FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Attributes of Love
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. — John 15:9 (KJV)
9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. — John 15:9 (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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This Week’s Overview:
Sunday – God instituted marriage between man and woman. Their assignment is to bear fruit and start a community. Let’s serve one another, whether young or old so that no one feels alone.
Monday – In our communities, we often face opposition from our enemies. Whether our sin or the sin of others, it can impede relationships. Let’s allow God to analyze our problems and to help us rebuild our broken lives.
Tuesday – We live in a fallen world, let’s be careful not to shift our confidence in things that are temporal just to appease ourselves. Instead, trust in Jehovah God for things eternal.
Wednesday – God is good and we are commanded to praise Him. If anyone thinks that our worship is strange, don’t worry, praise and serve Him anyway from our whole hearts.
Thursday – Genuine worship and service to the Lord requires that we allow the Scriptures to guide us each day. Let’s purpose to do the will of God and not be distracted by turning to the right or left. Instead, stay focused on our mission to build communities for Christ.
Friday – Remember, no matter how difficult the ministry task, God will cause us to triumph over our adversaries! Continue to share the gospel of Jesus with the lost and they too can experience abundant life.
***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, June 14, 2020 – Made For Each Other – Genesis 2:18-24
Our Daily Bread Topic: Church Life; Marriage
Reflect & Pray
How is it helpful to know that no matter our marital status, as believers in Jesus we’re never alone? How have you seen the body of Christ in action?
Dear God, thank You for creating man and woman for each other and for instituting community so that none of us are truly alone.
Monday, June 15, 2020 – How to Rebuild– Nehemiah 2:11-18
Focus: God is able to fix the broken areas of our lives. Allow Him to analyze our problems and guide us to safety, then rebuild.
Scripture(s): 1 Peter 2:5; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Isaiah 58:11-12
Our Daily Bread Topic: Spiritual Transformation
Reflect & Pray
What are a couple of “destroyed wall” situations that are troubling you? How will prayerfully asking for God’s help and guidance help you start the rebuilding process?
God, I need Your help. I can’t fix these problems alone. Help me to understand the situation, and then to seek Your help and guidance in resolving the challenges before me.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 – Just-In-Case Idols – Jeremiah 11:9-13
Focus: Be careful not to shift our confidence in things that are temporal. Instead trust in Jehovah God for things eternal.
Scripture(s): 1 John 5:21; Isaiah 2:8; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Our Daily Bread Topic: Contentment; Idolatry; Trust In God
Reflect & Pray
What good thing are you tempted to turn into an idol? How might you use this gift while still depending fully on God?
Father, all my hope is in You. Help me trust in You alone, not in my abilities and assets.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 – Dancing Before the Lord – Mark 14:1-9
Focus: If anyone thinks that our worship is strange, don’t worry. God is worthy of all worship that comes from the heart.
Scripture(s): Psalm 145:8-12; Psalm 149:3-4; Exodus 15:20
Our Daily Bread Topic: Worship
Reflect & Pray
Why do you think we’re critical of unfamiliar forms of worship? How can we change our thoughts about a form of worship that’s outside our comfort zone?
I bow before You, Almighty God, and worship You now. You’re worthy of the highest praise and adoration.
Thursday, June 18, 2020 – Straight Ahead – 2 Kings 22:1-2, 8-13
Focus: As we allow the Scriptures to guide us each day, we’ll be more prone to do God’s will. Turn not to the left or right but straight ahead.
Scripture(s): Isaiah 31:9; Psalm 5:8; Deuteronomy 5:32-33
Our Daily Bread Topic: Bible; Spiritual Disciplines
Reflect & Pray
How is Bible reading a part of your daily routine? What Scriptures has God been using to keep your life on track?
God, the Scriptures are a gift that brings truth and freedom to our lives. Help me to hunger and thirst for Your words.
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Friday, June 19, 2020 – Life to the Full – John 10:7-11
Focus: God will cause us to triumph over our adversaries. As we share the gospel of Jesus with the lost, they too, can have abundant life.
Scripture(s): Psalm 16:11; Psalm 23; 1 John 4:13-16
Daily Bread Topic: Joy; Salvation
Reflect & Pray
How would you describe the life that Jesus came to give? How can you share this life with others?
Jesus, You’re the source of true life, abundant and full. Help me seek my fulfillment only in You.
Saturday, June 20, 2020 – Is God There? – Isaiah 8:16-18
Our Daily Bread Topic: Trust In God
Reflect & Pray
What signs can you see of God working in your life? How can they remind you that you can still look to Him for hope and comfort?
Father, thank You for always being there for me. Give me the strength to trust in You even when I don’t understand what’s going on.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Will God Accept Any Form of Worship?
Satan is very active within the church and has deceived many professing Christians into thinking that they can worship God any way they like. In John 4:23-24, Jesus said we must worship God a certain way. In fact, Jesus said that the TRUE worshippers would worship IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH.
To worship IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH is to declare that God is worthy of our reverence. We worship God based on the truth of who He is, the truth of who we are, the truth of what God does, and the truth of what is going on in our world. We do it with a heart inclined toward God and in submission to Him. We worship God when our attitude, action, and words declare that He is worthy of praise.
In saying, “worship God IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH,” Christ is guiding us to His word in the Bible, which is the only source from which we can learn to worship God the right way.
The 5AM Bible Ministry has set time aside each day to study God’s word and He has shown us how He wants us to serve and worship Him.
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia