Scripture Union Daily Guide 27th February 2021 Saturday Message
TOPIC: To Save Us, He Became One of Us
Opening Prayer: I open my heart to meditate on your word, teach me your ways oh Lord.
Scripture: Hebrew 2:10 -18
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Before the fall, man had unrestrained fellowship with the Father. But sin broke that relationship and fear set in (Genesis 3: 8-11). But as we noticed in v.9 yesterday, Jesus lowered Himself to become man to save mankind. Notice what this great act of love entails in vs.10-11 and 14 and the results (vs.14b-15, 10a).
So, the message delivered by Jesus is not just a verbal or the written message like the Law. It involved His status, His life, His all. He went through all these humiliations to bring redemption to man and to restore him to the original position of glory. He conquered death and the devil that possessed the power of death. What a love! We no longer need to fear death.
Today, many Christians detest any form of suffering. A suffering-free gospel is unbalanced and dangerous. To truly be His disciples, we must not run away from suffering especially when it has to do with our faith (cf. 1 Peter 2:20-22). What encouragement is there for us in v.18 as we go through suffering and trials?
Practice/Word Application
• Meditation: Jesus is the author of our salvation (v.10), our brother (v.11) and High Priest (v.17). Which of these “pictures” of Jesus means most to you? Meditate on this throughout the day.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Thank you, dear Lord, for delivering me from the fear of death and the devil. • Ask the Lord to go ahead of you into the coming week and make your way smooth and safe.
Prayer for the week
Pray for unity among Christian leaders and support for each other. Pray for the brethren facing trials and for God’s intervention. Pray that the glory of God will return in our land. Pray for the Church of God Mission.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
• Ex. 25-26; 2 Thess. 3
Scripture Union Daily Guide 27th February 2021. Scripture Union is an international, inter-denominational, 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.