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!
Andrea, Southern Illinois
Galations 5:1 (ESV) For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
Shaley
Mineral Wells Tx
1Thess 5:16-18 NIV
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
And this is the confidence that we have in HIM, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. ( 1 John 5: 14-15)
” 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
Amy, Easley Psalm 20:6-7 NIV – “Now this I know: The LORD gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.”
Jeantelle, Lafayette, LA
We love because he first loved us.
1 John: 4:19 NIV
Kerry, Waldorf
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Jen
Albany, NY
Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
Cathy, Richmond, VA
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV
Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will lift you up. James 4:10 NIV
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Paula,Russell, KY. “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
Amy, Vacaville
But He said to me, My grace is enough for you, for My strength and power are made perfect and show themselves most effective in weakness. Therefore I will all the more glady glory in my weaknesses and infirmities that the strength and power of Christ may rest upon me.
2Corinthians 12:9 AMP
and
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. 1Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
Marceil – Cedar Rapids, IA NASV Psalm 139:23,24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlassting way.
Romans 10:9,10
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead you will be saved, for with the heart man believes unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
from Alex, OK.
“Many, O Lord my God, are the
wonders which Thou hast done,
And Thy thoughts toward us,
There is none to compare with Thee;
If I would declare and speak of them,
They would be too numerous to count.”
Kristin
Clearwater, FL
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not percieve it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19
Kim Feth, Apex NC NIV
Proverbs 12:1, “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. (S)He who hates correction is stupid”. Memorizing this one with my son.
Kristen, Louisiana
Just as you’ll never understand
the mystery of life forming in a pregnant woman,
So you’ll never understand
the mystery at work in all that God does.
Ecc 11:5
Message
Ephesians 1:18-19 NIV
18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
Sharon, San Antonio, Then we will not turn away from you; revive us, and we will call on your name. Psalms 80:18 NIV
Mary Ann Ringgold
I am He who will sustain you, I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Isiah 46:4b NIV
Jan in Tulsa. “Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You” (Psalm 9:10 NIV).
Greenville,NC
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
Rachel
Now Faith is being sure of theh things we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrew 11:1 NIV
Ladonna, Cottondale, AL
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
Angie Minden, LA “Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.” 1 Thess 4:11, NLT
Carissa, Houston
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4 TNIV
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble & He saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness & the deepest gloom and broke away their chains. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men. Psalm 107:13-15 NIV
Jennifer Madison, OH
I really needed Beth’s verse! Thanks!
“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgement!”
James 2:12-13 NIV
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me, Psalm 50:15. NKJV
Debbie Laureen, New Port Richey,FL
“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 NIV
Taylor, AZ
Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray; believe that you receive them, and you will have them. Mark 11:24 NKJV
Lindsey, Avon Park, FL
“My soul waits in silence for God only, from Him is my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken (Psalm 62:1-2, NASB).”
Carrie, Eure, NC
I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
oops.. Galatians 2:20 (NLT)
Lacey, Keller TX
Prov. 10:22 NIV
The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
Jean, Columbus, Ohio – Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 KJV
Laura in SD – Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.
Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
Kristen, Tuscaloosa
“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 (NASB)
Jamey
Birmingham, AL
“Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His presence continually!” Psalm 105:4 ESV
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalms 62:1-2
Marianne, Fort Collins, CO
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14
The steps of a man are established by the LORD,
when he delights in his way;
(Psalm 37:23 ESV)
Jennifer (Kodak, TN)
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalms 62:1-2
Amanda, Centerville, Ut.: “The lines have fallen in pleasant places indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” Psalm 16:6
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30 (NIV)
Anita Howard
Valdosta, GA
James 4:12 (Today’s New International Version, ©2005)
12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?
Faith, Safford AZ< " That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original." Galatians 5:26 (the message)
Cheryl, Austin. “The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” Proverbs 4:18 NIV
Ashley, DQ, Illinois
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoken of slavery.” – Galatians 5:1, ESV