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!
Maureen, Redwood City, CA
…an to knowledge, self control; and to self control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness
2 Peter 1:6 (I’m pressing on in 2 Peter!)
Winnipeg, Canada
“Therefore, strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.” Hebrews 12:12-13
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galations 5:22-23 NIV
Jean, Blaine, MN.
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8 NIV
Parents, don’t come down too hard on your children or you’ll crush their spirits.
Colossians 3:21 The Message
Nancy, Wichita, KS
Abby, Indianapolis, “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.” Matthew 11:29, NIV
Jane Kay, Brandon, MS
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 73:26 ESV
Luke 11:13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (NIV)
Sherry ~ Dayton, NV ~ “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)
Christine
Wichita, KS
“The Lord himself is my inheritance, my prize. He is my food and drink, my highest joy! He guards all that is mine.”
Psalm 16:5 The Living Bible
Beth, Mankato, MN
And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 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 2:6-7 NLT
Por eso, de la manera que recibieron a Cristo Jesús como Señor, vivan ahora en él,7 arraigados y edificados en él, confirmados en la fe como se les enseñó, y llenos de gratitud.
Colosenses 2:6-7 NVI
Natalie from Houston –
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. Psalm 30:11&12 NIV
Jean, Blaine,MN. “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8. NIV
Vanessa in Victoria, Texas
My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:1-2 NIV
Julie from Abilene
James 1:26-27 NIV
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Stephanie/Martinez,Ga
For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it lingers, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
Habakkuk 2:3(NIV)
Deanna, Denver
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
Tracie
Huntsville, AL
So now we have a high priest who perfectly fits our needs: completely holy, uncompromised by sin, with authority extending as high as God’s presence in heaven itself. Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us and our sins. He’s done it, once and for all: offered up himself as the sacrifice.
Hebrews 7:26-28 The Message
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)
Marilyn, Seattle
” You are my hiding place. You protect me from my troubles and fill me with songs of salvation.”
Ps. 32:7 NCV
Jennifer ~ Grangeville, ID
“Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat — for he grants sleep to those he loves.” Psalm 127:1-2 (NIV)
Laura, Plainfield, IN
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
Ephesians 4:31 NIV
Elizabeth, San Clemente, CA
“But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.”
Exodus 20:6 NLT
Jodi, Springfield, MO:
Proverbs 24:3-4 NIV
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
Patty, Ashland Ohio
“Give unto God the glory due unto His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”
Psalm 29:2 KJV
Jaclyn, Houston. “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 NIV
Lori, Fort Worth. “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 (NASB)
Mary from Port Angeles, WA. 1 Corinthians 10:12-13. Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. ESV
Kelli
Fort Gratiot, MI
Psalm 34:4 The Message
God met me more than halfway,
   he freed me from my anxious fears.
Tammie, Columbia, SC
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, whohave been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
Romans 8:28-32
Karen, Brooklyn Park, MN
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
“Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I entrust my life.” ~ Psalm 119:114 (NLT)
Oops, Psalm 143:8 (NLT)
I accidentally posted the reference to Jan. 15th!
Jeanne;Honolulu,HI
Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and have great love for those who call to you. Psalm 86:5 NCV
Rachel, La Mesa, CA
: Therefore, Rachel (my dear brothers), stand firm,
let NOTHING, move you.
Always give yourself FULLY to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is NOT in vain. I Corth 15:58 NIV
Soorin
Eugene, OR
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 (NIV)
Ryan Zwicky, Houston
In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:6 NIV
Pflugerville, Tx
“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalm 34:4
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” Philippians 4:6 NIV
*Huntsville, AL
Leah, Houston.
Isaiah 40:1-2.
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.
Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins.
NIV.
Angie in GA~~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. Phil. 4:8~~NIV
kimberly, el paso, tx
But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
2 Thess. 3:3
Jenn, New York
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:14-16 (NIV)
Karen, Dallas, TX,
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
For by him all things were created:
things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;
all things were created by him and for him.
Colossians 1:15-16 (NIV)
Holly
Geita, Tanzania
Hebrews 11:1 NLT
” Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.”
Jennifer, Denver
The one who guards her mouth and tongue keeps herself out of trouble.
Proverbs 21:23 (HCSB).
Judy, Dallas, TX “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, NLT
Carol, Santa Maria, 2 Corinthians 4:8, “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;”
Paula, Rainbow City
“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.
Isaish 40:31 NIV
Belinda Olathe KS
5 O Lord, you alone are my hope.
I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.
Psalm 71:5 (New Living Translation)
“I am still 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.”
Psalm 27:13-14 NIV