FOCUS OF THE MONTH
After the Fall, the Redemption of Man
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of his grace; — Ephesians 1:7 (KJV)
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, — Ephesians 1:7 (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 – Despite our constant failures to live right, God still loves us. He has a plan and purpose for our lives that will reflect His glory. Let’s put our lives in God’s hand and allow the Holy Spirit to show us how to live godly, not worldly.
Monday – Before we take matters in our hands to go the next step in life, we must examine where we are. Again, be led by the Spirit and we will not be governed by the flesh.
Tuesday – There are many believers today that are sold out for the cause of Christ and are being persecuted for their faith. Those who are spiritually mature must faithfully pray for them.
Wednesday – How do we pray effectively? We must cherish every word in the bible and hide it on the tables of our hearts. Ask God to give us wisdom as we pray for others and to also help each of us to live right.
Thursday – We all are created in the image of God. Regardless of what our ministry assignments are, or what challenges we face, let’s be intentional to allow the Holy Spirit to guide our lives to reflect a life song to the goodness of God.
Friday – Keep in mind, in our quest to win souls for the Kingdom, Jesus shed His blood to rescue the whole world. Let’s be bold to share with those still in Egypt’s desert, close to the fire that, by faith, they too can become children of God.
***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 6, 2020 – Failed Again – Galatians 3:1-6
Our Daily Bread Topic: Guilt; Spiritual Growth
Reflect & Pray
Think of those situations in which you’ve felt disqualified. How does God look at those occasions? How do you?
I’m thankful, God, that You bless me and use me in spite of my failures. Your grace is amazing!
Monday, September 7, 2020 – Now, Then Next – Proverbs 2:1-11
Focus: Before we attempt to go to the next step, let’s examine where we are now. Allow the Holy Spirit to use our lives for God’s glory.
Scripture(s): Galatians 6:1-10; Romans 13:11-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Living for Christ
Reflect & Pray
What changes in direction do you need to make now to honor God? How can you seek God’s guidance and empowerment in doing so?
Thank You, heavenly Father, for Your guidance in my life today. Protect me and give me wisdom to live in a way that both pleases You and reveals who You are.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2020 – Loving Others With Our Prayers – 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
Focus: Praying for others is vital. Pray faithfully, especially for those who are being persecuted for their faith.
Scripture(s): Romans 15:30; 2 Thessalonians 1:3-10
Our Daily Bread Topic: Persecution; Prayer
Reflect & Pray
How do you love others with your prayers? In what ways can you encourage prayer for those who are persecuted for their faith?
Loving and Almighty God, thank You for the amazing gift of prayer and the ways You move through it. Please help me to pray faithfully for others today!
For help in your prayer life, read Jesus’ Blueprint for Prayer at DiscoverySeries.org/HJ891.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – Printed On Our Hearts – Proverbs 7:1-5
Focus: We must cherish every word in the Bible and hide it on the tables of our hearts. Ask God to give us wisdom to live godly.
Scripture(s): Psalm 119:11; Proverbs 4:5, 7, 11; Psalm 19:7, 13-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Bible Study
Reflect & Pray
How has having Scripture stored in your heart benefitted you? How can you begin to internalize more of God’s wisdom?
Loving God, help me to know Your Word intimately that I might live in the way You desire.
Thursday, September 10, 2020 – Making His Music – 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Focus: We are created in the image of God. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide our lives to reflect a life song that will honor God.
Scripture(s): Psalm 40:3; Psalm 42:8
Our Daily Bread Topic: Self-image; God’s love
Reflect & Pray
How does knowing you are God’s “image-bearer” help you to see yourself differently? How does it help you in your interactions with others?
Thank You, God, for making me in Your image. Help me to apply this fact to all of my life.
Friday, September 11, 2020 – Fire In The Desert – Exodus 3:1-10
Focus: Jesus shed His blood to rescue the whole world. Remind those in the desert, close to the fire, by faith, they too can be God’s children.
Scripture(s): Genesis 15:12-14; Romans 5:8; John 3:16-17
Daily Bread Topic: Salvation
Reflect & Pray
What surprising things have helped you learn about God? How are you living in the knowledge that you are one of His children?
Thank You, Father, for making Yourself accessible to me despite Your great power, holiness, and overwhelming presence.
Saturday, September 12, 2020 – Day of Encouragement – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Our Daily Bread Topic: Encouragement
Reflect & Pray
How can a word of encouragement keep despair away? Who can you encourage today?
Jesus, thank You for the encouragement You give me each day. Show me who I need to encourage as well.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Rise and Shine!
As we open our Bible each morning, we also open the tablet of our heart that these words of Truth may fall upon the very fabric of our life. May these ancient scriptures come alive within us to inspire, to heal, to cleanse, to teach, to restore, and to guide our hearts and minds. Let’s ask the Lord to weave His words to live in us as we draw God’s truth from our fingers down into our hearts to be taken with us wherever we go.
Rise and shine! God woke us up for a reason. As we gather together over these telephone lines to learn, to grow, to change and to move into a deeper understanding of God’s truth, we are ready to receive the
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“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia