FOCUS OF THE MONTH
The Elements of Nature as used by God
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” — Ezekiel 37:9 (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 Annette P. Jordan – March 7 – Class 09/10
Sister Marietta Pinkney – March 8 – 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, March 6, 2022 – TONGUE-TIED IN PRAYER – Romans 8:22-27
Our Daily Bread Focus: Holy Spirit; Prayer
Reflect & Pray
When have you not known what or how to pray? How did God help you through that situation?
Dear God, thank You for Your Spirit’s help when I don’t know how to pray.
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Monday, March 7, 2022 – WILLING TO WAIT – James 5:7-12
Daily Bread Focus: Patience
Scripture(s): Use Scriptures in the Story
Reflect & Pray
What’s hardest about waiting for Jesus’ return? How’s His return an incentive for living out His character and ways?
Jesus, I’ll wait for You. Though the world is dark and filled with pain, suffering, injustice, and uncertainty, I’ll wait for You. Though I don’t know the day or the time, I’ll wait for You.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – BEAUTIFUL FEET – Isaiah 52:7-10
Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism
Scripture(s): Nahum 1:15; Acts 10:36-38
Reflect & Pray
Who brought you the good news of Christ’s sacrifice? To whom can you deliver that news?
Thank You, Father, for sending people into my life to share the news of Christ’s sacrifice. Help me to share it joyously with others.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 – ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL – Psalm 36:5-10
Daily Bread Focus: Stewardship and Giving
Scripture(s): John 3:16; Proverbs 27:23
Reflect & Pray
What care do you need to give to your heavenly Father? What need of others might He want you to meet?
Father, I lift up my cares and worries to You.
Thursday, March 10, 2022 – REVELATION AND REASSURANCE – Philippians 4:1-7
Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care; Worry
Scripture(s): Ephesians 6:18
Reflect & Pray
What are two or three situations you’re worried about? How might reflecting on the ways God’s peace has carried you in the past be helpful?
Jesus, some days and weeks and years feel overwhelming. Thank You for Your peace, which guards me yesterday, today, and forever.
Friday, March 11, 2022 – TACKLING INDECISION – Proverbs 3:5-8
Daily Bread Focus: Bible Study; Living Like Christ; Prayer
Scripture(s): Proverbs 14:12; Ephesians 4:17-18; 1 Corinthians 13:9
What major decisions have you been considering lately? How will you seek God’s wisdom in prayer, the Scriptures, and the godly counsel of other believers?
Heavenly Father, I know You hold the answers to all the choices I face. As I seek Your wisdom, please give me clarity and the strength to boldly move forward with You.
Saturday, March 12, 2022 – LOVE SONG – Zephaniah 3:9-17
Our Daily Bread Focus: Names of Christ; God’s Love and Care
Reflect & Pray
How do you normally picture God—as Creator, Father, Warrior, or something else? How might your life change if you were to think of God as Lover, and yourself as His beloved?
Great Singer, I delight in Your singing over me.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
Do Not Fear
During the most challenging moments of the last two years of the pandemic, a record number of people searched online for Scriptures addressing fear, healing, and justice. According to the Bible Gateway website, online searches increased by 80 percent in 2020, totaling nearly six hundred (600) million worldwide.
The most searched and bookmarked verse was Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Let’s examine closely as to what God is telling us in this beautiful verse:
—God says, “Fear not.” God tells us to have faith, not fear. (2 Corinthians 5:7)
—Why must we not fear? “For I am with you.” We have nothing to fear, for God is with us, and God is protecting us. (Isaiah 43:5)
— “Be not dismayed, for I am your God.” We have no reason to be fearful, for God is the great “I Am,” and the sovereign God of all. (Genesis 15)
—God says, “I will strengthen you; I will help you.” All we must do is to trust Him and not ourselves. (Isaiah 40:31)
— “I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Yes, God will lift us above this pandemic. In fact, He will hold us up in His mighty right hand from all the storms of life. (Isaiah 41:13)
Don’t waste time telling God how big the pandemic is; say to the pandemic how big your God is. He is omnipotent. There’s none other like Him. Trust Him. Believe Him. Have faith that He will do all that He says, for He certainly will!
For all who believe and obey His will, “FEAR NOT.”
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia