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!
Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer 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
Danielle, Dover DE, “Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” Psalm 113:2-3 NIV
Jessica (North Bend, WA)
“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 NIV
Alycia from Dallas, TX. “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” – Romans 12:9-10 (NLT)
Michele, Edmond, Ok.
For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. Psalms 91:11 New KJ
My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. Psalms 62:5 New KJ
Jaime
Fort Collins, CO
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Eph 5:15-16
Tammy, Rowlett TX
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NIV
Renee; Texas
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV
Jill, Portland, OR
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14, NIV
Beth, Cleveland
Psalm 27:14 KJV
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
“In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content-whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:12-13 HCSB
Jennifer, Highlands Ranch, CO
“Look at the nations and watch and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” Habakkuk 1:5 NIV
HollyAnn, Midland, Joel 2:25 (spoken over me for 2011 by a dear friend) “Then I will make up to you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the creeping locust, the stripping locust and the gnawing locust, my great army which I sent among You. You will have plenty to eat and be satisfied and praise the name of the Lord Your God, who has dealt wonderously with you.” NASB
Kristi, Batesville
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)
Sharon, Pontotoc, MS
“The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, and the LORD will by no means clear the guilty. His way are in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.” Nahum 1:3 ESV
Merrie Katy, Tx
Philippians 1:19
for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will trun out for my deliverance. NIV
Hey Beth,
I have a prayer request and maybe some possible advice for a friend of mine, my best friend in fact. She is living in fear. She is constantly living in fear when it comes to relationships with men. She is afraid of making the wrong choice, and being with someone that she won’t end up falling in love with, then breaking up & not seeing the point of dating that person in the first place. Plus, she has the fear that if she falls in love then when she gets married that she’ll fall out of love with him and want out of the marriage. I have tried to counsel her, pray for her, and gave her my “So Long, Insecurity,” book as well. She can’t seem to let go of her fear, and it is controlling her life. She wants to fall in love and experience the joys that come with marriage, but her fear is holding her back. She says she trusts God, but she doesn’t trust herself. How can I help her to let go of this fear? She’s 24. Please, help!
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up accoring to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29NIV
James 1: 2-4 NASB
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Hilda in Pearland
Ginger, Charlotte, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Kim, Corning, NY-
Psalm 126:4-6 (NIV): “Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negev. Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.”
continuing on in Philippians….
“Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, iwth one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.”
Phil. 1:27 NASB
Becky in Indianapolis
Brittany, TX
Romans 8:26
Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Randa- Newcastle, OK: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13. NIV
Andee, Clovis NM-
2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. 2 Timothy 4:2 (NLT)
Sharon, New Port Richey
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Ps. 19:14 NIV
O, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know Him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring. Hosea 6:3 NIV
Debbie Portland,OR
I will be your God throughout your lifetime–until you hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you. Isaiah 46:4 NLT
Jasmine
Danville, IN.
NKJV.
Revelations 22:8
Now I, John, saw and heard these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things .
Melissa S., Birmingham, AL “The Lord has told you what is good,and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NLT)
“I love those who love me, and those who seek me early and diligently shall find me.” Proverbs 8:17 AMP
Lisa – Daytona Beach, FL
” My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
He alone is my ROCK
and my SALVATION;
he is my FORTRESS;
I WILL NEVER BE SHAKEN!”
Psalm 62: 1-2 NIV
Mandy, Idabel, You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Melissa, Orlando, FL
For we know that our old self was crucified with him, so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. Romans 6:6
Victoria, Mason, MI, Psalms 91:4 KJV
He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge.
Judy Holland, MI Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Phil 4:8 NIV
Tina Baton Rouge Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.
Laura, Morrill Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” Mark 8:34-38 NIV
Joni, Nacogdoches,TX
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NIV
Susan, Portland, OR
“I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me for I have redeemed you.” Isaiah 44:22 NIV
When I think of all this I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,the creator of everything in heaven and earth. I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength though his spirit.
Ephesians 3:14-16 (NLT)
20 inches of snow? “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands”
Kelly, Lexington
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene and Mary mother of James and Salome bought spices so that they may go and annoint Jesus’ body. Just after sunrise, on the first day of the week, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance to the tomb?” But when they looked up they realized the stone, which was very large had been rolled away.
Mark 16: 1-3 NIV
Ann, Atlanta, “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10(NASB)
Andrea, Columbia, SC
When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.
Psalm 94:18-19 NIV
Brigid, Johannesburg, SA
Then they said “Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves; otherwise we shall be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth”. Genesis 11:4
Psalm 52:6 – 7 (NIV)
Surely you desire truth in the inner parts, you teach me wisdom in the inmost places. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Mary
Houston
Linda/Houston,TX, “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Phillipians 4:5 NIV
Roxanne, Lincoln. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to proser you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and future.” Jeremiah 29:11, NIV
Trust in he 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