Daily Guide 25th July 2023 || Scripture Union Devotional
SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY GUIDE 25 JULY 2023 DEVOTIONAL
Read and Meditate on Today’s Daily Guide Devotional for 25th July 2023. May the Lord bless you as you study!
Today’s Topic: Carnal and Infants in Christ
Opening Prayer: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 25th July 2023 Outline:
The whole world is in two distinct groups – Natural (unsaved) and Spiritual (saved) while those saved are either Mature or Immature (carnal). Although the Corinthian Christians were no doubt believers, they were still controlled by the flesh. They were worldly. Notice in vs.3-4 the reason Paul described them this way. Is it any different from what we see among many believers today? Divisions, quarrels, fighting, church crisis, breakups, and breakaways, etc. are all products of carnality.
Read vs.5-9 again and see Paul’s approach to the issues that tore the church into factions (‘political’ parties). For Paul, both he and Apollos were mere servants of Christ. Each is just trying to do the bidding of the Master. What do you make of this phrase, “…But ministers …as the Lord gave to each one” (v.5; cf. Romans 12:6-8)? The result depends, not on anyone’s effort or charisma but wholly on God, the one who leads people to repentance and brings spiritual growth. With this in mind, these men can engage in ministry without any ulterior motive or unhealthy competition. Compare their purpose in ministry with what obtains in our churches today. When our purpose for ministry is wrong, worldliness and immaturity will thrive in our ministry.
Practice/Word Application
And so? What is your purpose for serving where you are today?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, heal your church, make us one and let the power as of old come upon her again.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with John 14:26
One-Year Bible Reading Plan: Isaiah 1‐3.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – TUESDAY 25TH JULY 2023
PRAYER FOCUS: IN HIS PRESENCE
One thing have I asked from the Lord, and that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Psalm 27:4
THANK GOD FOR:
► Helping us to abide in Him daily
► Being over faithful to hear us when we pray.
PRAY FOR:
► Deeper relationship with God that helps us remain in His presence
► Daily transformation and renewal of mind.
PRAY AGAINST:
► Worldly distractions that make us not dedicate ourselves to God in prayers.
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