FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
Images of God’s Birthing of His Nation
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, — Galatians 4:19 KJV
my little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!— Galatians 4:19 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), 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 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, May 21, 2023 – OUR CHOICES MATTER – Genesis 39:1-12
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love & Care
Reflect & Pray
What was the result of a recent choice you’ve made? How has God’s Spirit led you to make wise choices?
Dear God, help me to make wise decisions that honor You.
Monday, May 22, 2023 – TELL THE STORY – 1 John 1:1-4
Daily Bread Focuses: Apologetics; Evangelism; God’s love and care
Scripture(s): Acts 1:8; Acts 10:39-43
Reflect & Pray
What are some of the more surprising aspects of your faith story? How will you share your story with someone who needs to hear of God’s love?
Jesus, please help me be sensitive to those times when I can share with others how much You love us.
For further study, see Gospel Conversations: Sharing the Story of Jesus.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 – NOT A DREAM – Acts 12:1-11
Daily Bread Focus: Union with Christ
Scripture(s): Isaiah 60:1-2; Romans 13:11-12
Reflect & Pray
Why is it sometimes hard for you to feel God’s power and love? How can you experience His love more tangibly?
Dear God, thank You that in good times and bad, whether I can feel it or not, You’re real, creating new life and hope.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 – BLESSED ROUTINE – Ecclesiastes 2:17-26
Daily Bread Focus: God’s love and care
Scripture(s): 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Proverbs 16:3; 1 Timothy 6:8
Reflect & Pray
What simple blessings can you thank God for today? What can you do for someone who’s in need or is unable to enjoy life’s simple routines?
Dear God, thank You for my “usual” routines, no matter how boring they may seem at times. Help me to be grateful for Your every blessing in life.
Thursday, May 25, 2023 – ALL FOR JESUS – Colossians 3:15-24
Daily Bread Focus: Living for Christ
Scripture(s): Romans 14:8-9; 1 Peter 1:3
How can you do all things in the name of Jesus? How might you allow God to use your actions and words for His glory?
Loving God, help me to surrender every one of my activities and words to You.
For further study, read God’s Expectations.
Friday, May 26, 2023 – JESUS IS THE ANSWER – Daniel 3:15-28
Daily Bread Focus: Christ, person and work
Scripture(s): Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 91:2-3
Reflect & Pray
What problem are you unable to solve? How might Jesus relieve the pressure that you feel to fix your challenge?
Jesus, You’re the answer when there’s no answer.
Saturday, May 27, 2023 – SMALL BUT GREAT – Zechariah 4:4-10
Our Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual Growth & Transformation
Reflect & Pray
Where have big, splashy actions led you to spiritual frustration? What small changes have enhanced your spiritual life?
Point me to small, good actions, dear God, that make a big difference in me for You.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA
JESUS IS THE ANSWER TO EVERY PROBLEM!
Romans 10:13 says, “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Most of us probably think of this as a salvation scripture, and it is. Jesus is our Savior, and we will be in Heaven one day with Him. But it is not just our Savior ultimately; He is our Savior in any situation we are going through. He is the answer to all problems.
When we are depressed and going through bad stuff, we must know that Jesus is the answer. We have to understand that He wants to help us. Jesus didn’t die on the cross and bring us this far to let us down.
Jesus is the answer! He shed His blood to save our souls. He was rendering us covered from sin and inequity. Jesus took those stripes (scourge) on His body so we could be healed and have a life without condemnation.
Sometimes we go through tough times, and it looks like we will not make it. Sometimes we face mountains, and sometimes we are in the valley. Whatever you are facing today, call upon Jesus. He is always there, never leaving you, and has already provided a way out.
Call on Him (any day, any time), and He will save you. Point blank, period, done and done! Jesus is always the answer! Call Him!
“Jesus is the answer for the world today. Above Him there’s no other! Jesus is the way.”
by Andrae Crouch