Scripture Union Daily Guide 8 December 2023, Friday
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TOPIC: The Pre-eminence of Christ
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OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, make me more like you through the power of your word as I meditate on it.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Colossians 1:15 – 29
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
MESSAGE: In seeking to address the wrong teaching that was penetrating the church, Paul lays emphasis on the supremacy of Christ. The significance of the unity which exists in the Godhead is addressed here (compare v.16 with John 1:1-5).
All things were created by Him and for Him so that all things find their meaning and take their roots in Him (false teachers say that God did not create the world because He would have created evil, this is false – vs.16-17). In Him also all God’s fullness dwells. He is God’s unique Son and not one of the many intermediaries between God and humankind (v.19).
Furthermore, the church finds its being and expression in Him. See how Paul affirms this in v.18. The Lord’s gift of Himself paid for sin and made peace with God. As the author of salvation, Jesus bought the church with His blood through His death and resurrection. If we believe these, how should this understanding influence our relationship with Him (vs.21-23)?
Paul summarises this by affirming his call and commitment to the gospel. Our understanding of the Lord’s supremacy does not only influence our relationship with Him but also with one another. Notice how Paul practises this (vs.24-29)? How should this knowledge influence our commitment to the course of the gospel?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Dear Lord, thank you for the price you paid to reconcile me to God. Give me a burden to reconcile lost souls to you.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with John 15:9
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Titus 1‐3; Proverbs 28.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Friday, 08-Dec-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
COUNCIL OFFICERS
“Finally, brethren pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you; and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for all men have not faith” 2Thess. 3:1 – 2
THANK GOD FOR:
►Our Council Officers, led by the National Chairman
►HIS strong arm upon them and their families, defending, delivering and preserving them
PRAY FOR:
►Fresh and abundant grace for them, as they coordinate the affairs of the National Council of Scripture Union.
►God to continue to prosper them and their households in all things (their jobs, businesses, academics, health etc.)
PRAY AGAINST:
►Every activity of evil against them to limit them in life and to hinder them from being effective in their areas of calling.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 8 December 2023 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.
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