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!
Stephanie, Queen City: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
Paula, Batavia, Ohio
..but those that 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
Cheryl
Hephzibah, Ga.
This is what the Lord says- your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.”
Isaiah 48:17
Janet, Norman, OK
Habakkuk 2:14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory
Of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.
Abigail
San Antonio, TX
In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
1 Timothy 6:21, NIV
Teri Charlotte,NC
Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He annointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2Cor 1:21
Rhonda
Aptos, CA
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NIV)
Ecc 3:1,2
1 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
NIV
Lesia from Elizabethtown, KY
Psalm 143:8
“Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For in You do I trust;
Cause me to know the way in which I should walk,
For I lift up my soul to You.”
Sherry Nowata, Ok
Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
LaQuetha Austin, TX
Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). Psalm 55:22 (AMP)
Marie, Campton, KY I haven’t decided which version yet.
Proverbs 29:25 (New International Reader’s Version)
25 If you are afraid of people, it will trap you.
But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.
Proverbs 29:25 (The Message)
25 The fear of human opinion disables;
trusting in God protects you from that.
Proverbs 29:25 (New Living Translation)
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the LORD means safety.
Proverbs 29:25 (New Century Version)
25 Being afraid of people can get you into trouble,
but if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.
Proverbs 29:25 (New International Version, ©2010)
25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
Lindsey
El Dorado, AR
In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;
Romans 8:26 NASB
Nita, Corinth
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. Romans 15:13 TNIV
Mari, North Carolina. “We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28. ESV
Kimberly, Inman
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
Dawn, Mt. Olive, NC “who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion” Psalm 103:4 Praise God!!
Rebekah – Groves, TX
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
Eileen, Rice, WA
By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen has been made from things that are not visible.
Hebrews 11:3 HCSB
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Finally brethren,whatever things are true,whatever things are noble,whatever things are just,whatever things are pure,whatever things are lovely,whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things.
Phil 4:8 NKJV
Lisa – Boerne, Tx
“He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” 1 Corinthians 8-9
Heather, McCalla, AL – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)
Vicki, Colleyville TX “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19
Forgot again! Psalm 103:4 out of the NIV.
Teresa, Fort Collins: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all ways acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight.
NIV 1984
Rachelle, Gardner, KS
“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire, he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.” Psalm 40:2-3 NIV
Lauren: Asheville, NCPsalm 105:4 “Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.” NLT
Rene, Crestwood – ” ..walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” ~ Colossians 1:10 (ESV)
Matthew 16:18 “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it. NAV
We will not be conquered, Sisters!
Terry, Ocean Springs, MS
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust!”
For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper,
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with His pinions,
And under His wings you may seek refuge;
His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.
Psalm 91:1-4, New American Standard
Denise from Ardrossan Alberta Canada
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 NIV
Terena, Austin
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. Galatians 6:7 NASB
Sadee, Celebration, Florida
Colossians 1:19-20 (English Standard Version)
19For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Kristin,Katy. 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
Jeannette, Land O Lakes, FL
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes 5:16-18 NIV
Psalms 19:14, NIV, “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Kathy, Fort Knox, KY
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
Mar Jo, The Woodlands, TX
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Isaiah 43:18 NIV
Crystal, Ontario-Canada “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6, NIV)
Andrea, Tustin, CA
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31 NIV
Cathy, Colorado Springs, God,pick up the pieces. Put me back together again. You are my praise! Jeremiah 17:14 the Message
Cherie, Davidson, NC
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on on your own understanding
Proverbs 3:5 NIV
Elberfeld, IN – A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1(NAS)
Kathy, St. Pete, FL,
Colossians 3:1-2
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (NIV)
Lisa, Sparks,NV
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” Colossians 1:9 NIV
Valerie, Knoxville TN
Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Betsy, Chesterfield, VA.
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.
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 (NIV)
Heather, Austin, Psalm 37:23-24:3 “The steps of a man are established by the LORD,
when he delights in his way; 24 though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand.” (English Standard Version)