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!
Marilyn Gadsden,AL Ps 144:2 NJV He is my loving God and my fortress my stronghold and my deliver, my shield in whom I take refuge
Rachael, Perrysburg, OH
Psalm 50:16-19 [NIV]*
Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases; for he will take nothing with him when he dies, his splendor will not descend with him.
Though while he lived he counted himself blessed – and men praise you when you prosper – he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of life.
* I might stretch these three verses over two months!
Natalie
Austin, Tx
older woman are to train the younger woman to love their husbands and their children.
Titus 2:4 NIV
Nancy, Girard, KS
Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 1 Peter 1:18&19 NASV
Courtney, LaPlata, Maryland
Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.”
Jeremiah 9:23-24 (ESV)
1 Samuel 1:27-28 (NIV)
I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.”
Georgine
Austin, TX
Julie, Strongsville, OH
When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.
Psalm 94:18,19
Adrian from Pearland, TX.
2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials , 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance . 4 And let endurance have its perfect result , so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:2-4 (NASB)
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advanced for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Lori, Treviso, Italy
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 129:23-24 NIV
HEY LORI–I’m POSITIVE that YOU know it, but in case anyone else reads your post and is not familiar with the passage, I wanted to say: that is Psalm 139, not 129. 🙂 TYPO! 🙂
Be blessed–happy memorizing!
Lynette – Aurora, CO
Isaiah 43:18-19 (New American Standard Bible)
18″Do not call to mind the former things,
Or ponder things of the past.
19″Behold, I will do something new,
Now it will spring forth;
Will you not be aware of it?
I will even make a roadway in the wilderness,
Rivers in the desert.
Delora, Granite City – I Timothy 1:16 NLT
But God has mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and received eternal life.
Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.
Cyndi, Friendswood, TX:
Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 (NASB)
Pam/Benton, AR
…but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. -Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)
Kristin, Oklahoma City
“Therefore my dear brothers, 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 Corinthians 15:58, NIV
Nesha in Mechanicsville, VA
‘Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.’ Psalm 62:8
I am loving the ‘David’ study!
Melissa, Lino Lakes ~ “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green and they go right on producing delicious fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 NLT
Amy, Odessa, Florida: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3
Deborah, Philadelphia, PA
“Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you — majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?”
Exodus 15:11, NIV
Mary Beth-Abilene, TX
“For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.”
Romans 5:17 NIV
Laila, Chicago
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, 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 understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
(Philippians 4:4-8 ESV)
Beth. Stillwater, OK. Romans 12:11-13 (NIV) “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep the spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
christina, Plano-
“LORD, You are my portion and my cup of blessing;
You hold my future.
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”
Psalm 16:5-6, HCSB
Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.
Galations 6:4 NLT
Stacy, Houston TX
Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love; break up your untilled ground. It is time to seek the LORD until He comes and send righteousness on you like the rain. Hosea 10:12 (HCSB)
Cynthia, Greenwood
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 desert and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
Carla, Lock Haven PA. “For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.” 2 Peter 1:4 NASB
James 2:12-13 NET
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.
Dt 30:20 (NIV)And that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your (my) life. Dt 30:20 (NIV).
Marilyn, Amarillo, TX
Because of the LORD’S great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 (NIV)
Jill from jacksonville says:
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call upon me, come and pray to me. I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29: 11-13
Wendi from Sulphur, LA
Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
1 John 3:18 NLT
Linda, Dallas.
“My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,
and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
Then you will understand what is right and just and fair – every good path.
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.”
Proverbs 2:1-5 & 9-11 NIV
Kinda long for my third verse lol…but I just couldn’t make it shorter! This is the part that was speaking to me. 🙂
Alice, Fort Collins, CO
1 Peter 4:1-2
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthlly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. NIV
Erin D, Dover, NH
“Finally, brothers, 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.” Philippians 4:8, NIV
Diana, Bellefontaine, Ohio
If you consent and obey, you will eat the best of the land; But if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.
Is: 1:19 New American Standard
1 John 4:18 (NIV)
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Lyn, Casey, IL:
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul & spirit, joints & marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (NIV)Hebrews 4:12
Danielle, Ousden (UK)
And let us not be weary in well- doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Gal 6:9, KJV
Traci
Vadnais Heights, MN
Col. 4:2 (ESV)
“Continue steadfastly in prayer being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”
Jane, St. Louis
“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)
But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
1 Timothy 1:5 NASB
Hanni, Warsaw IN
Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2 NIV
Laura, Smyrna, TN: Ask andit will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
Mathew 7:7-8 NIV
Tara from Denver.
I missed posting last week but have worked on this one:
Romans 5:3-4 (New Living Translation)
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.”
This is my verse for this week:
1 Chronicles 16:11 (New Living Translation)
“Search for the Lord and for his strength;continually seek him.”
Ann, Fez (Morocco),
I John 4:18a
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear”
Mary, Boiling springs SC
1 Peter 4:9 Be hospitable to one another without complaint. NASB
Amy, Charleston, SC. “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart”. Galatians 6:9 NKJV
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
Has it not been declared to you from the beginning?
Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
Isaiah 40:21 NASB