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!
The Lord has helped us thus far.
1 Samuel 7:12b (NIV)
RaeLeen
Greenwood,Indiana
Lily, Austin “..Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began” 2 Timothy 1:9 NKJV
Teena, Broxton
“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
The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NIV – Amy, Las Vegas
1THESSALONIANS 2:19 (NIV)
For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.
How we show up for others should display Christ-like qualities. Words, Actions, Disposition….How did I show up today in my day to day interactions? Humbling!!
Sarah
Seattle, WA
“And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every [word] that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.” Deuteronomy 8.3 KJV
Cheryl, Port Angeles, WA: An undisciplined, self-willed life is puny; an obedient, God-willed life is spacious. Proverbs 15:32 MSG
Janet, North Vancouver, BC: As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:10-11 NIV
Houston, TX
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16 ESV
Loyce, Houston. “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
Emily, Seattle
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry,”. 1 Timothy 1:12 NKJ
Johnstown, CO
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16 ESV
Kate, Arvada:
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim 4:7 NIV
Annie, Alaska
Psalm 27:11 NIV
Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight way because of my oppressors.
Tylea
Hesperia, CA
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
audree faith
honolulu, hi
Ephesians 5:24 NIV
Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.
Theresa, Neon, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV).
Chris, Louisville, KY
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. James 1:2-8 NKJV
Gail- Papua New Guinea
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
It does not envy.
It does not boast.
It is not proud.
1 Cor 13:4
Allison
Central Asia
I memorized James Ch 1 years ago and feel like this year is the time to learn Ch 2.
My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism.
James 2:1 (NAS)
Cheryl, Sandpoint
1 John 4:9 NIV This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
Tami, Arcadia
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:14 NIV
Amberly
Jackson, MS
2 Cor 2:14 But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifest through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.
shelley from creswell
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Deut 6:4-5 NIV
Pam Hawaii
“Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called, whom He called, these He also
justified; and whom He justified , these He also glorified.” Romans 8:30 NKJV
Myra, Lisbon, Portugal
“Is anything too hard for the Lord” Genesis 18:14 NIV
Yvonne
Sevierville, TN
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.
Colossians 1:9-10 NIV
Elaine in Missouri (borrowing from Angie above)
“All 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.” 1 Corinthian 6:12 (NASB)
Sharen, Geelong, Australia
“Am I know trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10 NIV
jessica h., bellflower, ca
“step out of the traffic! take a long, loving look at ME, your HIGH GOD, above politics, above everything.” psalm 46:10 (the message)
Emma, Brisbane Australia.
“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens. Selah ” Psalm 68:19 NIV
Amy, Cumming, GA
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deut. 31:8 (NIV)
Sandy from Deptford NJ: Ephesians 4:27 (NIV) and do not give the devil a foothold.
Elizabeth Jena,La Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved NKJ
Marie, Easley, SC
They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings…and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers.
Revelation 17:14 (NIV)
Margaret, Kingsport, TN
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Psalm 86:11 NIV
“The King is enthralled by your beauty, honor him for He is your Lord”
Psalm 45:11
Katie
Atlanta, GA
Sherrie, Rome,GA
Hebrews 12:1 – Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 NIV
Janet Murphy, NC
Deut 15:11 NIV
There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.
Tracy
Charlotte, NC
Romans 15:6 NASB
“…so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Debbie, Smyrna, TN
James 3:2. Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.
1 John 4:4 The one who is in you is greater than the one is in the world.
Melody from Crystal Springs
Micah 6:8, personalized from the NIV: “He has showed you, Melody, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you, Mel? I am to act justly, I am to love mercy and I am to walk humbly with my God.”
Debbie, Atlanta – Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 ESV
Lori, Wichita – Psalm 29:11 “The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” (NIV)
Jennifer, Cleveland, Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24
Marsha, Knoxville, TN
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
Galatians 5:
1. It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
13. For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
I tell myself, “I am finished! I can’t count on the Lord to do anything for me.” Just thinking of my troubles and lonely wanderings make me miserable. That’s all I ever think about and I am depressed. Then I remember something that fills me with hope. The Lord’s kindness never fails! If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed. The Lord can always be trusted to show mercy each morning. Deep in my heart I say, “The Lord is all I need; I can depend on Him”. !(exclamation point mine!)
Lamentations 3:19-23 CEV
Linda,Nashville,Tn
Psalm 105:4 Look to the Lord and his strength, seek his face always. NIV