Scripture Union Daily Guide for Friday 14 July 2023 Titled Essentials of True Worship
14 – TODAY’S TOPIC: ESSENTIALS OF TRUE WORSHIP
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, I request that you help me to encounter you as I meditate on your word.
Scripture: Exodus 37:1-29
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 14 July 2023
The Tabernacle was now completed but other things were needed for real worship to take place. The first was the Ark. This was a box which contained the ten commandments received from God, sample of the manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded. Built onto it is the atonement cover (mercy seat) and image of two cherubs. Essentially, the Ark signifies God’s presence among His people. Mention some things that may attract or repel God’s presence in our worship. Thank God for mercy, available because of Christ’s sacrifice.
The lampstand bears the lamps that give light continuously in the tent of meeting. Read Psalm 119:105 to see what that signifies for us today.
The Altar is a place of encounter with God. Apart from the Altar of incense, there is also the Altar of burnt offering (Exodus 27:1-8). Christ has made the full and final offering for us. We only need to surrender to Him. The Altar of incense indicates prayer (Revelation 8:3-4). Altar, therefore, is a place of surrender and supplication.
Anointing oil was used in Scripture for coronation, consecration, and medication (1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Kings 19:16, Luke 10:34). More importantly, it refers to the Holy Spirit (1 John. 2:27) whose presence is essential for true worship.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, I surrender to you. Fill me with your presence and cause me to worship you in spirit and in truth.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Samuel 22: 15 ‐ 20
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