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!
Karen, Livonia, MI
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Hazlehurst
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16 ESV
Jennifer, VA
Isaiah 30:21 NIV
Whether you turn to the right or to the left your ears will hear a voice behnd you saying “this is the way, walk in it”.
Aubrey 11 years old, Amarillo Tx
Proverbs 15:15 NIV
The cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Nicole
Baton Rouge, LA
“I have much more to say to you, but I don’t want to write it with pen and ink. For I hope to see you soon, and then we will talk face to face.” yay 🙂
3 John 13-14
Philippians 2:14
Do everything without complaining or arguing.
NIV
Jules, Kearney
Rebecca,Madison,MS
“Whatever you do,work at it with all your heart,as working for the Lord,not for men,since you know that you will recieve an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
Colossians 4:23-24;NIV
Kelsie- Corpus Christi, TX
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. – Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Brittany from Gainesville, FL: filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:11
And this is my prayer!
Kay, Modesto: “I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 NIV
Nichole
Marion, Iowa
Psalm 18:29 NIV
With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.
Janet, Lenoir, NC: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive and inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 4:23-24
Colossians 3:23-24…oops! 🙂
Stephanie; Ogden, Utah; “But you are to hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have until now.” Joshua 23:8; NIV
Delta from Lakeland, Florida.
You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. Prov. 3:24 (NLT)
Luain, Amarillo, TX
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law.
Galations 5:22-23 NIV
Debbie, Fisherville
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him the Amen is spoken by us to the glory of God!
II Corinthians 1:20
Carroll, Waco – “But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 NRSV
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galations 5:1
Angela- Corbin
Do not fear for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Daphne ~ Winnipeg, MB
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. James 1:13-15 NIV
Karen from Loris: Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we can ask or imagine by his power at work within us. Eph 3:20
Christie, Los Gatos. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3 NIV
Lisa from Glenview – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus”. Philipians 4:2- NIV
Lainee:Flagsaff-Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him…James 1:12 ESV
Chrystial, Georgia
Deuteronomy1:31
and in the wilderness. There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place. NIV
Ingrid, Redmond, Wa
I Peter 2:21 NLT For God called you to do good even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in His steps.
Judy, Holly Springs, “Truly He is good, truly His lovingkindness is everlasting” 2 Chronicles 7:3 NASB
Amy, Grand Rapids, MI
God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible.
2 Timothy 1:7 (The Message)
Kristl, Hagerstown:
A person’s wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 NET
CarrieBeth
Conway, AR
“It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us.”
Colossians 1:9, The Message
Lauren, Arlington, TX
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.
1 Thes. 5:23-24 ESV
Megan, Tulsa: “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 MSG
John 14:21 NIV
“Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. If he loves me, my Father will love him and I too will love him and show myself to him”.
Angela, Germantown
Ephesians 4:31, ESV Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with malice.
Ashley, Lawrenceville, GA
But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.
Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV)
Madison, Ohio
He who answers before listening – that is his folly and his shame.
Proverbs 18:13 NIV
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
Ephesians 4:1, spirit filled bible
I, therefore,, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of your calling, with all lowliness and gentleness with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.
Wanda
Osborn, Missouri
Psalm 18:39 (ESV)
“For You equipped me with strength for the battle;
You made those who rise against me sink under me.”
Jill Greenbrier, TN
1Thes 5:16 – 18 / NIV Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus
Rock Hill.SC
Philippians 4:7 NASB
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself. Psalm 49:15 NIV
Tiffany, Knoxville
Since sncient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. Isaiah 64:4 NIV
Amy, Portland OR
“In view of God’s mercy, offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. 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 & approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:1-2 NIV
NIV…TIRED!!!!
From Hazlehurst: He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? KJV Micah 6:8
Pamela, Colonial Heights, VA:
“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow — not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.” –Romans 8:38, NLT
Lori, Landmark, Manitoba
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13
Emily, 11 yrs old
Amarillo, TX
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding love.
Psalm 103:8 (NIV)