FOCUS OF THE MONTH
We Show Glory To God By Serving Him With Our Lives
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. — Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. — Ephesians 2:10 (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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Brother James D. McNair, Jr. – August 8 – Class 06
Sister Betty Jones – August 9 – Introduction Class
Sister Lillie Brown – August 10 – Class 02
Sister Shirley Richardson – August 10 – Class 03
Sister Nuria Alverez – August 11 – Introduction Class
Sister Laverne Baptist – August 12 – 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, August 8, 2021 – Good Trouble – Amos 5:10-24
Our Daily Bread Focus: Injustice
Reflect & Pray
Where do you sense the Holy Spirit might be prompting you to make some good trouble? How can you discern the godly way to do just that?
Heavenly Father, if I’m left to myself, I’ll likely play it safe, stay comfortable, keep quiet. But I know that You might ask something different. Help me discern what to do to honor You.
Monday, August 9, 2021 – Fearless Love – 1 John 3:1, 11-18
Our Daily Bread Focus: Love For Others
Scripture(s): John 5:24
When are you most prone to let fear stifle your love for others? How can you grow in experiencing and sharing the Spirit’s boundless love within those fearful places?
God of love, You are love, and to live in love is to live in You. I long to live with that kind of fearless, joyous love. Fill me with Your Spirit, and carry me ever deeper into Your love, until fear dissolves and Your love flows freely through me.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 – Love That Disciplines – Proverbs 3:11-12
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care; Discipleship
Scripture(s): Hebrews 12:5-11; 1 Corinthians 11:32
How do you recognize God’s discipline? How do you sense the love of God in the midst of it?
God, help me to recognize Your discipline so that I can discover the freedom You offer.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 – Accessible To All – Matthew 7:13-14
Our Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism; Salvation
Scripture(s): Romans 10:13; John 14:6
Reflect & Pray
How did you respond after hearing the good news? How can you be more intentional about sharing it with others?
God the Father, please empower me through Your Holy Spirit so I can show others the accessible path that leads to Your approachable Son, Jesus.
Thursday, August 12, 2021 – Listening Matters – Psalm 85
Our Daily Bread Focus: Prayer; Obedience
Scripture(s): Habakkuk 2:1; 2 Chronicles 7:14
In what ways will you stay attentive to God and the Scriptures today? How can doing so help you to help others?
Father, help me to stay close to You in my thoughts, words, and actions. Please use me as Your servant to bring Your hope to others.
Friday, August 13, 2021 – The True Nature Of Love – 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Our Daily Bread Focus: Encouragement; Stewardship
Scripture(s): Malachi 3:8-10; Hebrews 13:16
Reflect & Pray
How might sacrificial service or giving fit into your life this week? Who needs your encouragement?
Loving God, You are so good. Please give me opportunities to bless others for You in Your power and wisdom.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 – When We Don’t Understand – Job 2:7-10
Our Daily Bread Focus: Life struggles; Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
When has your faith in God been tested? What has He used during tough circumstances to help your reverence for Him to remain intact?
Father, help me to trust You and honor You when I can’t see Your hand or understand Your plan.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Are We Listening to God?
It’s hard to tune out the voices of others, the call of social media, and the constant demands to do more and be more. But silence helps us hear God’s voice and sing His songs.
-Silence is the difference between sight and insight.
-Silence is the difference between happiness and joy.
-Silence is the difference between fear and faith.
When our lives get loud, with noise filling every frequency, we lose our sense of being. When our schedules get busy, we lose our sense of balance which is a function of the inner ear. Are we listening to God?
-If we want to hear the heart of God, silence is vital.
-If we want the Spirit of God to fill us, be still.
God often speaks the loudest when we are the quietest. Silence is so critical to our spiritual vitality. God’s whisper quiets us, calms us, and stills us. So he says in Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God.”
“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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