SCRIPTURE & FOCUS – Week Of October 20, 2024 – October 26, 2024


FOCUS OF THE MONTH (FOM)

REAP WHAT YOU SOW


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK (SOW)

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 
— Galatians 6:7
KJV

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.
Galatians 6:7  ESV


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

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


MEMBER’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION



Blessed Birthday Song by Minister Nadine Cager

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ESV Translation Philosophy

The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to reproduce the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. As such, its emphasis is on “word-for-word” correspondence, at the same time taking full account of differences in grammar, syntax, and idiom between current literary English and the original languages. Thus it seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see as directly as possible the structure and exact force of the original.

In contrast to the ESV, some Bible versions have followed a “thought-for-thought” rather than “word-for-word” translation philosophy, emphasizing “dynamic equivalence” rather than the “essentially literal” meaning of the original. A “thought-for-thought” translation is of necessity more inclined to reflect the interpretive views of the translator and the influences of contemporary culture.

Every translation is at many points a trade-off between literal precision and readability, between “formal equivalence” in expression and “functional equivalence” in communication, and the ESV is no exception. Within this framework, we have sought to be “as literal as possible” while maintaining clarity of expression and literary excellence. Therefore, to the extent that plain English permits and the meaning in each case allows, we have sought to use the same English word for important recurring words in the original; and, as far as grammar and syntax allow, we have rendered Old Testament passages cited in the New in ways that show their correspondence. Thus in each of these areas, as well as throughout the Bible as a whole, we have sought to capture all the echoes and overtones of meaning that are so abundantly present in the original texts.

As an essentially literal translation, taking into account grammar and syntax, the ESV thus seeks to carry over every possible nuance of meaning in the original words of Scripture into our own language. As such, the ESV is ideally suited for in-depth study of the Bible. Indeed, with its commitment to literary excellence, the ESV is equally well suited for public reading and preaching, for private reading and reflection, for both academic and devotional study, and for Scripture memorization.


PRAISE & WORSHIP


YOUR PROMISES NEVER FAIL – MARK GUTIERREZ – THE WORSHIP SPACE


DAILY DEVOTIONALS



Sunday, October 20, 2024THE PAYOFFEcclesiastes 2:1-5, 11-17

Our Daily Bread Focus(es): Christ, life/teaching; Stewardship

Reflect & Pray

How do you want to be remembered? What does it mean to “store up treasures in heaven”?

Father God, please help me serve You joyfully with eternity in view.

The Payoff

Monday, October 21, 2024 JESUS THE BRANCHJeremiah 33:14-16

Daily Bread Focus(es):  Prophecies about Christ; Trust in God

Scripture(s): Isaiah 11:1-2, 5, 15; Psalm 72:1-5

 
Reflect & Pray

What are other significant promises from God that Jesus fulfilled? How does their fulfillment encourage you?

Thank You, Almighty God, that You fulfill all Your promises.

Jesus the Branch

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 TRANSFORMED FROM THE INSIDE – Matthew 23:23-33

Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual maturity

Reflect & Pray

When have you tried to disguise corruption? How can you prioritize internal change?

Gracious God, please help me not to hide my brokenness but let You transform all of me. 

Transformed from the Inside

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 THE HOLY SPIRIT IS PRESENTJohn 14:16, 23-27

Daily Bread Focus(es):  Fruit of the Spirit; Leading of the Holy Spirit

Scripture(s):  Exodus 31:3; Romans 15:13; 1 Corinthians 2:10-12; Luke 24:49

 
 Reflect & Pray

What’s been troubling you in your life? How can you seek the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit?

Dear Jesus, thank You for the Spirit’s comfort and counsel.

Learn how to walk daily with the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit Is Present

Thursday, October 24, 2024 FOOD FOR THE HUNGRYIsaiah 58:3-9

Daily Bread Focus:  Mercy and justice; Generosity

Scripture(s):  Acts 20:35; Proverbs 11:25; Isaiah 56:1; Zechariah 7:9

Reflect & Pray

What kinds of hunger do you see around you? Where is God inviting you to offer help?

Dear God, please help me be part of how You bring food, love, and comfort to those who are hungry and in distress.

Food for the Hungry

Friday, October 25, 2024 RUNNING FROM GODJonah 2:1-10

Daily Bread Focus(es):   Forgiveness of sin; Repentance; Sin  

Scriptures(s):  Romans 3:23; Matthew 3:1-2, 11; 1 John 1:9

 
 Reflect & Pray

When have you “run away” from God? How have you experienced new life through Jesus?

Dear God, I acknowledge my sin and thank You for providing for me a new life through Jesus.

Hear the story of Jonah, who ran away from the Lord.

Running from God

Saturday, October 26, 2024 HOPE IN GOD2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Our Daily Bread Focus(es):  Salvation; Stewardship

Reflect & Pray

How can you start each day reminding yourself of the hope you have because of God? How can you encourage others with this hope?

Father, I look forward to being with You in Your heavenly home. Thank You for the promise and strength this hope gives me each day. 

Hope in God

THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA



No Time For God – Inspirational Thought By Sister Clovia – 10 20 2024

NO TIME FOR GOD!

In this hectic age, we always seek to make time for ourselves and what we think is essential.  But when it comes to matters concerning God, we often say we have no time for Him. We believe He is irrelevant to our lives, so we don’t make time for Him. 

– NO TIME –

I knelt to pray, but not for long.
I had too much to do. 
I had to hurry and get to work
For bills would soon be due.

So I knelt and said a hurried prayer,
And jumped up from off my knees.
My Christian duty now was done
My soul could be at ease. 

Now, all day long, I had no time
To spread a word of cheer. 
No time to speak of Christ to friends
They’d laugh at me, I’d fear. 

“No time, no time, too much to do.”
That was my constant cry.
No time to give to souls in need. 
At last, the time to die.

I went before the Lord, I came,
I stood with downcast eyes.
For in His hand, He held the Book,
It was the “Book of Life”. 

God looked into His Book and said,
“Your name I cannot find. 
I once was going to write it down
But never found the time.”

—Poem By Skylar Beet 

What, no time for God?  What if God has no time for you?  God without man is still God! A man without God is nothing. Let’s make time for God! 

Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually.  — 1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV


CHRISTIAN-BASED MOVIE OF THE MONTH



ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING (Esther the Bible Movie)


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

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