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!
Janin,e Minneapolis E,phesians 4:29 NIV
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for buildig others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Marci-Wichita (Sorry – Snow day delay 🙂
Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens:
Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
Ruth, Fuquay Varina, NC. “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16 NIV
Holly, Prairie City, Iowa:
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
“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.”
electricity off last night. Sorry this is late.
Oak Ridge
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bb52bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion 53in the sight of our God and Father is this : to 54visit 55orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. NASB James 1:26-27
Gina – Kingwood, Tx.
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
-NIV
Libby~CA/MA
“Strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience (Col.1:11)
Stephanie, Mammoth Lakes, CA
“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.” Gal 5:1 NIV
Cindi Hueytown, Al NIV
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
Carrie, GA
Keeping the same verse. It was three and I don’t want to move on till I have it completely down:
Isaiah 43:1-3 (NIV)
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.The flames will not set you ablaze.
Beth – Ashville, Ohio
Isaiah 43:1-4 The Message
“Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called you name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end – Because I am God, your personal God, the Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Sheba thrown in! That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you.”
Meredith Uber Greensboro NC
“just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him.”
Eph. 1:4 NAS
Holly, Huntsville, AL “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment so that it will give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29
Ashley, Chesapeake. “All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.” Pslams 139:16b (NIV)
Jayma, Ft. Wayne, IN
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7 NIV
Cindy Bemus Point, NY
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jer 33:3 ESV
Ps 27:14
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord. NIV
(This is easier said than done:)
Betty, Massachusetts:
Phil. 1:6 (NLT)
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
John 5:24
Verily, verily I say untyo you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death into life. (KJV)
Brittany- St. louis, MO
Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.
Hebrews 10:36 NLT
Vickie, Baytown, TX
So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary to see Your power and Your glory. Because Your loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. Psalm 63:2-3 Amplified Version
Mary Vigil, Brighton CO
“For He himself is our peace; who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier wall, the dividing wall of hostility…” Ephesians 2:14 (NIV)
Katie, Kernville CA
“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
Jillian – Dallas, TX
And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
Hebrews 11:6 NLT
Beth from Montoursville, PA
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
I Thessalonians 4:11-12 NIV
Miranda Clay Center
“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)
Chelle Willamor, Mobile, AL
For You have been my help and in the shadow of your wings will I rejoice. Psalm 63:7 AMP
Celeste, Laguna Niguel, CA
Seek, inquire of and for the Lord, and crave Him and His strength (His might and inflexibility to temptation); seek and require His face and His presence (continually) evermore. Psalm 105:4 Amplified
Karen from Tallahassee, FL
ISAIAH 40 : 31
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew [7] their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” King James my fav on this one … I running my first marathon Sunday so this one speaks volumes to my fears!
Alyson Lung – Longmont, CO
Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham.
Galatians 3:7- King James Version
Karen, Centralia, MO: Oh Lord, my God, you have done many miracles for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them. Ps 40:5 NLT
Lee Ann, Brentwood TN. “My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” James 2:1 The NET Bible
Megan G in Nolensville, TN… I’m memorizing these three verses for the month of February… I have something waiting in the wings if this somehow winds up too easy:
Ephesians 1:17-19a “I keep asking that the God of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the glorious father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better. I pray also 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 teh saints, and his imcomparably great power for us who believe.” NIV
Phillippians 4:6/7 NASB
Be anxious about nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Becki Larson, Battle Creek, MI
Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV)
22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Robin, Alexandria, VA. Psalm 139:14 (NIV): “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Psalm 25:4-5
Show me your ways, oh Lord, teach me your paths; Guide me in your truth and teach me…for you are God my Saviour and my hope is in YOU all day long.
Leslie, Decatur But there’s one thing I remember, and remembering , I keep a grip on hope: God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, His merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left. Lamentations 3:21-24 The Message
“Many, LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done,
the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare. ”
Psalm 40:5 NIV
Sandra Taylor, Thompson’s Station, TN
Tracy, Brush Creek,
O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord
Psalm 139:1-4 NIV
Cindy- Marion, Indiana
Jeremiah 33:2&3 NIV
This is what the Lord says, He who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it – the Lord is His name; Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do no know.
Tina, White Salmon ~ “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.” Romans 12:1-2 NIV
Tina, White Salmon ~ This is actually the version I am memorizing: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 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.” Romans 12:1-2 NIV c.1984
HEAR, O LORD, AND ANSWER ME, FOR I AM POOR
AND NEEDY. PS 86:1 NIV
STACY
CHAPIN SC
Jannifer from Nappanee, Indiana – redeux January 1 – want to get it in my life and not only in my head:
Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever. Psalm 73:25-26 MSG
Jill…Chillicothe, MO
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight, O Lord my Rock
and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV
“He who sacrifices thanks offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God.” Psalm 50:23
Valerie, West Texas
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Col. 3:13 (NIV)
Shout with joy to God all the earth! Sing the Glory of His Name; Make His praise glorious! Say to God “How awesome are Your deeds!”
Tammy, Seagrove
Luke 6:30 KJV Give and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Amie, Glendale, AZ: Psalm 145:1 (NIV) – “I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.”