If you are unable to watch the video, here is Beth’s message:
Hey girls! You have to know I really love you if I’m going to get on here with all this sunscreen, and with all this sweat, and in the middle of all this beach goings on. But I do love you and want to keep my commitment to you and to the Lord Jesus, and make sure that you know I am still with you in the scripture memory.
I am still memorizing out of the book of Ephesians and I’m in the most interesting verse in Ephesians 4:20. Right before it in verse 19, Paul is talking about the fact that there are people that give themselves over to the flesh. They give themselves over to greed, to callousness of heart, and to every kind of impurity. But he says something in verse 20 that I think is so profound. Ephesians 4:20 says, “But that is not the way you learned Christ.” And I thought about all the opportunities we have for that verse, when someone’s been unloving to us, unkind, or we really want so much to be ugly back to somebody. We’re reminded over and over again “but that is not the way we learned Christ.” That is not what He taught us to do.
I cannot think of a limit to the opportunities that we would have to tuck that verse in our hearts, to be able to say I know better than this. This is not the way I learned Christ. When I depart into the flesh, when I know that I am in an area, maybe even a gray area, maybe it’s not all the way in the ditch, just a gray area. But I can say to myself that’s not the way I learned Christ. I know how I learned Christ. I know what He calls for from me.
Beth, Houston TX
Ephesians 4:20 (ESV) But that is not the way you learned Christ.
We learned Christ in the love and grace and mercy of God the Father who gave Him in our behalf. I’m just crazy about you. Stay with it. It is August 1st and it is a glorious time to celebrate what God has already done in 2015! Have a great day everybody and make sure to put in your verses!
Kelly Elliott, Jackson, TN.
Hebrews 2:18 (ESV):
“For because He himself has suffered when tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted. “
Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV)
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Ephesians 3:15 ESV
from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,
Joan Vanderwall
Orofino, Idaho
“And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, now is come salvation and strength and the kingdom of our God and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down ; which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death. Therefore rejoice he heavens, and he that dwell in them.” Rev 12:10-11 (KJV)
Jill Lynch, Mission Viejo, CA
“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.”. Deuteronomy 31:8. NIV
Katie Nicholls, Tucson, AZ
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 ESV
Vickie Ethington, Chandler, AZ “Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.”
Psalms 73:25 NASB
Alyssa Ethington, Chandler,AZ “Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.”
Psalms 73:25 NASB
Cindy-Richmond,Tx. 1Peter5:7 (NIV) Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Kabrina Ethington, Chandler,AZ. “Thou an army encamp around me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.” Psalm 27:3
Yay can I join? 🙂
Paeroa. NZ “For we are God’s masterpiece. He created us anew in Christ Jesus so we can do good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT
Bobbie, Litchfield, MN
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.
Proverbs 31:25 (NLT)
Psalm 34:15 (NASB)
“The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous
And His ears are open to their cry.”
Syneva Mullins, Topeka, KS
Jill Miller; Akron, IN “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 NIV
Anne, Athens, Greece
Psalm 147:11 – NLT – the Lord’s delight is in those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His unfailing love.
Linda from Enumclaw
Psalm 86:12. ESV
I give thanks to You, O Lord, my God, with my whole heart, & I will glorify Your name forever.
Julie Bock, Columbia City, IN
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)
Vivienne B, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This[a] is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the Lord, you will live long in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Deuteronomy 30:20 (NLT)
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8 NRSV
Mary McKinley Scottsboro, AL. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 KJV
Lisa, Granville, Ohio
I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
I Corinthians 15:50 NIV
Robin from Chambersburg, PA
When my mother and father forsake me,
Then the LORD will take care of me.
Psalm 27:10 (NKJV)
I am memorizing all of Psalm 27.
Harmony, Moncton, NB. Psalm 37:23-24 NLT
[23] The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. [24] Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.
“Ans this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Sin. Whoever has the son has life; whoever dies not have the son of God does not have life” 1 Jonh 5:11-12 NIV This is the assurance of salvation”
Jessie, Wellsville, PA “Oh taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” Psalms 34:8
Jessica, Vicksburg, MS. “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV).
Lisa,
Fort Worth, TX
You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.
John 8:32, NAS
Nancy Rottschafer Holland Mi. …Withe the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping His promises as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:8&9
Lisa Pauls
Lake Jackson, TX
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship.”
Romans 12:1 NIV
Dianne Detrick, Magnolia, TX
Psalm 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.
Maria from Tallmadge,Ohio
My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.
Ps. 71:8 (NIV)
Corydon, IN
Eph. 4:20 But that is not the way you learned Christ.
Jennifer, Tomball, TX “Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides.” James 1:2 (The Message)
Fredericksburg, VA
Ephesians 4:20 (ESV) But that is not the way you learned Christ.
This is the first time I have used the one Beth has used, but it sure is timely for me today!
Donna Banks from Franklin, TN
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)
Margaret Neil, Jackson, TN
Ephesians 3:18
May have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ NIV
Mark 12:29-31 NASB
Jesus answered, ‘The foremost is, hear oh Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.’
Amy 7634
“So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.”
Colossians 2:10 (NLT)
Alice from Ooltewah, TN. “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.” Psalm 16:11
Christy Chattom; Jasper, Alabama Above all love each other deeply because love covers a multitude of sins. 1Peter 4:8
Lynette, Nashville, TN
Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. (Proverbs 23:4 ESV)
Linda P -Louisville, Kentucky
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Colossians 4:6 NIV
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:6 NIV
Valarie, Cincinnati “It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” Lamentations 3:26
Bethany, Pensacola FL
“Rejoice in the LORD always; and again I say, rejoice”. Phil 4:4 (ESV)
Joan Baile, New Windsor, Md.
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;the punishment that brought us peace was on him,and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Shannon, Columbia, SC
“But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.”
Romans8:25 (NIV)
Cathy Carter, Richmond, VA
To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy – to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Christ Jesus our Lord, before all ages, now and forever more! Amen. Jude 24-25 NIV
“But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men. See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all men.” I Thessalonians 5:12-15 (NASB)
Toms Brook, VA.
‘The Lord says, I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you’. Psalm 32: 8 (NLT)