SCRIPTURE & FOCUS – Week Of February 27, 2022 – March 5, 2022


FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Loving At All Times


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;  — Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
 

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, — Matthew 5:44 (ESV)


Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)

Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)




!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!  
Sister Jacquelina Ruff – February 27 – Class 08 

Sister Diane Pierce – February 28 – Class 09/10 
Brother Ernest Williams – February 29 – Class 08 
Sister Julia Bowman – March 3 – Class 08
Sister Jean Wright-James – March 3 – Class 09/10 
Sister Morise George – March 4 – Class 01
Sister Josephine Livingston – March 4 – Class 06 

Blessed Birthday Song by Minister Nadine Cager

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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….***


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Sunday, February 27, 2022THE JOY OF GOOD NEWSIsaiah 61:1-7

Our Daily Bread Focus:  Hope; Salvation; Suffering

Reflect & Pray

Where do you need to experience good news? When has God’s good news replaced your fear and worry with joy?

God, I need some good news. I hear bad news all the time. I need to hear what You say about things. I need the joy You bring.

The Joy Of Good News

Monday, February 28, 2022 CHOOSING CELEBRATION1 Peter 2:1-3, 9-10

Daily Bread Focus: Joy

Scripture(s): Philippians 2:4-5; James 4:5-7

Reflect & Pray

What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life? How does remembering your place in the body of Christ free you from the need to compare yourself to others?

Loving God, source of all that’s good, help me to let go of envy’s lies, the kind of lies that suck out joy and “rot the bones.” Help me to instead celebrate the countless beautiful gifts of life in Your kingdom.

Choosing Celebration

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 A FRIENDLY CONVERSATIONEphesians 6:18-20

Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism

Scripture(s): Acts 4:29; Jude 1:3; Colossians 4:2-4; 2 Peter 3:9

Reflect & Pray

Whom might God want you to speak to on His behalf? What’s stopping you? What effect would prayer have on this situation?

Dear Father, give me the courage to reach out to people who don’t know You. Give me wisdom to know when and how to start conversations about You.

A Friendly Conversation

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 MANAGING OUR GIFTS1 Peter 4:7-11

Daily Bread Focus:  Stewardship and Giving

Scripture(s): Romans 12:1-13; John 13:34-35; Matthew 24:36

Reflect & Pray

How would you describe your God-given talents and spiritual gifts? What could you do to manage or steward them better for His glory?

Heavenly Father, at times I’ve squandered my gifts and talents. Sharpen my commitment to manage the gifts You’ve given me so the world praises You.

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Managing Our Gifts

Thursday, March 3, 2022 ENCOURAGED IN GOD1 Samuel 23:15-24

Daily Bread Focus:  God’s Love and Care; Love for Others

Scripture(s): Philippians 4:6-9; Hebrews 10:24-25

Reflect & Pray

How did someone provide special encouragement to you in your faith journey? What can you do to strengthen someone’s faith today?

Loving God, there’s nothing like the encouragement You give. Please give me opportunities to help others find new strength in You.

Encouraged In God

Friday, March 4, 2022 UNSHAKABLE FAITHMatthew 6:19-24

Daily Bread Focus:  Joy; Living Like Christ

Scripture(s): 1 Timothy 6:9-10; Proverbs 23:5-6; 2 Corinthians 11:18-31

Reflect & Pray

Are there ways in which your priorities are out of order? What changes do you think God might want you to make?

I love You, dear God, and want You as my greatest love. Show me how I can become more like You.

Unshakable Faith

Saturday, March 5, 2022 SAFE HANDS – Psalm 32

Our Daily Bread Focus:  Life Struggles

Reflect & Pray

What has it meant or what will it mean for you to find shelter, safety, and forgiveness in Jesus? How does He provide what you need for your cares, fears, and burdens?

Father, You know the times I’ve sought to piece my life together without You. Help me to forsake my misguided plans for safety and to run swiftly to You.

Safe Hands

This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson


Treasures In Heaven

Jesus told us to “store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven” (Matthew 6:20). He linked this command to the desires of our hearts, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:21)

Most of all, we are to treasure the Lord Jesus Christ. When Jesus is our treasure, we’ll commit our resources, money, time, and talents to His work in this world.  When we live sacrificially for Jesus’ sake or serve Him by serving the body of Christ, we store up treasures in Heaven.

God cares more about the condition of our hearts than the condition of our bank accounts.  That’s why He shows us what’s best for us and our possessions. We can choose to focus our lives on temporary wealth, but God offers us treasures that last forever; a relationship with Him through His son, Jesus, begins here and continues for eternity.

Life’s treasures and our hearts are linked.  For what does your heart long? Does it treasure the things of the world, like money, fame, possessions, power, or influence? 

Or does your heart long for Jesus to be the greatest treasure in your life forever?



“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia


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