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!
Jesi / North Richland Hills, Tx
“Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:7-9 ESV
Matthew 17:20 (NIV)
He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keep himself under control; proverbs 29:11 NIV
Missy
Stillwater,OK
Keep open house, be generous with your lives. Matthew 5:16
Leslie
Stillwater, OK
I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. Matthew 5:43
Kristen
Stillwater, OK
Tune your ears to the world of wisdom,set your heart on a life of understanding. Proverbs 2:2
Shannan
Stillwater, OK
Psalm 34:19
A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;
Lisa
Stillwater, OK
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
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 about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1
Tammy, Indianapolis
Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty” (AMP)
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Shanelle from Phoenix, AZ
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Raleigh from Austin, TX
“Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.” -Psalm 27:3
“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:2 NIV
Lauren, Topeka
19:”Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.”
20:”But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.”
21:”For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:19-21
Bunnie, Hume “…always giving thanks for All things…” Ephesians 5:20 NASB
Sorry, I am catching up online today. These verses have been in my spiral and on my phone. Hopefully getting in my head 🙂
Psalm 40:11 NIV Do not withhold your mercy from me. O Lord; may your love and your truth always protect me.
Rhonda, Anderson, IN
Stephanie, Lititz, For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. Psalm 71:5 NIV
“Your Word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path” Psalm 119:105 NIV
Jennifer Huntsville, TX
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 NIV
Amy aka whimzie, Florida:
Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:21-23 (NIV)
Erika, San Antonio, TX:
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
(James 1:2-4 ESV)
New Living Translation
And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?
“Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:8,9
The fear of the Lord ia the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. Psm 111:10 nkj
“See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:24 NIV
Shannon, Jackson MS
“The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” Psalm 19:8 NIV
Marcy from Conroe, TX: “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it springs the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 NKJ
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:1-4 NIV
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
” Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5
Lea Ann, Clinton, MS
2 Tim 3:16 (NASB) – All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
Shannon, Jackson, MS
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure, and altogether righteous.
Psalm 19:9 NIV
Philippians 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.
Turn my heart from wothless things;
Preserve my life according to your word.
Psalm 119:37 (NIV)
Karen
Ponte Vedra, FL
Sallie, Gatesville
Proverbs 31:30 – Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Sheri, Atlanta, TX
Philippians 4:8 NKJV
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.
O LORD, be gracious to us;
we long for you.
Be our strength every morning,
our salvation in time of distress.
Isaiah 33:2
Kim from Springfield, IL
Jonah 2:8 (NIV)
Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.
(Ok, all done catching up… this may be a double post, and I am pretty positive I posted verses 1 and 2 when we started…thanks for letting me catch up 🙂
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 heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Finally brothers and sisters whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is purse, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – is anything is excellent or praiseworthy think on these things. Philippians 4:6-8 NIV
Shannon, Jackson, MS
“They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Psalm 19:10-11
John 15:5 NKJ
“I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philipians4:7
“Apply your heart to insturction and your ears to words of knowledge.”
Prov. 23:12 NIV
Tina, Cynthiana, KY
I Corinthians 10:13 NAS
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common
to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.
Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from Him. Psalm 62:1
Ps.103:11,ESV, “As high as the heavens are above the earth so great is His love towards those who fear Him”
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
1John 4:19
We love because He first loved us.
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14