Christian Moms Bible Study: Newspaper Style
Bible verses for moms, Bible studies and Bible study resources. From the blog www.bible4moms.blogspot.com
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2/18/2008 - 7/17/2008
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Are You Competent?
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/14/2008 8:47:00 PM
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (ESV) The NIV translation leaves out the word "competent" in it's rendering of this verse. Most other versions I read, including the ESV, NASB, HCSB and KJV include another word in front of equipped that implies "competent". The word competent, as seen here in the ESV rendering, is from the Greek hikanos. According the Stong's Greek dictionary, the word hikanos means: competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character) Let us take a look at the parts of this meaning and get excited about what God's word can do for us! Coming in seasonI am immediately reminded of our pastor speaking this past Sunday about Queen Esther. She was called by God to save her people, God's covenant people from whom our Lord and Savior would arise, by being made the queen at such a time as that. We too, are called by God to be at this place, at this time, in this marriage and with these children. Studying God's word will make us competent and right in season.
Mother's Day Prayer
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 5/13/2008 8:17:00 AM
Ample in amountDo you have enough? Do you have enough energy, patience, kindness, generosity and wisdom to get through each day? I know that many days I feel I do not. How can I get enough? How can I be amply supplied? Drinking deeply from the well of God's word is the answer. Fit in characterIs my character one to be proud of at all times? Do I act like Jesus in all circumstances? Does my character exhibit the fruit of the Spirit? Do I have a pure heart and act from a pure heart all day? If I can not answer yes to these questions, I know I need to go back to God's word, the source of all competence. I have spent a fair amount of time
and energy seeking to be competent on my own. Books on parenting, marriage, housekeeping and cooking have occupied by attention for years on end. Yes, I can learn the mechanics of doing all that God has called me to do as a wife, mother and homemaker. Without the word of God, however, I can never reach the full level of competence at a heart level that I need to be pleasing to God. Lord, I pray that you would humble me and keep me dependent on only you and your lovely word for my truest source of competence. Amen Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Lord, today, may I seek not to be honored but to honor other mothers in my life. Help me to be a better mother undertaking my god-given responsibilities with your joy, faith and hope. Thank you for choosing me to serve your kingdom. Make me a willing and cheerful servant. Search my heart and remove all wrong motivations. Make my heart pure. Help me to everything that I do only for your glory and out of love for you, not for my own selfish reasons. In Jesus' name I pray. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Are You Equipped?
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/8/2008 8:45:00 PM
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (NIV) I was recently struck by the verses 2Timothy 3:16,17 while reading my children's nightly devotional to them. Many days, I feel completely illequipped to handle the demands of being a wife and mom. I began to pray and ask the Lord to show me more about how these verses from 2 Timothy can help me. I heaped up my bed with my concordance, Greek-to-English dictionary, Bible dictionary, Webster's dictionary and thesaurus, my study Bible and my Bible journal
and I began to write, read and pray. Although the Lord has led me to many studies similarly in the past, this time I knew it was to be different. For now, I have the deepest conviction that I am to be sharing my studies with other moms. No longer may I hide my light, the
light of the love of Jesus in me, under a basket. I am being called, and I must believe equipped, to share my love of God's word with other weary, confused and hurting moms. In my first online study, I will taking a close look at what our Lord
has to say about his word, the Holy Scriptures, and how that relates to our callings as wives and mothers. I am no theologian, but I read and listen to the best of them. Of my own accord I am surely not competent to be leading Bible studies. I only do this through Christ who strengthens and equips me with the help and guidance of my husband. I pray earnestly that anyone participating in these studies with me will be blessed by them as the Lord wills it. Subscribe to this blog or sign up for the newsletter. If you have no idea what this Bible and Lord talk is all about, please email me or leave a comment and I will definitely get back to you soon! Soli Deo Gloria! Photo above courtesy of knowhimonline from flickr.com. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Preschooler's Who Love the Lord
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/14/2008 3:27:00 PM
I thought you might enjoy this article that I wrote which was published by Christian Parenting. Get_Your_Preschooler_Singing.doc
Bible4moms.blogspot.com
