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!
Danielle, Sevierville, TN: “O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.” Psalm 40:5 NLT
Nancy, Birmingham~
Give yourselves completely to God since you have been given new life. And use your whole body as a tool to do what is right for the glory of God. Romans 6:13b NLT
Jarin
Houston, TX
Psalm 55:16-18
“But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning, and noon, I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.” (NIV)
Kara, Naperville – For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. II Timothy 1:7
Lara, Aubrey: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Phillipians 4:6 NAS
Kati, Ocracoke Island, NC
You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.
Romans 8:9 (NIV)
Sharon, Oyen, Alberta
I press toward the mark for the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:14 KJV
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart
Jeremiah 29:13
Pasadena, Texas
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 New King James Version
Just started. So excited!!
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
Phil. 2:3 NKJV
Holly from Alpharetta, GA
Psalm 119:37 Turn me away from wanting any other plan than yours. Revive my heart toward you. (The Living Bible)
Allison
Denton, TX
“Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness”
Colossians 2:7
Angie-Queen City, TX
“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in YOU.”
Psalm 56:3. NKJV
Kathy, Memphis, TN
He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth it’s fruit in it’s season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.
Psalm 1:3 NKJV
Julie, Carlsbad, Ca “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV
Richmond, VA
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Colossians 3:12-14
Jessica Longwood, FL Psalm 27:1(KJV) “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?”
Robin, Houston, Isaiah 55:6, NKJV, Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.
Teri,Gadsden, AL —
I make known the end from the beinning, from ancient times, what is still to come, I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.
Isaiah 46:10 NIV
Amanda, Waco TX: ‎”The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lam. 3:24
2 Timothy 1:7 (New Living Translation)
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
Brittany, Parker CO
1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 NIV
We urge you brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Deb, Becker – Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. 2 Cor 7:1 (NIV)
Donna, Albuquerque
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
1Peter 5:10 NIV
Stacy, Magee, MS 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. James 1:9-10 NIV
Maribeth, Jackson, MS
You have been set apart as holy to the Lord your God, and He has chosen you from all the nations of the earth to be His own special treasure.
Deuteronomy 14:2 NLT
Rock Hill, South Carolina
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. Knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance for you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 NKJV
Morgen from Elizabethtown, KY
Proverbs 31:10-12
“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.”
Lori, Austin…”I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen me with power through his Spirit in my inner being, so that Christ may dwell in my heart through faith. And I pray that I, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that I may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:16-19 (NIV)
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Sarah, Eagan, MN
Colossians 3:12-14
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 other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
Melissa, Midland MI,
“on the day the Lord gave the Israelites victory over the Amorites, Joshua prayed to the Lord in front of all the people of Israel. He said, ‘Let the sun stand still over Gibeon, and the moon over the valley of Aijalon.’ So the sun stood still and the moon stayed in place until the nation of Israel had defeated its enemies”…Joshua 10:12,13 New Living Translation
Kaitlyn Stephens
Hickory, NC
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord” -Psalms 27:14 KJV
Stand firm and be strong in your faith.
-1 Peter 5:9
Laura, Kila, MT – “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 NIV
Mindy from Kimberly,AL – “Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.” NIV
Steph, Wurtland. ” He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”(NIV) Isaiah 40:29
Trinna, Mandeville, “My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.” Psalm 63:8 NIV
Corie, Colorado Springs
“Speak and act as those who will be judges by a law that gives freedom. For judgement is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy . But mercy triumphs over judgement. James 2:12-13
Heather, Glencoe- 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
Cheryl, Everett
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.” Philippians 4:8
Sue from Lawrenceville, GA
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
“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 and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Angie, Clarkston. “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.” ~Psalm 107:1 (NIV)
Proverbs 4:23-27
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm Do not swerve to the right or the left; kee…p your foot from evil.
Taryn from Elizabethtown, KY
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
Psalm 3:5
In the morning Lord you hear my voice, in the morning Lord I lay my request before you and wait expectantly.
Angie from Brandon Mississippi.
Barb
Lancaster PA
Isaiah 40:28-31 (New Century Version)
Surely you know. Surely you have heard. The Lord is the God who lives forever, who created all the world. He does not become tired or need to rest. No one can understand how great his wisdom is. He gives strength to those who are tired and more power to those who are weak. Even children become tired and need to rest, and young people trip and fall. But the people who trust the Lord will become strong again. They will rise up as an eagle in the sky; they will run and not need rest; they will walk and not become tired.
Jennifer, North Charleston, SC, Romans 8:38-39, NIV:
“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.”
Becky and Jacqui, Naperville, “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as he raised Christ from the dead, he will give life to your mortal body by the same Spirit living within you. So, dear brothers and sisters, you have not obligation whatsoever to do what your sinful nature urges you to do.” Rom 8:11-12, NLT
Amanda
Calgary, Alberta
“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
Kristen
Russellville, AR
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:4-7 NIV