Scripture Union Daily Guide July 14, 2023: Essentials of True Worship

Scripture Union Daily Guide July 14, 2023

Read Scripture Union Daily Guide July 14, 2023, Friday SU Daily Guide Reading

TOPIC: Essentials of True Worship

OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I request that you help me to encounter you as I meditate on your word.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 37:1-29

Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?

MESSAGE: The Tabernacle was now completed but other things were needed for real worship to take place. The first was the Ark. This was a box which contained the ten commandments received from God, sample of the manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded. Built onto it is the atonement cover (mercy seat) and image of two cherubs. Essentially, the Ark signifies God’s presence among His people. Mention some things that may attract or repel God’s presence in our worship. Thank God for mercy, available because of Christ’s sacrifice.

The lampstand bears the lamps that give light continuously in the tent of meeting. Read Psalm 119:105 to see what that signifies for us today.

The Altar is a place of encounter with God. Apart from the Altar of incense, there is also the Altar of burnt offering (Exodus 27:1-8). Christ has made the full and final offering for us. We only need to surrender to Him. The Altar of incense indicates prayer (Revelation 8:3-4). Altar, therefore, is a place of surrender and supplication.

Anointing oil was used in Scripture for coronation, consecration, and medication (1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Kings 19:16, Luke 10:34). More importantly, it refers to the Holy Spirit (1 John. 2:27) whose presence is essential for true worship.

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

Closing Prayer
Lord, I surrender to you. Fill me with your presence and cause me to worship you in spirit and in truth.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Samuel Chapter 22: 15 ‐ 20

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Amos 4‐6.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Fri, 14-Jul-2023

PRAYER FOCUS
SCHOOL LEAVERS

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Prov. 3:5-6

THANK GOD FOR:
► Those who await admissions, for God to open doors for them.
► Grace to make the best of the period of waiting before admissions, praying, studying the Bible, and developing themselves.
► That they will get to know the exact purpose of God for their lives, and pursue it.

Scripture Union Daily Guide July 14, 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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