Siesta Scripture Memory Team 2015: Verse 15!

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!

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  1. 1901
    Carol Hulin says:

    Carol, Belleville, ON,:
    He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure.

    Ps. 40:2 HCSB

  2. 1902
    Leah says:

    “He said to me, “My grace is enough for you, because power is made perfect in weakness.” So I’ll gladly spend my time bragging about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power can rest on me.”
    ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:9‬ ‭CEB‬‬

  3. 1903
    Linda G. says:

    Linda G. Crawfordsville, Indiana
    2 Corinthians 10:4
    for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
    (NASB)

  4. 1904
    Anita Thompson says:

    Anita, Miami, FL

    We are from God; he who knows God listens to us; he who is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. 1 John 4:6 (NASB)

  5. 1905
    Lynne Kauffman says:

    Lynne from Virginia Beach, VA

    Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8

  6. 1906
    Mary says:

    Mary Thomas
    Lexington, KY

    “Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy SPirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere.” -Eph 6:18

  7. 1907
    Suzanne says:

    St. Petersburg, Florida

    “Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.” – Galatians 5:1 (Msg.)

  8. 1908
    Mary Newberry says:

    Mary Newberry – New Smyrna Beach, FL
    Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV
    6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and with the Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

  9. 1909
    Joanna Schumacher says:

    Joanna Schumacher, Arlington, TX
    James 1:5 NKJV
    If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach and it will be given him.

  10. 1910
    Patty Kuhnau says:

    Patty from the woods near Shelton, Washington

    Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth;
    Keep watch over the door of my lips!

    Psalm 141:3

  11. 1911
    marcy woodcock says:

    Ps 37:7 NIV

    You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

    Marcy

  12. 1912
    Melanie Miller says:

    Melanie Miller, Armuchee, GA
    Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come.
    Proverbs 31:25 NKJV

  13. 1913
    Shiffra says:

    Shiffra, Kalamazoo, MI
    Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 NIV

  14. 1914
    Kathryn Todd says:

    Kathryn Todd
    Katy, TX

    James 1:6-8
    But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea blown and tossed by the wind. 7. That person should not expect to receive anything from The Lord. 8. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.

  15. 1915
    Andrea Henley says:

    Andrea, Milton, FL (formerly Havelock, NC)

    “But that is not the way you learned Christ.” Eph. 4:20 ESV

    I laughed SO HARD at the video cuteness!!!!

  16. 1916
    Michele says:

    Michele ~ Kenosha, WI

    “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.”
    Judges 6:12b

    March on, my soul; be strong!
    Judges 5:21b

    (Needed them both!❤️)

  17. 1917

    Kassi Rushing – Ridgeland, MS – Romans 12:1 NIV 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.

  18. 1918
    Ann, Prior Lake says:

    “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hold tightly to what is good. Hate what is wrong. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” Romans 12:9-10 NLT

  19. 1919
    Bethany Scott says:

    Bethany, Magnolia, TX
    “Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.”
    Psalm 71:3, ESV

  20. 1920
    Debbie Gordon says:

    Debbie Gordon, Severna Park, MD

    Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

    (Ephesians 4:29 ESV)

  21. 1921
    Chris says:

    Chris
    Canton, NC

    Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.

    Hebrews 4:16
    HCSB

  22. 1922
    Kathy Brinson says:

    Albany, GA
    “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, whoever has any complaint against anyone;just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.”
    Colossians 3:12-13. NASB

  23. 1923
    Christine Blair says:

    My verse is inspired by a recent bible study Conversation Peace by Mary Kassian

    The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the
    tongue of the wise brings healing.

    Proverbs 12:18

    Quite fittingly I found an image of a donkey with
    This verse which reminds me of my behavior
    When I use hurtful words

  24. 1924
    Allison Hughes says:

    Psalm 115:1 (NIV) Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to Your Name be the glory because of Your love and faithfulness.

  25. 1925
    Linda says:

    1 Thes. 5:9a
    “For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through Jesus Christ who died for us…”

  26. 1926
    Sandy Juergens says:

    Sandy from Brookshire, Texas. Col 3:11 (NASB) “a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all in all.” Whew!!

  27. 1927
    Ashley G. says:

    Ashley
    Royal Oak, MI

    “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
    – Hebrews 11:1 NIV

  28. 1928
    Kathy Freshwater says:

    Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

    Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV)

  29. 1929
    Kristi Loper says:

    Kristi ~ Clovis, CA
    Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
    Colossians 4:2

  30. 1930
    Deborah says:

    Deborah Flora, Sawyer, KS

    Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you even as your soul is getting along well.

    3 John 2 NIV

  31. 1931
    Dana says:

    I’ve already posted my verse, BUT I just have to say thank you from the bottom of my heart that LPL will be in Nashville this time next year! woohoo! I’ve been prayin and God said yes! It’s been a long time and I cannot wait!

    Blessings to you and the whole staff!

    Love you all!

  32. 1932
    Michelle Johnson says:

    Michelle,Hart, MI
    For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren.

  33. 1933
    Angela Brown says:

    Angela Brown Rogers Ar

    “Because she loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue her; I will protect her, for she acknowledges my name.”
    ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭91:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  34. 1934
    Marsha Householder says:

    “To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord. And the day of vengeance of our Godl to comfort all who mourn.”

    Isaiah 61:2 ~ NAS

  35. 1935
    Rebecca says:

    Rebecca from Lake Mary, Fl

    Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.
    John 7:38 NIV

  36. 1936
    Amanda, Chesterfield, Il says:

    Psalm 40:1 (NLT) I waited patiently for the Lord to help me and He turned to me and heard my cry.

  37. 1937
    Sandra Kent says:

    Sandra Kent, Gwinn MI

    John 5:20-21 (ESV): We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true and we are in im who is true, by being in His Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Deer children, keep yourselves from idols.

  38. 1938
    Pamela says:

    Pamela, Kansas City

    Those who love your teachings will find true peace,
    and nothing will defeat them. ~ Ps 119:165 (NCV)

  39. 1939
    Mindy Habelt says:

    Mindy Habelt, Williamson GA

    John 16:33 (NIV)
    “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! For I have overcome the world.”

  40. 1940
    Natalie Ely says:

    Natalie Cumberland Gap, TN

    Ephesians 4:2 KJV

    With all lowliness and meekness with long-suffering forbearing one another in love

  41. 1941
    Debra says:

    Debra, Zachary, LA:

    “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Phil 2:3 NIV

  42. 1942
    Anita says:

    Anita, Lawrenceville.
    Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst .” John 6:35. ESV

  43. 1943
    Cindy says:

    Cindy, Beaumont, TX. 15 My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:15-16 NIV

  44. 1944
    Erica Maynard says:

    Erica Maynard Quincy, Illinois “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
    ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:18‬ ‭NIV‬‬
    http://bible.com/111/rom.8.18.niv

  45. 1945
    Lisa Welch says:

    “Create in me a clean heart, O God. And renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

    Psalm 51:10
    NASB

  46. 1946
    Sarah Winslow says:

    Sarah Winslow Franklin, TN

    2 Corinthians 4:18 HCSB

    So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

  47. 1947
    Pam Jackson says:

    Pam Jackson. Blue Springs, MO
    “You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar.”
    ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

  48. 1948
    Emma says:

    Emma, Alaska.
    “Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”
    Proverbs 13:3 ESV

  49. 1949
    Sherri says:

    Sherri, Albuquerque
    “The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever, AMEN!” 2 Tim. 4:18 HCSB

  50. 1950
    Eliana Kernodle says:

    Ephesians 2:13 HCSB
    But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away have been brought near by the blood of the Messiah.

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