FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Jesus Freed Us From Sin
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9 (KJV)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9 (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 Brenda Adams – July 18 – Class 06
Sister Yvonne Gist – July 18 – Class 09/10
Sister Blanche Yelverton – July 21 – Class 01
Brother Donald Brailsford – July 23 – Class 01
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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, July 18, 2021 – God’s Restoring Ways – Hosea 14
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s love and care
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced or witnessed restoration beyond what seemed possible? In what areas of your life do you need reassurance of God’s promise to heal and restore?
Loving God and Creator of Life, teach me to trust in Your goodness—not just when I’m good, but all the time.
Monday, July 19, 2021 – Firm Refusal – Daniel 6:10-23
Our Daily Bread Focus: Stories of faith
Scripture(s): Job 13:15; Esther 3:1-10
Where are you sensing that obedience to God will require your firm refusal? What might this refusal cost you? What will you gain?
God, I know my loyalty to You will at times mean saying no to others’ expectations or demands. It may cost me dearly. Give me courage.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 – God’s Power on Display – Job 38:24-38
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care; Trust in God
Scripture(s): Matthew 24:27
When was the last time you saw God’s power on display? What went through your mind as you witnessed His bigness?
God, help me see how big You are and to stop trying to fit You into small boxes. Help me to trust that if You’re big enough to create and control lightning, You’re big enough to help me through life’s challenges.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 – Authentic Christianity – Matthew 5:3-10
Our Daily Bread Focus: Fruit of the Spirit
Scripture(s): Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Timothy 2:24-26
Reflect & Pray
Which of the attributes from Matthew 5 do you especially need in your life? How can you grow in this?
Spirit of God, please produce these characteristics from the Beatitudes in my life.
Thursday, July 22, 2021 – Seeking God’s Help – 2 Chronicles 20:5-12, 15
Our Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God; Prayer
Scripture(s): Psalm 18:1-3; Philippians 4:6-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14
How has God answered your prayers? What situations in your life or in the world could you commit to Him today?
Creator God, You made the world and all that’s in it. Please restore order and save Your people, whom You love.
Friday, July 23, 2021 – The Greatest Symphony – 1 Corinthians 12:12-20
Our Daily Bread Focus: Living with Other Believers, Church Life
Scripture(s): Galatians 3:26-28; Colossians 1:18
Reflect & Pray
Where do you hear the dissonance of conflict in your own life? Where do you see the symphonic harmonies of love?
Father, please enable me to see what I can be with others, with my eyes on Your Son, with reliance on Your Spirit, with a growing awareness of what You can do with a noisemaker like me.
Saturday, July 24, 2021 – God Carries Us – Deuteronomy 1:26-31
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s love and care; Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
In what ways have you seen God’s provision and protection in your life? How can you face difficulties knowing that God carries you tenderly and confidently?
Loving God, help me remember that You carry me, even when I don’t feel it. Thank You for Your strength and compassion.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Live Out the Beatitudes
The Beatitudes are a set of ideas, created by Jesus, about how people must act and the things they must do to achieve blessedness and the soul’s well-being. Jesus gave these blessings at the Sermon on the Mount.
The Beatitudes are still relevant today as they show the qualities to live out the Word of God indeed. One must see the sin and harshness of the world and mourn for it to make a positive change. Jesus blessed people with these qualities as they have a genuine and pure-hearted relationship with God.
Today we will,
- Lean on God, knowing that without Him, we are nothing.
- Bring our sorrows to the Father.
- Do our work quietly and humbly.
- Let prayer fill our emptiness.
- Perform an act of mercy.
- Keep our hearts centered on Jesus.
We can live our lives the way Jesus wants us to by continuously striving for justice and peace and by loving God wholly.
“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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