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!
Psalms 31:7 (The Living Bible Translation)
I am radiant with joy because of your mercy, for you listened to my troubles and have seen the crisis in my soul.
Houston, 1 Peter 3:8 8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. (NIV)
Leah from Charlotte,NC
“You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great.” Psalm 18:35 (NIV)
Kay Groce, Dallas, Texas
You are my hiding place, you protect me from my troubles and fill me with songs of salvation”
Psalm 32:7 NCV
Tonya -mabank I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPAL ROMANS1;16 NKJV
Gail, Westfield Phil.4:8 NIV 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.
Alissa, Spring, TX:
But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
Psalm 59:16 niv
Brenna from Frisco- “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV
Linda, Okla. City Psalm 16:7-8 NIV
(7) I will praise the Lord, who counsels me, even at night my heart instructs em. (8) I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
“We walk by faith,not by sight.” 1 Peter 1:8 NKJV
Tonya W / Interlachen, FL
Ephesians 3:12 In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. NIV
belton,tx
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. (Psalm 31:24)NIV
I hope I’m not too late. . .
Bethany, Macon, GA
“He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.” ~ Proverbs 28:13
Mandy from Erie, CO
“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Cor 9:7 (NIV)
Ann from Wheaton, IL
“You are my witness,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed nor will there be one after me.”
Isaiah 43:10 (NIV)
Martha from Providence, NC
“Have I not commanded you? 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)
Christine, Oxford, MI
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?
1 Corinthians 3:16 NIV
Amy
Birmingham, AL
Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
Colossians 3:16
Let the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you,teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God. HCSB
Melissa in NC
Vicki from Loveland: Psalm 27:1-2 NIV The LORD is my light and my salvationāwhom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my lifeāof whom shall I be afraid?
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope which He called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints. Ephesians 1-18
Kaila, Springfield, MO
Philippians 4:8 (English Standard Version)
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, THINK about these things.
Lora
Mooresburg
Song of Solomon 2:11&12 (NIV) Working on the same verses from last entry…I feel bad to have to be repeating so early on.
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
Traci, Trussville, AL 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
For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.
Phil. 2:13
NIV
Psalm 46:10 NIV
“Be still, and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Stacey
Cmming,GA
Britt, Prior Lake:
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountainsā
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slipā
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over youā
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harmā
he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121
Matthew 25: 31-40
31 āWhen the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 āThen the King will say to those on his right, āCome, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.ā 37 āThen the righteous will answer him, āLord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?ā 40 āThe King will reply, āTruly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.ā
“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”. Prov. 3:5-6 NIV
Inger, Loveland. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”. Matthew 28:19. NIV
Romans 12:10-13 (NIV)
10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal (diligence), but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful (rejoice) in hope, patient in affliction, faithful (persistent) in prayer. 13 Share with Godās people who are in need. Practice (pursue) hospitality.
*(Holman Christian Standard)
Cindy, Tulsa OK
Psalm 23:1-2 (NKJV)
The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
Autumn-Brandon, MS
“Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life…”
Philippians 2:14-16, NIV
Alyssa, Fort Worth
Romans 12:12 (NIV) – Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.
Debbie, Rochester, MN. Then Moses said, “If you don’t go with us personally, don’t let us move a step from this place.” Ex. 33:15 NLT
Annette, Toronto ON Canada
Ezekiel 11:19-20 And I will give them one heart, and put a new spirit within them. And I will take the heart of stone out of their flesh and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in My statutes and keep My ordinances and do them. Then they will be My people, and I shall be their God. NASB
Tammie from Virginia
I just started the Revelation Bible study so my memory verse is:
They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of Lords and King of Kings – and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers. (Revelation 17:14 NIV)
Melissa from Hazlehurst, GA
“The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NIV)
Tracy, MD, Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.” Psalm 62:8 (ESV)
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Psalm 9:9 NIV
Anna, Hockley, Texas
Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Meghan, Round Rock, TX
1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”NKJV
Katie, Hockley, TX Proverbs 2:3-5 And if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding and if you look for it as silver and search for it a hidden treasure then you will understand the fear of the Lord.
Prov. 2: 3-5
Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer the Holy One of Israel,” I am the the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commandments! Then your well being would have been like a river and your righteousness like the waves of the sea..” Isaiah 48:17-18 NASB
Janet, Hockley, Texas Colossians 3:1-2 Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3: 1-2
“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” Deut. 31:8, NKJV
Patti, Kissimmee, FL
Tammy
Glencoe, AL
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written:āFor your sake we face death all day long;we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.āNo, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:35-39 NIV
Michelle from Austin, TX
“You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.”
Psalm 139:3 NIV
Ack! A little late this time around…
Natalie, Omaha
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23
Prov.1:7 “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge
Pam- Pleasant View, TN
“Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe”
Philippians 2:14-15 NIV