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!
Jermiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Sydney, Tucson, AZ
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
“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.”
Diera, Austin
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Beverly, Vicksburg, MS
Psalm 17:13-14 NAS
13 I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the Lord.
Melissa, Perry, GA
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
Psalm 56:3-4 NIV
I Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Sorry I was late, Internet was down. Blessings!!!
Nightingale, Miami, FL
“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 (HCSB)
Amy, Princeton,TX
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Rom 8:18 NIV
Christy Amsterdam NY, “I your God, have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go. I’m telling you. Dont panic. I am right here to help you.” Isaiah 41:13
Olivia, Rogersville
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, But according to his mercy he saved us. Through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5
Monica, Columbus, OH- “The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction” Proverbs 16:21 NIV
Kate DeWys, Zeeland, Michigan
“…the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Job 1:21 KJV
Psalm 73: 25-26
Whom have I in heaven but Thee? And besides Thee, I desire nothing on earth. My flesh and my heart may fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Emily, Portland, Oregon: It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject to the yoke of slavery. Gal 5:1 NASB
Denise McManus
Georgetown, MS
Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans. Proverts 16:3 (NIV)
“for Your love is ever before me and I walk continually in Your truth.”
Psalm 26:3 NIV
Janell Urban, Clovis, NM
Deb, Lancaster-Philippians 4:19 esv, And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Pooler, GA
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Eph 6:16
Mary Lee, York, PA: “Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalm 34:5 NIV
I’m working my way through 2 Timothy!
2Tim. 1:7-8 NIV “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self- discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me His prisoner. “
Mary Ellen, Billings, MT
” 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.” ps. 126:5,6 NIV
Sherri S, Richmond
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
AJ, Berkeley: Our steps are made firm by the Lord when he delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand. Ps 37: 23-24
Carrie, San Antonio ~ For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12
Lindsay, Grapevine, Tx: “… Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Revelation 1:8
“God the Boss says, “i’m the A and the Z (the ‘Start’ and the ‘Finish’). I exist. Always have. Always will. No limits. Absolute power.”
the word on the street version by Rob Lacey
the i in I’m should be capitalized, my bad. God is so Caps!
Erica, Denver “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, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21, NIV
Roxy, Columbia, MD. “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. NIV
Cari, Huntington, WV: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 NIV
Jennifer, Charlotte NC
“Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” Galatians 1:10 NLT
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4: 6-7
Sarasota NIV
Carol, Roswell Georgia: Peace I leave with 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. John 14:20 (NIV)
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for Joy and I will give thanks to him in song.” Psalm 28:7 (NIV). Stillwater,OK. Lori
Joy
Charlotte, NC
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)
Jennifer, Weeki Wachee, FL – For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2Tim 1:7 NIV
Kate Charlottesville NIV
Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Cynthia, Russellville
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song.” Psalm 28:7 NIV
Kristine in Edmond; I Corinthians 10:23 (KJV): “Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is constructive.”
Are you reading Made to Crave? That verse has really stuck with me, too!
Christy, Tulsa
Philippians 2:14 ESV
Do all things without grumbling or questioning
Matthew 7:12
“In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12 (New Revised Standard Version)
DeeDee
Calera, Alabama
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalms 90:12 (KJV)
Tricia in Grandville, MI: Ps. 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear. The Lord is the Stronghold of my life…of whom shall I be afraid.
Michelle, Lewisville, TX Ephesians 3:17-18
…I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long, and high and deep is the love of Christ.
Psalm 27:13-14 (NIV)
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Cheri, Neenah, WI
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT
Rejoice Always, Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of Christ Jesus for you.
Ashley, Chester Springs, PA Romans 6:19-21
“I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification. For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.”
Galations 6:9 NIV “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Hannah, Princeton, MN:
“Always be joyful and never stop praying. Whatever happens keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CEV
Gena, Elgin, Texas
“And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.” Titus 2:7