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!
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Psalm 19:7-10 NIV
Donna, Teague, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 NASB
Libby, Texarkana- Make me know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day. Psalm 25:4&5 NASB
Michelle from Nashville: “Now to Him who, by the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or dreams] – To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen.” -Ephesians 3:20-21, Amplified Bible
Susan, Atlanta, TX
Blesses is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. Psalm 33:12 (NAS)
Tricia, Xenia, OH
“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.”
Eph. 4:29 (NIV)
Ps 27:8 a personalized NLT translation:
“My heart hears You call O Lord;
‘Barb, come and talk with Me.’
I respond:’ I come, Lord, I come!'”
For You know that the testing of your FAITH produces steadfastness. James 1:3 ESV
Claire, Memphis
“Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! I say: The Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in Him.”
Lamentations 3:22-24 HCSB
Carmen, Knoxville
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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 minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philipians 4:6-7 NIV
“The people who walk in darkness will see a great Light.” Isaiah 9:2
On my way to Ghana!
Daniel 2:20-22 (New International Version, ©2010)
20 Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;
wisdom and power are his.
21 He changes times and seasons;
he deposes kings and raises up others.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.
22 He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells with him.
Saundra
Altus OK
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Marilyn, Bradenton, FL Psa. 13:5 (NIV) “But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.”
Stacey, Albuquerque- Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 NIV
“I desire to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:8 (NIV)
Tori, Winston-Salem, NC
“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, NIV
Jenna
Austin, TX
“Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God’s peace, which is so great we can’t understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 NCV
Exodus 34:6-7
And he passed in front of Moses proclaiming, “The Lord the Lord the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness maintaining love to thousands and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin.
NIV
Hillary, WV
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you.” –Isaiah 41:10 NKJV
Lauren
Prattville, AL
“My thoughts are completely different from yours,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT
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
Whitney-Hamptonville, NC: “And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NASB
Jill H., Aurora, IL – Second verse to Eph. 3 prayer. Eph. 3:15 – from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. NIV
Amber- Euless, Texas
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Psalms 139:13-14KJV
Found out yesterday my first baby is going to be a boy
Pam,Greensboro,NC
“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
2 Peter 1:5-7 (New Revised Standard Version)
“For this very reason you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love.”
Gretchen in Buffalo, NY
Anita- Gardner, ks
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 me soul.
Ps. 143:8 (NIV)
Susan, Dalton, GA:
Psalm 25:4-5(NIV) “Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
Geri from Deer Park, TX
Col.3:23,24 NASB
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
The Joy of the lord is your strength.
-Nehemiah 8:10
(NIV)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him. Romans 15:13 NIV
I want to be involved in the siesta memory work, but I am not sure how to post my verse. Could you please help a not so great computer whiz? I have chosen Ps 119:71-72. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.NIV Thank you so much. Lois Zook, Telford, PA
Jamie Gibbon, Houston, Texas, NIV
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself up for me. Galatians 2:20
Lynn, Lubbock TX
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you or forsake you. No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life! Joshua 1:5 (NIV)
Janet –
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs22:6 NIV
Ashlyn-
So God created humankind in His image, in the image of God He created them, male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27-28 NRSV
Jennifer, Greensboro, NC
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Natalie~ Jacksonville, Florida ~ Galatians 6:9 (niv) Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Deb
Foxboro,MA
NIV Jeremiah 17: 7-10
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? “I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve.”
Cindy
Union Grove
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Psalm 119:11
NLT
Angela, Amarillo – Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Isaiah 43:18-19 The Message
Judie,South Bend, I will instruct you & teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you & watch over you.Ps32:8 NIV
Tracy, Elizabethton, TN -“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said , “Never will I leave you never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)
Cathy, Tyler, TX I Peter 5:10 NIV “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight.
Ephesians 1:7&8 (ESV)
Jen
Springfield, MO
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers his lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those who have young. Isaiah 40:11 (NIV)
Hear O Isreal: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (NIV)
Diane, Knoxville, TN
Jennifer, Powell,OH…”For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,”plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11, NIV
Karene, Yorba Linda, CA
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1, NIV)
Melissa, Waco
NIV 1 John 3:18
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.”