Scripture Union Daily Guide 22nd January 2025 (Wednesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Offerings for the Dedication of the Tabernacle
OPENING PRAYER: Help me to understand the exceeding greatness of your power as I read through this passage, dear Lord.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 7:1-11, 84-88
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
► Q8: Is there any other Biblical passage that can help me understand this passage better?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 22nd January 2025 – OUTLINE
This chapter has its roots in Exodus 40:17, where the tabernacle had been set up. On completion of the setting up of the tabernacle, the leaders of Israel brought various items as offerings for its dedication (Numbers 7:1,2). There is always a place for free-will offerings in the service of God. The more we receive from God, the greater the opportunity to serve Him and our generation with our offerings.
The princes were the first to make provisions for the service of God. This is an example for people in authority and of the highest rank. They ought to use their honour and power and resources to promote the service of God in the places where they live.
Clearly, these offerings were very costly and generous. God deserves the very best from us. He took notice of each of the gift each leader gave. He does not forget any service that is done for Him (see Hebrews 6:10).
Though it was a time of joy and rejoicing, notice the inclusion of sin-offering among each offering. As in our best services, we are conscious that there is sin and therefore, we should be rejoicing with repentant hearts. As we approach God, we must by faith look to Christ as our sin-offering.
What kind of gifts do you give to God in terms of time, money, or kind? What motivates you to give these gifts? See 1 Corinthians 4:7.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with: Romans 12:14
Closing Prayer: I will offer up my life in spirit and truth. ** Read Numbers 7:12-83
One Bible Reading Guide:
Genesis 38-39, Psalms 17
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 22 JANUARY 2025
Wed Jan 22, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
NATIONAL CAMPS CONTD.
PRAY FOR:
* Increased patronage of these camps • Better management of the camps • God to send great help for camps that yet to be developed, e.g, NCOPA, or the development is slow, e.g, COL • God’s presence all the time to meet needs of as many as come to seek Him at the camps • God to put a permanent end to any contention over any of the camps
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 22nd January 2025)