SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2022 (THE PASSOVER)
TOPIC: THE PASSOVER
OPENING PRAYER: Grant me depth of insight, revelation and knowledge as I meditate on this passage, O Lord.S
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 12:1-20
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Q 3: Is there any command for me to obey?
• Q 5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
MESSAGE
Today’s passage contains instructions for immediate and future actions. The Passover night was going to be the beginning of a special history the people would live to remember throughout their entire life and existence as a nation (vs.1-2). Study carefully how the people should observe the event (vs.3-4), the quality of the lamb to be used (v.5), and its preparation (vs.6-10). Special instructions were given on how to eat the special meal, with special dressing for their final exit from the land of slavery (v.11). Memorize vs.12-13.
The event would foreshadow how God would later sacrifice His only Son for the release of the whole world from the bondage to sin (Mark 14:17-26). Read and meditate on vs.14-20 and note what the Church should still celebrate today and what she should not. In 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, Apostle Paul sheds light on how the Church should observe the Passover feast (the Lord’s Supper). As the Israelites were commanded to observe the Passover yearly, forever, the Church is commanded to observe the feast of Holy Communion till Christ comes back. How often do you partake of this solemn service in your local Church?
PRACTICE/WORD APPLICATION
And So? When I see the Blood…I will pass over you!
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
hymn – Some Happy Day
1. Some happy day, mine eyes shall see,
The face of Him who died for me;
I’ll praise Him thro’ eternity,
Some happy day, some happy day.
Refrain: Some happy day, some happy day,
The Lord will wipe our tears away,
And we shall see Him as He is,
Some happy day, some happy day.
2. Some happy day, I too shall sing
The song that makes all Heaven ring;
Worthy the Lamb, our Lord and king,
Some happy day, some happy day.
3. Some happy day, O blessèd thought,
The race is run, the battle fought;
We’ll join the throng by His blood bought,
Some happy day, some happy day.
4. Some happy day, ‘tis drawing near,
The thought my fainting soul doth cheer;
Sweet welcome from His lips to hear
Some happy day, some happy day.
CLOSING PRAYER
Set some time aside to praise God today for His plan of salvation and its successful execution through Jesus Christ.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
► Pray for your personal life today as you rededicate your life to Christ.
► Ask God for grace to continue in Him till the end of life.
► Pray that the name of the Lord will be Glorified in your life as you continue in His presence all the days of your life.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 13:15
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Exodus 27,28, Matthew 7.
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
– Proverbs 16:20
THANK GOD FOR:
► The annual SU Leadership Retreat at Area Level all over Nigeria.
► SU leaders at Area level as they remain in the presence of God to receive instructions on how to work with and for God this year.
PRAY FOR:
► The expositors as they use the Bible to teach, rebuke, correct and carry out training this year.
► The programme to prepare the leaders and equip them to function better in their God given assignment this year.
► The health of the leaders, their families and the Union as they hold fast to the truth of God’s word.
► The upcoming election that God will perfect all that will be needed to make it free and fair.
PRAY AGAINST:
► Teaching things contrary to what is excellent and praise worthy in all our SU formation.
► The use of worldly wisdom instead of seeking godly counsel by the leaders.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 11th February 2023. 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.
