FOCUS OF THE MONTH
The Fatherhood Of God
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. –– Psalm 68:5 (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 Joan Crump – June 7 – Class 01
Evangelist Johnnie Jackson – June 10 – Class 04
Sister Kathleen Barringer – June 12 – Class 09/10
Sister Mitzie Gray – June 12 – Introduction Class
Brother Dondi Randolph – June 12 – Class 06
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***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 6, 2021 – Our True Selves – 1 John 3:1-3
Our Daily Bread Focus: Christ, return; Spiritual Transformation
Reflect & Pray
When songs and films encourage us to find our “true selves,” what do you think they miss? In what area can you step toward Christlikeness today?
Jesus, make me more like You today and every day.
Daily Bread Focus: Racism, Wisdom
Scripture(s): Psalm 1:1-3; John 7:24
What foundation is your house established upon? How will you build your house this week?
Father, I need Your wisdom to build a lasting legacy for Your glory.
Where does all seem lost and where do you need God’s rescue? How can you turn your hope to Him in this dire place?
God, I’m in real trouble, and if You don’t help me, I don’t see a good ending. Will You help me? Will You rescue me?
Read Why? Seeing God in Our Pain at DiscoverySeries.org/CB151.
Reflect & Pray
In what ways are you still vulnerable to “every wind of teaching”? How can you continue to grow spiritually?
Loving God, You’re the author of my growth and maturity. Please help me to see where my understanding of You is still immature and teach me more of Your wisdom.
To learn more about growing toward spiritual maturity, visit ChristianUniversity.org/SF212.
What image do you have of yourself? How does that compare to the image God has of you?
Jesus, I cling to You. Your love and goodness beautifies me.
Read The Forgiveness of God at DiscoverySeries.org/Q0602.
Reflect & Pray
Read 1 Peter 1:3–9 again. In what ways do these words show you how our God makes the inexpressible real to us? How open are you to the Spirit of Jesus, who lives in and among us?
Our Father in heaven, please help me to see the miracle of Your love and presence in Your Son and to believe in Your Spirit.
Saturday, June 12, 2021 – He Knows Your Name – Isaiah 43:1-7
Our Daily Bread Focus: Conflict & Confrontation; Church Life
Reflect & Pray
Why does God welcome His people back to Him? How has He shown that He knows you by name?
Jesus, when I stray from Your arms and Your fellowship, summon me home by name. I’m so grateful to be Yours.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
God to the Rescue!
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia
***The Daily Devotionals are taken from Our Daily Bread Ministries and the Scriptures are from the BibleGateway.***
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