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!
Cristette- Glendale Az
Oh yes, you shaped me first inside then out; you formed me in my mothers womb. Psalm 139:13 message
Ashlie, Dallas, GA:
“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. 4.21NIV
Anne Marie; Woburn, MA
“The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions.” Proverbs 12:27 NIV-1984
Colleen, Richmond, VA:
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 HCSB
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy; is not boastful; is not conceited; does not act improperly; is not selfish; is not provoked; does not keep a record of wrongs; finds no joy in righteousness, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things; believes all things; hopes all things; endures all things.
Melinda in Independence, MO
Ephesians 4:2 (NIV) “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Trish, Canada
Numbers 23:19
God is not man, so he does not lie.
He is not human, so he does not change his mind.
Has he ever spoken and failed to act?
Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
Pam; Midland, TX; Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is prue, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Philippians 4:8
Gloria in Houston – Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases. Who redeems your life from the pits and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindess and tender mercy;
Psalm 103:3-4 (AV)
Dawn, Highland Village, TX Psalm 34:5 Look at Him: give Him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from Him. (The Message)
Royana, Grand Prairie, Tx
Isaiah 58:6
Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?
Amy 7634, SF Bay Area, CA:
“You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.
You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy…” Psalm 30:11 (NLT)
Now I, Brook, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything He does is right and all His ways are just. And those who walk in pride He is able to humble.
Daniel 4.37 NIV
I will answer them before they even call to me.
While they are still talking about their needs,
I will go ahead and answer their prayers.
Isaiah 65:24 (New Living Translation)
Stephanie, Pawleys Island, SC
Becca, Alma: James 1:26-27 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
Shannon, Elmira: “I have been crucified with Chist and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
Miranda
Colorado Springs, CO
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
Proverbs 31:25 NIV
Catherine
Orlando, FL
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NIV
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.
Proverbs 3:4,5 – Message
Melissa, Plymouth MI
“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Micah 6:8 (NIV)
Hebrews 13:8 NLT
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
This is so amazing!!!
Annette in Temple; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 NIV “My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.”
Betty, Manassas 2Cor 4:17-18 NIV
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal
Nicole, Florissant, MO “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3, NIV
Just checking my picture
Yea!!! It worked. Cute puppy.
Susan, Lady Lake,FL, NIV, Psalm 38:9–All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.
Angela, Mansfield TX
When a believing person prays, great things happen.
James 5:16 (NCV)
LuAnn, Auburn, NY
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Tim. 1:7 NET version
Angie, Sugar Grove, IL, NIV
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. Revelation 21:5
Wendy, Mechanicsville, VA
Whatever then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God.
1Corinthians 10:31 New American Standard
TerriMike, Spring, TX–Psalm 40:5 (NIV) Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
Col. 3:4-6 “When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.”
Warm in Alaska
(Carolyn in Palmer)
Carolyn, this verse resounded deep within my spirit. I do believe I will join you in memorizing Col 3:4-6!
Kristi, Lubbock, TX
Col. 3:4-6 “When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.”
Erin
Fessenden, ND
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1 (NIV)
Joy, California: In his kindness God called you to his eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power is his forever and ever. Amen. I Peter 5:10-11 (NLT)
Juliana
Livermore
Philippians 3:14 Common English Bible
The goal I pursue is the prize of God’s upward call in Christ Jesus.
Edie in Franklin Tennessee; Ephesians 6:16
(NKJ): “In addition to this take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
Rachel, Knoxville, TN:
James 1:22 (NIV)
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Amanda, Sacramento.
“I look for your deliverance, Lord.” Genesis 49:18 (NIV)
Melinda from Cheney
May 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)
Denise, Hernando Beach:
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2 NIV
Heidi in Centennial; 1 Peter 1:24-25: ” All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers and the flower falls but the word of the Lord remains forever. And this is the good news that was preached to you.
Blair, Troy Alabama
I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. Psalms 119:101 NLT
“Give all your worries and cares to God for He cares about what happens to you.” I Peter 5:7
Verse 2- Tami, Painesville Twp.,OH, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 KJV
Jodi, Iowa Falls, IA
“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 Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
Jan, Troy, Alabama
I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.
Psalm 119:101 NLT
Erin, Chicago.
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear.”
Psalm 66:18 (The NIV)
I’m learning how to beef up my prayer life for the sake of my beloved husband. I have to rid my heart of any iniquity before the Lord can move me.
Bobbie, Fort Walton Beach
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4(NIV)
Mischia, Morganton, NC “Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life-even though invisible to spectators-is with Christ in God. He is your life.” Colossians 3:3 (The Message)
Esabelle
Louisville, Ky.
“These things I have spoken to you, so that IN ME you may
have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
NASB
Cheri, Urbana, IL
Psalm 27:13-14 (NKJV)
“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
that I would see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait on the LORD;
Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen you heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!”