FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
STEPPING OUT UPON HIS PROMISE
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
— 2 Corinthians 1:20 KJV
For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. — 2 Corinthians 1:20 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, January 7, 2024 – RIPE FOR GOD’S RESTORATION – Psalm 80: 1, 7-14, 19
Our Daily Bread Focus: Repentance; Salvation; Spiritual Growth
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced the restorative, reviving work of God? What areas of your life need restoration now?
Father, I long for Your restoration. Help me to see my need for it and to receive it.
Learn why life seems difficult and unfair from Dr. Larry Crabb.
Reflect & Pray
How do you feel when you consider the price Jesus willingly paid because He loves you? How can you put the needs of others before yourself this week?
Dear Jesus, help me trust in Your provision as I place others first today.
Reflect & Pray
What are some of the ways God has loved you? How can you return His love today?
Thank You for loving me so fully and personally, Jesus! Help me to love You with my life today.
Learn more about the grand story of the Bible.
Reflect & Pray
Why do you think God calls His people to pray for everyone? Who beyond your own circle can you pray for?
Dear Father, we’re in trouble. Please help and heal us.
Thursday, January 11, 2024 – A SIMPLE REQUEST – John 21:17-24
Daily Bread Focus: Obedience
Scripture(s): Luke 6:46; John 14:23; Matthew 16:24-26
How are you tempted to compare your faith walk with others? How will you keep your focus on Jesus today?
Heavenly Father, please continue to conform me into the image of Your Son.
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced God’s redeeming action, such as Reza and Joseph did? How does Joseph’s story help you to trust Him more?
Saving God, You never leave me, even when I face the hardest of circumstances. Please give me hope and eyes to see Your work in my life.
Saturday, January 13, 2023 – PERSEVERING IN JESUS – Matthew 2:9-13
Our Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual Growth
Reflect & Pray
Who’s inspired you to keep going in your faith journey? How does their example encourage you to endure in times of trial and hardship?
Dear Jesus, help me to keep fixing my eyes on You. When I’m weary and losing heart, thank You for Your example.
For further study, read Going the Distance: Practices to Strengthen Your Faith.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA
USE ME, LORD
Someone is groping, Lord, lost and astray,
Help me to light my lamp, and show the way.
Someone is lonely, Lord, no friends are near,
Help me to be a friend, and bring him cheer.
Someone is discouraged, Lord, his hope is dim,
Help me to lift his faith by helping him.
Someone is hungry, Lord, hear, now, his prayer.
Give me a heart to help and gladly show,
My lamp I’ll light and be a friend,
And bear my brother’s care,
And freely with him share,
And thus I’ll prove my love to Thee
And show a grateful heart.
For everything Thou givest me—
So rich in grace Thou art!
Dale Crowley
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. — Matthew 5:16