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Setting the Scene
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/10/2008 12:09:00 PM
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (ESV) I talked with a friend yesterday about the location of an upcoming Bible study. Neither of us was familiar with the suburb where the study will be held. I went to Google maps and put in the name of the city and I was given a close-up of the area in which the city is located. This did not help us at all! We still did not have a sense of how far away the study was because we could not see it in relation to where we live. This experience reminded me of looking at Scripture quotes out of context and attempting to study them. I added so much depth to my study of God's word when I started taking the time to find out more about the
historical context, author and intent of the book of the Bible in which a particular Scripture verse is located. I would like to give a brief background here on 2 Timothy but I encourage you to more fully explore this on your own with a good commentary or study Bible. 2 Timothy, written by Paul during his second Roman imprisonment, is the last letter written by Paul. Paul is aware that his martyrdom is imminent and he had been abandoned by his friends. Timothy was a young believer who traveled with Paul as he was establishing churches and was later anointed to be a pastor-teacher in his own right. Timothy was left in Ephesus by Paul and it was there that this letter was sent. The purpose of the letter is to encourage and support Timothy in his ministry. The message of the letter is timeless, however, can be applied to believers today as well. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Importance of the Old Testament
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/11/2008 6:00:00 AM
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (ESV) Paul refers to "all Scripture" as being profitable. It struck me as I was reading this that the only Scripture Paul had access to at this time was the Old Testament as much of the New Testament had not yet been written. R.C. Sproul in his study notes on this verse in the Reformation Study Bible states this fact. Wow! That means that the Old Testament is seriously important. It is tempting at times for me to want to
focus on the New Testament writings as more relevant or accessible. How untrue that is! It is only by understanding God's redemptive plan through history that I am able to fully benefit from God's word. By reading how our Lord's coming was prophesied through history, I understand the purpose of Jesus' ministry. The verse prior to 2 Timothy 3:16 refers to "...the sacred writings; which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ." How amazing that through the Scriptures of the Old Testament, I can know that Jesus is Lord and have faith in him and trust him for my salvation. I will read the OT with a deepened perspective of its importance now. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
The Man of God
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/14/2008 3:47:00 PM
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (ESV) Who is the "man of God" referred to here? Is the passage referring specifically to men only or does it refer to men in a more general way?
The "man" of this verse is from the Greek anthropos which usually is used to refer to a human being or person.
Other specific Greek words are used to refer to men or husbands. The "of God" part of this verse is particularly exciting to me. The man or woman of God is one belonging to God, chosen by him and drawn to him through grace and his irresistible pull. It is amazing that the God of the universe chooses to equip such imperfect beings as us to do his good works. How grateful I am! Bible4moms.blogspot.com
To My Heavenly Father
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 2/18/2008 7:11:00 PM
Could You Be Perfect?
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/15/2008 6:26:00 AM
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (KJV)
The KJV uses the word "perfect" in place of "competent. According to Webster's 1828 dictionary, perfect in this sense can mean: Fully informed; completely skilled Therefore in Christ, through the inspired word of God I can be made perfect! Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Thank you for your wonders I praise your majesty The howling wind The beating rain All act at your command. I remember your past faithfulness O Lord of Lords Thank you for your deliverance Thank you for your guidance Help me to obey Help me to serve Help me to love Help me to be of good cheer. Amen Bible4moms.blogspot.com
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A Mom's Prayer
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 2/23/2008 8:36:00 AM
I pray Heavenly Father that you will pour out your Holy Spirit on me and my family. Continue to show me your ways. Show me how to be faithful in my roles as wife and mother. Clearly delineate for me the tasks I am to do in your service. Help me to manage my time well and do all for your glory. Amen. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
As Eagles
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/14/2008 11:07:00 PM
Photo courtesy of Christian Glitter Bible4moms.blogspot.com
2/18/2008 - 7/17/2008
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Are You Competent?
