Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 March 2022 | SU Daily Guide for Monday
Monday, Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 March 2022
Topic: This Is What The Lord God Says
Opening Prayer: Open my eyes O Lord that I might behold wondrous things from your word in Jesus name.
Scripture: Ezekiel 45:18‐46:10
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
• What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 March 2022 MESSAGE
Today’s text reminds us of God’s discomfort with sin and the provisions He has made for both forgiveness and cleansing. Before the advent of Christ, God’s provision for sin is through sacrifices. Note from v.18 that the sacrifice for cleansing is at the beginning of a new year and in the first month of the year. God does not want us to keep bearing the burden of guilt of sins committed in the past.
Let us also note the role of the blood, which is a pointer to the blood of Jesus which will be the ultimate remedy for cleansing from all sins. Note also how often the sacrifices must be done (vs.20‐21). While we have been saved from these repetitive sacrifices, we must not take for granted the need to always be in the state of ‘clean hands and pure hearts’ before God. We have in 46:1‐2a the privilege and honour accorded the leader (the prince).
These are however not without their limits (v.2b). Leadership also has related responsibility (vs.4‐7). The order of entry and exit (46:9) may be more than ensuring orderliness. Perhaps it has spiritual meaning also. According to one commentator, this is ‘to signify that each should go out of the sanctuary another man (changed person) than he came in.’ Does our worship of the Lord leave lasting impact on us?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• We thank you, dear Lord, for offering yourself as the sacrifice for our sins.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 20:6
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Numbres 5, 6, John 19.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Mon, 07-Mar-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
LIFE IN CHRIST
Jesus said “I am the way the truth and the life; no one goes to the father, but by me” John 1:4
THANK GOD FOR:
› The life and light we have in Christ Jesus.
› The Justification we have received in Christ Jesus to continue on the path of righteousness.
PRAY FOR:
› Daily feeding on the word, as we eat and drink daily in our quiet time with God.
› Increased understanding of His plan for our lives, as we learn to follow Him daily.
› Enjoyment of the freedom we have in Christ, as we move on in His righteousness.
PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Making provision for the flesh after having started in the Spirit.
∷ Looking back, after putting our hands on the plough.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 March 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.