Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd February 2025: Fasting must go along with faith
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 2 February 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 2nd February 2025 Devotional
Topic: Fasting must go along with faith
Opening Prayer: May the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto you, O Lord as I read from your word.
Scripture: Matthew 9:14-26
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd February 2025 Outline
The disciples of John the Baptist asked Jesus about fasting, a religious observation of the Pharisees that they were upholding. Jesus warned of the danger of mixing the old order with the new (Matthew 9:16-17). He confirmed that His disciples were not fasting at that time but would do so at the appropriate time. Similar controversies about fasting exist today. In some Christian denominations and some other religions, fasting is a requirement and is often portrayed as a sign of spirituality. It can easily lead to the dangers of showing off and a feeling of self-righteousness. Fasting should not just be a refrain from eating but should be a time spent meaningfully with God in Bible meditation and prayer.
Notice in Matthew 9:18-26 the striking similarity between the ruler and the woman and the different ways each expressed their faith in the power of Jesus to solve their problems. Whether expressed openly or secretly, none of them was disappointed. How confident are you when you pray? Do you believe that nothing is impossible for God to do for you? Often, our frustration is caused by lack of faith, or asking selfishly (James 4:3).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with: Psalms 19:14
Closing Prayer: Help me, dear Lord, to hold on to you in faith, ever trusting your power to deliver.
One Bible Reading Guide:
Exodus 9-10, Psalms 29.
One Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Exodus 10-12
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 2ND FEBRUARY 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
SCRIPTURE UNION CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP (SUCF)
Remember now your creator in the days of your youth…Eccl 12:1
THANK GOD FOR:
* The vision of SUCF and what God is using them to do in campuses and in the Ministry
PRAY FOR:
* Constant manifestation of the presence of God in their fellowships; spiritual and numerical increase. • Increased anointing on leaders and members for godly living and continuous zeal to serve in God’s vineyard. • God to help them to understand SU working principles and key into the vision of the ministry.
PRAY AGAINST:
* All attempts of the devil to corrupt SUCF, moral weakness, self- indulgence and self- seeking
RCCG Sunday School Teacher’s Manual — 2nd February 2025
