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!
Tara, Monett, Missouri
Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.~Psalm 103:2 NLT
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 Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21
Stephanie – San Ramon, CA (temporarily) Tampa (normally)
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
Psalm 5:3 (NIV)
In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
Carmen, Summersville, WV “The Lord does what is right, and he loves justice, so honest people will see his face.” -Psalm 11:7 NCV
Tinley Park, IL
Philippians 2:14-15 “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” NIV
Joy, Altadena, CA
[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progessively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly]
Philippians 3:10a AMP
Tammy,
Lusby
John 1:16 NIV
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
Lisa, Granville, OH “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” I Peter 4:19 NIV
Kari, Three Rivers, MI
We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ.
2 Cor. 10:5 msg
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
Tracy, Jackson MS – “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrew 4:12 NASB
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12: 1-2 KJV
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
Cindy, Wapakoneta, Ohio- “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 (NIV)
Sally, Mechanicsburg, PA
Hebrews 13:15 NIV
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-the fruit of lips that confess His name.
Becky, Whitehall, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones. Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your produce.” Proverbs 3:7-9 NASB
Cassie, White House, TN, The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 NIV
Kristi Hinkle, Holabird, SD. All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 28:2 (NIV)
ESV Philippians 1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6
And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Glen Allen, VA
Karen, Shelby Twp., MI,
To the man (woman) who pleases Him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness. Ecclesiastes 2:26a NIV
Psalm 143:7-8
Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will b e like those going down to the pit. Let me experience your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in You! Reveal to me the way I should go because I long for You!
Tiffany, Sandwich, Illinois.
“The Lord will fight for you and you have only to be silent.” Exodus 14:14 ESV
“HE HAS SHOWN YOU, O MORTAL WHAT IS GOOD. AND WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF YOU? TO ACT JUSTLY AND TO LOVE MERCY AND TO WALK HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD.”
MICAH 6:8 NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION
Ashley
Kings Mountain, NC
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)
Toni, Liberty, 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
Debbie, Olathe, KS
“Let the house of Aaron say:
“His love endures forever.” Psalm 118:3 (NIV 1984)
Nancy, Perry, GA “For 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)
Debbie, Muskogee:
Sustain me with raisin cakes,
Refresh me with apples,
Because I am lovesick. Song of Solomon 2:5 (New Am.Standard version)
Liz, Overland Park, KS-
I Thess.5:24 (NASB) “Faithful is He who calls you and He also will bring it to pass.”
Dawn, UK
Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
(Psalm 37: 3-4 NIV)
susan, nashville
melinda, memphis
cappie, memphis
“For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift”
Ephesians 2:8
HCSB
“You,Lord,give true peace to those who depend on you.” Isaiah 26:3
Lisa, Edinburg
. . . take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Ephesians 6:16 NIV
Amy, Monroe, NC, Lam. 3:22-23 NIV
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.
Kristen, Los Angeles, CA
Proverbs 3:3-4 (NIV)
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.”
Leslie, Clinton UT
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God.
Ephesians 6:16-17 NIV
Sarah, WV – Verse 3: “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” Galatians 1:10 NLT
Katie, Augusta Georgia: This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it, for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Joshua 1:8
Sandy – Houston
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
Shareese, Maryland
…but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; (and) they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Suzi, Austin Texas
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of 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
(I do have some chronic health issues and struggle with this, especially today. I’m so thankful for your ministry! Love you!)
“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.”
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
Galatians 5:16-17, 25 (NKJV)
Amanda May
Olympia, WA
Allison-Randolph, MN
2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
Denise-Davis, IL ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.”Luke 4:8 i think it is NASB
Phil 4: 4-9 NIV
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. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Shelli, Fort Worth: “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 NIV
Sue Harris – Pasadena, TX – “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
but the LORD delivers him out of them all.”
Psalms 34:18-19 ESV
barbara, winnipeg, mb
When your words came, I ate them;
they were my joy and my heart’s delight,
for I bear your name,LORD God Almighty.
Jeremiah 15:16 NIV
Nakeisha
Houston, TX
But encourage one another daily as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sins deceitfulness.
Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)