Scripture Union Daily Guide For Saturday 13th May 2023
SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY GUIDE 13 MAY 2023 DEVOTIONAL
Read and Meditate on Today’s Daily Guide Devotional for 13th May 2023. May the Lord bless you as you study!
TODAY’S TOPIC: THE PRIEST’S CONSECRATION
Opening Prayer: I open my heart to meditate on your word, teach me your ways oh Lord.
Scripture: Exodus 29:1-26
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 13th May 2023 OUTLINE:
A young nation like Israel that is growing in a world that is full of idols needs a form of centralised and standardised worship, so people get used to the right way to worship their God. The central worship and rituals draw a distinct line separating Israel from their pagan neighbours.
Notice the rituals the priests must go through before they are ready to serve in the Temple. First, they were washed and then clothed with holy garments (vs.4-6, 8-9), depicting holiness and righteousness as a requirement for quality service to God. They were then anointed with holy oil (v.7), depicting the need to be endued with the power of the Holy Spirit for effective service.
Then were three sacrifices (vs.10-24). First was the “sin offering”, intended for the forgiveness of sin and restoration to God. Second was the “burnt offering” signifying their absolute dedication to God and His service. Third is the “peace offering”, a sign of right spiritual relationship with God.
What is the significance of the rituals in v.20? God’s servants must listen attentively to Him, promptly obey, go wherever He leads, and faithfully do His work.
Practice/Word Application
And So? Is consecration for all believers, or only for “ordained” ministers? Why?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Oh Lord, thank you for the blood of Jesus by which I have been consecrated to walk and work with you.
Prayer for the week
► Pray for Ministers and their Ministries that God will help them remain focused in what they teach; Holiness and Righteousness.
► Pray for them to consider raising people who will inherit the kingdom of God and not fire wood for hell fire.
► Pray for them and their families, that after preaching to others, they themselves will not be cast away.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 69:30
One Year Bible Reading Plan
1Samuel 19‐21, Matthew 9
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – 13TH MAY 2023
PRAYER FOCUS
PREPARED FOR WARFARE:
SUCF STAKE HOLDERS SUMMIT (WEST)
Be sober minded; be watchful, your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour … -1 Peter 5:8-9
THANK GOD FOR:
► Our SUCF Alumni as they participate in SUCF stake holder’s summit in the West.
► Their continuing in faith since they left their campuses.
PRAY FOR:
► Increased soberness and deliberate decision to continue in faith and to support SU work where ever they are.
► Their establishment both financially and spiritually.
► Their summit to yield positive support both financial and spiritual.
PRAY AGAINST:
► Any plan of the devil to cause distraction to the programme.
► Lack of sobriety in the programme, thereby missing God’s plan and purpose for the programme.
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