FOCUS OF THE MONTH
God’s Unconditional Love
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. — 1 John 4:9 (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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Sister Diane Pierce – February 28 – Class 09/10
Brother Ernest Williams – February 29 – Class 08
Sister Julia Bowman – March 3 – Class 08
Sister Tara Dorsey – March 3 – Class 02
Sister Jean Wright-James – March 3 – Class 09/10
Sister Morise George – March 4 – Class 01
Sister Josephine Livingston – March 4 – Class 06
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This Week’s Overview:
Monday – God’s Word is powerful! We must never give up on life. Instead, seek the wisdom of God in every situation and apply His Word to our lives.
Tuesday – Life demands our time, however, we must begin to embrace and welcome quiet time with God. Allow Him to saturate us with His unfailing shelter of protection and give us peace.
Wednesday – Though we don’t see God, we can be assured and thankful for His omnipresence. He will preserve us from dangers, seen and unseen.
Thursday – How can we know the Father? As we continue to study God’s Word daily, we will better understand the character of God. By capsulizing the life and love of Jesus, we can know the Father.
Friday – We mentioned earlier that God is always with us. However, there are times in life when things are so challenging and difficult that we question if God is present! Begin to thank and trust our Sovereign God, not only for the good things in our lives but also, the difficult experiences that we may be facing. Who knows if those difficult moments are not blessings in disguise? Think about it!
***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, February 28, 2021 – New Every Morning – Lamentations 3:19-26
Our Daily Bread Topic: Prayer; Waiting on God
Reflect & Pray
How has God sustained you through the trials you’ve faced? How could you support someone who’s enduring a challenging time?
God, Your love will never leave me. When I feel spent and without hope, remind me of Your mercies and compassion.
Reflect & Pray
What will help you persist in reading Scripture? How could another person help you better understand it?
Loving God, stir up in me a greater hunger to seek, study, and know the Bible, never giving up my quest to understand Your wisdom.
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Reflect & Pray
In what ways have you seen God’s protection in your life? How can you face difficulties knowing that God has you under His wings?
Heavenly Father, thank You for providing a safe haven of unfailing love.
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Reflect & Pray
How does the biblical truth that God watches over His people comfort you? Who can you tell about His faithfulness today?
Faithful Father, thank You for watching over me every day. Please give me grace to walk closely with You in everything I do today.
How well do you know God’s character? How does it match your perception of who Jesus is?
Dear God, help me to grow in my knowledge and appreciation of who You are.
Reflect & Pray
Can you think of an example where a misfortune turned out to be a blessing? How can you keep your focus on God in good times as well as in bad times?
Sovereign God, thank You for ordering my life. Help me to praise You in both good and bad times, believing that You work all things for the ultimate good of those who love You.
Saturday, March 6, 2021 – Minding My Own Business – 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
Our Daily Bread Topic: Judging; Love for Others
Reflect & Pray
What happens when you meddle in other people’s business? What’s the first thing you should do instead for others?
God, teach me to know what it means to love others better.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia