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!
Lita – Blairsville, GA
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Shauna, Ashland KY
“He has told you, O Mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 (NRSV)
Dayla, Springfield, MO
Deuteronomy 31: 8
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. NIV
Eunice, Montreal, “Take control of what I say, O LORD and guard my lips.” NLT
“When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you.”
Deuteronomy 20:1 NIV
Mary, Zeeland. NLT Psalm 32:8
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.”
Jennifer – Garland, TX
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:8,9 NIV
Briana, Valencia, CA
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6 NIV
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel who summons you by name.
Isaiah 45:3 NIV
Rachel, Blaine, WA
For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. James 1:3
NLT
Karen, Brandon, MS:
“Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Phil. 4:6 HCSB
James 1:2-3 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develoops perseverance.
Wendy, San Antonio, TX: Jesus said to them, “My father is always at work to this very day, and I, too, am working.” John 5: 17 NIV
Noreen, Boomington/Normal: I Timothy 4:16: “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. NIV Bible
Chris, Sugar Land, TX
I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Psalm 104:33
Dena-Wilmington, NC
John 15:5 (NASB) I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing.
Kristina~~ Frisco, TX.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.”
Phillipians 2:3
Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
Matthew 6:27 NIV
LeeAnn Kings Mountain, NC
You have been my refuge and defense in the day of my trouble NIV
Ps 59:16
Amy, Dalhart TX
Oh, Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blaing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it and rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up. Daniel 3:16-18
(This verse so speaks to me about faith.)
Leslie, Rochester
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 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.” The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”
Lamentations 3:21-25 NIV
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. Phil. 4:8 NIV
Tosha
Anna, TX
A generous man prospers; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25
Tara, Charlottesville, VA ‘Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom’ James 2:12 NET
Sally
Columbus, OH
“You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways.”
Psalm 139:3
NIV
Laura, Del Rio, TX: “You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not complain, brethren, against one another, that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.” James 5:8-9 NASB
“but those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” ~Isaiah 40:31 NKJV Kimberly Lesmeister Elk Mound, WI
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Deuteronomy 31:8
NLT
Kristin
Montgomery, AL
Carol, Pekin, IL
For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.
Psalm 71:5 NIV
Jamie, Houston: Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God. NIV Bible
Jean, Fairfax
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Prov. 16:24 KJV
Kelly, Fairfax
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Psalm 28:7
Becky, Baltimore, Ohio
“God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.”
-2 Timothy 1:7 NRSV
Bev, Glasgow, KY
Revelation 21:4 NIV
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Praise God…
Amen
Those that cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. But I with a song of thanksgiving will sacrifice to You. Jonah 2:8.
Connie
Bainbridge, Ga
verse James 1:5 NLT
5 If you need wisdom—if you want to know
what God wants you to do—ask him, and
he will gladly tell you. He will not
resent your asking.
This verse really helps me know that
the Lord will help you with wisdom.
Debi, Rock Hill, SC – I command you – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NLT
Hannah, Austin, TX-
“and in the wilderness, where you have seen how the Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way that you went until you came to this place.” Deut 1:31
Susan
Zurich, Switzerland
“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
Kim: Oak Hills, CA Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your Word. I am but a pilgrim here on earth; how I need a map and Your commands are my chart and guide
Psa 119:18-19 TBS
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Cor 5:7 NIV
Amy, Norman, OK, “The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of the learned, That I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens my ear to hear as the learned. The Lord GOD has opened my ear; And I was not rebellious,
Nor did I turn away.” (Isaiah 50:4-5, NKJV)
Lee Ann, Wewahitchka, FL
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peacable, gentle, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.” James 3:17 NASB
Emily, South Carolina Romans 12:2
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” NKJV
Melissa, Oklahoma City, OK
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. if you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will gaurd your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. -Phil. 4:6-7msg
Margaret,Garden City, “For it is written: He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” Deuteronomy 4:10-11 NIV
Annita, Haleyville, AL. ” Your servant has killed both lions and bears; and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be like one of them, since he has defied the armies of the living God.” David said, “The LORD, who saved me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, will save me from the hand of this Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17: 36-37 (NRSV)
Kathleen, Ashland.
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15 NIV
Roseanna, Bloomington, Indiana, “Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” 1Cor.13:7 NLT
Lisa, Brazoria, TX “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)