Scripture Union Daily Guide 12th September 2024 (Thursday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: STEPHEN PROCLAIMS THE GOSPEL – PART 4
OPENING PRAYER: My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
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SCRIPTURE READING: ACTS 7:44-53
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 12th September 2024 MESSAGE
Besides ‘blaspheming’ Moses, Stephen was also accused of “speaking against the Temple” (6:13). Notice how he addresses this matter:
* The tabernacle of the Testimony (vs.44-47): As a symbol of God’s presence, the tabernacle of the Testimony was built according to specifications given by God. Which epochs around the tabernacle of Testimony does Stephen emphasize? What does this tell you about the depth of Stephen’s knowledge of the history of Israelites?
* Where exactly does the Most High dwell (vs.48-50): Without disregarding or diminishing the importance of the Temple, Stephen knew that it was a symbol of the dwelling place of God. It was never equivalent to God, nor was it His permanent dwelling place. The actual dwelling place of God is circumcised hearts that embrace and obey the Holy Spirit. Have you allowed God to dwell in your heart? Although sanctuaries are necessary for worship and fellowship, they cannot replace the need to have Jesus in our hearts and God’s Spirit among us (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19).
* A stern rebuke (vs.51-53): How does Stephen describe his listeners in these verses? Beware of resisting the Holy Spirit. Beware of mistreating those who proclaim the Good News. Beware of disobeying the law of the Lord!
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, prepare me, a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 20:5
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 256- Daniel 1-3
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Thu Sep 12, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
SCRIPTURE UNION SUPPORTERS
But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Phillipians 4:19
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ All who commit their finances to the furtherance of Mission activities among Children and young people in Scripture Union Nigeria.
PRAY FOR:
‣ The Lord will watch over them to preserve them in Him to the end.
‣ The Lord will rebuke devourers in their health, families and endeavours.
‣ The Lord will guard them against discouragement.
‣ The Lord will grant their hearts desire according to His riches in glory.
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