FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
God Is Seeking Holiness Before The Great Harvest
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”— Matthew 9:37-38 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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***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….***
PRAISE & WORSHIP
DAILY DEVOTIONALS
Sunday, October 23, 2022 – TRUE CHANGE – Ephesians 4:17-24
Our Daily Bread Focus: Relationships; Spiritual Growth and Maturity
Reflect & Pray
What examples can you bring to mind of how God changes people, including you? How do these stories build your faith in Him, even when change seems impossible?
Loving God, thank You that You don’t give up on people. Show me how I can become more like You.
Reflect & Pray
What problem or person are you avoiding? How might you express confidence in God?
Father, whenever I’m afraid, remind me that Your Spirit is in me. Help me run in Your strength.
Reflect & Pray
When has God presented you with a change in your life’s direction? As you trusted Him, what was the outcome?
I can’t see the road ahead, God, as You can. Please give me discernment to know when a change in direction is coming from You.
Reflect & Pray
How have you seen the power of Scripture at work? How has that brought blessing?
Heavenly Father, thank You that Your Word will achieve Your purposes.
Reflect & Pray
How can seeing others as your brothers and sisters help you treat them with “absolute purity” (1 Timothy 5:2)? How do you think Paul’s advice helps both sexes to flourish?
Dear Father, help me to treat others with respect and purity.
Reflect & Pray
What can you learn from people whose life seems to draw others to the gospel? What things can you do (or stop doing) to make the gospel attractive to others?
Loving God, help me to be a good representative of the gospel. Help me to draw others to You.
Saturday, October 29, 2022 – WHEN WEAKNESS IS STRENGTH – Jeremiah 20:7-13
Our Daily Bread Focus: God, character
Reflect & Pray
Where do you feel particularly weak? How might you turn your weakness into a significant spiritual advantage?
Jesus, Your power is made visible in my weakness. I confess my failings so I can boast in You!
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS BY SISTER CLOVIA
THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER
With everything life throws at us, the COVID-19 virus, high inflation, racial injustice, and natural disasters, it can be hard to stay grateful for what matters the most: YOUR FAMILY.
With strained relationships, the Bible can help you remember the importance of maintaining those strong family bonds by praying for each other.
Families used prayer time to transmit religious traditions to younger generations. In addition, prayer enables family members to address problems or stresses and reduce tensions in their relationships.
Families that pray together build eternal relationships based on strength, comfort, inspiration, and love.
Praying together connects us with God. As we pray, we connect with the One who is the Source of all strength.
Mother Teresa said: “The family that prays together stays together, and if they stay together, they will love one another as God has loved each one of them, and works of love are always works of peace.” The most beautiful sight in this world is to see a family praying together.
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. — James 5:16 KJV
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia