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!
Julie,Texarkana- Don’t worry about anything;instead,pray about everything. Tell God what you need,and thank Him for all He has done. Phil.4:6 NLT
Allison, Tampa
Prov. 31:30 – “Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.”
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach 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..
Isaiah 61:1 NIV
Linda Annville, KY
The LORD lives!
Blessed be my Rock!
Let God be exalted,
The Rock of my salvation!
2 Samuel 22:47 NKJV
Brie, Hickory. “God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
Stephanie, Reno, NV
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:30-32
Shelly, Portland, OR:
“I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commcands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:10-11 (NIV)
Allison, Eau Claire, “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2Cor. 4:8&9
Trina, Mansfield, Tx. “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 lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 NIV
Megan Joy – Calgary, Alberta Canada – “Direct my footsteps/thoughts according to your word; let no sin rule over me.”, Psalm 119:133 (NIV)
Talmage
Psalm 86:11 NIV
Teach me Your way, O Lord,
and I will walk in Your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear Your name.
Jill, Spring, TX. “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD!” — Psalm 27:13-14 (NKJV)
Lisa, Houston “For we walk by Faith, not by sight” 2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV
“The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.” ~Psalm 147:11 NIV
Allison Mitchell, Hanover, WV
For whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it, 1 Peter 3:9-10 NIV.
Karen ~ Greer, SC: (continuing Colossians 1:15-20)
“He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.” Colossians 1:17
Jennifer, Oklahoma City
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.
Phil 1:9-10
Megan, Charlotte: 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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV
Rachel, Fallston, MD
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 NIV
God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; He does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, “Fall on the earth.” Job 37:5-6 NIV
Mustang, OK
Grace, Circleville, OH: “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 (NIV)
Kimberly, Circleville, OH: “Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the dinvine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” 2Peter 1:4 (NIV)
Beverly, Ironton, OH: Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.” Daniel 10:12 (NKJ)
Lisa V.
Washington NJ
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV 2011
Reba, Chattanooga
Having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Phil. 1:11 (NASB)
Britney
Columbus, GA
“But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”
Psalm 86:15
Esther, Lehigh Acres, FL
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 NLT
Jenn, Northern Colorado
Ephesians 2:10, NLT
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Piper, Hickory, NC
I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. Habakkuk 2:1
Kristin, Burwell, UK
“As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness! And by that same mighty power, he has given us all of his rich and wonderful promises. He has promised that you will escape the decadence all around you caused by evil desires and that you will share in his divine nature.”
2 Peter 1:3,4 NLT
Stephanie, Milwaukie, Oregon
Teach me to do Your will,
For You are my God;
Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalm 143:10 NASB
Robin, Cynthiana
The LORD will hold you in His hands for all to see-a splendid crown in the hands of God.
Isaiah 62:3 NLT
Telisa, Arkansas City, KS : “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 transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Phillipians 4:6-7 NIV
Jane, Houston
Even to your old age and gray hairs
I am he, I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you:
I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Isaiah 46:4 (NIV)
1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with truth.
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
2 Peter 1:3-4 NIV
Ellen M.
Camden, DE
Lynn, St Michael, MN
I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord. Hosea 4:19-20 (NIV)
Nicole, Winnipeg, MB
1 Peter 1:14-15 NET
Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance, but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all your conduct.
Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Phillipians 4:8 NLT
Kathy, College Station,TX
You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and His rule.
Matt 5:3 Msg
Jennifer, nashville tn
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
Forget the former things, do not dwell on 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.
Bonnie, Houston
Psalm 16:6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. (NIV)
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid,grave-tending life.
It is adventurously expectant, greeting God with a child-like, “what’s next Papa?”
Romans 8:15 the Message
Julie- Plymouth MN
Jodi York, SC
” He reached down from heaven and rescued me, he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me. He led me to a place of safety, and rescued me because He delights in me.”
Psalm 18:16-19 (New Living Translation)
Beth-Prescott, AZ
“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
Clarice, Knoxville, Iowa
There is no one like the God of Jeshurun (Israel) who rides on the heavens to help you and on the clouds in His majesty. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He WILL drive out your enemy before you, saying, “Destroy him.”
Deuteronomy 33:26-27
Susan, Longmont, CO
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
-1 Cor 15:58 (NIV)
Karen, Lexington, KY. “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25 (NIV)
Fiona, Brussels, Belgium.
Psalm 30:11-12, NIV
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.”
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3:3-4
Lisa, Calgary.
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
the verse, ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding’ from Proverbs 3:5 really spoke to me this time.
this is a great tool, Beth!! we’re loving this ‘sista’ thing!!