FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Appreciating the Word of God
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. — 1 John 2:5 (KJV) (ESV)
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Sister Clovia Thompson – May 27 – Class #02
Sister Lillian Divers – May 28 – Class #08
Sister Tamara Henry – May 29 – Class #04
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Overview:
Sunday – When God calls us to a difficult task, we must rely on His presence and strength. Trust Him to provide what we need and to give us boldness.
Monday – Many of our loved ones have passed on. However, their legacies linger not just in a plaque, but in their life experiences. Let’s look for ways to perpetuate their memory by showing kindness to the living.
Tuesday – We can be encouraged knowing, though we miss our loved ones, we’re never alone. The Holy Spirit is our constant companion and will comfort us in troubling times.
Wednesday – Many people that we may encounter may experience not only the empty bed of a loved one but they themselves may be empty of hope. Therefore, we are called to go and make disciples. We must be ready to share with them the hope that we have in Jesus, the Savior of the world.
Thursday – As we mature spiritually, we can be confident of God’s love for us. As He sends us out to share the gospel with those who oppose Christ, don’t fear. Allow the Holy Spirit to fill us with love to enable us to develop a genuine relationship with them.
Friday – Open our eyes and hands as we freely give to the lost and needy. God is faithful to be here for us and give us joy as we extend ourselves to others.
***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, May 26, 2019 – The Call to Courage – 1 Chronicles 28:8-10, 19-21
Our Daily Bread Topic: Fear; Trust in God
Monday, May 27, 2019 – A Living Memorial of Kindness – 2 Samuel 9:1-7
Focus: On this Memorial Day, let’s perpetuate our loved ones legacy by showing kindness to the living.
Scripture(s): Ruth 2:20-21; Acts 9:36-39
Our Daily Bread Topic: Encouragement; Kindness
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 – Never Alone – John 14:15-18
Focus: Our constant companion is the Holy Spirit. Remember, we are never alone. Let’s be comforted in troubling times.
Scripture(s): Hebrews 13:5; 1 Kings 19:1-21(summarize); Psalm 46:1-2
Our Daily Bread Topic: Holy Spirit; Loneliness
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 – The Empty Bed – Matthew 28:16-20
Focus: It’s important that we are always ready to share with those who are empty the hope we have in Jesus.
Scripture(s): 2 Timothy 1:6-7; Acts 20:16-21
Our Daily Bread Topic: Evangelism
Thursday, May 30, 2019 – Fearless Love – 1 John 4:7-12
Focus: Spiritual growth will enable us to trust God’s love and not fear man. We will then be able to develop genuine relationships with each other.
Scripture(s): 1 John 4:18-21; 1 John 4:7-8, 17-18. See May 16th lesson.
Our Daily Bread Topic: Fear; Love for Others; God’s Love
Friday, May 31, 2019 – Here for You – Deuteronomy 15:7-11
Focus: Open our eyes and hands as we freely give to the needy. God is faithful to be here for us and to give us joy as we extend ourselves to others.
Scripture(s): 2 Corinthians 9:6-7; Luke 6:31-38
Our Daily Bread Topic: Giving
Saturday, June 1, 2019 – Objects in Mirror – Philippians 3:7-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Guilt; Sin; Spiritual Transformation
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Graduation Class of 2019
Graduation is not the end, it is the beginning. It is a time of reflection of the hard work of the past, the accomplishments of the present, and the possibilities of the future.
Be confident of this one thing: God began a good work in you and He will finish it no matter how things look trust that you are moving toward victory! Here is God’s graduation gift to you:
- The courage to speak must be matched by the wisdom to listen.
- Success is never final and failure is never fatal. It is your courage through both that counts.
- Remember the 3Rs – respect for yourself, respect for others, and responsibility for all of your actions.
God has planted greatness in you. Let today be the beginning of a great adventure as you step into the gifts He has given you. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. — Jeremiah 29:11
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia