Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 September 2024 For Today’s Devotional (Friday) Topic Stephen Proclaims The Gospel – In Death
TOPIC: Stephen Proclaims The Gospel – In Death (Daily Guide for Today 13 September 2024 Friday Daily Devotional)
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Daily Guide Devotional For Today 13th September 2024 (Friday)
OPENING PRAYER:
Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: ACTS 7:54-8:3
54 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 September 2024 Message:
Notice the response of Stephen’s audience to his message of truth (vs.54, 57). Contrast their response with the composure of Stephen (vs.55-56, 60). Why would Stephen’s claim in v.56 cause such an uproar and fury to the point of stoning and killing him? The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing (1 Corinthians 1:18).
The same people who a short while ago condemned and killed Jesus for blasphemy, are now baying for Stephen’s blood, accusing him of blasphemy (vs.56-57).
Reflect on vs.59-60. What lessons do you draw from them? Stephen’s vision of Christ and the glory of God gave him comfort in his moment of death. May we find comfort and assurance in our moments of pain and struggles! Note the young man who gave approval for Stephen’s death and the persecution that arose afterwards (7.58; 8:1,3).
As we shall see in chapter 9, Saul would later have a dramatic encounter with the Christ whom he opposed and resisted. Truly, there is no one who is beyond redemption. Let us boldly bear witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, even when faced with death or persecution. Nevertheless, the persecution that arose dispersed the believers out of Jerusalem, into Judea and Samaria (compare 1:8).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Also Study today’s Rhapsody of Realities 13th September 2024: His Focus is Human Souls
Closing Prayer
God in heaven, strengthen the believers who are going through persecution because of bearing witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Offer a prayer of faith in line with Numbers 6:26
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Daily Guide Devotional For Today 13 September 2024 (Friday) Anthem
O Lord of heav’n and earth and sea
1 O Lord of Heav’n and earth and sea,
To Thee all praise and glory be;
How shall we show our love to Thee,
Giver of all?
2 The golden sunshine, vernal air,
Sweet flowers and fruits Thy love declare;
Where harvests ripen, Thou art there,
Giver of all!
3 For peaceful homes, and healthful days,
For all the blessings Earth displays,
We owe Thee thankfulness and praise,
Giver of all!
4 Thou didst not spare Thine only Son,
But gav’st Him for a world undone,
And e’en that gift Thou dost outrun,
And give us all.
5 Thou giv’st the Spirit’s blessèd dower,
Spirit of life, and love, and power,
And dost His sev’nfold graces shower
Upon us all.
6 For souls redeemed, for sins forgiv’n,
For means of grace and hopes of Heav’n,
What can to Thee, O Lord, be giv’n,
Who givest all?
7 We lose what on ourselves we spend;
We have as treasure without end
Whatever, Lord, to Thee we lend,
Who givest all.
8 Whatever, Lord, we lend to Thee,
Repaid a thousandfold will be;
Then gladly will we give to Thee,
Giver of all.
9 To Thee, from whom we all derive
Our life, our gifts, our power to give;
O may we ever with Thee live,
Giver of all!
Prayer for the week
* Pray for financial support for Christian ministries • Pray that God will raise genuine partners who are honest and are living holy lives • Pray against devourers in the businesses of partners
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 32:17
Don’t Fail to Read Today’s MFM Devotional 13 September 2024: Balm for the Agonising
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 13 SEPTEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Be Strong and of a good courage, fear not nor be afraid of them for the Lord thy God, He, it is that doth go with thee, He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deut. 31:6.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Travelling mercies as they travel to Ibadan for their meeting today.
‣ Fresh ideas to generate fund for the work at the various levels of our ministry.
‣ God will raise men and women of finance substance that will finance the work at Council, Region, Areas, Zones and Group Levels.
‣ God will increase each of us on every side so that we can easily give financial support to His work.
‣ Wisdom to manage our income judiciously.
PRAY AGAINST:
‣ Accident
‣ Financial Downfall
‣ Death
