Scripture Union Daily Guide 23rd April 2026 – The Demands of Preaching The Gospel
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 23 April 2026 (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!
Scripture Union Daily Guide 23rd April 2026 – Today’s Devotional
TOPIC: THE DEMANDS OF PREACHING THE GOSPEL
Opening Prayer
Dear Lord, make me more like you through the power of your word as I meditate on it.
Bible Text
2 Timothy 2:8-13
Meditation Question
â–ºQ2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
â–ºQ5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 23rd April 2026 – Today’s Devotional
Timothy’s assignment was not only to pass on the gospel to others but also to model its demands on believers, and inspire others to follow suit, just like Paul had modelled it for him. To encourage Timothy in his suffering for the Gospel, Paul gave his own example. Observe Paul’s example of suffering for the gospel in 2 Timothy 2:9-10. But besides his example, Paul also points Timothy to Christ (2 Timothy 2:8). Read 2 Timothy 2:11-13 again and take note of Christ’s example and the demands it places on us.
2 Timothy 2:11-13 is a hymn which Paul used to drive home his message to Timothy. The example of Jesus is a great source of strength for us in our suffering (Hebrews 12:2). Christ endured the suffering and pain of the cross for our sake, and now He has obtained the reward (C.f. Philippians 2:5-11). We also must be ready to suffer for the gospel, and if need be, to die. But if we endure and remain faithful, we will reign with Christ. Note also the essential component of the gospel, the incarnation, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in 2 Timothy 2:8.
And So
What have you suffered? What are you suffering, and what are you willing to suffer so that those in your sphere of influence might obtain eternal salvation in Christ?
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord, help me to remain faithful to the gospel to the end. May I never deny you or the gospel because I do not want to suffer.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Matthew 10:1
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