FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Abundant Life
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. –– Matthew 6:33 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
!!!! HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!
Sister Margaret Tinker– June 3 – Introduction Class
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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, May 30, 2021 – Worth It, Or Worthy? – Revelation 5:6-12
Our Daily Bread Focus: Discipleship; Life struggles; Reverence for God
Reflect & Pray
How does Jesus’ death and resurrection prove He’s greater than any circumstance you face? In what ways will you tell Him He’s worthy today?
You are always worthy to be worshiped, Jesus! Please help me to live today in Your presence with a grateful heart.
How has God helped you through someone else’s secret giving? Who can you help with an anonymous gift today?
Loving God, please bless me with opportunities to give as selflessly and sacrificially as You have given to me.
Read Compassion: Learning to Love Like Jesus at DiscoverySeries.org/Q0208.
In what ways has God shown you His unfailing love? How will you demonstrate trust in Him today?
Loving God, help me to trust You even when I can’t see what You’re doing. I’m thankful I can rest in Your goodness and faithfulness today.
Watch “What Is Justice?” at go.odb.org/WhatIsJustice.
Reflect & Pray
What has God called you to do? How might you do it today in Jesus’ name?
Jesus, may Your love and grace be evident in my words and deeds today.
What’s making it difficult for you to trust God today? What will help you feel comfortable enough to cry out to Him?
Father, I need You right now. Please help me to trust You to come through for me in my difficult situation.
To learn more about suffering and the Christian faith, visit ChristianUniversity.org/CA211.
Reflect & Pray
Where have you seen justice abused or misrepresented? Where does your heart cry out for God to bring justice?
God, I see injustice all around me: in the news, in my relationships, on social media. Thank You for the hope I can have in You and Your just ways.
Saturday, June 5, 2021 – Waiting In Hope – Romans 12:9-13
Our Daily Bread Focus: Pride; Spiritual Warfare
Reflect & Pray
How can you prayerfully and physically support someone in need today? How has God used someone to offer you tangible support while you waited for Him?
God, please help me love others while I wait for You to work in and through my circumstances.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Graduation Class of 2021
Congratulations, Class of 2021! You did it! You had a challenging year of virtual classes and no after-school activities. Take pride in how far you have come and how far you can go. Be diligent and faithful in keeping the commandments of God, and He will encircle you in the arms of His love. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
Graduation is not the end. It’s the beginning—the first step of the next chapter of your life. So be bold; be courteous! Be your best! Class 2021, you are UNSTOPPABLE. You were born around 9/11. You are UNBREAKABLE, and you are graduating during a pandemic. God designed you for greatness. Through Him you are UNDEFEATABLE. You were designed for greatness. If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. So, go forth and set the world on fire!
Class of 2021
Behind you, all your memories.
Before you, all your dreams.
Around you, all who love you.
Within you, all you need.
If fate whispers to you, “You can’t withstand the storm,” whisper back, “I am the storm because I survived the pandemic. Today I am stronger, tougher, smarter, and more patient. I am unstoppable, unbreakable and undefeatable! I am the change that I want the world to be!”
“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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