Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th February 2025 (Monday) Devotional Message
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th February 2025 TOPIC: The Letter Kills But The Spirit Gives Life
OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, fill me with the power of the Holy Ghost as I study your word.
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Matthew 12:1-21
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION:
► Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th February 2025 Outline:
The disciples were not accused of stealing. The Law in Deuteronomy 23:25 permits their action. What the Pharisees considered unlawful was reaping on the Sabbath. That transgressed the law of the Sabbath, as interpreted by them. They had replaced the spirit of the laws of Moses with detailed and endless rules and regulations, placing more value on the Sabbath than on feeding the hungry (Matthew 12:1) or healing the sick (Matthew 12:10).
Note the attributes of the Servant (Matthew 12:18-20). Are these true of you or are you controlled by the spirit of jealousy and hatred?.
The purpose of the miracles of Jesus was to meet human needs and to fulfil the scriptures concerning Him. He was God’s chosen servant, the beloved of God, “… nations will put their trust in His name…” (Matthew 12:18-21; Isaiah 42:1-4). God gave Him a name that is above every name! See Philippians 2:9-11. Neither law nor rule of man could therefore hinder Him from fulfilling His divine mandate.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
To God be the Glory
1. To God be the glory,
Great things He has done;
So loved He the world
That He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life
An atonement for sin,
And opened the life gate
That all may go in.
Refrain
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father,
Through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory,
Great things He has done.
2. O perfect redemption,
The purchase of blood,
To every believer
The promise of God;
The vilest offender
Who truly believes,
That moment from Jesus
A pardon receives.
Closing Prayer:
Lord, please free me from legalistic, self-righteous, ill-motivated actions.
One-Year Bible Reading Guide:
Leviticus 12-13, John 6.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Numbers 3-4
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – 24TH FEBRUARY 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
OUR NATION: EDUCATION SECTOR
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Ps 111:10
THANK GOD FOR:
* All the stakeholders in the education sector and those who have been defending the course of good education in the nation
PRAY FOR:
* There will be a spiritual revolution among the teachers and children in our school system. • The Lord will raise a new generation of dedicated God – fearing educators who will be committed to teaching and serve as role models. • The fear of God will prevail in in the hearts of students and Jesus will reign in all facets of our education sectors. (Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th February 2025)
PRAY AGAINST:
* Ungodly policies, falling standard of education and examination malpractices.
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 24th February 2025)