FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Let Us Celebrate Our Freedom Through Christ
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. — John 8:36 (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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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, July 10, 2022 – WATCHING OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER – Zechariah 7:4-10
Our Daily Bread Focus: Serving
Reflect & Pray
Who are some of the people that you’re responsible to care for? Where do you find yourself consumed with your own concerns?
God, please give me a greater vision to care for my neighbors.
Monday, July 11, 2022 – TRUE FREEDOM – 1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1
Daily Bread Focus: Living with Other Believers, Love for Others, Serving
Scripture(s): 1 Corinthians 6:12-13; Philippians 2:4-5; Romans 15:1-2
Reflect & Pray
Why does it honor God when you’re careful in what you say and do around others? How can you be more considerate of others in the exercise of your freedom?
Jesus, thank You for setting me free. Give me wisdom and grace to exercise my freedom in ways that truly honor You and bless others.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 – A TEACHABLE SPIRIT – Proverbs 1:1-7
Daily Bread Focus: Bible Study, Spiritual Growth and Transformation
Scripture(s): 2 Timothy 1:2, 5-8; Philippians 3:7-10
Reflect & Pray
In what areas of life or spiritual growth have you become stale or stunted? How can you become more teachable, allowing God to grow you beyond where you are at this moment?
Loving God, give me a humble, teachable spirit that I might continually be growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.
For further study, see Why Read the Bible?.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 – WHO IS JESUS? – Mark 8:27-30
Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism
Scripture(s): John 1:1, 13; John 8:58; Psalm 45:6
Reflect & Pray
Who do you say Jesus is? If you believe He’s the Son of God, then how can you share who He is with others?
Dear Jesus, thank You for being the way, the truth, and the life. I’m glad I can cling to You. Help me to share with others the good news of who You are.
Thursday, July 14, 2022 – FLEXING FAITH MUSCLES – Psalm 46
Daily Bread Focus: Faith
Scripture(s): Isaiah 2:11-12; Revelation 15:3-4
Reflect & Pray
How have you experienced God’s strength empowering you through a season of stillness? How can reflecting on His unchanging character help you persevere?
God Almighty, thank You for giving me opportunities to flex my faith muscles by trusting You to be my strength.
Friday, July 15, 2022 – THE WHOLE HOUSE – Acts 16:22-34
Daily Bread Focus: Baptism, Christian Celebration, (Salvation)
Scripture(s): Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 19:25-26
Reflect & Pray
What difference does it make to consider how God reaches out to whole families? How can you trust God’s mercy for your family?
Dear God, please reveal Yourself to my whole family.
Saturday, July 16, 2022 – USELESS WITHOUT LOVE – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
Our Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual Gifts
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced love being a missing ingredient? What is an example where love was integral?
Heavenly Father, it amazes me that You do everything in love. Help me learn to love like You.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
The Living Bible
It would help if you consistently modeled a faithful and godly life before your friends and family. Your example and how you live your life are possibly the only Bible they will ever read.
If they know you are a Believer, they watch you even closer. Some people we know may never pick up a Bible, but they will read you.
The Lord calls you to serve Him by serving others, especially your friends and family. Therefore, do not hold back because of your past or criticisms others may have about you.
Remember, it is none of your business what others think of you!
They need to know the “Good News” that THERE IS A GOD, and HE IS REAL!
As a Believer, it is up to you to show a different kind of life than what they may see in others. What an impact you could have on a friend or family member, without even knowing it, just by how you live your life.
The Gospel According To You
“You are writing a Gospel
A chapter each day,
By deeds that you do,
By words that you say.
Men read what you write,
Whether faithless or trustworthy;
Say, what is the Gospel
According to you?”
Paul Gilbert
“Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:” — 2 Corinthians 3:2 (KJV)
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia