SCRIPTURE & FOCUS – Week Of August 4, 2024 – August 10, 2024


FOCUS OF THE MONTH (FOM)
CONFIDENCE IN THE PROMISES OF GOD


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK (SOW)

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:  — Philippians 1:6 KJV

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. — Philippians 1:6 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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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….***


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DAILY DEVOTIONALS



Sunday, August 4, 2024I’M JUST THE DRIVERMatthew 8:5-13

Our Daily Bread Focus(es):  Living for Christ

Reflect & Pray

What helps you to discern where and how God is leading you daily? What barriers sometimes get in the way of hearing and obeying Him?

Father, thank You that You lead me and guide my steps. Please help me to walk daily in dependence on You as You direct me according to Your plan and purpose.

For further study, read Making Decisions God’s Way.

I’m Just the Driver

Monday, August 5, 2024 REFLECTING CHRIST’S CHARACTERRomans 12:9-18 
 
Daily Bread Focus(es): Living like Christ; Loving others
 
 
Reflect & Pray

What words of other people trigger anger or resentment in you? How can you turn a bad situation into a peaceful one?

Loving God, please help me to show Your love through what I say and do and whenever possible to live at peace with others.

Reflecting Christ’s Character

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 GOD IS IN CONTROLJob 1:6-12, 20-22
 
Daily Bread Focus(es): Hope; Suffering; Joy
 

Reflect & Pray

What challenges are you facing? Which promises of God give you strength to keep going?

Dear Father, I don’t understand why some of life’s challenges happen to me. But I choose to trust You.

For further study, read In the Grip of God’s Love.

God Is in Control

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 THE VOICE WE CAN TRUSTProverbs 2:1-6, 9-15
 
Daily Bread Focus(es): Decision-making; Wisdom
 
 Reflect & Pray

When have you seen the damage of harmful influences? How does a deeper relationship with God bring peace?

Dear God, please help me resist what’s harmful and discern what’s good by resting in You.

The Voice We Can Trust

Thursday, August 8, 2024 CLEANSING CONFESSIONJames 5:13-16

Daily Bread Focus(es): Authenticity; Forgiving others; Reconciliation

Scripture(s): Romans 10:9-10; Proverbs 28:13; Psalm 51:1-2

Reflect & Pray

What do you need to confess—and to whom? What’s holding you back?

Dear God, please help me practice confession.

Cleansing Confession

Friday, August 9, 2024 LOVE IN ACTIONHebrews 13:15-21

Daily Bread Focus((es):  Family; Fruit of the Spirit; Loving others
 
Scripture(s):  1 John 3:18; 1 John 4:16
 Reflect & Pray

How can you share Jesus’ love in a simple and practical way with someone? How can you be more intentional about consistently putting your kind thoughts into actions?

Dear Jesus, please help me worship You by expressing love for others through the things I say and do each day.

Love In Action

Saturday, August 10, 2024 CLINGING TO GOD2 Samuel 23:8-12

Our Daily Bread Focus(es):  Bible Study; Encouragement; Hope & Joy; Suffering

Reflect & Pray

What examples of tenacity and endurance have you witnessed? How does God restore and renew you when you feel spent and wrung out?

God of all power, thank You for loving me and helping me to endure. Please help me to focus on You that I might continue to trust and love You.

Clinging to God

THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA



Confession Is Good For The Soul – Inspirational Thought By Sister Clovia 08 04 2024

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL

Have you heard the saying, “Confession is good for the soul?” This old Scottish proverb refers to coming clean about our sins and shortcomings that may weigh heavily on one’s heart (conscious) to feel better and obtain peace. The quote also has biblical roots in more than one verse of the Bible.

Confession gives us the ability to heal from all pain. Sin is a chain that wraps around the heart and mind. It chokes the life out of us and creates vulnerability.

When we confess our sins to God, He quickly forgives us. Many people hesitate to tell others what they’re hiding inside because they fear the outcome. They worry about what others think or say, so they tuck it away.

Unfortunately, they don’t realize the secret is destroying them. Once a person confesses their sins to God and others, the transgression is no longer there. If we submit to God and sincerely confess our faults to Him, we are covered by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Speak to God sincerely from the heart today because confession is good for the soul. Unload the weight of sin and let God fill you with the weight of love. 

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.  — 1 John 1:9


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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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