FOCUS OF THE MONTH
The Message of the Cross
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. — Colossians 1:20 (KJV) (ESV)
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Sister Ethel Hayes – April 22 – Class 01
Sister Inez Speight – April 23 – Class 09/10
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Overview:
Sunday – Through the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we have been washed clean. Let’s live each day in freedom and hope.
Monday – There are times when life’s struggles are difficult. As children of God, we must pray and meditate on the scriptures. God is gracious to give us a second wind if we wait on Him.
Tuesday – We now, see the Light because Jesus delivered us out of darkness. Therefore, we must shine as lights to show others the way to Him.
Wednesday – People are broken and hurting, however, we must learn to value them regardless of who they are and what they’ve done. Enlarge our hearts and let’s begin to invite them to God’s banquet table to feast on His word so, they too can grow spiritually.
Thursday – God has given us spiritual and material blessings to enjoy. As time passes, the value of our material goods diminishes and is not like yesterday. The only way any of us can be satisfied is to put our trust in God’s word and build our hope on things eternal.
Friday – God is omnipresent and sees everything we do and say. We may have faltered along the way but He’s not watching our every action to punish us. Contrariwise, He desires that we call on Him in the time of trouble and He will strengthen us and give us hope during our journey.
***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, April 21, 2019 – Washed Clean – Jeremiah 2:13,20-22
Our Daily Bread Topic: Christ; Savior; Sin
Monday, April 22, 2019 – Second-Wind Strength – Isaiah 40:27-31
Focus: When life’s struggles become difficult, meditate on the scriptures and pray. God will give us a second wind as we wait on Him.
Scripture(s): Philippians 4:13; Psalm 27:13-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Life Struggles; Trust in God
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 – Seeing the Light – Matthew 4:12-25
Focus: Jesus delivered us out of darkness, now that we see the Light, we must shine as lights to show others the way to Jesus.
Scripture(s): 1 John 1:5-9; John 1:4-5; Ephesians 5:8-16
Our Daily Bread Topic: Salvation
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 – Serving the Smallest – Luke 14:15-23
Focus: We must value others regardless of who they are and what they’ve done. Let’s enlarge our hearts and invite them to God’s banquet table.
Scripture(s): John 13:1-17; 1 Timothy 1:15; Isaiah 58:10-13
Our Daily Bread Topic: Joy; Serving
Thursday, April 25, 2019 – Not Like Yesterday – Matthew 4:1-11
Focus: Our material wealth is not like yesterday and can never satisfy. Therefore, put our trust in God’s word and build our hope on things eternal.
Scripture(s): 1 Timothy 6:17-19; 1 John 2:15-17
Our Daily Bread Topic: Materialism; Fellowship with God
Friday, April 26, 2019 – What God Sees – 2 Chronicles 16:7-9
Focus: God’s not watching our every action to punish us. Instead, He desires that we call on Him in the time of trouble. He will strengthen us and give us hope.
Scripture(s): Proverbs 3:5-8; Psalm 34:15-19
Our Daily Bread Topic: God’s Care
Saturday, April 20, 2019 – Enjoying Beauty – Ecclesiastes 3:9-13
Our Daily Bread Topic: Creation
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
The Three Crosses of Calvary
Hang It On The Cross
If you have a secret sorrow,
A burn or a loss,
An aching need for healing,
Hang It On The Cross.
If worry steals your sleep
And makes you turn and toss,
If your heart is feeling heavy,
Hang It On The Cross.
Every obstacle to faith
Or doubt you come across,
Every prayer unanswered,
Hang It On The Cross.
For Christ has borne our brokenness
And dearly paid the cost
To turn our trials to triumph,
Hanging On The Cross.
Lisa Engelhardt
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia