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!
Lisa – Colorado
Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
Hebrews 7:25 NASB
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
Louisville
“The Spirit of the Lord God is on Me because the Lord has anointed Me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners” Isaiah 61:1, HCSB
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. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Meggie, Colorado Springs, CO.
18 If the world hates you, keep in mind it hated Me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as it’s own. As it is,you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.
John 15:18-19 NIV
Heather, Fuquay-Varina, NC:
“But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul.” ~ Dueteronomy 4:29
Leah Little Falls; Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Justin, TX – “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and CONFIDENCE.” Jeremiah 17:7
Melissa, Cypress: “A heart at peace gives life to the body.” Proverbs 14:30 NIV
Valerie
McKinney, TX
Matthew 6:34 NAS
Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Kim, Salem, OR:
Finally, brothers and sisters, 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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Phil. 4:8-9 NIV
Melissa, Proctorville: “rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.” 1 Peter 3:4 NKJV
Deb , Pierre SD
Exodus 14:14 NIV
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1John 4:8 NIV
Let my mouth be filled with your praise and with your glory all the day. My mouth shall tell of your righteousness and your salvation all the day, for I do not know their limits. Psalm 71:8, 15 NKJ
Chelsea, Enterprise, Oregon
1 Corinthians 10:23 (NIV)
“Everything is permissible’—but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible’—but not everything is constructive.”
My daughter is having testing this week to rule out seizures and there are other family issues going on this week. My friend sent me this verse to help me for the week.
The Lord knew I would need reminded of this even before I did. I Praise you Lord and thank you.
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalms 56:3 NIV
Darcy, Northern VA: “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2,NIV
Mendi Catlett-Chattanooga TN NKJV
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.
Martha, Natchez, MS
Genesis 50:20 NKJ
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
Christy, Rome, Ga: “Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Psalm 103:2-5, NIV
I seek you with all my heart: do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:10-11 NIV
Rhonda,Searcy,AR Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 NIT
Barb-ChiangMai,Thailand
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NIV)
I lift my eyes to the hills–
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
The Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
Florence, AL
Darla Tampa, FL
2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become righteousness of God in Him
Jana Jobe, Crystal Springs, MS
Micah 6:8
He has showed you O “woman” what is good.
What does the Lord require of you? To walk justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in your. For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
Psalm 5:11-12 NIV
Michelle
Brooklyn, CT
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. KJV
Karen from AZ, 2 Timothy 1:7: (NKJV)
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
matthew 11:28 nlt
Jesus said, “Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Erin; Bourbonnais, IL
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.
1 John 3:18-20 NIV
Linda, Knoxville -So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God….Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.”. Mark 11: 22, 24 (NKJV)
Beth from Rome, GA
2 Corinthians 12:9 (HCSB)
“But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.”
Barbara, North Tonawanda, NY-
“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NIV)
Ginny
Rice Lake, WI
Job 23:10 NIV
But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.
Regina, Cincinnati, Ohio
Revelation 1:3, NIV
“Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.”
Debbie from Pittsburgh: “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
Melissa, Castle Rock
Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you. Psalm 116:7 (NIV 1984)
Sarah Moreno Valley, CA
Listen to me, you who know right from wrong, you who cherish my law in your hearts. Do not be afraid of people’s scorn, nor fear their insults. Isaiah 51:7 (NLT)
Jeri B., Battlefield, MO
“In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:33 NIV
Topeka,KS
“The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. 111 Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.”
Psalm 119:110-111
NIV
Natalie, Indialantic FL
Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?
Jodi Paradise, CA
Ephesians 3:17-18 NIV
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 ESV
Bridgett, Laurel –
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them wo are the called according to his purpose.
~Romans 8:28, KJV
Shawn from Whitesboro, Texas
Habakkuk 3:19 (NIV)
The Sovereign LORD is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to go on the heights.
For the director of music. On my stringed instruments
“You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, in Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” Psalm 16:11
Elizabeth, Falls Church, Hebrews 10:12-14 NIV
“But when this priest had offered for ALL time ONE sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. Since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool, because by ONE sacrifice He as made PERFECT FOREVER those who are being made holy.”
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages teaching in the synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God and healing every sickness and disease among the people. Matt. 9:35