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!
Sharon/Texas God determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our God and mighty in power, His understanding has no limit. Psalm 147:4
Taylor, Dallas, TX
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
-1 Corinthians 15:58
Thine, O Lord is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven: and in the earth is thine: thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all: and in thine hand is power and might: and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. I Chronicles 29:11-12. KJV
Karen, Russellville, AR
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15 NIV 2010
In the same way, let your light shine before all men, that they may see your good deeds
and praise your Father in heaven. Matt 5:16 NIV
Col. 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience . NIV
Susan, Atlanta, GA
Not only so, we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4 NIV
February 1, 2011
Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness reapt the fruit of the unfailing love and break up your unplowed ground; fir it is time to seek the Lord until he comes and showers righteousness on you. NIV Keren Wheeler Pikeville, Tn
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him
Psalm 37:7A
Danville, CA
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 be faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Sarah, Johnstown, PA
“Show me your ways, O LORD,
teach me your paths;
guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are my God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.”
Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)
Genevieve, Orange, Galations 5:1 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.
Marge – Chili WI – Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!
Isaiah 30:18 (NIV)
Missy, Bonners Ferry, ID
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 7:33-34 NIV
Hillary, Los Angeles “For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Cor. 5:7 NIV
Cassie; Fulshear, TX: “Lord, my every desire is known to You; my sighing is not hidden from You.” Psalm 38:9 (HCSB) ♥
Brittany, from Springdale, AR
“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes”
Ephesians 6:11
Col. 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. NIV
Makaela, Lynchburg, VA: “He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time”
2 Timothy 1:9 (NIV)
Cody
Houston, TX
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.”
Zephaniah 3:17 (NASB)
Diane, Hemet, CA
Psalm 104:33-34 NKJ
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live;
I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
May my meditation be sweet to Him; I will be glad in the LORD.
Lydia, from Vicksburg, MS:
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders You have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
Psalm 40:5 NIV
Carmen, Houston TX
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.
1 Corinthians 10:23
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 minds in Christ Jesus.
– Phil 4:6-7 (NIV)
Isabel
El Dorado HIlls, CA
Traci, Columbus, Ohio,
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word! Psalms 119:32 NIV
Tanya, Douglas, WY
Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
~2 Corinthians 7:1 (NASB)
Katie, Sugar Land, TX
“Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”
Psalm 104:5
Jamie
Perrysburg, OH
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
2Timothy 1:7 ESV
“But as for me, I will look to the LORD;
I will wait for the God of my salvation.
My God will hear me.” Micah 7:7 HCSB
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue
Proverbs 31:26 NIV
Lisa Morris~ Mesa, Arizona
When you have something against another Christian, how can you bring yourself to go before judges who are not right with God? Why do you not let Gods people decide who is right?
1 Corinthians 3:6 (NCV)
LaRee Tucson, AZ
Trust in Him at all times O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Psalms 62:8 (NIV)
Michele-Lubbock
Psalms 119:37 Turn my eyes
from worthless things; preserve
my life according to your word.
NIV
Kelly from Jackson, TN
Isaiah 26:8 (NIV)-“Yes Lord,walking in the way of your laws, we wait for You; Your name and renown are the desires of our heart.”
My determined purpose is that I may know Him, that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His person. Philippians 3:10 (AMP)
“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners” Isaiah 61:1 NIV
Alli, College Station (Phi Lamb)
Patti, Ft. Walton Beach, FL; “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.” Philippians 4:8 NIV
Michelle,
Concord, California
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV
Ann from Sugar Land
I desire to do Your will O my God; your law is within my heart. Ps. 40:18
Jules Windmiller, Novi, MI
“Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. 14 The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Ex 14:13-14
Kathy, Austin
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:8-10 (NIV)
Pam — Clearwater, Florida
“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.” Ephesians 6:10-11 (NIV)
Molly Ashland, KY
“As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17 NIV
Jennifer, Greensburg
My determined purpose is that I may know Him, that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His person. Philippians 3:10 (AMP)
Revis, Leander, TX – “…acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. (1 Chronicles 28:9 NIV)
Kristy, Mauriceville, TX “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galations 6:9 (NKJV)
Abby N. (for PDBC Scripture Sisters!)
Abilene, TX
Isaiah 33:6 NIV
He will be the sure foundation of your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.
Delaine, Plainview: “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17 (NIV)
Melanie of Rapid City, SD
“Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord, Keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3 NIV
Beth, Morristown, TN “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present you requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV