FOCUS OF THE MONTH
A New Vision For A New Year With A Fresh Anointing
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,
but blessed is he who keeps the law. — Proverbs 29:18 (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 Ruby Brown – January 5 – Class 03
Brother Robert Davis – January 5 – Class 01
Sister Earnestine White – January 5 – Class 02
Minister Cornelia Booker – January 7 – Class 06
Sister Angele Rose Reid – January 7 – Introduction Class
Sister Annie Faulkner – January 9 – Class 03
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This Week’s Overview:
Sunday – We must trust our Sovereign God for His perfect timing in life’s trials. Do not try to hurry Him and don’t give up on Him.
Monday – People are watching how Jesus’ followers react in times of difficulties. Our joyful worship to God should be our lifestyle, even when others do not see us.
Tuesday – Praying and reading God’s Word daily should be a delight to our souls. Seek the Lord and ask Him for grace to grow us spiritually and soften our hearts.
Wednesday – If we lose our footing in life, remember, we are still God’s children. His love is so deep and wide that nothing can separate us from Him.
Thursday – Keep the line of communication open with God by sounding the trumpet of prayer. In our time of hardship, God is near and will help us.
Friday – Despite our sinful past, God can still use us. Even though we may feel insignificant or invisible, our mistakes and life experiences can help to liberate others and God will not forget our labor of love.
***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, January 3, 2021 – Moving At The Speed Of Jesus – John 11:14-27
Our Daily Bread Topic: Patience
Reflect & Pray
When have you been disappointed that Jesus seemingly didn’t answer a prayer, only to realize He was accomplishing something bigger? How did that realization affect your perception of God and His sovereignty?
Father, sometimes I get so impatient. Help me to trust in Your perfect timing and to cling to Your goodness in faith.
To learn more about the life of Christ, visit ChristianUniversity.org/NT111.
Our Daily Bread Topic: Evangelism; Living like Christ
Reflect & Pray
In what ways can you joyfully worship God throughout the day? When has someone else’s worship led to your own?
Almighty God, please help me live to worship You with contagious joy and gratitude.
Our Daily Bread Topic: Spiritual disciplines
Reflect & Pray
How has reading the Bible changed you? Why might you sometimes not read it?
God, the Scriptures feed me and protect me from sin. Help me to read them every day.
Our Daily Bread Topic: God’s love and care
Reflect & Pray
When has God rescued you from a dark well of need? How have you seen Him bring you to a place of hope?
Oh, heavenly Father, thank You for reaching into the well of my need to rescue me and bring me back to You!
Read more about the love of God at DiscoverySeries.org/Q0612.
Our Daily Bread Topic: Prayer; Worship
Reflect & Pray
When have your prayers felt like calls for help? How does the reminder that God listens to our prayers encourage you?
Heavenly Father, thank You that You respond to my call for help and assure me of Your powerful presence and love.
Daily Bread Topic: Living for Christ
Reflect & Pray
Whose quiet faithfulness made a difference in your life? How can you serve God by serving someone else today?
Thank You for never overlooking me, Father! I’m thankful You can use me to make a difference wherever I am.
Saturday, January 9, 2021 – Dig It Up – Ruth 1:3-5, 20-21
Our Daily Bread Topic: Prayer; Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
What areas of life do you tend to become bitter about? What’s growing inside your heart that needs God’s loving care?
God, help me to see the goodness in life You’re always displaying. And dig up any root of bitterness in my heart that dishonors You.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Pass It On
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia