Scripture Union Daily Guide 30 January 2022 | The Compassionate Lord

Scripture Union Daily Guide 30 January 2022 | SU Daily Guide for Sunday

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Topic: The Compassionate Lord

Opening Prayer: May my heart, O Lord, be receptive to your word as I meditate on it.

Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:1‐17

Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 30 January 2022 MESSAGE

A centurion was a Roman army officer in charge of 100 men, a key person in the hated colonial army which was oppressing the Jews. Yet, note the testimony of the Jewish leaders who went to plead this centurion’s case before Jesus (vs.4‐5). His concern for his servant also testifies to his kindness. Added to that is his incredible faith which Jesus found necessary to commend (v.9).

How this Gentile (non‐Jew) challenges us to live as light in this dark world (Matthew 5:16). His faith paid off. Jesus also raised up the widow’s son who was not merely sick but dead (vs.14‐15). Unlike the case of Jairus, faith was not mentioned at all. Why then did Jesus raise this young man? As is often mentioned in many of his healing miracles, it is because of His compassion in the face of human suffering, (Mark 6:34).

He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and so we should have confidence in Him when we pray. We should not be afraid if we have only a little faith. We can put our confidence in His grace and compassion.

Practice/Word Application
And so: Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water. Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• Thank you, Lord, for your compassion which never fails.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Jeremiah 20:11

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Exodus 3,4, Psalms 26.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Sun, 30-Jan-2022

PRAYER FOCUS
PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,… that you may discern what is the will of God. Romans 12:2

THANK GOD FOR:
› His promise to add things to our lives, if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. › Giving us the scriptures that will teach, reproof, correct and train us in righteousness daily.

PRAY FOR:
trials of all kinds. • Increased speaking of truth in love among SU members so we can grow up into Christ daily. • Grace to continue to live the crucified life in Christ daily as we relate with one another.

PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Evil deception and unbelieving hearts that they will not be found among SU members. ∷ Faithlessness especially when the going gets tough.