SCRIPTURE & FOCUS – Week Of May 5, 2024 – May 11, 2024


FOCUS OF THE MONTH (FOM)
BLOOM WHERE GOD HAS PLANTED YOU


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK (SOW)

For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:8 KJV

He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”Jeremiah 17:8 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

OPEN INVITATION FROM THE INTRODUCTION CLASS
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Young Adult Prayer Call (Age Group 18-35)
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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


RON KENOLY – LIFT HIM UP FULL


DAILY DEVOTIONALS



Sunday, May 5, 2024TEARS OF JOYJeremiah 31:3-9

Our Daily Bread Focus(es):  Encouragement; Fruit of the Spirit; Union with Christ

Reflect & Pray

When was the last time you wept for joy? What do you think the meaning of life is?

Father God, thank You for the joy ahead for those who love You.

Tears of Joy

Monday, May 6, 2024 LOVING OBEDIENCEJohn 14:15-21
 
Daily Bread Focuses: Loving others; Spiritual growth
 
Reflect & Pray

How does seeing obedience to God as an act of love and trust change your view of His desire for obedience? How has God proven that you can trust Him?

Dear Jesus, please help me love You and others through obedience to the Scriptures.

Loving Obedience

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 GOD-GIVEN GIFTSRomans 12:4-8
 
Daily Bread Focuses: Living for Christ; Serving; Spiritual gifts
 

Reflect & Pray

What gifts has God given you to serve others? If you’re not sure what your gifts are, who might help you get a better sense of those God-given gifts?

Father, thank You for the gifts You’ve given me. Please help me to embrace the ways You’ve equipped me to love and serve others in Your kingdom.

Find out how you can understand yourself and others.

God-Given Gifts

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 EYES TO SEE2 Kings 6:15-23
 
Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual warfare
 

Reflect & Pray

How could you ask God to open your eyes to His truth concerning situations that weigh you down? How has He revealed His reality to you previously?

Father of all mercies, please open my eyes to see Your love and grace that I might share it with others.

Eyes to See

Thursday, May 9, 2024 BLOOMING DESERTSIsaiah 35:1-7

Daily Bread Focuses: Stewardship; Creation

Scripture(s): 1 Peter 4:10; Revelation 21:1-2; Psalm 33:6; Genesis 1:28

 Reflect & Pray

Where do you see some part of creation barren or suffering? How will you be part of seeing deserts bloom?

Creator God, please show me how to help heal and restore what’s broken in the world.

Click to discover God’s creative purpose for nature and a nation.

Blooming Deserts

Friday, May 10, 2024 TRYING TO SAVE OURSELVES Ephesians 2:1-10
 
Daily Bread Focus: Salvation
 

Reflect & Pray

Why can’t you save yourself from sin’s trap? How has God provided what you need to be saved?

Dear God, I’m so grateful that when I was trapped in sin and tried to save myself, You initiated my rescue and sent a Savior to free me. 

Learn more about having a personal relationship with God.

Trying to Save Ourselves

Saturday, May 11, 2024 STAYING THE COURSE IN CHRIST1 Samuel 28:3-10

Our Daily Bread Focus(es):  Decision-making; Spiritual growth; Wisdom

Reflect & Pray

What helps you keep your oaths? Why is it vital that you stay the course in being truthful?

Dear Jesus, please help me stay the course in following Your ways.

Staying the Course in Christ

THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA



JESUS TO THE RESCUE

God undertook the most dramatic rescue operation in history.  He was determined to save the human race from self-destruction, and He sent His Son Jesus Christ to redeem them. The work of man’s was accomplished at the cross. 

Jesus Christ came into the world to find His people and to save them from sin.  He wanted to help them know God the Father.  Jesus Christ has come to the rescue—He is not a super hero—He is more than that.  He’s the Savior and He came to the rescue for us.

There is only one who can save us and that’s Jesus.  Jesus is our Rescuer! 

I was sinking deep in sin,
Far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within,
Sinking to rise no more;
But the Master of the sea
Heard my despairing cry,
From the water lifted me—
Now safe am I
Love lifted me.
                         James Rowe

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safety to His heavenly kingdom.  To Him be glory forever and ever.  — 2 Timothy 4:18



CHRISTIAN-BASED MOVIE OF THE MONTH



THE BOOK OF GENESIS (KJV) 📜 Story of Creation to Joseph | Full Audiobook With Text


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

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