FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
Faithful Fathers Follow God’s Laws
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? — Matthew 7:11 KJV
11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! — Matthew 7:11 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, June 11, 2023 – GOD’S GARDEN – 1 Peter 1:17-25
Our Daily Bread Focus: Eternal Life; Heaven; Salvation
Reflect & Pray
What do you most look forward to about eternity with God? Which of His promises are your favorites?
Beautiful Savior, I praise You for the gift of my salvation. Your love lasts forever, and I love You for it.
For further study, read Life to Come: The Hope of the Christian Faith.
Monday, June 12, 2023 – Freeing Obedience – Genesis 2:15-25
Daily Bread Focus: Decision-making; Holiness; Story of the Bible
Reflect & Pray
How does the world view freedom? Why is it ultimately freeing to obey God and His ways?
Father, thank You for the true freedom and life found in choosing obedience to You.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – It’s Empty Now – Lamentations 1:1, 12-13, 16-20
Daily Bread Focus: Aging; Death; Hope
Scripture(s): Psalm 23:1-4; 1 Corinthians 15:51-55; Romans 6:22-23
Reflect & Pray
What place holds fond memories for you? Thank God for the people who loved you there. How might you make new memories today?
Father, thank You for giving me a home in Your forever family.
Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism; Persecution
Scripture(s): Hebrews 12:2-3; 1 Corinthians 15:58
Reflect & Pray
How can you take a risk and follow Jesus even though it might be uncomfortable? What keeps you “playing it safe”?
Dear Father, please give me strength and courage to let go of my life and entrust it to You.
Thursday, June 15, 2023 – Putting the Pieces Together – Philippians 1:3-6
Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual growth and transformation
Scripture(s): 1 Samuel 2:26; 2 Peter 3:18
Reflect & Pray
How do you believe God is currently at work? What are some of the beautiful areas of your life He’s pieced together?
Heavenly Father, please give me eyes of faith to see how You’re at work in my life.
For further study, read Remade in the Image of Jesus.
Friday, June 16, 2023 – God’s Unfailing Memory – Isaiah 49:13-16
Daily Bread Focus: Character of God
Scripture(s): Psalm 27:10; 1 Corinthians 11:2; Isaiah 46:9
Reflect & Pray
When have you forgotten something important? How does God’s strong memory assure you?
Dear God, I’m grateful Your memory is resilient and trustworthy.
Saturday, June 17, 2023 – THE POWER OF VOICE – Jeremiah 1:4-9
Our Daily Bread Focus: Trust In God
Reflect & Pray
When have you been afraid to use your voice? How might you rely on God’s strength and wisdom to speak up?
Heavenly Father, give me the strength to use the power of my words to influence those around me for the better.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA
GOD REMEMBERED
The phrase “God remembered” is used several times in the Bible. For instance:
-After the rains of the great flood stopped, “God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark.” — Genesis 8:1
-When the Hebrew enslaved people cried out to the Lord in Egypt, “God heard their groaning and remembered His covenant. — Exodus 2:24
When we see the word “remembered, “we usually associate it with calling to mind something forgotten.
So, is the Bible saying that God forgets and then has to remember? Certainly not!
We know God does not “remember” things because He has forgotten them. Unlike our limited minds, the mind of God is infinite and all-knowing. His knowledge is perfect. God even sees the hidden things that others cannot.
In addition, God is perfect and is not subject to man’s sins and shortcomings. When the Bible says that God “remembered” something, it is not implying forgetfulness.
God always remembers—it is part of His nature. The statement that “God remembered “emphasizes His faithfulness and everlasting care.