Hey, you Scripture-memory fiends! Our next to last verse! I’m so happy! But I’m also wishing it would all slow down a little bit and not be over so fast. You, too?? What a year, Siestas. What a year. I told you several SSMT posts ago that my memory work with you has never meant more to me or held a more prominent place in my personal life and I still mean that. I am so thankful for this process that I am almost without words.
I am on my way to Pensacola, Florida for our final Living Proof Live (I go in on Thursdays these days) so, once again, I better get with it! I chose this particular verse (and version) specifically in view of the holiday spending-madness that many of us have ahead. You won’t find a single Scrooge at this ministry. Like many of you, we all love to shower our friends and family members in Christmas gifts to the degree that we’re able and we pray to have pure hearts as we give. We give these small tokens of grace to one another this time of year because of the priceless Gift God has given to us in Christ Jesus. I think it can be a beautiful thing and I also respect those who, by conviction, choose not to participate in the retail hype. I get that completely. Those of us who will be in the malls and shopping online, however, might really be blessed by a mutual reminder to try to stay within our means over these next few weeks and not pile up debts. It takes the joy right out of the giving if we’re paying for it for the entire next year…and with interest. SO, how about this Scripture this time around?
Beth, Houston. “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV
Smiling. Man. God seems to have a word for everything, doesn’t He?
I love you guys so much! I can’t wait to see some of you in Pensacola! The rest of you pray for us, okay?
Ps. 116:15 The Lord’s loved ones are precious to Him, it grieves Him when they die.
Diane, Missoula, MT: “Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.” [Psalm 31:3]
Romans 12:9-10 NIV
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Janice R- “Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things; His right hand & His holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made His salvation known & revealed HIs righteousness to the nations.” Ps 98:1-2
Tricia, Tucson, AZ. “But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.” Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV)
Loribeth, San Marcos, TX
But I will hope continually
and will praise you yet more and more.
My mouth will tell of your righteous acts,
of your deeds of salvation all the day,
for their number is past my knowledge.
Psalm 71:14-15 ESV
Valerie, Scott City
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Psalm 119:133, KJV
Depend on God and keep at it because in the Lord God, you have a sure thing! -Isaiah 26:4 MSG
Julie/Deer Park,TX/ The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.
The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous. Psalm 19:9 NIV
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, TX
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden fear, nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes.
–Proverbs 3:24-25 NASB
Joyce, Lebanon, Tn.
Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation.
2 Corinthians 7:10 NKJV
“My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. Isaiah 55:8 NKJV
Kat, Latham, NY
“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but your received the Spirit of sonship.” Romans 8:15 NIV
Seoul, Korea
“No temptation[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requess be made known unto God. Phil. 4:6 KJV
Diane – Chesapeake, VA.
“I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.”
Psalm 32:8 NLT
Pat W, Green Bank, WV
Jesus,..he “came to seek,”
“and to save the lost.”
A combination between Keyword Study Bible NIV,p.1227, and Holman’sCSB,p.935, and Beth Moore’s “Jesus” study, OF: Luke 19:10.
Helen W, Dunmore, WV
“Keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.”
1 John 5:21 NLT.from Billy Graham’s ‘Nearing Home’ p.80.
Kim, Atlanta
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.”
– Romans 8:1-4
Ruth, Westerville Ohio
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NKJV
Fran, Stedman, NC
“Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness.”
Psalm 145:3 NLT
James 1:12-15 NLT
God blesses those who patiently endure tempting and temptation. Afterword they will receive the crown of lif that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
Kari Schmitt, Camarillo, California: The virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel – which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 NIV
Amberley, Pasco, WA
Revelation 12:11
They triumphed over him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony;
they did not love their lives so much
as to shrink from death.
NIV
Janell~Frisco, “You keep her in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because she trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3 ESV
Erin, Seattle. “O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 NRSV
Psalm 73:26(NKJV) “My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Rev 17:14 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. Rev 17:14 NIV84
Cindy
Flemingsburg, KY
Do not withhold your mercy from me, O Lord; may your love and your truth always protect me.
Psalm 40:11 NIV
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8…had to still Beth’s…love it!
Judy, Spokane. WA
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.”
James 3:17 The NET Bible
Central, SC: “At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the LORD. ~ Zephaniah 3:20, NIV 1984 Edition.
Carla, LaFayette, Al.
“Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my spirit in those days.” Joel 2:29 NIV
“Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.”
Psalm 17:8
NIV
Shelly, Los Angeles area
Linda Peel Lexington, KY
My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Luke 1: 46-47 American Standard Version
Lynda, Ocala, FL: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…” Jeremiah 1:5 NIV
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. Psalm 89:15
“But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings.” Malachi 4:2 NIV
Rena, Tulsa. “The Lord is good to those who trust in [wait for] him, to the one who seeks him. It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the Lord.” Lamentations 3:26-26 NET
Buffy
Rogers
Then He said, “It’s happened. I’m A to Z. I’m the Begining, I’m the Conclusion. From the Water-of-Life Well I give freely to the thirsty.”
Revelation21:6
The Message
Suzanne, Tucson, AZ
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.”
-Luke 1:45
Wendy, Mechanicsville, VA
Kindness to the poor is a load to the Lord, and He will give a reward to the lender.
Proverbs 19:17
Christine, Augusta, Ga
“The LORD appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.” Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV)
Kristin; Dunmor, Kentucky:
Always be joyful. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 NLT
Gail, Phoenix
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 (KJV)
Laura, Little Rock. ” I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 (NIV 84)
My sister and I have had our tickets to this LPL event since they went on sale in Jan. 2011 and can’t wait. We were so blessed by the Sept. Simulcast and the Luke teaching. I have camped in Luke and Acts since that time and loved every minute. Got NEW insight into Acts 28: 28… thank God that Paul predicted that the ” Gentiles would listen to the salvation message that God sent.” I am so thankful to be one of those. Thank you Beth for that great teaching. One of the best that I have heard in my 72 years. Love to all of mys Christian sisters… Ruth Harrell, Flomaton, AL
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 HCSB
Carrie Hunter, Hindman KY
Luke 2:30 nkjv
For my eyes have seen Your salvation.
Tami, Michigan
“Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him.”
Romans 6:8-9 NIV
Ruth Sanger Proverbs 30:4 NASB Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered up the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name or His son’s name? Surely you know!