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?? Weāre at least two Scriptures the richer for it, though. Iāve been using my time on my exercise bike in the mornings to practice my memory verses so Iāve mostly only heard myself repeat them gasping for breath. (If you like picturing things, itās in my garage sandwiched between boxes and stacks of 26 years of Moore paraphernalia and everything else besides an actual carā¦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 Iāve 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, Iāll 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, theyāre 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 donāt get to talk long on here today. So, letās get to it! Itās already time for Verse 3!
As I told you two weeks ago, Iāll primarily be working through verses out of the Book of James for much of this year. Iāll give you mine each time but Iāll also give you an alternative that I really love outside of James in case you need some ideas. Hereās the portion Iām memorizing this time around with my information:
Beth, Houston. āSpeak 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.ā James 2:12-13 The NET Bible
I love that last statement. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Arenāt you thankful we have a Savior that feels that way?
The alternative Iāll suggest to you today is on my mind because someone I care deeply about struggles terribly with fear of death. This person isnāt 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, itās 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 Devilās hold on death and freed all who cower through life, scared to death of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 The Message)
Anybody āscared to death of deathā? 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 deathāthat is, the devilā and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 NIV)
Oh, thereās nothing like the power of Godās Word. And thatās because thereās nothing like the power of God.
You sure are loved around here. OK, letās have it, 2011 SSMT! Verse 3! (Your first name, city, reference and translation please.)
Iāll talk to you soon!
“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.” Isaiah 43:2
Kate, Grapeland, Texas (NAS)
Elaine, College Station, Texas (ESV)
Donna, Lufkin, Texas (NIV)
Laura, College Station, Texas (NIV)
Christina
Louisville, KY
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
Philippians 2:5-7
Elgin, IL
Isaiah 64:4 niv
Since ancient times no ones has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen, any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Erin
Kingwood, TX
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 NIV
Susie, Columbus, Ohio “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Tiffany, Enterprise, AL
“But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Romans 8:25 NIV
Stephanie, Idaho
āNo one is holy like the LORD, for there is none besides You, nor is there any rock like our God.~ 1 Samuel 2:2 NKJV
We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NASB
Sloan, Greensboro, GA
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.
Ephesians 5:8 NIV
Suzanne, Tucson
“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” NIV
Kori from Cabot, AR – Psalm 86:11 NIV: Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Sandra, Conway, AR: Psalm 3:3 But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. NIV
“Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You.” Psalm 73:25 NIV
Oops I forgot I’m from Palestine, TX
Diana, Waconia, Minn.
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)
This verse spoke to me in Sunday School this week, and then after church we saw a bald eagle soaring flying high in the winter sky!
Brittany, Elko, NV
Ephesians 4:32 NCV:
Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.
Lord God, help me to keep up my courage and have faith in You that things will happen just as You said.
Act 27:25
Renee, Hoxie, AR – NLT
āFor God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity,
but of power, love, and self-discipline.ā 2 Timothy 1:7
Tulsa, OK – “And now these three remain; faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)
Sara, Oklahoma City, OK:
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” Psalm 23, KJV
Melissa, Granbury Texas, James 1: 19-20 (NIV)
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
Nicky. Taipei, Taiwan
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 grow faint.
Isaiah 40.31 NIV
Brooke, Peoria, AZ
Psalm 119:37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. (NIV)
āAll things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.ā 1 Corinthian 6:12 (NASB)
Judy, Virginia
Jenny. Kansas City, MO – Zeph. 3:17 The Lord your God is with you. He is mighty to save, He takes great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
Rebecca Stewart
Julian, NC
“When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though an army beseige me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.”
Psalm 27:2-3
Sherri, Modesto CA, 1 Cor. 10:13 (NIV) “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you an endure it.”
Hebrews 12:2 NASV
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Melissa, Smithville, MO ~ Psalm 27:13-14 (NIV)
I remain 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.
Amy, Orlando: “Do not let yourself be overcome by evil, but overcome (master) evil with good.”-The Amplified Bible
oops…that verse is found in Romans 12:21 š
Tamela, Piedmont, SC “When doubts fill my mind, your comfort gives me renewed hope and cheer.” Psalm 94:19 (New Living Translation)
Marilyn
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Long but its the focus scripture for our upcoming bible study:
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:13-16, NIV)
Kayla ~ Alpharetta, Ga
Psalm 119:37 NKJV
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way.
Kim, Dallas, NC Lamentations 3:25 The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.
Eva, Knoxville: Please keep me as the apple of Your eye, Hide me under the shadow of Your wings. Psalm 17:8(NIV)
Michelle, Lutz “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18, NIV
Isaiah 43:18-19 (New International Version, Ā©2010)
18 āForget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
19 See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.
Liz Gladstone Oregon
Lori, Festus MO:
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 (NIV)
Cherise, Odessa,TX ~ “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverance. Perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4 (NIV)
Heather, Sedalia, Alberta
Ephesians 4:1-3 NIV: As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Emily – Des Moines, IA
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
-Romans 15:13 ESV
Hannah, Kopperl, TX, Colossians 3:12-13, NLT
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each otherās faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Denise, Ozark, MO
You are my refuge and my shield, your word is my source of hope.
Psalm 119:114 NLT
Beki, Ball; “Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3 (NIV)
Julie H., Fredericksburg, VA
“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
May the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14
Matthew 5:48 (NIV): “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
Patti, Taylors, SC
Lisa, Plano, Tx: 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. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 5:10-11 NIV
Pam, New Braunfels 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
Lisa Elmhurst, IL
Finally, brothers, 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.
Philippians 4:8 NIV