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!
Yolanda, Queen City, Texas
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 NIV
MARILYN, VAN BUREN, MO
FOR YOU WERE TAUGHT, WITH REGARD TO YOUR FORMER WAY OF LIFE, TO PUT OFF YOUR OLD SELF, WHICH BEING CORRUPTED BY ITS DECEITFUL DESIRES; TO BE MADE NEW IN THE ATTITUDES OF YOUR MINDS, TO PUT ON THE NEW SELF CREATED TO BE LIKE GOD IN TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HOLINESS.
EPHESIANS 4: 22-24 NIV
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139: 23-24 NIV
Psalm 62:7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Charlene, Houston, NAS
1 Chronicles 29:11
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Yours is the dominion, O LORD, and You exalt Yourself as head over all.
1 Chronicles 29:11
Julie Hodges Eden, Texas
Psalm 51:12 New Life Bible Let the joy of Your saving power return to me. And give me a willing spirit to obey You.
Char from Inver Grove Heights, MN
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for kings and ALL THOSE IN AUTHORITY, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 TNIV
Ps 55:22 NIV
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you. He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Charlotte, Hamilton, OH
Romans 2:28-29 NIV “A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise is not from men, but from God.”
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. Zech. 4:6 NIV
Emily C, Bay Village, OH
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (ESV)
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.
Marie, Denver: 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 Chris Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7, NIV.
Dallas, TX
“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them”
John 14:21 (NIV)
Kim; Anchorage, Alaska. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12. NIV
Trina
Pampa, Texas
2 Corinthians 3:18 (New International Version, ©2010)
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
Margo, Laramie, WY
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.
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
I memorized Romans 12:1 in January, on to part 2!
Lauren, Senoia “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvet if we do not give up.” Gal 6:9, NIV
Leaon Lamar, Arkansas “In GOD I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalm 56:11 (NKJ)
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is You. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all. 1 Chron. 29:11 NIV
Lacey, Bath, PA
Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For the will soon face like the grass and wither like the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD, and He iwll give you the desires of your heart.
– Psalm 37:1-4, ESV
Melody, Chelsea, AL
Isaiah 61:1 (NIV)
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Debra, Ashland, KY: 15 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. 16 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
Toni, Forsyth, MO
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 4:16-17 NIV
Renee, Peoria, IL
John 14:27 (New King James Version)
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid
Kim
Detroit, MI
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
James 1:2-4 (NIV)
Julie, Alliance, NE – Psalm 84:10: For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand.I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
JoDitt, Lubbock.
9 God has now revealed to us his mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfill his own good pleasure. 10 And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth. 11 Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.
– Ephesians 1:9-11 (NLT)
Jane Canton, IL
” From the end of the earth I will cry to you. When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Psalm 61:2 NKJV
Do you not fear me? declares the LORD.
Do you not tremble before me?
I placed the sand as the boundary for the sea,
a perpetual barrier that it cannot pass;
though the waves toss, they cannot prevail;
though they roar, they cannot pass over it.
Jeremiah 5:22 ESV
miriam m from vancouver WA
Deanna-Picayune, MS
Seek first his kingdom & his righteousness, & all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:33-34 NIV
Mandy, Flower Mound: for I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB)
Starr, Lubbock. “But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” Psalm 86:15 NIV
Erika Chapman
Florence, SC
NIV
I Corinthians 9:26
Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.
Seymour TN
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. PSALM 51:10 (NIV)
Diane, Mississippi Do not forget to entertain strangers for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. Hebrews 13:2 (NKJV)
Cyndi, Sherwood park,
Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge
Psalm 16:1 NIV
Joy, Winters
Phil. 2:3 NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
Pam, Illinois
Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.
1 Samuel 2:30
Kay Everett, Wa Romans 12:2 NLT Bible
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Sandra, China Grove, NC
2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV)
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Jeannie
Nashville, Tn.
“Committ your way to the LORD; trust also in Him; and He will bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:5 NKJV
Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Provers 16:3 NLT
Kim, Cypress, TX
James 4:7
Submit yourselves then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Catrina, Plano, TX
“Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24 NLT
Cary, Celina, TX:
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Lee from Leola, PA
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27:14 NIV
(I have always hated waiting for anything, God is teaching me)
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24
Kayla, Minnesota
Ashley, Orlando, FL
“Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. Hebrews 2:14-15 NASB
Needed that verse…could not have been more timely 🙂
Tanya- Sheffield, AL- “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
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you My peace I give to you not as the world gives do I give to you.Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.