Scripture Union Daily Guide [10 April 2023] Unbelief: A Very Grievious Sin
Scripture Union Daily Guide [10 April 2023] Unbelief: A Very Grievious Sin
SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY GUIDE 10TH APRIL 2023 DEVOTIONAL
Read and Meditate on Today’s Daily Guide Devotional for 10 April 2023. May the Lord bless you as you study!
Topic: Unbelief: A Very Grievous Sin
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, make me more like you through the power of your word as I meditate on it.
Scripture: Mark 16: 9 – 20
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?
OUTLINE FOR SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY GUIDE 10 APRIL 2023 DEVOTIONAL:
We have recorded here three of Jesus’s post-resurrection appearances before his ascension.
After Jesus’ resurrection, as prophesied by the Scriptures and by Jesus himself, Mary Magdalene became the first to see Him! When she told the disciples, they did not believe! Even when the two disciples who met Jesus on their way to Emmaus (vs.12-13 cf. Luke 24:13-35) told the disciples, they still did not believe. Notice what Jesus did to reassure them of His resurrection (v.14). But He had to rebuke them for their “stubborn unbelief” (NLT). We must beware of the sin of unbelief (see 2 Kings 7:2, Hebrews 3:12).
Then Jesus gave the all-time great commission to all disciples (v.15) and accompanied this with a great promise (see vs.17-18). The prompt obedience of the disciples (v.20) is a challenge to all who are Christ’s disciples today. Are you obeying the same command? Jesus, in v.16, was categorical about ANYONE who believes and ANYONE who does not believe. Notice the end of each group. To which group do you belong? Unfortunately, there is no midway. Just as Jesus was taken up to heaven (v.19), he will return to give each person what he deserves (Act 1:11). Are you prepared for his return?
Practice/Word Application
A challenge: Is the Great Commission still the Great Commission to you or it has become the Great Omission?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, give me a heart and a burden for the lost, and help me to reach out to them.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – 10TH APRIL 2023
PRAYER FOCUS: NATIONAL PRAYER AND GIFTS DAY APRIL 10-16
PRAY FOR LOST SOULS
…Whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. – James 5:20
THANK GOD FOR:
► Another Prayer and Gifts day this year 2023.
► The targets for lost souls, that God will enable us reach out to them.
PRAY FOR:
► SU brethren this year as we reach out to lost souls in our families, neighbourhood, churches and workplace.
► Brethren as we share the steadfast love of God and show kindness and mercy to the lost.
► People to see the light of the gospel and the glory of God and that it will lead them to repentance.
PRAY AGAINST:
► Moving on with scales that will not let them see the move of God in this end time.
► Refusing to open the door when they hear the voice of God.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Jeremiah 24:7
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Deuteronomy 33, 34, Psalms 45
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