Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th September 2022 Devotional Message for Tuesday – Sin Brings Judgment

Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th September 2022 Devotional for Tuesday

TOPIC: Sin Brings Judgment

OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF MICAH
Micah was called by the Lord to deliver His message concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. Chapter 1:1 gives us the background to the book. He was a contemporary of Prophets Isaiah and Hosea. He was a powerful prophet. Micah’s message reflects the social condition of the nations of Israel and Judah. Israel was in an apostate state and had given itself to idolatry and all forms of evil were going on.

Micah predicted the fall of Israel and the destruction of Samaria (1:5‐7) and the inevitable destruction of Judah (1:9‐16; 3:12). Micah’s message alternates between the oracles of doom and hope, between God’s sternness and His kindness. God hates and judges sin – idolatry, injustice, rebellion and empty ritualism but delights in pardoning those who repent.

The social condition of Israel that brought God’s judgment is prevalent in our world today. God will judge all forms of evil but will also forgive if we come to Him in repentance. Though evil is taking over our society, our hope lies in the coming everlasting kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ.

SCRIPTURE: Micah 1:1‐16

Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th September 2022 MESSAGE

Micah’s message was God’s word that came to him to the nation of Israel and to the whole world (vs.1‐2). When God speaks, He wants us to hear and listen (1 Samuel 3:9). Micah announced the coming of the Lord to judge Israel because of her sins (vs.3‐5 c.f. 2 Kings 17:7‐17). Samaria, the capital of Israel, became the centre for idol worship which spread to all parts of the land.

Those in Judah followed their example. Notice what will happen as a result of God’s judgment (vs.6‐7,16). Sin attracts God’s judgment. His judgment shows that God is not helpless against man’s sin, He intervenes in the affairs of men to show His sovereignty over all His creation, and to make man accountable for his sin.

Looking at vs.8‐16, we see how Micah grieved, mourned and lamented because of the sins and the imminent destruction of his people and country. Notice how he expressed this in vs.8 and 16. In what way does the ill of your community or country touch you and prompt you into action?

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?

Practice/Word Application
So What: Meditate on Isaiah 62:1‐7 and turn it into prayer for your country.

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

Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 September 2022 Closing Prayer
• Father, please let your mercy prevail over judgement, and take away your anger from us.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 12:2

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Ezekiel 22‐24.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th September 2022 | NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Tue, 06-Sep-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

END TIME DECEIT
For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.
atthew 24:24

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The warnings of God about what will happen in the end tie about deceit.
☀ The continuous teaching and emphasis on the Bible and what it teaches is SU.

PRAY FOR:
☛ Our SU Groups, Zones, Areas, Regions and National to continue to teach correctly what grace does ‐ teaching us to say “No to Sin”
☛ Grace to continue to live in holiness as we continue to await the coming of the Lord.
☛ Elders to be in fellowship and to be alert to correct any false teachings and deceitful doctrines.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ The cunning and deceitful teachings that make people think they can go on sinning still claiming to be children of God.
⚠ Failing to heed the warning of God about devoting oneself to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th September 2022. 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 6th September 2022