FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Christ makes you perfect in doing His work
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
(12) Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. (13) For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. — Philippians 2:12-13 (KJV)
12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. — Philippians 2:12-13 (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 Lynn Frederick – September 1 – Class #09
Brother Edward Shanklin – September 2 – Class #01
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Overview:
Sunday – Life is always changing around us. Let’s rely on God’s love and faithfulness today.
Monday – Though life is difficult, let’s purpose to honor God with our lives. We must depend totally on Him if we plan to leave a lasting legacy.
Tuesday – Temptation is everywhere! If we find ourselves slipping down sin’s slope, pray for God’s grace. Listen to Him and any true friends that He may send our way to get us back on course.
Wednesday – Darkness covers this world, however, Jesus is the Light. Let’s rejoice and walk in the light of His love and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us through this sinful world.
Thursday – If we expect to live as over-comers in life, we must realize the power of Christ’s resurrection. Let this power that raised Jesus from the dead be evident in our lives as we witness to those who are lost.
Friday – There are so many lonely people in the world today. If someone ask us to be their friend, say, I will. As the Holy Spirit guides us, let’s be mindful that it could be a ministry opportunity that we don’t want to miss.
***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, September 1, 2019 – Unchanging – Psalm 103:13-22
Our Daily Bread Topic: God; Faithfulness; Hope
Monday, September 2, 2019 – A Lasting Legacy – Genesis 4:1-2
Focus: In order for us to honor God and leave a lasting legacy, we must depend on Him to help us in everything.
Scripture(s): Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 9:8
Our Daily Bread Topic: Mentoring
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 – It’s Slippery Out Here! – Psalm 141
Focus: If we find ourselves slipping down sin’s slope, pray for God’s grace. Perhaps, He will send a true friend to help us stay on course.
Scripture(s): Psalm 51:1-2, 10-13; James 5:13-16
Our Daily Bread Topic: Prayer; Sin
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 – Guiding Light – Genesis 1:1-5
Focus: Jesus is the Light of the world. Let’s rejoice and walk in the light of His love as He guides us through this sinful world.
Scripture(s): 2 Corinthians 4:6; 1 John 1:5-7
Our Daily Bread Topic: Christ; Savior; God’s Love
Thursday, September 5, 2019 – The Last Word – 1 Corinthians 15:12-19
Focus: Let’s allow the power of Jesus’ resurrection to become more evident in our lives as we share our faith with the lost.
Scripture(s): Matthew 28:19-20; Philippians 3:10-15
Daily Bread Topic: Death; Grief
Friday, September 6, 2019 – I Will – Leviticus 19:9-18
Focus: If we meet someone who is lonely and they ask us to be their friend, say, I will, as we are led by the Holy Spirit.
Scripture(s): Mark 12:28-31; Acts 8: 26-31
Our Daily Bread Topic: Love for Others; Serving
Saturday, September 7, 2019 – Walking Backward – Philippians 2:1-11
Our Daily Bread Topic: Humility; Living like Christ
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
The Miracle of Friendship
There is a miracle called friendship that dwells within the heart
You don’t know how it happens or when it gets its start
But the happiness it brings you always gives you a special lift
You realize that friendship is God’s most precious gift
There is no word that is better than the word “friend”
Who else would stand by your side until the very end
Who else would sit back and wipe away your tears
Who else would bring a smile to your face and chase away your fears
A friend truly is a miracle and of a certain kind
It is one of the best relationships that you will ever find
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia