Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 April 2022 | I Find No Fault In This Man

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Topic: I Find No Fault In This Man

Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, may the entrance of your word bring light and life to all I will do today.

Scripture: Luke 23:1‐12

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?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 April 2022 MESSAGE

The Jewish elders had resolved to execute Jesus but had no authority to do so under the Roman law, thus the need to bring Jesus before Governor Pilate to obtain the required permission. Under Roman law, there should be convincing evidence against the accused before a death sentence could be passed. Notice the accusations brought against Jesus in v.2?

Compare these with Luke 20:22‐26 and Matthew 26:60‐66. Despite the vehement accusations, Pilate knew that the allegations were “cooked up” out of envy (see Mark 15:10), hence his declaration in v.4. Have you ever been accused falsely? What was your reaction? The common saying, “justice delayed is justice denied,” was the case when Pilate decided to send Jesus to Herod for further trial, contrary to his declaration in v.4.

This is a common practice in our judicial system where some suspects are remanded in prison custody for years without trial and some eventually die in prison without conviction. Christians, especially those serving as lawyers and judges, should strive to uphold timely justice. Herod was woefully disappointed (vs.8‐9). Notice what he did as a result (vs.11)? What a challenge!

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• Remember those in prison unjustly, awaiting trials for crimes they may not have committed.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Ephesians 3:16

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Joshua 5, 6, Ephesian 2.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Wed, 13-Apr-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

THE PAST IS GONE
Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past’’ see, I am doing a new thing… Isaiah 43:18

THANK GOD FOR:
› Reminding us to forget what is behind and strain towards what is ahead.
› Giving us the grace to keep pressing toward the goal to win what God has in place for us

PRAY FOR:
› Grace to let go of the past Success, failures, hurts and mistakes, so they don’t destroy our relationship with God and man.
› Humility to be still and know that He is God who has promised and can never fail.
› Obedience to let go and let God be in charge

PRAY AGAINST:
∷ The spirit of anger, bitterness malice, revenge that creeps into our world especially when we remember hurts.
∷ Holding into memories of past mistakes, disappointments, guilt and failures instead of releasing them to the Master in exchange for strength.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 April 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 13 April 2022.