FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
The Power of the Blood
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. — Matthew 26:28 KJV
for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. — Matthew 26:28 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, August 20, 2023 – FINDING OPEN SPACES – Exodus 33:1-4, 7-11
Our Daily Bread Focus: Rest; Spiritual Growth; Union With Christ
Reflect & Pray
Why do you need margin in your life? How will you build some space into your schedule to spend time with God?
Jesus, help me to seek some quiet moments with You each day.
For further study, read In His Presence: Spending Time with God.
Monday, August 21, 2023 – THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT – 1 Samuel 23:14-23
Daily Bread Focus: Encouragement
Scripture(s): Isaiah 41:6-7; Romans 15:1
Reflect & Pray
Who do you know who needs encouragement? How might you humbly serve them today?
Dear God, You give me eternal encouragement and good hope. Help me to show Your love to someone today.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – GOD’S ETERNAL CHURCH – Ephesians 2:14-22
Daily Bread Focus(es): Family of God; Unity
Scripture(s): Ephesians 1:5-6; Ephesians 4:4-6
Reflect & Pray
What about your local church makes you grateful? How can you help God’s universal church grow?
As a part of Your church, dear Jesus, keep building me in You.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – WITNESSES – Genesis 4:2-11
Daily Bread Focus(es): Justice; Mercy
Scripture(s): Acts 1:8; Micah 6:6-8
Reflect & Pray
What situations of injustice and oppression do you know about? What might God be calling you to do today?
Dear Father, You’re the God who sees. Help me to see oppression when it happens and show me what I can do to counter it.
Thursday, August 24, 2023 – OPENHEARTED GENEROSITY – 2 Timothy 1:6-14
Daily Bread Focus(es): Spiritual growth and transformation
Scripture(s): Romans 8:37-39; 1 Timothy 4:6
Reflect & Pray
How are you tempted to live timidly? How do God’s grace and power help you live more boldly for Him?
Dear God, thank You that I don’t have to live timidly, fearfully guarding myself from failure or hurt. Help me to lean into the courage You provide.
Friday, August 25, 2023 – WHAT A FRIEND – John 11:25-36
Daily Bread Focus(es): Friendship; God’s love and care
Scripture(s): John 15:13-15; 1 John 5:11-12
Reflect & Pray
When did you last consider the humanity of Jesus? How does knowing that Jesus understands and shares your tears encourage you today?
Dear Jesus, thank You for being the One who saves and for also being the One who shares my tears.
Saturday, August 26, 2023 – HUMBLED BUT HOPEFUL – Psalm 22:14-24
Our Daily Bread Focus: Suffering; Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
What are the benefits of sharing stories of God’s kindness with others? Why is it vital to fellowship with other brothers and sisters in Christ?
Heavenly Father, I bring my feelings of helplessness to You. Breathe fresh hope into my heart and help me praise Your name.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA
WORDS! WORDS! WORDS!
Words are the most important weapon you have on you. They have the power to either uplift or degrade a person. They can either motivate you or demotivate you.
Your words can be what drives people to do great things, or they can make you stagnant in life. Use your words abundantly to inspire someone to do and be the best they can be.
The encouragement from a simple act of generosity is far-reaching and stirs greatness in a spiritual realm.
Never limit your generosity, stop giving a hand, never weigh the good deeds, and never step back from what’s committed; instead, encourage each other; we are blessed with generous hearts.
Remember that being generous with your encouraging words and the impact you can have on others is free.
Let everything you say be good and helpful so your words will encourage those who hear them. — Ephesians 4:29 NIV