FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Jesus Freed Us From Sin
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. — 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV)
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. — 1 Peter 2:24 (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 Janice Clark – July 11 – Class 09/10
Sister Laura Green – July 13 – Class 08
Sister Brenda Foster – July 15 – Introduction Class
Sister Mamie Torrence – July 16 – Class 03
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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 11, 2021 – Hope In Grief – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s love and care; Grief; Loneliness
Reflect & Pray
How has loss marked your life? How does Jesus provide the help and hope you need?
Father, there’s nothing on earth that can fill the places in my heart made empty through loss. Draw me to You and comfort me with Your love and grace.
Monday, July 12, 2021 – Jesus Restores Us – Genesis 3:17-24
Our Daily Bread Focus: Atonement, the Fall; Sin
Scripture(s): Romans 5:19; John 3:16
When have you suffered for someone else’s mistake? When have you benefited from someone’s success, and how should you think about both situations?
Jesus, I believe in You, and I know Your life counts for me.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 – Longing For God – Nehemiah 1:5-11
Our Daily Bread Focus: Fellowship with God, Forgiveness of Sin
Scripture(s): 1 John 1:3-7; Psalm 63:1-3
What’s your idea of home and why? In what ways do you sense yourself longing for God?
Father, help me understand that only You can satisfy my longings. Help me be at home with You, no matter where I am.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 – Listen and Learn – James 1:19-27
Our Daily Bread Focus: Friendship, Judging Others
Scripture(s): John 15:13; Matthew 7:1-5
Reflect & Pray
How does God want you to put James 1 into practice? Whom might you need to listen to and hear?
You know me, God. I can be opinionated sometimes. Help me to be quick to listen and slow to speak.
Thursday, July 15, 2021 – Confident Prayer – Luke 11:5-13
Our Daily Bread Focus: Prayer
Scripture(s): Matthew 6:9-10; James 1:5-6; Isaiah 44:21-22
If the neighbor in the parable represents God, what does it suggest God is like? If verses 11–13 clarify the parable, what then is God like?
Father, today I bring You my needs and the needs of others, confident that You’ll hear and answer, and grateful that it’s Your goodness and not my words that count.
Read about the power of prayer at DiscoverySeries.org/Q0740.
Friday, July 16, 2021 – Navigating the Storms of Life – Psalm 43
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care, Life Struggles
Scripture(s): Matthew 6:34; Psalm 139:23-24
Reflect & Pray
How are you making every effort to grow more like Christ? What will help you in this endeavor?
Loving God, help me to be diligent to live for You in all I do and say. Thank You for enabling me to do so through Your Spirit inside me.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 – Prejudice and Forgiveness – Acts 10:23-28
Our Daily Bread Focus: Racism; Sin
Reflect & Pray
What experiences or people has God used to help you see that He doesn’t show favoritism? What are the things in your life that may have blinded you to His acceptance of all people?
Dear God, search my heart and show me where I need to change.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
When Your Heart is Overwhelmed
No one ever said life was going to be easy. But, unfortunately, between the pandemic, financial struggles, family and health issues, and the run-of-the-mill problems of everyday life, it’s easy to feel weighed down and trapped by your circumstances. In times like these, it is tempting to just throw in the towel and quit. Well, don’t do it!
God’s Word reminds us to let go of our anxiety and allow His peace to protect our hearts and minds from stress. God knows when our hearts are hurting, and we don’t see how we will get through the situation. God knows we are frustrated. He knows how things are going to turn out. God is greater than anything we are going through…so don’t give up on Him. After all, He has never given up on us!
The bottom line is when your heart is overwhelmed—pray!
If you’re tired, sick, overwhelmed—pray!
If you’re on cloud nine and life seems perfect—pray!
If you lack direction—pray!
If the circumstances of your life are out of control—pray!
If the circumstances seem well within your control—pray, pray, pray!
Whatever you do—STAY IN PRAYER!
When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. — Psalm 61:2
“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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