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!
Monica Ciampa
Hicksville, NY.
“{There shall be heard again} the voice of joy & gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, & the voice of the bride, the voices of those who sing as they bring sacrifices of thanksgiving into the house of the Lord, Give praise & thanks to the Lord of host, for the Lord is good; for His mercy & kindness & steadfast Love endure forever! For I will cause the captivity of the land to be reversed & return to be as it was @ first, says the Lord.”
Jeremiah 33:11
AMPLIFIED
1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 (NKJV)
Rejoice always, PRAY WITHOUT CEASING, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.
MarySue Auburndale, Fl
But Jesus said to him,
“No one, having put his hand to the plow,
and looking back,is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Luke 9:62 KJV
Jenell, Springfield, MO – “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)
Stacy Featherston
Searcy, AR
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world give, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful” John 14:27 (NAS)
Becky from Marietta, GA
“Fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience”
1 Timothy 1:18-19
Jeanette, Danville
“So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at time.” Matthew 6:34
The Living Bible
Kristy, MB Canada
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 shall never be shaken.
Psalm 62:1-2 (NIV)
Missy, Pierre, SD.
“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 your minds in Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Erin, Denver
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
-Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Terryl, Temecula: “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.”
Psalm 62:1,2
NIV
Maryann Hodge-Avon Park FL
1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. ast all you anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Susan – Maynard, MA
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet was without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4: 15-16 – NKJV
This is what the LORD says to Israel:
“Seek me and live”
Amos 5:4 NIV
Karen, Battle Creek Michigan,
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Buffy
Rogers
You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.
Ps 119:114 (NLT)
Joy from Clarksville, Don’t put your trust in human leaders; no human being can save you. When they die, they return to dust; on that day all their plans come to an end.
Psalm 146: 3-4
NIV
Becky, Fairfax, Virginia
Romans 8:38-39: For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV)
Tracy, Stillwater, Everything is permissable for me-but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissable for me-but I will not be mastered by anything.
~1 Corinthians 6:12 (NIV)
Lois, Wausa, NE
The Lord will keep you from all harm-
he will watch over your life;
the Lord will watch over your coming and going,
both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:7-8
Leigh Anne
Bartlett, TN
“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
Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:1-2 NIV
Danay’e; Spencer, Indiana:
“Oh Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.”
– Psalm 139:1 NLT
Sheron – Rockwall, TX
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.”
Psalm 32:8 NLT
Julia, Wellington. “For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like You, Who works for those who wait for Him!” Isaiah 64:4 NLT
Melissa, Houston
2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ he is a new creature; the old things passed away new things have come.”
Lori
Granbury, Texas
O GOD, You are my God;
Early will I seek You;
My flesh longs for You;
In a dry and thirsty land
Where there is no water.
-Psalm 63:1
Heather, Shiloh, NC
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
Ephesians 4:20 (NIV)
Edie
Mobile, AL
Your own ears will hear Him.
Right behind you a voice will say,
“This is the way you should go”
whether to the right or to the left.
Isaiah 30:21 NLT
Melanie, Omaha, NE, ” ‘My grace is sufficent for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’. Therefore I will boast on my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Cor 12:9
He lets me rest in green meadows. He leads me beside peaceful streams. Psalm 23:2
Terri, Chattanooga, TN.
Do 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
Lyndsey, Telford, PA: “I have chosen you and will not throw you away.” Isaiah 41:9b NLT and “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1b NLT (couldn’t decide, so I’m doing both!)
“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 11:28-30 (NIV)
Jennifer, Lexington, SC– “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18 (NIV)
Bonnie, Seattle. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. Psalm 27:14, NLT.
Andrea, Hobe Sound
Psalm 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. (NIV)
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
Revelation 4:11 (NASB)
Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things and because of Your will they existed and were created.
Megan, Los Gatos. “I want to know Christ better. I want to know the power that raised him from the dead. I want to share in his sufferings. I want to become like him by sharing in his death. Then by God’s grace I will rise from the dead. I have not yet received all of those things. I have not yet been made perfect. But I move on to take hold of what Christ Jesus took hold of me for. Brothers and sisters, I don’t consider that I have taken hold of it yet. But here is the one thing I do. I forget what is behind me. I push hard toward what is ahead of me.” Philippians 3:10-13 (NIRV)
Trina, Kings Mountain, NC
James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
NKJV
Tanya, Clarkfield
Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
Galatians 5:13 NASB
Brittany
Lynchburg, VA
Karin Deaver; Kingsburg, CA
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
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.”
Kristen, Allen, TX
“Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.” Psalm 119:37 (NLT)
Mary, Seymour:
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the LORD of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.
Malachi 3:10 NASB
I am confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:13 (NIV)
South Bend
“He delivered me from my strong enemy and from those who abhorred me, for they were too strong for me”
Psalm 18:17 Amplified
Jeni, White Bluff, TN
Turn my heart toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life according to your word.
Psalm 119:36-37 NIV
Ebony, Philadelphia
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 weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:1-10 NIV