Daily Discovery 2020
Daily Discovery 2020
VISION: Our vision is to see
people of all ages coming to faith in Christ,
committed to God and His Word and
living as salt and light.
MISSION: Working with churches and partners, Scripture Union seeks to:
• make God’s Good News known to children, young people and families, and
• encourage people of all ages to meet God daily through the Bible and prayer
STRATEGY: Through a range of activities, multimedia resources, and publications, Scripture Union USA provides opportunities for children, young people and adults to explore the Bible, respond to Jesus and grow in faith. We also provide training and partnership opportunities to help churches, organizations and other leaders do the same.
Board and staff work together to regularly review SU ministry and materials, to identify future needs and opportunities and to develop strategies and plans.
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Daily Discovery 15th August 2020 Devotional – Study, Live, Teach
Scripture Union Daily Discovery 15th August 2020 Devotional – Study, Live, Teach TODAY’S TOPIC: STUDY, LIVE, TEACH Opening Prayer: Loving God, “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law” (Psa. 119:18). Read Ezra 7:1–10 Ezra Comes to Jerusalem 7 After these things, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son…
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Daily Discovery 14th August 2020 Devotional – A Role For Everyone
Daily Discovery 14th August 2020 Devotional – A Role For Everyone TODAY’S TOPIC: A ROLE FOR EVERYONE Opening Prayer: Generous God, You are the God who fed thousands with a handful of fish and bread. I offer You the insignificant gifts I have. Use them to Your glory. Read Ezra 6 – The Decree of Darius 6 King Darius then…
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Scripture Union Daily Discovery 13th August 2020 – Under Authority
Scripture Union Daily Discovery 13th August 2020 – Under Authority TODAY’S TOPIC: UNDER AUTHORITY Opening Prayer: Majestic God, bend down Your ear and hear my prayer today. Read Ezra 5 Tattenai’s Letter to Darius 5 Now Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the prophet, a descendant of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the…
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Scripture Union Daily Discovery 12th August 2020 – Frustration
Scripture Union Daily Discovery 12th August 2020 – Frustration TODAY’S TOPIC: FRUSTRATION Opening Prayer: I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust”” (Psa. 91:2). Read Ezra 4: Opposition to the Rebuilding 4 When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the…
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Daily Discovery 11th August 2020 Devotional – First Things First
Scripture Union Daily Discovery 11th August 2020 Devotional – First Things First TODAY’S TOPIC: FIRST THINGS FIRST Opening Prayer: I lay my life before You now, King of my heart. Read Ezra 2:68—3:13 68 When they arrived at the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings toward the rebuilding of the…
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Daily Discovery 10th August 2020 Devotional – Promise Keeper
Scripture Union Daily Discovery 10th August 2020 Devotional – Promise Keeper TODAY’S TOPIC: PROMISE KEEPER Opening Prayer: Lord, I trust that You have things in hand. I trust that You see the beginning from the end and that Your ways are perfect. Read Ezra 1 – Cyrus Helps the Exiles to Return 1 In the first year of Cyrus king…
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Daily Discovery 9th August 2020 – Who Are The Wicked?
Daily Discovery 9th August 2020 – Who Are The Wicked? TODAY’S TOPIC: WHO ARE THE WICKED? Opening Prayer: “Search me, God, and know my heart… See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me…” (Psa. 139:23,24). Read Psalm 64 Psalm 64[a] For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 Hear me, my God, as I…
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Scripture Union Daily Discovery 8th August 2020 – The Reckoning
Scripture Union Daily Discovery 8th August 2020 – The Reckoning TODAY’S TOPIC: THE RECKONING Opening Prayer: Holy Father, I need You now. Read 2 Corinthians 13 – Final Warnings 13 This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”[a] 2 I already gave you a warning when I…
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Daily Discovery 7th August 2020 Devotional – Breaking The Silence
Daily Discovery 7th August 2020 Devotional – Breaking The Silence TODAY’S TOPIC: BREAKING THE SILENCE Opening Prayer: I give myself to You today. Speak to me, Lord. Read 2 Corinthians 12: Paul’s Vision and His Thorn 12 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.…
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Daily Discovery 6th August 2020 Devotional – Christian Credentials
Daily Discovery 6th August 2020 Devotional – Christian Credentials TODAY’S TOPIC: CHRISTIAN CREDENTIALS Opening Prayer: Jesus, this day is Yours. Have Your way in me. Read 2 Corinthians 11:16–33 Paul Boasts About His Sufferings 16 I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then tolerate me just as you would a fool, so that…
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Scripture Union Daily Discovery 5th August 2020 – Infidelity
Scripture Union Daily Discovery 5th August 2020 – Infidelity TODAY’S TOPIC: INFIDELITY Opening Prayer: May I fully recognize the presence of you, Jesus, the “Lion of Judah” and the “Lamb of God.” Read 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 – Paul and the False Apostles 11 I hope you will put up with me in a little foolishness. Yes, please put up with…
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Daily Discovery 4th August 2020 Devotional – Something You Said
Daily Discovery 4th August 2020 Devotional – Something You Said TODAY’S TOPIC: SOMETHING YOU SAID Opening Prayer: Open Your Word to me today, sweet Jesus. Read 2 Corinthians 10 – Paul’s Defense of His Ministry 10 By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward…
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Daily Discovery 3rd August 2020 Devotional – A Poverty Mindset?
Daily Discovery 3rd August 2020 Devotional – A Poverty Mindset? TODAY’S TOPIC: A POVERTY MINDSET? Opening Prayer: Fill my heart with Your presence today, Holy Spirit. Read 2 Corinthians 9 9 There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord’s people. 2 For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been…
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Scripture Union Daily Discovery 2nd August 2020 – Sing!
Scripture Union Daily Discovery 2nd August 2020 – Sing! TODAY’S TOPIC: SING! Opening Prayer: Thank You, God, that my standing before You does not depend on my changing feelings, but on the finished work of Christ. Read Psalm 63 Psalm 63[a] A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 You, God, are my God, earnestly…
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Scripture Union Daily Discovery 1st August 2020 – My Friend Titus
Scripture Union Daily Discovery 1st August 2020 – My Friend Titus TODAY’S TOPIC: MY FRIEND TITUS Opening Prayer: Jesus, thank You for being my friend. Read 2 Corinthians 8:16–24 – Titus Sent to Receive the Collection 16 Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you. 17 For Titus not only…
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Daily Discovery 31st July 2020 Devotional – The ‘M’ Word
Daily Discovery 31st July 2020 Devotional – The ‘M’ Word TODAY’S TOPIC: THE “M” WORD Opening Prayer: Show Yourself to me today, my God. Read 2 Corinthians 8:1–15: The Collection for the Lord’s People 8 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of…
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