Scripture Union Daily Guide July 22, 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide July 22, 2023, Saturday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: Disunity Destroys Christian Ministry – Deal with it!
OPEN PRAYER: Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1:10-25
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
In response to the insightful concerns of Chloe’s household on perceived divisions, Paul points out that Christ is the one who saves and not himself, Apollos or Peter. He addressed wrong emphasis or focus on man instead of on Christ, that which has ruined many a faith. Today, some Christians have made some personalities in the Church cultic figures and this has been breeding divisions in the body of Christ. This is often based on the oratory power of the individual Christian leader. Thank God, there is an answer to every division no matter how severe and threatening – sound message that focuses on the cross of Christ.
Read vs.20-25 again and note the reason any message that is based on the cross excludes human reasoning and personality cult. That God the Son who is perfect and sinless should become man and die on a cross like a common criminal does not make human sense. Yet, it was God’s wise plan to save mankind from sin. Christ’s apparent defeat on the cross was in fact victory (v.25). Your message and life should be focused on the crucified Christ.
PRACTICE/WORD APPLICATION
So what? The message of the cross must be shared with all. God depends on those who have tested it to do that. Write down three actions you will take this week to share the message with your colleagues. Commit this plan to the Lord in prayer.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
► Pray for the church of God as they work as co-labourers in God’s vineyard.
► Pray that the word of God be preached freely as the members of the church live exemplary lives for the younger ones to emulate.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 121:1 ‐ 2
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Micah 1‐3.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Sat, 22-Jul-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
CHILDREN WORKERS
And anyone who welcomes a little child like this in my name, is welcoming me. Matthew 18:5 NLT
THANK GOD FOR:
► Every labourer in the children ministry.
► Grace and sustained interest despite the challenges faced at various times.
PRAY FOR:
► Grace for all children workers to remain focused and not distracted
► Love and patience to relate with these children so as to disciple them effectively.
► Every children worker will be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture Union Daily Guide July 22, 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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