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. 151
    Margaret Lester says:

    Margaret, Kingsport, TN

    Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.

    Romans 5:2 NLT

  2. 152
    RaeLeen Bustin-Ellis says:

    RaeLeen – Bloomington IN: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth but only that which is helpful for building others up that it may benefit those who listen. Eph 4:29 (NIV).

  3. 153
    Jennifer Mosher says:

    I’ve been learning two verses lately.

    From MasterWorks Festival Bible Study:
    John 8:12 Therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world; he who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12
    (not absolutely certain of which translation)

    And at church we’re going to sing and learn in August:
    1 Corinthians 8;6 There is one God, the Father.
    All things are through Him, and we exist through Him.
    And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ.
    All things are from Him, and we exist for Him.
    1 Corinthians 8:6 (Holman, but song doesn’t begin “yet for us….”)

    Jennifer in Canfield, OH

  4. 154
    Debra Milburn says:

    College Station, Texas

    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.
    James 1:13 (NIV)

  5. 155
    Lisa says:

    Lisa from Rootstown, Ohio. I had another verse planned, but when I watched this video today, I realized, it’s fine to switch, because Beth’s verse really spoke to my heart. Ephesians 4:20 ESV “But that is not the way you learned Christ.”

  6. 156
    Linda Sommers says:

    Linda – Xenia, Ohio

    “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
    Ephesians 4:2-3 ESV

  7. 157
    Barbara Slaven says:

    Barbara Slaven
    Loudon, Tennessee
    for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
    Eph 6:20 NIV

  8. 158
    Tracie Nall says:

    Tracie Nall, Bristow, VA

    1 John 2:20 (NIV)
    “But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.”

  9. 159
    Joanna Trauger says:

    Joanna Trauger, Greer, SC
    Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. Deuteronomy 4:9 NIV
    The miracles I have seen this past week at Gauntlet X may I never forget!!!

  10. 160
    Mary Kell says:

    Mary, Lilburn GA. Matt 6:1 NIV. Be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men, to be seen by them. If you do , you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

  11. 161
    Penny Benton, Cottonwood CA says:

    Psalm 18:29 HCSB

    With You I can attack a barrier, and with my God I can leap over a wall!

    Psalm 18:29 HCSB

  12. 162
    Angela Pisel says:

    Angela Pisel, Hickory, NC

    When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (‭Psalm‬ ‭94‬:‭18-19‬ NIV)

  13. 163
    rhonda says:

    rhonda
    gilmer

    Isaiah 30:20-21 (NKJV)

    And though the Lord gives you
    The bread of adversity and the water of affliction,
    Yet your teachers will not be moved into a corner anymore,
    But your eyes shall see your teachers.
    Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,
    “This is the way, walk in it,”
    Whenever you turn to the right hand
    Or whenever you turn to the left.

  14. 164
    Samantha P. says:

    Samantha from Texarkana, AR
    “My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.”
    ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭108:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  15. 165
    Janet says:

    Janet, Midlothian, Texas

    Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness, give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

    Psalm 86:11 NIV

  16. 166
    Donna says:

    Donna, Ponder, TX Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him. Deuteronomy 13:4 NLT

  17. 167
    Denise says:

    Denise, Winfield, MO
    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.

  18. 168
    MarlaMae Beyer says:

    MarlaMae, Kimmell, IN
    Psalm 27:14 – Wait for the Lord; be a strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

  19. 169
    Sherry Page says:

    Sherry Page
    Elizabeth, CO
    Psalms 18: 1-2 NIV
    I love You, O LORD, my strength.
    The LORD is my rock, my fortress and
    my deliverer, my God is my rock, in
    whom I take refuge. He is my shield
    and the horn of my salvation, my
    stronghold.

  20. 170
    Debby from Akron, OH says:

    “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV84

  21. 171
    Mary in NH says:

    8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 ESV
    Focus on the Positive!

  22. 172
    Shelly Slagle says:

    Shelly Slagle, Mount Ulla NC –
    Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. (‭Psalm‬ ‭145‬:‭3-4‬ ESV)

  23. 173
    Kathie Dini says:

    Kathie Dini-Alburtis, Pa. Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. Praise be to his glorious name forever, may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen. Ps. 72:18-19. NIV

  24. 174
    Ingrid says:

    Ingrid from Omemee, ON, Canada
    “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.”

    ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

    Wow, I actually did it on the first day this month, lol!

  25. 175
    Stephanie Peterson says:

    Stephanie, El Cajon, CA Psalm 34:8 (NIV): “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”

  26. 176
    Rene' Pingel says:

    Rene’ Pingel, Cape Girardeau, MO

    Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22 NIV

  27. 177
    Dawn M Fuhrman says:

    Dawn Fuhrman, Cape Coral, FL

    Lamentations 3:25 ESV

    The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,to the soul who seeks Him.

  28. 178
    Anita says:

    Anita, Justin, TX
    Psalm 95:4-5
    In Whose hand are the depths of the earth; the peaks of the mountains are His also. The sea is His, for it was He who made it and His hands formed the dry land.
    Psalm 95:3-4 (NAS)

  29. 179
    Denise Ramser says:

    Denise Ramser, Gambier, Ohio: And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 NIV

  30. 180
    Barbara Bollman says:

    Barbara Bollman
    West Fargo, ND

    There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD.
    Proverbs 21.30 NIV

  31. 181
    Lori McCormick says:

    Lori – Shakopee MN
    “There is no one holy like the Lord. There is no one besides You! And there is no rock like our God.”
    ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

  32. 182
    Sue says:

    And He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgement as the noonday.
    Psalm 37:6 NASB

  33. 183
    Carolyn Webb says:

    Carolyn Webb, Grand Prairie, Texas. For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things! To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

  34. 184
    Bonnie Jackson says:

    Bonnie Jackson, Lockport, IL
    Isaiah 33:2 “O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.

  35. 185
    Patti Knobbe says:

    Patti Knobbe from West Point, NE
    “So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self controlled.” 1 Thessalonians 5:6 (NIV)

  36. 186
    Layne. -- Pelham,AL says:

    Psalm34:16 ” The face of the Lord is against evil doers , to cut off the memory of them from the earth”. NAS

  37. 187
    Soni Buckalew says:

    Soni from Gulfport,MS
    2 Thessalonians 3:5 CEV (8/1/15)
    “I pray the Lord will guide you to be as loving as God and as patient as Christ”

  38. 188
    Mary Quarterman says:

    Roswell, GA
    Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24

  39. 189
    Alesha says:

    Alesha, Charlotte, NC

    “In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16

  40. 190
    Barbara McCafferty says:

    Barb McCafferty Elizabeth City, NC “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” ~ Nahum 1:7 ~

  41. 191
    D'Anna says:

    D’Anna Nowack

    New Braunfels, Tx.
    Isaiah 41:10New American Standard Bible (NASB)

    10 ‘Do not fear, for I am with you;
    Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.
    I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,
    Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

  42. 192
    Billie Jauss says:

    Billie Naples, FL/Pittsburgh, PA “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”Proverbs 19:21 NIV

  43. 193
    Sarah Walker says:

    Royse City, TX

    8/1/15 NASB
    I would have despaired unless I had believed I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.
    -Psalm 27:13-14

  44. 194
    Stacy Mathew Carmel, IN says:

    I will extol you, my God, O King; and I will bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever. Psalm 145:1,2 ESV

  45. 195
    Elizabeth Mitchell says:

    Elizabeth Mitchell- living in Haverhill, England- Romans 8:35 (NKJV) “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”

  46. 196
    Amy Spry says:

    Psalm 119:11 NIV

    I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

  47. 197
    Katelyn Kraft says:

    Katelyn Kraft, Columbus, OH

    “Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
    – Psalm 73:25-26

  48. 198
    Brenda Russell says:

    Brenda Russell – Hendersonville TN
    O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. Psa 63:1 (NLT)

  49. 199
    Laurie says:

    For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,
    abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
    Psalm 86:5. ESV
    Laurie- Austin, TX

  50. 200
    marilyn Flaming says:

    Philippines 2:5-6
    Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus;
    Who being in very nature God did not consider equality with God something to be grasped.

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