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!
Donna
Clarksville, TN
NCV; Psalm 37:23-24
“When people’s steps follow the LORD,
God is pleased with their ways.
If they stumble, they will not fall,
because the LORD holds their hand.
Nancy, Ocala, Florida. Proverbs 13:12 – Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. (NIV)
Kelley, Russellville. “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 KJV
Janeal, Abilene, KS
“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Phil 4:12b-13
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:15-16, NIV
Amanda, Colorado springs, CO:
“By an act of faith, Abraham said yes to God’s call to travel to an unknown place that would become his home. When he left he had no idea where he was going.” Hebrews 11:8 message
Laura, Morgantown, WV
“When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty.” – Jeremiah 15:16 (NIV)
Terri in Mount Holly, NC:
The LORD said, “Do you have good reason to be angry?”
Jonah 4:4 (NASB)
Sarah Waco Tx Mark 11:24 “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 62:5-6 NIV
Donise, Longmont I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Psalm 77:12 NIV
And my daughter, Sarah, Give thanks to Him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 136:4 NLT
Sandie/Knoxville, TN
Psalms 46:1 (NET Bible)
Go is our strong refuge; He is truly our helper in times of trouble.
Rebecca, Houston
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments I give you today to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:5-7 NIV
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2
Jennifer,Conyers, GA
Proverbs 9:7-9 NLT
Anyone who rebukes a moker will get a smart retort. Anyone whol rebukes the wicked will get hurt. So don’t bother rebuking mockers; they will only hate you. But the wise, when rebuked, will love you all the more. Teach the wise, and they will be wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn more.
Joy, Tri-Cities: “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8, NIV
LaShae, Abilene, TX “But the Lord answered and said to her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.'” Luke 10:41-42
Belinda, Nacogdoches, TX
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, accoring to his power that is at work within us.
Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
Ashleigh, Wash, DC
“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)
Genny, Troy Ohio
“I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.”
Proverbs 8:17 NIV
Diane, Minnesota
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Tonia, Atlanta
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Kim, Lawrence, KS “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7 NIV
Beth, Raleigh: I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus as my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage so that I could gain Christ and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ… I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, so that one way or another I will experience the ressureciton.
Philippians 3:7-9,11. NLT.
Amanda, Guntersville
Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. (forgives, and disregards the offenses of others)
1 Peter 4:8 AMP
Rachel, Frankfort, Illinois
Do everything without complaining or arguing.
Philippians 2:14 NIV
Jennifer,Conyers, GA
Proverbs 9:7-9 NLT
Anyone who rebukes a moker will get a smart retort. Anyone whol rebukes the wicked will get hurt. So don’t bother rebuking mockers; they will only hate you. But the wise, when rebuked, will love you all the more. Teach the wise, and they will be wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn more.
Rachel from Ohio
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
Jennifer Tricarico, Fairfax VA
In the expectation of FREEDOM for me and my family…
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
Julie, Raleigh, NC.
(In honor of Valentine’s Day)…
“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.”
– 1John 4:18 (NET)
Kristen Spring Hill, TN
Matt. 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Brandon, MS – Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24, ESV
Lancaster, PA
“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.” Phil. 4:8 NLT
Judy, LaPlata, MD
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.
Philippians 4:4-7 NIV
Kendra, Middle East
“Receive and experience the amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, deep, deep within yourselves.” Phil 4:23 MSG
Sandra, Florida. “Don’t be afraid, because I am with you.
Don’t be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (God’s Word translation)
Kristi-Jasper, TX
“Happy are those who obey his decrees and search for him with all their hearts.” Psalm 119:2 NLT
Cheryl, Peoria, Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2Tim.4:7
Janice
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Billie, Greenville, KY: “If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and power for ever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:11 NIV
Amy, Harleysville, PA
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:7 (NIV)
Amy
Kansas City
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5 NIV
Vanessa, Florence, SC:
“And be careful that when you get on each other’s nerves you don’t snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (The Message)
Paula,
Wainiha/Hanalei, Kauai
James 1:27 NIV
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and fautless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
Betty Fulkerson, Montgomery, Tx. You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. James 2:24. Thank you Jesus for your love and mercy, that’s what gets me through the day, I love you with all my heart,soul,mind and strengh.
Leigh, McDonough, GA — Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. Proverbs 19:21, ESV
Karen H from Sinclairville, N.Y.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. NKJ
Angie and Lily (4 1/2 year old daughter), Goshen, IN, “LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.” -Isaiah 25:1 NIV
Ruston, LA
God’s My Island hideaway, keeps my danger from the shore, throws garlands of hosannas around my neck.
Psalm 32:7
The Message
“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 rightous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Heather, South Dakota