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!
Stephanie Jo
Crane Or
1Corthians 3:9 NIV
For we are Gods fellow workers; you are Gods field, Gods building.
Lerato Thelejane Johannesburg
Psalm 18:19 KJV
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Gabriella S Harleysville,, PA
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 15:57
CSB
Jennifer S Harleysville, PA
” O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me.”
Psalm 30:2
NIV
Sophia S Harleysville, PA
“The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”
Isaiah 40:8
NIV
Katie Nicholls~ Tucson, AZ
Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:1 ESV
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
Teresa Wilson. Starkville, MS
Psalm 91:9
Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High your dwelling place.
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
Sheri New Atlanta, TX
…A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil……
Proverbs 6:18 NKJV
Sarah M., Laurel, MS, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 (NIV)
Ashley Kurtz, Kingwood, TX
“And my God will supply my every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 NET
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
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.
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)
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
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
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
Scarlett, Round Rock, TX
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Romans 15:7, NIV
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mandy, Raymond, MS
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness”
Galatians 5:22
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
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
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
Rachel, Vancouver, Washington. “Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.” James 1:9 (NIV)
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
Melissa J – Houston, TX
Greater love has no one than this; to lay down ones life for ones friends.
John 15:13 NIV
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.
Janet Bell
Pinson, AL
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1. NIV
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
Dawn Deare from Lafayette, LA
Psalm 119:37 ESV
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things and give me life in your ways.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.
James 1:15
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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