Scripture Union Daily Guide – 3 January 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Saturday
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TOPIC: Open heaven
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SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 3:21-38
21 When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. 22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph, 25 the son of Mattathiah, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, 26 the son of Maath, the son of Mattathiah, the son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah, 27 the son of Joannas, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, 28 the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er, 29 the son of Jose, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, 30 the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of Eliakim, 31 the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattathah, the son of Nathan, the son of David, 32 the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon, 33 the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, 34 the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, 35 the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, 36 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, 37 the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, 38 the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION
Q.1- What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
Q.2 – Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
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The baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of His earthly messianic assignment. He started by identifying with the people and submitted Himself under John to be baptized. However, He did this with an attitude of prayer. And heaven was opened (v.21). What personal lessons can you learn from the example of Jesus if you also must secure an open heaven on your life and work?
One of the features of open heaven for Jesus was the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Him (v.12). Can you identify other features? Jesus did not go about introducing Himself as the Son of God. He waited for God to introduce Him to the world. How can you apply this to your personal life?
The genealogy of Jesus is a testimony to the fact of Jesus’ humanity. He also had human ancestry. The Son of God is also the son of man. He was subjected to the same feelings and limitations as we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). This qualified Him to take our place in the punishment for sin (Galatians 1:3-4).
PRAYER: Make Exodus 33:18 your personal prayer today.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
1. Thank and appreciate the Almighty God for being your God, your redeemer, your helper, sustainer, comfort, shield, banner, defender, provider, healer, and for being our dwelling place in all generations.
2. Pray for grace to be grateful to him always and never to disappoint him.
A YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN (DAY 3): Genesis 8-11
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