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/14/2008 8:47:00 PM
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (ESV) The NIV translation leaves out the word "competent" in it's rendering of this verse. Most other versions I read, including the ESV, NASB, HCSB and KJV include another word in front of equipped that implies "competent". The word competent, as seen here in the ESV rendering, is from the Greek hikanos. According the Stong's Greek dictionary, the word hikanos means: competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character) Let us take a look at the parts of this meaning and get excited about what God's word can do for us! Coming in seasonI am immediately reminded of our pastor speaking this past Sunday about Queen Esther. She was called by God to save her people, God's covenant people from whom our Lord and Savior would arise, by being made the queen at such a time as that. We too, are called by God to be at this place, at this time, in this marriage and with these children. Studying God's word will make us competent and right in season.
Mother's Day Prayer
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 5/13/2008 8:17:00 AM
Ample in amountDo you have enough? Do you have enough energy, patience, kindness, generosity and wisdom to get through each day? I know that many days I feel I do not. How can I get enough? How can I be amply supplied? Drinking deeply from the well of God's word is the answer. Fit in characterIs my character one to be proud of at all times? Do I act like Jesus in all circumstances? Does my character exhibit the fruit of the Spirit? Do I have a pure heart and act from a pure heart all day? If I can not answer yes to these questions, I know I need to go back to God's word, the source of all competence. I have spent a fair amount of time
and energy seeking to be competent on my own. Books on parenting, marriage, housekeeping and cooking have occupied by attention for years on end. Yes, I can learn the mechanics of doing all that God has called me to do as a wife, mother and homemaker. Without the word of God, however, I can never reach the full level of competence at a heart level that I need to be pleasing to God. Lord, I pray that you would humble me and keep me dependent on only you and your lovely word for my truest source of competence. Amen Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Lord, today, may I seek not to be honored but to honor other mothers in my life. Help me to be a better mother undertaking my god-given responsibilities with your joy, faith and hope. Thank you for choosing me to serve your kingdom. Make me a willing and cheerful servant. Search my heart and remove all wrong motivations. Make my heart pure. Help me to everything that I do only for your glory and out of love for you, not for my own selfish reasons. In Jesus' name I pray. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Are You Equipped?
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/8/2008 8:45:00 PM
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (NIV) I was recently struck by the verses 2Timothy 3:16,17 while reading my children's nightly devotional to them. Many days, I feel completely illequipped to handle the demands of being a wife and mom. I began to pray and ask the Lord to show me more about how these verses from 2 Timothy can help me. I heaped up my bed with my concordance, Greek-to-English dictionary, Bible dictionary, Webster's dictionary and thesaurus, my study Bible and my Bible journal
and I began to write, read and pray. Although the Lord has led me to many studies similarly in the past, this time I knew it was to be different. For now, I have the deepest conviction that I am to be sharing my studies with other moms. No longer may I hide my light, the
light of the love of Jesus in me, under a basket. I am being called, and I must believe equipped, to share my love of God's word with other weary, confused and hurting moms. In my first online study, I will taking a close look at what our Lord
has to say about his word, the Holy Scriptures, and how that relates to our callings as wives and mothers. I am no theologian, but I read and listen to the best of them. Of my own accord I am surely not competent to be leading Bible studies. I only do this through Christ who strengthens and equips me with the help and guidance of my husband. I pray earnestly that anyone participating in these studies with me will be blessed by them as the Lord wills it. Subscribe to this blog or sign up for the newsletter. If you have no idea what this Bible and Lord talk is all about, please email me or leave a comment and I will definitely get back to you soon! Soli Deo Gloria! Photo above courtesy of knowhimonline from flickr.com. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Preschooler's Who Love the Lord
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/14/2008 3:27:00 PM
I thought you might enjoy this article that I wrote which was published by Christian Parenting. Get_Your_Preschooler_Singing.doc
Bible4moms.blogspot.com
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Setting the Scene
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/10/2008 12:09:00 PM
