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!
Christine, Irvine, CA: “With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of His calling, and that by His power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act promted by your faith.” 2 Thess. 1:11
Becky, Norfolk: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;” ~ Philippians 4:5 (NKJV)
Kristen from Covington, Georgia:
“For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17, NLT
Huntersville, NC “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. ” 1 Timothy 6:18, NIV
Bonnie, Alexandria, LA Ps. 143:8 NIV, “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you; Show me the way I should go for to You I lift up my soul.”
Jenny hope williams pelham, alabama But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. John 2:24
Carina, Simi Valley:
“The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
II Timothy 4:18 (NIV)
Sue-Troy,MI
“The Lord your God is with you, he is
mighty to save. He will take great delight in
you, he will quiet you with his love, he will
rejoice over you with singing.”
Zep. 3:17 (NIV)
Beverly,Ohio Eph. 4:24 And to put on the new self created
to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.(NIV Study Bible)
Romans 3:10-12 (NIV)
As it is written
There is no one righteous, not even one.
There is no one who understands.
No one who seeks God.
All have turned away,
they have together become worthless;
there is no one who does good, not even one.
Katie, Sherrill, NY
Psalm 37:7
Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act.
Valerie, Louisville, KY
The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Christy, Greeley, CO. “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deut. 33:27 NIV
Josie (age 11). “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3 NIV
Isabel (age 8). “And these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Cor. 13:13
Linda, Greeley, CO. “But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. Let Your face shine on Your servant; save me in Your unfailing love.” Psalm 31:14-16 NIV
Luann
Grand Junction CO,
Hebrews 11:1 (New International Version, ©2010)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Alicia, KY – “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 NIV
Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
My soul will exult in my God;
For He has clothed me with garments of salvation,
He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness,
As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,
And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Luke 6:45 (KJV)
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
neita,tx. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you,Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalms 19:14
Linda
Jasper,TN
“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethern.” 1John 3:16
Jerusalem,Israel
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in you hearts through faith.”
Eph. 3:16-17a NIV
Jacquie, Prosper, TX
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33, NIV
Renee, Roanoke, VA “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Oh LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 (ESV)
Cindi, Orange, TX
Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come. Jeremiah 33:3 NLT
Aimee, North Aurora, Il
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 NIV
Casey, Fayetteville, AR
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. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Christine, Union, MO. “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
Bonnie, Huntington, WV
1 John 3:18 NIV
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
Cara ~ Spring, Texas
Colossians 3:8
“Put out of your life these things also: anger, bad temper, bad feelings towards others, talk that hurts people, speaking against God, and dirty talk”.
Suzanne , Summerfield, Fl. Psalm 27:1, The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid. NKJV
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matt 5:6
SandyT/kc
Hickory, NC
Psalm 18:29 NIV
“With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.”
Beth, Birmingham
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:5 NIV
Angie,Hampton, TN, “A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 (NIV & NASB)
Kelli, Anaheim
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:25-26 NIV
Dixie, Trophy Club, Texas, “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear) but of power and love and discipline.”
2 Timothy 1:7
New American Standard
Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV)
“I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of Heaven and earth.”
Heather, Warner Robins, GA: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NIV
When I called, You answered me; You made me bold, with strength in my soul. Psalm 138:3 NIV/NKJ
John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” NIV
(She) will have no fear of bad news; (her) heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
Psalm 112:7 NIV
Deidre
Hickory, NC
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 NIV
Tiffany from Birmingham, AL. “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
Ginny, Ooltewah, TN
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 16:3, NIV
Lauren from Spartanburg, SC:
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:8-9
Cristy- Monroe, Ohio
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 NIV
Hannah from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:12, ESV
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, my Lord and my redeemer. Ps 19:14
He who trusts in the Lord, lovingkindness will surround him.
Mandie, Springfield, MO
” Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Jess R, Katy, Tx
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthinas 5:17 NIV