FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
OUR TRUE IDENTITY IN CHRIST
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. — Ephesians 2:10 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, February 25, 2024 – NOT LUCK, BUT CHRIST – Colossians 1:15-20
Our Daily Bread Focus: Christ, person/work; Creation
Reflect & Pray
What does it mean for you to know that Jesus is in control of the natural world and your personal world? How will you show your dependence on Him today?
Dear Jesus, I thank You for graciously and purposefully creating and sustaining Your creation.
For further study, read Living in Love—How the Trinity Changes Everything.
Monday, February 26, 2024 – SWEET SLEEP – Psalm 3
Daily Bread Focuses: Prayer; Rest; Union with Christ
Scripture(s): Philippians 4:6-8; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 23:4
Reflect & Pray
What things are weighing on your heart and mind? What will it mean for you to truly surrender them to God through prayer?
Dear God, thank You for providing hope and peace as I lift my prayers to You.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – WHEN JESUS STOPS – Luke 18:35-43
Daily Bread Focuses: God’s love; Living for Christ
Scripture(s): Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 55:6-7; Jeremiah 33:3; Mark 11:23
Reflect & Pray
How would knowing that Jesus sees you change how you view yourself and your life? Who are those around you who might need to be noticed, and how can you “stop” to encourage them with the Savior’s love?
Dear Jesus, thank You for hearing me when I call to You. Like the blind man who received his sight, help me to follow and praise You all my life.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – “HELP MY UNBELIEF!” – Mark 9:14-24
Daily Bread Focuses: Authenticity; Doubt; Hope; Spiritual growth
Scripture(s): Hebrews 11:1
Reflect & Pray
When have you wrestled with doubt in your spiritual journey? What spiritual resources helped you hold on to your faith?
Dear Father, sometimes I doubt. Please help me when I struggle to feel Your presence.
Thursday, February 29, 2024 – EVEN LEVITICUS – Leviticus 13:1-8
Daily Bread Focuses: Big Story of the Bible
Scripture(s): Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12
What sections of the Bible bore you or seem irrelevant? How can you learn to recognize their value?
Father, teach me how to appreciate the Bible. Let every part speak to me.
Friday, March 1, 2024 – OWNER OR STEWARD? – Psalm 50:7-15
Daily Bread Focus: Stewardship
Scripture(s): 1 Corinthians 4:2; Genesis 1:27-31
Reflect & Pray