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Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 October 2026 | The rules of war
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 6th October 2026 (Tuesday)
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 6 October 2026 Today’s Devotional
Topic: The rules of war
Opening Prayer
May my heart, O Lord, be receptive to your word as I meditate on it.
Bible Text
Deuteronomy 20:1-20
Questions for meditation
►Q1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 October 2026 Outline
War is a sad tragedy involving large scale destruction of property and human life. Like all countries in those days, Israel did not have a professional standing army. Every able-bodied man automatically became a soldier when it was time for war. Who was leading their army into battle (Deuteronomy 20:4)?
Here we see the ground rules that God lays down for Israel concerning both their own army and the way they should treat their enemies. Take note of those who were exempted from war (Deuteronomy 20:5-8) and the reasoning in each case. Remember, this was the time that Israel was on the way to the Promised Land. There were two types of enemies they had to deal with: those who wanted to hinder their journey (Deuteronomy 20:10-15), and those whose lands they were going to possess (Deuteronomy 20:16-18). What were the differences in the way they were to treat the two? What was the reason given for wiping out the people of the land (Deuteronomy 20:18)?
God warns against the indiscriminate felling of trees even in war time (Deuteronomy 20:19-22). This shows God’s concern for the environment. Are you involved in the care of your environment?
Insight
Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
Closing Prayer
Let there be love among us, dear Lord, so there may be peace in, and between, our nations.
Bible Reading Plan
John 2-4
