Scripture Union Daily Guide 13th April 2025: He bore our suffering and shame
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 13 April 2025 (Sunday)
Welcome to Scripture Union Daily Guide Devotional today. As you read, study and meditate, may the Lord Almighty reveal His essence to you in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Scripture Union Daily Guide 13th April 2025 Today’s Devotional
He bore our suffering and shame
Opening Prayer: Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68
Question(s) For Meditation:
â–º Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
â–º Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 13th April 2025 Outline
Jesus has just been arrested and charged, but there were still insufficient witnesses against Him (Matthew 26:57,59). They looked for false witnesses, but by their assessment, most of the accusations were not weighty enough for condemnation. Eventually two false witnesses appeared. How do you rate their accusation (Matthew 26:61)?
Looking at where Jesus made that statement Himself (see John 2:18-19), you will observe that either they did not understand Him, or they deliberately took Him out of context. Many people are accused and charged for offences they never committed. It is not new, but that does not make it right (Proverbs 19:5,9).
It surprised the High Priest that Jesus did not defend Himself. Perhaps he remembered Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Christ (Isaiah 53:1-7) hence his asking Jesus on oath if He is the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus could not remain silent when questioned about the truth for which He came into the world (Matthew 26:61-64).
The high priest accused Jesus of blasphemy, but the truth is clear – Jesus is indeed the Son of God and Son of Man. He is the soon-coming King (Matthew 26:64; cf. Matthew 24:30). Read Matthew 26:67-68 and note the physical abuse Jesus suffered at the hands of the religious leaders in full view of the high priest.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Praise Him, Praise Him
1. Praise Him, praise Him—
Jesus, our blessÂèd ReÂdeemÂer,
Sing, O earth, His wonÂderÂful love proÂclaim.
Hail Him! hail Him! highÂest archÂanÂgels in gloÂry;
Strength and honÂor give to His hoÂly name!
Like a shepÂherd, JeÂsus will guard His childÂren,
In His arms He carÂries them all day long:
O ye saints that dwell on the mountÂain of ZiÂon,
Praise Him, praise Him evÂer in joyÂful song.
2. Praise Him, praise Him—
Jesus, our blessÂèd ReÂdeemÂer,
For our sins He sufÂfered, and bled, and died;
He our rock, our hope of eterÂnal salÂvaÂtion,
Hail Him, hail Him, JeÂsus the CruÂciÂfied.
Loving SavÂior, meekÂly enÂdurÂing sorÂrow,
Crowned with thorns that cruÂelÂly pierced His brow;
Once for us reÂjectÂed, desÂpised and forÂsakÂen,
Prince of GloÂry, He is triÂumÂphant now.
3. Praise Him, praise Him—
Jesus, our blessÂèd ReÂdeemÂer,
Heav’nly porÂtals loud with hoÂsanÂnas ring,
Jesus, SavÂior, reignÂeth forÂevÂer and evÂer.
Crown Him! Crown Him—
Prophet, and Priest, and King!
Death is vanÂquished! Tell it with joy, ye faithÂful.
Where is now thy vicÂtoÂry, boastÂing grave?
Jesus lives! No longÂer thy porÂtals are cheerÂless;
Jesus lives, the mighÂty and strong to save.
Closing Prayer:
Pray that God will help you never to fulfil bad aspects of prophecy. Pray also for those who are suffering unjustly.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Joshua 5-6, Ephesians 2.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
1 Samuel 18-20; Psalms 11, Psalms 59
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETTIN FOR 13TH APRIL 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
CAMP OF FAITH, OKIGWE (COFO)
God is within her, she will not be moved. God will help her and that right early. Psalm 46:5
THANK GOD FOR:
* The security enjoyed within and around the camp over the years • Victory over all agitations and litigations over the camp • The continued blessings the camp has been to its users
PRAY FOR:
* God’s provisions for the rehabilitation of most of the facilities, in preparation for the 2025 National Convention • Perfect peace around the camp
