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!
Brooke, Carterville IL
Jeremiah 1:9,10
“Now, I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant. “
Donna in Kirkland,Wa.
The people you live among will see how awesome is the work that I, the Lord, will do for you.
Exodus 34:10 NIV
Sisters, I am in tears just reading through so many scriptures and thinking of all of you praying them!
Amy
Oklahoma (Brrrr!)
Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV)
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”
Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. Luke 24:45 Holman Christian Standard Bible
Linda, Houston – “I have the right to do anything,” you say – but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything,” – but on everything is constructive. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:23-24
should be -but not everything is constructive.
Janet, Richland, MS
Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.
Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will lift you up.
James 4:7-8,10 NIV
If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. Psalm 119:92 Judy – Austin, Texas
Nicole – Portland, OR
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 NIV)
Cindy, Madrid, Spain: “Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” James 4:17, NIV
Kirsten, Heavener-
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matthew 21:22
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Heb. 11:1 ESV
Patty , Searcy AR
1 cor. 15:58 NIV 2011
Therefore ,my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself full to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain .
Bev in Bayou Vista, TX
Psalm 143:8 (NLT)
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.
robin, scottsdale, AZ
So get rid of all immoral behavior and all the wicked things you do. Humbly accept the word that God has placed in you. This word can save you.”
James 1:21 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Kim – Atlanta, GA
“…This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.'”
2 Chronicles 20:15b (NIV)
Donna- Spanaway Wa.
Ps. 77:14
You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power amoung the people.
Sheri
Bolivar, MO
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
Leslie, Memphis~
He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.~Isaiah 40:29 NLT
Tami–DS, Louisiana
Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV) The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall,for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
Kem, Memphis
Forget the former things; do not dwell in the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
Judy, Ridgecrest
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning it’s shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2 NIV
Kelli…Powell, Ohio
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. he does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Isaiah 40:28-29 (ESV)
Donna, Sarnia, ON
“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
Melissa, Smithfield, RI. “Is not my word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” Jeremiah 23:29 (NIV)
Katie
Dallas, TX
1 John 4:4 (NIV)
You dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Just a reminder for me that as spiritual warriors we do not fight for victory, we fight from victory!
Ruth Anne, Dover, OH
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare. Ps. 40:5, NIV
Ann, Rockwall, TX
I corinthians 10:31
So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. NIV
Rochelle, Louisville, KY
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, -James 1:19 NIV
Kara (15) in Exton
Philippians 4:13 NIV
I can do everything through Him (Christ) who
gives me strength.
Tangila, Pearland TX
“that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:17-19 (NKJV)
Marilyn Dale, Fort Pierce, FL, Isaiah 61:1-3 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God,to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor.
Lanie, Perry, GA
So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper, I will not fear. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13:6 NKJ
Kristy, Colonial Heights, VA
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Cor. 3:17 NIV
Laney, Jacksonville, FL “Everything is permissible for me”-but not beneficial… I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Cor 6:12 (NIV)
LaShay from Saltillo, MS – “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” Psalm 84:1,2 NIV
Sarah, Albuquerque, NM
“Even the darkness is not dark to You,
And the night is as bright as the day.
Darkness and light are alike to You.”
– Ps 139:12 (NASB)
Wendy, Elm City, Psalm 56:3 & 4 (NIV)
When I am afraid I will trust in You, In God, whose word I praise,in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
Sarah- Wartrace, TN
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Wendy Powder Springs, GA NKJ Eph.1:18 “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”
Kylie, Boulder:
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
-Matthew 6:34 ESV
Heather, Woodstock, GA
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
Tami, Martins Mill, TX
Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way that I should go, for to You I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 NIV
LeAnne, Malawi: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thess 5:16-18 ESV
Peggy. San Diego. “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Col. 3:12 niv
Cindy, Jackson Hole
Psalm 18:36 NASB: You enlarge my steps under me
and my feet have not slipped
Jeremiah 1:4-5a
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
Before you were born I sanctified you.
Diane, Clay Center
Heb 4:16 (NLT)
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Whoops, that was NIV, here is NLT, which is what I am memorizing:
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Jen in Exton
2 Cointhians 4:7-9 NIV
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay
to show that this all-surpassing power is from
God and not from us.8 We are hard pressed on every
side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
Anna, Little Elm, TX
Oh, the depth of he riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgements, and His paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor? Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him? For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Romans 11:33-36 (NIV)
Lisa, Little Elm, TX:
Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you — who are you to judge your neighbor?
James 4:11-12, NIV
Dana, Pace, FL
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6