February 9 – 15
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.”Revelation 3:20
Sunday, 9th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Tammy J… (age 53) wrote: “I learned a lot. I never knew what the Son of Man meant. I am grateful to learn Jesus is called the Son of God too because He is God’s Son! Also, the Bible tells man’s story of complete ruin in sin, and how God sent Jesus to be my perfect salvation. Yes, I received the Lord Jesus as my Savior on May 21, 2024.” (8 months old in Christ!) Praise God – “I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God.” (Luke 12:8)! Pray Tammy J keeps studying and encourages her friends to study also.
Monday, 10th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On January 28 at 5:31 PM, hopeful new student Tammy P… emailed: “I hope to learn how to have a more intimate relationship with God, and a renewal of my mind.” (Her studies were mailed on February 5, 2025.) Praise God – “As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.” (1 Peter 1:14)! Pray Tammy P studies diligently, memorizes verses and surrenders her life to the Lord Jesus Christ!
Tuesday, 11th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Christi E… (age 35) wrote: “I’ve learned that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, and if I give my life to God, I’ll spend forever in Heaven. I have an eternal Father who will never leave me. Yes, I received Jesus as my Savior at age 8! But I’ve just wandered away from His will and His grace. I want to get back closer to Him through these Bible studies.” Praise God – “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:8)! Pray Christi takes God’s word to heart and obeys Him.
Wednesday, 12th: Posted January 26, 2025: “Aloha! My name is Paul B… #… I would love to continue with your Bible studies. I have moved to a new facility. If I am allowed to continue, could you please send the materials to my new location. I thank you all for all you do. God bless you all.” Praise God – “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.” (Luke 6:32)! Pray Paul gets his next studies and shares the Bible teaching with other inmates.
Thursday, 13th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Zinnia N… (age 71) wrote: “To be a Christian is not easy in this world. I must have faith in God to be saved. Yes, on Sunday, January 26, 2025.” (This first study was mailed to Zinnia on January 22, 2025.) Praise God – “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,” (Ephesians 2:8)! Pray Zinnia rereads her completed lessons as she waits for the next ones.
Friday, 14th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On January 28 at 8:51 PM, new student hopeful Rosalyn S… emailed: “I’m trying to get closer to God. I want to better understand His words. I would like to tell others about my Savior.” (Her studies were mailed on February 5, 2025.) Praise God – “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.” (John 14:26)! Pray Rosalyn trusts and obeys.
Saturday, 15th: PRAYER REQUEST from Bible Studies by Mail, Inc.: B.S.B.M.’s Advisory Board is asking the LORD to provide younger leaders who are a bilingual couple, with ministry experience, who are willing to raise their personal financial support. They would work with current missionary leaders, Darryl and Joan Evans, and then eventually become missionaries with or seconded to Source of Light Ministries International. Praise God – “Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1)! Pray B.S.B.M. hears of or from a missionary couple seeking mission work in North America.