SCRIPTURE & FOCUS – Week Of November 3, 2024 – November 9, 2024


FOCUS OF THE MONTH (FOM)

ALWAYS GIVE THANKS


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK (SOW)

 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV

 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 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


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DAILY DEVOTIONALS



Sunday, November 3, 2024OUR TRUSTWORTHY FATHERIsaiah 26:1-8

Our Daily Bread Focus: Fruit of the Spirit; God’s character

Reflect & Pray

How does keeping your thoughts on God give you peace? What have you done to focus your thoughts on Him throughout the day?

Heavenly Father, thank You for using Scripture to remind me of Your unchanging character and everlasting faithfulness.

For further study read, God Answers the Silly Prayers Too.

Our Trustworthy Father

Monday, November 4, 2024 LOVING THE NATIONSRevelation 7:9-12
 
Daily Bread Focus:  Loving others
 
 
 
Reflect & Pray

How can you love the nations? How can you celebrate others and their cultures?

Dear God, please help me to love others well.

Loving the Nations

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 COURAGE FROM THE SHEPHERDPsalm 23
 
Daily Bread Focus: God’s love and care; Trust in God
  
 

Reflect & Pray

How have you experienced God as a loving shepherd? How did His trustworthy care give you courage?

Heavenly Father, please help me to take courage knowing that You’re my loving Shepherd.

Gain wisdom and leadership skills from our loving Shepherd.

Courage from the Shepherd

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 ALMOST TRUE IS STILL FALSEProverbs 12:17-20
 
Daily Bread Focus:  Living like Christ; False teaching
 
 
 
 Reflect & Pray

How might you wisely question the narrative of what you see, hear, and experience? How will you live out your commitment to the truth?

Dear God, please give me discernment as I daily pursue what’s true.

Almost True is Still False

Thursday, November 7, 2024 OTHER PEOPLE’S BUSINESSPhilippians 4:1-9

Daily Bread Focus: Confrontation/Conflict; Living with other believersSpiritual growth, Discipleship

Scripture(s): Matthew 28:18-20; Galatians 5:17; Romans 12:18

Reflect & Pray

When have you recently stepped into an argument or disagreement, and what was the result? How does seeking God’s leading affect how you handle conflict?  

Dear God, please give me the wisdom to know when to get involved and provide me with the words to say to bring healing and unity.

For further study, read Part of the Problem: When I Realized My Words Matter.

Other People’s Business

Friday, November 8, 2024 GOD’S TIMINGGenesis 8:1-5, 13-18
 
Daily Bread Focus:  Decision-making; Hope; Suffering
  
 
 
 Reflect & Pray

What do you believe God is saying to you about a decision you may be facing? How can you trust Him and wait for His guidance?

Father, please grant me the wisdom and guidance to move according to Your will and ways, for I trust in Your plans for my life.

God’s Timing

Saturday, November 9, 2024 SERVING WITH LOVE – 1 Peter 4:7-11

Our Daily Bread Focus:  Serving others

Reflect & Pray

When have you experienced the kind of hospitality Peter encourages? Who could you serve with your words, skills, and resources today?

Father, please help me to serve those around me with all that You’ve given me.

Serving with Love

THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA



OUR TIMES ARE IN GOD’S HANDS – Inspirational Thought By Sister Clovia – 11 03 2024 f

OUR TIMES ARE IN GOD’S HANDS

Our life is in God’s hands, which is comforting when we are experiencing the trials of life.  As we journey through life on earth, many twists and turns come on us unexpectedly.  God holds all of our times in His hands. 

Let’s pray this prayer daily from Psalm 31:14-15 which says, “But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God, My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.”

Using this passage as a daily prayer, you tell God, “I trust You Lord. You are my God. So each day I surrender my schedule.  I surrender my calendar.  I surrender my agenda. My times are in your hands, which means I’m not going to fear. I’m going to trust You.”

The joy in leaving everything in God’s hand is seeing God’s hand in everything.  Jesus loves us. He gave His life for us. Now,  our lives are in the hands of the One whose hands were nailed to the cross for our sake.

May we embrace this truth and allow this reality to be the source of our hope, strength, and security. 

“Behold, I have carved you in my hands.”  — Isaiah 49:16Remember, it’s wise to give God your first fruits each day!


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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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