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!
Rebecca, Grand
Prairie,tx
With your help I can advance a troop, with my God I can s ale a wall. Psalm 18:29NIV
Amy, Perrysburg, OH
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJ
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:14 KJV
Emily
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Matthew 6:1
Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” (NAS version)
Ashleigh, San Antonio, 2 Corinthians 4:18
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Barb in Lino Lakes, MN:
Ps. 130:5-131:3
I will wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word I put my hope.
My soul waits for the Lord more than watchman wait for the morning, more than watchman wait for the morning.
O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with Him is full redemption.
He himself will redeem us from all our sins.
My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.
But I have stilled and quieted my soul;
like a weaned child with its mother
like a weaned child is my soul within me.
O Israel, put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore.
B.J. in Owatonna
” I WILL WALK AMOUNG YOU, AND WILL BE YOUR GOD, AND YOU SHALL BE MY PEOPLE” LEV 26: 12
Psalm 112:8
” His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.”
Bethany
Modesto, California
I chose 2 verses this time…just need them both 🙂
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (NKJV)
Psalm 112:7
He (she) will have no fear of bad news; his (her) heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. (NIV)
Karen in Greenville, SC
“I sought the Lord, and He answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” [Psalm 34:4 – NIV]
Ann, Murrells Inlet, SC
And in Him too you are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.
Ephesians 2:22 NIT
Christy, Lynchburg, VA
Philippians 3: 13-14
Brothers, 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,
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (NIV)
Tammy, Hendersonville, TN
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
Judy, Montgomery. “She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 NLT
Deb in Topeka, KS: 2 Corinthians 2:14 (New American Standard Bible)
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.
This is what I want to be doing this year and always..manifesting the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him everywhere!
Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind that by testing you may discern the will what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2 (The Voice)
Alisa Raleigh, NC
Isaiah 41:10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. NLT
Shelley, Springfield, MO
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Colossians 4:6 (ESV)
Tina, Flower Mound, TX. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.-Psalm 16:7-8
Brenda- Athens, AL
“Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.” Psalm 51:12 NIV
LaTasha, Tennesse – Psalm 139:10 NIV
…your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
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 14:27 (NIV)
Karla and Hannah, Ft. Thomas, KY
Exodus 14:14 NIV
The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still.
Cheryl, Lilburn, GA
“Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”
1 Peter 3:4 (NIV)
Robin, Byron Center, MI
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness, “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” Lam 3:21-24 (RSV)
Kerry in Sheriday, Wy; Is.56:3 {ESV} “Let not the foreigner/stranger that has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will surely seperate me from His people”, and let not the eunuch say, “behold I am a dry tree”
1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Loretta of Bloomfield, NJ:
(NIV) 1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Olympia, WA. I prayed to the Lord and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 NLT
Erin Foster- Northville MI Psalm 86:11 “Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” NIV
Allison Atlanta, GA “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord you God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV
Linda from Rockwell, NC Jeremiah 33:3 KJV Call unto me and I will answer thee and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
This is the one thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life – to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord, and to seek him in his temple. (Psalm 27:4)
Kelli, Indianapolis: The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. 1 Thess. 5:24 NIV
“Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.”
-Isaiah 38:17 (NIV)
Lawrence, KS
Ginny South Point, Ohio
No temptation has seized you except whar is common to man. And GOD is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what can bear. But when you are tempted He will also provide a way out so they can stand under it. 1Chor. 10:13 NIV
Gwen Syracuse, UT “The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.” Isaiah 25:1 NIV 1984
Emily from Washington, D.C. “”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.” Zephaniah 3:17 NASB
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galations 1:10
Maegan, Liberty, Sc
Carol ~ Webb City
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3 (NAS)
Becky-Morganton, NC 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18,23,24
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.
Sorry I am late! Carrie Beth, Frankfort, NIV Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. But fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Psalm 17:13-14 NAS
I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the Lord.
“Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean revel in Him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up. . . Any minute. ” Philippians 4:4-5, The Message
D’Anna, Houston, Texas
“But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it- not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it- they will be blessed in what they do.” James 1:25 NIV
Cresanna – Bible School Park, NY: “The day for building your walls will come, the day for extending your boundaries.” Micah 7:11, NIV
Debbie, Cheyenne: Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 (NASB)
Cindy, Berry
“Prepare the way of the LORD, make straight paths for Him.”
Matthew 3:3, NIV
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:29
NIV
Irene, Clarksville, TN
You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now LIVE Him…and let your living spill over into thanksgiving.
Colossians 2: 6-7 (The Message)