FOCUS OF THE MONTH
There is no Greater Love than the Love of the Lord
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Romans 8:35 (KJV) (ESV)
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Sister Elner Davis – February 04 – Class #09/10
Sister Lillie Isler – February 06 – Class #04
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Overview:
Sunday – God gives us ears to listen to Him and others. Let’s not be foolish by turning a deaf ear to those in need or those who are willing to help us. Instead, begin to hear the heart of God as we mature in the faith and respond accordingly.
Monday – Our central focus should always be on Jesus and not just ourselves and what we want. Continue to look unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith and let’s imitate His example by serving others.
Tuesday – By faith, allow Jesus to lovingly lead us throughout this journey of life. Turn our hearts toward Him and He will someday lead us to that Promised Land called heaven.
Wednesday – Keep in mind, Jesus’ love changed us. Therefore, as we are being transformed, let’s trust God for ministry opportunities to share our testimonies and perhaps, they too, might be saved.
Thursday – God has planned a prepared work for each of us before the foundation of the world. Let’s respond in obedience to the Holy Spirit as He leads us in our ministry assignment to help someone today in word or in deed.
Friday – Along life’s journey, we grieve when loved ones pass away. Despite the grief that we may encounter, God is able to bring peace and joy through the presence of others. Let’s listen to them when we need to be comforted and take refuge in God’s provisions.
***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, February 4, 2019 – All I Can See – John 3:22-35
Focus: Our central focus in life must be Jesus and not just ourselves and what we want. Begin to look to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith.
Scripture(s): Galatians 5:24-26; Hebrews 12:1-2
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 – Moves of the Heart – Numbers 9:15-23
Focus: Let’s, by faith allow Jesus to lovingly lead us throughout this journey. Turn our hearts toward Him who saved us and has promised us a place in heaven.
Scripture(s): John 14:1-6
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 – Love Changes Us – Acts 9:1-22
Focus: Jesus’ love changed us. As we are being transformed, trust God for ministry opportunities to tell our stories so others might be saved.
Scripture(s): 2 Corinthians 1:3-6
Thursday, February 7, 2019 – Good Works Prepared – Ephesians 2:6-10
Focus: Let’s respond in obedience to God’s prepared plan for us to help someone today in word or deed.
Scripture(s): Matthew 5:16; Matthew 6:3-4
Friday, February 8, 2019 – Love and Peace – Psalm 16
Focus: Despite the grief that we encounter when a loved one dies, God brings peace and joy through the presence of others. Let’s take refuge in God’s provisions.
Scripture(s): Acts 9:36-42
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Now Is The Time
If you have work to do, do it now
Today the skies are clear and blue
Tomorrow clouds may come in view
Do it now
If you have a song to sing, sing it now
Let the notes of gladness ring
Let every day some music bring
Sing it now
If you have kind words to say, say them now
Tomorrow may not come your way
Show kindness while you may
Say them now
How can we serve the Lord, let us open our eyes
To see our duty that around us lies
Someone is sad, let us speak a word of cheer
Someone is lonely, make them welcome here
Someone has failed, let us protect him from despair
Someone is poor, there is something we can spare
Now is the time to give a helping hand
To spread God’s love throughout the land
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia