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!
Jennifer, Estero FL, Psalm 146:3 “Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save”
Suzanne from Forney
Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself. 2 Timothy 2:11-13 (NIV)
Angie: Benton Galatians 1:10 “Am I now trying to win the approval of men or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Jeanetta, Tyler 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. Galatians 15:13 NIV
Denise, Houston,
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Eph 2:8 NIV
2 Tim 3:16-17 (NIV)
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. So that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Margaret, Lee’s Summit MO
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NIV
Judy — Odessa, TX
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
1 Peter 2:9 (New International Version)
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Chicago suburb
But I will lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. Exodus 20:6, NLT
DeeDee, Houston
A mans wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Prov. 19:11 NIV
Joy to you!
Kathryn, Louisville KY
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.”
-Psalm 23:1-2 NASB
Melanie, Newnan Ga
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Psalm 51:10-12
Jennifer H
Sun City, AZ
“He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.”
Psalm 62:6,7 NIV
Anne, London, Ontario, Canada
May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you.
Then the land will yield it’s harvest, and God, our God, will bless us.
God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.
Psalm 67:5-7 NIV
Pamela, Silverhill, AL
Romans 8:38-39 (New International Version)
“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.”
Billie, Franklin,TN
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.
Psalm 18:30 NIV
Janet Amarillo Galations 6:10-11 (NIV)
Fianlly, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Lisa Auten, Rogers, AR: “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:23-24 NIV
Harrisburg, NC
“When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen. When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you are not disappointed.”
Jer. 29: 12-13 (Message) – I just love this version!!!!
“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 NIV
Anna San Diego, CA
“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, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” – Eph. 3:17b-19 (NIV)
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons (daughters) of God. Matthew 5:9 NIV
Pam…Crowley Lake, CA.
17 Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Isreal. Exodus 24:17 ESV
Brenda, Raleigh “Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest”. Proverbs 14:4 NLT
(God answered a prayer of several months with this verse)
Christy, Summit, MS; Psalm 30:11,12 NIV, “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.”
Leslie, Missoula, MT
Since ancient 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
Natasha, Omaha
Praise be to the name of God forever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Daniel 2:20-21 NIV
Diane, Gig Harbor, WA
Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, good or bad.
2 Corinthians 5:9-10 NASB
Katelyn (8), Gig Harbor, WA
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
1 John 4:7 NIV
Andrew (6), Gig Harbor, WA
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Sue,Texarkana. “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.” Isaiah 33:6 NIV
Gaylene, Muldrow, OK — “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” Romans 12:1 NASB
But you shall earnestly remember the Lord Your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:18 AMP
Joyce, Abilene, TX
Cara, Edmond, OK
Commit your works to the Lord
And your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 (NASB)
Felicia,
Allen TX
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” – Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NIV
Terre, Yuma AZ Psalm 9:10 “And those who know Thy name will put their trust in Thee; For Thou, O Lord, hast not forsaken those who seek Thee.” King James
Leslie, Tomball – Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9-11, ESV)
Laurie, Granby, CT
“those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalms 9:10 (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
Joy, Whitehouse, TX
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
1 John 5:14 NIV
I just realized I never posted my verse on the 15th so I’m going to go back there today to post the last one. Here is the one for today. 🙂
Lacey, Raleigh, NC “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6
Also, my husband figured out how to download the verses I’m memorizing to my phone and since I ALWAYS have that with me can that be my pass? 🙂
Beth, London Ontario
“God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible. So don’t be embarrassed to speak up for our Master.” 2 Timothy 1:7-8
Danielle- Birmingham, AL ” May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalms 19:14 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
Lydia, DeRidder
“‘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
Jennifer, Sealy, TX
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
Psalm 62:5-6 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress I will not be shaken. (NIV)
Julie, Boone, NC
Psm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in Him and I am helped
My heart leaps for joy
and I will give thanks to Him in song. (NIV)
Lu, Raleigh, NC
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14, NIV
Pamela Sue, Palm Bay, Florida
“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 🙂
Lena, Wilmore
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for all who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 (NIV)