FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Loving At All Times
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. — 1 John 4:11 (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 George Brown – February 26 – Class 02
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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, February 20, 2022 – LEANING INTO GOD – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24
Our Daily Bread Focus: Prayer; Stories of Faith; Living for Christ
Reflect & Pray
How does spending time in God’s presence make you stronger? In what ways will you “lean into Him” today?
Loving and Almighty God, please help me to live every moment with You today and to receive the strength You alone can give.
Monday, February 21, 2022 – NEVER SAY “CAN’T” – Exodus 3:7-10; 4:10-15
Daily Bread Focus: Contentment; Joy; Trust In God
Scripture(s): Judges 7:9-10, 13-14; Isaiah 6:5
Reflect & Pray
How does love in this life reflect the love shared by God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit? How do you sense God loving you now?
God, I need Your powerful, deep love. I need Your love that won’t be extinguished and won’t let me go. Will You show me this love today?
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 – LOVE YOUR LOVED ONES – Colossians 4:7-10
Daily Bread Focus: Forgiving Others; Love for Others
Scripture(s): John 15:12; Ephesians 4:31-32
Reflect & Pray
With whom do you need to reconcile? What can you do with your pain if that person is no longer living?
Father, help me to see that one primary purpose of life is to show love to those around me.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 – THE CHALLENGE OF THE STARS – Psalm 8
Daily Bread Focus: Humility
Scripture(s): Psalm 46:10; 148:13; Isaiah 43:21
Reflect & Pray
What current philosophies or movements can you think of that leave no room for God? What reminds you of your Creator, and how does that prompt you to praise Him?
Heavenly Father, I acknowledge Your love for me with feelings of amazement, awe, and humility. Who am I? Thank You for loving me!
Thursday, February 24, 2022 – FOLLOW THE LEADER – 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1
Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism
Scripture(s): Romans 15:1-3; Ephesians 5:1-2; Colossians 3:17
Reflect & Pray
What nonverbal faith cues are you showing others through your actions? How are people able to see Christ in your words and actions?
Father God, thank You for the example of Jesus. Show me how to follow Him in actions and in words every day.
Friday, February 25, 2022 – AVOID THE DOOR – Proverbs 5:1-14
Daily Bread Focus: Marriage; Affairs; Sin
Scripture(s): Exodus 20:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4
What “door” leads to your greatest temptation? How will you avoid that door today?
Almighty God, help me avoid the door that leads to entrapment.
Saturday, February 26, 2022 – PART OF THE FAMILY – Ephesians 2:19-22
Our Daily Bread Focus: Living with other believers
Reflect & Pray
What are some other benefits of belonging to the household of God? How might you approach God in confidence today?
Heavenly Father, thank You for welcoming me into Your family as a child of God.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
JESUS IS THE DOOR
Jesus is the door; He is the gateway.
Everyone has access, and He is the only way.
Jesus is the entrance; He is the opening.
To the way of truth, He is life everlasting.
Jesus is the door. He is the bridge’s way
to find peace with God. He is the only doorway.
Jesus is the access; He is the passageway.
To mercy and forgiveness, He is the only entryway.
Jesus is the door; He is the invitation.
He offers to everyone the only way to salvation.
Will you open the door and let Jesus in?
He laid down His life to pay for your sins.
You are the reason that He bled and died.
He did not hesitate to stay in love while on the Cross.
And He will keep knocking until you open it wide.
“I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.” — John 10:9 (ESV)
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia