FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Showers of Blessings
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing. — Ezekiel 34:26 (KJV)
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 Willie Mae Bowman – April 13 – Class 05
Sister Carole Brown – April 14 – Class 08
Sister Senior Ree Austin – April 16 – Class 04
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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.
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Sunday, April 10, 2022 – A KING ON A DONKEY – Matthew 21:1-11
Our Daily Bread Focus: Christ, life and teaching; Humility
Reflect & Pray
What kind of king is Jesus to you today? How can you honor Him as your King?
Jesus, thank You for coming into Jerusalem to reveal Your mighty and humble ways. Fill my heart with Your peace.
Learn more about Jesus’ life in the area of Judea with this online course.
Monday, April 11, 2022 – MAKING EVERY MOMENT COUNT – Matthew 24:36-44
Daily Bread Focus: Christ’s Return, Living for Christ
Scripture(s): 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Luke 12:40
Reflect & Pray
How are you preparing to meet Jesus? What do you look forward to the most about being with Him?
Loving Savior, please help me to be ready to meet You at any time. Help me to serve You and prepare for Your return today.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 – LIKE US, FOR US – Hebrews 2:10-18
Daily Bread Focus: Christ’s Death
Scripture(s): 1 Corinthians 9:20-23, 15:49; 1 Peter 5:7
Reflect & Pray
How might Jesus relate to the struggle you’re facing right now? What keeps you from leaning on Him in this moment?
Thank You, Jesus, for taking on a human form to relate to me in my struggles and pay for my wrongdoings. I want to trust You more.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 – CARRIED BY LOVE – Isaiah 46:1-10
Daily Bread Focus: Christ’s Death; God’s Love and Care
Scripture(s): John 14:21; Psalm 23:1-4, 6; Hebrews 13:8
Reflect & Pray
In what ways does God carry you through each day? How can you draw new strength from Him in this moment?
Beautiful Savior, I’m so thankful Your love for me never grows old! Help my love for You to grow ever deeper.
Thursday, April 14, 2022 – “AND IT WAS NIGHT” – John 13:21-32
Daily Bread Focus: Christ’s Death
Scripture(s): 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Galatians 1:4, 3:13
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced panic, loss of hope, and despair? How would you describe how you felt after you came through that dark experience?
Thank You, Jesus, for keeping Your Father’s plan in view when You went through the steps to the cross. Thank You for conquering death for us.
Friday, April 15, 2022 – HIS CROSS OF PEACE – Mark 15:16-24
Daily Bread Focus: Christ’s Death
Scripture(s): Ephesians 2:14-15; Colossians 1:20
Reflect & Pray
When have you felt most at home in God’s presence? How can you know that Jesus is your constant companion and that He’s always with you regardless of where you are and what you’re going through?
Loving God, I thank You for being my permanent address. Help me to recognize You as my most faithful companion who’s with me wherever I go.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 – NOT SO – Luke 23:49-56
Our Daily Bread Focus: Christ, death; Christ, resurrection; Grief
Reflect & Pray
Where do you turn for comfort when the worst happens? How do you live as though the resurrection is real?
Today, Father, I pause to remember how it must have been that day between Your Son’s crucifixion and His resurrection. I’m so grateful that He’s reversed sin’s curse for me.
Learn more about the resurrection of Jesus.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS
There was only one way to the cross for Jesus
as He traveled through time,
And it is the same road for us to travel, this
righteous road of yours and mine.
The road was not easy for Jesus as He made
His way to an old rugged cross,
And the road will not be easy for us, but in
the end we will not have suffered any loss.
Jesus carried His cross as He suffered much
pain for you and me,
So we must carry our own crosses daily and
suffer for Him as the need be.
The devil thought that the cross of Jesus
would be His end, however, He’s now forever in history,
Now he knows that the crosses we
carry, lead us to VICTORY.
The cross of Jesus was of great cost to Him,
the cost of shame, suffering, and pain,
But as we carry our crosses while suffering
pain, we, in the end, have Heaven to gain.
“If any man come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.” — Matt 16:24
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia