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!
Annabelle, Warrenton – Children obey your parents in all things for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Colossians 3:20 KJV
Romans 5:3-5 (New Living Translation)
Amy- Clovis, Ca
3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Rom 5:3-5 NLT
« Remets ton sort à l’Éternel, et il te soutiendra, il ne laissera jamais chanceler le juste. »
Ps 55.23
Louis Second, français.
Rachel Labelle, Chicoutimi CANADA
The Sovereign Lord has given me His words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary.
Morning my morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to His will.
Isa. 50:4, NLT
Leslie, Beijing, China: ” ‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord.” Isaiah 55:8 NIV
Danielle, Chesapeake, VA
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22 NASB
Pam- Milledgeville, Ga
Now, Lord consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Acts 4:29
Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV
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 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.
O God, You are my God, earnestly I seek You,
My soul thirsts for You in a dray and weary land where there is no water.
I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory.
Psalm 63:1-2 NIV
Sara, Harrisonburg, VA: “Let perseverance finish it’s work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4 NIV
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 (NKJ)
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasureably more than all we ask or imaginee, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations for ever and ever! Amen! Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV
Kristin, Kennesaw, GA
“I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.”
Psalm 138:2, ESV
Jennifer ~ Meridianville, Al
But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed. Habakkuk~ 2:3 New Living Translation
Heather, Yankton,SD: Psalm 119: 162
I rejoice at Your Word
As one who finds great treasure
Tria – Somerdale NJ
The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing!
Zephaniah 3:17
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 NASB
Debbie Sachse, TX
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 ESV
Debbie-Hilliard,FL- I love the Lord because he bas heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Ps 116.1
Cynda
Newnan,GA
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Stephanie, Florence, Alabama
Romans 5:6, NASB
For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
Adana, Frisco, Tx “But there is a power within people, the breath of the Almighty within them, that gives them understanding.” Job 32:8
Debbiecan/ Ontario/Can
For where tow or three gather in my name. there am I with them. matt. 18:20 ESV
Stevie, Fort Worth, TX I Peter 1:5 – Casting the whole of your care (all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all) on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. (The Amplified Bible)
“You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do.”
Psalm 139:3 (NLT)
Ginger
Paragould, AR
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknessess, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Lauren N. From Dallas, TX
Proverbs 12:18 “There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” NASB
Laurice Atlanta, GA
Jesus replied “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 6:35 NLT
Raquel, Clarksville, MD ~ “I pray You will give me the desire of my heart – which this moment is to be free – and make all my plans succeed” – Psalm 20:4 –
Julie, Sheffield, UK
No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (HCSB)
Glenda, Maryville, TN; Hebrews 4:14-16 (NAS)
“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Colorado Springs, CO
I am logging TWO verses this time…as time got away and I “skipped” last time! Consider it a DO OVER!!! We all get do overs!
Ephesians 1:18-19 (NIV)
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
John 5:44 (NIV)
How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
I am memorizing these in NIV because they are shorter but meditating on them in The Message because it speaks right to the point that I need them in my life right now. I’m so thankful for many translations!
Katy, Davenport: For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20 ESV
Betty, Clarksville Tn
“Acknowledge that the Most High is Sovereign over the Kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone He wishes.”
NIV
this is only a partial verse, but will help to remember during the “elections”
I’m a day late! I’m so sorry!
~Laura, Quincy, il. “for wisdom will come into your heart and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;” proverbs 2:10 esv
Beth – Thurmont, MD
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do no be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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 minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-7, NIV
Julie Elrod, Smyrna, GA: “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” Psalm 34:8 NLT
Live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18 NIV
Annelise, 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)
“I look up to the mountains — does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.” Eph. 3:20
Caroline, 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)
Jennifer, Huntsville, AL: The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Abi, Apopka: “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 NIV
Tonya, Searcy, AR
Proverbs 24:3 NCV
“It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong.”
Krista, McDonough, GA: Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6 (NIV)
Misti, Belleville MI: “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
Linda, Carolina Beach, NC-
For you have died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:3-4 (NIV)
Psalms 123: 1-2 (HCSB)
I lift my eyes to you, the One enthroned in heaven.
(vs 2) Like a servants eye is on His master, like a servant girls eye is on her mistress’s hand, so our eyes are on the Lord our God until He shows us favor.
Julie, The Woodlands. “If anyone 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)