SCRIPTURE & FOCUS – Week Of July 28, 2024 – August 3, 2024


FOCUS OF THE MONTH (FOM)
FREEDOM ONLY IN CHRIST


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK (SOW)

(17) But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. (18) Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.  — Romans 6:17-18 KJV

17 But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, 18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness.Romans 6:17-18 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, July 28, 2024TRANSFORMING WORSHIPPsalm 30

Our Daily Bread Focus(es):  Prayer; Worship

Reflect & Pray

How might worshiping God as you endure pain affect you? How might your example affect others?

Dear God, please transform me even as I worship You in my pain and difficulties.

Transforming Worship

Monday, July 29, 2024 THE UNSEEN KINGDaniel 10:10-19  

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

Scripture(s):  Psalm 95:7-8; John 15:9; Philippians 4:19 

 
Reflect & Pray

How do you see God’s work in your life? Where do you struggle to believe that He’s with you?

King Jesus, please help me remember that You’re near. 

The Unseen King

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 A MEANINGFUL HYPHENColossians 1:3-12

Daily Bread Focuses: Living for Christ

Scripture(s): 1 Timothy 2:2; Proverbs 8:35; Psalm 16:11 

Reflect & Pray

What qualities characterized a person you know who lived a meaningful life? How can you enjoy living such a life this week?

Holy Spirit, please give me more opportunities to share Jesus with others as I enjoy a meaningful life.

For further study, read A Resilient Life: Strength for Today from the Sermon on the Mount.

A Meaningful Hyphen

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 THE BEAUTIFUL ONEIsaiah 53:1-6

Daily Bread Focuses: Christ, person/work; Salvation

Scripture(s): Psalm 62:1-2; John 14:6-7; John 15:13

 Reflect & Pray

How has Jesus revealed His beauty to you? What does it mean for you to find your only hope in Him?

Dear Beautiful One, thank You for Your selfless sacrifice for me.

Learn more here: ODB.org/personal-relationship-with-god.

The Beautiful One

Thursday, August 1, 2024 VISIBLE TRACES OF JESUSDaniel 6:1-10

Daily Bread Focuses: Authenticity; Identity in Christ; Influencing people; Spiritual growth

Scripture(s): 1 Kings 17:24; Matthew 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 3:17-18

Reflect & Pray

How does your life reflect God’s ways to others? What do you need to change to represent Him better?

Heavenly Father, please help me represent You well in what I say and do.

For further study, read Taking Sin Seriously.

Visible Traces of Jesus

Friday, August 2, 2024 A CHILD’S HOPELuke 18:15-17

Daily Bread Focuses:  Family; Influencing people

Scripture(s): Use the Scriptures in the Story

 Reflect & Pray

How can you encourage children to believe in Jesus? How can you help them grow in faith?

Dear heavenly Father, the children in our world need Christ. Please help me to encourage them to believe in You.

A Child’s Hope

Saturday, August 3, 2024 BEING FINISHERS IN CHRIST1 Kings 19:14-21

Our Daily Bread Focus(es):  Evangelism; Serving Others

Reflect & Pray

Who proclaimed God’s truth to you? How can you be part of making Him known to the world?

Father, please use me to accomplish Your work in the world.

Being Finishers in Christ

THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA



Never Too Old Or Too Young To Serve God! (audio only)

NEVER TOO OLD OR TOO YOUNG TO SERVE GOD!

Recently, we heard that a person is too old to serve and must step down, or he is too young and must wait his turn. When it comes to age, God is an equal-opportunity employer. 

The Bible is clear that both young and old are called to serve the Lord. Whom our God calls He also equips, by the power of the Holy Spirit. He never writes people off because of their age.

Joseph was a mere thirty (30), leading the Nation of Egypt. — Genesis 41:46

Mary was most likely a teenager when the angel told her she would carry the Messiah. — Luke 1:26-33

Caleb was forty (40) when he spied the land; eighty-five (85), an octogenarian when he began his quest to take hold of his inheritance in the Promised Land. — Joshua 14:10

Josiah was eight (8) when he became the King of Judah. — 2 Kings 22:1

Jesus was twelve (12) when He questioned the spiritual leaders in the Temple. — Luke 2:41-52

Abraham was one hundred (100) when Isaac was born. — Genesis 21:5

Samuel was just a boy when God called him into service. — 1 Samuel 3:4

Be encouraged that age is never a factor in God’s call. That means no matter where you are today, young or old, God still has an assignment for you. 


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

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