FOCUS OF THE MONTH
A Season Of Change
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. — Galatians 6:9 (KJV)
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9 (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 Cynthia Glover – October 26 – Introduction Class
Sister Mary Dunkley – October 27 – 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, October 24, 2021 – Talk, Trust, Feel – Romans 8:14-21
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care; Self-Image
Reflect & Pray
Are there any unspoken “rules” you’ve learned as conditions for acceptance and love? How might you live differently if you believed you didn’t have to follow those rules to be loved?
Loving God, at times I’m afraid to live honestly with myself and with others—thinking that by doing so I’ll no longer be loved. Heal my heart, and help me believe in and live for the glory, freedom, and joy Your love makes possible.
Monday, October 25, 2021 – The Testing – Genesis 22:1-3, 6-12
Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God
Scripture(s): James 1:2-4; Hebrews 11:1, 6
Reflect & Pray
How do you believe you’ve been tested by God? What was that experience like, and what did you take away from it?
God, I don’t know if what I’m experiencing is Your testing or not, but either way, I want to trust You. I give my future to You.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 – Set Apart – Romans 1:1-6
Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism
Scripture(s): Acts 6:7, 9:15-16; Matthew 28:19-20
What barriers do you experience in sharing your faith? What talents or interests can you use to present the good news?
Jesus, thank You for making me Your mouthpiece for Your good news. May Your Spirit give me the courage and love to share about You today.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – A Purpose in Suffering – Job 42:1-9
Daily Bread Focus: Suffering
Scripture(s): Romans 8:18; 1 Peter 4:1, 19
Reflect & Pray
How else do you see the “suffering = sin” formula being used? Why do you think it’s still so prevalent?
Great Physician, give me words to heal, not hurt, in times of pain.
Thursday, October 28, 2021 – Is God Listening? – 1 John 5:13-15
Daily Bread Focus: Prayer
Scripture(s): John 14:13, 15:7; 1 John 3:21-22
Pause to consider what you’ve most recently asked of God. What motivated you to ask? How can you know that God hears you?
Father, I come asking and trusting You to hear me because You say that You do.
Friday, October 29, 2021 – God Sings Over You – Zephaniah 3:14-17
Daily Bread Focus: Joy, God’s Love and Care
Scripture(s): Isaiah 5:1, 65:17-19
Reflect & Pray
What feelings are stirred when you consider God singing over you? Is that something unbelievable or something comforting? Why?
Good Father, the thought that You would sing over me in joy is such an assurance and comfort. Thank You.
Saturday, October 30, 2021 – A New Calling – 2 Timothy 1:6-14
Our Daily Bread Focus: Living for Christ; Salvation
Reflect & Pray
When have you shared the gospel with someone, and what was the result? Did it ever lead to suffering? What happened?
Dear God, thank You for offering me a new calling through Your Son. And thank You for giving me the Spirit to live inside me to guide and empower me to serve You.
GOD’S VOICE
The ability to hear God in the heat of the moment is developed by listening to God by practicing the daily disciplines of silence, prayer, studying and meditating on His Word, and worship. It is in the day-to-day moments of meeting God that we begin to reflect on what we behold.
God speaks all the time, but many of us aren’t listening to Him because He doesn’t sound the way we want Him to. So we need quiet pauses in our day; we need to make space for listening to the most important voice of all, the voice of God.
Distractions are everywhere. Let’s turn down the noise and hear the voice of God. It’s hard to hear God’s still small voice when we live a life that is full of noise. Let’s train our minds and ears to listen to what God whispers and not what the enemy may be shouting. The voice of God is clear and understandable to the ears of a humble heart.
God speaks to those who take time to listen, and He listens to those who take time to pray. The Lord is knocking at the door. Have you heard His voice? He has something to say to you!
“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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