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!
Valerie ~ Oklahoma
“Everything is permissible – but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible – but not everything is constructive.” I Corinthians 10:23 NIV
Kristi, Hillsboro, OR
I Corinthians 10:13 NKJV
13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
But reject profane and old wives’ fables and exercise yourself rather to godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of life that now is and of that which is to come. Til I come, give attention to reading, exhortation, to doctrine. “Build your core” I Tim 4:7,8,13
Earlene, Trego, “Why am I discouraged? Why so sad? I put my hope in God, I will praise him again, my Savior and my God.” NLT Psalm 42:5
Christy, Katy TX: “Lord, in the morning you will hear me; in the morning I will present my case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer.” Psalm 5:3 The NET Bible
Julie, Prescott, AZ
“Remember, LORD, your great mercy and love,
for they are from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth
and my rebellious ways;
according to your love remember me,
for you, LORD, are good.
Good and upright is the LORD;
therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way.”
Psalm 25:6-9 NIV
Megan: Euless, TX
Don’t just listen to God’s Word. You must DO what it says! Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the Word & don’t obey, it’s like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, & forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, & if you do what it says & don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
~James 1:22-25 nlt
Susan
Norfolk, VA
NIV
Mandy – Powder Springs, Ga
PS. 9:10
Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Richelle, Kingston, TN – Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15, NIV
The Lord is close to everyone who prays to him, to all who truly pray to him. Psalm 145:18 (from my devo. Grace for the Moment, so I am not sure which version)
Kaye- Hamburg,AR, ” Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6(NET)
I know the Lord is always with me, I will not be shaken for he is right beside me. Psalm 6:8 NIV
Poekitten, Bremerton, WA
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do no fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7, NIV
Suzie, LaGrange, Ga
Isaiah 40: 31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings of eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. (NIV)
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. ~ 1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)
Whitewright, TX
Donna, Mesquite, TX
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1Cor.6:19-20
Emily
Virginia Beach, VA
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Psalm 90:14 NIV
Troy, OH
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
Jasdeep
Toronto, ON
Isaiah 43:1-3 (NKJV)
But now, thus says the Lord,
who created you, O Jacob,
And he who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are mine.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
And through the rivers,
they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire,
you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you,
For I am the Lord you God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.”
Leah, Atlanta. “Lord,” the centurion replied, “I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But only say the word, and my servant will be cured.”
Matthew 8:8
(Holman)
Susie, Bremerton, WA. “I call upon the Lord, who is worthy of praise. And I am saved from my enemies.” Psalm 18:3, NIV.
Katie – Loveland, CO
“But he said to me,’My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecution, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
Psalm 119:37 NIV
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.”
Psalm 139:5. You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.
M: Monroe, NC
Is anything too hard for the Lord?
Genesis 18:14 NIV
Connie
Austin TX
Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts. Zecheriah 4:6 ESV
Speaking that over my life as I just turned in Physical therapy school application.
Katie – Loveland, CO
“But he said to me,’My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecution, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NIV)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ” Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Kelly
Avon Park, FL
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.
Psalm 62:5 NIV
Dana, Siloam Springs, AR: “The Lord our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that He has revealed to us.” Deuteronomy 29:29 New Living Translation
Joanne
St. Petersburg, FL
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.
Phillipians 4:8 NIV
Ann Crystal Springs, MS
He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the LORD require of you
but to do justice, and love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8 ESV
S: Monroe, NC
Is anything too hard for the Lord?
Genesis 18:14 NIV
Susan
Norfolk, VA
NIV
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you,He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quite you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
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.
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
Heather B.
West Lafayette, IN
Kris, Vientiane, Laos
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7
Adrianna, Pinson, Al
” Where there is no vision the people perish, but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 KJV
Lily
Bronx,New York
Have faith in the Lord your God and you will
be upheld; Have faith in his prophets and you will
be successful.
2 Chronic.(NIV)
Stacie, Cedar Rapids, IA
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
NIV
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
I Corin. 6:19-20
ESV
Meriam, Archer, FL
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2 (NIV)
…with God all things are possible.
Matthew 19:26
Chrissy, Mckinney, TX
Look to the Lord and His strenght, seek his face always.
Psalm 105:4 (NIV)
Renee – Kingwood, Texas
Exodus 14:13, 14 —- February verses – “Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid – stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will bring to you today. The Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still.’ ”
Easier to memorize than do sometimes! 🙂
Kayla Guthrie, OK
Psalm 45:11
“The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.” NIV
Elizabeth, Richmond, VA:
“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 powers 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)
* Thanks for the suggestion Beth!!! *
Leigh T., Houston, Texas:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
Pam T – Wadesboro, NC
Psalm 25:4-5 NKJV
Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths; Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.