FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Love relations then, now, and forever
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God; therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. — 1 John 3:1 (KJV) (ESV)
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Deacon Cynthia Barnaby – June 24 – Introduction Class
Sister Bobby Waller – June 29 – Class #12
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Overview/Theme: Freedom in Christ to Serve
Sunday– Let’s purpose to be a friend to someone who may be suffering today. Comfort them by not saying a word, but rather sit quietly in support to help console them.
Monday – Whatever we do in word or deed, let’s learn to say grace. Thank and honor God in all things as we serve and seek peace in the name of the Lord.
Tuesday – Keep in mind, no matter what we may have to endure, we are no longer bound by sin. As we serve in the liberty of Christ Jesus, we must allow the Holy Spirit to help us walk in the newness of life.
Wednesday – Jesus unlocked us from the prison of sin and reconciled us to God. Therefore, we are now free to praise Him as we continue in our faith by reconciling others to Him.
Thursday – In order for us to impact others’ lives, we must first get to know and understand God on a deeper level. If we seek Him daily through His word and our worship, the Holy Spirit can remove the trash out of our dumpster and replace it with the love of God, which is priceless.
Friday – Consequently, we will be able to show pictures of God’s love in word and in deed to all people.
Saturday–
***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over the past half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course were the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). In that stream, faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and to avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases themselves grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy, and most recently out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage and significant corrections have been made in the translation of key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see as directly as possible the structure and meaning of the original. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Monday, June 25, 2018 – Saying Grace – Colossians 3:12-17
Focus: Let’s honor the Lord today by saying grace and giving thanks in all things in word and deed.
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Tuesday, June 26, 2018– Set Free – Romans 8:1-2, 15-17
Focus: We are no longer bound by sin. Let’s allow the Holy Spirit to set us free to serve and walk in the newness of life.
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:17; Romans 6:11-13
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 – Unlocked – Colossians 1:13-23
Focus: Jesus unlocked us from the prison of sin and reconciled us to God. Let’s praise Him as we continue in our faith to bear fruit.
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Thursday, June 28, 2018 – Ring in a Dumpster – Matthew 13:44-46
Focus: To know and understand God on a deeper level we must seek Him daily through His Word as we worship and serve others.
Scriptures: (Use scriptures in lesson)
Friday, June 29, 2018 – Pictures of Love – 2 John 1:1-6
Focus: How did we show pictures of God’s love in word or deed recently? Or did we withhold His love?
Scriptures: (Open class discussion) 1 John 3:14-19
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Break the Chains to Freedom
Are you hampered by your faults, restricted by your debt?
Let Jesus take it all from you. Let Him leave you with no regret.
Are you controlled by your past, held down by your sin?
Let Jesus pick it up for you and give you peace within.
Does guilt have you burdened, are you shackled by your shame?
Give it all to Jesus and He will beak the chains.
For Jesus is the key to unlock the chains of your sin,
if you are willing to follow Him to victory you will win.
For Jesus is the way of life, Jesus is the key.
Jesus is the truth in flesh. The truth will set you free.