FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
One Nation Under God
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father; and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: — Matthew 28:19 KJV
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them ina] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, — Matthew 28:19 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, July 30, 2023 – LOWER DECK PEOPLE – 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 21-27
Our Daily Bread Focus: Serving; Spiritual Gifts
Reflect & Pray
What happens when you compare your gifts with others? Which “lower deck” person can you affirm the efforts of today?
I’m important to You, God. Thank You for noticing me whether others do or not.
Reflect & Pray
When do God’s boundaries seem strict, rather than liberating? How do His boundaries show His love for you?
Dear God, help me to show my love for You through my obedience to You.
For further study, read God Is Love: Reflection on the Character of God.
Reflect & Pray
How can you imitate a child’s sincerity in your relationship with God? How do you bless children in your family and community?
Father, help me to be as open and sincere as a child as I receive Your kingdom.
Reflect & Pray
How have you seen those with power watch out for the weak? How have they ignored the weak?
Heavenly Father, teach me to love as You love.
For further study, read Going the Extra Mile: Learning to Serve like Jesus.
Thursday, August 3, 2023 – AUTHENTIC AND VULNERABLE – James 5:13-20
Daily Bread Focus: Prayer; Sin; Forgiveness of Sin
Scripture(s): 1 John 3:22; 1 John 1:8-10
Reflect & Pray
While we must be discerning, what can you do to encourage more authentic sharing in your church community? Who can you share your struggles with?
Father, thank You for placing me in Your family so I might find support as I grow to become more and more like Christ.
Reflect & Pray
When has someone given you refuge and how did it make you feel? How might you—in big or small ways—provide refuge for others?
Father, I take refuge in You. Use me to extend Your refuge to others.
Saturday, August 5, 2023 – PRIORITY OF GOD’S PRESENCE – Luke 10:38-42
Our Daily Bread Focus: Living Like Christ
Reflect & Pray
What has taken your focus away from God? How might shifting it back to Him bring you clarity?
Dear Father, sometimes I try to juggle so many things. Please help me to remove those distractions and draw closer to You.
Learn more about how to effectively grow in your faith.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA
PRAYER, OUR LIFELINE
“Prayer is not a last resort. It’s not what we do after we read self-help books, after we go to the specialists, or after we surf the Internet. PRAYER IS OUR LIFELINE TO GOD.”
Prayer is our direct line of communication with God. It flows so naturally it’s like the air we breathe. Without it, life falls apart. It’s through prayer that God’s grace flows to us. That’s why prayer is the most important thing we do daily.
Prayer, put, is a conversation with God. But it is also so much more than that. It’s a connection to the very One who breathed life into us. It is our lifeline.
Psalm 116:2 (KJV) says, “Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live.”
THE LIFELINE STILL HOLDS!!
Jesus has made a way to the Father.
He is the Lifeline between you and God.
He is the Lifeline to the peace your soul cries out for.
When war rages within you,
When turmoil surrounds you,
JESUS IS YOUR LIFELINE!
For He is the Maker, The Giver of life,
The Christ, and the only light to follow.
You can overcome the turmoils of the day
By holding onto Jesus.
He is the Lifeline that STILL HOLDS!
— By Ken Pilcher, Jr.