Scripture Union Daily Guide For September 18, 2023 – Order in Church Worship

Scripture Union Daily Guide For September 18, 2023

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TOPIC: Order in Church Worship

Opening Prayer: Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26 – 40

Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 17 September 2023 Outline: 

One evidence of true worship is orderliness. The issue of exercising Spiritual gifts in worship has been an age long challenge in the New Testament church. The Corinthian church, so blessed with members with various spiritual gifts, was also affected by this.

In writing to address this problem, Paul stresses in today’s passage that corporate worship should be contributory (v.26). It is meant for encouragement and edification. He also addresses why the gifts of prophesy and speaking in tongues have been given by the Holy Spirit. While the former is to edify the church, the latter is for personal edification. Therefore, he stresses how and when speaking in tongue should be exercised in corporate worship (see v.28). As regards prophesy, notice the counsel he gives (vs.29-31) and why (vs.32,33)?

Paul, in v.34, is not banning all speaking by women in church. They could pray and prophesy (1 Corinthians 11:15). The instruction is given possibly to address disturbance by some women asking their husbands questions or chatting among themselves during worship (v.35).

Note his conclusion in v.39. Whereas speaking in tongues was the cause of disorderly worship, Paul does not forbid its use. The remedy for misuse is not disuse but proper use.

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

Closing Prayer
Pray for your local church/fellowship to provide the needed environment for people to encounter God in their worship.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 4:8

One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daniel 7, 8; Job 4.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 18TH SEPTEMBER 2023

PRAYER FOCUS: NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS HOLD END OF THIS WEEK
Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper in health, even as your soul prospers. 3 John 1

PRAY FOR:
Pray for proper planning for each of these meetings.
Pray for good health for members, peace in the Nation, and travelling mercies for all journeys involved.

Scripture Union Daily Guide For September 18, 2023. 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.