Hey, my fellow Scripture-memory buddies!
It’s Tuesday and that means it’s Bible study day for us at LPM. I don’t get to tarry, but trust me when I tell you I wouldn’t forget you for anything. I think of you continually, especially when I’m practicing my verses. We’re on the 18th Scripture out of 24! I can’t believe it! I have chosen my verse this time based on our Tuesday lecture study of the Book of Revelation. I wish so much we were all going through this series together. I would so dearly love to look across that sanctuary and see the faces of women I’ve come to know by bloggerly terms of endearment
like…
Wisconsin Farmgirl
OK Chick
JesusChicky
Pathfromtheheadtotheheart
3girlsmom
Lovemy2Boys
Diginee
GA Peach
West Texas Girl
Warrior In Training
Roselawyer
Michellemabelle (I sing the song every time I see one of your comments. Btw, I know you are doing A Heart Like His and I want to apologize for my hair. It’s even too big for my taste and my bangs looks like I’m covering a long, diagonal scar on my forehead. I took over my own coiffing soon after that. Big hair is a delicate thing. A very personal thing. One can only do it herself and have confidence.)
Georgia Jan (whose personal friendship I’d never have known apart from Siestaville!)
And “mama”s of all sorts: Moose Mama, Longmeadow Mama, and Lemonade Making Mama, to name just a few. You, Big Mama, and Boomama inspired my own admittedly uncreative but joyfully descriptive name, Siesta Mama.
You may as well know that if you don’t have a picture and if I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting you face-to-face, I, visual person that I am, have conjured up my own snapshot of you based on your blogger name that pops into my head every time I see your ID. It’s a risk, is all I’m saying.
OK, I’m losing focus. You guys do that to me constantly. Back to my memory verse. I have chosen Revelation 17:14 because one of the commentators I’m studying, W. Hendriksen, Th.D., who wrote a 1939 classic called More Than Conquerors, says the entire Book of Revelation can be summed up in that one verse. I loved it and thought, even based on my non-scholarly experience with the Book, how right he is! As a result, I’ve challenged my whole class to memorize it, too. So, if you’re one of our Home Girls, this probably needs to be your verse! As for the rest of you, it’s a wonderful thing to know in advance and in these times in which we live, no matter how “they” make war against the Lamb, He WILL overcome. There is only one Lord of lords and King of kings.
Revelation 17:14 (NIV)
“They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings–and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers.”
Take heart, Siestas! He has overcome the world!
Love, Beth
In the same way, teach older women to be holy in their behavior, not speaking against others or enslaved to too much wine, but teaching what is good.
Titus 2:3 NCV
Tonya, Searcy, AR
Psalm 4:8
"I will both lie down in peace and sleep for you alone, O LORD make me dwell in safety"
Beth Herring
Oak Grove, La
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning: great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
DonnaK
Tx
Acknowledge this day that the Lord God is in Heaven above and on earth below. There is no other. Deuteronomy 4:39 NIV
Sara Pipkin
Kristi Parks
Eugene OR
"They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings–and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers." Rev 17:14 NIV
NOw faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. — Hebrews 11:1
Casey
Bumpass, VA
Ephesians 1:11 NIV
"In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will."
Stephanie, Glen Burnie, MD
"Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say rejoice." Philippians 4:4 KJV
Sandy P
Eugene, OR
"a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers."
Proverbs 6:19 NIV
Michelle
Richmond VA
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.."
Colossians 3:23
NIV
Kelli – TX
"Those who live
according to the sinful nature
have their minds set
on what that nature desires.
But those who live
in accordance with the Spirit
have their minds set
on what the Spirit desires.
The mind of sinful man is death;
but the mind
controlled by the Spirit
is life and peace;"
Rom 8:5-6
NIV
Christine K
Eugene, OR
"Therefore brothers,
we have an obligation-
but it is not
to the sinful nature,
to live according to it.
For if you live
according to the sinful nature,
you will die;
but if by the Spirit
you put to death
the misdeeds of the body,
you will live,
because those who are led
by the Spirit of God
are sons of God."
Romans 8:12-14
NIV
Christine K
Eugene, OR
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wonderous things out of thy law.
Psalms 119:18
(kjv
Mulls
Chuckey TN
Bard said.."Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." James 5:16
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Aimie Markham
Murfreesboro, TN
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Col 2:6-7
Michelle
McAllen TX
"Be confident in this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
Philippians 1:6
Deena Jefferson
Springboro, Ohio
Delight yourself in the Lord
and he will give you
the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4 (NIV)
Maureen
Cambridge, MA
Cortni B.
Watauga, TX
Psalm 46:1
NIV
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble."
James 4:7 & 8 Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you. (NIV)
Rhonda
Anderson, IN
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
So do not fear, for I am with you
Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengten you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
C Chamblee
Philadelphia, MA
"They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings–and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:14
"It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord."Lam 3:26 NKJV
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
Kristie
Queen City, TX
Psalms 139:1
Oh Lord you have searched me and you know me.
Beth R
liberty Lake wa
NIV
Heather F
Beaumont, TX
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ. Phil 4:7 NKJV
Lori
Bangor, Maine
There is no one like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the sky to help you, on the clouds in majesty. The everlasting God is a refuge, and underneath you are his eternal arms; He has driven out enemies before you, and has said, "Destroy!"
Deut. 33: 26-27 NET
When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Col 3:4 (NIV)
Katie
Delray Beach, FL
Amanda in Katy
John 17:18
As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.
Psalm 126:5 (New Living Translation)
5 Those who plant in tears
will harvest with shouts of joy.
NLT
Mark 1:8
"I will baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.
Psalm 38:9
Mary V
Brighton Co
Revelation 17:14 (NIV)
"They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings–and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers."
Angie W.
Anna, TX
For with God nothing will be impossible.
Luke 1:37
Paula
Atlanta, Tx
Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Robin
Katy, TX
Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.
Proverbs 15:4 (Message)
RaeLeen
Greenwood,IN
Isiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.
Kara- Marietta, PA
Revelation 17:14
"They will make war against the Lamb
but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of Kings and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers.
Lisa
Edinburg, TX
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."
I Cor 13:4-8
NIV
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble, He cares for those who trust him.
Nah 1:7 (NIV)
Stacy
Amherst, NE
"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity."
Colossians 4:5
NIV
Erika Chapman
Florence, SC
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." Psalm 91:4 (NIV)
Pam
Columbia, SC
Deuteronomy 33:12
Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.
Kimberly
Houston, TX
"Do not let any unwholesome some talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen." Eph. 4:29 NIV
Lauren, New Braunfels, TX
I missed posting this one because I was confused!
Belinda Kendall
Olathe KS
Psalm 47:3 (New Living Translation)
3He subdues the nations before us,
putting our enemies beneath our feet.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness & peace for those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 NIV
Tammi G
Florence,SC
R – Rejoice in the Lord always & again I say rejoice. Phil 4:4
Dynae Pofahl
Kearney, NE
Mat. 6:33 KJV
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added on to you.
Cedar Creek, TX
Psalm 119:133
NIV
Direct my footsteps according to your word
Let no sin rule over me.
Michelle
OKC, OK
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." Isaiah 43:18