FOCUS OF THE MONTH
A New Vision For A New Year With A Fresh Anointing
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And he said, “Hear my words: If there is a prophet among you, I the Lord make myself known to him in a vision; I speak with him in a dream. — Numbers 12:6 (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 Gwen Gliss – February 2 – Class 05
Sister Elner Davis – February 4 – Class 09/10
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This Week’s Overview:
Sunday – In order for our country to heal itself of injustices of the past, we must look to the future through the lens of God’s love. We must overcome evil with good by extending mercy, grace and forgiveness.
Monday – Let’s be wise to build our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ. When calamities or injustices come, we’ll be accustomed to standing on and practicing the Word of God. This lifestyle will keep us from falling into ruins.
Tuesday – We must remember, God is working things out for our good. He may prune our lives so that we can be more fruitful and not barren. Allow Him to make something beautiful of our lives.
Wednesday – Transformation may be a slow process even grievous at times. However, we must trust God to prepare blessings with perfect wisdom and care. Then, wait patiently for Him to change our lives for His glory.
Thursday – As we practice living God’s Word, let’s be mindful to share it with everyone, especially the children. In doing so, we will leave a legacy of faith for the next generation.
Friday – No matter how difficult life becomes, don’t fear. Hold on to God’s unchanging hand and He will hold us up in every situation we face.
***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 31, 2021 – A Future With Forgiveness – Romans 12:9-21
Our Daily Bread Topic: Forgiving others; Injustice
Reflect & Pray
When have you witnessed times when the goal of mercy and grace seemed distorted to enable injustice? When have you seen both justice and mercy working in harmony?
Loving God, when the pain and injustice around me breaks my heart, help me to still believe in Your love and power to transform and heal. Help me to point with my life to Your justice, mercy, and love.
Our Daily Bread Topic: Obedience
Reflect & Pray
Whose wisdom, insights, or opinions do you listen to the most? How can you better build your life’s foundation by putting Jesus’ words into practice?
God, so much of what I experience feels unsteady and temporary, a life built on sand. I want to live a solid life. Help me to obey You.
To learn more about the life and teachings of Jesus, see ChristianUniversity.org/NT218.
Reflect & Pray
How have you seen God use struggle in your life to produce growth and fruitfulness? How do you think time gives us the perspective to see God’s hand at work in our lives?
Father, help me to trust You during difficult seasons in my life, knowing that You’re at work to bring beauty and change.
For help in strengthening your faith, read DiscoverySeries.org/Q0747.
Reflect & Pray
What blessings are you waiting for from God? How do you plan to worship Him regardless of when blessings come?
Abba, Father, thank You for Your kindness and faithfulness in every season and blessing of life. Help me to look forward to You most of all.
Who invested in your spiritual life as you were growing up? How can you direct children’s hearts to the wisdom found in Scripture?
Father, help me take time to read the Bible and share it with others.
Download these seven devotionals from Our Daily Bread for Kids at go.odb.org/ODBforKids-7.
Reflect & Pray
What’s your biggest challenge right now? What can you do or say to let God know you trust Him?
Father in heaven, life is hard when I try to do it alone, so I need Your help. Please come alongside me in my greatest challenges and help me know I’m not alone.
Learn to face life’s challenges through your study of Soul Care at ChristianUniversity.org/CC201.
Saturday, February 6, 2021 – What’s Your Reputation – Ephesians 5:8-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Evangelism; Living like Christ
Reflect & Pray
What are some reasons you hesitate to more intentionally spread Christ’s light in this world? Where are the places around you that need His light?
Father, forgive me for my passivity about being light. Lead me and use me as light in the dark spaces of this world.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
A Sea of Blessings
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia