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!
Connie, Oklahoma
Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
Deb K., Sterling Hts: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NASB
Norma,Rowlett,”But for you who revere my name,the son of righteousness will rise with healing in it’s wings.And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.” Malachi 4:2 NIV
Angie–Federal Way, WA
Exodus 18:23 ESV
“If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all the people also will go to their place in peace.”
oops…January 15th verse
Christine Turner
Liberty Lake, WA
Proverbs 3:5-6
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.
Lydia, Oklahoma
“Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your tabernacle.”
Psalm 43:3
Lori, Bushnell, Florida
“If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:3 NIV
Alicia, Fort Wayne, IN:
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is ture and honorable, and right, and pure and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
-Philippians 4:8NLT
Christina, Hanover, MD
But the Lord is with me as a mighty awesome One, therefore my persecutors will stumble, and will not prevail. They will be greatly ashamed, for they will not prosper. Their everlasting confusion will never be forgotten. Jeremiah 20:11 NKJV
Katy
Grapevine, TX
So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:11 NIV
James 1:22 (NIV) Maryland
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Jennifer, Chattanooga, TN
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatevery is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Michelle Nab from Loveland, CO.
Ps. 62:8 NIV
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2 NIV
Barb, Ontario, Canada
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 NIV
Barbara, Greenville, SC
Psalms 73:21-28 (GW)
When my heart was filled with bitterness and my mind was seized {with envy},
I was stupid, and I did not understand. I was like a dumb animal in your presence.
Yet, I am always with you. You hold on to my right hand.
With your advice you guide me, and in the end you will take me to glory.
As long as I have you, I don’t need anyone else in heaven or on earth.
My body and mind may waste away, but God remains the foundation of my life and my inheritance forever.
Without a doubt, those who are far from you will die. You destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
Being united with God is my highest good. I have made the Almighty Lord my refuge so that I may report everything that he has done.
“And this is my prayer:that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.”
Philippians 1:9-11 NIV
Robin Moslander
Aberdeen, SD
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Dianne
Henryetta OK
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)
My precious 83 yr old Daddy is ill right now so this is my pick.
Sue…..Indiana
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding, think about Him in all of your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. Proverbs 3:5&6 HCSB
Michelle, Waukesha, WI
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction
2Timothy4:2. NIV
Hope, Northport, AL
“This is what the Lord says: ‘Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong an boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches'”
Jeremian 9:23 (NIV)
I would have lost heart unless I believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the living. Wait on the Lord and be of good courage and he shall strengthen your heart.
Psalms 27:13-14 NKJV
Mary, Marshfield WI
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perserverence.”
James 1:2-3 NIV
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal weight of glory that far outweighs them all.
2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV
Aimee, Ponca City, Ok.
Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galations 6:9 NIV
Susan, Ellensburg
Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Sonjia, Raleigh,MS. “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” Titus 2:11-12 NIV
Cool blog! I dont think Ive seen all the angles of this subject the way youve pointed them out. Youre a true star, a rock star man. Youve got so much to say and know so much about the subject that I think you should just teach a class about it…HaHa!
Kristen – Herndon, VA
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”
Luke 19:10
“He who has My commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves Me; and he who loves Me shall be loved by My Father, and I will love him, and will disclose Myself to him.” John 14:21 NASB
Bethany
Clyde, TX
Ephesians 2:10 (NCV)–
“God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.”
Jill, Lexington, KY
“18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Isaiah 43:18-19
Jan Merz, Clarkson MI
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and, love your neighbor as yourself.
Luke 10:27 (NIV)
Jenny, Birmingham
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
1 Thes. 5:23-24
Amy Storms
Santa Clarita, CA
Exodus 34:6-7, NIV
And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.”
Newnan, Georgia
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Ps. 46:1 NLT
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” Phillipians 3:12-14
Wendy from Crosby, TX (sorry I’m late.)
Isaiah 54:10 (NKJV)
For the mountains shall depart
And the hills be removed,
But My kindness shall not depart from you,
Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,”
Says the Lord, who has mercy on you
Rosalie, Cincinnati
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lords’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3: 21-23 KJV
Saralynn Haserot, Castro Valley, CA
Colossians 1:17 NIV
“He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
“For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Cherise, Cheyenne, WY: “And we know that [a]God causes (A)all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are (B)called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NASB
Kendra, Illinois. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. James 1:21 NIV
Melanie, Groesbeck, TX
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness for those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 NIV
Angela – Hixson, TN
Proverbs 15:28 (ESV)
“The Heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.”
“Delight yourselves in the Lord; Yes, find your joy in Him at all times. Have a reputation for gentleness, and never forget the nearness of your Lord.” Philippians 4:4 (Phillips)
Becky, Rushsylvania OH
And we know that all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV84
Carolyn, Santa Maria, California: 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 light.
Matthew 17:28-30 NIV
Jen, Jacksonville, Florida
John 14: 26-27
“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid,”