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!
Sulphur, LA
I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 NIV
Tatia, Elkridge, MD: “The LORD is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You – majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” Exodus 15:2,11 (NIV)
Rebecca, Chattanooga, TN
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
Jan, Topeka, KS
Psalm 51:10-12 NIV
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Sierra, Vandalia, MO “Lord, teach me how you want me to live. Then I will follow Your truth. Give me a heart that doesn’t want anything more than to worship you.” Psalm 86:11 NIRV New International Reader’s Version
Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make your paths straight. New American Standard
Tammy,Raleigh, NC
Because kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body Proverbs 16:24 NLT
Laura, Burbank CA
Colossians 3:2- Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth, For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. KJV
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8
Kristen, Kansas City, KS
The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me,
to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!
Psalm 50:23 ESV
Laura, Burbank CA
Colossians 3:2-3- Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth, For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. KJV
Cassandra – Raleigh, NC
Proverbs 18:7&8 KJV
7. A fools mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. 8.The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man’s inmost parts.
Lindsey, Springfield. “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
Karin, Johannesburg
Remain in me and I will remain in you. No branch can bea fruit by itself. It must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15v4 NIV
Patti, Colorado
All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.
James 1:17 NET Bible
Wendy from Mesilla Park
“But as for me, God’s presence is my good. I have made the Lord God my refuge, so I can tell about all You do.” Psalm 78:28
Oops…psalm 73:28
Elizabeth, Richmond, Va
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13 NIV
May April & Greg feel His strength.
Lisa S. Mckinney, Tx
And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
John 17:3 NIV
Melanie, Amherst, Ma
“….choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin…”
Hebrews 11:25 NASB
Judy – Cottageville, WV
Proverbs 18:7&8
7. A fools mouth is his undoing and his lips are a snare to his soul. 8. The works of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man’s inmost parts.
Kim, Laguna Niguel “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:12 NIV
Diane, Minnesota
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shawna, Alabama “the land that you are going over to possess is a land of hills and valleys, which drinks water by the rain from heaven, a land that the LORD your God cares for. The eyes of the LORD your God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.” Deuteronomy 11:11-12 ESV
Nicole, Fairbanks AK: “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” -John 8:7 (b), NIV
Holly R, Plainville, KS:
Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks. Eph. 6:11 NCV
Amy Johnson
Mustang, Ok
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)
Suzanne from LaGrange, GA:
I want this verse in my heart, so I am going to do it THIS month… Psalm 65:11 “You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake.” The NET Bible
Mindy, Chattanooga. Jeremiah 31:3 (New Living Translation)
Long ago the Lord said to Israel:
“I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love.
With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.”
Lynn from Al-
3rd John 1:4
I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth! NAS
Nicole, Ocean Springs, MS – “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 (NIV2010)
Rosa, Sulphur Springs, TX – “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peacable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.” James 3:17 NKJV
JacareĂ, Brazil
For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. II Corinthians 1:5 (NIV)
Grace, Chicago IL
Hebrews 4:16 NIV
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.
Anita – Lynchburg, VA
Proverbs 18:7&8
7. A fools mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. 8. The words of a gossip are like choice morsels, they go down to a man’s inmost parts.
Diana, MO
“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 hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Margie, Allen, TX For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. Psalm 36:9 ESV
James 2:12 The NET Bible
Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom.
Sylvia V.
Jersey Village, TX
Meghan, Lexington KY.
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.”
Ephesians 6:18 NLT
Valerie, Yuma
…being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience…
Colossians 1:11, NIV
Linda, Laurel,Ms.
“Purge me with hyssop, and i shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me hear joy and gladness, that the bones You have broken may rejoice.
Psa.51:7-8 NKJV
Elvira GP AB Canada
Philippians 4:6 NIV
” Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Hebrews 12:1 NIV
Lindsey
Madison, Georgia
“Let me hear in the morning of Your steadfast love, for in You I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 (ESV)
So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
ESV version
February 1, 2011
(3)Everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial. 1Corinthians 10:23-NLT
Is this Cathy from Gainesville GA? This is Michele from Washington, DC!
Psalm 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight O Lord, my strength and my redeemer” KJV
Alyssa, Louisburg, NC I’m gonna do the one Mrs. Beth is doing: James 2:12-13 “So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” ESV
Cheri, Fresno, CA
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for You! (NKJV)
Thank you Jesus for caring about me!!!
Krystal Comer, Chesterfield, IN
Ephesians 2:8 NIV
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God
Janan, Houston: Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – Psalm 103:2