Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 January 2024
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 January 2024, Tuesday SU Daily Guide Reading
Topic: Exemplary Witness
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Opening Prayer: Oh Lord, grant me spiritual insight into the truth of your word as I study it.
Today’s Scripture: JOHN 1:15-28
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Question(s) for Reflection
• Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
MESSAGE: Our prayer yesterday was that God would enable us to be faithful witnesses of the Good News of Jesus Christ through this New Year. Today, we have the good example of John the Baptist to follow.
V.15a. He was not ashamed or fearful. He cried out to make sure the people heard what he was saying about Jesus. There are occasions for public witnessing involving the use of microphones and loudspeakers but, in other situations, quiet one-on-one speaking may be required.
V.15b. He knew Jesus Christ well enough to introduce Him to others. We cannot give hearsay testimony but must speak from a personal experience of the Lord. We know that John the Baptist was only six months older than Jesus Christ (Luke 1:36). How then do we understand his words in this verse? (Compare John 8:58).
Vs.16-18. He had a clear message. What three points did he make about Jesus in these three verses?
Vs.19-27. He lifted Jesus Christ and not himself. Have you seen examples of preachers who advertised themselves and their miraculous powers rather than Jesus Christ whom they claim to proclaim? Or are you one of them?
Practice/Word Application
So? You cannot be an effective evangelist of Jesus if you have not encountered Him.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Hymn: Only Jesus
Only Jesus would I know,
Jesus, only Jesus!
He’s my portion here below,
Jesus, only Jesus!
Refrain
Things of earth are trifling toys,
He my highest thought employs;
He the spring of all my joys,
Jesus, only Jesus.
Only Jesus knows my heart,
Jesus, only Jesus!
He alone can peace impart,
Jesus, only Jesus!
Only Jesus satisfies,
Jesus, only Jesus!
He my every want supplies,
Jesus, only Jesus!
Closing Prayer
Lord, please teach me to say the right words in my witness to you and say them in the right way. Help me to live a life that supports my testimony.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Jeremiah 29:14
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Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 January 2024 Devotional. 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.