FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
The Power of the Blood
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; — Ephesians 1:7 KJV
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, — Ephesians 1:7 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 27, 2023 – DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT – 1 Chronicles 28:2-3, 6-12
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s love; Trust In God
Reflect & Pray
When have you put a lot into plans that then fell through? What helped you to deal with your disappointment?
Dear God, thank You that Your promises and plans never fail. Please help me when mine do.
For further study, read When Disappointment Deceives.
Monday, August 28, 2023 – LOSING EVERYTHING – Job 1:13-22
Daily Bread Focus: Suffering
Scripture(s): 1 Peter 1:6-7; James 1:2-5
Reflect & Pray
How did you feel when you experienced your greatest loss? What is the Holy Spirit showing you about your losses?
Dear God, please teach me something about Your love today. There’s so much I don’t understand.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 – WHEN YOU’RE WEARY – Matthew 11:25-30
Daily Bread Focus(es): Despair; Waiting on God; God’s Love
Scripture(s): Hebrews 4:9-10; Genesis 2:2-3
Reflect & Pray
When your spirit is weary, where do you go for rest? How will you respond to Jesus, when He invites you to go to Him?
Heavenly Father, remind me that true rest is found only in You.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – FREEDOM ON THE PATH – Isaiah 26:1-13
Daily Bread Focus(es): Christ, person and work; Holy Spirit
Scripture(s): Romans 11:6; Titus 3:5; 1 John 5:20
Reflect & Pray
What steps of obedience do you need to take? When and how might you do this?
Father God, I’m grateful for the freedom I experience on Your good path. Please keep showing me Your way.
Thursday, August 31, 2023 – UNKNOWN ROUTE – Psalm 142
Daily Bread Focus: God’s love and care
Scripture(s): Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 36:7; Romans 8:38-39
Reflect & Pray
What worries you most in life? How can you remind yourself that God is walking with you and knows the way ahead?
Father, even though I don’t know what may happen next, You do. I know You’ll take care of me and guide my steps.
Friday, September 1, 2023 – GOD’S EPIC STORY – John 16:25-33
Daily Bread Focus(es): Suffering; Theology of mission
Scripture(s): Matthew 28:19-20; Genesis 1:1-2; Revelation 21:1-2
Reflect & Pray
How does the story you see feel tragic? How does Jesus’ promise to write a good ending free you?
Dear God, it’s hard for me to see how You’ll right all the evils. But I trust You to do it.
Learn more about the grand story of the Bible.
Saturday, September 2, 2023 – TO KNOW GOD – Mark 1:9-11
Our Daily Bread Focus: God, doctrine of; God, fellowship with; Trinity
Reflect & Pray
What symbols help you understand the Trinity? Why is it essential to believe God is one?
I worship You, Father, Son, and Spirit, as one God acting together to extend love and salvation to all people.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!
(Learning To Live on God’s Word)
Many Christians are spiritually malnourished because no one taught them to eat God’s Word. Our spirits require the proper nourishment to sustain a fruitful Christian life. Just as there is food for our bodies, there is food for our spirits.
The consequences of spiritual malnutrition are as hurtful to our spiritual lives as physical malnutrition is to our physical bodies.
We’ve various pangs of hunger that need to be satisfied, but above them all is the spiritual hunger that only God can spiritually satisfy in us through His Word.
The hunger in us needs to be satiated. God created us to feed on God’s Word, not man’s words. Eating His Word commences with learning how to read, listen, digest, and apply the Scriptures.
Once we master those skills, we must learn how to contemplate, interpret, study, memorize, pray, teach, and live the Scriptures. Spiritual food is necessary for spiritual survival.
“… It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’” — Matthew 4:4 KJV