Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 February 2022 | SU Daily Guide for Wednesday
Wednesday, Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 February 2022
Opening Prayer: Help me to understand the exceeding greatness of your power as I read through this passage, dear Lord.
Today’s Scripture: LUKE 7: 36‐50
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 February 2022 MESSAGE
Jesus was an honoured guest in the home of a respectable religious leader, (v.36). Strangely, this man failed to offer Him the courtesies that were customary in the culture, (v.44). As the proverb says, “You never have a second chance to make a first impression.” One woman decided to gate‐crash the party; and her appearance gave her away as a sinner. (Please note that this is not Mary Magdalene, and she is different from Mary of Bethany who anointed Jesus in Mark 14). There are several questions we can ask ourselves to help us understand the situation more clearly. Many people came to Jesus out of curiosity or to see His miracles. What do you think was the reason for this woman coming to Jesus in the first place? How did she compare with the Pharisee in the opinion of the public? Why was she crying at the feet of Jesus? What did her perfume and her kissing of the feet of Jesus Christ demonstrate? How did Jesus Christ answer the unspoken question of the Pharisee in v.39? How did she compare with the Pharisee in the opinion of Jesus Christ?
Practice/Word Application
For reflection: What do we learn about true repentance, faith, and works from this story?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Dear Lord, help me to love you as I ought and to show it in all I do.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 60:11
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Exodus 9,10, Psalms 29.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 February 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.