FOCUS OF THE MONTH
The Elements of Nature as used by God
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
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 Pansy Wells – March 15 – Class 09/10
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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, March 13, 2022 – WARTS AND ALL – Colossians 3:12-15
Our Daily Bread Focus: Forgiveness of Sin; Love for Others
Reflect & Pray
What faults do you find in others that are hard to accept or forgive? How can you follow God’s example in the way you interact with others?
Loving God, show me my shortcomings or flaws that detract from letting others know who You are. Help me to be more patient and to love and forgive as You do.
Monday, March 14, 2022 – JUSTICE AND JESUS – Micah 6:1-8
Daily Bread Focus: Injustice; Mercy
Scripture(s): Isaiah 55:6-7; Deuteronomy 4:30-31; Micah 7:18
Reflect & Pray
What does it mean to you to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God? How do you see this lived out in the life of Jesus?
Father, in the name of Jesus, please help me do right by others and everyone You bring into my life.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 – NO FORMULA NEEDED – Matthew 5:13-16
Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism
Scripture(s): 1 John 1:5; Romans 5:8; John 3:16
Reflect & Pray
How have you shared the good news with another? What was the result? What are some other ways you could share about Jesus?
Dear God, I want others to experience the loving relationship I have with You. Help me in my walk and talk to draw others to You.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 – THANKS, BUT NO THANKS – Ezra 4:1-5, 24
Daily Bread Focus: Stewardship and Giving
Scripture(s): 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Deuteronomy 16:16-17
Reflect & Pray
What are the dangers of joining hands with those who would bring a conflict of interest to God’s work? How can you develop discernment?
Loving Father, You know my need. Help me to be wise and discerning in knowing when to partner with others.
Thursday, March 17, 2022 – PREPARING A PLACE FOR US – John 14:1-4
Daily Bread Focus: Eternal Life
Scripture(s): John 3:16; Colossians 3:4; Revelation 21:3
Reflect & Pray
How do you feel knowing that Jesus is preparing a place for you in His Father’s house? How might hanging on to that hope give you strength or courage in difficult seasons?
Jesus, thank You for going to prepare a place for me. Help me to put my hope in You fully and not to be troubled by the struggles in this life that might tempt me to take my eyes off You.
Friday, March 18, 2022 – LITTLE FOXES – Song of Songs 2:3-15
Daily Bread Focus: Forgiving Others; Obedience
Scripture(s): Ephesians 5:23-33; Mark 12:29-30; 1 Corinthians 13:4-6
Reflect & Pray
What “little foxes” are damaging one of your close relationships? What can you do to seek forgiveness and a fresh start in Christ?
Father, may Your extraordinary love flow through me in ordinary ways.
Saturday, March 19, 2022 – RECLAIMING OUR TIME – Joel 2:21-27
Our Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
What are you waiting for God to restore or redeem? How would you describe your attitude as you wait?
Mighty God, thank You for Your promises of redemption and restoration. Help me to trust in Your timing in each area of my life.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
No Compromising: Stand Firm
“A good person who gives in to a bad person is a muddied spring, a polluted well.” Proverbs 25:26 (MSG)
One of the reasons why people don’t look to the church today is that the church has destroyed its influence by compromising.
To compromise is to adjust or change a belief or standard to make mutual concessions. In many things in life, compromise is a good thing, but when it comes to the things of God, there should be NO COMPROMISE!
Solomon tells us in Proverbs 25:26 that for a godly man to turn from his beliefs to meet the world halfway is wrong. Instead, as children of the Most High God, we need to let our light shine bright for Him in every area of our lives.
For instance, there is no compromise on what Jesus said at John 14:6 – “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life, no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” To change this belief would be to say that the death and resurrection of Jesus had no purpose. If there was another way to reach the Father, why did Jesus have to die?
As Christians, we need to stand firm in our faith. There is no compromise when it comes to the things of God.
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia