Scripture Union Daily Guide Saturday 10th May 2025 Devotional Message
Today’s Daily Guide 10 May 2025 Reading By Scripture Union
TOPIC: The Two Covenants
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, expose me to your truth as I read your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: Galatians 4:21-31
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
► Q8: Is there any other Biblical passage that can help me understand this passage better?
Scripture Union Daily Guide Saturday 10th May 2025 MESSAGE
Two sons: Abraham had two sons. The two are different in many ways. Ishmael, the first, was born naturally but Isaac, supernaturally. Remember that Sarah was barren and had ceased from having her monthly period. Isaac’s birth was not by human effort but resulting from God’s special intervention in fulfilment of His promise. Notice the other key difference in Galatians 4:22.
Two covenants: The Mosaic covenant was based on the law which depends on human effort, “You shall… You shall not …” The new (Christian) covenant, however, is based on God’s promise, “I will …” (Compare Genesis 12:2-3). It is based on grace and gives freedom.
Two Jerusalems: There is the natural or physical Jerusalem in Israel and the spiritual, supernatural, or heavenly Jerusalem. We Christians, the spiritual descendants of Abraham, belong to the true, heavenly Jerusalem.
Two consequences: The inheritance does not belong to the natural child. The children of promise have the full and true inheritance (Galatians 4:30 cf. Genesis 17:17-21). We Christians, the supernatural descendants of Abraham, are the heirs of God’s promise.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Prayer for the Week:
* Pray for fellow believers around and unbelievers around you today.
* Pray that believers will be strengthened to extend the hand of salvation to those not yet born again.
* Pray for unity of the church in your land as the Christians speak with one voice.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
1 Samuel 13-14, Matthew 1.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Psalms 50, Psalms 53, Psalms 60, Psalms 75
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
PRAYER FOCUS
TODAY IS THE SUCF SUMMIT IN THE WEST.
As we gather may your spirit dwell within us… song.
THANK GOD FOR:
* His ever-abiding presence in our lives and meetings. • The indwelling of the spirit among all SUCF stakeholders
PRAY FOR:
* God will release His presence in the SUMMIT today. • Indwelling of the holy spirit in their midst. • The name of the Lord will be glorified at the end of the summit.
PRAY AGAINST:
* Any hindrance to the success of the in the SUCF stakeholder’s summit.
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. (Scripture Union Daily Guide 10 May 2025)