FOCUS OF THE MONTH
The Marriage of the Lamb and the Bride of Christ
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. — Luke 5:35 (KJV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open Invitation – Introduction Class
Join the Introduction Class on 1-605-313-4831; access code 259-748#, whenever your Class Facilitator is absent
Did you miss your class today? Do you want an evangelism tool?
If yes — call or share the Introduction Class Instant Replay
1-605-313-4904; access code 259-748#
Open Invitation – Intercessory Prayer
Join the Intercessory Team every 2nd Saturday each month
1-605-313-5671; access code 563-972#
start time is 4:45AM
Welcome To The Class Instant Replay
Introduction Class – (605) 313-4904; access code 259-748#
Class 5 – (605) 468-8114; access code 694-591#
Class 6 – (605) 313-4899; access code 943-172#
Class 8 – (267) 807-9603; access code 547-846# (Archived Recordings)
Visit here to submit Prayer Requests
***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, June 12, 2022 – GOD’S MOVES – Exodus 12:24-28
Our Daily Bread Focus: Christian Celebrations; Lord’s Supper
Reflect & Pray
How can you celebrate what God has done on your behalf? How can you offer hope to others from your past experiences?
I thank You, loving God, for all the marvelous works You’ve done on my behalf. Please give me the strength to focus on Your mighty acts when I need hope to keep going.
Monday, June 13, 2022 – DIVINE TENDERNESS – 1 Kings 19:4-10, 15-18
Daily Bread Focus: God’s love and care; Suicide
Scripture(s): 2 Kings 3:20; Psalm 104:14; John 6:35
Reflect & Pray
How has God come through for you in a time of desperation? Where else have you seen divine tenderness in action?
Loving God, I praise You for Your tender, practical care for the helpless and hopeless.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 – PRIDE AND DECEPTION – Obadiah 1:1-4
Daily Bread Focus: Humility; Spiritual Transformation, Pride
Scripture(s): Jeremiah 49:14-17; Proverbs 16:18-19; Acts 9:1-5, 13-16
Reflect & Pray
What happens when blessings in your life become sources of pride? How can pride deceive you?
Father, protect me from pride. Please give me a humble heart.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 – INVESTING IN OTHERS – Luke 16:1-12
Daily Bread Focus: Generosity; Living like Christ
Scripture(s): 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 1 John 2:6; Luke 6:38
Reflect & Pray
How have you recently helped meet someone’s physical needs? Why is your charity an investment?
Loving God, help me to invest in the poor, for Jesus’ sake and Yours.
Thursday, June 16, 2022 – NEW DNA IN JESUS – Ephesians 4:17-24
Daily Bread Focus: Holiness
Scripture(s): Romans 6:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:17
Reflect & Pray
How has Jesus changed you inwardly? How does that inward reality show in the way you engage with those around you?
Jesus, thank You for making me new and giving me a new life in You.
Friday, June 17, 2022 – PLANTED IN GOD – Jeremiah 17:5-8
Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God
Scripture(s): Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 118:8; Micah 7:7-8
Reflect & Pray
What do you know about God that stirs your trust in Him? How will you plant your trust deeper in His steadying soil?
Heavenly Father, when my life feels barren or buffeted by stiff winds, please plant me deeper in Your steadying love.
Saturday, June 18, 2022 – HOW ARE YOU? – Luke 23:32-43
Our Daily Bread Focus: Living Like Christ
Reflect & Pray
What difficult and humbling circumstances are you facing these days? How can you rest on Jesus during this challenging season?
Jesus, I praise You for Your example of grace and humility. Please help me reflect these qualities in my words.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
To God Be The Glory As We Tell Our Story
Let’s praise the Lord as we speak.
Jesus is the Source of spiritual life and not a crutch for the weak.
Never be ashamed of what you have been through; God will use your pain.
He is there for anyone hurt, broken, and struggling.
God brings them out of darkness into the light.
God reigns over our stories with wisdom, power, and love.
Let’s always pray that the Lord give us the courage to let your glory shine in our life stories written from above.
There will never be enough stories, songs, or words to express the fullness of God’s glory.
Our story is God’s story; if we don’t share it, God does not get the glory.
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia