October 2009 Memory Verse–Hebrews 13:3

Remember the prisoners as if chained with them–those who are mistreated–since you yourselves are in the body also. (NKJV)

Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; [and] them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. (KJV)

Don’t forget about those in prison. Suffer with them as though you were there yourself. Share the sorrow of those being mistreated, as though you feel their pain in your own bodies. (NLT)

Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. (NIV)

Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. (ESV)

Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, {and} those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body. (NASB)

Acordaos de los presos, como si estuvierais presos juntamente con ellos; y de los maltratados, como que también vosotros mismos estáis en el cuerpo. (RSV) Spanish

 

September 2009 Memory Verse-1 Corinthians 15:58

Find your version below and begin reading the verse out loud several times. Write it out and keep it with you. When you have to wait for something or someone read the verse again. This Sunday say it at the welcome center or to someone you know.

Enjoy the fruits of hiding God’s word in your heart!

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Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (NKJV)

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. (KJV)

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. (NASB)

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (NIV)

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. (NLT)

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. (ESV)

My dear friends, stand firm and don’t be shaken. Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for him is worthwhile. (CEV)

Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (HCSV)

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (TNIV)

Así que, hermanos míos amados, estad firmes y constantes, creciendo en la obra del Señor siempre, sabiendo que vuestro trabajo en el Señor no es en vano. (RV)

Ijcon, tej, notlajsojcaicnihuan, xmelajcanemican ipan nemotlaneltoc. Ma ca xcahuilican itlaj ma mechejcuani itech nemotlaneltoc. Nochipa xchihuacan itequiu toTeco ican nochi nemoyojlo, pampa ye nenquimatztoquej ica on tequitl xsanencaj nenquichihuasquej ijcuac nenquichihuaj san secan ihuan toTeco. (Nahuatl)

 

Psalm 22:27 Scripture Memory verse for August 2009

PSALM 22:27                AUGUST 2009

All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before You.  (NKJV)

All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. (KJV)

The whole earth will acknowledge the Lord and return to him. All the families of the nations will bow down before him. (NLT)

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, (NIV)

All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before you. (ESV)

 

Say this month’s verse this Sunday…

If you are memorizing Revelation 22:12-13 you can “say it” at the welcome center this Sunday.

There is a list of the different translations at the Welcome Center. Tell the person what translation you have been learning and then “say it”. It is good practice and  “puts you on the spot” in a good way.

Remember: Scripture memory is not just for kids…

gordon

 

Scripture Memory Verse-May 2009

Jude 24

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy. NKJV

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present [you] faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. KJV

To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy–NIV

Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, ESV

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, NASB

And now, all glory to God, who is able to keep you from stumbling, and who will bring you into his glorious presence innocent of sin and with great joy. NLT

- Jud 1:24 -

Y a aquel que es poderoso para guardaros sin caída, y presentaros sin mancha delante de su gloria con gran alegría, RVR

 

What an awesome God!

Can you raed tihs? Olny srmat poelpe can. I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig, huh? Yaeh, and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!

What an incredible mind God gave us humans – eh? Scientists estimate that the human brain calculates roughly 100 trillion calculations per second! So no wonder we can burn through a paragraph without even needing all the letters. We actually have the mental capacity to ‘fix’ the letters in each word so it ends up sounding right in our minds.

With this great gift comes an obligation to harness our minds for the Glory of God.  Imagine what we can accomplish as our mind is focused on Christ throughout our days. But how can we do this?  Paul reminds us in Romans 12:2 that we are to renew our mind through the word of God, the Bible:

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”  Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

Take time this week to renew your mind with the word of God!!

J

 

Conquering Defeating Thoughts

In order for old defeating thoughts to be invaded, conquered, and replaced by new, victorious ones, a process of reconstruction must transpire.

The best place I know to begin this process of mental cleansing is with the all-important discipline of memorizing Scripture. I realize it doesn’t sound very sophisticated or intellectual, but God’s Book is full of powerful ammunition! And dislodging negative and demoralizing thoughts requires aggressive action. I sometimes refer to it as a mental assault.

Charles Swindoll

 

January 2009 Memory Verse

The following verse is our Scripture memory verse for January 2009. I want to remind you of the importance of making Scripture a part of your life. Hopefully you will remember the verses and not how annoying my reminders can be!

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God [is] living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. NKJV

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double‑edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. NIV

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. ESV

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. NASB

Ζῶν γὰρ ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ ἐνεργὴς καὶ τομώτερος ὑπὲρ πᾶσαν μάχαιραν δίστομον καὶ διϊκνούμενος ἄχρι μερισμοῦ ψυχῆς τε καὶ πνεύματος ἁρμῶν τὲ καὶ μυελῶν καὶ κριτικὸς ἐνθυμήσεων καὶ ἐννοιῶν καρδίας TR

Gordon

 

Great Quote on Memorizing Scripture

“I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture. . . . No other single exercise pays greater spiritual dividends! Your prayer life will be strengthened. Your witnessing will be sharper and much more effective. Your attitudes and outlook will begin to change. Your mind will become alert and observant. Your confidence and assurance will be enhanced. Your faith will be solidified” (Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life [Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994], p. 61). Chuck Swindoll

 

Memorizing Scripture

As I mentioned in a previous post, I have challenged the staff and a few others to memorize Romans 7 with me. Not so we can say it quickly and later forget it or only remember a few verses. My desire is that we remember it AND understand it.

The purpose of memorizing Scripture is not just to get a spiritual merit badge or to be able to quote verses. The purpose is to honor God and grow in Christ likeness. As you memorize, pray that God would give you insight and understanding.

“Receive with meekness the implanted word which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21b

Gordon