Daily Guide 11th December 2023 | Scripture Union Devotional
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Today’s Topic: Practical Christian living
Opening Prayer: Help me to understand the exceeding greatness of your power as I read through this passage, dear Lord.
SCRIPTURE: Colossians 3:1-11
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 3: Is there any command for me to obey?
Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 December 2023
In the earlier chapters, Paul established the supremacy of Christ overall and warned against false teachings. Now, he turned his attention to practical Christian living. As believers in Christ, there must be a radical change in our values and convictions (vs.1-4). Note, according to Paul, the reason believers must set their hearts and minds “on things above” (vs.3&4).
To live the Christian life as Christ intended it to be, Paul created two lists of five sins each to be avoided. The first list (v.5) are mostly external sins, like sexual immorality, greed, etc. which we must put to death, or eliminate. The second is sins that damage human relationships. They include anger, etc. (vs.8,9a). We are able to do these because of what a true Christian is (see vs.9b-10). As we remain intimate with God through the Bible and prayer, our Christian life will be continually renewed. Instead of creating barriers of race, class and wealth, we will affirm our oneness in mutual submission to God and have real joy in Him.
Practice/Word Application
So what? Have you gotten rid of those sinful ways of living?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, help me to daily yield to the Holy Spirit so I can live out the life of Christ.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with John 8:36
One Year Bible Reading Plan
James 3‐5.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 11TH DECEMBER 2023
PRAYER FOCUS: PLACING DAILY READING NOTES IN GUEST HOUSES
“How beautiful are the feet of them that preach and bring glad tidings of good things”. Romans 10:15
THANK GOD FOR:
►The privilege and the open door for us to place SU reading notes in some public places
PRAY FOR:
►As Daily Guide Notes for 2024 are placed in strategic camps, hotels and Guest Houses, that God will breathe on these efforts and cause countless population to encounter Him for salvation and refreshment in the course of the year 2024.
►Their experiences will be lasting experiences
►They will not drop off on the road as we journey together to Heaven
