Encounter with God

October–December 2025

Sally Nelson

• Publisher: Scripture Union
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9781785069741
• Topic: Theology & Religion

Encounter with God is Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide designed to lead you to a deeper understanding about what God is saying to you and to his world today. You'll find its thorough and energetic investigation of the whole Bible inspiring and stimulating. And you'll discover that its biblical exposition is complemented by pastoral warmth from a strong field of writers and contributors. As well as daily content, feature articles provide insights into Christian spirituality, tackle contemporary issues, and profile teachers who inspire.

Table of contents

• Contents
• About Scripture Union
• Editorial: War and Peace
• The Writers
• SU Article: Local Faith Heroes
• Using this Guide
• INTRODUCTION: CHURCH CRISES UNRAVELLED
• WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER: Intelligible Worship
• THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER: Orderly Freedom
• FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER: Christ is Risen
• SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER: Resurrection Reality
• SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER: Justice
• MONDAY 6 OCTOBER: The Great Reversal
• TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER: A Body to Die for
• WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER: The Last Trumpet
• THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER: Back to Business as Usual
• FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER: Last Words
• LIGHT FOR MY PATH: GOD’S WORD, ALIVE AND ACTIVE
• INTRODUCTION: GOD’S RESTORATION WORK
• SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER: God at Work
• SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER: Words like Swords
• MONDAY 13 OCTOBER: Enabling Worship
• TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER: Putting God First
• WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER: Challenges in God’s Work
• THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER: The Power of God’s Word
• FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER: Our Cause for Joy
• SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER: Growing in Maturity
• SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER: Our Rallying Point
• MONDAY 20 OCTOBER: Trusting God
• TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER: Destructive Influences
• WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER: Taking Sin Seriously
• INTRODUCTION: LIFE WITHIN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
• THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER: How’s your Inner Life?
• FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER: Great Faith, Least Expected
• SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER: Feeding the Hungry
• SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER: From Despair to Praise
• MONDAY 27 OCTOBER: The Bread of Life
• TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER: The Light Breaks Through!
• WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER: Rock to Stumbling Block
• THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER: A Glimpse of Glory
• FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER: Down in the Valley
• SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER: The Question of Tax
• SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER: Rest in God Alone
• MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER: Children and the Kingdom
• TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER: Conflict Resolution
• WEDNESDAY 5 NOVEMBER: Forgiveness: Way of Life
• INTRODUCTION: HOLY DISCONTENT
• THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER: The Action of Prayer
• FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER: Arrow Prayers
• SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER: A Practical Dreamer
• SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER: Song in the Desert
• MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER: Worker Appreciation Day!
• TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER: Fight Fear with Faith
• WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER: Cracks in the Community
• THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER: God-shaped Common Sense
• FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER: Showcasing God’s Strength
• SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER: Occupy Water Gate Square!
• SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER: Magnify our Mighty God
• MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER: Confession of Faith
• TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER: We Confess…
• WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER: Oath of Allegiance
• THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER: Praise Party
• FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER: Zeal for God’s Honour
• INTRODUCTION: CHRIST IN US, THE HOPE OF GLORY
• SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER: Thankful and Fruitful
• SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER: Song of Abundance
• MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER: God’s Holy People
• TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER: The Supreme Reconciler
• WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER: Ministering the Mystery
• THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER: Christ, the Fullness
• FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER: No to Human Recipes
• SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER: New Life in Christ
• SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER: Answered Prayer
• MONDAY 1 DECEMBER: Our Sinful Nature
• TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER: Clothing with Virtues
• WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER: Changed Relationships
• THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER: A Gospel Community
• INTRODUCTION: COME AND WORSHIP
• FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER: Foreigners Welcome!
• SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER: Shock and Awe
• SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER: Mission: Praise!
• MONDAY 8 DECEMBER: Resetting the Compass
• TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER: Entering the Fray
• WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER: Time to Shine
• THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER: All Change!
• FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER: Identifying a Motive
• SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER: He Acted Alone
• SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER: Forward Motion
• MONDAY 15 DECEMBER: Punctuated Prayer
• TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER: Call and Response
• WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER: The Feeling’s Mutual
• THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER: Tidings of Comfort and Joy
• INTRODUCTION: ALL ABOUT THE BOY
• FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER: Prophetic Promise
• SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER: Signs of the News
• SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER: Drowning in Sorrow
• MONDAY 22 DECEMBER: Risky Business
• TUESDAY 23 DECEMBER: Blessed Belief
• WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER: Speak Up
• CHRISTMAS DAY: The Rising Sun
• FRIDAY 26 DECEMBER: Who’s the Boss?
• SATURDAY 27 DECEMBER: Special Transmission
• SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER: Saving Sacrifice
• MONDAY 29 DECEMBER: Wise Woman
• INTRODUCTION: BECOMING BROTHERS
• TUESDAY 30 DECEMBER: Love First
• WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER: Old Acquaintance