FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Let Us Celebrate Our Freedom Through Christ
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. — Galatians 5:1 (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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***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, July 3, 2022 – HE KNOWS MY HEART – Isaiah 11:1-5
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care; Judging
Reflect & Pray
When have you been misunderstood or misjudged? How does it encourage you to know that God sees and knows you fully, even when others don’t?
Father, thank You for knowing everything about me. Please forgive me when I’m harsh in my judgments of others.
Reflect & Pray
What is one way you could demonstrate sacrificial love today? What holds you back from loving sacrificially?
Dear God, please help me to look for ways I can love others sacrificially each day.
Reflect & Pray
What could you do through the Holy Spirit’s leading that might give others a chance to open their hearts to you? How could this point them to the Savior?
Father, thank You for giving us a chance to be part of the good news that has its source in You.
Reflect & Pray
What people in your circles of influence need to hear, “You can do it!”? What specific words of wisdom and encouragement can you share this week?
Jesus, when I’m tempted to give up, please send people to give me confidence and courage to continue my walk with You.
Reflect & Pray
In what ways can you wait on God even when life’s busy? Where do you need His help to trust Him today?
You are my calm in every rush, Father. Thank You for giving me Your peace as I continue to trust You.
Reflect & Pray
What is a favorite food that you use in celebration? How can you thank God as you enjoy food today?
Thank You, God, for all You faithfully provide, including my daily bread and my very salvation.
Saturday, July 9, 2022 – THE DREAM TEAM – Romans 12:3-8
Our Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual Gifts
Reflect & Pray
What gifts and abilities has God given you? How can you share them with those around you?
Father, please show me how I can use my resources and abilities to benefit the body of Christ.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
Holy Communion Is Important Today
The Holy Communion bears great significance for Christians today. Jesus said in Luke 22:19, “Do this in remembrance of Me.” Therefore, all believers may receive Communion at the instruction of Jesus. Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper is a sacred time of fellowship with God, where believers remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross.
It is one of the most important acts of worship. Holy Communion is a service of thanksgiving in which we celebrate the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus using bread and wine.
Because Jesus voluntarily died on the Cross for everyone’s sins, we must remind ourselves of that sacrifice. The Holy Communion is a critical way to understand and acknowledge Christ’s act.
This sacrifice is the basis of the Christian worldview and should not be minimized or downplayed. Furthermore, it signifies the New Covenant with Jesus Christ being the sacrificial Lamb for humanity (1 Corinthians 5:7).
The Bible does not set a particular time or place to participate in this memorial. A particular person does not have to officiate. You can take Communion in a church service, at home with your family or yourself, and even as an astronaut in space.
Let us break bread together on our knees.
Let us drink wine together on our knees.
Let us praise God together on our knees.
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
(African American Spiritual)
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia