FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Repentance for the Harvest is Near
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. — Matthew 24:44 (KJV)
44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. — Matthew 24:44 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
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Sister Nuria Alvarez – August 11 – Introduction Class
Sister Earnestine Jones-Jennings – August 16 – Class #02
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Overview:
Sunday – In the face of unimaginable losses, we must be strong and put our trust in God. Though circumstances may be rough, rejoice in the Lord and encourage others to rejoice likewise.
Monday – Those who are part of God’s family should celebrate Him for the gifts and talents He’s given us to use for His glory. Instead of burying our gifts, let’s begin to use them to edify the body of Christ.
Tuesday – If we ask God for ministry assignments to help our poor brethren, God will do it. As we minister, let’s show God’s love and be kind. For as much as we know, it could be Jesus in disguise.
Wednesday – Don’t let the enemy sidetrack us to think that we are in control of our own destiny. Remember, God is omniscient! He knows our end from our beginning. Let’s trust Him with our future and allow Him to direct our paths to do good.
Thursday – Sometimes, we’re fooled to think that we have it all under control. The truth of the matter is, we are not as confident as we try to portray. First, let’s be honest with ourselves and then begin to look out for the interest of others who may have fallen into the same trap.
Friday – In closing, the frailty of men can cause all of us to fall into sin. However, we are our brother’s keeper and must hold one another accountable when power, gifts and talents are misused. We must all repent and God will forgive us.
***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, August 11, 2019 – “Though” – Habakkuk 3:17-19
Our Daily Bread Topic: Suffering; Trust in God
Monday, August 12, 2019 – Celebrating God’s Creativity – Romans 12:3-8
Focus: God created us and gave us talents and gifts to use. As we celebrate God’s glory, let’s edify those in the body of Christ.
Scripture(s): Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 7:7
Our Daily Bread Topic: Serving; Spiritual Gifts
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 – Jesus in Disguise – Matthew 25:31-40
Focus: We must ask God for ministry assignments that will help our poor brethren today. Show love and kindness, it could be Jesus in disguise.
Scripture(s): Hebrews 13:2; James 2:14-17
Our Daily Bread Topic: Living like Christ; Serving
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 – The Illusion of Control – James 4:13-17
Focus: We’re not in control of our own destiny. God knows our future. Let’s trust His will and His plans for our lives to do good.
Scripture(s): Jeremiah 29:11,12; John 15:5
Our Daily Bread Topic: Trust in God
Thursday, August 15, 2019 – Lincoln’s Pockets – Romans 15:1-6
Focus: No one is as confident as they seem. Let’s first be honest with ourselves and then, look out for the interest of others.
Scripture(s): Philippians 2:1-5
Daily Bread Topic: Encouragement
Friday, August 16, 2019 – A Sad Story – 2 Samuel 11:2-15
Focus: The frailty of men can cause us to fall into sin. God’s people must hold one another accountable when power is misused. Afterward, repent.
Scripture(s): 2 Corinthians 7:9-10; Romans 12:21
Our Daily Bread Topic: Abuse; Sin
Saturday, August 17, 2019 – Created for Relationship – Genesis 2:15-25
Our Daily Bread Topic: Church Life; Loneliness
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
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“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia