v.19 – “We know ________”
* v.20 – “We know ________”
The Christian must know for a fact that we have a real and authentic relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
What are idols, and why are idols so dangerous in the life of a Christian (v.21)?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Dear Lord, thank you that I have a real relationship with you through Jesus. Help me to keep away from anything that might take your place in my heart.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Ephesians 5:20
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 337-1 Corinthians 15-16
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – MONDAY 2 DEC. 2024
Let your heart therefore be wholly devoted to the Lord our God, to walk in His statues and to keep His commandments, as at this day.
1 Kings 8:61
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ Committing His work to our hands in SU, to work among children, youths and families
‣ The grace to carry out all our programmes for this year successfully
‣ Meeting all our needs to the glory of His name
PRAY FOR:
‣ Forgiveness for every way we have not met God’s expectations for our lives and His work this year.
‣ God to establish the works of our hands in SU
‣ Grace to rededicate our lives as we reflect and take stock of the year that is ending
‣ Grace for greater exploits in the years ahead
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 2nd December 2024)
