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!
Katie, Marion, IA
Romans 5:15 (HCSB)
“Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”
Sorry- Romans 5:1-5
For this reason since the day we heard about you we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through the wisdom and understand the Spirit brings. We pray this in order that you may live a live worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way; bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God. Col 1:9-10
Fayetteville, NC
“It’s what we trust in but don’t yet see that keeps us going.”
2 Corinthians 5:7 the message
nancy-LPM
houston, TX
Marlys, Hillsboro.
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 NIV 🙂
Mary, Portland–“A hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 (New Living Translation)
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:22 NIV
Brenda, St. Louis, MO
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17 (NKJV)
Dana Flower Mound, TX
1 John 3:18 (NLT)
Dear Children, let’s not merely say that we love each other. Let us show the truth by our actions.
Deborah, Cambridge-Narrows, NB: So let us come bodly 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. Hebrews 4:16 NLT.
Susan, Crystal Springs, MS: “He has showed you, oh 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
Sandi, Holt: “She will have no fear of bad news; her heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Her heart is secure, she will have no fear; in the end she will look in triumph on her foes.” Psalm 112:7-8 NIV
Tracey, Bear Creek “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is up on me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the broken-hearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed” Isaiah 61:1 NLT
Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.
~ Matthew 7:7, NLT
Melanie, Lebanon, Kansas
Psalm 143:8 – Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
Psalm 143:8 NIV
Dee, Muncie,IN
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36
NIV
Beth, Fountain Inn. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
Cindy , Tucson, AZ,
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 (NIV-2011)
Libby, Littleton. “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength”. Isaiah 30:15b ESV
Carissa, East Northport, NY, Psalm 143:8, NIV: “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love. For I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”
Tracy, Wheeling, WV “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.” Romans 15:13 NIV
Michelle, Charlotte NC, Isaiah 51:15 For I am the LORD your God, who churns up the sea so that it’s waves roar — the LORD Almighty is his name. (NIV)
Kay, Diana, TX Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Phil. 4:8
Kori, Duluth, MN:
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV
karen, Cheney, WA
“There is none holy as the LORD:
for there is none beside Thee:
neither is there any Rock like our God.”
-I Samuel 2:2- KJV (Hannah speaking) 🙂
Leanne, Abbotsford BC, Canada
So make every effort to apply the benefits of these promises to your life. Then your faith will produce a life of moral excellence. A life of moral excellence leads to knowing God better.
2 Peter 1:5 NLT
Stefanie-White Oak, Tx- ‎”Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” ~ Proverbs 19:21 NIV
Awilda, College Station, TX — Just now joining and am so excited. “and am justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:24 (NIV, 1984)
Becky, IN
I Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable,always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. (ESV)
Sabrina, Morristown, TN
Since You are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of Your name lead and guide me.
Psalm 31:3 NIV (2011)
Deborah, Kennewick. “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.” Romans 15:13 NIV
Kathy, West Mitlton,Ohio “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which trancends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6&7 NIV BIBLE
Edna, O’Fallon MO,
“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” Proverbs 28:13, ESV.
Proverbs 15:1 NIV
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Miranda Matney
Dry Prong, La
He gives power to the weka and to those who have no might He increases strength.
Isaiah 40:20
Laura in freezing Denver Co
Melissa, Blairsville.
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV)
Tammy W. Woodland, CA
Proverbs 3:5&6 NIV
“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.”
Thanks to Sharon of Katy, TX for this verse…
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
~Psalm 19:14 (NLT)
Tyler
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Terri, Powder Springs, GA
Hosea 6:1
Come let us return to the Lord: for he has torn us that he may heal us; he has struck us down and he will bind us up.
ESV
Pat, Woodstock, AL “Even to your old age & gray hairs, I am He. I am He who will sustain you. I have made you & I will carry you. I will sustain you & I will rescue you.” Isaiah 46:4
Katie, Dallas, GA – “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139: 23-24 NIV
Erin – Springfield, MO
“But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”
Psalm 56:3, NLT
Donna, from Meridian, ID. “Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” ~Romans 8:5 (NIV)
Psalms 18:2 NKJV
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Barbara, New Orleans
Katie, Roanoke Tx ” Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Tyler
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Oops, that previous comment went in as Deborah (my BFF who logged in on my computer for the 1st SSMT post).
Caitlin, Omaha: “Yahweh delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love.”
Psalm 147:11 NIV
M.J. in Lovington, NM
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children, and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV
Tisha, Nazareth, TX
The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps. Proverbs 16:9
Karlys, La Place, LA
And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and surrender my body to be burned, if I do not have love, it profits me nothing.
I Corinthians 13:3 NASB
Shannon,Denton
“Your ears will hear a word behind you, ‘This is the way, walk in it’; whenever you turn to the right or to the left.”
Isaiah 30:21 NIV