Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th August 2025: “Render to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s” (v.21)
Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th August 2025: “Render to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s” (v.21)
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 14 August 2025 (Thursday)
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!
“Render to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s” (v.21)
Opening Prayer
Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
Bible Text
Matthew 22:15-22
Meditation Question
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
The Pharisees thought they had backed Jesus into a corner with their trick question. Both a “Yes” and a “No” answer would land Him in trouble. If He answered them by simply encouraging paying taxes to the hated Romans, He would be seen as a traitor by the people He was seeking to save. If He said not to pay, He would be arrested by the Roman authorities. His answer sent them away in shameful amazement (Matthew 22:22). Sadly, it is an answer that is often misapplied.
Our bus got to a roadblock and the Police would not let us continue our journey; but the driver was not keen to give them yet another bribe. One of my fellow passengers rebuked the driver for causing the delay. “After all, even the Bible says to render unto Ceasar what is Ceasar’s!”
That is exactly what the Bible says and means. The driver should give to the Police what the Law says belongs to the Police. These include evidence that the vehicle is properly taxed, is road-worthy, and is not carrying unlawful goods. It certainly does not include a bribe!
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Ask God for His wisdom for yourself and for other Christians when the need arises to handle tricky situations.
One Year Bible Reading Plan: Jeremiah 13-15.
One Year Bible Reading Plan – Hard Copy version: Jeremiah 26-29
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 14TH AUGUST 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
SU CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP
Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patient waiting for Christ. 2 Thes. 3:5
THANK GOD FOR:
Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patient waiting for Christ. 2 Thes. 3:5
PRAY FOR:
* Better understanding of SU vision by the students • Grace for the Excos to live up to expectations and wisdom to coordinate the fellowships well • God’s plans and purposes to find fulfillment in every aspect of their lives.
PRAY AGAINST:
* Every form of compromise and derailment.
