SCRIPTURE & FOCUS – Week Of March 31, 2024 – April 6, 2024


FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
REVIVE, REFRESH, RENEW


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 KJV

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.Isaiah 41:10  
ESV


Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)

Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)


MEMBERS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION


Blessed Birthday Song by Minister Nadine Cager

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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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


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DAILY DEVOTIONALS



Sunday, March 31, 2024JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAYMatthew 28:1-10

Our Daily Bread Focus(es):  Christ, person/work; Christ resurrection

Reflect & Pray

How has God shown Himself to you? How have you changed because of your encounter with Him?

Risen Jesus, thank You for coming and dying on the cross that I might have life eternal. I worship You.

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today!

 
Monday, April 1, 2024 MEETING TOGETHER IN JESUSHebrews 10:19-25
 
Daily Bread Focus: Community; Living with other believers
 
 
 Reflect & Pray

When have you felt encouraged after leaving a worship service? Why? Who needs your support and reassurance?

Loving God, please help me not to give up meeting together with other believers, but to experience together Your peace and love.

Meeting Together in Jesus

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 PSALM 72 LEADERSPsalm 72:1-7

Daily Bread Focuses: Citizenship; Community; Loving others
 
 
 Reflect & Pray

What qualities do you look for in a leader? How can you pray more often for your local and national leaders?

Father, please empower our leaders to be people of justice, integrity, and goodness.

Learn more about Psalm 72.

Psalm 72 Leaders

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 I HEAR YOU, GOD!John 10:1-11, 16

Daily Bread Focus: Living like Christ
 

Reflect & Pray

How has God used the Scriptures to reveal Himself to you this week? How can you speak His wisdom to others who need comfort or encouragement today?

I hear You, God! Please help me receive and share the truth and love You reveal to me as I read the Bible.

I Hear You, God!

Thursday, April 4, 2024 IN GOD’S ARMSPsalm 91:1-2, 14-16

Daily Bread Focuses: Encouragement; God’s love and care

Scripture(s): John 12:26; Psalm 50:15; Isaiah 41:10

 Reflect & Pray

What trials are you going through now? How can you remind yourself that God is always with you?

Gracious Father, thank You for Your reassuring presence in my circumstances. Please help me through them, knowing that You’re always with me.

In God’s Arms

Friday, April 5, 2024 GOD’S PRESENCEEcclesiastes 3:1-11

Daily Bread Focuses: Salvation; Union with Christ
 
 

 Reflect & Pray

How have you experienced the fulfilling life Jesus offers? What are some things about your life in Him that you’re thankful for?

Dear Jesus, Solomon was right. Life is a rollercoaster. Thank You for making this life valuable and worth the effort. And thank You for the eternal joys that await. 

God’s Presence

Saturday, April 6, 2024 OUR NEW NATURE IN CHRISTEphesians 4:17-28

Our Daily Bread Focus(es):  Christ, person/work; Spiritual growth

Reflect & Pray

What does it mean to put on your “new self”? How can you seek to walk the Savior’s way?

Renew my nature today, dear Jesus, as I yield to become more like You.

Learn more about developing your new nature in Christ.

Our New Nature in Christ

THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA



A FULFILLED LIFE IN JESUS

All of life, seen and unseen, finds its hope and fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ. Even if life is hard, our hope in Jesus is steadfast.

Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. He promised us life and gave His own life that we might live. He promised peace on earth, and He became the Prince of Peace. 

Jesus promised justice and covered our sins with His righteousness. He offers forgiveness, a new life, and joy in the presence of God for eternity. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ are good news!

A fulfilled life is possible based on God’s will and purpose.  It is meaningful, joyful, and fruitful. A Christian life is measured by the eternal value of one’s relationship with God and others, not by standards of success, wealth, or fame. 

Giving ourselves in obedience to God’s Word and serving Him faithfully every day will not only give us the greatest fulfillment for our lives, but it will also give us hope of eternal life. 



CHRISTIAN-BASED MOVIE OF THE MONTH



The Book Of Revelation


***The Daily Devotionals are taken from Our Daily Bread Ministries and the Scriptures are from the BibleGateway.***

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