FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Lift our Savior up so others can see Him in you
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — Romans 12:1 (KJV) (ESV)
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Sister Pansy Wells – March 15 – Co-Founder
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Overview:
Sunday – Jesus rescued us from the penalty of sin that separated us from the Father. Let’s take a part of this great mission rescue by sharing our stories with others.
Monday – Be thankful that the worst errors of our lives were washed away by Jesus’ blood. However, there still may be consequences that we have to deal with. Nevertheless, let’s move on and serve the Lord anyway.
Tuesday – We often want to hurry God to restore us and we think that life operates on our timeline. God will sometimes allow delays so that He can redirect our lives and take us down a different path.
Wednesday – God understands our struggles. Jesus is acquainted with our griefs and sorrows. Remember, in our quest to reach souls, let’s not condemn ourselves of our past mistakes. Instead, cherish the fact that Jesus sacrificed His life and forgave us. Let’s stay focused on our assignments and give thanks to God for the victory as we abide in Him.
Thursday – Find our worth in God and don’t compare ourselves with anyone because we are fearfully and wonderfully made to praise Him.
Friday – People won’t always appreciate our devotion to God and they may be very critical and intimidating at times. God has not given His people the spirit of fear. We must keep our eyes on God and keep moving forward as we purpose to advance the Kingdom.
***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….***
Sunday, March 10, 2019 – The Greatest Rescue Mission – Luke 19:1-10
Our Daily Bread Topic: Evangelism; Salvation
Monday, March 11, 2019 – Swept Away – Isaiah 43:25; 44:21-23
Focus: The worst errors of our lives have been washed away by Jesus’ blood. Though there are consequences, let’s move on and serve the Lord.
Scripture(s): Romans 8:1-4; Psalm 51:9-13
Our Daily Bread Topic: Forgiveness Of Sin; Sin
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 – Expect Delays – Proverbs 16:1-3, 9
Focus: We may want to think that life operates on our timeline. However, we must learn to expect delays and allow God to redirect our lives when necessary.
Scripture(s): Psalm 37:4-5; Numbers 22:21-29; Psalm 17:5
Our Daily Bread Topic: Salvation
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 – Homeless by Choice – Hebrews 2:9-18
Focus: Jesus sacrificed His life and forgave us of sin. Give thanks that He understands the struggles of humanity and His love abides with us.
Scripture(s): Philippians 2:7-8; Hebrews 4:14-16
Our Daily Bread Topic: Salvation
Thursday, March 14, 2019 – Life Beyond Compare – Genesis 29:31-35
Focus: Instead of comparing ourselves with anyone, let’s choose to find our worth in God. We are wonderfully made to praise Him.
Scripture(s): Psalm 34:15-17; Psalm 139:14
Our Daily Bread Topic: God’s Love; Self-Image
Friday, March 15, 2019 – Keep on Going – Exodus 10:21-29
Focus: When the plagues of harsh criticism and intimidation surround us, don’t fear. Instead, keep our eyes on God and keep going forward.
Scripture(s): Genesis 45:1-7; Philippians 3:12-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Despair; Trust in God
Saturday, March 16, 2019 – More than a Symbol – 2 Samuel 23:13-17
Our Daily Bread Topic: Humility; Love for Others
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Twenty Ninth Anniversary of the 5AM Bible Study Ministry, Inc.
What a blessing it is to celebrate 29 years of studying God’s Word, praying for others and praying for our country, surrounded by people who also love the Lord.
How precious to remember all the years we have left behind, as we welcome each morning at 5AM, each new blessing still to come. We have studied and prayed together approximately 12 times a week or 624 times each year for 29 years. That is 18,096 conversations and petitions to God!
With faith, prayers and family, we laid a firm foundation based on 2 Timothy 2:15. With God’s grace, mercy and blessings, we built a ministry which has stood the tests of time.
The story of our past is now a brightly woven tapestry made in God’s love and joy. Our souls complement and complete each other as we gather together each morning.
Our hearts still beat as one Spirit and serve one God — Our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
What a blessing to celebrate 29 years of this Ministry!
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it . — Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia