Scripture Union Daily Guide 12th October 2024 (Saturday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: The Holy Spirit In The Old Testament
OPENING PRAYER: May the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto you, O Lord as I read from your word.
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SCRIPTURE: 1 SAMUEL 16:1-23
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q8: Is there any other Biblical passage that can help me understand this passage better?
Scripture Union Daily Guide Outline:
Here we see the Holy Spirit at work in an Old Testament narrative.
(1) In the Prophet Samuel. The Holy Spirit is the One who prompts the prophet to go and anoint one of Jesse’s sons as king (v.1), teaches him how to avoid being murdered by Saul (vs.2-3); and reveals to him the person to be anointed (vs.5-12).
(2) In David. The Holy Spirit came upon David when he was anointed for service as king (v.13). This was typical of how He works in the Old Testament, to equip different people for the tasks for which they were chosen (e.g. Bezalel, Exodus 31:2-4; Gideon, Judges 6:34; Samson, Judges 13:24-25, etc.)
(3) In King Saul. The Holy Spirit had come upon Saul when he was anointed king, just as He was later to come upon David (1 Samuel 10:9-10).
Due to disobedience, the Spirit of the Lord departed from him, only to be replaced by an evil spirit (vs.14-15).
Practice/Word Application
Ask that He may fill and use you for His service.
For Further Study
For further study: Contrast the workings of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Prayer for the week
* Pray against every form of oppression in our land • Pray particularly for African leaders, that they will be merciful and show concern for the masses.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 34:19
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 286- Luke 11
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 12 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
DAILY POWER QUIZ COMPETITIONS AT LGA LEVEL
“Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands” Psalms 119:173.
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ Students that are depending on the help of the Holy Spirit through the use of the Daily Power, Bible Study Outline and Search Magazine.
‣ The joy of competing in the quiz with other students
PRAY FOR:
‣ Journey mercies to all contestants to the venue of the quiz
‣ Those handling the quiz and the judges to be fair in their dealings
‣ The fear of God upon the contestants
‣ Dependence on God’s help
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 12th October 2024)
