FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
Reasons Christ Came Into The World
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. — John 6:33 KJV
The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. — John 6:33 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, December 11, 2022 – CLINGING TO WHAT’S GOOD – Romans 12:9-13
Our Daily Bread Focus: Family of God; Love for others
Reflect & Pray
How can clinging to what’s good help you love a challenging friend or family member? How is sincere love also a tenacious love?
Remind me to cling with all my might to what’s good, Jesus. I desire to reflect Your love to others.
For further study, read What Do You Do with a Broken Relationship?
Monday, December 12, 2022 – I HEARD THE BELLS – Psalm 43
Our Daily Bread Focus: Hope and joy; Despair
Scripture(s): Matthew 26:38; Psalm 16:11
Reflect & Pray
What concerns are you experiencing in this moment? From the testimony of Scripture, how can God offer you hope in this season of life?
I cry to You, Father, as I struggle under the burdens of life. Remind me that my help comes from above, from the Maker of heaven and earth.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – THE MEANING OF LIFE – 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
OurDaily Bread Focus: Death of humanity; Eternal life
Scripture(s): Isaiah 25:8; Philippians 3:21
Reflect & Pray
What are you worried about? What are your thoughts about the prospect of death? How does 1 Corinthians 15 encourage you?
God, help me to embrace Your promises about deliverance into eternal life with You.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 – IN HIS HANDS – Job 38:4-21
Our Daily Bread Focus: Creation; God’s love and care
Scripture(s): Revelation 4:11; Psalm 139:14; Isaiah 40:12
Reflect & Pray
What comes to mind as you consider the vastness of space? What does the night sky reveal about God?
Father, You rule this world and all that lies beyond. I trust Your powerful love.
For further study, read Get Outside: Knowing God Through His Creation.
Thursday, December 15, 2022 – FRIENDS FOR LIFE – 1 Samuel 20:26-34
Our Daily Bread Focus: Encouragement; Friendship
Scripture(s): Proverbs 18:24; John 15:13; Philippians 2:3-4
Reflect & Pray
What role does friendship play in your sense of well-being? How could you show God’s love to someone and build them up?
Jesus, help me to enjoy Your friendship and fellowship.
Friday, December 16, 2022 – LEGACY OF FAITH – 2 Timothy 1:3-5
Our Daily Bread Focus: Faith; Influencing people; Mentoring
Scripture(s): Genesis 18:19; Matthew 28:19-20; Deuteronomy 4:9
Reflect & Pray
Who’s had a significant impact on your spiritual development? How can you encourage others in faith?
Father, thank You for the men and women in my life that have modeled sincere faith.
Saturday, December 17, 2022 – JUST ENOUGH – Proverbs 30:7-9
Our Daily Bread Focus: Contentment
Reflect & Pray
What can you do to pursue God and find contentment in Him? How can you express your gratitude to Him for His faithfulness?
Dear God, our Provider, help me to be satisfied with everything You supply.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS BY SISTER CLOVIA
WHEN MOTHERS PRAY, GOD LISTENS!
The enemy is after our children and our legacy.
A wise and Godly mother covers her children in prayer because she knows there are no limits to the power of prayer. No power on earth compares to a mother’s tender prayers.
WHEN MOTHERS PRAY, GOD LISTENS!
When a mother’s love connects with God’s power through prayer, an irresistible force changes children, situations, families, and entire communities.
WHEN MOTHERS PRAY, GOD LISTENS!
Only God can change their hearts to fit the plans He has for them. Therefore, a mother should offer a petition prayer to God daily for her children. Her prayer covering asks God to watch over them and lead them away from the temptation of sin.
WHEN MOTHERS PRAY, GOD LISTENS!
Arise, cry out in the night, at the beginning of the night watches! Pour out your heart like water before the presence of the Lord!
Remember, the enemy is after our children and our legacy.
WHEN MOTHERS PRAY, GOD LISTENS!
Lift your hands to Him for the lives of your children, who faint for hunger at the head of every street. — Lamentations 2:19 NIV
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia