Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 September 2024: Philip Proclaims The Gospel (3)
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 16th September 2024 (Monday)
TOPIC: PHILIP PROCLAIMS THE GOSPEL – PART 3
OPENING PRAYER: Let me know more of you today dear Lord as I meditate on your word.
SCRIPTURE: ACTS 8:26-40
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 September 2024 Outline:
What instructions did God give to Philip (v.26)? The ability to discern the voice of God is central to a successful Christian life and witness (vs.26, 29). Philip’s ministry shifts from the city (Samaria) to the desert, from crowds of people to an individual! Notice the calibre of the individual that Philip is sent to. Do your credentials hinder or enhance your faith and relationship with God?
Philip’s ability to listen to God’s leading and to respond promptly is both admirable and instructive. He not only went to the desert road, he goes and stays near the chariot and can clearly hear what the Ethiopian man was reading and from which part of the Scriptures. How often do you pay attention to the details of instructions that you receive from God?
The eunuch was honest and truthful in his response to Philip’s question (vs.31, 34). We should never let our status stand in the way of understanding God’s word. Reflect on v.35 and take note of some basic principles of evangelism embedded in the verse, for example, following God’s leading, starting from where people are, preaching Jesus, and leading them to consider how the gospel relates with their circumstances and struggles.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Thank God for the many missionaries, evangelists and Christians who are committed to explaining the whole counsel of the Lord to non-Christians, and for those who have come to faith in Jesus, that they may know Him more and personally.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 35:4
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 260- Ezra 1-3
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
BENIN REGION
Let Israel hope in God the Lord for with the Lord there is mercy and with Him is plenteous redemption. Ps 130:7.
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ His power of redemption.
‣ His mighty hand that is sustaining Benin Region.
‣ Strengthening the leadership of the Region by His mighty hands to discharge their duties.
‣ His awesome provisions for running the Programmes in the Region.
