Scripture Union Daily Guide July 4, 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide July 4, 2023, Tuesday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: Praising God for Protecting His Church
OPENING PRAYER: Grant me grace dear Lord to apply what you will teach me today as I read this passage.
Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14
Question(s) 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?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 4 July 2023 Outline:
This is a psalm of thanksgiving used probably to celebrate God’s deliverance of Zion (Jerusalem) from an invading army. Many commentators think that this might be the deliverance from Sennacherib and the Assyrian army in the time of Hezekiah (2 Kings 19).
Observe the graphic description of how the kings gathered and moved against Jerusalem to capture it (v.4) but God prevented them from entering the city (vs.5-7). The psalmist declares he had heard of such deliverances in times past, and now had seen them (v.8). It is for this that he chose to offer great praises to the great God and King, who dwells in Zion and defends it (vs.1-3).
Like Zion, the church of Jesus Christ, His dwelling place (Matthew 18:20; 28:20; Hebrews 12: 22-24), has been and will continue to be attacked. However, we can praise God for how He has protected the church in the last 2000 years and for assurance of His continual protection (vs.9-12). We should teach our children what God has done (v.13; cf. Psalm 78: 1-7) so that they can believe, love, and obey Him. And together we would serve Him forever (v.14).
Practice/Word Application
So What? Take time to praise God for how He has preserved the church in your community and nation despite attacks.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
That God will continue to establish and protect His church on earth.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Jeremiah 20:11
One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Kings 5, 6; Revelation 3
Scripture Union Daily Guide July 4, 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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