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. 2551
    Stephanie Jo says:

    Stephanie Jo
    Crane Or

    1Corthians 3:9 NIV
    For we are Gods fellow workers; you are Gods field, Gods building.

  2. 2552
    Lerato says:

    Lerato Thelejane Johannesburg
    Psalm 18:19 KJV
    He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

  3. 2553
    Gabriella S says:

    Gabriella S Harleysville,, PA

    “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ.”

    1 Corinthians 15:57
    CSB

  4. 2554
    Jennifer S says:

    Jennifer S Harleysville, PA
    ” O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me.”

    Psalm 30:2
    NIV

  5. 2555
    Sophia S says:

    Sophia S Harleysville, PA

    “The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”

    Isaiah 40:8
    NIV

  6. 2556
    Katie Nicholls says:

    Katie Nicholls~ Tucson, AZ
    Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:1 ESV

  7. 2557
    Sara Turner says:

    Do not conform to the patterns of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is- His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
    Romans 12:2

  8. 2558
    Teresa Wilson says:

    Teresa Wilson. Starkville, MS

    Psalm 91:9

    Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High your dwelling place.

  9. 2559
    Terri G says:

    Terri G, Corinth, TX

    Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,
    for as many years as we have seen trouble.

    Psalm 90:15 NIV

  10. 2560
    Sheri New says:

    Sheri New Atlanta, TX

    …A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil……
    Proverbs 6:18 NKJV

  11. 2561
    Sarah Marcellono says:

    Sarah M., Laurel, MS, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 (NIV)

  12. 2562
    Ashley Kurtz says:

    Ashley Kurtz, Kingwood, TX
    “And my God will supply my every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 NET

  13. 2563
    Natalie Robertson says:

    Natalie, Frisco,TX
    “Lord,in the morning you will hear me,in the morning I will present my case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer.”
    Psalm 5:3 NET

  14. 2564
    Rose Marie Dillon says:

    rose Marie Dillon – Pflugerville TX
    Psalm 103:13-14
    Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. For he himself knows our frame; he is mindful that we are but dust.

  15. 2565
    Kathy Porter says:

    Kathy, Las Cruces, NM:

    “Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”

    –Colossians 4:6 (NASB)

  16. 2566
    Jennifer S says:

    Jennifer S, Harleysville, PA

    ” 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

  17. 2567
    Shelly Higgins says:

    Shelly Higgins, PIKEVILLE tn
    15. 1 Samuel 2:2 ESV
    There is none holy like the Lord, for there is none beside you, there is no rock like our God.
    ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

  18. 2568
    Shannon says:

    Shannon, Buda, TX
    Surely you will summon nations you know not,
    and nations that do not know you will hasten to you,
    because of the Lord your God,
    the Holy One of Israel,
    for he has endowed you with splendor.
    Isaiah 55:5 NIV

  19. 2569
    Scarlett Flynn says:

    Scarlett, Round Rock, TX

    “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Romans 15:7, NIV

  20. 2570
    Christy Pond says:

    Christy, Conifer, Colorado

    Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

    Titus 3:1-2 NIV

  21. 2571
    Brigette Brock says:

    Brigette Brock
    Morehead, Ky
    Be very careful then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
    Ephesians 5:15-16
    NIV84

  22. 2572
    Tanis says:

    Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. Hebrews 12 : 15 NLT

  23. 2573
    Tanis McNeil says:

    Winkler, MB. Canada “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.” Hebrews 12 :15 NLT

  24. 2574
    Amy Smiley says:

    Amy Smiley, Williams, AZ
    “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”
    Hebrews 11:3 NIV

  25. 2575
    Paula Rose says:

    Paula, Atlanta Tx
    “Likewise, the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself meakes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered”. Romans 8:26 NKJV

  26. 2576
    Mandy Russell says:

    Mandy, Raymond, MS
    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness”
    Galatians 5:22

  27. 2577
    Crystal Parrott says:

    Crystal Parrott – Everett, Ontario, Canada

    “When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.” James 1:13

  28. 2578
    Dana says:

    May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
    2 Corinthians 13:14 NIV

    Dana
    Boerne, TX 78006

  29. 2579
    Sarah Miller says:

    Sarah Miller, The Colony, Texas, “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” ‭Isaiah‬ ‭54:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  30. 2580
    Rachel says:

    Rachel, Vancouver, Washington. “Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.” James 1:9 (NIV)

  31. 2581
    Mandy Helm says:

    Mandy Helm
    College Station, TX
    I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20 NASB

  32. 2582
    Melissa J says:

    Melissa J – Houston, TX

    Greater love has no one than this; to lay down ones life for ones friends.

    John 15:13 NIV

  33. 2583
    Pat W says:

    PatWilfong,GreenBankWV.

    (I lost my little book, then found it, then was very sick and unable to come to place where computers are, though continued to study verses. so don’t know if these were entered or not. so will enter them now from verse 15 on.. and catch up on entry making.)

    verse 15:

    (13)Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. And pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

    (14) Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

    (15) When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.

    Matthew 19:13-15. Hebrew-Greek Keyword Study Bible: NIV.

  34. 2584
    Janet Bell says:

    Janet Bell

    Pinson, AL

    Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
    His love endures forever.

    Psalm 136:1. NIV

  35. 2585
    Amy Seiford says:

    Amy
    Buda, Texas

    “In the same way, let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

    Matthew 5:16

  36. 2586
    Dawn Deare says:

    Dawn Deare from Lafayette, LA
    Psalm 119:37 ESV

    Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things and give me life in your ways.

  37. 2587
    Michelle Mayhall says:

    Michelle,
    Bossier City, LA

    For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

    Mark 10:45 NIV

  38. 2588
    sistersheri says:

    Sheri – Portland, Oregon

    Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are…

    3 John 5

  39. 2589
    Vanessa Peacock says:

    Ephesians 4:2-3 NIV
    Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Vanessa Peacock Augusta, GA

  40. 2590
    Bev Brandon says:

    Austin, Texas
    “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV

  41. 2591
    Nesha says:

    Nesha Vest – Mechanicsville, VA

    ‘You make 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 NIV

  42. 2592
    Holly Moore says:

    Holly from Alpharetta, GA

    Romans 8: 1 NIV 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

  43. 2593
    Kay Garrison says:

    Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

    James 1:15

  44. 2594
    Johnine Adomitis says:

    Johnine from Anna, Texas
    He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. Psalm 91:15 NKJ

  45. 2595
    Linda Ballard says:

    “They will come to me with weeping, and with supplications I will lead them. I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters, in a straight way in which they shall not stumble; for I am the Father of Israel, and Ephraim is My firstborn.” Jeremiah 31:9. NKJV

  46. 2596
    Sara Garringer says:

    Sara, Greenfield, IN

    Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me.

    Micah 7:8

  47. 2597
    Angie Miller says:

    Genesis 50:20, NIV
    You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
    Angie Miller – Macon, MS

  48. 2598
    Margit says:

    So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. Luke 11:13

  49. 2599
    Margit says:

    My dear Martha, your are worried and upset over all these details. There is only one thing worthy of your concern and Mary has discovered it and it will not be taken from her.
    Luke 11:41

  50. 2600
    Inez Barnes says:

    Inez Barnes
    Hamburg Ar

    Philippians 2:13 NLT
    For God is working in me giving me the desire and power to do what pleases Him

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