Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 January 2024
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Topic: “Unless A Man Is Born Again…”
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, expose me to your truth as I read your word in Jesus name.
Today’s Scripture: John 3:1-12
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
DAILY GUIDE 7 JANUARY 2024 OUTLINE BELOW:
Nicodemus wanted to know more. This young new Teacher was different. Other leaders were talking about Him. Nicodemus decided to do something different. He went to talk to Him directly. It proved to be a life-changing experience! We are later to see him as a dissenting voice among his fellow Pharisees (John 7:45-52); and he was later to participate in the burial of the Lord (John 19:39).
The answer he got from Jesus Christ was different from what he expected. People do not need to improve their learning or attitude or behaviour. They need to die and be born again. What does it mean to be “born of water and of the Spirit”? Not surprisingly the learned man was puzzled; and the explanation Jesus Christ gave was even more puzzling (vs.6-8. Compare John 1:12-13; 1 Corinthians 15:50).
We do not see the wind but only its effects. In the same way, for those who are born again, it is the effects on their own lives and the lives of others that will show to the world the work of the Holy Spirit in them.
Practice/Word Application
For thought: If you are arrested for being a Christian, what evidence will convince the judge that you are truly a Christian?
Hymn: Ye Must Be Born Again
1. A ruler once came to Jesus by night
To ask Him the way of salvation and light;
The Master made answer in words true and plain,
“Ye must be born again.
Refrain
Ye must be born again,
Ye must be born again;
I verily, verily say unto thee,
”Ye must be born again.”
2. Ye children of men, attend to the word
So solemnly uttered by Jesus the Lord;
And let not this message to you be in vain,
“Ye must be born again”.
3. O ye who would enter that glorious rest,
And sing with the ransomed the song of the blest,
The life everlasting if ye would obtain
, “Ye must be born again”.
4. A dear one in heaven thy heart yearns to see,
At the beautiful gate may be watching for thee,
Then list to the note of this solemn
“Ye must be born again”.
Closing Prayer
Thank you, dear Lord, for granting me new life through your death on the cross.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Exodus 12:13
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Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 January 2024 Devotional. 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.