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!
Joni, Bradenton, Fl
Philippians 4:8
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.
Chelsie, San Angelo: “But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; & from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Luke 12:48 NIV
Rachel, Minneapolis: “Above all, love each other deeply…”
-1 Peter 4:8a NIV
Nancy, Oxford, FL, Now Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. (TNIV)
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 NASB
Sarah, Greensboro, NC
“You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”
Jerremiah 29:13 (HCSB)
Anita, Lehigh, “Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about it.”. Philippians 4:8 TLB
Cary Forney TX
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You all whose thoughts are fixed on You. Isaiah 26:3 NLT
Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
1 Peter 3: 1 & 2
NIV
Wendy, Orillia, Ontario, Canada
My husband is unsaved.
Praying for you, Wendy!
Debbie, Fort Thomas, KY
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2 NIV
Brittany
Plano, TX
I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own.
We are not able to plan our own course.
So correct me, Lord, but please be gentle.
Do not correct me in anger, for I would die.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 (NLT)
Gayle, Dodgeville, WI: “Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.” Ephesians 4:15 (New Living Translation)
“A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:13 NLT
Lynn , Lake Villa, IL
“Seek first God’s Kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well.”
Matthew 6:33 NCV
Jennifer, Avon Park, FL
But as for you, be strong and do not give up for your work will be rewarded.
2 Chronicles 15:7
Joy Chambers, Monroe, GA: We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, NIV
Phyllis
Gilmer, Tx
Matthew 11:29
NIV
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Amanda, White Rock B.C., Canada, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 4:6-7, NLT
Laura, Bossier City: O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time if distress. Isaiah 33:2 NIV
Paula, Birmingham: For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-6 ESV
But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Luke 9:62 NASB
2 Kings 17:33
“They worshiped the Lord, but they also served their own gods in accordance with the customs of the nations from which they had been brought.”
Terry, Abilene, Kansas – 1 Cor 15:58 (ESV) Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
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.
LISA, IDAHO
Bear with eachother and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the LORD forgave you. Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Rhonda
Hanford, CA
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6,7 NIV
Sherry, Scottville, MI –
“Depend on the Lord and his strength, always go to him for help.
Remember the miracles he has done; remember his wonders and decisions.”
Psalm 105:4-5 (New Century Version)
Julia, The Woodlands, TX
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Galatians 5:22-24 (NET)
Sara, Lavonia GA,
“For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible or invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him.” Colossians 1:16 NIV
Megan- on a honeymoon in Hawaii!
Acts 2:47
all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. NLT
That’s too neat that you checked in to account for your memory verse. Enjoy your honeymoon!
Leslie R, Norwood Young America, MN
“Whom have I in heaven but you? And the earth has nothing I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 73.25-26 NIV
Jess, Kansas
“If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, for each one should carry his own load.”
—Galatians 6:3–5
“What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?] –Romans 8:31 AMP
Anna – Corvallis, OR
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
Maxie,Montgomery,AL
“Love is patient,love is kind. It does not envy,it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” I Corinthians 13:4-5 NIV
Jennifer, Portsmouth, VA: “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.” – Isaiah 58:8 NIV
Laur, Spokane, WA
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Phil 1:21 NIV
In honor of completing the Paul study. Thank you Beth.
Laura Hoyt,KS. “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 NIV
Ginger, Italy. Â I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Â Matt. 28:20 NKJV
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 ESV
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
“They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings–and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.”
Revelation 17:14 NIV (1984 version)
Erin
Denison, TX
Angi, Land O’ Lakes, FL
“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 joint and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 NASB
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:34-35 NIV
Megan, Prattville,Al: “I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless.” Psalm 101: 2-3 (ESV)
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace and be healed.”
Mark 5:34, NASB
PatW, Green Bank, WV.
I LOVE YOU, O LORD, MY STRENGTH.
PSALM 18:1. The Holy Bible.NRSV.1989.pp.470.
Helen, Dunmore, WV.
Judge Not, And You Shall Not Be Judged,
Condemn Not And You Shall Not Be Condemned.
Forgive And You Shall Be Forgiven.
LUKE 6:37. NKJV.
Julie, Lexington, Ky
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
Linda, Cypress, TX “Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petiton, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phillippians 4:6&7 NIV
Jolynn, Rowlett
[The LORD] satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:5 NIV