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!
Yvonne, Fairfield/ Riverside, CA
The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. ~Zephaniah 3:17(NKJV)~
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)
Megan, Maple Valley, “My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you posses faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” James 2:1 (NET)
Janice, Milford: 2 Cor 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. (NIV)
Jackie, San Diego
“A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Proverbs 25:28 ESV
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23
Cara, Tampa, FL
DANIEL 2:20-24 (NIV) Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever, wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.
*hope it will be okay to use this verse for all of Feb. since I am learning it for the Daniel study over the next several weeks*
“Because of the Lords great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
“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 NASB
Mara Ridgefield, WA
Daniel 2: 20-21 Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Debbie, New Delhi India: She opens her mouth with wisdom and loving instruction is on her tongue. Prov. 31:26 NET Bible
Cynthia, Blaine, WA, The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.(Proverbs 29:25 Amplified)
Kristen, Nashville
“But he gives us EVEN MORE grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say, ‘God opposes the proud but favors the humble.'” James 5:12, NLT
“Everything is permissible”–but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”–but not everything is constructive. 1 Corinthians 10:23 NIV
“Come to me, all you who labor and heavily burdened and, I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
Nikki, Wichita
“And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,”we also believe and therefore speak”…2 Cor. 4:13 NKJV
Justine, Johannesburg – South Africa,
Proverbs 3:3-6 NIV, ( )=KJV
Let (mercy), love, (faithfulness), and trust never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favour and a good name in the sight of God and man. 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 straight your path.
Becky/Richmond, KY
Proverbs 19:11, NIV
“A man’s [woman’s] wisdom gives him [her] patience; it is to his [her] glory to overlook an offense.”
*Going through the “Wising Up” Bible study right now & this verse has meant a big deal in my marriage!!!
Pam, Tampa
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a salve again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by Him we cry, Abba, Father.
Romans 8:15
NIV
Gail Little Forest, Australia
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Isaiah 41:13 KJV
Lisa in Carver, MN February first half verse: 2 Cor 5:7 “For we live by believing, not by seeing.” (NLT)
Kendra, Sturgis
Psalm 19:13 & 14 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in you sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
Lisa, Cumming, GA Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.
Denise-Meredith NH 2Pet3:9 (NIV) “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance”.
Vicky, Overland Park Isaiah 6:8 NIV
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? and who will go for us? And I said here am I, send me.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.”
Proverbs 31:25 NIV
Melody
Myrtle Beach, SC
Rhonda ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan:
My soul finds rest IN GOD ALONE, my salvation comes from him. He ALONE is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. (Psalm 62:1-2 NIV)
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. Proverbs 11:22 (NIV)
Talitha, Wise, “The Jesus said to His disciples, if any of you wants to be my follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross and follow me. If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true life.” Matthew 16: 24-25 NLT
Linda Clement – Floyds Knobs, IN
“The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.
Psalm 16:6 NIV
Arkansas, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” 1 Peter 3:15 NIV
Pam, Marietta, GA, Revelation 4:11 NIV: You are worthy, our Lord and our God,to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they were created and have their being.
Laurie, Granby, CT
“Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalms 9:10 (NIV)
Jessie, Woodstock, Ga
Psalms 51:10-12 NIV
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take me yourHoly Spirit from me. Restore in me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.
O lord, my heart is not lifted up; My eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with it’s mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. Oh Israel hope in the lord both his time forth and forevermore. Psalm 131 ESV
Diana; Richmond, VA
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2 NIV
Jenni, Birmingham: “I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.” (Jonah 4:26
Valerie – Birmingham, AL – Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways submit to him and he will make your path straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6 NIV
Rhonda , Newnan GA.
Isaiah 55:8-9 (New International Version, ©2010)
8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the LORD.
9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Ashley, Mobile AL
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who come to him must believe that he is exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Deborah, Markham, VA
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified…for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you, nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 – NIV
“Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression.” Psalm 19:13 NIV
Elizabeth, Cedarburg, WI
Psalm 16 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 16
A psalm of David.
1 Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge.
Deanna, Tennessee, “If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out, or you will be destroyed by each other.” Galatains 5:15, NIV
Susan, New York City
Psalm 16:11 ESV. “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures evermore.”
Michelle
Okeechobee, Florida
Exodus 14.14
God will fight for me, I need only be still.
Cause, I am waiting and claiming victory on a man/marriage who has walked away from God and, I know that I know – God is fighting for me – for us!
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11: 6(NKJV), Melanie, Alabama
The LORD is near the brokenhearted;
He saves those crushed in spirit. Ps 34:18 Holman
Misty, Atlanta: Now glory be to God! By he mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. Ephesians 3:20 NLT
Renee, Lansing, MI “Hebrews 12:11 “All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” Hebrews 12:11 (New American Standard)