TOPIC: Genealogy of the Saviour
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, may the entrance of your word bring light and life to all I will do today.
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 1:1‐17
Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th December 2022 MESSAGE
Matthew, writing his gospel mainly for the Jews, presents Jesus as the Saviour promised to Abraham and King David. The Messiah would be one of their descendants (v.1). Note the unusual presence of five women in this Jewish genealogy which is normally traced along patriarchal lineage only (vs.3,5,7,16).
Also, as we found in our study of 2 Chronicles, some of the men here did not always do what was right in God’s sight. People are generally ashamed to talk about their ancestors who were criminals, prisoners, or for some, even those of humble birth. We often judge people by who they are or what they did? However, in the lineage of our Redeemer, these barriers were removed. God welcomes and accepts anyone who truly believes and repents from sins.
God shows His amazing love and grace to everyone. Jesus came through Mary. Her husband Joseph, was a carpenter – the two were ordinary people. Is there someone whom you have disregarded and to whom you can now show love and grace?
For Further Study
Find time to read the stories of the women in Genesis 38, Joshua 2, Ruth 1‐4, 2 Samuel 11.
Practice/Word Application
Action: Write down your lineage and thank God for each person.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Thank you, Lord Jesus, for receiving me just as I am. Help me not to look down on anyone but to tell them about the Saviour’s love.
Prayer for the week
• Prayer: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for receiving me just as I am. Help me not to look down on anyone but to tell them about the Saviour’s love.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Colossians 2:15
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Isaiah 62, 63; Psalms 148; Revelation 7.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th December 2022
PRAYER FOCUS
GRACE INCARNATE
There was the true light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.
John 1:9
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Revealing Jesus to us in the flesh.
☀ Giving us the word of life and eternal life in Christ Jesus.
PRAY FOR:
☛ The mind of Christ to be manifested in us in SU Nigeria.
☛ The humility of Christ that will make us obey our God at all times.
☛ The Glory of God to be multiplied in our lives as we continue in the race.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ The principalities and powers that may want to raise their heads against us in these last days.
⚠ Doing our own will instead of doing the will of God daily.
READ: RCCG Open Heaven 24 December 2022 – Be Faithful To Your Calling
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th December 2022. Scripture Union is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God. Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th December 2022
Salvation Prayer
Have you ever made Jesus the Lord and Savior of your life?
If not, pray this prayer and start a new life in Christ.
Dear God, I come to You in the Name of Jesus. I admit that I am not right with You, and I want to be right with You. I ask You to forgive me of all my sins. The Bible says if I confess with my mouth that “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in my heart that God raised Him from the dead, I will be saved (Rom. 10:9). I believe with my heart and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is the Lord and Savior of my life. Thank You for saving me! In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.
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