Scripture Union Daily Guide, Friday 28 April 2023: Building According to Pattern

Scripture Union Daily Guide 28th April 2023

Scripture Union Daily Guide, Friday 28 April 2023, SU Daily Guide Reading

TOPIC: Building According to Pattern

OPENING PRAYER: Help me to understand the exceeding greatness of your power as I read through this passage, dear Lord.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Exodus 25:23-40

QUESTIONS FOR TODAY
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 3: Is there any command for me to obey?

God directs more items to be constructed, with detailed descriptions of design and appearance. Gold was precious, rare, and expensive. Yet God didn’t lower His standard: only the best was good enough. He expected His people to be willing and generous to provide for the holy structure where He would meet with them (v.22). Even then, Moses could only build according to God’s pattern shown on the mountain (v.40). Can God still expect such voluntary sacrifice, commitment and diligence from us today?

Vs.31-38 show that God was equally concerned about beauty, not just costs. God, who created all things in their vast array, in diversity and colour; also demands that our worship be beautiful and in harmony. The Bread of the Presence was to be before the Lord daily (v.30) indicating how God feeds us daily from His word and provides all we need. The lamp stand gave light to the entire structure and was uniquely designed. All parts were linked together, from stem to branches, cups, buds, etc. Just as believers are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14-16), yet derive light from and only reflect the Master, the True Light of the world (John 1:9; 1 John 1:7). Only by remaining connected to Him can we shine such light.

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

CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, you are my source and pattern. Help me to stay connected to you so I will continue to represent you well wherever I am.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 17:2

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Judges 11, 12, 1Corinthians 6.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Fri, 28-Apr-2023

PRAYER FOCUS
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYING AND FASTING
SU COUNCIL AND SU NIGERIA/ NATIONAL YOUTH WORKERS TRAINING
PRINCIPLED DISCIPLES

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called with all humanity, gentleness with patience, bearing with one another in love…maintaining the unity of the Spirit. – Ephesians 4:1-3

THANK GOD FOR:
► S.U Nigeria, the Council Members, Staff, Pilgrims, children and youths.
► The numerous work God has been doing in SU Nigeria.

PRAY FOR:
► Consistency in being obedient to the call and leading of God in SU work.
► The Christian virtue for which SU is known not to be eroded.
► Deliberate evangelism and disciplining of children, youths and pilgrims for continuous growth in the Lord.
► Spirit led programmes, Bible study materials etc, for upward spiritual growth.
► The training of the youth workers taking place today in Okigwe.

PRAY AGAINST:
► SU Nigeria going back to what they rejected in the past.
► Walking and working in unworthy manner yet claiming to follow Jesus.

Scripture Union Daily Guide, Friday 28 April 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.

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