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?? Weāre at least two Scriptures the richer for it, though. Iāve been using my time on my exercise bike in the mornings to practice my memory verses so Iāve mostly only heard myself repeat them gasping for breath. (If you like picturing things, itās in my garage sandwiched between boxes and stacks of 26 years of Moore paraphernalia and everything else besides an actual carā¦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 Iāve 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, Iāll 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, theyāre 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 donāt get to talk long on here today. So, letās get to it! Itās already time for Verse 3!
As I told you two weeks ago, Iāll primarily be working through verses out of the Book of James for much of this year. Iāll give you mine each time but Iāll also give you an alternative that I really love outside of James in case you need some ideas. Hereās the portion Iām memorizing this time around with my information:
Beth, Houston. āSpeak 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.ā James 2:12-13 The NET Bible
I love that last statement. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Arenāt you thankful we have a Savior that feels that way?
The alternative Iāll suggest to you today is on my mind because someone I care deeply about struggles terribly with fear of death. This person isnāt 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, itās 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 Devilās hold on death and freed all who cower through life, scared to death of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 The Message)
Anybody āscared to death of deathā? 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 deathāthat is, the devilā and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 NIV)
Oh, thereās nothing like the power of Godās Word. And thatās because thereās nothing like the power of God.
You sure are loved around here. OK, letās have it, 2011 SSMT! Verse 3! (Your first name, city, reference and translation please.)
Iāll talk to you soon!
Ashley, Nashville, TN
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 TNIV
Cheryl, Fairhope – “And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all His ways, and to love Him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
To keep the commandments of the LORD, and His statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?” Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (KJV)
Brooke, Clinton PA
Pr. 11:30, NIV
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life and the one who is wise saves lives.
My Father, help me to know that the Lord my God is God; You are the faithful God, keeping Your covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love You and keep Your commands.
Deut. 7:9 (NIV)
Erin, Phoenix
“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Luke 6:45 (NIV)
April, Oak Ridge, TN
“I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV)
Teresa, Peoria, IL; Isaiah 33:6, NIV: “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.”
Beth~Gig Harbor~James 3:17 (NAS)
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.
Steph from Ontario, Canada:
“Your own ears will hear Him.
Right behind you a voice will say,
“This is the way you should go,”
whether to the right or to the left.”
Isaiah 30:21
New Living Translation
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place”
Ephesians 6: 13-14, NIV
Lisa, San Diego
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. My enemies retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side” Psalm 56:8,9, NLT
Trisha, Monument, CO: I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:5-6 NIV
Jen W., El Segundo, CA, “But if you harbor bitter envy or selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such ‘wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selflish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” James 3:14-16 NIV
Suzanne – Knoxville, TN: “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 Christās power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Allison, Kalamazoo, MI
āWhen I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I will trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?ā Psalm 56:3-4 NIV
Andrea, Marietta, GA: “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know me and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed nor will there be one after me. Isaiah 43:10 NIV
Linda, Bartelso,IL, “We love because He first loved us.” 1John 4:19 HCSB
Mariposa – Albuquerque, New Mexico
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Jeannie
Indialantic FL
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.
Hebrews 4:16
Jamie, Harrisonburg VA
Jesus answered, “It is written: āMan shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'” -Matthew 4:4, NIV
Jeni, Prescott, AZ. “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.” Romans 8:29-30 ESV
Susan,Silverhill,AL “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” I John 4:10-11 NIV
Melissa, Scarborough, ME: “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart; for I am called by Thy name, O LORD God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16 KJV
They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is the Lords of lords and King of kings-and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.
Rita, Birmingham. “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12 NIV
Cindy, Lexington, KY – In peace,I will both lie down and sleep. For you alone O LORD, dost make me to dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 NASV
Shanna Rainey
Petal, MS
“When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.”
Psalm 27:2 NIV
Mary Ann
North Stonington, CT
“You have made your way around this hill country long enough, now turn north.” Deutoronomy 2:3 (NIV, 2010)
Carole, Liberty Twp., Ohio
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Psalms 18:1 The Message
I love you GOD — you make me strong.
Barbara, New Orleans
Erin, Cypress: “But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” Psalm 86:15 NIV
Michele, Pearland, TX
“Then you will call upon Me and come and pray and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12
Deanna, Tulsa, OK
“The only thing they asked us to do was to remember the poor, the very thing which I was eager to do.” ~ Galatians 2:10, God’s Word
Becky, Brentwood, TN
John 11:40
NIV
Then Jesus said, “did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?
Beth, Platte, SD: “Ah, sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32: 17 NIV
Lyndsey, Knoxville- 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NIV)- All flesh is like grass and all its glory is like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.
Amy; Tacoma, WA
” Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted; Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God. Come out! Come here! So, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisors crowded around them. They saw that their bodies were not harmed, nor was a hair of their heads singed, their robes were not scorched and there was no smell of fire on them.”
Daniel 3:26-27 NIV
Angie ~ Houston, TX
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” Hebrews 13:7
I know we’re to be brief here, but please forgive …
I am especially challenged by this verse as I’m a Bible Study teacher and this was recently referenced in studying to teach on 2 Kings, as Elijah’s ministry is handed to Elisha. Reminded how much leaders have meant to my faith and prayful that my life is worth imitating as a leader.
version is ESV
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. James 4:3 NIV
Megan, Grants Pass, OR
“And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17 (NKJV)
Priscilla, Denton, TX: ā..The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.ā Rom 8:26, NIV
Elizabeth, Clinton, “The mind of a man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps” Proverbs 16:9 NASB
Wendy, Ringgold GA
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Sharon in Barrington,
…”to bestow on you a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness 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.”
Isaiah 61:30 NIV.
Sylvia, Wichita, Ks.
“I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ” Philemon 6 KJV
Jimena, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Romans 4:19 NIV
Being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.
Kristin – Fresno, CA
‘Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.’ Proverbs 16:3 NKJV
Joy, Alpharetta. “Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop your anger! Turn from your rage! Do not envy others — it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land.” Psalm 37:7-9, NLT
Betsy, Lincoln Park
“Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.” Psalm 27:6 NIV
Hannah | Norman, Oklahoma
“Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,ā
says the LORD, who has compassion on you.”
Isaiah 54:10, NLT