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?? Weāre at least two Scriptures the richer for it, though. Iāve been using my time on my exercise bike in the mornings to practice my memory verses so Iāve mostly only heard myself repeat them gasping for breath. (If you like picturing things, itās in my garage sandwiched between boxes and stacks of 26 years of Moore paraphernalia and everything else besides an actual carā¦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 Iāve 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, Iāll 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, theyāre 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 donāt get to talk long on here today. So, letās get to it! Itās already time for Verse 3!
As I told you two weeks ago, Iāll primarily be working through verses out of the Book of James for much of this year. Iāll give you mine each time but Iāll also give you an alternative that I really love outside of James in case you need some ideas. Hereās the portion Iām memorizing this time around with my information:
Beth, Houston. āSpeak 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.ā James 2:12-13 The NET Bible
I love that last statement. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Arenāt you thankful we have a Savior that feels that way?
The alternative Iāll suggest to you today is on my mind because someone I care deeply about struggles terribly with fear of death. This person isnāt 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, itās 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 Devilās hold on death and freed all who cower through life, scared to death of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 The Message)
Anybody āscared to death of deathā? 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 deathāthat is, the devilā and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 NIV)
Oh, thereās nothing like the power of Godās Word. And thatās because thereās nothing like the power of God.
You sure are loved around here. OK, letās have it, 2011 SSMT! Verse 3! (Your first name, city, reference and translation please.)
Iāll talk to you soon!
Susan, San Antonio
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 earnestlys seek him.
Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Mary, Minneapolis, MN “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgivness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.” Eph. 1:7-11 ESV
Michelle, Prosper, TX. “Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.”
Philippians 2:14-16 NLT
Russellville
Job 8:21 NIV
He will yet fill my mouth with laughter and my lips with shouts of joy
Melanie, Sweetwater TN
Romans 11:33 NIV “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgements, and His paths beyond tracing out.”
Catherine, Grants Pass, OR
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17: 7,8 NIV
Becky, Pasadena, TX. They will speak of the glorious splendor of you majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. Psalm 145:5 NIV
julie, new braunfels, 1John 4:10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins NIV
Donna, Parker, CO let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed withe pure water. Hebrews 10:22 NAS
Fontana CA. “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
Theresa Donlon
Hockley, Texas
I got this off of the LPM blog several weeks ago so I do not know what version it is. But I love it.
Psalms 27:13
I would have lost heart , unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Nancilea, The Woodlands, TX
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Is 55:8,9 ESV
2 Chronicles 16:9 a
The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
Kari
Dallas
Mandy, Byram, MS: “and give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20
Luanne, Magnolia. “Donāt copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know Godās will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (New Living Translation)
Julie, Chattanooga
1 Chronicles 16:8 (NLT) Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.
Sheree, Cedar Gap, Tx
Isaiah 40:29-31 (NIV) “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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. “
Tracy – Southlake, TX
1 John 3:18
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. NIV
Judy ;Tyler; “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 NIV
Psalm 15:1-3: (NKJV) Lord, who may abide in your Tabernacle? Who may dwell in your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart. He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he take up a reproach against his friend.
April, Lawrenceville GA
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Eph 4:32 NIV
“I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist, Return to me, for I have redeemed you.”
Isaiah 44:22
Shonda Aurora, SD
More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ.
Philippians 3:8 (NASB)
JENN M; MASS
“BUT GIVING THANKS IS A SACRIFICE THAT TRULY HONORS ME.IF YOU KEEP MY PATH I WILL REVEAL TO YOU THE SALVATION OF GOD”PSALM 50;23 (N.L.T)
Caitlin, Montreal, “The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” Exodus 15:2 ESV
From: Jennifer in Houston
Isaiah 40:31 – 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. (NIV)
Nancy, Kiwoko. 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 the saints. Ephesians 1:18 NIV
Stephanie, Midland, Tx
Do everything without grumbling or arguing. Philippians 2:14 NIV
Rebekah Prater. Rome, Georgia
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discourage, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Adrienne
Pembroke Pines, FL
Lamentations 3:22,23 KJV
It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed , because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Matthew 6:27:
And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? (NASB)
I forgot to post last time, so here’s my #2 and #3! NASB
#2: Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
#3: Psalms 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth.
Alyson – Tallahassee
Acts 13:22 (NIV) – After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: āI have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.ā
Kathy, Fargo Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) “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.
Pam in Lookout Mountain GA, Hebrews 2:14-15, NIV
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 deathāthat is, the devilāand free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.
Melissa, Edmond, OK
Psalm 62:1
I wait quietly before God,
for my victory comes from him. (NLT)
Katy, Pearland : “…not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 (NAS)
Karen, Amarillo. 2 Corinthians 12.9 (ESV)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Nicole
Blue Springs, MO
Arlette, Cheney, WA
“Come, let us tell of the LORD’s greatness; let us exalt His name together. I prayed to the LORD, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:3-4, NLT
Kelly, Huntsville. “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 NASB
Lisa,Corbin “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
” therefore I will hope in Him.”
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him , to the soul who seeks Him.
Lamentations 3:24-25 (ESV)
Nicole
Blue Springs, MO
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (New International Version 1984, Ā©1984)
16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Godās will for you in Christ Jesus.
“For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the Word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it, not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the Word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. ” I Thessalonias 2:13 NKJV
Donita – Tucson, AZ
2 Corinthians 9:10
Carolyn**Bismarck
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 NIV
Jennah
Edmond, OK
“When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.”
Ephesians 3:14-15
“Since my youth, Oh God, you have taught me, and to this
day I declare your marvelous deeds.” Psalm 71:17
Melody from Cartersville, GA
” … 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.”
Philippians 3:13-14 NIV
Karla, Maumee OH
“Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.”
Proverbs 13:3 (NIV)