Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 March 2026: Unrepentance And Unfruitfulness
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 March 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Wednesday
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TOPIC: Unrepentance And Unfruitfulness
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OPENING PRAYER
As I read your word O Lord, grant me an insight and grace to do your will in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 13:1-17
1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?
17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION
►Q1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
? ►Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 March 2026 | OUTLINE
Jesus’ response to the report of the tragic incident concerning the Galileans (Luke 13:1-2) shows that it is erroneous to assume that tragedy is a direct result of sin. To correct this erroneous thinking, Jesus gave the example of another tragic incident in Jerusalem (Luke 13:3-5). These might probably be the sick people lying by the Pool of Siloam waiting for their healing (John 5:1-5). Jesus cautioned that instead of focusing on why others suffer, passing judgment and making conclusions, such occurrences should spur us to examine our own hearts and repent of our sins. If God were to deal with us according to our sins, we would all suffer the same fate (Psalms 130:3; Romans 3:23).
Read Luke 13:6-9 again. What does this parable teach about God?
Take note of the intercession of the Vine-dresser for the unfruitful fig tree (Luke 13:8-9). God is patient; He gives a second chance but abhors perpetual unfruitfulness. He expects fruits for his investments in our lives (Isaiah 5:1-2; John 15:1-2). His call to repentance is urgent. To ignore His call to repentance and remain unfruitful is dangerous (Proverbs 29:1; Isaiah 1:18-20).
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me not to take Your patience for granted. Search my heart and reveal areas where I need to repent.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Corinthians 3:17
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Deuteronomy 21-23
Prayer Bulletin – Wed 18 March, 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
EDITORS OF DAILY READING NOTES.
‘If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. Jam.1:5
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