Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 May 2022 | SU Daily Guide for Tuesday
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Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 May 2022 Topic: God’s Promise Of A Son
Opening Prayer: Help me to understand the exceeding greatness of your power as I read through this passage, dear Lord.
Scripture: Genesis 15:1‐21
Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 May 2022 MESSAGE
What did God promise Abram (v.1)? Abram’s concern was to have a son lest his most senior servant becomes his heir. Notice how God responded and what Abram did (vs.5‐6). God promised Abram descendants and Abram in turn believed God wholeheartedly (Romans 4:1‐3; Hebrews 11:6). The second promise was land (v.7). Abram needed to be clear on how he can know that the land will be his.
How does Abram’s question in v.8 compare with Mary’s in Luke 1:34; Sarah’s (Genesis 18:12) and Zechariah’s (Luke 1:18)? God entertains honest enquiry but hates doubt and unbelief. Our God knows and holds the future (vs.13–16). Notice how God confirmed His promise to Abram (vs.9–12 and 17). Passing through the cut animal is similar to saying, ‘Let me die like this animal if I fail to fulfil the covenant.’
The ten nations listed (vs.19‐21) may be showing the complete expanse of the land space that God will provide for His people. It was not until the time of David and Solomon that the Israelites took possession of this expanse of land (see 2 Chronicles 9:26) but they lost much of it soon after because of their disobedience.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Lord, help me to believe what you promise, even if it appears impossible.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 67:7
One Year Bible Reading Plan
1Samuel 15, 16, Matthew 2.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Wed, 11-May-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
THE RIGHT ATTITUDE
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Philippians 2:5
THANK GOD FOR:
› Teaching us from his word things that are pure, lovely, commendable and excellent.
› SU that has over time taught us to think of things that will glorify the name of our God
PRAY FOR:
› Leaning on God’s direction and leading, as his Spirit continues to help us develop right attitude.
› Grace to constantly seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteous and live a life in the Spirit daily.
› The peace of God that will continue to keep our faith alife no matter what the world is doing.
› The right attitude that will glorify God always.
PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Exhibiting the wrong attitude thereby scattering the work of SU.
∷ Conforming to the world and using it as a standard in working in SU.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 May 2022. 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 11 May 2022.