FOCUS OF THE MONTH
A New Season and A Fresh Anointing
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not to men to fast, but unto the Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. — Matthew 6:17 (KJV)
But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,, — Matthew 6:17 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!
Sister Annie Faulkner – January 9 – Class 03
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***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course was 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). Faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression in that stream. 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 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 translating 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 the structure and meaning of the original as directly as possible. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Sunday, January 9, 2022 – Washed – Titus 3:3-7
Our Daily Bread Focus: Salvation
Reflect & Pray
Why is it vital for you to be washed and sanctified by Jesus? What has it meant or what will it mean for you to put your faith in Him?
Dear Jesus, I know I’ve sinned against You. And I realize that the penalty for my sin is separation from You. Thank You for the salvation You’ve made possible and for drawing me close to You forever.
Monday, January 10, 2022 – Etch A Sketch Forgiveness – Psalm 103:7-13
Daily Bread Focus: Forgiveness of Sin
Scripture(s): Isaiah 43:25; 1 John 1:7
Reflect & Pray
Why do you think God chooses to not treat you as your actions might deserve? How can you thank Him for separating your sins from you?
Loving God, thank You for forgiveness. Remind me that You no longer remember my sins.
Read The Forgiveness of God.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 – Escape or Peace? – John 16:25-33
Daily Bread Focus: Peace
Scripture(s): Luke 2:14; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 4:6-7
Reflect & Pray
How have you seen invitations to escape in the world around you recently? How well do you think they might deliver on those promises?
Father, help me to trust You so that I may find peace and rest in You.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 – Hearing Us From Heaven – 1 Kings 8:37-45
Daily Bread Focus: Prayer
Scripture(s): 1 Peter 3:12; 1 John 5:15; Jeremiah 29:12-13
Reflect & Pray
What troubling situation can you pray about today, believing God is hearing you from heaven? What help from God can you thank Him for because He hears your plea?
Heavenly Father, during my toughest struggles and troubles, I thank You for hearing my humble cry.
Thursday, January 13, 2022 – A Ludicrous Investment – Jeremiah 32:6-15
Daily Bread Focus: Living For Christ
Scripture(s): Jeremiah 29:11; James 2:26; Leviticus 25:25; Acts 9:15-17, 22
Reflect & Pray
Consider a time when you were quick to criticize a friend or a stranger. What was the result? What could you have done differently to honor God and the individual?
Heavenly Father, I know I fall short of Your glory every day. Thank You for Your unconditional love. Help me strive to be more like You by being patient and gentle with others.
Friday, January 14, 2022 – Practice What You Preach – James 1:19-27
Daily Bread Focus: Bible, Inspiration, Study
Scripture(s): Matthew 7:21; 1 John 2:15-16; Galatians 2:11-16
In what ways have you struggled to obey Scripture? In what ways has God transformed you?
Loving God, please make me more like You so I can use every opportunity You give me to share Your love with others.
Saturday, January 15, 2022 – Life By Death – Exodus 12:5-13
Our Daily Bread Focus: Salvation; Story of the Bible
Reflect & Pray
Why is death the only path to life? How have you shown that you’ve received Jesus’ death on your behalf?
Jesus, Your death brings me life. Help me die to sin today and live my life through You.
Write the Vision and Make it Plain!
Vision is the act or power of anticipating what will or may come to be. So let’s start the year off right; write your 2022 vision down!
Writing your vision on paper (modern-day tablets) is a requirement from God. He knows that writing it down keeps it at the forefront of our minds. Writing your vision also makes the written details official. It causes us and others to take notice. Therefore, the things we have written down shall surely come to pass.
Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” So, if we don’t have our goals or visions clearly written down, we are just running wild with no focus or direction. We are bouncing to and fro, here, there, and everywhere. It means that there is no discipline concerning the completion of the vision.
You can write a vision for anything by following these three steps.
First, seek God. Pray and ask the Lord which area or areas of your life you should focus on. He will help you. Don’t be afraid to dream specifically about your life. Allow God to show you His vision for your life, down to the smallest detail.
Second, write down everything. You will find that God reveals plans and ways to make your vision a reality.
Lastly, decree and declare in your boldest voice that “This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in my eyes!”
So, write the vision and make it plain!
And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end, it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not tarry. — Habakkuk 2:2-3 (KJV)
Thoughts By Sister Clovia Thompson – January 9, 2022
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia