HOUSTON AREA TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY GIRLS: If by chance we end up needing to cancel tonight over the storms, I will put a cancellation notice right here on the blog so keep an eye on this spot off and on all day. Certainly check it before you set out for HFBC tonight. We love you and want to be wise!
NOON UPDATE FOR TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: As of right now, Bible study is ON for tonight. It will really be cold for us south Texans but it’s supposed to be dry. We are planning on starting the lesson a little earlier and ending it at 8:15. See you there with our coats on!
Now, for SSMT:
Hey, Siestas!
Happy February 1st! Did January fly past us or what?? We’re at least two Scriptures the richer for it, though. I’ve been using my time on my exercise bike in the mornings to practice my memory verses so I’ve mostly only heard myself repeat them gasping for breath. (If you like picturing things, it’s in my garage sandwiched between boxes and stacks of 26 years of Moore paraphernalia and everything else besides an actual car…which is in my driveway. You also might enjoy picturing my Border Collie Star sitting right beside me, fixating on the bicycle pedal as it goes round and round. Bless her poor sweet obsessive-compulsive self.) I might have to haul the bike up there with me to the Siesta celebration next January so I can say them to my partner the same way I’ve practiced them. Or I guess I can just sit on the floor and pump my feet in the air and play like. My partner might have to sit back from me just a tad. And if none of that works, I’ll get my man to haul Star up there to watch me and see if the right conditions are responsible for the recollections. And, of course, they’re not. In John 14:26, Christ says it is the Holy Spirit who reminds us of everything He has taught us so press on! With Him, we can do all things.
Tuesday is Bible study day for us at LPM this time of year so I don’t get to talk long on here today. So, let’s get to it! It’s already time for Verse 3!
As I told you two weeks ago, I’ll primarily be working through verses out of the Book of James for much of this year. I’ll give you mine each time but I’ll also give you an alternative that I really love outside of James in case you need some ideas. Here’s the portion I’m memorizing this time around with my information:
Beth, Houston. “Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom. For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.” James 2:12-13 The NET Bible
I love that last statement. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Aren’t you thankful we have a Savior that feels that way?
The alternative I’ll suggest to you today is on my mind because someone I care deeply about struggles terribly with fear of death. This person isn’t chronically ill. Just oppressed and tormented by possibilities. Maybe some part of this segment might minister to you today.
Since the children are made of flesh and blood, it’s logical that the Savior took on flesh and blood in order to rescue them by his death. By embracing death, taking it into himself, he destroyed the Devil’s hold on death and freed all who cower through life, scared to death of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 The Message)
Anybody “scared to death of death”? These passages are also really rich out of the NIV if you prefer it:
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 NIV)
Oh, there’s nothing like the power of God’s Word. And that’s because there’s nothing like the power of God.
You sure are loved around here. OK, let’s have it, 2011 SSMT! Verse 3! (Your first name, city, reference and translation please.)
I’ll talk to you soon!
For we do not have a high preist who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are- yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16 (NIV, 1984)
John 3:30 (NIV) He must become greater; I must become less.
Soozi (Houston, TX)
Priscilla, Mesa, AZ
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are- yet without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4: 15-16 NIV
Blenna
Radford, VA
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
Isaiah 57:1 (NIV)
The rigteous perish and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.
Julie, Goldfield – “For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.” Psalm 86:5 NAS
So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. 1 Peter 1:6-7 NLT
Amy, Cordova, TN
For by You I can run against a troop, by my God I can leap over a wall.
Psalm 18:29 NKJV
Christi, Houston, KJV Ps 15:1-2
Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh truth in his heart.
(I love ‘abide’ verses)
Isaiah 43:10 NIV
“You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD,“and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he.Before me no god was formed,nor will there be one after me.
Joyce, Dalton, GA
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James 1:17 NKJV
Marie
Post Falls, Idaho
“You shall not be terrified of them; for the LORD your God, the great and awesome God, is among you.” – Deuteronomy 7:21 (NKJV)
Rom 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God- this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing, and perfect will. (NIV)
Courtney – Tyler, TX
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 NIV
Melanie, Blacksburg, VA
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Cor. 10:5 NIV
Decatur, Al
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
John 15:7 – If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
“And I – in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.” Psalm 17:15 NIV
Kristen, Kansas City: Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 (NIV)
Sue D, New Richmond, WI John 6:35, 37
I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry and he who believes in me will never be thirsty… All that the Father gives me will come to me and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.
Deb, Bremen:
…to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
Jude 25
Tammy ~ Tampa, FL
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
jackie, Platte City, Missouri,
Romans 8:38-39 (New International Version)
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV
Katie, LaGrange:
” And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
~Matthew 21:22 (ESV)
Ann from Indiana Pslam 94:19 Amplified
In the multitude of my (anxious) thoughts within me.
Your comforts cheer and delight my soul.
Jasmyn ~ Tampa, FL
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Kim, NY – “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded.” James 4:7-8
Debbie R, Atlanta, TX
Now to Him who is able to do excedding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus to all generations forever & ever. Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV
Sarah – Peoria
Apply your hearts to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12 (NIV)
Colleen from Spokane Valley, WA
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering”
Colossians 3:12
NKJV
Jackie from Lake Charles: “He that cometh to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6
pattibee – Brownsburg,IN –
Psalm 86:12 “I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart: I will glorify your name forever.” (Even in the Worst snow/ice storm ever)!
Vickie, Gainesville
God’s love is meteoric His loyalty astronomic His purpose titanic His verdicts oceanic Yet in His largness nothing gets lost Not a man not a mouse slips through the cracks Psalms 36:5-7
Benton, AR
“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” NIV
Kellye, Oklahoma City
James 1:5 NIV
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God,who gives generously to all without finding fault,and it will be given to him.
James 1:5 NIV
Amanda, Drummonds, TN
Do not let any unwholesome 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
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV
Terri Lynn, Kernersville. “I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13 NLT
Shane, Russellville,
“Then God said, “You’ve been going around in circles in these hills long enough; go north” Deut. 2:2 MSG
Maurina, Lake Charles: “no one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning because he has been born of God” 1 John 3:9 NIV
Melle ,Waco ,Tx
Psalm 25:14-16
The Lord confides in those who fear him;he makes his covenant known to them.My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish.
Stephanie
Corvallis
The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring whose waters do not fail. Isaiah 58:11 NKJV
Lisa, Ste. Genevieve, MO: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Suzy, Atlanta:
He will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms; He will carry them close to His heart, and gently lead those that have young. Isaiah 41:11, NIV.
Sorry – it should be Isaiah 40:11
Words kill, words give life;
they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.
Proverbs 18:21 (The Message)
Dawn, Gardner KS, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24 (NIV
Kelly, Rockton, IL: Galations 1:10~ “Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galations 1:10 NIV
Sharon, Van TX Ps. 119:73 Your hands made and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments! NAS
Sara, Orange, CA – “But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” Matthew 10:19-20 NIV