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!
Tanya, Sierra Vista, AZ
Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15 (ESV)
Heatherly
Massachusetts
Phil. 4:4-8
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things
Melissa of Decatur, Tx. “My heart says of you, “Seek His face.” Your face, LORD, I will seek.” Psalm 27:8 NIV
Gayle, Salinas, Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength and is always ready to help in times of trouble. NLT
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe. Phil. 2:14-15 NIV
Rayna, Olathe, For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Tim. 1:7 ESV
Gillian, Oshawa Canada “Blessed are you, O Israel! Who os like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. Your enemies will cower before you, and you will trample down their high places.” Deuteronomy 33:29 NIV
Ashley, Newnan. “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.” Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Song of Songs 2:4 (Beth Moore Praying Gods Word Cards)
Jesus Christ, my Kinsman Redeemer and my Bridegroom, Your banner over me is love!
Shannon, Birmingham, AL
This is how the LORD reponds: ‘If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worhtless ones, you will be my spokesman. You must influence them; do not let them influence you! They will fight against you like an attacking army, but I will make you as secure as a fortified wall of bronze. They will not conquer you, for I am with you to protect and rescue you. I, the LORD, have spoken’ Jeremiah 15:19-20 NLT
SUsan, Corbin,KY. Matthew 10:32-33 The message
Stand up for me against world opinion and I’ll stand up for you before my Father in heaven. If you turn tail and run, do you think I’ll cover for you?
Suzy, Wheelersburg,OH, “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” NIV
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Ps 19:1 NIV
Jeanene, Newnan, GA
“Show me your ways, O Lord,teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
Psalm 25: 4-5 NIV
Brenda, Conover, NC
And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27 KJV
Marie, Albuquerque, NM; 1 Samuel 17:37 The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine. NIV
Kerry, Houston: “Let us not become weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galations 6:9 NIV
Tess
Cartersville GA
Ephesians 3:20
Now to HIM WHO IS ABLE to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to HIS POWER that is at work within us”
Tara, Mantorville, Lamentations 3:22 ESV
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end.
This is one of the verses some of us ladies at our church used on a quilt we made for a young woman from our church who is in the hospital dying from colon cancer.
Lamentations 3:21-24 (English Standard Version)
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul,” therefore I will hope in him.”
Susan Hill
Nashville, TN
2 Thessalonians 3:3ESV
“But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”
Melinda-Atlanta, TX: “Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. And the world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God abides forever.” 1 John 2:15-17 NASB
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)
Lee’s Summit MO A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked man lead them astray. Prov. 12:26 NKJ
Andrea, Blytheville, AR
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14, KJV
Darcy, Lenoir
Titus 2:13,14
while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Ephesians 4:6-7 NASB
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension shall guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.
Kim, Minnesota
Alicia–okc
Let all you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:14 (Esv)
Di, Cowpens SC
“I know my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.”
Job 19:25 NIV
Meggie, Winnipeg, Canada
“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.” Galatians 5:24-25 NLT
Jae, Lenoir
Titus 2:13,14
while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Amanda; Springfield, MO
“Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.”
Deuteronomy 4:9 NIV
“Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Who can tip over the water jars of the heavens 38 when the dust becomes hard and the clods of earth stick together?” Job 38: 37-38 NIV
Tracy, Atlanta:
“But in all things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 (NASB)
Dannel
Holtwood PA
Romans 8:4-6
in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh,but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Becky
Choctaw, OK
“I said therefore to you, that you shall die in your sins; for unless you believe that I AM He, you shall die in your sins.” John 8:24 (NASB) *He does not appear in the original Greek. Jesus was stating He was God the Great I AM.
Becky-Tacoma “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Jesus Christ throughout all generations for ever and ever.” Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV
Darien, Lenoir
Titus 2:13,14 NIV
while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Diana, Dallas “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” -Colossians 1:13-14 ESV
Lani; Texas: Romans 8:32-33 KJV
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth
Karen, Clarksville “But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to obey His commands, to hold fast to Him and to serve Him with all your heart and all your soul.” Joshua 22:5, NIV
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight, oh Lord my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
PJ – Atlanta
Jeni, Southampton, UK
Do not conform any longer 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 12:12 NIV
‘but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Chris died for us.’ Romans 5:8 ESV
hollie Carrollton, TX
Kelly, Charlotte, NC:
Hebrews 13:20-21 (NIV)
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Tammie, St. Peters, MO “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (NIV)
Lindsay, Waterdown, Ontario, Canada – “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18 (NLT)
Stephanie, Boise,ID If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 NIV
Ps 119:2 NIV
Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.
Marisa, Parker, CO
Philippians 2:13 NLT
For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him.