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (ESV) I talked with a friend yesterday about the location of an upcoming Bible study. Neither of us was familiar with the suburb where the study will be held. I went to Google maps and put in the name of the city and I was given a close-up of the area in which the city is located. This did not help us at all! We still did not have a sense of how far away the study was because we could not see it in relation to where we live. This experience reminded me of looking at Scripture quotes out of context and attempting to study them. I added so much depth to my study of God's word when I started taking the time to find out more about the
historical context, author and intent of the book of the Bible in which a particular Scripture verse is located. I would like to give a brief background here on 2 Timothy but I encourage you to more fully explore this on your own with a good commentary or study Bible. 2 Timothy, written by Paul during his second Roman imprisonment, is the last letter written by Paul. Paul is aware that his martyrdom is imminent and he had been abandoned by his friends. Timothy was a young believer who traveled with Paul as he was establishing churches and was later anointed to be a pastor-teacher in his own right. Timothy was left in Ephesus by Paul and it was there that this letter was sent. The purpose of the letter is to encourage and support Timothy in his ministry. The message of the letter is timeless, however, can be applied to believers today as well. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Importance of the Old Testament
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/11/2008 6:00:00 AM
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (ESV) Paul refers to "all Scripture" as being profitable. It struck me as I was reading this that the only Scripture Paul had access to at this time was the Old Testament as much of the New Testament had not yet been written. R.C. Sproul in his study notes on this verse in the Reformation Study Bible states this fact. Wow! That means that the Old Testament is seriously important. It is tempting at times for me to want to
focus on the New Testament writings as more relevant or accessible. How untrue that is! It is only by understanding God's redemptive plan through history that I am able to fully benefit from God's word. By reading how our Lord's coming was prophesied through history, I understand the purpose of Jesus' ministry. The verse prior to 2 Timothy 3:16 refers to "...the sacred writings; which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ." How amazing that through the Scriptures of the Old Testament, I can know that Jesus is Lord and have faith in him and trust him for my salvation. I will read the OT with a deepened perspective of its importance now. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
The Man of God
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/14/2008 3:47:00 PM
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (ESV) Who is the "man of God" referred to here? Is the passage referring specifically to men only or does it refer to men in a more general way?
The "man" of this verse is from the Greek anthropos which usually is used to refer to a human being or person.
Other specific Greek words are used to refer to men or husbands. The "of God" part of this verse is particularly exciting to me. The man or woman of God is one belonging to God, chosen by him and drawn to him through grace and his irresistible pull. It is amazing that the God of the universe chooses to equip such imperfect beings as us to do his good works. How grateful I am! Bible4moms.blogspot.com
To My Heavenly Father
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 2/18/2008 7:11:00 PM
Could You Be Perfect?
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/15/2008 6:26:00 AM
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (KJV)
The KJV uses the word "perfect" in place of "competent. According to Webster's 1828 dictionary, perfect in this sense can mean: Fully informed; completely skilled Therefore in Christ, through the inspired word of God I can be made perfect! Bible4moms.blogspot.com
Thank you for your wonders I praise your majesty The howling wind The beating rain All act at your command. I remember your past faithfulness O Lord of Lords Thank you for your deliverance Thank you for your guidance Help me to obey Help me to serve Help me to love Help me to be of good cheer. Amen Bible4moms.blogspot.com
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A Mom's Prayer
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 2/23/2008 8:36:00 AM
I pray Heavenly Father that you will pour out your Holy Spirit on me and my family. Continue to show me your ways. Show me how to be faithful in my roles as wife and mother. Clearly delineate for me the tasks I am to do in your service. Help me to manage my time well and do all for your glory. Amen. Bible4moms.blogspot.com
As Eagles
By [email protected] (Mrs. Carrington) (Bible Moms)
Submitted at 7/14/2008 11:07:00 PM
Photo courtesy of Christian Glitter Bible4moms.blogspot.com
