Scripture Union Daily Guide – 7th December 2024
Read and Study today’s Scripture Union Daily Guide Devotional for 7 December 2024. God bless you!
Scripture Union Daily Guide – 7th December 2024
TOPIC: REBUILDING THE ALTAR AND THE TEMPLE
OPENING PRAYER: Make my life oh Lord a reflection of you as I study your word.
SCRIPTURE: EZRA 3: 1-13
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide – 7th December 2024 Outline
After resettling in their towns in the seventh month, these returned exiles came together in one accord and with a unified purpose to restore the true worship of God in Jerusalem (v.1). What is the value of a community that is united? See Genesis 11:6.
Consider why the people, soon after they arrived in Jerusalem, chose to build the altar first. The seventh month (September-October) was a very important month for the Jews (Leviticus 23:33-36). Note how the leading men, Joshua and Zerubbabel, were careful to do everything that the Law of Moses required. They had learnt from what had sent them into exile. They were careful to worship and conduct themselves according to what is written in God’s word (vs.2,4&10). How careful are you to seek to behave biblically in day-to-day worship and conduct? Notice how they funded this project (read v.7).
Next, they turned to rebuilding the temple. When the foundation was completed, they did praise and worship, “in the manner prescribed by King David” (v.10). In what manner do we carry out praise and worship in the church today? Perceptions differed about the foundation of the temple. While some responded in Jubilation, the older folks wept (v.12). What do you think was responsible for this?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord God, may we in our churches and communities recover the true worship of the creator God, and may Christ have the first place in our faith and practices.
Prayer for the week
* Thank God for the grace to meet Him personally again this year through the study of His word and prayers • Thank God for all you have received and learnt in His presence which has enebled you to be a better Christian • Pray for more grace to be steadfast
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 103:2
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:”
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 342- Romans 4-7
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 7 DECEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
CHILDREN DEPARTMENT CONTD.
When you come, bring with you, and the books, but especially the parchments. 2 Tim. 4:13
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ Reawakening the department to one of its primary roes of producing relevant materials for enriching children everywhere
PRAY FOR:
‣ More wisdom, inspiration to produce spirit led and soul enriching resources to the children ministry
‣ The resource materials will reach the hands of intended users
‣ The resources will be an effective instrument in the hands of God for the salvation and nurturing of our children
‣ More foot soldiers/stronger workforce
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