SCRIPTURE & FOCUS – Week Of March 17, 2024 – March 23, 2024


FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
REVIVE, REFRESH, RENEW


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God — Romans 12:2 KJV

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. — Romans 12:2 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
Please join us whenever your Class Facilitator is absent 
1-605-313-4831; access code 259-748#


Did you miss your class today? Do you want an evangelism tool?
If yes  — call or share the Introduction Class Instant Replay
1-605-313-4904; access code 259-748# 


Open Invitation – Intercessory Prayer
Join the Intercessory Team every 2nd Saturday of each month
1-605-313-5671; access code 563-972#
start time is 4:45 AM


Young Adult Prayer Call (Age Group 18-35)
1-605-472-5660; access code 781-480#
start time is 7:30 PM – every Sunday


You Are Welcome To Listen To
Class Review Instant Replays

Introduction Class – (605) 313-4904; access code 259-748#
Class 5 – (605) 468-8114; access code 694-591#

Class 6 – (605) 313-4899; access code 943-172# 


Visit here to submit Prayer Requests


***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


W I L L I A M M U R P H Y – Full Album 2024 New ~ Best Christian Gospel Songs Ever


DAILY DEVOTIONALS



Sunday, March 17, 2024KINGDOM-MINDED LEADERSHIP – Romans 12:9-16

Our Daily Bread Focus:  Holy Spirit; Leading; Wisdom

Reflect & Pray

How have you teamed up with others to serve God? Who can you support as they serve Him with their unique gifts?

Holy Spirit, please make me a kingdom-minded leader committed to working together to reach more people with the life-saving message of the gospel.

Kingdom-Minded Leadership

Monday, March 18, 2024 “I AM”Exodus 3:11-15
 
Daily Bread Focus: Christ, deity
 
 
 Reflect & Pray

What does it mean to you to hear God say, “I am”? How might it influence your days ahead?

Dear God, I come to You in awe of who You are. You are the “I am” in my life, and there is no other. 

“I AM”

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 MASTER IN HEAVENColossians 3:22-4:1
 
Daily Bread Focuses: Justice; Rest, Living with other believers
 
 
 Reflect & Pray

When haven’t you treated someone fairly? In your work or home, what changes will you make to treat others considerately?

Heavenly Father, please forgive me for times when I don’t treat others fairly. Help me to submit to You as the Master of my life.

Master in Heaven

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 HAPPY TRUSTPsalm 40:1-5
 
Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God
 
Scripture(s):  Psalms 9:10; 118:8

Reflect & Pray

What makes it difficult for you to trust God? How does it alter things if you begin to really believe that trusting Him leads you to happiness?

Dear God, I want the kind of happiness that only You can bring. But it’s hard for me to trust. Will You help me?

Happy Trust

Thursday, March 21, 2024HELPING AS GOD HELPS USIsaiah 58:6-12

Daily Bread Focus: Serving

Scripture(s):  Matthew 25:35-40; Philippians 2:3; Hebrews 6:10 

 Reflect & Pray

In your town or city, who needs help? What simple assistance can you offer them today?

Dear God, please show me a simple way to help others so they can find life in You.

Helping as God Helps Us

Friday, March 22, 2024 NEXT STEP OF LOVE1 John 3:16-18
 
Daily Bread Focuses: Loving others; Stewardship
 
 

 Reflect & Pray

How have you experienced love in action? How can you take the next step to love someone in a practical way?

Dear Jesus, please help me to follow Your example and take the next step to demonstrate genuine love in my actions today.

Next Step of Love

Saturday, March 23, 2024 EXTRAVAGANT LOVE1 Peter 2:11-12

Our Daily Bread Focus:  Evangelism; Living Like Christ

Reflect & Pray

Who do you know who needs Jesus? How can you love them for His sake?

Heavenly Father, let Your light shine through me.

For further study, read Pray First: The Power of Prayer in Sharing the Gospel.

Extravagant Love

THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA



REVIVE, REFRESH, RENEW!

As we walk with Jesus through the 40-day prayer challenge, up to His death and resurrection, we have immersed ourselves in the sacred journey and deepened our commitment to continue following His path. 

This Easter Season invites us to REVIVE, REFRESH, and RENEW our commitment to Jesus.

When spiritually tired, our faith is weak, and our souls are thirsty, God revives our spirits, refreshes our minds, and renews our souls. 

1.  God REVIVES us through His Word whenever we open the Bible. 

2.  He REFRESHES us to a relationship aligned with Him and others through His gifts of grace, mercy, and forgiveness. 

3.  He RENEWS hope in us each day as we wake up and seek Him.

               HAVE A BLESSED EASTER SUNDAY!



CHRISTIAN-BASED MOVIE OF THE MONTH



INSPIRING TRUE STORY! Edge of America FULL MOVIE High School Drama Girls Basketball (from YouTube)


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

Lookup a word or passage in the Bible


BibleGateway.com


– END OF PAGE –