Scripture Union Daily Guide 10 March 2023 | Devotional

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 Topic: Hosanna!

Opening Prayer: Grant me depth of insight, revelation and knowledge as I meditate on this passage, O Lord.

Scripture: Mark 11: 1-11

Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?

Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 10 March 2023

This passage marks the beginning of the events of the Passion or Holy Week with Jesus leaving Jericho (Mark 10:46) to enter Jerusalem (v.1a), eat the Passover and finally be crucified.

Notice His clear instructions in vs.2-3 and how everything He said was fulfilled in detail (vs.4-6). It is very comforting to know that the Lord is fully aware of the daily occurrences in our lives. Apart from the two disciples, observe the contribution several other people made to the celebration of that significant day (vs.5-6; 7-8 and 9-10). Although the crowd shouted “Hosanna”, a call on Jesus to “save us now”, they lacked the spiritual insight to comprehend the real Kingship and Messiaship of Jesus.

They, like even the disciples, looked up to Him as a political Messiah who will free Israel from the Roman authorities. Jesus was a different Messiah (John 18:36). The colt in ancient times bears people’s burdens. Kings and their emissaries use it when they enter a city in peace, to express their peaceful intentions (see Judges 5:10; 10:4). On the other hand, when a king enters a city as a conqueror, he rides on a full-grown male horse (a stallion). May we learn from the master’s humility and pursue peace with all men and always.

Practice/Word Application
And so: Many are yet to fully grasp the purpose of Christ’s first coming. If you have grasped it, share the truth with someone today. Pray for grace to do this faithfully.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

• UCB Word For Today 7 March 2023 || It’s Time To Pray (1)
• Dr. Charles Stanley 7 March 2023 In Touch Daily Devotional
• Chuck Swindoll Devotional 7 March 2023 || Insight For Today

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

PRAYER FOCUS: HELP OUR FAMILIES, LORD
Now we know that you know all things, and have no need for anyone to question you;… John 16:30

THANK GOD FOR:
► The power of God that works mightily in us, even as we pass through the different phases of life.
► The comfort of God for Christian families who are passing through pains.

PRAY FOR:
► God to give them insight into what He is preparing for them at the end of these trying period.
► Grace to inquire of the Lord and wait for Him, no matter how dark the night.
► Christian families that they will not strive alone, but that brethren will reach out to them today both by prayer and visitation.

PRAY AGAINST:
► Those family in need getting distressed, losing faith and feeling abandoned.
► Failing to call upon God especially in these trying times.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 18:2 ‐ 3

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Numbers 10, Acts 1, 2