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!
A Cord of Three Strands, Karen, Christy, Cheryl Jay, OK
Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 Holman
Lisa, Siloam Springs, AR
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.” Ephesians 1:17 (NKJ)
4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 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.
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NIV)
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Mary Watkins
West Memphis, AR
*I posted this before 7 a.m. but I do not know what happened.
Erika Appleton WI. Psalm 63:2 ” Thus I have seen you in the sanctuary to see your power and your glory” NAS
Thanks for the verse for the fear of death. I am scared to death of death. So much so that anytime I feel a little off I decide I am having a heart attack which then starts an anxiety attack! Am I crazy or what?
Erika-Gadsden, Al
Ephesians 4:29 NIV
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Ashley, San Angelo, TX: “But now, this is what the Lord says – he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:1-2
Tonya K, Henderson, NC
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11 (NLT)
Dawn,Aiken, May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Gal.6:14 NIV
Katie Gaston, New York, NY
Psalms 4:1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. NIV.
Teresa Callan, Mobile AL
May the God of hope fill you will all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NIV)
Sheila, Bethesda, MD. “Instead, I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” 1 Corinthians 9:27 HCB
Ashley, Austin,TX
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. John 1:16 NIV
Aubyn, Corinth,TX “Not to us, LORD, not to us
but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness.”
Psalm 115:1 NIV
Stacey, Morocco,In
1 corinthians 1:9 NIV
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is FAITHFUL.
Katie, Dayton, Ohio
“Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.”
Psalm 100:3 (NIV)
Diane, Cary NC and Naperville IL: Psalm 30:2 “LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me.”
Joy, Fayette, AL
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.
2 Chronicles 32:7 (NIV)
“For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 1:17
Kelly, Katy, TX, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”. NIV
Melissa, Round Rock (working my way through the Proverbs 31 woman)
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. Proverbs 31:11 NIV
Trudy, NC
If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who “worry their prayers” are like wind-whipped waves. Don’t think you’re going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open. James 1:5-7 (The Message)
Cathy, Houston. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. Matt. 6:34, The Message.
Suzette, Normangee, TX
James 1:26 NIV
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.”
Sarah, Little Rock
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
Romans 3:23,24 (NIV)
Becky, Biloxi “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV 84
Rebecca, Vancleave MS:
He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Psalm 112:7 (NKJV)
Psalm 121:3 He will not let your foot slip, He who watches over you will not slumber.(NIV)
PHIL 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
Hannah, Oxford, PA: NIV
Psalm 108:4
For great is your love, higher than the heavens, your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Aloha Hannah! Paula Keeler from kauai. Gods love is so GREAT! I agree. Just wanted to pop in and say hello because we share the same last name. Blessings to you today
Erin
Virginia
Psalm 116:5-6
The Lord is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.
The Lord protects the unwary;
When I was brought low, He saved me.
Debbie in Florida
Psalm 107:43
Whoso is wise [if there be any truly wise] will observe and heed these things; and they will diligently consider the mercy and loving-kindness of the Lord.
(AMP)
Beverly, Des Moines
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever. Is 40:8 NIV
Laura, Little Rock. “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world–our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:3-5 (ESV)
Sarah Noah, Canoga Park, CA: “You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NKJV
Peg, Naperville, IL
“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3
(NIV)
Lisa H, NC
16 Rejoice always,
17 pray without ceasing,
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
Missi, Bargersville
“Therefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord comes, who will bring both to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsel of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.”
I Corinthians 4:5, NKJV
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30, NIV
Deb Whittemore
Windsor, CT
Kristi Webb, Scottsdale, AZ
Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” NIV
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4 NIV
Vicki J., Orlando
“For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.”
2 Cor 1:5
Rena. Tulsa, OK. “Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live.”
Romans 8:12-13 NLT
Alyssa, Fort Worth:
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. Psalm 91:7-8 (NIV)
For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me and guide me. (New King James)
Linda, Bartlesville,OK
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16 NIV
Barb, Jacksonville : He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NIV
Great is our Lord and might in power; his understanding has no limit. Psalm 147:5 NIV
Suzanne, Mount Laurel, ” If you live in Me (abide vitally united to Me) and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will and it shall be done for you.” John 15:7 (Amplified)
Janelle (Malakoff,TX) – For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the wisdom and understanding that the spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way : bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God. Col 1:9-10
Lucinda Bomberger, PA
Philippians 2:13 NIV
“for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.”