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!
Cheri
Lubbock TX
When words abound, transgression is inevitable,
but the one who restrains his words his wise.
Proverbs 10:19 (NET)
Leigh, Birmingham
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are ! 1 John 3:1 (NIV)
Robin, Indialantic,FL “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.” Rev. 17:14 NIV
Casey, Ooltewah, TN – “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. (Deuteronomy 30: 19-20a) NIV
Wendy, Cody, Wyoming
“For we walk by faith, not by sight” 2 Corinthians 5:7 NAS
“Find rest, o my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from Him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.”
Psalm 62:5-6 (NIV)
Linda
Ft. Collins, CO
Edmond,OK
Romans 12:10 (NIV)
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourself.
Lisa, Fairview, NC
For You bless the godly, O Lord;
You surround them with Your shield of love.
Psalm 5:12 NLT
Angie, Orlando, FL
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 28:11 NIV
Rosalye, Vicksburg, MS
Who can stand in the presence of the LORD, this holy God?
1Sam.21:6
NIV
Judy, Greenville MS – For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Psalm 116:2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live. NKJV Linda R. Springfield, MO
Richmond VA –
“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” James 2:12-13 NIV
Judy Selah,WA “the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.” Eph 1:18 NKJ
Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6, NIV
“My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.”
Psalm 84:2
KJV
Laurie T.
Richmond, Maine
This was our Children’s Ministry vers for January and it was needed by me!
“Give all your fears and concerns to God because he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7
“Rejoice always!
Pray constantly.
Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Kellie. Mobile, Alabama. I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be shaken!! Psalms 16:8
Vicky – Germantown, TN
All that is in the world – the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possession – is not from the Fther but is fron the world. ~ 1 John 2:16 ESV
Sallye, San Angelo TX
2 Corinthians 10:5-6 NKJV
5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing ever thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fullfilled.
Julie
Marion, IA
You say, “I am allowed to do anything,” but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything,” but not everything is beneficial.
I Corinthians 10:23 (New Living Translation)
Crystal City, Manitoba, Canada
Ephesians 1:1-3
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
Allison Mullins, San Antonio
2 Corinthians 4:18
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Crevolyn, Gainesville, GA: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Deb, San Antonio, TX “And now, GOD, do it again–bring rains to our drought-stricken lives. So those who planted their crops in despair will shout hurrahs at the harvest, So those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing.”
Psalm 126:4-6 The Message
Crystal – Munford, TN
Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the temple of the LORD in the front of the new courtyard and said:
“LORD, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and NO ONE CAN WITHSTAND YOU.
2 Chronicles 20:5-6 NIV
Jennifer – Texarkana, AR
Psalm 127:2 (MSG)
It’s useless to rise early and go to bed late,
and work your worried fingers to the bone.
Don’t you know he enjoys
giving rest to those he loves?
Lois A Crystal Springs MS
Micah 6:8 NIV
He has shown you, o mortal what is good. And what does the Lord reguire of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Rose, Dallas: “The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.” Isaiah 50:4, NIV
Jodi Battle, San Diego, CA
Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors,waiting at my doorway. Proverbs 8:34 NIV
“So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.”
John 1:14 NLT
Penny, Cincinnati. “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, NIV.
Christina, Edgewood, KY
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. Psalm 40:3 (NIV)
Sue, Chicago. “Clothe yourself with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 (NET)
Angey, West Point, Nebraska
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6 NIV
Nancy, Yonges Island, SC.
“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him, for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple.” NIV
Debbie, Winchester, VA
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 (KJV)
Andrea, Louisville
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it.”
Matthew 7:13-14
Alexis, Corvallis OR: “Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your father’s house. The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.” Psalm 45:10-11 (NIV)
Tracy- Waterloo, ON, Canada
“do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41 vs. 10. NRSV
Heledd Wales, UK
Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14.33 NIV
Staci, Beaumont, TX
“Jesus gave them this answer: ‘I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.'” John 5:19 (NIV)
Oops- forgot the reference –1 Cor 3:16-17
Shannon, Orange County, CA: “But surely, O Lord, You bless the righteous. You surround them with Your favor as with a shield.” –Psalm 5:12, NIV
I Chronicles 17:23
“Let the promise(s) you have made concerning your servant and his house (my family) be established forever. Do as you have promised, so that your name will be great forever.”
Carrie, Chicago
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)
Sue, Chicago. Sorry “SCHEMES of the devil.
Like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your hehavior. Because it is written “You shall be holy for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous runs into it and is safe. Psalms 18:10 (NASB)