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!
Mildred, Mer Rouge, LA
Hosea 14:9 NIV
Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.
“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.” Leviticus 19:18 NIV
But God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
Teresa, Newcomerstown, Ohio
James 2:12-13
In everything you say and do, remember that you will be judged by the law that makes people free. 13 So you must show mercy to others, or God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the person who shows mercy can stand without fear at the judgment.
New Century Version
Jill in Trussville, Alabama
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 NIV
“And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NIV)
Kristin
Clearwater, Florida
Angie, Loveland, Ohio. Romans 6:23 NIV
For the wages of sin is death, but the Gift of God is enternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
This is a favorite of my Son Mack
Krissi
Monticello, AR
The Lord replied, “My Prescence will go with you and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NIV
Kim from Richmond, TX
“You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.”Psalms 4:7-8 NLT
*eternal life that is
Caitlin, Tulsa, OK- “The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. It is good that he waits silently for the salvation of the LORD.” – Lamentations 3:25-26
Rene’ Hollingsworth
Royse City, TX
“Then everything will be well with you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”
Ephesians 6:3 NCV
Laura- Mount Juliet, TN Â Yes, lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. Isaiah 26:8 NIV
McCordsville, IN
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
Isaiah 12:3
Suzanne, Charlotte NC: For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35 ESV
Megan, Blytheville ,AR
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)
Jocelyn (Greer, SC)
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
James 4:8 ESV
Carolyn – New Baden, IL: Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 – NLT
Kim Wallingford , CT
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.
1 Peter 5:10 NIV
Brittany, Jacksonville, AL: “But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life”
Psalm 42:8 NLT
Nikki Brungard, Richmond, VA
Isaiah 40:29
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” (NIV)
Heidi Tracht from Nampa, ID
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins” (2 Peter 1:5-9, NIV).
Tammy,Littlefield….He who is not with me is against me,and he who does not gather with me scatters. Matthew 12:30 NIV
My third verse I will be memorizing
Philippians 2:17-18
“But even if i am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. (18) So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.”
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary
and his understanding no one can fathom.
~ Isaiah 40:28 (NIV) ~
Dharma,Pasadena,Md.
Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 NIV
Johnnie, Wake Forest, NC
Deut. 1:31–And you saw in the wilderness how the LORD your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place. HCS
Saltillo, Mexico
“I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws”
Ezekiel 36:25-27 [NIV]
melanie, rogers, ar Michah 6:8 He has shown thee, O man what is good and what the Lord requires of thee, to do justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God. NIV
Joan
Portage,MI
“He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong` for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support.He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.”
Psalm 18:17-19
NIV
Nichole, Rome
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 NLT
Nellwyn, Mineral Wells TX
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.
3 For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
I give Egypt as your ransom,
Cush and Seba in exchange for you.
Isaiah 43:2-3 NIV
Ann from Austin, TX
“God has delivered me from going down to the pit, and I shall live to enjoy the light of life. God does all these things to a person — twice, even three times — to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them.”
Job 33:28-30
Tammy, Clarksville, TN: “I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I set you apart before you were born.” Jeremiah 1:5 HCSB
Shawnee Oklahoma 2 Corinthians 2:14 nasb
Thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place
Amber
Houston
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
“…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God that transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Yvonne, Wisner, LA “Here is something I am still sure of. I will see the Lord’s goodness while I’m still alive.” Psalms 27:13, NIRV
I ran straight to the goal with purpose in every step. Proverbs 16:9 NIV
Linda
Bulverde, TX
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
Ephesians 4:29
Terry, Washington IL
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 (NIV)
Kim Norris
Troy, Illinois
Now what I am commanding you today is
not too difficult for you or beyond your reach.
Deut. 30: 11 NIV
Linda, Richmond: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3: 5-6
By the way…scripture memorization is great to practice while having a MRI!! cancer free YAY! Praise God!!!!!!!!!
Megan Gentry – Indiana
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The Spirit is willing, but the body is weak -Matthew 26:41 NIV
Kristi, Pocahontas, AR “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10 (NIV)
Salli, Oakland, NJ “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
Phyllis- Salisbury, MD
“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 4:2 NIV
Kelly: Lewisville, TX
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:19-21 NIV
Donna,Orlando, Psalm 120:1,NIV. I call on the Lord in my distress and he answers me.
Leah, Asheville, NC
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”
2 Chronicles 16:9a NKJV
Stephanie, Newport Beach, CA
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundently above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us. To Him be the glory in the Church by Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21